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I don't know, nutron.
What is your point? And what does it have to do with what I said?
You said
I think beliefs are ultimately formed of choice, but are generally positioned around, or linked with, the foundation of beliefs that are instilled in young children by their parents and other influential figures.
There is a high tolerance of belief in aliens in these forums, and I don't think it came from parents, but I could be wrong. My step father was sure he experienced something caused by a UFO, so in my family there was tolerance in believing in UFO's. But I thought my family was rather different, not common.
Idsoftwaresteve, thanks that is what I was getting at. And we have more politically important beliefs as well, like should women work, should the races mix, do Muslims threaten us? Today's beliefs are different from past beliefs so we can explore how do people come to what they believe. And regarding God, and the founding of the US, will Thomas Jefferson's concept of the Laws and Nature and Nature's God and science, finally come together?
Idsoftwaresteve, I really like your last comment
But now, after reading the preview, I notice that you say, 'imposed on humanity'. Who done the imposing? Nature? Evolution? I'm going with nature


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Just when it seemed the Columbus Crew was de-emphasizing the MLS SuperDraft, it launched themselves back into the middle of the First Round through a deal on Tuesday with the LA Galaxy.
For its second-round pick (23rd overall) and allocation money, Columbus acquired the Galaxy's 14th overall selection and winger Hector Jimenez. Crew Sporting Director and Head Coach Gregg Berhalter said the combination of both was a fortunate coincidence.
"Hector's been a guy that we had been following for a while," Berhalter told MLSsoccer.com by phone Tuesday. "As it turns out, the timing of the deal made a first-round pick available as well."
While the League does not reveal allocation numbers, Berhalter said the amount the club spent "wasn't substantial," and called it a good deal for both teams.
In Jimenez, Berhalter expects a player who will compete for a starting spot and, as has been a theme of his offseason additions, the 25-year-old provides versatility in the Crew attack.
"We're getting a very versatile player, a player who is very technical with good transition speed and likes to combine and can really play the ball in tight spaces," Berhalter said. "He can play on either side, he can play in the middle. ... We're going to look at him in a number of positions."
With the likes of young wingers Ben Speas, Ethan Finlay, Justin Meram and Bernardo Añor on the Crew roster and Dominic Oduro likely cementing a starting role, it would seem the Crew have plenty of outside midfielders. But Berhalter said the acquisition was useful nonetheless.
"In that position, I feel that depth is important," he said. "I also feel that [Jimenez] comes from a good place. He's played with a lot of good players, and he's a high-level player."
With the Galaxy's 14th overall SuperDraft pick, Berhalter feels the club moved back into the range where they believe they can draft a "contributor slash starter ... a guy who can come in and play some games."
"We felt that at 23 we were kind of outside of that bubble a little bit, and we wanted to get back in it," Berhalter said. "As this deal kind of unraveled, there was a chance for that, and we took it."
But as he implied after the Crew traded its original first-round selection Monday, there is very little certainty as to whether the team will stay with even the 14th pick.
"With all the talks going around with all the teams, you never know," Berhalter said. "There are deals being made hourly, so it could change."

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Honestly…you know it and so do I. Getting mail is the best thing ever. So having a sweet little package from a friend delivered on Valentine's Day has to just be awesome. I wanted to share some of that potential awesomeness with a few of my closest girlfriends.
Firstly, I made some cute simple bracelets with fancy little tags. Some of them looked like this:
Secondly I washi-taped, stickered and stamped the crap out of the bracelet boxes.
I wrapped them individually in brown craft paper, and proceed to again washi-tape the crap out of them (see a theme?). I clearly labeled the return address and double stick taped it to the back.
After making address cards and placing them on the front, I covered each box in clear mailing tape to seal the labels.
Then the best part…stamp it up!
I'll give you ONE guess as to which of these five love languages is my most prevalent one: quality time, physical touch, words of affirmation, gifts, or acts of service.
FYI: You can take items like this into the post office, or you can calculate it's price if you know the weight online here. You should select the package option and enter the ounces. Then check the "first class mail and other options" sections – the first class parcel mail will be your price and you can calculate how many stamps you need.


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Some of these creatures have had more than a tough start in life. How did it all get so bad? Things may finally be looking up. Now, pups are faced with a brand new adventure as they settle down into life in their new home. These photos of dogs before and after they got adopted show just how much of a difference you could soon make in a canine's life. We're not crying, you are.
Listening out for love
Back in the shelter, this little one was at their lowest. With no one around to love them, would anyone ever arrive to care for this abandoned pooch? At last, all their prayers had been answered! Instead of sadly hiding away, this four-legged friend now gets to enjoy the outdoors in their brand new bandana. Who knew that dogs could smile? The ears are the first thing to give away this dog's happiness. After living out life in the shelter, it looked as though there was no reason to be happy anymore. Now they are surrounded by a loving family; this pooch has all the right reasons to smile. It's just time to get exploring all that new found freedom!
Park life
Many dogs enjoy a trip to the park. The open air, the green grass, and all those other dogs to say "Hello" to, could there be a better place to enjoy being a pooch? Unfortunately, this little one never knew it would be her last visit to the park with her initial family. After they arrived, her family abandoned her. Two years and plenty of love later, and she has been transformed back into her old self! Who says that human care and tennis balls can't make the world a better place? As well as growing all her hair back after the stress caused it to fall out, this girl has also learned to embrace the wonders of the sunshine rather than fear outdoor spaces.
Time for celebration
Adopting a dog can bring a lifetime of wonderful memories. The first time they are brave enough to go outside alone, that first cuddle on the sofa, or the moment you know you have truly bonded. These are all incredible experiences like no other in the world. Although this new owner never learned of their new companion's birthday, they weren't about to miss the anniversary of their adoption. Even the pooch was excited and got into full swing with their party hat.
Paw of faith
Have you ever found yourself looking for a sign? This dog sure wanted to give her new owners a good one that they were making the right choice. All it took was a reach through the bars to let them know that everything was going to be alright. In the shelter, this bullmastiff looked lost and scared. All it took was some human love in the car ride on the way home, and Pickle knew she had made the right decision. Perhaps it's the dogs that choose us after all?
All the better to hear you
Occasionally there is a dog in the shelter that gets everyone talking. It could be their personality, unusual looks, or difficult upbringing. For this little one, it was their ears and all-white fur that got everyone talking. How could such a unique looking pooch end up in a place like this? One year later and it looks as though this owner has adopted a polar bear! This white Alsatian may have grown into their ears, but they are never too big for a cuddle.
Turn that frown upside down
If ever there was a sad looking dog, we think we have found them. What had happened that could have been so bad? Whatever it was, this little one now found themselves living out their days in a shelter. Who knew how long they could be there? Lucky by name, lucky by nature as it wasn't long before this pooch was snapped up by a brand new loving family. This dog now has all of us grinning ear to ear. We're not crying; it's allergies – promise.
When this little one was brought into the shelter, no one knew anything about their breed. All the staff knew was that the puppy had been running around a busy interstate and was in danger of getting hurt by a passing vehicle. They couldn't leave the pooch to suffer and brought them to the closest home. After just 30 days this little dog was unrecognizable. With a full coat of black fur and bright eyes, this dog has finally been given a chance to enjoy life.
Window to the soul
Heterochromia is a condition where animals are born with two different eye colors. The difference can leave a striking appearance that makes anyone's peepers pop. When this pup turned up at the shelter, it was hard to tell what the workers were looking at. In front of them stood a slim dog with mange, but also incredibly striking eyes. Thankfully, just eight months later this little husky has gone on to make a full recovery in their brand new home.
