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By Charles S. Weinblatt
Copyright © 2014
Abstract: Agents and publishers do not accept unsolicited letters, proposals or manuscripts from a novice author. Nor will they open an e-mail attachment from an author unknown to them. A well-connected literary agent is your access to major publishers and major publishers can shower you with a hefty advance and place the efforts of the best editors, graphic artists, printers, marketers and publicists at your doorstep, to make your book a market success. So, how do we, as unknown (or little known) authors, get agents and publishers to deliver contract offers?
This series of articles will help new or unknown authors understand how to create desired proposals and what literary agents and publishers will accept or reject. It offers a structural framework for distributing vast amounts of positive author information (platform) in a safe and protected manner that agents and publishers will feel good about opening without a malevolent result. Using a variety of embedded live Internet links, your author's platform will be instantly available and with significant depth of data. This includes opportunities to sample different kinds of writing, writing awards, major newspaper, magazine and journal articles, TV, radio and broadcast news about you and reviews for your books from the most compelling and persuasive review organizations. This method will deliver the greatest amount of positive platform data in the most benign and viable manner.
Would you open an e-mail attachment from someone you've never heard of, who lacks any connection with you personally or by way of business? When someone you've never known sends you a poorly-worded e-mail informing you of their desire to share $20 million that their poor dead father left in some obscure bank account in Ghana just for you, do you give them your personal information? If a stranger via e-mail offers a free roof on your house if you will only open the attachment, do you open it? Well guess what? Neither will agents or publishers open your attachment. They don't know you and now that you've contacted them in this manner, they never want to know you.
First, read the submission rules on each and every agent and publisher web site. Some agencies and publishers are closed to submissions or proposals. Sometimes this is only temporary, or for one or two genres. Those that will accept a proposal typically have solid rules for submission. Sometimes they even embed a strange or unusual rule, just to make sure that applicants are obeying. They own the game. Disobey their submission rules at your own risk. But remember, unless you're a very well-known celebrity, you need them much more than they need you.
Never send a literary agent or a publisher an e-mail proposal in which the most important information has been added as an ATTACHMENT. This might sound like something everyone should already know, but then you might be surprised with the number of neophyte authors who don't comprehend or who or won't obey the rules. A number of small publishers and literary agents have regaled me with stories about how rookie authors ignore both submission rules and common sense.
In the past, we wrote manuscripts upon metal typewriters or by hand, paid to have it professionally edited and then we mailed the entire manuscript on paper to a literary agent or a SMALL independent publisher. Major publishers rarely opened or responded to unsolicited proposals then, let alone now.
Today, agents and publishers do NOT want to read your manuscript. Nor do they want your snail mail. If they desire you to hear from you at all, it must be in an e-mail with a brief description of who you are, why you have contacted them and why they should have any interest in your writing. All platform data should be in links, not attachments. If your platform measures up and if the topic is of any remote interest, then they will want to know more about your talent. And they will not open an attachment, period. If you send one anyway, your wonderfully-crafted e-mail and its attachment will be unceremoniously dumped into the e-trash pile.
Nor does an agent or publisher want to read a ten page electronic document that explains in great detail who you are and why you are making this contact. They desire your platform, but only in an electronic format that allows then to pick and choose which aspects to access in detail, with no attachment to open. Think about how Wikipedia encodes a vast amount of information about a person through a combination of headings, narrative and links. This is what you need to accomplish, but in an even more concise manner, via your e-mail message and embedded links. Your goal in submission should be three or four paragraphs, filled with LINKS and NO attachments.
That's a lot about what not to do when contacting an agent or a publisher. So, how does a novice author win this contest?
First, and most obviously, you must have talent. No dashing protagonist or wondrous topic can make up for a lack of writing talent. Second, you must have a marketable book. James Michener could not have sold a book about how to drink a glass of water, regardless of how eloquent the prose or how deep the characters. Finally, you must be willing to spend a great deal of time marketing, show that you understand how to effectively promote books and demonstrate that you have already done so with other published books. All of this is part of your author platform. You can and must be able to prove that you have done this with other books. If you simply haven't had the time to write a number of books and have then trade-published, then consider that your best years are ahead. You won't be making the same mistakes as others. But there is no substitute for the time it takes to write, read, write some more and gradually use the learned aspects for future platform enhancement. The more you read, the more you'll incorporate the best aspects of those author's talents into your new books. I'm sorry if this does not coincide with our society's value for instant success. The best authors spend decades reading the best authors and incorporating their winning attributes into their own books. If you are unwilling or unable to devote years toward learning how to be a great writer, then SP or vanity publish and best of luck to you.
For the rest of us, the answer lies in creating a relatively short (three to four paragraph) e-mail narrative that contains all of your platform and writing qualifications opened with LINKS, not attachments. While almost no one will open an attachment from a stranger, most of us will open a link. Why? They're safer. Your computer might be wide open to attack if you expose a dangerous attachment; but chances are your browser will detect a threatening link and stop it before it opens. Add to that the protection derived from your firewall and anti-virus programs. Attachments are DANGEROUS, while links are much more benign. This article is about how to pass along positive aspects and details of your author platform via links that are live and safe, rather than via potentially-dangerous attachments.
Since your only real shot at an agent or publisher lies in placing all of your critical platform information in links, you will obviously need to put the data on commonly-used formats, such as You Tube, Facebook, Goodreads, book landing pages, major Internet interview sites, publisher sites and retailers, like Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Smashwords. I love using two major free frameworks. One is BlogSpot. The other is WordPress. Both platforms are easy to use and are globally recognized. An important criteria in this decision is how well you can understand and use analytics. Analytics provide the reason for the season. They show us who is paying attention, where they discovered us and how much of our message is received.
Contacting an agent or a publisher is not simple or free of risk. As your author platform constitutes everything positive about you as an author, the way you deliver that platform is absolutely critical. In essence, you have a few sentences to sell yourself. The paragraph below elicits how I might contact an agent or a publisher.
