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COVINGTON — The hairstyle may have changed, but the results are the same.
Covington senior hurdler Cade Harshbarger made his final home meet one to remember — setting meet records in both the 110 high and 300 intermediate hurdles in leading Covington to victory at the Covington Invitational.
Covington won the meet with 99 points, while Miami East was second with 87.75.
Houston was fourth, Newton was seventh, Bradford was 10th and Russia was 11th.
Harshbarger — who had much longer hair in the past — can only stay anonymous until the race starts.
"A lot of people tell me they don't recognize me," Harshbarger said with a laugh. "I had one kid come up to me and ask me what happened to the kid from Covington with long hair that was so good in the hurdles — and I told him, that is me. "
Harshbarger started the meet with a winning time of 14.96 in winning the 110s, before winning the 300s in 39.43.
"It was great (to break meet records in his final home meet)," Harshbarger said. "It felt like a 15.20 (in the 110 high hurdles). My PR was 15.15, so that was pretty amazing."
Anna's Austin Fogt also broke the meet record in the 110s, finishing second in 15.0.
I was glad to have him (Austin Fogt) there," Harshbarger said. "If he wasn't there pushing me, I probably wouldn't have run that fast."
Harshbarger also teamed with Gray Harshbarger, Tyler Freeman and Nathan Lyle to win the 1,600 relay, 3:32.04.
The pole vault competition was expected to be a regional preview and was exactly that.
Covington's Jett Murphy and Ansonia's Brock Shellhaas both cleared 14-6, with Murphy winning on misses.
Miami East's Blaine Brockschmidt finished third, clearing 14-0.
Also winning for Covington were the 800 relay (Alex Shaffer, Gray Harshbarger, Lyle, Andrew Cates), 1:33.04;
Taking second were Cates, 400, 52.50; Zach Parrett, high jump, 6-0; the 400 relay (Shaffer, Ethan Herron, Murphy, Freeman), 44.87;
Winning for Miami East were Brokschmidt, long jump, 20-4 1-2; the 400 relay (Justin Brown, Colton Weldy, Dalton Taynor, Daniel Baker), 44.31;
Taking second were Brown, 100, 11.38 and long jump, 20-3 1-2; Taynor, 200, 23.46; and the 1,600 relay (Brokschmidt, Baker, Taton Bertsch, James Rowley), 3:32.90.
Finishing third were the 800 relay (Brokschmidt, Baker, Taynor,Weldy), 1:34.57; and the 3,200 relay team (Eric Austerman, Jonah Brautigam, Bertsch, Gavin Horne), 8:30.49.
Winning for Houston were David Stammen, discus, 147-3; and the 3,200 relay (Tristin Feistuhler, Ethan Knouff, Blake Jacobs, Parker Cox), 8:21.50.
Taking second were Freistuhler, 1,600, 4:40.27; Knouff, 800, 2:01.97;
Finishing third were Knouff, 1,600, 4:43.13; Freistuhler, 3,200, 10:32.54;
For Bradford, Jacob McQuinn was third in the discus, 135-5; while Kyle Mills was third in the long jump, 19-7 1-2.
For Newton, Cameron Stine won the high jump, 6-2; and finished third 100 hurdles, 15.64.
Dawson Hildebrand won the shot put, 52-0 1-2; while Ethan Cook was third in the 200, 23.51.


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HBO has now released its fifth viral ad poster to promote season 3 of True Blood and this time they are focusing on our beloved missing vampire, Bill Compton (Stephen Moyer). The ad takes a spin from the missing person milk carton advertisements and places a missing vampire sticker of Bill on a bottle of TruBlood with all the details about his age, height, weight, and where he was last seen. A very good way to get the speculations going as to where Bill can be, who has him and most importantly why kidnap Bill? So what do you think of the latest poster? Is it a hit or a miss? Tell us what you think in the comment section below.
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Another significant dimension of the implementation process will be the 'Training Programme' activities. These involve a structured schedule for handicap managers and sports agents, and will be released after the national training for Handicap Committees, and the international/European level training – probably over the last quarter of this year and the first half of next year. The entire range of various activities are designed to supplement the basic materials already being provided to give golfers general information and also explain the important key aspects of the new system.
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As Azerbaijan's closest ally, Turkey has exerted considerable energy to promote a trouble-free parliamentary election on November 6.
Given that elections were the detonators for so-called "color revolutions" in Georgia, Ukraine and Kyrgyzstan over the past two years, Azerbaijan's parliamentary vote has been surrounded by discussion about possible unrest. [For background see the Eurasia Insight archive]. Turkish leaders are anxious to see that the elections don't produce instability. Accordingly, Ankara has sought to cajole President Ilham Aliyev's administration in Baku into embracing electoral transparency.
Turkish officials started to encourage an open Azerbaijani election long before the start of the campaign. During a speech to the Azerbaijani parliament in late June, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said: "Only those regimes that have made their people relate to their government with love and trust, not fear, have succeeded…In a globalized world, one-sidedness and arbitrary rule is clearly not a solution."
"We will either be part of a free world, adopting democratic values, or take our place in a darkness that resists change and refuses democracy and human rights," Erdogan added. "We [Turkey] have chosen the former, and also invite all our friends to walk down this path."
During a November 1 news conference in Ankara, Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul sought to reinforce this message. "The November 6 elections in Azerbaijan are very important, and are being monitored by Turkey closely and with interest," Gul said. "Azerbaijan will be much stronger if the elections are conducted in an orderly and transparent manner. Azerbaijan's position on the international stage would be strengthened [if transparent and orderly elections are held]."
A senior Turkish Foreign Ministry official told EurasiaNet that Ankara has helped Azerbaijani officials implement a recent decree issued by President Aliyev that stipulated that voters' fingers be marked by ink to prevent multiple voting. [For background see the Eurasia Insight archive]. "Turkey has ... made contributions on the issue of ink to be used for voting," the official said. Ankara has also facilitated various election monitoring initiatives conducted by the OSCE, Council of Europe's Parliamentary Assembly and NATO, as well as by Turkish non-governmental organizations.
"We [Turkey] would like to see an Azerbaijan that fosters its independence; strengthens its economy; makes progress in the field of institutional reforms; takes steps to integrate with the West; and develops its democracy," the Foreign Ministry source said.
