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In a big way, the novel fair was a welcome distraction from the aftermath of 2 car crashes. It was an exciting thing to look forward to, something that I hoped would be a great experience, even if nothing came out of it. So in late January – much later than I had hoped – I knuckled down to prepare.
Here's what I planned to do:
- research the agents/publishers
- create a compelling pitch
- prepare my documentation
- polish my manuscript yet again
Here's the documentation I needed:
- 1 page author biography
- Novel Synopsis (300 words)
- Novel extract (50 pages)
- Full novel
With the optional prep day looming in early February I focussed on refining my synopsis and drafting a pitch. We were given a list of questions in advance of the prep day to help us prepare to pitch:
- Tell us a bit about your writing background to date?
- Tell us about the work/novel?
- What is it that compels you to write?
- What writers do you admire?
- What other writers would you compare your work to?
- What have you read lately that you've enjoyed/found inspiring?
- In what genre would you categorise your novel?
- Who do you think would be your readership if your novel were to be published?
- Do you think your book has a 'hook' or USP and if so, what is it?
- How would you imagine your novel would be marketed?
- Why do you think your book would suit our publishing house?
- In what ways do you think you might be helpful in promoting your work? (Social media etc)
- Are you working on any other writing projects/another novel? Or have you ideas for future writing projects/your next novel? Or are you already working on it?
- Which would you prefer, to be a respected, commercial writer and sell loads of books, or to be a writer who is highly regarded in the field but who doesn't have a huge commercial appeal?
- What do you think about the state of contemporary Irish writing at the moment?
This is a LONG list of questions. And as I learned, the agents and publishers don't work from it. On the pitch day, most agents and publishers asked these top 5 questions:
- Tell me about you.
- Tell me about your novel.
- What genre is it?
- What author/book is most similar to you?
- Who will read this?
But here's the key point: while most agents/publishers asked those top 5 questions, the other questions were not predictable. Some agents/publishers wanted to know what I thought of specific books similar to mine. Some asked me why I would fit with their list. Others asked me why I write. Some wanted to know about where I grew up. Others asked about the novel's hook or USP, or asked me to differentiate between my novel and others in the same category or genre. Nearly everyone asked the same 5 questions. But the 'curve ball' questions came from anywhere on – and even off the list – e.g. 1 publisher asked me how my family and friends might react to the publication of my novel – a question I've been asking myself for years…
That's why I think the best way to prepare to pitch is to ensure you've got short, compelling, clear answers to those top 5 questions, and make sure you've got strong answers for every other question on the list.
Instead of starting at the top and working my way through the list, I started with the questions I found easiest and shortest – e.g. in what genre would you categorise your novel. I'm not sure this is an evidence-based approach widely recommended by productivity experts. It's just how I used to pick blackcurrants or apples – start with the low-hanging fruit.
I struggled with some questions – e.g. identifying your book's USP or selling point can be hard when you're oxter deep in the word soup of your work. I found it difficult to liken myself to other authors – it felt incredibly presumptuous. I dodged that question by turning the answer into a joke (when asked to liken myself to an author I said that I had no proof, but thought it was probable I was the love child of Elena Ferrante and Irvine Welsh). I strongly disliked the question pitching commercial success against critical acclaim – I made a list of writers who have both.
I entered the pitch prep day quite well prepared. Or so I thought. Turned out that the words written down on paper had to come out of my mouth, and that was hard. After we had been introduced to the judges – Catherine Dunne, Anna Carey and Anthony Glavin, and heard from former novel fair finalist Kevin Curran, we were split into smaller groups to practice our pitches with specific authors.
I was in Anthony Glavin's group. Anthony has an incredibly calm, almost zen presence, which was very reassuring. And I've pitched to some very tough audiences in the tech world – it takes a lot to ruffle my feathers. Yet when it came to pitching my novel, I was trembling and on the verge of tears. I really struggled to hold myself together and give coherent answers. The words on my prep pitch doc had flown from me. And this was the huge value of the pitch day for me – it unmasked a storm of emotions that I needed to process in private before being ready to pitch in public.
After the pitch prep day, I went away and worked on 2 things:
- practising my pitch out loud
- printing and collating the documentation.
There was a great emphasis on the day on having the 'right' amount of printed material to give to any agents/publishers who might ask for it. That's because it would be awful if you missed your moment simply because you didn't have a print out with you.
But my experience was that only a few agents/publishers asked for printouts of my novel sample. NOBODY took a print out of my full manscript. Every agent/publisher took my biography and novel synopsis (2 pages total). So I was left to tote a heavy bag full of paper around on the day – which did my back injury no good, even if my kids are delighted I brought home lots of 'scrap' paper for drawing on.
So here's what I recommend:
- Print 18 colour copies of your author bio (with photo).
- Print 18 black and white copies of your synopsis.
- Print around 5 copies of the first 50 pages.
If anyone asks you for the full print out, give them the first 50 pages in person, and courier the full MS over right after the novel fair. This approach would have saved me a lot of time, money, and back pain.
Next up in this series is Phase 4: Pitching at Irish Novel Fair.


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In other words, no fuel refinement is needed, meaning even higher savings in CO2 emissions.
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We have liquid biofuel power plants in four countries with a total combined output of 820MW. Our largest liquid biofuel power plant is the ItalGreen plant in Italy with a total output of 115MW.

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As a Professional NGO- the AGRASRI is bringing out awareness among the Rural Mass, Self-Help Group Members, School Children, Tribal Population and Social Activists towards the micro-planning, AIDS, communicable diseases, environment protection, clean and green, Right to Information Act and other social related issues through Essay Writing, Elocution Competition, Quiz, Debates, Symposia and Rural Camps, with the help of University Professors, Medical Doctors, NGO's and other enlightened persons.
The Academy undertakes empirical studies on identified themes and thematic areas viz. Social Justice, Gender Studies, Dalits, Rural Change, Socio-economic and Human Development, Decentralisation, Grassroots Democracy, Environment, Food Security, Good Governance, and Youth Development.
In implementing the agenda, the AGRASRI is working on some action research projects on Mainstreaming Youth in Local Governance, Increasing Domestic Violence against Women through Alcoholism, Emerging Political Leadership of Dalits in Panchayati Raj Institutions, Working of Grama Sabha Institution, Dominance of Grassroots Elite in Villages, Farmers Suicides in Backward Districts of Andhra Pradesh and Agrarian Change, with the financial assistance of the Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development, National Commission for Women, Indian Council of Social Science Research and Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Govt. of India.


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#SAC2015 Competition Coffee
What a day! What a competition! There's a lot to tell, write and share with you so we give it a start by writing some words about the competition coffee. All competitors had the same coffee and all of the competitors where left completely in the dark about the details of the competition coffee. Only after the semi-finals the head judge and roaster of the competition coffee Philipp Henauer (Henauer Kaffee) revealed it to everyone: Reko, Ethopia.
The Reko washing station started its production in 2001 and is located in Kochere, Yirgacheffe region in Ethiopia at an altitude of around 1850-2100 meters. The washed coffees are first washed with water from a nearby river, after which they are pulped by an old Agard pulping-machine. The mucilage is removed by traditional fermentation, which lasts 36-48 hours depending on the weather conditions. The coffee is then dried on raised African beds (over 120 beds are present at the washing station) for 10-12 days.
The #SAC2015 competition coffee was grown on fertile, red brown, loamy soil with an average of 1800-2000mm rainfall in the region.