I was born in Toledo, Ohio in 1952. I am a retired university administrator. I'm also the author of published fiction and non-fiction. My biography appears in Wikipedia,the Marquis Who's Who in America, and I am a long-time reviewer for The New York Journal of Books. I write novels, short stories and articles. I've received many positive reviews for my recently published novel Jacob's Courage, including by Jewish Book World and The Association of Jewish Libraries, which you can review here. Additional information is available on LinkedIn, Goodreads and a Facebook fan page for my novel.
This one paragraph opens almost every aspect of my author platform. The Wikipedia page alone reveals most of my recent writing achievements. But it goes one important step further. It reveals my ability and my desire to heavily market and promote my books. Today, virtually all authors must market – self-published, subsidy-published and trade-published. If agents and authors do not see proof that you are willing and able to market, they are going to be less interested in you. But if they see you working very hard to market, they will give your book and talent a closer look.
When I decided to find a publisher for my debut novel, I understood nothing of how unknown authors are published or how to acquire a literary agent. As the years passed, I read a great deal more about the process. More recently, I've interviewed dozens of writers, agents and publishers. I gradually made fewer mistakes. While I remain a relatively unknown author, I have a decent author platform, my recent books have been trade-published, I have a well-connected literary agent and a major university will be publishing me for fiction later this year. That's not a career in writing; nor do I desire one. But I'm happy to share what has worked and what industry leaders accept as the bare necessity of acquiring an agent or publisher.
Technology marches on and the publishing industry continues to adapt. This serves the interest of both sides. Authors can waste far less time on proposal and query generation. Agents and publishers can access multiple layers of information about an unknown or poorly-known writer electronically. The deeper they want to delve, the more links they decide to open.
NEXT: What to put into your literary agent query and your small publisher proposal.

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Montero makes season debut in cleanup spot
SEATTLE -- So much for a soft landing.
Designated hitter Jesus Montero, recalled Thursday from Triple-A Tacoma, will hit cleanup when he makes his Major League season debut Saturday against the Rangers.View Full Game Coverage
SEATTLE -- So much for a soft landing.
Designated hitter Jesus Montero, recalled Thursday from Triple-A Tacoma, will hit cleanup when he makes his Major League season debut Saturday against the Rangers.View Full Game Coverage
"We got to put somebody in the four-hole," Mariners manager Lloyd McClendon said. "There's a left-hander on the mound. … He's got some power and maybe he'll run into something behind [Robinson Cano]. How's that?"
The plan is for Montero, a right-handed hitter, to DH when the Mariners face left-handed pitchers, according to McClendon. But that's not necessarily a permanent arrangement.
"Everybody has a chance to hit their way into the lineup. I've said that before. Managers don't make the lineup," McClendon said. "If he goes 3-for-4 and hits a three-run homer, there's a good chance he'll be in the lineup tomorrow. That's the way it goes."
Montero was considered one of the top prospects in baseball before last season. Early in 2013, he was demoted to Triple-A Tacoma after struggling offensively and as a catcher. He underwent knee surgery, then got suspended 50 games for his involvement with Biogenesis, a Miami-based, anti-aging clinic accused of supplying performance-enhancing drugs. Montero's stock dropped when he showed up to 2014 Spring Training overweight and ran out of time to make the team.
But McClendon said Montero has worked his way into better shape, though he still has a "ways to go."
"He got better as the spring went on. He showed some pop as he got in shape, the bat speed came back," McClendon said. "It was a tough year for him, the previous year, for obvious reasons, but I think he's bouncing back, I think he's eager to make amends and contribute and help this team any way he can."
Montero didn't speak to MLB.com Saturday afternoon. He was taking batting practice -- at times receiving one-on-one instruction from McClendon -- then shagged groundballs at first base, a position he played with the Rainiers.
He hit .270 with 15 doubles, eight home runs and 40 RBIs in 59 games with Tacoma this year. If he can approach that level of production in Seattle, he'd be arguably the second most productive hitter on the team.
But for now, he'll play when the Mariners face lefties. In 97 games, Montero is a .320 career hitter against southpaws.
"I for one am rooting for the kid," McClendon said. "I hope he's all the way back and I hope he has a great game tonight."
Adam Lewis is an associate reporter for MLB.com.


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If you don't want to fit a big, efficient pump like the Topeak Road Morph or Zefal HPX to your bike frame, you'll at least need a mini pump in your pocket – something like the Crank Brothers Power Pump Alloy.
That's because you will puncture if you don't have one. The prime purpose of a mini pump is as a talisman to ward off punctures. Its secondary purpose is to get you home if you do puncture. You secretly hope you'll never have to use it, because mini pumps are maxi hassle. They take forever to inflate your tyre to a usable pressure and they're not comfortable to use.
Saying that, the Crank Brothers Power Pump Alloy isn't bad. It's a well made, aluminium-bodied pump with a T-shaped head that has presta and schrader valves on opposite sides. You rotate the pump head to lock it onto either type of valve.
A dial at the bottom of the pump enables you to switch between high volume pumping for fat tyres and high pressure pumping for thin ones.
The pressure gauge, which is accurate to within 5psi according to my Topeak digital gauge, reads up to 160psi. It only claims to reach 130psi, however. Like all mini pump claims, you can take this with a pinch of salt.
This is its theoretical maximum, if you happen to look like the guy in those old Bullworker adverts. After 200 strokes, I got a 700x23 tyre to a get-you-home 90psi and gave up because my arm hurt. (Fifty strokes got the tyre to 30psi, 100 to a little under 60psi.)
The problem, as with most hand pumps, is that you're both pressing with one hand and resisting that pressure with the other hand. So it really is like some kind of horrible Bullworker exercise. And you have to do it again and again and again, because you're pumping a small volume of air per stroke.
