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Author: Nicola Yoon
Series: None. Standalone
Publisher: Delacorte Press
Release Date: September 1, 2015
Genre: YA, Contemporary
I was provided with an egalley of this book from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. This is no way affects the candor of this review.
You guys know by now that I'm never really into contemporary unless it grabs me immediately. Well, this one did it! I loved this book so much. So, here's your synopsis from Amazon:
My disease is as rare as it is famous. Basically, I'm allergic to the world. I don't leave my house, have not left my house in seventeen years. The only people I ever see are my mom and my nurse, Carla.
But then one day, a moving truck arrives next door. I look out my window, and I see him. He's tall, lean and wearing all black—black T-shirt, black jeans, black sneakers, and a black knit cap that covers his hair completely. He catches me looking and stares at me. I stare right back. His name is Olly.
Maybe we can't predict the future, but we can predict some things. For example, I am certainly going to fall in love with Olly. It's almost certainly going to be a disaster.
1. I really, really liked Maddy.
So Maddy's disease basically makes it so she's trapped inside always. When she has visitors, they have to be completely decontaminated because she is allergic to everything. Instead of wallowing in pity over her illness, she loves to live her life through books (which are vacuum sealed and brand new inside of bags that are delivered to her) and her classes over Skype. She loves architecture and is able to see her tutor once a week. This really impressed me because if it were me, I would be constantly feeling sorry for myself and I would most DEFINITELY wallow in self pity. Not Maddy, though. I really liked that about her.
2. Maddy is surrounded by a great support system…and then we meet Olly.
Maddy has been attached to next door neighbors before. Then, they moved away and she was heartbroken, according to her nurse, Carla and her mother. Her mother is her doctor and is very meticulous in monitoring and taking care of her daughter. Carla is pretty awesome. Not only is she Maddy's nurse, but she's her best friend. When Olly and Maddy start emailing and talking about meeting, Carla goes behind Maddy's mother's back in order for them to spend some time together face to face. I thought that was so wonderful of her, especially since Maddy's mother is a little bit OCD when it comes to her daughter. I mean, I don't blame her, but there comes a time when Maddy should be able to make her own decisions about her health, especially since she is 18.
3. Olly and Maddy are so cute I could die.
Olly and Maddy spend only a few minutes at a time together, but it's enough. They IM every night until the wee hours of the morning and there is so much tension when they're together. Even though Olly is decontaminated every time he sees Maddy, there is still no touching. They are basically in a room, talking and getting along, without being able to even sit close enough to touch each other. I can imagine how that would be the worst kind of torture. Olly is so sweet and his intelligence is on par with Maddy's, which makes for some delightful banter between the two of them.
4. I really liked the way this story was told.
Most of the book was told through a first person narrative, but interspersed between Maddy's narration were charts she makes, former journal entries, and IM and email conversations between she and Olly. I thought this was really creative and added so much more to the story. I felt like Maddy was a friend telling me a story instead of a narrator in a book.
5. The ending was kind of easy to call, but it took me awhile to figure it out.
I'm not telling you much about this book because trust me when I say this will be a one day read. However, the end really made me happy then surprised me, then made me SO angry then happy again. It's an emotional roller coaster for SURE. If you think Maddy will come into her own and make decisions for herself, you're absolutely right, but I won't tell you much more than that.
OVERALL: 5 STARS!! I adored this book. It was fast paced and told by a wonderful narrator. The ending came out of nowhere and I loved that, since it took me awhile to figure it out. I know this review was a little short, and a little vague, but that's all with a purpose. I want you to read this book so desperately. This book releases on September 1, 2015 so click the link below to get your copy!


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by DARCY SHULL
November 7, 2006
Review You think you get the "bah, humbugs" at Christmas time? In "The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause," Santa feels worse than you ever could. Scott Calvin (played by Tim Allen) is an ordinary guy who became Santa Claus in the first movie in the "Santa Clause" series. Christmastime is especially hard for Santa this year. Baby Claus is due any time, and holding his family together while preparing for Christmas is tough. While Santa tries to handle both, his jealous competitor, Jack Frost, plots to replace the big guy in the red coat.
Shepherdstown filled with Christmas spirit
By DAVE McMILLION
November 25, 2007
SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.VA. For Roberta Cucuzzella, the Christmas concert at O'Hurley's General Store Sunday was just another reaffirmation of the good life in Shepherdstown. Cucuzzella said she moved to the area about three years ago and has found the town to be a welcome respite from her daily routine. Cucuzzella is a doctor at a children's hospital in Washington, D.C., and commutes to her job about twice a week. Or in other words, Cucuzzella said she commutes "just enough to make you want to come back home.
City floats christmas spirit at tree lighting
By ERIN JULIUS
December 6, 2008
HAGERSTOWN -- Hagerstown must be one of the few towns with a floating Christmas tree, Mayor Robert E. Bruchey II and local personality Lou Scally said Friday night during the annual City Park Lighting. The city's tree floated atop a platform anchored in the middle of the large lake in City Park. Holiday and winter-themed decorations lining the lake in City Park were also aglow Friday, including the latest addition: a train and coal car. Once again, a lighted Santa fishes on the lake near the floating Christmas tree.
Christmas spirit shared with W.Va. children
By RICHARD F. BELISLE
December 22, 2009
INWOOD, W.Va. -- About three dozen children, including 10 from a family of 16 children, left the cafeteria at St. Leo's Catholic Church Tuesday night laden with Christmas spirit in the form of bicycles, Zhu Zhu pets, Nintendo games and other popular toys of the season. Every year, Mike Powers and Mike McBrearty, longtime Inwood-area buddies, organize fundraisers to make money for their annual Toys for Kids giveaway. This year, they raised more than $5,000, which Dawn Brown, McBrearty's fiancee, spent in area big-box stores buying the presents that were handed out Tuesday.
Christmas spirit prevails among bikers in Pa.
By KATE S. ALEXANDER
July 26, 2009
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. -- More than 90 bikers were dreaming of a bright "Christmas in July" on Sunday, but they settled for a gray day to ride their motorcycles for a good cause. Christmas in July is an annual event that raises money to send local underprivileged and abused children to the Royal Family Kids Camp. Starting at M&S Harley-Davidson and riding two by two, the nearly 100 motorcycles stretched for at least a half-mile as they made their way through Chambersburg to Detrich-Brechbill American Legion Post 612 in St. Thomas, Pa. Their journey, led by Chambersburg Police, spanned 10 miles.
Woman doesn't let struggles break her Christmas spirit
by MARLO BARNHART
December 15, 2005
Editor's note: This is the first of a 10-part series about people who make this holiday season brighter for others. The series concludes Christmas Eve. WASHINGTON COUNTY email@example.com Jayme Detwiler's sense of giving back to her community is so strong that it has continued uninterrupted, despite personal tragedy and her own struggles with life-threatening injuries. Now 27, Detwiler's neck and back were broken last February in a car crash that claimed the life of her fiance.
Thanksgiving weekend, colder temperatures bring Christmas spirit to Chambersburg
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November 24, 2007
CHAMBERSBURG, PA. For several people in Chambersburg, getting into the holiday spirit was only possible once Thanksgiving was over. Penny Shaul, one of the owners of Here's Looking at You in downtown Chambersburg, said the holiday spirit was a hard time coming this year. "It seemed to have really snuck up fast," Shaul said. "It seems like a lot of people aren't buying gifts. " What helped Shaul get in the holiday spirit was Thanksgiving, colder weather and the Chambersburg Christmas Parade, she said.