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CIS Research Labs
Laboratory for Informatics and Data Mining
The Laboratory for Informatics and Data Mining in JMH 403 was founded in 2001. It conducts research on the emerging fields of computational intelligence and informatics in machine learning, data mining, information fusion, and knowledge discovery with real life application domains such as:
- bioinformatics, brain informatics, cognitive informatics, and neuroinformatics
- financial computing and informatics
- business analytics and business intelligence
- combinatorial fusion analysis with applications to above areas and expert systems, forecasting systems, prediction systems, decision systems and social network and network systems
Some current projects include:
- combining multiple forecasting experts for corporate revenue using CFA
- combinatorial fusion for improving portfolio management
- ChIP-seq analytics: combining multiple detection systems for improving ChIP-seq peak identification of protein binding sites
- DNA assembly using De Bruijn digraphs
- CFA in brain informatics: gender variation in cognitive facial judgment
- cognitive diversity in informatics vs correlation in statistics
The lab, led by Dr. Frank Hsu, Clavius Distinguished Professor of Science, includes Dr. Yanjun Li, Dr. Roger Tsai, Dr. Fei Yulian, Dr. Christina Schweikert, and graduate and undergraduate students. The lab is also looking for Fordham students from all disciplines and interests to join us in this exciting era to build an intelligent informatics ecosystem in the safe and smart world. The only requirement is an open mind, warm heart, and lots of passion. Please contact Dr. Frank Hsu for further information or contact Dr. Li or Dr. Tsai about their research areas.
Laboratory for Robotics and Computer Vision
The Computer Vision & Robotics Lab, directed by Dr. Damian Lyons, Was founded in the summer of 2002. It is funded by an equipment donation from Philips Research USA, as well as personnel and equipment funds from Fordham University. Lab equipment includes multiple PCs and SGIs, static and moving cameras, and several robot platforms. Both graduate and undergraduate students participate in this lab.
The laboratory is located on Fordham University's Rose Hill Campus in the Bronx, in room 320 of John Mulcahy Hall. Anyone interested in joining the lab should contact Dr. Lyons.
The Wireless Sensor Data Mining (WISDM) Laboratory
The WISDM Lab, directed by Dr. Gary Weiss, is concerned with collecting and mining sensor data from smartphones and other mobile devices. The Lab's research on activity recognition makes it possible to automatically recognize many of the physical activities that a smartphone user performs (walking, jogging, sitting, etc.), based on the phone's accelerometer readings. Research on biometric identification makes it possible to identify or authenticate a user based on how they move (as measured by the phone's accelerometer). The Lab's work on trait recognition makes it possible to learn about a person (e.g., their gender, height, weight, etc.) based on their accelerometer measurements. The Lab is just now beginning to data mine other mobile sensors, including the GPS sensor.
The WISDM lab currently has about one dozen student members. More information is available on the WISDM Lab's website. New research members are always welcome.
Wireless Information Network and Cyber Security (WINCS) Laboratory - JMH 328C
Founded in 2016, the Wireless Information Network and Cyber Security (WINCS) Laboratory at Fordham University aims to become a premier research center in wireless networks, cybersecurity, networks protocols, and performance evaluation, biometrics, security of e-based systems, data analytics, modeling & simulation, and forensics. WINCS laboratory is located on Fordham University's Rose Hill Campus in the Bronx, in room 328C of John Mulcahy Hall. Anyone interested in joining the lab should contact Prof. Obaidat. The lab welcomes all students interested in conducting research in the above areas especially cybersecurity and wireless networks related topics.
The Wireless Information Network and Cyber Security (WINCS) Laboratory is actively engaged in research in the areas of:
- Wireless networks protocol design, and performance evaluation
- Computer networks security
- Cyber-Physical System (CPS) security
- Biometrics-based security
- Information and Network Forensics
- Learning Automata (LA) applications to computer networking
- Green ICT
- Modeling and simulation of wireless and wired networks
- Data Analytics
Key lab people include:
- Thaier Hayajneh, Associate Professor, Director of the MS Program in Cybersecurity, and Director of the MS Program in Data Analytics.
- Md Zakirul Alam Bhuiyan, Assistant Professor.
The Computational Neuroscience Lab
The Computational Neuroscience Lab at 540 East 191st Street is directed by Dr. Daniel Leeds. It develops and uses methods in machine learning, computer vision, and neuroscience to create new computational models of human cognition. The lab explores object perception, memory, and reasoning using behavioral and neuroimaging data. Both undergraduate and graduate researchers contribute to the research. The lab is funded by personnel and equipment funds from Fordham University. Anyone interested in joining the lab should contact Dr. Leeds.


