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JOPLIN, Mo. —
Having just cruised across the line to finish in first place in the Joplin Memorial Run's half-marathon, Andrew Webb paused for a moment to catch his breath and take it all in.
"Halfway through the run, the heat and the hills started catching up with me, but other than that it felt great," said the 22-year-old Joplin resident, who finished in a little under 1 hour and 17 minutes.
"I remember (May 22, 2011) like it was yesterday. It was definitely a sad day, but I'm thankful to be here and my heart is out to all of the families. This means everything."
A few minutes behind Webb was Jenna Mutz, also a Joplin resident and the first female half-marathon finisher.
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Three weeks don't make a football season, but it's enough time to take a pulse.
That being said — and once again, with apologies to Peter King — here are some things I think I think after three weekends of college football
* I think Steve Briggs did something to make the football gods mad. Briggs, the long-time coach at Susquehanna, has one of his most talented rosters in a long time, probably more talented than the 2009 team that won the Liberty League title. Yet here are the Crusaders sitting at 1-2 overall and 0-2 in the Centennial Conference with gigantic question marks moving forward.
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* I think Bloomsburg found its quarterback for the next four years. Redshirt freshman Tim Kelly beat out three others in a heated battle that lasted from spring into fall camp and so far the move has paid off for the Huskies, who moved up to No. 11 in the Division II rankings.
With one the nation's best running attacks — led by 1,000-yard backs Franklyn Quiteh and Eddie Mateo, as well as four returning starters on the offensive line — conventional wisdom was that Kelly needed to manage games and make a play here or there. He is doing more than that.
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* I think Bucknell is going to fine. Sure the Bison are 1-1 after Saturday's loss at Delaware, but they held one of the nation's most explosive offenses to just 19 points (and one touchdown) in Saturday's 19-3 loss at Delaware Stadium.
The Blue Hens, ranked in the top 15 in FCS, not only feature a roster full of scholarship players, but have a handful of FBS transfers in their lineup. Bucknell, which begins adding scholarship players to its roster with its next class, played about as even as could be expected, and the Bison won't face many more teams this year as talented as the one they saw this past weekend.
* I think Bill O'Brien missed a chance Saturday to get a kid some much-needed confidence.
Now I've said from the day I heard him speak for the first time I thought the new Penn State coach has handled the brutal situation in Happy Valley about as well as one can. But Saturday he missed one.
Late in the first half of Saturday's game against Navy, the Nittany Lions had fourth-and-goal from the eight-yard line, already up 20-0. The way the PSU defense was controlling the line of scrimmage pretty much assured that Navy wasn't coming back, although Penn State's second-half performance might have you thinking otherwise.
O'Brien decided to go for it on fourth down, and when quarterback Matt McGloin missed a receiver in the back of the end zone the drive went for nothing. O'Brien had a shot to give much-maligned kicker Sam Ficken some confidence there by letting him boot the field goal in that spot.
Ficken, who missed four field goals and had a PAT blocked at Virginia, hit two of three PATs in the first half Saturday — both drawing huge ovations from the crowd — and he isn't going to get many field goals easier than a 28-yarder right in the middle of the field. A make there and maybe he shakes out the cobwebs and goes on to have a good season.
O'Brien said he liked the play call he had and the receiver was open. But eventually Ficken's going to have to make a big kick at some point, and getting the kid some confidence sooner rather than later would help.
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I'm pretty impressed with Kluwe and Ravens linebacker Ayanbadejo for supporting gay rights. It wasn't that long ago that Reggie White, among others, were pretty hostile towards homosexuals. Esera Tuaolo, a former Viking defensive lineman, was afraid of being outed when he played here.


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Kenmore Progressive Canister Vacuum - Superior Cleaning
Cleaning floors and furniture is now a simple process with the Kenmore Progressive canister vacuum. A 2-motor system, retractable cord storage, Stair Grip and variable speed settings make carpet and bare floor cleaning a cinch. This vacuum's true HEPA filter keeps pet dander and dust out of the air so you can breathe easy. From the 8-foot hose that swivels 360 degrees and reaches the highest surfaces to the horsehair dusting brush for fine wooden furniture and floors, this vacuum has the tools to get the job done.
