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The Native American Indian Dog, also known as the Carolina Dog, the North American Native Dog, the Dingo Dog, the Dixie Dingo, the Native American Dog, the Southern Aboriginal Dog, the NAID and "Old Yaller," is an ancient, almost feral breed that developed in the deep south and now is extremely rare in the wild. When domestically raised from birth and well socialized, the Native American Dog can make a loyal, protective and devoted companion. They are intelligent, long-lived, versatile and considered hypoallergenic. They also are naturally shy around strangers and do not thrive when kept primarily indoors and/or in a crate. Owners must understand this breed's history and true nature to make a companion relationship successful.
The Native American Dog varies widely in size. The smaller variety (most commonly called the Carolina Dog) typically stands 18 to 26 inches at the withers and weighs between 40 and 60 pounds; the larger, more wolf-like variety, more common in the North, stands 26 to 32 inches and can weigh upwards of 100 pounds, with the proportionate increase in height. It comes in two distinct hair coat lengths and several coat color combinations. They can range in color from yellowish-gold to silver to black, and can be a tortoise shell color or the sacred blue or red color of the Native American "Spirit Dog". Their coat can be short and dense, two layers thick, of which the undercoat is wind and water proof. They also can have a long overcoat with a dense undercoat. Their undercoat sheds once a year, typically in the spring; regular brushing during that period will help control the accumulation of loose hair about the house. Their ears are upright, their head broad and wide between the eyes with an angular shaped head tapering down to a slender muzzle.
Resembling a smaller version of the Australian Dingo, the Native American Dog is among the last of the native North American dogs that were companions of the original American people. Their ancestors are thousands of years old; some stayed close to human settlements, while others stayed wild and preferred to fend for themselves. Before the Spaniards introduced horses to this country in the 1500s, dogs were the Native Americans' only "beasts of burden." They pulled
Native American Indian Dogs are extremely loyal dogs who attach themselves deeply to their families. They are excellent watchdogs, keeping vigil over his people and property, but they are not aggressive attack dogs. Their appearance is often deterrent enough to keep intruders at bay. Native American Indian dogs get along great with children and other pets, as they are social dogs who enjoy interaction and they are also patient and kind. For active families who
There is a great deal of controversy over what makes a true Native American Indian Dog. Some believe they are a wolf hybrid, while others maintain that Native Americans were selective breeders who stayed away from breeding domestic dogs with wolves, and instead interbred their dogs with European dogs. They do have a wolf-like appearance, with a long, slender muzzle, upright, prick ears, piercing eyes, a compact, athletic build and often wolf-like colorings. But this
The saying goes, "a picture is worth a thousand words". Check out the many different Native American Indian Dog Pictures and Native American Indian Dog images. Get an in depth look at the Native American Indian Dog and see the many things that this breed has to offer.
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Big scare for Cleveland Browns receiver Josh Cribbs last night. He received a 54-yard Sam Koch punt and made his way upfield for 14 yards, and then was stopped cold in his tracks as Ravens linebacker Dannell Ellerbe crushed him with a devestating shoulder-to-helmet hit that sent Cribbs' helmet flying and his head crashing to the ground.
He lay on the field for a while with his eyes closed as players took knees and prayed for the best. Luckily, Cribbs was able to walk off the field and into the locker room. He does understandably have a concussion, but looks like he'll be ok for the time being.
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Willamette Announces Summer Study in China
In a rut? Need some stimulation? If you're interested in or already working in international law, WUCL's annual Summer Study in China, to be held June 14 - July 11, 2004, can give your brain and your career the boost it needs. The program provides insights into Chinese law and legal institutions and 5 hours of ABA-approved transferable credit. A joint venture between Willamette University College of Law and East China University of Politics and Law, Shanghai, P.R.C., the China Program is open to both current law students and law graduates. Willamette's summer China program, the oldest such program in existence, is now in its 21st. year.
Held in Shanghai, China's largest city, leading port and commercial trade center, the program's curriculum includes lectures, discussions and field trips. Topics include structure of the legal system, legal history, civil law, civil procedure, criminal law, mediation, foreign investment law, maritime issues and much more. The faculty includes international law experts, including Jim Nafziger, Thomas B. Stoel Professor of Law at Willamette; Shirley S. Abrahamson, Chief Justice, Wisconsin Supreme Court and former Professor of Law at the University of Wisconsin Law School; Sara Biddulph, Law Lecturer at the Asian Law Centre at the University of Melbourne (Austrailia); Mei Ming-Jin, attorney in China-related practice (Portland and Shanghai) and former lecturer at East China University of Politics and Law and leading scholars from East China University of Politics and Law.
If you're interested, don't delay. Applications must be received by March 1. For more information, e-mail Janet Tornquist, Coordinator of Special Programs.


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Michael Vick Project related boycotts (new)
We're just starting to add these, here is the first one for a company that seems determined to back the Michael Vick Project
Michael Vick Petitions set up after he was reinstated to the NFL by Goodell. If you find more petitions for Michael Vick, the NFL, or Roger Goodell please let me know with a comment below.
- http://www.petitiononline.com/ridofvic/petition.html
- http://www.thepetitionsite.com/14/boycott-the-nfl
- http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/tell-HSUS-notto-use-michael-vick-dog-killer
- http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/VicksSick#signpetition
- ttp://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/eagles-fans-against-michael-vick
Below is the original list of petitions from 2007. Many of these were created at a time when it looked like Michael Vick would be able to lie his way through the system, remain out of prison and in the NFL. Our efforts mostly paid off back then, we just haven't been able to thwart is return to the nfl.
Here is a list of Petitions with the purpose of Sacking Vick
- Our Petition – Cancel the Plea Agreement for Michael Vick which Enables Vick to Escape Punishment for More Serious Crimes -
Note This petition has been attacked by people looking to thwart it. There is currently a great deal of comment spam mixed in with the signatures. We are now aware of the issues and hoping to get the comment spam cleaned out of the system. We do apologize for the spam, but these types of attacks unfortunately are one of the perils of doing anything online. We are working to stop and prevent it. You can still add your signature, or if you prefer go through the Contact For Action section, if you want to contact the Judge in this case directly. Sentencing will take place on December 10th.
- Urge the NFL to Suspend Vick
- Get Michael Vick out of NFL Petition
- Petition to Professional Sports from Best Friends Against Cruelty
- Kick Michael Vick out of the NFL!!!
- Ban Michael Vick from the NFL
- Give Michael Vick the Maximum Sentence for Dog Fighting Petition
- Petition to Roger Goodell, NFL Commissioner
- Appropriate Action against Marcus Vick
- Tell Nike to Pull Merchandise from Shelves (already pulled from website)
- Petition Against Dog Fighting (Signed by Russel Simmons and Al Sharpton)
- Suspend Michael Vick ……Now!
- Boycot Nike Now
- NFL suspension for Michael Vick and drop him from the Falcons
- NFL, Keep Michael Vick off the Field
- Michael Vick Should Be Banned From The NFL
If you think the NFL Commissioner has done enough and would like to thank him the ASPCA put together this thank you/anti-cruelty letter.
Personally, I do not think that the Commissioner has done enough yet, but you make your own call.


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Paul Chambers repeats the old chestnut that "fortunately for science, Darwin was later able to support his geographical isolation theory by analysing the Galapagos finches collected on the voyage" (11 September, p 38). This story has been extensively debunked, particularly by Frank Sulloway, who Chambers mentions in his article.
Darwin makes no mention of the finches in
One only has to look at Darwin's excitedly scribbled notes, made during his meeting with John Gould, to see the effect that it had on his thinking. Gould looked at Darwin's Galapagos birds and ...
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This tutorial is about multi-threading in C++. Concurrency is already important in some software domains, but with the commoditisation of true multi-core CPUs it will become increasingly important for wider application development as well. Respected voices say the concurrency revolution will be more disruptive than the object oriented revolution[1], and I believe them.
As concurrency moves into the mainstream, there will be a great competitive advantage for companies and individuals able to harness the power of parallellism effectively and safely. Since it is so very difficult to debug poorly executed concurrent programs, there is also a nasty quagmire waiting for those who cannot.
The purpose of this tutorial is to introduce techniques for safe and efficient concurrent programming. We'll begin by reviewing the basic concepts, and then move on to cover concurrency design patterns.
1. Sutter, H. & Laurus, J. (2005). Software and the Concurrency Revolution. ACM Queue.


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Happy birthday, David Tennant: His best 'Doctor Who' GIFsAdd to Favorites | Doctor Who
Sure he's nearing 1,000 years old, but even the Doctor needs to celebrate his birthday. This time out it's David Tennant's birthday, as the former "Doctor Who" star turns 43 on Friday (April 18).
