Alex J. Cavanaugh: How to do a Successful Blog Tour. And John Carter! And Prize Package Winner!
That was an epic blog tour. You were EVERYWHERE! I don't blame you for being burned out.
I haven't seen John Carter.
Congrats to Jeremy...Not too unhappy at my loss, random.org wins never work for me.
Maybe I'll get my own cup designed with the covers of all three books, with your consent obviously.
I'll catch it in Dvd most probably since it's released in my small city with local dubbing.
That tour was truly brilliant. It's intersting you think you spent too much time visiting everyone. Ten hours in one day is epic.
I'm so looking forward to seeing JOhn Carter. I love the Golden Age of science fiction and every other golden age. I like the innocent adventure stories. I don't need edgy or dark.
So happy that you are now revved and ready to dive into book 3.
What a great blog tour! Hope you do another soon!
That was an awesome party and tour. You know how to do things with style.
I'll have to see John Carter.
I can imagine how beat you must be. However, it certainly did get the word out! :-) Congrats to Jeremy for winning the swag.
I'm not much for sci-fi, but since John Carter is partly/mostly shirtless during the film...well, why not.
You rocked that blog tour! Glad to hear you're working on a third book.
I didn't read your review of John Carter because I never read reviews of movies I know I'm going to see!
In preparation, I'll be reading Princess of Mars, the first in the Burroughs series. I've read a couple of Barsoom novels but not the first. Right after that I'll start on your book!
That's a lot of blog visiting. You need a vacation now! Congrats on surviving. You were everywhere.
John Carter sounds great. Wonderful that you found inspiration in it.
I kind of enjoyed seeing your book everywhere, it was exciting! I was very happy to be a part of it - but you deserve a very long rest now lol!
I saw John Carter the other night and the cinema booked out so fast they had to put on several extra screenings. I didn't actually expect much from it - but WOW! A western, gladiator science-fiction with elements of fantasy. Amazing story telling. I am burning to read the stories now and I fully expect another John Carter movie, it's the most amazing thing I've seen since the original Star Wars.
Congrats on the blog tour, you really did pop up everywhere!
Theresa, it was really amazing.
Rek, I need to ask my publisher about more mugs, as several people seem to want them.
Thanks, Lynda. It was almost too much for me so feel it would burn out anyone else.
Charmaine, that's how I felt! Thought it was just epic.
Thanks for sharing about your blog tour. Ten hours is a lot of time checking blogs. I'm sure you were burnt out but you're such a great blogger friend that I could see you doing that.
No wonder you are worn out.
I couldn't have kept up with all the relplies. So you're doing CassaStorm good luck with all that goes with writing a book.
Congrats to Jeremy the winner of your comp. Well done.
Have an easy day if that's possible.
10 hours is huge! But you did a great job with your tour. Congrats again on your release.
Looking forward to watching "John Carter." Thanks for the review!
Congrats to Jeremy. And congrats to you for a tour well done!
I definitely want to see John Carter.
I'm watching John Carter tomorrow, and I can't wait! :) It received mixed reviews from the critics, but they often get it wrong so, it's not a big deal. I trust your review completely and I'm sure I won't be disappointed.
And finally, check out my review of Dark Tide, the latest shark flick, starring Halle Berry. It kinda sucked. LOL.
We saw it on opening day for my brother's birthday celebration. We both read the books in our youth, so we were really looking forward to it. Overall, not disappointed! I thought it was a good, fun movie. And talk about your high concept--anyone who struggles with what that means should take a look at A Princess of Mars. Talk about an elevator pitch!
I wasn't crazy about Taylor Kitsch's acting and voice, but he physically played the role well. And Woola! Who couldn't love Woola?
Natalie, I was trying so hard to stay caught up!
Yvonne, ready to dive back into the next book.
George, kinda sucked? I think you'll dig John Carter. Reviewers were way to harsh on the film.
Hey Summer! Glad you saw it. Wish it had done better because I'd gladly see another John Carter film.
...but, Alex, did you not get my bribe for that wonderful prize package??
Congrats to the winner and congratulations on a third book in the making.
Your blog tour was so well organized! You were popping up on my screen on most blogs!
Alex, sounds like you're inspired to write another book. Go get'em!
Thank you for the deets on John Carter. I've been wanting to go see it!!
I liked your blog tour because it seemed to me you worked hard to have something different prepared for each stop. I like to support tours, but sometimes they can get a bit repetitive! As for the first day, that might nor work for everyone but you have so many friends who wanted to help, it was a brilliant way of getting us all involved. Well done.
I've been on the fence about John Carter, but I'll probably end up watching it on DVD.
And oh my! I've seen a clip of Princess of Mars in action and boy, she's HOT!!! Yikes!
glad you enjoyed John Carter. I'm stoked as well. Love that high adventure stuff.
I will definitely catch JOHN CARTER but just wanted to wait till the crowds die down. I love seeing movies like that on the big screen.
Congrats on your blog tour! You were everywhere!!
Congrats on such a great blog tour and book launch. You survived!
I'm kind of interested in seeing John Carter, though I really had never heard of it before the movie came out. Surprised it was written by ERB.
Great Tour, Congrats to Jeremy (he is awesome) and yes you have to do a third book now.....Fast, with your ninja booster super drive..LOL, maybe you should rest a bit first :)Hmmm....John Carter---will check.
I'm glad you're around to review these movies since John Carter was on my radar.
Sorry to inform you of this Alex but I think you misspelled Geeky Tendencies. I can forgive you though because a lot of people accidently spell Retro Zombie. :) Of course I just kid!
Congrats on your blog tour and to Jeremy!
Congrats to Jeremy! Your blog tour was epic fun, I don't know how many people I visited, but I had a great time.
John Carter was awesome! I'm writing a review for 411 to be posted soon. Of course, I preferred seeing Taylor in his little outfit, LOL.
Didn't get a chance to see John Carter, and probably won't until DVD. Just too busy. Good to hear that it's a fun movie though!
so i am reading your post as i try to do when you post... always looking for something i can relate to, something i can make my thought to respond in my sort of way. as for today i am reading... then reading again and finally for a third time saying "that's my name". looking to make sure i am not skipping some part as if i were skimming.
i am so HAPPY... i cannot believe it, so many cool people and me the dork gets picked. alex, thank you... i cannot tell you how great this is and how i am looking forward to the stuff.
ps. i forgot what else you might be covering today... though in my defense i did your post several times.
Gail, did you send Hot Tamales???
Marta, thanks, and I'm going to get 'em.
Sarah, glad my tour kept you entertained!
Jemi, that is so good to hear.
Charles, it was better than I expected.
Liz, it needs the big screen.
LG, they manage to slip him into the movie as well - you'll see.
Jeremy, that made me laugh!!!
Melissa, there was skin enough for both of us! Glad you liked the movie. Not sure what film the hating critics saw.
Your blog tour was amazing! You seriously do have ninja time management skills. Are you sick of hearing that yet? ha! Enthusiasm is catchy and it is so fun reading how stoked your are after the movie! That is awesome. Have a great day!
P.S. I am mad about the coffee mug.
I haven't seen John Carter yet, but really want to.
I have been seeing your name EVERYWHERE in blog comments over the past week. You sure do get around!
Congratulations, Jeremy, on winning the mega prize package!
I'm glad to hear John Carter worked out, because the internet seemed pretty worried it wouldn't.
I do believe The Princess of Mars was the very first SciFi book I ever read, way back when I was like 13 or 14. I loved Burroughs' stories. I'm going to have to watch the movie now.
Congratulations on a most successful blog tour!
Glad it all went well and congrats to your winner.
Thanks also for sharing the hi's and low's it's food for thought.
I liked John Carter too. Tons of fun. There is a vibe I get from your books that makes me understand the 'golden age' comparisons too. I believe your Cassa books invoke the best of that era's sci fi tales.
Alex, you amazed me. I am so sure I could never do what you did, but I guess, never say never?
You work hard for your success. Glad you're choosing time with your wife over the conference, because you're right, there's always next year and you'll have more time to prepare.
Alex, it was an incredible tour. You really were everywhere and I sure hope your book sales reflect that. No one deserves this success more than you. You are just about the nicest blogger there is.
So glad to hear you've found a source of inspiration. It's so nice when you discover your voice, isn't it?
I didn't know you had plans for a third book. Cool! Blog tour sound exhausting but nice too. I still don't know how you keep up.
I'm happy to hear John Carter was good. I was hoping that would be true.
Thanks for the tips on the blog tour. I'm going to see how well I pan out on this in the next two weeks. It'll be an interesting experience, to say the least.
You are a freakin' rockstar! I know you visited my blog that day too and I wasn't even on one of your stops. I think you have a mini-me or two who help you get to so many blogs in one day.
I think you should write a character that's totally you. Because how in the heck???
Tracy, maybe I need to do a Ninja Time Management course? Sorry about the mug.
Budd, leave it up as long as you like!
Matthew, it's still going to fail, which is a big shame.
Thank you, Rusty. Don't know why it's taken me so long to make the connection.
Sarah, yes, and it took long enough.
Jeffrey, be prepared to devote a lot of time to it.
Yes, go see John Carter, thanks for the recommendation, Greetings.
I don't know how you do it, Alex, visiting so many blogs, day after day. But it was heart warming to see all the support you had. You were everywhere! The fact that so many writers & bloggers support you is testament to the wonderful person you are. You go, boy! All hail, Ninja Captain Alex!!
Oh, and I am definitely hungering for CassaStorm, by the way.
That blog tour of yours was RIDICULOUS. You were literally everywhere!! Glad you had a good time :) Congrats to the winner of that great book package!
I've learned a lot about blog tours thanks to following yours for the last couple of weeks. It's an inspiration and something for me to keep in mind when the time comes for my books to enter the scene. Thank you for all that you do, Alex!
I need to see John Carter. Must See It.
If anyone deserves a blogging break it would be you! Congrats on the amazing and successful tour.
I haven't seen John Carter yet, but I would like to. It looks great.
And I don't blame you for being a bit burned out from the tour. It was epic.
I thought your tour went very well!
Congrtas to Jeremy!!!! Your party was the best. I think you sold a couple of million books at least. Don't know if we have reached a thousand for the A-Z but I have a blog post about it.
Are you getting some rest now that your tour is over? Congrats to Jeremy. I really want to see John Carter and with your glowing review I'm going to have to go.
Congratulations, Jeremy. What a prize!
Alex, I don't know how you found the time and energy, but you did it. Well done to you. Now get writing the third book!
Jeremy, sorry I missed your comment! We must've crossed in the comment time stream. Yes, you are the BIG winner!
Cassie, I'm just a rock-star Ninja!
David, may yours be even better.
Birgit, the book's title is Princess of Mars if that helps.
Anna, no it's all me.
Debra, we did, and that's wonderful.
I really want to see John Carter, but we're so busy lately, I don't know if I'll actually be able to make it to the theater.
Now I want to see John Carter. I miss that sort of Golden Age innocence, as you describe it. CassaStar is classic like that.
Your blog tour was amazing! Thanks for showing us how it's done!
I want to see John Carter. I didn't at first, but I'm in the mood for a real adventure, and this sounds like it fits.
You had an awesome blog tour!
I'll wait to see John Carter when it comes out on DVD. I doubt I'll being seeing many movies in the theaters this year - although I definitely will see The Hobbit in theaters!
You did a fantastic job, Alex. I stand in awe. I am a bit upset about missing out on the coffee cup, but I'll recover. Enjoy your break.
Congrats to Jeremy! (I'm a bit jealous, but glad you won). That blog tour really was AWESOME. So glad you survived, Alex. I've been wanting to see John Carter but I just haven't had the time. sigh.
Ellie, I don't know how I found the time either.
Christine, thank you for saying that!
Thanks, Jennifer. And the movie is pure adventure.
Nicole, you do have an excuse.
I think all men can agree that voluptuous alien women with seductive purple eyes, wielding swords...yet...somehow still needing to be saved by "THE MAN" will always net a large male audience.
Congrats to you and congrats to the winner!!!!!!!!
Chuck is da man! Love his graphs!!!!!! I'm off to see it.
Alex-- I'm with you. I really enjoyed John Carter. I don't know why it's getting such bad reviews. I'm also surprised it's considered a flop b/c it made $30 million. It's only the first weekend. I wish people would give it a chance.
They've bought the rights to the first three Carter books, but box office doesn't look so good. Big gamble.
I'm thrilled for you that you found a connection to your voice and style.
If anyone deserves a day off, it's you. Enjoy!
Well done Alex! I enjoyed coming along for the ride, it was great! I am on the last thousand words of Cassa Star, still enjoying it - it has taken me so long to read because I have been spending most evenings reading Campaign entries!
Once again, congratulations for the great tour for Cassa Fire!
yay for winner, yay for you and yay for third book!
Congratulations Jeremy! I think a lot of people would like to change with you.
The cup is much sought-after.
Thank you and all the blogs which took part for an awesome and most entertaining blog tour!!!
And a big thank you to all the people who made so alive and impressive with their comments.
