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Just looking for other full time working mums for advice. Ds is almost 10 months and wakes frequently overnight (3-4hourly) how do you cope with working full time and lack of sleep
At the moment I am working 20hours a week and struggling physically and emotionally with the lack of sleep. I dont get a lot of help from dp at night.
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12-07-2014 15:04 #1
Working full time and lack of sleep
12-07-2014 15:25 #2
Have a word to your boss, mine could see when I was struggling. I went back f/t when DD was 5mo. I was able to do some work from home, which meant that I could do paperwork in my own sweet time (in pjs) which was a help as those few morning sleep ins meant I could cope with being up during the night. He could either allocate you work or you can keep a diary. Depending what you do for a job, maybe you could swap/trade off a few tasks with someone else??
I had an agreement with DH that he would do any late night or early morning stuff but I would do overnight stuff. When you know where you stand, you don't get as frustrated with eachother. You will both be tired, there is no avoiding that part.
I also moved to a different work unit (via interview process so I own a cushy spot) away from the high intensity stuff, but after mat leave I will be back amongst it as I am letting another woman on light duties do my old cushy role till she starts mat leave. Its nice having the option but it took a lot of organising to get sorted.
Any good boss should know that they get more work/moneys worth out of happy staff. Hope you have an understanding one!!!
12-07-2014 15:51 #3
Hugs, it's really, really tough.
I went back to working a 38 hour week when my DS was 7 months old. I'd often go to work on 4 hours of broken sleep. Some of my coping mechanisms were:
- I always get a large coffee in my way to work. It's my little treat.
- only do what you HAVE to do in the evenings. Leave the housework till later/for the weekend.
- get your DH/DP to help around the house, this makes a big difference IMO. My DH always does the dishes, I cook and leave everything for him to clean up!! He does other housework too.
- easy meals, sometimes I make several meals on the weekend.
- try and get some 'me' time on the weekend and once your little one is in bed in the evenings. Just sit.
- I constantly tell myself this won't last forever.
Good luck. You can do it, it just takes time to adjust to your new routine.
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I went back to a very full on senior position full time when dd2 was 9 months old. I was also studying my Masters by distance with a fifo DH. DD2 is 18mths old now (DD1 is 6yo so a good help). All I can say is routine, routine, routine. Prep lots of meals, cook on weekends and freeze so you can blend for the kids, let the housework slide (its not forever) use help when its offered. Dont be hard on yourself - it is bl00dy hard work! I used "comfort crying" at 12 mths of age with dd2 successfully (not for everyone I know) and after 2 nights she was sleeping through most nights - or having a grizzle that I didnt need to attend to. She us teething now so sometimes needs some comfort and panadol/nurofen at night. Good luck, this stage will pass. xx
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I went back full time when DS was 7 months. He was still waking 2-3 times a night but luckily that has improved and he's now sleeping 7-6. My DP and I did alternate nights and I was lucky that he dropped his work to 3 days a week. I also made sure that I had a meal plan for the full week and had a couple of nights of leftovers so we didn't have to cook every night.
I generally don't clean beyond the basics. I have a cleaner that comes in once a fortnight so not much else happens between times. I would thoroughly recommend that. I also get a gardener when I need to despite only having a small courtyard because I'm not one of those people who find gardening enjoyable.
I have a very understanding boss and a great team at work - I don't think that I'm doing what I used to before I had DS even after 7 months of being back but they don't seem to mind too much. In fact, my 2IC is loving the extra responsibility that she's being given and some days I feel like I don't need to be there at all!
I'll say one thing though, working full time does make me value the time I have with DS more. I genuinely don't remember how I used to fill up my weekends before!
12-07-2014 17:27 #6
I slept in the car at lunch time
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12-07-2014 17:49 #7
Yeah it's really tough some days. I have a 2 year old but he rarely sleeps through and I am up at 6am and out by 7am on work days to do drop off and be at work by 8am. And then do it all in the evening as my husband doesn't get back till around 7pm usually.
I have a coffee when I get to work and I also go to bed around 9.30 or 10pm at the very latest.
12-07-2014 22:23 #8
I went back when Bub was 7 months I did 3 x 10 hr shifts starting 6am I really struggled ! Since then hubby and I separated and Bub is with me most the time and teething at moment so with child support and some centrelink payments I could afford to drop to 2 days a week which I did and it's the best thing I've done . I find I enjoy work more and I'm most the time not as tired . I plan on doing more hours once she is in child care and sleeping better
12-07-2014 22:26 #9
Thanks everyone. Dp and I are at loggerheads over my working. He expects me to work full time. I feel like I never get to spend time with ds as it is. I guess you jist adapt
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Demolition of Star Ferry Pier
Urban redevelopment and conservation of local culture in Hong Kong
The purely economic-driven urban redevelopment in Hong Kong, which generally favours lucrative property developments, has increasingly been in conflict with heritage sites and local culture at large. The demolition of the Star Ferry pier in December 2006 has not only stirred up a major outcry among local communities, but also the general discussion of the lack of concern of cultural heritage conservation in the governments urban redevelopment policy. This is especially apparent in its short-sighted, profit-oriented attitude, as well as its indifference towards Hong Kong peoples cultural heritage.
Using the demolition of the Star Ferry pier as a starting point, this essay reflects on the recent problematic urban redevelopment programmes in Hong Kong and their disruptive effects on local culture and collective memories. Among other provocative responses and protests, a series of artistic actions in public spaces, that took place as an alternative response to governments decision, will be highlighted.
A ferry pier? Why bother?
Being confronted with the need to become key players inside the world city league, major cities worldwide, especially post-industrial cities and cities in Southeast Asia have been constantly re-inventing themselves to adapt to the international environments and changes. Unlike their European counterparts, whose urban development focus is more about regeneration rather than redevelopment, urban planning in these Asian cities, including Hong Kong, often takes on a more radical approach: old buildings and districts simply being pulled down overnight; gigantic shopping plazas replacing historical neighbourhoods; even a completely new urban landscape can be created from scratch depending on what flashy projects are being planned to compete with their international or regional counterparts.
So, demolition and disappearance of cultural heritage is nothing new in Hong Kong. And even the hutongs, the narrow alleyways that run around the city centre of Beijing since the Ming Dynasty, have been scrapped without particular emotions, why is the demolition of a mere ferry pier and its clock tower in Hong Kong worth our attention?
Before the British took over and developed it to be a world financial centre, Hong Kong was simply a set of small villages with discernable tribal heritage. With its merely 155 years of (colonial) history, the region does not have specific national or historical sites that would fit in the UNESCOs cultural heritage list, which implicitly operates on a national level. 1 Instead, heritage conservation in Hong Kong is very much about keeping its everyday culture and the collective memories of the citizen intact.
