While there are many important expenses, there are also many ways to spend money and get nothing useful back. For example, take the Bowker SAN. This costs $150, and is basically a way for you to list your physical address in a Bowker database - something you can do with your website, or dozen other services, at no cost to yourself.
The first items was suggested by Robin Sullivan, business manager and wife of author Michael Sullivan.
Robin gives monthly seminars in book publishing, and a couple months back she revealed that authors should not start marketing their books until after they have published the third book.
She based this on the observation that readers don't just buy a book by an author they like, they buy as many of that author's books as they can afford. If an author only a single book out, they can only make one sale per reader, which is why they should wait until they have several books to sell.
Of all the suggestions made by the experts, publicists topped the list, with several experts saying that publicists just weren't worth the cost. "They don't do much you can't do on your own, and what they do, they do poorly," I was told."They also cost tens of thousands of dollars."
It would cost less to learn how to do the work yourself (or at least get a virtual assistant to do it), and you'll get better results.
Another great way for an author to waste their money would be to pay a service to tweet about the author's book to a service's million robofollowers on Twitter and Facebook, or pay to have a press release sent to 10,000+ news outlets.
Here's the thing about spam. Whether you send it by email or social media, hardly any real people see it, and most don't want to get the spam. It is immediately deleted (or worse, dumped in the spam folder before it is ever seen).
So there's no value is spamming everyone.
The better way is to take the personal approach. Identify the sites and bloggers you want to work with, learn what they are interested in, and pitch them one at a time.
If there is one thing that is just as worthless as spamming people who don't want to see your message, it's paying to add followers to your social media accounts or newsletter.
It might look like a worthwhile shortcut, but in reality the followers are all going to either be (in the case of social media) bots or (if we're talking about email addresses) random people whose emails were sold to mailing lists without their consent.
So if you do buy followers you will end up with followers who either don't exist or have no real interest in hearing from you.
That's why you should save your money, and accept the fact that followers have to be recruited one at a time.
Like most professions, it takes a lot of learning to be a successful author, and you have to keep picking up new tricks all the time. And there are many experts out there who can teach you what you need to know, but there are also a lot of scammers who promise more than they can deliver.
Authors would be wise to avoid any course that promise to show you "the secret" to getting millions of sales. Before you sign up, you should check to see if the "guru" has actually written and sold a lot of books or just teaches marketing courses for a living.
Many of these million "sellers" have either given away most of their copies or sold the copies of their fiction books at a loss. Other have sold hardly any books at all, and are making money from their marketing tips, not from their writing.
Piracy is a scourge, right? Not according to Neil Gaiman, who regards it as free marketing, or Baen Books, a publisher that gives ebooks away and sells the rest DRM-free, or The Authors Guild, whose data shows that piracy isn't a serious problem.
There are many companies that promise to scour the web and remove pirated copies of your books, but before you hire one I will let you in on a secret. Most "pirate" sites are pretending to have a copy of pirated book. They're usually running some type of scam (it varies) but they are not committing piracy so it makes little sense to pay a service to go after them.
A quick Google search will turn up a dozen services that will get you on the New York Times, Amazon, or other bestseller lists. In a lot of cases, they can get you on that list, but only at a cost.
When it comes to the NYTimes list, you're going to end up buying thousands of copies of your own book - a five-digit expense. It has been done, but some have also been caught out as frauds for using this trick, permanently marring their reputations.
And even if you're not publicly exposed, buying your way on to a lot can have negative consequences. If Amazon catches you gaming their best-seller list they will punish you. At a minimum they will remove the ebook from their list, and for particularly egregious or repeat offenders Amazon has been known to remove the ebook in question or even ban suspected offenders - permanently.
Is it really worth the risks or costs?
There you have it; eight services and products that can cost you upwards of thousands of dollars and deliver nothing of value.
While these services are expensive and worthless, they are really just a few of the many ways that authors can waste money.
Have you found a worthless service not mentioned above?
If so, why don't we crowd-source a more complete list in the comments.
I especially agree with the suggestion that the author shouldn't promote their first book, wait for the 3rd. When I find an author I like, I try most or all of their work. If its their first book, I find no more to read, I might forget in a couple of years when future books are available.
I would add that authors need a good web site and a social media presence, my favorite is Twitter because I don't use Facebook, and also prove an email address(I'd suggest not using your personal address for this purpose). Make it easy for readers to contact the author, just ignore and block idiots.
As an avid reader, the biggest issue I have is finding the books I want to read, since I have pretty specific interests. If a book is a Mystery, I'm not going to find it, but I will find a book that's a Mystery set in World War II Britain.
I'd modify the "don't promote your first book" rule to "don't spend too much time or any money promoting your first book". There are a variety of free promotional options out there, and they'll help get your book some exposure and reviews. They're not as effective as paid promotions and usually don't have automatic acceptance, but they can work. By the time your third book comes out, you really want a history of decent reviews.
You're absolutely right. It would be good idea to have a bunch of reviews on the first book by the time the third book is ready.
I'd agree with this. There are reasons other than money to promote your first book. Plus, its only wasting money if your ROI is lower than what you spent. If you spent $10, and made $20 extra because of that $10, guess what, that's $10 you wouldn't have had otherwise. That's not wasting money. Your ROI isn't as good as it would be if you already had 3 books, but its still worth doing. For all practical purposes there are an unlimited number of potential readers to reach. Its not like reaching some people now while you only have one book out will stop you from reaching the same amount of readers later, when you have three books out.
As long as you are careful, understand how online marketing works, and are able to track your ROI, there's no reason not to advertise on your first book. Just don't spend too much and lose money. Go slow and careful.
Services which will write or rewrite your description or your ads – without promising to read your book. Might work for generic SF, Fantasy, or Romance – and get you in the middle of the pack of similar books by using the popular tropes and phrases – but it isn't going to be much use for books which are truly different.
'Professional' editing services and proofing services and… that change the writer's voice or style; or that are offered by sites which claim to do 'free' reviews, but have a package which gets you faster reviews – at a price; guarantees of top 'X' in your category.
'Beta readers' or 'developmental editors' who tell you you're doing it all wrong, and will be happy to show you how to do it right. For big money.
The only way a service can guarantee anything is to find a way to buy lots of copies of the book, for which they have to charge you. And that popularity will be temporary.
Very good advice! Sadly, there are no shortcuts to finding success in self-publishing. That doesn't mean that a writer doesn't get lucky here or there, but just throwing money around to get attention doesn't work.
2. Really engage people on social media. Don't worry so much about numbers of followers, but quality of followers and even more importantly, the quality of your interaction with them. The best way to have people discover you is for them to decide they like you through social media interaction and then they decide to check out your writing on their own. Engage people in groups on Facebook, Twitter and comment sections in subject that interest you. Whether is it self-publishing, or fantasy, or hobbies or whatever you are passionate about and have good opinions to offer. Support other people through retweets, likes, nice responses, etc. and they will support you.
3. Good quality reviews. You get those by both having a lot of books (well written is better) and also engaging people on social media. You do have to beg for reviews. It's not fun, but it needs to be done.
4. Have a good website and make sure all your author pages/links/accounts look good and work properly. If someone gets interested in you, they need to be able to find your books quickly and get them with a click.
5. Have a least one good solid book on permafree or better yet a few. Permafree is pretty much the best way for a writer starting out to build a reader base.
There are valid cover design and copyediting services out there that don't cost thousands of dollars. One example of the former is Daring Creative Designs (they do all of my print book covers) at https://daringcreativedesigns.com/. One example of the latter is my own non-intrusive copyediting service (free sample copyedit and one cent per word or less if I accept the work), at my website.
"Most pirate sites are [only] pretending to have a copy of pirated book." Now that's an idea. I always thought that some (many?) of the pirate sites that require registration must be honeypots but (I must still be naive) it never occurred to me that they might add insult to injury by not even having the books. In retrospect it makes perfect sense, though.
Well, in the 2 ½ years I've been self publishing, I've managed to avoid those traps; mainly by being lazy, cheap, and retiring. I've put out four science fiction books, all wide and permafree; relying solely on price to find readers. Does it work? I can't say for certain, though I am pretty sure that I haven't left a lot of money on the table by doing so. And while I'm happy with the results, I also know what there are sf authors who can actually sell many more copies of one book than I've given away with four books (17,000), which keeps everything in perspective. However, now that I have paper versions available, I have one promotion starting in December – putting a book up for the free book giveaway on Goodreads. I'll mention in the blurb that the ebook versions are free, and see what, if anything, happens. This will put a dent in my very modest profits to date, (on foreign sales) but what the heck?
IME, preorder bonuses are a waste of money. They all end up going to the kinds of people who preorder: loyal fans who would have bought your book anyway. It's extremely doubtful that preorder bonuses get anyone to buy the book who wouldn't otherwise.
lol – great post! I'm so glad I can't afford any of these, although I still harbour a secret wish that someone somewhere would take on the burden of marketing for me [I really am bad at it]. Other than that, I love being an Indie and doing it all myself.
What a great post – thanks! I went to Bookbsby's Indy writers' shindig in Philadelphia a few weeks ago and learned a lot (am now in Sparta – the original one – for essential walking-where- it-happened research after a week in the original Troy). Much of the BB's speakers' advice was was more rah-rah than concrete, but it still assured me that I'm moving in the right direction. I have the first volume of a four-book already up on Amazon and will go ahead and release the other three. Can't recommend too strongly to take the time to find the right, totally pro editor (one who makes a good living at that work) plus make your book look as serious as possible by following design and layout conventions. Your book should look indistinguishable from the conventionally published volumes on your bookshelf.
Great list. I agree with most of the ideas except that building a following takes a lot of time and effort. So, starting promotion is best if done early and consistently from before publication of the first book through your writing career. That may be done through personal and online networking without spending money, although it will cost you lots of time not spent writing more books. If your point is to not dump lots of money into promotion on the first book, that is a fair point.