Pumping with the Crank Bros Power Pump Alloy was quicker but not any easier or more comfortable than with a Blackburn AirStik SL, a pump so tiny you can fit inside a little seatpack under your saddle. And it was much harder than using a Topeak Mini Morph, which is what I would take if were carrying any bag bigger than a tin of baked beans.
With any Morph – or the Lezyne Micro Floor Drive or any similar pump – the floor pushes back and you can put all your effort, and even your bodyweight, into getting air out of the pump and into your tyre. It's so much easier that, apart from maybe fitting a Zefal HPX to a road bike for aesthetic purposes, I can see only one reason to use anything else.
That reason is portability. But at 24cm long and weighing in at 182g, the Power Pump Alloy isn't that mini a mini pump. Compared to the presta-only AirStik SL, it's enormous. It's essentially the same size as the smallest Morph, the aforementioned Mini.
On the other hand, the Power Pump Alloy does have some useful features that similar sized pumps lack. It has a fairly accurate gauge, it switches effortlessly between presta and schrader, and you can change the volume pumped per stroke.
If you need one compact pump for all occasions and you don't need to reach high pressures, this will do the job, given time and effort. There's a lifetime warranty too.
There are smaller versions of the Power Pump, though none so small as an AirStik. What Crank Brothers need, I think, is a mini floor pump of their own.
The Power Pump Alloy comes with a plastic cover for the pump head, with which you can velcro-strap the pump to your bike frame. I preferred to chuck the pump in a bag instead.
The pump is available in black or silver.
A decent, all-round mini pump that's eclipsed by others on performance or portability
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road.cc test report
Make and model: Crank Brothers Power Pump Alloy
Size tested: n/a
Tell us what the product is for, and who it's aimed at. What do the manufacturers say about it? How does that compare to your own feelings about it?
It's a medium sized mini pump for the owner who needs to inflate both presta and schrader valves, and who needs a gauge.
Tell us some more about the technical aspects of the product?
Crank Brothers say:
6061-T6 aluminium
130psi / 9bar
air switch
high volume / high pressure
natural or black
mounting bracket
Well made, largely in aluminium rather than plastic, and with a lifetime warranty
Only really practical for 90psi and below.
Tell us how the product performed overall when used for its designed purpose
The gauge is fairly accurate, it locks onto the valve okay, but pumping is impractical beyond 90psi
Tell us what you particularly liked about the product
Nicely made
Tell us what you particularly disliked about the product
Awkward pumping action compared to a mini floor pump. Big compared to micro pumps.
Did you enjoy using the product? No
Would you consider buying the product? No
Would you recommend the product to a friend? If they had quite specific requirements, yes
About the tester
Age: 42 Height: 1.78m Weight: 65kg
I usually ride: Ridgeback Solo World fixed wheel My best bike is: Planet X Pro Carbon Track (with front brake)
I've been riding for: Over 20 years I ride: Every day I would class myself as: Experienced
I regularly do the following types of riding: time trialling, cyclo cross, commuting, touring, club rides, sportives, general fitness riding, fixed/singlespeed, mtb,


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Why SAM4E?
Normally I would suggest using the corresponding eval board as a reference, but there appears to be no support for SAM4E-EK in the ASF yet
QuoteWhy SAM4E?A number of reasons;- integral FPU- largest SRAM & flash of all the ARM MCUs- highest number of timers
I've just taken a look in the ASF documentation - whilst the SAM4E-EK board is not supported, the SAM4E devices themselves are, and the typical features present on the eval boards such as LCD displays, QTouch etc are not features i'm remotely interested in using. The target application for my personal dev board is automated control applications, without the need for screens etc.http://asf.atmel.com/docs/latest/
Perhaps as you mention - working with the SAM3X in my own board first would be a better option, as a revision down the road to switch to the SAM4E would be less of a jump, but then again - my board design currently uses a AVR 2560, so that board revision from AVR to SAM3X would be enormous as is, so it seems to make logical sense to jump straight to the intended device.
This switch isn't planned for probably 9 months, I'm just looking to get thoughts into it - but ultimately how to upload to the SAM devices from Atmel Studio, like I say - I've only ever worked 8-bit with the AVR ISP MkII programmer. (or of course the Arduino IDE)
Maybe what I said sounded a little too negative
I wouldn't necessarily recommend SAM3X as first option, I was thinking more of something like SAM3S. I am a believer in incremental change, or at least starting with something that is known to work. I would generally start with an off the shelf eval board, and find an IDE with a project ready for the board (setting up all the project options is tricky enough). Then I go to my own hardware, a different toolchain, and create projects from scratch.
Atmel Studio + Segger Jlink EDU version is a great combo for bare metal programming. The ASF provides a pretty useful peripheral library, but not as easy to use as Arduino libraries.
So go for it, just beware there may be a fairly steep learning curve. Some people enjoy the challenge, and if motivated it's not a problem.
The Cortex M4 parts are pretty beefy, and price not much greater than Cortex M3, so I see the attraction.
This response, and really the question that prompted it is where I'm lacking on the knowledge front mostly. Just taken a look at the Jlink unit (http://www.segger.com/j-link-edu.html), so - are devices like that programmers, or just debuggers for the JTAG interface? (JTAG is something I've never worked with before either)If yes, do they program over an SPI interface the same as the AVR ISP does with the 8bit AVRs?
Saying that, I can't seem to find the 4E chips for sale by any of the big vendors in the UK. Or anywhere outside of the UK for that matter...
Seems like the Atmel Cortex M4 parts are still fairly new.


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Most travellers visit Mexico without catching anything more serious than a dose of "Montezuma's Revenge". You will still want the security of health insurance, but the important thing is to keep your resistance high and to be aware of the health risks linked to poor hygiene, untreated water, mosquito bites and undressed open cuts.