Though Tennant hasn't been the Doctor for several years, he'll always be easily identified with the role. After all, many Whovians first found out about "Doctor Who" thanks to him. Join Zap2it in celebrating Tennant's big day with a collection of the best GIFs of the 10th Doctor below.
Happy birthday, David. Allons-y!
This final GIF isn't from "Doctor Who," but rather a "Doctor Who"-themed episode of "Nevermind the Buzzcocks." Still, how can you not include him calling out John Barrowman?
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Riding through history: the 1956 Olympic road race
December 13, 2013
In the early hours of Saturday December 7 2013, 12 riders set out from the Melbourne Cricket Ground to re-trace the original Broadmeadows course of the 1956 Melbourne Olympics road race. Organised by Brad Priest and Paul Munro of the Road Race Project, the ride marked the 57th anniversary of the Olympic race. Craig Fry […]
Wheeling Matilda: The Story of Australian Cycling
December 9, 2013
Jim Fitzpatrick is widely regarded as one of Australia's foremost cycling historians and now the US-born writer has revealed his latest book, Wheeling Matilda: The Story of Australian Cycling. In this post Craig Fry reviews Wheeling Matilda and shares some of his favourite moments.
Grafton to Inverell: the hardest one-day race in Australia?
October 25, 2013
The 53rd Grafton to Inverell Cycle Classic will run this Saturday October 26 as the final race in the men's National Road Series. This 228km 'Mountain Classic' held in northern New South Wales is considered one of the toughest races on the Australian road race calendar. Craig Fry delves into the race history, and highlights […]
The end of the Goulburn to Sydney Cycling Classic?
September 13, 2013
The Goulburn to Sydney Cycling Classic, one of Australia's oldest road races, was supposed to be running this weekend but has been cancelled due to safety concerns. Today Craig Fry takes a look at the history of this great race and ponders the question: have we seen the last of the Goulburn to Sydney?
John Beasley — Australia's oldest living Tour de France rider
June 26, 2013
As you prepare to cheer on the Australian cyclists in the 100th edition of the Tour de France, spare a thought for the pioneers who went before them, including John Beasley. John is Australia's oldest living Tour de France rider and this is his story.
A Classification of Cyclists
December 7, 2011
I came across this excellent illustration this morning which categorises a selection of noteworthy cyclists throughout the history of the sport. Professionals, amateurs, heroes, cheats, hardmen…many of them are here.


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UkraineOfficial Name: Ukraine
Alerts & Warnings
- Ukraine Travel WarningJanuary 5, 2015
Quick Facts
Must be valid at time of entry
One page required for entry stamp
Yes for stays longer than 90 days; not required for stays less than 90 days within 180-day period
10,000 euros or equivalent must be declared in writing
10,000 euros or equivalent must be declared in writing
Embassies and Consulates
U.S. Embassy Kyiv
4 A.I. Sikorsky St. (formerly Tankova)
04112 Kyiv, Ukraine
Telephone: +(380) (44) 521-5566
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Ukraine is undergoing a historic political, economic, and social transformation as it prepares for Presidential elections in May. The interim government is working to reform public institutions as the nation battles a legacy of decades of corruption and the Russian occupation of the Crimean Peninsula.
In recent years, the amount and types of goods and services available in Ukraine have increased, and facilities for travelers have improved. Nonetheless, the quality of travel and tourist services remains uneven throughout the country, and it can be difficult to find some of the goods and services commonly available in the United States. Ukrainian is the official language with Russian being widely used in Eastern and Southern Ukraine; use of English is increasing but is still not widely used outside of major cities. Please see the Department of State Fact Sheet on Ukraine for additional information
Entry, Exit & Visa Requirements
You need a valid passport to enter Ukraine. If you are a U.S. citizen, you do not need a Ukrainian visa if you will be in Ukraine for fewer than 90 days within a 180-day period for tourism. You need a visa or valid Ukrainian residency permit for all stays longer than 90 days. You cannot get a Ukrainian visa at the airport or at the border. If you need a visa, please get it in advance at a Ukrainian Embassy or Consulate. Contact information for Ukrainian embassies and consulates outside of the United States is available on the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs website. Visit the Embassy of Ukraine's website for the most current visa information.
Check your visa carefully so that you know the validity period. You are responsible for knowing the rules for the type of visa you have. Sometimes U.S. citizens try to come to Ukraine before their visa allows. Remember, in Ukraine the date is written day-month-year. For example, a visa issued on 01/05/13 is good from May 1, 2013, NOT from January 5, 2013. If you come to Ukraine before your visa allows, you can be stopped at the border, not allowed to enter Ukraine, and required to return to your point of origin at your own expense. The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv cannot stop this from happening.
If you enter Ukraine without needing a visa (meaning you will be in Ukraine for fewer than 90 days within a 180-day period), you are automatically registered at the border for 90 days. Extensions of stay beyond 90 days are rarely authorized. To apply for an extension, talk to your local office of the Ukrainian State Department of Citizenship, Immigration, and Registration (officially VGIFRO, but still referred to almost universally by its old acronym, "OVIR") at least three work days before your initial registration expires. Although three days is a minimum, it is in your interest to contact OVIR earlier. Most cities will have several OVIR offices. If you are given an extension, you will be allowed to stay in Ukraine until your new registration expires; however, if you leave Ukraine, you may have to wait 180 days to come back without a visa. If you do not get an extension, you must leave the country and cannot come back until 180 days after your initial entry into Ukraine.
In March 2014, Russia occupied the Crimean Peninsula, which remains part of Ukraine notwithstanding Russia's illegal military intervention. At this time the de facto Russian authorities are requiring that non-Russian citizens obtain a Russian visa to enter and exit Crimea by air, land, or sea. The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs further announced that non-Russian citizens residing in Crimea when the occupation occurred must obtain an exit permit from the de facto Russian authorities before being allowed to depart the region. The Ukrainian government has confirmed that time spent in Crimea counts against the 90 days U.S. citizens are allowed to remain in Ukraine without a visa. U.S. citizens are urged to follow the guidance in the Travel Warning for Ukraine and defer all travel to the Crimean Peninsula at this time.
Upon entry to Ukraine, foreign travelers need to show proof of sufficient funds for the period of their stay in Ukraine. This equals the subsistence level amount (which is currently 1,176.00 UAH per month) multiplied by 20, i.e. 23,520 UAH (about $2,350.00) for one month stay. If a traveler is coming for a shorter or longer period, the monthly amount is divided by 30 (average number of days per month) and multiplied by the actual number of days the traveler is planning to stay, plus 5 additional days.
For instance, for a 40-day stay, a traveler would need to be able to demonstrate access to the following amount:
(1,176 x 20) / 30 x (40+5) = 35,280.00 UAH (about $3, 530.00)
For a 1-day trip, a traveler would need to have:
(1,176 x 20) / 30 x (1+5) = 4,704.00 UAH (about $470.00)
PLEASE NOTE: The subsistence level changes throughout the year and will be as high as 1,256.00 UAH by the end of 2014. U.S. travelers may wish to use 1,300 UAH as a default to calculate the required amount. The exchange rate of U.S. dollar to Ukrainian hryvnya changes as well.
Travelers should be ready to demonstrate the required amount by showing bank statements, ATM receipts, credit card limits, cash, or a letter of support from an inviting party.
If you enter Ukraine on a long-term ("D") visa, you must apply with OVIR for a residency permit within 45 days from your entry date. Once you have the residency permit you can reside in Ukraine for as long as it remains valid. To enter and exit the country, you will need your un-expired residency permit and a valid passport. For more details regarding Ukrainian visas and registration procedures, please contact the nearest Embassy of Ukraine or consulate abroad, or the nearest OVIR office within Ukraine.
Ukrainian law requires visitors to have valid health insurance. More information on medical insurance is below.
Travel to Russia: If you are going to visit Russia from Ukraine, you will need a Russian visa. The Consular Section of the Russian Embassy in Kyiv is located at Prospekt Kutuzova 8, tel.: (380-44) 284-6816, fax: 284-7936, or at email@example.com. Contact information for Russian embassies and consulates around the world is available on the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs website. For more details, review Country Specific Information for the Russian Federation. Please note that it currently takes at least two weeks for U.S. citizens to receive Russian visas in Kyiv. The U.S. Embassy cannot intervene to expedite Russian visa issuance.
The U.S. Department of State is unaware of any restrictions for persons with HIV/AIDS visiting Ukraine on a temporary basis. However, anyone with HIV/AIDS or tuberculosis cannot get permanent residency in Ukraine. There are no waivers or exceptions to this rule.