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German Jews Boycott German Government Memorial For Murdered Jews
Staging an unprecedented protest, the German Jewish Community Council decided to boycott the official German government state ceremony marking international Holocaust Memorial Day. The event, held on Tuesday at the Bundestag, Germany's parliament, in Berlin.
German President Horst Koehler, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and all of the members of the German cabinet and parliament attended.
The boycott was called because the Speaker of the Bundestag, the host of the memorial service, has refrained from acknowledging the presence of the leaders of the Jewish community in Germany in the chamber, even though they are all Holocaust survivors, including the current chairwoman of the German Jewish Council, Charlotte Knobloch.
"It is inconceivable that Holocaust survivors should be seated in the honorary balcony and be treated there like the audience at the theater, as if the ceremony had nothing to do with them," said Stephan Kramer, the secretary general of the German Jewish Community Council, to the Israeli newspaper Yediot Ahronot.
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That treatment attests to the nature of the accepted culture of remembering the Holocaust in Germany. It is not done out of deep intention and understanding but, rather, automatically," said Mr. Kramer.
"The community leaders find themselves standing like extras at the event, marginal figures," said Dieter Grauman, the vice president. "We want more respect."
The Jewish community's protest follows a growing sense that anti-Semitism is on the rise in Germany, especially with regard to commemorating the Holocaust.
The Israeli incursion into Gaza was accompanied by a number of anti-Semitic incidents, which failed to elicit any response from German authorities.
Furthermore, German public television, ARD, broadcast last week a debate about the situation in the Middle East rife with explicit anti-Semitism.
As a result, seats in the guest balcony that had been reserved for the Jewish community leaders, were left partially empty. Not everyone was notified of the boycott in a timely manner because the decision to hold the protest had only been made a few hours earlier.
Rabbis from the various schools of Judaism attended the ceremony, as did a number of the local community leaders, such as the chairman of the Jewish community in Berlin.
Members of the Jewish community broadly supported the German Jewish leadership's protest.
"Finally something has been done," said one senior activist in the Jewish community. "The situation in German society has become insufferable. Anti-Semitism has crossed every limit. The general sense in the public is that there isn't any need for those memorial services. People in Germany prefer to hold ceremonies in memory of the destruction of Dresden than the day Auschwitz was liberated."
German President Horst Koehler responded in his speech indirectly to the criticism that was voiced by the leaders of the Jewish community and called on the citizens of Germany to preserve the memory of the Holocaust.
"The past should not become a museum. What happened is part of our present. I want to assure you today: we, the Germans, will preserve the memory of the crimes of Nazism and its victims," Mr. Koehler said. "For us, that is a mission."
Noah Klieger, a concentration camp survivor who writes for the Yediot Ahronot daily newspaper, commented in his column: "The decision by the German Jewish Council to boycott the ceremony in honor of international Holocaust Memorial Day in the Bundestag, the German parliament, was most certainly an unprecedented step, but one that was absolutely necessary… This step that was taken by the leaders of the German Jewish community, which stands at 200,000 people, should have been taken long ago in light of the rising tide of anti-Semitism in Chancellor Merkel's country."
David Bedein can be reached at dbedein@israelbehindthenews.com
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Steve Carell on Switching to Dramas, Welcome to Marwen & Why He Bought a General Store in Massachusetts
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It was Christmas in the '70s and young Steve Carell was at the mall in his hometown of Acton, Massachusetts. "I remember walking around looking for a present for one of my brothers, and I noticed that everyone had a very tense, pained, harried expression on their face," he says.
Surprised that people weren't more joyful during the holidays, "I decided I was going to smile at everybody, just so I wouldn't be another face reflecting back all the angst," says Carell, 56. And so he did. "People probably thought I was just this weird kid." He laughs, shaking his head. "But I remembered thinking, Well, it might not help, but maybe somebody will get a smile out of it."
Decades later, the Hollywood pro with nearly 75 acting credits to his name, including his starring role in The Office, is still getting laughs, of course. And his most recent films—from Beautiful Boy to Vice and Welcome to Marwen—reflect his desire to show off his drama chops and do work that matters.
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Today, perched on the edge of a couch in Hollywood, he's in a full beard and sharply dressed in black pants, a shirt and tie under a sweater and a dark blazer, and drinking a bottle of Diet Dr Pepper. He looks like he could easily be a tweedy New England college professor. And based on the stories he tells about his love of history and his desire for old-fashioned connections, it's almost a surprise he didn't end up doing just that.
Carell is the youngest of four brothers born to mom Harriet, a psychiatric nurse (she passed away in 2016), and father Edwin, now 93, who designed heat exchangers and was a member of the 100th Infantry during World War II. "We were not a wealthy family, and both my parents worked; my mom worked nights" to help support the boys and their education, he says. "It was all about us, and that resonated with me."
Carell loved learning about history in school, and he and one brother joined the fife and drum corps of the Acton Minuteman Group, which dressed up in colonial regalia and marched in local parades, recreating part of New England's rich colonial legacy. (He can still play a tune on the fife today.) Those early years, he also picked up his older brothers' interests in comedy of the '70s, soaking up the humor of acts like the Firesign Theatre (a radio comedy group), George Carlin and Steve Martin. "And that, I think, informed a lot of what I started to like," says Carell, who says his parents supported all of his wide-ranging interests. "They were more than open-minded about what path I was gonna choose."
That path took him to Denison University in Granville, Ohio, where he majored in history and theater. After graduating in 1984, he moved to Chicago to pursue acting professionally, and joined the Second City comedy troupe. "Comedy wasn't even a part of the master plan," Carell says of the move. And neither were more "serious" roles, specifically. "I just wanted to work. And it just so happened that most of the work that I got was comedic."
After early TV stints on The Dana Carvey Show and The Daily Show, Carell found his way onto the big screen in comedies including Bruce Almighty and Anchorman before hitting his breakout year of 2005—when he both co-wrote and starred in the comedy The 40-Year-Old Virgin, and debuted as lovably beleaguered small-business manager Michael Scott in The Office. He went on to star in seven of the show's nine seasons, winning a Golden Globe and six Emmy nominations for the role.
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His hit film résumé grew for years as he starred in family films and comedies including Despicable Me, Little Miss Sunshine, Crazy, Stupid, Love and The Way Way Back. Then,"when I got the opportunity to do some more dramatic stuff," he says, "I took it."
He earned an Academy Award nomination for his role in sports true-crime drama Foxcatcher, played a key part in the Oscar-winning The Big Short and co-starred in the recent heart-wrenching films Last Flag Flying (2017) and Beautiful Boy, in which he played a father desperately trying to help his meth-addicted son (Timothée Chalamet). This month, he takes on two more dramatic roles, each of them connecting back to Carell's respect for history, retelling two different true stories.
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For the more famous of his two real-life characters in his latest films, he stars in Vice as Donald Rumsfeld (Dec. 25), who served as Secretary of Defense under President George W. Bush (Sam Rockwell) and Vice President Dick Cheney (Christian Bale). To prepare, he read all he could about and by Rumsfeld, and watched as much archival video on him as he could find.
"I think, from what I've gathered about him, he's an incredibly interesting guy, smart and very politically savvy," he says."It's tricky to approach a real-life character," he admits, especially in these politically edgy times. "It's your best estimation as to who someone might be—what his flaws might be, what his strengths might be. You have to find some element of that person that you empathize with or find intrinsically human."
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In Welcome to Marwen (Dec. 21), Carell plays Mark Hogancamp, a U.S. Navy veteran and former illustrator who was attacked outside a bar in upstate New York in 2000, causing a major brain injury that erased his memory. As a form of therapy, he built an amazing scale-model fantasy-world replica of a World War II Belgian town in his backyard, populated it with dolls and photographed tableaus of scenes.
It was "a way to cope with the trauma that he had suffered," says Carell, "because he can put himself into this town through an alter ego"—in this case, a figure of himself as an American fighter pilot facing the Nazis. As Hogancamp explained in the 2010 documentary that inspired the new film, "Everybody wishes they could have a double that could do the things they could never do."
Carell jokes that if he had his own double in life, he'd probably choose one "that could just do all of my junk food eating for me so that double would pay the price—probably pizza followed by chocolate cake every night."
After consulting with Hogancamp, who lives in Kingston, New York, for the role, Carell now considers him a friend, talking to him on the phone about life and the artist's latest projects. "He's such a warm guy," says Carell. "There's no cynicism, which in today's world is rare."
Family time: Carell and wife Nancy with son John and daughter Elisabeth (Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic/Getty Images)
The same can also be said of Carell, who lives in Los Angeles with his wife of 23 years, Nancy, 52, and their two kids, Elisabeth, 17, and John, 14. The couple met when she was bartending across the street from Second City's theater in Chicago and then joined the company, and they hit it off immediately.
"We make each other laugh. We always have," he says. "Whereas with my brothers and my parents, our senses of humor were all very different. But Nancy and I share a sense of humor. We must have a thousand inside jokes, between the two of us, and it never gets old." Also an actress (she spent a year as a cast member on Saturday Night Live), writer and producer, Nancy appeared with Carell in several episodes of The Office, and she and Steve are co-creators of the TV-cop comedy-spoof series Angie Tribeca, starring Rashida Jones.
He says his favorite thing to do now is hang out at home with his family to talk, watch a movie or play board games. "From the outside, it would sound like [we're] the most boring four people ever," he says, laughing, "lighting a fire and just the four of us playing Monopoly until two in the morning. It sounds so simple—and kinda hokey—but boy, I love stuff like that."
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The Carells also go back to the East Coast often to visit family—and to pop by the general store they bought in 2009 in Marshfield, Massachusetts, thanks, once again, to his love of history. "I knew it would never be a big moneymaking enterprise," he says of the Marshfield Hills General Store. Instead, he bought it to preserve the building itself, which is nearly 170 years old. "They used to sew Union army uniforms in the attic," he says. He also wanted to make it place where neighbors can gather and, "you know, get an ice cream and sit out on the front porch."
It reminded him so much of a general store he visited growing up, he felt an instant pull to the place. "I remember how magical it was as a little kid, having a place to go and buy some penny candy, hang out with your friends, ride your bike over. And that place doesn't exist anymore—kids don't have those places to go," he says.
Giving today's kids the opportunity for wholesome interactions like that has become important to him, as he tries to raise his own teenagers to be kind and generous human beings. "I think that's what I try to impress upon them," says Carell, "to be decent and add something of value to the world."
Beyond that, he's hesitant to pin down exactly what else he wants to bring. "I'm just an actor, you know?" he says, throwing his hands up and laughing. "I'm not saving the world." But then he cites his recent roles in Beautiful Boy, Marwen and Vice. "There are messages in all of those about hope and redemption and kindness, and those are things that are important to me."
It wasn't all that long ago, after all, when he was a lad in a mall in Massachusetts, smiling so other people would, maybe, smile too.
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It's the ''Austin Healey Club Rally'' on the 3rd July at Scarborough beach front, cars will be arriving at about 9.30 - 10 am.
Weather permitting there should be a good turn out of cars again.
A number of very nice cars down there too Jerry.
I went down for a looksee as I just happen to be in Bris for a few days.
Beautiful cars they are. We see a few down here in Melb and I was talking to a fellow who'd just finished building his, he came in through the gates, went over a speed bump and damaged the rear panel underneath.
Took it in his stride.
Did you notice that rather nice blue bug eye sprite with over 250hp at the wheels ?? It hasn't been overtaken on a circuit in 4 years !!
The widened 3000 was an interesting car too.
Did the widened 3000 have a Rolls Royce motor in it Numpty? I think it was known as an Austin Healey 4000. I saw one in the flesh about 35 years ago.
So the Austin 3 litre motor Jerry? From my quick research on the internet, there was three of the 4 litre Rolls powered 6' widened big Healys built as prototypes. What might have been. The story goes that BMC didn't want a direct competitor to the E-type.
Yes the RR FB60 4litre from the Vlanden Plas Princess R as well as its' rear axle which necessitated the 6" fillet in the chassis.


