DaBeeo (CEO Joo-heum Park), a mapping technology startup, has received 2 billion Won from the Mirae Asset-Naver Fund and 500 million Won from SJ Investment Partners in investments. This marks DaBeeo's third investment attraction after its first in 2015 by Angels Venture Partners and its second in 2016 by the Seoul Industry Promotion Agency.
Since its establishment in February 2012, DaBeeo has been providing mobile map services, map APIs and location-based big data services. Since 2015, the company has expanded its indoor map area to provide map solutions for famous domestic complex malls such as Starfield Hanam and COEX.
CEO Joo-heum Park commented, "We will accelerate our ongoing research and development activities likethe technology for building the next-generation mapping data, indoor guidance, and control system required for autonomous mobile robots." DaBeeo will be able to commercialize the navigation technology required for autonomous navigation robots and vehicles in by early 2018, and it expects it to be competitive in the overseas market as well.


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This is one of the most-feared questions a solopreneur encounters. You might freeze, not having a portfolio of the best, sufficiently-anonymized examples of what you do. A much better approach is to turn the question around and find out what your prospective client is most concerned about. What is he really worried about — that you can't do the work? that your deliverable will be a piece of junk? something else?
Sometimes it's the little things that make all the difference. I have had two experiences recently that reminded me of how effective a small gesture is in conveying customer appreciation.
One of the scariest things about being a solopreneur is wondering if you will get paid by your client. Some people can get 100% of their fee up front, but most of us don't, so we are always taking a risk that our client will decide not to pay us once the project is done.
I was "fortunate" to have gotten two deadbeat clients within the first few years of my business, and I consider myself lucky. They were both small projects, I learned something important from each one, and — surprise! — both clients eventually paid me. First I'll tell you a little bit about each situation, then I'll tell you what I learned from each one and how I now avoid repeating my mistakes.
My Clients Can't Afford Me!
One of the most common concerns I hear from my coaching clients is "my clients are too cost-conscious – they can't afford my usual hourly rate." My response, as uncomfortable as it may be to hear, is that it's your job to find a client base that doesn't think twice about how much you cost. Yes, I know it's hard to find new clients… but is it really easier to try to get your existing clients to pay you what you want to get paid?
One of the biggest challenges for entrepreneurs is getting the client to say "I do." Many of us don't like being turned down, so we wind up not asking a question that runs the risk of eliciting a negative answer. However, you could be the world's best marketer, a world-class leader at what you do, and skilled at eliciting your clients' underlying needs, but if you can't get the client to sign on the dotted line and approve your proposal, you aren't going to get paid for all those wonderful skills.


The unusually long winter and hard spring frosts in some parts of Slovakia have harmed not only fruit crops but also the production of honey.
This year flower honey amounted to the biggest portion of the honey production in Slovakia. Good production was also reported in oil seed, acacia and sunflower honey. But the bad weather negatively influenced production of forest and honeydew honey.
"There are only some localities where we could buy this year's honeydew honey today," said Čermáková.
In terms of honey produced, the year of 2017 mimics the previous year when beekeepers reported an almost halved honey production compared with the better-than-average season of 2015.
Now is the best season for ordinary honey consumers to buy the 'liquid gold' as honey is called in Slovakia. If they do not buy it at the end of the apicultural season, it may be that they will be unable to buy this year's domestic production, added Čermáková.
The consumption of honey has increased significantly in Slovakia. It now oscillates around 1.2 kg per capita per year. But as the last two seasons were weak, Slovak beekeepers are failing to cover the demand.


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The Mangle Street Murders
By M. R. C. Kasasian
Read by Lindy Nettleton
M. R. C. Kasasian Blackstone Publishing
The Gower Street Detective Series: Book 1
The first in a charming, evocative, and sharply plotted Victorian crime series starring a detective duo to rival Holmes and Watson After her father dies, March Middleton has to move to London to live with her guardian, Sidney Grice, the country's most famous private detective. It is 1882, and London is at its murkiest yet most vibrant, wealthiest yet most poverty stricken. No sooner does March arrive than a case presents itself: a young woman has been brutally murdered, and her husband is the only suspect. The victim's mother is convinced of her son-in-law's innocence, and March is so touched by her pleas that she offers to cover Sidney's fee herself. The investigation leads the pair to the darkest alleys of the East End, and every twist leads Sidney Grice to think his client is guilty. But March is convinced he is innocent. Around them London reeks with the stench of poverty and gossip, the case threatens to boil over into civil unrest, and Sidney Grice finds his reputation is not the only thing in mortal danger.
The first in a charming, evocative, and sharply plotted Victorian crime series starring a detective duo to rival Holmes and Watson
After her father dies, March Middleton has to move to London to live with her guardian, Sidney Grice, the country's most famous private detective. It is 1882, and London is at its murkiest yet most vibrant, wealthiest yet most poverty stricken. No sooner does March arrive than a case presents itself: a young woman has been brutally murdered, and her husband is the only suspect. The victim's mother is convinced of her son-in-law's innocence, and March is so touched by her pleas that she offers to cover Sidney's fee herself.
The investigation leads the pair to the darkest alleys of the East End, and every twist leads Sidney Grice to think his client is guilty. But March is convinced he is innocent. Around them London reeks with the stench of poverty and gossip, the case threatens to boil over into civil unrest, and Sidney Grice finds his reputation is not the only thing in mortal danger.
"One of the most delightful and original new novels of the year, this is the first in a series that could well become a cult. Grice and Middleton promise to become a positive treat. Catch them now." —Daily Mail (London)
"[A] sparkling debut…Playful references suggest that Arthur Conan Doyle will model Sherlock Holmes on Grice. But unlike Holmes and Watson, the feisty, gin-swigging Middleton and irascible, mercenary Grice are evenly matched in both brains and determination. Their clever sparring, the appealing secondary characters, and an ingenious plot bode well for future installments." —Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"A fast-paced, witty book. While March must overcome both the prejudices of those who see her as 'mere Miss Middleton,' Grice has to readjust his ideas about the intelligence and capability of women as he begins to accept his goddaughter as a possible assistant. Although the parallels are unmistakable, Grice and Middleton are refreshingly different from Holmes and Watson." —Shelf Awareness
"A Victorian detective solves a mystery but meets his match in his independent-minded young ward…Kasasian's debut is an unflinching look at the darker side of Victorian London…Clever plotting, morbid humor, and colorful characters." —Kirkus Reviews
"Funny, fresh, and sharply plotted.. starring a detective duo to rival Holmes and Watson." —Goodreads.com
"Narrator Lindy Nettleton portrays the unlikable Sidney Grice, a private detective, in appropriately snooty tones." —AudioFile
Author Bio: M. R. C. Kasasian
M. R. C. Kasasian was raised in Lancashire, England. He has had careers as varied as factory hand, wine waiter, veterinary assistant, fairground worker, and dentist. He is the author of the Gower Street Detective series and lives with his wife in England.
Publisher: Blackstone Publishing Publisher: Blackstone Publishing
AE Catalog ID: N8B5695 AE Catalog ID: N1B5688

