Do cataracts happen to both eyes at the same time?
Is cataract surgery performed in a hospital or as a outpatient?
Is cataract surgery performed under a general anaesthesia?
How is the style and power of the lens implant determined?
After the surgery will my cataract come back?
You are about to embark on an exciting adventure in maximizing your vision quality! When it comes time for your cataract / lens implant surgery, it is perfectly normal to be a bit apprehensive or nervous, as before any unfamiliar experience. However, rest assured that the great majority of our patients say their eye surgery was remarkably pleasant, and that pain was not even a consideration. Our doctors utilize every possible means to make sure you are completely comfortable throughout the entire procedure.
A cataract is a clouding of the eye's internal focusing lens. For most people it gradually develops throughout life and may cause visual difficulty by their 60s to 70s.
Cataracts develop because of a natural aging process in the lens itself. Ultraviolet (UV) exposure may play a role, and some cataracts are caused in younger people by trauma, medications (such as steroids), genetic conditions or other systemic medical conditions, such as Diabetes.
Early on, cataract symptoms can be very mild. Many people notice a distracting glare from oncoming headlights when they drive at night. Also, it may require more and more light to comfortably read, even while wearing glasses. Some people notice that television captions become increasingly difficult to read. As the cataract progresses, blur worsens and the quality of colour vision declines. Some cataracts progress slowly over years, whilst others can cause significant visual decline over months.
Sometimes they do. During a complete eye examination, we evaluate vision and the total health of the eye, also screening for other disorders like glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetes. This allows us to determine whether a change in glasses would provide a significant improvement in vision. When cataracts become severe, even new glasses will not help because the eye is seeing through a cloudy internal lens that can not be corrected with glasses.
The decision to proceed with cataract surgery should be made with your doctor after he/she measures your vision, examines your eye(s), and listens to your description of the visual problems you are experiencing.
With modern medical technology, cataracts are routinely treated safely and effectively using microsurgical techniques. Today, cataract extraction is one of the most successful surgical procedures- with greater than 99 percent of all cataract surgical procedures resulting in improved vision.
During the early stages of cataract development, more frequent changes in your eyeglass prescription may be sufficient to restore adequate vision. Surgery should be considered when the reduced vision caused by cataracts begins to interfere with normal daily activities such as reading and driving, even when corrective glasses are used. Although the potential risks of surgery must be weighed against its potential benefits, unnecessarily delaying surgery can lead to accidents when driving as well as personal injury such as falls. In addition, the surgical removal of advanced cataracts is more difficult than the removal of less dense cataracts.
I do not feel safe driving because of difficulty reading signs, glare from lights at night, or other visual disturbances.
I do not see well enough to do things I enjoy, such as reading, sewing, or playing golf.
Because of my poor vision, I may bump into things, stumble, or fall.
Because of my poor vision, I am not as independent as I would like to be.
I cannot see as well as I would like to see, even with my glasses.
An eye examination will determine if cataracts are the cause of your diminished vision.
Wearing ultraviolet (UV) protecting sunglasses may help reduce the progression of cataract. It is worthwhile for most people to investing in a good quality pair of sunglasses, which need not be very expensive. Also, a balanced diet containing a reasonable amount of antioxidant vitamins may help slow cataract development. Cataracts cannot be reversed.
Generally, age-related cataracts progress at about the same rate in both eyes. Many people are more bothered by cataract symptoms in one eye first, however. During an examination, we can determine whether any other conditions such as macular degeneration are also contributing to difficulty with vision.
Cataract surgery restores quality vision for millions of patients each year. It is one of the most successful procedures modern medicine has to offer. Good vision is vital to an enjoyable lifestyle. Numerous research studies show that cataract surgery restores quality-of-life functions including reading, working, moving around, hobbies, safety, self-confidence, independence, daytime and night-time driving, community and social activities, mental health, and overall life satisfaction.
Cataract surgery is performed as an outpatient in an accredited hospital. At Specialist Eye Centre, your options include: Bathurst Base Hospital or Lithgow District Hospital for public patients, or Bathurst Private Hospital or Lithgow Community Private Hospital for private patients.
