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I was recently given the opportunity to do a face-to-face questions and answers session with Victor Defnas, author of the new YA fantasy, Lightbringer. The book follows fiery protagonist Lucy, as she comes to terms with a new identity that puts her at the heart of an apocalyptical war between Heaven and Hell. I met Victor in a cosy Devon coffee shop, and asked him all the questions I was dying to ask after reading his debut novel.
Hi Victor, thanks for agreeing to meet with me.
The pleasure is all mine.
So, I suppose we should start at the beginning. What first inspired you to write Lightbringer?
Well, I've always been interested in philosophy and religion, so I just started with one question: what would it be if the Devil was human and they didn't realise? So then I asked, how would this be believable, how would it not be obvious as the plot twist? Why don't they know they're the Devil, how did they end up on Earth to begin with, how would you make them a more likable figure than the Devil from Christian mythology, whilst still maintaining the characteristics Satan has? So the plot really wrote itself from there just from one initial question.
Tell me about Lucy, your protagonist.
She's probably the most interesting character I've ever written. Writing someone who is fundamentally evil was quite a challenge, especially in keeping her relatable but morally ambiguous. She's rather arrogant and comes to the conclusion she is a living god by the end of the book, which was a lot of fun. In my last book I had six different POV characters, so it was nice just having one to focus on and actually go fully in depth with her habits and a fairly nuanced backstory.
Did you start writing with a clear idea of who Lucy would be, or did she end up just writing herself?
She was originally supposed to be much more optimistic, and have this much more wondrous outlook on life, where everything was new and she was amazed by everything. But when I started writing her she started going really sarcastic, but I think it works given the nature of her character. But she still finds a lot of mundane things interesting in the world. She's still quite dry though and carrying a lot of the negative energy from her past life with her that comes out more intensively later on.
There's clearly a lot of historical and religious references throughout the story. What sort of background do you have that allowed you to write about these topics in such detail?
Well I'm actually a historian by training, to an extent. I did both my undergraduate degree and my Master's degree in history, where I focused on the Ku Klux Klan, which primarily viewed itself as a religious organisation. That got me interested in the Bible and how different people have interpreted it, how different groups have exploited it for their own ends. So my historical and philosophical interests have always been entwined.
Arguably, this subject matter could be considered controversial. Were you conscious of how certain people might react to that?
Yes, but it's not as bad as a lot of other mainstream literature out there. I've started rereading Northern Lights, from the Golden Compass trilogy recently, and that's a lot more blasphemous than anything I've done, as it makes the Catholic Church and organised religion itself the antagonist, and bearing in mind primary aged kids read these. My book doesn't really take a side, it's not pro-Lucifer, or necessarily anti-Heaven- they're left deliberately ambiguous and you can take away from it what you will.
So you wanted the characters to be morally ambiguous?
Yeah, even angels themselves aren't perfect. Lucifer in religious canon was God's favourite angel, and was the most perfect being before being corrupted by evil. Everyone has the capacity for good and evil, but in my book they're not really taken as objective concepts, so none of my characters are truly bad. My main antagonist, reacts to the world due to the way he sees it. On the other hand no character is truly good, and all are inevitably self-serving.
Although, there is Rosh. I consider him one of the purer characters?
Yeah, but he's still helping the Devil, and is still blinded by love to an extent.
Just on the subject of characters, I thought that having footnotes in the story was a really original idea – I've never seen that done in YA fiction before. Can you tell us anything about the mysterious character of S who writes these?
There's probably just enough in the book if you read really closely to take a guess at who this is. It's been interesting hearing some people's fan theories on it, although none of them have been right so far. I do like to think it's a book where you have to pay attention to certain details. There's one line in particular that's easy to miss, but it completely changes the plot and tone of the whole book if you think about the implications of it and makes it a lot darker and a lot more cynical.
God is noticeably absent from the book, but I felt there was something omnipresent about that. Do you have plans to introduce God properly as a character?
There's also an absence of Jesus being mentioned too, which was deliberate. The TV show Supernatural does the same. One of the characters in the book is actually supposed to be God, but it's up to the reader to decide who.
Any hints?[Laughs] No. Well, there's a few characters whose names are never given, or that we don't know much about, who have the potential to be God. So I think this presents a degree of optimism in the book, that God is there interacting in the world, despite Lucy thinking God has abandoned her.
How curious, because as a reader I felt the closest thing to God in the book was Zophiel, who Lucy meets briefly. There was something ethereal about her, more so than the other angels.
Zophiel? I mean gender pronouns don't apply to God so they could manifest in any form, so yeah it could be a woman. But I have no plans for future books to have God feature prominently.
I found your representation of Heaven and Hell really interesting. I liked that for a lot of Humans, they didn't gain entry to either in death.
Yeah, I included reincarnation instead of the traditional Judeo-Christian narrative. Souls in my book get recycled unless they're particularly good or evil and subsequently go to Heaven or Hell, and it's quite hard to break that cycle.
Hell in particular was captivating. I'd never seen it portrayed in that way before – with much of the horror and gore being an illusion to appease the so-called "good guys".
Yeah, the fire and brimstone side that Lucy sees when she arrives is all revealed to be false, but it's Heaven trying to implement this dystopian vision of Hell that we have. That's how Hell has developed in this world, evil people doing evil things, with no real consequences or restrictions, so it's a sort of Mad Max society with the occasional demonic incursion.
So, we're all dying to know, are there plans for a sequel?
One's been in the works for a while. Editing Lightbringer to a publishable point has taken most of my efforts. I attempted to do NaNoWriMo for the sequel, which wasn't a huge success [chuckles] but I'm still hoping to do a first draft fairly swiftly. Might be called Nightbringer, if that's not too lazy. But there's definitely a future potentially with the characters I created.
A big thank you to Victor for agreeing to be interviewed. You can follow his writing experiences and updates on his Twitter: https://twitter.com/Victor_Defnas
Lightbringer is available to buy on Amazon.

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In Peru most cities like Cusco are considered high altitude and the oxygen levels drop by around 5-6 percent. Symptoms range from SOB (shortness of breath) & tiredness to vomitting and dizziness.
