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Nicola Morgan, the Crabbit Old Bat, is an award-winning author of around 90 books across many genres. For the last few years, she has given crabbitly honest advice to determined writers, here and in her books, WRITE TO BE PUBLISHED, WRITE A GREAT SYNOPSIS, DEAR AGENT and TWEET RIGHT.
Monday, 26 March 2012
On rejection
I would draw your attention to this hugely important point which so many people fail to understand: "... even a morsel of advice can take considerable time to compose so that it is genuinely helpful." Oh boy, is this true! As you know, I have a writers' consultancy, Pen2Publication, and most of that work involves giving very full, detailed, honest appraisals of manuscripts. Clients pay a decent amount of money for this work but even that probably doesn't properly account for the huge amount of time I take over the report. Giving any kind of feedback is a great responsibility. I regard myself as enough of an expert (otherwise I wouldn't feel able to do this at all) but I know that, despite any expertise and knowledge of the market, I am still inevitably reading with personal response. The effort to ensure that personal response has not played too great a part, the effort to make sure that I don't make any suggestions that I can't explain and justify, the effort to make sure I don't send the writer off on a false path, the effort to ensure that I don't trap the writer into thinking there's only one way of improving the text - all those efforts are colossal. And that's one of the main reasons why agents - and other writers - can be so reluctant to play the feedback game. We want to help you but we know what it may cost us. And you.
In Write to be Published, on the topic of feedback, I suggest that if any expert friend of yours reads your MS, you give them a bottle of champagne, and that if the feedback is negative, you give them two...
When you've read that post, come back and tell us about any rejection letters you'd care to share. You do know my own best one, don't you? My letter, returned with a line scrawled across it and the word, in pencil, NO!
Next week, I'll be blogging about that small but delicate aspect of rejections: resubmitting to the same agent, whether after encouragement or not. Can you? Should you? How should you?
It's partly my 21 years of rejections that mean I'm spending so much time giving you lovely lot my crabbit advice. And how beautifully you are taking it.
PS - I'm away a lot on business at the moment, so can't respond to your comments. Normal service will resume soon! Louise Kelly is blog-minding for me.
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- Jacqueline Pye said...
Once sent a few sketches to Benny Hill (which dates me). After some time they were returned with standard rejection slip - but very scuffed, marked with coffee mug rings and generally grubby. Later a couple of rather similar sketches appeared on the show ...
- 26 March 2012 at 07:51
- catdownunder said...
I hope I am right in assuming that, if an agent says "not right for me but this is subjective and try elsewhere" they really do mean that. It seems to me that, if they do not, then they are encouraging the writer to waste the time of other agents.
I know it is a terribly subjective process and I really appreciated the fact that one publisher actually offered to read (and then read) three chapters and offered me some very positive feedback. It would not have been right for her and we both knew that but she took the time anyway. It is that sort of thing which gives me a crumb of hope for the future.
- 26 March 2012 at 09:53
- JeffO said...
Not a rejection story, just a comment. As writers, we should all be aware of how costly it is in terms of thought, time and effort to create anything with words, and thus be more understanding of 'unhelpful' rejections. And your query is just one of possibly hundreds that is being read at any given time.
- 26 March 2012 at 11:27
- M Louise Kelly said...
I once sent off a submission by email at 5pm one evening and got the reject back by the time I logged on again the next morning around 9am! At the time I thought it was the worst rejection ever - but it told me an awful lot about how far I was from that piece of writing being ready (and the fact that those people who tell us that they really won't read past page one if it isn't good enough, are telling the truth!)
- 26 March 2012 at 11:28
- Erin Latimer said...
I have been rejected a LOT. But I never took offense to the form rejections, I know that agents are ridiculously busy. To the writers that complain: Wait till you are disgusting famous and can't answer your hundreds of fan letters a day, and you have to send form "thanks" letters. Then you'll understand. The hat will be on the other foot THEN, won't it? Hah! Serves you right!
On another note, keep trucking away. I recently emerged from query hell (and relatively unscathed, might I add).
- 26 March 2012 at 18:16
- Elizabeth Dunn said...
I was at a SCBWI conference and the guy next to me started railing out an NYC agent on the panel. She had sent him a rejection in under sixty seconds - so you're doing okay M Louise. Anyway, s'nuff to put the fear of God into me.
- 26 March 2012 at 18:40
- Katalin Havasi said...
I read an encouraging story in the latest issue of Writers' Forum (UK magazine).
A young man sent his first novel to a few agents and received two rejection slips. Three months later one of those two agents came back to him after seeing that the rejected novel 'Locked In' hit No 1on Amazon in the UK, as a self-published ebook.
The author has sold over 150,000 copies and in the meantime has attracted two dozen agents and six publishers, all wanting to work with him.
This and other similar stories tell me that agents are sometimes just guessing...
- 26 March 2012 at 19:18
- Katalin Havasi said...
I read an encouraging story in the latest issue of Writers' Forum (UK magazine).
A young man sent his first novel to a few agents and received two rejection slips. Three months later one of those two agents came back to him after seeing that the rejected novel 'Locked In' hit No 1on Amazon in the UK, as a self-published ebook.
The author has sold over 150,000 copies and in the meantime has attracted two dozen agents and six publishers, all wanting to work with him.
This and other similar stories tell me that agents are sometimes just guessing...
- 26 March 2012 at 19:21
- Stroppy Author said...
Not guessing, Katalin - agents will only represent things they feel strongly about (in a positive way), and that's how it should be. They are not just looking out for something that can be a success. If I were an agent, I'd have turned down many books that have gone on to bestsellers because I don't like them and wouldn't have felt able to push them.
Now I'm just setting out, tentatively, as a publisher, I know I'm going to turn down books I can see are well written, that might well sell, but that do nothing for me. They're not right for my list and I couldn't produce genuine enthusiasm to promote them, so it wouldn't work for either of us.
Rejection doesn't always mean your book is bad - it just means it's not right for that publisher/agent. Of course, sometimes it means your book is bad...
- 27 March 2012 at 07:26
- Nicola Morgan said...
Anne, many thanks for replying and for making exactly the point is have made! It's so much more complex that guessing or than right or wrong. Even the publishers who turned JKR down were not necessarily wrong. I've tried to explain this but it's not a simple message.
- 27 March 2012 at 10:46
- Kath McGurl said...
My favourite rejection was for a women's magazine short story I'd written on the theme of Fermat's Last Theorem. I got a rejection with the rejection reason given that it was a 'well-worn theme'.
Yeah right. Don't those endless stories about Fermat's Last Theorem in Woman's Weekly just bore you to tears after a while? :-D
- 27 March 2012 at 19:33
- Annalisa Crawford said...
@ Womagwriter - that explains a couple of rejections I've had in the past too, where I've wondered how 'well-worn' my story was!
- 27 March 2012 at 20:14
- Katalin Havasi said...
Stroppy Author - thanks for your comment.
I have only one question: Then why did the agent come back to this author later, having rejected the novel in the first place? First she didn't feel strongly about it, but after three months she did?
- 27 March 2012 at 21:13
- Nicola Morgan said...
Katalin - of course we don't know exactly what the circumstances were but it's possible that the agent didn't have room at first but then did. Agents, particularly working on their own, have a duty to spend their time on existing clients. The writer might have pitched just before Frankfurt or Bologna. We have also no idea what sort of agent this was and how experienced or whatever. As they say, "Stuff happens!"
- 28 March 2012 at 07:20
- Katalin Havasi said...
Thanks for answering, Nicola. Those are all possible explanations.
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The parish priest in Luarca did not give me permission to take digital pictures so I have included a couple of transcription snippets. For simplicity sake I have removed abbreviations, and only included relevant pieces of information about the birthplace of Manuel Ramon de la Fraga.
#1 - baptism of Lorenzo Antonio
'En siete de Octubre del presente año de mil setezientos setentta y ocho....bautice solemnemente...un niño...que puso por nombre Lorenzo Antonio hijo legitimo de Manuel Ramon de la Fraga natural de la parroquia Santa Eulalia de Frejulfe valle de oro y de Cathalina Menendez...'
*Notice the birthplace of Manuel Ramon - it says that he was born in the parish of Santa Eulalia [in the town] of Frejulfe [in] valle de oro.
#2 - baptism of Gregoria
'En diez y ocho de Junio de mil setezientos ochenta y uno...bautice solemenmente...una niña....a quien se puso por nombre Gregoria....hija legitima de Ramon de la Fraga natural de Santa Eulalia de Frejulfe obispado de Mondoñedo y de Catalina Menendez...'
**Notice the birthplace of Manuel Ramon now - it says he was born in the parish of Santa Eulalia [in the town] of Frejulfe [in the bishopric or diocese] of Mondoñedo.
Several more children were found for this couple, but these two records provide the detail I needed (which the other children's records corroborated) to push back the de la Fraga line even further. The problem I now faced was where in the world was Frejulfe and Mondoñedo; and what about this Valle de Oro place? Turned out that the research took us to the region of Galicia, which will be the focus of my next post.


