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October 2019
written by Scott Vickery, Senior Vice President, and Charlotte Mattei, Senior Vice President, Webster Business Banking Webster Business Banking
If you're like most business owners, you're preparing to wind down the year. Now is the optimum time to review your financial position with your accountant, attorney and banker. Go over your sales figures, profit-and-loss positions, revenue projections, and budgets together. It will help you plan for both Q4 and beyond, especially because there may be new disruptions ahead: You may need to hire more staff or add equipment, face tax and regulatory issues, or even acquire additional space.
To make the most out of your sprint for the finish line, consider these tips.
- Remember the impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
Do you have an LLC or S Corporation? The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Acts provides a 20 percent deduction for pass-through businesses—if you qualify. That's a grey area, especially if your company provides services rather than tangible products. Consult your tax advisors to make sure you're eligible for the deduction.
- Plan ahead for a potential rate hike on your health benefits plan.
If your benefits plan renews on the calendar year, you're about to find out just how big a hit your budget will take when rates increase. That's going to skew your cash flow position. The time to recalibrate your benefit plans and costs is now.
Many employers are turning to Consumer-Directed Health Plans (CDHP) as a way to give employees more control over their healthcare decisions. A CDHP offers tax benefits with the potential to lower premiums and hold down healthcare costs—all while providing the care your employees want and need. HSA Bank, a division of Webster Bank, offers comprehensive health benefit solutions that include Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRA), Commuter Benefits and COBRA. See if a Health Savings Account may be the right option.
See if a Health Savings Account may be the right option.
- Prepare for end-of-year cash demands.
If the holiday season is a hot time for sales, you may need to staff up to handle orders or bulk up on inventory. That takes capital. And if you have receivables dragging past their due date, you could be looking at a major crunch.
That's why it can be crucial to have an established line of credit at this time of year. It gives you the flexibility of filling those cash gaps without delay. One quick solution to a need for fast cash: a Webster Fast Track loan, with one-day approval for business loans up to $250,000.
(And if you're already carrying significant debt, now may be the right time to consider debt restructuring to ease some of the pressure.)
- Consider timely purchases to offset taxes.
A Q4 influx of cash may mean a need to offset taxes with big-ticket purchases. This situation prompts a discussion with your advisors:
- Should you use the cash on capital investments?
- Should you wait until the trade situation shakes out? You have to consider how the current tariff tit-for-tat may affect the price.
- Should you capitalize on current interest rates before they rise?
- Make more of the cash you have at hand.
You also have other options to leverage that year-end cash. For example:
- For long-term planning: See if you have enough at the end of Q4 to fund profit sharing contributions.
- For short-term planning: Consider growing your excess cash in a money market or CD account to stimulate growth.
Looking ahead to next year and beyond, Q4 is also the right time to see if your cash management protocols are working their hardest. Simplify your billing and payment processes with online payments like Webster Payment-Link. It can speed up receivables by providing customers with a fast, direct way to pay their bills—scheduling timely collections and eliminating the cost and risk of processing and reconciling paper checks.
- Schedule a meeting with your planning team.
All these multi-faceted issues are just one more reason to talk to your tax and financial counselors now. That includes your bank's Relationship Manager; if you don't have one, we can help. At Webster Bank, we work with attorneys and accountants to help businesses of all sizes improve their cash flow, from cash management systems to lines of credit. As you review your Q4 goals and beyond, we stand ready to support your decisions with products and services that make them more effective.
The opinions and views in this blog are those of the authors, and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. Please consult your tax advisor regarding your individual situation. All lines and loans are subject to credit approval. The Webster symbol is a registered trademark in the U.S.
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Document Type: Clinical Report
1 Department of Pathobiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran
2 Department of Pathobiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Shahrekord University, Shahrekord, Iran
3 Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Student Research Committee of Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
Cyclopia is the presence of a single median orbita that contains either a single eyeball, true cyclopia or incompletely fused eyeballs, synophthalmia.1
Over 50 years ago scientists demonstrated that holo-prosencephaly and the related craniofacial deformities, called 'monkey face lamb disease' were produced in lamb fetuses when pregnant ewes grazed on Veratrum californicum early in gestation.2
In cow, cyclopia has been reported in a brown swiss cross calf,1 Friesian calf,3 German Fleckvieh calf,4 Hariana breed calf.5
To the authors' experiences, this particular combination of craniofacial defects has not been previously described in Holstein calf and this report describes macroscopic characteristics of a unique congenital abnormalities.
Case Description
The head of a Holstein female calf born from a 5-year-old cow was referred to Department of Pathobiology, School of Veterinary Medicine, Shahrekord University, Iran due to multiple congenital anomalies. There was no record of disease, treatment and suspicious diet in the history of dam. The calf was slaughtered immediately after birth due to severe respiratory distress by the owner. The head was examined grossly and the anomalies recorded.
The most striking malformation was the presence of a single median orbita that contained incompletely fused exophthalmic eyeballs (Figs. 1 and 2). Duplication of anterior intraocular structures, such as lens and pupil were found but there was one optic nerve. The brain was primitive with no cerebral hemispheres (holoprosencephaly) and gray and white matters differentiation (Fig. 3).
Fig. 1. Synophthalmia. A single median orbita (arrow) with incompletely fused exophthalmic eyeballs.
Fig. 2. Synophthalmia (arrow), arrhinia and protrusion of tongue.
Fig. 3. Dorsal view of holoprosencephaly. There are no cerebral hemispheres (arrow), Cerebellum (asterisk).
Fig. 4. Lateral view of the head with strongly curved left mandible.
In this case, the possible cause of the craniofacial defects could not be ascertained. In sheep and goat, craniofacial defects such as cyclopia or synophthalmia are caused by ingestion of plants of Veratrum species. These anomalies are varied from the extreme malformation, cyclopia to mildly deformed upper jaws.6
The toxins of Veratrum californicum were shown to be steroidal alkaloids, primarily cyclopamine.6 Cyclopamine is teratogenic and inhibits the hedgehog (hh) signal trans-duction pathway. Mouse embryos cultured in the presence of cyclopamine, showed cyclopia and the associated developmental brain defect holoprosencephaly.7 Cyclo-pamine-induced malformations in chick embryos are associated with interruption of sonic hedgehog (hh) mediated dorsoventral patterning of the neural tube and somites.8 Cyclopamine induced cyclopia is reported in rabbit embryos too.6
In humans, the synophthalmia is a result of neural plate misdevelopment syndrome involving the eye, brain, skull and face. It is well known that synophthalmia is due to heterogenous causes, most of which to chromosomal abnormalities.9
In the present case, nose, upper jaw and the cerebral hemispheres were absent. Similar anomalies have been reported by Minoru and Katsumi, 1999 in three calf cases of cyclopia.10
To our knowledge, this particular combination of craniofacial defects has not been previously described in Holstein calf.


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From cheerers to stealer. The 9 girls turned ladies of SNSD are back on Inkigayo with their smashing hit single "Run Devil Run"
Watch the girls hit the stage again this time on Inkigayo. With the new "dark" concept. The girls surely captivated the hearts of its fans the same way they did with the cute concept.
Now with their comeback done. Will the girls continue their domination on the Music Shows that was postponed after Oh! Tune in next week!
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Coastal Home magazine is an innovative home, garden and lifestyle publication centered on the beauty of northern New England coastal living. Featuring a blend of cosmopolitan trends and relaxed style, the Coastal Home team is passionate about discovering extraordinary homes, from luxurious seaside retreats to lovely coastal cottages. We also invite readers into the distinctive gardens of the area, offering useful information to novice and expert gardeners alike while presenting the most current trends in garden and landscape design. Coastal Home is proud to showcase the exceptional talent of the area in a publication that is uniquely positioned to appeal to followers of fine design in northern New England and throughout the world.