Aliyev has sought to reassure Ankara that it need not worry about possible disturbances that could complicate the special bilateral relationship between Azerbaijan and Turkey. In an October 31 interview with Turkish journalists, Aliyev suggested that democracy is taking root in Azerbaijan, pointing out that almost four times more candidates are participating in the 2005 parliamentary elections (roughly 1,500) than the number of those seeking seats in the 2000 vote (roughly 400).
The Azerbaijani president also downplayed the possibility of unrest, claiming that opposition forces in Azerbaijan did not enjoy anywhere near the same levels of popularity that anti-government forces in Georgia, Ukraine and Kyrgyzstan did prior to the color revolutions in those countries. "The era of street protests similar to those in Ukraine has come to an end in Azerbaijan long ago," he said. Aliyev went on to deride the Azerbaijani opposition for adopting the orange for its campaign motif – the same color that was used by supporters of Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko in carrying out political change in Kyiv in late 2004. The Azerbaijani opposition's embrace of orange is a "sign of the opposition's lack of originality," Aliyev suggested.
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That has made it increasingly unlikely that I will be able to turn October into a positive month, but the remaining week of the month is now geared towards putting some wins together to take some momentum into the November fixtures.
Once again we will be having an early international break in November before a clear run heading into a really busy Christmas period which has frustrated at least one manager. Jurgen Klopp was spitting feathers just moments after learning the festive fixtures for Liverpool and there will be a few other managers already considering how they will get their squads through that period.
From December 4th to January 7th, Manchester United will play at least nine games in all competitions and you could potentially add another game if they reach the English Football League Cup Quarter Final. That is a lot of games for any squad to deal with and I won't be surprised if injuries are the outcome.
However, I love Christmas and being able to watch football so what could really be done? Well I think it might have been smart to move the Monday 2nd January fixtures to either Tuesday or Wednesday which would have made all the difference when it comes to recovery time. I know that is a little unfair on the fans with Monday being a Bank Holiday, but outside of a 'Winter Break' or reducing international commitments through the year I am not sure how you can tally the desire to watch football over Christmas with the avoiding of a congested list.
Thinking about Christmas already is crazy, but this whole 2016 calendar year has flown by and at least by thinking about it I might avoid the headache of rushing out a few days before to get my shopping done. I have promised myself that I will have it all done by early December (no, I am not going to cheap out by waiting for the Black Friday sales first), but let's see if that comes true in six weeks time.
The Premier League weekend does not have a Monday Night Football game lined up this weekend so will take place over Saturday and Sunday. There are some big games on slate domestically so let's just get on with the picks from this Weekend's Football.
Bournemouth v Tottenham Hotspur Pick: The Premier League weekend will open with an intriguing game between two sides who will feel they have some form behind them. Bournemouth are coming in off a hugely successful day against Hull City, while Tottenham Hotspur protect a 7 game unbeaten run in all competitions.
The concern for Tottenham Hotspur fans has to be the amount of chances they have wasted in the last couple of games which have both ended in draws. Mauricio Pochettino has to feel that they won't keep missing those opportunities, but it does make me wonder if the absence of Harry Kane is a much bigger issue than the media have made out.
You have to think Kane would have taken at least one of the chances that have been created in the last couple of games which would have produced a win. Tottenham Hotspur can't afford to be as wasteful this weekend against a Bournemouth team that have scored in every home game this season and who will have been encouraged by the fact that the away team will be without Toby Alderweireld this weekend.
Alderweireld's absence has meant there are a few more gaps to exploit in Tottenham Hotspur's defence and players like Callum Wilson and Junior Stanislas have shown they have goals at this level.
I think the attacking players on display in this game will help produce an exciting game as Eddie Howe won't want his Bournemouth players to sit back and contain Tottenham Hotspur. That style does mean there will be chances for Tottenham Hotspur too and it might be the third League meeting in a row between these teams that can produce at least three goals.
I have to feel Tottenham Hotspur deserve their favouritism because I can't see them continue to be as wasteful in front of goal as they have been in the last couple of games. Bournemouth can play their part in this one too having scored in every game played at The Vitality Stadium this season, and my feeling is the first game of the Premier League weekend will produce a 2-1 scoreline, most likely to Tottenham Hotspur, and I will back goals with that in mind.
Arsenal v Middlesbrough Pick: No one knows whether Arsenal are going to show the character in the squad to sustain a title challenge this time around, but you can't doubt how well they are playing at the moment. They have won plenty of games in a row which will be swelling the confidence of the players, while Arsenal are incredibly dangerous at The Emirates Stadium where they have scored at least twice in every home game this season.
Arsenal have won 5 in a row at home and the goals conceded at Swansea City are an exception to how well the side have been defending.
They are facing a Middlesbrough team who have struggled for goals during this Premier League season and who have lost 4 of their last 5 League games. While they have shown toughness away from home, the games against Sunderland, West Brom and West Ham United are not comparable to visiting Arsenal.
Middlesbrough have played at Everton too and were dismissed 3-1 at Goodison Park and I would expect Arsenal to win with a level of comfort on Saturday. They have a number of forward players in very strong form and I can't see Middlesbrough containing Arsenal nor threaten them as much as Swansea City did last weekend.
Not many would have picked Arsenal to be leading the table before the end of October when they took a single point from their first couple of League games this season. However I think Arsenal win by a couple of goals at least and can move to the summit of the Premier League for at least a few hours before Manchester City take to the field on Sunday.
Leicester City v Crystal Palace Pick: I am not buying all this nonsense about Leicester City being more focused on the Champions League than the defence of their Premier League title. I think the reality is that The Foxes have played Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United in the Premier League and the likes of Porto, Copenhagen and Club Brugge in the Champions League and their level has seen them fail to match the top sides in England.
Let's face it, Leicester City overachieved massively last season and most would have tipped them up as a mid-table side at best this time around. Maybe they finish inside the top ten, but ultimately no one was expecting huge things from them.
The easy suggestion they are focused on the Champions League has to come from the points they have earned- but aside from the win over Club Brugge, Leicester City may easily have dropped points to both Porto and Copenhagen with better finishing from their visitors to the King Power Stadium.
No doubt you will hear the 'Champions League being prioritised' suggestions again if Leicester City fail to beat Crystal Palace this weekend, but this far from an easy game. Alan Pardew's men have had a week to prepare for this game and they have plenty of attacking threats to make them a dangerous team for Leicester City to face, particularly from set pieces where Claudio Ranieri's men have struggled.