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I remember watching a movie where a mature boy has a crush on a girl and tries to impress her. But the problem is that the girl has a dog (most probably a female dog) which creates problems that prevent them from getting together.
In one scene the couple is going to kiss but the dog licks the girl's face. The girl still tries to kiss the boy but the boy can't because he has seen the dog drinking toilet water from pot earlier before licking the girl's face (the girl doesn't notice this).
Similarly, in another scene the boy is trying to have intercourse with the girl, but the Dog got excited and licked the boy between his legs.
It's most probably an American comedy film, most likely no older than 2000, but I'm not sure about the time period. I watched it on an Indian TV channel more then 4 years ago.


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So it looks like Pinocchio is slowly but surely becoming a real boy. But unlike Pinocchio, corporations don't have tell-tale signs of lying, and most definitely don't have a conscience, in the form of a cricket or otherwise. Instead, corporations are a carefully crafted wooden parasite, carefully winding their way through American government, changing the internal workings ever so slightly, so the rest of the public body has no idea what's happening. But like any plan, occasional parts are forward and obvious, and this little parasite has relied on the simple lack of care of the American people… and succeeded.
A few weeks ago, the American Supreme Court over turned an older ruling that limited the amount that corporations could spend on political campaigns. This decision was hailed as an advance for free speech by some, and the authorization for corporations to buy elections by others. Off the bat, the reasoning for the previous ruling was over-turned is garbage. In addition to legal jargon, part of the reason given (I believe by Alito) was that the previous decision was not unanimous, thus meriting a repeal until the decision can be reviewed. If that's valid reason to review, why hasn't Alito reviewed other landmark cases that redefined rights, such as Dread Scott v Sandford? Do non-whites really need rights? Perhaps Plessy v. Ferguson? Bah to the fourteenth amendment! The notion that all Supreme Court cases should be unanimous is ridiculous. It undermines the very idea of America being a democracy.
Regardless of this grave injustice, America continues as if nothing has happened. Even with the background chatter of action overturn what many if not most people agree was a bad call, on both sides of the political field, there has been no movement to do so. And the longer this ruling stays in place, the closer we get to an America run openly by corporations rather then the more subtly run government we have now, through lobbies.
An interesting point here is that many people on the right, where the majority of support for this decision comes from, feel that government control is intrusive but welcome corporate control. Even if not openly, I often find that people leaning right argue with government spending/programs/etc (at least those that don't help them directly), but have no issue with stuff like cable company monopolies, ISP limit rates, food company take overs. These things are just the invisible hand of the market interfering with our lives, thus ok. But representatives we selected making those same decisions or instating those sort of controls, and suddenly the forefathers are turning in their graves. And sadly, those on the right get screwed by the market just as much as the rest of us, but can never seem to accept it, thus leading it to repeat.
But in the end, how can anyone justify corporations being people, and having the same rights as people? I think The Daily Kos said it best, with satire: Give Corporations More Rights! Giving corporations rights as people is just a convenient way to bypass making sensible laws. After all, if corporations are people, they are obviously second class citizens. If we're making them people, why not given them other rights? Also, why aren't other collections of people also people? I'm trying to come up with an example, but its all so foolish, I can't even think of one worth putting down.
Simply put: corporations are not people. There's no good reason why they should be treated as such. When people say corporations freedom of speech is restricted by laws like the one that prevented them from spending without limit on campaigns, but I have to ask, who's rights are limited? The people within corporations can still freely spend money. Those investing in the company can still freely spend. But instead, by granting corporations the right to spend money freely, millions of dollars earned by dozens if not hundreds if not thousands of people will be spent by a small enclave, who will only help campaigns that make sure they maintain the power. People don't invest in medical companies to help a pro-life politician get into office; they invest in a company to either make money or because they believe in what the company does. But if that politician's economic policies help that company avoid regulations or simply help the board stay in power, why would the board not put funds towards the campaign? Why should a board of businessmen make political decisions with other people's money? Why is it ok for a business to interfere with politics, but wrong for government to regulate business?
In the end, this is another step along the path to corporatocracy. It is a long series of problems, rooted in the ever-growing lack of care to know the facts but desire to criticize the results. It'd be an interesting day if people started to apply the values they hold dear to outside their household. And while we should continue to strive for the rights that keep us free, we shouldn't be so eager to sell them to the highest bidder.


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on the record: June 2008 Archives
Well, here we go again. You will
remember recent discussion here and elsewhere about the almost-elimination of
the position of music critic at the Atlanta
Journal-Constitution. A combination
of local and national pressure reversed that decision. But now we have the
situation all over again, this time in
June 11-14, 2008 saw the first true National Performing Arts Convention, a gathering of service
organizations in
As I completed my
tenure as president and CEO of the League of American Orchestras, I felt it
appropriate to share with the delegates to our annual conference in
I have received a number of comments, particularly recently, asking why I don't explore the difficulties that some orchestras, such as the Columbus Symphony, are experiencing, and perhaps offer analysis and even recommendations for solutions.
I know I have written before about the topic of female conductors, and how this area has so completely changed during my professional life. But I have to raise it again because, well, it raised itself, in March and April.


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The first is an affidavit of lawful presence per O.C.G.A. § 50-36-1, also called the SAVE Affidavit. This affidavit must be accompanied by a secure and verifiable document (identification).
The second affidavit requirement concerns E-Verify. To fill this requirement, a representative of the business must provide a notarized signature on either the Private Employer Exemption Affidavit (for businesses with 9 or fewer employees) or the Private Employer Affidavit of Compliance (for businesses with 10 or more employees). As of July 1, 2013, businesses with 10 or more employees are required by the State of Georgia to register with E-Verify. The Affidavit of Compliance asks for the business's E-Verify account number. New business licenses and 2013 renewal business licenses will not be issued to businesses that refuse to comply with this law. For more information, please review Georgia House Bill 87 passed by the Georgia Assembly in the 2011 session or the Georgia Municipal Association's website if you have more questions about these regulations.


text: This has been a big year for Howard Schultz, the CEO of Starbucks. There has been a new company logo, the 40th anniversary of Starbucks, and Howard's new #1 bestseller book Onward, which I shot the author portrait for as well as some pictures inside the book. I have been keeping pretty busy photographing Howard over the past few months with everything that is going on. Some of the images have not been released yet, but one of my favorite assignments which I can show was for The Sunday Times Magazine. I got some great shots from this one, including this 2-page spread, and the headshot outtake. You can click on the spread to get a closer look if you are interested. To get the expression, I sang several songs from The Tales of Hoffmann by Offenbach which I think everyone enjoyed quite a bit. It seemed to be going well at first, but then I got distracted somewhere around Act 2 while trying to adjust my camera focus and my pitch went slightly off. I will admit it was not my finest moment, and clearly some in the room were not impressed. Nonetheless, my off key falsetto created a nice expression which went along perfectly with what the magazine was looking for. Despite the successful outcome, that will most likely be the last time I ever sing at a photo shoot.


