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Several branches of the pudendal nerve innervate the penis, including the dorsal nerve of the penis. The pudendal nerve carries axons responsible for sensation and motor responses for defecation, micturition, and procreation.[1] It relays information from the external genitalia as well as the skin around the anus and perineum. It also carries motor axons to various pelvic muscles as well as the external urethral sphincter, the external anal sphincter, and bulbospongiosus muscle.[2] Inside the pudendal canal, the pudendal nerve divides into several branches. It first gives off the inferior rectal nerve followed by the perineal nerve and finally the dorsal nerve of the penis. After branching off of the pudendal nerve, the dorsal nerve of the penis runs along the inferior ischial ramus; then it is joined by the deep dorsal vein at the base of the penis.[1] The dorsal nerve of the penis then courses between the inferior and superior fascial layers of the urogenital diaphragm. As the dorsal nerve of the penis continues, it gives off branches that innervate the corpus cavernosum of the penis. In addition to the efferent fibers of the dorsal nerve of the penis, this nerve includes afferent fibers that innervate the penile skin, including the glans penis. These afferents propagate sensory signals to the central nervous system that are critical to achieve an erection and sexual function.[3]
The dominant function of the dorsal nerve of the penis is somatosensory, with a direct connection to sexual function and micturition as its afferent transmit signals to the central nervous system.[4] The dorsal nerve of the penis has branching fibers that course laterally and transect the corpus spongiosum to the sinusoidal erectile tissue containing the urethra. The fibers of the dorsal nerve of the penis penetrate the corpus spongiosum to innervate the urethral lumen as afferents. These fibers receive input and relay the information during micturition and ejaculation. Semen is primarily expelled from the bulbous urethra via contraction of the bulbospongiosus muscle.[5] However, this muscle is not innervated by the dorsal nerve of the penis but by a sister branch of the pudendal nerve. Electrophysiological studies have documented that stimulation of the penis's dorsal nerve causes a reflex contraction of the bulbospongiosus muscle. During ejaculation, the penis dorsal nerve fibers provide urethral sensation associated with the passage of seminal fluid necessary to sustain bulbospongiosus contractions until the expulsion of seminal fluid is complete.[6] Neural pathways are arranged in reflex arcs that provide the reflex for ejaculation and bulbospongiosus contraction. The sensory axons of the afferent perineal nerve and the dorsal and ventrolateral branches of the dorsal nerve of the penis merge at the pudendal motor neurons in the conus medullaris portion of the central nervous system. The motor portion of the arc branches from the spinal cord as the perineal nerve to terminate in muscle fibers of the bulbospongiosus muscle for contraction of these muscles leading to ejaculation.[5]
A neurovascular bundle runs along the dorsal aspect of the penis in a groove between the corpora cavernosa hemispheres. This includes the dorsal nerve of the penis, dorsal penile vein, and dorsal penile artery. These lay beneath the deep fascia, also known as Buck's fascia.
The dorsal nerve of the penis is composed of multiple different collections of axons along the dorsal aspect of the erect penis. They traverse the dorsum of the penis deep to Buck's fascia and superior to the cavernous bodies.[7] The initial cluster consists of fibers parallel to the shaft of the penis that moves distally and ends at the glans of the penis. An additional group of fibers branches from the main body towards the lateral aspects of the penis.[8] These branches vary in position and quantity. However, they always branch laterally away from the main body of the penis. The axons do not cross the dorsal midline. The gauge of the nerve bundles varies greatly, but they consistently narrow as branching continues distally.[4] The dorsal nerve bundles continue straight into the glans penis to form midline branches, and ventrolateral branches arise from the lateral bundles. The distal branches of the terminating nerves travel toward the meatus of the urethra.[9] As the dorsal nerve of the penis enters the glans, it immediately branches and displays a more three-dimensional pattern as opposed to a linear convention seen proximally. Each of the main glandular branches continues along the tunical surface, projecting bundles of smaller nerves that extend into the tissue of the glans and outwards toward the surface of the penis.
The number of dorsal bundles most commonly reported are two and three, but variants of up to 8 have been periodically reported. Most of the dorsal nerves run parallel to each other in the dorsal aspect of the penis traveling distally. Communicating branches are commonly viewed in no specific orientation or frequency. These branches usually communicate amongst each other, but ventral nerve communications are noted in cadaver studies infrequently. Most dissection studies comment on the absence of nerves that cross the dorsal midline.
A dorsal penile nerve block is often used for, but not limited to, anesthesia before circumcision, ischemic priapism treatment, the release of paraphimosis, cystoscopy, and the repair of penile lacerations.[10][11] Localizing the dorsal nerve involves injecting 1 to 5 mL of 1% or 2% lidocaine superficially at the 2 and 10 o'clock positions to a depth of approximately 5 mm dorsally. Studies have also proven that a ring block provides better anesthesia for circumcisions as well as other procedures[12]. Care should be taken to avoid lidocaine with epinephrine due to the potential for vascular compromise in this as well as other terminating anatomy.
Many advancements have been made in the transplantation of nerves to restore sexual function and sensation[13]. In a two year trial from 2014 to 2016, nearly two dozen patients underwent sural nerve bridging transplantation in an attempt to restore sensation after a dorsal nerve neurotomy. In follow up, approximately half the patients experienced a marked increase in feeling, a quarter had some improvement, and only one patient had no change. Additionally, stimulation of pudendal afferents such as the dorsal penile nerve has been shown to be effective in studies of neurogenic detrusor overactivity. Previous results in laboratory testing revealed prolonged subdual of the peripheral nervous system urination reflex arc after the stimulation of the penis's dorsal nerve via urethral efferents.[2] In individuals with multiple sclerosis or cord injury, dorsal genital nerve stimulation with an electrode stimulator inhibited detrusor contractions and increased bladder volume that provided urinary continence to those that had previously been without it.[14]
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|Rembetski BE,Cobine CA,Drumm BT, Laboratory practical to study the differential innervation pathways of urinary tract smooth muscle. Advances in physiology education. 2018 Jun 1 [PubMed PMID: 29676616]
|Alwaal A,Breyer BN,Lue TF, Normal male sexual function: emphasis on orgasm and ejaculation. Fertility and sterility. 2015 Nov [PubMed PMID: 26385403]
|Gosling JA,Dixon JS,Jen PY, The distribution of noradrenergic nerves in the human lower urinary tract. A review. European urology. 1999 [PubMed PMID: 10393469]
|Giuliano F, Neurophysiology of erection and ejaculation. The journal of sexual medicine. 2011 Oct [PubMed PMID: 21967393]
|Alyaev YG,Akhvlediani ND, [Comparing efficacy of selective penile denervation and circumcision for primary premature ejaculation]. Urologiia (Moscow, Russia : 1999). 2016 Mar [PubMed PMID: 28247749]
|Manrique OJ,Adabi K,Maldonado AA,Huang TC,Martinez-Jorge J,Brassard P,Galan R,Ciudad P,Sabbagh MD, Cadaver Study of Combined Neurovascular Sensate Flaps to Create Vaginal Erogenous Sensation During Male-to-Female Genital Confirmation Surgery: The Pedicle [PubMed PMID: 29994881]
|Jung J,Jo HW,Kwon H,Jeong NY, Clinical neuroanatomy and neurotransmitter-mediated regulation of penile erection. International neurourology journal. 2014 Jun [PubMed PMID: 24987557]
|Chhabra A,McKenna CA,Wadhwa V,Thawait GK,Carrino JA,Lees GP,Dellon AL, 3T magnetic resonance neurography of pudendal nerve with cadaveric dissection correlation. World journal of radiology. 2016 Jul 28 [PubMed PMID: 27551340]
|Flores S,Herring AA, Ultrasound-guided dorsal penile nerve block for ED paraphimosis reduction. The American journal of emergency medicine. 2015 Jun [PubMed PMID: 25605058]
|Qiu Y,Hu AM,Liu J,Du GZ, Dorsal penile nerve block for rigid cystoscopy in men: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Trials. 2016 Mar 18 [PubMed PMID: 26988368]
|Yang BB,Xia JD,Hong ZW,Zhang Z,Han YF,Chen Y,Dai YT, No effect of abstinence time on nerve electrophysiological test in premature ejaculation patients. Asian journal of andrology. 2018 Jul-Aug [PubMed PMID: 29600795]
|Si S,Wang H,Pu Y,Cen Y,Xiao H, [Efficacy evaluation of sural nerve bridging transplantation for restoration of penis disturbance of sensation after selective dorsal nerve neurotomy]. Zhongguo xiu fu chong jian wai ke za zhi = Zhongguo xiufu chongjian waike zazhi = Chinese journal of reparative and reconstructive surgery. 2017 Jun 1 [PubMed PMID: 29798653]
|McGee MJ,Swan BD,Danziger ZC,Amundsen CL,Grill WM, Multiple Reflex Pathways Contribute to Bladder Activation by Intraurethral Stimulation in Persons With Spinal Cord Injury. Urology. 2017 Nov [PubMed PMID: 28801220]


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Wilson Amplifiers
More signal and more power that's what an amplifier is for; for the tiniest earpiece bringing in the sound of a baby's breathing to the biggest woofer blaring out a rock and roll anthem from stage or pimped ride.
