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Daemonique has always erred on the darker side of sensuality, but this is something a little separated. I wrote this after publishing the fourth volume of Daemonique for my own ends. I'd felt a bit stifled and wanted to write free of constraints, which this gave me a chance to do.
Having said that, and in retrospect, I do wonder if this might be 'borderline' enough to be publishable. I have a few things to think about and work on, so I'm not going to worry about adding it into volume IV for the moment, but there's a chance when I come around to doing the single novella release, it may be added in. Perhaps if only in part, we'll see.
So, if you're still with me, what is it? This is an extra scene of independant content that slots into a transition of events in Daemonique IV: The Darkest of Things. It's a look at Sylenna Lightstride's history, an expansion of the world outside the island and just how her kind are treated among others. This is the scene that sets her on the path of being able to fend for herself and find reason to live. It's what takes her to the cathedral to find faith and purpose, and ultimately to the Wardens of Sarandin Isle to feel she belongs among people who don't resent her.
If you've read any of the volumes in the series, the events here should ring with some familiarity and sense of connection to who and what she's become. As Sylenna witnesses the events now, they're more a memory of those things that happened playing out before her. To what ends and what becomes of her for it all is entirely another matter.
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The Darkest Memories
The stock and chain rattled quietly to the floor, and for a time, the room was silent.
Xianesh lounged back in her seat and hummed a soft groan as the cleaning shadows slipped away into their crevices. With them gone, the seating itself seemed to shift and heave, lurching and raising the Underwarden higher. Resting her arms on its sides for balance, it was not something she did not expect. It was a thing she orchestrated. A thing that was wholly alive.
Under the surface – in that perpetual dark, bled and broken – Sylenna's mind was unravelling. The congealing darkness was both alive and not. A simple beast of its mistress' will and formless to a point, it had enough shape and force to invade her every orifice to a point, drowning, suffocating and invading her mind as surely as it stretched out her body.
It was impossible to fight, as the thing surrounded her. Impossible to fight as it seemed to take every last ounce of her strength and smother her in a sense of nothingness. It could twist, squeeze and wring her in every direction it willed, and there was nothing she could do to stop it. Consciousness was fading, though little in her mind changed. Only the will to fight burned out, and Sylenna floated. It seemed easier, now that she had surrendered. She no longer hurt or felt it contorting her body as though to wring the life from her. She felt nothingness, somehow asleep and awake at once.
Her feet touched ground, and Sylenna felt weighted again. A cobbled path underfoot, a wall beside her. The place struck her as familiar, but she could not bring herself to think of how. Something was stopping her from touching thought. Her feet moved through the lantern-lit nightscape of the city slowly without thought. There was something she was to see, then, and a feeling in the back of her mind said she knew what it was. She could already hear the raucous slur of men she felt nothing untoward where she knew she should have felt fear and loathing.
She should have turned away.
For a wonder, her footsteps did halt. The air before her shimmered and consolidated into a ghost of a figure that continued onward. A ghost that seemed more real than she herself did. A memory that belonged in this place. A younger, softer image of herself. That little elf, with a light bounce in her step and nape length, sun-lit hair tied high in a single ponytail held a mark of innocence and pride in her step. She had not been paying attention, and Sylenna knew it would be the last mistake of the kind she would ever make.
Sylenna's feet picked up again, following the ghost – though perhaps she was the spirit, here – around to witness what was to be. The corner was sharp and blind, an issue with the bad design of narrow city streets holding too close to the walls that they might cut costs and offer a better road to the nobility's carriages. Two men were around that corner, two she had not been listening to hear be so close to the corner. The little elf clashed with the first as soon as she rounded it and summarily shoved against the wall.
"Oi, dirty elf bitch, watch where y'er goin'!" The one she had bumped into slurred in anger, spitting at her feet and sneering. There was a second man behind him, a smaller man who seemed to have more trouble keeping balance. He thought the situation was somehow funny, and slapped his compatriot's back.
"Ey! May'she was, tryin' look the innocent lil' waif an cut ya bloody coin purse, ey? Filthy elves, an't trust em." He slurred, hackling and spitting at the ground in kind. The cornered girl shifted forward, eyes on the second man with an intent to defend herself against such an unfounded claim, apologise and be on her way, but the first man's fist connected with her cheek before she could speak. It was hard enough to make Sylenna wince, even at sight of the memory. It would be the last time she let herself be struck so blindly, but it had been enough to damn her.
"Hah, may'er right, bleedin' thieves! C'ere, wench, teach ye damn elves yer place. Ye want coin, ye werk fer it!" The man she had collided with spluttered, apparently finding it difficult to talk. Taller and much stronger than the younger image of the elf, his hand fit around her neck quite firmly, choking down on it and so much as dragging her scuffing and kicking feet into the adjacent alley at the far side of the shop as she struggled to breathe. Sylenna closed her eyes to shelter herself from the memory of the scene before her. She knew how this ended and didn't care to relive it.
"No. Don't look away." The whisper ran through her head like a chill, forcing her eyes open in shock to look around. Not only did she find no one, but the far side of the street was fading and crumbling into nothingness as if decaying, somehow. What was going on? Ahead of her, the men laughed as the girl they dragged gurgled around the grip on her neck, pleading and crying out into the dead of night incoherently.
No one was around. No one would care to intervene in the troubles of an elf in the dead of night, anyway. She probably deserved it, they would say. Easier to turn a blind eye and justify such things as someone else's problem at this hour when no other would bear witness.
"Confront it. Watch it fall away. It is no longer who you are." The voice whispered. It seemed a familiar voice, as if one that had been inside her for years, yet also as if one she had never heard. It steeled her to turn the corner, almost walking into the man keeping guard. He did not see her, nor the destruction in the street opposite. He didn't seem to care that it was crawling across the coble road. Sylenna still made a point of walking around him.
The scene to meet her still made her stomach clench, especially the vacant set of steps under dim lamplight. The years of spite and training had calmed and dulled her emotions, and something outside her mind felt to be comforting her like a soothing hand on her shoulder, but it was still difficult to watch.
The man had strength and size. Sylenna could barely see the girl behind him. She knew if it was to happen now, things would be very different, and those benefits of size and weight would have acted against him, but there was going to be no such twist of fate in this scene. The younger Sylenna – the memory of that turning point in her life – was shoved, and hit the back wall hard enough to wind her. Cornered like a small animal, and holding the countenance of one. Cornered and helpless. Fear and intimidation were powerful tools to weaken the strong with. Tools Sylenna had since learned to make her own.
"Oh yeh, I'll put ye bloody elf in ye place. Don't count none in 'oly Mother's judgement iffen it's an elf, do it? Oi, do it, Bert?" The man asked, turning from the elf to glare at his unresponsive companion's back. Sylenna knew, even know, knowing it was fruitless, she would have still tried to bolt and flee in this moment's chance. She didn't resent the younger's effort in the coming moments.
"Eh, wot? Bloody Mother's light I don't know. Don' she say all that 'Ye lay hand not 'pon ye sister skin' guff?" The other man, watching the mouth of the alley with a quiet indifference to the act mused.
"Oi, are you sayin' this stab-ear little thief look like my sister?!" The first retorted, storming over to the man. He had only moved four strides away from her when that little elven girl tried to dash past. Fear and adrenaline clouded the mind from better judgement as badly as alcohol, but it had been her only chance. She almost made it out, too, which for some reason made Sylenna's heart flutter, though she knew it was hopeless to wish for. She had been there. She knew what happened next.
The first man's lurching grab fell short, only tagging and jerking at the girl's sleeve enough to shove and knock her into an uneven stagger. That saw her crash into the other man's chest, before he pushed her away like some foul creature to slide across the hard cobble of the alley. Sylenna could almost feel the impact of the intercepting man's boot going into her stomach again.
"Get back 'ere ye slippery little bit." The man barked, grabbing the elf's arm from clutching her stomach and dragging her across the ground again. He was tall and broad for human standards without being overly fat or muscular. In retrospect, Sylenna wondered if he had been some disgusting half-bred human. It would have made sense, but suffice to say, he had the strength to drag and force the much more petite elf around.