Surgery itself takes about twenty minutes in the operating room. Most people are in the hospital for a few hours, including pre- and postoperative time.
Is cataract surgery performed under a general aneasthesia?
Cataract surgery is performed with local anaesthesia only. We provide intravenous medications to help patients fully relax. We also administer local medicines around the eye so that patients don't feel anything and don't see anything during surgery.
Most people say that there is no pain during or after cataract surgery. They may experience a scratchy sensation (like an eyelash in the eye) and mild soreness for about 24 hours after surgery. If necessary, they take mild painkillers which are provided.
An artificial lens implant made of acrylic plastic is folded into a small package, then inserted into the capsule and unfolded in the proper position. In this position, the new lens will remain permanently. It will never need maintenance or replacement. The new lens can be selected to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, and in some instances astigmatism as well.
Many people believe that cataract surgery is typically performed with a laser. In fact, this is one of the most common misconceptions in medicine.In some cases, the bag-like capsule membrane that supports the artificial lens that replaces the damaged cataractous natural lens may become clouded several months after cataract surgery. In that case, a YAG laser may be used to make a clear opening in the lens-containing membrane.
Dr Fernando will discuss with you your visual requirements, and use this information to determine which style of lens would suit you lifestyle best. Prior to your surgery, detailed and highly accurate measurements are taken to ensure the lens power chosen is correct for your eye. You can rest assured that we use only state-of-the–art equipment for these measurements, and pride ourselves on the quality of the results we achieve.
After cataract surgery it is impossible for a cataract to come back because the lens of the eye, where the cataract grows, has been removed. The new lens implant will last a lifetime and never need maintenance or replacement. It is possible, however, for a cloudy film to grow on the lens capsule membrane that is located behind the lens implant. This occurs in a small percentage of cataract surgery patients, usually months or years after surgery. Treatment of this film, sometimes called a "secondary cataract", is done with a laser in a simple clinic procedure that involves no discomfort or postoperative restrictions or downtime.
With lens implant technology, our surgeons can choose to correct vision to achieve good uncorrected distance vision in both eyes. This allows most people to pass a Roads & Traffic Authority (RTA) test without glasses. In such a case, it would be necessary to wear reading glasses for fine print, though some large print reading may be possible without glasses.
Another option after surgery is monovision. One eye is used primarily for distance, whilst the other is used primarily for near vision. This option allows many people both to read and drive without corrective lenses. This option is usually most successful in people who have previously worn monovision contact lenses or who have had monovision LASIK.
Multifocal or pseudo-accomodative lens technology is another method of achieving both distance and reading vision after cataract surgery. Ask Dr Fernando if it is an option for you.
Until the next morning after surgery, an eye patch is placed on the healing eye whilst the effects of anaesthesia are wearing off. During this time we recommend restful activity. Eating, watching television, reading, and walking around the house are allowed. After the eye patch is removed, patients can begin administering their postoperative eye drops.
For the first few days after surgery, heavy lifting (more than 10kg) is not allowed, and we recommend avoiding eye makeup for one week.
There are other restrictions as well after surgery, perhaps relate to you specific occupation or past-times. These are fully discussed with our doctors and counsellors after surgery. For more information about restrictions after surgery, contact us.
For around four weeks after after surgery, your doctor may ask you to use eyedrops to help healing and decrease the risk of infection. Ask your doctor about how to use your eyedrops, how often to use them, and what effects they can have. You will need to wear an eye shield or eyeglasses to help protect your eye. Avoid rubbing or pressing on your eye.
Your eye will generally be reviewed the first day, week, and month after surgery.
This is not a complete list of risks that occur with surgery, and individual patients may have other risks based on their co-existing medical or eye conditions. Our doctors have extensive experience performing cataract surgery in unusual circumstances and can fully discuss these risks during an office consultation.
Contact us to schedule your consultation for cataract surgery.