Information about dual nationality and prevention of international child abduction can be found on our website. Information about customs rules can be found on the Ukrainian State Customs Service website and on our Customs Information page.
Safety and Security
U.S. citizens are urged to follow the guidance in the Travel Warning for Ukraine and defer all travel to the Crimean Peninsula at this time. In March 2014, Russia occupied the Crimean Peninsula, which remains part of Ukraine notwithstanding Russia's illegal military intervention.
Violence against foreigners in Ukraine is rare but you should avoid large gatherings or protests and adjacent areas. During the past year, large-scale protests have occurred in many cities throughout Ukraine. While mostly peaceful, some of these protests have turned violent and resulted in deaths and injuries. Even demonstrations that are meant to be peaceful can become violent and unpredictable. Be alert and aware of your surroundings and pay attention to what the local news media report. If the Embassy obtains information about a planned protest ahead of time, an announcement will be posted on the Embassy website.
Stay up to date by:
- Bookmarking our Bureau of Consular Affairs website, which contains the current Travel Warnings and Travel Alerts as well as the Worldwide Caution.
- Following us on Twitter and the Bureau of Consular Affairs page on Facebook as well.
- Calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free within the U.S. and Canada, or a regular toll line, 1-202-501-4444, from other countries.
- Taking some time before travel to consider your personal security – here are some useful tips for traveling safely abroad.
CRIME: Street crime remains a problem in Ukraine. The country continues to undergo significant economic, political, and social transformation, and income differences have grown accordingly. As a result, you and other foreign visitors may be perceived as wealthy and become easy targets for criminals. The police are poorly paid, trained, and equipped, and historically were considered to be one of the most corrupt organizations in Ukraine, frequently soliciting bribes. Although reforms are underway, they will take time. Ukrainian police and emergency services remain below Western European and U.S. standards in terms of training, responsiveness, and effectiveness. Ukrainian law enforcement and emergency officials rarely speak English and interpreters are not readily available.
Most street crimes reported to the Embassy are non-violent and non-confrontational, and range from various scams to simple pick-pocketing, purse-snatching, and theft of personal items from parked cars. Many of these crimes occur in downtown Kyiv or on the public transport system, including the subway (metro). Muggings, armed robberies, harassment, or the drugging of unsuspecting victims at nightspots and bars (where they are then robbed) have been reported, but less frequently. Cases of assaults in apartment building corridors, elevators, and stairwells, as well as armed break-ins and crimes involving firearms have also been reported, but are rare; most criminals do not carry guns. Victims frequently report that violent assaults involve the use of bottles or clubs.
A commonly reported scam in Kyiv is the "wallet scam," which involves a person dropping a wallet or a packet of money near you. After you pick up the wallet/packet and attempt to give it back to the individual who dropped it, the scam artist claims that the wallet is missing money and accuses you of stealing it. The individual either threatens to call the police if you don't pay or asks you to show your wallet to prove that you did not take any money. When you show your wallet, the thief grabs your money and flees. A very common variant involves a second person who intercedes and claims to be a police officer, often flashing a badge. The second person also asks to see your wallet, grabbing the money and fleeing or, through sleight of hand, stealing your money. Many variants exist: two wallets, three or more thieves, etc. All variants involve the victim picking up something and returning it to the person who dropped it.
U.S. citizens have reported being robbed by people posing as police officers. Police officers in Ukraine, including plain clothes officers, routinely stop people on the street to check identity documents and U.S. citizens are required to carry their passports and produce them on request. However, if you have doubts about the legitimacy of a police officer, you can ask to see their photo ID.
Burglaries of apartments and vehicles represent a common threat to long-term residents. Although few cars are actually stolen, primarily because of increased use of alarm systems and security wheel locks, vehicular break-ins and vehicular vandalism are frequent.
While most travelers do not encounter problems with crime in Ukraine, there have been hate crimes directed at ethnic and religious minorities, and members of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender communities (please see more on LGBT issues under Special Circumstances section). In Kyiv, these incidents have occurred without provocation in prominent downtown areas commonly frequented by tourists. The majority of people targeted have been of Asian, African, or other non-European descent. Racial minorities may also be subject to various types of harassment, such as being stopped on the street by both civilians and law enforcement officials. Individuals belonging to religious minorities have been harassed and assaulted in Kyiv and throughout Ukraine. Although senior government of Ukraine officials have publicly deplored these hate crimes and groups behind them, Ukrainian street-level law enforcement officials are either unwilling or are unable to deter hate crimes effectively. The Government of Ukraine has established special law enforcement units to prevent and investigate hate crimes; despite these efforts, problems with this type of crime continue to exist.
Ukrainian law differs with regard to sexual assault and rape, and Ukrainian law enforcement officers generally treat such cases with less seriousness and professionalism than their U.S. counterparts. If you become a victim of rape or sexual assault, you should expect little assistance from Ukrainian law enforcement. We recommend you contact the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv to help find medical care, and to help you understand the local criminal justice process.
Internet Scams: Internet crime is a serious problem in Ukraine. The U.S. Embassy frequently hears from people who have had large amounts of money stolen by internet contacts they thought were their friends, loved ones, or romantic interests. These Internet scams include lotteries, on-line dating or introduction services, and even requests from a "friend" in trouble. In many cases, scammers troll the Internet for victims and spend weeks or months building a relationship and credibility. Once they have gained their victim's trust, they create a false situation and ask for money. Once money has been sent, there is almost no chance it will be recovered.
In many other cases, U.S. citizens are scammed into sending money to a person or agency in Ukraine with the understanding that either a young woman will visit the United States, or the U.S. citizen will visit her in Ukraine. Often, these scams lead to requests for increasing amounts of money for various purposes, including requests to assist with faked emergency situations (such as unexpected ticket or visa fees, serious illness, or family members in trouble). Once the U.S. citizen becomes suspicious, the individual or agency will cut off contact. Many of these scams have existed for many years using a variety of different identities, agency names, and addresses. In addition, some U.S. citizens visiting their "friend" or "fiancé" in Ukraine have been extorted out of thousands of dollars, and in some cases have been seriously assaulted. Numerous U.S. citizens have also lost money to agencies and individuals who claimed to be able to arrange a student or fiancé visa to the United States. We urge you to read the document entitled "Marriage Brokers" on our website for additional information.
Another scam involves scammers hacking a social media account and sending fake messages to friends and relatives stating they are in trouble and need money immediately. Do not send any money if you receive such a message. Contact the U.S. Embassy immediately if you suspect a U.S. citizen is in distress in Ukraine.
Credit Card Fraud: Credit card and ATM fraud are wide-spread. Ukraine generally operates as a cash economy, and money scams are common. Although credit card and ATM use among Ukrainians is increasing, the Embassy strongly recommends that you exercise caution and use credit cards only at reputable businesses. You should avoid using ATMs on the street or in public places whenever possible. Machines located inside bank branches are generally safer.
Crime Against Business: The Embassy has received reports of harassment and intimidation directed against foreign business persons and interests. Reported incidents include:
- Physical threats (possibly motivated by rival commercial interests tied to organized crime).
- Local government entities engaging in such practices as arbitrary termination or amendment of business licenses, or dilution of corporate stock to diminish U.S. investor interest.
- Delays of payment or delivery of goods.
- Arbitrary "inspections" by tax, safety, or other officials that appear designed to harm the business. U.S. business entities are encouraged to read the most recent Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC) Annual Crime and Safety Report for Ukraine.
Do not wire money to Ukraine unless the recipient is well-known to you and the purpose of business is clear. United States citizens have reported transferring money to Ukraine to pay for goods purchased from residents of Ukraine via online auction sites, but never receiving the goods in return.
Don't buy counterfeit or pirated goods, even if they are widely available. Not only are the bootlegs illegal to bring back into the United States, if you purchase them you may also be breaking local law.
VICTIMS OF CRIME: If you are the victim of a crime in Ukraine, you should contact the local police and the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv. We can:
- Replace a stolen passport.
- Help you find appropriate medical care following violent crimes such as assault or rape.
- Put you in contact with the appropriate police authorities and, if you want us to, contact family members or friends.
- Help you understand the local criminal justice process and direct you to local attorneys, although the local authorities are responsible for investigating and prosecuting crime.
In case of emergency in Ukraine, call the following emergency numbers:
- Fire – 101
- Police – 102
- Ambulance – 103
Operators generally do not speak English. As noted previously, Ukrainian police and emergency services are still generally below Western European and U.S. standards in terms of training, responsiveness, and effectiveness. United States citizens have reported waiting up to several hours for Ukrainian police and ambulance services to respond to calls for emergency assistance, especially in rural areas. Ukrainian law enforcement provides no adequate level of deterrence to street crime, and is not able to investigate criminal incidents to any minimal level expected in Western countries. Visitors to Ukraine should note that Ukrainian law enforcement and emergency response officials generally do not speak English, and translators are generally not readily available.