The Leicester City games have not been as entertaining this season, for the most part, as they were last season because they have looked better defensively at home. The same can't be said for The Foxes away from home though and again I think the fixture list and some luck has perhaps played a part in their clean sheets at home. I expect Crystal Palace to really test out the backline in this one and Christian Benteke owes the manager a performance having missed a penalty in the 0-1 home loss to West Ham United last Saturday.
Games between these clubs have resulted in low-scoring matches in recent times, but I think they can buck that trend this weekend. I do think Crystal Palace can play their part, but defensively they have looked vulnerable and Leicester City have enough about them to create chances and score goals too. At odds against I am going to back at least three goals to be shared out in what could easily end up being a 2-1 scoreline either way.
Liverpool v West Brom Pick: It is easy to point the finger at Jose Mourinho and blame his 'negativity' for the way the game at Anfield developed on Monday Night Football, but Liverpool have to be disappointed with their own performance. Everyone expected them to come out with some fire, but Jurgen Klopp can be blamed for starting Daniel Sturridge up front which took away the fluidity of the Liverpool attack.
It is the interchanging front three that have caused so many problems for Liverpool's opponents at the start of this season, but Sturridge is not able to really play in that way. It made it easy for Manchester United to defend and Liverpool only improved when Sturridge was replaced in the second half.
I expect Liverpool to return to the formation which has worked well for them through this season and that could mean big problems for West Brom who have yet to take on one of the big clubs in the Division on their travels.
Last week they did face Tottenham Hotspur, but West Brom cannot afford to give Liverpool the kind of chances they gave to Spurs because they can't expect Ben Foster to have the special day he did two weeks in a row. Make no mistake that Foster saved West Brom, but it is going to be difficult to contain Liverpool with the room they allowed Tottenham Hotspur who dominated possession but also created plenty.
With the players Liverpool have and the free-scoring they had been doing at Anfield prior to the game with Manchester United I expect this to be a long day for West Brom. Tony Pulis will set them out to defend in numbers and restrict the space as Mourinho did, but Manchester United were thankful to David De Gea in the second half and I am not sure West Brom can match that fitness over ninety minutes.
I do think West Brom can pose problems from set pieces, but they have to show enough ambition to produce corners and free kicks in the Liverpool final third and that is an issue. I can see Liverpool making a much more positive start this weekend than they did against Manchester United and eventually they will wear down and secure an impressive result.
Tottenham Hotspur could have had three or four against West Brom last weekend and I think Liverpool will do enough to win this by a couple of goals in the second live game on Saturday.
Manchester City v Southampton Pick: There might have been a few jokes flying around about the scoreline in the Manchester City loss to Barcelona, but I actually was quite impressed with the way they played before being reduced to ten men. Mistakes cost Manchester City against one of the best teams in Europe, but they should be able to get away with a few more against Southampton in this Premier League game.
At the moment Southampton deserve more plaudits for their performances than Manchester City, but I think the home team might be being stung by more criticism than they deserve. With a bit more luck and composure, Manchester City might be coming into this game with two very positive results rather than the ones they have produced and I think there will be a reaction.
Sergio Aguero has to be chomping at the bit to return to the side having been on the substitute bench the last two games and I am not buying rumours that Guardiola doesn't fancy him as a player. He played with a strong centre forward at Bayern Munich and I think Aguero will be a big player for Manchester City and has all the quality to make a scoring return to the side.
Southampton won't be a pushover as they have shown in recent weeks, especially with a strong defensive base that will be similar to what Manchester City faced against Everton last week. Playing a Ronald Koeman side last weekend will have prepared Guardiola for something similar and I think Manchester City created enough to have been able to win that game with some comfort on another day.
There is a feeling that Manchester City are going to come out with something to prove and Southampton have had some long afternoons in this Stadium in recent seasons. I have to credit the defensive performances from The Saints, but they are going to have to be very resilient in this one and I feel the recent fixture list has contributed to their success.
I will back Manchester City to show they are not quite in the crisis some would suggest and have a little more luck on their side to produce a win by a couple of goals this Sunday. For all of the defensive praise, it should be noted that Southampton have not scored in their last 3 away games and failing to do that here should allow Manchester City to cover the Asian Handicap.
Chelsea v Manchester United Pick: This is yet another big game for Jose Mourinho and Manchester United and comes just days after a Europa League tie on a Thursday. With Manchester City next up on deck in the English Football League Cup, this could be a critical time of the season for Manchester United.
So far, so good has to be the marks for Manchester United after the draw at Anfield was followed by a big win over Fenerbahce during the week which won't have taxed the legs too much.
Some of the criticism of Mourinho's tactics at Liverpool have been absolutely ridiculous as far as I am concerned as Manchester United stifled their hosts and offered up very little in terms of opportunities. I think Liverpool should be criticised more for coming out so cautious and Zlatan Ibrahimovic should really have given Manchester United the lead in that game.
If United had 0-1, Mourinho would have been praised and I don't remember the last time a point at Anfield was considered such a negative. Manchester United might not have shown a lot in an attacking sense in the second half, but for 60 minutes they had the better of the game and arguably should have had the lead at that time.
I don't think Mourinho will change his tactics too much for this game as he looks to make Manchester United hard to beat, but fans will recognise that Chelsea haven't looked as good as Liverpool in the first three months of the season. With Mourinho's knowledge of this squad, I expect to see Manchester United as more of an attacking threat and I wouldn't be surprised if the right tactics lead to a big three points in West London on Sunday.
Chelsea have to be credited with their performances since the 3-0 defeat at Arsenal which meant they suffered back to back League defeats. Antonio Conte is still settling in as manager, even if some rumours suggested he might be ready to be sacked already, and I think the absence of John Terry is a big blow for the home team.
Both David Luiz and Gary Cahill look like they have a mistake in them and I think Manchester United will have their chances and can win if they can contain Eden Hazard, Willian and Diego Costa in much the way they corralled Liverpool's threat last week. There will be some difficult moments in a tough away venue like this one, but Manchester United are more than solid enough to do a job here even if they have played twice since Chelsea played last Saturday lunchtime.
