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Lockwood, Hudson, Beeb, Maunder. Sigh

[Update 2013/11/01: Solar Activity and the so-called “Little Ice Age” is sufficient evidence of Lockwood’s opinion].

Sigh. Paul Hudson (remember him?) says Real risk of a Maunder minimum ‘Little Ice Age’ says leading scientist, and the person he purports to rely in is Mike Lockwood, who is sane. However, if you look closely there is no direct quotation of ML in the article, so I think I’d be very cautious in interpreting it.

But if you want to know what ML actually thinks on the subject of future solar variations and their probable effects on climate, then reading a recent paper of his, Jones, G. S., Lockwood, M. and Stott, P. A. (2012) What influence will future solar activity changes over the 21st century have on projected global near-surface temperature changes? Journal of Geophysical Research, 117 (D5). D05103. ISSN 0148-0227 looks like a good idea. And the abstract is (my bold):

During the 20th century, solar activity increased in magnitude to a so-called grand maximum. It is probable that this high level of solar activity is at or near its end. It is of great interest whether any future reduction in solar activity could have a significant impact on climate that could partially offset the projected anthropogenic warming. Observations and reconstructions of solar activity over the last 9000 years are used as a constraint on possible future variations to produce probability distributions of total solar irradiance over the next 100 years. Using this information, with a simple climate model, we present results of the potential implications for future projections of climate on decadal to multidecadal timescales. Using one of the most recent reconstructions of historic total solar irradiance, the likely reduction in the warming by 2100 is found to be between 0.06 and 0.1 K, a very small fraction of the projected anthropogenic warming. However, if past total solar irradiance variations are larger and climate models substantially underestimate the response to solar variations, then there is a potential for a reduction in solar activity to mitigate a small proportion of the future warming, a scenario we cannot totally rule out. While the Sun is not expected to provide substantial delays in the time to reach critical temperature thresholds, any small delays it might provide are likely to be greater for lower anthropogenic emissions scenarios than for higher-emissions scenarios.

[Oh, yeah, and the bit in the blog about Mann is stupid, too. As he says “Hey Beeb (@BBC). Yes “I AM ‘vociferous advocate’ of global warming.. & relativity, quantum mech, all 3 laws of thermo,..”]

[Update: Lockwood thinks he was misrepresented:

[Looking further down, we get a comment from PH:

“Paul Hudson Has anyone actually read my article? It makes it very clear that the main effect would be regional. It says that most scientists believe global impact – along the lines of research my Michael mann in 2001 of 0.3c to 0.4c cooling (research I specifically link to) – would be temporary and ‘swamped’ by global warming. That element wasn’t even attributed to my interview with mike who did only discuss with me regional impacts. I added the mann research.I think you guys need to take a deep breath and calm down. Anyone point to any inaccuracies in the article do please tell me I’d he very curious to know where they are.”

Now this is quite interesting. If you re-read the original piece (here web-cited) then it does indeed say:

“It’s known by climatologists as the ‘Little Ice Age’, a period in the 1600s when harsh winters across the UK and Europe were often severe. The severe cold went hand in hand with an exceptionally inactive sun, and was called the Maunder solar minimum. Now a leading scientist from Reading University has told me that the current rate of decline in solar activity is such that there’s a real risk of seeing a return of such conditions.”

So arguably the piece is only about regional temperature. I’d still be pretty dubious that Lockwood has predicted a chance of LIA-type severe winters for Europe. Hopefully he’ll clarify what he really thinks in a somewhat more citeable forum than facebook.]

23 thoughts on “Lockwood, Hudson, Beeb, Maunder. Sigh”

  1. Lockwood was talking about a local effect of reduced solar output on Northwest Europe, something that this BBC story makes clear.

    Hudson writes “there would be global implications too”, which seems to be his own interpretation.

    And of course the headline could well be taken by the denier blogs to mean global cooling, even if he does qualify it to the UK and Europe in the first line of the text.

    Hudson. Sigh.

  2. Whoa, I missed this line: “…global temperatures may fall enough, albeit temporarily, to eliminate much of the warming which has occurred since the 1950s.”

    That is not what Lockwood said to the other journalist.

    “Professor Lockwood was keen to stress that “blocking” only affected a limited geographical region, and would not have a widespread impact on the global climate system. ”

    Either Lockwood has changed his views, or Hudson has seriously misunderstood or misrepresented what he was told.

    [Well, its hard to know whether those are ML’s words or PH’s. My guess would be PH’s based on his misunderstanding of what ML said -W]

  3. Mike Lockwood says he was misrepresented.

    [Thanks. And just to copy it here so I can find it:

    “Mike Lockwood It amazing how one can be misrepresented no matter how clear one tries to make it! One point I made to Hudson is that many of the so called bits of “evidence” for solar influence on global temperature actually come from Europe in winter (cf Eddy and all that) and so are not global at all. Depressing.”

    “Mike Lockwood Ron. since 1985. I’ve explained below I am only talking about a possible (stress possible) solar influence on European blocking events and not at all about global temperatures. But it is a fact that solar activity HAS declined since 1985, the “exceptional” long and low solar minimum of 2008/9 and the current very weak cycle 24 are both part of that trend and we are now back to conditions last seen around 1920. See http://solarphysics.livingreviews.org/Articles/lrsp-2013-4/

    “Mike Lockwood Hi David, Bru – too right I am only talking of regional effects!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! On the global front I refer you to Jones, Stott and Lockwood (JGR 2012 doi: 10.1029/2011JD017013) in which we showed that even a Maunder minimum would have almost no effect on global temperatures – very similar to the result in Stefan’s paper. I have always made it clear (and did make it absolutely clear to Paul Hudson – I couldn’t have stressed it more!) that I am only talking about blocking events so for example if such an event brings cold Arctic air to central Europe in winter, it takes warm moist air up to Greenland. The offending web pages had disappeared when I looked so I have no idea how badly I am being misquoted and misrepresented here. I’d point you at a review I wrote last year Lockwood, M. (2012) Solar influence on global and regional climates. Surveys in Geophysics, doi: 10.1007/s10712-012-9181-3 which also makes it absolutely clear that although there is some (as yet not cast iron) evidence for European winters of some solar effects theres none on a global basis.”

  4. […So arguably the piece is only about regional temperature…]
    I can’t square that with Paul Hudson’s final paragraph:

    “But should North Western Europe be heading for a new “little ice age”, there could be far reaching political implications – not least because global temperatures may fall enough, albeit temporarily, to eliminate much of the warming which has occurred since the 1950s.”

    His commenters also seem to find it hard to accept this is primarily about regional variations. Though having said that they are more interested in the surrealist comedy that is Piers Corbyn.

  5. I read Paul Hudson’s piece a number of times and although it does mention regional effects, it could easily be mis-intepreted as implying a return to LIA climate conditions. Far be it from me to suggests that this was intentional or not, but it does seem as though the article could easily be interpreted in a way that would not be consistent with what Mike Lockwood would suggest the likely consequences of the Sun returning to Maunder minimum-like conditions (or least, my understanding of Mike Lockwood’s views).

    One issue is that – as far as I’m aware – what Mike Lockwood would argue is that if the Sun were to return to Maunder Minimum conditions it would make the anthropic influence much more obvious. So, if anything, not only will it have little effect on global temperatures it would also make it very clear that the warming of the climate system is anthropic and not a consequence of solar forcing. Rather odd that the article failed to mention this quite important conclusion.

  6. “So arguably the piece is only about regional temperature.”

    It seems Hudson has not misrepresented Lockwood, but added his own (rather dubious) interpretation of Mann’s paper without making it clear that these statements are his and not Lockwood’s.

    In fact, given that the post begins “Real risk of a[n] Ice Age says leading scientist” and ends with “global temperatures may fall enough, albeit temporarily, to eliminate much of the warming which has occurred since the 1950s”, it gives the distinct impression that this is what Lockwood believes.

    Which is why the Watties are all excited out a major climate scientist breaking with the IPCC predicting global cooling.

  7. I’ve only skimmed the ‘Mann’ paper Hudson is basing his claim of potential to ‘eliminate much of the warming which has occurred since the 1950s’ on, but I couldn’t see anywhere discussion of the rate of this cooling. Unless it’s more or less instantaneous Hudson appears to be ignoring the rather significant element of anthropogenic warming – or is he saying that we will have a measure less of warming in the future than we would otherwise expect, that measure being ‘much of the warming which has occured since the 1950s’?

  8. I do hope Mike Lockwood finds the time to complain formally to the BBC about this misrepresentation. As keen circus-goers know, Paul Hudson has got form (eg see Stoat). Enough form for a formal bollocking, IMO. He would be getting one if he worked for me.

  9. Aah, but the headline dear Paul Hudson, the headline:

    “Real risk of a Maunder minimum ‘Little Ice Age’ says leading scientist”

    There is always cooling on the horizon in “skeptic” land. No mention of regional or global impacts, just that there is a real danger of an ice age in the near future. People from all around the world read BBC Paul and most people remember only the headline. Rascally Paul knows that. Pretty alarmist headline from him too.

    Interestingly, if “skeptics” buy this regional LIA nonsense that Hudson is pushing/advocating, does it mean that “skeptics” will finally concede and accept that the LIA and medieval warm anomaly were regional and not global ? 😉 Vive le hockey stick!