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Trial Starts Today for Cop Block Founder Facing 21 Years in Prison for Wiretapping Charges
In the age of citizen journalism where any citizen can pick up a camera and hold officials accountable, there are not many who have pushed the envelope are far as Adam "Ademo Freeman" Mueller.
The co-founder of Cop Block has found himself incarcerated numerous times over the years for his insistence on recording public officials in their public capacities.
He is incarcerated right now, serving 60 days on a resisting arrest charge, which actually is a result of a clerical screw-up.
But none of those stints in jail come close to his latest legal case in which he is facing up to 21 years in prison for felony wiretapping.
His trial, which begins today in Manchester, New Hampshire, has the potential to establish case law for years to come.
An acquittal will send the message that public officials do not have an expectation of privacy when they are speaking as public officials to a citizen on a telephone call.
A guilty verdict will send the message that police can record us without our consent but we can't record them.
That, after all, is what law enforcement officials from all levels have been vying for all along.
We've seen so many wiretapping cases over the years, only for them to get thrown out of court because they usually consist of a citizen recording a cop in public where police have no expectation of privacy.
In fact, Mueller was acquitted on wiretapping charges last year in an incident where he was video recording cops in public in Massachusetts.
But this case is a little different in that he recorded a public official over the phone without specifically informing them that he was recording.
It wasn't as if he recorded anything confidential, embarrassing or even that revealing. They basically gave him little or no comment and hung up the phone.
But in this age of citizen journalism, public officials will do all they can to keep citizens in check if it helps them from being kept in check.
The case stems from an incident at a New Hampshire high school where a student video recorded a police officer beating up another student.
School officials ordered the student to delete the footage and he acted as if he did, but kept the clip showing the beating and gave it Cop Block, who turned it into a national story.
Mueller than recorded a video of himself calling the Manchester Police Department and the West High School in the same city, seeking comment about the incident from officials.
He didn't inform them that he was recording, but he did identify himself from Cop Block and it was clear that he was seeking official comment because he didn't beat around the bush with informalities.
The cop hung up the phone on him in a matter of seconds and it is believed police record all incoming calls into the station.
And the school official answered a few questions in a manner that it was clear she was speaking on the record before hanging up the phone.
The New Hampshire wiretapping law, which specifically states that police can record citizens without their consent, states the following:
A person is guilty of a class B felony if, except as otherwise specifically provided in this chapter or without the consent of all parties to the communication, the person:
(a) Willfully intercepts, endeavors to intercept, or procures any other person to intercept or endeavor to intercept, any telecommunication or oral communication;
To fully interpret the law, we must read the legal definitions of the terms used.
I. "Telecommunication" means the transfer of any form of information in whole or in part through the facilities of a communications common carrier. "Telecommunication" does not include any communication made through a tone-only paging system or from a tracking device.
II. "Oral communication" means any oral communication uttered by a person exhibiting in expectation that such communication is not subject to interception under circumstances justifying such expectation.
III. "Intercept" means the aural or other acquisition of, or the recording of, the contents of any telecommunication or oral communication through the use of any electronic, mechanical, or other device.
In layman's terms, a person is guilty of wiretapping if he records a conversation with a person who is under the impression that the call is not being recorded.
It was clear from the conversation that Mueller was seeking on-the-record comments and it was clear from the responses of both police and the school official that they were well aware of that.
We've seen how cops act when they don't believe they are being recorded and when they are aware they are being recorded. It's the difference between night and day.
Furthermore, these are all tax-funded public officials who were called at their tax-funded public institutions while working for their tax-funded salaries.
It may have been a little different if Mueller had called them at home after hours.
Mueller, who is representing himself, plans to use the Glik vs Boston landmark decision as one of his arguments, even though that stemmed from a case in which a man was openly video recording cops in a public park.
But if you read through the decision, you can see where it can apply in his case.
Gathering information about government officials in a form that can readily be disseminated to others serves a cardinal First Amendment interest in protecting and promoting "the free discussion of governmental affairs." Mills v. Alabama, 384 U.S. 214, 218 (1966).
Moreover, as the Court has noted, "[f]reedom of expression has particular significance with respect to government because '[i]t is here that the state has a special incentive to repress opposition and often wields a more effective power of suppression.'" First Nat'l Bank, 435 U.S. at 777 n.11 (alteration in original) (quoting Thomas Emerson, Toward a General Theory of the First Amendment (1966)). This is particularly true of law enforcement officials, who are granted substantial discretion that may be misused to deprive individuals of their liberties.
It was obvious from Mueller's questions that he was seeking information to disseminate to the public.
And while some may argue that he conducted himself unethically by not informing them he was recording, the fact that he publicized his conversations shows that he was acting as transparent as possible. Nobody can accuse him of twisting their statements to his advantage.
Perhaps prosecutors are aware of this, which is why have already offered him several plea deals, which he has refused.
In fact, prosecutor Michael Valentine visited Mueller in jail and told him that if the jury found him guilty, he would ask the judge for a six-month sentence to be following by a two-year probationary "good behavior" period that could land Mueller in prison for up to two years if violated, the same conditions that he offered in the plea deal which shows Mueller had nothing to lose by rejecting the plea deals.
Don't be surprised if they offer him even a better deal before the trial even starts.
Another fact that could possibly work in Mueller's favor is the fact that New Hampshire passed a jury nullification law in June, which would allow defense attorneys to inform juries that they have the right to acquit citizens who violate laws that they find objectionable.
This would be a perfect case for jury nullification, especially in a libertarian-minded state like New Hampshire.
The only problem is that the law doesn't go into effect until January 1, 2013.
But that didn't stop Mueller's supporters from standing outside the courthouse last week to hand out jury nullification pamphlets to potential jurors.
And court officials didn't seem to have a problem with that, according to the Union Leader.
The pamphlets provided information about jury nullification, and a hung jury, which is when a jury cannot reach a unanimous verdict and the defendant is either retried, or the case is dropped.
Clerk of Court John Safford said some of the people called for jury duty had been handed the pamphlets, but nothing was made of it by court officials.
The Union Leader, which is Manchester's main newspaper, also reported on the new law last month, which means there is a decent chance the jurors will already know about their right to acquit a defendant of a law that allows public officials to remain unaccountable.
And that's what this case is all about. There was no invasion of privacy, which is what the wiretapping laws were created to protect.
This was simply a journalist seeking statements from public officials at a public institution on the public's dime.
That is not only protected by recent case law. It is protected by the First Amendment.


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PRINCETON — Fire department members arrived early and waited eagerly outside station II Oct. 8 to get their first look at the newest fire truck to be added to the fleet.
Introductory training was to take place on the truck that night.
The last new truck added to the fleet was in 2006 when the ladder truck was purchased, said Capt. Ken Whitney. Voters approved spending $30,000 at town meetings in 2012 and 2013 to replace the pump on Engine 5 or buy a used truck through a dealer contact the department was in the right place at the right time, to get this truck, said Whitney. The truck originally came from Virginia where it was in service, said Whitney.
The bid for the 1998 PS Quantum Pumper came in at $57,000 and the remainder of the money approved was used to pay for the lettering on the truck. The lettering was done at the dealership which is the same one the department bought the ladder truck from, said Whitney.
The truck, engine 2, has a six man cab, carrying two in front and four in back and carries 750 gallons of water and is capable of carrying 3,200 feet of different size hoses, said Whitney. The vehicle will be kept at headquarters in the center of town and will serve as the department's attack vehicle.


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Game Review: WET (360, PS3)
In WET for Xbox 360 and PS3 (360 version reviewed here), play as Rubi: a no-nonsense, gun-toting, whiskey-guzzling, sharp-shooting acrobat who will take on any job–for the right price, that is. Help Rubi use her shooting and acrobatic skills to take down gangsters and crime lords in this game that's best described as a playable John Woo or Quentin Tarantino action flick.
As Rubi, you'll use both guns and fancy footwork to take out the bad guys in this third person shooter action game. Rubi can slide under and leap over objects, run up walls, swing from poles, slide down ladders and zip cords, plus much more. While Rubi is performing an acrobatic move, time slows down so she can make the most of blasting chains of bad guys.
While doing a move, Rubi automatically aims her first gun at the nearest opponent, but you can use the R analog stick to aim her second gun. Try to take down as many thugs as you can during a move, and string together series of acrobatics and attacks to earn more skill points. In a pinch, Rubi can also whip out her sword for some close combat. The more skill points you earn, the more upgrades and abilities you can buy between levels. Sometimes, play control while aiming and performing moves can be a little tricky, but most of the time even I could do it.
And that's about all you really do in WET. But while it may be a little lacking in substance, the game makes up for it in style. The visuals have a gritty, filmy look to them that gives WET its action movie appearance (though it does make it hard to see the baddies sometimes). There's even an old fashioned clip to encourage you to get snacks from the lobby, and when Rubi dies, the screen makes it look like film burn! Selectable difficulty levels and extra challenges and unlockables bump up the replay value a bit. As long as you don't expect too deep of a gameplay experience, and find mature 3-D shooters entertaining, you might enjoy the arcadey action of WET.
Kid Factor:
WET is rated M for Mature with ESRB descriptors of Blood and Gore, Drug Reference, Intense Violence, Sexual Content, and Strong Language. Though I have seen more bloody games, WET is still pretty violent with all the shooting and chopping going on. Rubi refills her health by taking a big swig of whiskey at stations throughout the levels. The characters in the game curse profusely both in the game and during cutscenes, and the drug references and sexual content are what you'd expect from criminals duking it out in the big city. Because of all this, WET is a good choice for adult gamers only. Or at least older players who are accustomed to the goings-on in R-rated action flicks.