In extreme cases, altitude sickness can cause death. Always seek medical advice if you are suffering from severe altitude sickness.
Altitude by City in Peru
- Cusco – 3,200 meters (10,500 ft)
- Sacred Valley* – 2,700 meters (8,850 ft)
- Machu Picchu – 2,430 meters (7,970 ft)
- Arequipa – 2,300 meters (7,500 ft)
- Colca Canyon** – 3,633 meters (11,800 ft)
- Puno / Lake Titicaca – 3,830 meters (12,560 ft)
Before heading out to Cusco, I spent some time in Arequipa and visited a few of the surrounding volcanoes to help adjust.
The locals also advised me to chew Coca leaves. They make a decent tea.
Yes, coca leaves are the raw material for cocaine, but chewing the leaves or drinking coca tea when you're in Cusco (altitude 3,400 metres) clears your throbbing head and lets you breath again.
Altitude 4885m
Our bus group at 5000m. Lack of O2 took its toll on everyone (except the bus driver).
Peruvian Pizza helps too.
The bird is a Andean Condor.
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The auguries for Europe are not good, writes Dalrymple,
not only because of the political immobilism that elaborate systems of social security have caused in most European countries, but because of the European multinational entity that is being created against the wishes of the peoples of Europe.
The European Union serves several purposes, none of which have much to do with the challenges facing the continent. It
- helps Germans to forget that they are Germans, and gives them another identity rather more pleasing in their estimation
- allows the French to forget that they are a medium-sized nation, one among many, and gives them the illusion of power and importance
- acts as a giant pension fund for politicians who are no longer willing or able successfully to compete in the rough-and-tumble of electoral politics, and enables them to hang on to influence and power long after they have been rejected at the polls
- acts as a fortress against the winds of competition that are blowing from all over the world and that are deeply unsettling to people who desire security above all else


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A gentleman's literature
For many, literary exploration ends once the last page of Harry Potter or The Da Vinci Code is turned. This should not be so! A gentleman has many a plethora of intriguing and sophisticated reading to feast his brain upon.
The works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle are a good place to start. If you can't trust a man who is known by all three of his names, then whom can you trust? Just take a look at this fine specimen of gentleman.
A gentleman's literature also has gentlemanly protagonists. Have you ever known a private detective not to be a perfect gentleman?
What better way to relax after a long day than to pour a scotch, light your pipe, loosen your tie and read a leatherback?
And what better way to start a day than read up on the news in between sips of Earl Grey (or scotch)?
And finally, we all know William Shatner enjoys nothing more than sitting in front of his fire with a good book and a scotch.
Until next time,
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Zorlu Enerji to supply heat from geothermal plant to greenhouse operators, Turkey
Large investment is made in the construction of up to 165 hectares of greenhouse operations in Manisa, Aydin and Denizli, utilising excess hot water from geothermal power plants by Zorlu Enerji in the surroundings.
Reported locally earlier this month, Zorlu Enerji in Turkey announced that several greenhouses will be built that will be utilising "waste" heat form geothermal power plants in Turkey.
Ali Kindap, General Manager of Zorlu Enerji and Chair of the Turkish Geothermal Power Plant Investors Association (JESDER) announced that 165 hectares of greenhouses will be built in Manisa, Aydin and Denizli. The overall investment is expected at EUR 132 million to build greenhouses. "Three geothermally heated greenhouses will create employment for 3,000 people. Local people will be recruited and they will also work in the logistics." Kindap added.
The greenhouses will be heated by the waste water from Zorlu Energy's geothermal power plant in Saraykoy, Denizli. According to Kindap, all the infrastructure work is completed and that in Saraykoy in an area of 65 hectares, 2,000 people will start working.
34.7 hectares of geothermally heated greenhouses will be built in Alasehir, Manisa. 80% of the infrastructure costs will be met by the state.
The remaining 65 hectares of greenhouses will be built in Efeler, Aydin where infrastructure work is ongoing. Kindap stated that for 1 MW of energy an investment of USD 4 million is needed and that the sector invests $1 billion for 200-250 MW of development a year.
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Who doesn't like a Cheese toasty? How about celebrating St.Patricks day with a pint of Guinness Draft and a lovely Cheese Toastie. St.Patricks Day Image Source: Nova The Guiness Storehouse is celebrating St.Patrick's Festival, which runs from the 15th to the 18th March, with what some would say is the perfect taste combination! The cheese
Cheese Toon!! Newcastle is to be the host of the Massive Cheese Festival that is known as "Cheese Toon." This will be taking place in Times Square on the 16 March 2018. There is promise of tonnes of cheese and it is being classed as the cheesiest Event in the North East this Year! You
Cheese Pulling Contest Fancy some FUN? Cheese Pulling Contest Anyone? There is one taking place at Rascals Restaurant in London, which has partnered up with The Urban Cheese Maker. What you can Win is your Own Body Weight in Cheese!!! At the Cheese Pulling Contest You will be greeted with a glass of Complimentary wine,
Stilton's Annual Cheese Rolling Competition Unfortunately the Annual Stilton Cheese Rolling Competition in Cambridgeshire is Cancelled this year 🙁 This is due to many factors, these being Lack of Interest, Security, Public Order, Money and Parking Issues. There is some Good News for next year (2019) and that is that the Cheese Rolling Festival is


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The Hybrid Scheduling Mode
just plan it allows to set the global scheduling mode either to "automatic"or to "manual. The hybrid scheduling mode combines the advantages of both alternatives and is generally started out of the automatic mode, which is selected in the Settings dialog and is shown in the plan by the icon .
Keep control over certain orders
In some cases, it might be useful to change the global scheduling mode only for one or more jobs so that the planner will be able to manage these important jobs manually, thus making sure that they happen exactly when he wants them to happen and to use the scheduling engine to automatically plan the remaining jobs in an efficient way.
Thus, the hybrid scheduling mode combines the comfort of leaving the planning work completely to an automatic scheduling engine with the ability of taking full control by manually overriding all of the engine's rules.
Switch scheduling mode only for individual jobs
Click in the job line of the desired job(s) to schedule them manually, which is indicated by the corresponding icon having turned orange . Now, you can manually plan this job and it won't be affected by the scheduling engine any more.