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Renowned philosopher Mary Midgley explores the nature of our moral constitution to challenge the view that reduces human motivation to self-interest. Midgley argues cogently and convincingly that simple, one-sided accounts of human motives, such as the 'selfish gene' tendency in recent neo-Darwinian thought, may be illuminating but are always unrealistic. Such neatness, she shows, cannot be imposed on human psychology. She returns to Darwin's original writings to show how the reductive individualism which is now presented as Darwinism does not derive from Darwin but from a wider, Hobbesian tradition in Enlightenment thinking. She reveals the selfish gene hypothesis as a cultural accretion that is just not seen in nature. Heroic independence is not a realistic aim for Homo sapiens. We are, as Darwin saw, earthly organisms, framed to interact constantly with one another and with the complex ecosystems of which we are a tiny part. For us, bonds are not just restraints but also lifelines.
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Q: readin oracle data pump .dmp output file and convert to SAS or text I have a large 10gb+ .dmp file that I need to convert to flat text files or SAS files.
I'm assuming the size of the file makes using an express edition of oracle db to rebuild the database then convert to SAS/text infeasable.
Any alternatives short of buying a license for oracle standard that would be easy to implement?
Thanks in advance.

A: The express edition of 11g allows up to 11 GB of user data.  Assuming you don't import any indexes and if the dump file is small enough (obviously, there's not a whole lot of room between 10+ GB and 11 GB) you should be able to import it into an 11g express edition database.
If you have more than 11 GB of user data, you could potentially do multiple conversions where you import half the tables, export that data to flat files, drop those tables, and then import the other half of the tables and export that data to flat files.  Obviously, that's more manual effort-- you'd need to use the SQLFILE parameter of impdp to write the DDL to a file, then go through and figure out what to specify for the INCLUDE or EXCLUDE parameter to limit the set of tables you're importing.  But it lets you save on licensing costs.
If you do need to buy a license, you can probably use the personal edition which should be much cheaper than the standard edition or standard edition one.

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A trust account is a special type of account that holds funds specifically identified in a trust document for a specific beneficiary or group of beneficiaries.
A trust account is a special type of account that holds funds specifically identified in a trust document for a specific beneficiary or group of beneficiaries. Typically, in Florida funds held in trust accounts may only be accessed by individuals named in the trust and may only be used for purposes specified in accordance with the trust document itself. Establishing a trust agreement and opening an associated account can be complicated in Florida and may require the services of a financial or legal professional.
First and foremost, a grantor must create a trust document that accomplishes their particular objectives. This is done by soliciting the aid of a Florida estate planning attorney to draft the trust document and assist in facilitating its execution in accordance with Florida laws. Trusts agreements may be either testamentary (taking effect after the death of the grantor) or inter vivos (taking effect during the life of the grantor; also known as, a living trust). Testamentary trusts, which are usually contained in a grantor's will, provide for assets to be transferred into a trust account through the probate process. Conversely, inter vivos trusts provide for assets to be transferred into a trust account at the time the trust is established.
Thereafter, the grantor must select beneficiaries to receive the assets in accordance with the specific terms of the trust document.
Next, a trustee or group of trustees must be assigned to oversee the trust and its account. The trustee(s) must be very trustworthy and able to follow through on the grantor's wishes. A grantor may also serve as a trustee but must choose an alternate trustee in the event of death or incapacity. It is also important that the trust document specifically delineates the trustee's powers over the funds in the account or other assets held by the trust. For example, does the trust allow the trustee to control the use of or invest the funds?
When all the parties have been identified, the grantor must be sure to have a list of all assets intended to fund the trust. The most common assets are cash or income-bearing assets, stocks and bonds or real property. The purpose of the trust account is to hold the cash used to fund the trust.
The bank will likely require the grantor or trustee to obtain a Federal tax identification number (TIN). Usually, irrevocable trusts must obtain a unique number from the Internal Revenue Service. However, a revocable living trust may utilize the grantor/trustee's social security number if s/he is to remain in control of such funds during his/her lifetime.
After the trust has been properly executed, it must be presented to the bank by the grantor or trustee, along with the TIN and the funds to be deposited. Once properly identified as the trustee, the bank is then in a position to create an account in the name of the specific trust.
Trust accounts serve several purposes, including placing conditions on the distribution of assets, reduced cost in distributing assets to beneficiaries, avoidance of probate and reduction of various taxes.
Therefore, it is important that not only are the governing trust documents properly established but that the trust accounts themselves are dependable. For these reasons, it is advisable to solicit the help of an experienced attorney when drafting your trust documents and attempting to open up an accompanying bank account.
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345 F. 2d 888 - Nelson v. United States
Federal Reporter, Second Series
345 F.2d.
345 F2d 888 Nelson v. United States
Dosity NELSON et al., Appellants,
UNITED STATES of America, Appellee.
United States Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit.
William O. Bonin, Landry, Watkins, Cousin & Bonin, New Iberia, La., for appellants.
Elizabeth Dudley, Roger P. Marquis, Attys., Dept. of Justice, Ramsey Clark, Asst. Atty. Gen., Washington, D.C., Louis C. LaCour, U.S. Atty., Norton L. Wisdom, Sp. Asst. to the U.S. Atty., New Orleans, La., for appellee.
Before WOODBURY,* JONES and GEWIN, Circuit Judges.
GEWIN, Circuit Judge.
In 1942 the appellants (or their predecessors in interest) conveyed, by separate acts of sale, twenty contiguous parcels of land in Iberia Parish, Louisiana, comprising a total of 926.787 acres, to the Parish Police Jury. The land so conveyed was to be used as a parish airport, and each of the acts of sale contained the following provision:
'It is understood and agreed that in the event the property hereinabove conveyed is no longer used as an airport, or for any public purpose whatsoever, and the Iberia Parish Police Jury desires to dispose of the said property, the present vendors shall have the privilege and option of purchasing the said property within ninety (90) days after the Police Jury gives public notice of intention to sell the same for the same basic price per acre paid by present purchaser.'
The contemplated airport was established and operated on the property in question. In 1955, upon hearing that the federal government desired to locate a naval auxiliary air station in that section of the state, the Police Jury donated1 the property in question to the United States, subject to a reservation of 'all oil and gas and other hydrocarbons contained in said lands' in favor of the Police Jury. This reservation included the right to enter upon the lands for the purpose of exploring for drilling for, and removing such minerals.2 The donation was formally accepted by the United States on September 26, 1956, and the donation was duly recorded in the Conveyance Records of Iberia Parish. At no time prior to this recordation did the Police Jury give the appellants actual notice of its intention to dispose of the property or otherwise enable the appellants to exercise the option to repurchase contained in the 1942 acts of sale.
The Government filed this condemnation action on December 6, 1956, less than ninety days after the donation by the Police Jury had been recorded, in which it sought to insure its title as against all persons other than the Police Jury who claimed an interest in the land. The appellants claimed that the reservations in the 1942 acts of sale gave them a right to repurchase which was outstanding at the time of the taking, and they sought compensation for this right. The district court granted a summary judgment dismissing all the appellants from the suit on the ground that they had no compensable interest in the condemned property.
Appellants argue that the reservations in the 1942 acts of sale gave them an option to repurchase the tract which was activated when the Police Jury decided to dispose of the land. As appellants would construe the provision, their option would be activated whenever the property ceased to be used by the Police Jury for a public purpose and the Police Jury desired to dispose of the property. In the alternative, the appellants maintain that the district court erroneously granted a summary judgment for the reason that the clause is ambiguous and thus extrinsic evidence should have been admitted to demonstrate the intention of the parties in drafting the reservation. The Government, on the other hand, would read the provision as activating the option only if the land were no longer used by anyone for a public purpose and the Police Jury wished to dispose of it. The parties apparently agree that the contemplated use of the property by the Government was a 'public purpose' within the meaning of the provision and that there was no interval during which the property was not in use for such a purpose.
Upon careful consideration of the arguments skillfully advanced by the appellants, we conclude that the provision is unambiguous3 and that the case was an appropriate one for disposition by the summary judgment procedure.4 To read the clause as appellants suggest would, we think, be to add something that is not there. The two conditions which must occur in order to activate the option to repurchase are expressed in the conjunctive: the land must no longer be used for any public purpose and the Police Jury must desire to dispose of it. We think it is clear that the parties did not contemplate that the option would become exercisable once the Police Jury ceased to use the land for a public purpose and desired to dispose of it. If such was the intention of the parties, there would have been no reason to include the first condition in the provision at all. Instead, it would only be necessary to condition the activation of the option on the Police Jury's desire to dispose of the property.
Since the option to repurchase never became exercisable, the district court correctly held that the appellants had no interest in the property. Our conclusion in this respect makes unnecessary any discussion of the additional arguments of the parties.
Senior Judge of the First Circuit, sitting by designation
The minutes and records of the Police Jury stated:
'This transfer and donation is hereby declared to be made for the use by the United States of America of the land for purposes consonant with the aforesaid statute.'
The mentioned statute is Louisiana Statutes Annotated (Revised Statutes 1950) 33:4623, which provides:
'Municipalities and parishes may lease or donate to the United States any property which they acquire, for use as airports, flying or landing fields, or parks, or for use for military purposes, or as civilian conservation corps camp sites.'
The declaration of taking failed to except the minerals. Pursuant to a written stipulation entered into between the Police Jury of Iberia Parish and the United States, and in accordance with a motion made by the United States, the district court entered an order excluding from the condemnation proceedings the rights mentioned and reserved by the Police Jury
See La.Stat.Ann., Civil Code, Art. 1945; Blevins v. Manufacturers Record Publishing Co., 235 La. 708, 105 So.2d 392 (1958); Vaughan v. P. J. McInerney & Co., 12 So.2d 516 (La.App.2d Cir. 1943)
National Screen Service Corp. v. Poster Exchange (5 Cir. 1962) 305 F.2d 647


