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Mental Medicine: Let Go of Your Anxious Mind
Weekly Insights from Meditation Classes
Our Wednesday class series is focusing on anxiety for the next few weeks and we often quote - or misquote - Mark Twain, "I've experience many catastrophes in my life, some of which actually happened."
It may surprise you that our mind, by its very nature, is peaceful. Meditation is the best way to highlight this because within just five to 10 minutes, you begin to feel some stillness and peace. Happiness is a one-step process: Let go of what is agitating your mind. Then your mind is peaceful. That is the essence of meditation.
We spend a lot of time thinking about things that are painful, which are no benefit to ourselves or those around us. 'Letting go' is not the the same as dropping your problems or responsibilities. Don't drop the problem, drop the agitated state of mind. Start from the point of acceptance that you have unlimited potential and your nature is indeed peaceful.
With anxiety, for example, it's just the habit of relating to that agitated state of mind. Anxiety is concocting a bad outcome for some future event, followed by chronic worry. When you are anxious, you are relating to an incapable person, your limited self - rather than your potential and peaceful nature. This mindset of anticipating catastrophe causes you to be separated from your potential which also creates emotional and even physical pain. You're not thinking or living in the moment where all action takes place. Your worry heightens the problem, instead of solving it. So, you're developing a habit that is totally counterproductive because no one can control external events, only their response to it. Unfortunately, for most of us, fear is the backdrop of our lives.
When feeling anxious, ask yourself, is the situation intrinsically difficult? No. It isn't. These situations feel as though they are occurring separate from our minds. In reality, however, all life occurs within your own mind. It's all just your perception. All of it. Therefore, if your mind is anxious, what you experience will be fear-based - regardless of the outcome.
Meditation for this Week
You can't solve your problem with a problem mind. Establish peace in your mind by focusing on your breath for a few minutes. When thoughts arise, simply let them pass and refocus on your breath. Then ask yourself, "What can I control in this situation? Just my response. Just my mind. Just my view. Just my perception of the situation." Then ask yourself, "Have I happily accepted this situation, and am I welcoming it wholeheartedly - without resistance?" Creativity begins with acceptance. Once you accept the situation, there is space to act - not react.
The Unmistaken Dharma
What Geshe la says. . .
"Many benefits follow from taming our mind. If we take the rope of mindfulness and tie our elephant mind securely to the post of virtue, all our fears will swiftly come to an end. All positive and wholesome attainments will fall into the palm of our hand. If we wish to elevate our mind we must merge it with the practice of virtue by steadily applying the power of mindfulness. This is the very heart of meditation."
Student Insights
Send Us Your Story & No-selfie
Jess D. began attending Joseph Giacona's meditation classes in August 2016. "I often woke up with an anxious, depressed mind. Then, I would hear Joseph's voice: "People wake up in 'terror, sheer terror' which has no real benefit." Now, my morning blues have dramatically decreased, and I focus on my breath. When anxiety does creep in, I recognize that my thoughts are just thoughts. They come and go. As I continue this practice, I'm confident those anxious thoughts will continue to dissipate - freeing up my energy to give more, and worry less. I'm deeply grateful for these teachings and to all of those who make it possible."
Jess volunteers as a digital evangelist for the Williamsburg branch.
What's Happening
Special Events & Updates at the Center
Kadam Morten, the NYC Kadampa Meditation Center Director, will host a special talk titled, "Love Without Pain." Is love without pain possible? Love is supposed to give rise to our greatest happiness, but all too often it seems to lead to pain and suffering. Confusingly, it is as if that which brings us the most happiness, also brings us the most intense and deep sorrow. According to Buddha, the confusion arises because we fail to distinguish between authentic love and the deluded mind of attachment. Love is the source of happiness. The pain in our relationships arise from our attachment.
In this public talk, we will learn to approach our love for partner, family and friends from a fresh, new perspective. We will learn to discriminate clearly between love and attachment. This insight will allow us to use our relationships to train in diminishing attachment and increasing love. In this way, our relationships will become more harmonious and joyful as well as an integral and vital component of our spiritual path to enlightenment.
Our Own Facebook Page!
Spread the Dharma in Your Newsfeed.
We just launched the Williamsburg Branch Facebook page! Our teacher Joseph has been cranking out the share graphics like no body's business. Check them out and spread the Dharma in Williamsburg by sharing them. Your efforts truly make a difference to make our world a more peaceful place. We're seeing success in more and more students finding us through their newsfeed.
Class Schedule
Get your Dharma on and come to class!
SPECIAL NOTE: Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to check in and get settled. We unfortunately cannot accommodate late arrivals because our volunteer receptionists participate in the class. The directions are below.
Sunday - Journey to Lasting Happiness
Wednesday - Freedom from Anxiety
Thursday - Clarity of the Mind
New class series will be added to the schedule in the coming weeks and months.


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I'm writing this blog to help you if you're having difficulty placing content in a course using REST APIs. For this example we'll use an LTI "managed placement" in an Original course. We'll show how to set the managed placement for a Course content tool that has an icon associated with it. One that looks like this Administrator Panel -> LTI Tool Providers -> Manage Placements: your.domain.org -> Edit placement page. (All credit to https://www.tsugi.org/ for the Map tool used in this example.)
1. The first step is to determine the JSON you need for the REST call to create the content. The easy way to do that is to use the Learn UI to go into a course as an instructor and use the UI to place the LTI managed placement link. We did that in a course without much else in it. Course -> Content -> Build Content -> A Tsugi Store Map
2. Now you want to see what the JSON should look like for the REST API call you will make that adds another "A Tsugi Store Map" link to the course. You need the course ID which is shown in the above screenshot as _1465_1. As the instructor, or admin, you can place the following in a web-browsers address field see how that JSON will look.
You will, of course, modify the URL for the Learn system and course you are working with:
TIP: NOTE THE USE OF THE recursive=true PARAMETER!
The output includes the following JSON. You are looking for a stanza that starts with ,{"id": and ends with },
,{"id":"_15790_1","parentId":"_15789_1","title":"A Tsugi Store Map","body":"
Course Content tool link placed in this Original course by the Instructor Using the UI.
","created":"2019-06-03T22:38:57.503Z","modified":"2019-06-03T22:38:57.511Z","position":0,"availability":{"available":"Yes","allowGuests":true,"adaptiveRelease":{}},"contentHandler":{"id":"resource/x-bb-bltiplacement-atsugistoremap","placementHandle":"atsugistoremap"}},
3. Now you can build JSON for the content you want to place. The JSON you create should look like the JSON for the content you discovered, less the id and created fields. For example:
{"title":"Yet Another Tsugi Store Map","body":"
Course Content tool link placed in this Original course by a REST API Call.
","availability":{"available":"Yes","allowGuests":true,"adaptiveRelease":{}},"contentHandler":{"id":"resource/x-bb-bltiplacement-atsugistoremap","placementHandle":"atsugistoremap"}}
4. Now you can add that to the course. First you get your access token. Then, as an example, use that to make the following call:
ganymede:~ mbk$ curl -k -X POST -H "Authorization: Bearer ZAEwWWGKqbMi3d2lBJOsaFXHbPLn60OF" -H "Content-Type: application/json" --data '{"title":"Yet Another Tsugi Store Map","body":"
Course Content tool link placed in this Original course by a REST API Call.
","availability":{"available":"Yes","allowGuests":true,"adaptiveRelease":{}},"contentHandler":{"id":"resource/x-bb-bltiplacement-atsugistoremap","placementHandle":"atsugistoremap"}}' https://bd-partner-a-ultra.blackboard.com/learn/api/public/v1/courses/_1465_1/contents/_15789_1/children
You should see something like the following as a response:
{"id":"_17041_1","parentId":"_15789_1","title":"Yet Another Tsugi Store Map","body":"
Course Content tool link placed in this Original course by a REST API Call.
","created":"2019-06-13T00:11:18.660Z","modified":"2019-06-13T00:11:18.675Z","position":2,"availability":{"available":"Yes","allowGuests":true,"adaptiveRelease":{}},"contentHandler":{"id":"resource/x-bb-bltiplacement-atsugistoremap","placementHandle":"atsugistoremap"}}
And... Success! You have your new content in the course:
In conclusion you can use a similar to understand how to use REST to set any of the LTI managed placement types as content, or any other content type supported by the REST API POST /learn/api/public/v1/courses/{courseId}/contents/{contentId}/children
Reference: https://developer.blackboard.com

