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[1360] Expanding the Morphologic Spectrum of Follicular Lymphoma In Situ: 13 Examples Including In Situ Grade 3 and BCL2-Negative Cases
Rajeev Bala, Roger A Warnke, Yasodha Natkunam. Stanford Hospital, Stanford, CA
Background: To date, the definition of follicular lymphoma in situ (FLIS) has included CD10 and BCL2 brightly positive centrocytes involving select follicles of otherwise-normal lymph nodes. Our understanding of the significance of this finding, its association with follicular lymphoma (FL), and the criteria for diagnosis are still evolving. We report a series of 13 cases from patients with and without FL, including 6 cases that exhibit Grade 3 morphology and lack BCL2 expression.
Design: Review of our pathology files yielded 13 cases from patients ranging in age from 6-71 years that displayed either abnormal BCL2+ follicles or isolated Grade 3 follicles in otherwise normal nodes. Histologic features were assessed and immunohistochemistry (IHC) for CD20, CD3, CD10, BCL2 and HGAL, FISH for BCL2, and B-cell clonality were performed in cases with sufficient tissue. Additional concurrent or subsequent lymph node or bone marrow material was available in 5 cases.
Results: Of the 13 cases, 7 showed grade 1-2 morphology in involved follicles of which 6 showed intense staining for CD10 and BCL2 (higher than background T-cells). In 3 of these cases, FL was seen either in an adjacent node or partially involving the same node. The fully developed FL in these 3 cases showed markedly reduced intensity of CD10 and BCL2. Another patient subsequently developed marrow and lymph node involvement by FL. Of the 6 cases with grade 3 morphology (1 3A and 5 3B), 5 were discovered incidentally and contained <10 follicles each that were partially or completely replaced by atypical centroblasts; 3 showed clonal light chains within involved follicles although all cases tested lacked BCL2 by IHC and FISH. The case of grade 3A showed strong CD10 and BCL2 staining and was found to have paratrabecular lymphoid aggregates in the bone marrow.
Conclusions: Our results suggest that FLIS may demonstrate a wider spectrum of histologic and immunoarchitectural features than has been previously described. In the cases where a concurrent FL was diagnosed, the areas of typical FL showed a reverse pattern of CD10 and BCL2 intensity. Of particular interest are the cases with grade 3B morphology in isolated follicles within otherwise normal nodes. Since grade 3B FL is managed similarly to DLBCL, these cases raise the possibility that this pattern may be associated with an aggressive B-cell lymphoma. Recognizing this grade 3 in situ pattern will be the first step in understanding its biologic signficance and relationship to B-cell neoplasia.
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I Love My Church: Invasion
We're in the middle of a two-part series called I Love My Church: Invasion. In the messages, we illustrate the vision of the church through the stories of people whose lives have been changed. We had people nominate people and we showed up unannounced to capture them on camera. I wanted to share one that we did this last weekend with you all. We'll be wrapping up the series this weekend with four more stories and if you'd like to check it out, there are multiple opportunities to join us for an internet campus experience including 6:30 pm CST Saturday, several times on Sunday, as well as 12:00 pm and 8:00 pm CST Tuesday.

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November 20th, 2009 2:39 pm
Posted by Ian Miller
Tags: Cluster, Cray, CX1, Dell, workstation
Just back from SC09 in Portland – lots of "buzz" about Cray there, including our newest addition to the Cray CX family – the Cray CX1-iWS. If you haven't heard about it yet, the iWS is an "integrated workstation" – a Microsoft Windows 7 workstation with a fully integrated HPC cluster running Microsoft Windows HPC Server 2008 – all in a deskside form factor. And with the launch of this product, we bring on board another powerhouse partner – Dell – who will be the exclusive reseller of the CX1-iWS. Go to the Dell site to check it out … http://content.dell.com/us/en/enterprise/hpcc-servers.aspx
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He'll eat fire, walk on glass, absorb a million volts for your amusement
BY MIKE THOMAS Staff email@example.com February 27, 2013 11:56PM
Thom Britton eating fire, during his one man "Freak Show and Tell" performance, at the No Exit Theater on Friday, January 25, 2012, in Chicago. | Chandler West~For Sun-Times Media
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When sideshow legend Melvin Burkhart, whom Robert Ripley dubbed the "Human Blockhead," died in 2001, the New York Times published a story in which an associate of Burkhart's told the paper, "Anybody can insert objects up their nasal passage, but Melvin's patter and comedy made it an act."
The same could be said of Chicago resident and Burkhart protégé Thom Britton.
"I feel like Thom can do the acts, but his biggest talent is his mouth," says Michael Saab, with whom Britton performed for several years as part of the Modern Gypsies circus/sideshow duo. Britton followed that up with a college-touring venture called Flying Cat circus.
"He can pull an audience in and wrap them into whatever web he wants and bring them on a little journey. … I would put Thom up there with the greats, for sure."
The 40-year-old Britton, a New Orleans transplant and inventor of a traveling one-man extravaganza called "FreakShow & Tell," learned his tricks from masters of the trades and has for decades been tapping himself like a maple tree.
"When you first start learning it, you've got to stretch [the nasal passage] a little bit," the fast-talking Britton says of hammering a nail (always disinfected with an alcohol wipe beforehand) several inches into his nostril. Earlier he had ended a three-day run at the intimate No Exit Café (part of a January series presented by Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre) in Rogers Park, where he also lives. His accountant wife of 16 years, Christine, served as his assistant.
"[The nasal passage is] not quite the size of a nail," he continues. "And you sneeze a lot. Your eyes water, because anything in the nose really overreacts and you're stretching something inside. [But] you just keep going and it stops."
At this point, Britton feels "nothing." Even more surprising is his claim that he has never been seriously injured since getting the sideshow bug at age 16. Not from dancing on and resting his weight-bearing skull atop thousands of razor-sharp glass shards. Not from eating fire off long screws wrapped in white gas-soaked Kevlar as if it were yummy toasted marshmallows.
Not even by allowing up to a million volts of electricity, courtesy of a homemade contraption rigged with two Tesla coils, to course through his body.
He did all of that and more during his Rogers Park run, making the handful of rapt audience members visibly and audibly squeamish while wryly delivering how-to explanations of each stunt. "I want to teach you how to eat fire so you can eat fire," he said as part of his big opener.
He then went on to ignite a torch, "chew" the flames, loudly savor their flavor and announce dryly, "You may want to practice this at home."
One bit of advice: don't. Even cautious pros — such as the fire-breathing performer at Lyric Opera who recently sustained burns to his neck and face during a rehearsal mishap — get hurt. Britton, though, says it's rare and that he himself has never been injured beyond a mildly painful singe.
Growing up in Birmingham, Ala., the oldest of seven kids, Britton was first entranced by magic before segueing to sideshows. He's also done some stand-up comedy and has an applied sciences degree from Chicago's Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts. His next public performance is scheduled for 8 p.m. March 9 at Space Club HQ, 3925 N. Elston. (Reservations: www.freakshowtell.eventbrite.com.)
As the preserver of a dying art form, to which "FreakShow" is a "love letter," Britton is striving to open a variety arts theater of his own somewhere in town — a place that would serve as both an exhibition hall for established talent and an incubator of up-and-comers who need somewhere to "suck" before storming Vegas.
"FreakShow," he says, "is what actors call 'the important work.' It's my Russian play, my German play that nobody wants to come see but that actors need to do. It's the vegetables. As an artist, you can't just do the meat and the dessert."


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Friday, September 5, 2014
(Boston, MA) -- A Massachusetts doctor is the latest American aid worker to be diagnosed with the deadly Ebola virus. Dr. Rick Sacra contracted Ebola in Liberia, where he is currently being treated. Sacra is a good friend of Nancy Writebol and Dr. Kent Brantly, who were both recently treated for Ebola and released from Emory University Hospital in Atlanta. Sacra is a family doctor and is also an assistant professor of family medicine and community health at the UMass Medical School.


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noun \ˈstō-lən, -ˌlän\Definition of STOLON
a : a horizontal branch from the base of a plant that produces new plants from buds at its tip or nodes (as in the strawberry) —called also runner b : a hypha (as of rhizopus) produced on the surface and connecting a group of conidiophores
: an extension of the body wall (as of a hydrozoan or bryozoan) that develops buds giving rise to new zooids which usually remain united by the stolon
Origin of STOLON
New Latin stolon-, stolo, from Latin, branch, sucker; akin to Old English stela stalk, Armenian stełn branch
First Known Use: 1601
noun (Concise Encyclopedia)Slender stem that grows horizontally along the ground, giving rise to roots and aerial (vertical) branches at specialized points called nodes. Many annual and perennial grasses have creeping stolons (e.g., bent grass).
