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Graham and I go way back. We've known each other a few years and have exchanged many pleasantries as fellow writers and Canadians. He pitched me a guest post that wasn't written yet, and here was my reply:
"You're on 1) because you're an old friend, 2) because I actually like you, 3) because you write well and 4) because you used the word bagel in this pitch. Bonus points if you can work it into your post.
Let's see how well he did with those bagels, shall we?
Tell me if this sounds familiar: In the bottom right drawer of your desk, you have the beginnings of your novel. Maybe it's in a box in your closet. Or tucked away somewhere on your hard drive.
Yeah. Novels are like old bones a dog buries in the backyard, dug up occasionally when no one's looking and then reburied quickly.
My novels were buried too. I started my career imagining I would write the Great Canadian Novel and instead ended up writing marketing copy for the Great Canadian Bagel (figuratively speaking, at least. I've never actually worked with them.).
But recently – last September, to be exact – I decided I was going to write and finish a novel, no matter what. Today I have over 100,000 words of a first draft, and I'm on my way to writing the second draft as we speak. Here's how I did it:
I Wrote an Hour Per Day, Every Day
Last summer a friend said to me, "You know, you could carve out an hour per day to work on your novel, couldn't you?" I laughed. With work, a family, and everything else, I replied, "No way."
But when I sat down to really think about it, I realized that truthfully I probably could find an hour a day. Maybe I'd miss a couple of Simpsons re-runs. Maybe I'd have to give up late-night reading for late-night writing.
But it was possible, theoretically.
The scariest thing was to commit to that schedule. I knew if I let it lapse one day, I'd be much more likely to let it lapse the next day. And the day after that. And then I'd be the proud owner of yet another failed novel.
I found that once I got going, though, once I got into the habit, it was much easier to write an hour a day than I would have thought. It helped that I really enjoyed the process, as I'm sure most writers would. That hour quickly turned into "me" time, and productive "me" time at that.
Here's an important tip: Resist the urge to write more than one hour each day. In the beginning, I was anxious to get my ideas down on the page. But I knew that if I did too much at once, I would burn out quickly.
Pacing myself helped me push through the difficult times (there were some) and allowed the story to stew a bit longer as I went along.
I Blogged About My Novel
I came to realize the one reason I had several failed novel attempts was because of lack of accountability.
Now if you're one of those people who happily skips to the writing desk every day, you might not understand this. But if you are, you also don't have unfinished novels lying about and therefore stopped reading this post about five paragraphs ago…
Here's the theory: Nobody is going to notice if you don't show up to write your novel every day, so you can get away with missing a day or two.
But your blog readers will notice if you don't post according to your set schedule. And by becoming accountable to my blog readers, I suddenly had someone – many people, in fact – to answer to.
It became a point of pride to write every day, or at least have a very, very good reason why I didn't. And it worked.
There are advantages to blogging about your novel. My blog became a sounding board where I can bounce ideas around and it created a writing journal where I recorded process. It also made the novel-writing process a lot less lonely. I can share the day's ups and downs, and I can get feedback and support along the way.
When people ask me how the novel is going, I send them to my blog!
In My First Draft, I Let the Muses Lead
I started by just getting my ideas down on paper. Wandering through the world of the story without direction was very important because it gave me a chance to let the story, characters and themes develop naturally.
For example, as James points out, if you want to write a great book, you need to create believable characters. And during the first draft stage, the easiest way for me to develop my characters was to just let them interact in the story.
I could have written character sketches with histories and physical appearance descriptions, but letting my characters play together on the page allowed their personalities to come through clearly to me. Sort of a "show, don't tell" but in reverse (if that makes sense).
For the record, I do believe that you need to outline at some point, unless you're a natural-born storyteller. There is a craft to storytelling, and if you ignore it, you'll have a hard time finding a publisher – or readers. I'm outlining right now, between first and second drafts.
(Of course, if you're an outliner at heart, I'm not suggesting you should stop. This is just what worked best for me. )
Bonus Tip: I'm Not Worried About Getting Published
… yet.
In fact, I realize how slim a chance I have of finding a publisher, selling the movie rights, becoming fabulously rich and famous, and moving next door to Uma Thurman's beach house in Malibu.
You shouldn't worry about getting published either. The purpose is to get the novel written and nothing else. If you start putting pressure on yourself, you'll (a) get easily discouraged and (b) likely be writing to an imaginary audience full of critics who all hate your writing and can't wait to reject it – or worse, ignore it. (See part (a).)
Writing a novel can be a long, gruelling process. But it's also a fun, exciting process of creativity and discovery. The key is to balance those two extremes.
So right now, just write your novel. Get those words down. Polish it up to the point where you like it. Then you can think about where to go from there.
It's the formula that kept my novel from being buried forever in the bottom right drawer of my desk.


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Point England's edible garden helping people blossom
Press Release – Auckland Council
A community garden in Point England has received a funding boost that will ensure plenty of vegetables are planted this winter.
The Island Child Charitable Trust has received $2300 from Auckland Council's Environmental Initiatives Fund to buy, install, fill and plant new macrocarpa garden boxes that will extend the garden area.
The trust's founder, Danielle Bergin, says the Tohea ki a Puawai 'Strive until you blossom' project helps give homeless people and families in need the opportunity to grow and harvest their own food and gain environmental awareness.
She says the garden has grown each year thanks to the Environmental Initiatives Fund, which has helped fund a worm farm, composting area, edible garden beds and espalier fruit trees.
"The fund has been so fantastic in helping us identify that our clients need more time in the garden.
"Gardening is very important for people who are displaced," says Bergin, herself a former homeless person.
"It helps them reconnect with the environment and the community. Those are good things because there is a real naivety of understanding out there.
"With this, people can actually see how long it takes from planting a seed to growing a cabbage. "It's wonderful to see people so excited."
Bergin set up The Island Child Charitable Trust in 2005 to help high risk and low income families in the greater Auckland area. It offers one-on-one and whanau-based tuition to those in need.
Bergin says the aim is to show people how to rebuild their lives and get them the information to get on their feet again.
"We help in the process, but they have to do the work."
The trust is currently in the process of securing 13 acres of land in Pukekohe which will mean "more gardens for everyone", she says.
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When thinking about classic arcade games, it's hard not to reminisce about the good old days of early gaming. Gone now are the days of blowing into a cartridge in order to solve some kind of in-game error. Kids of today will never understand the struggle of searching every nook and cranny of the house for quarters to take down to the local arcade. And perhaps worst of all is the lost trend of gaming accessories like Mattel's 1989 masterpiece – The Power Glove.
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The Colorado River contributes to the quality of life for Latinos in the Colorado River basin states in many different ways. Latino families use the river for fishing, boating and swimming and have picnics and camp in the many parks that exist along the river.
A 2012 poll of Latino voters in Nevada, Colorado and Arizona found that more than 90 percent of Latino voters believe it is important that the government "help protect our community's rivers and lakes for family recreation and the overall well-being of the environment."


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I have many more that are waiting to be read, though, so I'm also signing up for the 2014 challenge. The rules are, you can add any book you physically own, and have had for longer than a year. As you finish, link up your reviews, and post about them on Roof Beam Reader, where the challenge is hosted. Winners qualify for a prize drawing.
My list for 2014, in alphabetical order by author:
- The Robber Bride by Margaret Atwood
- The Folk of the Air by Peter S. Beagle
- The Ladies of Grace Adieu by Susanna Clarke
- The Wild Wood by Charles de Lint
- Fire and Hemlock by Diana Wynne Jones
- Black and White by Jackie Kessler and Caitlin Kittredge
- The Time Traveler's Guide to Medieval England by Ian Mortimer
- The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle by Haruki Murakami
- Her Fearful Symmetry by Audrey Niffenegger
- The Mote in God's Eye by Larry Niven and Jerry Pournelle
- If You Want to Write by Brenda Ueland
- Blackout by Connie Willis
- Lisey's Story by Stephen King
- Animals Make Us Human by Temple Grandin
I'm looking forward to reading these. I leaned heavily on books people gave me as gifts, either because I asked for them or because they thought I'd like them. I'm looking forward to finding out if they were right.