"Dis 'ere is where you elves belong." He declared, hoisting and shoving her onto the block of stone steps that led up in to a building's side entrance. The door was a thick steel and looked as though it had not seen use in some time. If even sound travelled past such a gate, there was chance no one was inside.
The girl shouted for help and struggled all the same, but Sylenna knew no one was coming. No one would fend off the brute at the entrance to the alley to get themselves involved in some other bruiser's business with an elf. That the street beyond the entrance was crumbling into nothing should have concerned Sylenna more, but none of this made sense to begin with. Especially not how it seemed to be becoming easier to watch as time went on.
The grunting and sudden tearing of cheap cloth that made up the elf's leggings barely made Sylenna flinch at the memory of that final, knowing moment, but the assaulted girl screamed, sobbed and kicked with renewed force. With her arm pinned against her spine, it was utterly futile under his weight, but still feet dug in and kicked while her free hand tried to grab and claw.
Her assaulter seemed to find it highly amusing, though the one stood at the entrance was making a concerted effort to watch the street and ignore them. What had been a street. The far-side buildings had all but vanished, now. Sylenna never took her eyes away from the assault, the blue shine in them darkened and seemed to dull just as the world around her collapsed. How strange, that she could feel the thoughtless void without calling it. Usually a great amount of focus and intent was necessary, but now Sylenna simply felt nothing. A flash of metal caught the moonlight, and the girl stopped moving.
"Ah's better, you know what this is, don't'cha. Iffen you wan't ta live to walk out o dis 'ere alley, you do as yeh told and take it quiet like." The man over her snarled in a base contempt. A quiver of fear still ran down Sylenna's spine at those words. A quiver much more easily smothered by hatred and discipline, now. The girl lay limp, but did not cease the quiet sobbing.
"Good." The man grunted, sheathing his pocketknife and hoisting the elf easily up the set of steps to grab purchase with her pert little milk-toned rear that'd been drawn bare. The laughter as he smacked it hard enough to make her lurch and leave a reddening mark made Sylenna's skin crawl even now. He never let go of her arm, but the fear for life was far more binding to the girl than physical force, now.
"Mother's truth she may do look as old as me flamin' sister, I'll give ye that, but they don' age all 't same, do they? Bloody freak's probably older 'en us!" He spluttered, as though he found talking a challenge, and smacked the quickly bruising peach of elven skin again, making her cry out and shake her head in babbling refutal. Sylenna had been old enough to legally give consent to her body, but consent was of no importance this night.
Even watching it from outside her skin, the next moments came and went in a flash. Perhaps it was because the memory was her own that it still seemed to do so. Somewhere along the way, the brute had unbuckled his trousers, and the rest became history. All it took was hoisting her leg up and shoving forward to make the innocent girl buckle and howl into the night as her hymen tore around his cock.
Sylenna felt her stomach twist again, but beyond that, very little. It was more disturbing that she could watch the scene unfold without wanting to sob as she had done then than it was to see the man raping an elf in the first place, never mind that the victim was herself. His hips shot forward, and the girl Sylenna had been heaved with a wracking sob across the top of that staircase.
"Ngh, light's truth she's tight. Ye elves want a real man in ye that bad ye grabbing on me cock, eh? Filthy damn whore, get it!" He taunted, and all she could do for a response was to sob and naturally moan through the convulsing pressure placed on her body rather than any thoughts of pleasure.
His laughter returned to spur his thrusts into sharper and harder lunges that invaded the unmatching, untouched and petite confines of her body. Elves and humans mating were not unheard of, but she had not been ready for it in any respect.
That intense lancing of thrusts did not care. It drove the insides of the elven girl aside as surely as it split the blood-laced lips of her sex, stretching and forcing her into acceptance whether she wanted it or not. There was no passion in this display, just a brutal showing of power.
Perhaps the brute felt a sexual pleasure from the friction of her body, but that was in turn as likely as gratifying as masturbation. Done for long enough, the body would take course regardless of what you were thinking or using. Perhaps the example of 'power and dominance' over a 'lesser race' was sexually gratifying to him, or maybe he really did have a thing for his sister. Maybe Sylenna had been an outlet that stopped a man's sibling sharing her fate, that night.
It barely even struck her as odd that she could muse upon such things while watching him drive and smack into her thighs, viscerally reminding her of the assault. It didn't even register that she'd almost zoned out the sound of her own cries as he rocked and rammed into her. She was feeling less and less for the scene every second.
After several minutes, it certainly seemed as if he felt something, as the defiler pulled out and grabbed his bloody cock, stroking it hard till spats of cum lashed out and marred the girl's bruised ass cheeks.
Of course. He hadn't wanted to cum inside and be responsible for some half-elf bastard child. Odd, Sylenna recalled him saying as much, but she heard nothing. Turning around to look up the alley, her eyes widened in shock for the first time since all this had begun. While the man who stood there seemed perfectly at ease, a black flame was consuming him alive. The cobbles of the ground around his feet seemed to be deteriorating as if battered by unerring storms, cracking and falling into dust. Blown away into nothingness.
Sylenna realised she couldn't even remember what the man who'd simply watched over her assault looked like anymore as his skin and shape seemed to melt into nothing. The world under her feet was cracking and giving way, but she did not move. Sylenna alone was real in this place, if such a thing could even be said to be true. She was sure enough that there was method within the madness, and did not move from the faltering lines.
Sure enough, she did not crumble, burn or fall into an abyss of nothing as the ground gave way beneath her. Turning back to the scene that laid out before her, she saw the same of the other man. Her past self lay limp on the stairwell, viscous white smatterings of his seed scarring the slapped red of her twitching ass cheeks with that trail of red lacing out between her legs and down the steps as a solemn reminder. Yet, his laughter was mute through the flame. He did not seem to be aware of the consuming darkflame, and merely tucked himself in.
The man turned from his victim, his eyes almost seeming to meet with Sylenna's current, almost dead stare. In those eyes, she saw nothing. She felt nothing, and with every lick of the ebon fire, could recall less. The one face she had kept within her mind all these years was melting away, and she understood nothing of it.
His gaunt skull of a face grinned – though it had little choice in the matter – and turned back to where the elf lay limp on the staircase to throw a single coin. That's right, 'a whore earns their coin', he had said. The disembodied arm the coin flew from seemed to disperse into ash, leaving nothing but the coin spinning through the air and land next to the elf. Everything beyond the lamplight of that staircase was mere darkness, now.
"Why are you doing this?" Sylenna whispered. Her eyes wide with the realisation she could not recall or feel anything of the men who had assaulted her. The solemn, lone elf before her reached out and grasped the coin, pulling it tight to her chest. She had used that coin as the foothold to drag herself up from the low she'd been thrown to. She remembered – she refused to forget – that coin had been the vile reminder, the price and worth of her inability to fight. It had paved the way into a new life for her, but even the elf upon the staircase blurred and faded away.
"No… no! You will not take my past from me!" Sylenna screamed into the darkness, but as well scream to the stars. Her lunging dive to hold the memory of her past self met nothing. Not even those cold stairs greeted her body this time. She was alone, again.
"You may have drawn strength from that life, but it is no longer who you are. Will you truly live in this shadow?" The whisper hissed emotionlessly, caressing and soothing her mind with a sense of reason and calming strength. The darkness lurched, and the scene before her hit Sylenna hard enough that she almost gagged. She had blanked this memory out by choice.
Three bodies lay strewn around her in the nightmare of a room. Nothing lay as it should after the madness had settled. The table splintered, chairs slashed and toppled. Windows and mirrors shattered. Broken lanterns were licking the edges of the room with a bright flame. The bodies were entirely unmoving, and only the memory of Sylenna stood alive between them. She stood, painted in blood as surely as the dashings across the walls. Most of it was not her own, yet it covered her face in a grim mask, matted her clothing and streaked her arms. Sylenna could not bring herself to look away from the memory this time. Not from the girl she had been, hyperventilating on the verge of breaking down in realisation of what she had accomplished.
"Is this who you wish to be?" The voice asked as Sylenna stared into the blank, lost eyes of her past self like a horrifying mirror. The body before her was the largest by far, a bear of a man with gashes left and right across his body. He had been bled out and died slower than the others – a thinner man and a girl with golden locks around her shoulders almost hidden by the slouch that put her head behind the nearby fallen chair. The wound in her chest was clear enough. A quick, merciful death-stroke Sylenna had used often since then. There was nothing glamorous or heroic about dealing death, she had always said. It had started here.
