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Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: http://hdl.handle.net/1959.3/233609
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- Title
- Unbalanced international trade flows and their implication: an extensive review
- Author(s)
- Belicka, Samuel; Saleh, Ali Salman
- Abstract
- The relationship between international trade flows and key macroeconomic variables such as economic growth, Export (X), and Import (M), among others is one of the most widely debated areas among economists and policy makers around the globe. The aim of this paper is to review the extensive literature in this area, focusing on both the theoretical debate and empirical evidence. This review is important in order to learn from past experience and to derive major conclusions which can be beneficial in macroeconomic debates. In addition, this review could also assist policy makers in formulating the right economic policies to tackle problems such as the high Trade Deficit (TD) and high debt levels associated with international trade flows. The majority of these studies used X, M, Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and related relative competitiveness variables, such as relative prices to examine the economic prosperities various countries' overtime. The key outcomes from these studies showed that relatively open economies countries seem to achieve higher economic prosperity than the less open economies. However, unbalanced trade, in particular the TD and subsequent rising debt levels with the Rest of the World (RoW), lead to undesirable macroeconomic consequences. In relation to Australia, the bulk of the empirical studies show that Australia has experienced a persistent TD for the past 30 years, with increasing TD as a percentage of the GDP. The key outcomes from empirical studies presented in this paper show that Australia's growing liabilities with the RoW are intended predominantly for other than investment purposes, which may perhaps weaken the economic prosperity in Australia in the future. In addition, various policy implications which might arise from the debates are also discussed in the paper.
- Publication type
- Journal article
- Research centre
- Swinburne University of Technology
- Source
- Academy of Taiwan Business Management Review, Vol. 8, no. 1 (Apr 2012), pp. 48-66
- Publication year
- 2012
- FOR Code(s)
- 1502 Banking, Finance and Investment
- Keyword(s)
- Australia; GDP; Implications; Surveys; Trade flows
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- Taiwan Institute of Business Administration
- 1813-0534
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- Copyright © 2012. The published version is reproduced with the kind permission of the publisher.
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- The title was erroneously published as 'Unbalanced international trade flows and their implication: an extentensive review'.
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Feeding America, the nation's leading hunger-relief organization, has announced a $1 million investment from the Caterpillar Foundation to support programs that provide fresh fruit and vegetables to low-income clients who do not have the access or financial means to provide these foods to their families.
The grant, which will allow for increased delivery of perishable food to rural or hard-to-reach communities that often are underserved as well as urban and suburban areas where there is an urgent need for nutritious food, will help impact Feeding America's nationwide network of food banks, including those within the more than 15 states in which Caterpillar Inc. has operations.
Feeding America food banks provide assistance to 37 million people struggling with hunger. Last year, the charity provided more than 800 million pounds of fresh produce to low-income Americans.
"Strengthening our national retail store donation and produce innovation programs is one of the most effective and efficient ways for us to deliver food at a local level," said Bob Aiken, president and CEO of Feeding America. "Thanks to the generosity of the Caterpillar Foundation, our food banks will be able to distribute much needed food like fresh produce, low-fat dairy products and lean meat, to help feed families in need throughout the nation."
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Laurier improving campus videoconferencing technology
Jul 18/13
Changes to double the capacity and improve the ease of use of Lauriers videoconferencing technology are currently underway. The improvements will help enhance Lauriers collaborative environment, both academically and administratively.
Technological connections are key to Lauriers success as a multi-campus institution, said Deb MacLatchy, Lauriers vice-president: academic and provost. These changes will better connect our campuses to each other and to the outside world, and make it easier for us to undertake distributed teaching and learning, administrative and governance activities.
For administrative meetings, improved videoconferencing increases efficiency as people can attend meetings at their home campuses, reducing travel time. It is also essential for people with mobility challenges and is better for the environment. Academically, improved videoconferencing optimizes and maximizes opportunities for students to be exposed to professors and other students who are limited by travel barriers.
Currently, Laurier has 12 videoconferencing units that cover about 300 seats. To improve capacity, one of the 12 units will be moved from a 10-seat room in the Peters Building on Lauriers Waterloo campus and turned into a portable unit for the Paul Martin Centre and the Senate and Board Chamber. Another unit will be moved from a 40-seat classroom in Peters to a 200-seat classroom, room BA102, in the Bricker Academic Building on Lauriers Waterloo campus.
Laurier has also acquired about 50 licenses to use Ciscos Jabber technology, which allows users to remotely connect to a videoconference using a laptop or tablet. The in-house technology will allow for better control as well as improve the quality and reliability of the connection.
The changes will be completed by mid-August, in time for the fall 2013 semester.
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The U.S Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) staff today warned that there is a potential risk of lead exposure from baby bibs with cracked or peeling vinyl surfaces. This consumer alert applies only to used bibs that are worn or have deteriorated. Pieces of vinyl containing lead could pose a hazard to infants if they are swallowed. CPSC staff recommends that parents and caregivers discard bibs that are in poor condition to avoid any potential exposure to lead from swallowed vinyl.
Some vinyl materials, including those used as the front or back of baby bibs, contain lead (Pb) compounds as part of their formulation. Acting on information provided by and in cooperation with the New York and Illinois Attorney Generals' Offices, CPSC recently tested a wide range of bibs from various retailers nationwide.
The CPSC staff's risk assessment concludes that none of the bibs that were tested at CPSC's laboratory would pose a risk of substantial illness to children from mouthing. However, if the condition of a vinyl bib deteriorates to the point that a baby could pull or bite off and swallow a piece of vinyl containing lead, then the amounts of lead consumed could approach levels of concern.
CPSC staff therefore advises parents and caregivers to stop using vinyl bibs in such condition. In the CPSC staff's view, this step could effectively prevent any significant risk of exposure to lead from these products. This precaution would also protect infants from the risk of choking on loose pieces of vinyl.
CPSC takes the issue of lead exposure very seriously, as lead is toxic and if ingested by young children can cause adverse health effects, such as learning disabilities, behavioral problems, growth retardation and hearing problems. There have been no reported injuries involving these bibs.
Vinyl baby bibs have been sold through major retailers since at least 2004. They range in price from $2 to $7 and come in packs of up to ten. The bibs come in colorful designs and have either a vinyl front with a cloth backing or a cloth front with vinyl backing.