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We are in the fortunate position of being able to marshall exceptional test resources such as high-speed trainsets, track geometry recording cars, ballasted trainsets, etc. and therefore able to cater to even the most demanding requirements.
Dynamic simulation of track behaviour from rail to bearing soils
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3D dynamic modelling of maintenance procedures for ballasted track
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3D dynamic modelling of ballasted track
3D dynamic modelling of ballasted trackGo to
Calculating the stresses, deformation and curve radii permissible with LWR*
Establishing the stresses, deformation and curve radii permissible with LWR*Go to
Simulation of track component behaviour
Studying the behaviour of track components in the rail system under quasistatic loadsGo to
Simulation of rolling stock dynamic behaviour
Simulating the dynamic behaviour of a vehicleGo to
Simulation of track response
Simulating track response to the movement of a passing vehicleGo to
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Train number recognition system – SYRENE
Detecting and recognizing the number of a locomotive or power car by means of a camera affixed to an overhead line mast and including this data with the other recordings made along the line.Go to
Remote control of sub-station electrical parameters – sentinel
Monitoring the behaviour of the electrical equipment on a conventional or high-speed line and, where necessary, issuing remote warningsGo to
System dependability
Demonstrate the Reliability/Availability/Maintainability/Safety of urban rail transport systems.Go to
Signalling via track circuits
Contribute to the type approval process of signalling systems for both new and modified lines.Go to
Contributing to the type approval process for the different levels of ERTMS on Lines in revenue service by validating system compliance.Go to
Qualification of GSM-R network for ETCS level 2
Qualify GSM-R network and assess its compatibility with the operational requirements of ETCS Level 2 (ERTMS).Go to
Radiated electromagnetic field – railway system
Checking that a railway system complies with regulations regarding the electromagnetic emissions released into the outside world.Go to
Electromagnetic compatibility of rolling stock with electronic wheel detectors
Checking that the magnetic fields generated by a train are compatible with the electronic wheel detectors, as part of the type approval process.Go to
Compatibility of electronic wheel detectors with rolling stock
Contributing to the type approval process of rolling stock by verifying the electronic wheel detectors.Go to
Traction return current
Ensuring the safety of staff and passengers on the track, checking there is no loss of power loss and guaranteeing signalling installation availability.Go to
Traction return current circuit characterization
Check that the traction return current is consistent with studies and locate defects in case of an incident on a rail line.Go to
Electric traction power supplies
Checking that the electric power in sub-tations and on the track is correctly dimensioned when commissioning of new and modified lines.Go to
OCL uplift
Checking that overhead contact line uplift is compliant with the standards in force.Go to
3D Simulation of the pantograph-OCL interaction
Optimizing current collection and the various components.Go to
Railway line commissioning
Contributing to the track and overhead contact line commissioning process for high-speed and conventional lines.Go to
Rolling stock and rail structures
Checking the compliance of rolling stock movements on bridges and tunnels of a given route for type approval purposes.Go to
Track components
Testing and qualifying track components in the laboratory, especially sleepers, fastening systems and elastic components.Go to
Rails and turnouts
Contribute to the type approval process through metallurgical testing of infrastructure equipment – especially rails and turnouts.Go to


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New Music: CHYN – "Omo Kekere"
BahdGuys sensation CHEYENNE LABESA, popularly known as CHYN brings us yet another another smashing single titled "Omo Kekere".
Leaving us with no doubt about his musical prowess. The vibe on this is different and contagious and will definitely have you moving your body.
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Emphasis Patrols
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Emphasis Patrol Activity Log
Use this form to record emphasis activity results. Please submit within 48 hours of the end of your shift.<br>
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Overtime Certification Form
Complete this form to certify the hours worked overtime for an emphasis patrol activity. Submit this form to your target zero manager or as otherwise directed.
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Statewide Payee and W-9
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text: "The Unthinking Majority" is a song that I needed to release now, before my record or single comes out, to make a statement about the current catastrophe of our failing democracy. It is unlike any other song on my solo record and meant to inspire collective action. Borders are the gallows of our collective national egos. Subjective lines in the sand, water and air are separating plants, animals, and atmosphere. Fear! Fear is the cause of separation for this imposed illusion, this cordoned off space from pre-birth. When we run out of borders, we reach infinity and unity. As for flags, they're much less useful than toilet paper. No one has been caused distress by running out of flags. They become useful in times of crisis and unjust manipulative coercions pitting the victim against the victor or vice-versa. Neoliberal globalism is failing due to its underlying imperial ambitions and the discoveries of those sinister ulterior motives. So the ambitions have reawakened for "democracy promotion," in the past few years. In real terms, that means promoting democracy if and only if it serves imperial ambitions. How about we create a real democracy right here and now! Let's allow the people to vote for or against a pre-emptive war, universal healthcare, expansion of social security, the Kyoto Protocol, the International Criminal and World Courts, and the role of the United Nations in interventions and reconstruction of devastated lands. Let's vote for how we want our taxes to be spent, directly. Major referendums discussed and debated thoroughly representing all sides of each issue on television. All empires represent the aristocracy in their imperial ambitions, not the general populace! Also in dire need is a true democracy of nations. The UN Security Council should be dissolved and the General Assembly should rule all international affairs, allowing all nations equal access to the international forum and law. Given the truth, all human beings will collectively choose the direction of this lost, possibly last civilization.