    As BBD says, Hudson deserves a formal bollocking from the BBC for this.

  10. I’m still leaning towards incompetence over malevolence:

    Though that was a while ago, now so who knows?

    [I’m not sure this is incompetence on a personal level; its more the std.training that reporter-types get: there has to be a story, after all. And if there isn’t one, the temptation to make one up, or to embellish what one hears, is strong. Perhaps that shades into malevolence, in a way: the primary motivation of PH types isn’t communicating science, I think -W]

  11. Adam @10

    Well, that is not much of a choice between “incompetent” and “malevolence”? After all, this is the BBC not Pravda.

    The BBC and British expect (and deserve better) than incompetent reporters. They ought to be demanding the best science reporting out there.

    What I’m saying is that Hudson has a history of “incompetence” when reporting on climate, and that alone is good enough reason for the BBC to sit him down and tell him to up his game.

    Or is “incompetence” by journos (e.g., Rose, Corcoran, Revkin) and the media on the climate file now so commonplace that some think that we ought to simply accept it?

    Of course the answer is “no”. There is too much at stake for the BBC to turn a blind eye to Hudson’s “incompetence”.

  12. Comments at Hudson’s blog have reached surreal new heights with the arrival of ‘Monckton of Brenchley’, or someone doing a very good impression of him.

    [I don’t think that can be his Lordship, he hasn’t threatened to sue anyone -W]

  13. @Mapleleaf #11

    Yes of course it should be better.

    I’m not justifying, his posts. He shouldn’t have been given climate change as a bailiwick, it’s as simple as that. He is a decent meteorologist, not a just a presenter, and possibly could have been in the central forecast room at Exeter as at the BBC. Meteorology is not climate science, and it is interesting how many people who are knowledgeable about meteorology are reluctant (or even downright hostile) to take on board climate science. They are often empiricists, which possibly doesn’t help, mt has a line on that in climate science.

    Some of the other journalists it is malevolence (Rose, Booker, etc.), but I always remember what Nick Davies said in Flat Earth News, journalists don’t know what they’re talking about.

    The BBC are going through a poor patch at the moment, with Shukman, as well, not being very good on climate.

  14. “I’m not sure this is incompetence on a personal level; its more the std.training that reporter-types get: there has to be a story, after all.”

    Yeah but he’s not a journalist, he’s a forecaster (he is employed by the BBC now. not the UKMO). He may well be getting advice from some of the other BBC journalists, though. Knowing how Look North (and maybe the BBC in general) wedge some of their forecasters into journalistic roles, it’s quite possible he has intentions of moving into that line. He has some meteorological history books out.

    The regional effects are a decent story enough without silly throwaway lines about global temps. As I said though, he should stick to the weather.

  15. Good grief, Hank, we even have someone repeating the “remove colder stations = more warming” canard (comment from oldgifford).

  16. I don’t think there is any way that you can spin it that Hudson misrepresented Lockwood, either inadvertently or intentionally. Interestingly, despite Lockwood’s comments on FB, he attacks directly only the Daily Express in his more formal reply on the Carbon Brief blog post. But even the Daily Express only talks about a regional impact.

  17. When the BBC, after decades of pushing a warming scare story, which for at least 7 years (ie 28 Gate) they have known to be fraudulent, start falsely pushing a cooling scare there are 2 obvious conclusions.

    There is no clear proof of any problem.

    The BBC (
    & the rest of the state funded “green” scare industry are wholly and completely corrupt totalitarian fascists willing to tell any lie to use false scare stories to enhance their paymaster’s power.

    But they everybody at “scienceblogs” already knew that because you have been pushing these lies for decades.

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Building Up to Emerging: Tips for Applying to Fellowships, Residencies and Workshops

by Xochitl-Julisa Bermejo

The first time I applied for a fellowship was in spring 2009. I was about to finish grad school, and I sent out a slew of applications like I was applying for a PhD. I figured it was the next logical step as I readied myself to move beyond my MFA program, and I had the mentors close by to help. I gathered transcripts and letters of recommendation, curated samples of work and wrote project proposals. I remember one mentor agreed to write a letter with what I perceived as little enthusiasm. When all the rejections came in that summer, I read the bios of those who won and took notice of all their previous awards and accolades. I thought back to that mentor and considered her lackluster support the response of someone who understood the literary world better than I did at that time.

See what I learned from this experience was that “emerging” doesn’t mean new like I thought it did, but more as the Merriam-Webster dictionary defines, “becoming widely known or established.” After my first attempt at a writing fellowship, I realized that to win an “emerging” literary award a writer must already be on the way to becoming established. In other words, to win a big award, you usually have to have won an award. After this discovery, I didn’t put too much energy into fellowships the following years because they are expensive, time consuming and I had little chance to win one anyway. I don’t mean I stopped applying all together. Since the start of this process my mantra has always been, you can’t win if you don’t apply, but instead of applying to six like I did that first year, I applied to one or two that I could either see myself doing (Tickner Writing Fellowship) or ones I dreamed of doing (Stegner Fellowship), and then submitted to a group of workshops and residencies.

In the spring of 2011, I applied to Macondo Writing Workshop, Wisconsin Institute for Creative Writing Fellowship, and University of Arizona’s Poetry Center Summer Residency. For the latter application, I wrote a project proposal that included volunteering with the direct desert aid humanitarian organization, No More Deaths. I proposed that I would use my two weeks at the Poetry Center to write about my volunteering experience once I returned from the desert (the application no longer requires a proposal). I was rejected from all three, but that summer I decided to make my project happen anyway with or without the University of Arizona. I applied to be a volunteer and was accepted. Then in July of that year, I spent nine days in the Tucson-sector of the border camping, hiking, replenishing water supplies, and being a witness to the horrific realities of border policies and border patrol practices. When I was done, I set up my own little seven-day residency in Tucson at the Roadrunner Hostel & Inn, but I didn’t do much writing. Those nine days in the desert were difficult on my body, mind and spirit, and processing the experience wasn’t as easy as I originally thought it would be. In fact, I spent most of my “residency” streaming bad movies and TV. It wasn’t until six months later that I started writing poems about the border. I had written about 10 by the following summer and when the Poets & Writers California Exchange prize opened up that August. I submitted my new border poems, and shockingly I won.

In the fall of 2011, I applied to Hedgebrook for the first time and Las Dos Brujas Writers’ Workshop. For the Hedgebrook project proposal I wrote out a novel idea that had been tossing in my mind for a couple of years about a feminist retelling of Of Mice and Men. I taught the novel to 9th graders and every year I would be angered by Steinbeck’s treatment of the nameless, one-dimensional character, “Curley’s wife.” Writing the proposal was the first time I took that idea from my mind and wrote it on paper. It was the first time I allowed myself to believe the idea could turn into something real. I ended up making it into the top 100 applicants. I wasn’t accepted, but in the summer of 2012 I did attend Las Dos Brujas, which was my first week-long writing workshop. I had the opportunity to work with Juan Felipe Herrera (now the Poet Laureate of the United States) and a beautiful community of writers of color in a magical location among mesas and red rocks in New Mexico. That summer I wrote more poems, completed a poetry manuscript and started sending it out to first book contests.

Over the last few years I’ve applied to Canto Mundo twice, Macondo three times, Hedgebrook three times, UofA’s Poetry Center Summer Residency three times, the Stegner fellowship twice, Wisconsin Institute for Creative Writing three times, Bread Loaf three times, Bucknell University’s Stadler fellowship twice and a few others. This year, I was finally accepted to Hedgebrook and Macondo (after moving up from “alternate”) but when I was rejected for the second time from Macondo in 2014, my good friend Ashaki Jackson asked why we didn’t make our own residency, and that summer we spent four days writing in a little cottage we found on AirBNB that sat in an avocado grove in Carpinteria. When I got back, I reworked my poetry manuscript for the fourth time and resubmitted to first book contests.

In 2015, I received my first residency acceptance from the Ragdale Foundation in North Shore Chicago. While I was there, having 25 days to myself to do nothing but write, I finally found time to return to the proposal I wrote for Hedgebrook three years prior. I wrote a first draft of an epistolary novel telling the story of Nora aka “Curley’s wife,” a 16 year-old Mexican-American migrant worker who marries a gabacho landowner from Salinas County when her family is deported to Mexico during a Depression Era INS sweep.

Then in the winter, I found a submission call for the Steinbeck Fellowship from the Martha Heasley Cox Center for Steinbeck Studies at San Jose State University and thought I might have a chance of winning the award since my project was Steinbeck inspired. I submitted the opening section of the book, which I was able to workshop and revise thanks to a weekly workshop I had with two friends, Tisha Reichle and Lauren Barry Fairchild, and asked a seasoned novelist I met at Ragdale to write a letter of recommendation on my behalf. He has six novels, tenure at a prestigious east coast writing program, and a Hollywood movie under his belt, so when he said my novel-in-progress had serious potential I was blown away. Thankfully, he said he would write it, and I think the combination of having a Steinbeck inspired project, workshopped pages, and the recommendation are what helped me win a 2016-2017 Steinbeck fellowship.