Manufacturers and retailers, in cooperation with the CPSC and the New York and Illinois Attorneys General, plan to develop clear and effective guidelines addressing the use of vinyl in children's products.
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Talk may be cheap but not the talk emanating from the BDA and your opinion page (April 20). The BDA's proposal (city pays for everything necessary to clean up BDA's well, operate the well and transport the water, and pays the BDA $0.62 per 1,000 gallons of water taken) certainly is cheap for the BDA but expensive for the tax/rate payers when compared to available alternatives. Indeed, there is nothing in the BDA proposal that benefits anyone except the BDA.
BDA's well is in a relatively shallow aquifer (around 600 feet) and is subject to regulation as to withdrawal rates and well spacing. Wells drilled on city-owned property within its city limits can access the same aquifer and would not be regulated. Water quality from both locations will be virtually identical and highly unlikely to require osmosis filtering. Purchase of 1.5 million gallons per day of water from BDA's well (about its production capacity) would cost the city about $28,290 per month and $339,450 per year, plus production and transportation expenses. Water costs for water produced from city owned wells are zero per year plus production expenses. Then there is the risk of loss of the BDA well, the age and condition of which I know not. But all city-owned wells which once produced our water are now reported to be unusable for producing significant water volume, making the availability of acceptable volumes highly suspect.
The sad fact is that the BDA is broke and living on handouts from the BEIC, notwithstanding that it was "born" with a more than $7 million spoon in its mouth. State law provides organizations such as the BDA with permissible methods for financing its operations, which do not include back door access to taxpayers' money. Moreover, in my view, selling water (except to tenants at Chase Field) is not within the corporate power of the BDA.
Confusion arises when one considers the cost of the few alternatives the city has. So far as the BDA proposal is concerned, the economic comparison should only be between the BDA well and one well drilled on city property within the city limits.
Why not talk? Better to ask why waste time talking about a clearly flawed proposal when each day talking shortens an already scary time frame. I would think your staff would be busy investigating the relative merits regarding tapping the deeper aquifer, which will require building the reverse osmosis plant, so as to be able to take an informed position on the much more critical issue before us, the proposal to produce water that requires reverse osmosis treatment. Beating BDA's drum detracts from focus on this critical issue. No amount of talk will alter the facts – the BDA proposal is economically inferior to the available comparable alternative, adding long-term significant costs to tax/rate payers. In my opinion, since Beeville has more than adequate well sites, all wells to produce city water should be drilled within the city limits and on property owned by the city.
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It attracted the attention of dozens of people Monday afternoon -- an infant humpback whale near the East Honolulu surf spot known as "Secrets."
Despite the work of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration scientists, the whale died Monday at 9 p.m.
"Heartbreaking to see the animal struggling in the surf, but there was really not much we could do to save the animal," said David Schofield from NOAA. But, there was really not much we could do to save the animal. But, hopefully, we'll be able to learn something from the animal that will help us maintain the population in the wild."
Federal and state authorities were on hand Tuesday as the city parks department backhoe picked up the 3,000 pound carcass.
It was taken to Hawaii Pacific University -- home to a successful whale stranding program.
"We'll be looking at every angle that's accessible by this animal to determine how it died and what might have contributed to the fact that it came upon the beach," said Brenda Jensen, HPU's associate dean.
HPU students, along with NOAA scientists and veterinarians, first took measurements of the whale, thought to be only several days old.
"This is really great for us at HPU. We have so many student volunteers and everything and everyone wants to be hands-on," said HPU graduate student Kerry Foltz. "The NOAA scientists also here so everyone can learn from the whole experience."
A necropsy, or animal autopsy, will allow scientists to look closer at the calf's tissue, which will be screened.
"This time of year, of course, it's the humpback season right now. There's any number of things that can go wrong with a baby animal if it got separated from mom. That is a high risk factor," said Jensen. "So, it may be as simple as maternal separation or it could be disease or interaction. But, we'll do our best to try to complete the evidence and understand why."
Once the necropsy is complete, the carcass will be cremated and the remains returned to the community where a cultural ceremony will be held before the ashes are scattered.


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background information and expectations for effective guidance.
The Hornaday Awards program was created to recognize significant contributions
to conservation. The program began in 1917 when Dr. William T. Hornaday, an
active and outspoken champion of natural resource conservation, awarded the first
Wildlife Protection Medal. Its purpose was to challenge Americans to work
constructively for wildlife conservation and habitat protection. After Dr.
Hornaday's death in 1937, the Boy Scouts of America began presenting the award,
which was renamed in Dr. Hornaday's honor.
One of this country's first advocates for wildlife, Dr. Hornaday was
instrumental in establishing the National Zoo and the New York Zoological
Society. His research and outspokenness were largely responsible for saving the
American bison from extinction, and for influencing Congress to enact legislation
for the protection of migratory birds and fur seals. He helped to begin the
Campfire Club of America (now Campfire Boys and Girls) and was a strong supporter
of the Boy Scouts of America. He was inducted into the National Wildlife
Federation's Conservation Hall of Fame in 1971.
Dr. Hornaday believed strongly in the power of youth and that a single
individual can make a difference. He also held fast to his motto: "Open wide to
youth all gateways to nature." When Dr. Hornaday died in 1937, one writer
described his legacy: "Behind the hundreds of admirers ... stand the mute
inhabitants of our forests and uplands, who found him a stout-hearted and able
Serving as an adviser for a young person working toward this award is both an
honor and a responsibility. Your advice and support are important elements in a
candidate's success. This is not a short-term commitment; it takes about two
years to complete the requirements for the bronze or silver medal.
You are part of a team that includes the youth's unit leader (Scoutmaster or
crew Advisor) and individual project advisers (often land managers for the
project location). Depending on the situation, the candidate may call upon the
help of the unit or the BSA local council to complete a project. The adviser and
the unit leader must approve the candidate's application before it is forwarded
to the local council.
Your perspective as a conservation professional is vital to the Scout working
on these awards. Your role is to be the guide and catalyst, guiding the Scout
through the transformation of a mere idea to an effective action that will
actually make a difference to the environment! Among other things, you can
demonstrate to the candidate the importance of using the scientific method, from
investigations and data collection to forming conclusions about the environment.