I would like to share some thoughts regarding the blog tour.
Alex - blog stop - Alex - blog stop - and so on.
Then the blog host should answer all comments and not you. And you can comment in common on the next day on your blog; maybe you can pick up one or two very special comments and talk about them.
Of course the blog party was absolutely awesome. But to visit more than 250 blogs is far too exhausting.
Of course there should be a blog party next time but different compared to the last one.
The central meeting point is your blog like the the playing field in a stadium.
All participating blogs (posting the banner) act as the hotdog, drinks and ice seller in the stadium. Every blog "sells" a specific item (drink, food, sun glasses or whatever).
Then reader visit your blog. They get the information that they can get party stuff over at other blogs.
You need a menu at your blog showing which blog "offers" what. Each blog has a counter for his specific item (which is a counter of their blog). So people go there read the post, click the counter and return to the party on your blog where they tell what they read and got.
This is a rough description. In case you like we can discuss in detail.
Please keep the uniqueness of the posts.
Anyway I wish to be part of your next blog tour.
Thank you for the John Carter review. When everything goes well my wife and I will watch the movie next week.
Finally thank you for a great, great time. Take a well deserved rest.
Dude. We saw John Carter in IMAX 3D on Friday night. First of all ~ we have got to splurge and see more movies in IMAX! Totally worth it. Wow.
I was sort of disappointed by JC. But then again, I'm a HUGE fan of the book which never really bodes well for movie adaptations.
I felt some little gems were left unexplored in the movie (Sola's brands, John's return) which is not unexpected, given time limitations, but still.
I DID really enjoy it though. Just fell short of super awesome epicness for me.
And great info you shared on your blog tour. Thanks!
Yes, your blog tour was awesome and generated so much response! I can see how it was overwhelming- I would NOT have been able to visit 250 blogs in one day! I'm honored you visited mine!
I have not seen John Carter yet- we'll probably wait for it to come out on DVD.
Enjoy your break. Wow, 250 posts? That's amazing!
I am really looking forward to seeing John Carter. I'm glad it was awesome.
Jesse, he IS the man!
CM, glad you are enjoying it.
Edi, I like that idea!!! And I'd be honored to have you part of the next tour.
Ali, it's been so long since I read the book, which probably helped.
Thanks everyone - I really appreciate the support.
Loved John Carter! The fact that the author is Edgar Rice Burroughs gave me more desire to see it. Imagine writing such a sci-fi in that era!
I so enjoyed the tour - and congrats Jeremy!
Susan, I know! he was just amazing.
Ciara, that's a good idea, as I'm one of those didn't-read-the-book people.
Congratulations on completing the blog tour. Hope it brings you thousands of sales. I don't think I will watch John Carter. He's not that handsome. But I'm planning to watch Margin Call. Young Spock is in there.
You really deserved all the success of your big honkin' blog tour. Congratulations!
And yes, I wanna see John Carter. It looks like fun, old fashioned storytelling fun.
Well done on the awesome blog tour... wow 10 hours... that's amazing.
Hopefully going to see John Carter soon... though Hunger Games comes out next week... that's on my to see list.
I think you must have gotten your hands on Hermione's Time-Turner because I have no idea how you do everything you do!
And thanks for you kind comments about my doggie A to Z video!
Congrats on such an amazing blog tour! You truly do rock, Alex.
Hope you get to recharge a bit before you take on CassaStorm. So excited about this news! Glad you are fired up to write another book for this series.
And also congratulations for your blog tour!
I'm surprised you didn't take a mini vaca. You must be exhausted! And yes, dammit, I am very disappointed I didn't win that coffee cup!
Helena, it is! Go enjoy.
Jocelyn, I think you and your doggie video will win! And go see John Carter. The critics don't know what the heck they are talking about.
RaveAir, you will dig them then!
Theresa is right: you were everywhere, Alex. You have every right to feel drained. I hope the word of mouth gives JOHN CARTER a 2nd wind at the box office!!
CONGRATS Alex! Great blog tour.
Two weeks is enough on the tour I think. I did four and it wiped me out.
Glad you survived the blog tour. They can be exhausting, but fun.
Congratulations on an extremely successful blog tour. Hope sales of CassaFire are going well.
I've heard nothing but bad to lackluster reviews of John Carter. You've somewhat revived my interest, although the trailers I've seen on TV haven't impressed me much. I love the story concept of the film.
Lee, if you like the Golden Age style of science fiction, you'll dig it. Ignore those reviews!
Congrats to Jeremy for sweet swag win...and yes, I really DID want the coffee cup!!
John Carter is on my agenda for Thursday this week and I am sure now I will not be disappointed.
Alex, you put your heart and soul into everything you did from actually writing CassaFire to all the blog tour, blog visiting and guest posting. Take a little time to drink it all in...before the A-Z Challenge starts! You earned it.
Yours is the second great review for John Carter. Now I must see it.
Congrats to Jeremy for winning and you for a great blog tour.
Well I'm glad you caught your breath long enough to take in a good movie, Alex.
It was the most successful blog book tour I've ever seen. But I can understand spreading things out in the future. Most people don't purchase books until well after the initial release, right? I for one was holding out to find out if I won. Jeremy's a great zombie guy, though. Congrats, Jeremy!
Oh wow that sounds exhausting. Congrats on an awesome tour though. seriously I do NOT know how you do it. I've been super busy with work the last week (not complaining on that part busy is always good) but it means my blog visiting time becomes even less than it already is. There's only about 4 blogs I actually am able to visit regularly. You truly amaze me but then you're cap'n ninja so I shouldn't be surprised!
Now, finally, you can get some sleep!
Epic was right. I did enjoy reading all posts Alex.
Congrats to Jeremy on winning the prize.
I sure can't wait to see John Carter. Glad it inspired you for another book.
John Carter is on our list. We saw The Lorax and I liked it very much. And Congrats! to Jeremy on winning the package! Emjoy your time off. You deserve it!
What an epic blog tour Alex. I am sure you must be exhausted. You deserve a rest.
Alex, I am hoping and praying that we see a movie adaptation of your books. I have read the blurbs and honestly they sound wonderful. I will try and get a copy from Amazon.
I bet you could do with a saurian brandy after all that awesome ninja storming.
Robyn, I think a lot of people wait. And I've asked my publisher about the mug since so many wanted one.
Dafeenah, thanks - I try!
Rachna, I would love to see my books as movies!
Well, I hope you sold lots of books! Congrats again. And I plan to do a book review so that will get your book cover out there again.
250! No wonder you had to take a day off of work. That's dedication.
I think, you the man, Alex!! You're amazing with your blog followers. Keeping up with us all. You set an outstanding example!!!
John Carter I've yet to see, but I will and report back!
John Carter is in my Netflix queue already! So I probably won't see it until later this year, LoL.
I'm glad your blog tour went so well, Alex!!! It was amazing seeing so much support for you and your book. The blogosphere of writers and readers is truly an exceptional place!
Awesome blog tour!!! We went to see John Carter on Friday . . . and I agree - it was awesome. My whole family enjoyed it, and the theatre was packed.
Glad that it inspired your writing!
Congrats to Jeremy! What an awesome win!
I can totally understand how that blog tour could have worn you out. It was really exciting to see all the support you got - just goes to show what a loved and respected member of this blogging community you are!
Cindy, that's why I'm the Ninja Captain!
Maurice, I'd promised everyone who posted for me that day I would visit, so I was determined to follow through.
Tyrean, we did our part to support the movie.
Leigh, yes, you better get on that.
That was one ambitious blog tour, Alex ... it made me tired. Looking forward to John Carter ... sounds like my kinda movie.
Yes, a good wife deserves everything.
Congratulations on a great tour, Alex. You deserve all the support you received (but yes, I am quite sad I didn't win that coffee mug).
Yeah, I would have liked a mug, but I got your 2 books in the mail, and one of them is next in line from the TBR stack.
That A-Z list is growing steadily. I've taken the advice of 'visit a few every day'. I don't want to get 'blog burnout'. . .
We plan to go see John Carter, as any science fiction buff should do. This original story from 1912 would have been received by a totally awed audience of the day.
Congrats, Jeremy on the win!
Isn't it great when you watch a movie that truly inspires your writing? Congrats on the find, Alex!
We were supposed to go see JOHN CARTER last weekend and our plans fell through. Definitely will do it this weekend!
Your tour was epic! You've inspired me to do my own, much more modest, version.
I haven't seen John Carter, but I love Golden Age SF. There's something classic about it.
It was awesome to follow along for your blog tour. :) And that's a massive amount of blogging in just a couple weeks!
I've heard tons of good things about John Carter so I'm exited to see this one but haven't had a chance yet. Thanks for the review and it's great that you figured out what people mean when you talk about your books hearkening back to the sci-fi golden age! What a compliment!
DG, hope you enjoy my books! And yes, every fan needs to see the movie.
Golden, you'll dig it. And I am now blogging exhausted.
Congrats to Jeremy - Yay! Lucky dude!
Alex - my heartfelt congratulations to you on your successful book tour, here in Bloggerville. All the best as you continue your journey toward the completion of CassaStorm.
Wow, over 250 blogs in one day - you are a blog visiting champion, Ninja Alex. I feel honored to be among those 250 lucky bloggers.
Looking forward to CassaStorm release party! And of course, I can't wait to see John Carter movie. The previews look awesome.
Angela, I'll always visit you.
Congrats, Alex, and well done. I imagine you're tired!
I'm glad your blog tour went well, but it does sound like a crazy ton of work! Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
And I can't wait to see John Carter! It looks so awesome.
Yadin, it IS epic! Go enjoy.
Shallee, it was a lot of work and I still don't feel like I did enough.
I was going to pass on John Carter because the special effects in the commercials looked horrible, but if you say it was better on the big screen, then I'll give it a shot.
Thanks for sharing what worked and what didn't regarding your blog tour. Getting your name and book out there is important, but you highlighted the potential for oversaturation and writer/follower fatigue that we all need to watch. Keep it going EF Hutton :).
Sorry about missing the last IWSG. Will make the Apr post.
Seriously epic tour, Alex; I hope it translated to many sales! And I'm glad to read that you liked John Carter -- we're going on Saturday.
I bow to you on such an extensive blog tour, oh machine. That is a ton of blogs in one day. Not sure I could do the same.
I can't believe how many blogs you get to in day. You really are amazing. And you rocked the blog tour!
For someone who planned to write one book only, it's amazing to learn about number three. Good luck with the new project!
Yes, from here all my support and encouragement for your new project, it sounds powerful, CassaStorm.
Isis, no - the special effects are amazing. And thanks for your comments. I think the tour overwhelmed me.
Milo, you will enjoy it!
Sabrina, it wasn't easy. Go enjoy the movie.
I haven't seen John Carter before but thanks for the review - it sounds awesome!
And congratulations about the CassaFire and the blog tour...I saw your name all over the blogosphere that day. :) I don't know why I wasn't following you before (I thought I had been) but I officially am now! I have some awards for you on my blog.
So glad the tour was a success and I haven't seen John Carter, but I want to now. May happen this weekend.
I'm glad you had such an awesome launch day party and tour, even if it was super busy.
Thanks again for letting me participate in your Blog Party for CassaFire. I'm looking forward to reading it.
I downloaded "The Princess of Mars" just the other day, as I'm eager to read it again after so many years. This is the kind of sci-fi I love - fun and adventure. It's a great escape.
Congratulations to Jeremy! Also, congratulations to making it through such an epic blog tour! You rocked it, but I don't blame you for being tuckered out. This type of thing is a learning experience, both for you and your readers, so I appreciate your honesty with it all.
You think the title of John Carter has anything to do with people not seeing it? I was thinking it was some boring political movie until you first posted about it here, and then I had to seek it out. Too bad. It sounds like it deserves more of an audience.
I forgot to congratulate Jeremy. Congratulations, Jeremy!
Jay, I have several of those books on my iPad and I'm eager to reread them now.
Shannon, the original title was John Carter of Mars and they shouldn't have changed it. Only those who've read the books know what it's about based on the title alone.
Kela, I can only think in terms of one book at a time.
Eve, I'm a super Ninja!
I think you still are many books to write.
Morgan, it helped that I can blog from work!
Nicki, not a robot, promise.
Wow is all I gots to say. I can't believe you were able to keep up with the blog tour AND co-hosting. You have what I think is the hardest job of all - keeper of the list. Yet you're just rockin' it as always. I'm still learning the way of the Ninja, but now I know why that's your monikor. You're invincible.
Your Blog Party was MASSIVE and I'm so glad it worked in your favour. Fame and Fortune is headed yer way, my friend.
Be prepared! Be inspired! Be Brilliant!
I didn't have the time to follow your tour, Alex, but I do know you were everywhere. I hope all that coverage sold you many books!
I've been on the fence about John Carter after seeing reviews. Now I'm rethinking it. May go see this week.
I had dreams of winning that prize package!
I had no doubt your writings would be a success.