"No… no, I won't be held to this. This is not fair, not who I am. I have atoned my sin and cast that memory away!" Sylenna whimpered, shaking her head and turning from the girl she had been, the one frozen in spasms of adrenaline and horror that made her body shake. Sylenna remembered it clearly, every nerve in her body wanted to let go of the dagger, but her hands had locked up in paralysis. The flames grew, both red and black alike, and the voice hushed a soothing tone.
"It is always there within you. You may be freed as soon as everything you once were is cast away. Then you will be truly freed from your past, free to become so much more." It promised, and the faint sobbing of the girl who had sundered the last of her innocence in murder faded into the distance. The flames rose again, the room crackling and heaving with disintegration both physical and corporeal.
The reports had said they had died in the fire. Perhaps trapped, asleep or choked by the smoke before they could escape. No one would had ever known. Nothing remained, and an elf moves nigh invisible when no one gives her the slightest regard. The sin had been hers alone to lock away in the darkest reaches of her mind, but it had remained.
"All of it, all of it gone? I… I want that. I wanted them dead, wanted them gone. Even his light-forsaken sister. Everything gone." Sylenna growled her words into the fire with the heat of the monster she had locked away that day. The flickering gold of the flames illuminated her unfocused eyes. Everything gone, she would very much like that. Something within the whispering voice changed, and her eyes held to the disorientating flame that sought to consume even her. Words came again, different words, in a sort of chant, and with them, everything faded into nothingness.
Sylenna closed her eyes and felt a peace she had not known in years take over her soul. She would very much like that everything be gone.
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April 2014 | Posted in Alumni Achievements
Kim Foote '00
Kim Foote '00 was one of 38 recipients of a National Endowment for the Arts Literature Fellowship for 2014. The $25,000 fellowship was awarded based on the strength of a manuscript, excerpted from her novel, Salt Water Sister, which explores the unlikely friendship of three women in 18th-century West Africa.
Foote has published fiction, essays, and experimental prose in The Literary Review, Black Renaissance Noire, Crab Orchard Review, Potomac Review, and elsewhere. Other honors include a Rona Jaffe Foundation/Vermont Studio Center Fellowship, Illinois Arts Council Fellowship, and a Fulbright Fellowship to Ghana, West Africa. She has an M.F.A. from Chicago State University.

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Beers for Beto drew a friendly crowd to a trendy ice house Friday night
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Backers of Beto O'Rourke gathered at The Friendly Spot Friday evening for Beers for Beto, a monthly fundraising event to support the Texas democratic hopeful's bid for U.S. Senate this fall.
Supporters drank cold beers all evening while purchasing some Beto swag while those who had not registered to vote or to updated their voter information, according to the Facebook event description.
Beto O'Rourke did not attend, but that did not stop his supporters from attempting to hit the $200 goal by night's end.
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We're often complimented on our covers, most of which are designed by Ifan Bates. Here we talk to him about his working practice, his proudest covers and the jobs from hell
WE HAVE all heard the phrase 'You can't judge a book by its cover' but, of course, that is a load of tosh. You can totally judge a book by its cover. Having a strong jacket, and one that conveys the theme, mood, tone, appeal and content of the book, is vital, perhaps especially so for a small independent publisher fighting for shelf space in bookshops.
We frequently get complimented on our book covers – one journalist recently said of The Mating Habits of Stags, 'If the book is half as good as that cover then it is going to be amazing' – which, of course, makes us very happy and is proof that working with good designers, and having a clear idea of what you want a book cover to do, make a big difference.
The vast majority of our book covers are designed by Ifan Bates (below). He can seemingly turn his hand to any style or genre and his work has graced the covers of spy thrillers, literary fiction, comedies, dystopian fiction and memoirs. Here, our editor-at-large Scott Pack interviews Ifan about his work.
How did you get into the world of design? Was this something you studied for and always wanted to do?
It was, actually. When I was younger I loved the artwork on my heavy-metal albums and then later I was very into ID, The Face and Edge magazines, among others. I even remember drawing page layouts in biro when I was eight or nine. I eventually went to Wolverhampton University and got a BA in Graphic Design 1999.
And how about book design specifically, how did that come about?
By luck more than design. Becky, my much better half, was holding an art workshop in North Wales, into which wandered one Scott Pack and his family, and the rest is history…
Scott: It was in Ruthin, which we visited on a family holiday, and Becky Adams was artist in residence there. We all loved her playful creations made from fabric and found objects. A year or so later, when I was pondering a cover design for a novel I was publishing, I wondered if a hand-stitched design would work, and contacted Becky. She made a cover by hand and then Ifan turned it into the digital files we needed. I have worked with Ifan ever since.
Could you describe your working space? Do you have a desk at home or work in an office? What software and hardware do you use? Do you play music while you are working? What is around you when you work and does that help or hinder you?
My work space is at home outside Cardiff, in our converted basement. It's very 'design studio' – white, clean and uncluttered. I have worked at many design agencies in the past, so that 'studio' feel for me is important.
I listen to a lot of YouTube channels – like Joe Rogan and Dave Rubin and a few others. Musically, anything a bit odd/noisy like The Fall, Thee Oh Sees and lots of things in between. I can't work in silence.
I try to be disciplined when I work so nothing really distracts me (apart from my three-year-old daughter Flora – but that's a nice distraction to have).
And your working process: how do you kick things off when you receive a new brief for a book design?
I read the brief (obviously), then more than likely I will walk away from it – maybe do another job, just to digest it. Sometimes I think of an idea. If not, I just play around until things happen. There isn't a defined process, to be honest.
How many iterations does a cover tend to go through until everyone is happy?
Most of the time it takes two or three, which is great and to be expected. It helps if the client knows what they want from the outset. The jobs that turn into monsters are the ones where the client clearly has no idea what they are after, but those occasions are rare.
Would you consider that you have a signature style, or a particular style of design that you like to work within?
Doing everything in a similar style would be really dull. I like a designing a variety of styles.
Time to plug some of your covers. What are the favourite book covers you have designed?
An Isolated Incident – I like to set a mood, and I think that one is very atmospheric, whereas The Beat of The Pendulum is abstract and intriguing.
We'd be lying if we pretended it was all fun and games. What parts of the process are the most annoying? Any pet peeves?
See my answer above, to the question about how many iterations a cover needs to go through!
Do you just design for publishers or do you work with self-published authors too?
So far only publishers – but if any self-publisher wanted my services, I'd be happy to help.
And how would someone get in touch with you or check out your portfolio if they were keen to work with you?
I am contactable through my website www.beakdesign.com.


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Update for the Orange Tree Samples Library – Evolution Sitardelic (DOWNLOAD).
The electric sitar was introduced in the late 60s, imitating the sound of a traditional sitar, using a special bridge and resonant strings. Undoubtedly, a special instrument, electric sitar, is usually used in classic rock and modern styles of jazz / fusion music. The model we chose for the Evolution Sitardelic has a half-half pine body with a mazonite top, a Brazilian rosewood fingerboard and a classic sticky pickup with one coil. Its full-octave string buzz adds an extra resonance and body to the guitar tone.
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Weekly Motivation – March 12
Part 1 of 2 On Language and How We Think These are important days. People are people and they are trying to be identified as such. In my business whole diagnostic categories have changed to try to use language that helps empower rather than demean. For instance, we use aContinue Reading


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Bree has loved to write since she was a small child and always wanted to become a published author. In January 2015 that dream finally came true for her as she published her first novella, The Twisted Destinies Series Book 1: Balloons in the Yard. Don't let the title fool you; this book is about an underground lair of vampires with a little bit of a horror spin to it. She lives in the deep south in Arkansas with her husband, 4 kids, and 2 dogs. Bree loves to read and has quite the addiction to coffee and sweets. Her inspiration comes mostly from dreams and conversations with her husband.
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The following rant is the result of a mental breakdown on Saturday.