Please see our information on victims of crime, including possible victim compensation programs in the United States.
Local Laws & Special Circumstances
CRIMINAL PENALTIES: While you are traveling in Ukraine, you are subject to its laws even if you are a U.S. citizen. Foreign laws and legal systems can be vastly different than our own. If you violate Ukrainian law, even unknowingly, you may be expelled, arrested, or imprisoned. U.S. citizens who have been arrested in Ukraine have faced extended periods, even years, in pre-trial detention before their case comes to trial. Penalties for possessing, using, or trafficking in illegal drugs in Ukraine are severe, and convicted offenders can expect long jail sentences and heavy fines. Ukrainian prison conditions, while improved in recent years, are generally far below the norm in the United States or Western Europe. Cells are crowded and contact with the outside world is limited (no phones, Internet, or television). Engaging in sexual conduct with children or using or disseminating child pornography in a foreign country is a crime prosecutable in the United States. If you break local laws in Ukraine, your U.S. passport won't help you avoid arrest or prosecution. It's very important to know what's legal and what's not where you are going.
While some countries will automatically notify the nearest U.S. Embassy or consulate if a U.S. citizen is detained or arrested in a foreign country, that might not always be the case. To ensure that the United States is aware of your circumstances, request that the police and prison officials notify the nearest U.S. Embassy or consulate as soon as you are arrested or detained overseas.
Dual Nationality: Ukraine does not recognize dual nationality. If you are a U.S.-Ukrainian citizen and arrive in Ukraine with a Ukrainian passport, you will be treated as a Ukrainian citizen by the local authorities. This may include being required to perform mandatory military service. For additional information, see the Consular Affairs website for information on dual nationality.
If you are a woman traveling abroad, please review our travel tips for Women Travelers.
LBGT RIGHTS: Discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity is widespread in Ukraine, as harassment, threats, and acts of violence have been targeted at LGBT individuals. Government officials have been known to make derogatory comments about LGBT persons. For more detailed information about LGBT rights in Ukraine, you may review the State Department's Country Reports on Human Right Practices for 2013. For further information on LGBT travel, please read our Information for LGBT Travelers page.
Identification Checks: Under Ukrainian law, police are permitted to stop you for any reason and check your identification documents. You are required to carry your passport at all times, which police may check to verify your legal presence in Ukraine. Police are permitted to detain you for up to 72 hours without formal charges. U.S. citizens traveling to Ukraine are strongly advised to have the numbers for the U.S. Embassy handy. If stopped by the police for an unclear reason, call the U.S. Embassy at 38 044 521 5566 within working hours or 38 044 521 5000 after hours.
Currency Regulations: Licensed exchange booths for exchanging U.S. dollars into Ukrainian hryvnya are widespread, and exchange rates are normally clearly advertised. Currency exchange is only legal at such licensed exchange booths, banks, and currency exchange desks at hotels; anyone caught dealing on the black market can expect to be detained by the local police and may face criminal prosecution. You will need to show your passport when exchanging money. Be aware that you will be unable to exchange Ukrainian hryvnya back to U.S. dollars or other foreign currency if you are unable to show where you got this amount of hryvnya from. Keep receipts that you get from exchange booths to be able to show them later if you need to exchange the local currency back to U.S. dollars when leaving the country.
There are many banks and licensed currency exchange booths located in major cities. ATMs (known locally as "bankomats") are common throughout the country, even in the smaller cities and towns. All ATMs dispense cash only in hryvnya. You should think about bringing enough hard currency with you if you need dollars or euros during your trip. Credit card and ATM card fraud is a major concern, so you should use credit cards only at reputable businesses and ATMs located inside bank branches.
Customs Regulations: Customs regulations prohibit sending cash, traveler's checks, personal checks, credit cards, passports, or other forms of identification through the international mail system, as well as via courier mail (FedEx, DHL, etc.). Customs authorities regularly confiscate these items as contraband. Ukrainian customs authorities may also enforce strict regulations concerning temporary importation into or export from Ukraine of items such as firearms, antiquities, prescription medications (in particular narcotic pain relievers), and currency.
Travelers arriving in Ukraine should pay close attention to posted customs declaration requirements. Failure to declare cash, valuables, and certain goods in accordance with Ukrainian requirements can result in fines and the seizure of the goods. You may also have to attend a court hearing, usually scheduled several weeks after the offense, before you can depart Ukraine.
You may take up to EUR 10,000 or its equivalent into or out of Ukraine under oral declaration to Ukrainian customs authorities, if asked. To transport a greater amount, you must declare the total amount, in writing, by filling out the Customs Declaration Form before checking in at airports and presenting proof of the source of the money (a bank reference) to customs officials, or you may face forfeiture of the money to Ukrainian customs as well as a court appearance.
Ukraine has strict limitations on the export of antiques and other goods and artifacts deemed to be of particularly important historical or cultural value. These include, but are not limited to, any items produced before 1950 regardless of the country of production. U.S. citizens must adhere to these restrictions as a matter of law. Please contact the Kyiv Department of Culture, Expertise Section, at (38-044) 279-6109 or (38-044) 279-5647, if you have any questions regarding items you own, wish to purchase, and/or plan to export.
You should contact the Embassy of Ukraine in Washington, or one of Ukraine's consulates in the United States for more specific information regarding customs requirements. The State Customs Service of Ukraine can also be contacted for advice at (38 044) 247 2719. Operators speak only Ukrainian or Russian.
ACCESSIBILITY: Accessibility is an issue in Ukraine. Public transport systems are not fully accessible to individuals with disabilities. Some newer buildings feature ramps and elevators, but older buildings do not. You should check ahead with your hotel/destination to learn more about options to accommodate disabled traveler needs before visiting Ukraine.
Radiation and nuclear safety: In 1986, the Chernobyl nuclear accident resulted in the largest short-term, unintentional release of radioactive materials into the atmosphere ever recorded. The highest areas of radioactive ground contamination occurred within 30 kilometers of the Chernobyl nuclear power station. The city of Kyiv was not badly affected because of the wind direction, but it was not completely spared. The last operating reactor at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant site closed in 2000. All identified stabilization measures on the existing sarcophagus covering the reactor damaged in 1986 are complete, and preparatory work to start construction of the new shelter is nearing completion. The contract for the new Chernobyl shelter was awarded in 2007, and construction is underway.
The Ukrainian Government has an effective program of monitoring fresh foods and meats sold in local markets. You should not buy produce on the street. Wild berries, mushrooms, and wild fowl and game have exhibited higher than average levels of radiation. Back ground levels of radiation are monitored regularly by the Embassy and, to date, have not exceeded the level found on the Eastern seaboard of the United States. If external radiation levels are high enough to require evacuation, the U.S. Embassy will notify the U.S. community electronically. To receive these messages, you only need to enroll with the Department of State through the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP).
If you are ill or infirm, we strongly recommend that against travel to Ukraine. Ukraine is not a disabled-friendly environment, with little or no accommodations to ease access. Elderly travelers and those with existing health problems may be at risk due to inadequate medical facilities. State ambulance service is inadequate and it can take hours to get a response even in an emergency. Ambulance crews have asked for bribes before agreeing to transport critically ill patients to the hospital. The U.S. Embassy maintains a list of hospitals and clinics with some English-speaking staff. A few facilities have only limited English speakers, and most have none at all. Hospitals in Ukraine do not accept U.S. health insurance plans for payment, and the level of medical care is not equal to that found in U.S. hospitals. If you are hospitalized, you or someone acting on your behalf must supply bandages, medication, and food. The U.S. Embassy also recommends that you obtain private medical evacuation insurance prior to traveling to Ukraine. If you do not have Ukrainian medical insurance, you may be asked to pay in cash for medical services and hospitalization before you are treated. Many private insurance companies in Ukraine offer short-term medical coverage for visitors.
Medical evacuation often remains the best way to secure Western medical care. This option, however, is very expensive and can take several hours or longer to arrange. You should buy medical evacuation insurance prior to travel or have access to substantial lines of credit to cover the cost of medical evacuation. Please read information on air ambulance and medical escort providers and the fact sheet on medical services in Kyiv for additional information.
Tuberculosis is an increasingly serious health concern in Ukraine. For further information, please consult the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) information on TB.
There have been several outbreaks of measles in Ukraine in recent years. The CDC provides regularly updated measles information. Travelers to Ukraine should make sure they have been vaccinated against measles (and that their other vaccinations are up-to-date) in accordance with World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines.