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The Agony of Job for the (Post)Modern Human
|Chicago Fusion Theatre presents:
|by Archibald MacLeish
directed by Emma Peterson
at Oracle Theatre, 3809 N. Broadway (map)
through April 18th (more info)
reviewed by Paige Listerud
There is any number of reasons why theater companies, particularly young ones, would shy away from Archibald MacLeish's Pulitzer Prize winning play J.B., produced by Chicago Fusion Theatre on Oracle Theatre's stage. As a modern retelling of the Book of Job, the play easily becomes too much of a muchness. Too much loss . . . too much pain . . . too many unsatisfactory answers only begging the question "Why?" But then, consider the late 1950s, in which MacLeish wrote J.B., and the play's hyperboles of pain and suffering are all too appropriate. In fact, compared to the ugly realities of that time they're not even hyperbole.
A Frenchman once said, of the horrors of the French Revolution, that it had "destroyed all hyperbole." The terror of the French Revolution could be multiplied exponentially with regard to World War II and its aftermaths. Look at the numbers alone: the deadliest conflict in recorded human history with 50-70 million dead. Tack onto that deaths resulting from the refugee crisis after the war due to the expulsion of 3 million Germans from Eastern Europe – the received retribution for Nazi atrocities whether they had supported the Third Reich or not.
Consider 6 million Jews dying in the Holocaust; then imagine the survivors of those death camps not being able to return to their original homes—compelled to face starvation and disease in overrun refugee camps. Recall that anti-Jewish pogroms took place in Poland, Lithuania, Romania, and Hungary both during and after the war.
Or consider the campaigns of wholesale rape of women and girls carried out by the advancing Red Army, "liberating" Eastern Europe from Nazi rule.
Consider the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki; then check out the testimony of Tsutomu Yamaguchi, who survived both bombings. It reads like every zombie-horror-sci-fi nightmare rolled into one. Other survivors of the atomic blasts were reduced to "ant-walking alligators," men and women who
" . . . were now eyeless and faceless—with their heads transformed into blackened alligator hides displaying red holes, indicating mouths . . . The alligator people did not scream. Their mouths could not form the sounds. The noise they made was worse than screaming. They uttered a continuous murmur—like locusts on a midsummer night. One man, staggering on charred stumps of legs, was carrying a baby upside down."
A charnel house, a charnel house—but do I belabor the point? Does Archibald MacLeish belabor the point in J.B.? Does the hero Job/J.B. belabor the point? Or, to recall Alfred Hitchcock, is there only so much reality that anyone can stand? Does religion or philosophy or science—or theater—help? Does bringing an audience within an approximate distance of trauma or horror, accompanied by its lurking associate, meaninglessness, really help a people face real world traumas, horror, or senseless suffering?
But wait, there's more. One thing this production's entire cast conveys to perfection is the deep cynicism of MacLeish's play. That cynicism was born, not only of atrocity piled on atrocity, but also all the paranoia and hypocrisy of the McCarthy Era. That adds another toasty layer to the proceedings.
Who can argue with cynical Mr. Nickles (Virginia Marie), a circus performer who plays the Devil–aka ha-satan–opposite Zuss (Sandy Elias) the calm, sensible believer in the human spirit who takes on the role of God? Their dispute over their respective roles, as well as J.B.'s progress, lends choral and deconstructive depth to MacLeish's play. We can thank our lucky stars for such solidly paired actors to guide the audience through this story. Why, in their hands, God and the Devil are like two competing superpowers, carrying out their proxy war on the territory of J.B.'s life.
J.B. (Jason Economus) and his wife Sarah (Natalie DiCristofano) form the show's other solid pair. Economus excellently conveys J.B.'s unpretentious good-guy vitality through MacLeish's heightened language. The speed bumps show up, though, when he has to switch from MacLeish's language to lines pulled directly from the Bible. I myself have issues with MacLeish's language—Pulitzer Prize or not. Sometimes the simple, clean power of lines from the Book of Job put his dialogue to shame.
But, without belaboring that issue, it's quite clear that MacLeish knows his Job–yet another reason why J.B. won't entertain everyone. Any audience might do well to read up on Job themselves, the more commentary the better. J.B. is a talkie, talkie, talkie play. When three wise men (Austin Campion, Josh Blankenship, and Alex C. Moore) visit the ruined and abandoned J.B., they almost overwhelm him—and us–with bankrupt philosophical dialectic. Still, there is salvation in all this verbiage. As Sarah, DiCristofano humanistically depicts a mother's ruthless conviction over the deaths of her children, opposing God Himself as much as J.B.'s God-talk. Yet, in their reunion at the end, her performance reveals depths of redemptive grace.
Emma Peterson's direction creates the circus atmosphere that frames and informs this play's storytelling, deftly sustaining its controlled chaos. In fact, the dance movement that builds to J.B.'s encounter with the Almighty compels recollection of lines from the Bhagavad-Gita—the same ones that popped into J. Robert Oppenheimer's head during the first test of the atomic bomb: "Now I am become Death, destroyer of worlds." That scene alone is worth the price of admission.
Oscar Wilde once said, "The critic has to educate the public; the artist has to educate the critic." Well, Chicago Fusion Theatre Company has educated me. Indeed, they have schooled me and wowed me with their production of this long forgotten masterpiece. By celebrating their achievement, I celebrate a city in which a small theater company will take a chance on a difficult play like this and boldly, fully, humanely realize it.
|Rating: ★★★½
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A ll the dried staple foods below can be stored in a dark, dry spot, and many can be stored in the freezer. If storing in a cupboard, transfer the contents after opening to a lidded jar or canister and include the packet of drying agent that came with the original package. It's best to use the product within a few months, though spoilage is rare even a year later. If freezing, eliminate excess air (which would make the food soggy) before sealing, and do NOT include the packet of drying agent.
Most liquid seasonings can be stored on a dark, dry shelf until opening; refrigerate after opening for optimal aroma. Store dried noodles as you would any pasta; store fresh noodles in the refrigerator and consume within two days.
The ingredients listed below can be ordered online from Maruwa or Katagiri. Kitchen equipment can be ordered from Korin.
Hiyamugi - A spaghetti-thin white wheat-flour-and-saltwater noodle, similar to udon and often substituted for it in cold salad-like dishes. Hiyamugi (literally "chilled wheat") noodles are sold dried. Packages are sometimes subdivided into bundles of about 2 ounces each. (Note: Vermicelli-thin somen noodles cannot be substituted for hiyamugi.)
Hoshi Shiitake (dried black mushrooms) - Fresh shiitake and dried hoshi shiitake mushrooms are not interchangeable. Dried mushrooms are especially rich in minerals such as potassium, and contribute an intense flavor to stocks and stews. For making stocks, the flatter, less costly varieties of hoshi shiitake (either whole caps, broken pieces, or presliced bits) will be fine.
Iriko; also called Niboshi - Both iriko (the word I first learned, in Shikoku) and niboshi (the more common name in the rest of Japan) are dried sardines used primarily to make stock. They are sold in America under both names. These dried fish contain naturally occurring glutamates that unlock the flavor potential of other foods with which they are cooked — especially wheat flour. Iriko range in size from no more than an inch to three inches long. As they dry, they shrivel — the fresher the fish when brought on land, the more twisted they become when dried.
Katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes) - A key ingredient in dashi (sea stock), dried fish flakes generally combine shavings of tunalike bonito (katsuo) with other less expensive fish such as sardines and mackerel. Bonito yields a mild but smoky flavor; if your preference runs toward smokiness, look for a higher percentage of bonito, usually accompanied by a higher price. Sardine and mackerel lend a more assertive flavor. Once opened, the flakes go rancid rather quickly, so if you will be using them only occasionally, look for a "fresh pack" (several small, sealed packets, each containing 3 or 5 grams) rather than a single larger bag (usually 100 grams).
Kishimen - A linguine-flat, white wheat-flour-and-saltwater noodle, similar to udon and often substituted for it in cold salad-like dishes. Kishimen noodles are sold dried in packages of about 2 ounces each.
Kombu (kelp) - Aware of the natural flavor-enhancing properties of certain sea vegetables, the Japanese have gathered and/or cultivated many varieties of kombu for centuries. Most is harvested in the chilly waters around Hokkaido, Japan's large northern island. Depending upon the time of year and location of the seabeds, the seaweed can vary from thick, stony-gray, with a chalky white cast to thin and green with a reddish tinge. If a package is labeled "dashi kombu" (literally "kelp for stock-making") it will probably be of the Hidaka variety, a fine, reasonably priced, all-purpose kelp. Hidaka has a lower concentration of glutamates than some other types, but it still contributes a mild, flavor-enhancing brininess to stocks and sauces.
Mirin (syrupy rice wine) - Often sold in ordinary supermarkets, low-alcohol mirin is not a drinking wine. Rather, it is used in cooking as a seasoning and glazing agent. The best-quality varieties are made in a process similar to sake, using mochi-gome, a sweet, glutinous rice. Most commercial brands, however, have sugar added. Hinode and Musashinagara are high-quality brands available in the U.S.
Ramen - These Chinese-style noodles are sold in Asian groceries under a variety of names, including ramen and chuka soba. They can be fresh (found in the refrigerated section of the store), dried (shelf-stable), or "instant" with flavorings. Ramen differs from most other Japanese noodles due to the addition of egg and/or kansui (an alkaline brine) to make the dough more elastic.
Shoyu (soy sauce) - Two types of shoyu are used in the Japanese kitchen: koikuchi, the all-purpose "dark" variety; and usukuchi, a saltier, lighter-colored (but full-strength) version. Both are made from dried soy beans, wheat, salt, and water and lend a fermented richness to foods. Typically, usukuchi shoyu is paired with mirin to balance its intense saltiness. In Japan, residents of Tokyo prefer the deeper, burnished color of "regular" soy sauce, while those from Kyoto, Osaka, and environs choose the delicate "natural" color of foods seasoned with the lighter sauce. In the U.S., koikuchi is generally sold as "regular soy sauce" and usukuchi as "light soy sauce." Note that the "light" variety is not the same as "lite" or "low-sodium" soy sauce, which was developed for the American consumer. If you are concerned about sodium, dilute regular soy sauce with basic dashi (sea stock) and/or water. Tamari, a soy product different from shoyu, can also be a source of confusion. The word is often incorrectly attached to shoyu in an attempt to convey higher quality. However, authentic tamari, made using little or no wheat, is richer and more nutrient-intense than shoyu.
Soba - Some soba noodles are made from ground buckwheat flour only, but these tend to break easily after cooking. (Buckwheat, though nutritious, has no gluten, the sticky "glue" found in wheat flour that makes bread chewy.) Most soba noodles are made from a combination of wheat flour and milled buckwheat grain; hachi wari soba (literally, "80 percent buckwheat") is the most commonly consumed combination. Instead of wheat flour, or sometimes in addition to it, a glutinous yam called yama imo can be grated and added to produce yama imo iri soba. Shin soba refers to noodles made from newly harvested, freshly milled buckwheat grain. Many packages of soba are subdivided into bundles of between 80 and 100 grams (about two-and-a-half or three ounces); one of these bundles makes a generous single portion. Most soba noodles are sold dried; semidried and refrigerated are also available at some stores.
Somen - Vermicelli-thin somen noodles are formed by stretching dough made from wheat, salt water, and oil. The noodles are sold dried, in two-ounce bundles (three such bundles make two portions). Somen cannot be substituted for hiyamugi, kishimen, or udon noodles.
Udon - Thick white wheat noodles that are sold fresh (refrigerated; precooked), semidried (shelf-stable but flexible; must be cooked six to seven minutes), and dried (shelf-stable and brittle; must be cooked eight to nine minutes or more). Udon ko (high-gluten flour for making the noodles from scratch) is sold at Asian groceries; however, American-style high-gluten bread flour can be substituted.