I'm getting tired of being mentally, emotionally, and physically
exhausted. I don't care that Halloween is coming, I just want to go
hide…why can't I go back home? I'm tired of hanging on, just barely
existing, like a ghost. Why can't I have my life back?
Things seemed to be turning around in 2010, and into mid 2011. But my
mother's cancer returned and her health deteriorated in December of that
year. It was getting worse in January and in March of 2012, she was
put into a rest home. After frequent visits to the hospital, my mother
passed away in April 2012. After that happened, my brother and I knew
our time was running out, and we had to move somewhere else.
This was putting strain on my already
fragile sanity. I was already put through hell because of a roof leak
that was getting worse until one night in December 2007. I was scared
of the rain, even after fixing the leak, and I would hide under my
blanket until the rain storms would pass. It was a five year ordeal,
and in 2009, I was still convinced there was a
leak, (The roof had
been properly sealed with no less than seven coats of reflective white
roof sealant). I would dig through the stucco on my ceiling until I
reached the sheet rock under it, looking for water stains. My ceiling
had at least twenty of these holes, and my mother wasn't
happy with this. I would also check the ceiling about every ten minutes.
After my brother and I left our mother's house(we were evicted), we had
to put what we could into storage with the help of a friend, and he was
supposed to help us with payments for storage. My brother and I moved
in with friends and we tried to put our lives back together.
brother had called the storage place and tried to work out a payment
plan, and after two months of being late, they decided to sell our stuff
out from under us. All my life, my possessions are gone, I feel
wronged and cheated. It really agitates me the someone else is touching
my stuff, going through my things, violating my privacy. Everything I
built and created, gone….
I feel abandoned by my parents. Why
are they gone? Did they die just to spite me? My father died in 2000,
and twelve years later my mother passed away and joined him in the great
beyond. Sometimes this hurts so much, I want to get their ashes back
and dump them on the
ground and stomp at it, and then punt the urns into the air. How do I get back to where I was?
I'm too scared to go out and do things, I tried getting on disability
at least three times. My sanity is frayed and it's getting worse, I
have a mental breakdown once a week, I don't know if I can go on any
longer. I going to be in a mental hospital before long. I can't cope
well with this situation. I can't comprehend how it ended up like this.
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
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Lean Frontiers: Are they differences in getting middle management on board from getting executive management support?
Are there differences in getting middle management from executive management on board for 1) developing the lean enterprise and 2) direct engagement on their part? What are the differences, if any?
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Making Sure the Agent is Working
Before we dive into testing replicated CRUD operations on either SDE instance we need to make sure the Agent(s) are working.
In Replication Monitor select the Agent tab and right-click on Snapshot Agent and select Start Agent. It should report "Running".
When it reports "Completed" double-click on it. You should see something like this:
This indicates that the Agent is successfully reading the local (source) table TEST and any changes and publishing change articles to the server share.
Select the All Subscriptions tab and double-click on the subscription. You should see something like this:
Now create lots of new points in the TEST feature class on the local (publication) SDE instance. Wait a few minutes and refresh the Subscription status in Monitor.
You should see something like this:
This indicates that inserts on the FISH database are being replicated to the FEMPFISH database. Success! Try some updates and deletes.
However it is very likely you'll see some errors like this, which is related to our previous issue of the Geography column being converted to text. While we did update the properties of the Publication Agent to correctly merge the spatial column we need to reinitialize the subscription agent to recognize this change.
To resolve this:
Restart the Publication Agent:
After is has completed its job with 100% success stop, and restart, the sync agent:
Real-time Geodatabase Replication? Part 1
Real-time Geodatabase Replication? Part 2
Real-time Geodatabase Replication? Part 3
Real-time Geodatabase Replication? Part 4
Real-time Geodatabase Replication? Part 5
Real-time Geodatabase Replication? Part 6
This is a personal blog and does not recommend, endorse, or support the methods described above. Alteration of data using SQL outside of the ESRI software stack, of course, is not supported and should not be applied to a production database without a thorough understanding and disaster recovery plan.


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Here is a video of our trip through the St James MTB track in August:
We rode it over two days, which we needed because of the short daylight and the slow progress on the freeze-thaw affected ground and, more particularly, on the snow. We parked at St James homestead and rode over Mailing pass to Lake Guyon hut on the first day. On the second day we left the national cycleway route and instead took the Stanley River and Racecourse route back to the homestead. The Racecourse route is great fun when heading south, but it would be a dog heading north.


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Thumbs Up on UNMIL? Yep.
During a visit to Liberia in early May I was met with a terribly pleasant surprise. The United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) thinks of itself as an economic engine! When talking to the Chief of Procurement for UNMIL about the prospects for a Marketplace project in Liberia I was told what a good idea it was. I was told by another senior member of the support side of UNMIL, a smashing chap with an English accent, that (and I paraphrase), "UNMIL is here to do alot of things, but help build the economy is one, and we are trying to do our best by using local business in our procurement". Hear hear!
Then to my complete surprise I was invited to a meeting/seminar the next day between the NY based UN Procurement Division, UNMIL Procurement and the Liberian Chamber of Commerce. This seminar drew a small but decent showing at the Liberian of Chamber of Commerce's offices. UN staff opened up the meeting saying that the UN is open to doing business with local business and wants to help get Liberian firms in on the action by registering them on the UN Global Marketplace. Well I nearly fell off my chair.
Other UN peace operations I have seen and know about do little of this. In fact in April 2008 one Chief of Mission Services once told me that buying locally can be done a little, but its a waste of time trying to do much of it. My pessimism reached a high point that day.
Certainly, UNMIL can do more than it is currently doing. But time and resources are short. Having said that, it is clear that UNMIL now has the political will do to business differently…. and help drive some bucks into the local economy and generate jobs. Liberia is a place with chronic and severe unemployment. UNMIL has a bigger budget than the national government does, by a country mile, and every dollar spent locally can really make a difference. Hats off to UNMIL!
[God it was difficult praising a UN peace operation so effusively in this blog post, but it had to be done]
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A GLOSSY brochure promoting plans for 150 student rooms has been posted through doors near to where they could be built ahead of a meeting to decide their fate.
University College wants to build the rooms in a series of seven three-storey blocks of flats at a site it owns on Banbury Road called Fairfield.
The plans also include room for a gym, a nursery and café, which the college hopes will act as a second campus to complement its existing complex on the High Street.
According to the college, it would use the new accommodation, also nicknamed 'Stavertonia' because of the nearby Staverton Road, to house second year undergraduate students and graduate students.
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A week before the plans are due for consideration by Oxford City Council's west area planning committee, a 'newsletter' has been pushed through letterboxes of residents of four streets surrounding the area where the flats would be built: Banbury Road, Woodstock Road, Staverton Road and Rawlinson Road.
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The newsletter said there is a 'pressing need for more student housing in Oxford' which will help free up private rented housing for non-students.
The glossy four-page brochure also said that consultation with local residents has led to a design of the new buildings which 'reflect and compliment local architectural heritage.'
But Woodstock Road resident David Paroissien said he felt some of these claims were not fair.
Inside the four-page newsletter
He said: "I, like almost 90 per cent of the people who are strongly opposed to it, are people whose careers have been in education.
"Generally we are academics and we don't tend to have the 'town and gown' hostility. It is all part of our life and work."
He added: "All of us agree certainly students need to be housed but what upsets us about this is the sheer dishonesty of what they are proposing. The dormitories they would like to erect are for largely graduate students, possibly with families as well. In no way is it going to alleviate or address the problem of having too many students in the city taking up affordable housing."
Mr Paroissien added he felt there had been 'very little opportunity for a productive exchange of opposing views'.
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Adding to Mr Paroissien's concerns are 236 public comments submitted to the planning application's webpage, with a majority of them writing to object to University College's plans.
A group of residents from all four roads surrounding the development also penned a joint letter to the city council's planning department in June.
Their concerns included that the development would lead to the felling of 132 trees and would damage the North Oxford Victorian Suburb Conservation Area, which is supposed to have special planning protection.
Red: The boundaries of the site at Banbury Road owned by University College. Blue: The site where most of the new construction will take place. Picture: Google Maps.