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Seattle teacher, Andrea Peterson, was honored on Thursday as national teacher of the year. Peterson is only the second music teacher to receive the award in the 57 years it has been given by the Council of Chief State School Officers. Peterson, 33, has taught in the district for 10 years and works at Monte Cristo Elementary School in the small northwest Washington community of Granite Falls. When she landed her first teaching job, she faced the daunting task of creating a music program with almost no money for supplies in a climate where music was seen as just providing a break for students and teachers. Peterson will spend the next year out of the classroom, serving as a teacher advocate.
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Abdelwahab S et al. – Cetuximab combined with irinotecan when administered biweekly is safe and effective for treatment of pretreated elderly patients with metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC).
Methods- Forty-nine elderly patients (≥65years) with mCRC who progressed after at least one previous line of treatment were enrolled into this study from May 2008 to January 2011.
- All recruited patients received cetuximab 500mg/m2 and irinotecan 180mg/m2 every 2weeks.
- Thirty-seven patients (76 %) were men, and 76 % of patients had colonic cancer in origin.
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24-hour Self-Service Option Comes to Shelby Twp.
April 23, 2009 by TMO
New feature part of Secretary Land's customer-service expansion
Customers served by the Shelby Township Secretary of State office now have the added convenience of a self-service option available 24 hours a day for easy license plate tab renewals, Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land announced today.
"Expanding customer convenience has been my goal since day one," Land said. "Like our online services and expanded office hours, our Self-Self Stations offer customers service that fits into their busy schedule. With just a swipe of your credit card, you can 'scan, pay and go,' and you're back at home before you know it."
The ATM-style Self-Service Stations allow people to renew their license plate tabs with a major credit or branded debit card without needing service at the counter. They also give office staff more time to devote to customers with more complicated transactions.
The addition of the Self-Service Station is part of the next wave of customer conveniences recently announced by Land. The Shelby Township office at 50640 Schoenherr Road is one of eight traditional offices across the state that is receiving Self-Service Stations. She also announced that six traditional offices will be transformed into PLUS offices, giving customers access to a Self-Service Station and expanded Wednesday hours.
Additionally, commercial driver license testing kiosks are being installed in 40 more offices and customers now can buy their driving record at every Secretary of State office, which is a benefit to many job-seekers.
Land's efforts to revolutionize the branch office system began in April 2004. They have resulted in the development of 38 PLUS offices and six SUPER!Centers. Customer satisfaction has consistently been high thanks to the modern, convenient services these offices provide.
Land reminds residents who have Internet access to check out the department's online services and Branch Office Locator at www.Michigan.gov/sos before visiting any office. For example, license tabs and watercraft registrations can be renewed online. Browsing the site helps customers know what documents they'll need to bring when they go to an office.


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This was my first time dyeing anything and it was really fun. I want to dye everything now! I bought the white fabric on the market really cheap. I was with my cousin and we thought if we buy 4 meters it will be plenty to make a dress each. Part of it was a little stained so the seller gave us the rest of the role – about 6 meters – at home we discovered it was also folded double! So we ended up with like a square kilometre haha. All the more dyeing to be done :)
We used this pattern for my cousin's dress and I tried her's on and liked it so I made this one for me.
Dec 3, 2012, 07.42 PMby Jodi Wade
Absolutely gorgeous! The dye looks wonderful.
Dec 4, 2012, 05.02 PMby asperge11
Thank you!!!
Nov 28, 2012, 08.33 PMby corinaladue
You've inspired me to try dip dye again. My first attempt did not work out so well.
Nov 28, 2012, 08.58 PMby asperge11
I'm glad, look forward to seeing the result :)
Oct 24, 2012, 06.50 AMby jumena
I was hesitant about this dress, but after seeing your perfect version, I am SO making it!!!
Oct 26, 2012, 02.46 PMby asperge11
Awww thanks! Make it! I look forward to seeing yours :)
Aug 18, 2012, 09.04 PMby squiddlepop
This dress looks awsome…I love the dip dye (:
Aug 19, 2012, 06.54 PMby asperge11
Aug 11, 2012, 09.48 PMby FEDRA
Great job! Bravo!
Aug 13, 2012, 10.14 AMby asperge11
Aug 8, 2012, 08.41 AMby joost52
Wow! Awesome job with the dipping :) Really good work girl, I'm super impressed here! :)
Aug 8, 2012, 12.45 PMby asperge11
Thanks Joost!
Aug 8, 2012, 06.00 AMby Julia Morley
Fantastic!! You make me want to try it, too :-)
Aug 8, 2012, 12.45 PMby asperge11
Yeahhh do it!
Aug 7, 2012, 09.31 AMby Hugs-and-Kisses
I love how you have dip dye it from the top, the obvious way is to do it from the bottom. love it. I have been messing around with some tie dye myself lately, might give this version a try if u don't mind xXx
Aug 7, 2012, 08.17 PMby asperge11
Sure, go ahead! I look forward to seeing what you do. Tie dyeing is next on my list too :)
Aug 7, 2012, 09.04 AMby Smiley100
Oh super! I loooove the colours!
Aug 7, 2012, 08.16 PMby asperge11
Thank you!
Aug 7, 2012, 04.27 AMby zsyzu
Very pretty dress and beautiful photos!
Aug 7, 2012, 08.16 PMby asperge11
Thank you!
Aug 7, 2012, 12.47 AMby SewingLab
Love it!
Aug 7, 2012, 08.16 PMby asperge11
Aug 6, 2012, 10.27 PMby timtamz
The fabric looks realy silky did you use the same material for the cross strap bit?
Aug 7, 2012, 08.16 PMby asperge11
The top part of the dress is one kind of material and the skirt is a different, I think. This was not done on purpose, but like I said, the fabric was stained on a part so I used a different bit of it for the skirt and I think it was actually a different type… I'm not sure. But it is kind of strange, sometimes it looks silky and sometimes quite matt.. I like it anyway :) A happy accident!
Aug 6, 2012, 08.58 PMby chased-away
I love it!!
Aug 7, 2012, 08.11 PMby asperge11
Aug 6, 2012, 07.40 PMby lucilleheugh
Pretty pretty!!!!!
Aug 7, 2012, 08.11 PMby asperge11
Aug 6, 2012, 07.39 PMby tejka
really cute!
Aug 7, 2012, 08.10 PMby asperge11
Aug 6, 2012, 07.25 PMby laracrj
Gorgeous – I really like the way you've made up this pattern with very subtle crossovers rather than really contrasting, love the dip dying as well!
Aug 7, 2012, 08.10 PMby asperge11
Thank you!
Aug 6, 2012, 06.48 PMby Mary Athey
Love the dip dye effect and the dress is so lovely on you x
Aug 7, 2012, 08.10 PMby asperge11
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Funny! I viewed it as all in good fun. I don't know why the woman shoved Pluto, but he seemed to be OK.
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I Think it was in good nature, if not poor judgement by Pluto... but of course there will be some negative spins on it.
WARNING: I found this on Ebaumsworld, sometimes they have some racy ads.
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Funny! I viewed it as all in good fun. I don't know why the woman shoved Pluto, but he seemed to be OK.
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Adult daycare for the kid inside you.
Here is a much safer link to the video on you tube....
YouTube - Disney Dog Fight
i'm glad pluto is ok.. but i think the lady was a bit crazy!
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How can anyone attack Pluto ???? It's Disney for crying out loud, these people don't think about the kids!!
I'm sure Pluto just got carried away and had a lapse in judgement. I'm not sure what exactly the lady is doing, because she has a smile on her face but is aggressively pointing/pushing Pluto. Even if Pluto just became too hyper of a puppy for a moment, in NO WAY should a guest EVER push a character, no matter what the circumstances. The character could get seriously hurt!
i bet that kid was having a ball being chased by pluto! i know my kids would have loved it. that woman is crazy i totally agree!!!
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It all started with a mouse..... and noone in my family can stop it!!!:mickey:
That chase looked provoked. I wonder what happened before the video started?
When you wish upon a star.....
Adults are only kids grown up, anyway. WD
...That's the real trouble with the world. Too many people grow up. WD
"For those who get it, no explanation is necessary. For those who don't, no explanation will do."
I heard pluto got kicked in the......... "moons" so he was chasing the kid and the woman was his mom. That why it looks like the woman is saying "no don't do that" and pluto is going crazy trying to find someone who saw what happened. Also would explain why the child ran back to the woman at the end. The CM did do a good job though of not speaking or taking off his head, even though he might of flipped a little. Might be repeat of what happened with tigger.
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That kid and his family should have been removed, these people work hard and endure the heat to be kicked be some menace who cannot be controlled by his parents? COME ON PEOPLE, CONTROL YOUR DEMONS.