HIV levels in Ukraine are well above regional and worldwide averages. The CDC website publishes the latest news on HIV in Ukraine, along with information on HIV prevention.
You can find good information on vaccinations and other health precautions on the CDC website. For information about outbreaks of infectious diseases abroad, consult the WHO website, which also contains additional health information for travelers, including detailed country-specific health information.
Travel & Transportation
TRAFFIC SAFETY AND ROAD CONDITIONS: While in Ukraine, you may encounter road conditions that differ significantly from those in the United States.
Generally, roads in Ukraine outside major urban areas are in poor condition and are poorly lighted. U.S. visitors to Ukraine can drive using their U.S. driving licenses for up to 60 days after entering the country; those planning to stay longer need to obtain a Ukrainian driving license. You should drive defensively at all times since local drivers often disregard traffic rules. Drivers are often poorly trained; many drive without a valid driver's license. Drivers can also be dangerously aggressive and normally do not respect the rights of pedestrians, even at clearly marked pedestrian crossings, and regularly drive on the sidewalks.
Pedestrians should also be aware of cars driving or parking on sidewalks. Many cars, including some taxis, do not meet the safety standards common in the United States. There is no tolerance for driving under the influence, and penalties can be steep. Fines are associated with driving while talking on a cell phone.
Due to heavy traffic and congested roads, vehicle accidents happen often in larger Ukrainian cities, especially in Kyiv. If you are involved in an accident in Ukraine, do not move the vehicle from the site of the accident unless it presents a clear safety concern (causing a traffic jam is not considered a safety concern). In practice, this means that even moving a vehicle to the side of the road after an accident may be considered a criminal offense. Local police must be notified and will report to the scene to conduct an investigation. You must wait until the police arrive and complete their report, no matter how long it takes; often this can take several hours. When police arrive, they will decide responsibility, take the drivers' personal information, and file an accident report. In the vast majority of cases, the police reporting to the scene of an accident will not speak English.
Cross-country travel at night and in winter can be particularly dangerous, and Embassy staff are generally prohibited from driving at night outside of major urban areas. The Embassy strongly recommends that visitors and permanent residents of Ukraine refrain from driving after dark outside of major cities. Roadside services, such as gas stations and repair facilities, are becoming more common, but are far from U.S. standards; travelers should plan accordingly.
Please refer to our Road Safety page for more information.
AVIATION SAFETY OVERSIGHT: The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has assessed the Government of Ukraine's Civil Aviation Authority as being in compliance with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) aviation safety standards for oversight of Ukraine's air carrier operations. You can find further information on the FAA website at the FAA safety assessment page.
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A War Against the Indie Author?
June 18, 2013 | 10:44 am
By Joanna Cabot
First came this one, at one of my favorite e-book blogs, Good e-Reader: 'Self-Published Authors are Destroying Literature.' Then, a day later, this one from the same writer: 'The Vast Majority of Indie Authors Will Never be Taken Seriously'. So … what's going on? Did somebody kick Michael Kozlowski's puppy, or does he have a point?
I think the genesis of this stuff seems to be the recent report from Bowker Market Research, saying that self-published e-books now account for 12 percent of the market. This is a significant enough chunk of the share that it's prompted a slew of navel-gazing. A quick Google News search turned up coverage by The Guardian and The Washington Times, among others.
Personally, I didn't get too alarmed; I think a little disintermediation never hurt anybody, and while I suppose there are many crap self-published books, I have seen my share of crap real ones too. But Kozlowski's two articles in as many days broadcast a clear and firm opinion.
So, is that all it is? Here are some of the claims Kozlowski makes. Is there some truth in here, for authors and readers both?
1. Self-Published authors 'spam social media.'
Sorry, authors—he's right about this. And sadly, they often don't even do a very good job. When I used to review self-published books more regularly, I had very clear submission guidelines and most people didn't read them. I expected that—people are lazy—but I was surprised at how many authors seemed to read them but then ignore them completely. I received many a query which began with 'I know you don't read young adult fantasy, but…' to which my answer was, If you know I don't read it, why are you wasting both of our time by sending it to me? I think I'd like to see less shouting from the virtual rooftops and more targeted marketing efforts from the indie crew if they want to be taken more seriously.
2. They put out a 'maelstrom of poorly written and poorly edited books.'
Well, sort of. I'll give them points for quantity—man, can the self-pubbers crank this stuff out—and I will concede that many of them are poorly written and edited. But I've found that with commercially published books, too. I've paid money for big pub releases so riddled with typos that I took screenshots and sent them back to the vendor for a refund. In my entire e-book reading life, there was only one book I read that made me truly feel that if a professional publisher and editor got their hands on it and cleaned it up, it would be the next big thing. The rest were either so terrible I didn't bother getting past the sample (which, again, is true for many commercially published books I've seen), or else they were just fine (which, again, is also true for many mainstream releases).
3. Smashwords 'will accept anything.'
True, but why is that a bad thing? Is it worth having the biggest slushpile in the world if it will give us a few gems pulled from its trenches? I vote yes, and I'm trusting crowd-sourcing to help me weed out the clunkers. The stuff I truly want to read finds its way to me somehow, in spite of big publishing, Smashwords, or any other player vying for my eyeballs. It's always been that way. The only thing that's changed is the scope of it all.
4. 'One thing indie authors have done is devalue the work of legitimate published authors.'
On this point, I categorically disagree. Sorry, Michael! I think what's driven down the cost of the average e-book is that customers are unwilling to pay paperback prices for pixels which don't need ink, binding, paper, warehousing or shipping. Say what you will about how much or how little those costs actually add to a real book, but to most e-book customers it simply defies logical sense to pay the same for an e-book version, and any protests you make to the contrary will not go over as well as you might hope. $6.99 paper books going for a few dollars less in e-book is about the cost of paper, not the cost of an indie book.
5. 'The vast majority of indie authors don't contribute anything good to the literary world and often incur the ire of many of the greatest writers of our time.'
Well, so do the vast majority of commercially published genre authors. There is a difference between being snobby and being right!
I'm not sure if there truly is more noise about 'indie vs traditional' as a result of this Bowker report, or if Kozlowski has just done a better job of compiling it all together than anyone else. He makes some good points about the professionalism and overall behavior of the typical self-published writer.
But on the quality side, I've seen just as many clunker 'real' books. And he overlooks completely the issue of profit margins and how much higher they can be for an even modestly successful self-published writer. For some authors, it's not about whether they could or could not get a 'real' contract. It's about the financial aspects of self-publishing, which are right now more favorable than the old establishment.
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I will agree that a lot of self-published authors are spammers, but I don't think it's truly ALL of us. I try to maintain a balance between being generally informative and presenting info on my work on my blog, and I post a lot of info about ereaders and about ebook production, as well as occasional book reviews. While I do tweet or post links on Facebook, I don't just scream "Buy my book!"
Note that I mind if people buy them, but I try not to get in anyone's face because I don't want anyone in mine. I write stories to make a connection to readers, and I am very grateful self-publishing lets me do that, Every fan email, every review (even bad reviews), tells me I did that, and that's worth it to me.
I view both self publishing and traditional publishing as pyramids. The books at the top are better written and more entertaining. The sides might be steeper in the traditional publishing pyramid, but it still has a broader base than a top.
Whatever they write, however they publish, authors are always under fire from someone, including other authors.
People look down on you and write nasty screeds–
If you write genre. If you write literary fiction. If you write for a particular publisher. If you write fiction instead of nonfiction or nonfiction instead of fiction. Paperback rather than hardcover. Digital instead of paper. Etc., etc.
Authors and their books are easy targets for those justifying their own prejudices and opinions as well as easy targets for bullies.
I've a read a little over a dozen self-published books and they were all mediocre, poor, or incompetent. Even Hugh Howey's famous book was only lukewarm, IMHO. Not really worth my time to pursue more.
As for devaluing literature, I can't say he is wrong if mediocre becomes the new good. As a lot of readers seem happy enough with the lower costs they become happy with a lower quality, and the value of literature as a whole goes down.
Hey Joe, thanks for covering this! I don't know what was the exact catalyst that sent me over the deep end on this. Its mainly because indie authors show solidarity too much, and defend even the poorest of books because its self-published. Most books are not just written poorly, but have bad formatting errors, table of contents errors and are overall horrible.
Mercy and Myself are doing a live spreecast tomorrow and many indie authors and publishers are joining in, joe, you are invited to join in if you want
I have no idea what a 'spreecast' is. How do I join? I am so glad you could pop over to join the dialogue, Michael. I read your blog regularly and respect the work you do. I was a bit worried you'd take my comments the wrong way I think you make a good point about the hive mentality—many indie authors do rush to defend other authors just *because* they are authors. That doesn't help the credibility issue.