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Student entrepreneurs working with our Blackstone LaunchPad will now have access to additional opportunities thanks to a new partnershiop between all LaunchPads across the country and Techstars, a global startup accelerator and entrepreneurial network. Full article.
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import renderdoc as rd
from typing import List
import rdtest

class D3D12_Shader_ISA(rdtest.TestCase):
    demos_test_name = 'D3D12_Shader_ISA'

    def check_capture(self):
        action = self.find_action("GPU=")

        self.check(action is not None)

        is_amd = 'AMD' in action.customName

        self.controller.SetFrameEvent(action.next.eventId, False)

        pipe: rd.PipeState = self.controller.GetPipelineState()

        refl: rd.ShaderReflection = pipe.GetShaderReflection(rd.ShaderStage.Vertex)

        isas: List[str] = self.controller.GetDisassemblyTargets(True)

        if isas == []:
            raise rdtest.TestFailureException("Expected some disassembly targets, got none!")

        # Generic testing can't do much, we just ensure that we can successfully get a non-empty disassembly string
        for isa in isas:
            disasm: str = self.controller.DisassembleShader(pipe.GetGraphicsPipelineObject(), refl, isa)

            if len(disasm) < 32:
                raise rdtest.TestFailureException("Disassembly for target '{}' is degenerate: {}".format(isa, disasm))

        rdtest.log.success("All disassembly targets successfully fetched and seem reasonable")

        # We make this a hard failure. Users can fix this by installing the plugins, and we don't want automated
        # overnight tests to suddenly stop checking
        if 'AMDIL' not in isas:
            raise rdtest.TestFailureException(
                "AMDIL is not an available disassembly target. Are you missing plugins?")

        disasm: str = self.controller.DisassembleShader(pipe.GetGraphicsPipelineObject(), refl, 'AMDIL')

        expected = [
            'il_vs',
            'dcl_output_position',
            'end',
        ]

        for fragment in expected:
            if not fragment in disasm:
                raise rdtest.TestFailureException(
                    "AMDIL ISA doesn't contain '{}' as expected: {}".format(fragment, disasm))

        if 'RDNA (gfx1010)' not in isas:
            raise rdtest.TestFailureException(
                "RDNA (gfx1010) is not an available disassembly target. Are you missing plugins?")

        disasm: str = self.controller.DisassembleShader(pipe.GetGraphicsPipelineObject(), refl, 'RDNA (gfx1010)')

        expected = [
            'asic(GFX10)',
            'vgpr_count',
            'wave_size',
            's_endpgm',
        ]

        for fragment in expected:
            if not fragment in disasm:
                raise rdtest.TestFailureException(
                    "RDNA ISA doesn't contain '{}' as expected: {}".format(fragment, disasm))

        rdtest.log.success("AMD disassembly is as expected")

        # For AMD we also expect live driver disassembly. Check that we get it
        if not is_amd:
            rdtest.log.print("Not testing live driver disassembly outside AMD")
        else:
            if 'Live driver disassembly' not in isas:
                raise rdtest.TestFailureException(
                    "Live driver disassembly expected but not found. Check driver version and update to latest.")

            disasm: str = self.controller.DisassembleShader(pipe.GetGraphicsPipelineObject(), refl,
                                                            'Live driver disassembly')

            expected = [
                'D3D12 Shader Hash',
                'asic(',
                'tbuffer_load_format',
                's_endpgm',
            ]

            for fragment in expected:
                if not fragment in disasm:
                    raise rdtest.TestFailureException(
                        "Live driver disassembly ISA doesn't contain '{}' as expected: {}".format(fragment, disasm))

            rdtest.log.success("Live driver disassembly is as expected")