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If that kid really did hurt Pluto he should have been kicked out. Where was Pluto's bodyguard? That CM should have radioed to someone to let them know what had just happened. That being said, I am not sure that Pluto should have been chasing the kid. I don't think he can really see that well, although I have never been in Pluto's shoes, and he could have accidentally plowed over a small child. I am glad Pluto got up okay and doesn't appear to be hurt.
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Just WHAT is in this stuff?!
I've used many different makeup removers over the years with no issues, but this one, I don't even know what happened. On contact, my eye immediately stung like no tomorrow, turned bright red, and began to swell a little. It was so strange and disconcerting. I have never had an allergic reaction to pretty much anything---skincare product, makeup product, you name it, I'm usually totally fine.
This is marketed as being similar to the Neutrogena Oil-free, which I have used many times before, and although it may be a similar idea, the Neutrogena version NEVER gave me a bad reaction like this did. I thought I would save a couple bucks getting this version instead, but I instantly regretted it, because now I have to pour all of this down the drain. Major disappointment.
FYI: this review is for the remover with the lavender-coloured cap that is marketed as the "waterproof eye makeup remover." Retails for around $6 CAD at Target.
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Love this! Not sure why people complain about the oiliness. I always wash my face right after, or wipe with a makeup remover wipe (I love up&up's sensitive skin wipes comparable to Simple), and the residue is gone. Removes makeup with minimal effort/rubbing. Will repurchase.
This review is for the Up & Up eye makeup remover with the lavender cap that is marketed as being comparable to Neutrogena. I bought this trying to save $1. It says on the bottle "OIL FREE" (I keep looking at it to see) but what is in the bottle is LIKE BABY OIL. It does remove eye makeup fairly well, but I cannot stand the feeling of oil on my eyelids! It's definitely oily--when I got some on my hands and tried to wash it off, the water just beaded up. I am at a loss whether I got a freak bottle that was mis-labeled, or what.
Anyway, if you buy oil-free expecting it to be oil-free, watch out.
I have been using this makeup remover for years now. It's affordable and takes off all my eye makeup. The only complaint is that with really waterproof mascaras, it doesn't take it off completely. But I just use a makeup wipe to wipe off any remainder, after I take off my face makeup. It doesn't leave too much of a greasy or oily residue. For $5+tax I don't have too many complaints
I love this product ,it took my mascara off with no problem,I use covergirl lashblast (orange tube) and it came right off, it was very gentle on my eyes , and I always have problems with wipes or liquids because of my eyes been sensitive ,but this was very good .
This makeup remover is cheap and pretty gentle on my eyes, which I like. As for actually removing makeup, though? It's just OK. In order to get all my makeup off, I have to really soak the cotton pad and rub it across my lid a few times. It's worth noting that I do not wear waterproof eye makeup for the most part, the only waterproof stuff I wear are UD 24/7 liners. I doubt this remover would do much against waterproof mascara. This remover is oil free, but it leaves a slight greasy residue right after I use it. That is gone within a few minutes, and my eyelids actually feel a bit dry afterwards. Even though it's cheap, I doubt I'll buy this one again.
Also, most removers I've used have a press-down-and-turn style cap which is really secure. This one just has a plain old screw cap that doesn't feel too secure, I would not want to travel with it as I wouldn't trust it not to come open.
I purchased this as I generally like Target Up & Up products.
I was not wearing waterproof mascara but this product did not seem to do anything to remove it... I tried this on several different kinds of mascara- same thing, though, it was just oily on my face.
I honestly feel that my normal facial cleanser works better than this.
Wondering if I got some from a defective batch or something?
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I bought this bc sonia kashiks makeup remover was getting too pricy for a poor college student. Keep in mind, im talking about the up&up remover that has the exact same packaging as neutrogena's. it has a lavender cap. Anyways, this stuff is BOMB!! I will buy over and over and over. Its afforadable and does the job! Must buy!
I LOVE this stuff. I have generally sensitive skin and it doesn't irritate it at all. Just ONE swipe and the waterproof eyeliner along my waterline is completely gone. No stinging, burning, itching, irritation at all. Great price and a great product that I feel is overlooked because it's not "name brand." I also find that I have to use a lot less than my previous eye makeup remover (just one or two blots on a cotton pad. I wear a ton of eyeliner) because it works so well and don't have to rub my eye at all...this bottle is going to last me for months. Definitely a hidden gem.


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Gallery Night. Enjoy an evening of arts and culture by touring downtown art galleries open 5-9 p.m. (850) 434-5371, www.downtownpensacola.com
Pensacola Double Bridge Run. A 15K course takes runners over two bridges crossing Pensacola Bay and Santa Rosa Sound, from downtown to Pensacola Beach. Runners and walkers are also welcome at the 5K course and Kids Fun Run. (850) 434-2800, www.pensacolasports.com
Mardi Gras. One of the country's original celebration sites, Pensacola and Pensacola Beach host family-oriented fun at numerous parades with lots of beads and moon pies. Perdido Key also hosts its version with a street party. (850) 434-1234, www.visitpensacola.com
Mardi Gras Kid and Kritter Krawl.This walking parade on Pensacola Beach is open to children and pets. (850) 932-1500, www.pensacolabeachchamber.com
3rd Annual Perdido Key Spring Wine & Art Festival. March. Sample wines from boutique, international and local vineyards as artists display their original paintings, jewelry and sculptures at the Villagio. (850) 492-4660, www.visitperdido.com
Smokin' in the Square. Enjoy some of the South's best barbecue in Seville Square. (850) 516-2622
Gulf Coast Renaissance Fair. Step back to the days of old with jousting exhibitions, falconry, medieval musicians, jesters, jugglers, fire breathers, belly dancers, bagpipers and more. (877) 429-8462, www.gcrf.us
McGuire's 5K Prediction Run. With more than 5,000 participants, it's the nation's largest prediction run. Awards go to the fastest as well as the most accurate in predicting completion time. MGuire's signature bean soup, Irish Wakes, home-brewed beer and authentic Irish tunes are available at the post-run party. (850) 433-6789, www.mcguiresirishpub.com
Gallery Night. Enjoy an evening of arts and culture by touring downtown art galleries open 5-9 p.m. (850) 434-5371, www.downtownpensacola.com
Go Irish on the Island. Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a pub crawl, green bikini contest, jig dancing contest, leprechaun hunt and other activities. (850) 932-1500, www.pensacolabeachchamber.com
Beulahfest. Enjoy some of Nashville's hottest country music stars, arts-and-crafts, carnival-style rides and great sausage. (850) 944-3167, www.beulahfest.com
Festival on the Green. University of West Florida's annual spring event features a fine arts-and-crafts show, dog agility showcase, live music, sporting events, food and a children's fair. (850) 474-2610, uwf.edu/festival
Festival On The Green. Enjoy arts, entertainment and more at this fun family avent on the greens at UWF. uwf.edu/festival/
Reggae Festival. Enjoy a weekend of live reggae music at Seville Quarter. (850) 434-6211, www.sevillequarter.com
Gallery Night. Enjoy an evening of arts and culture by touring downtown art galleries open 5-9 p.m. (850) 434-5371, www.downtownpensacola.com
Pensacola JazzFest. April 5-6. Pensacola's historic Seville Square hosts an event filled with great jazz performed by local and national talents. (850) 433-8382, www.jazzpensacola.com
Crawfish Festival on Portofino Boardwalk. Spend the weekend on the boardwalk with live music and spicy crawfish. (850) 932-1500, www.visitpensacolabeach.com
Mullet Man Triathlon. April 19. Push yourself to the limit on this scenic and exhilarating course. (850) 429-0611, www.florabama.com
Pensacola Community Soulfest. April 27. Enjoy great soul music at this annual event in the West Pensacola Ballpark. (850) 438-4882
29th Annual Interstate Mullet Toss. April 25-27. Perdido Key's Flora-Bama Lounge hosts this wacky annual tournament that has participants compete in tossing an actual mullet across state lines. (850) 492-0611, www.florabama.com
30th Annual Pensacola Crawfish Festival. May 2-4. Head downtown and treat yourself to spicy crawfish and authentic bayou country entertainment along the waterfront at one of the largest crawfish boils in Florida. (850) 433-6512, www.fiestaoffiveflags.org