- The Infrared Dirt Sensor activates a red LED that tells you where to focus cleaning power, then shines green once it's all clean.
- Designed to make cleaning-up after pets a cinch, the Pet PowerMate™ attachment lifts hair, dander and more from furniture, rugs and carpeting in seconds.
- Superbly maneuverable, the Swivel+ Steering System™ lets you easily glide around corners and into difficult places for an easy, fast and thorough clean.
- The exclusive Stair Grip™ feature keeps the canister body upright and securely in place while the stairs get cleaned, for solid performance and increased safety.
- Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America approval means this vacuum effectively removes allergens from carpets while limiting the release of dust and dander into the air.
- 6-in-1 Handle Technology serves-up a power nozzle and floor brush, a large Pet PowerMate™, a smaller pet upholstery tool, a horsehair dust brush and a crevice tool for tight spots.
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Marblehead, MA
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This is now about 15 years with Sears vacuums and maybe the last. It's a good vacuum when it works. Unfortunately it is a very poor quality product. In just over one year I have now had the same problem (3) times. The wand switch turns on the vacuum but no power is delivered to the lights or powerheads. That means there is no way for us to clean the dog fur from our carpets. The wand assembly needs to be replaced again. I asked them about a product exchange last time but they said two repairs for the same problem in a year is not enough. I wonder if (3) will do it. I'm giving them a chance to handle it properly this time. I'll update the review shortly.
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Alexandria, VA
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I purchased this vacuum to replace an older version, which I really liked but had damaged after about 5-6 years by running over the cord of a blind (and also breaking the blind). Was loath to give up the old vac, but this one has stronger suction, in addition to the better tools. I have already had to change the bag after just a few weeks, and that impressed me. Would rather throw all that pet hair and bird feathers and lint out in the trash than have it still in my carpets and rugs. Overall, I have had good experiences with Sears. Even in this case, I first ordered the wrong machine online and they took it back for exchange with no argument, even though I had taken it out of the box and tried it out. Very happy with the purchase. The pet power mate tool is great. I use the paper, not the cloth, bags.
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Within 6 months of purchase the light on the extension wand failed, two months later the power head no longer works. Over half the reviews on sears.com say the same thing. I think this thing is a piece of garbage and a waste of money. Strongly urge you NOT TO BUY!
Towson, MD
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I bought this as a replacement to the 12 year old Progressive canister which had started to randomly turn off during use. Looked at Consumer Reports review of this model and decided to purchase. What a mistake. The light on the extension wand stopped working about six months after purchase, the power head stopped working after the warranty expired (about one year) and then finally the whole **** thing stopped working at all. What a POS! Do not buy this lemon! Read the reviews here - more than half the reviews are one star.
Scottsville, VA
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We have had this vacuum for a month and it is just as described. It is powerful, easy to maneuver, not too heavy, and well designed. The suction is excellent, and gets dog hair off pillows and dog beds easily and completely. It is easy to operate and cleans well. The newly designed brush tool is excellent. We are thrilled with our purchase. We would definitely buy this vacuum again and we would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a new vacuum. We bought it to replace our old Kenmore progressive canister vacuum, which we used for about ten years and it too was a good vacuum. We had the soil detector light on that vacuum, and it's on this one too. That is a plus that makes vacuuming so much easier.