Of course, this also works vice versa. If the global scheduling mode is set to manual, which is indicated by and you want to change this for one or some individual jobs, click the icon, it changes to and this/these job(s) will be scheduled automatically.


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NASL: Miami FC Sinks the Armada, Unbeaten in Last Seven
- Updated: June 3, 2017
JACKSONVILLE – The Miami FC visited Jacksonville Armada FC for the first time this season, Saturday night. The Miami FC imposed its will against the defensive-minded Armada, taking the match 1-0.
Jacksonville would open up the match in a defensive shell, but the Miami FC would not let it affect its game plan.
The Orange and Blue would get the first shot of the match, with midfielder Blake Smith's left-footed shot getting blocked in the second minute.
Forward Stéfano Pinho's speed was a nuisance for Armada FC in the first half as the Brazilian consistently got behind their backline and nearly scored in the 17th minute.
The Miami FC's patience on the ball would finally pay off in the 35th minute. Smith pushed up the left flank and floated a ball to the far post.
As the defense focused in on danger man Vincenzo Rennella, midfielder Dylan Mares made his way far post and headed home the ball for his third goal of the season.
Jacksonville would try to push back in the second half, but the Miami defense would be up to the task.
A counter attack in the 48th minute would put forward Vincenzo Rennella 1v1 with Armada FC's keeper Caleb
Patterson-Sewel, who came up with a kick save to keep Rennella off the scoresheet. 60 minutes into the match, the Jacksonville offense finally started to test the Orange and Blue defense, but to no avail.
The Miami FC victory came into question in the 84th minute, when Jacksonville was able to create two dangerous opportunities. The first was a header that found the side netting and the second has a soft shot that keeper Daniel Vega saved easily.
Armada FC would continue to try and crack the Miami defense, but the Orange and Blue would eventually walk away with the 1-0 victory.
The Miami FC is now unbeaten in its last seven NASL matches and earned its fourth shutout of the season.
The Miami FC is back on the road next week to take on bottom-of-the-table FC Edmonton, Saturday, June 10. The Orange and Blue will then make its way to Orlando to take on Orlando City SC, Wednesday, June 14 in a U.S. Open Cup Fourth Round matchup.


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Meet Julia Young
Hi! I'm Julia Young. I live in a small town right between Atlanta and Birmingham. I am to married the love of my life. I have always had a love for anything to do with a camera growing up in a family with photographer parents. I grew up in front of the camera but eventually found myself behind it. Once I started filming and learning more about videography it became my passion. I now film weddings, baby births, and product videos. Contact me and let's make some magic!
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I strive to make my films clean, organic, romantic, emotional, and cinematic. I am so thrilled I get to be apart of moments that take our breath away and make our hearts skip a beat. I want you to be able to watch your video and it bring back all the same emotions as that special day.
A wedding day is so personal, I think of all my clients as friends. I would love to meet with in person or FaceTime and get to know about both of you and what you love about each other.


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Also some new goodies from Forge world.
Ogre Kingdoms are on my painting table currently. Trying to make it as quick as possible so they are table top ready. I've had a few games with them and they play very nicely if not just a little too one dimensionally vs my favoured High Elf army. My club has recently had a huge influx of High elf armies with new players. This is great but also means I'm going to use different armies to break up the same ol.
Brilliant sculpt.
This is the WIP on the Ironblaster that was missing its cannon.
I made an appropriate Cannon to replace it :)
Not your usual unit in a Ogre army but I really like the look of them.
They are in even though they are not so flash game wise.


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I decided to try Beta Capistrano. At first, Open Office ran normally, but it was very slow in opening and closing files. I checked for an update--I was running 4.1.5--and decided to update to 4.1.6 to see whether it ran better. However, update within Open Office gave an error message. I'll show that error message in a moment. Something similar happened with Firefox, but uninstall and re-install fixed that. However, when I tried to install 4.1.6, I got the same error message when I tried to open it.
"OpenOffice.app" can't be opened because Apple cannot check it for malicious software. This software needs to be updated. Contact the developer for more information.
I have reported this to Apple, but, meanwhile, I have lots of important files in Open Office formats that I need to open. Does anybody know of a fix? Are there any other apps that can open Open Office files? I could go back to production Mojave, but that's a bit of work. I assume this will be corrected before Capistrano is released in production this fall, but I can't wait that long.


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SARAJEVO (Reuters) - The European Union and its lending arm, the European Investment Bank, have signed deals with Bosnia worth 68 million euros (£58.42 million) to help improve the Balkan country's water supply, flood protection and transport infrastructure.
A 30-million-euro loan for improvements to the water supply, waste water and storm water networks will open up access to drinking water for up to 147,000 Bosnians and improve sanitation services for about 70,000, the European Investment Bank (EIB) [EIB.UL] said on Tuesday.
Another loan for 19 million euros will help bolster flood defences along the northern Sava river and its basin in Bosnia's autonomous Serb Republic, by constructing dykes and channels and rehabilitating river beds, the bank said in a statement.
The funds will be repaid over 25 years, including a five-year grace period.
Bosnia applied for EU membership in 2016 but, after some initial progress, political quarrels among its Orthodox Serb, Catholic Croat and Muslim Bosniak leaders stalled the process.
The EIB will also provide a 1.2-million-euro grant for technical assistance to help infrastructure projects, prepare tender documentation and manage procurement processes.
The EU will provide a grant of up to 19 million euros for the development of a section of a highway that runs from Budapest to the Croatian port of Ploce.
(Reporting by Maja Zuvela; Editing by Pravin Char)


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Editorial: What's in a name?