Now that I’ve reached my goal of becoming a fellow, I guess I can be considered an “emerging” writer, but growing to this point was a seven-year process (more if you count grad school and the road to grad school), and I’ve found that building a career is possible, but it is building something brick by brick. It’s slow and hard, and made of moments when you choose to push forward even when you aren’t getting recognition (I never did win a coveted first book award).

Here is what I have learned over the last seven years of submitting and resubmitting to these opportunities:

1. Always submit work (when you can afford to) whether you feel you can win or not because you will never get an acceptance if you don’t.

2. Resubmit. It took me three tries to get into Hedgebrook. The first time I applied, my application made it into the second round, but the next didn’t make it past the first, so you never know what can happen. First readers often change from year to year and so do judges, so resubmit.

3. Listen to recommendations. I would have never applied to Ragdale if it wasn’t for poet Veronica Reyes telling me to give it a try. I would have never known about Las Dos Brujas if Ashaki Jackson hadn’t sent me email reminders, and that was the best workshop I’ve experienced to date. We can’t possibly know all the opportunities out there, so listen to the writers around you.

4. Use the application process as a way to visualize a project. Even if your project is rejected, it can still end up being the start of a book, and don’t be afraid to move forward without the award or support. Of course, awards are nice, but don’t let the pursuit of such things stop you. You might find when you push forward new opportunities arise.

5. Don’t wait for a writing workshop to accept you when you can make your own. Besides the Carpinteria avocado ranch, this summer Lauren, Tisha, and I will be meeting outside of Denver at Lauren’s family’s cabin to finish workshopping our respective novels-in-progress—a process we sadly had to halt when Lauren moved out of California. Tisha calls it the Three Muses Workshop. It doesn’t have to cost a lot of money. Ask someone who has a cabin, find a cheap rental, go in on a place with friends, but make it happen and write.

6. Look for workshops and communities that are going to feed your writing or awards that link to your writing or your writing philosophy. There is a wide range of workshops, residencies and fellowships to apply to and each application costs money. Like applying to colleges think about what region of the country you want to write in, what mentors you want to work with, what organizations you want to back your project. Be strategic.

7. And finally, when applying to residencies in particular try these tips:

a. Send your BEST work. I have heard this from a few writers. Do not send a sample of new writing that you wish to work on while in residency, but send writing that’s been perfected and even published. If what you submit is not what you want to work on, and you get accepted, that’s ok. No one will be checking.

b. If an application asks why you want to attend, come up with a more specific answer than needing a place to write. This advice came from a Hedgebrook alumna. Again, think of the application like a college essay. Hedgebrook receives close to 1000 applications. The first round is read by alumna, which select about 10% to go into round two, so you want to say something that makes you stand out.

c. When writing a project proposal, name your research sources. I got this advice from my eldest brother who is currently working on a PhD in Communications from University of Maryland. Back in 2007, when I was working on my Antioch University MFA application, I asked him to read my essay of intent. In it I mentioned my interest in social justice writing and poetry of witness but didn’t give specifics. His advice was to go back and name the research I had done, the books I had been reading, the writers I was studying as proof. Basically, let your application show the work you’ve already done and name names.

In the end, if an emerging writer fellowship is a goal of yours, know that you will most likely need to have other accolades first. That sucks, but the good news is working your way up is possible by submitting to the wide range of opportunities available to writers, many of which go beyond publication. Workshops, retreats, and residencies await you, and you’ll find that many offer scholarships and some are even free (after the application fee). I urge you to research and submit to a couple–and then resubmit. Over time you will meet and work with great writers, create friendships, generate and perfect your work, and discover new opportunities as they emerge.

21b7407f-950a-4b8b-8dba-67ce36234ae5Xochitl-Julisa Bermejo is a 2016-2017 Steinbeck Fellow and former Barbara Deming Fund grantee and Poets & Writers California Writers Exchange winner. She has work published in Acentos Review, CALYX, crazyhorse, and The James Franco Review among others. A short dramatization of her poem “Our Lady of the Water Gallons,” directed by Jesús Salvador Treviño, can be viewed at She curates the reading series HITCHED and cofounded Women Who Submit. Her debut poetry collection, Built with Safe Spaces, is forthcoming from Sundress Publications.

25 thoughts on “Building Up to Emerging: Tips for Applying to Fellowships, Residencies and Workshops

  1. SeriousRachel says:

    Thanks so much for sharing such excellent advice, Xochitl. (I’m going to start calling myself a “submerged writer” so “emerging” makes a little more sense if/when I get there.)

  2. AlvaradoFrazier says:

    Thanks for sharing your resources and insights. My first retreat was at AROHO and I loved it because of the synergy of the other writers (that’s where I met Tisha). Retreats help one find community, which is so important.
    I’ve ‘hedged’ on Hedgebrook a couple of times. I’m interested in Dos Brujas so I’ll keep an eye out on the FB page.

    • xochitljulisa says:

      Isn’t Tisha the best! As for Las Dos Brujas, it’s Cristina Garcia’s project. There hasn’t been a second week-long retreat, but she does weekend workshops. I’m hoping it will come back though.

  3. ambershockley says:

    Can you please tell me how you raised the money to “make the project happen anyway” and do the volunteer work in Arizona that fueled the work you did that kept you going on the path to becoming an emerging writer?

    Also, how do I meet people that might have cabins I can ask about?

  4. mariefrancoisetheodore says:

    Thank you for sharing! I’ve been to AROHO and VONA twice. All of those were amazing experiences. Applied to Hedgebrook a few times. Haven’t broken the code on that one yet. But what I’m most interested in is how to keep the wonderful momentum that I seem get from being in a worshop or residency flowing when I get home. That has been my biggest challenge so far.

    I love that you and Ashaki created your own ‘residency’ group at home to continue writing. That is key I think.

    Thank you so much for sharing your process and insights! It’s much appreciated. Congrats on all your success and I’m looking forward to reading your novel.

  5. ArunaLakshmi Ramu says:

    I love your piece of advice. I’m in a similar confusion like you when you started your journey. I want to apply for Stegner Fellowship for poetry and I’m confused on what to present as my Manuscript.. Any suggestion would be so grateful!

    • xochitljulisa says:

      Hi there! My best advice would be to submit your strongest work. The Stegner even recommends submitting previously published work. From the FAQ page:

      “Can I submit work that has been previously published?
      Yes, if you feel it is the work that best represents you as a writer. However, please submit them in manuscript format. Any actual book copies will be discarded.”

      Also, at least with poetry, I would consider choosing work that are variations on a theme. This could just be me, but I feel like my submission packets have done better when they do this. I think it shows sustainability and focus.

      Good luck!

    • womenwhosubmitlit says:

      From the Stegner FAQ:

      “Can I submit a manuscript or writing sample in a language other than English?
      No; the Stegner fellowship program focuses on English fiction and poetry. Manuscripts not in English will not be able to be reviewed by our faculty committee. Additionally, workshops and readings held as part of the program are only conducted in English.”

  6. Jacqueline Williams says:

    Hey! just stumbled upon this, and wanted to say thank you! As someone who has just started working her way through the world of fellowships and writing accolades, this post is incredibly helpful.

  7. Ellen Girardeau Kempler says:

    Thanks for your inspiring story and strategic tips. I’m particularly impressed that you are making a difference in the world with your writing, and using your talent to expand your horizons with new people, places and experiences. I’ve been submitting a lot and have had a little good news lately, but applying for fellowships and residencies is the next step. I’m also trying to expand my opportunities by volunteering to work with recently homeless residents in a local shelter and lead free workshops in local libraries, with funding from Poets & Writers. BTW: We met in Marilyn Nelson’s poetry master class at the Arizona Poetry Center in Tucson. Thanks for the tip about Women Who Submit. I share it often. Bravo and best wishes to you!

  8. kathybjones says:

    I am so glad I “googled “Stegner and “Women Who Submit” came up in the listing. Thanks for this posting. All your tips are “spot on,” and also inspiring to read. I am completing an application for the Stegner, knowing it’s a long shot, but grateful that doing it has gotten me back into the groove and helped me focus. I also applied for the Steinbeck last year. BIG CONGRATS to you for being selected!!!

    And, again, THANKS!

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Tips on Temporary Wallpaper from One of Woodbury's Best Interior Designers

A bedroom with temporary wallpaper on the walls.
Amy Leferink of Interior Impressions offers advice on applying temporary wallpaper.

Temporary wallpaper is making quite the comeback in the world of interior design—offering a fun way to make a bold statement without permanently committing to a pattern. Amy Leferink, owner and principal designer at Interior Impressions, says temporary wallpaper has a low-grade adhesive (like contact paper), while traditional wallpapers tend to have a semi-permanent adhesive that lasts longer.

Due to its temporary nature, Leferink says she’s seen a growing interest in bold floral prints, as well as prints with a modern farmhouse feel, including buffalo check and houndstooth.

When choosing a pattern, and to avoid too much competition in the space, Leferink says, “Choose the style and the scale to work with the room.”

Temporary wallpaper is also versatile and can be used on a variety of places, including the back of bookcases, on ceilings and over pieces of small furniture. However, it can be tricky to apply, and it’s challenging to remove once applied. “You don’t have wiggle room,” Leferink says. “Once you stick it down, it’s stuck.”