So, the Star Ferry pier and clock tower, built in 1958 and one of the few remaining streamlined modern public buildings in Hong Kong carries a part of the history of Hong Kong, its distinctive, practical local culture, especially the local grassroots culture and the collective memories of millions of Hong Kong citizens. Especially, because it was a site of protests and direct cause for the Hong Kong 1966 Riots, a 3 night protests triggered off by the British colonial governments decision to increase the Star Ferry fare by 25 percent.
Hong Kongs cultural identity
The search of Hong Kong cultural identity has been a difficult and intricate issue long before the handover in 1997. Though Hong Kong is a postcolonial site it does not fit into any conventional definition of the postcolonial, as it was neither an independent national state before British rule nor did it gain its independence after the handover. Today, it is a self-administrated region, yet situated inside and belonging to China and governed according to the principle of one country, two systems. Therefore, Hong Kongs struggle with its cultural identity and its need to position and represent itself to the international stage is indeed ideologically a challenging task and very contradictory in its current practice. The issue of conserving local cultural heritage in Hong Kong, unlike other Asian countries, takes on another level of meaning and requires another dimension of investigation.
Victoria Harbour Reclamation
Victoria Harbour, which is literally the origin of Hong Kong and the reason why the city thrives, has undergone three phases of reclamation since the government launched the Central and Wan Chai reclamation projects in the 1990s. Along both sides of the waterfront are the central business districts which motivates much of this work, where some of the highest land prices in the city, and the world, are located.
The third phase of Central reclamation involved reclaiming 16 hectares of land along the harbour for the Airport Express train station, the west section of the proposed North Island Line, the Central-Wan Chai Bypass, new Star Ferry piers, new roads, and other business facilities, with the estimated cost of approximately Euro 330,000. With the passing of the proposal in 2002, the fate of the Star Ferry pier (demolished in December 2006) and Queens pier (closed for demolition in April 2007) was inevitable.
This is, however, not the first time that a former ferry pier was closed down due to reclamation. Blakes Pier was demolished in the early 1990s to make way for the first phase of the Central reclamation.2 The proposal of the third phase reclamation and the decision to demolish these piers triggered strong public sentiments and protests among the local community.
Public Reaction
On the last day of ferry service on the 11th November 2006, 15,000 visitors came to take a last glimpse of the pier and take their last rides3 Before the demolition, several political parties and numerous community groups jointly urged the public to fight for the preservation of the pier; activists launched several high-profile protests; In-Media, an online magazine run by activists, promoted the issue via their website; the SEE (Society/Environment/Economy) network, which campaigns for conservation and sustainable urban development in Hong Kong, organised activities and forums to mediate the issue to the general public; and under the initiative and direction of Kith Tsang, educator and artist, a group of young people occupied the public space near the pier and staged art performances in response to governments decision.
Artistic acts in public space
Art in public space is not often practiced in Hong Kong, especially as a means to mediate social and political issues. And this series of art interventions were the first of their kind in the Hong Kong art scene. The group of artists consistently performed every Sunday from 3-5 p.m. from August 2006 to even after the demolition. The protagonists included, among others, performance artist Leung Po Shan and a group of young artists who were originally participants of summer workshop on art in public space run by Kith Tsang. The actions were launched to inform the larger public about the demolition and to awaken the younger generations conception of public space.
According to Tsang, art in public space is an expressive and effective way to response to what is happening in our city, especially for those who do not have means to voice their opinions in the mass media. Tsang suggests that the government adopted very sophisticated methods to push forward the Central reclamation plan, alienating public participation and denying their rights to participate in the urban planning process.
As an activist himself, Tsang believes that cultural preservation is not only about hardware, but also about human life. The government should provide support and should work for the betterment of people. The development model of urban renewal being adopted in Hong Kong now tends to destroy social networks, especially those of the elderly. For example, one of the methods the government uses to resettle habitants is to pay them according to the market price of their properties. This, of course, is a great disadvantage for the elderly living in older buildings which have not been renovated in the last several decades and so have a very low market value.
Bulldozing sites for developers
The Star Ferry pier demolition is just one of many local cultural sites that have been, or are currently, under demolition. Others worth noting are:
- Lee Tung Street (already under redevelopment) - also known as Wedding Card Street in the local community, as it is famous for selling and printing wedding cards, name cards and traditional Chinese calendars. The neighbourhood was scrapped for new residential towers and shopping malls. The community group fought for 3 years against the demolition.
- Queens pier (closed down for demolition in April 2007) is the second pier in Hong Kong, purposefully built in 1953-54 as a ceremonial and public pier. It was the landing place for many former Hong Kong Governors, as well as prominent officials and figures within and outside Hong Kong upon their arrival in and departure. 4 Activists, conservationists and community groups campaigned to save Queen's Pier, including, sit-in, protests and hunger strikes in the last months.
- Wan Chai Market (demolition was scheduled to start early 2008) was built in 1937, one of the last markets with Streamline Moderne architecture, the site will be redeveloped into a luxury residential-commercial complex. 5
- Central Police Station (ceased operation in December 2005) and Victoria Prison, which were built adjacent to each other, are the declared monuments of Hong Kong. They are one of the few remaining colonial heritages in Hong Kong. The oldest part within the police station was built in 1864. 6 Yet, real estate developers have their eyes on the units that are ceased to operate.
The Road Ahead
While the government has been bulldozing valuable sites that have been an integral part of Hong Kongs everyday culture over the past decades, it has also been investing extravagantly on brand new heritage attractions for the lucrative tourist industry. One major heritage/ tourism project is the Ngong Ping 360 which consists of the Ngong Ping Skyrail and the Ngong Ping Village.
Ngong Ping Skyrail is a 5.7 km long gondola linking Ngong Ping, where the giant Buddha and Po Lin Monastery are located, and Tung Chung, the area nearest to Hong Kongs airport. The Ngong Ping Village is built next to the Skyrail Terminal in traditional Chinese architectural design and topped with key attractions from Chinese cultural elements and international chain stores.
In the search of a new image after the British rule, and especially for the income-generating tourist industry, the tourism board decided to remake itself as Asias World City since 2001. It has suddenly decided to exploit, in a stereotypical fashion, its roots in Chinese culture and heritage. Hong Kong Disneyland, the Ngong Ping 360 and other touristy add-ons (including Bruce Lee's sculpture in the Avenue of Stars) on the waterfront of the shrinking Victoria Harbour, show the governments prime concern is income-generation, without genuine consideration of local cultural context or quality of life.