I was hoping that Chelsea might have been overrated to the extent they were against Liverpool last month when I backed the away side to avoid defeat. It isn't as appealing a price this time around, but Manchester United can do the same and potentially steal the three points in what looks likely to be another tactical encounter on Sunday.
Newcastle United v Ipswich Town Pick: The layers haven't really respected Newcastle United's superior squad too many times this season with some decent looking prices on the home team to win their games. However that isn't the case this weekend as they have come in and are now being asked to cover bigger Asian Handicaps to reach a decent price.
There will be many that will stick Newcastle United in their accumulators this weekend and I can't really go against that on their current form and the opponent they are playing. Ipswich Town have struggled for goals, but they can be hard to break down, so I would want more bang for my buck and I think that can come by backing Newcastle United to win with a clean sheet.
With Dwight Gayle in the form he is in, I would be very surprised if Newcastle United didn't score this weekend, so how are they doing on the other side of the field.
The Magpies only have 2 clean sheets in 6 League games and both Norwich City and Brentford have scored at St James' Park in losing efforts recently. Newcastle United only have 1 clean sheet in 4 games here in all competitions, but they are facing a goal-shy Ipswich Town team who have scored just 10 times in the League and only twice away from home.
Before the opening goal against Burton Albion, Ipswich Town had failed to score in 502 minutes in the League and I think they will likely look to stifle Newcastle United rather than show too much ambition going forward. The lack of goals is a real concern for Mick McCarthy and I think Newcastle United winning to nil at odds against is an attractive price and one worth backing.
Norwich City v Preston North End Pick: The 2-2 draw at Fulham on Tuesday was a big disappointment for Norwich City from the position they had been in, but they remain in a strong position in the League table. Being back home is going to be a confidence boost for a team that have been winning plenty of games at home and scoring plenty of goals.
Norwich City have scored at least twice in their last 5 home games in all competitions and they have won all of those games. The one concern has to be that they have conceded in all of those games and a side like Preston North End can cause problems as they have shown by scoring at least twice in each of their last 3 away games in all competitions.
That run includes an impressive point at Brighton last weekend although Preston North End needed an injury time equaliser to achieve that. I do think they will play their part in this fixture with the goals they are scoring and meeting a Norwich City team that have struggled for clean sheets of late.
However I do think Norwich City are capable of breaking down the Preston North End defences too and they have been scoring enough goals to feel they can win this one. At some point Norwich City have to be tightening up their backline to stop needing at least two goals to win games, but it might not happen this week.
I expect Norwich City to have a little too much for Preston North End at the end of this one, but having a small interest in them winning the game but both teams scoring looks too big to ignore.
Nottingham Forest v Cardiff City Pick: You know Neil Warnock is going to try and make Cardiff City very hard to beat to start moving them up the Championship table and I think he will send out a side to do that against Nottingham Forest. He will respect how well Nottingham Forest have played at The City Ground, but Warnock may also feel that there is a real chance for Cardiff City to win here considering the goals Nottingham Forest have been shipping.
On the other hand, Nottingham Forest have been scoring plenty of goals at home and I can see this live game for the television viewers to be an entertaining one.
Both teams have looked better in the final third than they have in their own defensive third and I think both Nottingham Forest and Cardiff City will be able to create plenty of chances.
They have shown they can take those chances too and 6 of 7 Nottingham Forest home games have featured at least three goals this season. Cardiff City had seen 4 in a row away from home reach that total too before the 2-0 defeat at Burton Albion and I don't think either team will sit back on a 1-1 knowing how important three points are to them in their current positions.
Picking a winner is tougher because the Nottingham Forest players are seemingly upset with their owner and Cardiff City have a new manager who has plenty of experience at this level. However I also cannot ignore how well Nottingham Forest have played at home for the most part and I will simply look for recent trends to continue and this game to feature at least three goals.
The last 4 games at The City Ground between Nottingham Forest and Cardiff City have hit that number too and that is my pick from the live Championship game this weekend.
MY PICKS: Bournemouth-Tottenham Hotspur Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.80 Sky Bet (2 Units)
Arsenal - 1.5 Asian Handicap @ 1.80 Bet Victor (2 Units)
Leicester City-Crystal Palace Over 2.5 Goals @ 2.05 Betfair Sportsbook (2 Units)
Liverpool - 1.5 Asian Handicap @ 1.86 Bet Victor (2 Units)
Manchester City - 1 Asian Handicap @ 1.76 Bet Victor (2 Units)
Manchester United + 0.5 Asian Handicap @ 1.75 Bet Victor (2 Units)
Newcastle United Win to Nil @ 2.25 Bet365 (2 Units)
Norwich City and Both Teams to Score @ 3.50 Bet365 (1 Unit)
Nottingham Forest-Cardiff City Over 2.5 Goals
October Update: 21-28-1, - 11.97 Units (96 Units Staked, - 12.47% Yield)
September Final: 43-28-1, + 35.17 Units (133 Units Staked, + 26.44% Yield)
August Final: 31-38-2, - 9 Units (124 Units Staked, - 7.26% Yield)
Season 2016/17: 73-66-3, + 26.17 Units (257 Units Staked, + 10.18% Yield)
Season 2015/16: 133-174-2, + 0.89 Units (669 Units Staked, + 0% Yield)
Season 2014/15: 159-208-5, - 20.22 Units (647 Units Staked, - 3.13% Yield)
Season 2013/14: 164-185-3, + 15.84 Units (577 Units Staked, + 2.75% Yield
Season 2012/13: + 4.42 Units (415 Units Staked, + 1.07% Yield)


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1767 Andrew Jackson (7th US President)
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1860 Waldemar Haffkine (bacteriologist - developed first vaccines for bubonic plague and cholera)
1935 Jimmy Swaggart (televangalist)
1940 Frank Dobson (British politician)
1943 David Cronenberg (film director)
1944 Sly Stone (musician)
1955 Dee Snider (singer - Twisted Sister)
1962 Terence Trent D'Arby (singer)
1963 Brett Michaels (musician - Poison)
1971 Penny Lancaster (model, photographer)
1975 Eva Longoria (actress)
1975 Will.i.am (recording artist, songwriter, DJ, record producer)
1993 Paul Pogba (soccer player)
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44 BC Julius Caesar is stabbed to death.