As we close the book on another calendar year, the plight of Christians and other religious minorities in the Middle East continues to be dire. Hundreds of thousands of Christians, threatened by the Islamic State, have fled Syria and Iraq in recent years and, in July, a memorable New York Times Magazine headline asked, "Is this the end of Christianity in the Middle East?" Christians aren't alone. Displaced Iraqis consist mostly of Sunni Muslims. Other religious minorities, including the Northern Iraqi native Yazidis, are under considerable threat. For several months, efforts have been underway to more appropriately identify the atrocities happening against Christians and other religious minorities in the Middle East. House Concurrent Resolution 75, introduced in September, urges that the United States government define them as "war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide." Such a definition holds more weight within the international community, according to Gregory H. Stanton, president of Genocide Watch, and would underscore the necessity of taking immediate action. Positively, according to news reports this fall, the State Department currently is considering using the "genocide" label when referencing attacks by the Islamic State — but only where Yazidis are concerned. While such a definition for any such persecuted group is critically important, it is unthinkable that Christians — who have been beheaded, crucified, abused, chased from their homes and generally terrorized by Islamic militants — be omitted from a similar distinction. Stanton, who testified during a subcommittee hearing on Capitol Hill in mid-December, said the State Department's reasoning for the omission of Christians ostensibly is due to the jizya, or tax, that the Islamic State allows Christians to pay to avoid death. However, as Stanton rightly testified, such taxes are "an ISIS lie" — often so exorbitantly high that Christians are unable to pay and are killed anyway. At the same hearing, Carl Anderson, Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus, also strongly supported the use of the term "genocide" to describe the eradication of Christians in the Middle East. "Like the region's other refugee communities, the vulnerable Christian minority is striving to survive devastating conflicts — in which, it should be noted, the Christian communities have not taken up arms for any side," Anderson said. "They are being specifically targeted because they put their faith in Jesus Christ." The Knights have become a worldwide leader in assisting persecuted Christians and other minorities in the Middle East and recently launching the donation and news website, ChristiansatRisk.org. As of Anderson's testimony, the Knights have donated more than $5 million to the cause. Such an effort should be widely praised and supported. But the Knights of Columbus and a select few individuals cannot do it alone. Parishes and individual Catholics can offer their support for Christians in the Middle East by asking their representative to support Concurrent Resolution 75 and the implementation of the word "genocide" when it comes to all persecuted religious minorities in the Middle East — but especially to Christians. While in Bolivia this summer, Pope Francis himself used the word then referencing our persecuted brothers and sisters in Christ. "In this third world war, waged piecemeal, which we are now experiencing, a form of genocide is taking place, and it must end," he said. Calling it by its proper name is a good place to start. Editorial Board: Greg Erlandson, publisher; Msgr. Owen F. Campion, associate publisher; Beth McNamara, editorial director; Gretchen R. Crowe, editor


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Bolton Wanderers midfielder Fabrice Muamba retires from professional football
Fabrice Muamba has announced his retirement from professional football.
The former Bolton Wanderers midfielder suffered a cardiac arrest during a FA Cup match against Tottenham Hotspur last March - his heart stopped for 78 minutes.
Muamba spent a month in hospital after he collapsed at White Hart Lane but aimed to make a comeback in football.
In a statement released on Bolton's official website, Muamba said:
Since suffering my heart attack and being discharged from hospital, I have remained utterly positive in the belief I could one day resume my playing career and play for Bolton Wanderers once again. As part of my on-going recovery, last week I travelled to Belgium to seek further medical advice from a leading cardiologist. But the news I received was obviously not what I had hoped it would be and it means I am now announcing my retirement from professional football. Football has been my life since I was a teenage boy and it has given me so many opportunities. Above all else, I love the game and count myself very lucky to have been able to play at the highest level. While the news is devastating, I have much to be thankful for. I thank God that I am alive and I pay tribute once again to the members of the medical team who never gave up on me. I would also like to thank everyone who has supported me throughout my career, and the Bolton fans who have been incredible. I am blessed to have the support of my family and friends at this time.
Bolton manager Owen Coyle paid tribute to Muamba, calling him a "fighter" and a "strong person":
We have spoken with Fab and he knows we will always support him in whatever he wants to do and that we will always be here for him. He is obviously massively disappointed that he won't be able to carry on his career, but everyone has seen what a fighter and strong person he is in mind and body. We know that he will go on to achieve great things and within all this disappointment, the most important thing is that he is here, alive, today.
On behalf of everybody at The FA I'd like to say how sorry we are to learn that Fabrice Muamba has had to end his professional football career. His recovery has been miraculous and a great tribute to all who have been involved. I would like to wish him the very best for the future and I know that the thoughts of the entire football family will be with him.
Muamba fled war-torn Democratic Republic of Congo when he was 11 and moved to London.
Despite being unable to speak English when he arrived in the UK, he went on to get 10 GCSEs and three A-levels.
He joined Arsenal's youth academy in 2002 before moving to Birmingham and then Bolton.


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It's not enough these days to design a beautiful, functional website that addresses your clients needs. If you truly want your client to reap the benefits of having an online presence, then SEO-friendly website design is a necessity. Search Engine Optimization is a method of improving the visibility of a website in search engines through organic search results, and is now a viable online marketing tool for a lot of businesses.
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Google's Webmaster Guidelines provide general design, technical, and quality guidelines. Below are more detailed tips for creating a Google-friendly site.
Give visitors the information they're looking for
Provide high-quality content on your pages, especially your homepage. This is the single most important thing to do. If your pages contain useful information, their content will attract many visitors and entice webmasters to link to your site. In creating a helpful, information-rich site, write pages that clearly and accurately describe your topic. Think about the words users would type to find your pages and include those words on your site.
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Potassium hydroxide solution was used to etch un-doped GaN grown on the sapphire substrate at 180 and 260 °C. We illustrated the etching phenomenon in detail and probed its mechanism in the wet etching process. By multiplying the planar density and the number of dangling bonds on the N atom, we proposed the etching barrier index (EBI) to describe the difficulty degree of each lattice facet. The raking of EBI will be +c-plane > a-plane > m-plane > −c-plane > (10-1-1) plane > r-plane. Combining the EBI with SEM results, we thoroughly studied the whole etching process. We confirmed that in our research, KOH wet etching on GaN starts from the r-plane instead of the +c-plane or −c-plane, which differs from other studies. We also found that during the high-temperature etching process, there are two etching approaches. In one, the etching begins vertically from the top to the bottom, then horizontally, and finally reversely from the bottom to the top. In the other, etching pits will develop into a hexagonal hole of the sidewall of m-plane.
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Thank you for following our live coverage of Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Prague. Here are links to all of the videos and articles we have published throughout the event, have a click through and enjoy!