The problematic urban redevelopment in Hong Kong goes hand in hand with its clumsy imaging strategies: shopping malls are still mushrooming in Hong Kong even though there is little room or genuine need for them; more spectacular tourist experiences are constructed and endless clichéd cultural representations are still being generated. Without a genuine understanding and respect for its local culture, the current development model of the Hong Kong government will most likely create another generic megalopolis, taking its place alongside many other Chinese cities, and most certainly stifling its ambition to become Asias World City.
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1) See Convention Articles: UNESCO World Heritage Convention adopted in 1972: http://whc.unesco.org/?cid=175
2) Keith Wallis, The Standard, Harbour reclamation plans gathering pace, July 31, 2000
3) South China Morning Post, Dec 17, 2006
4) Peter Cha Sui-San for the HK Government, EIA: A survey report of Historical Buildings and Structures within the Project Area of the Central Reclamation Phase III, February 2001: A Historical and Architectural Appraisal of Queens Pier, Central (Annex B, P.3)
5) Una So & Stephanie Tong, The Standard, Hopes Raised for Historic Market, 04 August, 2007 http://www.thestandard.com.hk/news_detail.asp?pp_cat=2&art_id=50548&sid=14791822&con_type=1&d_str=20070804&sear_year=2007
6) Under: Declared Monuments in Hong Kong, http://www.lcsd.gov.hk/CE/Museum/Monument/en/monuments_53.php


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Where's The Spice In Business System Planning?The secret ingredient in business system planning is the answer to one question. That question is "Why should I buy from you?" It is asked by your ideal customer, by the person you wish to work with and work for the most.
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Same Old Chicken, Same Old Recipe Book, Why 3 Different Cooks?Few businesses are as competitive as restaurants. Not unlike your 3 local gas stations sharing 3 different corners at the same crossroad in your town, restaurants most often bid for visitors only a few feet from one another. Competition is brutal. Menus and good cooking are not enough. The same applies with even greater intensity with cooking shows.
Over the years a few have become classics. They're like that particular restaurant that never goes out of business and is always full no matter the time of year, or that gas station that hugs that corner of the street decade after decade outlasting all the others. What gives them this staying power?
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Alton Brown from Good Eats exudes confidence as "The Cooking Teacher of The Year" according to Bon Appétit, providing profound insights on the science of cooking in an indelibly humorous way.
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Each of these chefs appeals to a particular audience using a particular top benefit that comes across loud and clear to make each cook distinct from the other and superior to most. This focus on an exclusive top benefit is the essence of your USP. It makes up the spice of business system planning.
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This is my personal website of the music videos that I like. Its updated frequently with new videos and old videos which I don't like anymore are deleted.
This website was found in 2013 on Novavideo theme (a theme made specifically for adult websites) which was bought. After 3 years the theme was discontinued and replace by EVS (Easy Video Site). Its been improved in many aspects although not elegant as Novavideo.
All videos are hosted on a dedicated server and not on Youtube. All of the website is free from any type of adverts, popups, viruses or spyware. Even where videos are not HD, they are still good quality.
On December 2016 Novavideo theme was replaced with EVS theme and some major changes were made. The next step is to delete many of the videos that are not interesting anymore and then add some new ones.


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Category Archives: Memoirs.Funny Books
#Book Recommendation : Yes Please by Amy Poehler
Buying Links : Amazon | Barnes&Noble | Book Depository | Kobo
Synopsis : IN A PERFECT WORLD…
We'd get to hang out with Amy Poehler, watching dumb movies, listening to music, and swapping tales about our coworkers and difficult childhoods. Because in a perfect world, we'd all be friends with Amy — someone who seems so fun, is full of interesting stories, tells great jokes, and offers plenty of advice and wisdom (the useful kind, not the annoying kind you didn't ask for, anyway). Unfortunately, between her Golden Globe-winning role on Parks and Recreation, work as a producer and director, place as one of the most beloved SNL alumni and cofounder of the Upright Citizens Brigade, involvement with the website Smart Girls at the Party, frequent turns as acting double for Meryl Streep, and her other gig as the mom of two young sons, she's not available for movie night.
Fire Down Below (Gynazule #1) by Debra Anastasia
Okay.So. If you're not the kind of person who gets offended easily and treats things with sarcasm and loves to laugh a lot, then this book is just the right thing for you.
Buy Book : Amazon | Barnes & Noble| Book Depository | IndieBound
Synopsis: "Dove Glitch is embarrassed about everything above her knees and below her belly button. When she has to fill a delicate, embarrassing prescription the last thing she needs is a sexy-as-hell (and brand spanking new) pharmacist behind the counter.
Johnson Fitzwell's first day of his dream career also happens to coincide with the exact moment Dove needs her feminine meds filled. His glorious voice is way too loud–as in, he should be counting down the hits with Ryan Seacrest kind of loud. Thanks to Johnson's handsome face and gorgeous jaw line, Dove dives headlong into her waking nightmare and asks for a vagina-scented cream. Read the rest of this entry
If You Ask Me : And Of Course You Won't by Betty White
Today's memoir recommendation comes from one of the most appreciated and loved actress/author in the world which goes by the name Betty White. If you're into this genre of books, then this one's totally for you.
The book in question is none other than "If You Ask Me: And Of Course You Won't ".
Buy Links
Amazon | Barnes&Noble | Book Depository | Kobo
Synopsis : "It-girl Betty White delivers a hilarious, slyly profound take on love, life, celebrity, and everything in between.
Drawing from a lifetime of lessons learned, seven-time Emmy winner Betty White's wit and wisdom take center stage as she tackles topics like friendship, romantic love, aging, television, fans, love for animals, and the brave new world of celebrity. If You Ask Me mixes her thoughtful observations with humorous stories from a seven- decade career in Hollywood. Longtime fans and new fans alike will relish Betty's candid take on everything from her rumored crush on Robert Redford (true) to her beauty regimen ("I have no idea what color my hair is and I never intend to find out") to the Facebook campaign that helped persuade her to host Saturday Night Live despite her having declined the hosting job three times already. Read the rest of this entry


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Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL) is a pioneer in hospitality management education that attracts thousands of students worldwide to its programs. Despite strong brand awareness, they weren't converting enough leads into applicants, particularly for their EMBA program. The marketing team turned to HubSpot and it's all-in-one marketing platform to help improve their lead nurturing strategy and boost admissions.
increase in applicants for EMBA program
increase in international student leads
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increase in international applicants
Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL) is the world's premier reference in hospitality management. EHL offers university-level studies to talented and ambitious students who are aiming for top careers in the international hospitality industry. They offer Bachelor and Master's programs in International Hospitality Management.