The letter said: "Dropping a large, intense campus into the middle of the conservation area would damage Climate (especially biodiversity), Conservation (driving institutional and commercial Oxford further into the heart of its Victorian heritage residential area), and Community (creating a large detached 'island' with no real connection to the surrounding community and contributing nothing to the urgent needs of Oxford's key workers)."
Local county councillor John Howson also wrote to object to the plans, saying they would change the character of the area from one which is balanced between residents and students, to being one with too many students.
The newsletter pushed through doors near Banbury Road was produced with help from public relations firm Meeting Place Communications.
MPC was also responsible for helping a developer to win planning permission for a set of flats above Cowley Road Tesco last year.
In its case study on the success of the Cowley Road flats, the firm acknowledged 'further student accommodation in Oxford can potentially be a sensitive topic' and said it had encourage people to submit positive opinions about that planning application to provide 'a balance of opinion'.
University College was asked whether its plans were 'dishonest', and what it had done to consult the views of residents living near the Fairfield site.
A spokesman for the college said: "The college has submitted an application to Oxford City Council for planning permission for the development of its Fairfield site in north Oxford for student accommodation and ancillary facilities.
"The college engaged in extensive consultations with the local residents whose views were taken into account. The application will be heard at a planning committee meeting next week at which local residents will be represented."
The west area planning committee will meet on Tuesday at 3pm to discuss the plans for Fairfield.


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A small town in the Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra, Shirdi is a major pilgrimage center with hordes of religious tourists visiting the famous Shirdi temple every year. Shirdi is best known as the home of the popular saint of the late 19th century - Sai Baba. Sai Baba spent 60 years of his life at Shirdi preaching spiritual teachings and universal brotherhood across the people. Being a major tourist destination, Shirdi is well connected by air, rail and road. The nearest airport to Shirdi is Aurangabad airport, about 130 km from Shirdi and Shirdi has its own railway station - Shirdi Sai nagar. Alternatively, Shirdi can be reached from other stations like Kopargaon station, located about 15 km from Shirdi and Manmad station, about 87 km away from Shirdi. A number of private buses operate to Shirdi from all the major cities of India.
Once at Shirdi, there are a number of places to visit with Shirdi temple being the main attraction of the town. Located in the heart of the city, Sai Baba temple houses the samadhi of the great saint - Sai Baba. The statue of Sai Baba, made of Italian marble will capture your heart with its grandeur and mystic aura. The statue was built by Balaji Vasant in 1954. The samadhi is made of white marble and the rails around it are embellished with ornamental decorations. Ardent devotees of Sai Baba throng this temple in huge numbers every day to get a glimpse of Sai Baba's last mortal remains. Another holy place situated quite close to the Sai Baba temple is Gurusthan, where Sai Baba was seen for the first time at the age of 16. The Neem tree here is quite famous and is believed to have healing powers. Gurusthan is also believed to be the place where Sai Baba's guru took samadhi, hence the name Gurusthan.
Located right to the Samadhi mandir, Dwarakamayi mosque is known as the dwelling place of Sai Baba for 60 years. It houses Dhuni, the sacred fire lit by Sai Baba 100 years ago and the same fire is kept alive till date. The ash known as 'Udhi' from the fire is considered holy by the devotees. The mosque also contains oil paintings of Sai Baba and some of his belongings like his grinding stone, a big stone on which Baba used to sit and fireplace. Another holy place, Chavadi is located next to Dwarakamayi where Sai Baba used to sleep every alternate night. Even today, on every Thursday night, Baba's footprints are taken from Dwarakamayi to Chavadi in a procession. Chavadi houses the asan (seat) where Baba used to sit and is known as the place where Sai Baba had his last bath.
Another major tourist attraction, Lendi Baug is a garden quite close to Gurusthan where Sai Baba used to spend nearly 2 hours meditating every day. Baba used to light a lamp under a Pipal tree and this lamp is kept alive even today as Nanda Deep. The well from which Sai Baba used to water the plants in the garden can be seen here. Another popular tourist spot, Khandoba Raya temple is the temple where the priest Mhalsapati welcomed Baba into its premises addressing him as 'Aao Sai'. Then onwards Sai Baba was considered as a great saint and not an ordinary fakir. Apart from these, Abdul Baba cottage, the cottage of Sai Baba's devotee; Laxmibai Shinde's House, House of another devotee of Sai Baba and Dixit Wada Museum containing collections of black and white photos of Sai Baba and other items are some of the popular tourist attractions in Shirdi. If one has enough time they can also visit other places like Trimbakeshwar which is 150 km from Shirdi and one of the jyotirlingas of India; Shani Shingnapur, the famous Shani temple located 75 km from Shirdi and Ajanta and Ellora caves situated 125 km from Shirdi.
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Do you really want to become more creative? How much do you want it? Do you want to increase your creativity enough to actually try a new idea? We have 42 ideas. Pick one or maybe two and try them.
Is that so complicated? The question is: do you want to be more creative or are you just dreaming, just wishing? Or are you ready to jump in and make it happen?
Boosting creativity is like planting a magic seed. The fruit of creativity is a new zest for life, a new awareness of the world around you, and boundless joy.
Creativity is your ticket out of the state of boredom.
Too often we rush through our days trying to complete our to-do-lists. We live by default, helpless victims, only waiting until something happens. Then we struggled to figure out how to deal with it.
Are you tired of your day to day life? Do you feel stagnant?
The first step is to silence that inner voice which plagues us. You know, that voice that says, "I can't."
You must consciously stop that mind chatter which names every reason your ideas won't work.
So long as you continue to listen to that negative voice, your creativity will be stymied. So, tell it to "shut up."
You may say, "I'm not creative." But that's a lie. Everyone is creative to some degree.
Creativity is a skill, which like any skill, can be improved with practice.
Increasing your creativity will add zest to your life.
Now, let's discover some fun ways to boost your creativity.
#1. Set Aside Time for Creativity
You won't be able to jump start your creativity if you don't make time for creative ideas to take hold.
Think of something creative or simply something you have never done. Now, set a date. Make time to do it.
#2. Conquer Your Fears
The fear of making a mistake or failing can paralyze your progress.
Remember mistakes are a major part of the creative process. Thomas Edison failed in over 2000 experiments before he came up with a light bulb.
Don't be discouraged by failure. Learn from each experience. Then move forward.
#3. Challenge yourself
Let's not stop there. It is important to continually challenge yourself.
If you want to boost your creativity; create your own opportunities to be creative. Tackle a new project or find new ways to do things.
Think of something you've always wanted to do.
Realize, you can do it.
#4. Inspiration doesn't just happen
While we're at it, search for new sources of inspiration. Constantly look for fresh ideas.
Go to new places. Look at everyday things, in a new way.
Life can be magical if you're anxiously looking for the magic.
#5. Unplug.
We live in a frenzied world. Sometimes your mind just needs to unplug. Too much information can put your mind in a tailspin.
Consider taking a siesta from the Internet for a day or two. You might be amazed at the boost in your creativity.
Yes, you will survive.
#6. Relax.
Here's one secrete. Relaxing can rejuvenate both your mind and your creativity.
How do you like to relax? Go for a walk? Read a book? Watch TV?
Taking a break from your project, relaxing for a while before continuing, will yield dividends in your creativity.
#7. Boost Your Creativity with Meditation.
Have you ever wondered about meditation. Meditation helps silence all those hectic thoughts which plague your mind throughout the day.
Meditation allows you to gain an inner calm while opening your mind to new ideas. It's one way to pull yourself out of a mental rut.
It's hard to think creatively when you're hunched over your computer.
Use meditation to let your mind relax. Let your ideas flow.
#8. Stop Criticizing Yourself.
Better still, remove the pressure of expectations. Don't expect to be great right away.
Let your mind and heart come together. Practice will expand your abilities. You should be striving toward a goal because it is something you desire. Give yourself time to get there.
Just do your best and see what happens.
#9 When is your Most productive Time of Day?
Here's something to keep in mind, we each have a little different biological clock. This clock tells us when to eat and when to sleep. It also regulates specific times of the day when we feel fresh and alert more than at other times.
Listen to your own rhythm. Discover your biological prime time.
I am a morning person. My husband, John is a night owl.
When are you most Productive?
#10 To boost your creativity change times.
But there is more. Sometimes, working at our non-optimal time of day may boost your creativity.