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Thursday, October 11, 2018
-- Earnings to be Released before Market Opens on Thursday, November 1, 2018 --
BERWYN, PA, OCTOBER 11, 2018 – AMETEK, Inc. (NYSE: AME) will issue its third quarter 2018 earnings release before the market opens on Thursday, November 1, 2018.
AMETEK will webcast its third quarter 2018 investor conference call on Thursday, November 1, 2018, beginning at 8:30 AM ET. The live audio webcast can be accessed by clicking on the Events & Presentations link in the "Investors" section of www.ametek.com. A replay of the call will also be archived on the website and will be available until the next quarterly earnings call.
Corporate Profile
AMETEK is a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices with annualized sales of approximately $4.8 billion. AMETEK's Corporate Growth Plan is based on Four Key Strategies: Operational Excellence, Strategic Acquisitions, Global & Market Expansion and New Products. AMETEK's objective is double-digit percentage growth in earnings per share over the business cycle and a superior return on total capital. The common stock of AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500 Index.
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For the modern child, whose life can be a bit hectic, it's often the slower times that create real memories. Like getting to stay up really late on a sultry night in late August because a Monopoly game with cousins took five hours longer than expected. Or spending an afternoon completing a 500-piece puzzle with Grandma, and listening to her talk about the old days. Or a family game night playing Sorry, or Clue, or Go Fish. read more
Our Family & Classic games department is loaded with old favorites and new delights: this is where you'll find the standards like Scrabble, Apples to Apples, Jenga, and more. You'll also find newer crowd-pleasers from Blue Orange Games, Gamewright, and more – and don't forget, LEGO now has a line of totally cool buildable LEGO games.
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Over the past couple of days this story has been all over the news. I don't know if it has made it overseas.
A 17 year old black youth was shot dead by a white male. The white male thought the black youth was up to no good; however, he actually lived in the area and was just walking home from buying some candy. On the recordings of the calls to the police from neighbors, you can hear the youth screaming for help (the family has identified the voice as his) and then the gun shot. Yet the white male is using a Florida law that states you are allowed to use deadly force if you are in a place you have a right to be and you feel reasonably threatened with serious harm.
The Federal prosecutors and the FBI are now investigating as the Florida cops hands are tied.
Here is an article about this situation:
Does Florida law let killers go free?
By Jeffrey Toobin, CNN Senior Legal Analyst
updated 5:33 PM EDT, Tue March 20, 2012
Editor's note: Jeffrey Toobin is a senior legal analyst for CNN and a staff writer at The New Yorker magazine, where he covers legal affairs.
(CNN) -- Trayvon Martin went out to buy some Skittles -- and was shot dead before he made it home. The case is horrifying, maddening, grotesque. And -- perhaps worst of all -- there may be nothing Florida law enforcement can do about it.
As the world now knows, the 17-year-old Martin walked to a store in Orlando to buy some snacks on the night of February 26. George Zimmerman, a volunteer Neighborhood Watch captain, thought the boy looked suspicious and called 911. The 911 operator told Zimmerman to keep his distance -- police would be sent -- but there was a confrontation between Zimmerman and Martin. Martin was killed with a single shot to the chest. Florida authorities have not arrested Zimmerman, and federal authorities recently joined the investigation.
The legal question at the heart of the case involves Florida's so-called "stand your ground" law, which the legislature passed, at the behest of the National Rifle Association, in 2005. Before that time, Florida law resembled that of most other states; during confrontations, individuals had a duty to retreat rather than to respond to provocations. Under the new law, a person is allowed to use deadly force if he is in a place he has a right to be and feels reasonably threatened with serious harm.
In this case, then, the question is whether Zimmerman was in such a place and felt reasonably threatened. The 911 operator told Zimmerman to keep his distance from Martin, but Zimmerman had a right to be on the street. That's where neighborhood watch volunteers work.
Clearly, the question at the heart of the case is whether Zimmerman reasonably felt threatened. On this issue, the evidence currently seems murky. There appears to have been some sort of confrontation between Zimmerman and Martin. Police found Zimmerman with an injury to his head. Most important -- and most tragic -- the police will hear only one side of the story about this confrontation. Trayvon is not around to tell his story. The continuing investigation will surely focus on finding other witnesses.
The facts of this case show why the "stand your ground" law is so important. The law focuses on the subjective understanding of the shooter. Was his understanding of the situation "reasonable"? Ultimately, that would be a question for the jury to decide, but it still gives a lot of deference to the perpetrator of a violent act. The new law even allows a disproportionate response; if someone comes at you with a fist, you can reply with a gun.
In light of the shift in the law, it's not surprising that since the law went into effect, reports of justifiable homicides have tripled, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
Another case under litigation in Florida highlights the effect of the law. In September 2010, David James was playing basketball with his 8-year-old daughter on an outdoor court in Valrico. A boy was skateboarding on the court at the same time, and Trevor Dooley, a man who lived in the area, told the boy he shouldn't be skateboarding there. James stood up for the boy, and he and Dooley had a confrontation.
Dooley was carrying a gun and wound up shooting James dead. Dooley asserted that he felt threatened by James, and has asked that the case be dismissed before trial under the "stand your ground" law. (The judge will soon make a ruling.)
In both of these cases -- in the deaths of both James and Martin -- the legal defense for the shooters appears to rely almost completely on the "stand your ground" law. In the death of David James, prosecutors are doing their best against tough odds. In the death of Trayvon Martin, it's prosecutors who are taking the heat for failing, thus far, to bring any charges against George Zimmerman.
But this outrage, understandable though it is, might be directed somewhere else as well. The Florida legislators who voted for the "stand your ground" law -- and Gov. Jeb Bush, who signed it -- have something to answer for as well.