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November 25, 2007
CHAMBERSBURG, PA. - For several people in Chambersburg, getting into the holiday spirit was only possible once Thanksgiving was over. Penny Shaul, one of the owners of Here's Looking at You in downtown Chambersburg, said the holiday spirit was a hard time coming this year. "It seemed to have really snuck up fast," Shaul said. "It seems like a lot of people aren't buying gifts. " What helped Shaul get in the holiday spirit was Thanksgiving, colder weather and the Chambersburg Christmas Parade, she said.
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November 29, 2004
Karen Smith shows her Christmas spirit by securing the lines holding Dr. Seuss' inflatable Christmas character outside her Wakefield Road home. Smith also displays an inflatable Bart Simpson at her home.
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December 11, 2007
This year, I'm feeling very "Bah Humbug" about the whole Christmas season. In the past, I have always been fairly excited, happy to put up decorations and to find the perfect gifts. This year, I was not even able to come up with something I wanted for Christmas. I've never understood people who could not get into the Christmas spirit. In fact, I have scorned them, certain that they were cold-hearted and bitter. Now, it seems like those Christmas cynics may have the right idea.
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Lisa Prejean
December 27, 2012
Editor's note: This column originally was published in 2008. Each year as I make my way through torn wrapping paper, trying not to step on little pieces of toys that are being assembled, the same thought comes to mind. Now what? We've been preparing for this day for months, and it's over all too quickly. Is it possible to capture the joy of anticipation and savor it all year long? It's hard to imagine keeping the Christmas spirit going, especially because energy levels and bank accounts need some time to recover.
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December 23, 2012
Envision carolers singing in the streets of London and the joy of Christmas. That was the scene Nov. 17 for Heritage Academy's drama production of "A CHRISTmas Carol Revisited." The classic "Christmas Carol" tale was adapted by Texas author Sharon R. Manacapilli. Ebenezer Scrooge was played by Collin Poyle and Bryce Nigh portrayed Jacob Marley. Cherie Clarke, Adam Long and Zach Muller played the three angels of Christmas. Under the direction of Mrs. Rohrbaugh, the school's art and drama teacher, the play brought the message of Christ to its audience, while also presenting a fun play to watch.
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December 13, 2012
After a long Saturday of sports practices, Christmas-related errands and homework assignments, you'd think my 13-year-old would be exhausted. Hardly. After supper she was in the living room doing strength-training exercises. I sat at the kitchen table, head resting in one hand, red pen poised in the other, grading yet another stack of papers. I didn't realize how tired I was until my son walked by and said, "Mom, I think playing two sports at one time is harder on you than it is on her. " Leave it up to him to capture the moment and capture it well.
A Christmas note
Paula Green Shupp | Around Williamsport
December 11, 2012
As you pass the beautiful Christmas tree at Hagerstown City Park, smile and enjoy. The Colorado Blue Spruce came from Williamsport, donated by Harold Burgesser. Thank you, Harold. Your generous gift is enhancing the Christmas spirit for everyone. Cookie sale to benefit child care center Kinder Haven Child Care Center will hold its fourth annual cookie sale and holiday open house Saturday beginning at 7 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, 35 W. Potomac St. The cookie sale will offer a variety of homemade cookie selections.
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December 7, 2012
Cool air and warm spirits congealed into a nostalgic Christmas experience Friday night in Funkstown. Numerous houses were lit up with decorations, and hundreds of luminarias lining the streets gave the appearance of an almost continuous strand of white lights, lighting the way for people to enjoy the town's annual Olde Tyme Christmas. The goal of the free three-hour event, featuring festive holiday music, carolers, wagon rides and a special visit from Santa Claus at Town Hall, is to show "Christmas at its best" and showcase Funkstown's hard-to-find family atmosphere, said Rich Gaver, a town councilman and co-chair of the event for the past 13 years.
Smithsburg Hometown Christmas radiates warm hearts and a welcoming spirit
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December 3, 2011
Smithsburg is not situated in a speckle on a snowflake. Its residents are not furry humanoids with canine snouts and 12 toes. And there are no confirmed reports of a cave-dwelling grinch living atop the town's mountains. Still, Smithsburg resident Terri Cohen said people refer to the town as "Whoville" at Christmas time. Perhaps that's because during the holiday season, the people of Smithsburg radiate warm hearts and a welcoming spirit like the Whos of Dr. Seuss' well-known fictional town.
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November 13, 2011
"It's nice to see Hagerstown baseball has a new coaching staff. Change is good. Go Rebels." - Hagerstown "The mail delivery is beginning to be ridiculous in Halfway. We used to get our mail around noon and now if we're lucky, we get it around 5 o'clock. The coupons that are sent out ... they're always out of date by the time we get them." - Halfway "It's the holiday season. Watch the crime go crazy!" - Hagerstown "Heading east on 70, Sunday morning about 10 o'clock, everybody's flying like they're crazy.
Christmas spirit turns vacant store into toyland
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December 21, 2010
For a few hours on Tuesday, the community's generosity turned a vacant store at Longmeadow Shopping Center in Hagerstown into a one-stop shop for Christmas joy for hundreds of local families. The Washington County branches of Toys for Tots and the Salvation Army held their annual distribution of donated toys and food for needy families in the former CVS space Tuesday morning. Working together, The U.S. Marine Corps League's Toys for Tots program and the Salvation Army's Angel Tree program were expected to distribute toys to 2,646 children in 1,380 families in Washington County, Salvation Army Maj. Karen Lyle said.
Christmas spirit shared with W.Va. children
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December 22, 2009
INWOOD, W.Va. -- About three dozen children, including 10 from a family of 16 children, left the cafeteria at St. Leo's Catholic Church Tuesday night laden with Christmas spirit in the form of bicycles, Zhu Zhu pets, Nintendo games and other popular toys of the season. Every year, Mike Powers and Mike McBrearty, longtime Inwood-area buddies, organize fundraisers to make money for their annual Toys for Kids giveaway. This year, they raised more than $5,000, which Dawn Brown, McBrearty's fiancee, spent in area big-box stores buying the presents that were handed out Tuesday.
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Friday Comic Book Day.
Last week I showed Chad Grothkopf's version of Alice in Wonderland, as published in the Famous Fiction newspaper strip series and as a comic book. What I didn't know, is that there also was a version of Alice's second adventure by Grothkopf, which only appeared in comic form. And it might even be better.
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Definition of 'describe'
Word forms: 3rd person singular present tense describes , present participle describing , past tense, past participle described
1. verb
We asked her to describe what kind of things she did in her spare time. [VERB wh]
She read a poem by Carver which describes their life together. [VERB noun]
The myth of Narcissus is described in Ovid's work. [VERB noun]
Just before his death he described seeing their son in a beautiful garden. [VERB verb-ing]
Synonyms: relate, tell, report, present More Synonyms of describe
2. verb
If a person describes someone or something as a particular thing, he or she believes that they are that thing and says so.
He described it as an extraordinarily tangled and complicated tale. [VERB noun + as]
Eriksson described him as 'the best player on the pitch'. [VERB noun as noun]
Even his closest allies describe him as forceful, aggressive and determined.
He described the meeting as marking a new stage in the peace process. [VERB noun + as]
Synonyms: portray, depict, characterize, call More Synonyms of describe
3. verb [no passive]
If something describes a particular shape, it forms that shape or makes a movement that follows the line of that shape.[formal]
His pass described a perfect arc through the leaden sky. [VERB noun]
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verb (transitive)
to give an account or representation of in words
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Derived forms
describer (deˈscriber)
Word origin of 'describe'
verb transitiveWord forms: deˈscribed or deˈscribing
to picture in words
4. Obsolete
to descryso used through confusion
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describer (deˈscriber)
Word origin of 'describe'
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He was a liar and a robber in business; she had heard the Minister for Business Affairs describe him that way to Philip. MURDER SONG (2001)But in medicine it is used to describe the symptoms which presage the onset of an epileptic fit. CASCADES - THE DAY OF THE DEAD (2001)In fact, to describe them in that regard, I'd have to revise the definition of `inexorable" upward. C B GREENFIELD - A LITTLE MADNESS (2001)
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Translations for 'describe'
British English: describe /dɪˈskraɪb/ VERB
If you describe someone or something, you say what they are like.