An important part of your role will be to help the candidate realize that
solutions to conservation problems are not always black and white, but shades of
gray. Your knowledge and professionalism will be needed to teach how the forces
of nature and the interaction among species, along with the political and social
influence of man, often cloud what may be perceived as a clear solution to an
environmental challenge. The candidate should realize that many species of
animals and many practices of man must be taken into account. Dr. Hornaday
himself considered an important part of this award to be educating and working to
change the attitudes of those around us.
Lastly, you can introduce the Scout to the larger picture of conservation and
its varied fields of expertise. Working with area agencies and organizations to
complete a significant conservation project will provide practical experience
that cannot be obtained in any schoolbook. The knowledge and guidance of advisers
and other leaders are necessary to the Scout throughout the project, but the
Scout should be coached to take ownership of the project.
Most of the Hornaday awards require the Scout to conduct several significant
conservation projects, each covering a different area of conservation. The
projects must be based on sound scientific principles, address a conservation
problem, and contribute to conservation and environment improvement on a
long-term scale. The Scout is required to plan, lead, and carry out these
projects and, as Dr. Hornaday stated, actual results count heavily.
There are no guidelines as to what makes a project "significant," but choosing
and planning a project could make all the difference. Consider this example of a
single project executed two ways. A Boy Scout organizes his unit to plant a few
hundred seedlings in a burned-over area. A Venturer researches why the area has
not naturally regenerated and what species are common to the area, conducts an
inventory, finds a good source for native plants, organizes a tree-planting
event, and obtains community assistance in planting by diligently publicizing the
efforts. The following year, the Venturer returns to the area to document
survival and assess if replanting is necessary. The actual results—planting the
seedlings—for these two projects are the same, and some reviewers may consider
both significant. However, the results of second project—thorough education of
the Scout, the unit, and the community—will stand a better chance of withstanding
the rigors of a review.
Guidelines for the Hornaday Award call for the candidate to complete projects
in several areas of conservation. Some projects might fit into several categories
depending on local circumstances. For instance, a single trail-reconstruction
project might be categorized as soil and water conservation if it addresses
erosion, or categorized as fish and wildlife management if it attempts to erase
the impact of human intervention into critical habitat. Trail reconstruction
might not meet Hornaday qualifications at all if it is attempted only for
recreational access.
While one site may support projects in several areas, each project must stand
on its own. In these cases, specific work items at a site must not be counted for
completion of more than one project, and the interrelationship of projects must
be carefully explained in the documentation.
The job is not done until the paperwork is complete. This adage applies to the
Hornaday Awards in a significant way. For many applicants, documentation will be
the most difficult part of the process. A good guide for how the Boy Scouts of
America approaches documenting a project is the Eagle Scout Leadership Service
Project Workbook, No. 18-927C. This workbook helps the applicant break project
documentation into pieces, making each one easier to address.
Another good source is the official Hornaday Award Web site maintained by the
BSA, http://old.scouting.org/awards/hornaday, which describes the required
project elements and award criteria. It should be noted that the project
descriptions are the only items that the national Hornaday Awards committee has
to review during its deliberations. It is a good idea to include an extra project
in case one of them does not meet the high standards for the Hornaday award.
The candidate should carefully document each step in the project's
development, beginning with the factors used to identify the conservation
problem, the reasoning behind the choice of projects, and the avenues of
accomplishment. Supporting materials like letters, newspaper articles, and photos
are essential. A letter of thanks from the benefiting site is an excellent
Also, the candidate must document all phases and aspects of accomplishing the
project. Records should reflect not only the activities and hours spent
performing the field work to complete the project, but also the planning,
preparation, research, negotiation, design, approvals, etc., that were necessary
to arrive there. The adviser can help broaden the candidate's view of what
constitutes accomplishment, which in turn helps define the extent of the
project's impact.
Most young people will have a tough time completing the significant amount of
documentation required and working with feedback from adult reviewers. You can
help ease the frustration with careful coaching that this process is common in
the professional world. Advisers and candidates alike should bear in mind that
that such reviews will help produce a better product with a higher chance of
receiving a favorable review from the council and national review committees.
It is the policy of the Boy Scouts of America that every individual be given
the opportunity to succeed regardless of circumstances such as physical or mental
disabilities, or serving as a Lone Scout without benefit of the usual support of
a troop. Contact the candidate's unit leader or council service center for advice
on how to better work with these circumstances and for suggestions on creative
ways to amend the requirements.


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Wednesday, August 22, 2007
|Contact: Rae Tyson
Telephone: (202) 366-9550
NHTSA Urges Increased Use of Ignition Interlocks for Repeat Drunk Driving Offenders
The nation's top highway safety official, National Highway Traffic Safety Administrator Nicole Nason, called on judges and prosecutors to consider increasing the use of ignition interlocks as part of a penalty enforced against repeat drunk driving offenders.
Administrator Nason made the recommendation during a meeting today in Washington, D.C., with judges, court professionals, safety equipment manufacturers and national safety advocates to discuss the role of alcohol ignition interlocks for repeat offenders to reduce drunk driving fatalities.
"We need to expand the use of interlock technology in order to prohibit drunk drivers from getting behind the wheel again and again," NHTSA Administrator Nason said. "It is vital that judges and prosecutors employ all the tools at their disposal to ensure that repeat offenders don't have the opportunity to cause harm."
Administrator Nason said judges and prosecutors can significantly boost traffic safety by increasing the use of the ignition interlock technology as a penalty for drunk driving offenders. She noted that interlocks are currently used in approximately 100,000 driving while intoxicated (DWI) cases each year, only about 20 percent of the cases for which they could be used.
The Administrator added that such measures are necessary since drunk driving fatalities have stagnated. In 2006, 13,470 fatalities occurred in crashes involving at least one driver or motorcycle operator who had a .08 or above Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) compared with 13,582 in 2005.
"It is unacceptable for us to allow known drunk driving offenders back on the road without some protection for the responsible drivers," Nason said.
There are approximately 1.5 million arrests each year of impaired drivers, a third of these are repeat offenders. In almost every state, except Alabama, Hawaii, Maine, South Dakota and Vermont, judges can order interlocks for drunk driving offenders.