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An accurate FBC (full blood count) and correct interpretation of a blood film require that an appropriate sample from the patient is collected into EDTA anticoagulated blood and mixed well. Ideally the concentration of K2EDTA should be 1.5 - 2.2 mg ml-1. Blood should be filled to the line to achieve optimum conditions. Samples should be delivered to the lab without delay as EDTA artefact can affect the results.
Capillary samples in neonates ideally should be collected from the heel. The first drop of blood should be wiped away to avoid diluting with cleansing materials and cellular debris which can encourage the sample to clot. The lancet used for skin puncture should be >1.5mm in depth, but not exceed 2.4mm. Special neonatal tubes should be used as the amount of EDTA is reduced to achieve the optimal concentration for an accurate FBC. For tube information, see the blood sciences tube guide or the tests and tubes database.The Full Blood Count:
The SIEMENS Advia 2120 provides a precise and comprehensive FBC. It provides measurements for haemoglobin, red cell count, red cell indices (size and volume), platelet count and Leucocyte count with full differential (neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils and basophils). A Nucleated red cell count is under evaluation and will be added to the repertoire shortly. Additionally, some calculated parameters are provided on the FBC report which are often used to assess iron and thalassaemia status. A reticulocyte count is available, but does not form part of the routine FBC, this should be requested if required. The SIEMEMS Advia 2120 has a sophisticated software which examines cells an their physical nature and where appropriate, biomedical scientists are alerted to abnormal cells via a flagging system. If necessary, the biomedical scientist may respond to this information by requesting a blood film to rule out or confirm more serious abnormalities.
The normal range describes the range where 95% of the normal healthy population will lie. This also means that there is 5% of the normal healthy population will fall outside the "normal range", however they too are normal. Normal ranges are a guide. There are many instances where the FBC will fall outside the "normal range" and yet these could be described as totally normal for the given clinical situation, for example, it is normal for patients who have had a splenectomy to have a moderately raised lymphocyte count or a patient on haemofiltraion to have a raised eosinophil count. These variations would show as outside the normal range, however they are normal for the situation. It is very useful therefore for biomedical scientists and haematology clinicians to have appropriate clinical details added to the request so that interpretation and best clinical advice can be given on the report where appropriate.
Each report from the laboratory will give the appropriate normal range for the age and sex of the patient. Children have various normal ranges depending on age and sex. Ethnicity can affect the WBC and platelet normal ranges. If the patient is Black Afro-Carribean or Black African, the WBC and neutrophils count normal ranges are much lower. In these instances, the normal adult range must be interpreted depending on the patients ethnic backgound. If further infomation is required, contact your local laboratory.
A full blood count must be interpreted with reference to the clinical picture and other pathology results. Caution must be given to certain abnormal results such as low platelets that may be artefact and repeats should be considered. The laboratory will usually investigate abnormalities that may be haematological in nature by assessing the blood film (by microscopy) and referring this to haematology clinicians where appropriate. In the event of serious abnormalities that require urgent attention, such as; acute leukaemia or severe haemolysis, the laboratory staff will allert the On-Call haematology doctors. Further interpretation information is available via this link.
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I think it's a good idea, but the game is too short.
An interesting idea, but the lack of sound or music detracts from the experience, and at a mere 4 levels, I barely feel like I got done with the tutorial phase of this game.
Really nice concept but very short :)


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Bringing Back the Mustache One Style at a Time
Every year the good people who run the Movember campaign try to get the word out that it is ok to have a mustache, especially for a good cause during November. They want all men to know that having hair on your upper lip is a form of pride and true "manliness".
What is Movember?
Back in 2003 men in Australia and New Zealand started to sport mustaches of all kinds to help raise awareness of prostate cancer. Since men don't go to the doctor as nearly as often as women, there needed to be a worldwide push to inform men that early detection is key to beating prostate cancer. From what started as a few renegade men that refused to shave their mustaches for the month of November, has blossomed into this special event known as Movember.
In the humble begins not that much money was raised, but the tradition and awareness had began and caught on like crazy. Movember has grown in size every year with Mo Bros and Mo Sistas raising money for this cause. In 2011 alone, over 144,600 participants raised over $14.5 million USD to date. That is a lot of mustache hair. I can only imagine the amount of shaving cream used on December 1st.
How to Participate in Movember
First you will need to register on the Movember website, which will give you access to your fund raising page. You are also allowed to join a Movemebr team for extra mustache support. Once this has been taken care of you begin your wild upper lip journey.
When Movember 1st hits you start the day clean-shaven. Next you wait and almost like a Chia Pet, your top lip starts to sprout little hairs that will become a symbol for all men. Take the first few days to try and decide what kind of Movember style you want (be sure to check out the Movember style guide below). There are twelve to choose from, so select wisely.
During the growing season use your face as a billboard for all men, proudly promoting that you are raising awareness for prostate cancer. Try and get donations from your family and friends during this time. All of your donations will be filtered into foundations like Live Strong and the Prostate Cancer Foundation.
When the end of Movember is upon you, it is custom for the Mo Bros and Mo Sistas to celebrate what was just accomplished by throwing their own Movember gathering or you can view the website for one of the Gala Partés near you. The Gala's are held at various locations all around the world and are a great send off to the well manicured mustaches that have brought the world so much hilarity and joy for the past 30 days. Once December 1st comes, you are able to shave off your mustache and resume your regular identity. If you feel any depressing from losing that small forest on your lip, you can always start planning for next year.
Movember Style Guide
Porn Star – Have you ever wanted to be in "the industry"? Have you longed for the chance to relive a day when everyman in porn had a mustache? Then this is a perfect fit for you, as you will be sure to turn all the ladies donating to your Movember cause with this handsome little devil.
Box Car – Known for its smaller rectangular shape, the Box Car mustache will impress everyone who works on the rail system for sure. Just be careful to check it for train hoppers.
Brown Baron – This mustache portrays an old time bare-knuckle boxer. This is man who knew no fear and would step into the ring just for the amusement of being in a fight. Most other mustaches don't want to admit this, but they fear the Brown Barron and its cocky attitude.
Abrakadabra – Don't try sawing any pretty ladies in half, unless you have the assistance of the Abrakadabra mustache. With its sleek, smile shaped design you will surely impress any crowd with your card tricks.
Undercover Brother – A lot of Movember participants will take on this well crafted mustache style since it is worn by one of the most influential men of our time, Tom Selleck. This upper lip stache was created by the Gods themselves and should be worn with caution. Just by looking at someone who is doing criminal activity they will become extremely fearful and run in the opposite direction.
Trucker – Created in Hell, the Trucker doesn't take crap from any mustache or man on the planet. I would only suggest wearing this mustache style if you have leather pants, a leather jacket or a Harley Davidson. Otherwise steer clear or else you will find a broken beer bottle on your head sooner than later.
Major – This mustache style tells a lot about you. It lets everyone know right away that you run a tight ship, that you don't want to hear excuses you want actions and that you will always be 15 minuets early to any event.
Dennis – The Dennis is a formal version of the Trucker. It wants to work in a somewhat business setting, but still tells everyone at the office, "Yeah I ride motorcycles on the weekends." Men who wear this mustache style always have a firm handshake.
Connoisseur – One of the harder mustache styles to grow, the Connoisseur takes years to perfect with special grooming dates and special styling products to help you form it to the exact specifications. This is the Holy Grail of mustaches. If you can achieve this style during the month of Movember men everywhere will bow before you.
Regent – The Regent is perfect for the strong and silent type. Nothing says gentleman more than this mustache style. Worn by the one and only silent film star Charlie Chaplin, this mustache does the talking to the ladies for you so that you don't have to.
Business Man – With so many professional men taking part in this month of awareness we had to include something sleek and classy. Kept at the perfect length proportionate to your mouth, the Business Man can close any deal in the boardroom.
After Eight – You know the saying, "it's 5 o'clock somewhere", well it's always a party for the After Eight mustache style. This mustache brings out the spontaneity of any wearer. They are always looking to get into a little trouble and extend the party a few more hours, so that they can showcase the right to left strait style that represents it being after eight on their face.
Movember is quite an exceptional month of celebration, so study your Movember Style Guide and if you see someone on the street thank them for being one of the brave ones. Without them there wouldn't be additional funds to help fight prostate cancer.