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Dylan's Candy Bar houses over 7,000 confections, boasting the largest, unparalleled selection of candies and candy-related gifts from around the world. It is a museum of candy where each piece is literally curated like precious art. The whimsical displays highlight the vibrant colors, textures, eye-popping graphics, creative packaging, gorgeous patterns and distinctive shapes of candy.
Dylan's Candy Bar appeals to people of all ages and backgrounds, which explains the brand's impressive fan base of over 200 celebrities and influencers. Fans include Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey, Madonna, Janet Jackson, David Beckham, Steven Spielberg, Al Pacino, Hugh Jackman, and Tom Cruise.


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A little corner of the film world
Cord ImportNovember 18, 20093 mins read
This weekend, the KW region will be exposed to an underappreciated style of storytelling. On Thursday, The Waterloo Festival of Animated Cinema is set to arrive at The Gig Theatre to help spread an appreciation of animation as an accredited film style.
According to curator Joseph Chen, the festival seeks to show that animation is a way to tell stories; it is not simply a genre of its own. It is commonly overlooked because dominant companies such as Disney, Dreamworks or Pixar take over and present animation as simply "child-friendly."
"Disney has really imprinted on our popular consciousness that animation is for kids," said Chen.
The purpose of the Festival for Animated Cinema is to alter this notion and bring attention to the fact that animation can be used to discuss all sorts of topics, not just those pertaining to children and families.
The festival is an opportunity for audiences to view alternate films than the kinds of animation normally screened in theatres. Chen explained that an audience has the ability to relate to animation, not because it is realistic but because it is vibrant, alive and full of spirit.
The selection of animated films in the festival is extremely diverse; however, they are mostly
international movies, as the primary criteria are that the films are not easily accessible.
In fact, these films are downright near impossible to get your hands on. As Chen states, "We follow premier festival rules. We don't play things that are on home video. If it is easily accessible, we do not play it."
The festival also aims to focus on storytelling.
Many films are produced without a plot because it is assumed that the animation will attract. Chen further explains that the narrative of these unseen films demonstrates the variety that exists within the genre.
"That makes us a little bit distinct from a lot of other film festivals in this region and actually everywhere in the world – that we are trying to pursue something at the very top of the animation world," he said.
"We see ourselves as a little bit of a discovery festival."
Chen explains that instead of showing films that people read about and then make the decision to view, at this festival, individuals are able to watch films that they would have probably never heard about unless they were somehow directly involved within the industry.
Within the festival's selection of movies is Japanese animation. Chen believes the genre is so fascinating to an abundance of people because Japanese animation includes topics pertaining to science fiction, fantasy and imagining the future – subjects that are under-represented in North America.
Chen explains that the animation world is such a small pocket in the film industry. For this reason, the festival is so pertinent in the region of Waterloo. "We try to bring all this into a little corner of the film world, that which is animation."
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Dallas Smithmyer made a big jump for his freshman year.
Dallas Smithmyer is a ninth grade student who should be in eighth grade, but he made the jump one grade for this school year.
High school has been different for Dallas.
"It was hard to learn about the people in this class and make new friends,"said Dallas.
There's no turning back now, and Dallas is okay with that.
His favorite teacher ever is Mr. Partner.