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There are no less than 15 What Digital Camera Award winners this year. To make it just that little bit easier to find out which product has won each category, we've listed them on seperate pages below. Not only that, we've added links through to the full review of each product, as well as the runner ups. All that's left to do is click below to find out the 2012 winners!
What Digital Camera Awards – Dealers' Gear of the Year
Camera World
For an SLR, my choice would be the Canon EOS 650D as it appeals to so many people: family, beginner and enthusiast with its full HD video, and finally a touchscreen that actually works well!
My favourite camera however, is the Fujifilm Finepix XE-1. After seeing it at Photokina, I fell in love with it and clearly many other people have too because it has proved to be a top seller.
Best lens has to be the Canon 40mm f/2.8. It not only is a super-sharp lens but the price makes it really affordable. I used it on my EOS 5D Mk II and due to its size, made the camera much easier to carry around and I was delighted with the results. Best accessory has to be Elements 11 because it remains the best-selling and is great value.
Jason Mitchell
Managing Director
Clifton Cameras
A close battle but the Canon EOS 5D Mk III is our SLR choice. We decided it is the perfect all round full frame SLR that's perfect for stills and video. For compact cameras, we decided that the Fujifilm FinePix HS30 was the best of the bunch. Chris said it was "a fully featured camera for an incredible price". Moving on to lenses and Sigma's new 18-250mm DC Macro OS HSM lens takes it. This focal range is so popular and we feel that Sigma has done an excellent job making this as good as other lenses but at a fantastic price. The Think Tank Retrospective range is our best accessory. Jasmine said: "Indiscrete, simple design with added comfort makes this perfect for travel."
Gareth Cox
Store Manager and sales team
For me, it has to be the Sony Alpha 77 with the standard 16-50mm f/2.8 zoom lens. It's a very capable piece of kit and the latest price drop makes it a real bargain too. It's well-made, but it's reasonably lightweight too.The f/2.8 lens and excellent sensor combine to give excellent low light performance and on a couple of occasions I was even able to test the high speed 12fps burst capability of the A77. As it's an SLT, it features an electronic viewfinder, but this is excellent, and the depth of field function with the electronic finder never ceases to amaze.
While the Sony lens range is growing, there are usually lots of very reasonably priced used Minolta lenses floating around our 28 stores!
Nick Richens
Managing Director
Park Cameras
What a big year it's been with all the new cameras! But it's not Nikon or Canon that has grabbed our attention; it's the Fuji X-Pro1 and Olympus OM-D which came out at the start of the year. It's great to see cameras with style and substance. Killer retro designs which are backed by serious image quality. I'm surprised it's taken them this long to realise that it's obvious what a lot of people want in style, and the size really complements the principles behind CSCs.
It's been great getting the new super telephoto primes in from Canon; although they're not going to be affordable to everyone they're some of the best lenses we've ever used and they're so much lighter than previous models.
Nick Brooks
Technical Expert
WEX photographic
For me, this year, the Fujifilm X-Pro1 CSC gets my vote for best camera of 2012.
I enjoy the challenge of trying something new and for me it has that X-factor, bringing style and functionality to a whole new level.
The image quality is exceptional and with the fast, compact XF lenses accompanying it you are able to see the world differently. As well as bringing out your creative side, the X-Pro1 gives you a whole new style of working that isn't for the faint-hearted. It is not a camera to use lightly, it's a jewel that needs a lot of attention and care in order to maximise its full potential. If I had enough pennies I would buy it in an instant and probably find myself, as painful as it is to say, putting my Canon DSLR to one side.
Katie Dix
Technical Copywriter
What Digital Camera Awards – Camera of the Year
With such diversity in this year's camera releases, picking the one which has impressed us the most hasn't been easy. Yet, while many have made an impression, it's the OM-D E-M5 which has perhaps made the greatest. Appealing to seasoned OM users, DSLR owners and those after the latest digital technology as well, the OM-D E-M5 is the perfect blend of style and technology.
Its merits are too plentiful to mention in their entirety, but with a 9fps burst mode, a splashproof body designed with a tiltable display and a 5-axis image stabilisation at the forefront of the spec sheet, it's clear even on paper how impressive the model promises to be in use. Traditionalists will no doubt appreciate a design inspired by the analogue OM series, as well as a viewfinder – albeit an electronic one – for more orthodox composition. And those after a more modern shooting experience benefit from a responsive OLED display on the rear. We found little to complain about with its images too – all in all, then, a fine headliner for Olympus's CSC range.
What Digital Camera Awards – Best Accessories
Lightroom 4 offers a comprehensive set of intuitive tools and features to organise and enhance your Raw images. Developments to the Develop module enable you to preserve more dynamic range than ever before and the addition of the Map module lets you organise your images by location.
There's also the option to create a book, produced by the well-known book company, Blurb. More affordable than previous versions of Lightroom, it doesn't have all the tools you need for advanced imaging tasks but it is superb for developing Raw files, archiving images, making quick edits and exporting your work very easily.
Runners up:
Vanguard BBH-200 ball head £175
This is quite special. The cutaway design makes it lightweight and its Rapid Level System lets you lock the head into the upright position for level horizons. Finally it's nicely engineered, with big, strong locks and the popular Arca Swiss quick-release plate.
Velbon UT-43D tripod £115
Weighing less than 1.2kg and folding down to just under 30cm, it's a wonder that the UT-43D can still extend to same height as a conventional tripod. Its ball and socket head has a large tripod plate, and it would be great for a travelling photographer.
Hahnel Tuff TTL Flash Trigger £89
Hähnel's Tuff TTL flash triggers are durable and robust. The additional strength that's been applied to the receiver and transmitter make them one of the toughest flash triggers on the market and they're powered by a pair of AA batteries.
LowePro Pro Messenger 160 AW £159
While this stylish and discreet bag may appear to be made from canvas it is in fact Lowepro's custom-milled performance fabric. It can fit a decent amount of kit in it, and, when fully loaded, the strap delivers excellent comfort.
What Digital Camera Awards – Innovation of the Year
With the dual benefit of wireless transmission and 3G capability, the Samsung Galaxy Camera will perhaps one day be viewed as the camera that ventured first in a direction all others are likely to follow. That's not to say the Galaxy Camera is only about its connectivity though, as there's plenty more to intrigue and impress.