For application, she recommends two or more people apply the wallpaper, use good lighting and, most importantly, exercise patience. If all else fails, Leferink also recommends calling a designer at Interior Impressions for assistance in choosing and applying temporary wallpaper

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Rikon 12" Bench Top Disc Sander #51-200

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We carry these products in stock but we will have them drop shipped from the manufacturer directly to you at no additional charge (USA locations Only). Allow 7-14 days for delivery.

Free shipping does not include lift gate fee. If you cannot lift the item off the back of the truck you will need to note that in order directions and a $100.00 lift gate fee will be added. The shipper will drop the item in your driveway it is your responsibility to move it and set it up.

All warrantys are through the manufacturer. Freight back to them is your responsibility. Returns on non defective products will require an RMA number from us and must be made within 7 days of delivery. Shipping back to us is your responsibility. All non defective products must be in NEW Re-sellable condition (Including box and all packaging) and is subject to a 20% re=stocking charge.

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Breast Lift in Baltimore, MD

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Dr. Woodyard is an experienced breast lift surgeon creating a youthful, natural appearance for breasts that have lost shape and position over time. Breast lift surgery can help improve these changes, which are often the result of childbirth, breastfeeding, aging or weight loss. This surgery restores breast shape and firmness, and returns them to their natural, youthful position. At times women may opt for a combined breast lift and augmentation procedure in order to increase the overall cup size. During the consultation, Dr. Woodyard will determine which approach will garner the most desired outcome.

Surgical Technique

The type of incision used during a breast lift procedure will vary depending on the degree of lift and whether implants will be placed during the surgery. If implants are a part of the procedure, whether silicone or saline, they are placed under the pectoralis muscle. This method provides additional support and helps to keep the breasts in a higher position for a longer period of time. In situations where a larger implant is desired, a supportive tissue matrix may be used as a sling to hold the implants in place.

Incision Types

The degree of lift will determine how many incisions are needed. Once the incisions are made, excess skin and tissue are removed and the nipple and areola are repositioned for a natural placement. There are several different incision patterns used depending on the amount of lifting required for an optimal result:

  • Around the edge of the areola (donut mastopexy for minor amount of lifting)
  • The addition of a vertical incision from the lower edge of the areola to the inframammary crease (lollipop pattern)
  • The addition of a horizontal incision beneath the breast in the natural crease(inverted" "T  or "anchor" incision

During/After Surgery

Breast lift surgery is performed under general anesthesia and is considered an outpatient procedure. Operative time in most cases is between 1-3 hours. Recovery following a breast lift will vary depending on whether it was a stand-alone surgery or if it occurred in conjunction with another body contouring procedure. Most patients are able to resume their normal work schedules within a few days. Exercise will be a gradual process. Most women are able to resume all of their normal activities and exercise about 4-5 weeks after surgery in a well-fitted bra for support.

Expected Cost

The total cost for a breast lift is about $4,800-$8,000. These costs will vary depending on the extent of the surgery. If breast implants are placed during the lift procedure, the total cost will increase.  However, because of this combination approach, the overall cost will be less per procedure.

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Breast Lift or Implants?

Breast augmentation surgery with implants will help with size, but it will not help women if their breasts sag or droop downward past a certain point. Some doctors may use implants to help with sagging. With this approach, the immediate results may look better, but the additional weight causes the breasts to sag further. Some women find a breast lift is the only procedure they need to obtain the fullness they desire and determine implants aren’t necessary. During the consultation, we will discuss whether a breast lift, breast augmentation, or a combination of both will attain the best results.

Nipple/Areola Placement?

During a breast lift procedure, the nipple and areola will be placed in a location on the breast that is natural and proportionate. The goal during this surgery is to reduce the size of the areola (the area surrounding the nipple) so it looks balanced with the new breast size and shape.

What About Scarring?

There is no way to avoid making the necessary incisions to complete a breast lift procedure. Therefore, some scarring will result from this procedure. Every effort is made during surgery to minimize scarring. Most women feel that the physical results following a breast lift procedure are worth the scars left behind. During the consultation, we will provide detailed post-operative scar care instructions.

Breast Reduction?

Breast reduction surgery may also be combined with a breast lift to help a patient achieve the size and shape she desires. The breast reduction surgery procedure is very similar to a lift, but with the added step of removing more breast tissue in conjunction with excess skin. More information on this procedure can be found on the breast reduction page.

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About Denzity

What is Denzity?
We are a database of the Real Estate Fractional Ownership industry. Users can find different information on Real Estate Fractional Ownership projects from different platforms around the world, all in one place.

How does Denzity work?
We are a database for investors to search and conduct due diligence on Real Estate Fractional Ownership projects. The information provided on projects (see: Project Listing) and platforms (see: Platform Profile) are sourced directly from the Real Estate Fractional Ownership platform.

Users can click-through directly to the project of interest. On the platform’s website, users would then complete their know-your-client, anti-money laundering, and risk disclosure form before they can invest. During this part of the journey, Denzity is not involved and does not intermediate transactions (between the investor and platform).

What is Denzity’s goal?
We open up the Real Estate Fractional Ownership industry by improving accessibility, increasing transparency, and expanding the volume of transactions in the global real estate market. We provide a simple & intuitive portal for a wide variety of investors to search & filter investment opportunities.

We are focused on creating a safe & transparent ecosystem for users to search & filter Real Estate Fractional Ownership investment opportunities.

Is Denzity an investment firm?
No, we are not an investment firm. We display Real Estate Fractional Ownership projects and do not intermediate for any investment opportunities.

Does Denzity provide financial advice?
No, we do not offer any financial advice and we are not associated with any of the Real Estate Fractional Ownership platforms available on Denzity.

Is Denzity a Real Estate brokerage firm, or a Real Estate Fractional Ownership Platform?
No, we are not a real estate brokerage and we are not a Real Estate Fractional Ownership Platform. We do not sell shares or intermediate Real Estate Fractional Ownership Projects displayed on Denzity.

Does Denzity make any investments in Real Estate Fractional Ownership Platforms?
No, we are an independent third-party that connects users with Real Estate Fractional Ownership platforms. We do not invest in any projects or offerings.

Does Denzity charge users a fee?
Denzity is free to users.

How do I sign up and subscribe to Denzity?
Come join our community here: https://www.denzity.io/subscribe

How do I reach you if I have questions?
If you have any questions, please send us an email at: [email protected]

We will get back to you promptly.

What is the best way to find out about what’s happening at Denzity?
Subscribe, so we can keep in touch! https://www.denzity.io/subscribe

We will share news with you when we hit milestones and let you know of any events during our journey!

Where is Denzity based?
Denzity is based in Hong Kong.

To learn about how we started, read our story: https://www.denzity.io/about

About Real Estate Fractional Ownership

What is Real Estate Fractional Ownership and how does it work?
Real Estate Fractional Ownership makes investing in real estate more accessible by lowering the minimum investment amount committed by each investor. Before Real Estate Fractional Ownership, real estate investment required a large investment in a high value, illiquid asset which was held for a few years.

Real Estate Fractional Ownership means a number of investors pool their money together and acquire a piece of real estate, for example an office building, which is managed by a professional asset and property management team. An investment firm (typically called a Sponsor) would begin by engaging with a Real Estate Fractional Ownership platform to raise the required equity and/or debt.

Real Estate Fractional Ownership platforms identify the real estate investment, based on their expertise and preference, then conduct the necessary steps to invest such as market analysis and property due diligence, legal and financial due diligence and arrangements. The Real Estate Fractional Ownership platform then sets a timeline to raise the required equity and/or debt and makes information available to investors.

What are the benefits of Real Estate Fractional Ownership?
Real estate is one of the oldest forms of investing and demonstrated a long history of consistent capital growth. Real estate combined with fractional ownership brings greater access to a wider pool of investors, and as a result, creates an abundance of opportunities.

Real Estate Fractional Ownership resolves key issues faced with traditional real estate:
Low Capital Requirements: By lowering the entry barriers, a greater number of investors can overcome the traditional barriers of entry into the real estate market through fractional ownership. Smaller and flexible commitments help reduce risk.
Better-informed decisions: From buying, managing, and overseeing the project, Real Estate Fractional Ownership Platforms offers visibility of property details and ownerships. They provide the transparency needed for you to understand and monitor your property investments.
Build a diversified portfolio: You can build a portfolio of various properties based on your preferences freely. By allowing you flexibility to commit, each individual Investor can decide how much to commit to each project. This allows you to have peace of mind and control when allocating your wealth based on your own goals.

Real estate co-investment has always been around. How is crowdfunding different than co-investing, and why will it reach mass markets?
It is important to understand that co-investment and crowdfunding platforms have the same role of providing an investment firm with the necessary capital to make a large real estate purchase (investment), for example:
With co-investment, a small apartment building at US$10 million would have raised US$5 million in investor’s equity from 5 to 10 investors, with each investor averaging an equity commitment of US$500,000 to US$1,00,000.
With crowdfunding, a small apartment building at US$10 million would have raised US$5 million in investor’s equity from 500 to 1,000 investors, with each investor averaging an equity commitment of US$5,000 to US$10,000.

Prior to Fractional Ownership, investors could only achieve diversity in their investment portfolio by making investments in different companies’ stocks and bonds. This meant investors would remain susceptible to market dynamics, irrespective of the underlying companies’ financial performance. Real Estate Fractional Ownership is a way for investors to achieve real portfolio diversification by diversifying their holdings into fragmented ownership of real estate.