The year 2017 witnessed one of the biggest exodus of refugees in the history of human civilization. After being subjected to brutal Myanmarese military crackdown seen as 'ethnic cleansing' by the United Nations and the US, Rohingya Muslim refugees are beginning to challenge new miseries in Bangladesh in the coming year.
Conditions in the camps of Cox's Bazar continue to deteriorate as more and more Rohingya keep coming.
In the past weeks, Bangladesh and the Myanmarese government have assembled a working group to arrange the repatriation of Rohingyas back across the border, which – if forced – international observers say would be unsafe. At the same time, refugees fear being stuck for many years to come in the camps which have evolved to rank among the biggest in the world.
Even the patience of the local Bangladeshi communities is tested pushing them to the limit as far as showing solidarity towards the Rohingya Muslims are concerned. Tensions are building over land and wages, while refugees desperate for cash to buy daily necessities are exposed to exploitation by landowners.
Taking advantage of the situation, the displaced Rohingyas are made to work for half the normal daily wage by the Bangladeshi landowners. This has also led to an uneasy calm among the locals labourers as they are less preferred for their higher wages.
Meanwhile, as these Rohingyas struggle for food with their minimal income, these refugees face severe health hazards in the camps.
The latest fugures given by the United Nations suggest an exodus of 655,000 people has taken place across Burma's northwest border in just four months. After abandoning their ravaged villages, their cultivation and livelihoods, the refugees have settled along the hilly borders of Cox's Bazar district – on land belonging to Bangladeshi locals.
The building tension is piling pressure on the Bangladeshi authorities, who very well remember the clashes sparked in the early nineties when a modest influx of fewer than 300,000 Rohingyas crossed the border after facing similar atrocities from the Burmese army.
Meanwhile, Bangladesh and Myanmar has arrived at an agreement to repatriate 'expeditiously' the Rohingya with the humanitarian crisis entering its fourth month. This has again unnerved the refugees as they fear for their safety or worse fear detention in camps in that country.


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2014 CTLatinoNews "Champions Of Change"
It's that time again, when we look back at this year and highlight some of the major accomplishments made by Latinos in our state, note the work of those who persevere in influencing change, often on their own time, as well as our top Latino news stories in 2014. We begin our series today, with this year's CTLatinoNews list of our top Latino leaders who are "Champions of Change." All have demonstrated their leadership over and over again in countless ways.
We are actually glad to say our selection process is becoming more difficult every year, as more Latinos step up and become engaged in their communities and become increasingly more visible in positions where major policy decisions are made.
We congratulate our 2014 Top Latino leaders, who were selected for their distinct contributions in many arenas – from education to politics to philanthropy. We thank them for their dedication, as well as the countless others – Latinos and non-Latinos – who also give of themselves and their time to ensure equality and prosperity for all the residents of our state.
2014 " "Champion's of Change"
Yanil Teron
Those who know Yanil Teron know her quiet style coupled with her knowledge of Latino issues has made her an effective advocate for Latinos over the years. Since she arrived in Connecticut in 1981, Yanil, who is currently the Executive Director of Center for Latino Progress in Hartford, has never wavered in her passion, dedication and work to create opportunities for Latinos. In all her work, her focus has always been to empower Latinos and encourage them to become civically engaged.
Jason Rojas
State Rep. Jason Rojas
This insightful young Latino is highly regarded as a sharp and effective legislator. The state representative from East Hartford is not afraid to speak out on issues that may go against conventional thinking. He has not been afraid to make his views public on topics that might be unpopular, most notably he has said we should be rethinking the landmark Sheff vs. O'Neil landmark education case, questioning its effectiveness and outcome.
Carmen Sierra
While this dynamic Latina has been an advocate for Latino issues for many years, she is now the Assistant Treasurer for the City of Hartford, the office which invests the city's $1 billion pension funds. As we know, Latinos and especially Latinas in the crucial financial field are rare. Carmen, who attended Harvard's Public Administration Program, is now one of the top Latino public pension executives in the state. We look forward to her leadership in increasing Latino participation in this crucial field and in much needed financial literacy education for young Latinos.
Yvette Melendez
Yvette makes CTLatinoNews' list once again, as she now serves as the first Latina
Chair of the Board of the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, the largest foundation in the state where she has a role in influencing public giving. Yvette also serves as Vice-Chair of the Board of Regents for Connecticut Universities and community colleges, which oversee policy for tens of thousands of college students. It is important to note, these are both volunteer positions, as she is also Vice-President of Community Outreach and Government Relations for the Hartford Hospital Care System.
Thea Montanez
Thea has been selected on a number of prestigious lists, and we eagerly add her to our list of influential Latino leaders. This Latina sits on numerous, high profile, influential, and we might add, diverse group of Boards of Directors, where she can help impact policy decisions. She served as the Chair of the Board of the Hartford Public Library where she remains as past president. She was recently appointed to the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving for a five-year term, and is a member of the CPTV board. She was also appointed as a commissioner of the MDC, which manages the Hartford region's water and sewer services, and is the largest overseer of recreational land after the state of Connecticut. Also important to note, all of these positions are volunteer.
Jose B. Gonzalez
Nationally, every year since 2005, a list of Top Latino Authors is issued and is highly regarded in the literary world as well as among consumers. The man behind that list is Jose B. Gonzalez, a Connecticut resident and professor of literature at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London. Gonzalez started the list, which is now in its 10th year, to help promote Latino authors and literature. His goal is to have more Latino authors' work find their way into the classroom. A native of El Salvador and a 2012 Fulbright Scholar, Gonzalez says, "Too many children are growing up with a sense that Latinos don't write, or that there aren't any Latino authors".
Joseph Rodriquez
We've been watching Joe for a while now, and he represents the best of Latino leadership – fair, dedicated, skilled and professional at all times. He is the chair of the Connecticut Democratic Hispanic Caucus, which has played a key role in the last few elections and particularly in this year's close 2014 gubernatorial race, when Governor Dannel Malloy relied heavily on the outreach provided by members of the Caucus. As chair of the Connecticut Democratic Hispanic Caucus, Joe, 27, believes it is crucial that Latinos participate in politics and in their communities. He began his advocacy at 16, when he joined his neighborhood "block watch" in New Haven and hasn't stopped since.
Organizers of the Connecticut Latino National Republican Coalition
We add the organizing members of this new conservative Latino political group in our state because they are Champions of Change for Latinos in Connecticut. It is a notable initiative, and no doubt they will become players in courting the Latino vote in the years ahead. Newly formed, the Latino National Republican Coalition of Connecticut is poised to influence state politics and also dispel the notion that Latinos vote only Democrat. They might just be the key to changing how both major political parties view outreach to the Latino voter.
Wednesday: 2014's Young Latino Leaders
In this article:Carmen Sierra, Center for Latino Progress, HFPG, Joe Rodriquez, Jose B. Gonzalez, Thea Motanex, Yanil Teron, Yvette Meléndez
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With changes that never seem to cease, the existence of social media is becoming more and more prevalent with time. The concept of digital marketing is not new but fusing marketing with social media platforms is a recent happening. Slowly replacing marketing strategies that were traditionally executed, the boom in social media is transforming the realm of digital marketing.
While image and textual content has always been popular, video animations are now becoming more and more popular on social media sites. The performance of online websites with promotional videos is improving since video content keeps the users engaged and in turn lowers the user bounce rate. The same is now possible on social media.
Understanding the power of animated videos is not that difficult but most new businesses find this notion taxing. All you have to do is look for video animation providers and connect with them to create interesting promotional animated videos.
The advent of social media has given us countless benefits. Slowly changing the way people used to connect to the internet, social media is revolutionizing the spectrum of online businesses. Most businesses are relying on such platforms for the sole purpose of video marketing. The use of animated content works the best on social media as these platforms and sites host a place for engaging and visual content. Whether you intend to convey your brand message and values or display your business offerings, animated content drives more user engagement than any other form of content.
Animated videos are already sustaining on social media sites. Platforms such as Facebook and Instagram are dependent on visual content however, images and text content does not have more virality aspects as much as an animated video does. Animated videos tend to go viral often as viewers find them more interesting and engaging to watch. A single share brings a huge impact on the presence of your brand. The more shares your video gets, the more recognition you will receive. You do not have to come up with paid marketing and promotional techniques as once your video goes viral, you will be getting free publicity.
Animated videos were once said to be elusive and far-off however, that is not the case anymore. Acquiring video content is not only becoming easier but it is also available for mobile devices. The term availability here depicts how smartphones are becoming more and more optimized for the display of videos. There are currently over 4 billion smartphone users around the world and it is certain that those people have access to the internet as well.
User engagement and retention rates matter for every brand but the core advantage of video marketing is that it builds the identity of your brand. You get to enhance your brand's image on not only one platform but on social media, websites and every platform to exist on the internet. Animated videos are meant to be engaging, interesting, creative and unique. If you manage to incorporate these four factors into your video then you will be able to form an identity that is recognizable amongest the masses.
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Anita Coleman
People categorize. I ask why.
Louisville Seminary
Other Publications and Writings
Anti-racism. Digital Libraries. Scholarly Communication.
In 2015 I began to study the representation of anti-racism in library catalogs. There were thousands of resources on race, race relations, and racial discrimination. But even though "anti-racism"was an established Library of Congress Subject Heading it was not being used. So I established the Anti-racism Digital Library to serve as a clearinghouse for information resources about people, groups, and projects who are building inclusive and caring communities. I began to develop the vocabulary of global anti-racism and look for ways to increase anti-racism information literacy.
2018-2019: I4E Digital Library
Orange County Great Park, Irvine
The I4E Digital Library brings together high quality, peer-reviewed research, evidence based information resources, and carefully curated community stories and creations about housing and homelessness. It exists to showcase research about housing in order to empower those who want to create permanent solutions for ending homelessness and increasing quality of life for all in Orange County, California.
2012-2018: Publishing
Charis means grace.
A Voice for the Voiceless. Small press / print and digital publisher.
2002-2008: Digital Repositories
dLIST, Digital Library of Information Science and Technology was the fist open access archive / digital repository for LIS. I established it in 2002.
dLIST, an open access archive was developed as a global scholarly communication consortium for LIS. It helped usher new jobs and roles to libraries and I received an ALA / LJ Mover and Shaker award for it. The Information Technology and Society Research Lab with the University Library and the Academic Office of Instruction and Support was a critical part of this R&D project as were the graduate library students. Students served as interns and grad library assistants. We developed workflows, policies and procedures for managing deposits, copyrights, metadata, collection development, and more. Activists in the Open Access revolution, these grad students are now Library Directors. If the history of LIS schools is told you will find that they were the earliest Scholarly Communication and Digital Repository Librarians.
Research, Design, and Development Projects
Geo-technical Rock, and Water Digital Library. University of Arizona.
Learning Showcase, a portfolio web site for graduate LIS students. University of Arizona, Tucson.
ASC Online, a technology mentoring blog for graduate LIS students. University of Arizona, Tucson.
Knowledge Structures Toolbox, a web-based bibliography, praised and used by faculty in LIS schools, and cited in the classic textbook for the subject Organization of Information by Arlene Taylor. Later, it won an award as the Metadata Education Resources Clearinghouse. University of Arizona, Tucson.
Alexandria Digital Library, University of California at Santa Barbara.
A Teaching Digital Library / Integrating Information Competencies – California Community Colleges. CARL.
Migration to third generation ILS, Cataloging Electronic Resources (Dublin CORE, MARC 856). RSCCD.
Hypermedia Journal / Information system development for reference librarians. PhD dissertation. UIUC.
Integrated Library System Implementation, Multiple Databases Access Service, and Catalog Enhancement (MARC 504). NUL, San Diego.
Anita Coleman,