Because we feel less inhibited. Less structured. Morning people may try working at night and night owls may try getting up early.
I often do my best thinking at 2 AM. Go figure?
#11. Listening to Music May Boost Your Creativity.
While we're at it, a paper published in the Journal of Consumer Research showed that high levels of noise impair thinking. But a consistently low level of ambient noise increases creativity.
Try these websites: Brain.fm, Rainy Mood, or Jazz And Rain.
Fill your mind with Music. It might help you focus on whatever task you're doing.
You might want to pick your own CD to boost your creativity. Music you enjoy triggers the brain's innate desire to detect patterns and solve problems.
Try it. You may find yourself inspired.
#12. Your Creative Space
Designate a physical place for your creativity. You need a solid space, where you can concentrate.
Moreover, include your favorite pictures and mementos. Include a vision board if you have one. More on that later
Not enough space? Try a creative corner.
Your brain will get in the habit of being creative in that spot.
#13. Spending Time Alone May Boost Your Creativity
Sometimes, a little peace and quiet is necessary to get in touch with your own thoughts. Go for a solo walk. Focus on the task at hand
At one time I had five children under the age of eight. Oh, how I loved to lock the door and take a luxurious bath.
I still find I do some of my best creative thinking in the tub.
Try it! Add some bubbles if you like.
#14. Rejection Can Boost Your Creativity
Be honest, none of us wants to be told what we did was lousy.
When John first started writing, he was proud of his masterpiece that is, until we asked two of our daughters to read it. The first one simply said, "it stinks." The second daughter crossed out about half of his manuscript.
All that hard work. What should we do now? We decided he had a good story. He just needed to learn more about writing. We began exploring better ways to write his story.
Let rejection push you to find new, innovative ideas.
#15. Freethinking.
One cool trick is called "brain dumping" or "free association." Take a pen and pad and write whatever comes to mind on the subject you are working on.
Next, pick a word from that section. Put that word of the top of the next page now write words you associate with that word.
The next step is to pick a word from either page, write it at the top of a new page. Now write words you associate with that word.
Don't correct or revise. Let your mind Free Think. It is amazing how our minds make connections. Use those connections to explore new and original ideas.
This can have a snowball effect. With one idea leading to another.
#16. , Brainstorm Your Idea.
This is a common tactic and business. It can also be a powerful tool for developing creativity.
Find a partner and start tossing ideas back and forth.
Whenever John gets stuck when writing a scene, he comes to me. We begin brainstorming ideas until one of us says, "that's it."
We don't stop there. Now we take that idea and tweak it, mold it, refine it until it works.
#17. Problems Usually Have Multiple Solutions
Start by suspending judgment. Just because it didn't work before, or you can't imagine how an idea will work now. Doesn't mean it's the wrong idea. Don't start in the negative.
The goal should be to generate as many creative ideas as possible write them All down.
Search for a variety of ideas. Don't simply choose the first idea that pops into your head. Take the time to consider alternate solutions.
Next, focus on clarifying and refining each idea. Maybe even combining them, in order to arrive at the best possible solution.
#18. Ask, "What if"
When you feel you're banging your head against a wall. Utilize "what if" questions like "If we do this, what will the outcome be?"
If you consider the outcome beforehand, you'll be better able to develop creative solutions, that will work.
If the idea is not the best for the current project, set it aside. Work on it later or use it for a future project.
#19. Boost your Creativity with a Journal.
It's a peculiar thing about inspiration. It comes in spurts if you don't capture those sparks of inspiration when they happen, they will float away out of your mind like a bubble.
The trick is to carry a notebook or iPad with you. If you have Microsoft Note, Dropbox, or Evernote, you can even dictate your creative thoughts into your phone. Easy P easy.
Also make a list of your creative ideas. Write them down as soon as they pop into your head. Writing ideas down clears your mind, so you can move on.
Another advantage, if you have written them down you won't forget them. Our minds are too forgetful about the little details.
Some of my best thoughts come in the middle of the night. I learned long ago to get up and write them down or they would vanish with the morning light.
Check out our article: a Storyboard Will Explode Your Creative Writing
#20. Make Creativity a Game.
Find someone or several people to make your own creativity game. We have created a Writing Prompts Game. You can play it by yourself , with a friend or even at a party. Simply download the game and start playing.
Here are two websites with writing prompts. https://thestoryshack.com/tools/writing-prompt-generator/ Or
You can simply ask provocative "what if" questions.
Let each person come up with a different idea, to start a new game. Remember it should be fun.
Tease the idea, stretch it, and play with it until it becomes a new creation.
#21. Try Yoga to Boost Your Creativity.
Some believe that certain yoga poses like child's pose and pigeon pose, can boost your creativity.
I'm not promising you anything, but there are other proven benefits to yoga such as lowering your stress and anxiety levels. So, yoga may help you relax and unwind. Just think, yoga could be a fun idea with side benefits.
#22. Sleep
When struggling with a problem sleep might be the perfect solution. Sleep restructures new memory representations. Meaning, we think about experiences in a new way.
Try sleep, you might find what you need in the morning.
#23. How About a Power Nap to Boost Your Creativity
This is my favorite. I can lay down for 20 minutes. Fall asleep and awake refreshed. This kind of nap stimulates right brain activity. That's the half of the brain responsible for your creativity.
I realize not everyone can power nap. But it is worth a try.
#24. Believe It or Not, Play Video Games
Here's a fun excuse to sit in front of your computer. If you pick the right games, you can energize and encourage a positive mood.
Moreover, you can boost your creativity by increasing your problem-solving skills.
You might want to try: https://www.lumosity.com/en/ OR
https://www.memozor.com/ both these websites will help you increase your problem-solving skills.
#25. Boost Your Creativity with Problems.
Let's look at this possibility. This is another reason to keep your notebook handy. Jot down pesky annoyances. Just think, you might come up with creative solutions.
People have made millions by finding simple solutions to common problems.
Don't sell yourself short write it down mull it over. If you can imagine it, you can do it.
#26. Create a Private Treasure Chest.
Try this. Collect things that inspire you (photos, quotations, small items that bring you joy).
I love butterflies and carousel horses. When I see them, it makes me happy.
Remember, happy is a creative state of mind.
#27. Make a Vision Board.
Here's a great idea. Make a vision board. Use any flat surface (poster board, magnetic whiteboard, a wall) to create a vision board.
The purpose of a vision board is to ignite your creativity by helping you visualize your project.
Include photos or pictures from magazines or find photos on the Internet Try: https://pixabay.com/ Or https://unsplash.com/ Both sites make it easy to find what you need since all the pictures are indexed.
For great inspirational quotes try: https://www.brainyquote.com/
When John first started writing he created a storyboard to keep his numerous ideas organized. He simply used a wall in his office.
Check out the best way to make a vision board at https://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Vision-Board
#28. How About Exercise to Stimulate Creativity.
Strenuous exercise is a fun way of getting your creative juices flowing. Choose an exercise you enjoy.
One study published in the NHI said, "physical activity is associated with improved effective experience and cognitive processes."
In other words, exercise combats that mental fog and fatigue you experience from sitting in front of the computer for hours.
So, play some music and dance around the living room. That's what I like to do.
If stuck at your desk, try these six exercises: https://www.doyouyoga.com/exercises-to-do-at-your-desk/
#29 Mind Mapping
Sometimes we struggle with our creativity. Mind mapping is an easy way to pull ideas out of her own minds.
A mind map is a great way to connect ideas and look for innovative answers to questions.
Create a mind map by writing down a central topic. Next, think of related ideas or terms around the central word. Mind mapping is different from brainstorming in that it allows for branching ideas and offers a very visual way of seeing how these ideas are linked.
As you start a new project, create a flow chart to track your presentation or project from start to finish. Look at various paths or sequences of events that might occur.
A flow chart created from your Mind Map can help you visualize the final product, eliminate potential problems and maybe create unique solutions.
For more details check out: http://mindmapfree.com/
It's kind of solo brainstorming.
#30 Look at Something Blue or Green.
This may come as a surprise. But research shows that blue and green colors enhance creativity. Maybe that's why I love looking at the sky are staring at the water.