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She (a little alarmed, sits up and lays down her kindle and lifts her reading glasses to her forehead): Ok, Ok, you have my attention now. Listen. Finding customers for you has always been my job. (she turns to him and runs her fingers through his chest hair)You like the way I do it. It lets you focus on all the other things you have going on. After all, I am the expert on messaging, databases, demographics and even the Web 2.0 crap. You need to rely on me to manage this for you (she purrs nuzzling his neck and shows him a few reports indicating possible branding results and their relation to user personas eventually taking some sort of action).
He (beginning to whiteboard in his mind and sweat in his palms): You mean you could help me figure out how I could be the one to run the company? A bold vision where we can dedicate all our resources to figuring out what works and not worry about making it work?
She (smiling as her hand strokes his wallet): Honey, you know I know how to do it for you. Haven't I always?
He (his budget now engorged with funds and feeling a massive project coming on): Oh baby, who's your Daddy?
Huge but hardly noticeable Monster in the closet (whispering): I wish the two of you would hurry up, screw each other and go to sleep so that I can get out of this closet , raid the fridge and log onto Second Life.
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I've always been dismayed at how much humans living in the US deplore opossums (Didelphis virginianus). I don't understand this. They are, evolutionarily speaking, true survivors – the only marsupial species that remains in the US from the magnificent marsupial radiation that occurred in the North American continent some 60 – 70 million years ago. Indeed, even though there is a lot of uncertainty surrounding the timing of marsupial evolution, the first undoubted marsupial taxon (Peradectes minor) hails from Montana circa 65 million years ago. From North America, marsupials made their way down through Central and South America; in the New World – this is where most remain today. All marsupial species in North America went extinct – they simply could not compete against modern placental mammals that were radiating throughout the world – except for the Virgina opossum, friendly (and useful!) visitor to your backyard.
Moreover, as documented by Keesey et al (2009) in their article Hosts as ecological traps for the vector of Lyme Disease (published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B), opossums are a critical means by which tick populations – hence Lyme disease – can be reduced.
Next time you see an opossum in your backyard – don't disparage it, shoot it, trap it… Instead view it for what it is: a wonder of evolutionary history, a survivor, one of the most adaptable species you'll have the privilege of interacting with.
And, be grateful that it is helping to limit the spread of Lyme Disease.
1. Papple, D (2015) Opossums: the unsung heroes against Lyme Disease and other tick-borne diseases. Inquisitr – News Worth Reporting, May 26.
2. Branning, M (2016) Sharing our cities – making peace with the 'possum. DFW Wildlife Coalition.