An amplifier works by taking energy from a power supply and controlling the output to match the input signal shape, but in larger amplitude. What does that mean? It means when you turn up the dial you get more power and more power means greater signal for greater reception and transmission.
Technically that incorporates the attributes of the following tech words and phrases:
- Gain, the ratio between the magnitude of output and input signals
- Bandwidth, the width of the useful frequency range
- Efficiency, the ratio between the power of the output and total power consumption
- Linearity, the degree of proportionality between input and output
- Noise, a measure of undesired noise mixed into the output
- Output dynamic range, the ratio of the largest and the smallest useful output levels
- Slew rate, the maximum rate of change of the output
- Rise time, settling time, ringing and overshoot that characterize the step response
- Stability, the ability to avoid self-oscillation
And what does that mean? I got the call, dude! And the product is on the way!
There are many types of amplifiers, and Wilson Amplifiers the best of them, for cars and trucks, RV and Campers, and Home and Building.
Wilson Amplifiers is an authorized Wilson Electronics distributer working out of Houston since 2011 that only carries genuine, US made, FCC approved and fully warranted Wilson equipment to US and Canadian customers. Wilson offers 4G, 3G, and single band amplifiers, for voice and text.
For instance in an iDen Building Amplifier for 800MHz wireless building installations:
"When using a Wilson Electronics Signal Booster in conjunction with Wilson Electronics antennas, the Outside Antenna will collect the cell tower signal and send it through the cable to the Signal Booster. The signal is then amplified and re-transmitted through the Inside Antenna into the room. Cell phones and cellular data cards in that area then communicate with the improved signal. When a cell phone or cellular device transmits, the signal is received by the Inside Antenna, amplified by the Signal Booster and transmitted back to the cell tower through the Outside Antenna."
What does this mean? The power is house for when needed cellphones and electronic devices, to receive and transmit.
Make sure you have the proper signal amplifier in your home, business, or car, so that you also get the signal and give back the signal that may make your life happen, again and again.


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Dyspareunia is the medical term used to refer to genital pain that occurs before, during, or after sexual intercourse. It's more common in women, and it affects 3 out of every 4 females at some point in their lives.
Painful sex can affect a woman's body image, self-esteem, relationships, and even her plans to conceive. In some cases, dyspareunia can make women avoid sex entirely.
A doctor is usually able to determine what causes sex to be painful, but women can feel reluctant to talk about it.
Symptoms of painful intercourse can include:
- Sharp, shooting pain.
- A burning sensation.
- Cramping pain.
- Difficulty achieving orgasm due to the pain.
- Low libido.
- Some conditions can have other symptoms, such as genital itching or pain during urination.
Painful sex can be different for each woman. Some women feel pain after penetration, while others feel discomfort upon any genital contact. Some women experience painful sex only after their menopause.
Pain can occur:
- Inside the vagina.
- In the vestibule or opening of the vagina.
- In and around the vulva.
- In the perineum, which is the area that stretches from your genitals to your anus.
- In the lower back.
- In the pelvic area.
- Inside the uterus.
In some cases, women might have painless sex but then experience pain afterward. Others might feel pain not only during sex, but also during daily activities or while urinating.
Some of the most common causes of painful sex include:
- Vaginal dryness: this is common after menopause since hormonal changes can decrease a woman's ability to produce lubrication. Other causes of vaginal dryness include oral contraceptives, breastfeeding, insufficient foreplay, and stress.
- Infections: different infections can cause pain during sexual intercourse. For example:
- Yeast infections are characterized by an itchy, cottage cheese-like vaginal discharge. They are not considered a sexually transmitted disease since yeast is part of our normal microbiome and isn't usually contagious. Candidiasis can be associated with oral contraceptives or recent antibiotic use, and some women are more prone to it.
- Urinary tract infections (UTI) cause a burning sensation while urinating.
- Gonorrhea.
- Urethritis.
- Bacterial vaginosis causes foul-smelling, gray, green, or white discharge.
- Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID).
- Chlamydia.
- Endometriosis: this condition occurs when endometrial tissue, which is usually only inside of your uterus, spreads to other parts of your body.
- Dermatitis: the skin in your genitals can become irritated by perfumed female hygiene products, new soap or detergent, or products that contain ingredients that you're allergic to. This condition causes itchy, dry, red skin.
- Vulvodynia: this term refers to pain at the vulva that isn't associated with another medical condition. Vulvodynia can also cause pain after sitting for too long, or while inserting a tampon.
- Vaginismus: this condition causes the muscles at the entrance of your vagina to painfully and involuntarily tighten, which causes pain when penetration is attempted. It can be caused by emotional and physical conditions.
- Hymen lacerations: each woman has a different hymen. In some women, it is very small and never causes issues; however, a large or thick hymen can cause pain in the first sexual intercourse.
Some women might have pain after their first sexual intercourse due to a hymen that hasn't been completely perforated.
- Hemorrhoids.
- Postmenopausal atrophic vaginitis.
- Cervicitis.
- Ovarian cysts.
- Uterine prolapse.
- Bartholin's abscess.
- Depression or anxiety.
- Past sexual or emotional trauma.
The treatment for painful sex will depend entirely on its cause. The good news is that after the cause of your discomfort is discovered, you'll be able to get appropriate treatment to make sex pleasurable again.
Communication is an important factor in every relationship, and you shouldn't feel ashamed to talk to your partner about the discomfort you're experiencing. Repeatedly trying to have sex while you're in pain can lead to emotional repercussions and negative associations in the future. Discuss what you're feeling with your partner; simply talking about it can take a big weight off your shoulders.
Depending on what is causing sex to be painful for you, your doctor could prescribe different medications. The medications used to relieve painful sex include:
- Antibiotics: for bacterial infections, such as urinary tract infections or pelvic inflammatory disease.
- Antifungals: for mycotic infections like candidiasis. Keep in mind that these products are the best way to treat yeast infections.
- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs): such as ibuprofen or naproxen; these can be used to relieve your symptoms.
- Estrogen creams: these can be prescribed after menopause to relieve vaginal dryness.
- Oral contraceptives: birth control pills are used to control some causes of painful intercourse, such as endometriosis and ovarian cysts.
If your discomfort is caused by insufficient lubrication, you can ask your partner to spend more time on foreplay and use a lubricant. Many times, these steps can be enough to make intercourse stop hurting.
Keep in mind that oil-based lubricants can damage condoms, so stay clear of these products if you use condoms. Better choice is to use water-based lubricants.
If you are suffering from allergic dermatitis, you can switch to unscented products and wear cotton underwear to help your skin heal.