We asked her to describe what she did in her spare time.
- American English: describe
- Arabic: يَصِفُ
- Brazilian Portuguese: descrever
- Chinese: 描述
- Croatian: opisati
- Czech: popsat
- Danish: beskrive
- Dutch: beschrijven
- European Spanish: describir
- Finnish: kuvailla
- French: décrire
- German: beschreiben
- Greek: περιγράφω
- Italian: descrivere
- Japanese: 記述する
- Korean: 묘사하다
- Norwegian: beskrive
- Polish: opisać
- European Portuguese: descrever
- Romanian: a descrie
- Russian: описывать
- Spanish: describir
- Swedish: beskriva
- Thai: อธิบาย
- Turkish: betimlemek
- Ukrainian: описувати
- Vietnamese: mô tả
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SINGTAM, JUNE 3: Newly formed members of School Managing Committee along with student's guardians of Sakyong Chisopani JHS carried a day long cleanliness drive in and around Sakyong Chisopani JHS premises. The team was led by Montika Gurung, President SMC, Sakyong Chisopani JHS and also attended by the school staff.
Speaking on the occasion, Montika Gurung had said, the cleanliness around the school premises is not limited to school authority, we as a SMC, guardians and local villagers should come forward and make our contributions too. We are happy with the day to day progress of the school and we shall always be there for the betterment of the school, added Gurung.
We teach our children about cleanliness at homes and we feel the school is a second home of our children, so we are here to spread the message of clean and better environment, echoed the guardians and the local villagers. The cleanliness drive was also done in view with the approaching Environment day.


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Locr, which provides maps of anywhere in the world for printing, unique personalised maps for direct mail, and geo-data services for marketing, has signed up for PrintWeekLive!
Exhibiting at the show for the first time in 2018, the German company will give live demonstrations of its online map creation tools, explain how to create and use maps in a variety of printing and marketing applications, and show case studies of how its maps have been used to enhance direct mail campaigns globally.
"We generate images for printers, marketing agencies, media companies, tourism businesses and so on that can be in any format, any resolution, any size, and with huge flexibility over colouring and styles," said Locr head of marketing Tony Hodgson.
"I'd say 95% of our customers do their own printing – they are mainly direct mail printers but we also serve a lot of commercial and wide-format printers."
The company will also hold a workshop session, from 11.45am to 12.15pm on 7 March in Workshop C, where it said attendees can learn how to create highly effective marketing campaigns with geo-data and personalised maps from a simple address list.
Titled 'How to get something for nothing from a digital press', the workshop will also explain how printers can easily create accurate, high quality maps of anywhere in the world, at any size, for digital, litho and wide-format printing, without complex programming or expensive license fees.
Visitors to the workshop or the firm's stand will also be able to participate in an experiment to test the power of geo-data and personalised maps with one of their clients.
PrintWeekLive! is the only UK event Locr will be exhibiting at this year, said Hodgson.
"We were keen to do an event in the UK this year. We do several events in the US and across Europe but we haven't done one in the UK for about three years and we felt that the time was now right.
"We have a smallish market in the UK compared with other areas, but we feel there's a lot of potential here. Having weighed up the options of a couple of the other print-related shows and a couple of marketing-related shows, we decided we'd go for PrintWeekLive!
"It felt to us to have the right profile of visitors, at the more senior end in terms of job role, and is pitched more at the influence of decision-makers and business strategists."
PrintWeekLive! takes place on 7/8 March 2018 in the Ericsson exhibition hall at the Wasps Arena, Coventry.


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Mouse Thrombopoietin, chiMAX Fc Fusion Protein
Mouse Thrombopoietin, chiMAX Fc Fusion Proteinalso known as thrombopoiesis Stimulating Factor (TSF), is a glycoprotein hormone and the major stimulator of megakaryopoiesis and platelet production. TPO is expressed in liver, kidney, spleen, lung, bone marrow, and brain. The TPO receptor is a product of the proto-oncogene c-mpl and displays homology with type I cytokine receptor superfamily members. The receptor is present mainly on hematopoietic stem cells, megakaryocytic progenitors, megakaryocytes, and platelets. TPO is the primary regulator of platelet production by megakaryocytes. It stimulates the proliferation of hematopoietic stem cells, primitive progenitors, megakaryocytes, and platelets. Analogous to the effect of erythropoietin (EPO), the primary mode of action of TPO is inhibition of apoptosis of its target cells. By contrast, TPO is strongly proapoptotic in the brain and acts as a counterpart of EPO which has neuroprotective properties.
Mouse TPO (Ser22-Thr356) is expressed recombinantly, purified by chromatography, sterile filtered and lyophilized. Mouse TPO can be used for a variety of applications, including megakaryocyte proliferation and differentiation in vitro, in vitro expansion of hematopoietic stem cells, in vitro platelet activation and apoptosis assays. >95 percent pure by SDS-PAGE and biologically active as measured in a proliferation assay with human TF-1 erythroleukemia cells (Drexler et al. (1997) Leukemia 11:541-551). The ED50 for this activity is typically < 5 ng/ml. Add deionized water to original volume, aliquot and freeze unused portion.
This chiMAX Fc Fusion Protein is glycosylated and expressed as a chimera with the Fc region of mouse immunoglobulin (heavy chain hinge, CH2 and CH3). Fc fusion proteins are typically more stable and resistant to degradation and clearance than native cytokines. This protein appears in multiple glycoforms in SDS-PAGE under both non-reducing and reducing conditions.


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News Analysis: Experts eye new chance for warmer Pakistan-Afghanistan ties – xinhuanet
ISLAMABAD, Dec. 28 (Xinhua) — As a trilateral foreign ministers meeting among Afghanistan, China and Pakistan concluded in Beijing recently with focuses on cementing relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan, as well as extending an economic corridor between China and Pakistan to the Afghan side, the three parties are making efforts to restore long-waited peace and stability to the region after 17 years of turbulence.
Pakistan on Wednesday stated that improved bilateral relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan would bring peace and development in the entire region. Efforts made by China over the first trilateral dialogue among the foreign ministers of Pakistan, China and Afghanistan "is a good step and it will yield positive results," Pakistani Press Information Department quoted the country's Foreign Minister…. Read More on xinhuanet


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By Ellen Snortland
As Sen. Hillary Clinton so brilliantly put it, voting McCain/Palin to the top executive jobs and expecting "change" is akin to "asking the iceberg to save the Titanic." Personally, I can't afford four more years of steeply declining income, rapidly rising prices, the Wall Street debacle, the climate crisis, helping out at least 3 destitute loved ones too under-insured (or not insured at all) to be sick, and the tragedy of being at war. As a gender and human rights activist, a Republican victory would create such a reversal of my entire life's work, I am sleepless thinking about what a shipwreck a G.O.P. win could be.
Where do you stand with this alphabet of issues?
A is for "abortion," which will be criminalized (prison for doctors and self-aborting women, anyone?) under another Republican term;
B is for a "Bush" administration extended. Republicans will not change anything with a McCain/Palin regime except for the puppets on the White House stage;
C is for "cowards," a deserved label for the McCain/Palin team avoiding issues, declining interviews or dodging debates;
D is for "Down Syndrome," flaunted with an innocent infant at the RNC convention as a crass campaign gimmick and mascot for anti-choice;
E is for "Equal Pay," a fundamental notion of gender fairness that McCain voted against. Will they offer Palin 78 cents on every dollar that former male Veeps earned?