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Q: emulator is out of date error in android studio I tried to start AVD from terminal in Android studio and I am getting following error, Please help
 C:\Users\rudraneel-admin\AppData\Local\Android\sdk1\tools>emulator -avd API_25 -gpu off
    init: Could not find wglGetExtensionsStringARB!
    emulator: ERROR: GPU emulation is disabled.
    Only screen size of 800 X 1280 or smaller is supported when GPU emulation is disabled.
    emulator: ERROR: GPU emulation is disabled: software gpu and screen too large
    Hax is enabled
    Hax ram_size 0x60000000
    HAX is working and emulator runs in fast virt mode.
    audio: Failed to create voice `goldfish_audio_in'
    qemu-system-i386.exe: warning: opening audio input failed
    audio: Failed to create voice `adc'
    emulator: emulator window was out of view and was recentered

    Your emulator is out of date, please update by launching Android Studio:
     - Start Android Studio
     - Select menu "Tools > Android > SDK Manager"
     - Click "SDK Tools" tab
     - Check "Android SDK Tools" checkbox
     - Click "OK"

A: Only screen size of 800 X 1280 or smaller is supported when GPU emulation is disabled.
    emulator: ERROR: GPU emulation is disabled: software gpu and screen too large
Just create a new emulator. Previous one was created with configuration which not supported with such conditions.