Rosamond Johnson Day Ceremony. May 3. Share in a special remembrance of Korean War Hero and Purple Heart recipient, Rosamond Johnson, who was killed during war at the age of 15 while bravely attempting to save fellow soldiers. (850) 492-4660, www.visitperdido.com
Gallery Night. May 16. Enjoy an evening of arts and culture by touring downtown art galleries open 5-9 p.m. (850) 434-5371, www.downtownpensacola.com
Fiesta Sand Sculpture Contest. May 18. Sand-sculpting contest and more. (850) 433-6512, www.fiestaoffiveflags.org
Bands on the Beach. Tuesdays May-Oct. Attend this popular summer evening concert series with local musical favorites playing at Gulfside Pavilion. (850) 932-2257, www.visitpensacolabeach.com
Gallery Night. June 20. Enjoy an evening of arts and culture by touring downtown art galleries open 5-9 p.m. (850) 434-5371, www.downtownpensacola.com
Pensacola Fishing Rodeo. June 21 - 22. See some of the biggest king mackerel and cobia caught at the largest two-day boat event in the Gulf of Mexico. www.pensacolakingmack.com
42nd Annual Bill Hargreaves Fishing Rodeo. June 12 - 15. Enjoy great fishing from the Grand Lagoon Yacht Club, (850) 492-4660, www.visitperdido.com
43nd Annual Pensacola International Billfish Tournament. July 2 - 6. The Pensacola Big Game Fishing Club hosts one of the country's largest billfish tournaments at NAS Pensacola, which attracts around 600 anglers from all over the Southeast. (850) 453-4638, www.pbgfc.com
4th of July Celebration. July 4. The family-oriented, patriotic event held downtown is the largest on the Gulf Coast. Fireworks displays are also on Perdido Key and Pensacola Beach. (850) 434-1234, www.visitpensacola.com
Red, White and Blues Week. This week-long celebration on Pensacola Beach kicks off with a huge fireworks extravaganza and ends with the Blue Angels show. (850) 932-1500, www.pensacolabeachchamber.com
Pensacola Beach Air Show. July 12. This must-see event features the world-famous Blue Angels performing over Pensacola Beach on Santa Rosa Island. www.pensacolabeachchamber.com
Gallery Night. Enjoy an evening of arts and culture by touring downtown art galleries open 5-9 p.m. (850) 434-5371, www.downtownpensacola.com
Jamaican Fest. Featuring live music, The Kids Zone, sidewalk sale and the "Anything that Floats" race and bathtub races in Santa Rosa Sound. (850) 932-1500, www.pensacolabeachchamber.com
Gulf Coast Summer Fest 12-HOURS OF NON-STOP R&B // JAZZ // SOUTHERN SOUL BLUES MUSIC ON BEAUTIFUL WHITE SAND PENSACOLA CASINO BEACH.Bring your lawn chairs; cooler; beach ball and umbrella and come and enjoy 12-hours of fun in the sun. You will not be disappointed. www.gulfcoastsummerfestival.com/
Kayak, BBQ & Blues. Sept. 6. Features Battle of the Paddle kayak races with cash prizes, live blues music a BBQ cook-off and a spectacular evening fireworks show at 8:30 pm., http://www.visitperdido.com/
5th Annual Taste of the Beach. Sept. 19-21. Get a sampling of island flavors from the area's best chefs. (850) 932-1500, www.pensacolabeachchamber.com
Gallery Night. Sept. 19. Enjoy an evening of arts and culture by touring downtown art galleries open 5-9 p.m. (850) 434-5371, www.downtownpensacola.com
37th Annual Pensacola Seafood Festival. Sept. 26-28. Sample a variety of mouth-watering seafood dishes, enjoy continuous live entertainment, shop at the many arts-and-crafts vendors and participate in a 5K. (850) 433-6512, www.fiestaoffiveflags.org
Oktoberfest. Oct. 4. This German-inspired festival is sure to bring fun, live music, good food and great beer. (850) 492-4660, www.visitperdido.com
Pensacola Beach Songwriters Festival. Oct. 1-5. Original music comes to the island. (850) 341-0889, www.pensacolabeachsongwritersfestival.com
18th Annual Santa Rosa Island Triathlon. Oct. 4. A triathlon along Pensacola Beach is offered for seasoned athletes, while a sea turtle triathlon is offered for kids. (850) 380-0741, www.sritri.org
5th Annual Art and Wine Festival. Enjoy wine tastings and local art as you're transported by trolley across the island. (850) 932-1500, www.pensacolabeachchamber.com
Annual Historic Haunted House Walking Tours. A family favorite for Halloween, the narrated tours are led by costumed guides, visiting more than 50 sites. (850) 595-5985, www.historicpensacola.org
Pensacola Interstate Fair. Oct. 16-26. With big-name entertainment, games, rides and exhibits, the fair is fun for the whole family. (850) 944-4500, www.pensacolafair.com
Gallery Night. Oct. 17. Enjoy an evening of arts and culture by touring downtown art galleries open 5-9 p.m. (850) 434-5371, www.downtownpensacola.com
Greek Festival. Oct 10-12. Get festive with traditional Greek dances, gifts, entertainment and dishes such as baklava, gyros and spanakopeta. (850) 433-2662, www.pensacolagreekfestival.org
28th Annual Frank Brown Songwriters Festival. Nov. 6-16 Musicians from across the world bring music to Perdido Key. (850) 492-7664, www.fbisf.com
Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival. Nov. 7-9. Browse more than 200 fine art and hand made craft exhibitors from around the country in Pensacola's historic Seville Square. www.ggaf.org
Blue Angels Homecoming Show. Nov. 7-8. The Homecoming Air Show is held at Pensacola Naval Air Station. naspairshow.com/information.htm
Pensacola Marathon. This 26.2-mile scenic USATF-certified course is one of the last Boston Marathon Qualifiers in the Southeast. The course begins and ends in historic downtown and winds along Pensacola Bay. (850) 434-2800, www.pensacolamarathon.com
Gallery Night. Nov. 21. Jump start the holiday season with an evening of arts and culture in the downtown art galleries, open 5-9 p.m. (850) 434-5371, www.downtownpensacola.com
Creek Indian Tribe Indian Day Celebration. Nov. 22. Attend this annual Creek pow-wow in Pace featuring Native American dances, traditional food dishes authentic crafts. (850) 994-9633
Elf Parade. Nov. 28. Kids dress up and parade five blocks from the T.T. Wentworth, Jr., Florida State Museum to the Saenger Theatre, caroling along the way.(850) 434-5371, www.downtownpensacola.com
47th Annual Snowball Derby. Dec. 3-6. Auto racing fans delight in the action at Five Flags Speedway. (850) 944-8400, www.fiveflagsspeedway.com
Winterfest Trolley Tours. Trolleys act as theaters taking passengers to a series of interactive performances in historic downtown. (850) 435-0914, www.pensacolawinterfest.org
Lighted Boat Parade. The nautical parade officially delivers Santa Claus to the island. (850) 932-1500, www.visitpensacolabeach.com
Downtown Christmas Parade.Dec. 13. Downtown Pensacola comes alive with this lighted, family-friendly parade. (850) 450-3792, www.coxpensacolachristmasparade.org
Surfing Santa Parade. Holiday floats wind their way down Santa Rosa Island's main street. Santa rides atop his a red fire engine and visits with children. (850) 932-1500, www.visitpensacolabeach.com
Big Lagoon's Christmas in the Park. Dec. Enjoy hot chocolate and Christmas lights in this natural, waterfront setting. (850) 492-4660, www.visitperdido.com
Pelican Drop. Dec. 31. Families can enjoy a street-party atmosphere downtown with live music, a children's area and fireworks, along with a 10-foot, half-ton illuminated pelican that's dropped 100 feet at midnight. (850) 435-1603, www.pensacolapelicandrop.com
New Year's Eve Fireworks. Dec. 31. End the year with a bang with a fireworks display over the Gulf of Mexico. (850) 932-1500, www.pensacolabeachchamber.com


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Questions concerning unlicensed carry in personal vehicle: Florida
I have a question for individuals, who have knowledge of Florida Gun Laws. I currently do not have a CWP. I am told that it is legal to carry a loaded handgun in the glove box, of my personal vehicle. I will keep it in condition #1.
My question is this: Is this legal, or am I asking for trouble if I get pulled over? Do I announce to LE that I have a gun, or do they always ask these days? If by chance I need to use it in a life or death situation (attempted robbery of myself, car jacking, etc.).. what are some examples of justifiable use scenarios?
Also, I own a shotgun and handgun for home defense purposes. I keep both loaded at all times. The square mile radius around my house has the highest crime rate in my county. I enjoy working on projects at night, in my attached garage (with the doors open). I keep my pistol in a box within reach. If by chance I need it to protect myself, what are some examples of justifiable use scenarios? I am somewhat familiar with the FL Castle Doctrine, and "meeting force with force".


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Now I think it's time to share my second pregnancy and little birth story with my readers, if there are left any at all :-D
We sort of kept this (second) pregnancy a secret, only our immediate family and couple of close friends knew about it.
First 20 weeks were as easy as they could be (not counting wanting to sleep all the time and hating sweets, which was great in a way) while the next ones were full of stress, emotions, hormonal swings and prayers.
At 20 weeks check up I was diagnosed to have Borderline Placental Insufficiency, which meant my placenta couldn't provide the fetus with 100% oxygen and there was something wrong with the blood circulation. So this caused the baby to be small, two weeks behind than usual babies of that gestational age.