One thing you might try is having landscape or seascape pictures in your creative space.
For me, going outside is by far the best.
If you can't go outside, try sitting by a window.
#31 The "Six Hats" Technique.
One of the most important things about creativity is the ability to look at a problem from different perspectives.
This tactic can produce more ideas than you might have had by looking at the situation from only one or two points of view.
Each hat is given a color and a specific way to look at the problem.
Red Hat: look at the situation emotionally. What do your feelings tell you? Consider your intuition.
White Hat: look at the situation objectively. What are the facts?
Yellow Hat: use a positive perspective. Which elements of the solution will work?
Black Hat: use a negative perspective. Which elements of the solution won't work?
Green Hat: think creatively. What are some alternate ideas?
Blue Hat: think broadly. What is the best overall solution?
#32 Switch Scenery to Boost your Creativity
Consider working in a different location.
Research shows this is one of the best ways to increase your creativity. A new environment will help stimulate your brain. It may even help you think in unconventional ways.
Can't change your physical location. Imagine yourself in a different place. Maybe sitting by a mountain lake. Laying in a hammock in Hawaii surrounded by a warm ocean breeze.
Obviously, if you can't change your physical place, you can still spend a few minutes visualizing yourself in an exotic location.
This little trick is a fun way to spark valuable inspiration.
#33 Make Lists
This might be the most valuable idea we give you. Make a list of the things you care about the most. This will help you focus on what is most significant to you.
Furthermore, this list will prevent you from doing things contrary to your best interest.
An excellent way to make a creative list is with the website; http://listnerds.com/.Creating and sharing lists will add to your creative process.
#34 Gesture With Both Hands
This suggestion may sound a little silly.
But a study found using both hands to explain something prompts the brain to consider multiple perspectives.
Using both hands may improve your creativity because it causes activity in both your right and left brain.
#35 Follow Your Intuition
Looking back, I believe the best advice my mother ever gave me; was to trust my intuition. She said if my mind told me one thing and my heart told me something else, follow my heart.
I have tried to follow this advice for my whole life. And I'm glad I have.
Don't concern yourself with what others think about your idea.
Other people's negative opinions are always quick creativity killers.
Be nice to yourself. Listen to your inner voice. You won't regret it.
#36 Expand Your Senses
To do what others are not doing you must see what others do not see or feel.
Here's an interesting idea. Lay down. Look at the world from your back. Observe the world upside down. Use a mirror to navigate as you walk down the street.
See a room as planes and angles. Are the colors brilliant or dull?
Notice the feel of the air and the sounds around you.
Experience metal as temperature, and fabric as texture.
Notice light and shadow. Are shadows gray? Or are they a little greenish or yellowish?
If you want to boost your creativity, expand your senses. Look at the world with an eye for detail.
#37 Dream
The subconscious is a wonderful playground. Dreams are a treasure house of images, sounds, and feelings.
We tend to find more creative approaches to problems when we let our mind wander.
We keep a pad and pen by our bed. As soon as we wake, we take a few moments to try to remember our dreams if something seems significant, we write it. Later we add it to our journal or our storyboard
#38 Be Curious
Here's another fabulous tip. Give yourself permission to explore new things.
Reading about widely diverse topics will open new avenues in your brain. This will also help you make odd connections between ideas.
Pick people's brains. Talk to strangers. Ask questions. The world is full of different opinions. Seek them out.
Constantly add new ideas to your knowledge base. You never know when those ideas will come in handy.
Through the Internet, you have thousands of years of experience at your disposal.
Never stop learning.
#39 Imagine
Wait there's more. Ignite the power of your imagination.
Imagination is the ability to produce images, ideas, and sensations in your mind.
Tapping into your five senses energizes your body and stimulates your imagination.
So, immerse yourself in your visualization, in order to boost your creativity.
Let the beauty and colors around you fuel your imagination.
#40 Art
Photography, drawing, and painting are deeply creative activities. Getting involved with art is a wonderful way to boost your creativity.
You say, "I'm not an artist." That's okay. Try doodling. Let your creativity flow through your fingers.
Take out your phone or camera, take pictures of whatever intrigues you. You will see the world differently from behind the lens.
Photographers and artists filter their world through very personal lenses.
There is no reason you can't do that too.
#41 Ha Ha Can Lead To AHA
Laughter is a powerful force.
Hearty laughter is a wonderful way to jog your creativity.
Creative people can make ordinary things more amusing.
Laughter will jump start your emotional side. Discover that creativity comes from your emotions. So, laugh, smile, have fun.
Even if you're not feeling cheery, a hearty chuckle can actually trigger a positive mood.
Get silly to be more creative.
#42 Love What You Do.
Set yourself free. Lose yourself in doing something you love. Love has loads positive energy.
Love will motivate your brain to be more creative.
So, if you're miserable doing something. Stop. Try turning your attention to something you love. Even if it's only in your imagination.
Imagine yourself doing your favorite hobby or being with someone you love.
Love is a great feeling to boost your creativity.
Now you have 42 ways to boost your creativity.
Allow yourself the freedom to be creative.
You need to be willing to take risks, set goals, and put aside time each day to boost your creativity.
Seek that imaginative place inside you. Let your imagination grow until it soars. Develop a creative mindset.
Start by taking one step in the right direction. Prepare yourself for step two. Then step three. Before you realize it, you will find you really are creative.
Stop doubting your ability to be creative.
Sometimes the true fun of creativity is the process not the product.
Happy Writing
John & Patty @writingagreatbook.com 2019
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First - thanks to all of you for the wonderful comments, well wishes and offline emails! So sweet. I just could hug each one of you. Love you guys (can you tell how sappy I am this week!)
Next week - my blogger friend, Chandler Craig over at Fumble with Fiction (agented by the great Dan Lazar) is starting The Agented Support Group - this group is for writers to share their crappy and good experiences with the agent process. Not a bitch session. Not any names. But to connect with other Pre-Agented writers to help them through the painful process of rejection and frustration. Lets all band together and help each other through the process we call publishing b/c I'm pretty sure you would not be reading my blog or this post unless writing was your passion. Check it out!
Here are my favs for the week:
Meeting agents at Conferences - (How you present yourself is all part of your unconscious branding). Try to avoid business and strike up a normal conversation. This may make a bigger impression than an awkward pitch in the restroom under the bathroom stalls.
Christina Katz's Platform chats for writers - tweets from Marketing expert on how to build a platform.
Twittersated- I do have to say that I am charmed by the format, the short 140 character long bits of people's lives.
Facebook Frenzy - Tips for effective facebook
Tips for Twitter success- Must haves on your twitter account.
Writing secrets to giving your book a PR edge - By following the secrets revealed below, fiction writers can greatly enhance their chances of getting print, radio, and TV exposure.
Blogging Basics- If you can't say anything nice, it might be better to say nothing at all.
Signings are they worth it? - An author talks about her experience and how it worked for her.
Have a great weekend!
Friday, June 12, 2009
Friday's Marketing Round up (6/12)
5 comments:
- Tess said...
I love your friday links...thanks!
- Kimberly Derting said...
I love your friend's support group idea...I'll totally be checking it out!!!
- Sherrie Petersen said...
Love the book signing article. Thanks for the link :)
- Corey Schwartz said...
I'm going to look into the support group. Thanks.
- Vicky Alvear Shecter said...
Really, I just don't know how you get anything done--including writing your fab books--and still give us all this great info. I do feel like I need a 12-step support group though...kinda like, "My name is Vicky and I procrastinate by surfing all these cool sites!" :o)
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Cambridge Investment Research has joined a growing number of independent broker-dealers suspending sales of REITs tied to American Realty Capital (ARCP).
"Following a recommendation by our due diligence committee, and with the best interests of advisors in mind, we have temporarily suspended sales in three Cole products with the expectation there will be more clarity in the coming weeks," the IBD said in a statement Thursday shared with ThinkAdvisor.
Cambridge has some 2,500 affiliated independent reps.
On Wednesday, Cetera Financial Group — part of RCS Capital, of which Nicholas Schorsch is chairman — asked its affiliated advisors to suspend sales of three Cole nontraded REITs. Other IBDs that have suspended these and other ARCP product sales include LPL Financial (LPLA), AIG-owned Advisor Group, Ladenburg Thalmann (LTS)-owned Securities America and National Planning Holdings.