Top of the list is a lens with a 35mm-equivalent focal range of 23-483mm, although the High Definition touchscreen display that dominates the rear of the camera is arguably just as great a highlight. Running Android's Jelly Bean OS, the camera can be augmented with a range of apps from the App Market, although with a plethora of editing functions, scene modes and even slow-motion video capabilities as standard, it proves its mettle even without these. And, of course, to ensure you never accidentally delete your images, you can back up to the cloud as you shoot.
Runners up: Nokia 808 PureView, Olympus body cap lens, Sigma lens dock
What Digital Camera Awards – Best DSLR Zoom Lens
Our DSLR zoom lens of choice for our 2012 awards is Tokina's AT-X 17-35mm f/4 PRO FX for the way it balances an excellent build quality with a superb optical performance. Scoring a 95% overall score earlier this year, this wideangle zoom produced a staggering set of MTF curves that only dipped below the important 0.25 cycles-per-pixel threshold wide-open at 24mm and 35mm.
The exceptionally wide angle-of-view on offer, coupled with minimal signs of distortion, makes it an excellent optic for interior and landscape subjects where it's vital to squeeze as much as possible within the frame.
Designed for full-frame DSLRs and available in Canon and Nikon mounts, it provides everything you need from a wideangle zoom at a sensible price. We have no hesitation in saying it's one of the best super-wideangle zooms available today.
Runners-up Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM, Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD
What Digital Camera Awards – Best DSLR Prime Lens
Offering an excellent blend of features and performance at an affordable price, the Nikon 85mm f/1.8G AF-S is our DSLR prime lens of the year.
Considerably more affordable than its f/1.4 stablemate that costs almost 4x the amount, this lens delivers an excellent optical performance, with a very good MTF score, with our tests showing it did not dip below the critical 0.25 cycles-per-pixel threshold at any point within the aperture range.
Featuring Nikon's Silent Wave (AF-S) technology for whisper-quiet AF, the lens is well made and sits comfortably on an FX full-frame body, though it'll be just at home on a DX body for those looking to replicate the popular 135mm focal length on an APS-C DSLR body. The Nikon 85mm f/1.8G is a fantastic lens that delivers excellent results that'd trouble much pricier options.
Runners-up: Nikon 35mm f/1.4G AF-S, Pentax 35mm f/2.4 SMC DA AL
What Digital Camera Awards – Best CSC Zoom Lens
Most professional photographers have a 24-70mm f/2.8 lens in their DSLR kit bag, but there hasn't been an equivalent in the compact system camera sector until now. The 2x magnification factor of the Panasonic/Olympus Micro Four Thirds system makes this 12-35mm Lumix lens the precise equivalent – except that it's just a fraction of the size and weight of DSLR versions.
There's nothing lightweight about the specifications, though: an all-metal lens barrel, weatherproof seals, internal focusing and Optical Image Stabilisation are just a handful of its merits. The image quality is outstanding too, registering an impressive 0.3 cycles per pixel in our resolution tests from wide open right down to f/16. Those looking to use Panasonic's G-series cameras for video rather than stills recording will also welcome the inclusion of a motor designed to be discreet while recording.
Runners up: Panasonic G X PZ 45-175mm f/4-5.6 Power O.I.S., Samsung 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 ED OIS
What Digital Camera Award – Best CSC Prime Lens
Sigma may only have a couple of lenses designed exclusively for mirrorless cameras in its optics range, but if the 19mm f/2.8 EX DN is a sign of things to come we should feel very encouraged.
Technical testing produced an outstanding set of MTF curves, that only dipped at the very smallest apertures, which is expected from any lens. With three aspherical elements in its construction the only chromatic aberration that could be spotted were traces in technical targets, with none in real-world images, and at just £150 the lens is a bargain too, with its effective focal length making it ideally suited for reportage and general street photography. In fact, its only real downside it that more people can't take advantage of all this, as the lens is only currently available for the Micro Four Thirds and Sony NEX platform. Sigma's only other CSC lens to date, the 30mm f/2.8 EX DN, also impressed us greatly.
Runners-up Leica DG 25mm f/1.4, Olympus M.ZUIKO ED 12mm f/2, Olympus M.ZUIKO ED 45mm f/1.8, Samsung 85mm f/1.4 ED SSA
What Digital Camera Awards – Best Full Frame DSLR
Generating a fierce debate among the WDC team, the D800 just edged out the equally impressive Canon EOS 5D Mk III in this category. While both models have their strengths over the other, we felt that the staggering 36.3MP resolution offered by the D800 was a real game-changer. The stunning level of detail offered by the D800 will trouble that of much costlier medium format cameras, capturing the imagination and extending the possibilities to a host of photographers.
It's not all about resolution, as the D800 is brimming with a comprehensive set of features, sports a very sophisticated 51-point AF system, is a joy to use thanks to some fantastic handling characteristics, while the rock-solid build and the plethora of weather-seals will protect it from the elements. This, and loads of little details, all go to make this one of the best DSLRs we've ever seen.
Runners up: Canon EOS 5D MkIII, Canon EOS-1D X, Nikon D600, Nikon D4, Sony Alpha 99
What Digital Camera Awards – Best APS-C DSLR
If you're intending to make the step from compact to DSLR and are after the benefits of better image quality, improved handling and faster performance, there's an excellent selection of APS-C models to consider. There's one camera that stands out from the crowd and manages to tick all the right boxes, that being Pentax's K-30.
The detail the 16.3MP CMOS sensor resolves is superb. The autofocus is snappy too, it shoots rapidly at up to 6fps and the quality of the build can't be faulted in any way. In the hand the K-30 feels every part as solid as more expensive enthusiast DSLRs. Unlike many cameras at its price point it features full weather sealing meaning you can shoot in virtually all weather conditions, and this combined with full HD video and a 3in 921k-dot display make it the best in its class. You can rest assured that you're getting a lot of camera for your money with the K-30.
Runners up: Canon EOS 650D, Nikon D3200, Sony Alpha 57
What Digital Camera Awards – Best Advanced CSC
Olympus struck gold when it launched the OM-D E-M5. The company's first CSC with a built-in electronic viewfinder, the OM-D took its design cues (and its name) from the much-loved 35mm OM SLR system of the 1970s. Except that it's much, much smaller. It's no plastic replica either – the OM-D is metal, like the original, which delivers a quality feel, while there's a grip and battery pack available that also resemble old-school motordrives.