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Nokia revealed their flagship Windows Phone 8 device today, the Lumia 920.
The Lumia 920 is a dual-core smartphone, which features a 1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 CPU.
The 920 is packed with a 8MP rear camera that takes advantage of Carl Zeiss optics and Nokia's new Pure View technology.
Nokia Senior Vice President of Marketing for Mobile Phones, Jo Harlow said, "the Nokia Lumia 920 takes better pictures and videos than any competitor."
Nokia is focused on helping consumers take better photos on their phones.
It's obvious that Nokia has put a lot of time and effort into this phone's camera. The Lumia 920 takes advantage of new Floating Lens technology, which allows more light in.
In addition to taking awesome photos the Lumia 920's lens is stabilized for taking professional looking video too.
Because Nokia put so much effort into the camera, the company wanted to help people find places to use it. Nokia is aiming to turn your smartphone into a full-fledged personal navigation device too.
The Nokia maps experience will feature Offline Maps. Harlow says, "true offline maps, not caching." The Nokia maps experience will even feature indoor maps.
"Nokia City Lens is the most intuitive way to explore a city," Harlow said.
Just by pointing your camera at a city block you can view information about the street and surrounding restaurants. There is also an augmented reality mode.
The Lumia also features a 2000mAH battery. It is the largest battery the company has ever included in an smartphone. Coupled with the Qualcomm S4 Snapdragon processor, Nokia says that this is the fastest and most responsive smartphone experience.
Ever better, the Lumia 920 is 30% more efficient than quad core alternatives.
A neat feature of the 920 is built-in wireless charging. The 920 will come with a charging pillow called the "fat boy".
Nokia has sealed a partnership with The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf and Virgin America to feature fat boy pillows in the Virgin America airport lounge at Heathrow Airport and at Coffee Bean Locations.
Harlow said that the Nokia 920 is "based on a singled minded focus to get the absolute most out of your day."
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The Best Boston Celtics of All Time
List Rules Please rank the players based only on their time with the Celtics
This is a list of the best Boston Celtics of all time. When people think of the NBA, one of the first teams that comes to mind is the Boston Celtics. Throughout the franchise's storied history, the Celtics have had many of the greatest players of all time on its roster. The number of the game's greatest players to play in Boston is an embarrassment of riches compared to many of the league's also-rans. Bill Russell was the first great player to wear the Celtics green and white. During his tenure with the team, the Celtics won a whopping 11 championships in 13 legendary seasons. Russell is considered the best player of his generation and one of the best centers of all time.
This wouldn't be a proper Ultimate List if we didn't include Larry Bird on it. Perhaps the most popular player in Celtics history, Larry Legend is one of the best small forwards of all time. During his historic run in Boston, Bird, along with teammates Kevin McHale and Robert Parish, powered the Celtics to five NBA Finals berths, winning three championships.After Bird retired, the Celtics relied on Paul Pierce as the team's leader. Along with Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen, Pierce led the Celtics to a league record 17th championship when it defeated the rival Los Angeles Lakers in 2008. These three players are beloved by Celtics fans and look at them as some of greatest players to wear a Celtics uniform.


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The Holy Spirit and the Exclusivity of the Gospel
According to Theopedia, exclusivism "refers to the fact that orthodox Christian doctrine maintains only faith in the Jesus Christ of the Bible leads to salvation or heaven. Christianity is exclusive in that its teachings indicate that the faith of other sects or religions will not lead to eternal life; or in other words, that Jesus Christ is the only true way to God."
Exclusivism is a doctrine that has no shortage of credible defenses. It is not my goal to rehash the numerous arguments that have been made which seem to prove beyond a shadow of a doubt that the Bible teaches an exclusive position on salvation. Instead, I want to point out one specific argument that is rarely considered, but is significant because of its Trinitarian focus.
Very often the contemporary Evangelical Church speaks of salvation only in terms of the work of Jesus Christ. Jesus is said to have propitiated the wrath of God through His substitutionary work on the Cross. Every once in a while, you might actually hear talk of Christ's active obedience in securing the perfect righteousness which is imputed to us (credited to our account). But much less often do we speak of the work of the Holy Spirit in salvation.
So what exactly is the Spirit's role in redemption? Well, first we must recognize that the Spirit has placed Himself in subjection to both the Father and the Son. John tells us that the Holy Spirit is sent by the Father and by the Son in the name of the Son and that He does whatever He is told to do and says whatever He is told to say. In this way, the Holy Spirit acts as a sort of ambassador for the King and His Son. He is co-equal with these Regents, but His role is to work in the world. And as an ambassador, it is His job to point back to Those from whom He is sent, namely the Father and Son. Regarding the Spirit's work, Jesus says:
And when [the Holy Spirit] comes, He will convict the world concerning sin and righteousness and judgment: concerning sin, because they do not believe in Me; concerning righteousness, because I go to the Father, and you will see Me no longer; concerning judgment, because the ruler of this world is judged. I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. When the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all the truth, for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak, and He will declare to you the things that are to come. He will glorify Me, for He will take what is Mine and declare it to you. All that the Father has is Mine; therefore I said that He will take what is mine and declare it to you (John 16:8-15, ESV).
Here Jesus says several things about the work of the Spirit in salvation. First, He convicts of sin. This is the first action wrought in the believer. Salvation does not come without conviction of sin. Those who are poor in spirit understand that conviction. And notice that the sin directly relates to their unbelief in Christ. So not only does the believer get convicted of sin, but of unbelief in Christ. Then the Holy Spirit guides the believer into truth and glorifies Christ. Finally, He discloses the Father's will and Christ's words and deeds to the believer so that He might be sanctified, another act of the Holy Spirit.
Now, those who believe in a salvation for people who do not confess Christ as Lord, they have no outs here. There is nothing in this text or any other that suggest that the Holy Spirit works apart from Christ and glorifies God without glorifying Christ. Both Father and Son are uplifted by the Spirit. Further, the Spirit brings life. He is the one who applies the work of salvation to the believer. Thus He only applies it by means of the formula given by Peter in Acts 2:38, "Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit" (ESV). The Holy Spirit can only apply the work of salvation to those who by faith acknowledge the Lordship of Christ. Otherwise, He would be working outside of His jurisdiction and thus be making Christ a liar and usurping His subordinate role. Furthermore, the Holy Spirit would be denying Christ His due glory -- the glory due His name, the name at which all men will bow.
So, what we have here is a thoroughly Biblical argument which once again ends in the exclusivity of the Gospel call. No one can be saved apart from the work of the Holy Spirit. No one can inherit eternal life without the righteousness of Christ. And the Holy Spirit cannot give anyone that righteousness anonymously. He must do it as every good ambassador does, by means of His King, the One who sent Him. In this case, it is Jesus Christ, the Son of the Living God.
As Rob Bell's book appears, let's pray that the Holy Spirit continues to glorify Christ by reminding us of the truth that He has communicated for 2000 years - the truth that He inspired Peter to communicate in Acts 4:12:
...there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.