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Testimonials From Buyers
At Woods4Sale, we are committed to providing a quality service to both sellers and buyers. We like to think we get it right on the whole, but don't just take our word for it.
Here are some testimonials from a few of our clients:
We have been very pleased with the service provided by Woods4Sale. The process was very efficient, Woods4Sale were able to advise on viewing very quickly and the woodland was easy to identify and marked out well. We used a solicitor recommended on the website, they were helpful and reactive. The team at Woods4Sale were available for us to check in with and ask questions along the way. We are now looking forward to enjoying our woodland over the coming years! We would recommend Woods4Sale for anyone considering a purchase
S.S. (March 2019)
Purchaser of Central West England Woodland
Our purchase with you went very well all things considered with excellent communication from you to our questions. Buying property is always tricky but we would certainly use you again and recommend Woods4Sale to others.
R & S. B. (March 2019)
Purchaser of South East England Woodland
More than happy with the service.
A & E. T. (March 2019)
Purchaser of Central West England Woodland
I'm pleased with my purchase and happy to recommend you to others.
R.T. (March 2019)
Purchaser of Central West England Woodland
We have been very happy with your service and very happy with our woodland.
I & B. N. (February 2019)
Purchaser of South West England Woodland
Many thanks for all your help with the purchase of our wood. All went smoothly, and we are enjoying using the wood, and just being there. We had some helpful advice form Jude at the start, and service from Woods4Sale has been really good, it was nice to get the key so quickly!
A & J S (February 2019)
Purchaser of North England Woodland
We have been very happy with your service which has been fast and efficient.
M.E. & N.J. (February 2019)
Purchaser of South East England Woodland
I am very happy with the service I received from Woods4Sale.
P.R. (February 2019)
Purchaser of Central West England Woodland
With regards to the service of Woods4Sale. We are extremely pleased with the service and responses to any queries we have had through the process of purchasing the wood. We will certainly recommend you to anybody looking to make a similar purchase.
I & G. B (January 2019)
Purchaser of South Wales Woodland
We were very happy with the service that Woods4Sale provided. The wood itself was properly marked out and the instructions for making an offer were very clear. The solicitors recommended by you were experienced, hassle free and competitively priced. We look forward to making the most out of our new wood whilst preserving its environmental integrity.
J & L. D. (January 2019)
Purchaser of Central West England Woodland
Woods4Sale have enabled our family to start a project that we have long held dear to our hearts, the purchase of a small pocket of woodland. The service from the team has been great and the company has understood our values and aims to provide an amenity and legacy to our family and others. It is clear that Woods4Sale and its team holds these values too, which is why they have worked in such a professional way to help us fulfil this purchase. Our thanks.
R & C.P. (December 2018)
Purchaser of Central East England Woodland
Woods4Sale gave an excellent, professional and rapid service. The buying process was very straightforward, exactly as stated in the information on the website. We are delighted to be owners of our wood and are grateful for the help Woods4Sale gave us in enabling to achieve our ambition.
P.H. & A.G. (December 2018)
Purchaser of Scotland Woodland
Woods4Sale provided an excellent service, efficient and clear communication, and patience concerning my recent purchase.
P.B. (December 2018)
Purchaser of South East England Woodland
Thank you for making the process so easy and efficient. Great website with all the information you need to know...So pleased with our woods...Thanks.
S & A.G. (November 2018)
Purchaser of South East England Woodland
My experience of purchasing through Woods4Sale went very smoothly. The staff were always helpful and quick to respond and their recommended solicitors list proved to be most valuable. Finding the right woodland location takes time, and I would recommend Woods4Sale as a good place to begin. They provide a very good service.
R.U. (November 2018)
Purchaser of South Wales Woodland
We were very happy with your service.
T.B. (October 2018)
Purchaser of North England Woodland
Thank you for a swift trouble-free service.
N.H. October 2018
Purchaser of Central West England Woodland
The website you have works well and is simple to navigate. Alerts come for the areas of interest quickly and accurately. Contact to make a purchase could not be easier, response times are always good. Communication is straightforward and timely.
C.P. (October 2018)
Purchaser of Central West England Woodland
Many thanks for your services. It seemed trouble free so thank you very much.
R.B. (October 2018)
Purchaser of South East England Woodland
Completely happy with your service. Very straight forward. Thanks very much.
S.R. (October 2018)
Purchaser of South East England Woodland
The service we received from Woods4Sale was brilliant. Very easy, quick and efficient.
L & S.W. (October 2018)
Purchaser of South East England Woodland
Whilst I was initially apprehensive of the fixed price policy, being a natural negotiator, I was subsequently very pleased with the certainty of the transaction, and the prompt 'Sold' sign on your website.
Throughout the process your team have been helpful, friendly, courteous and professional. This has been a stress-free purchase, and you have been a pleasure to do business with.
B.H. (October 2018)
Purchaser of South West England Woodland
Great Service and easy to deal with.
C.D. (September 2018)
Purchaser of South West England Woodland
Thank you for all your help, I would happily recommend your service.
J.D. (September 2018)
Purchaser of Central West England Woodland
No issues at all, you were responsive and professional during the process and I couldn't really ask for any more, so thank you!
D.K. (August 2018)
Purchaser of Central East England Woodland
We have been happy with your service and all your assistance and look forward to getting to know our wood.
R & A J (June 2018)
Purchaser of South West England Woodland
The service from Woods4Sale was excellent from beginning to end. The original sales particulars were accurate and informative. They were patient and helpful with our solicitors slow progress and lack of understanding and we would have struggled to conclude things without their help.
S & J H (June 2018)
Purchaser of Central West England Woodland
Throughout the whole purchasing cycle Lesley at Woods4Sale was professional, friendly, informative, and knowledgeable with excellent communications - fantastic service. The (scout) group is really looking forward to enjoying the woodland for many years to come. A place of their own to learn, practice and understand the beauty and importance of woodland management and conservation.
C.C. (April 2018)
Purchaser of North Wales Woodland
Many thanks again for your efficiency and clarity throughout the purchasing process.
P & S.W. (April 2018)
Purchaser of Central West England Woodland
We were happy with Woods4Sale. All seemed business like yet friendly. Helpful advice received.
M & G.K (April 2018)
Purchaser of Central West England Woodland
Buying from Woods4Sale was so straight forward. The website is very clear and everything explained. The continued help from Lesley throughout, helping to get us to completion was great!
I would highly recommend and think other agents should work in the way you do!
S.R. (April 2018)
Purchaser of South East England Woodland
In terms of support, yes we've been really pleased. It's been straightforward and quick.
H.M. (March 2018)
Purchaser of Central East England Woodland
We're very happy with the service you have provided. Thank you.
C.A. & D.P. (March 2018)
Purchaser of Central East England Woodland
The service provided by Woods4Sale has been fantastic. Very friendly and professional. Made buying woodland easy. Website also contains lots of really helpful information.
A.S. (March 2018)
Purchaser of North England Woodland
Can I just take the chance to thank you all for your amazing help with our purchase of our wood. We have found you all at Woods4Sale to be so helpful with all of our queries, no matter how small they were. We found the website to be a font of valuable information, giving us so many ideas for the future. Once again many thanks to you all.