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Montgomery County, MD
December 3, 2018
Looking for fun activities this Winter? From holiday crafts, stargazing, to the winter solstice, we have activities and events to keep you and your family busy all winter long.
'Tis the Season
Get into a festive mood with a leisurely stroll through Garden of Lights, a night of music and dance at Woodlawn Manor's Yuletide Celebration or make a seasonal craft to display this holiday season.
Garden of Lights | Brookside Gardens | Nov 16 – Jan 1
Yuletide Celebration | Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park | Dec 8
Crafting History Winter Wreath | Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park | Dec 12
Festive Fresh Greens | Brookside Gardens | Dec 11-12
Art in the Park | Meadowside Nature Center | Dec 12. Jan 28
Candles to Brighten the Shortest Days | Brookside Nature Center | Dec 26
A Winter Fitness Regimen
Just because it's cold outside does not mean you need to stay cooped in the house. Get outside each weekend in December for our Winter Woods Weekend program. If you're looking for something more relaxed spend an evening stargazing off Little Seneca Lake.
Winter Woods Weekend | Brookside Nature Center | December
Forest to Fitness | Black Hill Visitor Center | Dec-Jan
Stargazing at Black Hill | Black Hill Nature Programs | Dec 7
Full Moon Night Hike | Brookside Nature Center | Dec 22
Lighting up the Night
Celebrate the longest night, the Winter Solstice, with a ritual. Mark the occasion in the tradition of ancient cultures with treats around the campfire.
Winter Solstice Campfire| Meadowside Nature Center | Dec 21
Winter Solstice Celebration | Locust Grove Nature Center | Dec 21
Fun-Filled Days During Winter Break
No plans for the kids over winter break? Head over to our Ice Rinks for a School's Out Skate Day. Enjoy a puppet show at Brookside Nature Center or prepare winter treats for neighborhood critters.
Puppet Show |Brookside Nature Center | Dec 26-28
School's Out Skate Day | Wheaton Ice Arena or Cabin John Ice Rink | Dec 26-28
Treat for the Animals | Brookside Nature Center | Dec 28
Tinsmithing | Brookside Nature Center | Dec 27
Celebrate the New Year with Montgomery Parks
Looking for a different way to ring in the New Year? Countdown to 2019 over a campfire or at a kid-friendly daytime party.
Otus' Rockin' New Year | Meadowside Nature Center | Dec 28
New Year's Eve Campfire| Locust Grove Nature Center| Dec 31
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Digital has spelt good news for the film music industry. Here's why
Film Music Still Holds Fort
This one will definitely get me brickbats. I agree that there are some great indie musicians on the scene, and the do yens of classical music still hold fort but the fact remains that the only music that touches the life of Mrs Sharma in Ba thinda or Mrs Iyer in Tuticorin is still film music. Like it or hate it, but you can't deny the still omnipresent power of this music, bo th inside and outside India. At Saregama, we recognise this fact, and hence have made a c omeback into film music acquisition.
Lyrics And Melody Are Making A Slow Comeback
There was a time till a few years ago when film songs were more about whom they were picturised on, lyrics were shallow and the music sounded all-too-similar. But there seems to be a change coming in. The variety and quality of film music is definitely improving. I credit this to the arrival of streaming OTT apps, where audio and not the video governs the success of the song. I would also like to touch on another factor contributing to the decline in song quality… the death of 'music composer for the film'
phenomenon. More and more filmmakers are giving a single-song mandate to composers, resulting in a very low sense of ownership in the minds of composers, which adversely effects the quality of output.
Streaming Is Growing Rapidly
The arrival of digital in the '90s and the early 2000s rang the death knell of the music business because of piracy. But the same digital is now coming to the rescue of the music industry, in the form of streaming OTT apps. Today, in India alone, there are around 10 full-fledged audio streaming apps offering customers millions of songs at the press of a button. The biggest service they do is to make any song available to anyone anywhere, any time in the country, thus not only making access easier but also knocking off piracy (difficult access to legal music was one of the drivers of piracy). As music labels, we need to ensure that our music is fully digitised with rich metadata sitting behind it, so that discovery is easy. Remember, licensing of content to OTT apps is becoming the biggest source of revenue for all the labels.
Consumer Is Ready To Pay
Carvaan, the digital audio player from Saregama that comes preloaded with 5,000 songs, has become an overnight success. The company has already sold around 100,000 units at a retail pricing of `5,990. Over 3,000 electronic retailers are selling the product across the country, and with the launch of Tamil Carvaan, the sale numbers are expected to grow. More than being an indicator of the physical format making a re-entry, Carvaan's widespread success is a validation of the belief that the Indian consumer is ready to pay for music, provided he or she sees value in it.
Digital Becoming The Primary Source Of Sampling New Music
Till a decade ago, the primary way someone used to get exposed to new music (film and non-film) was through music channels on TV. But times are changing fast. The entire sampling is now moving to the digital media, not just among urban youth but also across age groups in smaller towns. This has huge implications on how marketing monies should be spent today on promoting new music.
Live Is The King
Consumption of live music is no longer an upmarket youth phenomenon… It is moving mainstream. From destination events happening in Pune and Goa, to huge concerts by some big Indian and international names, to corporate functions, to small weekend events around Rafi & Kishore songs to club gigs, people are consuming live music like there is no tomorrow. This has a direct correlation with growing disposable incomes, changing social trends around group-based entertainment and movie theatres not rising up to the challenge.
Retro Is The Flavour Of The Season
The phenomenon that gives me most pleasure is the growing popularity of retro music. Whether it's the number of movies reinterpreting old hits or radio companies launching retro-targeted stations/ programmes or the success of Carvaan, all indicate the popularity of retro. And the reasons are both rational and emotional. There is very little debate about the quality of lyrics and composition of retro music being far superior to the current one….the problem that the current generation finds with retro music is the instrumentation which sounds dated. So the momen t the song is reinterpreted with modern instruments, it becomes everyone's darling. Also what an old song does is allo w children to enjoy the music along with their parents… a kind of conversation point between otherwise reticent relationships.
Rebirth Of Copyright Societies
Copyright societies in India have always got a bad name for right or wrong reasons. With the new board coming up at IPRS, digitisation of licensing at PPL, rationalisation of tariff at both societies, approach changing from confrontation to cooperation, one believes that societies will grow rapidly and fairly in the next 2-3 years.
– Eight changes over the years, Vikram Mehra, Managing Director, Saregama India Limited


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Construction financing, find out how it can work for you?
Financing your construction project can be difficult. You can bet on unexpected surprises, additional costs and problems to arise in every build, no matter how well you plan or how good your building team is. In this article we will discuss private lenders to finance your construction. We will look into the costs, how to apply and the risks and factors you need to take into account before signing.
A construction loan is one of the more risky loans that you will ever need to borrow. Sub traders need to be paid on time, it is always hard to keep to the schedule and as the stress levels rise, accidents can happen. That's why it is extremely important that your lender needs to understand your situation and have experience in construction financing. It is important the broker understands construction and the risks that are an everyday problem on site.
When it comes to private lenders, one of the biggest risks is the trustworthiness of that lender. Rest assured that there are promising companies out there that specialize in private lending in construction loans. MGB Construction can make this process very easy as we can provide the financing for projects we are building.
When applying for a construction loan, be aware that it is more complicated than applying for an ordinary loan or mortgage from your bank. Generally, you begin a discussion with a company that offers construction loans from private lenders. You will give details about your budget, location, available credit with the suppliers that you have and the cash that you have on hand.
Should you fit the basic mold, don't worry if you don't have too much cash on hand, this is normal, you will carry on to fill out an application. Try to fill in as many details as possible, as this all helps with the decision lenders will make about you. The more information you provide, the more faith a person will have in your project and the more likely you are to succeed in winning a loan.
From there, a representative from the company that you have decided to work with will contact a private lender for you. I recommend this approach as these companies and lenders have established years of trust and you have a minimal chance of your private lender falling through and leaving you high and dry. You will have your company representative making recommendations on the loan you are requesting to the lender on your behalf.
Should you have a conditional approval from a lender, a representative will begin to work with you to determine your budget and draws. Expect this to take time because you need this to be as accurate as possible. Your broker will understand that things never do go exactly to plan, but your broker will not allow you to skip over this as you need to ensure that you don't have any problems further down the road when requesting money.
Before applying, all private lenders will need to be provided with the following information:
· Building Permit
· Appraisals (sometimes not necessary)
· Stamped Drawings
· Mortgage Application and credit bureau before closing
· Hard cost construction budget and approved draw requests (to be negotiated and inserted into the commitment).
· Builder All Risk Insurance policy
· Site Inspection
· Resume from the builder
· Contract with the General Contractor (GC) and GC to be approved by the lender
General costs will vary from lender to lender, so be aware of this if you are choosing to use a private lender to finance your construction rather than a bank or company. A big deposit is not expected, which is great news as many people don't have that to give, but legal fees are expected to be covered by you, which are generally costing about $2500.00.
A private lender will charge a lender fee of a minimum of 2%. The rates will be approximately 8% to 15%. Depending on your net worth, you may be able to borrow 100% of your construction costs. If your net worth is weak, don't despair, factors such as location will be taken into account. If your construction takes place in a prime location, this will be in your favor.
Equity can be taken out on property you already own. Equity is essentially using the percentage that you have paid already of your home as collateral against a loan. Say your property costs $300,000 and you have paid $100,000 of it to date. That $100,000 can be used as equity. It is a good idea to use your home equity if you are using it to renovate or completely rebuild your property, adding value to the house in the long run.
It is always going to be a nervous and worrying time when it comes to renovating your property, rebuilding sections or even completely rebuilding the entire property. Generally, a home equity is the biggest investment that most people have. Using this to eventually increase the price of a property will benefit you in the long run.
So when it comes to financing a build, know that you have more options than just going to the bank or trying to remortgage your home in order to make those dreams become a reality. You can look into construction financing with a private lender, using your home equity as collateral. Construction loans are riskier than other loans and therefore costs reflect this risk. You need to pay your builders and other workers on time in order for a smooth and hassle free situation, you need to pay for materials as they come and have money on hand should a problem arise.
Expect the unexpected when you are building, environmental issues come into play that cannot be accounted for. By using a private lender company, you can be more confident that your financing will not fall through when you need it, the process is simple and you can start making draws within a few weeks after acceptance.