Since 1893, EHL has been a pioneer in hospitality management education with a strong brand that attracts thousands of students worldwide. Their admission team travels the world to host recruiting events and informational sessions. Although the recruiters would generate a lot of leads, they had no system in place to follow-up and nurture prospective students into applicants. This contributed to a high student acquisition cost and was not sustainable for the school's long-term growth goals.
The marketing and sales teams used different platforms to engage with prospective students, including Salesforce, Exact Target and Hootsuite, none of which integrated with each other. This lack of integration led to incomplete information, which made it hard for the marketing team and sales teams to align on which markets and accounts they should pursue. Using disparate tools, they also lacked the ability to measure all of their activities or see the progress of a particular student through their decision-making process. They knew it was important to capture this critical information because prospective students' decision process is long and complex; often taking over two years from the initial touch point to their decision to enroll.
After evaluating a few solutions, they decided to purchase HubSpot's all-in-one marketing platform to solve these issues and support organizational growth.
Véronique Malan
Marketing Director
Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne
Since EHL targets students from around the world, it's important for them to be visible in Google for dozens of terms, in multiple languages, that relate to the business and hospitality management programs they offer. A primary goal is to attract leads from America and Asia and improve their school's brand awareness with non-European students.
The marketing team works to develop an SEO strategy that supports their paid search efforts to improve their online visibility and drive more traffic to their website. They created specific buyer personas that encompass general characteristics of their various student groups.
They began developing personas by having visitors complete a statement on a landing page form that describes him or herself. For example, one of their international personas called "EMBA: Kimberly," represents a student from suburban USA, who already works in the hospitality industry and wants to further her education in order to move up in her career.
Next, they analyze their existing keywords using HubSpot's SEO app to determine which terms are driving the most traffic to their website. The SEO app shows the popularity and average cost per click (CPC) of each keyword. The marketing team uses this intel to allocate certain keywords and topics into different buckets corresponding to their main personas. For example, "international jobs in hospitality" is put into the bucket for EMBA: Kimberly.
The team creates Google AdWords campaigns for each of these persona buckets based on the terms they've identified. By identifying specific keywords that are being searched for by students abroad, their SEO efforts now support their overall inbound marketing strategy. By adopting this inbound marketing apporach, EHL has increased international student leads by 32% within their first 12 months using HubSpot's software.
Véronique Malan
Marketing Director
One of the main priorities for Véronique Malan, Marketing Director, was to create an inbound marketing strategy to better manage their lead follow-up process. Their website was getting plenty of traffic but not capturing as many leads as they'd like, mainly because they did not have clear calls-to-actions or conversion paths for students to take who were interested in their programs. Her team created specific pages using HubSpot's Landing Page app where students can download a brochure or request more information on their most popular degrees, such as the Executive MBA program. Since EHL markets to students around the world, they also created different versions of these landing pages in multiple languages.
Veronique and her team then set up a strategy to nurture prospective students. Once a lead fills out the form on either landing page, they are automatically added to a Smart List that triggers a series of actions and emails from HubSpot's Workflows app. The first step in this workflow sends a welcome email to the prospective student, thanking them for their interest. Within the email editor, the team uses the integrated Call-to-Action app to include a "Schedule a meeting" button for the student to book a meeting with their regional admissions officer.
A week later, the next workflow action occurs and email #2 is sent. This email outlines the "Top 5 Reasons" a student should enroll in their program. Over the course of the next 3 weeks, the workflow automatically sends emails that feature prominent alumni, student testimonials, and faculty profiles to educate potential new students.
This workflow has been successful in nurturing prospective students and EHL attributes a 55% increase in applicants for this program from 2013 to 2014.
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July 16, 2014
What You'll Get
Wine was once such an expensive commodity that the rich conspicuously spilled it on their golden capes instead of wasting it invisibly in their stomachs. Afford enough wine to braggadociously spill it with today's Groupon: for $19, you get $50 worth of wine, beer, and tapas-style appetizers at Fifty Seven Degrees, a massively-stocked wine retailer with a brand-new wine bar located on Hancock Street.
Fifty Seven Degrees' stock is larger than a baleen smile, with hundreds of carefully selected wines, several different microbrews, and one double-secret Atmosphere vintage, containing 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, and 1% stellar residue. Take a seat at the newly installed circular bar and unfold a menu to reveal the wine bar offerings, which include a variety of tapas. Help your mouth heal the hunger of the past with The Nosh, a trio of aged cheddar cheese, crackers, and green olives ($12), or completely obliterate boring tastes with The Gnash, which takes The Nosh and bolts high-performance gherkins, hard salami, and a French baguette to its lightweight frame ($18).
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I even found an old brown cardboard folder to sew the fabric on to, so these cards really cost me nothing.
Triple stitch gave me a look that I liked. I lengthened the stitch to 3.5mm and a jersey needle seemed to punch through the cardboard better than a sharper needle.
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We have at least once heard of authors like Stephen King, Mary Higgins Clark, Danielle Steele, Ken Follett or John Greene. (I am trying here to go in all genres so you can at least identify one.) My point is not to know whether you like them or not. My point is that these authors are well-known authors, who deserve to be read, and liked or not liked.
As I attempted to write a first book, I also discovered along the way a whole ocean of unknown talented authors who don´t have the same marketing chances. This reading is a chance to get to know some of them.
Here is a list of fellow writers I had the chance to interact with in the past months. You can find them all at Amazon.com.
- Geralyn Corcillo – All Summer on a Date, Miss Adventure
- Whitney Dineen – She Sins at Midnight
- Becky Monson – Thirty-Two going on… Spinster
- Laura Chapman – The Marrying Type
- Cat Lavoie – Breaking the Rules
- Glynis Astie – French Fry, French Toast, French Twist
Of course, I can´t name everyone. These are authors I have read and enjoyed. You might want to try their books as well. Here is also a link to an author's group I have been participating in: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ChickLitChatHQ/
Have a look, you might find a reading you like.
These might not be authors who write in your favorite genre (Romantic Comedy). But I do think it is worth doing the same exercise with other authors who spent hours/days/months/years writing in a specific genre you might like. Digital prices are really cheap, so take the risk!
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I photographed this fluffed-up White-crowned Sparrow early on a cold winter morning near Wagoner, OK. In addition to being rather colorful as sparrows go, the White-crowned is also more tame. It will sometimes pose for a photo when the Song Sparrows, juncos, etc have fled into the undergrowth. Is it just me, or is this species becoming a more common winter resident here?