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Malcolm Brogdon is the NBA Rookie of the Year candidate no one saw coming
Like no other season before it, the NBA headliners are making history in 2016-17.
MORE: NBA Draft prospect rankings 4.0
Russell Westbrook is pushing to be the first player to average a triple-double in nearly 60 years. LeBron James is averaging more than 25 points to go along with eight rebounds and eight assists while shooting close to 55 percent from the field, and the Warriors have already set a mark with their third-straight season with 65 or more wins.
That's just a few. The Rockets also set the league record for 3-pointers in a season with time to spare.
However, none of those feats is nearly as miraculous as what Malcolm Brogdon could achieve. If voters adhere to Spike Lee's most earnest admonishment and do the right thing and make Malcolm Brogdon the 2016-17 NBA Rookie of the Year, the Bucks guard would be the first second-rounder to ever win the award. Yeah, I know, hoops historian, Woody Sauldsberry, an eighth-round pick, earned the honor in 1957. I too have the internet.
DEVENEY: As potential lottery picks declare, agent wars begin
Brogdon hasn't played in April because of a back injury, an ailment that will keep him out at least through Milwaukee's matchup Saturday on the road against the 76ers, but his team's performance in his absence only highlights the significance of his presence. In three games without the 6-5, 215-pounder, the Bucks (40-39), currently sixth in the Eastern Conference playoff standings, have gone 1-3, dropping games to the Mavericks, Thunder and Pacers. Prior to his departure, Milwaukee had won five of six, a stretch during which Brogdon was averaging 13 points, 6.3 assists and 3.6 rebounds.
His scoring averaged increased every month since the start of the season, beginning at 7.8 points per game in November and topping out at 12.7 in March to help keep the Bucks' dreams of reaching the playoffs alive after failing to qualify in each of the previous two seasons after losing Jabari Parker for the season in early February.
Taken with the 36th overall pick, the Virginia product is a wiley old man at 24 years old. Six of the past nine Rookie of the Year winners have been one-and-done prospects. The list includes the Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns and Andrew Wiggins, the Cavs' Kyrie Irving, the Kings' Tyreke Evans, the Knicks' Derrick Rose and the Warriors' Kevin Durant. Brandon Roy was the last Rookie of the Year to exhaust his college eligibility.
Heading into the season, all eyes were on Philadelphia center Joel Embiid. After myriad injuries upended what would have been his first two seasons in the league, the 2014 No. 3 overall pick proved he was well worth the wait, averaging 20.2 points, 7.8 rebounds and 2.5 blocks on restricted minutes, and seldom, if ever, playing on the second night of back to backs. However, a torn meniscus cut his season short in February after having played just 31 games, a factor that could (read: should) cause voters to refrain from casting their ballot in favor of him.
Dario Saric, another in the 76ers' seemingly endless supply of talented big man who can't seem to help them get over the hump, was phenomenal in February and March. He picked up the slack in Embiid's absence, going for 17.7 points and 7.45 rebounds per game in the two-month span. Those are more than respectable numbers, but the small sample size and losing culture in which they were achieved can't go unnoticed. The same can be said of Suns big man Marquese Chriss, who's averaged 13 points and six boards while shooting 50.5 percent from the field, including 36.8 percent from 3-point range.
Kings guard Buddy Hield is balling now, but his emergence is too little, far too late.
While Brogdon's season statistics (10.3 ppg, 4.3 apg, 2.8 rpg) don't leap off the page, his complete body of work, playing in 73 games, starting 26, and being a consistent contributor on team that's going places, is a statement his contemporaries simply can't make.
Give him the award. He's earned it.


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Florence Italy - City of History
A Lifetime, History, Past and Future
Florence, for many, represents art, music, creation and love. For me, I think these are fair descriptors, but there's more, something indescribable about the feeling of being in this amazing city.
Distinctly Tuscan, the atmosphere is remarkably easygoing while remaining true to the lineage passed down for generations. The people, including the concierge who took our photo, the innkeeper that made us dupio espressos and cappuccinos each morning and tea in the evening, will never be forgotten for their graciousness. Last but not least the food, the pasta, and wine, and coffee served by the beautiful people who so graciously welcomed us into their city were remarkable in both their sophistication, but also honestly to time honored tradition.
I don't have much to say beyond that to describe the city. Much of my time was spent preoccupied (see the end of the post). Florence provided a uniquely Italian experience, true to its roots and solidified in my heart for the rest of my life, as the start of something great.
The Process
These images were taken with a Nikon FE2 and both the 28mm f/3.5 and the 50mm f/1.8. Just like my photos from Venice, I exposed Portra 400 at 200, and Portra 800 at 800, but pushed one stop. I again found that both Portra stocks and the Ektar performed great. Nothing here is much different from the Venice post.


text: Two best friends and rising podcasters go on a quest to get their favorite show, "Alex Inc" — an ABC sitcom starring Zach Braff as a professional podcaster — back on the air. Not just because they love the show, but also because they're relying on it for valuable lessons on how to operate their own podcast. An absurd knee-slapper written by and starring Sam Fishell and Jon Millstein ("My Mom's Grace"), we follow along as they embark on the desperate mission across the country. If they can't convince the top brass at ABC headquarters in New York City, Jon will be forced to work for his dad's software company, and Sam will have to re-enroll in Veterinarian school (even though he hates doctors, because apparently one of them gave his cousin Autism). So yeah, the stakes are high. But the trip calls into question more than just the future of their podcast, especially after an impromptu roadside kiss takes their relationship to the next level. Exhibiting admirable levels of commitment to a ludicrous concept — the short itself is a spin-off to a real 5-episode podcast — "Jon and Sam's Alex Inc Inc" is an epic journey filled with many life lessons, like the difference between an episode and a song — "No, Jon, this isn't a podcast. It's music." Ink drop! [Watch on YouTube]. (13 minutes). Directed and edited by Glenn Fellman. Written by Sam Fishell & Jon Millstein.