But the OM-D is not just a style icon, it has a formidable specification too, with weatherproofing, the best image quality from an Olympus CSC we've seen to date (thanks to a brand new 16.1MP sensor), a vari-angle OLED touchscreen, one of the best electronic viewfinders on the market and a 9fps burst mode. Partner this with a selection of high-quality prime lenses and you've got yourself a great system.
Runners up: Fujifilm X-Pro1, Panasonic Lumix GX1, Sony NEX-7
What Digital Camera Awards – Best Consumer CSC
If the G5 proves anything it's just how little division there exists today between advanced Compact System Cameras and DSLRs. Its 16MP sensor and ISO 160-12,800 range makes it a close match for many enthusiast DSLRs, while the 3in display with 920k dots also proves to be comparable, with the added bonus of touchscreen control. Full HD video and 6fps burst shooting also gives more traditional cameras something to think about, as does the electronic levelling function.
Fortunately, the camera's high specifications are mirrored by a solid build and stellar performance, with a fast AF system, sound metering and respectable imge noise control at lower sensitivities. And, as if further incentive for investing in the Micro Four Thirds system was necessary, it's worth remembering the G5 provides compatibility with the largest selection of lenses and accessories available for any CSC line.
Runners up: Nikon 1 J2, Samsung NX20
What Digital Camera Awards – Best Tough Compact
To view our full review of the Canon D20, click here.
Canon's D20 improves on its predecessor, the award-winning D10, in many ways. The striking new piscatorial inspired design is radical but surprisingly user friendly, while the chunky coloured buttons are easy to see, and usable even wearing gloves.
The 12MP resolution and DIGIC 4 processor are retained but the dynamic range and high ISO noise levels have been improved, while a host of enhancements such as a 5x zoom, full HD movie recording, slow-motion movies and creative art filters bring the D20 bang up to date. All of this is on the inside, yet the outside is just as impressive: in addition to being waterproof down to 10m and shockproof to a height of 1.5m, the compact is sealed against dust and can also be used in conditions as cold as -10°C. And, wherever you happen to be, the camera's GPS system will allow you to map your images.
Runners-up: Olympus Tough TG-1, Panasonic Lumix FT4
What Digital Camera Awards – Best Enthusiast Compact
To read our full review of the Sony RX100, click here.
Sony's RX100 is the company's first premium, enthusiast compact in recent memory, and quite a camera it is too.
Opting for a physically larger sensor than most of its pocket-sized rivals, the RX100 sports an impressive 20.2MP 1in Exmor chip that delivers excellent results. Not only that, but the RX100 features a sharp and fast 3.6x optical zoom with a bright maximum aperture of f/2.8 at 28mm.
On the front is an intuitive control ring, allowing you to quickly change a host of settings which goes some way to delivering a camera that handles brilliantly.
Add to that the quality metal finish, understated, sleek design along with the ultra-sharp WhiteMagic display, and the RX100 provides the user with a perfect blend of size, image quality, handling and price, making the RX100 the perfect choice for the discerning photographer.
Runners-up: Canon PowerShot G1 X, Fujifilm X10, Nikon Coolpix P7700, Panasonic Lumix LX7
What Digital Camera – Best Superzoom Compact
To read our full review of the Fujifilm X-S1, click here.
One of the most compelling superzoom cameras of recent times, the X-S1 earned high praise in its review earlier this year for a variety of reasons. Its specifications, which include a 12MP EXR CMOS sensor fronted by a 24-624mm optic, an articulating LCD screen and a 7fps burst shooting mode are impressive enough in themselves, but it is its performance that made it shine even brighter.
We found the camera's electronic viewfinder reproduced the scene excellently, while the effective image stabilisation system helped keep images sharp in more demanding shooting conditions. This, together with a largely sound metering system and excellent noise control, as well as a lens surprisingly free from many distortions, makes it easily recommendable to those looking for a powerful all-purpose camera for less than the price of a DSLR with a superzoom optic.
Runners up: Nikon Coolpix P510, Panasonic Lumix FZ62, Panasonic Lumix FZ200, Sony Cyber-shot HX200V
What Digital Camera – Best Consumer Compact
To read our full review of the Panasonic Lumix TZ30, click here.
Panasonic's TZ30 is an ideal compact for anyone who's looking for a lighter and less cumbersome camera to take away with them on their travels.
With 14.1MP, it crams in an impressive 20x optical zoom lens that provides a 24-480mm equivalent focal length. Great for landscapes where you'd like to contain as much in the frame as possible, the TZ30 also allows you to home in on far away subjects, with Panasonic's O.I.S optical stabiliser technology to keep shots pin-sharp and free of blur. Its 10fps burst mode, full HD movie recording and Raw capture make it stand out against the competition and what's more it has a large 3in, 460k-dot touchscreen for easy point-and-press control. Reasonably priced at £236, the TZ30 offers excellent value for money and can be considered as a serious alternative to the bulkier superzoom bridge cameras which are out there.