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Shinobi Refle: Senran Kagura – HD Rumble, eShop title, features Asuka only, more
Posted on April 19, 2017 by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop
This week's issue of Famitsu features an interview with Senran Kagura series producer Kenichiro Takaki. In it, Takai talks a bit about Shinobi Refle: Senran Kagura, which was announced for Switch last week.
Here's a recap of what Takai shared with Famitsu, courtesy of Gematsu:
– HD Rumble is a particularly fascinating feature of Nintendo Switch
– I expect that we'll be able to do various things that we couldn't do with the rumble function before
– As for what kind of things we'll be able to do in Shinobi Refle using HD rumble, right now I'll leave that to your imagination
– We're basically aiming for a pure and wholesome Senran Kagura, and our main objective is to convey the feelings of the characters through HD rumble
– The story will be charmingly stupid
– You'll be able to enjoy a different story than before
– As an affordably priced, download-only game, this is a concept title based on HD Rumble
– Asuka will be the only character to appear
– Asuka's graphics are being rebuilt from the ground up
– I want to beautifully express the portrayal of light despite its anime style
– We're considering making use of Switch features other than HD rumble
– Switch is considerably easy to develop for
– Other titles being considered that use Switch's features


text: Mobile Snapchat Is Creating More Than 30 'Our Stories' for March Madness Posts will also air on TVBy Lauren Johnson|March 16, 2017 Illustration: Dianna McDougall; Source: Getty ImagesShare By Lauren Johnson|March 16, 2017 Share The NCAA March Madness Tournament tipped off this afternoon with Princeton and Notre Dame on the court, and Snapchat is capturing the streams of photos and videos fans take during the tourney.As part of Snapchat's partnership with Turner (which has multimedia rights to March Madness), the app will publish more than 30 "Our Stories" during the three weeks of games. Our Stories—previously known as Live Stories—are the collections of live content collected at events. Each arena for the 64 participating colleges will be wrapped with themed geofilters that fans can lay on top of their photos and videos.Examples of Our Stories include one called "Trash Talk Story," where students can submit posts of themselves riffing on competing schools. The content will also show "the craziest" moments from games and include footage from inside the arenas and at parties and events on college campuses. NCAA sponsor Capital One is running full-screen Snap Ads within Our Stories that prompt users to swipe up to watch a video or play a mobile game. The brand also created a sponsored lens that will run April 2-3. According to Snapchat, it's the first time a brand has run back-to-back sponsored lenses—typically, they run for 24 hours before they disappear. Snapchat will make its way to TV, too. Short, on-air Turner segments will encourage viewers to share photos and videos on Snapchat. The promos will include Snapcodes—much like QR codes—that viewers can scan with their phones to unlock exclusive filters. Share http://adweek.it/2nISlXh copy Lauren Johnson @laurenjohnsonLauren Johnson is a senior technology editor for Adweek, where she specializes in covering mobile, social platforms and emerging tech. Adweek Adweek