Real Estate Fractional Ownership allows investors the opportunity to invest in real estate through fractional ownership, which otherwise would not have been possible before.

What is Fractional Ownership?
Fractional ownership occurs when two or more investors collectively acquire an asset. For example, five different people purchase a residential home for US$100,000 – each person would have invested US$20,000 each – this is fractional ownership.

Investors can invest in different types of real estate located in various cities around the world, while leveraging on the Real Estate Fractional Ownership Platform’s specialised knowledge and professional expertise in managing each Project.

We believe Real Estate Fractional Ownership is the future of real estate investing as it allows a greater number of people to participate in the real estate market worldwide. We aspire to open the doors to make the Real Estate Fractional Ownership market accessible to everyone.

What do Real Estate Crowdfunding platforms do?
Real estate investment is typically characterized by equity and debt investments, with both focus areas having sub-tiers such as preferred equity participation or 2nd lien loans. Most Real Estate Crowdfunding platforms specialize in either equity or debt crowdfunding investment, as both require a different set of skills and expertise.

Equity crowdfunding has a greater risk-reward with more opportunities in the market as compared with debt crowdfunding. Debt crowdfunding targets a smaller section of the real estate market where projects are unable to obtain a bank loan for different reasons or an investment fund may seek to purchase a homeowners’ mortgage which is in distress and provide a more tailored approach in their mortgage payment schedule.

Beginning with the 2012 JOBS Act (Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act) in United States. Subsequently, Real Estate Crowdfunding platforms in other countries (such as United Kingdom, Australia, and Germany) began to surface.

Real Estate Crowdfunding platforms’ primarily focus on buy & hold strategies where investors are provided with an investment memorandum containing cash flow forecasts based on small or minor changes to the property’s existing tenancy schedule and operations.

Higher return can be achieved by Real Estate Crowdfunding platforms who now provide the investment opportunity to fund a property’s development phase, whether on a piece of new land or redeveloping an existing or adjacent building.

You have the choice of making an equity or debt crowdfunding investment in a buy & hold or buy & develop the opportunity.

Real Estate Crowdfunding platforms need to wear multiple hats and constantly juggling with different tasks to the real estate investment execution such as licensing, fundraising, marketing, regulation, and updating tech etc. As each Real Estate Crowdfunding project is different (investment thesis, sponsors, location, properties etc.), Real Estate Crowdfunding platforms need to consistently educate, attract, and show case investors. Denzity can relieve some of the burdens they would need to do such as facilitating updates, Investors queries, introducing sponsors, and introducing software etc.

Can a Real Estate Crowdfunding platform be a Sponsor?
Yes. Some Real Estate Crowdfunding platforms could also be a Sponsor.

How do you participate in Real Estate Fractional Ownership and who is it for?
Real Estate Crowdfunding is open to everyone. Platforms will perform regulatory checks on potential investors, such as know-your-customer (KYC) and anti-money-laundering (AML) procedures. Once regulatory checks are completed and investors find a project they are interested in, they can “subscribe”, meaning that they will sign up to a subscription agreement and provide the agreed amount of funding.

Once subscribed, Investors generally receive reports on project progress, their distributions and expectations of the project. Cash distributions are commonly received periodically until the Sponsor has either sold their ownership or the Sponsor concludes the project by selling the property and the Investor receives their ownership of the net sale price.

Real Estate Crowdfunding is for a wide range of people who want to have more real estate investments in their portfolios. You can find more information in the “For Members” section in the FAQ.

What are the cost benefits to Real Estate Fractional Ownership investors?
Real Estate Fractional Ownership investors benefit from economies of scale given the nature of how it works. In each project, investors utilize an investment fund to make the acquisition and maintain the underlying operations.

Several costs are involved in each project:
Fixed costs: Costs attributed to hiring investment professionals and sector professionals with real estate expertise. These costs are typically named as “asset management fees” or “performance fees”
Variable costs: Costs attributed to external third-party advisors such as accountants, lawyers or experts to provide advice regarding KYC and other matters. For example, a lawyer could suggest a type of legal structure that would improve operational performance by reducing the taxes payable.
Investment costs: Costs attributed to acquisition costs and costs of borrowing should there be bank borrowings to finance the investment. Investment funds may also pay a broker/agent a fee for intermediating the transaction process.
Operational costs: Costs attributed to reporting, tax filing, maintenance of accounts / finances to monitor the individual project’s performance and marketability.

Real estate Fractional Ownership provides you with accessibility to real estate ownership and benefits from contributing at only a fractional cost of the investment and ongoing costs associated with real estate investment.

Why is Real Estate Fractional Ownership a good Real Estate investment alternative?
Real estate investment has always been a primary wealth creation tool for high net worth individuals, families, corporates, and institutions all around the world, whereby a large amount of capital is placed into a relatively illiquid investment for a number of years.

Real Estate Fractional Ownership allows investors to diversify their portfolio by investing in different projects, and thus lowering their risk exposure. This can further reduce exposure in times of economic recession.

For Members

How does Denzity charge users?
Denzity is free for all members.

How does Denzity help me find the right real estate crowdfunding project?
Denzity’s metasearch algorithm is designed to provide you with a tailored result based on the information you have provided. Our focus is to understand your investment preferences to provide a tailored approach in connecting you with the most suitable Real Estate Crowdfunding Project.

Denzity is built to continually learn your preferences and update listings to find the right match for you!

What if I am aware of a Real Estate Fractional Ownership Platform that is not listed on Denzity?
Please let us know by writing an email to us at: [email protected]
We will reach out to the Platform to discuss partnership opportunities.

If I am interested in a project that I find on Denzity, how can I get more information?
Every project listed on Denzity has a direct link to the Platform offering it. When you click on the link, it will take you to the Platform’s website where you can find more information about the project.

How do I choose one Real Estate Fractional Ownership Project over another?
Depending on your investment preferences, everyone’s project requirements differ. Usually, users will look at project returns, the length of holding time, and also the amount that you want to invest in. Other common investment preferences include geographical area and type of property.

We recommend reading more about the Real Estate market and understanding the area / type of property that you are planning to invest in, so you are aware of your risks, market fluctuations and are notified of the latest market updates.

Who should be Denzity’s Member?
Denzity Basic is for everyday investors and retail investors: Professionals that want to put savings to work through alternative investments. Denzity Basic Members can access Denzity’s innovative technology solution to find their right projects such as Project Bookmarking and Project Comparison.

Denzity Pro is for Institutional firms and family funds: Firms that want to invest in asset-backed investments by relying on local professionals to execute the investment, saving them time and money. Denzity Pro Members can access the solutions that Denzity Basic Members can access with additional solutions such as Participation Benefits and Organization Servicing.

What is Denzity Plus?
Our Denzity Plus Membership is for professionals committed to sharing and exchanging ideas to benefit Denzity’s communities. Please contact us for more information.

For Platforms

Why should I list my project on Denzity?
Denzity is a database of the Real Estate Fractional Ownership industry. Our search algorithm matches users with the most suitable fractional ownership projects. By connecting the right investor with the right project, we are looking to improve accessibility and participation in the global real estate market through fractional ownership.

Based on each Investor’s preference and search criteria, we aim to drive better quality visits to your Platform. Denzity develops a greater understanding of each individual user as we gain more insight of their preferences of Real Estate Fractional Ownership.

We provide Platforms with various reporting packages that inform you with key data points on the types of Investors interested in your listings. This would include details on where these Investors are from, how much they typically invest, and their average investment horizon, among other information.

What is the user journey on Denzity?
Denzity focuses on directing Members to you. The members provide their criteria for a search and are presented with their tailored results. Based on the results, they decide what to pursue. Then, they will be directed to the relevant Platforms.

The onboarding (including KYC & AML) and subscription process is conducted in-house by you, with no difference than any other individual finding your website through search engines (such as Google or Bing).

You have the editorial control of the information being presented, based on Denzity’s listing template. This means that any content available on projects will be provided exclusively by you.

How can Platforms advertise on Denzity?
Denzity encourages Real Estate Fractional Ownership Platforms to set-up their own company profile so that our members understand more about your Platform offerings (e.g. management expertise, services offered, track record). Not only does this highlight your brand and ethos but it provides you with the opportunity to differentiate yourself from other platforms.

We encourage Platforms to communicate and engage with our users by sending relevant market updates either through emails or personalized messages so they will be informed of your developments.* In addition, we offer display advertising for real estate related businesses, as this complements the services and adds value for our users.

*Any emails or personalized messages would be dependent on each Denzity user’s communication preference settings.

Is there a conflict of interest between Denzity and Platforms?
No, Denzity is a database for our users to search for their most suitable projects. Our search algorithm is based on each user’s preferences that develops over time.

We do not own any projects and all projects are provided directly by the Platforms on Denzity. As such, we simply direct users to Real Estate Fractional Ownership Platforms and receive a technology access fee and click-per-action fee from the Platform itself.

How much traffic will Denzity bring me?
We serve as a search engine that matches users with the most suitable projects available from Denzity. Once a user decides to find out more information about a certain project, they are redirected to the platform’s website.