F is for "four more years" of "foreclosures" and "Fannie Mae" and "Freddie Mac" bailouts;
G is for "gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender." GLBT folks who vote for the "G.O.P." ticket endorse a party that proposes a constitutional amendment to ban their right to marry and create a family. Palin believes GLBTs are possessed by demons;
H is for " humungous humiliating hypocrisy." Why does a party that touts individual responsibility and smaller government consistently undermine domestic and international family planning, fight gay rights or "harangue" anyone else about private matters?
I is for the "Iraq invasion," squandering lives and the treasury for empty reasons. It's also for "Iran," the country Republican war-mongers are "itching" to "incinerate;"
J is for "Justices" of the Supreme Court whose LIFELONG appointments will wreak havoc on civil rights, reproductive justice, labor unions and the stability of the middle class for decades;
K is for "Are you Kidding?" Gov. Palin is no more a feminist than Justice Clarence Thomas is a civil rights worker;
L is for "local librarian." Gov. Palin, while Mayor of Wasilla, fired the librarian for refusing to agree to ban books in the library; Palin reinstated her after citizens threatened to have Palin recalled - the books stayed on the shelves;
M is for "mind your own business!" What part of "separation of church and state" did so many Republicans "miss"? Creationism, school prayer, private school vouchers, faith based programs, sex education, book banning all have religious implications in the public sphere;
N is for "ninety per cent," the percentage of times that so-called "maverick" McCain voted with lame duck and lame brain Bush;
O is for "oil." Gov. Palin is all drill, drill, drill while our addiction to petroleum has got to end, or else;
P is for "Polar," as in "ice caps" that are melting at a crisis rate, and "bears," animals that Gov. Palin sued the U.S. to remove from the endangered list so they could be murdered with impunity;
Q is for "quality," something that is increasingly missing from poor and middle-class family time and lives;
R is for "rifle," an item that Palin cares about more than she does animals;
S is for "social security," one of the pillars of the New Deal targeted to be gutted with another Republican administration. "Shopping carts" will become more people's only vehicle;
T is for "terror" and "torture." Ask yourself honestly if we've gained any ground on the so-called "war" on terror. Also, is it OK with you that McCain has betrayed his own stand on torture and the Geneva Convention?
U is for "universal health-care." Forget it if McCain/Palin win. How many of us are a mere job loss, accident or illness away from bankruptcy and/or homelessness? I am;
V is for "Viagra," which McCain thinks is appropriately covered under health insurance unlike simple birth control pills or devices;
W is for "wolves & wildlife," precious, living creatures that Palin enjoys slaughtering from the air;
X is for "XX," the chromosome marker for femaleness but also for "double cross," something that women are just as able to do as men. Palin is a threat to peaceful human progress, not only feminist values. Feminism never said that women are superior to men. Therefore, an XX human has the right and potential to be just as fanatic, demonic, double-crossing, cruel, short-sighted, greedy and bigoted as any XY human;
Y is for "Yellow journalism," the consistent color of much of our mainstream media;
Z is for "zoos," the only place you will see polar bears, wolves or caribou if Gov. Palin has her way.
Ellen Snortland teaches a writing workshop in Altadena. Contact her at www.snortland.com.


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Synthesis, thermal and mechanical properties of modified PMR/carbon fiber composites
Modified polymerization of monomeric reactants (MPMRs) prepolymer was prepared using the dimethyl ester of 3,3',4,4'-benzophenonetetracarboxylic acid (BTDE), bis(3,5-dimethyl-4-amino phenyl)-4'-methyl phenyl methane (BAMPM) and monomethyl ester of 5-norbornene-endo-2,3-dicarboxylic acid (NE). The structural characterization of BAMPM and MPMRs prepolymer was performed by elemental analysis, FT-IR, 1H NMR and 13C NMR spectral techniques. Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) analysis shows that the MPMRs prepolymer melts in the temperature range 205-240°C and cures in the temperature range 260-325°C. Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) reveals two step (319 and 558°C) and single step (565°C) decomposition for uncured and cured MPMRs prepolymer respectively. The 10% weight loss temperature (T10%) of the cured MPMRs prepolymer was found to be 455°C and a char yield of 48.58wt% was obtained at 800°C in nitrogen atmosphere. The cure behaviour of the MPMRs resin powder having only monomeric components and the MPMRs prepolymer (fully imidized), studied using FT-IR and TGA at different temperatures, reveal that amic acid formation, imidization and cross-linking due to addition/Retro Diels Alder reaction of norbornene end groups, take place in the temperature range 200, 250-275°C and 275-325°C respectively. The intensity of the absorption band at 273nm in the UV spectrum of the MPMRs prepolymer irradiated with light (275nm) for different time intervals was found to decrease with increasing irradiation time, indicating that the MPMRs prepolymer undergoes photo-crosslinking. Carbon fiber reinforced MPMRs composite was fabricated. The flexural strength, flexural modulus and interlaminar shear strength were found to be comparable to that of IM7/LARC™-RP46 and KH304-15.
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Selladurai, M. (Madhiyan), Sundararajan, P, & Sarojadevi, M. (Muthusamy). (2012). Synthesis, thermal and mechanical properties of modified PMR/carbon fiber composites. Chemical Engineering Journal, 203, 333–347. doi:10.1016/j.cej.2012.06.049


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These are the adventures of Andy and Sally Rawnsley on their narrowboat "The Puzzler". We have been living on the boat for over nine years now and are still loving it. Our Ulster born Shih Tzu, Shannon, has grown up, and has taken over the boat! After three wonderful years in Ireland, we transported The Puzzler to The Netherlands, and spent a year there. In 2015 we went southwards, to reach the north of France by June. After glorious weather throughout the summer, we arrived in Roanne in late October, and enjoyed our winter in this friendly port. We cruised extensively in France in 2016, 2017 and 2018, returning to Roanne each winter.
Thursday, 1 October 2015
28th - 30th September,2015. On to Auxerre, then we join the Canal du Nivernais to sail on to the Cave at Bailly, where sparkling wine is made.
This is the main entrance of the cathedral.
These fantastic carvings are over the doorway. There is such detail in them.
This cathedral was built between the 13th and 16th centuries. Joan of Arc stopped here to pray in 1429 and St. Patrick of Ireland was trained in Auxerre by St. Germain. This is the highest roof which we have seen in any of the cathedrals which we have visited.
Walking through the town of Auxerre is a real step back in history, with wooden wall sections and tiles too, decorating the house fronts.
This 15th century clock tower has a double dial, showing the movements of the sun and the moon during the day on one side, and the hours on the other.
From Auxerre we sailed on to join the Canal du Nivernais, which is really a continuation of the river Yonne to start with, with canal sections.
Once again we can see vineyards on the hillsides.
The view over the river Yonne from just outside the cave was worth the climb to get up there!
The small village of Bailly, down by the river, is very quaint. There was an art exhibition in the chapel, of pictures painted by Hosotte. He has done some lovely scenes in oils, but sadly photography was forbidden.
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UMich Admissions Essays
The latest UMich admissions essays are up. With an emphasis on the word 'latest.' A little while back, we said shame on the University of Michigan for deciding to change the admissions essays that they had already released. Students had already gotten started on — or even finished — their answers to these essay prompts and then the University of Michigan decides to up and change them on them? It's just not right. And just recently, Michigan posted the new essay questions and wouldn't you know…they're identical to the questions from last year. Why didn't they just do that in the first place, right?