We were shocked and sad. Why G-d, why? I kept asking, why can't my body nourish the baby as it should? Isn't it natural to be so?
There came weeks of self blame, desperations and loads of tears.
And of course Googling and searching for information about this Placental Insufficiency, which was even more stressful and that's when I decided if everything went well, I should and would write about it to encourage women, and parents in general; because all I found was scary, which made me pray all days and nights to make it till 37th week and have full-term healthy baby, no matter its size.
Because it's G-d who really runs this world and everything in it, not science or anything. Sure, there are great modern technologies, but they can't do much.
Then my kind doctor advised to read as little as possible all that internet stuff, be positive and think about good things. She thought it wasn't as bad as it seemed, she was concerned just because I might had had the same issue with Ezra, who was born on 37th week weighing 2,400 tiny kilos.
At the clinic where I usually was checked, one nice midwife assured me that nature could do anything and she had heard cases where the placenta suddenly started to work better, sometimes worse and mostly it remained stable, that was what I hoped for at least.
We can't control everything as modern society believes, she said, that German atheist woman, who actually understood and believed in "nature" more than she thought.
My next placental check up was at 30 weeks and I was already grateful to G-d, I had made till that.
But there was even better news.
Miraculously - insufficiency had gone somehow and placenta was provided with enough oxygen and all. The fetus had gained enough weight, even though still little smaller, but doctor told me it could absolutely make up next last weeks of pregnancy when baby grows faster.
Now I had that terrible fear of 37th week when I had my firstborn Ezra before his time swimming in green waters, because the insufficient placenta had caused him stress and his first bowel movements; if he stayed there longer, he could had been poisoned, but baruch Hashem, Who made our zealous Ezra to come out quicker - healthy and lovely.
I just decided to cling on G-d and trust in His goodness completely, because we can't do much, can we?
37th week came and went, no baby yet. I was so happy it had time to gain weight. 38th week also went fine; and at 39th week after Shabbat I started to feel weird pains in my stomach, more like gas. I could see first contractions had started, but wasn't too sure, because I had never experienced them before, such crazy delivery I had with the first baby - no contractions right before Ezra came out.
I tried to keep calm, put Ezra to sleep, wash dishes that were left after Shabbat and then watched "Pus in Boots" (stupid movie) with my husband. After that we went to sleep, but I couldn't get comfortable. I would wake up every hour with annoying pain. At about 4am I got up and found some blood, so that was time to wake up my husband and drive to the hospital, meanwhile leaving Ezra with his grandmum.
We were at the Uniklinikum of Leipzig in an hour and my passive labour had started too.
It was very long labour and I never thought it would be so hard with the second baby since everyone says otherwise: it took lots of walking up and down the stairs of hospital, pain, exhaustion...
Plus, the waters had to be broken by the midwife, which actually helped contractions to become oftener and stronger. After couple of contractions I pushed like crazy, seriously. I've always been zealous (my favourite English word) in my life, but when it comes to childbirth, I'm sort of in ecstasy and have babies as fast as possible. Nobody expected I would do so fast, you could tell by their face expressions and trust me, Germans don't show that too often.
It was definitely a fight. I felt like warrior, really.
I screamed for Hashem to help me and He did, baby was out - safe and sound (3,400 kilos).
New little life.
Beautiful baby boy of ours - little Aaron.
Baruch Hashem!
I was happy and proud.
What I wanted to tell with this post is that you should never lose hope, trust to G-d and positivity. Nothing is ever lost as my dear Rebetzin says and I believe her. No matter what statistics, ultrasounds and sometimes even doctors say, you have your right to listen to your motherly instincts - everything will be fine!
And pregnant women need to hear that often - everything will be fine, you are fine and wonderful, keep being great and growing little wonders inside you!
May G-d bless everyone longing children and make them as happy as I felt when holding my new baby tight on my chest.


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The Cadaver Wore Text (aka the Case for Plot Dissection)
Jan O'Hara on Jun 17 2013 | Filed under: CRAFT
I managed to enter med school without attending a funeral or viewing a single dead person. So at age twenty, as I boarded the elevator which would take me to my first practical session in Human Anatomy, and with it my first encounter with a cadaver, I roiled with emotion.
Though we didn't speak of it, I could tell my classmates were in a similar state. (Even then, the "code" was to maintain emotional control in front of one another.)
I recall the jostling, the nervous laughter when the elevator doors parted and we were struck by the scent of formaldehyde. (An oddly sweet aroma which lodges at the back of your throat.)
Then we poured into the lab with its harsh fluorescent lights, the blue cards bearing each cadaver's name, age, and cause of death; the sounds which seemed sharp and outrageously loud in the cold room.
I had many questions as I approached the plastic-draped body.
Would I vomit? Would I learn enough to be worthy of the gift our donor had bestowed upon us? Or would I lose respect for the whole person when focusing on the nitty-gritty of the parts?*
For all the uncertainty of that morning, I never doubted its necessity. I had to acquire certain motor skills. Who better to be my teacher than the willing and generous dead?
Given that understanding, and given that I'd read multiple craft books urging novel dissection as a means to understand the mechanics of fiction, I'm not sure why I resisted as long as I did. However, last winter, after wrestling with the same plotting issue in my novel for months, I became desperate.
I dug out resources, analyzed three favorite books in the genre I write, and found it such a worthwhile investment, I'll do it again.
Here's what I learned:
1. Familiarity breeds a lack of critical assessment.
I'd read one book three times and revisited certain scenes in my mind perhaps fifty. Despite that, I had little comprehension about what its author had done to make their work successful, still less about how to replicate their techniques. Nowhere was this more evident than when I looked at the next three points.
2. Better understanding of pacing.
The rhythm of the scenes was different than I recalled, particularly with respect to scene length, which wasn't necessarily correlated with emotional impact.
3. Better understanding of subplots.
This was what had me particularly stymied: how to interweave subplots and use them to drive the protagonist and antagonistic forces together, both sequentially and then simultaneously at the climax.
4. Better understanding of mechanics at the level of scene.
"Scene" is generally described as a unit of conflict which takes place in real time in one geographic location. It holds its own rhythm and shape. Many writing teachers say it should end on a disaster (setback) or discovery.
After deconstruction, it became easier to spot the structural difference between scenes which were engrossing and necessary, and those which dragged or were downright superfluous. Even better, though I'm a pantster who can't write an outline to save my life, I'm writing first-draft scenes with better skeletons.
5. Dissection as anti-perfectionism technique.
I'd aimed relatively high in my novel selection: bestsellers, critically regarded books, and books which were precious to me. While I didn't expect to encounter craft perfection, I was surprised by the quantity of slips or missed opportunities. (For example, an author who wrote mostly in deep third person would have repeated spells of omniscience. Opening or closing sentences lacked oomph. Or long past the novel's midpoint, when we're told the reader should have been introduced to all point-of-view characters, they'd parachute in a fresh voice to solve a plot problem.)
But when I cared about the characters and the story, these flaws disappeared. Books don't have to be perfect to be marvelous.
If you decide to proceed with a plot dissection, I used a personalized amalgamation of techniques described in these references.
- James Scott Bell's Write Great Fiction—Plot and Structure
- Alexandra Sokoloff's blog, which is an online goldmine for the details of story structure. Though her focus is cinema, her clarity and demonstration of story breakdown makes this a superb resource. (Check out her Sense and Sensibility post for an example.)
In plot analysis, you're going to look at the scenic patterns in books you admire, and which share structural similarities with the story you're trying to write.
Per scene, this is the information I recorded:
- scene number in the book
- chapter
- scene length (page count or percent of ebook)
- setting
- name of the point-of-view character versus their antagonist(s)—I color-coded names for ease
- 1-2 sentence synopsis
- what I liked about the scene
- what fell flat
- symbols or motifs
- subplot involved?—color-coded for ease
- first sentence
- last sentence
- net emotional effect of scene (e.g. disaster, discovery, stakes increased?)
- purpose of scene—I copied Bell's system of action, reaction, setup, deepening
The Mechanics
- If you tend to be a visual learner or cope well with software, you'd probably do fine with a spreadsheet. (Microsoft Access, Google Drive, etc. ) Each scene will get its own horizontal line.
- Alternatively, you could use virtual index cards in programs like Scrivener (PC or Mac), Storyist (Apple app), or 3" X 5" Index Cards (Apple App)
- While software helps with portability and tidiness, if you're a kinesthetic learner like me, you'd probably do better to buy a stack of index cards and colored pens. I like being able to write at angles, write down key insights, and get sensory cues to a scene's relative "depth" in the story.
Now I'd love to hear from you. Have you conducted an extensive plot dissection? If so, what information did you collect? Did you find it a useful exercise?