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Salt Marsh
Salt Marsh Plants
Shell Middens
Archaeologists and natural historians have long been fascinated by shell middens because of their great potential to enhance information about human adaptations and cultures. Early studies focused on the Mesolithic køkkenmøddinger ("kitchen middens") of northern Europe, but similar studies were conducted in Canada by the late 19th century. The English term midden is derived from a Scandinavian root referring to a trash heap composed of domestic refuse and located near a dwelling. The term shell midden refers to such a heap composed predominantly (50% or more) of the shells of MOLLUSCS and/or other shell-bearing animals such as ECHINODERMS and ARTHROPODS. The term shell midden was once commonly used to designate an archaeological site type but is now mostly employed to refer to a type of archaeological feature. Thus, shell middens are features that occur in some – but not all – shell-bearing archaeological sites, along with other types of deposits, such as natural soil layers, anthropogenically modified soils, dwelling floors (often the remains of houses constructed and occupied by the people who accumulated the shell middens), hearths, storage pits, mortuary features and so on. Archaeological sites containing shell middens present archaeologists with stratigraphic and ZOOARCHAEOLOGICAL puzzles that are intriguing, challenging and daunting.
Information shown here is from The Canadian Encyclopedia.
Shell Midden Development and Occurrences
Shell middens develop where human populations – whether hunter-gatherers, horticulturalists, agriculturalists or industrialists – harvest large quantities of shellfish, shuck out and process the meat for consumption and/or use the shells as raw materials, and leave large quantities of shell debris on their habitation and processing sites. Shell middens are a world-wide archaeological phenomenon, most frequently found on sites adjacent to marine shorelines and composed of marine shellfish remains (seeSEASHELL), although shell middens composed of the remains of freshwater molluscs also occur in interior riverine locations in many places.
Once thought of as a hallmark of the Mesolithic and Neolithic periods, following the end of the last glaciation (10 000-12 000 years ago), shell middens are now known to date from early in the Upper Palaeolithic (ca. 160 000 years ago) through to recent times. The earliest known shell middens have been found in South African near-shore caves and were accumulated contemporaneous to the emergence of anatomically and behaviourally modern humans (Homo sapiens sapiens) from archaic hominin populations.
Archaeological Significance of Shell Middens
Studies of shell middens contribute to the development of archaeological history in Canada in five main ways. First, when past people accumulated shell middens, they produced stratified archaeological sites, and enhanced cultural component separation, in contexts where these phenomena would otherwise be unlikely to develop. Second, shell middens allow and enhance the preservation of a variety of organic materials (shell, bone and charcoal) amenable to radiocarbon dating. Together, these two factors enable archaeologists to construct more fine-grained and firmly dated culture-historical sequences than would otherwise be possible.
Third, calcium carbonates from the shells cause shell middens to be depositional environments that preserve organic remains – for example, the bones of animals used as food, tools and artistic/ornamental objects made from bones, teeth, antlers and shells, and human skeletal remains – infrequently preserved in the generally acidic soils characteristic of much of Canada. These finds allow for more detailed understandings of past technologies, lifeways and symbolic/spiritual behaviours. Fourth, and closely related to the previous point, applications of quantitative zooarchaeological, growth increment and stable carbon and nitrogen isotopic analyses to organic remains from shell middens enable archaeologists to construct more complete understandings of the human ecology of past populations – palaeodiets, subsistence practices, seasonal rounds and settlement patterns. Finally, the bones of extinct species, and species whose geographical ranges have fluctuated through time, are frequently preserved in shell middens; these finds contribute to understandings of biogeographic change. In addition, techniques such as sclerochronology (the study of physical and chemical variations in accretionary hard tissues) and oxygen isotope analysis are being applied to shellfish remains from shell middens in studies of prehistoric human ecology and long-term climatic and environmental changes.
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The book by Abjar Bakhou presents Medieval Christian author Gerasimus and his discussion with Islam. His aim was to show that Christian teachings are not irrational, but rather subtle and complex. As a Christian philosopher and theologian, Gerasimus used the experiences of those of the past to facilitate his own response to critics. However, two important differences separated him from earlier apologists, which demand his own insight and innovation. First, the new language of intellectual discourse was Arabic, which was not accommodating for expressing traditional Christian doctrine, and required the development of a vocabulary out of terms already heavily influenced by the Qur'anic worldview. Second, the new religion challenging Christianity was one of absolute monotheism, which shared neither a common scriptural nor cultural heritage, and rejected the very possibility of a Trinity and Incarnation. Although a common theme in early Christian apologetics was the refutation of Judaism, the debate generally centered on the interpretation of the Old Testament, showing that Jesus was indeed the Messiah. The Qur'an, while acknowledging Jesus as the Messiah, explicitly rejects the Christian doctrines of the Incarnation and the Trinity, and presents itself as the revelation, which supersedes all previous revelation. Thus, although Christians and Muslims share certain themes and figures (such as Creation and the Last Judgement, Abraham, Moses, Mary and Jesus), Muslims refuse evidence contrary to the Qur'an, leaving Christians without recourse to traditional scripture-based arguments. Gerasimus, as a Christian apologist and mutakallim, accepted these challenges and began the process of explaining and translating his faith in the new milieu to make it coherent and rational. In his treatise, Gerasimus reveals himself to be a full participant in this important period of intellectual history; he sets down the basic points of controversy and outlines a response to them in a form that would be an excellent introduction to Christian theology written for the Muslim environment.Gerasimus was also a mutakallim in his own right, the Christian counterpart to those Islamic scholars who sought to defend their faith through rational arguments. In an effort to argue the legitimacy of Christianity, Gerasimus attempts to create a common language that influences the meaning of terminology and concepts of intellectual development in Muslim - Christian debates. Such language would set the stage for centuries to come. This is certainly his greatest contribution.
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Starting tomorrow until Sunday, the 8th annual CDJ Show and Conference will be taking over Toronto Hilton Hotel for 3 days of back to back seminars, discussion panels, exhibits, parties and much more! Since its inception back in 2009, the CDJ Show and Conference has maintained their vision as an industry initiative that is "For people in the electronic music industry and DJ Culture." This year's event will cater to some of the industry's most influential and active members including recording artist and Music Director of the disco band The Trammps, Earl Young, master of mixing Ben Liebrand, Editor at DJ Magazine Sarah Polonsky, Dancing Astronaut Managing Editor Will McCarthy, Director of Toolroom Records Stuart Knight, DJ-Producers Funkagenda and Eddie Amador, and long-time businessman Disco Donnie, to name a few. Come learn the tricks of the trade by those who know it inside out!
Particularly exciting, is the addition of several new panels to the 2017 program including 'Women in Dance Music' and 'Digital Marketing: How to Get the Media's Attention'. In conjunction, attendees can partake in 'Songwriting: How to Write a Hit Dance Song' and 'The Annual Industry Panel'. It wouldn't be the music industry if there wasn't networking involved! Thus, the 'GetSigned: Artist and Label Networking Event' will give patrons the opportunity to be in direct contact with the top record labels.
On Friday, March 10, back for another year is the Toolroom Academy with a fresh, new masterclass lead by Funkagenda and Stuart Knight. Participants will be given the chance to win 2 hours of one on one production time with Funkagenda, following the masterclass!
Saturday, March 11 will host US Singer-DJ JES, who will crown one lucky winner for her remix contest. Artists can download and remix her track prior to the conference. The winning remix will be released on her label, Intonenation Records.
Attendees will be able to engage with various exhibits featuring major tech brands, dealers and more. Sunday, March 12 will see performances on the Main Stage including the DMC Canada East Coast Scratch Competition, the Abelton Live Producers Jam, and the 'Dexterous One' who holds the Guinness World Record for the 'World's Youngest Professional DJ', among others.
As day turns to night, it's time to turn the music up! Participants will have the opportunity to attend networking socials and catch performances taking place at the official after-party at Maison Mercer with Funkagenda on Saturday, March 11.
Whether it's networking, observing panels, checking out the latest gear or catching mind-blowing performances, the 2017 CDJ Show and Conference is not to be missed!