R. & S. Jeal (February 2018)
Purchasers of South East England Woodland
Thank you for your friendly and efficient service in progressing our purchase. We have now had 2 lovely family days at the wood and are very excited at making plans and carrying out flora and fauna studies.
B. & A.S. (February 2018)
Purchaser of South East England Woodland
We were very pleased with the service provided by Woods4Sale, all questions were answered right away and the purchase went through smoothly. The information provided in the listing was very comprehensive and we've no doubt that we will be enjoying the woods for many years to come!
L.R. & E.T. (February 2018)
Purchaser of North Wales Woodland
Many thanks for enabling us to complete so speedily without any hitches.
P.B. (Dec 2017)
Purchaser of Central West England Woodland
Just a short note to say a big thank you to everyone at Woods4Sale for all their help in our purchase in Sussex. I'm sure it must be boring being asked the same old questions by people but they were always happy to oblige no matter how inane the questions. We have already started doing work in the woods, cutting away plastic from the trees, which is strangely therapeutic! We look forward to enjoying seeing the changes to the woodland as the seasons roll by.
A.T. (October 2017)
Purchaser of South East England Woodland
I am more than happy with Woods4Sale. I found them to be very helpful and willing to share their experience with me; which helped me achieve a broader understanding of what to expect owning small woods. It's a wonderful place to be surrounded by nature, I feel privileged to have the opportunity to hone my skills in helping re-forest a small part of Scotland and provide a place for the wildlife to thrive.
C.W. (September 2017)
Purchaser of Scottish Woodland
Very happy with the service, the purchase was expedited in three weeks and with minimal fuss.
C.J. (August 2017)
Purchaser of South East England Woodland
We recently purchased a small section of woodland in Co. Durham via Woods4Sale. We found the organisation efficient and helpful. In particular it should be stressed how co-operative and accommodating their personnel were in the period of deliberation prior to the actual purchase.
T.M. (August 2017)
Purchaser of Northern England Woodland
We have been looking for a woodland for 2-3 years for leisure purposes and to provide fuel wood. The literature describing the wood we finally choose was clear and accurate. The purchase process was easy and well described. In a matter of weeks we had become owners of a wood we are looking forward to managing.
J.L. (August 2017)
Purchaser of Northern England Woodland
Woods4Sale were excellent at all stages of the purchase transaction. We received excellent information regarding the wood for sale, and had a most useful conversation with both Lisa and the forest manager who were able to answer fully our questions. The confirmation of offer and purchase was extremely efficient and the following conveyancing was the simplest land and property purchase we have ever made. Top marks throughout.
I. & L.K (August 2017)
Purchaser of South East England Woodland
The service from Woods4Sale was excellent and I had no problems with this purchase; I had to contact them on the first occasion and the reply was swift and very helpful. After that the solicitors got on with it and did the rest. Very pleased with the whole thing. Thank you very much for all you have done.
G.D. (August 2017)
Purchaser of South East England Woodland
Thank you for your friendly and courteous service.
M.F. (August 2017)
Purchaser of South East England Woodland
An excellent website with comprehensive maps, directions and information followed by an easy and clear process to actually purchase the woodlands. Thank you.
C. & S. G (August 2017)
Purchaser of South East England Woodland
We are delighted with our purchase. We never thought that owning a wood in such as beautiful area was a possibility for us and we are very excited at the prospect of spending some time there.
Regarding the process itself it proved very easy.
A. & S.N (August 2017)
Buyer of Central West England Woodland
The buying process with Woods4Sale has been great. We had never bought land before and had a host of questions which the knowledgeable folk at Woods4Sale were able to help with. Once we had this good advice the process of conveyancing went very smoothly and we were happy to complete in just a few short weeks. What's really nice is that the purchase of our woodland felt personal, not transactional, and this has continued with the aftersales communication.
I'd certainly recommend working with Woods4Sale if you're looking for a special slice of British woodland.
M.C. (July 2017)
Purchaser of Central England Woodland
Thank you very much for the keys to our wood and for your assistance. We are absolutely thrilled with the woodland and can hardly wait to visit it again in the near future. Thank you again for your help.
C.B. (June 2017)
Purchaser of South Wales Woodland
I found Woods4Sale made the purchase process straightforward and simple thanks to a combination of: comprehensive info online (regarding the wood); generic advice on the process (even down to a list or recommend solicitors) and quick and personable responses to questions throughout the purchasing process. I would not hesitate to use them again if contemplating a further purchase.
T.F. (June 2017)
Purchaser of Northern England Woodland
I was pretty happy with the process of buying the woodland - there wasn't too much interaction between us but when I did phone Alastair he was very knowledgeable and informative – for the small woodlands grant sign up for example. We are enjoying it currently and have got some plans such as clearing up the plastic tree tubes and making thoroughfares through parts of the deer fence etc.
M.R. (May 2017)
Purchaser of Scottish Woodland
During the purchase of our woodland I had a few questions - being totally new to 'wood buying,' and they were all answered promptly and politely by Woods4Sale. I got the impression that had I asked a hundred questions they would all have been met with the same polite and efficient response. I would certainly recommend Woods4Sale to anyone wishing to embark on this kind of new venture/adventure.
G.O. (May 2017)
Purchaser of Central West England Woodland
Easy to arrange a purchase and the gate key arrived the day after completion. Excellent!
P.H. (May 2017)
Purchaser of Central West England Woodland
We are delighted with the prompt and efficient service we have received from the start of our purchase through to completion. I would highly recommend purchasing from you and we have started to enjoy our wood already.
L. & S.M. (April 2017)
Buyer of Central England Woodland
I have been very pleased with your level of service from the sales details all the way through the purchase process and completion. It's great to see that you take an interest even after the sale has completed. Everyone was approachable and professional. I would certainly recommend Woods4Sale to other people either looking to buy or sell woodland.
D.M. (March 2017)
Purchaser of Devon Woodland
A massive thank you for your amazing support, advice and patience during our somewhat protracted purchase of the above wood. Your phone is always answered, unlike that of other professionals within this procedure. I then have spoken to a number of your team who all made my call feel important, which to me it was. The team are all friendly, professional, knowledgeable and so unbelievably pleasant. Lesley and Ed are the team members that I have had most contact with, thank you both. Well done Woods4Sale and I wish all "estate agents " shared your enthusiasm and obvious love of your work.
A.D. (Aug 2016)
Purchaser of South West Woodland
Service has great thanks and we are planning our first trip to the woods this weekend!
P.C. (Aug 2016)
Purchaser of South East Woodland
I have begun to explore and get to know my wood and I appreciate the prompt delivery of the keys which allowed me to spend much of the Bank Holiday weekend there. I was happy with the buying process; you responded to my queries, your website was helpful and there were no nasty surprises. Thank you also for SWA subscription, I expect to learn a lot from them.
D.A. (June 2016)
Purchaser of North Wales Woodland
My husband and I would like to say a massive thank to Alastair for all his help. It was a long and difficult journey to get from offer to completion because of confusing paperwork at Land Registry and previous sale contracts. We thought on more than one occasion that it simply wasn't going to work out and are incredibly grateful for his support and guidance throughout the long process. We are sure that his help is one of the factors in the successful completion of this woodland. We absolutely love the woods and spend as much time as we possibly can there. Friends who come with us describe it as the world falling away when they arrive along with stresses and worries. We managed a few nights camping this summer with our little boys and have been teaching them fire lighting from a fire steel. The kids love it there and I can credit spending time there with them playing better with each other and more creatively. We are incredible happy with the woods and feel utterly blessed to own a piece of something so special.
L. & M.U. (June 2016)
Purchaser of Devon Woodland
I was very pleased with my experience with Woods4Sale. I found Ed very helpful and happy to discuss any issues that arose during the purchase. The process involved was very straightforward and Woods4sale helped making my acquisition of my area of recreational woodland and becoming a woodland owner a pleasant experience.