Brand new friend
Waking down the aisles of the shelter, it can be hard to ignore all the faces looking up for you just waiting to be taken home. After years of struggling, is there any hope that there could be the perfect family waiting out there somewhere? This little guy pulled off the ultimate puppy dog eyes and asked for help by reaching through the bars. Edgar now gets to enjoy his new family life full of happiness. To top it off, Edgar has an adopted companion named Steve, too.
What lies beneath
Some dog breeds need a lot of grooming to keep their fur in check. Without it, they could end up with a matted coat, mange, or even contract fleas and ticks. All of these are a recipe for various health issues. So when this little one arrived at the shelter, the staff knew they had to take their fur off to find out what lay beneath. Amazingly, there was a completely different pooch hiding underneath the layers of fluff that had overgrown over the years. Now they can start enjoying life and their new haircut.
Life of a princess
Chihuahuas are dogs that have divided the nation for years. They originated in Mexico and are the smallest dog in the world. Thanks to their tiny size it's thought they were used as living heaters for anyone suffering from an illness. Sadly, this little one looked as though they had outlived their use as they were next on the list for their final bark. However, one day after their adoption and Cricket was already being spoilt. This owner knew it was time to start giving back to the pooch.
Lapping up the love
Pugs have been a huge craze for many years. Their wrinkled faces teamed with those squished noses make them an instant draw for many people. Sadly, they can also be subject to breathing difficulties as well as problems with their hips. This can often see many of the breed head to the shelter. This little pug looked as though he had given up on life before he was adopted. That is until Ziggy Stardust was given a brand new home with a fresh loving family.
Hairy Potter
Would anyone be able to resist the urge of this little pooch with their lightning bolt markings? Especially after the success of the fantasy Harry Potter franchise. Apparently, someone could as this little lady was spotted wandering around outside in the rain. However, her rescuer couldn't let her go. They took her down to the shelter, and a few days later returned with Olive! Sometimes true love finds a way to make anything happen. The best bit? They have been together ever since.
Rags to riches
This young pooch was living on the streets before they were rescued. The harsh weather teamed with the dangers of being outside had both taken their toll on the canine. Although the grew up outdoors, Wynter has a brand new name as well as learning to love nature again. No longer do they have to worry about the hard, cold concrete underneath them. Now, Wynter gets to enjoy the plush grass in their new owner's backyard.
Another chance
Sadly, not all the dogs that enter these shelters will make it out the other side. Although they are there to meet a new family, sometimes no one comes along, and the shelter needs to make room for new arrivals. That's where one person stepped in to save little Rey. Before, she was just one day away from her final meal. Only 24 hours later and this little one has already transformed into an entirely new dog! They say dogs pick up on emotions so her new family must be overjoyed with their companion.
Chance meeting
Sometimes things happen that seem to be down to fate. Perhaps it is a chance meeting or being in the right place at the right time? Whatever it is, it can be impossible to find a reason for some of these events other than it was meant to be. Amazingly, this is what happened to this girl. Oakley's new owner never believed they would be walking home with a new pooch. The same car, same dog, just one month apart. What a difference 30 days of love can make.
Upgraded bed
Back in his days at the shelter, this dog was forced to sleep on a cold floor with only a plastic tray as a pillow. He might have been under a safe roof, but the shelters can't afford to buy all the dogs brand new beds. What a difference two years makes. No longer does Toby have to sleep on the floor. Now, he can take his rightful space in the middle of the bed with a loving owner on each side. We're sure Toby is making the most of his new sleeping arrangements.
Coming out the other side
For many years, this little pooch had been subject to unbelievable living conditions. The harshness of his surroundings, teamed with the mistreatment he faced, left this dog feeling timid and cut off from the world. Even after all those years of struggle, Hank's new companion has been able to bring the pooch out of his shell. Now, this dog can't stop jumping for joy! Who knew a dog could look so happy? You go Hank – don't ever let anyone bring you down again.
Bundle of fluff
Many times, people breed dogs without thinking of the repercussions. The cost that goes into raising the puppies teamed with the task of finding them all homes can be a tough job to handle. Unfortunately, this means a lot of youngsters end up in shelters. This little girl was just 7 pounds when she turned up for adoption. Even though it has only been one month, Penny is now full of joy as she learns what it's like to enjoy being a puppy.
Onwards like a tank
This little dog was known as Mack when a Reddit user shared his photo to the internet. Would anyone be able to resist those puppy dog eyes? Amazingly, thousands of people all came together to find this pooch a home, and now he is known as Frank the Tank in his brand new home. It's easy to see the difference in his smile after finding his forever home. Plus, after his internet fame, Frank now has his successful Instagram page with nearly 17,000 followers!


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We last spoke to Lindsay and John about a year ago when they booked us for their wedding this August. Since then, time has just flown by and we decided to organise their pre-wedding shoot when they had a spare moment! Luckily, today was bright and beautiful and we all had a little wander around the Marina Gardens in Waterloo, Liverpool. We had a lovely little audience and everything, three men and their dog, giving us a little heckle and some scenery advice! Nice one fellas!
We had a lovely time with Lindsay and john and are really looking forward to their Lakeside wedding in a few months time!
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Some of you may know that I am a soccer coach. This fall I coached two teams- one for my 6 year old daughter and two nieces and one team for my two oldest daughters. I really enjoy coaching and I hate to see the season come to an end each year. As a gift to each player, I like to make a scrapbook page. Today, I'm going to share the pages of you U7 team before I added the pictures. I won't show the finished pages out of respect to the families. I would normally also share the pages for my older team (U12 Girls), but I completely forgot to take photos before hand!
To make these pages, I created a punch art frog for each page. My frogs were made with Wild Wasabi, Whisper White and Basic Black. I followed the instructions I found on Petronela Broadbeach Waters' website using the punches she listed and her photos as a guide. I also brushed the edges of my shapes with Versamark ink to add some dimension. I also used the same punch art to create some bookmarks which I will describe later. Each page was made with a 12×12 piece of Daffodil Delight with accents of Wild Wasabi, Pear Pizzazz, Whisper White, Basic Black, Walk in the Park DSP, In Color Designer Series Paper Pack and Brights Patterns Designer Series Paper Back. I also used a variety of punches and accessories. In particular, I wanted to include a Bible verse on each page (we are a Christian Sports League). For the Bible verse, I created the image I wanted using My Digitial Studio and then printed onto Whisper White card stock. I punched out the verse and added to each page. For the names, I used Schoolbook Serif Alphabet and Basic Black Ink. You'll also see some soccer images. These came from the retired stamp set I Love Soccer. This is one of my favorite sets and I just can't let it go! I like it so much that I have not taken the time to buy any of the other soccer sets. But, if you need a soccer ball, the Goal set on page 89 of the Idea Book and Catalog.
Here are the pages, I'm showing 13 of the pages from the U7 team. I made an additional 13 pages for my U12 team.
I also made bookmarks for each player. I made my punch art frogs like I did for the pages. Then, using my Table Setting die cut I cut the book mark by folding my strip of paper in half and then cutting without making the cut at the top. I stamped a soccer ball toward the bottom and added a frog at the top. I used stick on roll magnets for the closure. Pretty sinking cute and players really liked them.
For our league celebration, we added the bookmark to the goodie bags (filled with granola bars, soccer party favors, water bottles and Kool Aid) and then set all the goodie bags up with a couple of the back packs that we got for the team at the beginning of the year.
Now, soccer is done. Now, on to Thanksgiving and Christmas! Soon, I'll be sharing some of my Christmas ornaments and decorations. Fun!
God Bless and Happy Stampin'!