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15 May 2016
A successful wine-growing region since the 1820s, the Hunter Valley has produced (and continues to produce) some of the finest wine in the state. Rich, fertile soils and a warm, humid climate make the Hunter Valley ideal for thriving vineyards. This region not only boasts gorgeous wineries; you'll also find cooking and wine schools, food and wine events, farmers' markets and restaurants aplenty.
Tyrrell's Wines
Australian owned since 1858, Tyrrell's Wines is home to some of Australia's most iconic and award-winning wines including the Vat 1 Semillon. Visit the cellar door and you will be mesmerised by the exquisite wines available for tasting.
Open: Monday to Saturday, 9:00am to 5:00pm; Sunday, 10:00am to 4:00pm
McGuigan Wines
As one of the most awarded wineries in the world, McGuigan Wines is a vineyard you certainly won't want to miss. As the producer of Australia's number 1 best-selling red wine by volume several years in a row, you'll be loving the wine as much as the beautiful scenery! Hosting plenty of events and promotions, there is never a dull moment here (unless that is what you want!). Tours depart daily at 12 noon.
Open: 7 days
Southern Highlands
If you love driving through the beauty of the New South Wales hinterland, you will love the drive from the Hunter Valley down to the Southern Highlands. This area is home to much younger vineyards (the first established in 1983), many of which specialise in exquisite Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris. The region is also known for producing Shiraz, Sauvignon Blanc and award-winning sparkling wines.
Southern Highlands Wines
Situated on 83 stunning acres of lush green grass and manicured lawns, Southern Highlands Wines certainly will not disappoint the senses. You'll find wine from this vineyard has its own distinctive character, so you are sure to enjoy every drop. Just imagine relaxing, drink in hand, against the picturesque backdrop of the Southern Highlands—perfect for special events or just for a day out.
Open: 7 days, 10:00am to 5:00pm
Next, wind your way down to the beautiful coastal region of Shoalhaven, less than 90 minutes' drive from the Southern Highlands. Farmers' markets, mouth-watering cuisine and breathtaking scenery are what you will discover in this beautiful pocket of New South Wales—where the rolling green hills meet the crashing ocean waves. This region is known for its cooler-climate wines that are crisp and rich in taste.
Mountain Ridge Wines
Perched atop a ridge 8km east of Berry is Mountain Ridge Wines. Offering majestic views that stretch out across Berry, Coolangatta, Saddleback and the Camberwarra Mountains, this is the perfect place to end your New South Wales wine tour. While the vineyard is in its infancy (first planted in 2007), what it lacks in history it makes up for in delicious wine and even better views.
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Solar energy: Perhaps you've heard of it? You surely know that solar power is used to energize all types of devices and structures, both residential and commercial. It is also safe for the environment. If solar energy is of interest to you, this piece is full of useful information.
Photo-voltaic panels have two main types. Mono-crystalline panels are pricier than poly-crystalline panels, but they're more efficient. When choosing solar energy supplies for your home, look for the most energy-efficient materials available.
Crystalline Panels
If you perform regular maintenance on your solar power system, it will function well for a long time. Check your equipment once monthly and wash the panels carefully. Hire professional help for cleaning and inspection if you want, but remember that there are great savings to be had by doing such tasks yourself.
There are a couple of different photo-voltaic panels to choose from. Poly-crystalline panels are generally less efficient and costly than mono-crystalline panels. It makes the most sense to buy the highest-efficiency product possible if you intend to power your house with solar energy.
You don't have to remove your whole roof to use solar energy. At the very least, you can replace your outdoor light fixtures with solar light sources. They harness the sun's energy during the daytime, which allows them to shine brightly through the night.
Your solar panels will function correctly if you maintain them. You ought to inspect the system every month, as well as wash the panel surfaces gently. You can hire a professional that can do these things for you, but doing it yourself will save money.
The best solar systems have a way to reposition the panels depending on the season. If you have no choice but to get fixed panels, you will have to find the best angle for all seasons.
Using solar power to heat the water you use is a terrific method of protecting the environment. Solar water heating options are many and varied, and an online search will provide you with a wide array of choices. They're affordable to install and save you money.
Do not allow aggressive salesmen to sway you when you are buying solar energy systems. You need to be careful and make sure you pick the one that gives you the greatest benefit. You may make a horrible decision and lose out on a lot of money by purchasing from a pushy salesperson.
You can cut down on costs by using grants and rebates. It can be expensive to install your solar panels; however, help may be available. Look into grants and rebates available from your state and federal government that reward those who use renewable energy. They can bring down the cost considerably. There may also be a tax credit available.
If you've got the resources and space, you should get a sun-tracking panel system to generate solar energy. Systems like this follow the sun's movement during the day and through the seasons. These systems are more expensive but you will be able to produce more power and get more from your investment.
Solar Panels
Though solar cars would surely reduce carbon pollution greatly, technology still lags in this area. However, smaller power generators can use solar power as a power source. The ways that solar power can be utilized grow with each year and the possibilities are endless.
Crunch your numbers before investing in solar panels for your home. Depending on where you are, solar panels may be too costly when you consider the overhead costs mixed with the potential output. Going into solar without researching it can leave you in for a poor surprise when you see the numbers.
Don't use older versions of solar panels. The newest technology is the most efficient, but some vendors sell older technology. It is true that older products are cheaper but investing in newer panels is worth it.
Your solar panels will produce more energy if their exposure to the sun is optimal. Take into account the seasons of the year and adjust accordingly.
Make sure that your solar energy system abides by all state regulations. You might need to obtain some permits before installing some solar panels on your property. It would be horrible to set the system up, only to have to move it again.
Solar cars are a great concept that would help the planet, but the perfect one hasn't been made yet. There are other machines that use solar energy to operate. You can find solar powered generators to help combat long-term power outages.
You should pay close attention to the weather if you are thinking about purchasing solar panels. Quality solar panels will produce enough energy for your home if you can count on at least five hours of unobstructed sunlight a day. If you live in a climate where it snows a lot or there is a lot of overcast, solar energy may not be for you.
If your home is undergoing new construction, this is the perfect time to explore solar power for your home. Solar power is one of the most universal green energy sources, as it can be utilized effectively in almost any environment. This is the ideal time to conduct more research on solar energy.
Preserve your solar panels by having twice yearly maintenance performed on them. During a check, the technician can check connections, make sure panels are angled properly and make sure the inverter stays on and works right.
When converting your domicile to solar power, begin with the spaces that are the easiest. Gradually replace your smaller appliances to avoid significant upheaval in your daily life. You can convert gradually, which will allow you to focus on a long-term commitment.