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Lack of sanitation in Mexico is much exaggerated, but a degree of caution is wise. Avoid food that looks like it has been on display for a while or not freshly cooked, and always peel fruit before eating it. Avoid raw shellfish, and don't eat anywhere that is obviously dirty (easily spotted, since most Mexican restaurants are scrupulously clean). Salads are healthy, but think twice before eating them if you have a sensitive stomach. In general, keep an eye out for cleanliness of street stalls – beware of food that has been left out to breed germs rather than food that has been freshly cooked.
There are no required vaccinations for Mexico, but it's worth visiting your doctor at least four weeks before you leave to check that you are up to date with tetanus, typhoid and hepatitis A shots, as well as a rabies shot and anti-malarial pills if you're going to be in areas where they are recommended.
Diarrhoea ("Montezuma's Revenge", or simply turista as it's also known in Mexico) is the medical problem you're most likely to encounter, and no one, however cautious, seems to avoid it altogether. If you go down with a mild dose unaccompanied by other symptoms, it may simply be due to your body being unfamiliar with the local bacteria, but if your diarrhoea is accompanied by cramps and vomiting, it could be food poisoning of some sort. Either way, it will probably pass of its own accord in 24 to 48 hours without treatment. In the meantime, it's essential to replace the fluid and salts you're losing, so drink lots of water. If you have severe diarrhoea, and whenever young children have it, add oral rehydration salts – suero oral (brand names: Dioralyte, Electrosol, Rehidrat). If you can't get these, dissolve half a teaspoon of salt and three of sugar in a litre of water.
Avoid greasy food, heavy spices, caffeine and most fruit and dairy products; some say bananas, papayas, guavas and prickly pears (tunas) help, while plain yogurt or a broth made from yeast extract (such as Marmite or Vegemite, if you happen to have some with you) can be easily absorbed by your body when you have diarrhoea. Drugs like Lomotil or Imodium plug you up – and thus undermine the body's efforts to rid itself of infection – but they can be a temporary stop-gap if you have to travel. If symptoms persist for more than three days, or if you have a fever or blood in your stool, seek medical advice.
Malaria and dengue fever
Malaria, caused by a parasite that lives in the saliva of female Anopheles mosquitoes, is endemic in some parts of Mexico. Areas above 1000m (such as the capital) are malaria-free, as are Cancún, Cozumel, Isla Mujeres and all the beach resorts of the Baja and the Pacific coasts. Daytime visits to archeological sites are risk-free, too, but low-lying inland areas can be risky, especially at night. According to the US-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) the main risk areas are Chihuahua, Chiapas, Durango, Nayarit and Sinaloa, with rare cases in Campeche, Jalisco, Oaxaca, Sonora, Tabasco and the municipality of Othon P. Blanco in the southern part of Quintana Roo, bordering Belize. Chloroquine (brand names: Nivaquin, Resochin, Avloclor, Aralen) is the recommended malaria prophylactic for travellers to Mexico; you need to start taking the pills one week before you arrive and continue for one month after you depart. Chloroquine is unsuitable for sufferers from various complaints such as epilepsy and psoriasis but daily proguanil (brand name Paludrine) can be used in its place. Consult a physician before beginning any course of medication; see wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel for more information on malaria in Mexico.
If you go down with malaria, you'll probably know. The fever, shivering and headaches are like severe flu and come in waves, usually beginning in the early evening. Malaria is not infectious, but can be dangerous and sometimes even fatal if not treated quickly, so you should seek medical help immediately.
The most important thing, obviously, is to avoid mosquito bites altogether. Though active from dusk till dawn, female Anopheles mosquitoes prefer to bite in the evening. Wear long sleeves, skirts or trousers, avoid dark colours, which attract mosquitoes, and put repellent on all exposed skin, especially feet and ankles, which are their favourite targets. Plenty of good brands are sold locally, though health departments recommend carrying high-DEET brands available from travel clinics at home. An alternative is to burn coils of pyrethrum incense such as Raidolitos (these are readily available and burn all night if whole, but break easily). Sleep under a net if you can – one that hangs from a single point is best if you're going to buy one (you can usually find a way to tie a string across your room to hang it from). Special mosquito nets for hammocks are available in Mexico.
Another illness spread by mosquito bites is dengue fever, whose symptoms are similar to those of malaria, plus a headache and aching bones. Dengue-carrying mosquitoes are particularly prevalent in urban areas during the rainy season and fly during the day, so wear insect repellent in the daytime if mosquitoes are around. The only treatment is complete rest, with drugs to assuage the fever – and take note that a second infection can be fatal.
Other bites and stings
Other biting insects can also be a nuisance. These include bed bugs, sometimes found in cheap (and, occasionally, in not so cheap) hotels – look for squashed ones around the bed. Sandflies, often present on beaches, are quite small, but their bites, usually on feet and ankles, itch like hell and last for days. Head or body lice can be picked up from people or bedding, and are best treated with medicated soap or shampoo.
Scorpions are mostly nocturnal and hide during the day under rocks and in crevices, so poking around in such places when in the countryside is generally ill-advised. If sleeping in a place where they might enter (such as a beach cabaña), shake your shoes out before putting them on in the morning, and try not to wander round barefoot. Some scorpion stings are dangerous and medical treatment should always be sought – cold-pack the sting in the meantime. Snakes are unlikely to bite unless accidentally disturbed – walk heavily and they will usually slither away. A fifth or so of Mexico's snake species are venomous, the most dangerous being rattlesnakes (cascabel, found in the north), coral snakes (coralillo, found particularly in Guerrero, Oaxaca, Veracruz and Chiapas), and the nauyacas (found mainly in the south and the Yucatán). If you do get bitten or stung, remember what the snake or scorpion looked like (kill it if you can do so without receiving more bites), try not to move the affected part (tourniquets are not recommended due to dangerous risk of gangrene – if you do use one, it is vital to relieve it for at least ninety seconds every fifteen minutes), and seek medical help: antivenins are available in most hospitals. Black widow spiders also exist in Mexico; tarantulas are more fearsome-looking, but a lot less dangerous.