O.W. (May 2016)
Purchaser of North Wales Woodland
I've been very happy with the service I've received from Woods4Sale & would suggest to potential customers that they can buy with confidence from a reputable agent. They are easy to communicate with, are responsive to enquires and I have found them to be helpful throughout the process. The particulars of sale are accurate & comprehensive. The no nonsense sales approach makes the process easy and I felt I got a good deal. I would be happy to deal with this company again for sale or purchase.
C.B. (Jan 2016)
Purchaser of Staffordshire Woodland
I recently used the services of Woods4Sale when I purchased two plots of woods in South Yorkshire. I feel the need to congratulate everyone I dealt with in the organisation for their courtesy, professionalism and patience since I realise that I wasn't the perfect client. I would have no hesitation in strongly recommending the use of their services.
P.B. (Sept 2015)
Purchaser of Yorkshire Woodland
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Positive steps should not be confused with adequacy of scale when millions of lives are at stake.
John W. McArthur: Taking stock of Canada's new global health pledge
Last week in Toronto, Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced a high-profile Canadian commitment to support maternal, newborn and child health around the world.
He promised $3.5 billion for 2015 to 2020, or $700 million per year. Amid the wide range of public reactions, it can be difficult to wrap one's head around such dollar values. But the pledge offers an important case study for evaluating Canada's commitments to global health and development.
An objective assessment can be guided by one simple concept: scale. Approximately six million children and 300 thousand mothers will die this year, most of them in Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa, and the vast majority from preventable causes. By definition, successful global strategies targeting "every woman and every child" must line up with the full scale of the problem. Advanced economies like Canada can then decide how to tackle their fair share.
The backdrop is that we have been living, for more than a decade, in a revolution in global health. According to a pair of major studies published last month in The Lancet, the prestigious medical journal, the early years of the 2000s saw a major acceleration in improvements for both child and maternal survival. Experts now foresee the possibility of a "grand convergence" in related health outcomes around the world.
The government's $700 million annual commitment needs to be scored in this context. On the positive side of the ledger, the Prime Minister appears sincerely committed to the agenda, and he deserves credit for using his platform to draw Canadians' attention to the issues. The core substance of the announcement also aligns with the fast-moving global policy frontier. Investments in nutrition and immunizations will make important contributions around the world. Done right, the new emphasis on vital statistics can lead to major gains too.
There is legitimate controversy regarding limits on access to safe abortion, since unsafe procedures are linked to nearly one out of every seven maternal deaths. Amid such political flashpoints, it is important that the government committed to work with academic, private sector and civil society experts to ensure rigour in its strategy.
But positive steps should not be confused with adequacy of scale when millions of lives are at stake. Here the announcement falls far short, since it is not linked to a proper assessment of global needs. The pledge would not even fill the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB, and Malaria's $1 billion annual funding gap through 2016. As for fair share, Canada earns four per cent of the club of rich countries' aggregate income, but the pledge is worth only two per cent of global health assistance.
It is also unclear how the commitment relates to Canada's current budgets. After adjusting for inflation, the pledge represents roughly a 15 per cent annual increase compared to its 2010-2015 predecessor, but we do not know how it will be allocated. A best guess suggests little change, but concerns over transparency need to be addressed quickly.
Simply put, the Toronto announcement is incremental – good but not great by any global standard.
In his official statement, the prime minister said, "There is a moral imperative to saving the lives of vulnerable women and children in some of the poorest countries around the world when it is in our power to do so. It is unacceptable that these vulnerable global citizens die from preventable causes."
Most Canadians probably agree. We merely need to follow the sentiment to its logical conclusions. In 2015 Canada will face a series of key national and international decision points for our moral, strategic, and political imperatives. We must begin now, well in advance, to assess them with the rigour and care they deserve.
John W. McArthur is a Visiting Fellow with the Brookings Institution's Global Economy and Development program.


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Giveaway : set of 2 custom hand painted caricature wine glasses
Another Tuesday = The Return of the Weekly Giveaways. This week I'm happy to welcome artist Gina of Crystal Peace Studios on etsy who is the designer of the Original Caricature Wine Glasses, a truly unique gift for any occasion. Gina specializes in stained glass and the art of painting on glass to create these unique hand painted wine glasses. And, this week, you can enter to win a set of 2 custom painted caricature wine glasses.
To enter the contest for the 2 custom painted caricature wine glasses, simply leave me a comment {wedding thought} with your wedding date and who you'd like the wine glasses for. The contest runs thru Monday January 10th, with a winner being selected on Tuesday January 11th. Please be sure to leave your email address on the comment form so I can email you if you're the lucky winner {it will not be published}. PS: don't forget to share this post with all your engaged friends.
Contest prize: 2 custom painted caricature wine glasses from Crystal Peace Studios
Contest Deadline: Monday January 10th, 2011 at 11:59pm EST
Contest Question to Answer: Who would you like the custom wine glasses for {bride and groom, a bridal shower gift, a hostess, etc} {PS: don't forget to include your wedding date to be eligible to win}
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Cucina is Italian for kitchen, and the new Rachael Ray Cucina Cookware line from Meyer Cookware adds a splash of color and old world charm reminiscent of cookware found in kitchens from the old country to your kitchen.
Rather than introduce just one line called Cucina, Rachael Ray added these warm old world colors to each of her collection, and now each offers a Cucina Cookware line offering these vibrant colors, such as:
As you can see you won't find Rachael Ray Cucina in her trademark orange color.
The Cucina Cookware line comes in a variety of rustic and vibrant old world colors to accent your modern kitchen and your personality.
The sets also include a functional matching spatula and slotted spoon.
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This PFOA-free non-stick aluminum surface allows for even heating of the bottom and sides to prevent cold spots, so your food cooks thoroughly, prevents food from sticking and is easy to clean; but most importantly, it does not contain PFOA (Perfluorooctanoic Acid), which is a potentially toxic chemical compound used to create a non-stick coatings, like Teflon.
PFOA (Perfluorooctanoic Acid) has been linked to health problems in human and animals, if the surface is over-heated or becomes scratched or chipped, allowing toxic fumes to be released into the air and absorbed into the food.
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You can buy Rachael Ray Cucina Cookware in several online and big box stores, and our research shows these stores offer the best selection of Rachael Ray Cucina, the best prices and often offer free shipping!
Rachael Ray Cucina Hard Enamel Nonstick Cookware, 12-Piece Set
The new Rachael Ray Cucina Hard Enamel Cookware did away with the iconic gradient colors of the Rachael Ray Porcelain Enamel Cookware, and replaced them with new rustic colors, reminiscent of the old country, to accent your modern kitchen.
Click Here to see the rainbow of vibrant rustic colors of the Rachael Ray Cucina Hard Enamel colors available.
Features and Specifications of Rachael Ray® Cucina Hard Enamel Cookware:
- Rachael Ray® Cucina Hard Enamel Cookware features rustic, modern color, functionality and design to enhance mealtime warmth and hospitality.
- Crafted with durable aluminum and sturdy hard enamel porcelain exteriors to promote fast, even heating and help reduce hot spots that can burn foods.
- The PFOA-free nonstick surface releases foods effortlessly, complements the exteriors, and cleans up easily.
- The pots and pans feature dual-riveted rubberized stainless steel handles and shatter-resistant glass lids that seal in heat and moisture.
- Set includes a coordinating nylon spatula and slotted spoon to help with meal preparation.
- Oven Safe to 400°F
- Lifetime Limited Warranty
Customer Reviews
- Absolutely love this Rachael Ray Cucina Porcelain Enamel Nonstick 12-Piece cookware set! I thought the colors might be a bit too much but they blend wonderfully in the kitchen, not overbearing but rather rustic and warm.