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E3 2019 Rumors: What could be coming next week?
Here are the most credible rumors we expect to see confirmed in the coming week at E3 2019.
E3 is just around the corner, and even without Sony's attendance it looks set to be a packed event. Unlike last year, we haven't been inundated with leaks from every company (though a few surprise details have slipped through the cracks), leaving much of the excitement for the press conferences and show floor. That said, there's been plenty of speculation and rumor as to what's coming next week, so let's take a look at the most credible E3 rumors for 2019:
Several rumors ahead of this year's E3 conference have already been confirmed or had further leaks to support them, including the next Watch Dogs game and even details on a new Fable title. We've skipped over covering them here in favor of some more interesting but yet-to-be-revealed details.
© Larian Studios
Update - Confirmed! We didn't even have to wait until E3 for this one. As part of the Google Stadia press conference, Baldur's Gate 3 was officially revealed. Here's hoping we get to see more next week.
It's been 19 years since the seminal Baldur's Gate 2: Shadows of Amn hit PCs worldwide, and most of us had assumed the series was long lost to the annals of history. Following the bizarre news that Baldur's Gate 1 & 2 will be coming to Nintendo Switch, we've then had a potential tease for Baldur's Gate 3. Larian Studios, developer of Divinity: Original Sin, has posted a teaser image to their website with the number three. Clever Twitter users have noted all signs point towards this being them taking up the mantle of the series in partnership with Wizards of the Coast. The reveal is actually expected ahead of E3, in this Thursday's Google Stadia press conference, so keep your eyes peeled then.
George R. R. Martin and FromSoftware
If you're not aware, George R. R. Martin is the writer of the A Song of Ice and Fire series on which the Game of Thrones TV show was based. We know that he's been to Japan recently to consult on a videogame in development. Current rumors claim the game will be called Great Rune, and is being developed by FromSoftware, creators of Dark Souls, Bloodborne and, more recently, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. The idea of this collaboration is a very exciting one indeed, so we're extremely hopeful that some more information will drop during E3.
Surprise Cadence of Hyrule release
Cadence of Hyrule was an unexpected delight from the last Nintendo Switch Nindies showcase. A spin-off Crypt of the Necrodancer title, it takes the cheery cartoon aesthetic to Hyrule, letting players take control of both Link and Zelda as they bob their way through its grid-based levels. Recently, dataminers spotted code for the game was added to the eShop, indicating a release was on the way soon. Currently the date looks set for June 20, but there's also the chance that this was preparation from Nintendo to announce it as a surprise release during their E3 Nintendo Direct. Even if we don't get access until June 20, that's really not that long to wait for such a charming title.
Project Scarlett - The next Xbox?
Microsoft's press conference already looks set to be one of the most exciting of E3. They've spent the last year gobbling up development studios while keeping their plans under wraps. It looks like a new Fable game is on the way, but we're also waiting for further information on Halo infinite. Lurking behind that all of that is the potential reveal of a new Xbox console. Dubbed Project Scarlett, Microsoft's next console or consoles are planned for a 2020 release according to Thurrott, so we fully expect to see something during their E3 press conference on Sunday.
THQ revives Destroy All Humans
Earlier this year we pointed out that THQ Nordic is planning to reveal two new titles during E3, describing one as a "long-awaited return of a galactically beloved game/franchise" and the other as a "new vision of a beloved game/franchise." We think it's near certain that one of these titles will be a revival of the classic Destroy All Humans. THQ Nordic has been extremely busy, as it also seems likely they'll announce Darksiders 4 during E3. We've got our fingers crossed that the other revamped title is TimeSplitters, but there's no guarantee there. We're not sure when these reveals will happen, but it'll be before the show starts as we'll be going hands-on with THQ's new titles at the show.
Those are all the big rumors we've run into in the run-up to E3, but we're sure there are plenty more surprises waiting for us in the upcoming shows from the major players. Check out our E3 2019 press conference schedule to prepare yourself for everything that's coming!