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Never mind that, with a personal fortune estimated at $2.7 billion, Jim Balsillie is worth more than Mick Jagger, Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen and Eric Clapton combined. When the business brain behind Canada's Research in Motion (RIM) maker of the BlackBerry smart phone, with annual revenue of $15 billion talks classic rock, the intense 49-year-old entrepreneur reverts to a starstruck 16-year-old. "I love Neil Young," Balsillie, a co-CEO of RIM, enthuses about a fellow Canadian. Then he names a few more artists on his top-10 list: Van Halen, Red Hot Chili Peppers and the Tragically Hip.
The advantage of being a billionaire is that Balsillie can hire some of his favorite bands, as he has done with Van Halen and Aerosmith, for company gigs. And he gets to partner with supergroup U2 by becoming a lead sponsor of its current 360 Tour.
Rock is Balsillie's decompression valve, the thing that lets him come down to earth from 30,000 ft., which is where he spends nearly half his time, shuttling between continents to grab face time with suppliers, developers and carriers. Partnership building is more important today than ever before for Canada's biggest tech company, which operates from Waterloo, Ont., about 70 miles west of Toronto. That's because RIM's iconic BlackBerry is no longer the category-killing "CrackBerry" in the $100 billion smart-phone universe it created. "The market has always been hypercompetitive," says Balsillie, shrugging off the threats from new rivals. "The innovation cycle has accelerated."
Nowhere is this more true than in the nascent tablet-computer business, inaugurated by Apple with the iPad, which is expected to sell more than 10 million units in its first year. RIM has been working on a tablet for some time, but the company must be kicking itself for missing a chance to redefine mobile computing, as it did with the first BlackBerry smart phone 11 years ago.
Although it missed out on a first-mover advantage, RIM can still silence its critics by revolutionizing the tablet market and at the same time rejuvenating its smart-phone franchise. The company knows its fate hangs in the balance. RIM's stock is trading at $58 per share on NASDAQ, down from $150 two years ago, on investor fears that its glory days are history. In the iPad's wake, RIM rushed to unveil its tablet, dubbed the BlackBerry PlayBook, with much hoopla in San Francisco in September. PlayBook won't hit stores before the first quarter of 2011, but RIM is convinced it has a slumbering tiger on its hands. "It changes the game because we're making mobile fit the Web, not the other way around," says Balsillie.
What does that mean? RIM has figured out a way to squeeze a full computing platform into a tablet, which is a bit like fitting the Incredible Hulk into an Armani suit. The PlayBook will deliver the entire Web at the same speed as a home computer can, without the need for special apps that repackage and abbreviate mobile content. "The PlayBook won't just be a glorified smart phone," says Mike Lazaridis, RIM's other co-CEO, referring to Apple's iPad. That's because PlayBook runs on software from QNX, a company specializing in wireless broadband services that RIM acquired in April for $200 million from Connecticut-based Harman International Industries. RIM opted for QNX because even the latest version of its BlackBerry OS did not offer the kind of Web fidelity it was looking for.


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Organic chemistry deals with the study of all substances that are based on the element carbon and are associated with life. Living things are made up of substances based on carbon, which is the only element having the capacity to form a rich array of simple to very complex organic compounds by combining with other elements, particularly with hydrogen and oxygen. Many of these organic compounds are essential to life processes on planet Earth.
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Sitting around the tables with the tea, the knitting and the conversation all flowing we often turn to the same topic – Wouldn't it be great if… This is generally followed by something like "they made all kids learn how to knit again", or "there was the perfect cafe with the perfect lighting and free cake/tea/champagne on tap" or "it could be gloriously warm and sunny in Edinburgh for more than 2 days" or "we could all afford to quit our day jobs and just tat/crochet/knit". In the weeks leading up to and following on from any kind of craft show the "wouldn't it be great" was invariably followed by "we had something like that here".
And then it happened.
3 of our group took the Wouldn't it be great and asked the next question – Why not? and then they started working.
The result, after many months of hard work and what must have been incredibly stressful enthusiasm from the rest of us (what if it fizzled?) was the Edinburgh Yarn Festival.
Mica, Jo and Linda managed to pull together an impressive list of vendors from all over Scotland and as the event drew closer and the vendor interviews went online you could feel the excitement in the air. What you couldn't do was actually see Mica, Jo and Linda – they were far too busy.
We heard about all manner of exciting things, like cake and lots of hand dyed yarn, celebrities, buttons, banners, badges, mugs and bags. Those of us not involved in volunteering (I opted out as I'd have the girl to look after, but I did agree to teach) were squirrelling away our spare £2 coins and planning our purchases. We even had the press arrive at our knitting night! Some were also making travel arrangements – Ilze and Paul took the opportunity to have a weekend away in Edinburgh and so flew up from London on Friday night.
To be perfectly frank, I expected to see a hall with quite a few vendors and a respectable number of people mingling amongst the stalls, squishing and purchasing at a leisurely pace. Something a bit like this picture from a holiday craft market in Flint, MI, USA.
In my mind's eye there were some couches and a cafe serving the 400 slices of cake at a calm pace. Still, this event was set up by my friends and my friends were volunteering at it and also having their own stalls so I was still excited. At the very east I'd be able to sit down with my friends and have some cake and chat and knit. But the implications if this could actually be successful are huge – I miss the amazing atmosphere of Dublin's craft scene and while I've found the most amazing group of people here, the lack of shopping makes you feel a bit on the niche side. With that in mind I set myself a generous budget and determined to spend it all on lovely squishy yarn. I even went so far as to warn my fellow Stashdown group that March would involve adding to my stash, not depleting it as planned.
And then came Saturday. Despite the horrid weather and non-stop rain we woke up feeling like kids at Christmas. A quick breakfast and sort out the baby and we were off, in the pouring rain (did I mention it was raining – it was, lots!) and onto the bus.
On our way in to town I started to get the text messages from friends to tell me there was a queue. A queue! In this rain! As we walked up the street to the venue we saw a steady stream of people walking towards us, most with yarn poking out of the tops of bags.
Luckily the queue had gone by the time we arrived and so we ran in under cover, past the Cow that was now a Sheep:
And on into the main hall. So remember that picture I showed you before, nicely ordered people calmly walking past the vendor tables? They organisers were hoping for about 400-500 people on the day, which over 7 hours works out at about 70 per hour. That's not what we found! Once we'd squeezed past the crowds actually getting to the tables to see the stock was hard work – I haven't seen a scrum like this for a long time! The final tally was 1600 people – 228 per hour or 3.5 people every minute!
The vendors were working their behinds off, with some of them even selling out completely and most completely forgetting to eat during the day. The cafe called in extra staff, there was even queueing for the couches. After a while we popped back out to get lunch in Leith and came back. Th ecrowd had died down a little, but was still crazy. With a slight break we could at least stop a bit and look at all the wonderful hand-knits that were on display, with lots of "ooh what pattern is that hat", I swear it's better than the red carpet at the Grammy's!
I tried to get some photos but it was too crazy for good ones – these are the best I could do!
And my class? It went fabulously with all of my students picking up the technique – 4 new needle tatters in under an hour!
My haul was rather pathetic. In all the excitement I was overwhelmed by the choices and ended up not purchasing anything except some stitch markers. I did however get home and start placing orders for things I'd seen. Oh and I got myself my new favourite mug!
All of the team, the organisers, the volunteers and the vendors were amazing and managed to pull off a truly phenomenal professional event that will be the talk of the town for some time.
I can't wait until next year. On the back of the success of this one we all expect it to be even bigger! Now if you need me I've got to plan what I'm going to knit to wear for the second Edinburgh Yarn Festival…


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Hey! Long time no see!
I've been so busy this week between moving, wedding planning, meeting with vendors, work, and settling into our new home I haven't made blogging a priority but I definitely plan on getting back to it!