Mobile, AL
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I have had this model for less than 3 years and in that time, 2 extension wands have failed. There are replacement parts that can be ordered but the wand can't/wasn't meant to be disassembled for repair according to the "Sears Experts" and a local vacuum repair company. It has to be replaced at a cost of $107.31 + tax. Sears provides a "100% Satisfaction Guarantee" on their parts but won't say how long it lasts and there is no warranty provided from the manufacturer. So is it good for 30/60/90 days, 1 year? I couldn't get an answer other than it "depends on the usage". What good does that do for us, the consumer? A vacuum cleaner should last for many years and extending/retracting an extension wand should not render a unit inoperable due to a poorly designed built in wiring harness. The bare floor cleaning attachment does still work with the wand but the power head for carpets does not. I will say, for the most part, I am happy with the unit when it does work properly. The crevice tool is a little short and cleaning the tops of ceiling fans is difficult with the brush attachment due to the hose design. The lighted extension wand was a feature I liked about this unit, but unfortunately it's faulty design makes this a frustrating purchase. I paid too much to get rid of it but I can't keep replacing the extension wand either. As an alternative replacement, the wand from model #s 21514 or 21614 will work with this model. It won't extend or have a light on the end but the wiring is on the outside making it easier/less costly to repair if it ever fails. Sears Parts Direct "highly recommends only using model specific parts due to possible serious problems arising". When researching vacuums, the reviews for this model were good and it had the features I wanted, making it what I thought was a good investment. Since then, the reviews have become disappointing and the Q&A for repair problems have centered around the failing extension wand. If every owner of this model wrote a review, I'm certain the rating would be worse.
Hamilton, OH
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Power head stopped working after 1 1/2 yrs. Fixed at home since out of warranty. After seeing how built, would not buy again. Cleans well but not going to last. If you consider, definitely get the Protection Agreement
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"Dolphin Tale swept 16 categories at the Crystal Reel awards on Saturday held in Orlando's Florida Hotel Nov. 9 and 10.
The Crystal Reel Awards are held annually to honor and highlight outstanding achievements in motion picture, television, audio recording and digital media productions created in Florida over the past year. The Official Judges of the CRA are Emmy, Grammy, and/or Oscar recipients from across the country with no affiliation to the host organization, Florida Motion Picture and Television Association (FMPTA).
Highlighting the success of the Florida Tax Credit Program and the productions it has brought to Florida were nominees in two key categories: For Best TV Series, nominees "Burn Notice" and "The Glades" were represented. For Best Feature, the nominees were Dolphin Tale and Renee.
Dolphin Tale was represented on the Red Carpet by cast members Harry Connick, Jr., Nathan Gamble, Cozi Zuehlsdorff and Austin Highsmith. Additionally, Dolphin Tale producers Broderick Johnson and Richard Ingber of Alcon Entertainment and co-producer David Yates of Clearwater Marine Aquarium walked the red carpet.
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Spoilers through the midseason finale of AMC's The Walking Dead Season 3 below.
AMC's The Walking Dead wraps up the first half of Season 3 with an action-packed episode full of betrayal, death, and cliff-hangers.
At death's door, Maggie and Glenn are rescued by a well-armed cadre of survivors. Rick, Daryl, Michonne, and the new guy (who doesn't live long enough to be remembered, and marks the second black member of the group to bite the dust in just this half season) sneak into Woodbury and make a daring rescue, replete with smoke bombs and assault rifles, before making their escape with the badly beaten Glenn and the traumatized Maggie.
Unfortunately, Daryl doesn't make it out.
All season long Andrea has put her trust in the wrong people, and in particular she's placed her trust in the charming—though also psychotic—Governor. The look on her face when she sees Daryl at the end of the midseason finale is the one I suppose I've been waiting for, now that she's betrayed her friend Michonne, and fired again (and again unwittingly without a clear visual) on her friends.
Shock and horror.
As though she didn't have ample clues and warnings, as if Michonne never warned her, or the presence of Merle as a trusted lieutenant didn't ring any alarm bells, or the wall of zombified heads in the Governor's apartment didn't point to something rotten in the town of Woodbury.
AMC has certainly done a good job at keeping us all on our toes. The Governor's betrayal of Merle was a surprise I didn't see coming. With the crowd now calling for both brothers' heads, we're left to wait it out until February. We don't even know who the new arrivals at the prison are yet.