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Navigating Royalties
A royalty is the payment for the use of a copyrighted work. The amount is most often a percentage of the revenue made through its use. For writers, royalties refers to the portion of money that they receive for each copy sold of their work. Royalties are distributed in increments for the duration of the publication of a writer's work.
Writers may receive a one-time payment prior to the completion of their work as an advance against royalties. This sum of money reflects the revenue that a publisher anticipates to earn from a writer's work. An author will not receive royalties for their book until they exceed the amount that was advanced. Advances are most often given to writers in order to subsidize their living expenses while they work on a specific project. However, it is important to note that the amount of an advance will vary from writer to writer, and the norm is not generally very high.
Typically, a payment is given to writers who are writing for an established series, creating material for a book packager who does mass market series titles under a single pseudonym, is writing a novel based off a T.V or film script, or is working with licensed characters. Writers may also receive a flat fee for short stories and magazine articles.
If a writer has a choice of payments or royalties, royalties are preferable as they will continue to receive payment for their work for an extended period of time.
How royalties can be paid
Royalties can be paid out in a variety of ways, with each publisher having their own preference.
Paid on list or cover price. Generally the best option for a writer is to receive royalties paid on list or cover price (this is the actual cover price for the work as it is sold in retail stores). Most large-scale publishing houses pay royalties in this form for domestic sales. In this case the writer will receive monetary compensation from the highest possible price from their published book and no deductions prior to payment.
Royalty payments may vary. Some publishers will pay royalties according to net income (the money the publishers actually receive from the books). Many times large chain stores and book distributors will purchase a large quantity of books at a discounted price. Therefore, royalty payments may vary depending on the price a publisher is able to receive for the work.
Net profit payments may also include deductions for a variety of expenses. A publisher may outline that expenses such as manufacturing, publicity, warehousing, and even editing may be deducted from a writer's royalty payments.
Royalties from Internet publishing. With the growth of the Internet, the publishing world has slowly gone digital, and writers are now able to publish their works in electronic format. Companies such as Amazon, Indigo, and Apple all have electronic book collections and pay writers royalties from eBook sales.
Negotiating royalties can be a challenge for first time writers. Generally, royalty payments range from 4-15% for paperbacks, 10-15% for hardcovers, and 25-50% (sometimes higher) for eBooks. The higher percentages are typically kept for well known/established writers, these people have built a reputation and publishing houses can expect higher sales from their work. First time writers, however, can expect low royalty rates.
Get a lawyer. As a writer, it is important that you understand the publishing contract you are signing and what terms you have agreed to. Some contracts can be extremely confusing and be saturated with difficult legal jargon therefore investing in a lawyer for consultation may be your best option, if you do not already have an agent. Both agents and lawyers will be able to help you understand how royalties are to be paid out and what terms are attached.
Get a contract! Contacts will protect both yourself and the publisher should any problems arise over the course of your business together. Although most publishing houses are reputable and will pay writing royalties, there are some less reputable businesses that fail to fulfill their obligations leaving a writer without payment. Contracts should always be agreed upon by both parties and kept on file should any problems arise.
A writer-publisher contract should outline royalties:
The exact percentages a writer can expect from the sales of their work. This will generally be broken down according to the format of the book (paperback, hardcover, eBook).
If the writer can expect to see an increase in royalties as sales increase. This clause is called an escalator or sliding scale. This means that as sales increase the writer will receive an increase in the percentage of royalties they are entitled to. Escalating royalties should be set at specific increments or sales goals. For instance, a writer may receive 10% for the 1000 copies sold and then afterwards 12.5% up to 8000 copies.
The contract should state when a writer should expect to receive their payments. Most often writers can expect to be paid royalties twice a year.
What kind of royalties the writer is receiving. A contract should clearly state whether a writer is receiving royalties according to net income or cover price as well as any deductions that are being taken off.
If a writer's royalties are being reduced by a variety of deductions, the publisher should be able to outline exactly which costs are being taken off but also be able to estimate the deduction costs.
Keep a copy of the contract. The contract will help you to ensure payment over the course of the run of your work.
Types of publishing and royalty payments
The types of work that a writer is looking to publish will dictate in part how much they can expect to receive from royalties. There is no set rate for royalties in the business therefore if a writer has multiple offers for their work, it may be important to check what kinds of royalties they can expect early on in the negotiation process.
Educational/ Professional Publishing. For this type of publishing a writer can expect a wide range of possible royalty payments. If a writer expects a work to sell well negotiations for better royalties may be necessary. Typically royalties start at low rates for this type of publishing as works may have a limited market.
Academic Publishing. Although many people believe that academics/university professors earn a lot of money from their research and publications, in reality they rarely do. A writer publishing an academic paper/work can expect very little revenue. This type of publishing normally does not see any advances to writers.
Fiction/Non-Fiction. Depending on the writer's experience and notoriety, they may receive high percentages of their royalties and/or even demand a flat rate per book sold. A first time writer or a writer with moderate success can expect a wide range of royalty rates. The percentage of royalties may also depend on the marketability of the work, the size of the publisher, and the format of the work.
eBooks. Electronic book publishing has grown exponentially in the last decade. With more and more publishers producing both electronic and print versions of books, a writer can expect to receive royalties from both forms and at different rates. EBook royalties tend to be quite high by comparison to print books due to the lower costs of production and distribution. Generally, a writer can expect to receive between 25-50% of the sales, with some writers receiving up to 70% of royalties. Although a writer can expect a larger percentage of the revenue from their works, keep in mind that electronic books are generally much cheaper than their printed counterparts.
Self-Publishing. Writers who self-publish can expect high royalty rates from their work as they are in charge of the project from start to finish. Depending on how a writer is planning on publishing their work they can expect to earn between 40-60% of the royalties from their books. However, as a self-publisher a writer is expected to pay the costs of having their work published, which can be costly and ultimately deduct from their earning from the sale of the book.
Have a contract! A contract is required by the Saskatchewan Arts Professions Act for any business transaction made between an artist and client. Contracts will protect both parties in any dispute and should be kept for easy access.
Understand your contract. A written contract is only useful to a writer if they understand the terms that they are agreeing to. Most writers are not lawyers, nor professional literary agents, therefore should they not understand the contract a publisher has presented them, seeking professional council is the best option. Remember a contract will only work for you if you understand all the terms/clauses that are outlined.
Take note of any odd or ambiguous language being used in your publishing contract. There are certain terms that a writer should take note of such as "gross income" or "net income" without any clarification on what they mean. Some publishers deduct a variety of costs from a writer's royalties; these deductions may not be specified but instead indicated solely by the terms mentioned above. Ask for clarification on any unclear or ambiguous terms.
Royalties*
Explanation of royalty percentages
Typically a book will be first published in hardcover. This first run will most often be sold by the publisher for a higher price (even with discounts), and cover prices tend to be high for the quality of the book, meaning that the publishing house will expect to earn more revenue from this printing which translates into higher royalty rates for a writer.
Paperback copies tend to be much cheaper than hardcopies and are often printed after the initial hardcopy run. Because of the lower quality associated with paperback printing as well as a publishing house's tendency to sell paperbacks at a lower price to book stores and publishers writers are given a lower percentage of the profits.
Electronic books have become extremely popular in the past few years because of their easy accessibility and quick access for users. Electronic books cost far less than traditional print books as they require none of the normal printing, distribution and production costs. These savings mean that a writer can expect a higher percentage of the royalties.
Note that the percentage is higher for eBooks; however they are often sold at a fraction of the price of print works meaning a writer may receive royalties on par with print books.
Self-publishing can be an extremely profitable endeavor for writers, if their work is successful. Self-publishing requires a writer to bear the costs of publication, editing, distribution and promotion, all of which can be costly depending on the approach a writer takes. Each of these costs is essential deducted from a writer's potential earnings from their work, therefore self-publishing can result in a wide variety of royalties for writers.
Articles are typically paid for up front. Writers do not earn royalties from the sales of magazines containing their work. A magazine will pay a writer a set payment for their article, which is generally calculated based on word length type.
* These figures are a rough estimate taken from various websites that outline royalties for writers. The figures may change depending on the experience of the writer, the type/genre of work they are publishing, and the publishing house's policy on royalty payment.
Resources on royalty information
Writing Fiction: Provides general information concerning what royalties are and what to expect from a publishing contract.
Writer Beware Blog: This blog is a useful tool for writers doing some research prior to publishing, giving general information on a variety of subjects including royalties and appropriate business practices.
Other sources of royalties
Royalties are also paid to authors who register their works after publication with two federal programs as noted below.
Access Copyright: This website works with writers to ensure fair compensation for the use of their copyrighted works.
Public Lending Rights Commission: An organization established by writers, publishers and Canadian public libraries to fairly compensate Canadian writers for their works while in public libraries.
What is the Public Lending Rights Commission?
The Public Lending Rights Commission is a non-profit organization that is supported by the Canada Council for the Arts. The program annually distributes payment to writers/editors/illustrators/translators for their works in Canadian public libraries. The Public Lending Rights Commission will pay eligible writers according to a predetermined payment scale. The scale is determined based on various criteria defined by the commission, therefore writers will receive various amounts according to said criteria.
Visit the Public Lending Rights Commission website.
Check the application requirements to ensure that your work is eligible for the program. Also take note that applications are only accepted during the PLR registration periods - check their website for the upcoming dates.
File your registration form according to the guidelines provided by the Commission


In recognition of the club's 150th anniversary, the Stewards awarded City a row past at Henley Royal Regatta.
The row past took place in the tea interval on saturday.
The crew line up was Sara Dietz, Sarah Airey, Barney Price, Ben Redman, Geoff Dolman, Jack Lawlor-Anderson, Clare Berryman and Jess Upton with Cranch Lamble coxing.