1493 Christopher Columbus returns to Spain after his first trip to the New World.
1820 Maine admitted as 23rd US state.
1892 Liverpool FC (soccer club) founded.
1906 Rolls-Royce incorporated.
1909 Selfridges opens in London, England.
1916 Woodrow Wilson sends 4,800 US troops into Mexico to pursue Pancho Villa.
1922 Egypt independent from UK.
1933 Engelbert Dollfuss takes dictatorial powers over Austria.
1956 My Fair Lady premiers in New York City.
1961 South Africa withdraws from the British Commonwealth.
1985 First internet domain name (symbolics.com) is registered.
1990 Mikhail Gorbachev elected first President of the USSR.
1990 Iraq hangs the British journalist Farzad Bazoft for spying.
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Na temu zdravstvenih benefita ovsa
1. Braaten, J. T., Wood, P. J., Scott, F. W., Wolynetz, M. S., Lowe, M. K., Bradley-White, P., & Collins, M. W. (1994). Oat beta-glucan reduces blood cholesterol concentration in hypercholesterolemic subjects. European journal of clinical nutrition, 48(7), 465-474.
OBJECTIVE: Several studies have indicated that consumption of oat bran lowers blood cholesterol and this effect has been attributed specifically to oat bran's soluble fiber (beta-glucan). This study was designed to test this hypothesis. DESIGN: The purified fibre (oat gum, 80% beta-glucan) was isolated, and agglomerated in the presence of maltodextrin to facilitate dispersion in a drink. Subjects consumed the oat gum (2.9 g beta-glucan), or maltodextrin placebo, twice daily for 4 weeks, in a randomized, cross-over design with a 3 week wash-out between phases. Consumption was equivalent to a daily dose of about 70 g of oat bran. SETTING: The study was with free-living individuals. SUBJECTS: Twenty hypercholesterolemic male and female adults entered, and 19 completed, the study. INTERVENTIONS: Blood lipids from fasting individuals were measured weekly throughout the study. Diet was monitored using 3 day food diaries. RESULTS: There were no significant changes (P > 0.05) in blood lipids during the placebo phase. Mean initial total cholesterol (6.76 +/- 0.13 mmol/l) and low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (4.59 +/- 0.14 mmol/l) levels fell throughout the oat gum phase, and at week 4 each was reduced 9% relative to initial values (P = 0.0004 and 0.005 respectively). When oat gum was discontinued, total and LDL cholesterol returned to initial levels. There were no significant changes in high density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol. Triglyceride levels also remained unchanged except for a singular decrease at week 4 of the oat gum phase relative to the initial value, but not compared to the placebo value. The lowered mean total and LDL cholesterol levels occurred in the absence of any dietary changes. CONCLUSIONS: The main component of the soluble fibre of oats, beta-glucan, significantly reduced the total and LDL cholesterol levels of hypercholesterolemic adults without changing HDL cholesterol.
2. Daou, C., & Zhang, H. (2012). Oat beta‐glucan: its role in health promotion and prevention of diseases. Comprehensive reviews in food science and food safety, 11(4), 355-365.
Abstract: This article presents an overview of the recent advances into the health promoting potentials of oat β‐glucan. Oat β‐glucan (OβG) consists mainly of the linear polysaccharide (1→3), (1→4)‐β‐D‐glucan and is often called β‐glucan. This soluble oat fiber is able to attenuate blood postprandial glycemic and insulinemic responses, to lower blood total cholesterol and low‐density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, and to improve high‐density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol and blood lipid profiles as well as to maintain body weight. Thus, OβG intake is beneficial in the prevention, treatment, and control of diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. In addition, OβG can stimulate immune functions by activating monocytes/macrophages and increasing the amounts of immunoglobulin, NK cells, killer T‐cells, and so on, which will improve resistance to cancer and infectious and parasitic diseases, as well as increase biological therapies and their prevention. All these health benefits of OβG may be explained by its physicochemical properties (such as viscosity, molecular weight) which can be affected by extraction methods and its behavior in gastrointestinal tract. Articles documenting these health benefits and effects are reviewed.
3. MICHAELA HAVRLENTOVÁ – JÁN KRAIC, ''Content of β-D-glucan in cereal grains'', Journal of Food and Nutrition Research, Vol. 45, 2006, No. 3, pp. 97-103,
The β-D-glucan content in 111 genotypes of spring barley, 79 genotypes of oat, and 14 genotypes of spring wheat was analyzed using the Mixed-linkage β-glucan assay kit. Samples were suspended and hydrated in a sodium phosphate buffer (pH 6.5), incubated with purified lichenase enzyme, and an aliquot of filtrate was reacted with purified β-glucosidase enzyme. The glucose product was assayed using an oxidase/peroxidase reagent. The mean value of β-D-glucan content in barley samples was 41.6 g.kg-1 (in the range 18.6–53.7 g.kg-1), in oats 34.9 g.kg-1 (in the range 17.3–57.0 g.kg-1), and in wheat samples 4.8 g.kg-1 (in the range 1.9–6.7 g.kg-1). Although we have observed high variation in β-D-glucan content within barley and oat genotypes, our results indicate that barley and oat are suitable sources of the health beneficial β-D-glucan. The barley genotypes Merkur, Orbit, Heda, Zlatan, Karát, Atlas, and Atribut, oat genotypes Terra, Avenuda, SV-5, and Arnold with the highest levels (> 50.0 g.kg-1) observed can be used in our breeding programmes
and in food industry as a potential material by preparation of functional foods.
4. Odobrene zdravstvene izjave vezane za beta-glukane iz ovsa, koje se mogu primeniti i na jedan keks (zbog količine ovsa u njima).
Na temu glutena i ovsa. Ovas ne sadrži gluten kakav sadrže pženica i ječam npr, ali sadrži neke srodne molekule. Medjutim ovas je skoro kontaminiran glutenom jer se proizvodi tamo gde se proizvode i ostale žitarice. Naši keksi će u skorijoj budućnosti biti pravljeni sa bezglutenskim ovsem, a do tada, ko želi detaljnije da se informiše o odnosu ovsa i glutena može pročitati sledeću literaturu.
5. La Vieille, S., Pulido, O. M., Abbott, M., Koerner, T. B., & Godefroy, S. (2016). Celiac disease and gluten-free oats: a Canadian position based on a literature review. Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 2016.