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About Burien Psychologist Dr. George Ankuta PH.D
I have over 20 years of experience conducting psychotherapy. I am originally from New York City. I have been practicing in Seattle since 1992.
Philosophy of Practice
I believe in meeting each individual person where they are when they start therapy. There are many possible hassles and intrusions into a person's life from the outside world, and in some cases people want to talk about these, find support and an objective perspective. The most significant growth is often possible when people can look within themselves to see the roles that their own actions and choices and personalities play in their lives, relationships and work. Therapy works best for people who are interested in exploring the details of their own autobiographies.
Washington State Psychology License #: 1712


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The collection phase is now complete. Check out the results here. And thanks to Loni (Comment #29) for winning the $10 Amazon gift card!
This week we're launching a new feature here at Parenting Squad. Parents' Best will be a weekly (I think...) feature of the very best chosen by our readers. The series will ask readers to answer questions to help make all our lives as parents easier. Once a week (or thereabouts) we'll put out a call for nominations for the best solution to a certain problem. You share your favorites and we'll round them up and put the top five up for a vote.
AND, for sharing your advice you have the chance to win a $10 Amazon gift card. Enter by submitting a comment below. Extra chances to win by Tweeting out to all your tweeps using @parentingsquad #giveaway #parentsbest.
Shall we begin?
Got Meal Planning Apps?
With back-to-school comes a renewed energy to create some routines that really work for your family. Meal planning, shopping, and cooking have to be among the biggest time suckers for busy families everywhere. Thankfully, there are now handy apps and websites to help us get the job done in less time, and sometimes for less money. This week we want to hear about your favorite meal planning app or website. Tell us which apps and/or websites help you feed your family well and inexpensively through planning tools, recipes, shopping list managers, or all of the above.
How to Nominate
Make your Parents' Best nominations in the comments, designating it as an entry by including at the top of your comment: VOTE: Best Meal Planning App or Website. Let us know what sets your nomination apart from the competition.
We will be collecting nominations until noon CST on September 7th, 2010.


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Belle Epoque Merano Tour
Informationen zur Tour Belle Epoque Merano Tour
Tour Hauptmerkmale
- Duration
- 2:00 h
- Distance
- 3.3km
- Altitude
- 60 m
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- 60 m
- Max. height
- 374 m
Our walking tour begins at the centrally located Piazza Teatro (Theaterplatz) Square. Across from the Civic Theatre, which is named for the Italian composer Giacomo Puccini, there is a bus stop and a taxi stand. From there, we turn onto Corso Libertà (Freiheitsstraße) Street. After just a few metres, the high volume of pedestrians reduces. This road, which runs parallel to Merano's portici (Lauben), or covered arcades, has developed into a popular area for strolling and shopping in recent years. Above the newly installed Piazza Cassa di Risparmio (Sparkassenplatz) Square, Corso Libertà has developed into a fascinating mix of glamorous Art Nouveau architecture on the right and urban shopping architecture on the left side. We will, however, turn up the gently sloping ramp across from Piazza Cassa di Risparmio Square, up to the Passeggiata Lungo Passirio (Kurpromenade) and then make an immediate left. The celebrated Merano Kurhaus, the old spa building, is a nice example of the art nouveau style. We continue up to the Post Bridge, which also dates from the turn of the century. We cross the Passirio (Passer) River and turn left onto Via Cavour (Cavourstraße) Street at Sissi Park. To the right, you'll see the prestigious Palace Hotel. Continue along Via Cavour, which has a bit of an uphill grade. Then after about 150 metres, turn right onto Via Winkel (Winkelweg). This little road serves as the boundary between two of Merano's main districts: Maia Bassa (Untermais) and Maia Alta (Obermais). After about 200 metres, turn left onto Via Schaffer (Schafferstraße) and follow it, passing Schiller Park, until the road ends. Then we turn left onto Via Dante Alighieri (Dante-Alighieri Straße) and eventually reach the newly redesigned Piazza Fontana (Brunnenplatz) Square. The Via Salita alla Chiesa (Kirchsteig), a small lane, begins directly at the piazza. Turn down onto this lane and continue down the hill, not too steep, until you reach Via San Giorgio (St. Georgsstraße). From there, it's best to descend again, without much of a grade, along the Passeggiata d'Estate (Sommerpromenade), or Summer Promenade. Follow it until you reach the Post Bridge again. This time, stay on the left side of the Passirio River, strolling past the Merano Thermal Baths to Ponte Teatro (Theatrebrücke) Bridge. Cross the bridge, and you will have reached Piazza Teatro, the starting point of your city tour.
Starting point
Target point
There are numerous parking options in the Merano (Meran) city centre. The underground parking garage of Merano's thermal baths are located very close to Piazza Teatro (Theaterplatz).
Public transportation
Merano (Meran) is accessible from Val Venosta (Vinschgau) by train or by bus. Get off at the main train station/bus station. Buses run into Piazza Teatro (Theaterplatz) from there.
Merano (Merano) is reachable by car on the clearway MeBo (gateway Merano Sud or Marlengo).
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Accommodation tips near the tour
Eat & Drink in the neighborhood of the tour
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Women's MuseumMerano (Meran)
Kunst MeranMerano (Meran)
Jewish MuseumMerano (Meran)
Prince's CastleMerano (Meran)
The Prince's castleMerano (Meran)
Kurhaus MeranoMerano (Meran)
Monument to SissiMerano (Meran)
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MAEBASHI, Gunma Pref. – A 42-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of stealing a trademark Peko-chan doll from a Fujiya Co. confectionery shop, police in Gunma Prefecture said Monday.
The man, whose name was not released, was arrested for allegedly stealing the doll from atop a glass counter at a Fujiya store in the town of Ogo, Gunma Prefecture, at around 3:30 p.m. Wednesday while buying cake.
The doll, which came with a built-in music box, measured some 50 cm in height.
The confectioner said 31 of its stores in 9 eastern prefectures have had their life-size Peko-chan dolls stolen from storefronts, and police said they were questioning the suspect to see whether he was linked to the other thefts.
The suspect was quoted as telling investigators that he had planned to sell the doll in an Internet auction.
Although Peko-chan dolls are not for sale, they are traded among avid fans, and life-size ones, which are about 110 cm tall, can reportedly sell for at least 100,000 yen.


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Reduced frequency of PageRank updates
Distinguished Engineer at Google Matt Cutts has confirmed that Google is choosing not to update PageRank as regularly as it once did.
In a recent Webmaster Help Channel Video, Cutts answered a query made by a webmaster concerned about their lack of improvement in Google PageRank. He responded: "It's only updated periodically so you know for a while we would update it relatively often, now we'll update it a few times a year."
Cutts also reminded webmasters that PageRank is not directly related to quality content and is instead about the links to a site, including the number and quality of links as well as how they point to the website. If looking to improve a PageRank, Cutts suggested that site owners should:
- Establish good site architecture
- Create a strong homepage with static links to individual pages
- Ensure that important pages are just one or two links from homepage
Also while content does not have an immediate effect on PageRank, it does still have a substantial impact on it. So, it is recommended that sites concentrate on the creation of high quality content in order to get people wanting to link to their site.
Google Hummingbird and PageRank
The recently introduced search algorithm Google Hummingbird is said to use around 200 signals to determine the ranking of a page, with PageRank being one of them.
Having a natural, relevant link profile appears to be important for this update. Meanwhile, being an authority site is essential, which can be achieved by making sure that a site has authoritative content and links from reliable domains. With the aim of delivering even better results to users - specifically for conversational searches - Google seems to be looking for ways to improve search results to better answer and problem solve the longer, question-based search queries.
Natalie Booth, head of search at theEword, has said: "Taking a multi-pronged and natural approach when optimising a site - from the creation of high quality content right through to the development a diverse and relevant link profile - can help you to become the authoritative site that Google wants to rank highly."