- Having used all the pots and pans in the set, I'm ready to say that we are totally pleased with every piece! At first, I was a bit dismayed with the "pumpkin" color, but it has grown on me, and it looks great in our kitchen.
- I received my pots and pan set and was able to break them on on my gas stove. I am a disabled Chef and I have to say I like the construction of the pots and pans and the durability. They were easy to clean and a joy to cook with. I found that they heated evenly and the color teal was fun and tasteful just what I needed to brighten up my kitchen and upgrade my previous set of pots and pans.
- I am extremely pleased with this cookware…the surface is smoothly non-stick so very little butter or oil is needed to get a good sear, and very little time for things to boil. The size selection is great for my needs (2 of us) and the lids are tight fitting. The utensils should be omitted though as they are plastic and flimsy. I'd rather pay 5 or 10 dollars more and get decent ones. The pumpkin color is attractively rustic and not as orange as I feared. Overall? Very happy.
- You get what you pay for. this set of kitchenware is one of the best I have ever had yet. I love the color and my wife really enjoys using these one. I like it good quality.
- This 12 piece cookware set is very attractive and well suited to my everyday needs. I was wary of the orange color, but upon receipt was very pleased to find that this particular shade is actually quite stylish, and not as brassy and vibrant as I had anticipated. All of the pans are lightweight and feature easy grip handles. The lids fit snugly. I like the clear lids and can attest to their shatter resistant claim, as I have already dropped them! The lid handles are also easy to grasp.These pans are coated with a nonstick surface that is very effective and easy to clean. I have not seen any chipping of color or wearing away of the nonstick surface after a week of constant use, and hope that this continues. This set is easy to store on shelves, or would look very stylish if you decide to hang them.
Where to Buy Rachael Ray Cucina Hard Enamel Cookware?
Rachael Ray Bakeware and kitchen accessories
In addition to the Rachael Ray Cucina Cookware collection, Rachael Ray offers a full line of bakeware, stoneware and kitchen accessories in distinctive old world colors and designs, like your grandmother used, to accompany your Rachael Ray Cookware.
You can view Rachael Ray Bakeware at these online stores:
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What a lovely collection of summer blooms! Those hibiscus blooms are so beautiful.
Close-ups bring us closer to bees, that's the view they have as they dart around and dive for a sip of nectar......... lovely pics.
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"Like most artists I am inspired by work I admire. There are certain similarities between some of my work and the work of others. This was simply meant as an homage to artists I respect, and I definitely want to apologize to any manga fans or fellow manga artists who feel I went too far. My inspirations reflect the fact that certain fundamental imagery is common to all manga. This is the nature of the medium."
"Well, that settles it, doesn't it? Nothing appeases a group of fans like a guy telling him that he's sorry about how totally wrong they are."
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- Eric Chase, attorney for convicted "obscene manga" collector Christopher Handley, discusses the case at length in an open letter.
- R.C. Harvey reports on Australia's Stanley Awards for cartooning, and looks back at Pat Oliphant's days as an Australian cartoonist.
- Rob Clough reviews a pair of minicomics by Colleen Frakes.
- Rich Kreiner reviews the fifth issue of pop-culture magazine Royal Flush.
- Kent Worcester investigates the comics art of Steve Whitaker.
- Anne Ishii returns with examinations of a Shigeru Mizuki biography and a two-volume collection of Osamu Tezuka erotica.
- Not comics: Donald Phelps examines the career of actor David Wayne: one, two.
- Over at The Hooded Utilitarian, Noah Berlatsky responds to Ng Suat Tong on Alison Bechdel's Fun Home, while Richard Cook reviews a variety of horror comics.
And in the news…
Above the Fold
Life in interesting times
- The Denver Post has just cut 22 strips from its comics page, according to Michael Cavna.
- Kodansha, one of the largest Japanese manga publishers, lost ¥5.7 billion (roughly $68 million) last year.
- Jim Milliot notes that WorldColor, the printer formerly known as Quebecor, "cut its net loss from $944 million to $154 million."
- "The mobile manga provider NTT Solmare announced on Thursday that the publishers Shonen Gahosha Co, Takeshobo, and Mag Garden are launching three manga magazines for mobile phones in Japan, and they intend to expand their electronic book initiatives overseas, including in North America."
(Link via Simon Jones.)
- The Hot Topic/Kawaii Not cartoon-theft dust-up turns out to be a wacky misunderstanding, reports Gary Tyrrell.
- Digital-comics software company Longbox places its bets on "Ready For Prime Time".
- Reed Business Information has sold its publications Library Journal and School Library Journal, both of which have made serious efforts to include graphic novels in their book coverage.
- Tim Heard explains how the fundraising site Kickstart.com is changing the ways in which self-published cartoonists are publishing their work in print.
- Kiel Phegley talks to lawyer Michael Lovitz about issues raised in the Nick Simmons plagiarism scandal.
- Christopher Butcher runs down the February edition of Diamond Previews (one, two):
Sorry i got a late start, I was actually finishing my Marvel numbers. Did you know that, not counting posters, Marvel has 215 line items of product this month? Lots of variant covers in there, but it all takes time to count, and rack. I checked the previews order from 3 years ago and there were only 113 line items. They've doubled their output in 3 years, which isÔÇŽ well, it explains why there's so little space on our shelves. But, and here's the kicker, we're only ordering about 15% more Marvel books total. A 90% increase in line items for a 15% increase in sales. That's fucked-up.
- Nancy Crawley discovers that most comic books printed after 1990 have little-to-no collector value.
(Link via J. Caleb Mozzocco.)
Joe McCulloch: New this week
A look at the best-sounding books scheduled to hit the comics shops today.
- Christopher Irving on Scott McCloud
Panel from McCloud's well-regarded superhero fantasy, Zot!, ©2010 Scott McCloud.
A conversation with the cartoonist behind Understanding Comics.
- John Seven on Howard Cruse
The author of Stuck Rubber Baby discusses the new edition of his critically acclaimed novel.
- Michael Jones on Femke Hiemstra
- Tim O'Shea and Brian Heater on Jim Rugg
- Alex Dueben on Joey Comeau and Emily Horne
- Shaun Manning on Roger Langridge
- Brian Heater on James Sturm
- Tom Mason on Mell Lazarus
- Bart Croonenborghs on Phil Hester
- Mike Rhode on Nate Beeler
- Tom Spurgeon on The Family Circus: 1960-1961
"I can't imagine anyone not finding Keane's harried suburban family members at least appealing on some basic, human level. It's also surprising how many of those initial observations, the gags, are sturdy enough to be recognizable today: both across the years and as the basis for the same joke being told over again in, please forgive me, future episodes of Family Circus."
- Michael Lorah on The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
"Superb. Really, it's just superb."
- Nina Stone on The Sword Volume 3: Earth
- Christopher Butcher on Little Butterfly
- Lori Henderson on Nightschool: The Weirn Books Vol. 1
- Andrew Wheeler on Remember
- Johanna Draper Carlson on Modern Masters: Chris Sprouse
- Sean T. Collins on Monster Vol. 4-5
- Catherine Dacey on MW
- Matthew Brady on Ghost in the Shell
- Tucker Stone on various titles
- Charles Hatfield: In our own image, after our likeness
"Crumb's Introduction to Genesis describes the project as "a straight illustration job," as if to head off expectations that his treatment might be a radical adaptation or satirical hatchet job. Bear in mind that readers outside the orbit of comics may not know of CrumbÔÇÖs reputation for dutiful adaptations of found texts (Boswell, Sartre, Kafka, etc.) and may expect comix hijinx served up with a subversive wink-nudge; I bet Crumb wanted to foreclose that kind of reading right off the bat. But saying that his Genesis is "straight illustration" is misleading. It's right insofar as Crumb faithfully sought to subserve the text, observe its details, and bring it to life, but it's wrong because it soft-pedals the role that Crumb's own tics, preoccupations, and imaginative graphic input play in the project. It is still a R. Crumb comic, after all."