For each season, adjust the solar panel angles. As you progress from season to season, the direction of the sun will alter. If you move the panels, you will get all of the energy you can, which means you will get your money's worth.
Solar Energy System
Look at solar energy installation like big home improvement projects. Research various contractors and vendors. Compare prices and ask for references. It might be helpful to have someone in the legal field check to ensure any contracts are okay, and that you fully understand the terms of the contract as the purchaser.
When you own your own home, you can't go wrong with a complete solar energy system. If you still have house payments, you may be taking on too much by purchasing a solar energy system.
Grid-tied solar energy systems are perhaps the most efficient means of harnessing the power of the sun. If your panels are connected, you might be able to sell extra power to the local utility. This will help pay for the installation of your system and even allow you to make a profit on your wise investment.
Pathway lighting is a great way to improve your home or your office, but you can also save on your energy bills by purchasing a solar-powered system. Pathway lights glean energy from sun during the daylight and use it to light up at night. Installation is easy, and there's an added aesthetic factor.
Do you have kids? If so, then your energy bills are likely extremely high. Do your best to remind everyone to turn off the appliances they are not using, including computers, televisions and lights. A switch to renewable solar energy can save you on energy costs without that extra effort.
As you consider different options for solar panels, it helps to understand the underlying technology behind each one. The recent solar panels are best, but many companies will try to sell older models. Panels that are older will cost less but they won't work as well.
A good solar heating system will cost you between four and six thousand dollars. Consider that fact that you will earn your investment back right away and you will continue to save money as the decades pass. When switching to solar panels, you do not have to do so all at once.
If purchasing is too costly for you, leasing may be a very good option. Leasing is not as expensive as buying, and you can realize your savings sooner, like around a few weeks.
You can use a hose to rinse the solar panels off on a regular basis. A hose on the job once per week can keep you from having to get on the roof. An added benefit is knowing you will not scratch your panels this way.
Solar Panels
If you are building your own home, try to include large windows facing south in order to take full advantage of the winter sun. Think through which materials you want to use to cut back on how much heat you get during the warmest months of the year. There are professionals who can help you design an energy-efficient home.
When choosing solar panels, don't base your decision on price alone. There is so much to look at, such as wattage, efficiency and warranty length. Research solar panels thoroughly so you can make a decision focused on quality. Buy the best, not the cheapest.
When you aren't pleased with the thought of cleaning solar panels on the roof, buy solar roof tiles. You can still enjoy the benefits of solar energy, but with less effort and maintenance.
You should remember that solar panels are able to do lots more than provide lights. They can warm up water and provide heat. As a result, installing a solar energy system can greatly reduce your heating costs. What will you do with the extra money you've saved every month?
Consider leasing solar energy panels. It saves you a ton on initial costs. Many companies now offer solar panel leasing, making it a smart way to start the switch to solar energy sooner rather than later.
If you have kids, you already know how high an energy bill can be. Besides needing to charge numerous electronic devices, kids tend to leave devices powered on. Once everyone has adopted better habits, you should consider switching to solar energy to reduce your monthly bills.
You must keep your solar panels clean. Your solar panels will require more cleaning if you live in a dusty area. For areas with less dust and dirt, monthly cleaning is probably alright. The cleaner your solar panels are, the more power they will be able to capture.
You can have lots of sunlight, however if the roof is shaded, it won't make a difference. Any company which says otherwise is questionable. This is just not true at all.
When you set your solar energy system up, make sure to keep the batteries near the actual panels. The farther your energy has to travel between panel and battery, the more loss of efficiency you will experience.
If you have been considering a solar installation on your roof, there should be some consideration about how to angle the panels properly. You'll need to consider your latitude when installing solar panels in order to maximize efficiency.
Reputation matters when selecting a supplier for solar panels. As with any other contractor, seek word of mouth recommendations, check references and find out if the vendor has a good BBB rating. If online reviews are not available, you should probably look elsewhere.
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Solar energy can provide illumination to all of your outdoor spaces. There are many options available that range a great deal in appearance and cost when it comes to solar powered lighting. If you currently power these with electricity, you should check on the internet to see how you can change that.
Use a hot water heater that works off solar energy if there is a hot tub in your home. Solar water heaters get heat and energy from the sun to maintain your pool and/or hot tub temperature.
If the costs seem too much for you to install a solar heating system for your home, consider leasing a system. Most leases require you to rent solar panels for long periods of time, but you should be able to save money right away. Particularly if you don't think a move is in your future, this could be the right choice for you.
Always monitor your solar energy system. Go over the manual to learn how your equipment works. Check all displays often and make certain your indicators are all in working order. That way, if there is a problem, you can get your installer in to fix it right away so that you won't lose energy and money.
You need to be aware of some things when maintaining clean solar energy panels. Safety comes first. You can always hire someone to come out and do this for you. Second, avoid damaging the solar panels by using harsh products. They just need to be brushed softly and rinsed. Don't use strong cleaners, and don't scrub too hard.
Solar Energy
With an increased knowledge of solar energy, you can feel confident about taking a step forward. Remember, knowledge is only powerful if you apply it appropriately. Use this article to give solar energy a chance. You may even want to start teaching your friends the benefits of solar power.


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Windstream, Lexington's local telephone provider, announced Tuesday it has completed its acquisition of Iowa Telecommunications Services. The $1.2 billion cash and stock deal saw Windstream issue 26.7 million shares of stock valued at $284 million and also pay $260 million in cash. The company also repaid Iowa Telecom's debt, which was $613 million, according to a Windstream news release.
The acquisition of Iowa Telecommunications Services Inc. will expand Windstream's operations into Iowa and Minnesota, adding about 249,000 phone lines, 96,000 high-speed Internet customers and 27,500 digital television subscribers.
Arkansas-based Windstream has been snapping up rural phone companies including NuVox Inc. and D&E Communications Inc.


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The Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme 2018/19 is open for application from 1 September 2017 at 12:00 noon Hong Kong Time. The deadline for initial applications is 1 December 2017 at 12:00 noon Hong Kong Time.
International students include Asean students can apply for this scholarship
You can choose to study in 8 different university in Hong Kong
- City University of Hong Kong
- Hong Kong Baptist University
- Lingnan University
- The Chinese University of Hong Kong
- The Education University of Hong Kong
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
- The University of Hong Kong


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My Rotary Club, The Rotary Club of Carlisle Castle, were asked to get involved in the Olympic Torch Relay and last night we helped out by marshalling when the torch reached Carlisle.