That said, I think that you and I diverge just a little on the acknowledgement of why some people choose this path. I think there are reasons other than 'couldn't hack it with the legacy guys' and I recognize too that the big guys put out their fair share of trash.
Its basically a 4 cam web-chat with text chatting that's live, so you can chat via video cam, or you can live chat and people will answer your questions. We have had good success with it interviewing authors and having people join and ask questions. It will be a great debate.
Of course, i would not take your article the wrong way, i think this is a good conversation to have, without the quintessential indie author army rushing in to defend themselves from anyone that would question them.
I am not saying a traditionally published book is well written by any means, but it is readable. They have editors, backup support, sales and tech people insuring the end result is properly formatted, has reasonable cover art and will try and promote the book.
Indie titles, don't even get me started. I looked at the first 3 pages of "Smashwords" titles today. One book had 1 paragraph per page, the rest negative space. one had pixelated cover art. Finally another, had half the page in a normal font and half in BOLD text. It could be the best written book in the history of humankind, but i wouldn't read it due to these mistakes.
I think this article was well balanced. Speaking for myself, as a reader I'm not easily pleased. I notice faults and rarely persist past typos, poor formatting and just bad writing – unless the story grabs me. My husband, though, is a reader pure and simple. He reads indies and he reads lots of free stuff. At least a book a week. He does not buy over-expensive mainstream e-books for the reasons given. Of the books he does download – sure, sometimes he complains they are rubbish. But quite often he'll enjoy a book and go and buy that author's other work.
There's a lot of garbage out there – much of it mainstream big publishers churning out mediocre work with a big name tacked on. James Patterson, anyone? Star Wars?
So… readers should do what they do in a bookshop. Read the sample and decide from that. You can discard the rubbish – and you just might find a gem in there.
Just because a book is self-published does not mean it is worse than one published by a traditional publisher. In fact, a self-published book can be better than a book published by a traditional publisher.
I started self-publishing in 1989 and have self-published several titles. I have also had books published by traditional publishers. There are pros and cons for going either route.
A successful writer (with over 20 books published) recently contacted me about problems with her major publisher (one of the top 3 in the world) and asked me about whether she should self-publish, and whether there still was a stigma about being self-published.
This was part of my response to her.
I don't care about the stigma of self-publishing. Most of the people who run down self-publishing are unsuccessful writers or idiot bloggers who think of themselves as being so cool. But most of them are broke. I would rather be nerdy and rich than cool and broke. (Ever notice how most people who think of themselves as "cool" are normally broke?)
My book "How to Retire Happy, Wild, and Free" is self-published because it was turned down by over 35 American and British publishers. This book has already sold over 175,000 copies and has been published in 8 foreign languages since it was released. The book has made over $750,000 in pretax profits for me.
Conduct a search for "retirement" or "retire" on http://www.Amazon.com and "How to Retire Happy, Wild, and Free" appears in the number 1 position. So why does my self-published book beat out all the other retirement books, including retirement books by AARP, the Wall Street Journal, and major publishers such as Random House (including What Color Is Your Parachute for Retirement)? The answer is that my self-published book is better than all the other retirement books done by the major publishers. Results don't lie, in other words.
I intend to sell 500,000 copies of this book and I sure wouldn't be able to do this with the thinking patterns, beliefs, and behaviors of the "cool" writers and idiot bloggers who run down self-publishing.
When Random House bought Ten Speed Press in 2009, they immediately cancelled the distribution Agreement I had with Ten Speed Press for the distribution of my self-published "How to Retire Happy, Wild, and Free", but they wanted to take over the publication of the book in a normal publisher/author relationship. This would have meant that I would be earning less than a third of what I was earning with the book being self-published.
Despite the fact many people would love to have a book published by a major publisher such as Random House, I had the pleasure of rejecting Random House.
I immediately got National Book Network to distribute "How to Retire Happy, Wild, and Free" for me and it has been selling about 60 percent more copies per month than it was selling in the last eight months it was with Ten Speed Press.
Since then, Wiley has contacted me wanting to take over the book. I told them to take a hike just like I told Random House to take a hike.
I am already well over $300,000 ahead by having rejected Random House and over the next few years I will earn several hundreds of thousand of dollars more. This book will be my first book to earn me over $1 million in profits.
Moral of the Story: Self-Publishing Can Be Much More Profitable than Being Published by a Major Publisher! And a Self-Published Book Can Be Much Better Than One Published by a Tradtional Publisher.
Ernie J. Zelinski
"Helping Adventurous Souls Live Prosperous and Free"
Author of the Bestseller "How to Retire Happy, Wild, and Free"
(Over 175,000 copies sold and published in 9 languages)
and the International Bestseller "The Joy of Not Working"
(Over 250,000 copies sold and published in 17 languages)
Michael – I think indie authors come together and defend even the bad self-published book (do they really?) because they are each others support, if not in defense of the writing itself (as has been established, some writing everywhere is bad) than in defense of the (valid) notion that big publishers, out to make money, aren't the best or the only judge of what people want to read, and that self publishing is a valuable tool for those whose work will appeal to readers but is not accepted by publishers because it lacks that *something* they're looking for.
When you're an author trying to act as writer, publisher, publicist, and marketer – and really, who's truly skilled in all of those areas at once? – the weight gets to be overwhelming, and being told consistently that self-published/indie work is substandard simply because it's indie can inspire people to unite.
("Then," not "than.")
I buy and read a lot of books. I buy a lot of ebooks from Smashwords directly or that are distributed by Smashwords to B&N. I agree that a lot of those books are terrible for any number of reasons, but most often from a lack of professional editing. For every self-published book that I buy that I find to be at least good, there are 25 whose authors should be drawn and quartered for having inflicted their mess on readers — and I'm not here complaining about the storyline; I'm complaining about the English grammar and spelling and word choice and structure and repetition and inconsistent characterizations and the myriad other fundamentals to basic competent writing.
However, that one readable book is as good as, and often better than, similar genre books put out by traditional publishers.
I agree that it is a small cadre of self-published authors who seem to care. The problem that needs to be addressed is the education of self-publishing authors of the value of investing in proper support. Unfortunately, we can no longer point to traditional publishers as role models because they are rapidly falling to meet the self-pub standard rather than trying to raise the self-pubbers to the older traditional pub standard.
But I agree with Joanna — it is better to have all the garbage published so I can find the gem that traditional publishers miss or refuse to publish than to not have that opportunity.
The self-publishing surge is the authors' self-reading surge. Self-reading is exactly the tutorial that all authors, excellent and less, utilize. A difference is that on-line connectivity and screen and print on demand technologies have greatly eased the transmission cycle.
Actually, Michael, I don't think they do ensure quality. Otherwise, why would so many commercially published ebook releases be so riddled with typos? I have to give advantage to the self-pubbers here, because they are generally nimble enough to fix them when the errors are pointed out. Try getting a legacy book corrected—I have written to authors on this and the kindest of the responses was an offer to mail me a paperback for the cost of postage. It is too red-tapey for anyone in the chain to even tell you who is in charge of fixing it.
Well, i am spent after this debate. I wrote my final piece on the issue today and actually learned a fair bit. Many self-publishers paying for reviews and artificially inflate their position in eBook ranking on Amazon, kobo, barnes and noble and others by paying people to download their book, paying people to write reviews and paying people to leave 5 star ratings. I was aware of John Locke, he did this and sold over a million kindle books. The guy who did the 4 four workout, whatshisname, gave 1,000 books away early, to make sure on release day, people wrote positive reviews.
Mainstream authors are doing this, indie authors are doing this, so self-publishing? Not only is the average title riddled with errors, bad cover art, non-functioning table of contents or font errors, but now authors with the deepest pockets are inflating their own sales? Its hard to have trust, when so many people abuse the system or have terrible quality books, or just the content itself is sub-par.
There is an air of distrust when it comes to self-publishing. The stigma their books weren't good enough to get a real deal. To indies can't edit, to paying for reviews. There is a cloud of negativity surrounding this issue, that is as engulfing as the cloud of dust following PigPen.
Show me some stats or proof Chris, or are you just talking out of your ass like normal or like Nate does full time?


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Sept. 22, 2007
By Jim Wrobel
Special to GoHolyCross.com
When you hear descriptions of Holy Cross wide receiver Thomas Harrison, words like "clutch", "play maker" and "winning attitude" always seem to be mentioned. And if you have seen Harrison play you will understand why those words describe him so well.
"Thomas is one of those players who has a knack for making big catches," said head coach Tom Gilmore. "When we put the ball up in Thomas' area, he is going to come down with it most of the time. As an outside wide receiver, he is our big play guy in that he catches a lot of long balls for us. He also makes a lot of clutch catches with defenders right in his face."