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Basketball training involves more than just developing a 40-inch vertical jump. Unless you want the other guy slam dunking, you need to boost your stamina, strength, explosiveness and agility. Strength and conditioning programs for any athletes play an important role in the prevention of injury and enhancement of performance. This is no different in basketball. There is only one objective of basketball weight training i.e. to improve your game.
But it is not as simple as it seems. When you mention "weight training" to athletes, many of them straightaway think of it as lifting of heavy weights. And lifting of even heavier weights the next time. However, this is not a good approach for the basketball players.
In order to have a greater impact on your game, basketball weight training should focus on developing the explosive power of players. And to achieve this, something a little more refined is required, rather than just lifting heavy weights. Basketball, unlike football, is a non-contact sport. It is a game which requires finesse. For this reason highly developed motor co-ordination is required.
It is a common misconception that weight training slows down these finely tuned skills and hinders agility around the basketball court. But this is not the case! Here is a basketball weight training program which will help in improving every aspect of your game. Including:
- Your range of passes and shots
- Your explosive power – especially your vertical jump.
- Your speed and acceleration around the court.
Along with this, basketball weight training also helps in significantly reducing your risk of all the common tendon and joint injuries.
The Four Stages of Basketball Weight Training Program
Weight lifters and bodybuilders follow progressive weight training programs. They focus on increasing the weight indefinitely. And they are always trying to lift a little bit more. However, Basketball weight preparation has to be periodized. It means that over a year, weight training for basketball players should follow many distinct stages or phases. Each of these stages has specific objectives which lead you into the next stage of training naturally. Hence you should follow this periodized strength regime for maximizing your results. Moreover, it will also give you a competitive advantage over other players because few of your fellow players will use this approach in their weight training routine.
Stage 1: Off Season (For Building Functional Strength)
Before beginning intensive weight training for basketball, it's important that you make your body ready for it. So during the off-season, perform functional exercises which help in stabilizing your muscles and particularly, your core ability.
Basketball puts a lot of uneven strain on your body. For instance, you throw with only one arm so some tendons and joints are put under more stress. Due to this, the muscles of one arm grow stronger and the muscles of other arm are neglected.
This low-intensity functional strength stage helps in restoring the balance. Hence, the goal of this stage should be:
- To strengthen the neglected stabilizer muscles.
- To balance left and right sides of body.
- To prepare ligaments, tendons and joints for more intensive work in the following training stages.
- To amend any imbalances between extensors and flexors.
Furthermore, a good deal of time should be dedicated to strengthening the core i.e. the muscles of lower back and your trunk which connect the lower and upper body. They aid every turning, twisting, lateral and jumping movements, and are the link via which all the movement passes through.
The grounds you lay in off-season determine the quality of power and strength you can form in later stages. Furthermore, they also help in avoiding chronic and acute injury. In this stage, you should exercise 2-3 days per week.
Exercise Plan For Stage 1
Do following exercises, beginning with a warm-up of 10-15 minutes of mobility exercises. Take a rest of not more than 60 seconds between the sets.
Day 1
- Leg press – 3×12-15
- Romanian deadlifts– 3×12-15
- Lunges– 3×12-15
- Calf raises- 3×12-15
- Black squats- 3×12-15 @ 60-70% max
Day 2
- Pull ups- 3xMax + Dumbbell bench press – 3×12-15
- Bent-over rows – 3×12-15 + Dips – 3xMax
- Single arm dumbbell rows – 3×12-15 + Dumbbell incline press – 3×12-15
- Military press – 3×12-15
Day 3
- Partial deadlifts (bar at knee height) – 3×8-12
- Split squats – 3×8-12 each leg
- Physioball leg curls – 3×12-15
- Glute ham raises – 3×12-15
- Eccentric calf raises – 3×15-20
Day 4
- Incline Press – 3×12-15 + Pull-Ups – 3xMax
- Rear delt raises- 3×15-20 + Lateral Raises – 3×15-20
- Triceps Extension- 3×12-15 + Biceps Curls – 3×12-15
- Lateral raises – 3×15-20 + front raises – 3×15-20
Stage 2: Early Pre-Season (For Building Maximal Strength)
This is the second program of Basketball Weight Training. The goal is now to achieve peak strength. It can then be converted into muscular power by plyometric training. You should try to complete this stage in no less than 4 weeks ahead of the competitive season.
Many of the basketball players don't progress past this stage. They focus on lifting more and more until they eventually get burnt out or injured. However, it can be a good news for you. Three weight training sessions per week are enough for building maximal strength. So try separating each session by at least 48 hours.
Exercise Plan For Stage 2
Do following exercises, beginning with a warm-up of 10-15 minutes of mobility exercises. Get a rest of up to 120 seconds between sets on first and second days, and 60 seconds on third and fourth days.
Day 1
- Back Squats – 3×8-12 @ 70-80%
- Lunges – 3×4-8 each leg
- Pause Squats – 3×4-8 @ 50-60%
- Calf Raises – 3×12-15
- Deadlifts (bar at knee height) – 3×4-8
Day 2
- Bench Press – 3×8-12 @ 70-80%
- Bent-Over Rows – 3×8-12
- Close-Grip Bench Press – 3×8-12
- Military Press – 3×8-12
- Pull-Ups – 3×8-12
Day 3
- Split-Squats – 3×12-15 each leg
- Reverse Hyperextensions – 3×12-15
- Romanian Deadlifts – 3×12-15
- Eccentric Calf Raises – 3×15-20
- Physioball Leg Curls – 3×12-15
Day 4
- Incline Press – 3×12-15 + Pull-Ups – 3xMax
- Lateral Raises – 3×15-20 + Front Raises – 3×15-20
- Rear Delt Raises – 3×15-20 + Lateral Raises – 3×15-20
- Triceps Extensions – 3×12-15 + Biceps Curls – 3×12-15
Stage 3: Late Pre-Season (Converting to Muscular Power)
This is the stage in which everything comes together. You have taken time to get ready and worked hard on building strength. Hence, now is the time to reap the rewards on the basketball court. You can now use the plyometric training for converting your strength to basketball specific power. Emphasize on the lower part of your body by help of rebounding exercises such as death jumps. And you can emphasize on the upper part of body with the medicine balls. However, you must remember that even though plyometric is a simple enough concept, you must get it right. Hence you shouldn't overdo it. These exercises should be done 2-3 days per week.
Exercise Plan For Stage 3
Do the following exercises, beginning with a warm-up of 10-15 minutes of mobility exercises. Take a rest of up to 120 seconds between the sets.
Day 1
- Pause Squats – 3×3-6 @ 70-80%
- Back Squats – 3×4-8 @ 80-90%
- Reverse Hyperextensions – 3×8-12
- Calf Raises – 3×12-15
- Physioball Leg Curls – 3×8-12
Day 2
- Floor Press – 3×4-8 @ 60-70%
- Bench Press – 3×4-8 @ 80-90%
- Military Press – 3×4-8
- Bent-Over Rows – 3×4-8
Day 3
- Romanian Deadlifts – 3×8-12
- Front Squats – 3×3-6 @ 70-80%
- Back Raises – 3×8-12
- Eccentric Calf Raise – 3×12-15
- Physioball Leg Curls – 3×8-12
Day 4
- Pull-Ups – 3×8-12
- Dumbbell Bench Press – 3×8-12
- Military Press – 5×4-8
- Triceps Extensions – 3×12-15 + Biceps Curls – 3×12-15
- Rear Delt Raises – 3×12-15 + Lateral Raises – 3×12-15
Stage 4: In-Season (Maintaining Muscular Power)
You should accept the fact that over the course of season you'll lose a bit of maximal strength. However, you shouldn't worry about it. You will be a good player as long as you are maintaining the high levels of muscular power which you have attained.
During this stage you should spend 1-2 sessions on the plyometric training and 1-2 in the weight room. For plyometric training various detailed guides can be found on the internet.
Exercise Plan For Stage 4
Spend 1-2 days in the weight room doing the following exercises. Never exercise the day before a game. This is because it can cause fatigue and hence negatively affect your performance. At least two days should be set for recovery. You should stick to the three sets of 10, 12 and 15 reps for workouts just two days before the basketball game. And you should stick to three sets of 6, 8 and 10 reps for workouts just three days before the basketball game.
Upper-Body Push
- Dumbbell Incline Press
- Dumbbell Bench Press
- Bar Dips
- Military Press
Upper-Body Pull
- Dumbbell Front Row
- Dumbbell Lateral Row
- Neutral-Grip Chin-Ups
- Single-Arm Cable Pull-Downs
- Pull-Ups
Lower Body
- Walking Lunges
- Box Step-Ups
- Lateral Lunges
- Bulgarian-Split Squats
- Trap Bar Deadlift
Basketball Weightlifting Program
The exercise plan for Stage 4 can actually serve as a full fledged Basketball Weightlifting Program because this stage requires you to lift heavy weights in order to train your body for impressive strength and agility. Make sure that you give you don't slack off in this stage because of some myths. A common basketball weight lifting misconception is that you do not require muscles for basketball because they will make you slow. However, muscles help you gain strength and this strength is necessary to help you produce more force.
One important thing that you should be careful about is that, resting is the most critical aspect of any training program. This Basketball Weight Training Will Make You Unbeatable if you follow the above process and take rest properly. So remember to rest during the season; You can even take one entire week off every 6-8 weeks. Or you can also have light circuit training for a period of 2 weeks, every now and then.
This basketball weight training program is ideal for professional basketball players. However, even newbies can benefit from it if the guidelines are followed properly. Don't overdo any specific exercise without being sure of its effects and be sure to follow proper exercise techniques instead of practicing them in a poor form continuously. Check if you are doing them correctly and if you are not, modify your techniques before moving to basketball weight preparation. In the end, make sure that you don't skip any of the stages and that you take regular rest to allow your body to recover.