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Transparency Market Research has published a new report on the global femtocells market. As per the report, the global femtocells market is predicted to progress from US$420 mn in 2012 to US$4.7 bn by 2019. The report, titled 'Femtocells Market - Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast 2013 - 2019,' states that the global femtocells market is predicted to expand at a 37.10% CAGR from 2013 to 2019, propelled by factors such as the rising demand for femtocells among mobile operators and the saturating telecommunication market in developed nations.
Femtocells are used to improve mobile network coverage. Femtocells are plug and play devices, which use a broadband connection to connect to the mobile phone operators. Lately, femtocells have gained tremendous attention from mobile subscribers due to their capacity to improve the transmission of data and voice. Femtocell devices are primarily used as standalone devices or are integrated with other networks such as Wi-Fi or macro cell. Due to high operational performance, the integrated use of these devices is expected to increase in the years to come. Femtocells are available in the global market for various networks including 2G, 3G, and 4G (LTE). With the introduction of 4G and the impending large-scale release of 5G in the near future, leading players in the global femtocells market are focusing on developing femtocells for 4G and 5G.
Some of the factors expected to propel the global femtocells market in the years to come are the poor network in urban areas due to signal attenuation in buildings and the growing focus of network operators on filling network gaps. However, the growing demand for 4G (LTE) femtocells is predicted to contribute towards the growth of the global femtocells market in the years to come.
The global femtocells market is segmented on the basis of application, geography, form factor, and technology. Based on geography, the global femtocells market is divided into Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, and Rest of the World. In 2012, in terms of revenue, North America dominated the global femtocells market, followed by Europe. Some of the leading players in the global femtocells market are Airvana LLC, Cisco Systems, Gemtek Technology Co. Ltd., NEC Corporation, Nokia Siemens Networks, Texas Instruments, Alcatel-Lucent, Ericsson, ip.access Ltd., and Netgear, Inc.
The availability of substitute products in the form of picocells and Wi-Fi is expected to restrict the growth of the global femtocells market in the next few years. Picocells and Wi-Fi are superior to femtocells and thus are predicted to increase the competition level for femtocells. Going forward, the increasing adoption of femtocells, especially in the enterprise segment, is expected to propel the global femtocells market. Based on form factor, the global femtocells market is classified into integrated and standalone segments.
By application, the global femtocells market is classified into public, residential, and enterprise. The increasing number of applications of femtocells is predicted to further contribute towards the growth of the global femtocells market throughout the forecast period. With many new players expected to enter the global market, the level of competition is predicted to increase in the years to come.