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bluespark needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 35 designs submitted by 16 freelance designers.
Stylish logo for new firm of recruitment consultants, Ashton Baker Partners
Ashton Baker Partners
several ideas are 'Recruitment Expertise', 'Recruitment Consultants' or 'Consulting Solutions'
Desired Color Scheme:
Teal, Dark Orange and Black are the suggested colors
Desired Style:
None specified, but a modern fresh look would be best. Not Old fashioned.
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Our client is a new firm of recruitment consultants offering a more personal service to firms recruiting key staff.
There is no particular industry or area that the firm concentrates in. We are looking for a strong logo and type style for the Company name, Ashton Baker Partners.
Website will be on http://www.ashtonbaker.com
Would if possible also like to see how the result could be used as a business card or letterhead - but this is optional.
We are representing the client, entries will be shortlisted by us for presentation and final selection.
Entries must be original work and available as vector Illustrator or .eps artwork with all fonts included as outline.
The winning designer will need to sign a simple agreement (that we will provide by email) transferring all rights to the logo to the Client upon full payment to the designer.
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Business & Industry Services at Francis Tuttle is a comprehensive business consulting and training resource group comprised of specialists experienced in a variety of industries. We understand that all things impact the bottom line and we create customized business performance solutions to address the needs of an organization as a whole. From training for new technologies, to strategic planning for business ventures, to specialized safety training for the unique hazards of your workplace, we offer services to develop, enhance and ensure the success of local businesses. Learn more about what we can do for your company.
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New Original Series Include:
"Make It or Break It," Starring Peri Gilpin and Candace Cameron Bure; Created and
Written by Holly Sorensen, Who Serves as Executive Producer with Paul Stupin
"10 Things I Hate About You," with Director Gil Junger, Executive Producer and
Writer Carter Covington, and Starring Lindsey Shaw, Meaghan Jette Martin,
Ethan Peck and Larry Miller (Reprising His Film Role)
"Ruby & the Rockits," Starring Alexa Vega, David Cassidy
and Patrick Cassidy, and Executive-Produced by Shaun Cassidy and Marsh McCall
Returning Hit Series Include "The Secret Life of the American Teenager,"
"Lincoln Heights" and "Greek"
Lindsay Lohan and Cheryl Hines Star in Network's Original Movie Premiere, "Labor Pains"
Television Movie Premiere "Legally Blondes" Debuts During
Network's All-New Summer Programming Event, "Campus Crush"
Jenny McCarthy Stars in the ABC Family Original Holiday Movie "Santa Baby 2,"
Premiering as Part of the Network's 12th Annual "25 Days of Christmas" Event;
Event Includes the Basic Cable Premieres of Disney�PIXAR's "RATATOUILLE"
and "Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause"
New York, NY (Tuesday, April 7, 2009) � Paul Lee, president, ABC Family, today announced the network's 2009 summer schedule and fall/winter premieres at its Upfront presentation in New York. The network's slate includes three new original series, returning hits, original movies and blockbuster theatrical acquisitions. The network finished 2008 as its best year on record, and 1Q09 just wrapped as the best quarter in its history.
"ABC Family is powering forward after a year of record growth and ratings success," said Lee. "This summer we're excited to launch an unprecedented slate of programming, including the premiere of our three new original series, plus all-new original movies, all of them told with the bright, optimistic storytelling that's at the heart of our Millennial brand."
"Make It or Break It" is a one-hour scripted drama, created and written by Holly Sorensen. Sorenson and Paul Stupin ("In Plain Sight") serve as executive producers. The pilot was directed by Steve Miner ("Wildfire," "Dawson's Creek"). Set in the world of competitive gymnastics, "Make It or Break It" follows a group of teen Olympic hopefuls as they train and prepare for their day in the spotlight. The cast includes Chelsea Hobbs ("Lords of Dogtown") as gymnastic newcomer 'Emily Kmetko'; Ayla Kell ("CSI: Miami") as top gymnast 'Payson Keeler'; Josie Loren ("17 Again") as the beautiful gymnast 'Kaylie Cruz'; and Zachary Burr Abel ("The Secret Life of the American Teenager") as the gym's resident hottie, 'Carter Anderson.' Peri Gilpin ("Frasier") and Candace Cameron Bure ("Full House") both make a return to series television in starring roles. "Make It or Break It" premieres Monday, June 22 at 9:00 PM ET/PT.
"10 Things I Hate About You" is a half-hour, single-cam series with director Gil Junger (who also directed the 1999 "10 Things I Hate About You" feature film) and executive producer and writer Carter Covington ("Greek"). Inspired by the hit movie, the Stratford sisters, Kat (Lindsey Shaw, "Aliens in America") and Bianca (Meaghan Jette Martin, "Camp Rock"), are two very different people, which is evident as they start at their new high school with very contradictory goals. Kat is a strong-willed, in-your-face feminist looking to save the world and get out of high school as fast as she can. Bianca is a social butterfly carefully maneuvering the minefield of high school popularity. Can each sister find happiness after getting off to a very rocky start at new school Padua High? The original series will also star Larry Miller, who reprises his film role as the girls' over-protective father, and Ethan Peck (grandson of Gregory Peck, "Tennessee") has been cast in the role of 'Patrick' (portrayed by Heath Ledger in the 1999 film). "10 Things I Hate About You" premieres on Tuesday, July 7 at 8:00PM ET/PT.
"Ruby & the Rockits" is an ABC Studios half-hour multi-cam comedy executive-produced by Shaun Cassidy ("Invasion") and Marsh McCall ("Carpoolers"). "Ruby & the Rockits" follows Patrick Gallagher, a former teen idol who has chosen to lead a quiet life with his wife and two sons. But when his former Rockits band mate and brother, David, shows up unexpectedly with his new-found teenage daughter in tow, the Gallagher family's life becomes anything but normal. David, who refuses to give up his past glory days, comes to Patrick for help in raising Ruby while he continues to perform. Patrick must now put the past with David behind them in order to help raise Ruby and keep order within the rest of the Gallagher clan. "Ruby & the Rockits" story by Shaun Cassidy and Ed Yeager, with teleplay by Ed Yeager and Marsh McCall. The pilot was directed by Ted Wass.) Alexa Vega ("Spy Kids", Patrick Cassidy ("Smallville"), Katie Amanda Keane ("Eli Stone"), Austin Butler ("Zoey 101"), Kurt Doss ("Role Models"), and former teen idol David Cassidy ("The Partridge Family") star. "Ruby & the Rockits" premieres on Tuesday, July 21 at 8:30PM ET/PT.
Additionally, three of the network's one-hour original series will mark their returns: The hit series "The Secret Life of the American Teenager," which finished 1Q09 as cable's No. 1 original series in Viewers 12-34 and Females 12-34, will launch its second season on Monday, June 22, at 8:00PM ET/PT; the critically acclaimed and NAACP Image Award-winning "Lincoln Heights" will premiere its fourth season on Tuesday, August 4 at 9:00PM ET/PT; and the third season of "Greek" will premiere on Monday, September 14 at 8:00PM ET/PT.
Warner Bros. Pictures' Academy Award�-winning (Best Animated Feature Film) "Happy Feet" will make its basic cable premiere on ABC Family in June 2009. The film features the voices of Elijah Wood, Robin Williams, Brittany Murphy, Hugh Jackman, Nicole Kidman, Hugo Weaving and Anthony LaPaglia.
The network will also present the original movie premiere "Labor Pains," starring Lindsay Lohan ("Georgia Rule"), on Sunday, July 19 at 8:00PM ET/PT. Lohan plays 'Thea,' an assistant at a publishing company who pretends to be pregnant in order to avoid being fired by her boss (Chris Parnell, "Saturday Night Live"). Cheryl Hines ("In the Motherhood," "Curb Your Enthusiasm") also stars as her best friend and colleague in on her secret; Luke Kirby ("Tell Me You Love Me") as Thea's love interest; Kevin Covais ("American Idol") as her suspicious colleague; and Janeane Garofalo ("24") as a talk show host. The film is produced by Nu Image/Millennium Films in association with Overnight Prods. and Plum Pictures.
The network's new summer programming event, "Campus Crush," takes place from Saturday, August 1 through � Monday, August 10, and will feature the premiere of the latest installment from the "Legally Blonde" movie franchise, "Legally Blondes," premiering on Sunday, August 2 at 8:00PM ET/PT. With a legal approach to life built into their blood, twins Izzy (Becky Rosso) and Annie (Milly Rosso) Woods share their cousin Elle's DNA, including beauty, perfect blonde hair and fabulous fashion sense. When the teens move from their native England to California to attend a posh prep school, they end up the target of the school's wealthy "queen," Tiffany (Brittany Curran), and become embroiled in a school trial. Izzy and Annie have to use the trademark Woods' ingenuity to take the blonde fight to the toughest venue of all -- high school. "Legally Blondes" directed by Savage Steve Holland; written by Chad Gomez Creasey & Dara Resnik Creasey. Executive producers are Irene Dreayer and Matthew Papish.
Actress Jenny McCarthy will star in the network's new original holiday movie, "Santa Baby 2," with Paul Sorvino and Dean McDermott. The movie will premiere in December during ABC Family's 12th annual "25 Days of Christmas" programming event which will feature over 200 hours of holiday-themed entertainment for the whole family from December 1- 25. McCarthy reprises her role as Mary Class, Santa's business minded daughter, to help save Christmas in "Santa Baby 2," the sequel to ABC Family's original hit movie of 2006. Santa's in the midst of a late-life crisis -- he's tired of the responsibilities of the job and is ready to pass on the reins to Mary, who feels torn between the family business and running her own high stakes firm in New York City, along with balancing a relationship with the love of her life, Luke. The situation gets increasingly dire when a disgruntled former elf, Teri, in cunning disguise, sows dissension at the North Pole in an effort to take over Christmas. "Santa Baby 2" also stars Paul Sorvino as 'Santa Claus,' Dean McDermott as 'Luke Jessup' and Kelly Stables as 'Teri'; written by Peter Garrett Frawley & Brian Turner and executive-produced by Jody Brockway and Craig McNeil.
In addition to "Santa Baby 2," the network will feature classic holiday favorites such as "Rudolph's Shiny New Year," "Frosty's Winter Wonderland" and "Santa Claus is Comin' to Town." ABC Family will also present the basic cable premieres of Disney�PIXAR's Academy Award�-winning (Best Animated Feature Film) "RATATOUILLE" and "Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause." And again this year, Christmas comes early with "Countdown to 25 Days of Christmas," which adds 16 additional days of holiday programming.
Part of the Disney-ABC Television Group, ABC Family is distributed in over 97 million homes. ABC Family features programming reflecting today's families, entertaining and connecting with adults through relevant stories about today's relationships, all told with diversity, dysfunction, passion, humor and heart. ABC Family's programming is a mix of network defining original series and original movies, quality acquired series and blockbuster theatricals. ABC Family is also the destination for annual Holiday events with "13 Nights of Halloween" and "25 Days of Christmas!" ABC Family. A New Kind of Family.