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Another Halloween and in going back to copy and paste my annual Halloween post, I just realized that I somehow missed posting this last year. So it has been two years since I last posted this slightly updated version of the original "Trick-or-Treat Goodies (our way)" post made in 2004.
I think I might have forgotten to post this last year, because I actually planned to go to my friend Dave's Halloween Bash and was worried about putting a costume together: Miss Scarlet from Clue. But in reality, the costume wasn't that difficult to put together because, I was just trying to find another reason to wear that ugly red dress I wore to the first Blogger Prom and all I had to do was to convince Yoshi to let me buy (and carry around) a red pipe wrench all night.
This year finds me crowned as the reigning Blogger Prom Queen (Hey! Can I just wear my tiara and call that a costume?!) and living next door to annoying neighbors– #neighborhooddrama or #neighborhooddorama! I'm a little scared to be at home for Halloween because I really don't know what this neighborhood has in store for us tonight. I may wake up and find the front of my house egged or TP'd. If only being Blogger Prom Queen meant that I could live in the Official Blogger Prom Castle, but alas, the Blogger Prom Kingdom was rocked with subprime mortgages last year before I took the throne. Last I heard, the Castle is in the midst of being foreclosed upon. Bummer.
Actually, I was supposed to meet up with EB in Vegas for Halloween, but I canceled the trip, seeing as I've been traveling almost every weekend since Labor Day. I also got sick last night, so it's probably a good thing I didn't fly to Vegas on Friday night as planned. But since I had not planned on going to any parties in L.A., it means I'll probably be sitting inside the house, hiding in the dark from the trick-or-treaters since I didn't even bother to buy candy this year…
Nonetheless, I am taking a couple of moments to post my annual Halloween story in honor my Mom, who is in Taiwan (again) this fall.
Happy Halloween.
When my brother and I were kids, we learned about most American traditions for the first time either on television or in school. Since our parents had come from Taiwan to the United States only a couple of years before I was born, they pretty much learned about American holidays at the same time my brother and I did… and that was usually when I came home from school talking about something I'd learned in class.
Of all the various American holidays we'd learned about, Halloween was especially exciting because my Mom had fun with "dressing us up." Although she claimed that she didn't know how to sew, she always came up with costumes for us… like the year my brother was a cowboy with a little red cowboy hat and matching vest, and I was an Indian squaw complete with feathers in my hair. Having costumes meant that we were sufficiently prepared to go trick-or-treating and to come home with a bag full of candy that we weren't actually allowed to eat, since it would "rot our teeth out of our mouths."
My mother has a background in medicine, having gone to medical school in Japan and then becoming a pharmacist in Taiwan. Although she liked getting us in costumes and taking us trick-or-treating, she never allowed us to eat the candy we brought home because it was full of sugar and artificial flavors and colors. Since we weren't allowed to eat the candy, the strategy was to take us out early & to give away the candy that we had received earlier in the evening. We didn't mind having our candy passed back out again; Mom had scared us about the dangers of sugary treats and really, the candy wasn't important to us… we just loved the costumes and going door-to-door.
One year, my Mom informed us that our cousins were planning to come to our neighborhood so we could all go trick-or-treating together. We would be going at later time than our usual "early shift." Since our cousins actually kept their candy, Mom decided that rather than re-distributing the candy my brother and I got via our front door, instead, our lucky cousins would go home with a double-bounty of candy, theirs AND ours! That also meant that Mom would actually have to prepare treats in advance for Dad to pass out while we were trick-or-treating.
And since I was starting to have neighbor kids in the same classes with me, I started becoming concerned about exactly what candy was being given away at our front door. I still remember the day Mom returned from the supermarket, proudly announcing that she had purchased "the BEST trick-or-treat goodies" for the neighborhood kids. My brother and I excitedly went through the grocery bags but we didn't find any Smarties, M&Ms, little Snickers bars, or even candy corn.
"Mom?" I asked, combing through the groceries. "Where are the treats?"
From deep within one of the brown paper bags, my mom pulled out and proudly held up a plastic bag full of raw walnuts, still in shell.
My brother wasn't even in school yet, but even HE knew that giving out walnuts at Halloween wasn't cool.
"That's not candy!" I whined in Chinese. "No one wants walnuts for Halloween, Mom,"
"Aiyahh, who says? Walnuts are great! And they're not cheap either! One walnut is more expensive than a small piece of candy! And they are healthy and will not rot your teeth! That's a great treat!" answered Mom in Chinese.
There was no budging on The Great Walnut Debate, either. It didn't go unnoticed that we were the only household that gave out walnuts. Even our cousins taunted us at first and at the end of the night despite having two bags of candy each, they even went up to my Mom and asked for the leftover walnuts so that we could play with them (one walnut each is not exactly fun). My Mom took this as proof that she had found the perfect Halloween treat.
Which meant that the next Halloween, she came home with twice as many walnuts to handout. We were known as the house that gave out walnuts from that year on.
A few years later, we moved from our condo into a larger house on a real street, with a real front yard. By this time, walnuts were our Halloween tradition: we didn't even think that other people might find it strange. In fact, we thought it was kind of funny and looked forward to helping Mom find the least expensive, but best quality walnuts come October 31.
That year, for our first Halloween at the new house, our entire family had a party to attend which meant that no one would be able to stay home & hand out walnuts. So Mom got a few less walnuts than usual and left them in a fruit bowl at the front door (just like another family might leave some candy in a bowl if they were going to be out for the night).
It was late when we got home that night but when we got up to our front door, we noticed that all the walnuts were gone! Our neighbors liked the walnuts!
But the truth came out in the light of the morning of November 1st. It was as if World War III had been launched on our doorstep, using walnuts. You should have witnessed the devastation of walnuts all over our front yard and porch. There were sharp walnut shell shards everywhere you stepped. Walnut guts were spilled all over our lawn. While there hadn't been a single one left intact in the bowl, I was pretty certain that every one of those walnuts left for the neighborhood kids found their fates smashed all over the concrete of our driveway. Most people's houses get toilet papered on Halloween night. I'm pretty sure ours was the only one ever to get "walnutted."
As Mom returned from cleaning up the walnut carnage that morning, she announced that we would not be handing out walnuts for Halloween in the new neighborhood because the people there "obviously didn't appreciate it." It makes me a little sad to think about it, because I don't remember handing out walnuts again after that.
Today, whenever I think about walnuts, I think about my Mom and admire how she was so concerned about the health of the neighborhood kids that she was willing to spend money on expensive walnuts instead of cheap candy for them. I also think about how she wasn't afraid to be different from all the other people and how she stuck to her guns doing what she thought was right. And I learned that one person's walnut is another person's candy.
What incredible lessons she taught us with just a little nut.
Every family has a way of making its own traditions and I am so grateful to my mother for giving us this one. Even though we stopped giving out walnuts, every year as the season turns to fall and the stores fill their aisles with pumpkins and candy, I always walk by to the produce area to see if they are selling walnuts and wonder if I should bring a bag home to hand out.
::Trick-or-Treat Goodies (our way) originally posted on October 29, 2004 at http://www.jozjozjoz.com/archives/002021.php::
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It is in the spirit of Quest that we walk towards an answer, a hope, an ache, towards healing, while on a pilgrimage. It is the desire to seek and find. While we are walking, while we are looking for the answer, creates a constant state of expectancy, which raises our spirits and lessens much of the "normal" stress or fatigue of everyday life.
The Pilgrim's Path requires you to look at all exchanges, all events, all emotional reactions with fresh eyes; always looking for the divine to show up, expecting a synchronicity, expecting an answer. We must stay aware. The stranger is often such a deliverer of the divine response. We see this pilgrimage possibility as early as the book of Genesis, in which Abraham and Sarah greet three strangers in the desert, who actually turn out to be angels. But Abraham and Sarah are unaware of this sacred presence; they are simply practicing an ancient law of the desert, honored among the nomadic peoples of the Near East, which required that if a stranger appeared at your tent, you were to welcome them, and share your food, drink and shelter. In the searing heat of the desert, the law of hospitality was a matter of human survival. It is still practiced among the Bedouins today and seen along the Pilgrim's Path, even here on Iona. It is a way of extending yourself to Other, acknowledging the ever-present possibility of the Divine showing up and the sacramental sharing of a meal or a moment of time.
As a way of attuning our eyes and ears to the possibility of angels and answers, our group is using the following "mirror of questions" to center in on the God-given value of each day. This is in line with the Jesuit tradition's of The Examen, which was believed to be a method to seek and find God in all things and to gain the freedom to let God's will be done on earth. Honing in on the daily experience is a way of discerning the movement of the Spirit in our lives; in this critical accounting, there is revealed answers for authentic expressions and guidance to personal quests and conflicts.
At the End of the Day: A Mirror of Questions
What dreams did I create last night?
Where did my eyes linger today?
Where was I blind?
Where was I hurt without anyone noticing? What did I learn today?
What did I read?
What new thoughts visited me?
What differences did I notice in those closest to me? Whom did I neglect?
Where did I neglect myself?
What did I begin today that might endure?
How were my conversations?
What did I begin today that might endure?
How were my conversations?
What did I do today for the poor and the excluded?
Did I remember the dead today?
Where could I have exposed myself to the risk of something different?
Where did I allow myself to receive love?
With whom today did I feel the most myself?
What reached me today? How deep did it imprint?
Who saw me today?
What visitations had I from the past and from the future?
What did I avoid today?
From the evidence, why was I given this day?
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Tuesday February 12, 2019
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A survey of the rise and fall of the mental asylum as well as reimagined institutions.
Bedlam has long been a byword for chaos. Now a major exhibition at the Wellcome Collection opens the doors to the historic asylum from which it derives, tracing the rise and fall of the hospital and how it has reflected the changing attitudes of the society around it. Through the lens of the Bethlem Royal Hospital, London, Europe's first and oldest institution to specialise in mental illnesses, 'Bedlam: The asylum & beyond' explores how medicine, art and culture define mental illness and have been shaped over centuries, while also imagining what the future might hold.
From the early days of the Bethlem Hospital to the modern, post-asylum world in which prescription medications coexist with an increasing array of other therapies and support options, visitors will encounter scenes from successive incarnations of Bethlem, as well as other models of care from elsewhere in the UK and Europe, revealing how each was founded in an optimistic spirit of humanitarian reform, but abandoned as therapies failed and ideas changed.
The exhibition will feature more than 150 objects and archival materials, including art by patients such as Adolf Wölfli, Vaslav Nijinsky and Richard Dadd, alongside works by contemporary artists, including Eva Kot'áková, Erica Scourti, Shana Moulton, Javier Tellez and the 'Madlove: A Designer Asylum' project. A new digital commission for the exhibition by Erica Scourti, Empathy Deck, will use an online mood monitor to generate unique tarot cards, each one offering a healing approach, remedy or thought.