*No. I'd like to think I made her sacrifice worthwhile. The battle to maintain balance between mystery and mechanics would be an enduring one in my medical career.
About Jan O'Hara
Jan O'Hara left her writing dreams behind for years to practice family medicine, but has found her way back to the world of fiction. Currently the voice of the Unpublished Writer here at Writer Unboxed, she hopes one day soon to become unqualified for the position.
60 Responses to "The Cadaver Wore Text (aka the Case for Plot Dissection)"
For better or worse, I tend to steer clear of "how to write" books, in the same way I have generally stayed away from parenting books. So far, I have raised three intelligent and good people. I'm hoping my luck (and instincts) are similar as a novelist.
Although I've not had to dissect a cadaver, I did do a complete dissection of a frog and found how marvelously it was put together. It is the same with story deconstruction. I began first with short stories, and graduated to a short novel, and then a longer one. I esp. paid attention to flashbacks and how they were woven into the main story. Like you, I discovered what is good pacing. I think it's one of the best things I did. And I will probably do it again if I find myself getting rusty on the storytelling.
"But when I cared about the characters and the story, these flaws disappeared. Books don't have to be perfect to be marvelous."
I've read a lot of blogs whose authors assert their methods as though gospel passages... And I am loathe to admit, when I find relevance, that my own adherence to winging it and instinct is faulty at best. I think this blog actually gives good advice for editing. And I have to say... Damn it.
I love--LOVE--your writing, Jan.
Thank you for this post. You're a kinesthetic learner; I'm an impatient learner . . . therefore (and I'm embarrassed to say this) I have never dissected a novel. I have wanted to; I've just always been too impatient to do so. Perhaps I'd be much father along in my own craft if I had!
Thank you for breaking down these steps . . . it makes the idea of this dissection much more palatable.
I can't dissect books much as I try. I will read and "know" what works and doesn't work: for me. I will think: "that's cheating" or "that's not right" or "something ain't working for me here." Then again, I've never read a book with the mindset to dissect it. Beyond my wonky brain, I sometimes think I am lazy when it comes to that. Maybe? Huhn.
However, when it comes to writing my own books, I relate quite strongly to the perfectionism thang. My editor just said, "Try having fun with this next book - try not to fall into the perfectionism trap; don't agonize so much over it!" and she said something that made me go Hmmm and to laugh: you are a good enough writer that you could write total shit and it would still be a good book.
But if I wrote 'total shit' I'd freak out. If I find errors, I am discombobulated. If it's not perfect, the world will explode! The sun will die! The earth will tilt on its axis and north becomes south and south becomes north - that's before it explodes of course! Yet, as you say, I read other authors and find errors and if I am engaged, if I love the characters and want to follow them wherever they lead me, I don't care about those errors.
By the way, Alexander Sokoloff is brilliant! Love her!
"I will read and "know" what works and doesn't work: for me."
This is my guidepost. In revision, I just know something is wrong and rewrite until I feel comfortable. This could be timing, characterization, structure, or anything else. It is almost always a mistake when a section stops me, but I end up accepting it and move on. That first impulse is almost always right. On my future revisions, anything that makes me feel uneasy a second time is rewritten.
While I haven't done this with my favorite books, I have recently taken an evening to dissect one of my favorite movies (one that I know had an influence on my work): Gladiator.The film has always evoked quite a bit of response from me, and I wanted to get a better handle on the when and why of my reaction to it. It was an enlightening undertaking.
I'm glad you feel you feel you were worthy of the sacrifice of your subject, Jan, and I don't doubt you were. I love the enduring battle between the mystery and the mechanics. Seems like it applies to my writing journey (muse vs. craft analysis and comprehension). I don't want to lose the mystery of the experience of having story unfold on the page before me, but I do want to better understand the mechanics, so I can hone them to worthiness of my readers' time and emotional investment.
Thanks for sharing your experience, Jan!
That movie was an emotional roller coaster ride for me.
I haven't ever done a complete novel dissection where I write everything down, but the craft books that have helped me most have shown in example the things you mention above. Back in the first year of "writing for serious" I read Jack Bickham's Scene and Structure and he gives so many examples of exactly what you're talking about. I think it unlocked the key of patterns in writing for me that our brains love so much. Not saying I can't learn more, of course. Just that it helped me. :)
I use the table feature in Scrivener, and follow the basic format from Cathy Yardley's Rock Your Plot with some minuscule tweaks. POV cells (boxes) have color-coded backgrounds that visually help group who is where.
Charts make it easier to compare info from scene-to-scene. If you have a lot of info, you'd better have a big monitor! lol. Index cards are easier to reorder.
There is so much value in doing this--and I *love the extras you include in your breakdown, Jan. I'm a dyed-in-the-wool pantser, understanding how to "see" my novel this way forced me to shatter some very resistant barriers, but once I did . . . well, it's so empowering to view the work from this perspective. If one is truly "stuck", it's the best way to understand why.
Really, really great post! Loved the opening. lol. My daughter felt exactly the same way you did. The students purchased scrubs from Goodwill to throw away after, because the formaldehyde permeates every fiber. Ick!
I appreciate this post a lot. I might be the "perfect reader" since I get so lost in a story, I find it hard to dissect one. I've saved your list and will use it. Thank you!
Me also re: getting lost. I'm thinking of offering a workshop to my students on plot dissection so I CAN'T avoid it.
Jan, my dream is to walk into the woods, have a quick and painless heart attack and get eaten by the coyotes. Being more realistic, I donated my body to Upstate Medical. So now I know what students will be thinking as they stare down at my gray flesh, scalpel in hand. Perhaps I will be able to muster a laugh and scare them all out of their wits.
Commenters have been trying indirectly to tell you something. I will tell you more directly: This isn't medicine. It's writing. Don't dissect it. Just do it. Everything will be ok.
This has been an enormous help to me. Keep on blogging. You're doing a tremendous service to those of us buried in the work who need to rise above it and get the big picture once in a while. And thanks for the link to Alexandra's blog, a fresh discovery for me. I've long been a fan of Ang Lee's version of Sense and Sensibility. I'm delighted to see it dissected from a storyteller's point of view.
I did the anatomy/cadaver thing too, and I had pretty much the same sort of experiences. I've done some novel dissection, but only on books I merely like, not on any I deeply love. Not sure I could any more than I could do the dissection thing on a person I loved. I admit novel dissection is a valuable process, and it is a good thing to try if one hasn't done it.
Fiction dissection is fun, folks, once you get the hang of it.
I first learned how through years of lit classes and writing workshops (where critique was a blood sport). I developed a simpler method than Jan's. Identify and parse out the main elements: the threads of plot, setting, characterizations, and so on. Then ask, does it work? Why? Why not? (Start with short stories, much easier.)
The key is to train your brain to notice the parts that make up the whole, and evaluate their function. These tricks are invaluable when it comes to your own work. Writing and dissection are two different skills, and it's counterproductive to try to combine them. But in its proper place, fiction dissection can make an amazing difference in one's craft. If you can't do it, you'll need to hire someone who can (a-hem, that would be a developmental editor).
BTW, I once had occasion to visit UCSF med school and glance in at a dissection class in progress. I lasted less than 60 seconds before feeling faint and deciding to wait outside. Fiction dissection is SO much easier and I've never yet felt woozy with sharp colored pens in hand.
Wow! That's really intense, but if it works for you, it's right. I went through Grisham's plot development process which focuses on story outlines and it was brutal. Took me a year to write one he thought would work. But that's the way he makes his stories hold up for three hundred and fifty pages--anything that works!
Impressive! You did this? With more than one novel? As an attorney, I believed that our class of writers were the most analytical, over-logical folks on the planet. But a surgeon or med student... now that is what I call meticulous. What a wonderful idea. I am not ready for any sort of spreadsheet or software but the index cards and colored pens, now that is an idea I can wrap my tiny little perfectionist-cat brain around. Maybe I will get a box of crayons so I can feel more like an artist and make it playful. BTW I am not poking fun, I think its a fabulous idea. My only question is how long did it take you to dissect a novel in this manner (as opposed to, say, a dead body?). I think I need to do it fast but want to know how much of the deck to clear (aka the slab). Thanks for another practical post.
I'd love to see one of your example dissections of a famous book, of you're willing to share.
I'm afraid my brain doesn't naturally veer towards a desire to dissect anything, but it might be a helpful exercise. Thanks for an interesting post.
One tip: Do this with a book you've already read. I'm always too impatient to be analytical (much) the first time I read a book. I have even peeked at the ending so I don't go crazy with suspense (don't tell my husband).
Jan - So glad to hear that you got insights from the dissections that will help you with your own work.