Women who only experience painful sex occasionally and don't have any other symptoms can consider whether certain sexual positions or deep penetration are the cause of the issue. Gentler intercourse and a change of positions can be helpful.
You shouldn't try to diagnose the cause of your dyspareunia yourself or self-medicate. Douching is also contraindicated since it can actually irritate you and predispose you to infections.
Even if you aren't currently experiencing dyspareunia, women who are over 21 years old or sexually active are advised to get regular gynecological check-ups.
Your doctor is the best person to diagnose what causes pain during sex, order diagnostic procedures, and prescribe treatment.
Some conditions, such as severe endometriosis or ovarian cysts, can require surgical procedures. Pelvic floor physical therapy can also be recommended in certain cases.
If your dyspareunia is caused by past traumatic experiences or other emotional circumstances, you can ask your doctor for a referral to a certified sex therapist. Different types of approaches, especially cognitive behavioral therapy, can be helpful in managing pain during sex.
While treating painful sex can require dedication and time, it is possible to overcome it and enjoy pleasurable sex again!


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Chemicals used in Meth Labs for the production of methamphetamines are highly toxic, commonly using substances like pseudoephedrine, acetone, and phosphine. We know the effect these illicit substances have on drug users, but spare a thought for unsuspecting home buyers, renters or employees who may end up on the premises of a former Meth Lab. Among the Short Term symptoms reported following exposure to these chemicals are migraines, fatigue, respiratory difficulties, skin irritations, nausea and dizziness.
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by Ashley Simone
Writing with Alicia Roberts
Release Date: April 17th 2014
Genre: New Adult Romance
Recommended for Readers 18+ due to sexual content
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What If One Night Could Change Your Life?
Working in a diner by day and desperately applying for accounting jobs by night, Allie Nobokov fears that her future will be one of a single, virginal, cat lady. A chance encounter with a gorgeous stranger, Zac, awakens her desires and she feels an undeniable connection.
When fate pushes them together once again, Allie's desires run wild - until, just when things start getting hot and heavy, Zac disappears into the night...
How can you deny a connection so strong?
All that is pushed to the back of Allie's mind when her younger brother shows up on her doorstep, desperately in need of more money than she can provide... Until she sees a classified ad.
"I met a girl and I can't get over her," says the ad, and goes on to describe Allie. "If you look like her, I'll pay handsomely for one night with you."
Can Allie summon the courage to answer the mysterious ad and go through with what it entails? And can she convince the enigmatic Zac to push aside his demons and give their love a chance?
Undeniable is super steamy and super hot. The first part of a trilogy, it's a quick read at around seventy pages (on the Kindle), and it ends with a cliff hanger. If you don't like cliff hangers, then you might want to wait until all three parts have been released.
Everyone who is a part of Allie's life treats her like dirt, except MAYBE her roommate. Her roommate seemed like an okay friend, although I have to wonder about her selection in a blind date for Allie. That was a total disaster! If I were Allie, I would have been insulted that my friend chose such a skeeze to be my date.
Allie and her brother lost their father when they were very young and were raised in a single parent home by their mother. Then their mother died from cancer a year before the start of Undeniable. Allie's brother drops out of college and turns to drugs to cope, and while she blames herself for the way his life is turning out, it obviously isn't her fault.
She can't stop him from doing drugs if that's how he wants to cope. I think as the older sibling, since both of their parents are now deceased, she feels responsible for him on some level. She mentioned she promised their mother she'd look after him, but he's a grown man. I think it's unfair for Allie to put this burden on herself, especially since her brother treats her about the same as an enemy would.
I wasn't sure how to feel about the possible romance blooming between Allie and Zac - Allie is a weak female lead while Zac is a jerk to be honest. I like alpha males, but since there isn't much background given on him, it was hard to root for him. Strangely I still found their scenes hot!
Overall, with the way Undeniable ended, I definitely want to read the next installment and am hoping for the lowdown on Zac. I need to know what's happened to him in the past because he's obviously been hurt - and badly. I also want Allie to toughen up and stop letting everyone in her life run over her.
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One of my goals for 2009 is to try a new recipe at least once a week. And what better way to start the ball rolling than with a new cookbook? I just love Donna Hay's books—her recipes focus on fresh ingredients, bright flavours and vibrant colour—so I picked up a copy of 'The New Cook' and made this apple tart for my dad on New Year's Eve.
As with most Donna Hay recipes, the tart comes together easily. The subtle warmth of apples meets a buttery pastry crust for a dessert that is simple, honest, and downright delicious! A dollop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream provides a cool contrast for melt-in-your-mouth perfection.
Have you set goals for the new year, food-related or otherwise? Tell me in the comments section and I'll randomly select one reader to receive a copy of 'The New Cook' by Donna Hay. It's full of fabulous recipes to make 2009 your tastiest year yet!
Simple Apple Tart
Recipe Courtesy of 'The New Cook' by Donna Hay
3 green apples, peeled, cored and chopped (any crisp baking apple will do)
1/4 cup water
2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
2 tablespoons sugar
8 oz ready made puff pastry
4 green apples, extra
1 tablespoon butter, melted
sugar for sprinkling
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine chopped apples, water, lemon rind and sugar. Cook until apples are very soft. Mash mixture with a fork until almost smooth, then let cool. Meanwhile, slice four remaining apples very thinly and evenly. Thaw pastry and open it out to create a flat surface. Spread smashed apple mixture evenly on pastry, then layer sliced apples in a pleasing arrangement. Brush the entire surface with butter and sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 350 degrees until pastry is puffed and golden, about 30 minutes. Yum!
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Barry teaches Sunrise Yoga on Fridays at 6am, and shares the Saturday 9:30am with other teachers.
Barry is also bringing back his Wednesday All Level at 7pm Come on Bro-gas, get your stretch on (Women are of course, welcome too!)
Barry is also the CFO/bookkeeper for Imagine, you will often find him at the front desk cheerfully checking folks in. If you have any questions about your account, Barry is the one to contact, he can be reached at: email@example.com
Barry Miller
CFO, Yoga Teacher
Reiki Master/Teacher Level
Sound & Shaman Drum Specialist
Certified Past Life Regression Specialist
Barry has been practicing yoga for almost two decades. "Yoga is the single most important thing I do for myself. It calms the mind, strengthens the body and sparks the spirit. I can't go more than two or three days without it or it affects how I feel!" says Barry. Barry's naturally gentle spirit is evident in his meditative teaching style. His teaching is motivated by wanting everyone to reap the benefits of yoga and the enhancement it gives to every part of life.
Imagine would not exist without Barry. He has supported Linda through the days of teaching yoga in their garage to the beautiful center we have now, always willing to pitch in and help grow the dream.
Barry is a Cartography Subcontractor for FAA by day and an avid nature lover, a huge weather geek who loves to sing, spend lots of time at the beach and enjoy a glass of wine with family and friends.
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A Community Grant is helping Hunter Medical Research Institute develop a nutrition project that will use telehealth technology to bring a dietitian "virtually" into the homes of rural families who need more support to improve eating habits and achieve a healthy weight.
University of Newcastle researchers will deliver the program in the New England region, including Tamworth, Armidale, Inverell and Gunnedah.
The telehealth program will focus on children aged 5 to 11, for whom few specific programs are available and will comprise two intervention groups and a control arm. Resources include two individual telehealth consultations by a dietitian via computer or iPad, access to a purpose-built interactive website, and a monitored Facebook support group where identities remain anonymous. One group will receive additional SMS messaging to support the health promotion.
Connecting rural families with dietitians will not only help to improve children's dietary intakes and stabilise their weight, but also lower the burden on families and the healthcare system by reducing the number of families travelling to major metropolitan areas for specialist help.
The service allows families to stay in the comfort of their home and have one-to-one contact, which is hoped will mean they stay making changes straight away while they're motivated.
The trial is initially targeting 50 families, with recruitment through the Upper Hunter/ New England region. If effective, the model will be expanded to other regions.