That's an interesting choice as well, to introduce a new small band of survivors now, in the middle of the season. Carl's rescue of the group was at once impressive and a bit chilling. The boy has become an efficient killer, stony-faced and unblinking in his matter-of-fact approach to the business of zombie killing and protecting his people. He's a proper child soldier now, and while I applaud how bad-ass he's become, it's still a bit unnerving.
Carl doesn't flinch from rescuing the newcomers and then locking them carefully outside of their home turf—safe, but not too close. "Shouldn't we help them?" Beth exclaims. "I did," Carl replies.
What function will these new prison occupants offer? A replenishment of the ever-dwindling cast? Extras to kill off willy-nilly? I'm a bit worried for the group's apparent leader, Tyreese, simply because if this season is any indication, black guys in The Walking Dead do not have an easy time staying alive (though this is an industry-wide problem.)
Meanwhile, Michonne continues to stubbornly avoid communicating with anyone no matter whether it's in her best interest or not, and makes two stupid and very out-of-character mistakes in this episode, first unchaining the Governor's zombie daughter without checking under the hood, and then killing her before properly leveraging her position against him, which very nearly gets her killed.
Of course, she'd have killed the Governor and put a nice, clean end to his tyrannical rule if Andrea hadn't intervened. (Have I mentioned how much I can't stand Andrea lately? This episode was titled "Made to Suffer" which I think is an adequate description of how I feel watching her fumble through one bad decision after another.)
Still, Sunday's was a strong episode overall, even if the addition of new characters was a bit much to pack into the hour and might have detracted somewhat from the more interesting rescue operation. I can't be too annoyed with the cliff-hangers, though this does mean I'm without Breaking Bad, Walking Dead and Game of Thrones for months to come. I'll catch up on Justified, I suppose, and maybe start Homeland as well.
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The funny thing was that me and my friends were joking that since they introduced new black characters, the old ones had to go…
Kind of sucks for that joke to turn into a reality.
I loved this episode, and i wouldn't worry about Tyreese just yet. He's a fan-favorite from the comics, so he'll stick around until at least the end of this season i think.
Further question, do you think Merle and or Darryl will survive?
hes in the preview. they screwed that up
if you saw the little preview after the show for the second half of the season, it showed a glimpse of a rescue and it showed daryl soon after. soo i have a feeling rick and them make a rescue before they leave! cuz if you remember michone made the comment before they left… (they can either make the rescue and be screwed or leave and be screwed) but in all honesty if daryl dies i will stop watching…. nuff said
Yup, all around good episode. Though as soon as the governor realized Michone was still alive, I had a feeling Merle wasn't going to escape his wraith.
I am super happy that Tyrese has finally made an appearance, as I really liked him in the comics, so I am looking forward to the beginning of the next half season, hopefully Andrea will get with the program.
While not as bad as last season, season 3 has not been that good. The governor has been a disappointment. I expected him to really be twisted. So far Rick has been scarier and crazier than him. Andrea has just become a worse and worse character. She has been annoying since she first appeared and has only gotten worse. I really would just love for them to kill her off.
stop watching
Erik, you are the only one who seems caught up with the race issue. As a black man, I can tell you that I don't care one bit about brothers dying. Get off your white-guilt high horse, it's insulting.
And T-Dog made it to season 3 before getting knocked off. That's a hell of a lot better than a lot of the white people.


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Niagara Gazette — As your mayor, I have a responsibility to work with our city council for the good of the city. You know that when it comes to government, politics is part of the game whether we like it or not. But our officials also have a duty to rise above politics and petty personal attacks in order to get things done.
Over the past two months, the city council majority has simply crossed the line. Their goal is to mislead the public, and now they are using the approved city budget as a political tool instead of a spending plan. We need this to stop, and to get back to running our city government.