This week Mike and I joined a new to me gym in the area where I moved and I've been on a great workout streak! I've been getting up and going to the gym BEFORE work. Crazy talk I know! I am definitely not a morning person but I am making progress! Plus it's really nice to have my workout done for the day! This frees up my lunch hour for errands or the occasional long walk!
My workouts for this week went as follows:
Monday- elliptical hills
Tuesday- elliptical workout and upper body
Wednesday- spinning
Thursday- body pump
Friday- elliptical HITT and upper body
I already have a few morning classes scheduled for next week at the gym! I am super excited!!! So far everyone at the gym has been super nice and the instructor was great! I can't wait to find some new workout friends at the new gym! It was so fun when I worked out with my mom!


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Critic's pick 276: JJ Grey and Mofro, 'This River'
The story goes that This River, the sixth studio album by southern soul-funk strategists JJ Grey and Mofro, takes its name from the St. John's River near Jacksonville. But as you listen to the record's mighty music unfold, you might think Florida native Grey has charted a course for Muscle Shoals. That's the Alabama community responsible for some of the greatest R&B music of the past 50 years. Its influence has increasingly informed Mofro records for the past decade. By the time this new album's 10 songs have run their course, the pilgrimage to Alabama sounds pretty much complete.
That's not to say This River doesn't pay heed to the distinctive swampy groove music that Grey began giving a solid Floridian stamp to as far back as Mofro's 2001 debut album, Blackwater. That record's earthy, humid air feeds the swelter of This River's album opener, Your Lady, She's Shady. The ragged guitar hooks and Grey's equally juiced-up vocal shout instigate the groove over fast-talking, street-walking lyrics. But by the time the soul shouting commences on the chorus, the grand spirit of Sly and the Family Stone comes into play. A merry party ensues.
Then we get a hearty dose of the sleeker R&B tradition that edges Grey and company closer to Muscle Shoals. Somebody Else cues up the horns and organ for a sly, propulsive groove with Grey's beefy singing in the driver's seat. Later, 99 Shades of Crazy holds off on the brass initially so a weather-beaten electric piano run can establish a slightly chilled groove. Between the two, though, the skies clear for Tame a Wild One, a huge, brassy soul-pop celebration that smoothes a few creases out of Grey's scratchy singing.
That's essentially the pace This River runs at. For every dirty funk grind indicative of Mofro's Florida roots there is a trek to the welcoming soul sanctuary of Alabama. Don't be confused by Florabama, though. The tune's title would seem to acknowledge the record's Southern migration, but it clearly belongs in the funk camp.
The big thrill is saved for last. On This River's title tune, Grey surrenders fully to the Muscle Shoals spirits with a musical roll call. The song starts as an acoustic meditation that measures a river's motion and constancy against a story of more personal despondency. Then the organ chimes in. Then the brass. Finally, the vocals uproot and soar. Countless soul giants – Otis Redding is the most obvious – have run with such a game plan. Grey isn't their league. But by respectfully dipping in the same musical stream, he fortifies Mofro with a soul charge as majestic and healing as the river he sings of.


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If you haven't charged through the March/April issue of Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine yet, I encourage you to get off the proverbial dime and do so. You will find many good stories including appearances by three SleuthSayers: Michael Bracken, R.T. Lawton, and your humble (oh, shut up) reporter.
It was R.T.'s story that inspired my sermon today. (And if you missed it, you can read his own thoughts about the tale here.)
What I want to talk about is something much beloved of literary critics: the unreliable narrator. The concept has appeared in literature for thousands of years but the phrase comes from William C. Booth in 1961. It refers to a piece of literature with a first-person narration which the reader, for whatever reason, would be unwise to trust.
The Lunatic. This one goes all the way back to Edgar Allan Poe. (Hint: When a character begins by insisting that he is not crazy you would be wise to doubt him.)
The Liar. Agatha Christie did the most famous version of this, infuriating many readers. Decades later something happened that I imagine went like this:
Critics: Of course, having the narrator secretly being the murderer is a one-off stunt, and no author could use it again.
Dame Agatha: Is that so? Hold my tea.
And to everyone's consternation, she did it again.
I mentioned this a long time ago, but: One of my favorite examples of this category was The Black Donnellys, a short-lived TV series about Irish-American criminals in New York (2007). The framing device is Joey Ice Cream, either a hanger-on or the Donnelly brothers' best friend, depending on who is telling the story. Joey is in prison and he is being interrogated by the cops about the Donnelly's career. And he is a compulsive liar, happy to change his story when they catch him fibbing. YOu can see the brilliant pilot episode here.
The Self-Deluded. Not crazy and not deliberately lying. This character is just so wrapped up in himself and so devoted to defending his actions that his views can't be trusted. Think of Jonathan Gash's Lovejoy with his endless stream of explanations for his failures and dubious decisions. I remember one book in which he casually mentions breaking a man's arm "practically by accident." My private eye character Marty Crow is quite trustworthy - unless he is talking about his gambling problem. Problem? What problem?
And that brings us back to R.T. Lawton's story. "The Left Hand of Leonard" is part of his series about the criminal underground during the reign of Louis the Fourteenth. His narrator is a young pickpocket, not very skilled and not very clever, who is sent by the king of the criminals to help steal the bones of a saint. Things go wrong and then seem to go right and the boy can't figure out what happened. Ah, but the reader will, just as R.T. intended.
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We slept in a little later this morning. Once we were up we had breakfast and did our chores. We had an easy going morning and "saved" our school for the afternoon. For lunch the children had corndogs. After lunch we hit the books. Brittany worked on the church website.
In the afternoon the children went for bike rides. I cooked supper. We had pinto beans, ham, fried potatoes and onions and cornbread. We had honey buns for dessert.
In the evening the children helped James outside in the yard.
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Passengers across the UK are being advised to expect to see an increase in rail fares from as early as January 2nd.
According to reports fares are expect to rise by 2.7 per cent and some long-distance commuters could also see the annual cost of getting to work increase by more than £100.
Paul Plummer, chief executive of industry body the Rail Delivery Group - which published details of the latest increase, said: "We understand that no-one wants to pay more to travel, which is why train companies have for the third year in a row held the average fare increases below inflation while still investing to improve journeys.
"Passengers will benefit from 1,000 extra, improved train carriages and over 1,000 extra weekly services in 2020.
"The industry will continue to push for changes to fares regulations to enable a better range of affordable, mix and match fares and reduced overcrowding on some of the busiest routes."
However, Mick Cash, general secretary of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union, said passengers are being "fleeced thousands of pounds every year for the privilege of travelling in crowded, unreliable services".
Only 47 per cent of passengers have said that they are satisfied with the value for money of train tickets, according to the latest survey by watchdog Transport Focus.
Office of Rail and Road figures show that since January 1995 - around the time the network was privatised - average fares have increased in real terms by 21 per cent.
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The increase in around 45 per cent of fares, including season tickets, is regulated by the UK, Scottish and Welsh governments
This is predominantly capped at July's RPI inflation figure, which was 2.8 per cent, whilst other fare increases will be decided by train companies.
Examples of potential season ticket increases include:
- Brighton to London: Increase of £125 to £4,581
- Gloucester to Birmingham: Increase of £119 to £4,357
- Barrow-in-Furness to Preston: Increase of £117 to £4,285
- Edinburgh to Glasgow: Increase of £114 to £4,198
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I've always wondered about the Sally Hanson Salon Effects nails and am happy that I had the opportunity to try them. I've been an avid Sally Hanson user (mostly for their nail strengthening formulas and even some of their colors) but have been wanting to try the new Sally Hanson Salon Effects nails. So here's the scoop…
The package comes with a set of instructions, two sets of nail effects (one set for each hand), a nail file with three different coarseness parts to them, and a wooden cuticle tool.