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MPB's 'Job Hunter' to Spotlight Medical Industry in Mississippi Episode Thursday Highlights Greenwood Leflore Hospital
JACKSON, Miss. – Mississippi Public Broadcasting's (MPB) original series "Job Hunter" will air Thurs., Feb. 21 at 7:30 p.m., with a spotlight on the medical industry in Greenwood, Miss.
On Thursday's episode, host Kerri Courtney will take viewers through the hallways of Greenwood Leflore Hospital. While visiting the hospital, Courtney will speak with registered nurse Kimberly Clark and X-ray technician Lauren Beck.
"When we think of medical careers, it's easy to think of emergency medical technicians and doctors with years of education under their belts," said Courtney. "But there is a wide variety of viable, high-paying career options in Mississippi's thriving medical industry that don't require a four-year medical degree."
The episode will highlight jobs in the medical industry around the state such as radiology technologist, health information technologist, registered nurse and licensed practical nurse.
Viewers will also learn more about Hinds Community College's School of Allied Health and Nursing.
"We are pleased to bring 'Job Hunter' back to MPB for a second season," said MPB Executive Director Ronnie Agnew. "Fostering a vibrant and robust workforce is essential to strengthening Mississippi's economy. MPB is proud to have a part in that by highlighting the wealth of careers in Mississippi industries and the skills needed to succeed in those fields."
As the only show of its kind in Mississippi, "Job Hunter" introduces viewers to jobs and career opportunities right here at home. Catch season two of "Job Hunter" on MPB TV Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.mpbonline.org/jobhunter.
"Job Hunter" is made possible in part by funding from the state of Mississippi and the Mississippi Manufacturers Association's (MMA) Dream It Do It campaign and the Mississippi Department of Employment Security.
Mississippi Public Broadcasting (MPB) provides relevant instructional and public affairs programming to Mississippians through its statewide television and radio network. MPB enhances the work of educators, students, parents and learners of all ages by providing informative programming and educational resources. MPB's locally-produced programming focuses on the people, resources and attractions that reflect Mississippi's unique culture and diverse heritage. Children's television programs constitute a major portion of the daytime and weekend morning schedules. MPB provides a valuable resource to Mississippians in disseminating information as part of the state's emergency preparedness and response system. Since 1970, MPB has won over 400 national, regional and statewide awards, including Emmy®, Edward R. Murrow and Parents' Choice® Awards.


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Spencer Reece
Spencer Reece is the author of two books of poems: The Clerk´s Tale (2004) and The Road to Emmaus (2014). In 2017 he edited a book of poems Counting Time Like People Count Stars by the abandoned girls of Our Little Roses, the only all girl orphanage in San Pedro Sula, Honduras. 'Why Should You Be One Too?' is an essay from a longer work, The Little Entrance: Devotions, an autobiography that contrapuntally is infused with the lives and poems of seven poets, which is due out some time 2019 or 2020 in the US. Reece lives in Madrid, Spain.


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Me: Brian
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Location: Litchfield Park, AZ
I've been riding since I was 17 ( do I have to admit that?). Debbie and I have been riding together for 10 years. We started on a 1997 GoldWing, then sold that and bought a couple of Suzuki Bandits. That was fun for a while, but Debbie realized that she had more fun as a passenger. The solo bikes went away and became a 2002 GoldWing. Somewhere in there we sold that and decided that the offroad thing would be a good idea. That meant a 2006 KTM 950 Adventure had to be in the garage. It was a great bike, but two-up dual sporting was not all we thought it would be. A stop one day at Scottsdale BMW and the KTM became a 2009 R1200RT. We both agree that this is the one.