The city council reduced and eliminated funding for the Niagara Falls Block Club Council, Niagara Falls Beautification Commission, and the Niagara Arts and Cultural Center after all of those dollars were approved in the 2013 budget. I have already gone on record about the value or volunteerism, neighborhood crime prevention, and the economic impact of arts and culture on our community.
The city council majority has already gone on record calling these community members, "fun and fluff," "special interest groups," "living in a world of entitlement" and explaining that their "run is over."
Regardless of our feelings on those opinions and personal attacks, the council is clearly disregarding the city charter, and either does not understand or does not respect our city's form of government. They see the budget as just "numbers on a page," to quote Councilman Sam Fruscione, that can be manipulated for political motives, when a budget is, in fact, a local law.
It is questionable whether they even have the legal authority to make these changes or if they understand the city charter and the mayor-city council relationship. I have been your mayor for five years and served on the city council for four years before that. They could always have called me to talk about this, but they chose not to.
Most troublingly, after hundreds of people spoke out about these cuts, the council majority decided to take political cover by involving the police department. They told you that this was all part of their plan and not just a reaction.
What they did not tell you is that Chief Bryan DalPorto's new community policing strategy does not require cuts to block clubs, the NBC or the NACC. They did not tell you that this police plan is one of my administration's top priorities. The council majority did not say any of this because it would then be made clear that all of these changes are a political sleight of hand. Instead they found a way to claim credit for the work of dedicated police officers.
They want you to think that you cannot have police on the beat and a fully funded beautification commission or NACC at the same time. They want you to think that your city budget is just one giant slush fund and not a legal document that must be followed. Clearly, the council majority would rather write a snappy press release instead of run a good government.
Fellow citizens, think about how all of this makes us look to potential investors and the community at large. As a business owner, would you want to enter into an agreement with a city that is willing to abandon its contractual agreements every time the political winds change? Do you think our young people are going to want to stay in a place where elected leaders care more about political gains than cultural assets and a consistent government? The answer is no.
One of the things I love most about our city is the common sense, no-nonsense attitude of its residents. We know what is right and what is wrong, and the difference between an honest day's work and politicians looking merely to promote themselves. I think it is time for all of us to tell this council majority to stop the politicking and to get back to work.
Paul Dyster is the mayor of Niagara Falls.Paul Dyster is the mayor of Niagara Falls.


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Dr. Rebecca Eia
Birth Control Options
The Centers for Disease Control says almost half of pregnancies in the U.S. are unplanned although several safe, effective methods of birth control are available. The choice of birth control depends on factors such as a person's overall health, age, frequency of sexual activity, number of sexual partners, desire to have children in the future, and family history of certain diseases. A woman should talk to her health care provider about her choice of birth control method.
Copper T IUD—An IUD is a small device that is shaped in the form of a "T." Your doctor places it inside the uterus to prevent pregnancy. It can stay in your uterus for up to 10 years. This IUD is more than 99 percent effective at preventing pregnancy.
Mirena intrauterine system (IUS)—The IUS is a small T-shaped device like the IUD. It is placed inside the uterus by a doctor. It releases a small amount of progestin each day to keep you from getting pregnant. The IUS stays in your uterus for up to five years. The IUS is more than 99 percent effective at preventing pregnancy.
Oral contraceptives—Also called "the pill," it contains the hormones estrogen and progestin. A pill is taken at the same time each day. If you are older than 35 years and smoke, have a history of blood clots or breast cancer, your doctor may advise you not to take the pill. The pill is 92–99 percent effective at preventing pregnancy.
Mini pill—Unlike the pill, the mini-pill only has one hormone, progestin, instead of both estrogen and progestin. It is taken at the same time each day. It is a good option for women who can't take estrogen. They are 92–99 percent effective at preventing pregnancy.
Patch—This skin patch is worn on the lower abdomen, buttocks, or upper body (but not on the breasts). It releases hormones progestin and estrogen into the bloodstream. You put on a new patch once a week for three weeks. During the fourth week, you do not wear a patch, so you can have a menstrual period. The patch is 92–99 percent effective at preventing pregnancy, but it appears to be less effective in women who weigh more than 198 pounds.