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Editor's note: June 14 is Flag Day. To commemorate, read on for more about the author of "The Star-Spangled Banner."
–by Leah Shafer, USCHS intern
The War of 1812 did not leave us with a Declaration of Independence or an Emancipation Proclamation as its legacy; it left us with a song. Poet Francis Scott Key wrote the "Star Spangled Banner" after being detained by the British and witnessing the bombardment of Fort McHenry in Baltimore on September 14, 1814. Although most Americans learn the lyrics to the National Anthem by the age of 6, we learn very little about the poet. And my recent research into Key offers a reason why—it is hard to declare the words "land of the free" so certainly once we know that the man who wrote them not only owned slaves, but openly protested against abolitionists.
Given his racial status, class, and home, Key's support of slavery in somewhat unsurprising; slavery surrounded Key throughout his life. He was born in western Maryland in 1779, and he lived in Maryland and Washington, D.C. until his death in 1843. Key came from a wealthy family, and, after studying law in Annapolis, he opened his own firm in Georgetown.
From the very beginning of the nation, slavery had been integral to Washington, D.C. By 1800, slaves outnumbered free blacks 4:1 in Washington, and as the 19th century progressed, the city grew to be a center of the domestic slave trade. With the Civil War still fifty years in the future, slavery was an ingrained part of the nation's social and economic state.
Key, then, was not an anomaly in owning slaves and upholding the slave system. He grew up on his family plantation, Terra Rubra, and by 1831, he owned seven of his own men. In court, he defended slaveholders' rights to own human property and prosecuted abolitionists.
However, Key's actions did not always coincide with his beliefs. For instance, he was deeply religious, and once nearly abandoned his law firm to join the ministry. Interestingly, his religious views made him vehemently opposed to of the War of 1812, although he did serve briefly in 1813 because of his devout love for his country—and he achieved everlasting fame for writing a poem glorifying America in the war. But more importantly, Key's religion led him to campaign against the slave trade and consider slavery sinful. As a man incapable of violence, he called slavery a "bed of torture" unheard of in any other circumstance.
Likely, this dichotomy between Key's principles and his actions led to his most vocal opinion on slavery, and one that would become his most tangible legacy. Key argued that the best solution to slavery and the millions of blacks now residing in the U.S. was to send the African Americans "back" to Africa—even though, by the early 19th century, many had been born in the U.S. He helped found the American Colonization Society, an organization which eventually succeeded in forming the independent Liberia on the west coast of Africa in 1847 as a new homeland for enslaved African Americans.
Although a seemingly radical response today, in the early 19th century, with emancipation still decades away, perhaps Key simply could not fathom that the horrific transatlantic slave trade could ever result in blacks and whites living peaceably together. The "Star Spangled Banner," after all, reinforces America as the "land of the free"—a notion irreconcilable with the millions of slaves in the nation.
Fifty years later, in 1861, poet Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. would write a fifth verse to the National Anthem, reflecting the nation's strife and looking toward a more peaceable future:
When our land is illum'd with Liberty's smile,
If a foe from within strike a blow at her glory,
Down, down, with the traitor that dares to defile
The flag of her stars and the page of her story!
By the millions unchain'd who our birthright have gained
We will keep her bright blazon forever unstained!
And the Star-Spangled Banner in triumph shall wave
While the land of the free is the home of the brave.
Here, Wendell, unlike Key, foresaw not only the inevitable emancipation of the nation's slaves, but also the freed African Americans gaining full citizen rights and ensuring the country's preservation. Today, this verse is not considered an official part of the National Anthem, but during the Civil War, it was printed in song books throughout the northern United States as an extension of Key's lyrics. In this way, Francis Scott Key and the War of 1812 bequeathed to the nation not just a song, but a step toward the perpetuating of liberty—just as the Revolutionary War and Civil War did.
Works Cited
Davis, Damani. "Slavery and Emancipation on the Nation's Capital: Using Federal Records to Explore the Lives of African American Ancestors." Prologue Magazine 42, no. 1 (spring 2010). http://www.archives.gov/publications/prologue/2010/spring/dcslavery.html.
"Francis Scott Key." National Park Service. Last modified April 3, 2013. http://www.nps.gov/fomc/historyculture/francis-scott-key.htm (accessed April 23, 2013).
Gelb, Norman. "Francis Scott Key, the Reluctant Patriot." Smithsonian magazine (Sept. 2004). http://www.smithsonianmag.com/people-places/Reluctant_Patriot.html#ixzz2Of5jFMVh.
Holmes, Wendell Oliver. "Star-Spangled Banner."The Soldier's Companion: Dedicated to the Defenders of Their Country in the Field, by Their Friends at Home. Boston: American Unitarian Association, 1865. E-Book. http://books.google.com/.


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Hey, Scott,
Rose Kruger is directing the "Creepy That Way" script and was wondering if I knew anyone who might know how to get an ear and a lower leg. Well, when it comes to dismemberment, I thought of you. I imagine Wildclaw renting a Public Storage unit filled to the roof with appendages in various stages of decay with bins for "torn off," "severed" and "chewed." Is there anyone there you can hook a brother up for a cup of flesh and bone?
- Joe


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This dinner salad is a perfect light and quick, yet refined, meal. The mustard tarragon vinaigrette complements the slightly bitter salad greens, while the pear adds a hint of sweetness.
How to Make It
Place nuts in a small skillet; cook over medium-high heat 3 minutes or until lightly browned, shaking pan frequently. Remove from heat; set aside.
Break 1 egg into each of 4 (6-ounce) custard cups coated with cooking spray. Cover with plastic wrap, and microwave at high for 40 seconds or until set; let stand 1 minute. Remove eggs from cups; drain on paper towels.
Cook bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat until crisp; cool slightly. Remove bacon from the pan, reserving 1 teaspoon drippings. Crumble bacon. Combine walnuts, bacon, greens, blue cheese, and pear in a large bowl.
Combine 1 teaspoon reserved drippings, vinegar, oil, tarragon, and mustard in small bowl; stir with a whisk. Drizzle over greens mixture; toss gently. Arrange 2 cups salad mixture on each of 4 serving plates; top each serving with 1 egg and 1 toast slice.