The first essay prompt for the University of Michigan, which is required of all applicants and should consist of approximately 250 words, reads: "Everyone belongs to many different communities and/or groups defined by (among other things) shared geography, religion, ethnicity, income, cuisine, interest, race, ideology, or intellectual heritage. Choose one of the communities to which you belong, and describe that community and your place within it." It's colloquially known as the Michigan communities essay. The second essay prompt for the University of Michigan, which is also required of all applicants and should be 500 words in length, reads: "Describe the unique qualities that attract you to the specific undergraduate College or School (including preferred admission and dual degree programs) to which you are applying at the University of Michigan. How would that curriculum support your interests?"
Do you agree with us that Michigan was wrong to change their essay prompts midstream? Why do you think they decided to change their essays and use the ones from last year? We think that high school students going through the highly selective college admissions process suffer enough stress. They don't need admissions offices switching things up on them. There just isn't a need for that. Shame on the University of Michigan. Their admissions office should have been a more empathetic 'community.'


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"How are you doing?" … "When are you headed back?"… "Why did you come home?"
These are hard questions for me. Most of the time I don't know how to answer them without lying. People don't want to know the real answer. Believe me, they really really don't. Maybe the nice version, but not the whole, heavy version.
So here it is, "I couldn't get out of bed in the morning. I couldn't concentrate or follow through on tasks. Every day I feel like a failure. I see what others are able to accomplish and I can't grasp why my concentration is so bad. I feel completely disconnected to the people around me, to the things I should feel excited and passionate about. Often, it is painful to be around people. I think about death more than life. A few weeks ago I wrote a "goodbye" letter and was planning how to end my life because I felt no release and believed that I could never live a "normal" life"
These words are hard to accept and to write down. I don't like saying them out loud and I REALLY don't like the thought of posting this publicly.
Disclaimer: I understand how troubling the last line must be for many to read. For any concerned: Regarding the professional, mental health support I am receiving. My therapist and psychiatrist both know about the "goodbye" letter I wrote a few weeks ago. We have taken all necessary precautions in what I will do if I experience this level of suicidal thinking again. I have since been working through being as transparent and real in therapy as possible. I prayed about whether or not to include that part, as the original post did not include it. I felt that I would be hiding a part of this story that God could use to reach and help others. I believe in sharing it, I am able to take its power AWAY. I am thankful I am no longer in that place and pray I will be able to use that as a way to love folks fighting a similar battle.
Because I am a human and self preservation is real. Because I know after writing what I just did I run the risk of many people looking at me differently. Because I want to maintain the small amount of dignity I believe that I have left. And until three weeks ago, I wasn't even real with my therapists or psychiatrist about how bad it is.
Because I graduated magna cum laude from undergrad. Because I am a co-founder of a successful NGO in Uganda. Because I am a Social Worker and I am supposed to be able to serve and help others. Because I should not need so much support and help myself.
But I am writing this at the beginning of a new journey. I am writing this in a season that has been dark and very hard to navigate. I write this as I finally take ownership over my diagnosis, not excusing it away or allowing myself to accept the shame our culture might encourage us to feel.
I am hoping this post will help create understanding. I am hoping this will challenge you in your own shame. I am praying that if you have been guilty of shaming others walking this painful road, even without knowing it, you would be challenged to love better and move toward understanding and support.
I was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder at age 17. The diagnosis was re-confirmed at age 24, along with MDD (Major Depressive Disorder) just this past November. Until now, I would often find myself saying, "I am diagnosed Bipolar but I don't really think the diagnosis is true. I think I struggle with depression mostly. It comes and goes".
Why did I do this?
Because people with Bipolar Disorder are crazy. People with Bipolar can not manage normal lives. Because my Father's undiagnosed Bipolar ripped apart my family.
The first two are lies I am that I am continuously trying to challenge. These are lies that society will tell us. We will often allow these lies to breed shame and embarrassment around this Disorder. But these lies, along with the reality of what my Father's undiagnosed and untreated Bipolar Disorder did to my family have really kept me from owning my own Diagnosis. Taking ownership does not mean letting it become your identity, but instead, realizing it is part of who you are and adjusting your life and needs accordingly.
I believe that starting conversations around mental health and in this case, Bipolar Disorder, can really help us move forward individually and as a community of people who want see mental health care and support improve.
Now, why have just now taken ownership of it? Why am I choosing to post about this publicly? Am I not scared people will judge me or use this against me? Don't I think people will look at me or treat me differently?
Yes, I am terrified. I am fearful of all of those things I just mentioned because I have already experienced it. I am terrified of becoming my Father, someone who was passionate and loved well for so much of his life, but who was tormented by Bipolar and did not ever believe there was anything abnormal or wrong with his thinking.
But here are the truths I am allowing myself to believe instead:
We let mental health disorders have so much power when we sweep them under the rug and pretend that they aren't there. Those of us with diagnosed and undiagnosed Bipolar (or other mental health Disorders) need to acknowledge our abnormal thinking and work toward interventions that work. We can not do it on our own and pretending it is not there does not help us or the people around us who are affected by our ill-managed mental health.
We take so much power away from how God works in and through our lives when we sugarcoat. When we make ourselves seem more "together". When we present our past or current circumstances as better than they were or are. We are not really allowing others to see the full extent of what God's redemption has looked like in our story.
My God created me this way. I am fearfully and wonderfully made. God knew that I would inherit this Disorder. He knew I would be fighting this battle. It was not a mistake. I am his Beloved and He did not intend this to breed shame but to allow me to serve in capacities I wouldn't be able to otherwise.
My God is near. He is with me in the darkest places. The only place I feel peace, the only time I feel okay, is when I think about resting in my Father's arms. He is good, He is present, He is near even when I don't believe He is.
So I will end by declaring this:
I will not allow my Bipolar Disorder to consume my life. I will work toward healing and will choose things that bring goodness into my life. I will acknowledge that my brain does not always function properly and that I may always need the support of medication, mental health professionals and constant accountability and support from the people closest to me. I will choose to seek God. I will remind myself that His grace and mercy covers me fully and that it does not exclude my Bi-Polar Disorder.
He loves us through the messiest and most broken places in our lives.


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Did you see my Diana on "American Idol" last week? What an EVENT! Her coaching with the kids was spot on and though some might deem her performance a little pitchy, she definitely demonstrated what it is to be a SUPERSTAR for any of the contestants who wish for longevity! Let's see them at 63, right? Well, so much has been said about the show(s), I'll just let it all speak for itself. But it's great to see La Ross back on the airwaves and to be exclaiming ENDLESS LOVE ("More Today Than Yesterday") and its healing message all over the world.
Meanwhile, LOVE was all around as MOMENTUM EDUCATION graduated its March BASIC class (www.momentumeducation.com), including my Anthony. As I've written in past entries, this life work has been such an integral part of my life since my late beloved Kodjoe introduced the work to me back in 2004. My Anthony, who has just moved here to the east coast to start his (and our) life anew, chose to take the course for power pieces on which he'd like to build. And on the heels of the four days, he says he experienced some breakthroughs that will allow him to take some BOLD stands for himself, his career, and us. It's powerful work. Tata joined us for the celebration as well as many of our Kodjoe scholars - including Yvette and D'Ambrose, who took many of these pictures. Afterwards, we went to Dos Caminos (www.brguestrestaurants.com/) to celebrate and to look forward to Anthony's next BOLD STEPS in his life. I STAND for him and each and everyone of his POSSIBILITIES. CONGRATS BOO!