The instructions will take you through what to do, but essentially you need to make sure that your nails are dry and clean of anything on the top of them. I found that doing my nails after soaking them in warm water (or even just after the shower) really helps with the convenience of putting them on as they help to expand the nail bed. So I took off my nail polish and had fresh, warmed up nails.
Then I started applying the nail strips. This process did take me 45 minutes the first time around, which is similar to the time it would take to simply go into a salon and get a wet polish on your nails. But I'm thinking the next time around will be a little bit quicker.
There was a little frustration on my end trying to get them on my nails without any bubbles…you have to make sure you start from the center and work your way outwards. I had to use the nail file tool AND the cuticle tool to help remove the excess. This was my finished product…
Overall I'd have to say that having these nails is fun and I like that there are so many designs to choose from. It does save you the money from getting this air brushed on your nails, however I do feel that the price point of $9.99 should be decreased to at least the amount of money you pay on a bottle of nail polish. I think these Salon Effects could be priced better at around $4.99 or $5.99.
As for the 10 days…I think that's a little bit of a stretch. After about 4 days some of them started chipping. I'd say this realistically will last you about a week. BUT its really convenient to have these, especially with the little ones running around, because you don't have to worry about wrecked nails – they're dry when you put them on!
I would definitely use this again, however only if I need to have a funky and cute design on my nails.
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Well here is my square version of this weeks mojomonday, using Cosmo's Material Girl paper. I am in love with anything vintage right now. Anywho pretty straight forward -stamp(Simple Stiches) cardstock, buttons and hemp are CTMH, I also used my sewing machine, and SU scalloped border and circle punch, and I can not remember where the stick pin is from! I keep thinking practice makes perfect so I need to keep on truckin with my sewing so maybe someday I will get better at it! Well I am off for now my old neighbor Aubrey just called and she is going to be bringing her girls over to play and Elaina wants to get her tea party stuff out-oh don't ya just love girly stuff?
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Tuesday, June 29, 2010
sssc75 card
Well is'nt that a mouthful? I have been going to this fabulous blog recently and have found another great challenge called the Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge you can find it here at http://www.kgiron.blogspot.com/. So this card is my take on the sketch, I as always used October Afternoon- Thrift Shop paper, the flower was made cutting out several sizes of flower from the Cricut(Accent Essentials) and the leaves are felt from CTMH which I even stiched on (yeah me) and the buttons are also CTMH. Let me know what you think!
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Monday, June 28, 2010
Multi challenge card
Well this card uses many different challenges, MOJO145, Heart 2 Heart and Color me Monday. Everything is CTMH, acylic card base, paper is Blue ribbon, outdoor denim twill ribbon, July Word Puzzle and Circle Around ss. Stars were cut using the Cricut(Plantin Schoolbook), mini sparkles and I even did some sewing! The different challenges can be found at the following webites: http://www.mojomonday.blogspot.com/
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A day at the pond!
We spent our Sunday afternoon at the pond which is right behind my dad's house! The kid's of course were like fish and in the water the whole time. We cooked hotdogs and ribs on the fire and had salads and chips and even a chocolate cake to celebrate Owen's birthday. Oh and what do you think of my smiling baby Eli, he is 8 weeks old today and he is starting to do all that great fun stuff, the smiling and cooing I love it, and he has started sleeping through the night I love that too! Some times when I stop and just take in my life I am amazed at the goodness of God.
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Saturday, June 26, 2010
It's Saturday again!
So here is my take on Jen's sfytt challenge this week! You can find the sketch at http://www.iheart2stamp.com/. The paper is from October Afternoons Fly A Kite line and the Stamped images are from CTMH'S Love Birds stamp set. I also want to mention that on this day 4 years ago I gave birth to my third child, Owen David my little yellow haired blue eyed boy. He is my wild child but he can also be a huge sweetheart, I thank God for you today and everyday happy birthday my little boom boom!
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Friday, June 25, 2010
Enchanted Forest
So today me, my sister and my 2 oldest children went to Enchanted Forest an amusement/water park
about an hour away! Of course my camera is not so good at taking pictures (yes I am blaming my camera and not the photographer) so glad I ordered a new one! Anywhoo I did not get very many pictures but we had an enjoyable but exhausting time. I just wish I had decided not to ride on the Tilt-a-Whirl as it is now about 8 hrs later and I still have a headache and am nauseous I guess I am just to old for those fast moving machines! Have a great night I know I will sleep like a baby(as long as my baby sleeps like a baby).
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Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Pool Time Fun
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MOJO144 & Heart 2 Heart card
Wow, my card today actually is the sketch from Mojo Monday and the color combo was from the Heart 2 Heart challenge blog to use the colors Tulip, Black, Buttercup, and White or Cream. The stamps I used are Classmate Alpha(sentiment), Enjoy Every Moment, and Intrinsic Backgrounds all from CTMH. I also used the Swiss Dots embossing Folder, nestability die, black brads, Satin ribbon(Offray) and Copics for coloring!
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Monday, June 21, 2010
SFYTT-Happy Hopper in the tub card
Okay, here is my take on this weeks SFYTT. The idea for the shower curtain was totally stolen from none other than Beate Johns from a card she made and posted on the MFT blog! I fell in love with the idea and knew I wanted to try it with this House Mouse/ Happy Hopper stamp. The paper is from Cosmo Cricuts Delovely collection, the image was colored with Copics, I also used Gelly Gems and Glitz Glitter Glue, a flower and Flower soft for the rug! You can click on the picture to see it better!
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Saturday, June 19, 2010
Father's day set
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Friday, June 18, 2010
You're The Beary Best
This card is for my dad for Fathers day, all products used were from CTMH except for the Copics for coloring! The paper is from Back Country level 2 and the stamp is Beary Best! I will have another fathers day card to post tommorrow I just did not have time to photograph it.
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Thursday, June 17, 2010
End of the year treats
Well, these pictures did not turn out so great- sorry! Anyways these are little treat bags for Elaina to take to school! The "Kool-Aid" ones are for her classmates, now mind you I have never once bought Kool-Aid for my kids so why did I buy it now? So it's not the healthiest drink on the market but I thought the have a kool summer sentiment was adorable. The bag with the smarties are for her class aids and art,music, and gym teachers!
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Monday, June 14, 2010
2nd post of the day- a layout
Wow a layout I have not done one of these in a while, but I had some time today my MOJO Monday card only took about 10 imutes! I used Chocolate,Colonial White, Sweet Leaf and Tulip cardstock. The letters and Apple were cut with the Cricut(Plantin Schoolbook), and again the patterned paper is from October Afternoon.
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MOJO143" DAD" card
Okay so here is my take on today's mojo Monday sketch! I am so not in the mood to do masculine cards right now but with Fathers day fast approaching I don;t have a choice! I used black and Desert sand cardtock from CTMH and the June SOTM - Wonderful Friend, and black brads. The paper of course is October Afternoon! Sorry the picture of the inside did not turn out so great!
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Saturday, June 12, 2010
6/12 SFYTT challenge
This card is for today's SFYTT , I love this sketch you can find it and the details here http://www.iheart2stamp.com/ This sketch is awsome and I love it with this paper from October Afternoon's Thrift Shop collection! I also used CTMH'S Desert Sand cardstock and Celebrate Life(butterfly) and Card Chatter-Thank You stamp sets. The butterfly was stamped in Tulip and then I covered it with Prisma glitter! The buttons are Basic Grey, I am giving this card to my neighbor who stopped by yesterday to let us know that the hose had fallen out of the water tank we were filling and was spraying all over the driveway. She is an English teacher at school and she was my teacher when I was in school as well! I hope everyone has a great weekend!