- Shaenon Garrity: Ten years of minicomics
"These are the people who make me happy about comics. Not the enfants terrible who burst out of the woodwork with spectacular, fully-formed Great American Graphic Novels, although they're fun too. The creators who keep plugging away, getting better, trying new things, always loving comics. Admittedly, I like these guys because I'm one of them. But I love watching cartoonists develop."
- Richard Thompson: Searle at 90
- Rich Johnston: Another sign of the feminization of Marvel?
- The Eastern Edge: Double standard?
- John Porcellino: (Some of my) favorite comics of 2009
Comics and Art
- Pedestrian: Mana Neyestani
Grampa confesses to everything in this cartoon, ©2010 Mana Neyestani.
Recent panels by the Iranian cartoonist
(Thanks to Kellie Strøm for e-mailing me the link.)
- Online comics: Sandra de Haan
Sequence from "Hair," ©2010 Sandra de Haan.
A collection of English-language strips by the up-and-coming Dutch cartoonist.
(Link via Athena Currier.)
- Stephen Gertz: Hugh Hefner, teen cartoonist
- Illustration blog: Female Illustrators of the Mid-20th Century
- A Journey Round My Skull: Alexander Alexeieff's Voyage au Pays des Articoles
- John Glenn Taylor: Kim Deitch's "Born Again!"
- Black and White and Red All Over: Walt Kelly's Mickey Spillane parody
(Link via Steven Thompson.)
- Chuck Wells: Everett Raymond Kinstler's White Princess of the Jungle
- Atomic Surgery: Alex Toth's Vanguard
- Atomic Surgery: 1945 anti-segregation story from World's Finest
- Out of This World: "Sleep, My Love…"
- Tom Devlin: "Fiscal Fitness"
- Pappy: "That New Television Set"
- Diversions of the Groovy Kind: "Tough Cop"
- Diversions of the Groovy Kind: "Death Duel with Dack Derringer!"
- Ten-Cent Dreams: "The Puppeteers of Death!"
- Ten-Cent Dreams: Steel Sterling, Man of Steel
- Comic Book Resources: The Book of Grickle previewed
- Newsarama: True Story, Swear to God #12 previewed
- Publishers Weekly: Phonogram: The Singles Club previewed
- Aaron Zvi Felder: The symbiote's effect on the mind
(Link via Sean T. Collins.)
- Pictures for Sad Children: The Skull of Regret
- Kate Beaton: Canadian stereotype comics
- Xkcd: Sex dice
- A Softer World: The answer is obvious
- I'm Learning to Share: Rare Peanuts art
(Link via Mike Baehr.)
- Ger Apeldoorn: Cartoon cigarette ads
- Magic Carpet Burn: Monster Magic Action trading cards
- Brian Hughes: Five profoundly disturbing Hostess ads
- John Glenn Taylor: Crisis on Earth-Twinkie!
- Kevin Church: Great moments in comic-book dialogue
- Mike Sterling: Brainiac has no time for love
- J. Caleb Mozzocco: Luke Cage has no nipples
Comics Culture
- Robyn Chapman: Fort Thunder reborn in Queens
"I highly recommend visiting The Silent Barn. The energy of the space is contagious."
- Your Not-Comics Link of the Day:
The Weird Al Yankovic sex tape hits the Internet.
- Your Scans_Daily Link of the Day:
A page of faces by Basil Wolverton.
Events Calendar
- March 3 (Ahmedabad, India): Writers Andy Diggle and Denise Mina will speak at the National Institute of Design — I have no further details, I'm afraid. Details here.
- March 3 (New York City, New York): A host of Girls Comics writers and artists descend upon Jim Hanley's Universe on 33rd Street, from 6-8PM. Details here.
This Week:
- March 4-7 (Bologna, Italy): The Bilbolbul International Comics Festival takes over the city and turns it into a Land of Cartoon Dreams, with a guest list that reads like a who's-who of Eurocomics. Wish I was there. Details here.
- March 4 (Washington DC): Cartoonist Kyle Baker and scholar William H. Foster II will discuss the graphic novel and its African-American practitioners at Howard University's Blackburn Auditorium on Sixth Street, from 3-5:30PM. Details here.
- March 5 (Rocky River, OH): Frazz cartoonist Jef Mallet will speak and sign books at Century Cycles on Detroit Road, beginning at 7PM. Details here.
- March 6 (Austin, TX): STAPLE, the independent media expo, takes place at the Monarch Event Center on North IH-35, beginning at 11AM. Details here.
- March 6 (Greensboro, NC): Cartoonists Matt Kindt, Ben Towle, Michael Watkins and Lyle Pollard will appear at Acme Comics on Lawndale Drive, from 10AM-7PM. Details here.
- March 6 (Chicago, IL): A series of signings and appearances supporting the Strange Tales anthology take place at Challengers Comics and Chicago Comics, beginning at 1PM. Details here.
- March 6 (San Francisco, CA): An opening reception for Game Over III, a videogame-oriented gallery show featuring work by a number of cartoonists, takes place at Giant Robot on Shrader Street, from 6:30-10PM. Details here.
- March 6 (Los Angeles, CA): An opening reception for the Covered art show takes place at the Secret Headquarters on Sunset Boulevard, from 8-10PM. Details here.
- March 7 (Sacramento, CA): SacCon, which focuses on comics, toys and anime, takes place at the Scottish Rite Center on H Street, from 10AM-5PM. Details here.
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Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton delivered a deeply personal answer to a question about how she stays self-confident while being conscious of her ego and staying humble.
Responding to a question from a rabbi at a CNN town-hall event, Clinton seemed to allude to damaging past public scandals, saying she kept a parable from the Bible in mind during tough situations.
"It's not anything I've ever talked about this much publicly. Everybody knows that I've lived a very public life for the last 25 years. So I've had to be in public dealing with some very difficult issues," Clinton said.
She continued: "I read that parable and there was a line in it that became just a lifeline for me. It basically is, 'Practice the discipline of gratitude.' Be grateful for your limitations, know that you have to reach out to have more people be with you to support you advise you. Listen to your critics, answer the questions, but at the end, be grateful."
Clinton said it's a challenge to ensure that the process of running for president doesn't overwhelm her ego.
"I've had to deal and struggle with a lot of these issues about ambition and humility about service and self gratification, all of the human questions that all of us deal with. But when you put yourself out into the public arena, I think it is incumbent upon you to be as self conscious as possible," Clinton said.
"This is hard for me. I never thought that I'd be on a standing on a stage here asking people to vote for me for president," she added.
She then contrasted herself with her husband, former President Bill Clinton. Clinton said she initially did not know that she wanted to run for president. But, she continued, her desire for public service brought forth an ambitious side that she tries to keep in check.
"I am constantly trying to balance how do I assume the mantle of a position as essentially august as president of the United States, and not lose track of who I am, what I believe in, and what I can do to serve," Clinton said." I have that dialogue once a day in some setting, and I don't know that there's ever any absolute answer."


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I wholeheartedly endorse the back cover understatement that the book brings home "important lessons for those on both sides of the job market: recruiters and people looking to be recruited".