Last week, ARCP revealed that it had overstated adjusted funds from operations — a measure of REIT cash flow — and understated a net loss for both the first quarter and first half of the year. American Realty says it will reduce its adjusted FFO by $12 million for the first quarter and $10.9 million for the three months ended in June.
Following that news, RCS Capital (RCAP) called off plans to purchase part of Cole Capital from its sister organization. (RCAP's operations include the distribution of alternative investments such as those made by privately held AR Capital, while ARCP's focus is on the creation and management of Cole nontraded REITs and other products.)
"Independent broker dealers have become insecure about due diligence on REITs and alternative investments because of the problems that resulted from said products between 2009 and 2012," explained Jon Henschen, head of the recruiting group Henschen & Associates. "Broker-dealers want to appear tough on products they approve, so this was their opportunity to do so."
In addition to ARCP's accounting troubles and its failed Cole deal with RCAP, other factors could be at play, Henschen believes.
"Part of this quick reaction could also be a result of resentment toward the RCAP fast growth curve of broker-dealer[acquisitions] resulting in competing broker-dealers feeling threatened," he said.
Plus, Henschen notes, there are plenty "of politics when you distribute products to broker-dealers and at the same time own your own broker-dealers. Insurance companies have walked this tight rope for years now with some stepping on toes along the way."


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Meet the Team: Andy Capel
Project Sales & Development Advisor
Having worked for Häfele for 15 years, Andy is a resident specification expert within the Häfele Projects Team. With a strong background in Ironmongery, Andy was recruited to the team to bring expertise and knowledge to the role, and has been doing just this ever since – despite often being an unsuspecting victim of Adrian & Kyra's practical joking.
Andy is motivated by the satisfaction he feels from playing a part in helping to create interesting and useful buildings. He says: "To be able to say "we did that one" and be associated with such fantastic projects is always a proud feeling for me. Especially if we have helped to provide innovative building solutions to overcome the challenges along the way."
Andy works closely with Architects, Designers and Contractors, and is well-equipped to provide a one-stop-shop service throughout a project's timeline. Outside of work, Andy can be found fanatically watching any number of sports, cranking up some 60s & 70s music, and enjoying the outdoors with his family.
Andy's talent comes from years of learning and developing his skills, although he is quick to remind us that it's not that many years. Earning his diploma in Architectural Ironmongery in 2006, Andy has shown outstanding dedication to the Häfele projects team, and has been instrumental in creating the successful team from the ground up. Andy has also played a part in mentoring Kyra throughout her studies, and gets great satisfaction from sharing his knowledge and experience to help others develop – plus the more they pick up, the more he can check Sky Sports, right?"
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MedLion Direct Primary Care Strengthens Leadership, Prepares for National Growth
Praveen Mooganur Joins MedLion Management, Inc. as President and Chief Operating Officer
Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB)June 26, 2015
MedLion Management, Inc., a Direct Primary Care benefits company with physicians contracted in 26 states, today announced that Praveen Mooganur has joined the company's leadership as its President and Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Mooganur will work directly with Dr. Samir Qamar, the company's founder and Chief Executive Officer, and will lead MedLion's overall business including national distribution, product, finance, provider network development, and consumer experience. Mr. Mooganur will also join MedLion's Board of Directors.
Mr. Mooganur joins MedLion following a successful career in business spanning 18 years. Prior to joining MedLion, Mr. Mooganur was chief operating officer and co-founder of Wiser Together, a healthcare IT company that provides personalized treatment comparison software to employers, health plans, and consumers. In addition, Mr. Mooganur held various roles at the Corporate Executive Board and Tata Motors across his career. Mr. Mooganur holds an MBA from The George Washington University, and an M.Sc. in Nuclear Physics from The Bangalore University.
"I have found an exceptional entrepreneurial partner in Praveen. I believe Praveen's addition to our team will allow MedLion's growth to flourish faster, more effectively, and more efficiently," stated Dr. Qamar, MedLion's CEO. "He is a master business strategist on both the macro and micro levels. Under his commercial leadership, Wiser Together grew to millions of members in a few years. Praveen is a well-respected heavyweight in the healthcare benefits industry, and we expect his addition, along with MedLion's proven growth strategies, to result in even stronger long-term growth for our company."
"Samir's vision for changing healthcare in America is compelling and refreshing. By removing insurance out of the primary care delivery process, MedLion's model is able to deliver up to 50% overall cost reduction for employers, and up to 30% reduction in premiums and expenses to employees and consumers while delivering higher quality of care. This is unprecedented in an environment where healthcare costs have only been going up. I am very excited to join MedLion, and believe significant opportunities exist to build upon the groundbreaking work MedLion has already pioneered in Direct Primary Care. I look forward to partnering with Samir and the rest of the team to rapidly expand MedLion access to employers and consumers in thousands of cities and towns around the country," stated Praveen Mooganur, MedLion's President and COO.
About MedLion Management, Inc.-
Privately-held MedLion Management, Inc. offers consumers, employers, trade associations, and unions cost-effective, high-quality benefits strategies that are compliant with new healthcare laws. Medical services are provided by MedLion-managed Direct Primary Care practices across the United States, with an emphasis on improving health outcomes and the patient experience.
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This quarter in Science, Grade 2 engages in interdependent relationships in ecosystems. The children started by learning about plants. They conducted experiments to find out more about the parts of a plant and what they need to survive. They also created models using junk materials to show how seeds are dispersed, as well as performed a role play on pollination.
To explore the world of animals, the children visited the school Science laboratory to see some preserved animals. Ms. Madhu, a Biology teacher, very happily accommodated the children and briefly talked about these animals. It was an exciting experience for the children because they felt like real scientists!
Then the children were introduced to the classifications of animals before learning about the different habitats where both plants and animals live. Later on, they will discover how a food chain works and how plants and animals adapt to their environment in order to survive. They will also realize that these habitats face serious problems, and that they can actually do something to help save them. In closing the unit, the children will make models of these habitats and play a game on adaptation.


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Now that being black gives you free education, first preference for jobs eve those you aren't qualified for, even entrance into Harvard, having "the black" tag is the new level of prestiege especially if you are in the Democratic party.
Just ask Kamala Harris, Attorney General Holder, Navarro, the ist is endless!
Now that now one ever dare challenge their blackhood, becoming black is ever more popular. Just shave your head if you are a guy and adopt a Jiggy I'm So Important arrogant attitude. And if anyone ever challenges you, just get uppity. UPPITY! THEY WILL GET UPPITY! RACIST . HoW DARE YOU!
Cory Anthony Booker (born April 27, 1969) is an American politician currently serving as the junior United States Senatorfrom New Jersey, in office since 2013. The first African-AmericanU.S. Senator from New Jersey, he was previously the 36th Mayor of Newark from 2006 to 2013.


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Jamaica Paralympic Association President Christopher Samuda, has lauded the medallists at the recently concluded Para Pan American Games in Lima, Peru.
Samuda said the Paralympic athletics' performances made him proud because they showed what he describes as "heart and mettle" in earning their medals.
"For some, history was not only made, but written as a testimony to the attributes that make a champion and standard-bearer," he said.
Samuda says Theodor Subba, who took up judo nine months ago, mined a bronze medal in the over 100kg class and was an admirable example of courage and determination. He says Chadwick Campbell, who earned the silver medal in the men T13 100m, underscored his credentials on the regional stage.
Santana Campbell, in securing the silver medal in the women's F56 javelin, became the regional record holder in her class, and in tae kwon do, Shauna-Kay Hines achieve the bronze medal in the K 44 – under 58kg class. Samuda describes Hines' performance as "valiant".
"Our earning medals in sports other than track and field is a clear indication that para sports in Jamaica are growing and I look forward to the advent of para volleyball, badminton, table tennis and rowing, which are now being pursued, on the regional and world stages. Our athletes are Jamaica's beat and we will be, in the near future, the world's rhythm."
The Jamaica Paralympic Association is the governing body for para sports in Jamaica and is a member of the regional umbrella body, the Americas Paralympic Committee, as well as the world governing body, the International Paralympic Committee.


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