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How tax optimization can maximize the returns on your investment property
If you're not careful, taxes can eat away at the bulk of the income you should be earning on your foreign investment properties.
This fact alone sends chills down the spines of property investors everywhere. A recent survey conducted by Tranio.com revealed that 18% of property investors believe structuring purchases for maximum tax optimization is the single most difficult part of acquiring real estate abroad.
To further complicate matters, more than 100 countries have committed to the Common Reporting Standard (CRS), an initiative developed by the Organization for Economic
In accordance with the CRS, between 2017 and 2018 countries around the globe will launch the automatic exchange of financial account information, dispelling the opacity that previously enabled wealthy citizens to squirrel their money away into foreign bank accounts in order to dodge tax obligations in their home countries.
In light of the shifting realities of tax optimization, I want to offer you some advice on how to acquire foreign properties with tax optimization in mind. Please note that this is general advice. I strongly encourage you to consult a tax advisor who is familiar with the nuances of your situation before you purchase any property.
Pros and cons of purchasing a property as an individual vs. via a legal entity
If tax optimization is a key priority, you would do well to begin by determining whether it would be wisest to purchase your property as an individual or via a legal entity.
Because tax rates and terms differ considerably between these two categories, your choice in this matter will have a key impact on your total tax obligations in connection with the property.
The table below outlines some of the basic differences:
|Legal entity
|— No need to pay the costs associated with maintaining a company;
— Capital gains taxes can be lower for individuals than for legal entities (some countries provide capital gains tax exemptions after a few years of property ownership)
|— If the property generates significant profits, tax rates may be lower for legal entities than for individuals;>
— The possibility of exemption from capital gains and dividend taxation if the rules of strategic participation apply;>
— In some countries, i.e. Germany and France, no inheritance tax applies to property acquisitions by a company;>
— Increased flexibility with respect to selling shares or the property itself;
— Greater protection against the disclosure of information.
|— Income tax can be higher for individuals than for legal entities;
— No flexibility with respect to withdrawing from the sale;
— It is impossible to conceal the identity of the beneficiary.
|— There are costs associated with running a company;
— In some countries, i.e. the United Kingdom and France, specific property taxes apply to legal entities.
When our clients are considering purchasing a property valued at about EUR 1.25 million or less, we generally recommend that they make the purchase in their individual capacities. It is typically cheaper and easier to do so due to the additional expenses associated with opening and maintaining a company.
However, this isn't universally true; in some countries, individuals are subject to higher income tax rates than legal entities, which can offset any advantage of purchasing as an individual. This tends to hold truer the higher the individual's income.
If the property is worth upwards of about EUR 1.25 million, it is typically advantageous to make the purchase via a legal entity. In this case, lower income tax rates and greater opportunities for tax optimization tend to offset the
This is largely attributable to the fact that a relatively expensive property would usher in relatively high income, which in many countries would expose an individual owner to higher tax rates than it would a legal entity.
Consider, for example, a property in Germany that generates rental income of more than EUR 50,000 per year. An individual owner would pay some 40% in taxes, while a company would pay a comparatively meager 15%.
Generally, such savings would fully offset the cost of launching and maintaining a company. However, this holds primarily true in cases where the company and its owner are both tax residents of the same country. Otherwise, dividend taxes would negate any tax benefits derived from purchasing a company as a legal entity.
What taxes do legal entities usually need to pay for properties?
If a legal entity owns
- Taxes on any income generated by the property (rental income, capital gains from the sale of the property or the sale of a portion of the legal entity or its shares)
- Property tax (usually compensated by tenants)
- Land tax
- Inheritance tax, if applicable (exemptions often apply)
- Tax on dividends (exemptions typically apply if the investor refrains from distributing dividends and instead reinvests the funds in the same country, for example into another property).
|Income tax/profit
|Capital gains tax
|Estate tax
|Property tax
|United Kingdom
|40% (this does not apply between spouses)
|Not applicable*
|Legal entities
|Not applicable
|From GBP 3,500 for properties valued at more than GBP 500,000*
|Up to 50%
|Not applicable*
|Legal entities
|15,825% (not applicable if the owner invests in another German property within four years of the sale)
|Not applicable under certain circumstances**
|Not applicable*
|Not applicable*
|Legal entities
|33.33% (not applicable after 22 years of ownership)
|Not applicable upon registration with a Société Civile Immobilière (SCI)
Taxes on rental income
Rental income tax is included in the corporate tax rate and is payable in the tax jurisdiction where the property is located. As a general rule, if a company is liable for taxes in a foreign jurisdiction, and a double taxation treaty applies between the company's home jurisdiction and their foreign jurisdiction, the amount of taxes paid overseas is to be subtracted from the amount of taxes that is supposed to be paid home. The difference should be paid in the home jurisdiction. If the tax overseas is bigger, then there will be no taxes home.
In order to reduce your income tax base, you will need to scour the tax regulations for deductible expenses that apply to your purchase, ownership and maintenance of the property. Such deductions may include:
- The cost of acquiring a founder loan;
- The cost of acquiring a bank loan;
- Building depreciation;
- Leasehold improvements;
- Transaction execution expenses;
- Property tax;
- Property management and maintenance expenses;
- Other expenses during the ownership period.
Taken together, the aforementioned deductions can significantly reduce a property owner's income tax base during the first decade of ownership. The table below outlines a typical German example.
|Standard tax scheme
|Effective tax scheme
|Tax base calculation
|Property price
|Annual rental income
|Building depreciation deduction (2%)
|Deduction of mortgage interest
(LTV 50%, 2% per annum)
|Deduction of founder loan interest
(LTV 50%, 4% per annum)*
|Tax base
|Tax calculation
|Corporate tax (15%)
|Solidarity surcharge (0.825%)
|Total tax sum
|Annual income after taxes
|Percentage of annual rental
income that taxes account
for under both schemes
A founder loan could enable you to save part of your income from dividend taxes.
Founder loan interest is subject to the investor's personal tax obligations in the country of his or her tax residency. But the investor must also be ready to pay founder loan taxes in the country where that interest was generated.
Capital gains and asset transfer tax
Whether you will be obligated to pay capital gains tax or asset transfer tax depends on the ownership structure at the moment of the sale. This can occur either when you sell the property itself (asset deal), or when you sell the company that you purchased the company through (share deal).
In the case of an asset deal, capital gains tax is typically calculated as the difference between the sale price and the carrying amount of the property. The carrying amount is the cost of the property, less accumulated depreciation. While depreciation decreases the carrying amount, it increases the capital gains tax base.
Let's say, for example, you purchased a property for EUR 1 million and sold it for EUR 1.1 million. You owned the property for three years, during which you had a 2% depreciation allowance, amounting to EUR 60,000 over the course of your ownership. Your carrying amount is thus EUR 940,000. Your capital gains tax base will amount to EUR 160,000 — the difference between the sale price and the carrying amount.
In the case of a share deal, the property's carrying value is of no importance for tax purposes. In this case, profits from the sale of shares are taken into account to calculate asset transfer taxes.
Say, for example, you purchased a company in order to purchase a EUR 1 million property. You then sold the company for EUR 1.1 million. Thus the tax base for asset transfer tax is calculated by deleting the purchase price from the sale price, so in this case your tax base would be EUR 100,000.
In the context of the above examples, it would make more sense financially to purchase the property through a company; doing so would save you EUR 60,000. Investors who already have an exit strategy in mind when purchasing a property — such as those who plan to purchase a property, flip it, and sell it at a profit five years down the road — typically favor this model.
While it's possible to structure real estate purchases in such a way as to ensure you'll be exempt from capital gains tax, it's not easy. Doing so requires extensive research of and familiarity with local legislation in the country that you're planning to purchase in. It will also likely require corporate ownership and elaborate deal structuring, which is best left to seasoned professionals.