This paper provides an overview of the latest scientific data related to the safety of uncontaminated oats (<20 ppm of gluten) in the diet of individuals with celiac disease (CD). It updates the previous Health Canada position posted on the Health Canada website in 2007 and a related paper published in 2009. It considers a number of recent studies published between January 2008 and January 2015. While recognizing that a few people with celiac disease seem to be clinically intolerant to oats, this review concludes that oats uncontaminated by gluten-containing cereals (wheat, rye, and barley) can be safely ingested by most patients with celiac disease and that there is no conclusive evidence that the consumption of uncontaminated or specially produced oats containing no greater than 20 ppm gluten by patients with celiac disease should be limited to a specific daily amount. However, individuals with CD should observe a stabilization phase before introducing uncontaminated oats to the gluten-free diet (GFD). Oats uncontaminated with gluten should only be introduced after all symptoms of celiac disease have resolved and the individual has been on a GFD for a minimum of 6 months. Long-term regular medical follow-up of these patients is recommended but this is no different recommendation to celiac individuals on a GFD without oats.
6. Erkinbaev, C., Henderson, K., & Paliwal, J. (2017). Discrimination of gluten-free oats from contaminants using near infrared hyperspectral imaging technique. Food Control, 80, 197-203.
Oat is considered as a good addition to the gluten-free diet, but it is a challenge to keep the oats segregated from other gluten-rich grains, such as wheat, barley, and rye. Therefore, oat-processing industry demands better detection tools for identifying and screening oat grain. The research goal of this study was to investigate the potential of near infrared (NIR) hyperspectral imaging for non-destructive and accurate discrimination of oats from barley, wheat, and rye. A procedure was developed to classify six grains (oat, dehulled oat, barley, dehulled barley, wheat and rye) using NIR hyperspectral imaging in the wavelength range of 900–1700 nm coupled with multivariate data analysis. The reflectance spectra were analyzed using Principal Component Analysis (unsupervised) and Partial Least Squares Discriminant Analysis (supervised) classification models to discriminate single oat kernels. Good results of dehulled oats grain prediction (99%) were achieved using only few selected key wavelengths (1069, 1126, 1189, 1243, and 1413 nm). Our results establish that NIR hyperspectral imaging has potential for application in on-line oat grain quality control and inspection at the different stages of industrial processing.
7. Peräaho, M., Kaukinen, K., Mustalahti, K., Vuolteenaho, N., Mäki, M., Laippala, P., & Collin, P. (2004). Effect of an oats‐containing gluten‐free diet on symptoms and quality of life in coeliac disease. A randomized study. Scandinavian journal of gastroenterology, 39(1), 27-31.
Background: Evidence suggests the acceptability of oats in a gluten‐free diet in coeliac disease. We investigated the impact of an oats‐containing diet on quality of life and gastrointestinal symptoms. Methods: Thirty‐nine coeliac disease patients on a gluten‐free diet were randomized to take either 50 g of oats‐containing gluten‐free products daily or to continue without oats for 1 year. Quality of life was assessed using the Psychological General Well‐Being questionnaire and gastrointestinal symptoms using the Gastrointestinal Symptom Rating Scale. Small‐bowel mucosal villous architecture, CD3+, αβ+, γδ+ intraepithelial lymphocytes, serum endomysial and tissue transglutaminase antibodies were investigated. Results: Twenty‐three subjects were randomized to the oats‐containing diet and 16 to the traditional gluten‐free diet. All adhered strictly to their respective diet. Quality of life did not differ between the groups. In general, there were more gastrointestinal symptoms in the oats‐consuming group. Patients taking oats suffered significantly more often from diarrhoea, but there was a simultaneous trend towards a more severe average constipation symptom score. The villous structure did not differ between the groups, but the density of intraepithelial lymphocytes was slightly but significantly higher in the oats group. The severity of symptoms was not dependent on the degree of inflammation. Antibody levels did not increase during the study period. Conclusion: The oats‐containing gluten‐free diet caused more intestinal symptoms than the traditional diet. Mucosal integrity was not disturbed, but more inflammation was evident in the oats group. Oats provide an alternative in the gluten‐free diet, but coeliac patients should be aware of the possible increase in intestinal symptoms.
8. Thompson, T. (2003). Oats and the gluten-free diet. Journal of the American Dietetic Association, 103(3), 376-379.
Whether oats should be included in a gluten-free diet has been debated for half a century. In 1995, the largest and most scientifically rigorous study on the safety of oats was published. Investigators concluded that the consumption of oats was safe for adults with celiac disease. Since 1995, several additional studies have been published. Without exception, these investigations found no adverse effects associated with the regular consumption of moderate amounts of oats. However, there are concerns among some authorities on celiac disease that even if oats themselves are safe, they nonetheless may be contaminated with wheat, rye, or barley. Unfortunately, the extent to which contamination of commercial oat products occurs is not known. Ideally, if a patient appears likely to use oats, they should be advised to consume only those products tested and found to be free of contamination. J Am Diet Assoc. 2003;103:376-379.


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Capiz National Food Authority Provincial Manager Procopio Trabajo II said that the public should be health-conscious by buying fortified products, particularly rice.
Trabajo stressed that eating iron-fortified rice (IFR) prevents anemia or lack of hemoglobin in the blood, makes the body stronger and the brain more alert as well as helps fight infection.He said that the IFR is good for the public, particularly the pregnant or breastfeeding women as well as growing children.Trabajo disclosed that late last year, the NFA here was already equipped with a rice fortification equipment to cater to the micronutrient needs of Capiceños.He said that with the acquisition of said equipment, the food agency here had already started producing and distributing 100 percent iron fortified rice through its accredited rice outlets in Capiz."In buying IFR, let us see to it that the rice has the fortificant or the yellowish colored iron rice premix," Trabajo said, adding that "in cooking said rice, we should not remove the fortificant so that its nutrient content would stay.""Washing the rice should only be once or twice. The cooked rice is grayish which is the effect of the iron fortificant," he stressed.The Food Fortification program is the government's response to the growing micronutrient malnutrition, which have been prevalent in the Philippines for the past several years.Republic Act 8976, otherwise known as the Philippine Food Fortification Act of 2000, was signed on November 7, 2000 which establishes the Philippine Food Fortification Program covering all local and imported processed food products for sale or distribution for human consumption in the Philippines, except for dietary supplements where standards have already been prescribed.Accordingly, the law applies to all manufacturers, producers, importers, traders, retailers and repackers of foods.Food Fortification is the addition of "Sangkap Pinoy" or micronutrients such as Vitamin A, Iron and/or Iodine to food, whether or not they are normally contained in the food, for the purpose of preventing or correcting a demonstrated deficiency with one or more nutrients in the population or specific population groups. (PIA)


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Newport – December 24th, 1988
It's been a fantastic day. Sarah's birthday party, this afternoon, helped to kick the Christmas holiday season off with lots of merriment, happiness and glitter. I left London with lots of smiles on my face.