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This Life Is Not Our Own
As Jesus said: "Just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and give his life as a ransom for many"(Matthew 20:28).
At Redeemed Heart Church, service is the fabric of our culture. The love Jesus showed for us motivates us to love one another in the greater Haymarket area.
To us, love is not just a word - but a verb.
We believe that as people serve others, the acts of service will change lives – from those serving, to those people they serve, and also to those who can visibly see us giving time to serve others.
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Delicious food, live music and throwback parties – here are our top picks of what to see and do in Birmingham this week!
The Snowman: £4 Screenings | Mockingbird Cinema | Now – Thursday November 9
Starring Michael Fassbender, this horror/thriller flick will keep you on the edge of your seat (or hiding behind your coat). After a girl is murdered on the first snowfall of winter, Detective Harry Hole (Fassbender) feels like its anything but a routine homicide. And when his investigation leads him to the terrifying "The Snowman Killer", Hole teams up with a genius recruit to try and catch the vicious killer before he strikes again.
The Killers | Genting Arena | Monday 6 – Tuesday November 7
Following the release of their fifth LP Wonderful, Wonderful, Las Vegas rockers The Killers are returning to Birmingham for two nights (Monday and Tuesday). With a catalogue of incredible hits to their name including Mr Brightside, Somebody Told Me and The Man, the band are currently in the midst of their world tour which comes to an end in their hometown on December 11. Grab tickets here!
Beautiful – The Carole King Musical | Birmingham Hippodrome | Tuesday – Saturday November 11
Inject some warmth into your week as the stunning Beautiful – The Carole King Musical comes to Birmingham Hippodrome. This Olivier Award-winning West End production follows the true story of Carole King's incredible rise to stardom, celebrating some of her most iconic classics including You Make Me Feel Like a Natural Woman, Take Good Care of my Baby, You've Got a Friend, So Far Away, It Might As Well Rain Until September, Up on the Roof, and Locomotion. Book tickets here!
The Ultimate 90's / 00's Throwback Party | Snobbs | Friday November 10
Come on Barbie, let's go party. From cheesy classics to absolute belters, join Snobbs this Friday for the ultimate throwback party that's sure to put you in the mood for the weekend. Spread across the club's three floors, expect everything from iconic TV theme tunes, guilty pleasures and all the hits that you sing out in the car when you're driving. Find out more here!
John Bishop | Arena Birmingham | Friday 10 – Sunday November 12
It's been three years since John Bishop came to Birmingham with his Rollercoaster tour. This weekend the former A League of their Own panellist is making a welcome return to Arena Birmingham with his brand new tour, Winging It. Winner of Best Male Comedy Breakthrough Artist at the 2010 British Comedy Awards, John has become one of the country's biggest comedians, starring in shows including Skins and Little Crackers. Grab your tickets here!
Digbeth Dining Club & Original Patty Men presents: Sear & Smoke | CRANE | Saturday November 11
This is one for the foodies as the mighty Digbeth Dining Club are teaming up with the incredible Original Paty Men for a very special day as they host their first event dedicated to Meat & BBQ: Sear & Smoke. Featuring 12 popular traders including DDC regulars Baked in Brick, Low n' Slow, Urban Cheesecake and Jam vs Custard. Alongside delicious food, you can enjoy live music, DJ sets and sip on an incredible selection of cocktails and craft ales and lagers. Find out more here!


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Friday, September 27, 2019 (8 pm) - Sunday, September 29, 2019 (1 pm) View Video
This year's theme is "Worthy Competitors." We live in a competitive world. We compete in our jobs, with material things, and need to always be 'on top'. It's hard to live up to all the expectations and demands that our world puts on us. It becomes exhausting and distracting. How do we stop the cycle?
What if we began viewing the world less competitively and more compassionately? What if we saw others not as the competitors, but as worthy rivals who help make us better people? Join us at the Men's Retreat this September as we learn how to play the "infinite game of faith."
Speaker: Pastor Eddie Cameron
Eddie grew up in a small town just south of Raleigh, NC, and moved to Lancaster in 1999. He returned to North Carolina for seminary at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, graduating in 2009. Eddie is an ordained Deacon in the Eastern PA Conference. He serves Hopewell UMC, Downingtown after previously serving First UMC, Lancaster for 9 years. Eddie lives in the Downingtown area with his wife Lisa and their son James.
Worship Leader: Andy Hoffert
Andy serves on the worship team at West Lawn UMC, near Reading. He first picked up the guitar as a summer staffer at Pocono Plateau and had a passion for camping ministry ever since – especially on THE HILL! He serves as an elementary principal in the Downingtown Area SD, and lives in Wernersville with his wife, Erika, and their three children.
Retreat Director: Matt Klein
Matt has been at Pocono Plateau since he was a kid as a camper, weekend kitchen staffer, volunteer, summer staffer, and year-round staffer. He teaches 6th grade science & math in the Lower Dauphin SD near Hershey. He lives in downtown Lancaster with his wife Steph.
Cost: $125 per person (includes lodging, five meals, snacks, all sessions and recreational activities)
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Slow Coffee Culture at Room 356
Slow living is probably one of the best-known and most popular interiors trends of the past few years, although it has been referenced as long ago as the 1980s. Closely linked with the recent popularity of mindfulness, self-care and ethical consumption, slow living promotes a lifestyle that is calm and considered – a backlash against globalisation, consumerism and fast fashion.
It's this ethos that served as the inspiration for Room 356's new coffee equipment collection, which is made by Kinto Japan.
"Carlo Petrini – an Italian political activist – termed the phrase 'slow food' in the 1980s as a reaction to the opening of McDonalds in Rome. It was a stand against the fast food offered by the chain, which later inspired Carl Honore to publish his book 'In Praise of Slowness' in 2004.
"Honore gave the Slow Movement its name, and promoted its ethos, saying "it is a cultural revolution that faster is always better across fashion, photography, education, food, travel… slow is beautiful." Essentially, it's about savouring the hours and minutes, rather than just counting them."
– Cassie Butterworth, Co-Founder, Room 356
The 'pour over method' of making coffee is much slower than the typical instant or espresso techniques that we typically see at home or in coffee shops. It appeals to those who value quality over speed; who see brewing coffee as an opportunity to take time out and enjoy the process – the smell of the beans being ground, the sound of the coffee dripping into a glass carafe, and the taste when it's ready to drink.
Once the need for speed is removed from the equation, coffee brewers can be quite simple. These pieces of kit are minimal and functional, designed to be a pleasure for a coffee-lover to use. The glass carafes can be fitted with either stainless steel or porcelain filters, and there's even a full stand with a brass arm and wooden base.
Mugs cost £13-23, brewer sets cost £25-180; all from Room 356.