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The deep human, decisive and non-negotiable demand for hope, faith, love, synergy and companionship concerns us all.
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Scotland vs Albania UEFA Nations League
McLeish's favorite is favorite on Hempden Park
In League C in the new European format for the Euro 2020 Qualification campaign, we will have some quite interesting parties, and one of them will align to the center two bands that will try to fight to the end for a better ranking in the group for preliminaries. It's the game between Scotland and Albania scheduled at 21:45 on Hampden Park.
Scotland starts in this League of Nations in front of its supporters, and this element hopes to be auspicious for this because a victory tonight may be extremely important in terms of preliminaries. The McLeish-led side-selector has made a fairly good World Cup campaign if we look at the value of this national team and the fact that he has scored three more highly rated ones: Slovakia, Slovenia and England. Since then things have changed, and the 40th place is not going through a very good period, the results from the pics are rather modest. Recently they lost to Belgium with a 0-4 score on this arena, but Snodgrass & Griffiths hopes to forget this unexpected defeat and win victory over their own supporters.
Albania is not the first League League enthusiast. Albanians managed to debut with the right in this competition just a few days ago when the Balkans succeeded in front of Israel, a victory that came to Elbasan in their own field, score 1-0, and so they have a moral excellent before traveling from Scotland. Selected Italian Squadra Azzura legend, Christian Panucci, has aligned the center with a net that is only ranked 70th in value in the world, but he did quite well even without Sadiku in attack. The Albanians had about 13 goals and a 52% possession, which is why they can not contest their victory, but with a much better prepared opponent in the defensive phase, and with extra value in the attack they will be extremely hard. This selected lot is not at all experienced, most of the footballers being quite anonymous at the European level, but Panucci hopes to make them more visible to Albania.
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The Hempden Park Duel announces that he is extremely obstinate, and Albanians are pleased with a draw this evening because with one point he can maintain his position in the group. Scotland is not allowed to lose to Panucci in the first place if he wants to win the group, and he is also obliged to conquer all three points. McLeish trusts his boys as well as the betting houses that see Scotland's favorite tonight, betting on a white-blue victory at a very good rate.
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Archive for the 'validation' Tag
Drinkin' from the Firehose Again
Dang it! 17 days since I last posted. Not meeting my weekly post goal is becoming a habit. Gotta re-prioritize and do better.
Here are some good things:
- Was called a "kick-ass attorney" on a conference call today. 👍🏻💪🏻😎 Always nice to be appreciated publicly.
- Did some deeply satisfying, intellectually challenging, executive lawyering in a strategic planning conference last week. I love my job most when I feel my contributions have meaning beyond just checking a box. It's also immensely satisfying to be included among the senior leadership as an equal and recognized as a strategic partner to the business.
- Found a new Thai restaurant near my house. Had dinner there with a group of friends and was impressed that the picky one, who always finds something to complain about, loved it and had not a single negative comment to make. That's a keeper!
I hope your day is full of recognition and validation and good things to eat. Be happy my friends.
The Importance of Being Seen
Oh lookit, a bonus post already in this limited #NaNoWriMo effort. Wish I could say it's a joyful one.
I've had a rough couple of days at work. I received some feedback that I find very upsetting and have felt rather let down and discouraged by it. After a private pity party and a little whinge in a journal, I've spent some time trying to dissect exactly what's hurting me about it. I actively seek out feedback, frequently ask how I can improve. Personal and professional growth is important to me. So why this feeling of being utterly crushed by this particular feedback?
I think the core of it is that I've already spent a lot of time and energy and emotion on this very thing and believe I've improved a lot, eliminating the biggest part of this perceived flaw. Yet…it's apparently not good enough.
Criticism is hard for all of us, I think. But I find it especially difficult to take onboard as constructive feedback in situations where I feel my efforts in the area at issue have been ignored or overlooked. That's where I'm at right now…feeling invisible, not seen, un-acknowledged. Or at least my work on a particularly challenging aspect of personal growth feels dismissed and ignored by people I respect and admire.
I'm familiar with the concept of "being seen" in the context of personal identity. Telling someone "I see you" is a sacred act of validation, an invaluable gift to those whose identity has been erased, ignored, vilified, criminalized. Being seen has weight and meaning far surpassing the surface affect of recognition. Especially for those in marginalized identities, being seen can mean the difference between a life of freedom and a life of struggling to exist.
But the concept applies equally well to situations beyond identity politics. Being seen and heard is a fundamental need in all types of relationships and interactions. When we feel acknowledged, validated, valued, our relationships and interactions thrive. When we feel invisible, ignored, erased, they fail. That is a binary I do acknowledge.
In an age when employee engagement and talent retention are actual corporate priorities and not just buzz-words, I can't help but think that acknowledging someone's response to coaching, validating their efforts and progress, is critical to those goals. I'm not interested in flattery or asking to be praised and petted. I merely think that if criticism is acknowledged and responded to with genuine effort to improve, heaping on further criticism without any acknowledgement of those efforts is dispiriting and demoralizing. It's the difference between fine-tuning with judicious editing, and bludgeoning with a hammer.
That all sounds like a load of self pity and whining. An adult professional should be able to receive criticism without crying about it.
But at some point, even responsible adults get a gut full of being picked-on. And when the criticism comes without any direction or guidance on what to change or what constitutes success, the unacknowledged efforts seem futile and will eventually stop. That is the very definition of disengagement.
So, yeah, that's a grim way to end the day. Perhaps the gloom and chill outside my window has seeped into my thoughts and leaked out into this blog. Sorry.
I hope you're feeling seen and valid and valued today and every day.
29 Days: More Good Things
- Today was warm again, with cheerful sunshine and birdsong.
- I did a lot of hard, important, smart, deeply substantive, executive level lawyering today.
- Some really smart, high-powered attorneys from some of the most sophisticated, white-shoe national law firms treated me with respect and deference while working together on the things in #2 above. A validating, gratifying experience.
- Further progress toward getting back to 100% after the nasty cold I picked up while traveling. Glad to have my voice and my brain back.
- Leaving the office at a reasonable time and before full dark for the fifth working day in a row. Feels so good!
Many One Good Things for today, for which I am grateful.
29 days, a day early
So here goes with the positivity reboot. I'm starting a day early because I have a really easy and totally awesome 'one good thing' (OGT).
I've been on a business trip since Thursday, working with a big group of leaders from my company on a strategic planning exercise. It's been a stretch for me, as I'm a fact-based, legal-minded, linear thinker and this has been more of an ideation, thought experiment exercise. Very interesting and challenging and nerve wracking. The presentation of our results to the CEO and entire executive leadership team had me on edge. But it all went well and our work was well received.
Then last night we had a dinner with the executives as a wrap-up to the planning event (and for some of us, a segue into our annual global sales conference). Fancy restaurant, lots of networking and some nice food. Then, before dessert, the CEO turned it into a ceremony for those being promoted into the senior and executive leadership teams.
I was one of them. The Senior Vice President promotion I've been working so hard for is finally official. I can't even describe how validating and wonderful it is to be recognized in this way by my boss in front of all the senior executives of my company. It's a huge ego boost.
I'm walking quite a bit taller today! And that is definitely OGT for more than just today.
A defining event
Writing 101 prompts and twists for days 14 & 15 (last Thursday and Friday) were not immediately inspiring for me. The first was to take a random word as inspiration and the twist was to write in the form of a letter. The second was to imagine a beloved event has been cancelled or taken over by evil forces, with the twist to pay close attention to my voice in word choice, tone and rhythm. I haven't been able to come up with any ground shaking inspiration and I simply cannot write letters to no one. So I've combined the two challenges into one post and skipped the one twist. Here's my day 14/15 post.
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Seeing a random reference to "butch" and "conference" last week got me thinking about an event that I don't think I'll ever forget. Two years ago, when I was in the first blush of being out of the closet to people "in real life" (IRL), people with whom I have in-person interaction, I went to a conference that really did change my life. There, for the first time ever, I was among people who looked like me, had similar experiences and knew how it felt to be always on the outside looking in. For the first time in my life, I wasn't a minority by virtue of my gender presentation and identity.
Attending the Butch Voices conference in August of 2013 was a formative experience. Validating, freeing, uplifting, eye-opening, the BV13 conference was all of these and something more. I met in person folks who had been important to me (unbeknownst to them) in my coming out journey. A favorite blogger, several favorite Tweeters and a business contact, all of whom I'd had interaction with only online, became IRL acquaintances and, for some, real friends.
Discourse on all manner of gender and identity and sexuality related topics filled those few amazing days. I'd never before felt free to talk about some of those things with anyone before, and it was inspiring to hear people from every demographic share their views and experiences with everyone.
So moving was my time there that I have a hard time imagining that it will never happen again, or that some unsavory element could seize control of the event and turn it into a travesty of its former self. Even for the sake of a writing exercise, I hesitate to release the idea into the universe, lest it come true.
The event ceasing to be is more likely to happen from apathy and disorganization, than from takeover by opposition. As with any grassroots effort without broad-based underwriting and formal leadership, the focus and discipline of the individual organizers, as well as the enthusiasm and buy-in of attendees, can make or break the event. Also, broadcast communication early and often is a key element of success. 2013's conference seemed to hit all those notes well. I am concerned that this year's conference scheduled has not, as of Friday, been released. To have reached the end of April without a formal conference announcement and schedule for an event in August seems to me to be cutting it a bit fine, from a planning perspective. I'm hopeful that my nerves are unwarranted and the schedule will come out shortly.
But what if some nefarious element should intervene? Say, a homophobic, transphobic, hate group were to infiltrate the the organization, what would the BV15 conference be then?
First, assuming the conference is held at all, would the hate group element disrupt the planning efforts as well as the event itself? That seems likely. Delaying tactics, such as blocking votes on agenda, venue and services providers could easily set back planning to the point of paralysis. Then, if the event does get off the ground, how would the conference be changed?
My biggest fear is that the welcome and acceptance endemic to my experience at BV13 would be diminished. The magic of that event was in the miracle of validation gleaned from the automatic acceptance every attendee received upon arrival and throughout the event. Your self identification to any form of gender identity and expression was all that was required. No one questioned whether you were 'XXX enough' to claim that identity. No one argued with your self applied labels or pronouns. You were accepted as you presented yourself. That is an amazing and exceedingly rare circumstance for most people who attend that conference. What a shame, what a travesty it would be if anyone were to diminish that by instituting any rules or policies or practices that made any self identification in any way suspect.
I hope very much that this year's conference does happen, that all who can benefit from a welcoming, validating, accepting, safe place to commune with and learn from our beautifully diverse community are able to attend and that no unsavory influence mars the uplifting harmony of this important event.
C'mon, BV15! I can hardly wait to find out what's in store for this year!