Peter Christie's latest book goes far beyond simply 'important lessons' for recruiters and candidates, in two senses:
· It is the complete guide to talent management, from recognition through acquisition, engagement, deployment and retention – for both permanent and temporary placements in the modern world of work. Here you'll find, as savvy hirer or socially intelligent candidate, all that you need to inform your strategies, policy, ethics and values, processes, perceptions, blind spots and behaviours for both print – based or electronic activity
· The Treasure Punt contains much that is of value to suppliers and internal managers, especially in the areas of effective communicating, relating, engaging, forming emotional connections, harnessing the richness of diversity, and focusing not only on skills, knowledge and experience, but also on more important underlying values and virtues
Peter Christie's style is authentic, engaging, persuasive and playful – subtly making use of literary devices that enliven the reader's experience. Consonance, metaphor, hyperbole, alliteration, anthromorphism, onomatopoeia, analogy, allegory, story, oxymoron, satire, character foils slip easily and seamlessly into his writing. Yet it is clear that he is communicating with intent to express rather than impress. He has taken great pains to make this a highly readable, enjoyable book. The text is well-complemented by Binnie Christie's illustrations, which not only enlarge the narrative but also act as lasting memory-anchors. In the words of Dr Seuss: "Words and pictures are yin and yang. Married, they produce a progeny more interesting than either parent".
The content is deeply rooted in scientific findings, yet practical and accessible. Every chapter ends with a tip for the hunted and a tip for the hunter, so that the book becomes a ready reference of principles and best practices for wise recruitment, selection and on-boarding to secure and leverage the right match.
The Treasure Punt is a thought-full book. Get it.


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A really interesting piece on a lead mining family in the North Pennines – and with notes on Wesley, Methodism and George Washington's connection to the area
Grisdales of Matterdale - Social and Family History Stories
Lead mining had been going on in the Pennines for hundreds of years. Much of this early mining was carried out by a process known as 'hushing'. It was a type of opencast working using water. 'This involved building a small turf dam at the top of a hill above the area to be worked. When it was full the water was released and rushed down the hillside scouring the soil and any loose rock away. Once the vein was uncovered, crowbars, chisels and hammers were used to loosen the rock and extract ore. In this process, which was repeated over and over again, broken rock…
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Shawn K. Smith is the Principal of Financial Advisor Placement Services and founded it in 2009. Shawn has 24 years of investment industry experience and has worked directly with Financial Advisors during this time. Prior to founding Financial Advisor Placement Services, he worked at Ameriprise Financial as the Recruiting Manager for the Northeast. Before Ameriprise, Shawn worked as a Vice President of Sales at Sun Life Financial, in Wellesley, MA. Shawn was Assistant Vice President of Sales for Pioneer Investments in Boston and a Wholesaler at North American Funds in Boston in the late 1990's. Shawn holds an MBA, from Bentley University and a BA in Economics from Princeton University.
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Malum in Se Crimes
Malum in se crimes are crimes that are wrong because they are considered inherently wrong. The phrase, plural mala in se, is a Latin phrase that means "wrong or evil in itself." The concept was part of the value consensus model that was used to explain the origins of criminal law. Currently, the phrase is used to refer to conduct that is considered inherently wrong by nature. The conduct is wrong regardless of any regulations that govern the conduct.
Murder is a commonly referred to malum in se crime. Murder of human beings is generally accepted universally to be wrong by other human beings. This is generally seen as true regardless of whether there is a law that exists or where the conduct occurs.
Driving laws are not malum in se laws. Driving 80 miles per hour is not inherently bad. It is bad because there is a policy that says that it is against the rules of the jurisdiction to drive 80 miles per hour.
The majority of common law crimes are malum in se crimes. Beyond murder, other malum in se crimes include robbery, kidnapping, arson, and a variety of other crimes that are universally accepted as wrong. Various countries, because of differences in the cultural norms, can have a different combination of malum in se crimes.
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Mango growers now have a best practice biosecurity guide to reduce the risk of new pests damaging their orchards with the release of the Orchard Biosecurity Manual for the Mango Industry. The manual is written for producers, with plain and practical advice that can be applied on the farm.
The manual contains the information growers need to improve their biosecurity practices, enhancing protection for their orchards and livelihoods. Among the measures covered in the manual is regular pest surveillance and record keeping, using planting or propagation material that has a certified or documented health status, visitor movement controls and cleaning and disinfection of machinery coming onto the farm.
A review of the pests that pose the greatest threat to mango orchards found eight that should be of particular concern to growers and the manual contains pictures of these pests and the damage they cause so that growers can keep a look out. All have the potential to cause significant productivity losses.
"If exotic pests should become established in Australian orchards the consequences would be significant." said Plant Health Australia's Program Manager, Biosecurity Planning and Implementation, Dr Sharyn Taylor. "That's why we recommend regular pest surveillance – it gives us the chance to detect things early enough to stop them gaining a foothold in Australia and spreading through mango growing areas."
Growers are urged to report anything unusual to the Exotic Plant Pest Hotline. "It's therefore very important that growers and their staff can recognise common pests so that anything unusual can be reported" said Sharyn. "All growers play an important role in protecting their own farm and industry from biosecurity threats."
The Orchard Biosecurity Manual for the Mango Industry was developed by the Queensland Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation in close collaboration with Plant Health Australia and the Australian Mango Industry Association.


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Monday, 4 May 2015
Hello Canada
I hope you have all been enjoying the blog release of Sue Wilson's new Dies this last week I know I have already nicked a couple of ideas lol! Today is my turn to play with some of the new range and I thought I would start with a trip to Canada in the Canadian collection and knowing my penchant for background dies then you won't be surprised that this is where I started.
I love the idea of a repeating pattern as you can get so much flexibility with it this time the pattern has been done in 2 parts making it easier to cut, the centre section of flowers is separate so you can either run the piece through with each separate die or, as I have in this card, use just one piece to make a frame or keep the pattern going.
I wrapped a piece of raw silk satin ribbon around the right of the piece and added messy bow using the thinner raw silk colour ribbon that also comes in the ribbon pack with a couple of stick pins I made to match. The sentiment panel, sentiment again form my new Daisy chains stamp set, is from the Canadian collection corner border and tags set and I used the larger tag in primrose with the matching centre panel cut in the white.
Creative Expressions Craft dies by Sue Wilson
Canadian Collection background
Canadian collection corner, border and tag
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Primrose, Milk and coconut white foundation card
53 comments:
Morning John, I have got to say that this is one of the best cards I have seen you make, I absolutely love it, I don't have that background die but it will certainly be on my shopping list. As you probably guessed I am not a messy crafter and love the look of this one. gorgeous.ReplyDelete
Have a happy Monday everyone, stay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx
Hi John.ReplyDelete
This card is brilliant, thank you. Take care and have fun, Kitty.
Good morning John. Absolutely gorgeous card with all the pearl detail. The Canadian Background die is a must have especially since I am from Canada. Thanks so much for sharing and have a wonderful day.ReplyDelete
Morning John, a beautiful card simple but stunning.ReplyDelete
Nancyd xx
This is a lovely background. Great card.ReplyDelete
Eh up JohnReplyDelete
Well, I know how much you loved the Californian background so I would've bet good money, that this one would be a Lockers pick of the pops.
Elegant simplicity at its best and I love that primrose card.
Really looking forward to tomorrow!
Have a great day.
Ang x
Hello John, this card is beautiful, love the background die, and the primrose colour is perfect for a pretty summery card. Have a great day. BxReplyDelete
Great card-love the idea of the repeating pattern so this would be top of my list of new dies.ReplyDelete
Such a stunning card today John!ReplyDelete
Love the die .....I always struggle to get a large die to cut properly!