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Q: Authentication in react native gone wrong Please help, I have a login Screen in react native which seems to be working but when i input the correct credentials for a user, it keeps saying Invalid Username/Password as i ask it to do if the credential is wrong, but it does that even when its correct now. I notice when i use react native debugger it will work perfectly. I dont know what could be the problem
LoginScreen
import React, { useState } from "react";
import { StyleSheet, Image, ScrollView } from "react-native";
import * as Yup from "yup";

import Screen from "../components/Screen";
import {
  AppForm,
  AppFormField,
  ErrorMessage,
  SubmitButton,
} from "../components/forms";
import authApi from "../api/auth";
import useAuth from "../auth/useAuth";

const validationSchema = Yup.object().shape({
  username: Yup.string().required().label("Username"),
  password: Yup.string().required().min(4).label("Password"),
});

function LoginScreen(props) {
  const auth = useAuth();
  const [loginFailed, setLoginFailed] = useState(false);

  const handleSubmit = async ({ username, password }) => {
    const result = await authApi.login(username, password);
    if (!result.ok) return setLoginFailed(true);
    setLoginFailed(false);
    // console.log(result.data.access);
    auth.logIn(result.data.access);
  };

  return (
    <ScrollView>
      <Screen style={styles.container}>
        <Image styles={styles.logo} source={require("../assets/logo2.png")} />
        <AppForm
          initialValues={{ username: "", password: "" }}
          onSubmit={handleSubmit}
          validationSchema={validationSchema}
        >
          <ErrorMessage
            error="Invalid username and/or password."
            visible={loginFailed}
          />
          <AppFormField
            autoCapitalize="none"
            autoCorrect={false}
            icon="account"
            // keyboardType="email-address"
            name="username"
            placeholder="Username"
            textContentType="emailAddress"
          />

          <AppFormField
            autoCapitalize="none"
            autoCorrect={false}
            icon="lock"
            name="password"
            placeholder="Password"
            secureTextEntry
            textContentType="password"
          />
          <SubmitButton title="Login" />
        </AppForm>
      </Screen>
    </ScrollView>
  );
}

A: Please try:
authApi.login(username, password).then(() =>{
   // Your code here...
})

or
const result = authApi.login(username, password);

    if ((typeof result.ok === "boolean") && !result.ok) {
         setLoginFailed(true);
       } else {
         setLoginFailed(false);
         auth.logIn(result.data.access);
       }

or you can try to check your result.ok:
console.log(typeof result);


The original plan was a one-shot gig – inspect SEND services in each of England's 152 'local areas' (that's the local authority, plus the NHS commissioning groups that work within it), check to make sure the 2014 SEND reforms were being implemented effectively, and wrap the job up in 2021.
Local area SEND inspections aren't like school inspections: there's no grade from outstanding to inadequate. But in 40 of the 82 local areas – nearly half of them – inspectors found performance poor enough that they invoked their most serious sanction: instructing the local area to submit a written statement of action (WSOA), a plan showing how council and NHS leaders are going to improve the service.
Local areas get 10 working days' notice of the re-visit – a week longer than they got for the inspections. That's less time for local area turd-polishing than you might think – during this time, the local area has to keep the inspection team fed with data showing what they've done to improve since the inspection.
And after a frustratingly complacent and inconsistent first year, many of these inspections are now unearthing hard truth about how SEND services work at local area level. The process is now overseen by specialist inspectors who genuinely 'get it'. But this is a problem that boils down to a simple question – will these inspections actually improve things for children and young people with SEND?
Unbelievably, four-and-a-half years after the SEND reforms began, with evidence of failure now visible from space, with serial unlawful behaviour stretching back decades, this sector still has no regulator.These inspections aren't a fix for that. Parents are still going to need to rely on the SENDIST Tribunal, the Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman, and even judicial review to secure their children's educational rights.
And ultimately, inspections also don't happen frequently enough to embed changes in local area organisational behaviour – which is still shocking in many local areas lucky enough to be in the first wave of complacent inspections. Talk to families in places like Derbyshire, East Sussex, Hertfordshire, Northamptonshire & Trafford – who all 'passed' in 2016 and 2017 – and you'll hear cases of appallingly unlawful behaviour. These local areas won't be reinspected for at least two, possibly three years. No real improvement's likely there for years.
Who's next for a re-visit?


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Lamborghini previews one-marque racing SUV with Urus ST-X concept
Lamborghini will take its Urus SUV racing, and on Saturday it debuted a preview of the mean green racing machine in the form of the Urus ST-X race concept.
Lamborghini showed the Urus ST-X concept at its Super Trofeo 2018 World Finals in Vallelunga, Italy. The concept previews the race-ready SUVs that will compete in a new one-make series in 2020, according to Lamborghini's announcement. Interestingly, the races will consist of on-track and off-road portions at FIA-sanctioned courses in Europe and the Middle East. Naturally, the Urus will be able to tackle either terrain.
The concept features plenty of upgrades and enhancements over the production Urus. Born from the minds of Lamborghini's Squadra Corsa motorsport unit (the same mad men and women behind the latest Aventador SC18), the Urus ST-X features FIA-approved upgrades such as a steel roll cage, a fire-suppression system, and an FT3 fuel tank. Larger intakes up front cool the 641-horsepower twin-turbo V-8 engine better, and the hood is made of exposed carbon fiber.
Lamborghini Urus ST-X concept
Other modifications include a rear wing, a racing exhaust with a hexagonal design, and 21-inch aluminum center-lock wheels wrapped in Pirelli tires.
Without the need for the luxuries of the street (likely seats, infotainment, air conditioning, and other interior bits), the Urus ST-X has shed 25 percent of the production SUV's weight. The lower weight and extra rigidity provided by the roll cage should make this SUV quite a formidable vehicle for the track.
Squadra Corsa has finished the Urus ST-X concept in mantis green complete with a race livery.
The company shared few details about the one-make series, but said it will debut a new "arrive and drive" format. The series will allegedly make it easier than ever for customers to receive a vehicle and technical support on race weekends. Details on the series will be announced later, presumably, but it will launch in 2020. The Urus ST-X will make its on-track debut in a year at the 2019 Lamborghini World Finals.
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As a result of recent economic problems in Greece, travellers should be aware that the public hospital system is poorly funded and medical assistance is best sought in the private system. Comprehensive travel insurance is a must. Those with underlying medical conditions should check with their doctor/specialist that they are fit to travel and should carry adequate medication and a letter listing medical issues.
The following information provides some broad and general guidelines about health risks and recommendations for travel to Greece. This should not be taken as a substitute for a personal consultation with one of our travel health doctors, whose advice will be specific for you and your trip and may include some things not mentioned here.
Observe strict food and water safety precautions and hand hygiene. Tap water is generally considered to be safe, however as a precaution it is best to stick to bottled water in the smaller villages and islands. A basic self treatment medical kit may be useful, however seek medical advice if persistent or severe illness, particularly for infants, the elderly or those with underlying medical conditions. Most cruise ships will have an on board comprehensive medical centre although access can be costly.
In Greece, these are generally more of an annoyance than anything else, although some people are prone to severe local reactions to bites. To avoid bites, use DEET containing repellent and screened accommodation. Daytime biters in mountainous regions may rarely cause encephalitis (brain inflammation) so mosquito avoidance during the daytime is worthwhile in these areas.
Poisonous snakes occur in long grass so keeping lower legs covered with long trousers and socks and wearing boots when trekking in this environment is recommended.
All travellers should be up to date with routine childhood vaccines such as tetanus, measles and chicken pox. Annual influenza vaccination is sensible for those at risk of complications and any other traveller wanting to reduce the risk.