Last week, I also got the chance to spend some time with my good friend Michelle Hord and her fiance Neil G. White, who had a love-filled book party for his new tome of poetry "WORDED THOUGHTS" (iuniverse - www.iuniverse.com). It took place at Citrus Bar and Grill (www.citrusnyc.com/) on Amsterdam (across from Shark Bar). The picture above (with five people in it) includes a shot of Rodger (2nd from left), a friend of Michelle's who also did the MOMENTUM work this past weekend. Though she's not taken the work, Michelle was instrumental in getting Rodger into the class. Michelle and Kodjoe were best friends. He introduced the work to us both around the same time. Michelle recommended Rodger who signed up for the BASIC and ADVANCE back in 2004. Since that time, however, he had still not taken it. Now that he's poised to leave town and start a new life and career down south, he wanted to two years later fulfill this investment he'd made. Ironically, he did step one of the process in the same space as my Anthony. No coincidences! Meanwhile, as Rodger and Anthony were doing the work, Neil, whose book cover is designed by Rodger, was hosting a room full of love, music, and good food. Michelle has had a knack for throwing some great parties over the years. At those sets, all of her wonderful friends come together. As she is so busy these days with her career and planning the ultimate party - her wedding to Neil later this year, many in her crew haven't had the chance to be under the same roof in a while. It was so good to see everybody and to be gathered in the spirit of something new and exciting in the literary world. I'M SO PROUD OF MY FRIENDS who are out there BEING THEIR DIFFERENCE! It's EXCITING!Meanwhile, I am taking each day at a time. Two weeks since Anthony has moved in, things are going well. There are clearly adjustments, but we are identifying them as best we can and working through them. As the distinctions between 'my life' and 'the life of riley' go, I will likely not be going so far as to detail every play-by-play in our daily love life, but in testifying the breakthroughs and the moments that can inspire, I will share and keep you posted on what is working and not working and how we are managing to BE A STAND for each other... IN LOVE! That message, like MY DIANA and the love she expresses to the world - most recently demonstrated on "American Idol" - can never be said enough, shared enough, and experienced enough. NEVER TOO MUCH! "Everyday's a new day. Every time I love you..."


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Historically, defendants in patent infringement litigation lawsuits in the U.S. have often been sued in so-called "plaintiff-friendly" courts such as the Eastern District of Texas even when there is little or no connection between the legal issue and the jurisdiction in which they are to be litigated. This issue is known as forum shopping. Regarding this issue, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down a very important judgment on 22nd May, 2017. The judgment could make it more difficult for a patent holder to file a lawsuit in plaintiff-friendly courts.
Kraft Food Brands LLC (Kraft), a Pennsylvania-based company, owns three patents, which cover beverage concentrates, water flavorings and packaging. Kraft filed a patent infringement lawsuit against TC Heartland LLC (TC Heartland) in the District Court for the District of Delaware. TC Heartland is incorporated in Indiana, and has its headquarters in Carmel, Indiana. It is widely known that the district court in Delaware is one of the plaintiff-friendly courts in the U.S.
TC Heartland as a defendant asked the court to either dismiss the action on venue grounds or transfer the venue to the Southern District of Indiana because TC Heartland was not registered to do business in Delaware, and had neither local presence nor supply contracts in that State. However, the court rejected TC Heartland's request. On appeal, the Federal Circuit agreed with the District Court.
The issue
The issue before the Supreme Court relates to where a company may be properly sued for patent infringement. As for this venue issue, there are two relevant statutes in 28 U.S.C. [Judiciary and Judicial procedure]:
- 1400 (b) [patent venue] as the specific venue statute, and
- 1391 (c)(2) [venue in general] as the general venue statute.
For a long time, there had been a dispute on which statutes should be applied to the venue for patent litigation.
Venue for patent litigation is governed by §1400 (b):
"Any civil action for patent infringement may be brought in the judicial district where the defendant resides, or where the defendant has committed acts of infringement and has a regular and established place of business."
In Fourco Glass Co. v. Transmirra Products Corp., 353 U.S. 222, (1957), the Supreme Court decided that the "the judicial district where the defendant resides" is limited to the state in which the defendant company is incorporated, clarifying that the general statute doesn't override the specific statute.
However, the general statute and the case law related to it may lead to different venue. §1391 (b)(a) states that:
"a civil action may be brought in a judicial district in which any defendant resides".
In this regard, §1391 (c)(2) states that:
"[a corporation] shall be deemed to reside, if a defendant, in any judicial district in which such defendant is subject to the court's personal jurisdiction with respect to the civil action in question".
Regarding this statute, in VE Holding Corp. v Johnson Gas Appliance Co., 917 F.2d 1574 (Fed. Cir. 1990), the court took the position that personal jurisdiction would be admitted in any state where a corporation was engaged in sales activity. Since most companies are considered to be engaged in sales activity throughout the U.S., §1391 (c)(2) related case law would appear to make venue proper for such company in all U.S. jurisdictions.
Supreme Court judgment
The Supreme Court held that the word "resides" in the patent venue statute (§1400(b)) "refers only to the State of incorporation of the alleged infringer.", and the general statute (§1391 (c)(2)) does not override the patent venue statute.
The Supreme Court reinstated Fourco case and revoked VE Holding case. It is noted that recent statistics show that 38 % of all patent infringement lawsuits were filed in the Eastern District of Texas in 2016. After the judgment, it is likely that in the future many cases that would have been filed in the Eastern District of Texas will instead be brought to the District of Delaware where many companies are incorporated for historical and tax reasons.
This judgment will definitely have a considerable impact on the so-called "patent trolls", whose business model often entails suing alleged infringers in plaintiff-friendly venues like the Eastern District of Texas in an attempt to extort settlements from alleged infringers. Patent trolls might no longer be able to take advantage of plaintiff-friendly courts.
Another interesting issue is the venue for foreign companies, which are not incorporated in the U.S. because historically suits against those companies can be brought in any district. Since the Supreme Court did not rule on this issue, further case law may be expected in the future to clarify the venue for them.


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General Questions
What is CapitalPitch?
CapitalPitch is a digital Investment Firm for private technology Startups and investors.
We accelerate founders and Startups for impact on the world. We assist Pre-Series A technology Startups become investor ready and introduce them to sophisticated, professional and institutional investors. We provide a global online capital raising platform, we have our own Venture Capital investment funds and we provide advisory services from Seed to IPO.
We help investors by being a comprehensive filter, showcasing revenue-generating startups with rigorous and transparent due diligence. As a result, startups raise capital more quickly and effectively, and investors are only presented with amazing curated deals in a format they are looking for.
Who is behind CapitalPitch?
CapitalPitch was founded by Emlyn Scott and Jeremy Liddle, who both experienced the frustration of capital raising first hand. CapitalPitch is backed by an elite group of investors, including some of Australia's leading family offices, who believe in CapitalPitch and the united desire to solve the capital raising problem for early stage businesses and investors.
What is the CapitalPitch platform?
CapitalPitch uses an in-house proprietary technology platform to streamline the end-to-end process of start investing from sourcing, filtering, due diligence, investing and monitoring.
The software's genesis was as our own internal management tool we designed to coordinate and systemise the volume of startup investment opportunities presented to us. We have found that startups all too often are simply not investor-ready, investors are inundated with deals and the vast majority of these deals are subpar. The average VC will only invest in 0.5% of the opportunities they see (angels are around 2.5%).
Startups need to stand out and present themselves properly. Investors want to see better deal flow. We created our systemised technology platform to help with this. The tech platform solution efficiently and effectively curates a startup from the moment they are thinking of raising capital right through to closing their round and beyond.
Is CapitalPitch a crowdfunding platform?
No. CapitalPitch Ventures Fund 1 is a lead investor first and foremost. We use advanced technology to filter thousands of revenue generating businesses down to a handful of exceptional businesses, conduct thorough due diligence and present to our investor network for co-investment with us.
Is CapitalPitch regulated by ASIC?
Yes. CapitalPitch Ventures is licenced as a Corporate Authorised Representative (CAR #1253421) of Pinnacle Securities Pty Ltd ABN 61 608 667 778 (AFS Licence # 485760).