Altitude and heat problems
Two other common causes of health problems in Mexico are altitude and the sun. The solution in both cases is to take it easy. Arriving in Mexico City (2240m), in particular, you may find any activity strenuous, and the thin air is made worse by the high concentration of pollutants. Allow yourself time to acclimatize. If going to higher altitudes (mountain climbing, for example), you may develop symptoms of Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS), such as breathlessness, headaches, dizziness, nausea and appetite loss. More extreme cases may include vomiting, disorientation, loss of balance and coughing up of pink frothy phlegm. A slow descent almost always brings immediate recovery.
Tolerance to the sun, too, takes a while to build up: use a strong sunscreen and, if you're walking during the day, wear a hat or keep to the shade. Be sure to avoid dehydration by drinking enough (water or fruit juice rather than beer or coffee and aim to drink at least three litres a day), and don't exert yourself for long periods in the hot sun. Be aware that overheating can cause heatstroke, which is potentially fatal. Signs are a very high body temperature without a feeling of fever, accompanied by headaches, disorientation and even irrational behaviour. Lowering body temperature (a tepid shower, for example) is the first step in treatment.
Less serious is prickly heat, an itchy rash that is in fact an infection of the sweat ducts caused by excessive perspiration that doesn't dry off. A cool shower, zinc oxide powder and loose cotton clothes should help.
Hepatitis A is transmitted through contaminated food and water, or through saliva, and thrives in conditions of poor hygiene. It can lay a victim low for several months with exhaustion, fever and diarrhoea, and can even cause liver damage. The Havrix vaccine has been shown to be extremely effective; with a booster after six months, protection lasts for ten years.
Hepatitis symptoms include a yellowing of the whites of the eyes, general malaise, orange urine (though dehydration can also cause this) and light-coloured stools. If you think you have it and are unable immediately to see a doctor, it is important to get lots of rest, avoid alcohol and do your best not to spread the disease. If medical insurance coverage is an issue, you can go to a pathology lab (most towns have them) to get blood tests before paying a greater amount to see a doctor.
More serious is hepatitis B, which is passed through blood or sexual contact, in the same way as HIV, but more easily. A hepatitis B jab is recommended if you will be in contact with those with weaker immunity systems, for example, working around medical patients or with children. Ideally three doses are given over six months but if time is short, there are other options that take one to two months, with a booster given after a year.
Other diseases
Typhoid and cholera are spread in the same way as hepatitis A. Typhoid produces a persistent high fever with malaise, headaches and abdominal pains, followed by diarrhoea. Vaccination can be by injection or orally, though the oral alternative is less effective, more expensive and only lasts a year, as opposed to three for a shot in the arm. Cholera appears in epidemics rather than isolated cases – if it's about, you will probably hear about it. Cholera is characterized by sudden attacks of watery diarrhoea with severe cramps and debilitation. The vaccination is no longer given, as it is ineffective.
Immunizations against mumps, measles, TB and rubella are a good idea for anyone who wasn't vaccinated as a child and hasn't had the diseases, and it's worth making sure you are covered for tetanus. You don't need a shot for yellow fever unless you're coming from a country where it's endemic (in which case you need to carry your vaccination certificate).
Rabies exists in Mexico and the rabies vaccine is advised for anyone who will be more than 24 hours away from medical help, for example if going trekking in remote areas. The best advice is simply to give dogs a wide berth, and not to play with animals at all, no matter how cuddly they may look. A bite, a scratch or even a lick from an infected animal could spread the disease – rabies can be fatal, so if you are bitten, assume the worst and get medical help as quickly as possible. While waiting, wash any such wound immediately but gently with soap or detergent and apply alcohol or iodine if possible. If you decide to get the vaccination, you'll need three shots spread over a four-week period prior to travel.
Getting medical help
For minor medical problems, head for a farmacia – look for a green cross and the Farmacia sign. Pharmacists are knowledgeable and helpful, and many speak some English. One word of warning however: in many Mexican pharmacies you can still buy drugs such as Entero-Vioform and Mexaform (both used to treat diarrhoea), which can cause optic nerve damage and have been banned elsewhere; it is not a good idea, therefore, to use local brands unless you know what they are. Note that the purchase of prescription drugs without a Mexican prescription is illegal; a US prescription will not suffice.
For more serious complaints you can get a list of English-speaking doctors from your government's nearest consulate. Big hotels and tourist offices may also be able to recommend medical services. Every Mexican border town has hundreds of doctors (dentists, too) experienced in treating gringos, since they charge less than their colleagues across the border. Every reasonably sized town should also have a state- or Red Cross-run health centre (centro de salud), where treatment is free. Treatment at health centres should be adequate for minor problems, but for anything involving an overnight stay, go to a private hospital (for which your travel insurance should cover you).
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The 307.5 km long Niyang River, the largest one of Yaluzhangbu among its five tributes, originates from the Cuomuliangla, west of the Mila Mountain. Its origin, 5,000 meters above the sea level, took its form by the function of the ancient glaciers. The river flows eastwards and joins Yaluzhangbu in Cemeng, Nyingchi. With a drop height of 2,273 meters, an average flow of 538 cubic meters per minute and a yearly flux of 22 billion cubic meters the river boasts an aquatic power of 2.08 million kilowatts.
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Tibet Autonomous Region is situated at the southwest border, southwest of Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, longitude 78 ° 25 'to 99 ° 06 ', latitude 26 ° 44 'to 36 ° 32 ' between. It is bounded by the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Qinghai Province, northeast connecting the east of Sichuan Province, Yunnan Province, south-east and connected; south and west with Myanmar, India, Bhutan, Sikkim and Kashmir and other countries and regions bordering China and the formation of national and Border lines of all or part of a total length of 4,000 kilometers. Tibet, with its magnificent, magical magnificent natural scenery known. Her vast territory, spectacular landscape and abundant resources. Since ancient times, people of this land to create a rich and splendid culture.