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Journal of the House of Commons: Volume 4, 1644-1646. Originally published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1802.
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Die Jovis, Novembris 20 , 1645.
ACcording to former Order, the Grand Committee of the whole House sat, to take into further Consideration the Propositions for a safe and well-grounded Peace.
Sir Thomas Widdrington in the Chair.
Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair.
Sir Thomas Widdrington reports the Bill for demolishing Monuments of Superstition: The which is ordered to be read To-morrow Morning.
Ordered, That the Grand Committee of the House, for the Matter of the Propositions for a safe and well-grounded Peace, do meet on Saturday Morning next, at Eight of Clock.
Sir Robert Harley brings Answer, That, to the Message he carried to the Lords, concerning the receiving an Account of Doctor Walker's Negotiation, they will send Answer by Messengers of their own.
A Message from the Lords, by Doctor Heath and Mr. Page;
The Lords have made an Order touching a Clause to.. inserted in the Vicechancellor's Oath of Cambridge: In which they desire the Concurrence of this House.
The Lords formerly sent to this House a Petition of the Earl of Stamford's, who is in extreme Want of necessary Support: Their Lordships do again especially recommend it to the present Consideration of this House; and desire Dispatch with all convenient Speed.
The Lords have appointed a Committee of Seven Lords, and Three of the Quorum, and desire a proportionable Number to be appointed by this House, to meet this Afternoon, in the Prince's Lodgings, to consider of the intercepted Letters of the Lord Digby.
The Ordinance, touching a Clause to be inserted in the Vicechancellor's Oath, was read; and, upon the Question, passed; and was in hæc verba; viz.
"Be it Ordained, by the Lords and Commons, assembled in Parliament, That, for the present, till the Statutes of the University of Cambridge can be surveyed, that the Vicechancellor of the said University shall take Oath, with this Clause annexed: Hoc in me recipit in quantum Statutis et Ordinationibus Regni non repugnant."
Ordered, That Sir John Evelyn do go with a Message to the Lords; to desire them to proceed upon the Impeachment of the Earl of Stamford; to the end that Justice may be done, and the House may receive Satisfaction in the Point of their Privilege.
Resolved, &c. That this House doth nominate and approve of Sir Rivett Eldred Baronet to be High-Sheriff of the County of Suffolk: And that the Commissioners of the Great Seal do grant him a Patent for Sheriff, in Form usual, accordingly.
Resolved, &c. That this House doth nominate and approve of Francis Clinton, alias Fienis, to be High-Sheriff of the County of Lincoln: And that the Commissioners of the Great-Seal do grant him a Patent for Sheriff, in Form usual, accordingly.
Resolved, &c. That this House doth nominate and approve of Edward Clerke Esquire to be High-Sheriff of the County of Oxon: And that the Commissioners of the Great Seal do grant him a Patent for Sheriff, in Form usual, accordingly.
Sir John Evelin carried up likewise the Names of the Persons above-named to be High-Sheriffs of the respective Counties above-said.
Resolved, &c. That this House doth concurr with the Lords, in appointing a Committee to meet with a proportionable Number of the Lords, this Afternoon at Two of the Clock, in the Prince's Lodgings, to consider of the intercepted Letters of the Lord Digby: And have Ordered, That the first Fourteen of the Committee now present where Mr. Tate has the Chair, shall be the Committee: Mr. Tate to be one.
Mr. Pury brings Answer, That, to the Ordinances and other Messages carried up by him, they will send Answer by Messengers of their own.
Answer returned by the same Messengers; That this House has considered their Lordships Message: And, as to the Ordinance touching the Clause to be inserted into the Vicechancellor's Oath of Cambridge; and to the Committee to meet with a Committee of a proportionable Number of the Lords, concerning the Lord Digbie's intercepted Letters; they do agree: And, as to the Earl of Stamford's Petition, they will send Answer by Messengers of their own.
The House was informed, That a Servant of Mr. Gourdon's, a Member of this House, avowed by Mr. Gourdon to be his Servant, was apprehended and imprisoned, by Order of the House of Peers; though he informed the Messenger, that he was Mr. Gourdon's Servant:
Resolved, &c. That the Commissioners of the Great Seal do issue a Writ of Habeas corpus, to bring to the Bar of this House Thomas Grove, Servant to Mr. Gourdon, a Member of this House; with the Cause of his Commitment.
The House, according to an Order Yesterday, resumed the Consideration of the Ordinance for establishing and settling the Garison of Bristoll: The which Ordinance was Yesterday twice read.
Resolved, &c. That this Proviso be added to the Ordinance for Bristoll; viz. "Provided, That this Ordinance, nor any thing therein contained, shall not extend to the prejudicing or lessening any Power or Authority granted by any former Ordinance to Sir Thomas Fairfax General, or to Major-General Massie: And that this Ordinance shall continue for Six Months, and no longer."
Resolved, &c. That the Rates and Proportions, set down in the Ordinance for Bristoll, shall be the Rates and Proportions to be levied for the Maintenance of that Garison.
And then the Ordinance, upon the Question, passed; and ordered to be sent to the Lords for their Concurrence.
Ordered, That it be referred to the Committee for the North, to consider of and bring in an Establishment for the Garison of Scarborough.
Ordered, &c. That it be referred to the Committee of the Army, with the Addition of the Knights and Burgesses for the County of Worcester and Hereford, to consider of the Condition of Gloucester; and what unnecessary Burdens are upon it, or otherwise; and how it may be relieved, and those Burdens taken off.