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Feature Matches: Round 1 Round 2 Round 3 Round 4 Round 5 Round 6 Round 7 Round 8 Round 9 Round 10 Top 32 Top 16 Top 8 Top 4 Final
Interviews: Organised Play Interview Umut Serin Interview Martin Sincak Interview Richard Cherry Interview Youri Lansman Interview Federico Zoppini Interview Yannick Siegmund Interview Jake Quinsee Interview Themistoklis Gkyzis Interview Alpay Engin Interview Chris Bowes Interview Niccoló Mazzoleni Interview
Spotlight Videos: YCS Prague Preview Public Events Spotlight Melodious Diva Deck Profile Infernoid Deck Profile YCS Prague Spotlight
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Pairings & Standings: Round 2 Round 3 Round 4 Round 5 Round 6 Round 7 (End of Day 1) Round 8 Round 9 Round 10 (End of Swiss)
News: Welcome to Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Prague!
Pre-Event Content: Get ready for Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Prague! YCS Prague – Show off your Deck to the world! Coming Soon… Yu-Gi-Oh! Championship Series Prague!
Deck Analysis: Deck Feature: Bernd Seyfried's Yosenju Deck Deck Feature: Roman Porubsky's Hero Deck Deck Feature: Camiller Feller's Satellarknight Deck Deck Profile: Alpay Engin's Nekroz Deck Deck Profile: Niklas Lindroth's Qliphort Deck
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Need help spreading the word about your online business? Enlisting the help of established influencers is a really smart idea. In this post, we'll share 11 influencer outreach ideas for digital entrepreneurs.
No matter what industry and niche you may operate in, chances are that you are well-aware of the leading companies and brands in it…
On the other hand, no one has ever heard of you.
But that's OK. We are going to rectify that right now!
In this post, we'll share exactly how you can enlist the help of influencers as a means to spread the word about your brand, product, and unique value.
Are you ready? Let's take a look at 11 of the most influential (pun intended) outreach ideas for digital entrepreneurs looking to attract more followers and customers…
Your influencers don't need a celebrity status in order to work effectively for your needs. Micro-influencers are cheaper, easier to find and most importantly – more motivated to succeed. These small influencers are capable of influencing their local communities, online followings as well as anyone that follows their blog or social media.
One of the best examples of this practice is Glossier, a makeup company that introduced its own micro-influencer program. Their idea is to treat every customer as an influencer, without actually hiring anyone full-time. What Glossier did is introduce a one-of-a-kind loyalty program for their recurring customers.
They often use these customers as a means to promote new products or create buzz about upcoming events and sales. Sending freebies or free products altogether might not seem like a viable financial strategy. However, in Glossier's case it turned out to be the smart move.
The reason for this is simple – people that get treated nicely always have nice things to say about you. The resulting success changed the way Glossier operates as it influenced their own product lineup and expanded their offering multiple times over.
While it is logical to be present on every online social platform, it can't be done in practice. Following a content schedule and paying close attention to multiple social media platforms equally will always cost you something in return.
Choose the platform you want to focus on before finding influencers for your brand. For example, Facebook gives brands large control over their influencer marketing campaigns (while making ad revenue from their actions). You should always choose the platform (or more) that your target audience is likely to frequent.
If all else fails, you can always turn to YouTube as a viable solution. There are numerous famous content creators that would be more than willing to promote your brand for some incentive in return. This also might be the best way to approach younger generations if they are one of your main stakeholders.
Once you settle for the platform of your choosing, start looking for influencers that specialize in that particular service. Digital entrepreneurs and online businesses in general have the benefit of having digital goods that they can showcase, promote and demonstrate. Giving your influencers the ability to demo your products and services for their platform's followers is a great way to create an outreach and buzz around your brand.
Depending on the size of your business, your target audience and outreach, you might want to consider using multiple influencers. The more influencers you have, the bigger your impact will be when outreach is concerned. As Neil Patel put it: building a team of influencers can greatly help your business grow in popularity.
This industry expert explained that a team of well-briefed influencers with their respective followings can make a greater impact on the audience than they would individually. While influencer collaboration is nothing new, this technique enables you to brief and equip multiple influencers before starting your marketing campaign. That way, each of them will start working at the same time and take their followers by the storm.
Let's take a look at some steps that can help you build a team of influencers for your own brand:
An effective and quick influencer outreach method is great for large enterprises that can support a bigger-than-average response from their customers. Chances are that your influencers will do a great job promoting your brand, so make sure you are ready to accept any traffic and business that comes your way as a result.
Clear goals and milestones are usually what set average campaigns apart from the amazing ones. What is it that you are trying to accomplish by hiring influencers and having them perform outreach? What are your goals and key performance indicators (KPIs)?
Having no clear direction will leave you clueless as to how successful your marketing campaign was. Worse yet, you will have zero data to work with for your next influencer campaign, leaving you to plan everything from scratch again. Some of the most important things to consider when creating an influencer outreach plan are:
Once you have clear goals in mind, it will be much easier to point your influencers in the right direction. While working without clear instructions may be possible, it is far too risky for your brand as well as your influencers' reputation. Their own careers hinge on the brands they promote as well – make sure to take that into account.
While it may sound counter-intuitive, it really isn't when you think about it. Playing hard-to-get with your future influencer shows them that you have some integrity and professionalism as a company. Accepting any and all influencers to work for you isn't a smart idea. Even when an influencer responds to your email or other form of outreach, make sure to count to ten before answering their messages.
In essence, you are negotiating with someone to represent your brand and promote your products and services to their follower base. The way they go about it will determine whether or not your client base will grow. Do proper research on every influencer that responds to your call or approaches you on their own accord.
Look for any reviews, testimonials or red flags that might indicate that they are not a good choice for you. It's often better to pass on a tempting deal than to be burned and suffer the consequences of bad PR as a result. Maintain your brand's integrity and don't be easy to land a deal with. Once you establish such a reputation, influencers will know what to expect from you upfront.
Influencers work with social media status updates, hashtags and internet lingo – they don't have time for long-form content. Keep your sales pitches simple, to-the-point and most importantly – short.