Guyana's Ministry of Natural Resources Monday night announced that it is seeking a legal opinion on whether Junior Minister, Simona Broomes' appointment can potentially lead to a conflict with her material interest in the mining sector.
"The Ministry has solicited a legal opinion on the matter of conflict of interest and will pronounce with greater specificity on this issue very shortly," said the ministry in a statement.
The Ministry used the opportunity to blaze People's Progressive Party (PPP) General Secretary, Clement Rohee for attacking Broomes' integrity and citing a possible conflict of interest between her and Pharsalus, a mining company wholly owned by the Australia-headquartered Troy Resources.
President Granger has said that he was unaware of Broomes' relationship with the mining company. ""I am not aware of her involvement in Troy Resources. I knew that she has a mining background and we felt that that would be an asset because of what she is likely to be involved in at the Ministry of Natural resources would be the protection of our working people," he said.
Even as the Ministry awaits the legal opinion, it reiterated its confidence in Broomes who has been assigned responsibility for occupational safety and health, and other welfare issues in the mining sector. "The Ministry of Natural Resources wishes to state categorically that the shenanigans of the PPP will do nothing to diminish its confidence, and for that matter, the confidence of the Government of Guyana in the Honourable Minister," said the ministry.
While in government from 1992 to 2015, the PPP had been repeatedly accused by the then opposition of racial discrimination, corruption, nepotism, human rights abuses, turning a blind eye to narco-traffickers and drug smuggling and other forms of alleged mismanagement.
Since coming to power eight months ago, the coalition has been conducting several forensic audits at agencies like the National Industrial and Commercial Investments Limited (NICIL) and the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA).
Broomes has publicly acknowledged that she has three mining properties in the Issano area and that she has an agreement with Pharsalus for several years.
The Junior Minister has said that she does not see her agreement with Pharsalus being a conflict of interest. And Senior Minister, Raphael Trotman has assured that he would be dealing with any matters concerning any interest or relationship that Broomes has in the mining sector.
Transparency Institute of Guyana Inc. has said that the Junior Natural Resources Minister should relinquish any interests she has to avoid real or apparent perceptions of conflict of interest.
A Troy Resources document seen by Demerara Waves Online News states that the company has the option of acquiring a 100 percent interest in three medium scale prospecting permits in keeping with an agreement signed in June, 2012. So far, she has been paid US$40,000 on the signing of the agreement, and two more payments of US$40,000 each. Pharsalus Gold, according to the document, enjoys full rights to occupy, explore, prospect, mine or carry out related activities on the tenements. The document also states that after the exercise of the option the vendor, Simona Broomes is entitled to a 2% Net Smelter Royalty, which Pharsalus has the option to purchase at any time for a cash payment of US$1,500,000.


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Air Hogs is a line of toy airplanes, helicopters, rockets, and cars manufactured and owned by the Spin Master company of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are radio controlled, free-flying, and air-powered aircraft. Several of these, especially the remote-controlled (R/C) ones, are designed to be easily flown without any need for assembly.

Air Hogs was created in 1996 when Spin Master was approached by British inventors John Dixon and Peter Manning, whose prototype of a compressed air powered toy airplane had been rejected by everyone they had shown it to. Excited by the plane's potential, Spin Master licensed the technology and spent two years and half a million dollars perfecting the toy.

The Air Hogs Sky Shark debuted first in spring 1998 and was an immediate hit, fuelled by coverage on The Today Show and Live with Regis and Kathy Lee, as well as write-ups in Time and Popular Science.