I was sick the day they covered outlining in second grade, and failed the following test. It still haunts me. ;-) It's probably why I'm a die hard pantser, but given that I've had similar issues wrestling with a plot, maybe I'll give dissection a try. -
I admit: not only am I a die hard plotter, I am addicted to systems... looking for patterns in everything. Your points dive quite a bit deeper than I normally do -- strangely enough, I'm a "pantser" when it comes to theme and symbols/motifs! -- so it's been interesting to consider investigating that in some of my favorites. Great post!
I've been dissecting plots from novels and films for years, mainly because I'm interested in non-linear narrative and finding out how others authors/filmmakers make this work succeed. I love the idea of causality - of how one thing has consequences down the line - and in presenting things more like the way we think i.e. all over the place.
Ever since 4/12/2012, the day I first read the interview, "Tension on Every Page", my desire to understand how this word affects the stories I love so much has grown. After a bit of education on the term it has become the main ingredient I search for in stories. I was doing that anyway but just didn't know it. Never thought about until recently, but I wonder if it's the reason why, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo left so slow in the beginning.
Once I get a good grasp on understanding how tension truly affects stories, I'll add other ingredients to focus on during my novel dissection. I still see other concepts, but they are not my primary focus for now.
I have a hard time walking and chewing gum at the same time.
Dissecting novels will take a long time to master, if there is such a thing.
I tried to do a dissection of the narrative voice of one of my favorite novels. It was illuminating, but tough! I kept getting sucked in to the story, but that was what made the voice so successful for me. Figuring out how it was accomplished, luckily, took away none of the charm.
I'm an intuitive writer, so I get the wiggins about dismantling my books, but this *is* helpful for looking at novels written by others. Oddly enough, I began doing this with one author after I purchased 10-12 copies of her backlist on the Kindle. After tearing through half of the books, I began noticing patterns in her writing and the types of elements that kept me glued to the (e-Ink) pages, as well as why a plot/plot device worked in one novel and why it didn't in another. Since I write in the same genre as this author, dissecting her work helped me tease out the elements I loved in my own manuscript.
They've made changes to the human anatomy? I missed that memo. Still, it might explain a few things... ;)
Now that I'm a screenwriter I tend to dissect movies as I watch them. It gives me a sense of the kind of characters and action I need to put into place in my scripts...or how to 'Frankenstein' it all together if you prefer. :D


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The Queens County Democratic Party on Monday announced its endorsements for three citywide candidates, as well as its pick to be Borough Hall's next occupant.
The borough's Dems, led by Rep. Joe Crowley (D-Queens, Bronx), are backing former Councilwoman Melinda Katz for borough president, Council Speaker Christine Quinn (D-Manhattan) for mayor, Reshma Saujani for public advocate and Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer for comptroller.
"I am honored, humbled and deeply grateful for the support of the Queens County Democratic Party and our great chairman, Congressman Joe Crowley," Katz said in a statement. "Together, we are building a campaign that will truly represent all of Queens and our wonderfully diverse communities, great neighborhoods and the limitless potential that exists in our borough."
Katz emerged as a surprise choice to some after published reports on Friday pointed to Councilman Leroy Comrie, one of her five opponents, as county's likely pick.
The Queens Dems are the second county-wide party to announce endorsements after the Bronx, with Manhattan's committee deciding to leave endorsements to individual clubs.
The endorsement of the party usually carries with it a substantial get out the vote operation and increased odds of winning the primary, set for Sept. 10 this year.
"The unrivaled diversity of Queens and the cohesion of the County Democratic Committee make this endorsement a key victory for our campaign," Quinn said in a statement. "Queens County Democrats understand that we need a mayor who has a vision for improving the lives of middle class New Yorkers and those aspiring to enter it, and a candidate who doesn't just talk about getting things done, but actually has a record of results."
Saujani snatched the endorsement from a diverse field; her four opponents include state Sen. Daniel Squadron (D-Brooklyn) and Councilwoman Letitia James (D-Brooklyn).
"I'm incredibly proud to have the support of the Queens Democrats in my campaign to create opportunity for all New Yorkers as public advocate, and I want to thank Representative Joe Crowley for his friendship and commitment to so many residents here in Queens," she said. "As the daughter of immigrants, I am especially humbled to join with diverse voters in Queens to elect the first South Asian in the history of the City of New York."
County Dems also made what some consider a surprise endorsement in the 19th Council District race to replace outgoing and embattled Councilman Dan Halloran (R-Whitestone), picking political scion Paul Vallone.
"Now more than ever is the time to restore integrity and trust to the 19th City Council seat," Vallone said. "I am humbled and privileged to have the district-wide support of our elected officials, district leaders, as well as our community and civic leaders."


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No one has taught this little lady manners. Sadie, the teeny tiny puppy, refuses to let her big brother Foxy eat. Watch as she defends her territory:
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Whomever is responsible for these two dogs is horrible as an owner, first for feeding your dogs dog chow, and second, because that is very poor, aggressive behavior on the part of the smaller dog. That is called food aggression, not adorable or cute behavior. If you can't afford to feed one dog proper, healthy dog food, you don't get another dog. Idiot!
Oh come off it. It's one video – you can't been so judgmental and say the owners are encouraging bad behaviour by not training the puppy correctly based on one video. Plus, the puppy is tiny! They've obviously only had him/her a couple of weeks max.
Yeah, this started out funny before I realized what was happening. That puppy needs to be trained a million times better.
unfortunately this is not funny.Many of you may think this is cute,but the human owners are encouraging terrible aggressive traits in this puppy.Resource guarding leads to serious dog bites and serious injuries very sad.Once again people encouraging bad behavior because they think it is funny.


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This past week has been the hardest I've ever faced and now I'm finally starting to get my act together so I can function. I didn't think life without my Grandpa would be this hard, but I also had nothing to compare it to except for my first companion dog dying.
Watching my Grandpa die was more traumatic for me than I could handle and I guess I'm not as mature as I'd like to think I am? I've been seeing a grief counselor and I think that's helping, but right now I'm still putting everything that happened together.
I'm glad I had written my Grandpa's eulogy when I did because I wouldn't have been able to put it together after he had passed, and at his graveside military service I struggled to get the words out of my mouth. Dad had offered to read it for me but I just didn't think that was right. I think I'll get a A for the words and a F for the presentation?
After the funeral my Dad's told Matthew and I, and my cousin Jake and his boyfriend Austin (my best friend) that this would be our first real test of our love for each other. I think I understand what they meant.
Grandma's staying with my Mom because she can't bear to be in her own home right now, "he's everywhere" is what she always says. I understand that. She's putting her house up for sale, and is talking about moving close to where my Mom is. I hope she does.
The day after the funeral my Grandpa's will was read, but I was asked to stay at home with my cousin Jake, and we just stretched out on the couch together and watched tv. We didn't say a word to each other, but I don't think we needed to. My Dad's came home later in the day and we drove Jake home, and before we left I told him I would be there for him.
At home my Dad's carried the footlocker that my Grandpa had filled with things he wanted me to have, but I still haven't been able to open it yet. I know the right time will come, but I'm not there yet. My Dad told me that Grandpa set up a trust fund for me but I didn't ask about it. I was given a envelope with money in it from Grandpa but I still haven't found the will to open it. On it in Grandpa's neat printing is "For Sam, here's some fun money, Love Grandpa".
I know this is probably the worst thing I've written on here but it's all I can do right now.
And again, thanks to all of you for being there for me!
open that envelope & take your fellow grievers out on a fun outing. I'm sure it would help you all get closer to each other, which would help the grieving process. Maybe you could do an activity your grandpa liked to do?
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Why I Always Put My Husband Before My Child
I respect my husband's needs (and he does the same). Neither of us are morning people, so we take turns getting up with Mason at the crack of dawn every day. Sometimes Mason insists that mommy (or daddy) needs to be up, too, and we're very clear that he gets the undivided attention of one parent every morning because mommy or daddy is tired and she/he needs some extra rest. Or sometimes mommy needs to go to the gym alone, or daddy needs a night out with friends. We protect the other partner's needs out of love and respect. Those time-outs make us better parents—and better partners, too.
I recognize my husband's greatness (and he returns the favor). I am Chris' biggest fan (his publicist, even) and he's mine. We praise each other to other people, as well as to our son. Every morning when I come out into the living room, dressed for work, Chris points to me and says to Mason, "Isn't mommy beautiful?" When Chris cooks us one of his amazing dinners, I point to the food and say to Mason, "Isn't daddy the best cook?" We complement each other in front of Mason, both to build his respect and love for the other parent, as well as to show our love and appreciation for each other. It's our way of keeping the other partner from feeling unimportant, unnoticed, or on the back burner.
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Third-place Lewis having a stellar season
Somewhat lost in the duel for Rolex Player of the Year honors late this season is Stacy Lewis. Inbee Park's six wins, including three consecutive major championships, and Suzann Pettersen's four victories and a surge down the stretch have pushed the 2012 Player of the Year to third place in both the Player of the Year and Rolex Women's World Rankings.