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Federal Sponsor Systems
Grants.gov is your source to FIND and APPLY for federal grants. All discretionary grants offered can be found here.
NASA's electronic Research Proposal System. You can also find NASA funding announcements on this site.
The eRA Commons is an online interface where signing officials, principal investigators, trainees and post-docs at institutions/organizations can access and share administrative information relating to research grants.
The NSF's online interface for signing officials, principal investigators, trainees can share administrative information relating to research grants.
Research.gov is the National Science Foundation's (NSF) grants management system that provides easy access to research-related information and grants management services in one location. Research.gov is the modernization of FastLane, providing the next generation of grants management capabilities for the research community.
G5 is the Department of Education's grants management system.
Department of Energy E-Connect
The eCenter is the Department of Energy's web site for information on doing business with the Department of Energy, including viewing current business opportunities, registering to submit proposals, and obtaining information and guidance on the acquisition and financial assistance award process.
A face-to-face RCR training is offered through the Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE) in the fall and spring of each year check the CTE calendar for dates
CITI Modules on Responsible Conduct of Research
These web-based modules have been developed by the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI). Click here to learn more about how to access and complete the CITI modules.
In addition, two of the largest US sponsors of research have established regulatory requirements in this regard.
- The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has long required RCR education for anyone funded on their training grants.
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) has established an RCR training requirement for
- Students at any level funded by that agency.
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Vending Carts
City Code states that it is unlawful for any person to sell any goods or services on any public sidewalk within the City of Portland without first obtaining a permit from the City Engineer. The following items and services are approved for sale from sidewalk vending carts:
- food for immediate consumption
- fresh cut flowers
- inflated balloons
- shoe shines
- umbrellas
All items or services to be sold must:
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- be vended from a regulation size vending cart
- not lead to or cause congestion or blocking of pedestrian traffic on the sidewalk
- involve a short transaction period to complete the sale or render the service
- not cause undue noise or offensive odors
- be easily carried by pedestrians
Sidewalk vending is covered in Section 17.26 of City Code. The vending cart dimension and design is subject to review and approval by the Bureau of Development Services.
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In a perfect world, all children would have homes where they are guaranteed safety, access to two loving parents who put the needs of the child first, and the support and nurturing they need. The presence of an abusive individual in the home often radically alters these dynamics. In most homes, the father (or father-figure) is the abusive individual and the mother (or mother-figure) is the non-offending parent. As with any topic related to domestic violence, it is important to remember that the abusive individual is responsible for ways in which children are negatively impacted, and the abusive individual is the only one with the power to change and stop abusive behavior.
Many survivors of domestic violence go to extreme lengths to protect and care for their children, shield their children from the impact of abuse, and many mothers living in violent relationships are caring, attentive parents to their children. In fact, though women living in abusive situations often face additional barriers and stressors in their lives, studies on the parenting of abuse victims shows little differences between the parenting capacities of women who have experienced abuse by their partner and those that have not. Yet we also know that women living with abusive partners face enormous challenges in being the best mothers they can be, due to the ways in which abusive individuals deliberately and intentionally sabotage relationships between mom and the children and the ways in which the abuse negatively impacts mom's ability to meet her child's needs.
If you are in a situation where your partner is behaving abusively, you are probably wondering about the impact this reality is having on your children. Each child's experience with domestic violence is as individual and unique as they are. Some children respond to domestic violence with obvious distress, while others might cope relatively well with violence in the home. There is no formula to determine the impact domestic violence has had on an individual child without taking into account a wide variety of factors, such as their age, coping skills, developmental stage, individual strengths, temperament, the frequency and severity of abuse, their relationship with the abusive individual, the child's understanding and interpretation of abusive events, their individual support system, the presence of supportive and caring adults in their lives, and many other unique characteristics of your child and their environment. Even children growing up in the same home can have vastly different reactions to the same event. It is important to take each child's unique reality into account when thinking about the ways in which domestic violence has impacted the child.
Children are changed by their experiences with domestic violence, some in subtle ways and some in ways that cause concern for parents, teachers, advocates, and adults in a child's life. We do know that many children who grow up with the presence of an abuser in their home are indistinguishable from their peers who grow up in non-abusive households. Yet some children are impacted in more profound ways, as their sense of self, their relationships with others, their school performance, and their behaviors are negatively affected because of violence in the home. When a person is abusive to their family members, this often threatens a child's sense that the family is a safe and nurturing place, and is extremely confusing to children who love both the abusive individual and the other parent. Living with an abusive parent can have many negative consequences for children, including the ways in which it impacts their behaviors, thoughts and feelings. Some examples might include:
It is important to note that children might have behaviors in both categories. For example, a child that is having behavior problems in schools might also be feeling very anxious about the situation at home.
Another important way that children can be affected by domestic violence is that the ways in which they cope and survive with the situations of insecurity in their homes may become problematic. Coping strategies and survival skills that help them get through an unhealthy situation in the moment might end up creating problems in the long run. For example, if a child slips into a fantasy world when hearing shouting at home, this could be detrimental to the child when they slip into a fantasy world while at school. Teenagers who avoid being at home to avoid violence might end up running away and finding themselves is very vulnerable situations when living with friends or living on the street.
If you are concerned about your children and their responses to domestic violence, here are some tips in how to address the situation you are in with your children.
Although it may be difficult to talk to your children about it, tell them the truth about the abuse. Children are aware of what is happening in their home, and addressing what is occurring is important for children. Children can have many common misunderstandings about abuse, such as "its my fault they are fighting" (particularly if the abusive incident started over issues related to the child) or "mom and dad are equal parties are in a "fight." Some abusive individuals will tell children their side of the story, to further damage children's relationships with their moms. It is important for children to hear from you (in an age-appropriate manner) that abuse is not their fault, and isn't your fault either. Don't tell children things they don't need to hear, but not discussing abuse can end up being more damaging to children in the long-run.