Runners up: Canon IXUS 500 HS, Fujifilm F600 EXR, ,Nikon Coolpix P310, Samsung ST200F


text: UFO's Werewolves & The Pig-Man Lee Brickley posted:7/1/2013 12:10:45 PM The last few months have been incredibly busy for me, I've written, edited and formatted my first book which I can now announce will be published on July 22nd . So, I thought it was about time for me to release the eye-catching front cover, designed by my good friend David Reeves. I really can't thank David enough for his time and effort – cheers mate. As one chapter of my life draws to it's inevitable close I feel endlessly optimistic about whatever the future holds. Writing a book is no easy task, but the entire process has been a total pleasure for me. I'd like to take some time out to thank all the people who have offered their help and support. So a massive thank you to Nick Redfern, Brad Steiger, Timothy Green Beckley, Tim Swartz, Colin Hall, and perhaps most importantly: the people of Cannock Chase for sharing their stories, without you this book would never have been written. So what comes next? Well, I'm booked on a few radio shows over the next few months and I'll be lecturing at a couple of events (more info soon), but essentially the baton has now been passed to you. I'll be posting links to the book upon publication, so keep your eyes peeled, I hope you will find it interesting – I certainly do. http://paranormalcannock.blogspot.co.uk/2013/06/ufos-werewolves-pig-man.html "Like" the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/UFOsWerewolvesThePigManJaxerback posted:7/7/2013 2:52:30 PM Wow..I am so excited..Lee Brickley posted:7/11/2013 8:02:48 PM The book has been released early and you can now get it on Amazon Amazon UK link: http://www.amazon.co.uk/UFOs-Werewolves-Pig-Man-Exposing-Strangest/dp/0992603900/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1373586721&sr=1-1&keywords=ufo%27s+werewolves+%26+the+pig-man Amazon U.S link: http://www.amazon.com/UFOs-Werewolves-The-Pig-Man-Strangest/dp/0992603900/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1373587312&sr=8-1&keywords=lee+brickley Thanks guys! I hope you like the book Regards, LeeLee Brickley posted:7/13/2013 8:16:41 AM Here is an article about the book from the Birmingham Mail Newspaper.... http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/weird-news/cannock-chase-pig-man-truth-5076711 malachi the prophet posted:7/23/2013 7:25:12 PM LOOKS LIKE A FAT COUNTRY BOY TO ME THERE ARE PIG PEOPLE - WHY THE HINDU WILL NOT EAT THE - OX ALSO WIKI TAMMUZ SEE RIGHT SIDE OX GOD WIFE HATHOR JAGAUR WIFE IX CHEL SPIDER PEOPLE REPTILES EAGLE RAVEN JACKLE -MAY BE WAREWOLFS ALLIGATOR PLANET OF THE APES , THE LORD CREATED 24 CREATURE RACES LAST 4 MADE IN THERE IMAGE HERMAPHRODITE ( ELDERS SATAN/LUCIFER ) AC-KAN 6 DIGETS NEPHILIM 24 RACE HUMANS US WE HAVE 3 PLANETS OLD EARTH NEW EARTH - REV 21 BUT NO SEA ISAH 2 THE MOUNTIAN 65.17 AND PLANET SHANGRALA -GOOGLE SEE IMAGES OF SATAN CAST IN ABYSS (MIDDLE EARTH ) LUCIFER LEEDS THE REBELION) GOOGLE OAHSPE WARS OF JAHOVA BOOK OF GODS WORDS - COOL ZOROASTER 18 FEET TALL CITY OF OAS MIDDLE EARTH Please log in or become a member to add a post.


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It would seem that use of the lunar calendar has its advantages. Rather than attempting to fit holidays into the school schedule, or playing fast and loose with historical dates simply to create a three-day weekend, staying true to Biblical reference can be equally convenient. This year, both Easter and Passover occurred at the same time, which had more to do with the phases of the moon than man's interference.
With folks from all denominations simultaneously celebrating across the Upper Delaware Valley, my events calendar slowed down for a minute and I had time to pause and ponder the apparent absence of miraculous phenomena that seemed almost commonplace in the old days.
Sometimes I think life was far more interesting before we came up with sensible explanations for what was then considered "divine intervention." I'm not sure that I need the history channel (www.history.com [2]) using computer simulations to explain the story of Passover, including the parting of the Red Sea. Carl Drews, from the National Center for Atmospheric Research (www.ucar.edu [3]) is rather insistent that "the simulations match fairly closely with the account in Exodus" and that "the parting of the waters can be understood through fluid dynamics."
Cambridge University professor Colin Humphreys, who wrote "The Miracles of Exodus" (www.amazon.com [4]) agrees, and claims simply that the waters were "blown by the wind." Leaving a supreme being out of the equation altogether, his book goes on to claim that "if a strong wind was to suddenly stop, you could get a huge wall of water which would explain how the Egyptians (who were chasing the Israelites) were drowned." Hmmm.
While Humphreys' rather simplistic explanation for Moses and his flock surviving the onslaught seems lacking, he is not alone in attempting to explain what occurred thousands of years ago, before Internet chat rooms reigned supreme. Zillions of web sites devoted to scientific explanations for biblical miracles abound and the dizzying array of theories confound and confuse even the most discerning researcher.
In " A Skeptic's Guide to Passover" (www.slate.com [5]), author Michael David Lukas examines everyday explanations for each of the 10 Biblical plagues, citing epidemiologist John Marr's "domino theory," which claims in part that "water borne organisms turned the Nile red, killing the frog-eating fish, which in turn caused a population explosion among frogs." The abundance of lice, flies and even the deaths of "first-born sons" can also apparently be explained, according to Marr's theory. Leaving no stone unturned, even the infamous "burning bush" fails to make the miracle list (spontaneous combustion), once the story has been dissected by these "scholars."
Hebrew University psychology professor Benny Shannon's claims that Moses was "hallucinating" as a result from ingesting drugs (www.haaretz.com [6]) has it's place (I suppose) in theory, but attains new heights in absurdity and (IMHO), is to many, just plain sacrilegious. It's my belief that miracles still occur, although they may be less dramatic than those depicted in the Bible. I have to agree with author Humphreys' conclusion that "a natural explanation of the events of the Exodus doesn't, to my mind, make them any less miraculous." Timing, after all, is everything.


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NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Here's what Jim Cramer had to say about some of the stocks callers offered up during the "Mad Money Lightning Round" Wednesday evening:
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Detail of the star WR124 and the surrounding nebula M1-67. The massive, hot central star is known as a Wolf-Rayet star. This extremely rare and short-lived class of super-hot star is going through a violent, transitional phase characterized by the fierce ejection of mass. The blobs may result from the furious stellar wind that does not flow smoothly into space but has instabilities which make it clumpy. This black and white image was made in the light of atomic hydrogen. The contrast has been increased to emphasize the fine detail in the nebula near the central star.
Object Names: M1-67, WR124
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Credit: Yves Grosdidier (University of Montreal and Observatoire de Strasbourg), Anthony Moffat (Universitie de Montreal), Gilles Joncas (Universite Laval), Agnes Acker (Observatoire de Strasbourg), and NASA
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Get the gist? Saying hello to what you really think about your writingMonday, April 30th, 2012
I was directed towards Arvon's callout to writers for their forthcoming book, Gists, by the lovely and talented Kim Moore. Arvon want to hear what and how you think about your own writing process, and they might even deign to publish your responses alongside writers who are, you know, doing it properly. Famous, and that.