Don't try to sell your potential influencers "a deal of a lifetime" by sending a multi-page document detailing legalities, long-term plans and your entire product catalogue.
Here is an example outreach email (the sender asked for anonymity), that worked perfectly and is so short that I wondered why I sat there and spend hours on crafting a long, detailed template.
Keep your messages short, precise and explain exactly what it is you want from them. Most importantly – communicate the benefits they will have from working with you. Outreaching to influencers that are lacking in certain departments is a great way to create a win-win situation for both your business and their career.
Remember all those testers that we used to find in magazines and supermarket aisles? Small samples of new hair products, snacks and other goods served the purpose of introducing a new line of products to an uninitiated audience.
You can do the same with your digital products. Provide a free test drive of your products or services to anyone that you may contact in regards to your promotional needs.
For example, if you are a design agency, provide them with a discount code for their next purchase. If you are an e-commerce storefront, give them a bonus item for their next purchase. Giving something "for free" without any strings attached always works when it comes to getting on someone's good side.
In layman's terms, influencers are employees just like your in-house staff members. They both work on the basis of professional and personal benefits that you are able to provide. Creating a long-form influencer loyalty program might be a good idea if you want to be forthcoming with your influencers. You should always look for long-term deals when it comes to negotiating with influencers. This creates an opportunity for both sides to promote one another and benefit in the long run.
For example, you can set milestones and rewards for reaching each goal for anyone that is about to become your influencer. In doing so, you will transparently and bluntly show everyone what the benefits are for working as an influencer for your brand. While money will always be a viable reward, influencers often look past that and want more concrete rewards.
Giving influencers things like free services, exclusive items, spots on your promotional materials or even live online events might just be what they want to hear. These benefits can be neutral for everyone, meaning that the only thing separating person A from person B is their performance. This will give influencers more incentive to jump in and start working for you instead of being apprehensive about it.
Sometimes you won't have to search far and wide to find an influencer or two for your needs. If you think about it carefully, you will definitely remember a colleague, a business or a website you collaborate with that has access to these individuals.
Finding influencers through references and common associates' cuts out most of the outreaching tactics you might need to apply. Imagine looking for new employees and having someone apply thanks to a mutual friend and their recommendation. You will most likely treat this person differently than the rest of the candidates, even if you do it unintentionally.
The same logic can be applied to influencer references. Ask your friends, associates and even clients if they know of people that might be influencers with high social media and online followings. Chances are that you won't have to wait for long before someone knocks on your door. Moreover, check the influencers' profiles and recommendations, they usually contain the potential followers that are keen on working with the brands they are acquainted with already. It's a great opportunity to ask an influencer you've worked with to recommend your company (what's most important, it saves a load of time).
Oftentimes influencers bite off more than they can chew. This usually ends in poorly thought out campaigns, low ROI or even bad PR results. You can avoid this by simply testing your influencers' abilities before signing any long-term contracts.
Create fictional scenarios in which your influencers have to showcase their ability to control the situation if things escalate with their following. Things such as bad response to your brand and products, poor customer experience that got out of control in public, etc. Situations that require quick thinking and thorough planning are the two aspects you should absolutely screen your future influencers for.
Once they have shown that they are capable of handling the tasks you have in store for them, you can commit to more serious projects and goals. Failing to do so beforehand may result in far greater costs for you than you originally anticipated.
Implementing influencers into your digital business is a great way to bridge the gap between yourself and your customers. Influencers are usually more in touch with what is popular and trending among social media users than you might be yourself. This gives them unique power to control whether or not people will want to spend their money on your services and products.
Brands that have successfully utilized influencers in their marketing campaigns have found resounding positive feedback from their customers. Don't be afraid of dipping your toes into influencer marketing even though you may not have thought about it before.
It's never too late to outreach to a few influential individuals and see if you can find mutual interest in a joint marketing campaign.
Chances are that you will find more influencers than you thought you might initially. All that remains is to effectively use their talents in order to steer new audiences towards your digital business.
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Emulating the C. elegans nervous system: A blueprint for brain-inspired computational architectures
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Biological neural systems are powerful, robust and highly adaptive computational entities that outperform conventional computers in almost all aspects of sensory-motor integration. Despite dramatic progress in information technology, there is a big performance discrepancy between artificial systems and brains in seemingly simple orientation and navigation tasks. In fact, no system exists that can faithfully reproduce the rich behavioural repertoire of the tiny worm Caenorhabditis elegans which features one of the simplest nervous systems in nature made of 302 neurons and about 8,000 connections. Si elegans aims at providing this missing link. We propose to develop a computing framework that accurately mimics C. elegans and let complex and realistic behaviour emerge through its interaction with a rich, dynamic simulation of a natural environment. We will replicate the nervous system of C. elegans on a highly parallel, modular, arbitrarily programmable, reconfigurable and scalable hardware architecture, virtually embody it for behavioural studies in a realistic virtual environment and provide the resulting computational platform through an open-access web portal to the scientific community for its peer-validation and use.
Si elegans will constitute a generalizable framework from which the universal working principles of nervous system function can be induced, and new scientific knowledge on higher brain function and behaviour can be generated. More importantly, it will lay the foundation for exploring and refining new neuromimetic computational concepts and will provide a blueprint for the design of brain-like hardware architectures that are orthogonal to current von Neumann-type machines. The 3-year project brings together a highly interdisciplinary, experienced and focused research team from leading European institutions with well-balanced complementary skills and will reach out to the world-wide scientific community in a peer-contribution and validation approach.
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Now that I've fully recovered after the Hell Hike from a couple weeks ago, I'm finally emotionally ready to get back out on the trails.
Not to mention, the weather's cool spell this past weekend got me all fired up.
Instead of risking my neck, I grabbed my hiking partner and opted for one of my favorite Valley summer hikes: Kiwanis Trail at South Mountain (to get there, take Central Avenue south to the mountain's north entrance and follow the signs).
This time, I didn't cry.
This easy 2-mile hike offers a subtle incline through the Snake Canyon (this is part of an old Native American trade route). "Canyon" is the key word here -- it means that if you time it right, you get to enjoy some sweet, sweet shade.
Hell. Yes.