Answer their questions honestly in an age appropriate way. Let your children know the abusive person's behavior is not acceptable and not their fault. You don't need to demonize your partner (especially if he is the children's father) to talk about what happened. It is also important to let your children know it is okay to miss their father/care-giver too even if they don't like what happens.
Acknowledge the loss they may be feeling. Allow your children to talk freely about their feelings without becoming judgmental in your responses to them. They need to feel validated and to receive acceptance in their feelings.
Have adult discussions with adults. It is important for you to have support from others, but your children should not have the role of providing you with the emotional support your need. Be careful not to discuss the specifics of your situation with others when your children can hear. In addition, there are certain details that aren't appropriate to share with children. Make sure that you pay attention to ways in which children might overhear conversations, such as in the car on a cell phone while the children are in the car.
It can be okay to cry in front of your children. This lets them know that feelings are normal and it gives them permission to express their feelings. Being sad that abuse occurred is a very natural feeling. Think through your relationship with your children and you will know how to discuss expressing feelings appropriately with children. Children need to know that their feelings, whatever they are, are okay.
There are things that you can do to protect your children. Talk about when the violence is most likely to occur. Depending on your situation, you may have to tell your children there is a possibility that the abusive person may not be living in their home or that you may need to leave your home if the abusive person chooses not to get help and learn a new way to treat people. It is possible that children will be mandated to have visitation so it is important to be sensitive to what you say or promise.
Set boundaries with your children. Discuss healthy boundaries with children. When exposed to domestic violence, it is important that children know that certain behaviors (such as physically hurting another person) are unacceptable, even if they have witnessed this behavior. Often children function best when they know what they are allowed to do and what isn't permitted.
Help your children understand that they aren't responsible for the abuse and that it isn't their job to stop it. Make sure to tell them the abuse is not their fault. Children need to know they are not the cause of the harm even if they hear words that suggest it. They need to know that they cannot control or stop abuse when it starts, and it is not their responsibility to intervene if abuse is occurring.
For more information about children's experiences when their mother is experiencing violence, you can read Little Eyes, Little Ears: How Violence Against a Mother Shapes Children as they Grow, available online at no cost at: http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/ncfv-cnivf/pdfs/fem-2007-LELE_e.pdf . This short document will give you invaluable information about how children are changed by violence at home, how domestic violence impacts your ability to parent, and how domestic violence can impact children at different ages. The document is available at no cost.
If you are concerned about your children, contact your local domestic violence program and ask them about services that might be available to your children. Each domestic violence program operates differently, but they might have support groups for children or be able to provide you with referrals to other organizations who work with children. Remember you are not alone and you have a tremendous capacity to support your children throughout this experience.
Information taken from Little Eyes, Little Ears: How Violence Against a Mother Shapes Children as they Grow by Alison Cunningham and Linda Baker, available at http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/ncfv-cnivf/pdfs/fem-2007-LELE_e.pdf
SAFETY ALERT: Computer use can be monitored and it is impossible to completely clear all website footprints. If you are in danger, please use a safer computer that your abuser can not access directly or remotely, or call ODVN 800-934-9840 or the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-SAFE.


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Henry Awards names finalists for special categories
The Colorado Theatre Guild has added four categories to this year's Henry Awards (to be held July 19). They are:
Special Achievement in Educational/Youth Theater: This year, the Children's Theatre Award will be considered among companies that have kids (18 years of age and under) performing for audiences, with the intention of alternating each year, back to programs that have adults performing for the kids. This year's nominees are:
Catchpenny Theatre
Denver Center Theatre Academy
Curious New Voices
Aurora Fox 'Little Foxes'
Northglenn Youth Theatre
Peanut Butter Players
Props/Set Dressing: Examples of outstanding props would include anything unique that the designer had to build from scratch, or very difficult-to-find period pieces. Set Dressing would be anything that enhances the set after it is designed and built. The nominees are:
Kay Chambers
Chris Campbell and Amy Stringe
Beki Pineda
Scenic Painting: A relatively underappreciated art, The Guild says. The nominees are:
Michael Duran-Shadow
Jill Fives-Arvada
Erin Leonard-Denver Vic
Daniel Lowenstein-Town Hall
Gillian Waggoner-Vintage
Outstanding Regional Theatre: This award represents all of the outstanding work being done in Colorado outside of the seven SCFD counties. It's sort of like the Tonys, though: Once you've won, you aren't eligible again for the foreseeable future. The nominees are:
Thunder River Theatre – Carbondale
Backstage Theatre – Breckenridge
These awards are not voted on by the Henry Awards judges. The winners are determined by the Colorado Theatre Guild Board of Directors based on self-submitted nominations.
It was previously announced that Country Dinner playhouse producer Bill McHale will receive the Guild's Lifetime Achievement Award.
About the July 19 awards gala:
The evening will commence at 6 p.m. with a cash bar, silent auction and complimentary hors d 'oeuvres followed by the awards ceremony, hosted by the Buntport Theater ensemble and featuring performances from area theater companies, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 advance; $25 at the door; $50 VIP (includes reserved main-floor seating and a drink ticket). Call Gloria Shanstrom at 303-931-7241 for reservations.


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Hello fellow Obama supporters! My name is Chelsea and I am one of the new summer organizing fellows with Obama 2012. Over the summer, I will be taking you along on my journey as I work from the ground up to get out the vote for President Obama. As I am more of a photographer than a writer, I will be traveling my home state of Minnesota and documenting my experience through a lens rather than a pen (so to speak).