I'd love to know how these dolls are strung, since she refers to "11 industrial steel springs" for tension - no elastic, I guess? I'd also like to understand why she uses such thick, ugly gray suede for sueding the joints and extends it noticeably beyond the edges of the joints. It seems jarringly crude along side all the rest of the doll and costume - there must be a good reason for it?
It turns out that about once a year she puts one of her dolls up for auction on eBay and brings in the same value of bidding each time. (So it's not some kind of scam like I first wondered.) It also turns out that there is some background of controversy, at least within eBay, since some people (who obviously were attracted to the listings only because of the high prices and not because they were interested in dolls or bjd's) felt/feel the dolls are po---gr---ic (because of aspects of an---mical "correctness"; very common in adult figure bjd's). This made me wonder if anyone kicks up a fuss about (expensive) reborn dolls being a-atom---lly correct?
This has made me think a lot about the relative value of "things" in our society. And please, don't get me wrong, I do feel that everyone is entitled to spend their own money however they want. And if they have $40,000 and they want a $40,000 doll, then they should have it. Same as if they wanted an $Xmillion painting by vanGogh. But ...... how can a doll (yes, and even I was about to say "only a doll"!) be worth $40,000?? How can a doll be worth more than most of the people in the world will ever earn in their lifetime?? Recently one of my neighbors who is a teacher at the local public school has been asking us if we could help finance some of the under-privileged kids in her sixth grade class so they could go on the annual sixth grade trip to space camp in Alabama. The cost for each child is around $372. The money someone is going to be spending on this doll would send more than one hundred kids to space camp. The money I myself have spent on dolls in the last fifteen years would send quite a few kids (but certainly not one hundred!) How can a "life size", "a--to--cally correct" reborn baby doll be worth $14,500 when that same $14,500 could buy a lot of food, clothing, medicine for a real baby?
These are rhetorical questions. I have no answer. Am I a hypocrite because by tomorrow I'll stop wondering about this and continue to enjoy my own dolls, and continue to spend money on them (but not $40,000!!)?? Well, at least helping a kid go to space camp will make me feel a little better! R.
Update 01.31.15 - well, someone is apparently willing to spend $76,500 on this doll. To me, that is ..... ridiculous, if not slightly obscene. But that's just my own opinion ...... I bet eBay is running in delirious circles of joy. R.
I constantly lament about the price of dolls and how I would never spend $100.00+ on one. However, I don't seem to have a problem spending that much on a box of Legos for my grandchildren. I guess we all have priorities for our discretionary income. I very much enjoy your blog. Your dolls are beautiful and I love the scenes you create with them.
Sadly, many of the resin BJDs on eBay are counterfeits - recasts - which is why a lot of BJD lovers stay away from eBay now. It's very easy to end up with an inferior copy rather than the real thing.
It's not just BJDs and reborns - I've seen some of the wooden Hitty dolls carved by certain artists (Jean Lotz in particular) go for around $2,000. Not quite $40,000, but still a lot for a 6.5" wooden doll.
Fawn..I do SO get this. With me, in addition to the grandcuties indulgences it is doll clothing. My fingers seem to have little or no trouble buying clothing for my dollies at prices beyond what I ever spend on my own, LOL.
I personally would never spend that much, but then again I don't have that much :). I think the value of the doll is personal and in relation to the enjoyment it gives you. My Ann Estelle and Friends are still my favorite, but I wouldn't pay as much as they are currently going for on ebay. Luckily I have a house full, and don't really need (is that a word in a doll collectors vocabulary?) any more.