I was lucky enough to be at one of the 'kissing points' where 2 torch runners meet and the flame gets passed from one runner to the next.
It was a fantastic night and the atmosphere was amazing, with lots of support for the torch bearers both from local people and community groups, some of whom had travelled quite a distance. An event that I'm sure many of us will only see once in our lifetime!
Lucy Metcalf
Posted: June 21st, 2012


text: #1 where i called u a 10 year old? I say caps are FOR 10 year old kids. #2 u are insulting me, I not insulting u. #3 ofc u will no help, because u dont know how to make the carradio works with the custom anticheat, and THATS is my point lol, read my post because u need to add the whitelist or it WONT WORK , thats all I sayd LOL.... then u come with u "use common sense" : then I click the link, read all, and try some thing, and nathing, and I report back to u: because "common sense" was not enough to find the solution, people need to know it will be a problem because there is not tutorial on how to whitelist, u need to "figure it yourself" well, no problem, but people need to know that before install it that they will need to whitelist it "some how" if they use anticheat. Then I answer to the other guy, not you! he told me: so I answer him, not u: I clarify to him that I just telling that IF u have the anticheat u will find a problem with the whitelist and will we awesome if he can add that to his post. No that I telling it dosent work at all. Also that is not just "just whitelist", I wanna tell other that (I think) is hard to do it. Then u just CAPS me the hell out of me: wtf dude? why so mad? please if u got problems at home, dont just react that way with others. I really hope all ur problems will go away some day, just hold in there my friend!


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The Multilingual and Multicultural Center at Portland Public Schools seeks volunteer academic coaches for their Make It Happen! (MIH!) extended learning program. As a volunteer academic coach, you will be meeting with students to assist them with their homework, help them prepare for exams, and complete applications for college.
Make It Happen! is a language acquisition and academic support program for middle and high school English language learners (ELL). Make It Happen! supports students as they develop their English language skills and create competitive academic profiles for college admission.
You must be comfortable working in a high-energy environment, respect diversity and the multicultural experience and have the ability to engage with students from many different countries, either one-on-one or in groups. Successful volunteer coaches are critical thinkers, familiar with academic rigors, empathetic and insightful, responsible and committed. This opportunity would be of particular interest to college students, both undergraduate and graduate, and retired or working adults who are familiar with academics and have flexible daytime schedules. You don't need to have experience, however. A genuine desire to help is ample foundation. A volunteer academic coach has the opportunity to be a positive role model in the life of a young person.
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ICT opportunities abound in Singapore's public sector: IDC study
SINGAPORE, 23 JUNE 2010 The overall ICT spending in Singapore is expected to increase year-over-year (YoY) in financial year 2010 (FY10), according to a projection by analyst company IDC.
IDC's forecast follows Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore's (IDA) recent announcement that it plans to invest US$720 million (S$1.1 billion) in about 350 new ICT procurement tenders for FY10.
Wide dispersion of smaller value contracts expected
Providing detailed insights in the study, Opportunities Abound: Analysis of Singapore's US$720 Million Public Sector FY10 ICT Procurement Plans', IDC Government Insights says more than 50 per cent of the projected infocomm tenders in FY10 will be under S$500,000 (US$360,777). This allows for a myriad of business opportunities for participating vendors of different sizes, with a wide dispersion of smaller value contracts expected, says Gerald Wang, senior market analyst at IDC Government Insights Asia Pacific.
IDC also says as the public sector continues its governmental computerisation implementations with the iGov2015 masterplan, the next few years will be a crucial time for government IT.
IDC sees Singapore's current public sector ICT procurement landscape in the following prominent ways:
• Although the bulk of Singapore's government ICT procurement activities remain decentralised across agencies, they have to strictly adhere to central procurement guidelines issued by the Ministry of Finance (MOF).
• The IDA will be carrying out centralised bulk purchases for common ICT goods and services, and individual government agencies can purchase their ICT needs from these contracts.
• Emerging technologies such as cloud computing, operations sustainability and new ways of transacting information through new media and Web 2.0 initiatives will be the focus in upcoming government tenders.
Overall, the Singapore government is consciously investing in projects such as public services revamp, systems consolidation, and other sustainable business solutions to better manage costs over the long term, says Gerald. As such, proposals that will allow government agencies to reduce the high upfront capital expenditures and to manage operational expenses will be the most well-received.
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Correct The Record's "Barrier Breakers" project admitted in a press release that it pays people to pretend to be Clinton supporters, and claims that thousands of unsuspecting social media users have already been "addressed" by the PAC's mercenary social media warriors – with the promise that many more will be "corrected" in the near future. Given that Snopes entered the political fact checking game around the same time, and began publishing more political articles than ever before; most of which display a clear Clinton bias – it is legitimate to ask if Snopes is also on the Correct The Record payroll (this totally discredit them…forever in my book)
Ethics Alarms has been tracking the increasing political bias exhibited by Snopes, once the definitive "Urban Legends" web source to identify false stories on the internet, e-mail hoaxes and other pollution of public information.
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The disturbing trend really established itself this month, but it was in evidence earlier. For example, Snopes rushed to defend Hillary Clinton when the story of her defense of a child rapist was used to smear her. (Ethics Alarms explained, correctly, unlike Snopes, what was unethical about the attacks on Clinton—all defendants deserve a zealous defense, no matter what the charge, and a lawyer isn't endorsing or supporting a client's crimes by doing her professional duty.)


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Laura Thompson grew up in a small town on an island that sits in the middle of Lake Champlain in Vermont. She has been writing short stories since the young age of seven and has been an avid reader for longer than that. Although Laura is an adult she admits her imagination is still as active as it was as a child only now, instead of using it to create make believe games she harnesses it through writing.
Her first novel was written and completed at the age of sixteen while taking a creative writing class and although not published Laura still feels it was the first step on her path of becoming an author. Laura started writing the Elven Quest Series in 2007, "I had not written for pleasure in a long time and one day the characters from The Burden of Destiny entered my mind and wouldn't leave. I had no choice but to sit down and write their story. Two years and over 800 pages later both stories are finished and I'm so excited to share them with the world."
Laura holds her Masters in Higher Education Counseling, has a BA in Sociology and co-wrote the published ethical theory model entitled Key Factors in Making Ethical Decisions Model, a chapter in the textbook: Ethical Decision Making for the 21st Century Counselor (Counseling and Professional Identity) by Donna S. Sheperis and Stacy L. Henning. Laura currently resides in Massachusetts with her husband Daniel, wonderful son William and cat Luna.
How are you publishing this book and why did you decide to go that route?