Morning John, This card is stunning, I love, love, love, this background die with all the piercing, gorgeous colours and truly stunning.ReplyDelete
Lots of love from Patricia xx
Great card John , really shows off the fab die,ReplyDelete
Your Card, oozes elegance and class , this die is a must .ReplyDelete
Elaine H X
Good morning John this is a gorgeous card it is so elegant it would make a beautiful wedding card. Have a great day. Hugs JackieReplyDelete
Morning JohnReplyDelete
This card is stunning so elegant it really shows off this die
Carol x
Hi John,A stunning card today and I love the new die ! Very elegant.Take care Jane B.ReplyDelete
Morning John, This card is stunning, beautiful background, and the primrose card is what I've been using all weekend with the weaving dies, I love it! Thanks for sharing!ReplyDelete
love Junex (Cumbria)
Absolutely stunning, love the colours, so very elegant.Linda.ReplyDelete
Morning John,ReplyDelete
Another stunner, you always seem to gt the best out a die, this is gorgeous, classic and classy.
I fell in love with this die when I first saw it You naughty boy I bought the Californian die after seeing you use it and now I'm just going to have to buy this one! That primrose colour is a lovely shade of yellow tooReplyDelete
Hi John, stunning card, love this die and the colour, thank you, Linda.ReplyDelete
Hi John.ReplyDelete
This die was a particular favourite of mine and I like how you have presented it.
Caz x
Hi John,ReplyDelete
This one is already on it's way to me, just love it!!
Lorna D
Hi John,ReplyDelete
Absolutely beautiful card. Love your colour scheme and the background die/what you've done with it.
Best wishes, Rose
Hi JohnReplyDelete
I love this die John, and your card. I wasn't to keen on this dies, but seeing your card has made me change my mind.
Hi John,ReplyDelete
Wow this card is lovely and elegant. When I first saw this die I wasn't sure what to do with it but both you and Sue as always have shown me, now this is another must on my list of dies to get.
I heard you are back at Daisy's soon, I shall be there I just love your demos
Maggie in Solihull
Background dies and pearls? Of course you started with this one. Great cardReplyDelete
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Good morning John, I think it has all been said, beautiful background, simple and elegant in the subtle shade of yellow, love from Jackie xxReplyDelete
wonderful card John, not too fussy, love it.ReplyDelete
Lynne x
Hi John, what a lovely card, an that Canadian background die is one of my favourite dies from the new sets. Looking forward to tomorrow's shows. Take Care Melody xReplyDelete
I've already bought 5 of Sue's new dies, I would love this one too, but I will really have to wait a week or two.ReplyDelete
How elegant John, I love it. Just checked the stock for your show tomorrow, on C&C, and no stamps are included (or aren't they putting them up too soon, in case they all sell out beforehand.ReplyDelete
How elegant John, I love it. Just checked the stock for your show tomorrow, on C&C, and no stamps are included (or aren't they putting them up too soon, in case they all sell out beforehand.ReplyDelete
Hi John, a gorgeous card. Love the canadian background die.ReplyDelete
This is gorgeous John. I have a confession to make lol. Saw this thought of you straightaway. In fact you are the reason I ordered it quickly. Due in stock on Tuesday. Hoping to have it in my hand by Thursday. Happy playing.ReplyDelete
Jo x
This is gorgeous John. I have a confession to make lol. Saw this thought of you straightaway. In fact you are the reason I ordered it quickly. Due in stock on Tuesday. Hoping to have it in my hand by Thursday. Happy playing.ReplyDelete
Jo x
Wow!!!! Absolute perfection, I love it. Pat xReplyDelete
Hi John,ReplyDelete
This is stunning, I fell in love with this background the first time i saw it, its so beautiful and you have done it proud here. Love the Primrose card you have used such a lovely Pale Yellow. I have set your shows up on record as I shall be at work. I would much rather be at home watching you on the TV though lol!
Have a great day today and a lovely time tomorrow.
Love & hugs
Jacquie J xxx
Hi JohnReplyDelete
Very pretty, a good example of how striking does not have to be complicated. I love my background dies too and I could see so much potential in this die.
Sky box set and ready!
T x
Love this card - not normally a lover of background dies as I find them a limiting but already commented in Sues blog that I think this one would be a really useful one xx love the sentiment too xx GailT xxReplyDelete
A beautiful card John, that has inspired me to have a go (along with my friends on Wed)....will email you the photos. Janice xReplyDelete
Hi John, this card is beautiful, I loved this die when Sue showcased it, now seeing your gorgeous card - I need it!ReplyDelete
Thank you for sharing, hope you're having a good bank holiday, Brenda
fab card ,great dies ,want this ,Laura OReplyDelete
Hi John,ReplyDelete
This is a really lovely card, I love it!
Love Nancy xx
Wow this is such a pretty card and I love the colour you have used for it. This is one of my favourite dies in the new collection. I love the fact it is in two parts and can also be cut for smaller cards and still have the same look.ReplyDelete
Hi John, well after seeing this I really am gonna have to get the Canadian background, it's gorgeous. The flowers on it seem to cry out yellow, I think I saw another card using this background with the same colour scheme, it works really well. Blessings all - Deb C xxReplyDelete
Hi John,ReplyDelete
love this card made by the new die.
Have a good day,
hugs Maria x
Hi John, WOW!, what a superb card, just love it and of course need it!!!!ReplyDelete
Regards Liz.
Hello John,ReplyDelete
Wonderful use of die, and beautiful card.
Maureen xx
Hi John,ReplyDelete
ooooooo! this was my fave out of all the new dies that have been shown.
I really love your superb use of this die.
wonderful colours, and beautiful ribbon bow.
Crafty Regards. Jenny L.
Hi John,ReplyDelete
It was so nice to meet you yesterday and to pick up some tips from you. I've just made a wedding card and will be making a box for it tomorrow. I'll send you a photo as promised LOL!. This is a gorgeous card! This die is so delicate - and I was so pleased to see all your samples at the Glitter Pot yesterday. Your photography is very good, but seeing the cards in the flesh is something else! Good luck tomorrow - I'll be recording it to view in the evening. Best wishes, Anne O
Another fantastic card John! When I saw this release on Sue's blog, this was my favourite! Working tomorrow but have already set your programmes to record so I can catch up when I get home :)ReplyDelete
Hi John. Love this background and what you have done with it : ) Take care xReplyDelete
Hi johnReplyDelete
What a smashing card it looks oh so pretty. Love the pearls on the wee flowers they are so cute x


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As long as we've been in high school we've worked in different ways of learning. Today we are in the final weeks of all our english high school studies and it represents we are so stressed and excited because of the final exams. But all isn't negative, still we are working with blog and portfolio sources we can see our improvement in the two years of batxillerat. (What an improvement!)
Firstly I want to compare my first doccument of all my english studies: my first e-mail sended to my first of batxillerat teacher, Gemma. You can see this composition in this web link:
On my point of view in this first e-mail I can see different ways of improvement I've followed to the final one I've done, like the long of compositions or the more presence of past and passive sentences. In other way, I think my vocabulary and obviusly maturity have improved a lot. You can see what I say between the past link and this one:
There is an enormous change, isn't there? Step to step I've improved all ways I use to learn this special language which is spoken and learnt around all the world. So I only think that these two years of Batxillerat have been the better way we've could use to improve our english skills.
We've talked about writting, but what abou oral english skills? Unfortunately I think I've only improved only on the way of imagination while I was speaking, fluency. Nevertheless I've to say my last oral presentations haven't been better than the first.
For this reason I think my first oral presentation has been the better I've done in Batxillerat, and the mark reflect it:
Front of last one:
The main reason has been the lot of work and probably the less work to learn in by memory how other persons have done. But I'm happy with all work we've done, I don't speak individually.
The main reason has been the lot of work and probably the less work to learn in by memory how other persons have done. But I'm happy with all work we've done, I don't speak individually.
To conclude, myself and other my classmates have done a lot of work these years to improve which is the main language in world and the way how to comunicate with other countries or persons and cultures.


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