Title: "PHYSICAL JERKS ... 1924. Ex-Service men note! ... Army's new system now includes somersaults".
M/S of a soldier in gym kit vaulting onto a large piece of apparatus ( a vaulting horse?), he somersaults off the other side, more soldiers follow and do the same, some are more advanced and tumble over the apparatus in one go.


As my birthday falls in the month of April I decided to seek out three impressive wines with equally striking labels that would make the perfect gift…hint hint.
Bibemus climbing every mountain. Yodel ay ee ooooo.
On Wednesday 20th March, the Bibemus gang and their fellow Italophiles gathered together to taste a mountain of Barolo from Monforte d'Alba. Fourteen of them, to be precise. Special international guests included Massimo Benevelli of Piero Benevelli wines and Robert Bava and his daughter Francesca from Cocchi Americano.
"Ask not what your country can do with my grapes, but what my grapes can do for your country." Err, sure thing, Berlusconi.
WHY AND HOW ARE ITALIAN GRAPE VARIETIES IMPORTANT TO THE AUSTRALIAN WINE INDUSTRY? DISCUSS FOCUSING ON AT LEAST TWO VARIETIES.
Penfolds Grange is unquestionably Australia's most famous red wine and has reached celestial heights in terms of adoration and expectation. From its experimental inception in 1951 by winemaker Max Schubert, Grange has been lovingly crafted to shine as a uniquely Australian wine of longevity, power and class.
In line with the 20-year celebration of the Melbourne Food & Wine Festival, an event was arranged that could commemorate the significance of this anniversary. Two bottles each of Penfolds Grange 1971 and 1976 (tested by the clinic in 2011) were obtained from a close friend of the owner of my workplace. The extensive museum Italian wine list was pulled out for perusal. It was like being a kid in a candy store as eight other wines were chosen that hail from Italy which would sit alongside Australia's most iconic wine. The wines selected are classified in the upper echelon of quality and come from the most respected producers. These include rare wines such as Ceretto Bricco Rocche Barolo Brunate 1990, Produttori del Barbaresco Montefico 1985, Mastrojanni Brunello di Montalcino Schiena d'Asino 1990, Tedeschi Amarone della Valpolicella 'Monte Olmi' 1991, Castello di Ama Chianti Classico 1997 and even the famous Toscana IGT wine Antinori's Tignanello 1985 and Bolgheri's inimitable Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia DOC 1987.
In total, the combined age of these wines is over 200 years. This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and one that I feel privileged to have been able to pour at. Below is a visual diary of the evening with small commentary made as to the condition of the wines.
That may be a quote that I stole from the movie Anchorman – The Legend of Ron Burgundy , but such a highly intelligent saying could also be applied to the wine style rosé. We are in the midst of a Rosé revolution that hosts events through the month of November. However according to my standards of rosé appreciation and ridiculously good mathematical calculations, it is actually a beverage that has the capacity to be consumed during two thirds of the year, if not more. Melbourne weather permitting, I am referring to the period from the end of October to the start of May. "60% of the time…it works every time".
On November 10th, I celebrated the beginning of the revolution with this rosé from Castagna called Allegro, which easily confirmed its position as one of Australia's top rosé wines. What can I say? It is difficult to dislike such a pretty peach, salmon, blush hued wine. Well actually no. That was a blatant lie because if the wine did not perform and do wondrous things in my mouth then I would not speak of it so highly.
Fear not, Julian Castagna has created a wicked rosé mistress of layered complexity like no other.
She beckons you forth by opening with a perfume of sweet pink musk followed by a gentle puff of smoke. Soft and playful on the palate, she kisses you with sugared almond lips dusted with vanilla icing. Texturally, Madame rosé has got curves in all the right places and in the right proportions with that final flavoured flush of rose water pinning you down for another glass. She brings an impressive 14.00% alcohol to the table, but with such a vivacious personality, it is no wonder that you are more than tempted to have a bit of a play with the alluring rosé.
Last week I found myself in the country town of Mildura for the Australian Alternative Varieties Wine Show, or the AAVWS as it is perhaps more commonly known by the acronymphiles.
I was keen to participate so signed up as a Steward and attempted to prepare myself physically and mentally for the unexpected.
After all, this was the event they titled, "More than just a wine show".
So I threw on one of my favourite David Bowie albums, Hunky Dory, and pushed play on Track 5 for a little inspiration.
It has been 9295 days since my last confession. I accuse myself of the following sins. Absolve me if you see fit.
Last Wednesday night in a quiet, private room within the Circa The Prince complex, I found myself surrounded by nine much older and wiser gentlemen, where I then proceeded to try the finest white wines that I have ever had the privilege of putting past my lips.
Nebbiolo: King of the Langhe (ie: Barolo & Barbaresco). Is its noble status achievable in some Australian regions?
NEBBIOLO IS REGARDED AS THE 'KING OF THE LANGHE' WITH THE BEST – BAROLO AND BARBARESCO – POSSESSING OUTSTANDING AROMATIC COMPLEXITY, TANNIC POWER AND EXCEPTIONAL AGEING POTENTIAL. WHAT GIVES THIS GRAPE VARIETY ITS UNDENIABLE DISTINCTIVENESS IN ITS HOMELAND AND CAN IT ACHIEVE SOMETHING SIMILAR IN AUSTRALIA? DISCUSS WITH REFERENCE TO THE VINE, SOIL, CLIMATE, VINIFICATION, MATURATION AND SENSORY CHARACTERISTICS.
Ancient Greeks referred to Italy as Oenotria – the land of wine 1. It is an apt description for the geographical 'boot' of Italy, which embraces a variety of climates and soils allowing for diverse opportunities in grape cultivation 2. The native grape of particular fame is Nebbiolo from the Barolo and Barbaresco zones, which herald from north-western Italy in the Langhe hills of the Piemonte region 3. Ample reasons exist for its elite status, but discussion will also be directed towards how Nebbiolo fares in Australia, where the illustrious qualities of Italian Nebbiolo wines convinced many Australian winemakers to plant the fickle grape, perhaps not always in areas best suited to the representation of its classic tar and roses character.
The wine world lost one of its greats back in 2001 when the driven and ardent Roero vine dresser Matteo was taken unexpectedly in an accident in the vineyard. Prior to his death, Matteo had worked fervently to establish the sandy soils and the vines of the Roero as fruit that could one day be held next to the great Langhe vines. His dedication to his craft meant he gradually bought the vineyards that he knew ripened the best and had the best exposures and sold off those he knew he would rather do without. When at last the world took notice to his beautiful wines, it was all be taken away from him and the estate was left in his wife Ornella's capable hands. The wines are now made under the direction of enologist Luca Rostagno – the man Matteo wanted to make the wine in his cellar.
Matteo Correggia's estate is based on the northern side of the Tanaro river in Piemonte in the area known as the Roero (rather than the more southerly and well-known Langhe wine region). It is an area long-renowned for the native white grape Arneis, a wine that is usually unoaked and consumed when young and is a beautiful accompaniment to fish dishes. It is the reds though that are commanding due attention, with a classic Roero rosso like Matteo Correggia's La Val dei Preti or earlier maturing Roero made from 100% Nebbiolo in the Canale d'Alba region of the Roero hills. These wines tend to be lower in price also due to a lower demand with the majority of people going for the more publicised Langhe wine region. So I say, scoop up a bargain, put your feelers out there, and the next time you come across a wine with Roero on the label, well apart from knowing a little more about the area now, you can feel confident that it is an area producing reputable, delicious wines worthy of the purchase! Trust me!
Oh dear, I was glancing through photos and realised I hadn't even written up the trip to see Luke Lambert and his wines in the Yarra Valley back on November the 1st.
My cousin Amanda is a massive cheese geek and overall foodie. We complement one another perfectly because I'm the massive wine nerd who also loves to eat food. Do you see how we mesh so well now?
After little debate, I convinced Amanda to take the day off work for health reasons and to accompany me on a visit to the Yarra Valley. First stop? Madden's Rise Winery off the Maroondah Highway and also Luke Lambert's hideaway where he weaves his own magic.
Sorrenberg's Barry Morey's humble offerings earn praise year after year, whether it is for his Sauvignon Blanc/ Semillon, or his stunning Chardonnay which I tend to pine for every so often. His latest Gamay continues this strong tradition. Intriguingly it contains a small portion of Pinot Noir to combine two French styles of Beaujolais and Burgundy. The result is seamless but remarkably distinct with red berry aromatics tied to a hint of fresh cherry. For something made in the depths of a cellar underneath Barry's house, the wine is a true delight said by those who know all about it.
In January 2011 Steve Pannell spread the Aussie love with his 'All for One Wine' campaign promoting Australian wines. With so many grape variety options here in Australia and to align myself for a moment with SC Pannell's thinking, why would I venture overseas just for the day?! (Rheotorical question DO NOT ANSWER!).
OK, so be warned. I am a self-confessed Neb-head. For a variety that some would say is more easily misunderstood than appreciated, I am an ardent advocate of the Nebbiolo grape. The 2007 is classic in style from the autumnal colour, to the delicate red fruits that are beginning to edge into a more savoury tone. The picture is completed by the wonderfully high acidity that is balanced by its lashing of tannin and palate weight. Steve Pannell really is an exceptional producer of this complex variety. Share the Aussie love if you wish.
As the Best Italian Varietal for the 2011 Good Wine Guide, Mario Marson's most recent vintage provides the perfect template from which to benchmark great Aussie Sangiovese. A backbone of freshly picked cherries with hints of bramble and a lick of vanilla are complemented by a taut acidity, firm tannic kick and almond meal finish. Get on it.
For their nineteenth vintage, Grosset has continued to drive for distinction, undoubtedly (and enviably) having one of the best styles in the country. Made from 60% Clare Valley Semillon and 40% Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc, this blend never disappoints in its flavoursome offering of tight citrus and pristine stone fruit perfumes. The overall lemon core provides the generous length and mouthwatering texture. A wine of this intensity will further evolve in the glass so don't drink it too quickly!