While I sit here tonight, waiting for Father Christmas to pop down the chimney to fill my stocking with Bob, I can't help but wonder what Bob is doing tonight and if he's hoping to find me in his Christmas stocking when he wakes up in the morning. I'm glad he poured his heart out to me a few weeks ago because it's certainly helped clear the air between us the last few weeks.
Although I'm looking forward to spending time with the family tomorrow, and usually am wanting the day to last forever, deep down inside, I can't wait to get back to London on Tuesday. Maybe I'll get a time machine for Christmas? I don't know how many times I've asked for one, but wouldn't that be the best gift ever? Thanks for the idea, Mr Wells.
At least I've reach Christmas knowing that there is still a chance for Bob and me. It looks likely that 1988 will end with me not being single. I hope it lasts until the bell of Big Ben chimes in 1989.
Merry Christmas.
Welcome to the final post of this new feature which I started at the beginning of 2018. As those of you that have read any of the entries know, I've been sharing snippets from my diary of 1988. We've also taken many trips in my Music Time machine to hear some songs from the 1980s which have been chosen by some specially invited guests.
This week, I'm delighted to welcome back Janice Spina to my blog. Janice is somebody who I'd admire very much. Not just because she's a fantastic lady, but because of the talent she has for writing and the way she makes you feel so welcome whenever you visit her blog. She has a heart of gold.
Janice, aka J.E. Spina, is an award-winning author with twenty-two published books. She has been writing since the age of nine. She always dreamt of being an author but did not realize this dream until after she retired from an administrative, secretarial position in a public school system in Massachusetts.
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Her stories have been featured in other authors' anthologies and in The Writers Newsletter.
Janice plans to write more children's books, middle-grade, young adult fantasy and novels over the next two years. As she says, "There is always another story running around in my head just waiting to be written down."
Janice's hobbies are crocheting, exercising (walking, hula hooping to keep in shape), and reading, reviewing books, blogging, supporting her fellow authors, travelling, going out to the movies and dinner with her husband, and spending time with her five grandchildren who are her inspiration to write.
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Abby and Holly are cousins who are more like sisters. They enjoy doing everything together. Holly lives with Abby and her family in a haunted Victorian. Holly must deal with some difficult decisions in her family when unexpected and unfortunate events come to pass. Abby is there to lend support to Holly along with two ghostly apparitions, Felicity and Minerva, who live in Abby's house. These specters provide some magical and helpful advice along the way as they watch over Holly during this difficult time. The girls' friends, twins Davey and Derek Donato, from their own series, pop in to support Holly and bring some fun and comical relief to the story.
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Janice's song choice is Flash Dance (What A Feeling) by Irene Cara.
Released in 1983, Flashdance (What A Feeling) became Irene Cara's only number one hit in many countries and turned the record platinum. However, that didn't stop the song from also sweeping up an array of awards including a Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.
It looks as if I still had lots of feelings for Bob during Christmas 1988. I wonder if those feelings lasted? Do you have a favourite song connected with feelings? Share a link to it in the comments.
I'd like to finally take this opportunity to thank all my guests who have appeared with me onboard my music time machine during this series and to wish you all a Merry Christmas.
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The Devil's In the Details
This isn't the first article I've written about characters. Characters are important! All of the action and plot twists and witty dialogue in the world won't do you any good if your readers do not feel a connection to your characters and care about what happens to them. People read to see what will happen to your characters. End of story!
I know many of us have some pretty strong emotional investments in our characters. Some of us even feel as though they have their minds of their own, and have taken on their own lives and make their own decisions and we are simply taking dictation.
We are all adept at making our characters live and breathe for us. But, what makes them live and breathe for the reader? Well, when I think of characters that really came alive off the page for me, I think of Robert Langdon; I think of his fear of elevators and his Mickey Mouse watch. When I think of Harry Potter, I think of his glasses, trainers, and his scar. In other words, the devil is in the details.
When I'm writing and trying to bring a character into focus, I start thinking about details. What cereal does this person eat for breakfast? What stores do they shop at? I've frequently been amazed by how working out these tiny details can make the big ones come into clear and brilliant focus.
Of course, overwhelming your reader is something to be careful of. You'll bore your readers if you fill your page with descriptions of meal preferences and nail polish shades. But, that doesn't mean it won't help you to know them yourself or pay for you to spend some time thinking about them.
And, picking a few key ones to share, like a Mickey Mouse Watch, can really make your character stand out.
What are some of your favorite character quirks and details? What details about your characters endear them to you?
I'd love to hear.
Time Flies
Goodness Gracious,
When you get busy time goes by very quickly, doesn't it? I realize I'm overdue for a new post!
Unfortunately for me, fortunately for you, I'm currently recovering from a minor injury. It isn't fun, but at least there's time to write. Watch for a new blog entry soon, and more information on my upcoming project.
Non Fictional Feelings about Fictional Characters
Valentine's Day has come and gone. Chocolate is half price, and many of us are thinking about love in one form or another. And, it made me think about something I've seen circling the internet.
Have you ever had an emotional attachment to a fictional character? While we all know that "the real thing" requires a real person, emotional attachments to fictional characters are pretty non-fictional. Whether it's one of ours or one from our favorite story, I think most of us have fallen in love with a fictional character.
My own crush is a common enough one. I saw Les Miserables on stage when I was thirteen years old, and read Victor Hugo's sweeping novel shortly afterwards. Since then I've had a very deep emotional attachment to the character of Enjolras. It's funny, my view of him has changed over the years, from a teenage girl seeing him as heroic and noble, to an adult woman seeing him as idealistic and naïve, but with a touching innocence and purity to his absence of cynicism and faith that his revolution would bring about change. But, while my view has changed, my feelings haven't.