This past week marked the beginning of my journey as a fellow and so far it's off to a great start. On Sunday I joined three dozen staff, fellows, and volunteers at the LGBT Pride Parade in Minneapolis to show the LGBT community that the President has their backs. The crowd's support for the President was overwhelming as they joined in our chants of "O-BA-MA" and "Fired up! Ready to go!"
Though I am not a member of the LGBT community, I am a firm believer in equal rights for all, particularly marriage equality. I have too many friends and family who have faced discrimination just because of who they love. I could not be more proud of the President for standing on the side of marriage equality—and based on the show of support during the parade, Minneapolis agrees!
If you have never been in a parade, now is the perfect time to join: Next week is the 4th of July and there will be thousands of voter registration parades around the country. Just visit www.barackobama.com/events to find one near you.


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"The radio equivalent of the Eurovision Song Contest". Sounds about as attractive as pulling teeth, doesn't it? Well, even though this annual new music showcase is organised by the European Broadcasting Union - the ones responsible for the car crash TV of the Eurovision Song Contest every spring - Eurosonic is in fact in a league of its own.
For one thing, John Peel used to love coming, for another Karate have sung about the town where it takes place - Groningen, in the north of The Netherlands. Like The Great Escape in Brighton, SXSW in Texas, Transmusicales in France and ByLarm in Norway, Eurosonic is one of those events that John Niven described with such toe-curling accuracy in the satirical music industry novel Kill Your Friends. There's A&Rs embarking on bidding wars for the hottest new talent, festival bookers from across the continent looking to fill their summer bills and disgusting journos (I'm putting my hands up here) sniffing out the next hot thing to flog to the folks back home. But there's also 50,000 Dutch students going nuts as their university town (the equivalent of Cambridge or St Andrews) turns into the rock 'n' roll centre of Europe for three days a year.
At Eurosonic, each national public service broadcaster offers up a band that they think will do the business this year. Then a few more get thrown in. There's 250 acts in total.
British offerings include Errors, Esser, Kid British, White Lies, Frank Turner, Filthy Dukes and Emmy The Great. From Norway there's Casiokids, from France, John and Jehn, from Portugal, Buraka Som Sistema.
This year there's also a special feature on rising Belgian bands to big-up the bubbling scene in Ghent and Antwerp which is following on from the success of 2ManyDJs. Malibu Stacey and Zita Swoon head up the new wave of Belgian talent at this intriguing little festival.
Intrigued? here's all the details:
Jan 15th-17th 2009
Groningen, Netherlands


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On Saturday, October 26, and Sunday, October 27, National Aquarium will be celebrating Hallowmarine!
In addition to fun activities like a scare-venger hunt (see what we did there?) and creepy-crawly animal encounters taking place throughout the Aquarium, our celebration will also include some eco-friendly DIY crafts!
Can't wait until this weekend to make some fun Halloween crafts? Try some of our favorites at home!
T-shirt Tote
- An old t-shirt
- Scissors
- Peel 'n' stick fabric adhesive
- Paint
- Glitter
- Lay your t-shirt down on a flat surface. Using the seams as your guide, cut off the sleeves and neck of the t-shirt.
- Place a long strip of fabric adhesive along the bottom seam of the shirt's back.
- Using your fingers, seal the front and back of the shirt.
- On the front of your sealed shirt, use the paint and glitter to create whatever spook-tacular design your heart desires! Our team went for the classic jack-o-lantern look!
Ghost Luminary
- An old mason jar
- Glue or decoupage
- Paint brush
- Tissue paper
- Black permanent marker
- Tea candle or LED candle
- First, it's important to make sure that the glass of your mason jar is clear of any paper or plastic coverings.
- Either rip or cut small strips of tissue paper. Set aside.
- Using your paintbrush, apply a thin layer of glue or decoupage to your jar.
- Apply your strips of tissue paper until your jar is evenly covered.
- Set your covered jar aside to dry.
- Once completely dry, use your permanent markers to draw a ghost face!
Do you have a favorite eco-friendly Halloween craft? Share it with us in the comments!


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By Hans Ebert (Courtesy of Fast Track) Some of us learned to play cricket in our backyards. Some of us had to make do with a plank of wood for a bat and bowled with a ball made of socks or a coconut husk before ever holding a real cricket ball. And how good did [...]
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This is Step 1 in our 4 step process for teams to become certified. In this class you will learn best practices for safety and handling as well as the policies, procedures and protocols required by Project Canine. This class is for you and your dog. Sign up for class now!
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How to Build a Consensus among Your Employees
Build consensus among your employees when you need them to agree on a business issue or solve a business problem. Consensus building among employees doesn't mean stifling viewpoints, initiatives, or alternative solutions. Your team members may have very different feelings about an issue, but you can get everyone's genuine support.
Define your goal. Are you trying to develop a new product? Are you designing a marketing campaign?
Choose your players. Identify the decision makers, but also consider inviting those who may be impacted by the goal.
Set the ground rules. Everyone should be able to express his or her opinion, unless it ventures into a personal attack.
Test the waters. How far apart are the members' views and attitudes? If they're polar opposites, you need more time to reach a consensus.
Discard invalid assumptions. Find out why someone is opposed to, or in favor of, a position. That person may have an incorrect assumption, so ask questions to clarify viewpoints.
Encourage reasoning. You don't want people simply to disagree. Ask questions that lead people through logical steps of, "If this, then that."
Keep emotions in check. If emotions are running high, take a break and meet individually with the team members who are locking horns.
Reach a consensus. As a last resort, if your team truly cannot reach a consensus, go with the majority opinion.


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Technology changes the way we buy, sell, live, learn, work, play and communicate! Welcome to the new, internet & technology based world order. Phones that know our every move, Database Marketers that know what words we clicked on, how we spent our Summer and what wine we like to drink at dinner! Movie producers that used to record music with the Philharmonic that shift their music recording needs to other countries for less than 20% of the "normal" cost of production.
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