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Recently I was part of a discussion in which an author asked a question regarding the market for their 35K-word novel. Part of the discussion was about the market, and the rest was about how 35K is not a novel by any stretch, and of course brought up the question of what is a novel and what to do (and what not to do) when you're inside the gray area.
It is no secret that most genres have experienced page inflation in the last few decades, with notable exceptions such as mystery and romance, and so in most genres a typical novel is more like 100K. This means, apparently not without additional controversy, that if you're in a genre where this is the norm, you should be up front with readers when you stray too far from it. This set off a bit of a row, in part because it's difficult to maintain tone in written English and something can come off sounding way worse than you mean it, but also because—meaning no disrespect—I think a lot of shorter fiction authors are a bit defensive about their length, which is natural considering the obstacles they face bucking the trend.
The easiest way to explain the whole thing is in a Q&A format, so I'll rehash the arguments presented (paraphrased) and my own thoughts on them.
Novels didn't always use to be this big. 100K is no more standard for a novel than 60K.
I should reiterate of course that this is about genres where page counts got inflated, so mystery and romance are right out. Maybe not all romance, but let's stick with sci-fi and fantasy: two huge genres that have undeniably been impacted. This is also the realm I know more about.
For those who aren't familiar with the whole page inflation thing, it goes like this: Typical novels used to be much shorter, but over time the publishing industry changed. There were various marketing factors in play that prodded them to want longer manuscripts, to the point where in sci-fi they'd stop considering submissions from new authors that were anywhere south of, say, 80K. (I think that was the figure. I'm going from memory of how this was explained to me.) I don't know if reader preference had anything to do with that inflation—because a good percentage of readers do prefer longer work—but it happened with or without them, and as a result a lot of readers got used to the longer length.
Some of my favorite books fall way short of 100K, because they were written prior to inflation. But I've also enjoyed a lot of work since inflation, and I too am conditioned to expect certain things of a newer traditionally published book, in terms of length, unless I'm told otherwise. I'll make no secret that I tend to prefer books above 100K, but I don't particularly have an ax to grind about it. But page inflation happened, and it became part of the reader perception gestalt. This can become a problem, I contend, for authors who don't follow this norm—inasmuch as it really is a norm—if they're not clear with readers about it.
Page inflation is definitely a construct of the traditional publishing industry. I do think the norms they established are breaking down as they lose clout. But they're still there. This should not be a constraint, but it should not be ignored when it comes time to sell the book.
Several prestigious awards like the Hugo, Nebula, etc. say a novel is 40K or above. So does the SFWA.
That they do. And for good reason: they have to draw the line somewhere. For them, this is about the need to place things in categories. It makes sense when categorizing to have the most permissive definitions feasible. Likewise NaNoWriMo says anything 50K and above is a novel. But all that has nothing to do with marketing or what readers have come to expect from the industry. This definition serves the purpose of saying this book goes in one slot, that book goes in another.
Marketing-wise, the industry in most genres (again, with some clear exceptions) has been churning out work north of 90K for quite a while now, and everything below that has been a no-man's land outside of magazines. Some genres escaped page inflation, or mostly did, and in those places shorter word counts are still the norm. Harlequin romance readers won't bat an eye at a book no longer than 50K. Sci-fi readers have been led to expect otherwise.
Writers should write whatever they want, at whatever length. There are lots of readers who like shorter work.
Absolutely! This is a wonderful thing, because indie publishing gives writers the freedom to get away from rules that say your manuscript has to be a certain length or else no one will touch it. So shorter novels, and especially short stories and novellas, have exploded in popularity. Lots of writers enjoy that length, and there's unquestionably a big, hungry market out there for them. I love that readers who were poorly served by the industry before now have a chance to find exactly what they want.
Writers and readers of short fiction have different notions of what comprises a short or long book than the established majority. I think they tend to project too much, and sometimes they give advice based on that projection that's not safe in the world at large. People who read these lengths may consider 90K to be a long novel, and anything too far above 100 to be huge, while 50-60K is right in the butter zone. And that's true for them; it's not true to typical reader expectations in a genre that was hit by page inflation. So when they say to a sci-fi author looking to market a 55K work that they should just treat it like any other book, not even mentioning the word count or that it's short for a sci-fi, that's a disservice. It comes from an honest place, but it's still bad advice.
When a reader expects a longer work—because they've been conditioned to, and you haven't done anything to challenge that expectation—and the book ends too soon, it can and does lead to bad or tarnished reviews. I've seen authors complain about getting dinged that way plenty of times, and often it's been because they wrote to a shorter length than the norm, but didn't tell anyone. This is like when my in-laws ordered Papa John's and were shocked to discover only a few pieces of pepperoni on a pizza, because apparently the chain has some sort of weird non-standard ordering system. Likewise this is why I get pissed off when some places put sauce inside a calzone, or (one of the reasons) why my wife hated that one Chinese food place that put corn in their egg drop soup. Maybe those aren't the best examples because those things are clearly wrong, and writing a short book is not. But you need to let people know when you're working too far outside of the standard, even if it isn't much of a standard.
Quick note: In sci-fi and fantasy, you're usually okay going well over the limit without much fuss. And for under, I suspect readers are okay with slight deviation. The Affix, at around 77K, is about at the lower end of what I think most would accept without being tipped that it's short. Then again, it's only loosely sci-fi or fantasy.
But we should make our books look just like traditionally published books, because they have a more polished look. It's best to emulate what they do. Therefore we don't need a word count, just a page count which Amazon already provides.
I'm a pretty big believer in the notion that whether trad-pub is right or wrong, emulating their look is a good idea just because it's what readers expect, so it makes indie work look like it belongs right up there with them—because after all, it does. Except do better in the places where they're more often wrong, like blurbs. Good gads have I seen some stinkers, even in professional blurbs.
But traditional publishing doesn't post a word count for two reasons: They've never had to before, and they're also working within the norms they set themselves. If you buy a trad-pub sci-fi, you can expect you're going to read along and the story won't end after 60K words. The reason you can expect that is because they won't publish anything at that length. It's bad that they don't, for readers who want it and for writers who'd love to reach out to them. But they don't, so the expectations stay intact and therefore the word count doesn't matter to them.
Also, trad-pub fiction books always come alongside a hardcover print edition and can give you a true page count, not an estimated one. In hardcover, page counts tend to be better metrics of length because the fonts and paper tend toward a certain size. That's partly true of trade paperbacks (the big 6″×9″ ones, though I doubt you'll ever see dimensions to confirm it), and maybe a little less true for mass market paperbacks where font size is sometimes reduced for bigger books.
Page count is not a good metric for length in general, though, and for an e-book all Amazon can do is estimate it. Nobody outside of Amazon really knows what their algorithm is for estimating the number of pages, but based on my experience they're probably doing some kind of rough formatting with their Kindle previewer, and basing the count on their lowest-end device or even their classic Kindle. But page counts can be deceptive when they don't correlate directly to word count—such as a simple division by a standard number of words per page, which Amazon is most definitely not doing. Some books use more clipped dialogue and shorter paragraphs, or even short chapters with more page breaks. Books with radically different word counts can therefore have similar page counts.
My advice: Always, even when you're in the butter zone for the genre, include the approximate word count. Always. No really, always. Readers are getting more and more savvy to word count, and they're making up their minds about what's right for them in terms of length. If I see a book that's only 60K but it looks like a fun light read, I might well still pick it up; but I'll be glad to have been informed.
And that's the thing: It's just simple courtesy to give the reader as much information as you can. There are some readers who will forget about content warnings in a blurb, or length info, and leave bad feedback over something they should have known; that happens because they'll often buy the book but then set it aside for a while, especially during free promos. (A typical writer response, for those who are concerned about this, is to include the blurb in the front matter of the book so the reader has a reminder when they start it.) That problem is magnified when you don't tell them at all. It's dumb to complain about something that was on the label you never read, but it's not your fault to be surprised by something you were never told. Readers like to be informed, and I think it earns a little bit of goodwill to do so.
So at the end of the day, that's all writers need to remember. Everyone should write what they want, because the market is almost certainly out there for it. But so too should they be up front and clear about things like length, where lack of true standardization has always been a problem and is getting worse now that we have the freedom to stray. Readers who like long fiction don't want to read what they consider half or two thirds of a book—not unless they make an informed decision to do so. On the flip side, readers who like shorter fiction will be thrilled to find books right in the range they prefer, and knowing the book is just their speed may be the difference between making a sale or not.