Can I speak to someone at CapitalPitch?
Of course. There are several ways you can communicate with us. However, please first check this FAQ area as it contains most of the questions we get commonly asked.
Want into apply for investment – https://capitalpitch.com/apply-for-funding/
Thinking of investing in our Fund – https://capitalpitch.com/investors/
What is your complaints procedure?
If you are not completely happy with the service we have provided, you can register a complaint online or by phone. We obviously want to do whatever we can to sort the issue. To submit a complaint, please choose from the following options:
- Contact Us Page
- Email – firstname.lastname@example.com
- Phone –+61 (0)2 8188 3807
Pitching Us
What is a Lead Investor?
A lead investor is an investor who is:
- recognised as an experienced investor and/or experienced in the startup's field
- first in the round
- sets the price and terms
- puts his "name" to your raise
- introduces their network to your raise
A lead investor is the first and usually the most recognised investor in a capital raise. They conduct the due diligence and put their name and brand to the capital raise. They set the valuation and the investment terms so other investors can follow. They also often open up their investor network to help the business raise capital. Sometimes the lead investor will receive preferential terms in return for acting as the lead investor.
CapitalPitch acts as a lead investor into every startup that completes our process.
How are you different from other VCs?
We are tech-enabled and transparent, with a desire to propel founders to make an impact on the world. A key difference is that we get startups investor ready prior to a funding conversation, as it improves the outcome for both parties. And once we've invested, we surround them with everything they need to prosper.
We invest in the Seed and early Series A stage, which tends to be earlier than most VCs.
We like to act as the lead (or co-lead) in every investment.
We aren't suggesting other VCs aren't some of these in varying degrees, but these are the characteristics at our core.
How much do you usually invest? Do you have valuation limits?
We welcome applications from quality Australian Seed or Series A stage startups that are looking to raise between $A500,000 to $A3,000,000. This generally means we don't invest in companies with a pre-money valuation above A$10 million. If you would like to raise above this level, still drop us line. At the very least, we may be able to suggest an alternative.
What type of startups are you looking for?
We look for tech-enabled startups generating revenue, addressing a huge problem and with elite founders with hustle. We are looking for the following qualities:
- Raising between $500k and $3m
- Minimum $10,000 per month revenue
- High growth rates
- Tech enabled
- Highly scalable
- Experienced and coachable founder(s)
- Unique USP & defendable IP
We are industry agnostic (ie. don't care what industry you are in), but we must be able to understand your business and see avenues where we can add value. Generally, if you are tech enabled, are generating revenue and are a high growth opportunity, we're interested. As a caveat; we generally shy away from deep tech and cutting edge biotech and do not invest in capital intensive, unethical or highly specialised businesses.
What's the difference between a tech company and a tech-enabled one?
It's subtle but important. 'Tech-enabled' businesses are those whose business lines/products are aimed at dramatically improving business processes via technology applications. It could be in the tech space -equally it could be in HR, manufacturing, architecture, financial services etc. What we care about is that they will disrupt an industry; using tech to redefine the cost and/or revenue curve and thus transform the basic economics of the industry for the better.
What type of founders are you looking for?
We love coachable, open, flexible and founders that "get shit done" with a steely-eyed belief and the integrity to entrust with our investors' capital.
How long does it typically take from pitch to funding?
We aim to expedite your capital raise without cutting corners. Our model is designed to move a start-up from application through investor readiness, due diligence and funding within around 8-12 weeks. There is a lot to do.
Within this overall expected timeframe, we aim to get promising investment candidates to Letter of Intent stage within 2 to 3 weeks. The time it takes to complete your investor-readiness depends on your initial readiness level, your experience and your desire to complete everything swiftly. Focused startups can complete the investor readiness parts in as little as 4-6 weeks. Most startups unfortunately realise they have a lot of work to do to be truly investor ready and take longer.
We're pre-revenue with a massive idea. Are you sure you don't want to engage?
Our post-revenue discipline is fairly hardcoded. We 'may' entertain an exceptional pre-revenue opportunity on a case-by-case basis, but it's unlikely.
Are you interested in Series B or Series C opportunities or overseas opportunities?
Only as a follow-on investment. We and our investors want our focus to remain on the best Seed and early Series A opportunities. We may entertain international opportunities, but they need to be ESVCLP compliant, which screens out most non-Australian based applicants. Our intent is to broaden our geographic focus in future funds.
What's the best way to pitch to you?
Do I have to use you as lead investor? Will you co-lead/follow?
If you have a strong lead already, great! Assuming we are comfortable with the terms and your documents are up to scratch, we are happy to co-lead and may even follow.
What are your deal breaker conditions?
No deal breakers per se, but we do struggle with such things as debt on balance sheet, unclear or convoluted cap tables etc. The minimum revenue hurdle is extremely important, as is being tech-enabled and open to outside assistance/advice. Obviously, a realistic valuation, an appropriate raise amount and raising via preference shares are key considerations.
Will you sign my confidentiality agreement / NDA?
Anything you share with us is treated with complete confidentiality. We do not sign an NDA's to begin discussions for several reasons:
- It wastes time and money with lawyers
- We are busy building CapitalPitch and have no interest in copying your business
- It reflects a distrustful relationship between you and us which is not how we like to operate
If you can't get past the requirement for an NDA to start having a discussion with us then unfortunately CapitalPitch is not for you, and we wish you well in your capital raising. We may consider an NDA as we move deeper into due diligence if necessary, but confidentiality is covered in our Client Agreement which is signed early in the process.
Who are your LPs/investor network?
Our investor ecosystem is a combination of high net-worth individuals, successful business leaders, family offices and institutional investors.
The only similarity is their belief in and desire to help small companies succeed. We encourage all our investors to be involved as much as they and the startup believes is beneficial to help the startup grow. Our startups can use as much, as many or as little of our resources, partners and investors as best fits.
Our philosophy is to help the startup wherever they need help and have on hand high quality assistance from sources that understand the challenges of building a small business.
How are the deal terms negotiated?
CapitalPitch has produced best-of-breed (and importantly, fair) legal documentation that we expect startups use. As the lead investor will then negotiate and agree the specific deal terms with you – including valuation – with following/co-investors having the choice to accept these terms or not.
What fees do you charge startups?
CapitalPitch only charges for our investor readiness work when/if we intend to invest. We agree our fees on a case by case basis and have set them at a much lower level than a standard corporate advisor.
Investing With Us
What investment options do you provide?
CapitalPitch offers investment via a tax-free ESVCLP fund and co-investment options for the fund investors to obtain larger positions in the companies they really like.
The CapitalPitch Ventures Fund 1 is the flagship vehicle we use for funding the best investment opportunities, and typically acts as lead investor in each startup's funding round. An investor in the Fund (known as a "Limited Partner" or "LP" for short) will have an exposure, via their Fund holding, to each startup in whom the Fund invests.
When our Fund invests in a startup, we will – capacity allowing – offer the opportunity for our LPs to then invest alongside us in the investment round. Where any remaining capacity exists beyond this, we will then offer the raise to our wider investor/platform network.
Who can invest in the CapitalPitch Ventures Fund 1?
CapitalPitch Ventures Fund 1 is an Early Stage Venture Capital Limited Partnership (ESVCLP).
Eligibility to invest is restricted to wholesale/sophisticated investors only within the meaning of section 761G of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth). In Australia, a wholesale/sophisticated investor is defined as having annual income of $250,000 for the last two years or a net worth of at least $2,500,000.
What about foreign investors?
While CapitalPitch is restricted to wholesale/sophisticated investors only, each country has a different set of requirements that determines the status as a wholesale/sophisticated investor. Your country of residence (the one in which you pay taxes) determines your investor eligibility.