Double taxation laws
Another key issue that can have a considerable impact on capital gains tax is the existence of double taxation laws or relevant treaties between the county where the real estate is located and the country where you registered your company. Double taxation regulations can protect taxpayers from paying the same tax twice.
For some practical examples of this, we spoke to Dmitry Zapol, an international tax advisor at
However, UK law protects taxpayers from double taxation even in the absence of a double tax treaty.
"If foreign rental income suffers withholding tax [in the source country], it is credited towards UK tax liability in order to avoid double taxation. In order to calculate the tax credit, the taxpayer calculates the actual amount of tax paid abroad and sets it off against UK tax liability," said Mr. Zapol. "In the end, this results either in having to pay the difference between the two amounts (if UK tax is higher) or brings no further tax liability (if UK tax is smaller), although in the latter case the difference will not be refunded. In calculating the tax liability, it is necessary to take into account the difference between UK and foreign tax years, which usually do not run concurrently."
He added: "Normally, the relief is offered under a double taxation agreement concluded by the UK. However, unlike in some countries like Russia, the relief is also available in the absence of the agreement… Normally, the UK resident must submit proof that tax was withheld outside the UK to be able to credit it against his UK tax liability."
Generally, the ways in which you can benefit from double taxation laws or agreements hinge on whether you purchased the property via a company or as an individual. In order to determine which taxes you'll be on the hook for in your home country, you will need to familiarize yourself with the ins and outs of the relevant policies.
Mr. Zapol noted that the relevant UK laws are complex. "Broadly, if a UK tax payer buys a foreign company that receives foreign rental income, he must declare its income as if it were his own and pay tax on it or alternatively declare dividends and also suffer tax liability. Interestingly though, if he receives the same company as a true gift from someone else, there is no tax liability until a distribution is made. Also, if the person is domiciled outside the UK, he can claim the remittance basis and stay outside the scope of the transfer of assets abroad rules," said Mr. Zapol.
Prior to any purchase, I recommend that you consult a tax specialist. Should you have any questions, Tranio will always be happy to help. We can provide you with a comprehensive overview of the tax and legal issues that will apply to your purchase of any overseas property, and help you achieve the optimal transaction structure.
Elena Milishenkova and George Kachmazov, Tranio.com
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Jamie Foxx is out promoting his new album and ended up dissing Terrence Howard all kinds. First Jamie Foxx mentioned that Terence Howard dissed his album while promoting his own, then he went on to imitate him and said that Terrence Howard plays the same character in every movie. Ouch!
Then Jamie Foxx said that Terrence Howard is, in fact, talented, but then he continued to make fun of him, mentioning the time the two starred together in Ray. Terrence Howard is going to be hella pissed when he gets wind of this, but then again, perhaps this will help both Jamie Foxx and Terrence Howard sell more albums.
Holla at me Terrence.
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The following leagues are available at the Brighton Curling Club:
Monday Morning Men's
Curlers sign up individually for this league. League convenors draft the teams. All skill levels welcome.
Monday Afternoon Women's
Fun and fellowship for ladies only! Sign up as an individual and teams will be made up by league convenor. Novice to experienced players.
Monday Evening Adult Learn to Curl (ALTC) programme
This is an exciting format for the Club. In the fall you can take an 8-week Adult Learn to Curl (ALTC) programme which is delivered by our trained instructors. In the ensuing January you can finish off the second of the season by signing-up for the ALTC Rookie League or for any of our other league offerings.
Monday Evening ALTC Rookie League
After completion of the 8-week Adult Learn to Curl (ALTC) programme in the first half of the season, you can finish off the second half of the season by signing-up for the ALTC Rookie League. (You may also choose to sign-up for any of our other league offerings.)
Tuesday Morning Open
A great opportunity to play weekly without commitment. Teams are drawn by the league convenor at the beginning of each morning. A new team every week – lots of opportunity to meet new members. Novice to experienced curlers welcome.
Tuesday Morning Potential 2-Person Pick-Up
If enough response from survey, could be Tuesday mornings at 11. Same rules as Wednesday morning 2-person, but teams made up from people who show up.
Tuesday Evening Open
Although team entries are preferred, we will make every effort to accommodate individual entries. An enjoyable evening of curling for novice through experienced curlers.
Wednesday Morning 2-Person
This is a 2-person curling format. Limited sweeping, players alternate between skipping one end and delivering 6 rocks the next end. Due to the number of players, there are 3 start times, also known as draws.
The first and second draws are for set-teams play.
Draw 3 is a "show-up and play" format, lots of feedback, mentoring, and learning. Teams change every week. Great way to improve skills in a co-operative atmosphere. Suited for all skill levels.
Wednesday Evening Mixed
A great night of fun curling in a relaxed atmosphere! Although individual entries are preferred, we will make every effort to accommodate team entries. All skill levels welcome. An excellent learning opportunity for novice curlers.
Thursday Morning Open
Curlers sign up individually for this mixed league. New curlers and curlers of all abilities welcome. Teams are made up by the convener.
Thursday Evening Open Competitive
A competitive league. Although team entries are preferred, we will make every effort to accommodate individual entries. Best suited for more experienced curlers.
Friday Evening Social Open
Friday evening's focus is fun on the ice and socializing afterwards. Ideal for novice to experienced curlers. Individual or team entries – everyone welcome!
Sunday Afternoon Juniors Program
Designed for youth aged 8 to 17 of all abilities and experience. Focus will be on curling skills and game play. Beginners welcome.


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I talked to Bob last night about his anxiety over me leaving for the trip this week. He said intellectually he knew nothing was likely to happen to me while I was gone. But he admitted he still had anxiety about it. I never could pin him down on exactly what he was afraid of happening, but at least we talked about it instead of just letting it keep simmering. Anyway. I finished packing last night and will work on Rachel's laundry today to get ready for leaving.
I did tell Tillie yesterday that I had started isolating from the family some, spending more time on the computer that usual. But I keep trying to be a good sport and participate in what they do; it's just mostly boring to me. Like going to the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol II movie. I hate movies to start with, and this one was particularly juvenile, even for a comic book movie. ANd no one asked me if I wanted to go. It was just announced that we were all going. So I went. I certainly then wasn't in the mood to play a board game that afternoon, that would have been spending all day doing things I didn't want to do.
Anyway. I got my first flat turndown to work on my 46 Reasons project. One of my friends from college who has Asperger's said that he didn't want his employer to know. I said I could understand that. But with the people who have already committed, I think that I have a year's worth of content already so I will let them all submit and pick and chose which ones go in which order. We will see how it does!


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In the past two years, we've seen an outpouring of hate, attempts at overt discrimination and attempted rollback of basic human rights protections at the federal level.
We are facing a potential crisis in the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn issues previously deemed "settled law" in terms of women's health issues, abortion, marriage equality and basic LGBTQ civil rights protections.
We've seen attempts to ban members of the transgender community from serving openly in the military as well as prohibiting use of public accommodation facilities based on lies and fears of homophobic and transphobic hate groups bent on our elimination from society.
Attorney General Jeff Sessions issued guidance that LGBTQ people are not covered under federal anti-discrimination laws opening the gates to all forms of discrimination in all aspects of our lives, including housing, employment, medical care and insurance coverage. We've seen repeated civil rights violations with our immigrant neighbors and native peoples.
On the state level, the state Senate for the 16th straight year refuses to bring the Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act (GENDA) out of committee to allow the full Senate the ability to discuss or vote on the bill. The state Assembly has passed this same bill for 11 consecutive years!
Rather than focusing on the negatives that exist in our society today, we need to find ways to come together to promote diversity, unity, peace, acceptance and understanding with our neighbors.
Representatives from New York state government will be in the North Country with the New York State "Know Your Rights" forum. These events will take place in various communities all across New York state.