Newly built in 2016, this very sleek and modern residence is well appointed with contemporary furnishings and summery interior styling.
The first floor has an open plan with bamboo floors connecting the living and dining rooms and the very sleek kitchen plus a powder room. This floor opens off the dining area to the backyard deck which is a pleasant setting for alfresco dining and lounging.
The second story has 3 bedrooms, the master with king size bed and full en suite bathroom with tub plus separate shower stall, a second bedroom with queen size bed, and a third bedroom with 2 bunk beds. A full bathroom off the hallway with a combination tub/shower unit services bedrooms two and three. A stack washer/dryer laundry closet is also on this level.
The lower level will have a family room with flat screen TV and a full bathroom with a shower stall.
New kitchen appliances include a Bosch 5-burner gas stove with electric oven, stainless refrigerator, dishwasher, beverage cooler, toaster oven/convection, microwave.
The interior dining table has seating for 8 and there are 4 counter stools at the counter; the deck has a table to seat 6 plus lounge chairs.
The residence is air conditioned and offers an outdoor enclosed hot & cold shower.
Leave your car in the driveway and walk to town for dining, shopping, and theater; or head the other direction toward Lake Tashmoo to the town landing and tennis courts.


The team at Sharethebus is very excited to partake in this experience yet at the same time incredibly humbled by the opportunity. We're working hard to alleviate the pain points between event organizers, travellers and bus companies when it comes to booking and filling a charter bus. We want to change the way North Americans perceive riding a bus or figuring out how to rent one by providing the best experience possible for everyone involved in the process.
We especially want to thank the Montreal Startup Community for being incredible in our journey thus far. We wouldn't have got to where we are now if it weren't for the help and support of our fellow entrepreneurs, investors, and ultimately the rad bunch of people we met along the way.
Last but not least, big shoutout to the entire Sharethebus family (who grew 5x in size over the past few months!) for being part of this inspiring yet at times bumpy ride, and doing what they do best: hustle, hustle, hustle!
We're now ramping things up and counting down the final days until YC's Demo Day – a familiar but just as thrilling road as it once was when we first pitched at FounderFuel a year ago.


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Li Nationalitys Wood Drilling and Fire making Techniques
Li people's wood-drilling and fire-making skills, Hainan Province's local traditional handicraft, one of the national intangible cultural heritage.
When the technique is used to make fire, the drill rod is inserted into a small hole with the foot on the drill fire board, and the drill rod is rubbed by both hands, so that the mechanical energy can be turned into heat energy to generate Mars, which falls down along the trough and ignites the ignition. When the igniter smokes, the air is blown quickly to assist the ignition, which leads to the fire.
In 2006, the technology of drilling wood and making fire of Li nationality was approved by the State Council and listed in the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage list, number: _-87.
According to historical records, about 3000 years ago during the Shang and Zhou Dynasties, the ancestors of the Li Nationality had settled in Hainan Island. Until the Ming Dynasty, the Li Nationality was still distributed throughout the island. During the Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties, with a large number of Han people from the mainland migrating to Hainan, the phenomenon of ethnic assimilation and migration in the island became more and more serious. A small number of Li people from the northern part of the island moved southward, most of them assimilated into the Han people. Today, Li people mainly live in the central and southern part of Hainan Island. It is in this hot soil of Hainan Island that the Li people have experienced a long history of accumulation and gradually formed their own unique culture. It is in this unique culture that the ancient skill of drilling wood and making fire has been spread to this day.
Lizu's wood-drilling and fire-making skills are mainly preserved in Sanya, Wuzhishan, Dongfang and other cities in the south-central part of Hainan Island, as well as Li's agglomeration areas in Qiongzhong, Baoting, Lingshui, Ledong, Changjiang and Baisha counties.
Process characteristics
Lizu's wood-drilling and fire-making is one of all kinds of artificial fire-making techniques in ancient times, which has distinct regional characteristics. According to the production custom of Li nationality, the ignition of pottery must be carried out in the way of "drilling wood to make fire". Because it takes a lot of endurance to drill a wooden pole out of Mars, women can't do it, and weak old men can't do it.
In order to make the invisible Mars become a vigorous flame, one must have a medium, that is, to ignite it with flammable corduroy, banana root fiber, kapok and so on, and to lose the opportunity of oxygen transfusion, in order to achieve the purpose of fire.
Lizu wood-drilling and fire-making tools are composed of fire-drilling board and drill pipe (or bow wood). The fire drill board is cut with soft numbness, generally 35 cm long, 7-10 cm wide and 3-5 cm thick. On one side of the fire drill board, a number of small holes are dug, and the bottom of the holes is a flowing ash trough, from which Mars falls. Drill pipe (or bow) is 50-60 cm long, made of hard miscellaneous wood, 3-5 cm in diameter, with a slightly pointed lower end, such as a cone. In addition, corduroy, banana root fiber, kapok and so on are used as ignition materials. When the fire is started, the drill pipe is inserted into a small hole with the foot on the drill fire board, and the drill fire rod or bow is rubbed by both hands, so that the mechanical energy can be converted into heat energy, resulting in Mars. Mars fell down the trough and ignited the ignition. When the igniter smokes, it is quickly picked up and blown for combustion, which leads to fire.
Inheritance and protection
Inheritance value
Lizu's drilling wood for fire has archaeological and historical value. As a cultural relic, the drill board, the drill rod or the bow wood can not speak. It is a kind of dead fossil. It is difficult to explain the process of drilling wood to make fire by these data alone. This can only be helped by the relevant ethnological materials as "living fossils".
Inheritance status
Nowadays, the necessity of drilling wood to make fire has long ceased to exist. There are not many people who know this skill. These old folk artists still have the method of drilling wood to make fire, and they need to take measures to rescue and protect it urgently.
Inheriting characters
Wang Zhaoliang, male. In May 2018, he was selected as the representative successor of the fifth batch of national intangible cultural heritage projects and declared by Baoting Li and Miao Autonomous County, Hainan Province. Project Name: Lizu wood drilling and fire technology.
In May 2018, the Campus Tour of the intangible cultural heritage of Hainan Province was held in Baoting Middle School. The students of Baoting Middle School in Baoting Li and Miao Autonomous County learned the skills of drilling wood and making fire.
social influence
Important exhibition
In June 2015, Baoting held a "Baoting Li and Miao Autonomous County intangible cultural heritage exhibition activity" in the Penang Valley scenic spot, in which the Li people's wood drilling and fire-making skills were displayed.
In October 2015, Baoting held a "Tour Exhibition of Traditional Techniques of Non-material Cultural Heritage" in Yanoda Scenic Area, in which the drilling and fire-making skills of Li nationality were displayed.
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Xingwen sea
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Beihai Ocean Window
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Jinan Paomaling Tourist Area
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Mount Tai Fonters Happy World
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Little Three Gorges
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Raw materials: japonica rice, yellow millet, soybean, red adzuki bean, mung bean (fried with five flavors) 75 grams each. Fennel (washed) 150 grams, dried ginger, stir-fried white salt 30 grams each. .
Wudang Martial Arts
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Incense bag is also called odor-tolerant, incense bag, incense bag, incense sauce, Pei Mo. Nowadays people call it purse, toy and dim. It is a folk embroidery handicraft created by ancient Chinese wor.
Mounting and repairing techniques
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According to a new report Asia Pacific Implantable Cardiac Monitors Market, published by KBV research, the Asia Pacific Implantable Cardiac Monitors Market would witness market growth of 8.9% CAGR during the forecast period (2018 – 2024).
The Japan market would dominate the Asia Pacific Hospitals Implantable Cardiac Monitors Market by 2024, growing at a CAGR of 6.1 % during the forecast period. The China market is expected to witness a CAGR of 9.3% during (2018 - 2024). Additionally, The India market is expected to witness a CAGR of 9.3% during (2018 - 2024).
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Immunogen: Recombinant rat RELM-α (resistin-like molecule-α).
Crossreactivity: Does not cross-react with mouse RELM-α or human resistin.
Application Notes: Detects a band of ~10.5 kDa by Western blot.
Scientific Background: Rat RELM-α (resistin-like molecule-α/FIZZ1) is a member to the family of adipocyte-secreted proteins called adipocytokines. Both RELM-α and resistin share high sequence homology in their C-terminal signature domain. However, both resistin and RELM-α's biological function as well as its molecular target is largely unknown. Recombinant rat RELM-α is a 10.5 kDa protein consisting of 89 amino acid residues.