For further details, please refer to our Information Memorandum.
Is there a minimum or maximum amount I can invest in the Fund?
The minimum investment commitment in the fund is A$200,000. There is no maximum.
We have set the Initial Capital Contribution at 35% of your total commitment, with the balance drawn down over a period of 3 to 4 years as investments are made.
How do you charge for your services?
Investors invest in CapitalPitch's Funds will be charged management and fund administration fees, as outlined in the Fund's Information Memorandum.
Where investors also invest alongside the Fund (as either co-investors or follow-on investors), there is no additional fee.
Can I get direct access to deals I particularly like?
A key element of the CapitalPitch approach is to offer what is effectively a 'curated deal flow' to our investor network. We act as lead investor and perform the due diligence. Where the Fund invests, we also provide the opportunity to invest alongside us on the same terms.
Do I have to be in the Fund to be offered co-investment opportunities?
Most likely, but….. the hierarchy in an investment round places the lead investor first (which will be the CapitalPitch Ventures Fund 1) with LPs offered the remaining capacity in the round. Companies will typically have other investors – including existing shareholders – who may like to participate in the raise as well.
If further capacity is available beyond that taken by these parties (which is rare), we may post the opportunity to our wider network.
What sort of businesses do CapitalPitch Ventures Fund invest in?
In general, CapitalPitch is looking for tech-enabled startups generating revenue, addressing a huge problem and with elite founders who hustle. Desired startup characteristics include:
- Raising between $500k and $3m
- Have a minimum $10,000 per month revenue
- High growth rates
- Tech enabled
- Highly scalable
- Experienced and coachable founder(s)
- Unique USP & defendable IP
We are industry agnostic but we must be able to understand the business and add value. We do not invest in capital intensive, unethical or highly specialised industries.
How many companies do you expect to invest in?
We expect that on average we would fund 10-15 opportunities a year.
How/where do you unearth opportunities?
Wherever we can. Most of our deal flow comes from:
- Our investor network (who use us to screen their dealflow via our process
- Our website – we get more traffic than any other VC or crowdfunding platform in Australia
- Direct approaches from the startup community
I've been approached by this great company you should look at. What should I do?
We love to hear about new opportunities. Drop us a line and we can put it through its paces like any other opportunity. We can also flag it as introduced by you for preferred co-investment (assuming we like it enough to invest).
Send them to our online form: https://capitalpitch.com/apply-for-funding/
I'm bombarded by startup investment opportunities. Can you do the due diligence on it for me?
Yes absolutely. We can save you the hassle of sifting through deals to find the gems.
Simply send them to us and we'll review them and note you as the source of the deal.
Why should I invest in startups?
We wrote a blog post that describes a number of reasons why you should consider investing in startups.
You can read it here. Potential benefits include:
- High average returns
- Potential for outsized returns
- Improved portfolio performance via diversification
- Favourable tax treatment (as an eligible ESVCLP investment)
- Affect life changing solutions
- Job creation
- Getting involved
What are the advantages of the CapitalPitch Ventures Fund?
The CapitalPitch Ventures Funds offer the following advantages:
- Access to some of Australia's best tech-enabled startups in a simple, effective and diversified manner.
- Limited partners have no tax liability on income or capital gains they receive from the ESVCLP.
- Limited partners receive a non-refundable carry forward tax offset of up to 10 per cent of their eligible contributions
- Priority rights to co-invest beside the Fund in the investment round
- Flow through pre-emptive rights to invest in the subsequent investment round
What are the risks of investing in a startup?
Investing in early stage securities is high risk. Investors wishing to invest in this asset class should take the time to understand the risks and have a strategy in place for mitigating those risks. A detailed outline of the risks of investing in venture capital can be seen in the Fund's Information Memorandum.
Do I own shares in the business directly or via a fund?
You can do both via CapitalPitch. The Fund offers investors a diversified portfolio startups, whilst investors in the Fund may also be selectively invited to invest directly as a co-investor.
If you invest via our Fund, we will handle everything. CapitalPitch Venture Fund 1 owns the shares on your behalf and you own an interest in the Fund. If you co-invest, you will hold shares directly in the business, which will require you to sign individual legal documents for each individual business, and be issued shares in that business.
Can I speak directly to the startup?
Of course. We encourage our investors to communicate with the startups, particularly if you intend to co-invest. Most startups will be keen to engage with all potential investors directly, particularly those of a strategic nature. We have formalised a direct communication line with each startup via the CapitalPitch platform.
Can I use my own lawyers?
CapitalPitch has intermediary lawyers that produce fair documentation between the startup and the Fund as lead investor. However, you are of course free to consult your own lawyers at your own expense, particularly in relation to an intended co-investment.
How will the startup communicate with me after I invest?
Once an investment raise is complete, we expect a startup to keep investors regularly updated on the performance of their business.
We make this easy via our platform where each investor in the Fund can see the investments the Fund has made and track in real-time the performance of each underlying company. You can see:
- Regular Shareholder updates
- Live monthly P&L and Cashflow numbers (our platform is linked to Xero)
- Monthly KPIs performance (actuals vs. forecasts)
Will CapitalPitch publish my investment amount?
No. We never disclose how much money you have invested in the Fund or in any co-investment. These amounts remain private to each investor. Amounts invested are only shown in each investors private dashboard on our software platform.


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Stirling Albion 2-0 Edinburgh City
First-half goals from Darren Smith and Ross Kavanagh earned Dave Mackay's men a comfortable win to keep us at the top of Ladbrokes League 2.
A third straight league success means we are two points clear of Montrose going into next weekend's game against title favourites Peterhead at Balmoor.
It was a solid display from the Binos against an Edinburgh City side still looking for their first point but who we beat only once in four attempts last season. Gary Jardine's men included former Bino Craig Beattie at centre-half while winger Moses Olanrewaju came on as a substitute.
Mackay made four changes to the team that lost to Montrose in the IRN-BRU Cup, with Cammy Binnie, Andy Black, Callumn Morrison and Peter MacDonald returning to the starting XI.
Sean Dickson and Andy Little again missed out through injury and there was a debut as a sub for on-loan Partick Thistle forward Neil McLaughlin – he looked lively and was denied a goal on his first appearance by a good save from Calum Antell.
The Welshman also did well to tip over a MacDonald free-kick, and Kavanagh missed a great chance late on when he prodded the ball wide from close range, but the game was won in the first half.
Chances were scarce at both ends in the opening half hour but we broke the deadlock in 31 minutes when Darren Smith latched on to a mis-placed pass and ran clear to beat Antell with a confident finish low into the net for his sixth goal of the season.
The second arrived just before the break and Liam Caddis was the architect, winning possession with a great tackle then releasing Kavanagh with a perfect through ball. Similar to Smith, he ran on and drilled a shot past the keeper for his fourth goal of the campaign.
Marc Laird should have pulled one back rather than fire wide early in the second half but Albion were largely comfortable and could have added to our lead with sharper play in the final third but six goals scored and none conceded in two home league games this season is a very satisfying start.
Stirling Albion: Binnie, McGeachie, Hamilton, McNeil, R Smith, Black (Robertson 32), Morrison (McLaughlin 64), Caddis, MacDonald, D Smith, Kavanagh. Subs (not used): Foden (GK), Davidson, Noble, McMullan, Cameron.
Goals: D Smith 31, Kavanagh 44
Edinburgh City: Antell, Caddow, Beattie, Rodger (Olanrewaju 71), Morrison, Walker (Smith 70), Laird, Thomson, Malin (Allan 70), Grimes, Dunn. Subs (not used): Verlaque, Mackie, Trialist (GK).
Referee: Kevin Graham
Crowd: 610