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Comedian Kevin Hart will make a New Year's Eve stop in Orlando at CFE Arena to kick off "The Kevin Hart Irresponsible Tour," a 16-date tour with new material from the actor and comedy superstar.
"Hart's last multi-city domestic and international WHAT NOW comedy tour sold out 8 tristate area arenas including Madison Square Garden, Barclays, Prudential Center and Jones Beach, selling over 100,000 tickets in the NY market. He was also the first comedian to sell out an NFL stadium, selling over 50,000 tickets in one show," a press release said.
"Internationally, he sold out over a dozen arenas in the European market, selling over 150,000 tickets, and sold out arenas across Australia, selling 100,000 tickets. Hart's hit comedy tour grossed over $100 million worldwide."
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Thursday, October 30, 2014
Elizabeth S. Craig - An Author Interview in the HBS Author's Spotlight
Author Genre: Mystery & Thrillers
Website: Elizabeth Spann Craig
Author's Blog: Elizabeth Spann Craig
Blog: Facebook: Riley Adams Author
Twitter: @elizabethscraig
E-Mail: elizabethspanncraig (at) gmail (dot) com
Goodreads: Check Out Goodreads
Google+: Check Out Google+
Facebook: Check Out Facebook
Author Description:
Elizabeth writes the Memphis Barbeque mystery series for Penguin/Berkley (as Riley Adams), the Southern Quilting mysteries for Penguin/NAL, and the Myrtle Clover series for Midnight Ink and independently. She blogs at Mystery Writing is Murder, which was named by Writer's Digest as one of the 101 Best Websites for Writers for 2010--2013.
A lifelong resident of the South, she enjoys finding inspiration for her mysteries in the beautiful states of North and South Carolina.
SPOTLIGHT Questions and Answers with the Author
Congratulations on your book: Shear Trouble. What do you have on the drawing board next? Can you tell us the timeline for its release and give us a little tease?
I'm currently writing "A Body at Bunco," which is a Myrtle Clover mystery. Since the holidays are coming up, I gave myself a little extra time with this one and am saying it will be a spring 2015 release. But it could come out earlier, depending on how much I can get done during a busy time. I've got the back cover copy:
Octogenarian sleuth Myrtle Clover has never heard of the dice game Bunco. Regardless, she steps in as her daughter-in-law's sub and reluctantly puts her game face on.
Bunco turns out to be child's play. But when a body is discovered, Myrtle realizes another game is afoot. Before long, she's playing cat and mouse with the killer.
Can she track down the murderer before the game is up? Or, with the killer playing hard to get, will it end up being "no dice?"
You have a great following on twitter. How important have your social media relationships been? How did you build your following in your niche? Do you see a carry over to your writing success?
I think most writers find social media a mixed blessing. I do have a large following on Twitter and a good following on both Google + and Facebook....but these are primarily other writers. Since I tend to be a bit shyer around readers, I decided early on to use social media in the way I felt most comfortable. For me, this was sharing information and resources with other writers and networking with them. The benefit to this approach is that 1) I would actually keep up with social media instead of dreading/avoiding it and that 2) I built up a nice platform for my name and my books that has provided more visibility for readers to find me online.
Do you maintain a reader list? What are the methods you use to find your readers and create the list and the relationship? Do you use social media, forums, newsletters and/or support groups to build your list?
I do maintain a reader list but I was very, very slow to get on that bandwagon. In fact, for years I had readers email me requests to get on a non-existent newsletter list. In the last year I started sending out a newsletter, though, and it's been very helpful to me. I only send out when I've got a release, but that's still several times a year. I was amazed at the jump on the charts in sales that the newsletter provided for a newly launched book. The only way I add readers to my list is if they sign up specifically for the newsletter. I'm very passive in gathering names...I have a button on my website. I figure if readers are interested, they'll find it. It's a quiet marketing approach that seems to be working well.
You have great covers. They carry a theme and your brand with them. How does your book cover creation process work? Do you hand over the basic theme or do you have more of a hands-on approach? Do you get your readers involved in its development?
Thanks! I have varying degrees of involvement in these covers. For the Memphis BBQ series (written under the Riley Adams pen name), I have had absolutely no involvement at all. For the Southern Quilting series, my editor asks for suggestions for cover design elements and specific quilts that have been mentioned in the book. For the Myrtle Clover, self-published, series, I'm much more involved. But I'm constantly amazed how I can just suggest a few design elements and the designers do such a great job taking those and creating an appealing cover.
Several of you novels have been converted into audio books. What has been the impact on your regular sales? Has the audio books gained a new audience? Do you recommend new authors going this route to get more exposure?
I'm able to explore audio with one of my series--the self-published Myrtle Clover series. With the two Penguin series I, unfortunately, don't own the rights to take that route. But I've been very happy with my audio experiment for the Myrtle Clover series. I have an older reader base and many readers have contacted me saying that audio is the only way that they can enjoy my books with their failing eyesight. Additionally, I've picked up younger readers this way--readers who commute or like to listen to audiobooks when they exercise. I think this is a completely separate platform and may not tie into my regular sales...unless readers decide to try out my other series based on their enjoyment of that one. I don't have any evidence of this potential crossover, unfortunately.
I do recommend this route to new authors simply because it doesn't have to cost you a dime to open up to a potential new market. Although in general I'm wary of royalty-share options, I felt this was the way to go with audio (through ACX). My narrator and I split the royalties evenly, so I paid nothing to her up front. The income I make monthly from the audiobooks is pure profit since I invested nothing.
Between your book writing, blogging, marketing, family and all the other things that can get in your way, how do you manage your time? Do you have a set schedule or do your sort of play it by ear?
I always start out with a set schedule, yes. But I've found that it's most important to be prepared to be flexible in case something comes up. Between 5 a.m. and 6 a.m. is pretty easy to maintain since no one is really awake or trying to email or phone me. After that point, though, anything can happen. If I commit to the writing and expect interruptions while staying committed to the goal, I get a lot more done…even if that means writing in the carpool line at the middle school.
What has been your experience in giving your books away free? Have you been involved in any other type of giveaways and how did that work out? What was your main goal in doing this? Did you run into any obstacles?
I've had a great experience giving my books away for free. To me, it's almost like advertising…except that, instead of paying for an ad, I'm simply losing money on royalties. I have had many readers to email saying that they found my series because one of the books was free. I've also done Goodreads giveaways with ARCs (advance reader copies) of my Penguin books. Those resulted in higher sales when the books launched and more reviews right out of the gate.
Obstacles…sure. Now I put a note on my calendar to remind myself to assess the free book. As sad as it sounds, my memory is such and my life is so busy that I may forget and leave a particular book on perma-free. I've found, in my experience, that it's better to switch up the free book and switch between titles. Additionally, I would carefully consider the cost of postage with the Goodreads giveaways. Are you sure you want to pay international postage? I'd suggest limiting it to the US, unless you're specifically trying to target a wider audience. Make sure you save those postage receipts for your taxes the next year.
You are published under two different names (Riley Adams also). Does changing hats create any problems? Any tricks you can share with us? Doing more than one project at a time create any problems?
I'd caution everyone to carefully consider whether they want to have a pen name since it can be a tremendous time suck. I was required by my publisher to have one for the Memphis Barbeque series, but I went the wrong direction initially with my promo and opened up social media accounts in that name. If I had it to do over again, I'd just keep everything on my Elizabeth Craig page and link to the series that way. I was too confident in thinking that I could handle social media for more than one name.
Writing more than one series at once can be tricky! Once an editor wrote me and said, "Elizabeth, I don't know who this character is." I'd actually written in a character from another series into that book—sort of an accidental guest appearance. Now I outline the next book in that book's series immediately following completion of a story before jumping into a different series. That also is a great time-saving trick since it means your head is still in that story's world when you're outlining.
You have a great blog. You do a great job keeping readers informed, marketing your books and providing useful information to other writers. What is your primary goal? And where in the world do you find the time to create great novels, take care of the social media and maintain your blog?
Thanks! I have several goals with my blog. One is sharing resources and information with other writers and having them share back in the comments. Another is connecting with other writers, since writing can be an isolating business. A third would be, frankly, channeling traffic to my blog, which is hosted on my website. Since my website benefits from the traffic, I gain more visibility on Google and other search engines, making my content and books easier for readers to find.
I'm sort of nerdy when it comes to managing time—I time everything. I discovered a while back that if you Google "set timer for…. minutes," you can have Google give you an alarm after the set amount of time. So I'll set a timer for 15 minutes and look for writing links, set one for 20 minutes and write a blog post, set a timer for 20 minutes to write…you get the idea. It helps me stay focused during those short spurts of time.
Also…I don't sleep much. :)
What is your method of getting reviews for your novels? Do you seek professional reviews, use social media or do you rely on your reading audience to supply them?
With my self-published books, I've done nothing to get reviews on the books, actually, except for run sales. The reviews followed the sales spurts.
With my Penguin books, I've tried Goodreads giveaways and also tried connecting with Amazon's top reviewers in my genre and offering them free books. These methods have worked fairly well.
Penguin sometimes sends my books for professional reviews in magazines, Kirkus, etc. Honestly…I don't really think those reviews make a bit of difference to readers. I think we can get more mileage and visibility from a book blogger, although I haven't approached any bloggers for a long while. Mainly I think the trick is to write appealing books for a specific, targeted genre audience, focus on series writing, and then wait for the reviews.
Author's Book List
Death Pays a Visit - Myrtle Clover Mysteries Book 7
When psychic (and hubcap retailer) Wanda Alewine pays a late-night visit to Myrtle Clover, she urges the octogenarian sleuth to head straight to Greener Pastures Retirement Home. But Wanda doesn't want Myrtle to consider the Home's dubious amenities--she wants Myrtle to prevent a murder seen in a vision.
Reluctant Myrtle investigates with sidekick Miles, who seems a lot more interested in Greener Pastures than she is. As the duo digs, they uncover more than just Sudoku and Scrabble—they discover a sinister undercurrent… with murder as its outcome.
Order the Book From: Amazon - Barnes and Noble - KOBO
Shear Trouble - A Southern Quilting Mystery
As the leaves begin to fall in idyllic Dappled Hills, someone puts too fine a point on a local ladies' man. Fortunately, the detective skills of quilter Beatrice Coleman are a cut above the rest....
The Village Quilters of Dappled Hills, North Carolina, are desperate to finish their quilts before an upcoming show. To help, fellow member Posy has opened the back room of her shop, the Patchwork Cottage, for everyone to use. But the ladies are less than thrilled when Phyllis Stitt and Martha Helmsley—members of their rival quilting guild, the Cut-Ups—ask to join them.
Phyllis is hoping to leave the Cut-Ups and join up with the Village Quilters now that Martha's dating her ex-fiancé, Jason Gore. She's not pleased when he visits the shop and even more upset when her new shears disappear. After offering to search for them, Beatrice discovers Jason with the shears buried in his unfaithful heart. Now she must sharpen her sleuthing skills to find a killer before someone else's life is cut short.…
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A Body at Book Club - Myrtle Clover Mysteries 6
When octogenarian sleuth Myrtle Clover discovers Naomi Pelter's dead body during a book club meeting, the other members seem shocked. But Myrtle can read between the lines. Naomi had riled everyone up by flirting with other people's husbands, arguing with neighbors, and generally making a nuisance of herself. Murdering troublemakers is the oldest trick in the book.