Follow-up successes have included Zero Gravity RC Wall Crawler (a radio control Hummer-style vehicle that can be driven up walls), the popular Aero Ace battery powered RC airplanes, Air Hogs Stormlauncher (a vehicle that can operate on land, water, and can fly), Havoc Heli (a 6.5" long indoor RC helicopter weighing just 10 grams) and the Reflex Helicopter (indoor/outdoor fully functional r/c helicopter). Later on, The Stinger was released. In 2008, the Havoc Heli and Stinger were released together in a Laser Battle Pack. A new toy has also been released: the SwitchBlade; a twisting blade with smaller blades that launches vertically but flies straight forward. Another popular radio-control airplane is the Hawkeye Blue Sky which was released in 2011. It is the only airplane Air Hogs has built with a built-in spy camera on (there are a few indoor helicopters that have them, but no other airplanes).

External links
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Lloyd Barnaby "Barney" Smith  (born 21 July 1945) is a retired British diplomat.

Career
Smith was educated at Merchant Taylors' School and Brasenose College, Oxford. He joined the Diplomatic Service in 1968 and served in Bangkok, Paris, Dublin, Brussels and Bangkok (with a year at the École nationale d'administration in Paris). He was ambassador to Nepal 1995–99 and ambassador to Thailand (concurrently non-resident ambassador to Laos) 2000–03. He was editor of Asian Affairs 2005–16. He was a non-executive director 2006–14, and chairman 2011–14, of Coastal Energy, an oil and gas company working in Thailand and Malaysia which was bought by CEPSA in 2014.

References
SMITH, Lloyd Barnaby, (Barney), Who's Who 2016, A & C Black, 2016 (online edition, Oxford University Press, 2015)

1945 births
Living people
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Alumni of Brasenose College, Oxford
Members of HM Diplomatic Service
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Ambassadors of the United Kingdom to Thailand
Ambassadors of the United Kingdom to Laos
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Lomana LuaLua earned Portsmouth their first paint of the season with a stunning solo strike against ten-man Aston Villa.
LuaLua lit up Fratton Park with a superb 20-yard curler three minutes before half-time to cancel out Richard Hughes' embarrassing home goal.
LuaLua should have got off the mark as early as the eighth minute after being picked out by the first of a catalogue of brilliantly executed free-kicks from Laurent Robert.
Robert picked out his former Newcastle team mate with a pinpoint right-wing cross but LuaLua shot straight at Thomas Sorensen from only four yards.
The match sparked into life three minutes later when Villa were reduced to ten men after seeing Nolberto Solano sent off for elbowing Hughes in the face.
Hughes tugged on Solano's shirt and the Peruvian hit out in frustration, leaving referee Graham Poll with no option but to produce a red card.
Villa's agony turned to joy a matter of seconds later when, from the resulting free-kick, Hughes headed into his own net.
Barry caught the Pompey defence sleeping with a quickly taken kick and Hughes could only nod the ball past the stranded Sander Westerveld under pressure from Villa striker Kevin Phillips.
Robert threatened to draw Portsmouth level five minutes later, capping a marauding 40-yard run with a long-range shot which Sorensen did well to hold.
LuaLua came close again ten minutes later after Robert had once more caused havoc for the Villa defence.
Robert combined expertly with Pompey's Colombian midfielder John Viafara who released LuaLua, only for the Congo international to volley into the sidenetting.
LuaLua did finally get his reward for a breathtaking first-half display with the equaliser just as Pompey boss Alain Perrin was preparing to give his half-time team talk with his side trailing.
LuaLua picked up the ball 25 yards from goal before turning past Villa substitute Ulises De la Cruz and driving an unstoppable right-footed shot into Sorensen's top left-hand corner.
Peter Whittingham could have restored Villa's lead only two minutes later when he put a thunderous 30-yard free-kick against the Pompey crossbar.
Robert also threatened to strike again for Pompey before the break when he fired narrowly wide from six yards from a LuaLua cross.
Westervel was given a let-off 3 minutes after the re-start when he completely missed Barry's corner only to see Villa captain Olof Mellberg head wide.
LuaLua picked up one of the game's four yellow cards six minutes later for a late challenge on Barry, blotting an otherwise perfect night for the ex-Newcastle player.
Pompey's night should have got better three minutes later when Gary O'Neil wasted the home side's best chance to steal all three points.
Viafara put over the perfect left-wing cross, but O'Neil smashed harmlessly over when it looked easier to score.
Only seconds earlier Mellberg wasted another glorious opening when he headed against the backside of team-mate Juan Pablo Angel after Westerveld had flapped at another Barry corner.
LuaLua threatened to steal the victory in the dying seconds when he fired narrowly over from 35 yards, but in the end the points were shared.