If catching a game-changing pass is what helps the team win, then Thomas wants to be that kind of player. "I just plan on catching whatever they throw to me and making the big plays that need to be made," said Harrison. "The coaches here always say, `Big time players make big time plays in big time games.' I always wanted to be that guy and I'm always striving to be that guy."
Harrison already has had his share of "big time" catches, including in the season-opener against UMass to cut the Minutemen's lead to seven in the fourth quarter. "I still do not know how he made that touchdown catch at UMass," said Gilmore. "There were two UMass guys all over him and he made the catch right inside the pylon. That was a big play."
Right from the start as a Crusader you could tell that Harrison was going to have the ability to make key catches. As a freshman against Georgetown, he caught a fourth quarter 36-yard touchdown pass to send the game into overtime as Holy Cross ended up winning the contest. For that performance he was named the Patriot League Rookie of the Week. That success has continued and as a junior he earned second team All-Patriot League accolades, as he finished the season ranked third in the Patriot League in receptions (46) and fourth in receiving yards (569). He continued to show why he is a big-game player last week against Harvard, catching a game-winning 40-yard touchdown pass with just 19 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter.
A native of Wilmington, N.C., Harrison has adjusted to the move to Worcester. "It was hard at first," said Harrison. "I missed my family and friends. And of course it is cold up here. But I am very happy I chose this school."
In the eighth grade, Harrison started playing organized football, but before that he had always played competitively around his neighborhood with the kids who lived there. Although his first sports love was basketball as a kid, it was not until about the 10th grade that he started thinking about playing college football.
When it was time to choose colleges, Holy Cross was the only Division I school to see his incredible potential, which has paid off for both the school and Harrison. But football was not the only reason why Harrison chose to make the trip up to Worcester for school. "I chose Holy Cross because it seemed like a great fit for me," said Harrison. "It was a place with high academic standings, which my family and high school coaches liked, and also it was a Division I football opportunity on a team that was rebuilding and liked to throw the ball around a lot."
Family is very important to Harrison, and it is a major reason why he has been so successful. "My parents and my sister pushed me along throughout college," said Harrison. "My brother is the person in my family I'm closest to and look up to the most."
Coaches have also been major positive influences in his life. "My track and football coaches in high school pushed me the most in athletics and made me believe in myself," said Harrison. "Coach Gilmore, coach Pincince and the whole Holy Cross football program have made me tougher than I ever imagined I would be. They taught me that I had to work hard to be the player I want to be, and that achieving greatness is never easy."
Harrison has taken the advice of his coaches and it has made him a better all-around player. "Being physical in the run game is one thing they harped on early in my career," said Harrison. "When I first came here, I was not in love with the contact of football. I just wanted to catch touchdowns. The coaches have shown me that blocking for the ball carrier is just as important as catching balls, and is a big part of helping us win games."
Harrison is very excited about the team's offense and just wants to contribute positively to the team. "I think we have all the pieces to take this program to a place it has not been in a while, and not only can we do it, but we actually will do it."
Holy Cross has taken steps to reaching Harrison's goal and its recent success has seen the team develop a winning attitude. "Our wins and losses in the past two years have taught us that we are capable of playing with any and everyone on our schedule, and also that we have to practice hard and always be on our game or else we can lose to anyone also," said Harrison. "Wins like Lehigh in 2005 and Lafayette in 2006 are memorable and gave us confidence, but losses like Colgate in 2006 kept us humble and hard working."
The Lehigh win that Harrison refers to was on October 8, 2005, on the road when the Mountain Hawks were ranked No. 10 in the nation and Holy Cross defeated them by three points in a driving rain storm. "That win was probably my most memorable sports moment," said Harrison. "It was like a monsoon on the field and the playing surface was terrible. It was very cold and the only thing that got us through that game was mental toughness and discipline. We were able to pull off the upset and I felt like we were sitting on the top of the world."
To get prepared for games Harrison has some pre-game routines. "I like to listen to hype music while I'm getting dressed, and then right before the coach speaks to us in the locker room before letting us hit the field, I like to close my eyes and try to calm my self down and increase my focus," said Harrison. "I also do not enter the end zone during our warm-up period."
A political science major, Harrison would like to continue playing football after graduation, as he will take a lot of life lessons from his experience at Holy Cross. "Besides the great education and opportunities it will provide me with after graduation, what I will mostly take from Holy Cross is the fact that moving this far from home helped greatly to make me the man that I am today."


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NETGEAR WNDRMAC Wireless Extreme for Mac and PC - Router - WNDRMAC-100NAS
|The NETGEAR Wireless Extreme for Mac computer and PCs (WNDRMAC) is an N600 wireless dual band gigabit router ideally suited for high-performance wireless Internet access and sharing. The Wireless Extreme router is DLNA-certified for fast multimedia streaming to home theater devices and great for high-speed multiplayer online gaming. With the Simultaneous Dual Band feature, the router delivers the ultimate in flexibility and performance by providing two independent, dedicated networks. The router features ReadySHARE® USB storage access for easy sharing a USB hard drive with Macs and PCs and ReadyShare Printer for printing to a connected USB printer wirelessly.
Customer Reviews of NETGEAR WNDRMAC Wireless Extreme for Mac and PC - Router
I switched from WNDR3700 to WNDRMAC for the single requirement that I be able to connect to my newly purchased NAS device from my various Apple products. Setup was very easy, given my experience with the WNDR3700 but including some specifics about interaction with Macs would be appreciated. Once setup, a simple connection from the MBP and my NAS was available! With both the WNDR3700 and the WNDRMAC, the 5-GHz network strength is significantly lower than the 2.4 network.


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School Overview
|School Membership(s)School Assoc.
|National Catholic Education Association
|Religious Affiliation
|Roman Catholic
|Grades Offered
|Grades 9 - 12
|Offers Post-Graduate Year
|Learning Difference Programs
|Learning Programs Supported
|Academic Support Center
|Year Founded
Student Body
|Total Students
|415 students
|Student Body Type
|% Students of Color
State avg.: 23%
|Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
|Total Classroom Teachers
|47 teachers
|Student : Teacher Ratio
National avg.: 13:1
|% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
|Average Class Size
|20 students
|Number of AP Courses
|8 courses
|Advanced Courses
|History, Government, Literature, Science, Math
|Classroom Dress Code
(Uniform required)
Finances and Admission
|Admission Deadline
|Jan. 13
|Yearly Tuition Cost
|Tuition Notes
|All Inclusive Tuition
|% on Financial Aid
|Admissions Director
|Kaitlin Daly
|Admissions Associate
|Mary Durkalski
|Total Sports Offered
|12 sports
|Basketball, Cross Country, Diving, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Winter TrackBasketball, Cross Country,
Diving, Golf,
Lacrosse, Soccer,
Softball, Swimming,
Tennis, Track and Field,
Volleyball, Winter Track,
|Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
|30 extracurriculars
|Academic Decathlon, Ambassadors Club, Art Club, Broadcast and Internet Media Club, Culinary Club, Drama Club, Environmental Club, FAME, Fashion Club, French Club, Gospel Choir, Irish Club, Japanese Culture Club, Junior Council on World Affairs (JCWA), Latin Club, Literary Magazine, Math and Science Club, Mock Trial, Music Ministers, National Honor Society, Peer Ministers, Pre-Med Club, SADD, Social Justice Club, Spanish Club, Student Council, Tri-M Music Honor Society, Voice Newspaper, Voices of Harmony, Women in Business Club Art Club, Culinary Club, Drama Club, FAME, Fashion Club, French Club, Gospel Choir, Irish Club, Latin Club, Mock Trial, Peer Ministers, Pre-Med Club, SADD, Spanish Club, Academic Decathlon,
Ambassadors Club,
Broadcast and Internet Media Club,
Environmental Club,
Japanese Culture Club,
Junior Council on World Affairs (JCWA),
Literary Magazine,
Math and Science Club,
Music Ministers,
National Honor Society,
Social Justice Club,
Student Council,
Tri-M Music Honor Society,
Voice Newspaper,
Voices of Harmony,
Women in Business Club,
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Beaumont School, sponsored by the Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland in collaboration with its lay educators, is dedicated to Catholic, single-sex, college preparatory liberal arts education in a multi-cultural setting. We encourage a young woman to assume the challenges of striving for academic excellence, exercising leadership potential, and living Christian community.