The book club members seem too sweet to be killers, but Myrtle knows better than to judge books by their covers. Myrtle's investigation into the murder will take a more novel approach than her police chief son's by-the-book methods. Can Myrtle and her widower sidekick uncover the killer…before he writes them off for good?
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Quilt Trip - A Southern Quilting Mystery
As a quilter, retired folk art curator Beatrice Coleman likes to have all the seams stitched together—but her plans keep getting tangled up in unexpected ways…
Beatrice has never crashed a party but now her fellow quilt guild member, Meadow Downey, is driving them to a Victorian mansion in the mountains beyond Dappled Hills, North Carolina. Muriel Starnes, an elderly eccentric, has organized a meeting of quilters to pick someone to administer a quilting scholarship. The fact that the Village Quilters weren't invited isn't enough to keep Meadow from speaking her piece.
But once the quilters arrive at the mansion, it seems they may never leave. An ice storm sends an old tree crashing across the driveway, leaving them stranded for the night. And by the next morning, they are one fewer—for Muriel has been sent to meet her maker. With everyone in the house a suspect, it's up to Beatrice and the Village Quilters to figure out who has a guilty conscience before someone else gets tied up in knots.
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Death at a Drop-In - A Myrtle Clover Mystery Book 5
Cosette Whitlow is a society matron…if tiny Bradley, North Carolina, has one. She kindly volunteers for all the town's charities, but isn't nearly as kind to her own family, neighbors, and friends. In fact, Cosette is emphatically disliked by much of the town—including octogenarian Myrtle Clover. And Myrtle knows that dislike in Bradley can quickly turn deadly.
No one seems surprised when Cosette's body is discovered during a party she's hosting—she was struck on the head with a croquet mallet. Wanting to restore order to the small town, Myrtle resolves to track down the killer—before the killer strikes again.
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Knot What It Seams - A Southern Quilting Mystery
When former folk art curator Beatrice Coleman retired to Dappled Hills, North Carolina, for peace and quiet and quilting, she never expected that murder would disturb the peace...
Dwindling membership has the Village Quilters hanging by a thread, and group leader Meadow Downey is desperate to recruit some new folks. With Beatrice's blessing, she attempts to weave frequent quilt show judge Jo Paxton into their fold. As the town's irascible mail carrier, Jo delivers trouble wherever she goes. And with all that mail at her fingertips, she knows everyone's business. Soon Beatrice wonders if they've made the right choice.
After a car accident sends Jo to meet her Maker, it's discovered someone tampered with her brakes. Meadow believes someone's out to eradicate the Village Quilters, but Beatrice isn't so sure. Now she and her fellow quilters will have to piece together the clues, or a deadly killer might strike again.…
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A Body in the Backyard - A Myrtle Clover Mystery Book 4
It's just an ordinary day for octogenarian sleuth Myrtle Clover—until her yardman discovers a dead body planted in her backyard. This death isn't cut and dried—the victim was bashed in the head with one of Myrtle's garden gnomes.
Myrtle's friend Miles recognizes the body and identifies him as Charles Clayborne… reluctantly admitting he's a cousin. Charles wasn't the sort of relative you bragged about—he was a garden variety sleaze, which is very likely why he ended up murdered. As Myrtle starts digging up dirt to nip the killings in the bud, someone's focused on scaring her off the case. Myrtle vows to find the murderer…before she's pushing up daisies, herself.
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Quilt or Innocence - A Southern Quilting Mystery
Retired folk art curator Beatrice Coleman knows everything there is to know about quilts, except how to make them. But with her recent move to Dapple Hills, North Carolina, she's learning all sorts of new things—including how to solve a murder…
As the newest member of the Village Quilters Guild, Beatrice has a lot of gossip to catch up on—especially with the Patchwork Cottage quilt shop about to close. It seems that Judith, the landlord everyone loves to hate, wants to raise the rent, despite being a quilter herself…
But when Judith is found dead, the harmless gossip becomes an intricate patchwork of mischievous motives. And it's up to Beatrice's expert eye to decipher the pattern and catch the killer, before her life gets sewn up for good.
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A Dyeing Shame - A Myrtle Clover Mystery Book 3
When Beauty Box beautician Tammy Smith is discovered with a pair of hair shears in her back, there are suspects and secrets aplenty in her small Southern town.
Octogenarian Myrtle Clover, bored by bingo and bridge, is intrigued by the crime...and her neighbors' secrets. But discovering, and blabbing, secrets got Tammy killed and Myrtle soon learns her sleuthing isn't just dangerous...it's deadly.
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Progressive Dinner Deadly - A Myrtle Clover Mystery Book 2
Retired octogenarian schoolteacher Myrtle Clover is fit to be tied when her book club votes to change to a supper club. Who wants chips and dip when they can have Dickens and Twain?
The first supper club is a progressive dinner...where Myrtle loses interest during the hors d'oeuvres. But when a body is discovered during the main course, the evening quickly gets interesting. Myrtle pits her sleuthing skills against her police chief son's to find the killer....if the killer doesn't find her first.
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Pretty is as Pretty Dies - A Myrtle Clover Mystery
No one in Bradley, North Carolina, is exactly crying into their sweet tea over the murder of Parke Stockard. Certainly not retired schoolteacher Myrtle Clover. Upon discovering the corpse, Myrtle is struck-not with grief, but a brilliant idea! Solving the crime would prove to everyone (especially her son Red, the police chief) that this eighty-something-year-old is not ready to be put out to pasture just yet.
The victim, a pretty but pushy town developer, had deep pockets and few friends. Myrtle can't throw one of her gaudy garden gnomes without hitting a potential suspect. Even when another murder takes place, proud Myrtle forges on, armed only with a heavy cane, a venomous tongue, and a widower sidekick.
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Hi James and Elizabeth ... Elizabeth really does set the rest of us an example and with your questions you've given us a great insight into Elizabeth's skills as a blogger and author ... and how to achieve a great deal - which she does ...ReplyDelete
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Thanks for coming by and for the kind words! Hope you have a Happy Halloween. :)
Elizabeth is awesome!! Pretty is as Pretty Dies was the first book I bought by an author I 'knew' from social media :) Her tips have helped me enormously over the last few years!ReplyDeleteReplies
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Thanks so much for hosting Elizabeth! Elizabeth, you've really set an example for all of us and I think you've found a great balance between writing, promoting and your own personal time. It's so hard to do 'it all,' isn't it? Thanks for sharing how you manage it all! Looking forward to your next releasesReplyDeleteReplies
Margot--Thanks! It's pretty impossible to do it all, but we can try our best! Thanks for coming by.Delete
Keeping up with two names is a lot!ReplyDelete
A lot of books. Isn't it wild when we list them all out like that?
I should've done a newsletter. Still no idea what I would say in it though. Might still do one for the IWSG.Replies
Alex--You could do exactly what you do on the blog--connect with readers over music and film and books. I think it would be great!Delete
I wish Elizabeth could be an example for me to follow, but she's much too capable, efficient, energetic, generous, etc. What she is for lesser beings like me is an inspiration, a source of optimism and kindness for which I am very grateful!ReplyDeleteReplies
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How To Be A Surrogate Today
If you've actually ever thought about how to be a surrogate in Wisconsin, yet hesitant that the admission steps are too challenging, there's some great news for you! The admission procedure has actually become a whole lot less complicated due to the Net. Nowadays, a woman does not necessarily need to drive down to a surrogate group just to fill out the necessary surrogate paperwork — a chore that some women find to be somewhat scary. With many gestational surrogacy firms, the process begins on the net and incorporates a set of questions which typically only takes close to 30-45 minutes to complete. The online process on how to be a surrogate is a lot easier than going to an agency.
Initial Steps On How To Be A Surrogate
In the beginning, you typically start by adding your contact details into the on-line set of questions. Then you almost always put such extra relevant information as your age, state you currently live in and anticipated timetable for acting as a surrogate. A large number of individuals that are carrying a baby right now wish to act as a surrogate after that, however lots of surrogacy companies put these particular women's documents inactive up until after they have actually given birth to the child they're presently carrying. Depending upon the geographic location of the surrogacy group, you might also need to explain your existing United States citizenship stature, as well as be ready to respond to general matters, like your birth date and ethnic heritage.
How to be a Surrogate Steps
Next off, you can plan to respond to some medical questions. It is likely that you'll be requested to indicate the exact number of Cesarean sections or any miscarriages you may have actually had, if any, along with whether any individual in your family suffers from a medical diagnosis for such psychological health afflictions as PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), bipolar affective disorder, schizophrenia or extreme postpartum anxiety. If you have actually been prescribed anti-depressants, anti-psychotics or just about any pharmaceuticals in order to treat stress and anxiety in the previous half-year, you must show that too. Your medical background likewise includes things like your current height and weight to note your BMI (body mass index), your HIV condition, your tobacco use — both at any point in your life and throughout a pregnancy — your usage of illegal drugs or alcohol, if relevant, and your personal experience delivering a child previously. You will likewise require stating whether you have ever been treated by a medical professional for psychological conditions.
Furthermore, you'll address queries concerning your way of life and individual past record. For instance, you might be asked about if any individual in your home is a registered sex offender or whether any individual in your family has a felony conviction. It is very important to keep in mind that surrogate applications do have criminal background checks for every grown-up in the candidate's family.
Lastly, it is necessary that you are straightforward whenever you are responding to these queries, as they express desires that the designated dad and mom have actually articulated with regard to their surrogate mother. Monetary concerns relate to your individual security along with any acceptance of state and federal government monetary supplementation. Inquiries in connection with shots for such health issues as MMR (Mumps, Measles, Rubella), Hepatitis B and chickenpox likewise appear on the application, along with if you have actually ever in your life belonged to the United States armed forces. If you do fulfill the requirements, at that time you'll likely be told to provide a few images of you for the intended moms and dads to see.
Know the Important Details on How to be a Surrogate
You will probably go through some more in-depth queries during the review process, including whether or not you would wish to have individual participation with the designated father and mother. There are a number of gestational surrogate mommies and designated dads and moms that desire to maintain personal communication with one another through the course of the surrogacy. Comprehending how to be a surrogate consists of being accepting of the viewpoint that a psychological connection may enhance the joy of the surrogate mama as well as ensure that conditions are as healthy and well balanced as can be for the designated dad and mom's growing child. A number of gestational surrogate mommies who do not wish to be associated with the lives of the designated father and mother apart from providing them the blessing of a kid. When this is the situation, it is particularly handy to have the most effective surrogacy firm functioning as an intermediator.
That is the advantage of dealing with a gestational carrier company– we make sure that the steps of understanding how to be a surrogate much simpler to find out, and we will help both the gestational surrogate mom and the designated father and mother through every phase from the preliminary documentation to the development of a family for the designated fathers and mothers. Right after being paired together with a cooperative couple of designated moms and dads and going through a health testing process, subsequently the surrogacy agency starts preparing the gestational surrogate moms to get pregnant with the intended parent's child. We hope that this article has helped answer some of your questions on how to be a surrogate mother today.