Nils-Frederik Göbel, born in 1970, studied law at Johann Wolfgang Goethe University in Frankfurt a.M., where he also completed his internship.
After being admitted to the bar in 1999, he worked as an independent contractor for two law firms in Frankfurt for a period of two years. Before joining Hüllen & Kollegen in early 2008, he had already worked closely with the firm as part of a shared office arrangement since 2001.
Since 2005 he has been an authorized mediator for the Arbitration Committee of the Frankfurt am Main Chamber of Lawyers (Gütestelle der Rechtsanwaltskammer Frankfurt a.M.).
Since 21.02.2017 Nils-Frederik Göbel has been a medical law lawyer certfied by the Frankfurt am Main Chamber of lawyers.


The communication services sector officially launched in September, turning attention to new exchange traded funds such as the cap-weighted Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSEArca: XLC).
Now, investors have an equal-weight avenue to playing the communication services sector. The Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Communication Services ETF (NYSEARCA: EWCO) debuted on Nov. 7th.
EWCO targets the S&P 500 Equal Weight Communication Services Plus Index, which is the equal-weight equivalent of the benchmark tracked by XLC.
EWCO's underlying index "is comprised of common stocks of companies in the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS) communication services sector within the S&P 500 Index. The Fund and Index will rebalance quarterly after the close of business on the third Friday in March, June, September and December," according to Invesco.
XLC tries to reflect the performance of the, Communication Services Select Sector Index, which includes companies that have been identified as Communication Services companies by the Global Industry Classification Standard. Specifically, XLC will include securities of companies from diversified telecommunication services; wireless telecommunication services; media; entertainment; and interactive media & services.