Denzity charges a technology access fee and a click-per-action fee to each platform once a partnership has been formed. We always look forward to helping platforms increase user traffic and maximise sales opportunities.

What types of platforms does Denzity work with? Would Denzity work with other real estate fractional ownership type of platforms such as Peer to Peer platforms and STO providers?
We work with Real Estate Fractional Ownership Platforms to form partnerships in listing on Denzity’s system. This includes crowdfunding, peer-to-peer lending, and security token offering platforms which have real estate projects available for investment. Regardless of the platform’s size and experience, we aim to provide all platforms with access to Denzity and increase participation in real estate investment through crowdfunding.

If you are a Real Estate Fractional Ownership Platform, STO provider, or peer to peer Platform who is interested in working with Denzity, please contact us at: [email protected].

Does Denzity require exclusivity?
No, in fact Denzity would not provide exclusivity to any single platform.

We obtain publicly available information from the Internet and index this for our users. Our aim is to match Denzity users with the most suitable project through increasing project variety.

What information do I need to provide to have my projects available on Denzity?
Denzity values the importance of professionalism. We work with all professional parties (Platforms, Sponsors and other real estate related businesses) to provide users with the [highest match], while ensuring we comply with applicable laws, regulations and rules.

For Platforms, we require your general corporate information and once your platform has been approved, we will notify you so that you can begin advertising on Denzity.

How does Denzity get my information?
Denzity has its own technology to obtain the listings on the publicly available net. We only index your projects and make it easier for our users to find what they’re looking for. We do not amend any of the project information, and do not own any of your project listings.

How do I change or delete a listing?
Denzity automatically updates your project as closed once your project is closed on your website. However, if you wish to change or delete a listing that you see on Denzity, feel free to email us at [email protected]

How does Denzity make money?
If you would like to know more about our pricing and terms, please kindly contact us [email protected]

For Real Estate Professionals & Developers

Does Denzity accept listings from developers, sponsors, and brokers?
As of now, we do not intend to list deals directly from developers, sponsors, or brokers. We only wish to facilitate the process and transactions between investors and Real Estate Fractional Ownership opportunities.

I have a project that I want to finance with Crowdfunding. Can Denzity help?
We are not a Real Estate Fractional Ownership Platform, therefore we do not list any properties. However, we recommend collaborating with one of our partners, who are specialised in Real Estate Crowdfunding and will be able to list your project on their site. Once that is done, we will be able to collect that data and your listings will show up on Denzity (subject to approval)!

If you have any questions regarding which platform to use or what the difference is between platforms, you are free to browse their company profiles, or you can also email us at [email protected] for more information.

Do I have to pay?
Denzity is free for Investors. We charge a technology access fee and click-per-action to the Real Estate Crowdfunding Platforms once a partnership has formed.

Does Denzity accept advertisements from developers, sponsors, and brokers?
Absolutely, but only if the advertisement is not related to financing and we deem that the content is appropriate to our community! Please contact us by sending an email to [email protected]

If I am not an Investor, Platform, or real estate professional, why should I subscribe to Denzity?
Our vision is to create a real estate crowdfunding ecosystem that is not solely focused on Real Estate Crowdfunding Projects. Our vision is to allow more people to be able to access and benefit from Denzity.

Why did we start Denzity?
We believe Real Estate Crowdfunding should be open to everyone – greater accessibility drives greater participation and economies of scale for the Sponsors. Given the plethora of real estate investment opportunities around the world, real estate crowdfunding means “the world is your oyster”.

Why participate in Real Estate Crowdfunding instead of traditional “safer” ways, like Bank Deposits?
Bank deposits or treasury bills represent the safest, lowest-yield form of savings – typically referred to as a risk-free rate. Any other form of asset-based income generating investment usually generates a yield above the risk-free rate.

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Welcome to our site Here you will able to find Word Stacks Level 4513 Answers and Cheats this game developed by very famous developer PeopleFun. Word Stack is a trivia besed game, Word Stacks each level you have develop your vocabulary and your brain skill. Word Stacks Letter swipe and find the answers, each and every levels challenges for your brain. our site help with correct answers and solutions. you are stuck any level please comment below we will more happy to help you!

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Category Archives: Camping

Serenity Break

Hello Everyone!

I’ve done quite a few things since my last post about my mom-in-law, whom I still miss greatly.  I plan to share some of those things with you as we go through the summer.

First on the list is this this 39 second video I took Saturday while on the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail in the Great Smoky Mountains.  Put everything out of your mind, and just breathe in and out while you watch this with the sound on for the next 39 seconds to feel refreshed and just a little more relaxed.

You’re welcome!

Have a great day!

A Visit to the Dog Pond

Good morning Everyone!

I would like to say that my long absence this year from blogging was due to something remarkable, such as participating in a medical mission trip in the Amazon basin, but alas, I have no such excuse – just a miserable bout with bronchitis that lasted for over two months and then another month or two to recover from it completely and help Mark get over his bronchitis also. Hopefully we have seen the last of it though!

Last week was Spring Break week for our school system, so we took advantage of Kayla’s days off to pay a visit to Alabama’s Gulf Shores State Park Campground for a few days.   The entire Alabama State Park system is a hidden gem that more campers throughout the United States should take advantage of, and the Gulf Shores State Park is no exception.  Among the newest attractions at the state park is something called “The Dog Pond.”  The powers that be have created a dog park on the shores of Lake Shelby, a lake which is literally across the street from the Gulf of Mexico.

My dogs had never been to a public dog park before, so I approached the visit cautiously.  Kayla, however, was quite ready to count it all joy, and fortunately had her phone in hand for video footage of the dogs.

Darwin I never really worried about; he has always gotten on well with other dogs at places where we have boarded him. Mandy, on the other hand, doesn’t always play well with others.  She wants to play, until she doesn’t, and not every dog can read her signals.

When we got to the park, there were two areas – one large area for large dogs, and a second, slightly smaller area for dogs under 30 or so pounds.  The smaller dogs can go into the large dog area at their own risk if the owners choose.

There was only one other dog in the park at that moment – a one year old Golden Retriever mix named Casey.  We let Darwin off leash immediately, and he made a bee line for Casey, whose owners were training her to retrieve an orange float from the water.

Casey wanted to play, but when it was time for her to go back to the water, we had a problem – Darwin has never been around water like that before.  After a great deal of coaxing, he finally was brave enough to try it, and of course he liked it.  (In one of those helpful 15-year-old moments, Kayla neglected to tell me until after we were headed back from the dog pond that Mark had asked us to keep the dogs out of the water.)

And what was Mandy doing during this time? At first, she was restrained on the leash – when Casey first came over to introduce herself, Mandy wasn’t exactly welcoming, and I wanted to be sure everything would be okay. After about 20 minutes, though, I was ready to let her try again – and Mandy came through with flying colors! She had absolutely no aversion to the water; my only concern with her was to keep her from going so deep that Bear or I would have to wade in after her to keep her from sinking. (When she was younger and we had Tyra as well as Mandy and Darwin, there were a couple of warm summer days we left them outside. I would always carefully fill a HUGE water bowl to the brim with ice and water to be sure they had something to keep them cool. We’d come home, and the water bowl would be completely empty. I finally figured out why – as soon as she got hot, Mandy would plop herself smack dab in the center of the water bowl, spreading water and ice everywhere on the patio, but keeping herself quite cool. We stopped trying to keep them outside for even a little while when we were gone after that.)

Both dogs had a wonderful time, but when we were joined by another three dogs, I finally decided it was time for them to go, so we carefully bundled them back into our Hyundai Veloster and drove back to the campground with the car windows open, breathing in the strange combination of sea air and “eau de wet dog parfum.”

And of course, every wet dog knows that nothing tops off the whole lake experience like a good roll in the grass!

Have a great day!

Good morning Everyone!

I thought I’d share a clip with you of a small snippet of a Saturday morning at a local campground. This is one of the many reasons I like camping.

The gray, white and pink pajama fabric at the end is just a bonus!

Have a great day!

Good morning Everyone!

It’s really hard to believe, but we are already 1/12 of the way through 2015!  I have lots to share with you from the past month, but first I have to figure out how to download and coordinate pictures from three cameras taken in two states and one district.

This year, we did something very different for Christmas – we took a family vacation to Washington D.C.  We were there from December 24 through December 30 and had a blast!  Mark and Kayla had their cameras there, so I need to figure out how to get their pictures downloaded onto my computer.  (I’ll have to dive into the morass of cords in the electronics graveyard drawer.  Wish me luck!)  We went to Mount Vernon, Monticello, some of the Smithsonian, saw a play and had dinner at the Kennedy Center, had my birthday dinner in Georgetown and toured the Capitol building.

And we went by one of the many Tyson’s Corner shopping centers – how do they keep them all straight up there? – where the parking deck blew me away!  Each spot on the deck has a light above it – green if it is open, red if it is taken – so you can see far in advance where a spot is available.

Kayla participated in a bridal fashion show the first weekend of the New Year, so I have those pictures to download from the big Nikon.  She was lovely – and the dresses and other models were stunning, too!

I have finished my first novel and three edits of my first novel which I will write about another time.

We also camped near Mobile two weekends ago and went to the Alabama Battleship Memorial that Saturday.  Unfortunately, we forgot all three cameras that day, but I can still tell you about it!