Little Daniel sleeps soundly in his room. Light and movement comes from the closet door as it slowly opens up to reveal an unthinkable image of a Troll. The closet Troll passes Daniel's little soldiers, as they briefly come alive to fight the Troll. Victorious, the Troll reaches Daniel's bed, uncovering his little feet and tickles him making Daniel wet the bed.
The next morning, Daniel's Military Dad (Tony), shows up from a long night of work and discovers a mess in the room, and that his son has once again wet the bed. Frustrated, he locks up Daniel's little soldiers before leaving. Daniel is able to sneak one little soldier, his favorite one, CAP, which looks like his father.
At Night, Tony walks in to warn Daniel to not wet the bed again or he's taking him to the doctor. Desperate, Daniel checks the closet before bed, and grabs his favorite little soldier, Cap, and begs Cap to come alive and defeat the Troll. That same night while Daniel is sound asleep we find Cap, who is played by Tony, alive and breaking open the toy box for his fellow little soldiers to help him. They prepare for battle and set explosives, trip wires made from a slinky, and barricades made of giant dominoes. Later that night, the closet door opens revealing the invincible one-eyed Troll that is made up from items found in the closet. The little soldiers fire their guns, and set the explosives off, sending the Troll over the tripwire and making him fall. Victory is snatched away, as the Troll comes back alive, swats Cap and others, and starts stomping on the little soldier. Cap wakes up from being knocked out, struggles to his feat, and grabs the giant butter-knife. Seconds away from the Troll, Cap ties the metallic slinky to the end of the butter-knife and sticks it into the light socket, sending electricity through the slinky that is wrapped around the Troll.
Next morning, Tony walks into a terrible disaster and a deflated Troll. Furious, Tony checks to see if his son has wet the bed, only to find that he hasn't. Overjoyed, Tony hugs his son, and apologizes for being upset as he playfully tickles Daniel. At ground level, we find Cap face down, but looks up with a smile at Tony and Daniel happy again.


'You may never use the products we make, but everyone uses the products we make possible', is the slogan that Chart Industries Inc., designer and manufacturer of cryogenic equipment, believes really captures the essence of the company.
Chart's most recent innovation is its proprietary brazed aluminium heat exchangers (BAHX) – becoming the first of its type to produce LNG on-board a floating facility.
gasworld spoke exclusively to Chart Industries Director of Marketing, Paul Shields, about the workings of BAHX and the significance of being able to produce LNG on-board a floating vessel.
How proud are you to have produced the very first proprietary brazed aluminium heat exchangers?
Extremely proud because the achievement is far more than equipment supply and entirely consistent with our business ethos, which is to work closely with key stakeholders and provide solutions to market challenges.
Can you tell me a little more about BAHX and how it works?
BAHX are custom designed, highly efficient, compact heat exchange devices that offer far superior heat transfer performance and operational flexibility versus other heat exchanger types. Because of their substantially lower weight, scalability, modular construction and proven performance, BAHX are uniquely suited to the rigors of floating vessels, where space is at a premium and reliability is paramount. BAHX are incorporated into a cold box, which provides insulation, shipping and fire protection, flanged connections for easy hook up and a single structure for installation.
What is the significance of being able to produce LNG on-board a floating vessel?
Floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) offers the ability to unlock offshore, previously stranded, natural gas reserves without the need for pipelines and onshore processing. In the same way that land based mid-scale LNG is challenging the paradigm that a base load plant offers the best economy of scale, this particular project proves the same size and modular construction concepts for offshore mid-scale LNG, enabling previously stranded gas reserves to be monetised relatively quickly, easily and competitively.
What could this mean for the LNG market?
It enables owners of previously stranded reserves to monetise their assets, even if they're offshore, to provide clean burning natural gas.
Finally, is there anything you're working on at the moment that you could tell us about?
'Cryogenic processing' is at the core of our business and we continue to pioneer adoption of natural gas as an alternative to diesel, coal and other distillates for power generation, transportation and industry. We also help industry use atmospheric gases more efficiently and creatively and recently that has included supplying the world's largest cryogenic storage vessels for the ITER fusion project, through to our nitrogen dosers playing a key role in the revolution in the craft brewery industry and the nitro coffee phenomenon.
In Life Sciences Chart's MVE brand is synonymous with the safe and secure biological protection and storage of highly sensitive human and animal tissue, and the oxygen concentrators we provide through our CAIRE brand are improving the quality of life for patients with respiratory illness.
A University in the Northeast US is expected to save millions of dollars and significantly reduce the carbon footprint at its campus through a turn-key solution engineered and built by Chart Inc.
Chart Industries has reported lower sales volume across all of its product lines in its third-quarter financial results ending 30th September, 2016, stifled by the continued and challenging conditions of energy markets.


With support from CHCF, the Institute of Governmental Studies (IGS) at UC Berkeley conducted a statewide survey of Californians to assess their attitudes about the Affordable Care Act (ACA), Medi-Cal, and health insurance coverage of treatment for mental health and substance use disorders. The findings were released in two installments in June 2017.
Support for the ACA is now at a record high, with supporters outnumbering opponents by greater than a two-to-one margin (65% to 26%), with 45% supporting it strongly.
88% of Californians say Medi-Cal is important to the state (72% say very important, 16% say somewhat important). This acknowledgment of the importance of the program was shared widely across the state's regions and political parties; 75% of California Republicans deem the program important.
More than two in three (69%) Californians say Medi-Cal is important to them and to their families (53% very important, 16% somewhat important).
Three in four Californians surveyed (74%) believe this coverage is very important.
Two in three say they would be very likely to seek professional help for a mental health condition (66%) or for an alcohol or drug use problem (65%).
Three in four say they believe that treatment for mental health conditions (75%) and alcohol or drug use problems (77%) can help people lead healthy and productive lives.
The data are further broken down by region, age, race, gender, and income. To learn more, read the Berkeley IGS press release and charts of key findings (available under Document Downloads below).


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Q: Converting a json string to hashie mash I have a web service that returns a json in the following format:
[
    {
        "key": "linux.ubuntu.ip",
        "value": "10.10.10.10"
    },
    {
        "key": "linux.ubuntu.hostname",
        "value": "stageubuntu"
    }
]

I have a ruby code that makes a call to this service and gets the json. Deep in this code, there is a variable configure of type Hashie::Mash.
I want to achieve this:
configure.linux.ubuntu.ip = 10.10.10.10 [Hashie::Mash]
configure.linux.ubuntu.hostname = stageubuntu [Hashie::Mash]

Could anybody tell me if it is possible to achieve this (w.r.t to the json output that I have)? If so, what is the best method to do it?