Here in the North Country, this will be held on Monday, Oct. 22 from 7 – 8:30 p.m. in the Cantwell Room of the Saranac Lake Public Library as well as on Tuesday, Oct. 23 from 7 – 8:30 p.m. at Hawkins Hall room 153B on the SUNY Plattsburgh Campus, located at the corner of Beekman Street and Cornelia Avenue. These sessions are free and open to the public
The purpose is to inform the community of their legal rights and how to identify and approach a situation in which their rights may have been violated. This information is especially important in rural communities of New York where resources are scarce and this type of information is less readily available.
This forum is in response to the continued violation of the rights of marginalized communities and seeks to inform the public with the knowledge they need to take action if or when their rights are violated.
The session also seeks to provide information and resources available to all New Yorkers. This includes intersectional groups and people of all social identities, individuals in diverse age groups, disability status, gender identity, sexuality, refugee status, socio-economic status, race, ethnicity and veteran status just to name a few.
We welcome everyone in the Adirondack North Country community to come to "Know Your Rights" as citizens in New York state.
— Kelly Metzgar is the executive director of the Adirondack North Country Gender Alliance


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Giants lost to Diamondbacks 4-1
PHOENIX (AP) — The San Francisco Giants were cruising at the start of June, their lead up to nearly 10 games.
The past two weeks have been frustrating, the lead dwindling and the answers hard to come by.
Tim Lincecum labored through six innings, and the Giants repeatedly let Josh Collmenter off the hook in losing their sixth straight game, 4-1 to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night.
"It's been that way here through this tough streak," Giants manager Bruce Bochy said. "We are missing the big hit, kind of keep the line moving. We had some great at-bats, stretched him (Collmenter) out, but he dodged some bullets there."
The Giants still lead the NL West, but have lost nine of 10 to see a lead that was once 9 1-2 games down to less than four.
The last-place Diamondbacks extended San Francisco's misery behind a gritty effort by Collmenter (5-4) and by knocking around Lincecum (5-5).
Collmenter fought through five innings to win for the first time in four starts, and Arizona's bullpen picked it up from there.
Three pitchers worked scoreless innings, and Addison Reed had a perfect ninth to close out his 17th save and Arizona's third win in 10 games.
Hill had run-scoring hits in the fourth and fifth innings against Lincecum, and Goldschmidt had a single and double to raise his average to .577 against the two-time Cy Young Award winner.
"You don't want to take it lightly because baseball can turn at any moment," said Hill, who is 11 for 19 against Lincecum. "He is a great pitcher and had a great career, and you don't want to make it sound like it's easy. He's a great pitcher and it's not easy."
Collmenter had lost two straight starts, allowing six runs in six innings against the Los Angeles Dodgers his last time out.
The right-hander labored through his night, needing 31 pitches to get through the first. Pablo Sandoval had a run-scoring triple in the inning, chugging his way around the bases after center fielder Ender Inciarte just missed a diving catch in the gap.
Collmenter continued to run up his pitch count, yet found ways to wriggle out of jams. He walked two in the fifth inning and got out of that by striking out Sandoval and getting Michael Morse to fly out to deep center.
Collmenter allowed a run and four hits, struck out four and walked four while throwing a season-high 109 pitches.
"I just continued to battle," Collmenter said. "I don't think I've ever had a clean, crisp outing against these guys for whatever reason. But I felt as good as I have in the last few starts and was able to make some good pitches."
Lincecum was solid in his previous two starts, allowing five combined runs after giving up eight against Cincinnati on June 3.
Like Collmenter, he struggled. Unlike Collmenter, he didn't always get out of it.
Arizona scored two runs off the right-hander in the fourth inning, on Hill's single and a double by Martin Prado. Arizona added a run in the fifth on a run-scoring triple by Chris Owings, who was thrown out at the plate while trying for an inside-the-park homer.
Hill made it 4-1 with a sacrifice fly that scored Goldschmidt, who improved to 15 for 26 against Lincecum with his second hit of the night, a double off the wall in left-center.
Lincecum allowed four runs and seven hits in six innings.
"I left too many pitches over the plate, and you saw what they did with them," Lincecum said.
NOTES: The Diamondbacks signed first-round draft pick Touki Toussaint. Arizona took the right-hander from Coral Springs (Fla.) Christian Academy with the 16th pick in this year's draft. ... Giants OF Angel Pagan missed his fourth straight game with lower back pain, but Bochy said he could be back in the lineup Saturday night. ... Arizona RHP Brandon McCarthy will pitch in the middle game of the series against Giants RHP Ryan Vogelsong.


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"Popular Problems" - the next LC album
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A news flash from a friend in Dublin (thank you!) - just a few (but so important!) lines from Jarkko's foreword in the Event booklet:
Leonard has worked hard on his next studio album of entirely new songs.
He asked me to let you know that "Popular Problems" will be out at the end of September, shortly after his 80th birthday.


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how are you going to help your student stand strong for Christ this school year???
Tomorrow is a big day here in Lee County as our school system officially kicks off the first day of the new school year. There will be nervous first time students bumbling around the halls trying to find their classes and not make eye contact with upperclassmen. There will be students wondering if they have the courage to eat whatever that mystery dish is on their lunch trays. Some students will be prioritizing how to get school work and extra curricular activities done and done well, while others will be figuring out how to procrastinate and get out of learning all together. No matter what, everyone will have some sort of survival plan.
Today, I want to encourage our parents to have their own plan together to help their students survive the school year. As we all know school is often the place where our Christian students are truly put through trial by fire. Their beliefs and values are tested by peers and faculty. Too often our students don't have the solid footing of knowing what they believe about Christ and why, and therefore are swayed whatever is the popular way to sway. So this year parents let's make a difference.
One of the first things I want to encourage you to do parents is to impress upon your students the importance of spending daily time in the Word and Prayer. This is one of the greatest things that my parents did for me. They asked me if I was doing my devotions and often even helped find me devotionals that I could work though throughout the school year. That time in the Word and prayer was where I could pour out to God what was going on at school and all the challenges I faced, and then through the Bible find out what God's answer was. It gave me a firm foundation to withstand temptations and pressures I faced. This devotional and prayer time can do the same for your child as well. Proverbs 22:6 says, "Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it."(NIV) Not only can it help your child when they are older but right now. So please pursue your child to pursue God's Word and prayer.
Next, make sure they are getting the fellowship and instruction that they need. When I was helping lead a youth group a couple of years ago I noticed a huge problem that I had heard about from others in ministry. Parents that are solid believers weren't making their children attend church and youth group. Whether it be just a letting the student do what they want or putting them in or scheduling sporting/extra-curricular events that keep them out, the parents were playing an instrumental part in their student not being a growing member of the church community. This is a problem in churches across our nation and our students are putting this time of teaching and fellowship at church lower and lower on their list of priorities. I have found that students of strong believing parents often have as much/little Bible knowledge as the students who are totally unchurched and don't know Christ. This is a very sad truth, and it falls directly on the parents who are not instructing their kids in God's Word and are allowing them to stay out of Church. If they don't receive this instruction and crucial fellowship how can we expect them to be solid believer or followers of Christ at all.
Last, but not least parents let's take a look at our prayer and devotional time. Are we spending time in God's Word seeking His will and direction for our lives. Are we spending time on our knees pleading before the Lord for our students' salvation and firm boldness for Christ in school? This has to be a daily part of our lives. How can we expect this of our students if we are not willing to do the same. The Bible says that we will be known by our "fruits". Our actions and attitudes will let others know if we are the genuine deal or a hypocritical fake. And who watches us more than our own children? No one! So please set that example to our students this year!
I hope this blog hasn't been too preachy for your ears and eyes, but rather a reminder to hopefully do what you already should be doing. God has given us a great charge and our students desperately need us to follow through. So lets all agree to be there this year to help our students stand strong and be bold for Christ!!!
thankful for my mom…
Today Erin, our kids, and I took my mom out for lunch for her birthday which was on the 2nd. And other than Maeven getting pretty loud and us having to shush her a little bit we had a great time. I am very thankful for another birthday that God has given my Mom, and even more thankful that God gave me such a Godly mother.