However, Lewis still has a glimmer of hope that she can do something special over the last three events of the season, beginning with a defense of the Mizuno Classic this week in Japan. She trails Park by 90 points and must win all three tournaments to tie Park.
Even though that is a longshot, Lewis is having a great season in other statistical categories:
- Scoring Average: Lewis is neck and neck with Pettersen for the Vare Trophy, which goes to the player with the lowest scoring average. Lewis is at a career-best 69.537 and Pettersen at 69.592. Lewis has never finished better than fourth in scoring.
- Streaking: Lewis has gone on bogeyless streaks this year that are first and second on the LPGA. She went 85 consecutive holes without a bogey from the final two holes of the CN Canadian Women's Open though the entire Safeway Classic and the first 11 holes of the Evian Championship. At the Reignwood LPGA Classic in China last month, she played the first 67 holes without a bogey before making a bogey on the par-4 14th hole in the final round. She also went 47 holes without a bogey at the Manulife Financial LPGA Classic.
- Wins: Lewis has finished no worse than seventh in eight of her last nine starts. The only miss was a withdrawal at the CN Canadian Women's Open when she got ill during the first round. She has won three times this year and seven times in the last two years.
- Rounds Under Par: Lewis has 62 this year, nine more than Pettersen, meaning that she will finish first in the category as Pettersen, not in the field this week, has only eight rounds remaining this season. Lewis' total is the most since 64 by Cristie Kerr and Yani Tseng in 2009.
- Birdies: Lewis has 376 birdies this season, 37 more than second-place Na Yeon Choi, and an average of more than 4.5 birdies per round. She led the LPGA in birdies in 2012 with 362.
- Sub-par Holes: Lewis has played 385 sub-par holes this season, 42 more than second-place Choi. She led the category in 2012 and finished second in 2011.
- Top-10 Finishes: Lewis has 16 this year and will at least finish tied for first as Pettersen is second with 14.
- Lewis is also second in Putts per Green in Regulation and third in earnings.
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Some quick facts about the Mizuno Classic:
- The tournament began in 1973 with American Jan Ferraris capturing the title. The previous American to win before Stacy Lewis last year was Betsy King in 1993.
- Momoko Ueda has won twice on the LPGA – both times in the Mizuno Classic. In 2007, she won at Kashikojima CC and captured an additional four tournaments on the LPGA of Japan. In 2011, she beat China's Shanshan Feng in a playoff.
- From 2001-2005, Annika Sorenstam won five consecutive Mizuno Classics. In 15 rounds, she recorded 14 in the 60s and was a cumulative 95-under par.
- When Momoko Ueda won the 2007 Mizuno Classic, she holed her second shot from 228 yards for a double eagle on the par-5 seventh hole in the final round. Of the 31 double eagles in LPGA history, Ueda and Patty Sheehan (1989 Rochester International) are the only players to win the tournament.
- This will be the eighth consecutive year that Kashikojima Country Club in Shima has hosted the Mizuno Classic. Seta Golf Course has hosted the event a record 10 times.
Jiyai Shin has finished in the top 10 in four of her five career Mizuno Classic starts, including two wins (2008 and 2010). … There has not been a Japanese winner on the LPGA this season entering the only LPGA event in Japan. The last Japanese winner on the LPGA was Mika Miyazato at the Safeway Classic in August 2012. … In 2012, with two events remaining on the schedule, Lewis led Park by 58 points in the Rolex Player of the Year standings. With three events remaining this year, Park leads Pettersen by 38 points.
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"Now we call upon President Obama and leaders in Congress to return America to a true and prosperous Nation by passing legislation and implementing policies supported by the vast majority of our fellow citizens…."
Number one on the list of the group's priorities for Congress is to repeal President Obama's health care plan. Declaring that the voters spoke their mind in the November elections, the pro-family leaders charged that the 112th Congress "must now follow through and immediately pass a bill that repeals Obamacare…. Only after Obamacare is rejected, can Congress undertake a careful, thoughtful legislative process to make practical adjustments that allow the free market to provide affordable, effective health care insurance choices."
Among the other initiatives urged by the group are for Congress to address runaway taxes; aggressively trim government spending; work toward economic growth and job creation; put a stop to government bailouts of "private companies, Wall Street financiers, and State governments that have spent far beyond their means"; and block President Obama's liberal court appointments.
The pro-family coalition also pointed out the crucial role of the newly-elected legislators in protecting America as an "exceptional country," noting, "The first duty of government is to protect its citizens from foreign threats and secure our nation's borders. Peace comes through strength — not vulnerability, not appeasement and not an apologetic America. The new Congress should support our troops at home and abroad, strengthen the alliance of free and democratic nations, and oppose any surrender of American sovereignty to the United Nations and other transnational organizations. The new Congress also should support comprehensive missile defense."
As vocal champions of traditional family values, the group focused on some of the important social issues that have torn America apart over the past 30 years. "Conservatives recognize that government policies which weaken the family take a special toll on the poor," reads the appeal. "The result of families falling apart has huge moral and financial costs for all of us since society will pay through wasteful and fraud ridden programs supporting the welfare state. Congress should immediately ban tax-payer funding of abortion providers, promote policies that uphold the sanctity of human life, and oppose policies and programs that are destructive towards traditional marriage and families."
Saying that the American people expect them to use their constitutional authority to make crucial changes, the coalition urged the new Republican majority to work with the President and his allies when possible. "But do not compromise on fundamental principles of freedom and limited constitutional government. Repeal the mistakes of the past, and then lead with new approaches that work and will accomplish these goals. When you do, we, and the American people, are prepared to stand with you in the coming two years."
Among the prominent conservative and pro-family leaders signing on to the Conservative Action Project communiqué were: Tony Perkins, president of the Family Research Council; Phyllis Schlafly, president of the Eagle Forum; Dr. Herbert London, president of the Hudson Institute; Andrea Lafferty, executive director of the Traditional Values Coalition; Mathew Staver, chairman of the Liberty Counsel; Brent Bozell, president of the Media Research Center; and Tim Goeglein, vice president of Focus on the Family (click here for a complete list of the signers).
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But how many have enjoyed a Thanksgiving meal on the RiverTrain while traversing the Yolo Basin? Or ridden the train while living out a storybook adventure with Santa, his elves and a giant teddy bear?
Such trips are available in the coming weeks, with a "Thanksgiving Supper" train on Thursday, followed by multiple "Christmas Trains" beginning next Saturday and running throughout December.
According to Chris Hart, president of RiverTrain operator Mendocino Railway, this year is also historically important for the local rail line: It's the 100th anniversary of the line itself, originally built by the Woodland and Sacramento Railroad, and the 20th anniversary of the Christmas Train. Hart explained the origins of the local Christmas Train.
"The way it started was, it was a neat little thing they did," he said. During the Christmas season, as the train set off between Woodland and West Sacramento, "Along the way they would stop and Santa would hand out gifts and candy canes and things to kids who lived along the railroad tracks."
Hart said his company, which also operates the Sierra Railroad Dinner Train in Oakdale and the famous Skunk Train in Fort Bragg, purchased the RiverTrain in 2003 and has tried to bring new ideas to this unique form of local entertainment.
They include murder mystery trains, sunset dinners, Sunday brunches, a "Great Train Robbery" ride and holiday-themed rides throughout the year.
That's primarily on weekends, with three-hour, round-trip tours of the Yolo Basin and Sacramento River, often including meals.
But following the Thanksgiving Day ride - a midday trip featuring a "traditional Thanksgiving supper" - the RiverTrain people have something unique planned: a sort of show-on-wheels for kids, kicking off with a Christmas story and then acting out the story on board the train.
The Christmas Train trips are shorter than normal - about 90 minutes instead of three hours - and less expensive as they don't include meals.
In all, more than 50 Christmas Trains will run throughout the season, Hart said, including an extra nine trips after Christmas for kids who are still out of school and "might want to do something fun over the holidays."
Also unlike normal trips, the Christmas Train features kids' entertainment based on a book, "Morgan and the Magical Christmas Train," written by Hart's wife Shell.
According to Hart, the book is "about a little girl who moved to California from Minnesota and, without all the snow and all the traditions she's used to, it doesn't feel like Christmas."
To cheer the girl up, "her mom and grandma send her on this Christmas train with a teddy bear. ... The teddy bear comes alive and takes her on an adventure."
For the Christmas Train trips, "We're going to have a show that begins in the tent, where a number of the characters are introduced," Hart said.
After that, passengers will climb aboard and head out, with those same characters moving through the cars and interacting with passengers. He added, "It's an ambitious jump up for us from what we've been doing for years. But we think it's really cool."
For a full schedule of upcoming rides and to purchase tickets, visit www.sacramentorivertrain.com. Reservations are also available by calling 800-866-1690.
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