The trail isn't well-known among hikers in the Valley -- I've rarely seen more than four or five other people on it at a time. The privacy and gentle cardio makes it perfect for chatting between breaths. And you really can't beat the views: The trail is lined with lush desert plants, plenty of saguaros, and a peaceful wash.
Totally my style.
As an extra special bonus, hikers can spy petroglyphs along the way (look for yellow signs marking the off-limits areas as possible sites).
You'll know you're at the end of the Kiwanis trail when you hit the road (literally). The South Mountain range includes a series of winding streets that cater to people who prefer to stay in their cars to enjoy the scenery. Bikers love it, too. Hikers like me, however, find the exhaust fumes and loud mufflers really annoying.
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I like to cross the road and hop onto the National trail for an extra leg. It's a bit of a climb -- maybe 1/8 of a mile at most. There's a great lookout from the top of the ridge and a rock structure built by the Civilian Conservation Corps.
The only bummer about this trail is the litter. And the dog poop. And the horse crap. Oh, and we also saw melted gummy bears. This kind of trail behavior by other people (who? there's hardly anyone there!) really pisses me off. We adopted some of the trash but drew the line when it came to picking up other people's dog's shit.
That said, the scenery, the view at the top, the privacy, and the ample opportunity for shade makes this one of my favorite hikes that is super summer-friendly.
Time: 1 hour
Elevation climb: 700 feet
Hiker's Tip: Bring a bag for other people's trash. Or their dog's doo-doo if you're feeling brave.


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While I'm still day dreaming of the sandy beaches of Turks and Caicos, I've officially traded in my bathing suit and flip flops for a more weather appropriate ensemble. But honestly, this look is making my post-vacay blues slip right away! I went a little texture crazy with this look, but I love it.
This Roberto Cavalli fur-trimmed jacket is the perfect way to bundle up on a day like today! * And the Maje velvet camisole I'm wearing is my go-to layering piece. Whether you slip it on with an oversized cardigan for lounging or a black leather jacket on a night out, this tank is adorable. The lace trim + v-neck add a flare of subtle femininity and sexiness. Plus, velvet just makes everything a little more alluring.
As always, I'm a sucker for leather and these Saint Laurent leather pants are to die for. Just like every girl needs a black leather jacket in their wardrobe, a pair of leather leggings are next in the lineup! They know how to dress up any outfit. Throw them on with cute sneaks and a sweater and you've got an adorable daytime look.
However, the real MVPs of this look are the accessories. The black leather Gucci studded shoulder bag + the Gianvito Rossi suede pumps = yaaass (I have never used that word before, but here it seems necessary). Studs, sequins, and beads? You had me at Gucci ;). But these pumps were the perfect way to add a little color into this look. The two-tone gray is subtle, but pops against the black.
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Kennedy's blue eyes beam as he empties over $100 into his pockets. He panhandles most Saturdays at Fredericton Boyce Farmers Market, raising money for studio time. Kennedy's been working on a folk album since 1984, a project he initially started to coincide with New Brunswick's bicentennial.
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I'm using a 2 year old intel imac, Leopard 10.5.2, Domainer 1.6.
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Franz Mazura, Opera Singer Who Relished Villains, Dies at 95
Franz Mazura, Opera Singer Who Relished Villains, Dies at 95
By Anthony Tommasini
Jan. 29, 2020
Franz Mazura, an Austrian bass-baritone best known for his compelling portrayals of operatic villains in a late-starting but long-lasting career that brought him to many of the world's major houses, died on Jan. 23 in a hospital in Mannheim, Germany. He was 95.
His death was announced by his management company, Boris Orlob. He had lived in the nearby town of Edingen-Neckarhausen.
Mr. Mazura's earthy, deep-set voice was ideal for the dark, menacing characters he specialized in. During his prime years he excelled as Klingsor, the evil sorcerer in Wagner's "Parsifal," and Don Pizarro, the corrupt governor of a state prison in Beethoven's "Fidelio."
He helped make opera history in 1979 when the first production of Berg's "Lulu" in its three-act version was presented in Paris. (The unfinished third act was completed and edited by Friedrich Cerha.)
Mr. Mazura sang the double-role of Dr. Schön, a morally bankrupt and lecherous newspaper editor, and the murderous Jack the Ripper. He appears on both the recording and the video of this landmark production, directed by Patrice Chereau and conducted by Pierre Boulez.
Mr. Mazura became renowned for these dual roles, which he sang in 1980 for his well-received Metropolitan Opera debut, conducted by James Levine. His Dr. Schön "dominated the stage" both for "acting and for clarity of enunciation," the critic Patrick J. Smith wrote in Opera magazine. This Dr. Schön was "truly a powerful figure eaten from within," Mr. Smith continued, and the "cold mania" of his Jack the Ripper was "equally chilling in its impact."
Mr. Mazura appeared at the Met 175 times, through 2002.
He was also known for his sneering, nasal-toned portrayal of Alberich the dwarf in Wagner's "Ring" cycle. Reviewing a 1981 production of the cycle's "Das Rheingold" at the Met, the critic Bill Zakariasen wrote in The Daily News that Mr. Mazura was "as fine an Alberich as I have witnessed," and praised his "potent voice," "venomous, yet human" presence and "gnarled appearance."
An imposing figure onstage, Mr. Mazura brought ominous intensity to the darkly buffoonish role of the Doctor in Berg's "Wozzeck" and to the sadistic police chief Scarpia in Puccini's "Tosca," one of several parts typically sung by baritones that were in his repertory.
He played some decent characters as well, like the suffering Gurnemanz in "Parsifal" and the noble King Marke in Wagner's "Tristan." He even adapted his skills to lightly comic roles, like Frank in Johann Strauss's "Die Fledermaus." But the bad guys were his favorites, as he said in a 2017 interview with Neue Presse in Germany.
What made evil roles wonderful were the characters' many facets, he said, adding that critics had praised him "for the bad things" he brought to these parts. But his wife, he noted impishly, always said that he didn't play at it — that he just "thought he was at home."
Franz Mazura was born in Salzburg, Austria, on April 12, 1924, the oldest of five children. His father, also Franz, was a tax inspector; his mother, Maria, a homemaker. The family lived in Eisenstadt and later Vienna.