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Cook noodles according to package directions. Cover and keep warm.
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan heat thawed Browned Mushroom Sauce until boiling. Add thawed Marvelous Meatballs and nutmeg or dillweed to sauce. Heat over medium heat until bubbly and meatballs are heated through. Add sour cream, stirring until well blended. Heat through over low heat; do not boil.
Serve meatball and mushroom mixture over hot cooked noodles. Sprinkle with parsley. Makes 4 to 6 servings.


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Grand Scorpion
By: Phreadericke
Type: Vermin
Difficulty: CR 10
Game: Dungeons & Dragons (D&D)
Huge Vermin
The Grand Scorpion greatly resembles monstrous scorpions, but is much more of a threat. The Grand Scorpion appeared after an ancient Dry Lich (Sandstorm Book) attempted to crossbreed a scorpion and a hydra. Capable of breathing molten sand through its tails, the Grand Scorpion is a major threat because whenever its tail is cut off, it grows two more.
COMBAT: Grand Scorpions tend to hide under deep patches of sand, using its heat sense ability to sense prey nearby. Any time a Grand Scorpion is dealt more than 10 hp damage, a tail has been severed. 1d4 rounds later, two more sprout and grow from the severed spot.
BREATH WEAPON: If the Grand Scorpion takes a full-round action to beathe in sand, it can then spit vitrified sand from its tail(s). Vitrified sand is the same as molten glass, and it engulfes enemies and hardens in 1d4 rounds. A Grand Scorpion can aim a jet of Vitrified sand in any direction around it within a range of 60 ft. Each tail can spit forth a jet, causing 5d6 damage.
POISON: Grand Scorpion poison causes a severe fever in 1d4 rounds, after which a subject passes out from the fever. A poisoned subject suffers 1 permanent Con. damage after the fever has started. Treated with 1 pint of water, but this is hard to find in a dessert.
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Christmas crumble friands
Nutrition and extra info
- Freezable
Nutrition: per friand
- kcal304
- fat19g
- saturates8g
- carbs27g
- sugars20g
- fibre1g
- protein5g
- salt0.2g
For the crumble top
- 2 tbsp butter
Butter is a dairy product made from separating whole milk or cream into fat and…
- 50g plain flour
- small handful flaked almonds
- 2 tbsp demerara sugar
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- seeds from 5 cardamom pods, finely ground
For the batter
- 140g unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing
- 50g plain flour
- 140g ground almonds
- 175g icing sugar, sifted, plus extra to dust (optional)
- ¼ tsp baking powder
Baking powderbay-king pow-dah
Baking powder is a raising agent that is commonly used in cake-making. It is made from an alkali…
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tangy eating apples, ideally red-skinned
Grown in temperate regions, apples are one of the most widely cultivated tree fruits. There are…
- 4 large egg whites
Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. Make the crumble top first. Rub the butter and flour together until they look like rough breadcrumbs. Stir in the almonds, demerara sugar, cinnamon and a pinch of the cardamom, saving the rest for the friand batter.
Melt the butter, then let it cool for 5 mins. Meanwhile, generously grease the wells of a 12-hole friand tin (we used a Master Class non-stick friand tin, or you can use a deep non-stick muffin tin). Sift the dry ingredients for the friands, including the remaining ground cardamom, into a large bowl. Also add the rougher bits of almond that collect in the sieve.
Cut 12 thin half-moons from 1 apple, then peel and chop the rest of the fruit into small pieces. Put the egg whites in a separate bowl and whisk until thick, foamy and doubled in size, but not stiff.
Using a spatula or large metal spoon,fold thewhitesintothedryingredients,thenfold in the melted butter until even, followed by the chopped apple. Divide the batter between the tin and top with the crumble, then poke in the apple slices. Bake for 25 mins or until golden and risen. I find it best to let the friands cool in the tin, then carefully ease them out with a palette knife. Best on the day they are made, but will keep in an airtight tin for 2 days, or freeze for 1 month.


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I changed my blog design … again … do you like? I ♥ !
Makes me:
… now I need to go clean my house … !
Saturday, September 25, 2010
again ...
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It looks very very nice. Love it! : )ReplyDelete
Very cute!ReplyDelete
Heather, are you creating your own design elements? Using brushes? Digi-scrap? Do tell... :)
I made all this using some digi scrap items from http://www.everydaymomideas.com/ … then I just use photoshop to layout everything the way I like and fonts … I am a font fiend :)ReplyDelete
I've not ventured into the world of making my own digi scrao items … yet ;)
This one is my favourite!!!ReplyDelete
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Enough sunlight hits the Earth to power the planet many times over—if energy capture were more efficient. Thus, scientists have looked at nature's means to understand photosynthesis in a sun-loving, soil-dwelling bacterium. A team of scientists has gained a fundamental understanding of the inner workings of this vital process and how it differs among plant systems. Their discovery may provide a new template for beginning organic-based solar panel design (i.e., "artificial leaves") or possibly renewable biofuel applications.
But the team's structural biologists are capturing freeze-frame images of crystallized proteins throughout the whole process of the simplest form of photosynthesis, in the single-celled heliobacteria, which are fundamentally different than plants. Instead of using water like plants, for example, heliobacteria use hydrogen sulfide and grow without oxygen; after photosynthesis, they give off the foul-smelling sulfur gas in place of oxygen. The scientists grew the "perfect" X-ray diffracting crystal charge after many initial trials. In this breakthrough study, they found an almost perfect symmetry in the heliobacter RC, which helps it gather every available photon of near-infrared light to build chlorophylls.
Gisriel, C., et al. "Structure of a symmetric photosynthetic reaction center–photosystem," Science 357(6355), 1021–1025 (2017). [DOI:10.1126/science.aan5611].
Instruments and Facilities Used: X-ray macromolecular crystallograpy at Biodesign Center for Applied Structural Discovery at Arizona State University. Advanced Light Source at Berkeley Center for Structural Biology at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Structural Biology Center–CAT beamline of the Advanced Photon Source at Argonne National Laboratory.
Funding Acknowledgements: Funded by the Division of Chemical Sciences, Geosciences, and Biosciences, Office of Basic Energy Sciences (OBES), U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science, through grant DE-SC0010575 to K.E.R., R.F., and J.H.G.; supported with x-ray crystallographic equipment and infrastructure provided by P. Fromme of the Biodesign Center for Applied Structural Discovery at Arizona State University. Berkeley Center for Structural Biology supported in part by the National Institutes of Health's (NIH) National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI). The Advanced Light Source (ALS) is a DOE Scientific User Facility (SUF) supported by the Director, OBES, DOE Office of Science, and operated for DOE Office of Science by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL). Results derived from work performed at Argonne National Laboratory's (ANL) Structural Biology Center (SBC) at the Advanced Photon Source (APS). SBC funded by the Office of Biological and Environmental Research (BER), DOE Office of Science. ANL is operated by University of Chicago Argonne, LLC, for the DOE Office of Science under contract DE-AC02-06CH11357.


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