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Chill out at Haaga
Are you new in Helsinki/Espoo or already a regular member of UCC? Welcome to grill 'n chill with new and old friends in Haaga on Saturday September 5th. We will meet at 15:30 on the bus platforms on Eilielinaukio (behind restaurant Vltava). Bring a friend, a small snack to share and something you wish to grill in the campfire. Call Anna (0503207576) if you are late or need further details.
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ICYMI: Watch "No Te Vas," the Latest from Nacho (produced by Mambo Kingz)/
After releasing his worldwide hit "Baílame" last March as well as multiple collaborations in the months since, Nacho has returned once again with a fantastic new solo single.
Produced by Mambo Kingz, the production duo known for its work with trap sensation Bad Bunny, "No Te Vas" has already surpassed more than 9 million views on YouTube in less than two weeks.
The music video was filmed between Venezuela and Miami and directed by Nuno Gomes, who is famous for his unique visual storytelling. Watch below.


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Catering firm Amadeus makes Genting Arena cashless across F&B concessions
The company claims that the cashless initiative makes the indoor Birmingham arena the first in the UK to adopt a card-only policy.
The venue trialled the payment system in May 2017 before it was introduced officially in November in a bid to increase speed of service.
One mobile POS cash till per concession has been put in reserve for customers who cannot pay by card, meaning the venue is not strictly cash-free.
Amadeus said that a successful marketing campaign designed to influence customer behaviour – and get visitors to leave their cash at home – has seen a dramatic shift in purchasing patterns.
It reports that prior to its introduction, 70% of F&B transactions were being paid for in cash and that since November 2017, this has reduced to just 20%, with 80% of transactions being made on card.
The cashless transactions are estimated to have sped up by 20 seconds in total.
Annie Monnox, general manager for Amadeus at the Genting Arena, said: "Busy arenas bring with them unique challenges for caterers, including dealing with peaks in footfall and ensuring speed of service without compromising quality.
"At a typical event at the Genting Arena, Amadeus serves up to 15,000 customers in a 90-120-minute window before the main act – so we need to make sure we are doing everything possible to ensure efficient and quick service.
"Considering the fact that the majority of customers spend less than £30 on food and beverage at a show, we saw the potential benefits of getting more customers to pay by card – in particular, by using contactless technology – as opposed to cash. The results have been phenomenal and customers have really embraced the change."
Changing its payment model is also said to have had significant benefits for Amadeus in terms of labour costs and welfare with staff saving 30 minutes on average 'cashing up' at the end of each event – the equivalent of £8,500 per annum.
Kevin Watson, managing director for Amadeus, said: "At Amadeus, we keep a close eye on consumer trends and invest in innovation that improves the customer experience. Our cashless initiative further cements our reputation as an industry leader with the Genting Arena the very first arena to offer cashless payments across all its F&B concessions."
Amadeus will roll out the cashless model to all of the NEC Group venues it caters for in 2018, including the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) and International Convention Centre (ICC).


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Our modern cabins have all the amenities of home. All cabins are furnished with linens, towels, cooking and eating utensils, toasters, microwaves, full sized refrigerator, electric or propane stove, coffee pot, sink with hot and cold running water, and electric or propane heat.
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This is the first increase in diesle price since May 16 and would come into affect from Thursday.
After the increase, diesel would now cost Rs 44.95 a litre in Delhi, up from Rs 44.45. The increase will marginally vary in states according to prevailing tax rates and levies such as Octroi.
In Mumbai, the fuel would cost Rs 52.08, due to higher incidence of VAT. In Kolkata, the new selling price would be Rs 48.71 and in Chennai it would be Rs 46.08.
Diesel price was last raised on May 16 to Rs 52.28 a litre from Rs 49.57. Since then, the price was reduced six times.
The retailers had skipped the fortnightly revision of fuel prices scheduled for September 15 on the ground that the difference between production cost and retail rate was "marginal".
Petrol price was last revised on September 1 when it was reduced to Rs 61.20 a litre in Delhi from Rs 63.20.
"The current level of international prices and INR-USD exchange rate warrant a price increase, which is being passed on to consumers with this price revision," IndianOil, the biggest refiner-retailer, said in a statement announcing the revision.
"The movement of prices in the international oil market and INR-USD exchange rate shall continue to be monitored closely and developing trends of the market will be reflected in future price changes."


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The sale of the state's electricity assets is a missed opportunity to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and must be subject to an open and transparent inquiry. In 2008 when the Government pursued electricity privatisation, we were told the sale could generate $15 billion for the State, but the sale finalised on 14 December generated only $5.3 billion. Assets were sold to existing retailers Origin and TruEnergy also raising concerns about competition. At the time I asked then Premier Iemma to rule out industry compensation for the financial impacts of emissions trading and called on the Auditor-General to address global warming in his assessment of the proposal. The urgent need to restructure the electricity industry to cut greenhouse gas emissions has been ignored. The sale should have been used as an opportunity to exclude new and expanded coal power and to transition the industry to lower and renewable energy sources. On 15 December, a Legislative Council standing committee announced that it would conduct an inquiry into the sale, including the circumstances that led to the resignation of directors from Eraring Energy and Delta Electricity; shortly before the sale was completed. It would also look at the sale's impact the sale on current and future electricity prices, competition in the electricity market, the value obtained for NSW taxpayers; and other related matters. On 22 December, the 54th Parliament was prorogued, officially ending all Parliament business until after the 26 March election - leaving 13 of my questions, due for response in January, unanswered. The NSW Parliament website had previously suggested that Parliament was expected to be prorogued in late February, encouraging many people to speculate that the Premier requested early prorogation to prevent an open and transparent inquiry into the sale from going ahead. When Parliament is in session, committees can compel witnesses to appear at hearings and witnesses are protected from being sued for what they say by Parliamentary privilege. On 23 December, the Committee Chair announced the inquiry would go ahead with hearings scheduled on Monday and Tuesday this week. While The Premier and Treasurer attended hearings on Monday, Tuesday's hearings were cancelled because the former Eraring Energy and Delta Electricity directors refused to appear.
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I'm currently fasting as I have to have blood samples taken in the morning. I was told that the fasting had to start at midnight (it's currently 1:20 AM as I write). Problem? Well, not the needles.
Well, no problem, then?
Uhm… No. Well… #firstworldproblem.
I have been baking tonight. I was hoping that the rolls I was baking could have been done before midnight so they could complement a soup for a late supper. But the rising took too long for that to happen. I have been clever enough to fill up my fridge and "pantry" (a wooden box on wheels under the fridge/freezer) to be able to make something else to eat in time to start fasting without starving (in this case: a quick portion of eggs).
But now the rolls are sending out the wonderful scent of freshly baked bread in the entire apartment, making my mouth water.
Looking forward to a roll with butter and soup with another roll after the samples. Luckily my appointment in the morning so I don't have to wait that long.
The recipe for the rolls is from Jamie Oliver's first cookbook; it's the basic bread recipe with the beer bread finish.
Almost. can't. wait. Almost.


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I found that the application of this was not too bad. I did have to fish around for some of the larger pieces of glitter but it wasn't too bad. I didn't have any problems with the glitter not laying down or anything like that which was nice. Sometimes you have a problem with it wanting to lift up but this one didn't.
It dried to a pretty shiny finish but I put a top coat of Wicked Fast on over it to smooth it out. I thought that the black and white glitter on top of this beautiful pastel blue was a great combination and I can't wait to try it out with other colors.
Hard Candy polishes can be purchased at your local WalMart.