(*e.g. Indie, traditional or both)
My novel is published through Brighton Publishing LLC. I thought about self publishing but also tried going for a contract through publishers. After some rejections, Brighton Publishing sent a response saying they would like to read the entire manuscript. After reading it I received a phone call from their agent saying that she wanted to discuss some details with me. After our discussion she said she was rejecting it for the time being, but felt that it had a lot of promise and that if I made some changes I could resubmit it when I was through. I did this, and after her second read through she offered me a contract. I feel you could be successful with any type of publishing, however, self publishing can be risky and you are often viewed by the industry as "not a legitimate author." Having a contract with a small publisher still allows me to have rights and say over things like the cover, the content, etc. And I have a professional in the industry who I can call and discuss things like marketing with. It works for me, and I am very proud to work with Brighton.
Why do you write?
I have always loved to write. For me it is a cleansing thing to do. I put my ideas down on a page and that allows me to have more room in my head for even more ideas. The characters in the Elven Quest series have become like my family. I think of them often, even when I am not writing. When I write their stories, I feel like they are speaking through me and I feel their emotions. This may sound a little crazy but it is true. I feel that their stories are positive ones that can help the younger generation find their voice and learn to believe in themselves. There is so much negativity in the world today. My hope for my novels and my blog is that it will encourage others to follow their dreams. I also want to encourage people to work together with others despite any differences they may have, especially to protect our Earth, which we all share.
Which writers inspire you?
There are many, but here are a few: JK Rowling, JRR Tolkien, CS Lewis, Alison Croggon, Philip Pullman, Dr. Seuss, LM Montgomery, Robert Jordan, George RR Martin, Laura Ingalls Wilder, William Shakespeare.
What is your favorite book and why?
That is a tough one, I have had a lot of favorites over the years and they have all meant a great deal to me. I would say that for a while, I had forgotten how much I enjoyed fantasy stories. I loved them when I was a child but as an adult I completely blocked that magic out. Until I read the Harry Potter novels. When my former boss talked about how much she loved them I said, "aren't those kids books?" She was horrified and told me I absolutely had to give them a chance. I did and was so glad that I did because they brought the love of fantasy back to me and helped inspire me to write my own fantasy series.
How often do you write and what is your process?
I try to write something every day or every other day. I type on a laptop sitting in my living room. If I do not have a long period of time to work on a chapter I write a blog instead or write notes for future novels or go back and re-read and edit my previous work. Anything to try to make sure you are using your craft everyday is good. My process is fairly simple, I work 40 hours a week and have a family so at night I usually write for a 1/2 hour or hour depending on the time. I also try to take several hours on the weekends to write or edit. I try not to put too much pressure on myself or force the writing to happen, because that takes the fun out of it. I don't want to take out the fun or else I would lose the magic.
Do you work to an outline or plot or do you prefer just see where an idea takes you?
A little of both, usually I write some general notes, details of things so that I do not forget them, but then I like to simply type and let the story come to me. When writing the Elven Quest series, I had an idea of what would happen in the afterwards, where the characters would be years later, but I did not necessarily know how to get there or what the ending of the story was, so I had to just trust that it would come to me during the process and it did.
If you could tell your younger writing self anything, what would it be?
Just keep believing in your own talent, yes there is a lot of competition out there but that does not make your work any less special.
What advice or tips would you give other writers?
If you are not just writing for fun and thinking about wanting to publish your work, go online and research, do your homework. There are many different styles of publishing now and each type has positives and negatives. You need to know what is important to you, what you are willing to do, and what your goals or ideas of success are. No one should make decisions for you, you need to do what is best for you.
Try to read others work. We gain inspiration all the time from life, music, shows, movies and books. It is okay to have the same ideas as someone else as long as you change it to make it your own.
Lastly, if you are on any social media sites, make sure you watch what you post. In any business, including publishing, people have the ability to look up your profile online and scan through your posts to make an opinion as to whether or not they want to have a business relationship with you. If they see a lot of negative things on your profile, they may pass you by. What you post says something about you and remember, first impressions are important.
Can you create a short writing prompt for us?
A hooded figure stood on the peak of a snowy mountain he held a falcon with a note tied to his talon. The figure whispered to the bird and stroked its head and then threw it high into the air, the falcon flew toward the south with a screech. Now the man simply had to wait......finish the story.
The Burden of Destiny: Elven Quest Book 1
by Laura Thompson
Humans are "primitive, unintelligent, and highly emotional." Luckily that's only half of Isobel's problem...
Dark beasts and terror are coming. Fourteen year old Isobel is warned that only her special instincts and abilities can save her villagers from extinction caused by evil creatures called the Carachi, possibly sent by her mother's killer. To save her people and preserve her safe world, Isobel must cross the bridge from her childish mind to reality and accept that she cannot escape her destiny.
Legends are steeped in truth and there is much to learn about the secrets of the world in which Isobel lives. After learning of her family's secret past and her own magic abilities and with the help of her friends and a wise mentor she will leave her childhood home in Greenhill to forge new bonds with an ancient race that has been hidden for centuries, and try to persuade them to emerge once again and fight for her people. Their existence and the elements that provide her world with harmony depend on it. If successful, Isobel will have the chance to confront her mother's killer. But, if she fails, the world could fall into darkness forever.
Full of adventure, The Burden of Destiny follows a young heroine's quest to find her place and save her people. This young adult fantasy novel will inspire the younger generation by addressing the meaning of trust, duty, loss, love, and the importance of preserving the world in which we all belong.
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If you have a desire to write, help is available!
For several years, I have been blessed to have Sis. Bethany Sledge edit my books. She not only edits for The Pentecostal Publishing House, but she edits for independent authors who choose to self publish. More recently, Brother Sledge has been designing book covers. They were both a blessing to me in the publication of Burn Your Bridges and Dance Within Their Flames...
I have asked Sis. Sledge to share her contact information. Although they are currently AIM workers in Berlin, Germany, due to the availability of technology, they are able to help people all over the world, get their books and materials in print.
From Bethany Sledge:
We often find as much joy and benefit in telling our experiences as we did in living or imagining them. However, for others to enjoy reading our stories, our writing must engage the readers and not hold such distractions as misplaced punctuation or confusing sentence structure. Everyone, even an editor, needs an editor! I have worked as a proofreader, editor, and page designer for more than twenty years and have assisted many first-time authors. I have had the privilege of working with my friend, Joanne Putnam, on several of her books.
In addition, my husband is a cover designer and creator who has produced high-quality covers for a number of authors, including Joanne Putnam's Burn Your Bridges and Dance Within Their Flames. Our fees are competitive, and turnaround time is rapid.
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