Ride a donkey, visit the Pleasure Beach, see the lights… Blackpool is still a top family seaside resort.
Unforgettable Edinburgh mixes ancient sights with cutting-edge performing arts (and whisky *hic*).
A beautiful medieval city with a different pub for every night of the year (so they say). Ideal combination (so we say).
Capital of the North? Visit this cool, creative, cultural city and you'll surely agree.
Colourful, cosmopolitan and quirky – Brighton rocks for much more than its nightlife.
When did Cardiff get cool? We're not sure, but it really is. (Also home to the Dr. Who Experience).
Explore one of the UK's prettiest cities – if you can drag yourself out of the UK's only natural thermal spa.
Lots of brightly coloured beach huts, two piers, and one long sandy beach. Full-on seaside fun.
'The Toon' nightlife needs no introduction, but the rest of the city's attractions are great too.
Modern shops, bars and restaurants in gorgeous Tudor buildings, all wrapped up in a Roman wall.
From live music to street art, Bristol is such a creative city you can 'bank(sy)' on a great break here.
Showing the rest of the North how to strike a pose, Leeds is one stylish city. With the shopping to match.
So much history pours from Cambridge's university buildings, you'll leave cleverer than you arrived.
Beaches and bays, cliffs and castles (okay, just one castle), Scarborough is a seaside favourite.
You've heard of Sherwood Forest, but what about the City of Caves? Yep, Nottingham's not all Robin Hood.
On the edge of the scenic Peak District, Sheffield is close to hitting its own peak as a city revitalised.
More canals than Venice (true), more attractions than you can see in a weekend… and Cadbury World. (Mmm).
A university challenge you'll want to take part in… go explore this fascinating, historic city.
Afternoon Tea at the famous Betty's Tea Rooms? Just one of the delights of this Victorian spa town.
Head to Cornwall for a gorgeous coastline you won't believe belongs to the UK… and a fine pasty.
From the wild Moors to the sandy shores, Devon's delights are amongst the cream of the South West.
Over half of Dorset is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty – and its Jurassic Coast is roar-some.
The UK's most popular national park, The Lakes offers more than its 'lakes'. But they're the best bit.
Thatched cottages and rolling hills, the Cotswolds couldn't be more English if you dipped it in your tea.
Explore the grand scenery across the stunning Yorkshire Dales (and meet the odd sheep).
The North's gateway to the rest of the world, rest up before you travel in a Manchester Airport hotel.
Jetting off from Birmingham? An airport hotel stay will get you feeling just right before you go.
Get your trip off to a flying start and stay close to Stansted Airport before you go.
Travelling via Europe's busiest airport? Take the stress out of your trip with a nearby hotel stay.
Have a roller-coaster of a time and turn a trip to one of the UK's top theme parks into an overnight stay.
Football, concerts, rugby, NFL? Whatever you're watching at the national stadium, stay nearby.
Find a hotel near Thorpe Park and get your famiblly fun at this fantastic theme park.
350 acres of parkland in the heart of London. Also home to a Lido (posh word for an outdoor pool).
As historic as it is hip and happening, as beautiful as it is bonkers, England's a charmer all round.
From the Hebrides to the Highlands to Hogmanay, discover wild landscapes, wild cities... wild-life.
Hop over the border and let mountains, castles and coastlines fight for your attention.
The beauty of Giant's Causeway and The Mournes, the buzz of Belfast and Derry; N.Ireland's grand.
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The official SuperSport highlights package from the Spur Cape Summer Trail Series™ 2015.
Aerial footage from the Spur Trail Series™ at the Tygerberg Nature Reserve. Urban trail running at its best!
The official highlights package from the Spur Gauteng Winter Trail Series™ 2014.
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Steve Wilson to Deeper Shade Of Blue on banjo Posted on May 22, 2020 By John Lawless
Following the surprise retirement of banjo player Jim Fraley earlier this month, Deeper Shade Of Blue has announced that Steve Wilson of Westminster, SC will become their new five string man.
It wasn't a tough choice for the group, as Steve has been their go-to fill-in guy for the past year and a half. He knows the material, and the guys, and everyone gets along well together.
Wilson says that he is ready to take on this position, knowing he has big shoes to fill.
"I am very excited about what the future holds with these guys and humbled to have been chosen to step in where such an iconic musician is taking his exit. Jimmy Fraley has been a staple in not just this band, but the bluegrass music community as a whole and that is not something I take lightly. I'm looking forward to continuing forward with Deeper Shade, making great records and playing fun shows. This is a great fit for me as a banjo player and for my life."
Steve is a busy guy in the bluegrass world. In addition to playing the banjo, he builds custom professional instruments as Wilson Banjo Company, utilizing skills he developed working in the Gibson Custom Shop. He had also founded a band with that same name, initially formed to showcase the sound of his banjos, but which has since become a popular performing group on its own. Then there is the recording studio where he produces and engineers bluegrass projects in South Carolina.
Though much of this season's shows have been cancelled, Deeper Shade Of Blue is eager to get back out on stage, and anticipates seeing their fans and friends when live music picks back up in the near future. There are also plans to start work on a new album with Mountain Fever Records sometime later this year.
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Founded in 2003, the School of Foreign Studies of Zhongnan University of Economics and Law (ZUEL) integrated the former Legal English Department of Zhongnan Institute of Political Science and Law and the former Business and Trade English Department of Zhongnan University of Finance and Economics. The School of Foreign Studies offers undergraduate degrees in 4 majors, namely, English, Business English, Japanese (Business Japanese) and French (Business French). The School has one academic Master program (Master of Foreign Languages and Literatures), and one professional Master program (Master of Translation and Interpretation). In January 2010, the launching of Business English major in the School of Foreign Studies was approved by the Ministry of Education, making ZUEL the first university to have this major in central China. The school enrolls over 1000 undergraduates and 200 postgraduates. The School attaches great importance to international academic communication and exchange. Each year a number of renowned scholars from the UK, the United States, Japan, Australia, France, and Hong Kong are invited to deliver courses or lectures. The School has established extensive exchange relationships or partnerships with prestigious universities and institutions including EduFrance, Saint Mary's University of Canada, the Chinese University of Hong Kong.
The School has the following teaching and research components: Department of English Language and Literature, Department of the Applied English, Japanese Department, College English Department, French Teaching and Research Section, Russian Teaching and Research Section, Foreign Literature Research Institute, Second Language Acquisition Research Center, Language and Information Engineering Research Institute, and Translation Research Center. Administration and auxiliary components of the School include Party and Administration Office, Youth League Committee, Students' Affair Office, Language Experimental Center, the Library and Foreign Language Training Center. Courses including Basic English, British Literature, American Literature, Translation Theory and Practice, Business English and Basic Japanese are named as flagship courses of ZUEL. In February 2011, School of Foreign Studies was approved as the "Demonstration Pilot Project of College English Teaching Reform" by the Ministry of Education.
There is a teaching and administrative staff of 174 members at the School. The faculty has a total number of 154 teachers, including 16 professors and 59 associate professors. Over 70 faculty members are Ph.D. holders or Ph.D. candidates and over 120 faculty members have overseas educational background. During recent years, the School has sent its young and middle-aged faculty members abroad to engage in advanced studies or pursue Ph.D. or M.A. degrees through the university-sponsored overseas training project, "Double-Million Project". The School has also recruited a good number of Ph.D. holders with a diverse range of background, such as English and American Literature, English Linguistics, Translation, Law, International Trade from both home and abroad to build up its teaching and research capacities, which has gained a reputation in the foreign languages community of Hubei Province and China.
Curriculum and Extracurricular Activities
The School organizes a good variety of extracurricular activities, such as the Shakespearian Plays Club, English Radio, English newspaper, Foreign Language Cultural Festival (including foreign language speech contest, foreign language singing contest, imitation show, movie dubbing contest, encyclopedic knowledge contest, vocabulary contest, listening comprehension contest and interpretation contest). The quality of College English education has been leading among the universities in Hubei Province. Students of our university have won the grand prizes, first prizes, and second prizes in National College English Contest, CCTV CUP English Speaking Contest, National College English Writing Contest, National College English Interpretation Contest and Hubei Provincial College English Speech Contest. In 2011, members of the Shakespearian Plays Club won 6 awards in Hong Kong International Shakespeare Festival including the Best Director Award and the Best Actor Award.
The English undergraduate major was launched in 1994. The employment rate of English major graduates over the past 16 years has been up to 97% and above consecutively. Every year over 90% of the students pass TEM 4 and 88.5% - 98% of the students pass TEM 8. Most of the graduates work in mega cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Wuhan in foreign languages, foreign affairs, international trade and law related posts. Some graduates become self-employed. Many graduates continue to pursue Master's degrees in Peking University, Tsinghua University, Renmin University of China, Fudan University, Beijing Foreign Studies University and Shanghai International Studies University either through recommendation or entrance examination. A small number of graduates continue to pursue Master's degrees in other disciplines such as economics, law and management. Some graduates go to the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, Canada, France and Hong Kong among other countries and districts to pursue their M.A. or Ph.D. degrees.
Launched in 2001, the major of Japanese has been developing very fast. Graduates' employment rate is up to 95%. A number of excellent students have been sent to study in Japan as exchange students. In June 2013, the major of French has had its first batch of graduates. French major students have been actively participating in extracurricular activities such as annual Foreign Language Cultural Festival. Off the campus, they have also proved themselves in many contests at both regional and national level through opportunities from Consulate General of France in Wuhan and other language training institutions.
The administration and the staff of the School of Foreign Studies are dedicated to the academic construction and education reform. Our mission is to turn the School of Foreign Studies into a cradle in Central and Southern China for top professionals with international perspective and multidisciplinary background who can make important contribution to the development of social and economic causes in the society.


Changes to the ICAEW's Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII) Regulations and minimum wording came into effect on 1 October 2018. The changes to the PII Regulations have been made for completeness and to reflect current practice. They also reflect the increased limits of indemnity required of firms engaged in insurance distribution activities under the Insurance Distribution Directive from 1 October 2018. Substantial amendments have been made to the PII minimum approved wording. Most of the changes are of a drafting nature to make the minimum wording clearer and more concise. A few amendments are substantive and will extend coverage under the minimum wording.
New guidance on insurance has been issued by the PII Committee.
The PII Committee has developed guidance on some of the key issues that firms should think about in taking out, and maintaining, professional indemnity and other forms of insurance.
Access the full guidance article and detail about the changes to the PII Regulations and minimum wording on our website.
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A Red Orchid Theatre is an Equity theatre company located in the Old Town district of Chicago, founded in 1993 by Michael Shannon, Guy Van Swearingen IV, and Lawrence Grimm. Kirsten Fitzgerald, a long-time ensemble member, has helmed the company as Artistic Director since 2008.

Notable productions
Notable productions include a revival of Sam Shepard's Simpatico, Eugène Ionesco's The Killer, and John Ford's 'Tis Pity She's a Whore. Notable world premieres include Tracy Letts' Bug and Craig Wright's Mistakes Were Made. A Red Orchid is also known for an experimental 1996 production of Arthur Kopit's The Questioning of Nick starring Nick Offerman, Michael Shannon, and Guy Van Swearingen that was performed three times in succession with the actors switching roles each time.

In the summer of 2014, the company took its premiere production of The Opponent by ensemble member Brett Neveu to New York's 59E59 Theaters with the original cast (ensemble members Guy Van Swearingen and Kamal Angelo Bolden), director (ensemble member Karen Kessler) and designers (Joey Wade, Myron Elliott, Joe Court, John Tovar and ensemble member Mike Durst).

In Fall 2017, McCarter Theatre Center presented A Red Orchid's 2013 production of Simpatico. This production featured much of the original cast and crew including Michael Shannon.

Ensemble members
A Red Orchid Theatre's artistic ensemble is composed of actors, designers, directors, and playwrights.

Awards and nominations

MacArthur Award
In 2016, A Red Orchid Theatre became the recipient of the MacArthur Foundation's MacArthur Award for Creative & Effective Institutions. This MacArthur Award included a $200,000 grant to be used to "establish a cash reserve and implement its audience development plan that includes new marketing and audience engagement strategies."

Joseph Jefferson Awards
The company has received many Joseph Jefferson Awards, the highest awards honoring Chicago theatre.