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Thursday, June 10, 2010
3rd post today- MOJO142
Wow 3 posts in one day not bad right? Well actually I made this card the other day but could not post it until my best friend Angie got it in the mail! I used the mojo Monday sketch again(love the layout)and I used Cosmo Cricut Delovely paper, and the image is Lelo from Stampavie and he was colored with Copics. The sentiment is from CTMH's Card Chatter-Thank You!
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Oh so delicate
Okay, so let me just say I love everything about this card! It is so vintage and soft and feminine!
The clear scalloped card base is from CTMH, and all the paper is from....... can you guess? That's right more October Afternoon, everything was distressed with Desert sand ink, buttons are Basic Grey, Felt is from Fancy Pants, pearls from Michaels. I cut the circles out with my Cricut(Plantin Schoolbook), scalloped circle Nestability, and MS butterfly punch and small tag punch! Now I can't tell you who this card is for as it is a surprise, but I hope she enjoys it!
The clear scalloped card base is from CTMH, and all the paper is from....... can you guess? That's right more October Afternoon, everything was distressed with Desert sand ink, buttons are Basic Grey, Felt is from Fancy Pants, pearls from Michaels. I cut the circles out with my Cricut(Plantin Schoolbook), scalloped circle Nestability, and MS butterfly punch and small tag punch! Now I can't tell you who this card is for as it is a surprise, but I hope she enjoys it!
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End of the year teacher gift & card
Well this is my daughter's last year in public school, next year I will begin homeshooling. It is somewhat bittersweet, I on one hand can not wait to start homeschooling but on the other hand I am sad I won't have an excuse for cute little teacher gifts! Oh well, for the 2nd year in a row we were blessed with a wonderful teacher and I am so thankful that Elaina will walk away from public school in just 2 weeks with some wonderful memories! Okay before I get too sappy, I found this cute little paint can at Michaels, right now all it has in it is a puffy thing you use in the shower, later I will add some country apple, all natural, locally handmade soap and a few other goodies, I will repost after it is all finished! I used CTMH cardstock and all the patterned paper is from October Afternoon(my newest obsession). Cranberry sparkles, buttons and hemp are from CTMH. The apple with the seeds on the paint can is a sticker from October Afternoon, and the other apples were cut using my Plantin Schoolbook Cricut Cart. The little ring hanging from the ribbon is the "can opener" I have a few more end of the year projects I will be working on and posting soon!
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Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Farm Fresh
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EL CAJON, CA — Time to start practicing, because the St. Katherine College men's basketball team has unofficially accepted the invitation to join the Lunchsketball players for a game. The Firebirds will be the first basketball team to scrimmage Lunchsketball, ever. This game cannot be scheduled any earlier than March (the conclusion of the Firebirds' season), but already a buzz of excitement is building around the Lunchsketball court.
With the game still in the distance, questions abound. Will Coach Mitchell drop the clipboard and pick up the ball? Will the 6'8″ thunderous dunker Dale Austin be healthy? Do the backboards in El Cajon even withstand thunderous dunks? How will these teams match up? The T-Birds appear to hold the height advantage – look at the St. Katherine roster. Lunchsketball, however, clearly holds an edge with experience, having a vast advantage in years and life-experiences.
One thing is for sure: it's going to be an exciting spring in El Cajon.
Game of the Week:
In a locker room meeting prior to Friday's game, George wondered aloud whether wearing his Penny Hardaway Team USA Jersey might spark the team. Darin's response was one that would set the tone for the game to come: "We haven't been playing well. We need to earn those uniforms".
Sans officially licensed Team USA uniforms then, the Dream Team took the court on Friday for the fifth time in what has been a rocky 2014 for the fan-favorites. "We're having a rough January. My guys have been sick", said Kerry (aka "Animal Kracker"), to explain his team's 0-4 start.
Matt, Erik and Adam were all too aware of their opponent's struggles. Smelling blood, they put up a furious effort to land what might have been a devastating blow, taking a late 32-31 lead. A cornered animal is a dangerous animal though, and from that point on, the Dream Team stole the game, emerging with a much-needed 50-40 victory.
"That was hard fought", said Erik afterward. "Thing was, we didn't want you to win, but you guys didn't want us to win either."
Full Court Press:
Two games of 3 on 3 were played this week; the player shortage comes at the worst moment for commissioner Gary, currently embroiled in a scandal alleging he pushed much-needed extra players away… Darin used profanity during Friday's game; after a turnover, he inadvertently dropped a word considered disrespectful to poops… That was the first recorded instance of Triple cussing on the court… New nick-name for Jim: "Sir Kicks-a-lot"… The Dream Team is actually 1-1 when playing as the "pure" Dream Team – in 3 losses they had an extra player, so those technically should be counted separately this year…
Player of the Week:
Congratulations Adam (aka "Whirling Dervish")! On Friday, the Dervish hit the first 3-pointer of his Lunchsketball career. And then, with the lid off, he stepped up on knocked down a second 3-pointer moments later. And that, is how you get Player of the Week.


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What price do you put on culture?
That's the question Canadian writers and publishing professionals have been asking in the wake of comments by Brad Martin, the head of Penguin Random House Canada.
"I'm not interested in a book that is going to generate less than $100,000 in revenue unless the editor or publisher has a compelling vision for the book and/or the author," Martin told The Globe and Mail's Mark Medley in a recent column about the merger of Penguin and Random House — a seismic shift in the publishing landscape.
The merger has been followed closely by nervous writers and agents, who fear it will result in less competition among publishers and thus lower advances. Martin's comments only increased the anxiety level among the literati, who have been spreading the story on social media and trying to interpret what it means. Does it signal a shift toward more commercial, mainstream fiction at the expense of developing and nurturing Canadian literary talent? The Province reached out to a number of Canadian writers, publishers and agents to get their perspective on things.
Brian Kaufman, who heads up Vancouver's feisty Anvil Press, says the only thing that surprised him about Martin's comments was the fact that people were surprised.
"To me, it was the new order blatantly stating their position: sales, volume and revenue," Kaufman says. "[Penguin Random House] is a behemoth; it needs to be fed. I think Martin is just being honest."
That said, Kaufman thinks the $100,000 threshold is unrealistic.
"Most books in Canada simply don't sell anywhere near those numbers," he says, especially literary fiction.
"The more niche, literary works aren't going to drive those kinds of sales figures," he says. "[PRH] only care if you have the thing that's going to sell like Fifty Shades of Boredom … or whatever the next big bewilderment is."
Just how many copies of a book does a publisher need to sell to hit that $100,000 mark? Not as many as you might think, says bestselling author and UBC creative writing head Steven Galloway.
"I think people who are upset about this comment don't understand how publishing works," he says. "For a book to generate $100,000 in revenue, it needs to sell between 7,000 and 10,000 copies, depending on the list price of the book. That's not an unreasonable number for a publisher like PRH, which does not receive any government funding, to use as an economic benchmark. A book which is sold to 0.03 per cent of the population does not indicate a craven commitment to profit — it indicates a prudent wish to stay in business."
A book which is sold to 0.03 per cent of the population does not indicate a craven commitment to profit — it indicates a prudent wish to stay in business. — Author Steven Galloway
John Degen, the executive director of the Writers' Union of Canada, agrees with Galloway's estimate and also agrees with Kaufman that most CanLit books don't even get close to those numbers. He says it's "very concerning to have the bar set so high in a market that buys that many copies very rarely."
Vancouver writer Silvia Moreno-Garcia, who is also the co-publisher of Innsmouth Free Press, says most Canadian books don't sell a fraction of the numbers Penguin Random House has set as their goal.