I decided to go and fill in their form because of how Kim framed it — she'd been advised to answer the questions instinctively, without thinking too much. The result was that she found out a few things about her writing process that she'd never really thought about before. Book or no book, that had to be a good idea, I reasoned.
I did the same thing as Kim. I read each question once, and not desperately carefully, and then I answered that question and moved on without reading over my answers. Fortunately, they're not too rambling and they don't seem too riddled with typos. The results are below. Those of you who've read my poems — or indeed, this blog — can tell me if they're a fair reflection or not! And if you want to fill out the questionnaire yourself, you can do so here.
How does a book or piece of writing begin to take shape in your imagination? Do you feel your writing is a process of inventing or discovering?
It's definitely a process of discovery. I'm a poet, and often the 'trigger' for a poem will just appear, unbidden. I'll suddenly hear a line in my head, or find a few snappy words stuck in there like an old tune. I put the trigger line or phrase on a piece of paper and then start poking around with it, building on it slowly. I think that's actually more like it: it's more like building than anything else.
What things trigger your imaginative process (for example, significant personal experiences, particular people, places, objects, dream imagery, myths, history, etc)?
All sorts of things. But I write best when I get out of my comfort zone — when I travel to somewhere completely new and a bit unknown, for example, or when something jolts me into uncomfortable territory. I write best when I'm unhappy, when I'm angry. I find that being happy means I write less, and when I do write I produce sweet, placid poems that don't take as many risks.
How do you work - do you plan carefully or explore in the dark, trusting the process?
I'm not a planner. I try to set aside time to write, but often that doesn't work — the afternoon I've kept free for poetry ends up a frustrated few hours of scribbling and then binning. I'm better when I just trust that the poetry will come and let it come as and when it wants to. I write well on long journeys, on planes and trains. I very often get ideas just as I'm going to bed. I've learned that I need to make myself write things down as they appear, because they all too easily melt away again.
Do you feel in control of your writing or are you responsive to the requirements of the work as it unfolds?
I have learned to become more in control. I used to be very much of the 'first thought, best thought' school, but I've since gained a MSc in Creative Writing and I'm now reading for a Creative Writing PhD. I've realised that although, as I said above, I have to trust the process and let poetry appear as and when it wants to, I can also shape and curate the results. So I try to find a good middle ground. If an idea seems silly but won't stop nagging at me, I'll try anything once. But I'm also happy to chop things out if they look less promising after a draft or two.
Do you write a first draft quickly and then revise it, or build carefully from the start?
I edit as I go along. I'll draft and redraft and redraft on a line by line basis, so by the end of the first full draft, the poem is already forming clearly. But I'll also do several re-writes of each piece. I write long-hand in a large notebook and will usually write a poem out three or four times minimum before transferring it to the typewriter. I'll try it with stanza breaks in different places, without stanza breaks, mess with enjambment. Then into the manual typewriter. I realise this is an old fashioned way of doing things — especially as I'm only 26 and learned to type on a computer — but I love what using a manual typewriter does to my writing. It makes me careful, and it makes me appreciate and respect the page, its shapes and limitations, much more than word processing does.
How do you deal with blocks in the writing process?
I used to get very stressed about creative block, but then some elders and betters pointed out to me that stress begets stress and the best way to deal with blocks is to ride them out. Now, I am very chilled about creative block. If I can't write poetry for a few weeks, I'll write something else — I also write non-fiction essays and a blog. I also read as much as I possibly can — other people's poems, mainly. Reading, and just reading, dissolves a creative block much faster than any amount of forced creative writing exercises ever could.
Do you write in service of any particular values?
Accessibility. I teach Literature 101 to young people from backgrounds where books just do not factor into people's lives. These are readers who find the very idea of the written word frightening. They don't understand the concept of storytelling, and poetry in particular looks like voodoo. Yet, when I introduce them to a poet whose goal is openness and understanding — someone like Billy Collins — they suddenly get it. And they want to read it, and they want to write. They find that they really like poetry. Why would any poet want to suggest that poetry ought to be difficult, that poetry ought to deliberately shut out these readers? Yet plenty do, and often they're the same poets who are simultaneously worrying over dwindling poetry audiences. I just don't understand.
What have you learned from the practice of your craft?
That reading and writing and sharing poetry has power in it. Poetry is often misunderstood by those who've never really dealt with it — people think it's archaic and serves no purpose. This isn't true. Poetry is what language was made for. Get struggling students to write poems and their literacy scores will sky-rocket, as will their social skills. Get a poet to write your advertising copy and see what happens (a lot of companies have begun to do this — look how many TV ads are written in verse these days). Poetry is not old-fashioned, doesn't have to be self-aggrandising or dull. I've learned that none of the rumours are true. Poetry is seriously hip, and what's more, it's a long way from being dead.
What is the relationship between the writer's imagination and that of the reader?
When, as a reader, I really connect with a writer's work, it's not like a conversation — it's deeper than that. It's almost like a hive-mind. A good writer puts me in their character's skin and lets me see, hear and feel what's happening. As a teacher of creative writing I utterly hate the command, "show, don't tell", and ban it from my classrooms. But that command is heading in the right direction — writers shouldn't just tell the reader something. The reader should come out of the other end of a great piece of writing feeling changed. Don't tell them, don't show them — change them. Maybe that's it.
Do writers have any moral responsibility in their work, wider than fidelity to their personal vision?
Writers should always be thinking about their readers. Just as publishers and agents needs writers and should therefore respect those writers' needs, writers need readers and should treat them accordingly. The poets I mentioned earlier who shout about their 'right' to write difficult, obscure poetry and still have it reviewed? They're not thinking about the reader. Personally, I want as many people as possible to be able to access, understand and enjoy my poems. It's not hard to make sure that you're not being elitist.
You can also visit Read This Press for more poetry (and typewriter paraphernalia!). Alternatively, check out Edinburgh Vintage, our sister site. If you want to get in touch you can follow OneNightStanzas on Twitter, or email claire[at]onenightstanzas.com. I reply as swiftly as I can!


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