A: To get a JSON string to a Hashie::Mash object you can simply do:
require 'json'
require 'hashie'

json_str = '{ "foo": "bar" }'
ruby_hash = JSON.parse(json_str)
Hashie::Mash.new(ruby_hash)

For this specific problem, though not ideal (but we all have our unique use cases) you're needing to parse to an array, then extract the 'key's into nested Hashie::Mash objects of some unknown depth.
require 'json'
require 'hashie'

json_str = <<-JSON
  [
    {
      "key": "linux.ubuntu.ip",
      "value": "10.10.10.10"
    },
    {
      "key": "linux.ubuntu.hostname",
      "value": "stageubuntu"
    }
  ]
JSON

parsed_arr = JSON.parse(json_str)
#=> [{"key"=>"linux.ubuntu.ip", "value"=>"10.10.10.10"}, {"key"=>"linux.ubuntu.hostname", "value"=>"stageubuntu"}]

configure = parsed_arr.map do |parsed_hash|
  method_chain = parsed_hash['key'].split('.')
  init_value   = Hashie::Mash.new(method_chain.pop => parsed_hash['value'])

  method_chain.reverse.inject(init_value) do |ret_value, method_name|
    Hashie::Mash.new(method_name => ret_value)
  end
end.inject(:merge) # <-- hashie is allows you to perform a deep merge into a single object here.

# you can now do

configure.linux.ubuntu.ip = 10.10.10.10 [Hashie::Mash]
#=> "10.10.10.10"

configure.linux.ubuntu.hostname
#=> "stageubuntu"

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FIRING LINE SIRES FIRST FOALS!
Firing Line, a precocious G1-Juvenile who finished a close second to American Pharoah in the 2015 G1-Kentucky Derby, has sired his first two foals.
The first was a colt foaled in Kentucky at Crestwood Farm. He is out of the Petionville mare, Honorville, who was a multiple winning mare that earned $108,040 on the race track. "He's a nice size, very correct. He is going to be a classy colt!" said Marc McLean.
Firing Line was a top class Graded stakes winner and multiple G1-placed earner of $976,000. A precocious two year old, he won a maiden special weight at Del Mar by 4-1/2 lengths, and then ran second by a head to Dortmund in the $500,000 G1-Los Alamitos Futurity. He rolled that form into his three year old year where he was a top Classic contender in 2015. He ran second in the $2,000,000 G1-Kentucky Derby, beaten just a length by Triple Crown winner, American Pharoah. He set a new track record in the $800,000 G3-Sunland Derby, winning by 14-1/4 lengths. During his career he defeated G1-winners: Frosted, Dortmund, Carpe Diem, Keen Ice, etc.
Firing Line comes from an active female family, full of Graded winners including; recent G1-Cigar Mile winner Sharp Azteca, along with many other champions, G1-winners, etc.
Firing Line retired to Crestwood in 2017 and bred a quality first book of mares. He ranked #1 by CPI and #2 by CI for all first year KY Stallions standing under $10,000 LF with more than 50 bred.
Firing Line stands at Crestwood Farm for $5,000 LFSN.


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* [Google Web Starter Kit](https://github.com/google/web-starter-kit)
* [Pug.js](https://github.com/pugjs/pug)

Pull the repository, npm install, run `gulp serve` to fire up the Web Starter Kit

The template engine is controlled by `pugTemplating/pugEngine.js`

Running `npm run pugify {fileName}` will fire that script, plug in data from `data.json` into `template.pug` to generate the outputs in `generatedPugs/{fileName}`

The stylesheets folder should be fixed and not touched

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Trefriw: Trefriw spa
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Trefriw spa
Water which flows from two springs on the hillside behind the buildings here has an unusually high concentration of iron. The buildings and springs are not open to the public – please do not enter the site.
The natural iron content of the water was appreciated by the Romans when they had an auxiliary fort and various mines nearby. The water emerges from the springs inside a cave which may have been excavated by the Romans, possibly to explore the possibility of mining here.
Local residents stopped using the water in the early 18th century, when a landslip blocked the cave entrance. It was reopened in 1733. With the development of tourism in the 19th century, facilities were provided to cater for the growing numbers of people who wanted to bathe in the chalybeate spring waters, believing this to be good for their health.
The prominent building with stepped gables which you see today was built in the 1870s to house a pumproom and bathroom. The pre-First World War pictures show the building along with visitors in the fashions and motor cars of the day.
Patients who visited, often on their doctor's advice, paid a penny per dose of the iron-rich water in a room which resembled "the taproom of a working-class pub, from the high counter down to the sawdust on the floor". In 1875, the owners began bottling the water for sale in several continents. This continued until 1959, when free National Health Service prescriptions in Britain altered the company's main market.
The spa reopened in 1972 as a tourist attraction to capitalise on a renewed interest in natural health products. Since 2003, the spa has been owned by Nelsons, which sells the water under the Spatone brand across the world.
The water has been studied by many academics and government health officers. In 2003, for example, academics in Belfast published results of trials with pregnant women which concluded that Spatone helped to prevent iron deficiency because it did not cause digestive side-effects, which deterred some women from continuing to taking traditional iron supplements.
With thanks to the Aneurin and Gladys Hughes photo collection, Trefriw Historical Society
Postcode: LL27 0JS View Location Map
Website of Spatone


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Interview with ARTLOVER
posted in Interviews	on April 4, 2018 by	Kevin
Thanks for letting me interview you! Please introduce yourself to our readers.
My pleasure, thank you for the opportunity! My name is ARTLOVER and I'm a female rapper from South Korea. I'm quite new to the scene and my debut single "Want U back" has just been released!
Seeing as the Korean indie scene has a complicated relationship to the term, what were your thoughts behind labeling your music as K-pop?
I think K-pop is a great way of bringing Korea out to the world so I don't really have a problem with that label. Also, if people label my music K-pop that's fine because it sounds wildly different from anything else in that genre at the moment so from that perspective it's easy for me to stand out from the crowd.
There aren't many K-pop artists hailing from the UK besides Shannon Williams and Seo Herin, so how do you feel representing your country in this industry?
I feel great about it, I'm very proud of my Korean roots and I use traditional elements in my music creation all the time. Being in London also helps me because it's a multicultural city and I can include many different inspirations for all over the world.
As a rapper, who are your main influences?
Eminem and G-Dragon, I like listening to and watching their performances.
In your interview with Eat This Music, you said you would sing cover songs when coming home from work. Which songs would you typically cover?
Madonna – "Borderline"
Sia – "Elastic heart"
Adele – "When we were young"
You also mentioned a music video would be released for your debut song Want U Back. What has the filming process been like?
We shot it in the Swedish countryside and used retro clothes and elements. I did creative direction etc and we managed to finish it up in a few days. It was a challenge at first to act in front of the camera but after a couple of hours I was like a fish in the water.
For the song itself, you went for a retro feeling. What other styles of music you would like to try?
I would like to try strong punk style, like people from Camden Town in London but with a classic 80's twist.
What can you tell us about your upcoming EP?
It will follow in the same vein as this first single but with some slight variations musically, influences from Rock, Jazz, Hip-Hop and Soul. I've written most of it with Swedish writer/producer Max Billion who wrote "Rocksteady" by Mike Perry and "Boots" by DIMA. I've also involved Tae-Seop Lee (Twice and Day6) from JYP.
Are there any artists or producers in particular you would like to work with?
If he was still alive Micheal Jackson would be the ultimate collab. I like the style of producer Park Jin-Young or Benny Blanco.
Where do you see yourself touring in the near future?
I would be amazing to tour anywhere but I think I will start with the UK, followed by Korea and at some point the US.
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An unprecedented wave of African migration is warping Europe's politics and threatening its stability. Can the Continent respond without destroying its values and wreaking havoc in Africa?
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