Mr. Mazura originally studied mechanical engineering before going into the German navy during World War II, serving first on a submarine and then on the heavy cruiser Admiral Scheer. After the war, on his own in Germany, he studied draftsmanship and, through an acquaintance, took up singing.
He studied voice in Detmold during his late 20s and started performing in his early 30s, but did not appear at major houses until his early 40s. He was 47 when he made his debut at the prestigious Bayreuth Festival in Germany, in 1971, singing Gunther in Wagner's "Gotterdammerung." He continued a close association with Bayreuth through 1995.
Mr. Mazura married Elisabeth Friedmann, a singer, in 1957. She died in 2016. He is survived by their son, Martin; their daughter, Susanna Mazura-Grohmann; a brother, Heinrich; a sister, Irene Berger; and a grandson.
By the late-1980s critics were noting that Mr. Mazura's voice had become rough and patchy. In later years he became an opera world equivalent to a character actor onstage and screen. But he continued to have presence and vocal fortitude.
He kept performing almost to the very end. Last April, he rang in his 95th birthday while performing the small role of Hans Schwarz in Wagner's "Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg" at the Berlin State Opera, a production conducted by Daniel Barenboim.
Interviewed at the time he attributed his longevity to regular vocal exercises, good sense and good genes, noting that he had recently dined with a 106-year-old aunt.
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Month: March 2018
It's about time
You recognize the source of the (butchered) quote, don't you?
Time for an encore of the fine-lines…
…choking #FreeSpeech into oblivion (Note the missing blue bird!).
[Created & first pubbed (with a slightly different caption) 8 may 2015, after I attended the Draw Mohammad event in Garland TEXAS, which came under a Muslim-terror attack in full-view of traitorous FBI agent(s).]
Orwell is not merely spinning in his grave; he's the real source of #GlobalWarming
I think Orwell is awaiting the day that all these 21st century-NAZIs – I mean, of course, the arresting officers and judges, in this case – show up in the afterworld so he can thrash them to death a second time.
Tommy Robinson reports on the latest in the UK, wherein a judge decides what you really meant by that joke you just made.
Another updated oldie-but-goodie #2A #Meme (from before memes were cool)
Find the original, below, (from the mid- or early-1990's) at this terrific website.
Reboot (British pun intended) of a classic #2A graphic
Encapsulated in this graphic design is today's tragic story along with the even more tragic event from the past. Uber will likely "pay up," whereas murderer Ted Kennedy NEVER received the punishment he was due.
NOTE: Kennedy's cold-blooded abandonment/murder of the beautiful Mary Jo Kopechne is a poignant moment in my post-2016-election novella, "An Election Carol." The book's lovely co-star (Emjay) is meant to a be a tribute to her, one of countless lives-cut-short by the Evil in this world.
Consider the Leo Damore book discussed in this article to learn about the "incident," rather than the new movie. It's certain to be more honest.
Finally, a "humorous" t-shirt design!
I'm so tired of ALWAYS doing political stuff on Teespring that when I went to choose the sub-category after first picking "Apparel" for the main section, I couldn't resist choosing "humor."
Try saying, "Hell, no!" the first time (or at least the next time)
You know, in a way that's clearer since #METOO than it ever was before, Porn actresses not hiding from what they do, proves they have more honor and integrity than all these Hollywood me-too harlots combined.
Just be honest, ladies: you made a mistake. The cure? Repeat after me:
Was that so hard? Did the world come to an end? Now go to a casting call and get a job. Just try not to do stupid I-wanna-be-a-starlet tricks again. That's all.
Not even close
"Inspired" by THIS Steven Crowder video and no, I couldn't watch more than a few minutes.
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I Pledge: To Be Warmer & Cuddlier (sp?)
Enough with all the doomy-gloomy gun stuff.
Let's get fuzzy!
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However, I had to get ready for church. I'm Orthodox Christian, for those not aware. I do a bulk of the Byzantine chanting for Vespers on Saturday evenings and Matins Sunday morning. So I worked on getting that ready, which left me an hour and a half for a shower and preparing to leave by 5 pm. Made it there, had the service, we drove back to our city (45 minutes each way), and stopped at a local restaurant for dinner. Returned home around 8:30 pm.
After checking some more emails and responding to an entry on my blog, I finally started working back on the novel right at 10 pm. I made progress, but was broken up by several breaks due to wife and food distractions. One 45 minute block netted me 286 words. After a 10 minute break, I put in another whopping 10 minutes to add 184 words. We took an ice cream break of 30 minutes while talking. Then I typed for another 10 minutes to include 97 words. By this point, I feel like I'm going no where fast.
I took another break to see wife to bed, which took almost 30 minutes. Do we see an inverse pattern here? The breaks are getting bigger than the writing times. But by 12:15 am, with wife fast asleep, I could focus more fully on writing. I typed until 1:45 to increase the story by 900 words. That's better. About this time I realize I had a problem with topography. Mark for later correction. I wanted mountains. But not in the center of Oklahoma will I get them. lol.
Responded to another up-late writer's comment to my blog. Her comment got me to thinking. At this pace, I'm not going to come anywhere close to finishing this in 10 days. I'll be lucky to do it in 20. So I took my break time to research and purchase with money from my writing account, Dragon Speak Naturally. Should arrive Wednesday since I have Amazon Prime. Might take a little getting used to, but if it works as billed, could get my word count up to speed and stand a better chance of getting close to my target. Meanwhile, I'll have to muddle along with my fingers.
Returned to writing at 2:55, put in another 240 words by 3:31 before calling it a night. Since I've got church in the morning, I have to wake up at 7 am. Normal Sunday routine is to crash for a good 3 hour nap upon returning home, get up to check email, eat dinner and go grocery shopping with wife (a required activity). By then it will be around 10 to midnight before I get back to this.
For today, however, I spent 3.25 hours of writing time to crank out an additional 1907 words. That clocks in at 587 words an hour.
10 Day Novel Challenge totals for Dragon City:
Day 1: 2281 words in 3.5 hours (652 w/h avg.)
Day 2: 1907 words in 3.25 hours (587 w/h avg.)
Novel Progress: 4188 words in 6.75 hours (620 w/h avg.)


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