The Ursuline philosophy of education, rooted in Jesus Christ and inspired by the spirit of St. Angela Merici, is directed toward the formation of the contemporary Christian woman. We believe this can best be accomplished in a single sex, culturally diverse atmosphere where a young woman can develop the self esteem and leadership qualities she needs to balance the demanding personal, professional, civic and religious responsibilities facing her in an ever-changing world.
We define our educational mission within the framework of a supportive learning environment where we aim to personalize our ministry of education so that our teaching skills are suited to the needs of each student. We also emphasize the development of creative and critical thinking skills so that each student has many opportunities to actualize her intellectual, spiritual, aesthetic, social and athletic abilities. We support a critique of societal standards based on the values of the Gospel.
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ClevelandRuffing Montessori
3380 Fairmount Boulevard
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216)321-7571Montessori School (Non-sectarian)0.1 mi | 325 students | Gr. NS-8
BeachwoodHathaway Brown School
19600 N Park Blvd
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216)932-42141 mi | 857 students | Gr. PK-12
Shaker HeightsHanna Perkins School
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Beachwood Fuchs Mizrachi School
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Here's what I've been listening to this leap year.
Hit The Lights, Invicta
I hadn't listened to Hit The Lights since their old school (and old singer) album This is a Stick Up, and I wasn't exactly confident in their ability to put out a decent album with new singer, former guitarist, Nick Thompson. I was proven wrong. Everything about Invicta reminds me why I love pop-punk. The lyrics are catchy, the music is infectious, and Nick's vocals reach heights I couldn't believe for a man with his kind of muscle. Their breakdowns are beyond impressive and they managed to put out songs that I learned the words to in about ten minutes. This album has way more potential to reach broader audiences than their old stuff, and, personally, I find Nick's voice way more appealing than their old singer's, Colin Ross. Basically, this album left me more than satisfied.
The Audition, Chapter II
I've been an Audition fan for a long time now, and one of my favorite things about them is the stories in their songs. This album is no different; every song has it's story and they do it with possibly some of the most creative lyrics in punk-rock. From the desperate You Gotta Believe ("I can't keep lovin' you 'cause I am what you love to abuse") to the angry and get-the-hell-out attitude of You Make Me Sick ("I don't need anymore of your shit 'cause you make me sick"), the guys belt out their angst with catchy tunes that'll have you feeling their pain as you try, unsuccessfully, to reach the heights of lead singer Danny Stevens. This album is the perfect follow up to 2010's Great Danger, and I'll still be rockin' to it months from now.
Jamie's Elsewhere, Reimagined EP
I had never listened to Jamie's Elsewhere before this album, and apparently I haven't been missing out until now. With new lead singer Aaron Pauley, they've found the exact mix they need. His voice has the kind of depth and pure talent you're looking for when you dive into a post-hardcore album. It's a nice change of pace from the auto-tuned, over-synthed music that seems to be coming out more and more each month (not that I don't dig those, too) to hear something so creative and stripped down. If you're not a fan of recent changes in the hardcore scene, this album is for you; it's nothing but brilliance.
Tweet me your thoughts on these albums and what you've been jammin' to recently at @sheynarae, and happy listening!
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Jada Pinkett Smith Shaves Hair Like Willow & Gets Wild In The Club With Will
Will and Jada Pinkett Smith were spotted at club LIV in Miami having a great time at the "F-ck Me I'm Famous" party, hosted by Cathy & David Guetta. NY Post ran a story about the couple's wild night complete with details, but World Red Eye have the actual pics of Jada dancing on the pole. Also in the photos, you can clearly see that Jada Pinkett Smith has shaven the sides of her hair to match daughter Willow. This couple is not old, yet. Usher was also spotted in the pics having a great time, too.
Spies said Jada and Will arrived late and went directly to the DJ booth to join Guetta. "They were hanging out all night. Jada and Will are huge fans," one said. Then, moments into Guetta's set, "Jada broke out into a dance routine on top of the DJ booth — the crowd went insane," {Source}
More pics of Jada and Will Smith's wild night. Glad to see them acting young and having fun…Read More
OMG! So Now Kris Humphries Is GAY!!!
According to Star Magazine, Kim and Khloe Kardashian think Kris Humphries is gay. I don't know if Star Magazine is making up this mess, or if someone in the Kardashian clan linked this rumors, but whatever the case these rumors are not cool. Someone is really going to great lengths to destroy Kris Humphries' public image. I wonder who it could be???
Anyway, check out the juicy details from a "source" close to the family. This mess is hilarious, and now Kris Humphries is learning reality the hard way, and not TV way…Read More
Sneak Peek: Willow Smith's 'Fireball' Video With Nicki Minaj + Her Release Date
Willow Smith sure is taking her time with her singles and videos. But I guess anything worth doing is worth doing right. Willow will be having the world premiere of her single Fireball featuring Nicki Minaj. Nicki's… uhhh … "eclectic" fashion style and animated mannerisms fit Willow's energetic music, in my opinion.
Willow has also finally set a release date for her album. Simply entitled Willow, the album will feature her hit singles Whip My Hair, 21st Century Girl and Fireball. Willow is set to release on April 3, 2012. Take a glimpse at the sneak peek of her colorful new video, after the jump…Read More
Fergie Doesn't Look Like Fergie Anymore!
Fergie and husband Josh Duhamel hit the red carpet at Trevor Live, and honestly I didn't recognize her without first reading the caption. Something is definitely different about the pop singer, and I can't quite put my finger on it. Check out the pics for yourself. Maybe it's the combination of the hair, make-up, and dress…
Rumors have been circulating that Fergie is pregnant for real this time, but according to Fergie and her publicist, she's not pregnant, yet! Rumors have also been circulating that Fergie is leaving the group, Black Eyes Peas, but according to Will.i.am, Fergie is not leaving the group and the rumors are "uncool" and false.Read More
Guess Who?: 'Single Ladies' Gets A New Lady
If you'll recall, Stacey Dash left VH1's Single Ladies, due to location issues. Yeah, I know. It had nothing to do with alleged fights and disagreements with the cast members. But the second season will be shooting in Atlanta in January, with a new 'lady' on board.
The new character is Rachel, a business savvy woman and a friend of Keisha, Lisa Rae's character. The actress is a former daytime soap star, from a show who's last episode aired in September. She's also a former model, who was signed to Ford Models after a family friend snapped pictures and sent them to the agency. Executive Producer Queen Latifah has already said that this actress is a great addition to the show, bringing "fun and a new element." So who's the new face of Single Ladies? Find out when you continue…


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My portfolio is online: http://hellojona.me/
…well, kinda. Being in the need of a website, but having hardly anything else to showcase than my Dribbble work, I decided to create a temporary portfolio (being a single-page website with some links and my latest Dribbble shots).
I went for a console/terminal-esque style to make it stand out from the usual "link collection" websites; the above GIF gives you a glance at the JavaScript-powered typewriter effect I created for it.
Be sure to check out the site for the full experience!
PS: Do you think people will understand the command prompt reference? Otherwise I'll (heavy-heartedly) remove that whole
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The Sexiest & Most Revealing Celeb Selfies In The History Of Social Media
Cassie didn't waste any time after hopping out of the shower before she took a sexy mirror shot.
Haylie Duff, older sister to Hilary, looks smokin' hot in her selfie.
Good Girl Gone Bad Rihanna is always living up to her album title with her revealing snaps.
Kate Upton gives fans a glimpse into her bathroom… and obviously manages to make it sexy.
Even Jordin Sparks has a scandalous selfie in her Twitter history.
'Top Model' star Adrianne Curry brought her camera with her to the shower… thank you.
Check out my hair – and my hot body! Lindsay Lohan wasn't shy about showing off her assets in this topless snap.
Kendall Jenner always uploads popular stripped-down bikini pics… when will she be legal already?!
Paulina Gretzky got a lot of heat for posting a slew of beyond racy Twitter images. We say keep 'em comin!
Kim Kardashian loves showing off her famous figure in totally scandalous Instagram pics.
Israeli super model Bar Refaeli turns heads in this super sexy, body-hugging jumpsuit.
Ke$ha gave fans a glimpse into her bedroom, posting this nearly naked image.
Always one to stir up controversy, Lady Gaga got naked for this social media portrait.
Oops! Alison Pill accidentally posted this topless selfie intended for her boyfriend on her Twitter page.
Aubrey O'Day really steamed up social media with this topless image.
Oh, Coco! Ice-T's famously figured wife definitely pushes the envelope with her R-rated selfies.
Heidi Klum took her followers "body surfing" with this sexy snap of her bikini body.
Expired and old, but Demi Moore is clearly not shy about her bikini body!
Snooki loves showing off her slimmed down swimsuit body in outrageous style.
Sexy supermodel Candice Swanepoel was incredibly cheeky in this revealing shot of her backside.
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