When Erin and I visit with supporting churches or potential supporters one thing I always share with them is about how thankful I was to have parents that encouraged me to spend time in prayer and the Bible daily. Parents that taught me the importance of having a growing relationship with Christ. My Mom was the one who would check in with me about whether or not I was taking my devotional time and most times the one who would be able to figure out when I was struggling with something and encourage me to honor God no matter what. That influence has played a huge part in my desire to disciple and work with the teens here, because I know so many of them don't have the Godly parents that I was blessed with.
So to sum things up, I am so very glad and thankful for the mother God gave me and I hope she has many more Birthdays that we can enjoy with her!


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It took me quite a long time before I could bring myself to cash out almost $100 for Publisher Rocket. I am one of those people that is a bit adverse to spending tons of money (especially when makes sense to stretch every penny).
I had read so many great things about Publisher Rocket on forums, websites and Facebook groups such as 20booksto50k that one day I got up, grabbed the credit card and bought Publisher Rocket with sleep still burning in my eyes.
I debated for 30 minutes whether or not I should just cancel and ask for a refund – I had not installed the program by then, and ultimately my husband came storming in and told me to man up, told me that $100 is not that big of a deal and that if this will help me and my career that I am very stupid for not having bought Publisher Rocket earlier.
And he was right.
He was so damn right.
I think as female authors and bloggers we often want to justify purchases that would benefit an activity that is important to us but that other people see as "a hobby" – yes, like writing or blogging!
In the end, no matter how hard we work and how good we are at what we do, if we do not invest in ourselves and the things that matter, we will never hit our goals. Serena Williams is not playing with a $5 racket from Wallmart, is she?
I installed KDP Rocket – or Publisher Rocket as it is called now, and was absolutely BLOWN AWAY by the amazing insights I got into the publishing world!
Let me tell you how it works and why I love Publisher Rocket so much!
What is Publisher Rocket?
There are many authors out there who have no idea what Publisher Rocket is or does – and that is okay! Many authors start writing first and only do some research once they hit a bump in the road.
That's what I used to do!
Anyway, Publisher Rocket is a program that lets you snoop into profitable niches and great keywords on Amazon, but also lets you keep a keen eye on your competition.
It is one of the best tools there are when you are writing a book – or when you have a great idea, and you want to find out whether or not there is an audience for your book or idea.
Publisher Rocket 2.0: What can you do with Publisher Rocket?
Publisher Rocket 2.0 has 4 distinct features that will help you navigate Amazon and make sure that your book is seen and bought by potential customers.
The 4 distinct features are:
- Keyword Search
- Competition Analyser
- Category Search
- AMS Keyword Search
Let's have a closer look at these 4 features and how they can make your life as an author easier and save time.
As it is easiest to explain these features through giving examples, I will act as if I am writing and publishing a Paranormal Young Adult book that revolves around demons and demon hunters and as if I am researching this niche to have a look at what is going on!
1. Keyword Research
The first feature on Publisher Rocket is Keyword Research. This feature lets you research keywords connected to your book.
When I enter the keyword: Demon Young Adult I see that there are authors out there who are earning a serious amount of money! (wow!!). I also notice that there are a lot of books out there and that the competition score is quite high. This means that I will have to have a great marketing campaign in place before I launch because the competition will be fierce!
Now let's have a look at the other books in this category by clicking competition.
2. Competition Analyser
When you click "Competition" Publisher Rocket will analyse the first 10 results from your keyword search. You can also instantly see this result by inserting your keyword under the Competition Analyzer feature.
When looking at the competition we can see the book cover and the book title. I think it is amazing that you can see the book cover as the cover is a very important part of publishing your book. It is in fact the first thing customers will notice when browsing Amazon and thus you need to make sure your book has a great cover that fits the genre and the expectations.
Looking at the book covers of the first 10 results will give you an insight into what style you need to go for in order to make the cover fit your genre.
Next up you will notice the title and the type of book. You can also click the link to see the book data which will let you switch between ebook and paperback book. This can be very handy to notice the difference in sales and customer interest when it comes to also publishing paperback books.
The next column will show you how old the book is. Age on Publisher Rocket is expressed in days. "Age 8" means that the book was published 8 days ago. ASBR refers to the Amazon Ranking of the book and KWT and KWST will let you know whether the book has the keyword in the title or in the subtitle.
Next up you can see the daily and the monthly sales. This is where it gets interesting as you will be able to get a great overview of how much the book is currently earning. I use this feature not only to determine whether or not a certain niche is worth writing in, but also when working with clients and marketing books.
Clicking on check it out will bring you to the sales page of the book.
I encourage you to check out the sales page as the this page might give you a deeper and further insight into why the book is doing well. Have a look at the keywords used, the blurb, the reviews and the genres the book is categorised in.
3. Category Search
Researching categories is very important when you want to publish your book. It might be very easy to become a bestseller in certain categories, but that doesn't mean people also spend much time (if any!) looking in that category. What use is it to be a bestseller with 5 sales to your name in a category nobody clicks on?
Thanks to Publisher Rocket Category Search you can now easily take a deeper look into certain categories and determine whether or not your book would be successful in that category.
First you need to choose a category and determine whether you want to research books or ebooks. As I am "publishing a demon paranormal young adult book" as an example, I chose science fiction and fantasy.
On the first page I already get an overview of the categories that might be of interest. Publisher Rocket also provides me with the Amazon rank of the no. 1 best seller of the category. This will help me understand how many books you need to sell to become no. 1 in the category.
Under sales to #10 Publisher Rocket will show how many sales I need to make until I reach the top 10 of that genre. Again: this helps me to understand how much competition there is. You can clearly see the difference between Science Fiction and (for example) Classics as a subcategory. It will be easier to get into the top 10 of Classics than it is to get into the top 10 of Science Fiction.
Next column will tell you what the ASBR is of no. #25 in that category. Obviously: the higher the ASBR the easier it is to wedge yourself between No. 1 and No. 25! This result, for instance, teaches us that it is fairly easy to get into the top 25 results of LGBT Fantasy. You need 14 sales in LGBT Fantasy to reach nr 25 as shown in the "Sales to 25" column.
If you want to check out the category page yourself you can do so by clicking "Check It Out".
4. AMS Keyword Search
AMS Keyword Search will help you look for ranking keywords to use in your title, your blurb and your Amazon ad campaigns.
You might already have some keywords in mind before publishing your book – and that is fine, but you might want to run the keywords through AMS Keyword Search on Publisher Rocket just to be sure, and to find other keywords related to your book or story you had maybe not considered!
Go through the keywords, perhaps even export them and analyse the competition when the keywords make sense in the context of your story or book.
This way you can make sure your book is ranking for profitable keywords but doesn't get lost in the noise. AMS Keyword search will also help you to finetune your Amazon Ad Campaigns, ultimately saving you effort and money while bringing in valuable customers.
Overall conclusion on Publisher Rocket
You probably saw this coming, but I absolutely LOVE Publisher Rocket! There is nothing worse than hitting publish and hearing crickets chirp when nobody buys your book.
Publisher Rocket takes away the guessing and leaves you confident that you chose categories and keywords that will help your book climb the search – and Amazon rankings.
I cannot recommend Publisher Rocket more!


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raphael (100) Portland, Oregon | May 9, 2007
Closed 12/31/06. A great loss to Portland
ChillCoat (43) Concord, California | December 15, 2006
Good bye R & R. Great beer, great staff, all in all a great place to drink beer.
unclemattie (112) Georgia | August 14, 2006
This is a really cool looking place. High ceiling in the front around the bar. Quite and cozy in the back. I suggest ordering beer from the handles. DoNot use the printed menu cause they'll probably be out. Food selection is delicious. Happy hour menu after 4pm. $2 food specials. Parking lot in back big enough to sponser D.IPA tasting.
presario (150) Stampede City, Alberta | June 3, 2006
To be honest after 4 cab rides and numerous pints and samples I had the orange tea. Very cool place. Great ambience and flavour. Amazing tap selection that makes me want to go back.
dwedin (5) Happy Valley, Oregon | March 26, 2006
Nice bar with cool wood backdrop. But, the service was horrible. We sat at a table in the bar for 10 mins before someone came out and told us our waitress was missing. He took our beer order and then she came out with a really bad attitude. Second round it took me 5 beer choices that were on the menu before I chose one that they actually had on tap. That's fine, but she was getting annoyed because I kept asking for something and she would have to say "Sorry, we don't have that on tap right now". Whatever, the service was depressing. We left to get in a better mood.