How many fictional character crushes have you had? Do you think that it is normal and healthy, or is it strange? Do you think that fictional character crushes are devices used to market mediocre fiction to young readers, or does it take talent and skill write a character that a reader can fall in love with?
What characters do you love?
I'd love to hear about it.
The Promised Announcement
Everything evolves, even over the course of a year. I celebrated my one year anniversary for this blog just a few months ago. This little piece of the internet has become very precious to me. Since I hit my first anniversary, I've been working to make my little home here bigger and more interesting. And, I'm pleased to say that, with the help of some work writing educational material for a local business, I am able to afford a small amount of legitimacy.
Some of you may have noticed already, but I am very happy to announce that I have my own domain.
GeorgetteGraham.com is official now.
I am smiling as I type this, and I hope you all can share in my happiness.
And please, if you are so inclined, check out my Facebook and Twitter in the sidebar.
Best wishes to everyone.
Fiction: Creepypasta
I don't know how a lot of you feel about 'creepypasta' stories. That's a creepy story that gets cut, pasted, and shared with others. I wrote this last year and never did anything with it, but I came across it by accident and decided to share.
It's a casual and light-hearted attempt to give people the creeps, sort of like the modern internet equivalent of ghost stories around the camp fire. So, enjoy!
If fish have nightmares, I know what they dream about. They dream about Cymothoa exigua, also known as the "tongue eating louse." It's a parasite, a kind of tiny crustacean. The creature enters a fish through its gills, and attaches itself to the base of the tongue. Tiny claw-like legs dig into the tongue, choking off the blood supply. The muscles of the tongue atrophy and die, and the tongue rots away and is eaten by the parasite.
What's unusual about Cymothoa exigua is what happens next. It stays latched onto the sinew and tendons of the tongue, still getting nutrients from the blood of the fish, and actually functions as the fish's tongue. The fish continues to eat normally, and the lifespan of the fish does not appear to be affected by the presence of the parasite. Whether the fish's quality of life is affected is unknown. It seems to me that even a fish must be cognizant of such an invasion. I can't imagine any creature not knowing that its tongue has been replaced by a parasite.
While there is only one parasite that can eat and replace the function of a part of the body, there are multiple parasites that can, subtly or completely, influence the actions of the host. The Guinea Worm starts off as a microscopic egg, floating in the water. It enters into the pores of the skin and creates a large, burning blister. The desired effect is to get the host organism to dip the infected appendage into water to cool it. Once this is achieved, the worm pushes itself to the surface and releases a putrid white fluid. The fluid is full of millions of eggs, thus contaminating the water.
Other parasites are more drastic. Gordian worms control the mind of their hosts directly. They live in water, and infest most damp areas. It's unknown how they enter their host beings, but they enter their hosts as larvae. They grow to many times their original size, shedding their skin many times while inside the body of their host. When they are ready to return to the water, the parasites then infect the mind of the host organism, compelling it to drown itself. Science is unable to explain how the parasite is able to accomplish this. Once the host is drowned, the worm then exits through the mouth or the anus. Their ability to escape the body of their drowned host has proved quite inventive in some cases.
The thing that these parasites that manipulate their hosts have in common is a desire to return to their element of origin. They are born in water, their hosts take them out of this element, and they must return to water in order to reproduce. As we all know, there really is no stronger drive than the drive to propagate our own species. So, evolution has given them ways to find their way back to their element.
To go back to the issue of the cymothoa exigua, one was recently found off the coast of the United Kingdom, in the mouth of a snapper. This was unusual, because the creatures are usually found off the coast of California. In Puerto Rico, a lawsuit was filed by a person who claimed to have been poisoned by eating a fish with the parasite inside of its mouth. This lawsuit was dismissed, as it was determined that people who eat fish likely consume cymothoa exigua all the time and never realize it, and that the parasite was not harmful to humans.
In 2008 a young man by the name of Anthony Tatum was found dead, floating face down in the Colorado River in Needles, California. The police ruled his death an apparent suicide. There was no note, but there was no struggle. Witness said they saw him jump off the Colorado River Bridge of his own free will. It was as open and shut as suicide can be. Except, Tatum's mother swore that her son did not commit suicide. She swore that he was a happy, well adjusted young man. He had a job he liked and a girlfriend he loved, and that he'd never exhibited any signs of depression of mental illness. He had no history of drug or alcohol abuse. His girlfriend too came forward and confirmed all of this too, that Anthony had been a content, normal person. Most people speculated that he must have had a secret life that no one knew about. Maybe he'd had outstanding debts to someone who would do a much worse job on him than he did on himself. No one really knows for sure. Everyone expected some dark secret from his past to emerge, but none ever did.
The autopsy confirmed the girlfriend's and mother's statements that Tatum had been drug-free. There were no illicit substances found in his system. The only damages done to his body were the massive fractures in his skull and facial bone structure when his head hit the rock as he jumped off the bridge, and the broken right arm and leg. Most people assumed that these occurred as the current took him downstream.
Most people also assumed that his missing tongue was due to the head trauma. It had probably been caught between his teeth and bitten out when his head and face hit the rocks. That was the only logical explanation. Everyone just assumed, when it never turned up, that something in the water must have eaten it.
Writing Resolutions
Hello, everyone! The combination of stress and joy that is the Holidays has passed. 2012 is gone and 2013 has begun. New Year's is always a time for goal setting and newfound optimism. This year isn't any different.
New Year's is also a time for resolutions. In addition to the usual personal improvement resolutions, involving work and social goals, I've also made a number of writing resolutions. I thought I'd share them.
- Write something every day: It doesn't matter if it's a character sketch or a random snatch of dialog, as long as it is something. There is no minimum word limit here, just to write something.
- Spend more time in character development: Let the characters speak their own minds to me. Let the plot develop organically from their personalities rather than trying to make them jump through hoops and fit into boxes I make for them.
- Set a writing schedule: Schedule time in the day that will be my writing time, and stick to that schedule.
- Read more: Nothing helps my writing like reading good writing. Also, I have a lot of craft books that I have not read yet. I resolve to read those before I acquire more.
I realize fully that these are fairly standard suggested resolutions that one will see in any given writing book or blog. None of this is original. But, I hope that publishing this here will help me keep my resolutions. I always believe that telling people about your resolutions makes you more accountable to them. Don't you agree?
I would like to know what some of your writing resolutions are.
Have a great 2013!