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Ratios and Controls
Presented before the Pennsylvania Industrial Bankers Association, Bedford, Pennsylvania — April, 1955
In January of this year your President sent to you a letter report setting forth certain "Small Loan Ratios" which were prepared by the statisticians, under the direction of Mr. Elmer E. Schmus, Vice-President
and Cashier, of The First National Bank of Chicago. Your Chairman
of Meetings has asked me to discuss the significance and impor-tance of these ratios with respect to operating a small loan business.
You will note that I have captioned my talk "Ratios and Controls." When I learned that I was to talk for at least an hour I suggested that I be permitted to expand my discussion to include the following:
1. The various types of defalcations or irregularities which occur in your business.
2. The accounting procedures, reports, and systems of internal control which help to prevent such irregularities.
3. Various auditing techniques which detect irregularities.
I am sure that you will see that I will not be discussing two separate
and unrelated topics, because certain ratios, if properly used, can become a very effective tool for management in controlling the operations
of a small loan business.
During the course of our work with various clients engaged in manufacturing and selling, we are sometimes asked questions along this line - How does our overhead compare with other companies? Are our selling and general administrative expenses in line with other com-panies? Is our gross profit ratio about right? Although these questions may not appear to be unreasonable, after a little deliberation it becomes obvious that average percentages or composite ratios can be misleading. For example, sales policies may differ widely in that one company may sell its products directly to its customers whereas another company may operate through distributors. One company may be using the latest equipment and methods whereas the equipment and methods of another


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As MFPs and printers become parts of organizations' integrated document workflows and business processes, security becomes a serious concern. Securely managing business and user data is critical for corporations to be successful. Sharp addresses these concerns by providing a suite of integrated security features designed to help protect your information and document assets.
Typically, MFPs are located in areas accessible by multiple people. Unauthorized personnel can potentially access corporate networks when devices are not fully protected. In addition, any information stored on a local desktop computer or a server can be printed without authorization. Meanwhile, at the device, confidential information can be accidentally or even purposely copied from stored documents, taken from the output tray or faxed without authorization.
Unsecured access to a company's stored data makes it vulnerable to being stolen or altered. In the worst case, a user from the outside can obtain confidential information, unleash a Denial of Service (DOS) attack, or even place a virus on the device via a network or a phone line. Through a fax line, or corporate LAN, communications could be intercepted or sent without permission anywhere in the world. Even MFP data stored on a hard disk drive or in memory could be compromised or stolen if not protected.
IT Reference Guide
Sharp Security Suite Brochure
Sharp Network Security Infographic
MFP Security Check List
Sharp helps IT administrators and organizations achieve optimal document security through the Sharp Security Suite. The Sharp Security Suite is effective at helping prevent unauthorized access to your network and your most confidential information. Sharp MFPs utilize a multi-layered approach for protection—providing exceptional and extensive control over the users, devices, ports, protocols and applications that access Sharp MFPs on your network.
The Sharp Security Suite includes:
Protect your organization's critical and confidential data assets with Sharp's multi-layered approach to security that includes an extensive set of standard security features and optional Data Security Kits (DSKs).
Standard MFP security coupled with optional DSK security protects and controls the major MFP systems and subsystems (print, copy, scan, fax jobs, network settings, memory components, local user interface). The Sharp data encryption method uses the 256*-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) algorithm on all data before it is written to RAM and the hard disk drive. It also provides overwriting routines (up to 7-times overwrite) to ensure that all information is virtually irretrievable by unauthorized users. In addition, an End-Of-Lease feature ensures that all data is erased before returning, or relinquishing control of the MFP.
* Encryption level varies per model.
Threats to data and information can result from unauthorized access to the MFP or printer, or by various forms of malicious network intrusion attempts and hacks.
Sharp MFPs' intelligent network interface provides an extensive set of access and network control security features designed to prevent these threats as well as document improper device access.
Sharp MFPs offer several ways to authenticate and limit users' access to a device and its functionality. These include account codes, login credentials (using Active Directory or a local user list), and the ability to limit user capabilities with group/feature authorization lists. All user credentials are transferred using a proven combination of Kerberos, Secure Socket Layer (SSL) or Digest-MD5 encryption to help avoid interception.
** Certain features require the use of an optional Data Security Kit.
Standard MFP security coupled with the optional Data Security Kit (DSK) protects and controls the major MFP systems and subsystems (print, copy, scan, fax jobs, network settings, memory components, local user interface). The Sharp data encryption method uses the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) algorithm 256*-bit on all data before it is written to RAM and the hard disk drive. It also provides overwriting routines for deleted data to ensure that all information is virtually irretrievable by unauthorized users.
* Encryption level varies per model.
** Certain features require the use of an optional Data Security Kit.
Sharp MFPs feature an intelligent network interface that can limit access to specific computers on a network by IP or MAC address, and selectively enable or disable any protocol or service port on each device. All communications to and from the MFP can utilize SSL for secure transmission over the network, and most devices also support SMB, IPv6, IPsec, 802.1x and SNMPv3.
Protection of sensitive documents can be assured through Sharp encrypted Adobe PDF files for scanning and printing, or access control and encryption using SSL protocols for scanning, printing, E-mail and setup.
Sharp's granular audit trail and job log feature provides comprehensive auditing of all user activity. Certain federal regulations parameters, such as "to", "from", "when" and "file name" can be logged, reviewed and archived for conformance. In addition, various centralized audit trail solutions are available through Sharp OSA Partner Program members.
The architecture of Sharp MFPs provides a logical separation between the fax telephone line and LAN. It is, therefore, virtually impossible for attackers to gain access to the internal systems of the MFP or the local network. Additional security features are incorporated such as disabling broadcasting, allowing and rejecting reception from specific numbers, user authentication and more.
Sharp MFPs provide significant and robust control over information access, transmission and tracking to facilitate compliance with stringent mandates. Sharp can help your organization meet the information security requirements found in the Private Sector and Corporate Organizations as well as Public Sector and Government Organizations.
Sharp MFPs provide significant and robust control over information access, transmission and tracking to facilitate compliance with stringent mandates. This will mitigate risk and help avoid any penalties or lawsuits for noncompliance. By implementing the Sharp Security Suite, Sharp MFPs can help banks and investment institutions meet the privacy requirements of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley (GLB) Act. Insurance and healthcare providers can maintain Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance with confidence. Businesses across all industries will benefit from the strict controls over financial information required under the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Act.
Threats to government infrastructure are rapidly growing and the number of attacks continue to rise. On one hand, information sharing is critical for the efficiency of these organizations. On the other hand, security management is becoming more challenging for IT managers. Sharp can help your organization meet US government information security requirements through ISO 15408/Common Criteria certifications or features such as Common Access Card (CAC)/ Personal Identity Verification (PIV) authentication to maintain security clearance to protect classified data.
ISO 15408 (International Standard Organization 15408) refers to a set of evaluation standards for security products and systems established by the Common Criteria program. It provides a high level of confidence in the security functions of the products evaluated.
IPv6 is the secure expansion of the IPv4 protocol. To comply with Federal Government and Department of Defense requirements to support the transition to IPv6, most Sharp MFPs support the IPv6/IPsec protocols.
Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD)-12 sets in place a program requiring positive ID for federal government organizations. Sharp MFPs with CAC or PIV cards help control access to government network resources. Select Sharp MFPs with scanning and network capabilities support government ID security requirements through embedded and external options, supporting secure network access with FIPS-201 compliant cards.


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It starts off with a modest focus on his planned presidential library in Arkansas. But once Clinton's term as president ends in early 2001, the Clinton Foundation will steadily expand its mission and its size, eventually becoming one of the largest charities in the world. By 2015, it will have raised over $2 billion in donations. Bill Clinton never takes a salary from the foundation, nor does his wife Hillary Clinton. However, the two of them combined will earn over $150 million in speaking fees, often giving speeches discussing the foundation's work.
A 2015 Washington Post article will comment, "At its heart, the Clinton Foundation is an ingenious machine that can turn something intangible—the Clintons' global goodwill—into something tangible: money. For the Clintons' charitable causes. For their aides and allies. And, indirectly, for the Clintons themselves." (The Washington Post, 6/2/2015)