"In Canada print runs are much, much lower than in the U.S.," she says. "Here you can see a run of 1,000 books for a literary title be a very good run. In the U.S. or the U.K. you are looking at 7,000 as a decent run. Many writers sell hundreds of copies, if they are lucky. One hundred thousand dollars seems like asking for blood from a turnip."
Like Kaufman and Degen, Moreno-Garcia is skeptical about any publisher's ability to consistently hit such high numbers.
"You never know who's going to strike it big, so I'm not sure exactly what secret formula Penguin has cooked up to make only big sales numbers," she says.
While the $100,000 comment is a source of contention for many, most industry professionals agree it is increasingly important that publishers have a vision for the books they acquire.
"There are hundreds, maybe even thousands, of books published every year that have no vision, no plan," Kaufman says. "They spend their four months out in the market only to return to the warehouse where they'll be remaindered or, worse, pulped. I don't think 'filling' lists does any good for the writers or the industry on a whole."
There are hundreds, maybe even thousands, of books published every year that have no vision, no plan. — Anvil Press publisher Brian Kaufman
Galloway echoes Kaufman's sentiment, saying it's important for publishers to believe in a project.
"Brad Martin says that they're not going to just publish books to fill a list; they're only going to publish books they believe in. I see this as a good thing," he says.
Vancouver literary agent Carolyn Swayze agrees with Kaufman and Galloway that publishers need to care about the books they publish rather than simply dump them into an indifferent marketplace.
"No book generates significant revenue unless the publisher and editors have a compelling vision for the book and/or the author," Swayze said. "I would be reluctant to entrust a project to any publisher, large or small, unless they share my excitement about the book and have faith in its potential."
So what happens to the authors who are unlikely to earn $100,000 in revenues for their publishers?
"I think imposing that kind of a calculation on acquiring editors at the big houses will definitely mean a shift of mid-list (and even emerging) authors from the multinationals to the independent Canadian presses," Degen says. "And make no mistake, the multinationals have excellent acquiring editors in Canada — it's not like they don't see the literary value of the books on which they pass."
Kaufman says publishers like Anvil are happy to work with displaced writers in search of a new home.
"I absolutely think you will see this become more of a trend, mid-list writers moving down to some of the smaller houses," he says. "That is maybe where some of them should be. They might actually be better served with a smaller house. I think, as a writer, I'd rather be on a smaller, dynamic press's A-list than on PRH's B- or C-list."
Swayze says she often places her writers at smaller presses to good results.
"No author should be ashamed of being published by one of the smaller presses," she said. "We have numerous books with Coach House Press, Greystone Books, Douglas & McIntyre, Goose Lane Editions and with ECW Press. We value and appreciate them for the care they demonstrate toward the authors. We have been able to negotiate good contracts with them."
No author should be ashamed of being published by one of the smaller presses. — Literary agent Carolyn Swayze
Galloway also thinks Canadian writers will be able to keep publishing quality books despite the industry changes.
"I think there are lots of really good publishers who would be very happy to publish some of the many good books which for whatever reason don't find a home with PRH or HarperCollins or the other larger publishers," he says.
"I don't really see the [PRH] merger as changing this. Canadian publishing will continue to produce some of the best books in the English language so long as the current government funding model supports the industry (much like the way the oil, forestry, fishing, and mining industries receive governmental support)."
There's no question that smaller presses can't pay as much as the multinationals, though, which is bound to affect writers' ability to create. You can't write if you're too busy working your day job to pay the bills.
"The real question, for me, is will there remain an ecosystem in Canada that is truly supportive of authorship as a profession?" Degen asks. "Without large advances or sustaining multi-book contracts (and those things are, for the most part, only going to come from the multinationals, when they do), authors are being asked to take on too much financial risk for their art. Many won't, and that will be our collective cultural loss."
Authors are being asked to take on too much financial risk for their art. Many won't, and that will be our collective cultural loss. — John Degen, executive director of the Writers' Union of Canada
Swayze is a little more cautious about the subject of advances.
"A large advance is not always a good thing," Swayze said. "If the book doesn't succeed, our authors go through a bout of depression with each negative balance royalty statement, and the acquiring editors no doubt have to answer to Brad Martin or their publisher. Subsequent work by that author will be harder to place."
Galloway says advances are not what they used to be, but that's not necessarily a bad thing.
"Unless you're a first-time author, your advance is pretty much dictated by how many copies your last book sold," he says. "That's a new reality which transcends Canada and anything to do with PRH. You can't at one hand be upset about the $100,000 in revenue comment, which would in theory generate about a $20,000 advance for an author, and also complain that PRH isn't paying for books. Writers work on a royalty system, not an advance system. If you want to make a living, you need to sell books, period. Advances don't get you out of that rubric."
Moreno-Garcia, for her part, shrugs off the subject of earnings as almost irrelevant in a discussion of Canadian publishing.
"The situation is mostly crumbs already," she says. "It's business as usual for most writers. Sad, sad business as usual."
Whether or not large advances are a good thing, there's no doubt authors are hurting in the current climate.
"During the media consolidation of the last couple of decades, writer incomes have experienced a steep decline," Degen says, citing a survey that shows a 27 per cent drop in author income since 1998.
"Eighty per cent of respondents to our survey make a writing income below the poverty line," Degen says, adding, "It will, very soon I believe, have an impact on the quality and diversity of our literature."
Eighty per cent of respondents to our survey make a writing income below the poverty line. — John Degen, executive director of the Writers' Union of Canada
Swayze says that despite all the gloom and doom, she thinks the recent developments may lead to new innovations in Canadian publishing.
"Many of the smaller presses are now being inundated with submissions from agents and authors who ignored them in the past," she said. "I expect to see new ventures — print and digital, literary and commercial."
Degen goes even further and says that Canada's indies are already finding new ways of doing business.
"Canada is blessed with a diverse, passionate and, frankly, brilliant sector of independent publishers, and they are taking on the mid-list authors shifting from the multinationals," he says. "What's more, some (not all) of them are industry leaders on contract terms for authors, and flexibility around rights reversions. More and more they are even able to broker international rights deals for their authors, and houses like Biblioasis are making impressive new inroads into the U.S. market. That's all to the good."
But Degen acknowledges that indie publishers still fall short on the payment front.
"It's a sad, undeniable fact that without the investment heft allowing for larger advances and multi-book deals, there's little the independent sector can do in the short term to reverse the overall income trend for authors," he says.
The reality is that money matters, even when it comes to creating culture, and publishers big and small are increasingly having to make financially difficult decisions.
"A nation's literature, to me, is definitely a cultural endeavour," Kaufman says. "But all of us publishers, big and small, are businesses and we have to make smart business decisions if we're going to survive … None of us can afford to publish books that no one wants to buy or read. It serves no one in the end."
A nation's literature, to me, is definitely a cultural endeavour. — Anvil Press publisher Brian Kaufman
What's a writer to do in this harsh publishing climate then? Degen says more authors are turning to self-publishing or abandoning publishing altogether.
"Book publishing itself is walking dangerously close to a line of unsustainability because it is endangering the economic viability of those who create its product," Degen says.
"What sector can survive a 27 per cent downward trajectory for long? Talent will leave this business for television, gaming, etc. — publishing is already being poached by other media. What's more, self-publishing services grow and improve and offer better terms to authors every single day.
"I have heard of at least one Governor General's Award winner reclaiming her backlist and self-publishing it to keep it in print. That, to me, is the story of an industry giving up, and it will keep happening unless serious investment returns to traditional publishing in the form of sustaining advances and contracts. To build the independents to that level, that will require a serious increase in public funding."
Moreno-Garcia says writers have to think differently and embrace new technologies.
"Writers have to hustle even more than they did before and look at things like Patreon and non-traditional platforms to try to survive," Moreno-Garcia says.