BrewDad (464) Olympia, Washington | February 20, 2006
Dinner with my wife for Valentines a few days after. We had a great time. This old downtown Portland club was an old funeral parlor way back in its day. Lovely high ceilings and some great atmosphere. Hated the smoking part. Too much the place reeks of smoke. They had about 20 beers on tap and a special treat for us brew drinkers. A new system very much like the Randall from Dogfish but this was a totally new Cask Pulling system and was a treat sine Tom the owner and fellow BJCP class participant showed me how it worked on the Hales Mongoose IPA he had tapped. Beer was awesome and would go back for the different brews. Homebrew collaborator on tap was awesome also. Food so so. Service was also so so. Smoking was a ZERO in my book. But this is a must for anyone to get a good feel for a fun old pub. Great parking outback.
JoeMcPhee (543) Toronto, ON, Ontario | January 26, 2006
Another very nice place to drink. High painted ceilings, dark wood detailing, and a nice intimate lighting give this place loads of atmosphere. The food wasn't good and the service (granted it was pretty busy) was crap. Great tap list and the beer arrives at the right temperature. It's a small detail, but after 6 years in Vancouver, you start to forget. Definitely worth checking out, just don't expect great service.
jasonp (29) Ashburn, Virginia | August 16, 2005
Visited here in Aug '05. I may get crucified for this but I liked this place far more than Horsebrass. Neat funeral home, theater atmosphere with plush maroon booths. Our waiter/bartender was very attentive but let us be at the same time. The only downer was that a bunch of the beers on the list they were out of. BUT, the waiter made me aware of this PRIOR TO ORDERING so I appreciated that very much. Got to sample a bunch of great OR, WA, CA brews. My wife got the mac and cheese and it was the best mac and cheese I ever had so I'm giving the food a good rating too. Awesome place, can't wait to come back here.
argo0 (277) Washington DC | July 26, 2005
The Horse Brass is THE Portland pub, but if you want a slightly quieter atmosphere, and if you want a place that actually provides a non-smoking section, then the Rose and Raindrop is more to your speed. Not a lot of rare stuff, but enough of a tap rotation that includes unusual micros, so that you should find something new when you stop in.
Hoser (178) Cowtown, Alberta | July 24, 2005
I hit this place at the wrong time. They were clearing and cleaning the draft lines for their Christmas in July month. Oh well had a couple samples of PNW beers and a Saison Dupont my wife had a pint of the Hair of the Dog Greg. I know this place used to be owned by Don Younger of the Horse Brass and he was the one who recommended this place to us.


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General Description
Subhepatic region (area under and between eye and anterolateral tooth) with a strong blunt tubercle. Inner surface of sixth segment (propodus) of male claw (cheliped) entirely hairy on outer surface smooth. Walking legs 1 and 2 (pereopod 2-3) with fifth and sixth segment (carpus and propodus) weakly ridged. Up to 2 cm wide.
Sponge crabs have the last two pairs of walking legs held over the top of the carapace and with tiny pincers to hold on to the sponge or sea squirt that acts as its camouflage. Because they rely on camouflage and move very little to escape detection by predators, sponge crabs can be difficult to spot under rocks or among algae.
Under stones, usually associated with sponges or ascidians, low intertidal to depths of 220 m.
Soft substrates
Coastal shores
Distribution guide
New Zealand and Australia.
Species Group
Shore (0-1 m)
Shallow (1-30 m)
Deep ( > 30 m)
Water Column
Max Size
2 cm
Organic matter
Not harmful but a nip from large claws could be painful
Commercial Species
Global Dispersal
Recorded in Australia
Species Code
MoV 3858
Conservation Status
- DSE Advisory List : Not listed
- EPBC Act 1999 : Not listed
- IUCN Red List : Not listed


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Greetings! I hope you've all had a safe holiday season filled with family, friends, and festivities. In celebrating the coming of the new year with resolving to better ourselves, I find it will be helpful to reflect on a holiday we celebrated a few months ago.
While visiting my in-laws for Thanksgiving in beautiful Montana, I flipped through a Christmas catalog. I can't remember the store, but it was one I was unfamiliar with, and was clearly geared toward an elderly crowd. While skimming the pages, I found this:
Notice the tagline "Can the expensive game systems offer that?" The answer is, of course, "Not for the low, low price of $49.95, they can't!" But it really got me thinking; is this a legitimate selling point? Just because a "Handheld Arcade Gaming System" has 140 games, is it worth the money? These sorts of deals bring up memories of things like Action 52, an infamous NES game which bundled 52 poor quality games into a single cartridge, and a CD I had as a kid with 1,000 games on it… only a few of which were worth my time. I hate to assume the worst of this handheld, but experience has taught me skepticism. I ended up going deeper; what makes gamers happy?
Will more games make us happy?
The advertising method of this handheld is based on the assumption that more games > less games. It's the simple principle of more is more. It's my guess that most gamers would laugh at this style of advertising. I don't know about you, but I would rather have one well-crafted adventure than to sort through a mound of games that are unpolished. My game collection is not really that impressive in size. I have a handful of experiences that I enjoy playing again and again, and a lot that I rarely, if ever, return to. So, I think it's safe to say that, "No, more games will not make us happy."
Will longer games make us happy?
Recently the crew discussed this in an episode entitled What Length Should a Game Be? Many times, in a game review, how many "hours" the game will be is included. This baffled me at first, as many of the games I grew up on could be played through in one sitting (if you were good enough at it), and the joy of the game came from playing it over and over again. One recent example of a great game despite having a very short length is Portal. I beat it in one sitting, but it left such a huge impact on me that, after my first play-through, I put it in my top 20 favorite games. Some games, on the other extreme, are too long and can feel needlessly drawn-out. Will longer games make us happy? No.
Will branding make us happy?
Hahahaha… No. Just because something has a specific title, character, or developer behind it does not mean it will make us happy.
Will quality make us happy?
The short and honest answer is, no. Let me qualify my answer. Of course, everyone has their own taste in genre, and no one game is guaranteed to please everyone. Also, a triple-A developer is probably going to produce a more enjoyable game than other developers, especially considering all of the app store shovelware out there. But just because a game is well-crafted, even perfect, and should, by all counts, appeal to me, does not mean it will make me happy. Take Ocarina of Time, for instance. I love the Legend of Zelda series. I love Majora's Mask. Ocarina of Time is widely considered one of the greatest masterpieces of gaming, yet it failed to hold my attention. I've tried to get into it on several occasions, yet it always fails to suck me in. Mighty No. 9, on the other hand, isn't that great of a game, and was extremely disappointing, but I find myself drawn to its unique style, fun level design, and interesting weapons.
To me, I only see one universal guarantee to make a gamer happy: give them a memory. In the end, a gamer will not care if a game is good, or balanced, or polished; he will only care if the game gives him a smile thinking back on it. If you start talking with a gamer long enough, you will hear him start to talk about a game he played in his childhood which, even though the game was probably garbage to everyone else, he remembers fondly because it left an impression. For me, some of those games are Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue, Electro Man, and other games from my childhood that I remember fondly. I might return to them now and think they're completely terrible, but the fond memory is something I'll never lose.
This year, as you resolve to be a better person, make room for a few more resolutions. Resolve to make memories of your gaming experiences, and resolve to remember those games that made you smile.
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