Hormonal vaginal contraceptive ring— The NuvaRing releases the hormones progestin and estrogen. You place the ring inside your vagina. You wear the ring for three weeks, take it out for the week you have your period, and then put in a new ring. It is 92–99 percent effective at preventing pregnancy.
Injection or "shot"— Women get shots of the hormone progestin in the buttocks or arm every three months from their doctor. It is 97–99 percent effective at preventing pregnancy.
Implant—The implant is a single, thin rod that is inserted under the skin of a women's upper arm. The rod contains a progestin that is released into the body over three years. It is 99 percent effective at preventing pregnancy.
Newer, permanent options
Laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy uses a thin, lighted telescope-like instrument called a laparoscope, which acts like a video camera, along with small surgical instruments that are all inserted through three to four tiny incisions (less than 1/4 inch each) in the navel and abdomen. Using the instruments, the surgeon carefully separates the uterus from the cervix and removes it through one of the openings. The cervix, the bottom part of the uterus, is left intact. Because this type of surgery does not require the surgeon to make a large abdominal incision, you will not have the same kind of visible scar typical with most traditional, "open" surgeries.
LSH causes less stress to the body. It was developed to reduce pain, minimize scarring and shorten recovery time. The procedure can be done on an outpatient basis, which means a woman can be home resting comfortably within 24 hours and back to her normal activities in less than a week. As with all surgery, hysterectomy involves risk, including potential blood loss, infection and damage to other internal organs.
LSH preserves the cervix, which some research suggests may help to reduce the risk of pelvic floor prolapse, urinary incontinence and other complications associated with total hysterectomies. Because the cervix is left in place, however, you must be willing to continue annual pap smears to screen for cervical cancer.
Essure is a permanent birth control procedure that works with your body to create a natural barrier against pregnancy. This gentle procedure can be performed in a doctor's office in less than 10 minutes.
Unlike other permanent birth control, the Essure procedure does not require cutting into the body or the use of radiofrequency energy to burn the fallopian tubes. Instead, an Essure trained doctor inserts soft, flexible inserts through the body's natural pathways (vagina, cervix, and uterus) and into your fallopian tubes. The very tip of the device remains outside the fallopian tube, which provides you and your doctor with immediate visual confirmation of placement.
During the three months following the procedure, your body and the inserts work together to form a natural barrier that prevents sperm from reaching the egg. During this period, you must continue using another form of birth control (other than an IUD).
After three months, you must undergo an Essure Confirmation Test to verify you are protected from the worries of unplanned pregnancy. The test uses a dye and special type of x-ray to ensure both that the inserts are in place and that the fallopian tubes are completely blocked.
Unlike birth control pills, patches, rings, and some forms of IUDs, Essure does not contain hormones to interfere with your natural menstrual cycle. Your periods should more or less continue in their natural state.
The Adiana procedure is similar to the Essure procedure, with minor differences. It works by stimulating your body's own tissue to grow in and around tiny, soft inserts that are placed inside your fallopian tubes. A slender, flexible instrument (delivery catheter) is passed through the vagina and cervix and into the uterus to deliver a low level of radiofrequency energy (i.e., energy that generates heat to create a superficial lesion) to a small section of each fallopian tube. A tiny, soft insert—about the size of a grain of rice—is placed in each of your fallopian tubes, right where the energy was applied. As with the Essure procedure, you must use another form of birth control over the next three months, while new tissue grows in and around the Adiana inserts, eventually blocking your fallopian tubes.


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The release by Apple of iBooks Author last month begins a year that will see the release of several new tools focused on helping people to create, publish and track their ebooks. Now that Apple have clarified that their EULA does not attempt to claim ownership of users' content, I'm sure many more people will be willing to give it a shot, but it's still a one trick pony: your .iBooks file can still only be uploaded to Apple's store. iBooks Author's other file formats – PDF and plain text – aren't very useful when it comes to uploading to other stores. That's fine insofar as it goes, but if you're an author or publisher wanting to reach as many people as possible, with limited time and resources to repurpose the same content for different marketplaces, iBooks Author isn't a great help.