And that, ladies and gentlemen, is what I have been doing over the past month, give or take a few days, in addition to the regular round of daily living.

Have a great day!

Mark and Nancy’s Great Camping Adventure

Good morning Everyone!

A conversation with Kristina over at Family.Work.Life about whether camping in a trailer or motor home as opposed to a tent is  “real” camping reminded me of a story from early on my married life.

When we moved back to Alabama from North Carolina in 1991, we ended up living in Alexander City, a town at the north end of Lake Martin, which is a huge man-made lake that powers three dams for the Alabama Power Company.  We decided to fulfill a dream of Mark’s, and bought a brand-new boat 1989 Bayliner.   Because it had been in the local boat shop’s inventory for almost three years, we managed to get quite a good deal on it.

One of the best places to enjoy Lake Martin is at Wind Creek, a state park with hundreds of camp sites, very nice boat launch facilities and just about anything else you could ever want from a state park on a lake.

Our family at that time consisted of three:  Mark, me and our first dog, Shadow.  Shadow loved riding in the boat. Mark and I decided one weekend in March that we would go camping at Wind Creek in the new four person tent we had bought, and bring the boat along with us.

It sounded like a great idea, but it wasn’t.  Wind Creek’s name, at least in March, is not meant to be aesthetically pleasing but rather descriptive, and with the prime camping spot we rented at the tip of the point, we had no shelter at all from the apparently gale force winds.

After a great deal of difficulty, we managed to get the tent put up and myself and Shadow deposited inside it to keep it from blowing away (yes, Shadow would have been enough but there was no way that dog was going to stay inside the tent by herself in that kind of wind.).  Mark then started to light the barbecue grill outside the tent while I talked to him through the door, but the wind was so strong we couldn’t keep a flame lit.  He finally gave up and took off into town to bring us back a pizza.

While he was gone, I shivered in the tent and listened to the wind roar through the pine trees and pull at our tent.  Once I had to slip outside to rescue various substantial camping paraphernalia that the wind had decided to play catch with, but fortunately the tent didn’t fly away too.  The entire time, Shadow was by my side, looking at me with sad eyes that plainly said,” We have a perfectly good house only miles from here; why on earth are we sitting out here in the wilderness fighting the wind?”  The best answer I could give her was that we were waiting for pizza.

Once Mark got back with the pizza, we ate it, sharing the obligatory portion with Shadow, who was somewhat mollified by our peace offering until the wind managed to rip out one of the tent stakes even with three of us in the tent.   It tickled me so much that I started laughing non-stop.  I was pretty useless from that point forward in any attempt to set the tent back to rights.

We finally conceded defeat about ten p.m., loaded everything back up into our pick-up truck and boat, and headed back into town, with a very relieved dog sitting in my lap.

I don’t remember us ever trying to camp again until we bought our first trailer.  I don’t even remember myself wanting to try camping again until I had a trailer, although I’m sure I mentioned it at least once or twice.

And that, my friends, is “Mark and Nancy’s Great Camping Adventure!”

Have a great day!

Da Dogs

Good morning Everyone!

It’s been a while since I devoted a post exclusively to our three dogs, so today’s the day.

Regular readers to this blog will recall that we have three beautiful and unique dogs as pets:  Tyra, who is now 14, Mandy, who is 8 – 9 in August – (which is very hard to believe!) and Darwin, who is 5 (that’s another one that’s hard to understand.)  All three of them are pound puppies; we are forever grateful to the Montgomery Humane Society for Tyra and Mandy and to the Lake Martin Humane Shelter for Darwin.

Tyra is completely blind; we have suspicions that she might be losing some hearing also.  (To get her to hear where you are going/want her to go, you have to stomp like a dinosaur tap dancing – that is known as a clue!)  She is the sweetest dog we have ever had, although she has become a bit demanding when it comes to her nightly snuggle time with Mark.  She has always viewed herself as Mark’s dog, although she loves the rest of us too.  We suspect she is an Australian Shepherd mix.

Australian Shepherd Mix

Mandy is a free and independent basset hound/husky mix with excellent self-esteem.  She loves all of us, and she is particularly my dog (when we first got her, Woof was still alive.  Woof was my kitchen dog, as I called her – she wouldn’t leave me to myself no matter how bad she wanted to be in a room with everyone else.  She trained Mandy for the same position.)  She is the only dog we’ve ever had whose response to being scolded and told “bad dog” is to stare at you thoughtfully, let you know that she feels your point of view is interesting but not particularly upsetting, and then walk away to plot how to continue whatever it was she was trying to do in the first place.  While she is absolutely unique, I have been surprised at how many people are interested in or have basset hound/husky mixes.  Over 400 of them have looked at my post about Mandy as a basset hound/husky  mix, and I’ve had a good 8 to 10 people at least send me messages about the buskeys (a good handy nickname) that they own.

Basset Hound, Husky Mix

Darwin is the biggest dog we have ever owned.  He is either a black german short-haired pointer, in which case he is not recognized as a short-haired pointer in America although he is in Europe, or a Lab/Great Dane mix.  He is incredibly eager to please his people and surprisingly affectionate for a male dog.  He’s not entirely sold on the idea of being Kayla’s dog (he has an application in for the position of Mark’s dog which is never going to be granted while Tyra is alive), but is beginning to reconcile himself to that position now that we allow him to go to bed with her at night, which means he ends up sleeping on her bed with her during the night, a much better deal than he’d get in our room.

Lab/Great Dane Mix

The three dogs care about each other, and their interactions are fun to watch.  Darwin and Mandy play together a lot, which has kept Mandy young.  They like to chase each other around the yard, and while you’d think the larger Darwin would have the advantage, he doesn’t – Mandy is the fastest dog I have ever seen, and can hold her own against him.  Darwin wants to play with Tyra, but she can’t see him “play bow” to know that he is just playing, so things can get a little tense.  I did get to see the two of them figure out how to play one day, and it was ingenious – neither one moved their legs, while they kept moving their heads around playing “tag” with their heads – apparently you somehow scored a point if you touched the other dog with your head.  Tyra doesn’t believe that play is play unless barking is included, so the din was pretty astonishing.

Australian Shepherd Mix Camping

Tyra Camping

Husky Basset Hound mix camping

Mandy Camping

Lab/Great Dane Mix Camping

Darwin Camping

The three dogs like to camping with us in our (gracefully aged) motor home, but they each have different attitudes about it.  Boo is happy to be with us, but her level of happiness is the same as if she was going for a ride in the car or with us for a walk.  Tyra has always loved camping, and the motor home is no exception.  She likes to come to the front while we’re driving, flip up the arm rest on the driver and passenger seats and get her ears rubbed.  Continually.  For the entire duration of the trip, whether it is a five-minute drive to the nearby state park or a six to eight hour drive to the Smoky Mountains.   Darwin is ecstatic to be camping, and shows it with all his might.  Mandy and Darwin both like to sit on the dashboard of the motor home while we are gone and just watch the world go by until we come home.  I have been astonished at how little they bark at anything outside, including other dogs, when they do that.

Two dogs

Boo and Darwin Together Camping

Two Dogs in Motor Home

Tyra and Mandy Together

So there are our three canine family members.  Each well-loved and loving well in return, each unique and each one indispensable to who we are as a family.

Two Dogs on Bed

Tyra and Mandy Share a Bed

I hope your pets are every bit as interesting!  Tell me about them in the comments section if you have time.  I’d love to hear from you!

Have a great day and weekend everyone!


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As people around the world distance themselves from one another to slow the spread of covid-19, many couples under lockdown find themselves closer than ever. The opportunity has not been lost on Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine’s president. In a television appearance last month, Mr Zelensky, like most other world leaders, asked citizens to stay at home. He then called on his compatriots to take advantage of the enforced intimacy to boost the country’s shrinking population: by making babies.

The notion that the world may witness a coronavirus “baby boom” in nine months time is not as far-fetched as it may seem. Such predictions are common after disasters, particularly those in which citizens are ordered to shelter in place. Extreme weather events are a prime example: spikes in births were anticipated after Hurricane Sandy (2013), snowstorms in New York state (2015) and hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria (2017). A paper published in 2008 found that hurricanes and tropical storms are indeed associated with increased birth rates after nine months.

But after other catastrophes—such as famines, earthquakes and tsunamis—birth rates tend to fall at the nine-month mark, and then bounce back soon afterwards. Data compiled by Lyman Stone, a researcher at the Institute for Family Studies, a conservative think-tank, suggest that epidemics produce a similar pattern. The SARS outbreak in 2002-03 led to a drop in births in Hong Kong nine months on, followed by a sharp rise in the subsequent two years. The Ebola epidemic in 2016 also saw an increase in fertility among West Africans around 18 months after it struck.

Birth rates after covid-19 will probably be influenced by a range of factors, many of which are hard to predict. A higher number of infections and deaths would be expected to produce a deeper decline in birth rates nine months into the pandemic; if few people get sick, the decline will be shallower. But there are other variables at play. The enforced proximity brought by quarantine measures, for example, might push birth rates up in the next year. But an economic slowdown will simultaneously discourage couples from procreating.

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Best Mall Kiosk Ideas

Since very early time mall kiosks have been into business. Due to the economic recession, mall kiosks have gained more popularity in the recent times. Not only small scale businesses, even big brands consider mall kiosks as a potential opportunity.