She also suggests it may be a good idea to bypass the Canadian publishing system altogether and try to sell directly to U.S. or U.K. publishers.
"Realistically, if you are not a literary writer, this is probably your only option," she says. She points to her own experience selling her novel Signal to Noise, a tale of Mexican teens who discover how to use magic through music.
"Someone once asked me how a Canadian-based writer sold a novel set in Mexico to a U.K. publisher and the answer is they were the ones who would take it," she says. "I couldn't even get a Canadian agent, much less a publisher. My second novel is doing the rounds right now with editors and, of course, my agent is American and he's looking at mostly American publishers."
Degen agrees that Canadian writers should think globally, although they should give the home market a shot first.
"I think Canadian authors are among the best in the world, and in a lot of ways Canadian stories have become global stories, so I see no reason for a Canadian author not to think globally by approaching publishers outside our borders," he says. "That said, publishers' slush piles in London and New York are no smaller than they are in Canada. Canadian agents and Canadian publishers make foreign rights sales all the time, so starting in Canada is still a smart way to go."
Galloway is more pessimistic about bypassing Canadian publishers.
"It's not like publishing in the U.S. or U.K. is any healthier," he says. "If anything, they're in worse shape. The PRH merger is not a Canadian thing, it's a global thing, and it's a response to market pressures that affect everyone. It's good and fine to be published in the U.S. and U.K. and Australia, but Canadians should be published at home, and read by Canadians. We aren't Americans, or Brits, or Aussies, and it's vital for our country to tell our own stories to our own people. Even if they're not set here, or about here. Having a rich and vibrant literature is an essential component of any nation."
The question is what that literature is worth.


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Hollywood has a long history with nostalgia; you could even make a case that the whole film industry is based on nostalgia. We love to be taken back to different times and places; we watch certain movies so they can bring back old feelings we want. Some filmmakers passion projects are rooted deep in nostalgia; Woody Allen has made an entire career on his love of the past.
Young rising writer/director Damien Chazelle has released his newest film, and it is full of his love of old Hollywood and more. Chazelle shows his love for the lavish classic musical that were staples every year during the golden age of movies. Of course, this is not the first time that a film has drawn in an era of movies that is long since the past. In 2011 everyone swept away with The Artist, a modern day silent film like those of the days before recorded sound on film. In hindsight, The Artist feels more like a gimmick film now than a genuinely great movie, and many of its awards were doled out because it tugged at the nostalgia muscle of many in tinsel town.
La La Land is the story of Mia, played by Emma Stone, and Sebastian played by Ryan Gosling, who are two young people trying to make it in the cutthroat world of L.A. and show business. They meet and soon find each other irresistible and try making their dreams come true while at the same time falling in love. Mia is desperate to be an actress and fulfill her childhood dreams While Sebastian wants nothing more than to own a jazz nightclub and preserve the feelings he feels towards the classic and traditional jazz music he loves. As Mia and Sebastian work towards their goals, they feel themselves begin to separate from each other and soon difficult choices need to be made. Their love is undeniable but is it as strong as it needs to be for them to breakthrough?
La La Land begins with a well choreographed lavish dance number on the freeways of Los Angeles with everyone leaving their vehicles dancing in the middle of gridlocked traffic. The vast number that makes the opening of the film left me a little uncertain as to what style and flow the movie would have because the previews of the film were more set up to show the visual beauty rather than the way any story would be told. Mia is then introduced first, and a small glimpse into her life is shown before we are shown Sebastian's world. I have to say it took me a good 30 minutes before the story started to flow, but once it did, it pulled you in so deeply and yet gently that you are 100% immersed in their lives.
The film does not follow the typical musical blueprints of the old Gene Kelly or Danny Kaye style films from 70 or 80 years ago, but it is a love letter to that way of storytelling none the less. While music is the life force flowing through the film, it helps move the story along as well as the lives of Mia and Sebastian as opposed to being the only purpose of the film. We become enthralled with the relationship they both share and where it will lead. Sebastian is in love with the jazz music of the 1920's and 30's and is afraid the whole style of jazz is dying, and when he is united with an old musician friend, he isn't a fan of his new style of jazz. His friend tells him that while he is afraid that jazz will die out, he refuses to change with the times and advance it so that people of a newer younger generation can appreciate it as a whole. This reflects the film itself and the state that musical films are in right now. When musicals are made they do seem to be old love letters to the musicals of old, there doesn't appear to be anything new that would bring old and new together. Chazelle has made his attempt at bringing that out with his version of a new musical in films. He has in essence challenged others to make musicals more prevalent again, but at the same time to give them a new look and feel that will draw everyone back.
La La Land is one of the heavy favorites going into award season and it is for a good reason. Part of the reason that it is garnering so much attention is that it is a return to musicals, and it stirs up the nostalgia of all the awards committees, but in this turn of the musical, Chazelle has made it new and given it a life of its own. Chazelle has established himself as a new and exciting voice in filmmaking in a very short amount of time and gave movie fans quite a bit to be excited about.


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Exploration learning is associated with experiment, discovery, play, risk…and long-term perspective. Exploitation learning is associated with refinement, efficiency, production, execution…and short-term perspective. An organization that fails to properly balance the allocation of resources between these two will eventually face some crises. For instance, emphasis on exploration learning is likely to yield anemic profits, and focusing only on exploitation learning will choke off creativity and narrow organizational competence. Another way of looking at these two types of organizational learning is: Exploration concerns the know-why's, and exploitation concerns the know-how's and know-what's.
James March's article, "Exploration And Exploitation In Organizational Learning," (Organization Science, vol.2, No. 1, February 1991, pp. 71-87) is considered seminal in management and organization issues. He is also the author of "The Technology of Foolishness," in which he argues that play is the foundation of discovery, creativity, and invention. His notion that "reason inhibits foolishness; learning and imitation inhibit experimentation" should be made into posters and sent to all organizations. Seriously, though, the opposite of wandering and thinking widely is the ever-narrowing path to hone that skill(s) of "competence." On such a focused path, the more positive feedback one gets, the more one wants to safeguard that particular competence/skill, whether it's actually value-added or not. This sets up the foundation of ignorance, the topic of my last post. In contrast, the cost of exploration learning is exemplified in the usual concerns over "basic research" where outcomes are uncertain, time-consuming, and can become the quicksand of escalating resource needs.
In a more stable environment, an organization may be able to coast on exploitation learning and increase efficiency. In a turbulent environment, though, an organization needs to have the flexibility to maneuver. Since an organization cannot become flexible overnight, it needs to build up its knowledge and diversity of ideas while cashing in on the refinement of its competences (exploitation). Within an organization, one way of gaining new ideas is through new recruits. Or, sometimes, people rotate through different assignments and positions to learn and to contribute.
The distinction between exploration learning and exploitation learning has implications for organizations' obsession with "safety and security" measures. When most of these measures are based on known practices – exploitation of existing skills – they ultimately hurt exploration learning which is by definition outside the known territory. March quoted the physicist Michael Polanyi on his discoveries, "I would never have conceived my theory, let alone have made a great effort to verify it, if I had been more familiar with major developments in physics that were taking place. Moreover, my initial ignorance of the powerful, false objections that were raised against my ideas protected those ideas from being nipped in the bud."
I draw our attention to an intriguing distinction between different "flavors" of ignorance: Polanyi's "ignorance" comprises naiveté and innocence mixed with a desire to gain more knowledge and improve understanding, whereas "ignorance" in George Elliot's expose (in my last post) is based on fear and the rejection of knowledge especially as it addresses something new.
Wishing you a productive week of exploitation learning, and a thoughtful week of exploring learning. Till next time,
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