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BookBaby works on an upfront fee basis, a minimum of $99, leaving its users to receive all of the royalties from all sales. That makes it easy for users to understand how much they are shelling out and for what. Because BookBaby manages the uploads to all stores, it can also manage all your stats, providing you with an accounting dashboard so you can keep track of how your books are selling in each shop.
The disadvantages are that it will cost to get corrections into your ebooks, $50 for up to 10 changes, $75 for 11 to 25 changes, and $100 for 26 to 50 changes. That means even more motivation to make sure that your book is absolutely perfect before you submit it. It will also cost $59 more to convert a PDF, Quark or InDesign page.
The convenience of being able to manage uploads to all stores at once, however, should make using BookBaby well worth it. I haven't had a chance to try it out yet, but certainly will be with my next publication.
Tracking stats
If you're managing your own uploads, though, IndieTracking is a Windows-only tool that helps make sense of your downloaded sales reports from your various ebook outlets. Simply feed in your spreadsheets, as downloaded from Amazon or wherever, and IndieTracking will chew through the data and give you reports and graphs by month, book, and sales outlet.
IndieTracking is a relatively simple bit of software. It can't magically provide the kind of detailed stats that I wish Amazon and its competitors would give their sellers, but it will make make sense of those messy spreadsheets that ebook stores spit out. Definitely worth a shot if you find yourself drowning in stats for various books in bunch of different stores and currencies.
Write and publish
Next week, open source software house Sourcefabric is launching a new tool "to help people and organisations write and publish great multi-platform books". The software will prep books for iPad, Nook or print and will output to PDF, ePub, odt or HTML. Says their blog post:
The free, open source platform will cover the entire book production workflow from collaborative writing and editing, to fully customisable output and design. You can manage a community of authors, proofreaders, translators and editors effortlessly while the software takes care of book structure, formatting, licensing, and versions.
The new tool is almost certainly an extension of the existing FLOSS Manuals site, which allows people to collaborate on writing guides to free and open source software. Sourcefabric announced its partnership with the FLOSS Manuals Foundation at the beginning of December last year.
A good online collaborative tool could be a godsend for businesses who want to cut down on the overhead of creating ebooks from existing content. And it could help authors manage the tricky proofreading process which can trip up even the most vigilant.
An ebook tools boom
There is undoubtedly a boom in ebooks at the moment. The opportunity for businesses and individuals alike cannot be ignored and many are hoping to benefit from the democratisation of publishing. Whilst we have some fantastic tools for writing, such the wonderful Scrivener, other parts of the production workflow are woefully underserved. Here's hoping that this is the year some of these problems are solved!
The "one trick pony" you call i Books Author can infact export books you create with it as PDFs and Plain Text Files.
Sure, it's a pain editing a Plain Text file, but that's not discussed here.
Have you actually used iBooks Author to create and export a book (in any format)?
Hey Suw,
Just wanted to say thanks for highlighting some of BookBaby's services in this story. Super informative piece, and we appreciate being mentioned here.
If any of your readers have questions about BookBaby's eBook distribution, short-run printing, conversion, or cover design services, please email firstname.lastname@example.com or call 877-961-6878.
BookBaby has a great customer service team of actual human beings (most of them authors, musicians, or artists) who are happy to chat. M-F 9-5 PST.
Thanks again.
Chris R. at BookBaby
Thank you for mentioning my program (IndieTracking), this was a great surprise.
You also might want to check out www.pragauthor.com. We do a similar service as IndieSales.
I'm finding the ebook space so exciting at the moment. A few years ago it was so difficult getting a book published due to all the different file formats so I'm glad there's finaly some easy to use tools out there to make it more accessible for the author on a limited budget.
I really appreciate the insights.


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