Due to higher traffic in the malls, business vendors can expect good sales in the malls.

Here are a few best mall kiosk ideas

When you are planning to start a business, then try considering some of these mall kiosk business opportunities, as they do not require a huge investment:

Ice Cream

This is one of the best business ideas for your mall kiosk. You can start a mall kiosk for popsicles with a big display to attract customers. So, make sure to attract children with attractive design to your kiosk.

Fast Food Service

You can offer ready-made fast food items like sandwiches, pizza, and burgers. These kinds of kiosks bring in a great business, as a lot of customers get tired and hungry after shopping for long hours in the mall.

Sweet Candies

Sweet candy is one of the popular business models in malls. You can pick the candy kiosk and mix it with a colourful design.

Milk Bubble Tea

You can offer tea drinks that can be purchased and prepared at home. This kind of kiosk can pour in more profits and also has higher profit margin compared to other business models. With less investment, you can generate more revenue and high sales.

Fresh Juice

Fresh fruit juice is one of the favourite product for any customer. You can set up a smoothie and juice kiosk in the centre of the mall to attract more customers. Make sure that the kiosk is designed transparent so that customers can see the entire process of juice preparation. This makes them more confident of the juice quality being served to them.

Potato Kiosk

Potato fries are one of the best snacks that can be served to the casual shoppers in the mall. Moreover, potato snacks are the most loved food items among customers worldwide. This kiosk also requires very less investment and has the potential to draw more profits to your business.

Chocolates are the most popular food items that are loved by kids when shopping in a mall. You can start a prepacked chocolate kiosk that can make kids fall in love with your kiosk.

Small Gift Kiosk

You can start a small gift kiosk where you need not learn any special skills. A small gift kiosk can be anything that produces custom fashion accessories.

These are some of the best mall kiosk ideas that have the potential to bring in good revenue for small business.

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How to Clean a Ceramic Pan with Vinegar – 3 Effective Ways

One of the most annoying things about cooking is when you accidentally burn or stain the pan.

With ceramic pans, this can be a huge issue as they conduct heat extremely well. So, if you use it on anything higher than medium heat, there’s a huge chance that you will burn whatever you are cooking.

This not only ruins your meal but also makes it challenging to clean up the pan.

Luckily, if you know how to clean ceramic pans with vinegar, it’s not going to be as much of a chore as you might have supposed. Additionally, cleaning a ceramic pan with vinegar is possible in a number of different ways.

We’re going to take a closer look at the versatility of vinegar as a pan cleaner and how you can use it here.

Cleaning a Ceramic Pan with Vinegar and Water

Cleaning the pan with vinegar and water is one of the simplest ways to get it spotless in no time.

It’s also a very simple recipe involving some hot water and vinegar only. To do this, you will need the following:

  • Vinegar – 1 cup – Any kind (Either white vinegar or apple cider vinegar)
  • Water – 4 cups –Use tap water
  • Sponge – Soft
  • Microfiber dishcloth

First of all, remove any burnt food items from the pan by scraping it gently with a plastic utensil. Do not use metal or knives as these can scratch the ceramic coating on the pan.

Next, add the water and vinegar into the pan.

Make sure it does not overflow. If the water is overflowing, reduce the measurements as needed for the pan size.

Place the pan on top of the stove on medium heat. Bring the water mixture to a boil and let it boil for 3 to 4 minutes.

Turn the stove off and allow the pan and the vinegar-water mixture to cool down to room temperature. Take the pan to the sink and use a good soft sponge to clean the pan.

Focus on the stains, burnt areas, or other blemishes and give it a good scrubbing.

Now, drain the solution and rinse the pan thoroughly in clean, cold water.

Make sure to get all the vinegar and other residues out. Use a clean, dry dishcloth to dry the pan and place it carefully in your dish rack or shelf.

Cleaning a Ceramic Pan with Vinegar and Baking Soda

Ceramic pans can also be cleaned with a mixture of vinegar, water, and baking soda.

This is better for stubborn stains because baking soda is abrasive but it is gentle enough not to harm the surface of the pan.

For this cleaning recipe, you will need the following:

  • Baking soda – 2 teaspoons
  • Vinegar – 4 cups – Any kind (Either white vinegar or apple cider vinegar)
  • Water – 1 quart
  • Sponge – Soft
  • Microfiber dishcloth

Start out by giving the pan a good scrub to scrape off any residue, food particles, or black and burnt materials.

Again, remember to use a blunt, wooden, or plastic utensil as a metal one can be too sharp. It will ruin the ceramic coating of the pan and ruin its usability.

Add the water, baking soda, and the vinegar to the pan. Don’t be surprised if the baking soda starts to bubble.

This is a natural reaction it will have to the vinegar. Now, instead of using the stove, you will have to use the oven for this.

Place the pan in the oven at 325 degrees F (162 degrees C) and allow the pan mixture to come to a boil. You can leave it in the oven to boil for a maximum of 15 minutes.

After that, turn the heat off and allow the pan to cool down to room temperature before you touch it.

Once the solution is cool, you can put the pan in the sink and use a sponge to give it a good, thorough scrub.

Clean the ceramic pan until you can see that all the spots and stains have been removed. Now, drain the solution and then rinse thoroughly with clean, cool water.

Finish it off by wiping the pan dry with the help of a microfiber dishcloth and then put it on your shelf or dish rack.

Cleaning a Ceramic Pan with Vinegar, Soap and Warm Water

This is a simpler method and it’s a much easier fix if you’re in a hurry. While it doesn’t require you to put the pan on the heat in the oven or stove, it will need some more time to soak to get it to work.

For this cleaning method, you will need the following:

  • Liquid dishwashing soap – As needed
  • Vinegar – 4 cups – Any kind (Either white vinegar or apple cider vinegar)
  • Water – 1 quart
  • Sponge – Soft
  • Microfiber dishcloth

Gently remove any burnt food residue or particles from the ceramic pan.

Remember to use wooden or plastic utensils with a blunt edge in order to avoid damaging the pan. Once you have removed all of this, you can then add some dishwashing soap to the pan.

Now, add in hot water to the pan and let the pan sit in the sink for around 30 minutes. After this, check if the hot water has cooled down before using a sponge and giving the pan a good scrub.

After scrubbing the pan, rinse it thoroughly with cool water.

Once all the solution has been washed away, use the microfiber dishcloth to dry the ceramic pan and let it rest on the dish rack or inside your kitchen shelf.

With the help of these recipes, you can ensure that your pans are kept clean and are in good condition.

Ceramic pans can easily last for years so these cooking recipes will ensure that your pan is usable for the longest possible time.

Other Dos and Don’ts of Cleaning Ceramic Pans

When you are learning how to clean ceramic pans with vinegar, you also have to pay attention to other washing practices. These ensure that your pans do not get damaged and will stay in good condition.

Healthy washing practices will help to lengthen the life of the ceramic pan.

The following are some major dos and don’ts you should consider when cleaning your ceramic pans:

Always Rinse Thoroughly

Whether you’re using vinegar, baking soda, or even dishwashing liquid, make sure to rinse the pan thoroughly to get rid of any residual material.

You can usually feel if there’s an area of the pan that has some residue on it. Additionally, your pans should not smell of vinegar once you have rinsed it off.

If it does, it means that you still have some vinegar left over. If you do not wash your pan thoroughly, it will also contaminate the food.

It’s better to be safe rather than sorry in this area so give them a good rinse to get the vinegar solution off.

Avoid Using the Dishwasher

Never put ceramic pans in a dishwasher, particularly with other dishes. Ceramic pans are a bit delicate and need to be handled with care.

The ceramic coating can easily be damaged by sharp utensils or when they are washed roughly. To avoid damaging your ceramic pans in the dishwasher, a good idea is to only handwash the pans you have.

Handwashing them ensures that you can avoid accidentally damaging the pan.

Ceramic pans can be pretty expensive and while they do last for years, poor cleaning practices can ruin their shelf life and usability. With handwashing, you can bypass this issue with ease.

Do Not Use Abrasive Sponges

Even if you want to get stains or burnt food residue out, do not use abrasive, steel wool sponges on ceramic pans.

Their ceramic coating can get scratched or rubbed away from certain areas of the pan. This will cause more damage when you are using them for cooking. Moreover, the pans will also start to get damaged very easily.

Since ceramic pans only have a ceramic coating on them, it is essential to make sure that you handle them with care.

Damage to the pan can cause them to perform poorly. It will also make it difficult to cook meals with regular consistency and ensure that you don’t have to get new pans any time soon.

Do Not Be Rough with Ceramic Pans

As previously mentioned, handle your ceramic pans with care. This doesn’t mean just scrubbing them gently but also storing them properly. Pay attention to the temperature of the pan, especially if you want to put it in the sink.

Always wait for the pan to come down to room temperature before you wash it. Sudden changes in the temperature may cause the ceramic coating to shrink and wear off faster.

Dropping the pan can also cause it to crack, which will ruin the overall usability of the pan.

By paying attention to the recipes mentioned on how to clean a ceramic pan with vinegar and the dos and don’ts of washing ceramic pans, you can ensure that your kitchen pans are clean and in good condition.

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