Non-Equity

Equity

References

External links
Official site

Theatre companies in Chicago
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1993 establishments in Illinois


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Children and families are a valued part of the life of our parish. We are deeply committed to their involvement, to their development and to their thriving as important members of our community.
The main focus of our activity with children is on Sunday mornings at 9.30am (at St Mary's) and 11.30am (at Christ Church) when, alongside the liturgy of the Eucharist there is Sunday School provision. But we are also committed to weekly activities that invite children and families into our church.
Young people are an important part of the life of our parish. Kids' Café is our weekly children's programme engaging with Primary School age children meeting on Tuesday afternoons during term-time. Young people are also encouraged to participate in the worshipping life of both churches; at Christ Church we have a large group who serve at the altar and at St Mary's we have a junior choir as well as our serving team. We are keen for children to feel part of our community and so we strongly encourage them to get involved.
Our parish has provided education in Hendon for over 300 years and still plays a very active role in the life of our parish school, St Mary's & St John's, Church of England School. The school come to church at least once a week, and the clergy lead weekly assemblies and the Vicar plays an imporant role on the governing body.
There are lots of opportunities for children and families to get involved in the life of our church - ask the clergy or our group leaders for more details.
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John Cena refuses Help, Walks on Water after WWE Extreme Rules
By Tom Clark
John Cena apparently refused medical treatment on Sunday night after WWE's Extreme Rules pay-per-view went off the air. As seen on WWE.com, Cena had been loaded into the back of an ambulance and appeared to be on his way to the nearest facility, when he suddenly told those attending to him no, that he was not going to go.
I swear you just can't make this stuff up.
However, someone in WWE creative did, as once again the point that John Cena is a superhuman fighting machine has been frustratingly driven home. Why frustrating? Well, we all know the answer to that one, right?
Because John Cena is indestructible. That's it. Do whatever you want to him, hit him as hard as you like, take the boots to him for a straight hour if you want, beat the man to a bloody pulp and then sit back and watch what happens next.
Watch John Cena rise from the dead with a smile on his face as if nothing ever happened.
But I do have a theory. There is perhaps a larger storyline brewing here, one that we have not thought of. Maybe this is not John Cena the clean cut all-American goody two shoes that we have been watching all these years. Maybe John Cena is not Mr. Hustle Loyalty and Respect after all.
I submit that perhaps John Cena is the third Brother of Destruction.
Think about it. Just like The Undertaker and Kane, John is crazy strong. He is physically capable of taking on Superstars much bigger than he is and not only match them move for move but beat even defeat them in the end.
And every time it appears that John Cena is beat down, that his opponent has the upper hand and the match could possibly be drawing to a close, what happens? Much like the Deadman and The Big Red Machine, John Cena no-sells, sits up; hit's a flurry of moves then gets the pin.
Eerie, isn't it?
By the way, I hope that you're picking up my sarcasm because I'm laying it on pretty thick. And now for all you Cena fans out there, here's a message that you need to hear.
Relax, okay? I am not attacking your boy here. The fact is that this has been Captain America's way of doing things in the ring for a long time now. His character is the epitome of resiliency, a guy who has a rock solid never say die attitude and is not easily held down by anyone he faces.
John continues to be the face of WWE and as such must look strong every time he's in the ring. As fans we simply should not expect him to go over on every top name that the company has ever put him against, only to look weak in a match with an opponent who is still attempting to build a career in WWE.
But-and here's the tricky part-when a man takes a beating in the ring, despite who he is, he must show that he has been affected by it. Smiling, waving, acting as if he had not just been through a war, absolutely destroys any realism that was created by the match itself.
It's not about wanting John to look weak. Not for me. It's about wanting John to look the part. That's all I have ever wanted from the guy.
The fact is that Ryback looked good on Sunday night. In fact, he looked better than I thought he would. He took the fight to Cena and gave him everything he had. I had my doubts about how this match was going to look, but as I watched Ryback methodically pace in the ring, taking his time against the WWE Champion, it occurred to me that this was getting over just fine.
And when Ryback hoisted Cena up and drove him through the set on top of the ramp while sparks flew around them? Well, that was a bit of unexpected drama that made the challenger look even better. Ryback had taken full control of the match and had decimated John Cena, leaving him for dead.
Yeah, that made me smile a little too.
Because even though the moment helped Ryback and went a long way in establishing his monster heel persona, we all know that at the end of the day that John Cena will always get back up. He will always come back for more.
But, refusing help from the EMT's? Sitting up in the ambulance, taking off the neck brace and leaving without treatment? Had this happened live on pay-per-view, it very likely would have destroyed the drama of the match and essentially killed any momentum that Ryback had built as a result of it.
And now a message for any Ryback supporters who may be reading.
Don't get your hopes up. Because while Ryback is doing everything asked of him and attempting to get over as much as he can, the commitment from WWE apparently stops at John Cena's door. No one, especially not a relatively new Superstar who is not firmly established as a top contender, is going to get one over on him.
And this includes Ryback.
So for anyone out there hoping that John faces his big brother The Undertaker at WrestleMania 30, be prepared for what will happen next. Because win or lose, John will get up, he will be smiling and just like Wyatt Earp after charging through the river alone and outnumbered against the cowboys in Tombstone, John will look like the the toughest, most fearless man on the planet.
"Where's John?"
"Down by the river. Walking on water."
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Travis Scott Clears Up Marriage Rumor With Kylie Jenner!
Travis Scott has revealed the truth behind ongoing rumours suggesting he's already married to "wifey" Kylie Jenner.
The 'SICKO MODE' rapper spoke about his girlfriend of nearly two years in his new cover interview with Rolling Stone, addressing speculation that he's already a married man. "We was just two kids, f*cking around," he told the publication as he recalled the early days of their relationship. "Maybe, like, the first week, you don't know if it's real or a fling. Then the second week you're like, 'Whoa, I'm still talking to her, she's responding, I'm responding. We ain't run out of a thing to say.' And it got to a point where I was like, 'I need her with me to operate. She's that one.'" The 26-year-old rapper often refers to his 21-year-old beau as "wifey", while Kylie – who gave birth to the couple's daughter Stormi back in February – has been known to call Scott "hubby".
Scott revealed that while the pair aren't hitched yet, he's getting ready to pop the question. "We'll get married soon," Scott said. "I just gotta sturdy up – I gotta propose in a fire way." Elsewhere during the interview, the rapper gushed about Kylie, who recently tied with Jay-Z as one of the wealthiest celebrities in the US with a net worth of $900 million. "People don't understand how real my girl is. How ill she is," he said. "They have assumptions, bullsh*t-ass remarks of what they think is going on. Nah, bro." Scott explained that, despite Kylie's fame, the couple manage to keep things low-key. "Me, I hate cameras. I don't like people in my business. "Going into a situation like that, you'd think it would be a whole public fest. You never know. 'Maybe she's into all the photos, or worried about this and that,'" he explained. "And then you realize motherf*ckers is normal as possible. I realized what really mattered to her, which is none of this sh*t. She's the coolest motherf*cker of all time."
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'Avengers' & 'Guardians' Party Hard in Marvel Phase 2 Gag Reel
Avengers & Guardians Party Hard in Marvel Phase 2 Gag Reel
— December 9th, 2015
Yesterday, Marvel Studios released their massive Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase Two Collection on Blu-ray, which features every movies from Phase Two and loads of special features. We've shown you some of these bonus feature segments over the past few days, including a deleted scene from Avengers: Age of Ultron, but today we have a brand new gag reel that combines outtakes from several of the MCU movies. This brief video features a dancing Zoe Saldana from Guardians of the Galaxy, Cobie Smulders looking directly into the camera on the set of Captain America: The Winter Soldier and a brief montage of Anthony Mackie uttering his now-infamous catch phrase, "cut the check."
The limited edition, 13-Disc Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase Two Collection invites you to hold the greatest power in the cosmos in your grasp. An orb containing one of the legendary Infinity Stones! Plus Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray and Digital Copies of all Phase 2, in collectible packaging designed by artist Matt Ferguson. This set overflows with stunning Marvel memorabilia, including a gold-foiled page from the book of Dark Elves, an ancient drawing from the Morag vault, Avengers and S.T.R.I.K.E. uniform patches, a replica of the Tony Stark Tattoo from Marvel's Iron Man 3, and much more!
This set includes all 6 of the Phase 2 films for you to relive again and again. Included in the set are Marvel's Iron Man 3 (Blu-ray 3D + Blu-ray + Digital Copy), Thor: The Dark World (Blu-ray 3D + Blu-ray + Digital Copy), Captain America: Civil War (Blu-ray 3D + Blu-ray + Digital Copy), Guardians of the Galaxy (Blu-ray 3D + Blu-ray + Digital Copy), Avengers: Age of Ultron (Blu-ray 3D + Blu-ray + Digital Copy) and Ant-Man. You also get a 1:1 Prop Replica of the Orb. Plus an Exclusive Bonus Content Disc with 166 minutes of bonus material and more!
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The special features include From Here To Infinity: Phases 2 & 3 Of The M.C.U. Journey back through Marvel's Phase 2 films, from its launch in Iron Man 3 through its fulfillment in Ant-Man, to see how individual characters grow and change, how their relationships with each other evolve over time, and how the universe itself expands with each story. Listen to filmmakers discuss the first set of Phase 3 films including Marvel's Captain America: Civil War, Doctor Strange, and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. And discover there are no limits to the adventure!
Also included in this amazing box set is Phase 2 Tag Scenes: A Making-Of. Learn the story behind the post-credit sequence in Marvel's Phase 1 and Phase 2 movies. And explore how the scenes connect and unify the far-flung characters and worlds of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Listen to filmmakers discuss the first set of Phase 3 films including Marvel's Captain America: Civil War, Doctor Strange, and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. And discover there are no limits to the adventure! Take a look at this new gag reel before picking up the Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase Two Collection on Blu-ray this holiday season.
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Rock House Grill by D. V. Stone
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You Were Meant For Me by Kait Nolan
"Just a fling," she said…
Tess Peyton wanted to do something fun and reckless and wholly out of character. A steamy weekend with a Scotsman seems like a plan. When her Scotsman turns out to be a good Southern boy, that's a minor deviation. Then one night turns to two, two turns to more, and suddenly she knows she's in way over her head. This is why one should always stick to the plan.
"Bachelor for life," he said…
But that was before all of Mitch Campbell's friends, cousins, and even his little sister started pairing off like someone was building an ark. No wonder he fell, and fell hard, for his "no attachments, no last names" European fling. And just when he's ready to tell the woman of his dreams that he wants to change that arrangement, she disappears, leaving him with no means of tracking her down, and a big ol' hole in his heart.
And then Fate stepped in…
Because, guess what? The guy Tess ran out on in Edinburgh shows up at family dinner. He's her dad's new wife's brother's son. What does that make them? It makes them "on again," according to Mitch and the explosive chemistry between them. Tess feels it too, along with a side of awkward, continued uncertainty, and some kind of stomach virus that seems to bother her most in the mornings…
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Despite the Devil by Shawna James
Stephanie gazed at Andrew's clean-shaven, long and slender face. His dark green eyes were captivating. His brown hair was neatly combed to the side. His eyebrows were thick and kind of joined in the middle, and his nose looked even sharper from the angle at which Stephanie was now looking at him. Girl, he's handsome! Stephanie thought, And that accent!
When Stephanie meets Andrew Simmons, she believes she's found the perfect man: smart, handsome, kind, and athletic. Best of all, the Norwegian former soldier is as interested in her as she is in him. But as their romance begins to blossom, Stephanie learns that Andrew's past could haunt their life together. His dangerous earlier life may destroy the happiness the two of them share. Will Stephanie and Andrew's fairytale be strong enough to resist the wickedness from Andrew's former life?
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Targeted Age Group: adults
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Eleanor's Travels by Aisha Urooj
A sweet contemporary romance novel about traveling the world and finding love
Targeted Age Group:: 13-65+
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Dedicated to Life and grand adventures; For the people and places of this beautiful world; To finding love when you least expect it; For discovery, both outside yourself, and within.
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Breathe by Lucinda Race
Romance and fine wine both need time to breathe…
Her family's successful winery business in the Finger Lakes region of New York should have gone to Tessa Price. She'd always dreamed of running the winery, but when the "prodigal son" returns to take up the reins, she boldly strikes out on her own, purchasing Sand Creek Winery—a cash-strapped competitor—right out from under her family. She can forge her own destiny, using her marketing skills and big plans to bring new life to the winery. But first she has a proposition for the sexy previous owner. And he's likely to hate it.
Kevin "Max" Maxwell would never have willingly sold his winery to anyone named "Price." Family always comes first, and if paying for his sister's cancer treatment cost him his business, it was worth it. But when the new owner offers him a one year contract to stay on as general manager, with a possible bonus, he really can't afford to turn it down. He can ignore the effect her deep brown eyes and heart-shaped face have on his senses for a year, can't he?
Relationships, like slowly ripening vineyards, take time. But Max has been keeping a secret from Tessa, one that could destroy her hopes for their future. Will a terrible accident force Tessa and Max to face how much they have to lose, or tear apart their budding relationship forever? Sometimes a romance is like a fine wine. To be its best, it just needs time to breathe.
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Featured Book: The Trouble With You by L A Cotton
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Hailee Raine only has to survive one more year.
One year of life in her football obsessed town.
One year of nauseating school spirit.
Just one more year of her cruel step-brother Jason; and his cocky, arrogant, football-playing friends.
She hates them. Especially, Cameron Chase, the guy she thought was different.
Cameron Chase has the world at his feet.
He has it all; good looks, talent, and the charm to go with it.
He has colleges lined up at the door, all wanting a piece of Rixon Raiders star wide receiver.
Until something threatens everything he's ever worked for, and only one person can quiet the war raging inside him.
But he's supposed to hate her; his best friend's sister.
She's off-limits.
She's trouble with a capital T.
Then Hailee finds herself in the middle of a football prank gone wrong…
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Mission: Believe by Stacy Eaton
This is a very emotional story about sacrifice and loyalty – about overcoming the wounds of battle and finding a life to live and a love to share it with.
Staff Sgt. Shane Logan is lucky to have come from a privileged family, and after losing both of his legs in the war, he now has the best prosthetics that money can buy. While he is trying to move forward with life, he struggles with the past and the way people react to him and his disability.
Dr. Lauren Falcone works tirelessly to help veterans deal with the trauma and pain of their deployments. Her unique virtual approach to therapy keeps her busy, and the assistance she provides to service members as they recover mentally helps her resolve her own anxieties.
When Shane meets Lauren at a fundraiser for his father's organization, he wonders if there just might be a chance for him to get his dream off the ground and maybe find a normal life with someone who can look past his flaws and see the man he is inside.
Shane and Lauren are drawn to each other by their hope to make life easier for veterans, both physically and emotionally. Their goal is to build Shane's dream organization, Rise Again Warrior, which will assist veterans to integrate more easily into society and have the opportunity to receive state-of-the-art technology and therapy.
Now, if they can only have faith in themselves, learn to deal with their own demons, and believe in each other, they might find a way to bring this dream to fruition.
Targeted Age Group: 18+
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The Sometimes Series: Win, Lose & Play Book Set by Stacy Eaton
Sometimes You Win: Part 1
Haley Rosewood's life has never been easy, especially not with a class-A jerk for a boss and a marketing job that barely pays her enough to provide a roof over her daughter's head and food for the table. Every day is a struggle, and the thought of being romantically involved with anyone is a dream she doesn't dare indulge.
Devon Carrington is the type of man to give the shirt off his back to anyone in need, and when he finds Haley struggling through a bad day, he does everything he can. In return, he asks that she help him pick out lottery numbers and tells her that if he wins, she gets half.
When the winning numbers are drawn, and Devon and Haley learn that they have won, can the two of them put their one-night stand behind them and build something for the future? Find out in Sometimes You Win.
Sometimes You Lose: Part 2
It's been three weeks since Haley Rosewood and Devon Carrington won the lottery. Most people would picture their days taking them from one exciting journey to another and their nights filled with champagne and caviar as appetizers to unbridle their passion – but that's not what happens.
Instead, Haley is trying to find a new home, a place to start her business, and a way to keep control of her life. Devon is only trying to help her, but it seems that everything he does just pushes Haley's buttons in the wrong way.
When a new contract comes into his security company, it threatens not only the future of his company, but Haley and Allison's welfare, as well. Devon must take drastic measures to stop it, and Haley has to trust him, but can she before it's too late? Or will her trust in him be what destroys her in Sometimes You Lose?
Sometimes You Play the Game: Part 3
Haley Rosewood's life has been turned upside down by the man she loved and trusted – not only is she locked up in a jail cell, away from her daughter, but she has no idea whom to trust. Frustratingly, Haley will have to depend on Devon's siblings to extricate her from a legal embroilment that could leave her in prison for years.
Devon Carrington did what he thought was right to protect Haley and her daughter Allison, but everyone around him has a different opinion: Eric thinks he's crazy, Brenda is furious, and Chuck just shakes his head.
Haley must put aside her emotions and pretend to be something she's not in order to return home and be with her daughter. Finding the proof that she was telling the truth is going to be harder than she anticipated, and when ghosts from her past arrive at her front door, she's not sure she can trust them.
Will Haley be able to prove she didn't kidnap her daughter, or will she end up losing everything and having to watch her daughter grow up from behind bars? Find out in this final installment of the Sometimes Series trilogy.
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Love's Fresh Start by Jeanine Lauren
A heartwarming story of second chances and new beginnings.
A broken-hearted widow, a man discouraged by love, and the neglected cat that brings them together.
Alone since her husband died, with only the company of online friends and long-distance phone calls, Sylvia yearns to rediscover life's joys.
Convinced exercise will help, she reluctantly ventures out to the local park. There in the shrubbery, she discovers Angel, a skinny feral cat that needs someone to care.
Jack has been blindsided. After a lifetime of working toward a comfortable retirement, he was hit with a double whammy. A heart attack forced him to stop work early and his wife left to enjoy retirement with someone else.
Now his life is empty and his future uncertain until he meets Sylvia in the local park trying to befriend a cat.
Can these two lonely souls find each other?
Or are they destined to be alone?
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