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A Review of Four Reigns by M.R. Kukrit Pramoj
I've just finished reading Four Reigns, a translation from Thai into English of Si Phaendin (Thai สี่แผ่นดิน,) by M.R. Kukrit Pramoj, published by Silkworm Books. It happened to be the first Amazon recommendation that I took any notice of and hence I bought a copy from their store. Funny how I didn't know about it, especially as I have for some while been pondering building a small traditional Thai house inspired by his family home in the centre of Bangkok, now a museum.
In fact, M.R. Kukrit, who is widely regarded as a Renaissance man, was admired by my mother, particularly for his sharp observations on society. Her siblings and others in the family household were likewise impressed and more recently one of my cousins got married in M.R. Kukrit's home (heritage house was evidently available for hire for private functions :-) So, with a keen interest to learn what this literary maestro has to say, I've decided to write a review with occasional reference to my mother's background, whose biography, The Life and Work of Fuengsin Trafford, I published in 2016. I'll focus more on the content that style as English literature was never my forte! As this is going to be lengthy, I shall serialise my posts, mimicking the process by which the novel itself was originally published in a newspaper.
The Four Reigns is a historical novel based on the experiences of the author and his connections in what may be regarded as a bygone age — Mom Rajawongse is a title indicating that he is a royal descendant (his great-grandmother, Ampha, was of Chinese descent and was a consort of King Rama II). It's a wonderful and very meaningful work, set in Thailand over a period of about 60 years, from the latter days of the reign of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) through to the death of King Ananda Mahidol (Rama VIII) — hence the title. The front cover to the Silkworm Books edition displays four postage stamps, one from each reign, each depicting the respective monarch. They are enduring mementoes: like some of my relatives, I started collecting Thai stamps as a child; seeing the stamps on the cover I delved into my albums to locate them. Accordingly this review will have a section for each reign, each one personally 'stamped' with an item of the same denomination from my own collection.
The story was originally serialised in 1953 across many columns of Siam Rath, a Thai newspaper that the author co-founded in 1950 (as distinct from Thai Rath, another newspaper that was founded in the same year). Its readership comprised the highly educated and well-to-do for whom having 'Siam' in the title connoted associations with kingdoms and absolute monarchies going back many centuries. It was thus distinct from Thailand, which was the country's relatively new name, emphasising the nationalism that had emerged following the transition to a constitutional monarchy in 1932. In the 1950s Thailand was starting to prosper economically, but memories were still fresh of the Second World War and of the sudden death of the King Ananda Mahidol, both of which had left deep impressions.
Si Phaendin became a Thai classic, so it's quite striking how the audience has since diversified. It suggests a much wider appeal; even though the newspaper presupposes a certain educational background (beyond basic literacy), the stories would have been shared throughout the sois (side streets) and khlongs (canals) in Bangkok and the provinces, for the social strata are very much interconnected. The author and this work became national treasures; Si Phaendin has continued to maintain its popularity and been realised in many media, including long-running musicals. More recently, television adaptations are still impressing younger generations (with archives on YouTube; it's in Thai, but having read the novel you can get the gist and it's nice for the photography alone).
Irrespective of social and educational background, the story was initially intended only for a Thai audience and so certain cultural aspects are taken as given. It was almost three decades later when Four Reigns emerged, translated by Tulachandra, first published by Editions Duang Kamol, almost 30 years after it originally appeared in Thai in 1981. M.R. Kukrit must have wondered how it might be received or even whether it was possible to convey the essence in another language and culture. I'll revisit the question of the quality of translation later, but for now I note the remarks he provides in his preface to the first edition. Here he makes clear that he's not after an exact verbatim translation, but rather a somewhat looser and more authentic rendering that communicates something at a deeper level. In this respect, he is evidently pleased at the result, indicating that Tulachandra has done an excellent job and expressing immense gratitude to her.
Indeed having finished the book, I have found the approach has allowed the text to flow naturally, further aided by parenthetical remarks that helpfully explain some of the customs. A pronunciation guide and a glossary add to the orientation. But who is Tulachandra? There is no translator's introduction, though the copyright notice indicates Chaemchand Bunnag, a relative on his mother's side (of Iranian descent, probably traceable to highly successful merchants who arrived in Siam in the early 17th century.) Then I read from Marcel Barang's blog that Tulachandra is the pen name of a husband and wife team: Tulaya and Chaemchand.
Furthermore, we have the benefit of M.R. Kukrit's reflection on the work's rationale. In the preface to Four Reigns, he writes: "There comes a time in a man's life when he feels the urge to set down in writing the modes and mores of a disappearing age, of which he was a part, however small." Despite claiming that he had no plan, it's evident that he did retain the sense of propaganda in the original meaning of the word (literally 'things to be propagated'), namely cultural heritage relating to monarchical rule. His reference sources were relatives and friends from the Royal Palace, so the accounts are authoritative. Yet whilst the book is a hefty tome at almost 600 pages, inevitably choices have to be made as it would be practically impossible to cover every angle.
The scenes depicted would surely have resonated with my mother and the rest of the family household in Wong Wien Yai - her parents were born in the 1890s and could recall King Chulalongkorn's reign. When the series was published my mother, Fuengsilapa (literally, "she who flourishes in the liberal arts"), would have been preparing for entrance to the Faculty of Arts at Chulalongkorn University and may well have read it then since M.R. Kukrit was already highly regarded for his cultural and literary expertise. And, not least, since as a child she would spend hours rapt in attention listening to an aristocratic lady, who had been a member of the royal household, describe the people, their manner of dress and cultivated habits, and so on.
The story revolves around Phloi, born in 1882, whose family have long-standing connections with the royal family as minor courtiers. Her father is a Chao Khun, (formal title Chao Phraya), an aristocrat of senior rank, according to the Thai feudal system of nobility. They live in the spacious family compound, a traditional setup in which generations and branches of family live in close proximity.
Yet, within this lofty set of circumstances, Phloi's mother (Mae Chaem) is a "minor wife" and so she lives not in the main building, but in an outlying residence. Phloi's visits to the grand residence of Chao Khun with its hallowed spaces are pervaded with trepidation on account a fierce half-sister; there is considerable tension in the atmosphere until it bursts with her mother's abrupt departure, taking her daughter with her. This seems to set a tone of humility for her life, of not taking things for granted, albeit a life that is never wont for material comfort.
Then from relatively simple domestic beginnings, which we are given only a few tantalising glimpses of her home ("best-tasting mango tree"), her play ("Let's cook rice and curry in the shade") and the Chao Phraya river, we see Phloi as a 10 year old girl enter the Inner Court of the Grand Palace to be trained as a lady-in-waiting to Sadet, a princess and distant relative. (The Inner Court was the exclusive residence of the king and his queens and royal consorts; it was in effect a small town run by women because apart from the young sons of the king, men were not allowed there except for specific reasons, such as medical treatment.)
As the story unfolds with a broad spectrum of emotion: on the one hand, a lot of humour, sometimes caustic, but usually simple and fun, the author using the characters to poke fun at contrived customs, whilst on the other hand there are many passages with poignant descriptions of loss. The author also gives voice to trusted servants and their strong opinions, so much of the chat is colloquial, earthy and direct, easy to follow. The presentation is generally conventional with descriptions, narrative and dialogue, supplemented by occasional thought bubbles (in italics), allowing the reader access to Phloi's internal thoughts. Although a novel, there are various techniques used, drawn naturally from the many literary disciplines with which the author is conversant, all helping to make this book so engaging.
So having set the scene, in the next post I shall take a look at what happens during the first reign (Rama V).
Posted by Paul Trafford at 6:27 pm
Labels: fiction, Four Reigns, history, Kukrit Pramoj, monarchy, review, Si Phaendin, Thailand
Paul - Thanks for the detailed review of this book. Twenty years ago I purchased the Thai version with hopes that it would help with my language studies. Unfortunately I never read it and am now looking to find a better home for the book (and possibly recoup some of the money I spent to buy it). Have you ever come across the Thai version? As I've been researching where and how to sell the book, I can't seem to find any leads online. Thanks.
Paul Trafford said...
Thanks for your interest. Sorry you didn't get round to reading the Thai version, though given its length it would be hard work unless you are fluent in Thai.
I know only a very little about the Thai editions. Which edition do you have? Is it in two volumes?
As to selling the book, it's likely that interest would be mainly in Thailand among second-hand book sellers. You could post a query to Thai Visa forum; if you are ready to sell, you could advertise in:
https://classifieds.thaivisa.com/category/23/Books-Magazines-etc
Otherwise eBay?
I might be interested. You can email me at username@chezpaul.org.uk - replace 'username' with my first name.
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Kathryn is a divorce and family solicitor with Woolley & Co, based in South Wales and has strong links with West London. She specialises in divorce and separation, as well as related financial matters, and has a particular interest in disputes around children. This includes specialist knowledge of applications by a parent to move with a child to another country.
Kathryn has been named as a Leading Individual for Family Law in Wales in Legal 500 for the last five years. Legal 500 notes that Kathryn is a "star performer", praised for her "pragmatic advice" and who "takes a no-nonsense approach but is also very empathetic and understanding of her clients' needs".
Kathryn has achieved success in a number of High Court matters involving complex and cutting edge children issues and the reported case of Re O (A Child) (Fact Finding) is an example of the specialist work Kathryn undertakes involving parental alienation and implacable hostility.
"The modern family has a range of needs and I am able to help those who wish to plan in advance with prenuptial or cohabitation agreements as well as advising where relationships have broken down.
I draw on my mediation experience and collaborative law training to provide a family law service that acknowledges the trauma of separation while remaining constructive and forward looking. I try to preserve dignity and humour in the most challenging of situations.
I always encourage clients to give due consideration to the fact that, in many cases, relationships between them and their former partners need to continue into the future.
Kathryn qualified as a solicitor in September 2002 and joined Woolley & Co in 2010 from a law firm in London.