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Camillus Les Stroud SK Arctic Survvial Knife
(Approx $42.1826)
The Les Stroud S.K Arctic survival knife is a fantastic survival tool, which incorporates a Carbonitride Titanium Bonded 440 Stainless Steel drop point blade measuring 10.9cm. The blade is a great size for general bushcraft as the shorter blade allows for more control, especially in cold environments, but will work equally well within other settings too.
Solid Survival Knife for Expeditions
Designed for harsh conditions, the S.K Arctic Survival Knife is one hefty knife, with a very strong frame. The handle is chunky, allowing for good grip, especially if being used whilst wearing thick gloves in cold conditions. There is a knurled steel pommel on the end of the knife and a firesteel rod is also supplied, which fits snuggly in the hard ballistic Nylon sheath.
Camillus, the makers of this knife are a highly reputable company, making some of the toughest blades available.
Survivorman Survival Knife Spec
Blade Steel: Titanium Bonded 440 Stainless Steel
Blade Length: 10.9 cm
Spine Thickness: 3 mm
Overall Length: 22.9 cm
Handle Material: Rubber
Sheath: Ballistic Nylon and complete with a firesteel


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The ideal choice for maximum versatility, this complete kit contains the docking hardware necessary to install all HoldFast™ detachable accessory options. Even if you only install a passenger backrest today, this kit allows you to add additional accessories as your touring demands change.
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Shingle Roof Repairs – How To Fix The Most Common Problems With Shingle Roofs
The old joke about how to cure a sick race horse ("shoot it") would probably be similar to asking a roofing contractor how to fix most of the common shingle roof problems; he would probably reply "new roof". Asphalt-based roofing will eventually wear out, but fortunately for roofs (and horses!) some problems can be fixed.
Should you attempt your own shingle roof repairs? Contacting a professional roofing contractor will be essential if any of the following factors apply:
- The roof is steep-sloped, pitch more than 25 degrees
- Your roof is over 24 foot above the ground
- You have a health condition, for example heart problems
- You have a fear of heights
- You have limited experience in DIY (do-it-yourself)
- You do not have up-to-date building insurance (check your coverage) or you do not have building insurance
Shingle roof repairs – common problems that usually cannot be repaired:
- Shingle granules excessively worn – roof needs replacing
- Shingle tabs fraying or curling – are an aging or deep-rooted problem
- Rafters or trusses with sagging between them – this is structural and re-shingling won't fix it.
- Damage caused by adverse weather conditions – call your building insurance company.
Roofing safety precautions must be followed if you decide to do your own shingle roof repairs. Some shingle roof repairs you CAN consider doing are:
A few missing tabs or shingles caused by wind damage
Minor tears by tree-branches that have not punctured the plywood
Shingle roof repairs – How to repair wind damaged roof shingles:
First, measure three tabs on your roof. 36 inches is the US (imperial) standard, and 39 1/3 inches (one meter) is the metric standard for shingles. To aid purchase, take a sample tab to your supplier to get the best match. It will be best to work out the quantity of shingles needed as you will be required to buy at least one bundle (equivalent to three tabs).
To remove the adhesive under each tab use a basic pry bar (such as Stanley's Wonder Bar, which is ideal). Start above the problem area and raise the tabs to expose the damaged shingle. Insert the pry bar under the damaged shingle's tab – under each nail and pry nail out. Do the same in the shingles above it so you can release the whole shingle. Replacement shingles should be nailed down and tab cement used to seal new tabs from colder weather.
Shingle roof repairs – How to repair leaks caused by worn out flanges:
In preparation take measurements and/or a photograph to your supplier and purchase a new flange in advance. Follow the procedure as above to remove the worn out flange and nearby shingles. The lowest ones should be replaced first, and the replacement set in tab cement. Then the next rows using more cement as you go, under the shingles and next to the cut out (using a hook-blade knife to repeat the old cut-out).
Shingle roof repairs – How to repair leaking where the roof meets a wall:
Although this involves step-flashing, you can re-use the existing flashing. Replacement can involve removing siding or masonry work and if the shingles are overlaid by flashing, a professional may be required to do the work. If not, each piece that abuts the wall should be removed as described above. Proceed from the top down, and where the old flashing is being re-used, install new shingle cuts from the bottom, up, adding tab cement under each piece of step flashing as you go.


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Bradley Welsh, 48, who also featured in an episode of Danny Dyer's Deadliest Men, was killed outside his home in Chester Street at 20:00 on Wednesday.
Police have confirmed that the death is being treated as murder.
One resident said he was told someone had been shot in the head and people were instructed to stay indoors as the street was cordoned off.
Armed officers were sent to the scene after receiving "multiple reports" of a firearm discharge.
Police later confirmed that a man had died at the scene after being found in a stairwell to a basement apartment with a serious injury.
Detectives said early investigations indicated that it was an isolated attack.
Welsh starred alongside Ewan McGregor, Ewen Bremner, Jonny Lee Miller, and Robert Carlyle in T2 Trainspotting, playing the gangland figure Mr Doyle.
Author Irvine Welsh paid tribute to "his beautiful friend" on social media.
Writing on Twitter, the Trainspotting writer said: "Bradley John Welsh, my heart is broken. Goodbye my amazing and beautiful friend. Thanks for making me a better person and helping me to see the world in a kinder and wiser way."
In Danny Dyer's Deadliest Men on Bravo in 2008, Bradley Welsh described himself as a "born leader".
In the programme he discussed his past as a Hibs Casual football hooligan in the 1980s.
He talked about how he "mobbed and robbed" and was involved with organised "smash and grabs" at stores, including Jenners in Edinburgh.
He later became involved in organising security at hundreds of clubs in Edinburgh.


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I think I must be the only person in the world that just can't wear Crocs. Zack has two pairs and they look so cute on him. I've seen approximately seventeen thousand people sporting various versions of the damned things and they swear they're the most comfortable things ever. SO I caved and ordered a pair in really pretty purple -- even ordered the narrower version for a better fit.
They arrived, and you know, Crocs just are not meant for me. They're still way too wide and do NOT look cute on my feet. Which is a shame, because I love all the new colors. And they're a third the price of Birkenstocks.


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Wimbledon BookFest Privacy Policy on Personal Information
1 Compton Rd, London SW19 7QA
Wimbledon Arts trades as Wimbledon BookFest and is a registered charity no. 1120297.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and will only use your personal information in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998 (DPA), Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), General Data Protection Regulation 25 May 2018 (GDPR) and other relevant legislation.
Our Privacy Policy is set out below: please read it with care as it describes how we will process your data.
Data Security and Storage
We collect and store personal and non-personal data that you may volunteer as part of booking tickets, making a purchase, becoming a Friend or via donation forms, e-news sign-ups, visitor surveys or in connection with a specific project or event.
Personal information we collect may include:
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Non-personal information we collect includes: IP addresses (the location of the computer on the internet); web pages accessed; and files downloaded. This helps us to determine how many people use our website, how regularly they visit, and how popular our webpages are. This information does not tell us anything about who you are or where you live, but it does help us monitor and improve our service.
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Updated: 1 May 2018