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  browser.get('/');

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    expect(browser.getLocationAbsUrl()).toMatch("/weeks");
  });

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    beforeEach(function() {
      browser.get('/weeks');
    });

    it('should render weeks when user navigates to /weeks', function() {
      expect(element.all(by.css('[ng-view] h1')).first().getText()).
        toMatch(/Weeks/);
    });

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A-list Abu Dhabi: The high-roller guide to the UAE capital
Selina Julien, CNN • Published 28th November 2019
(CNN) — As one of the world's wealthiest cities, it's no surprise that Abu Dhabi is a magnet for high rollers.
Whether you want to treat yourself to the world's most expensive diamonds or snap up a multimillion-dollar villa on a private island, nothing is impossible in the country renowned for its superlatives.
If money is no object, here are some of the best ways to splash the cash if you travel to the emirate.
Book an apartment in the sky
There's nothing quite like making an entrance and flying into the capital on board a jet's luxurious three-room suite is certainly a memorable one.
Designed to feel like a home in the sky, Etihad Airway's opulent apartment The Residence, on board the A380, features a private bedroom with double bed, en-suite shower room with plush Acqua di Parma toiletries and a spacious living area on the upper deck.
With all the perks of a private jet, Etihad has raised the bar so travelers can enjoy complete privacy, slip into designer sleepwear and stay connected with the complimentary Wi-Fi or sit back and enjoy the latest must-see movies on the impressive 32-inch LCD screen.
From the moment the suite is booked, the airline's VIP Travel Concierge will curate every detail of the trip from the chauffeur-driven limousine to access to the secret Residence lounge and even pillow preference.
And once you're on board, the in-flight butler and chef will ensure it's an unforgettable experience with fine dining and free-flowing Bollinger Grande Annee 2005 (or a drink of your choice)
Return flights from London to Abu Dhabi start at around $16,500.
etihad.com
Hire a luxury personal shopper
Sara Khan: A good woman to know in Abu Dhabi.
Courtesy By Appointment
Sara Khan, founder of By Appointment, is the woman everyone -- including VIPs, royals and high-net-worth individuals -- has on speed dial in Abu Dhabi.
Alongside her husband Eddie Perez, the high-flying couple run the luxury personal shopping and events agency specializing in providing limited edition products and experiences for their money-is-no-object client base -- although access to their gilded circle is invitation only or by referral.
From sourcing rare designer items such as exotic Hermès Birkin bags worth around $350,000 to meet and greets which can cost anything between $25,000 and $250,000, private concerts and intimate dinners with superstars such as Beyoncé and Justin Timberlake, they'll make it happen.
Extravagant requests they've fulfilled include flying a US rapper over to the UAE to cook Christmas dinner for a client, delivering 10 falcons on a private jet and arranging a real giraffe as the surprise guest for a children's birthday party. Khan simply puts it: "Nothing is impossible as long as it's legal!"
byappointmentme.com
Buy a villa on a boutique private island
One of the most expensive villas in the world is on sale on Zaya Nurai Island for $20 million.
Rivaling the likes of the mansions in the Hollywood Hills and the over-water villas in the Maldives, these plush boltholes with six bedrooms and seven bathrooms come complete with private beaches and infinity pools as well as palatial entertaining areas, home cinemas and gyms with adjoining sauna and steam room.
Accessible by speedboat only 10 minutes from Abu Dhabi mainland, this eco-focused real estate gem offers dwellers both waterfront luxury living and complete privacy.
There's a floating marina with an arrivals lounge for guests and residents, as well as a private helipad, boutique hotel, fine dining eateries, world-renowned spa and state-of-the-art fitness center.
Prices start at around $1 million.
zayanuraiisland.com/buyout
Sample a rare vintage
La Cava: That alpine lodge feel in the heart of Abu Dhabi.
Courtesy Rosewood Hotels
Abu Dhabi's most discerning palates head to the Rosewood Hotel's cozy wine cellar, La Cava, for the best vintages in town.
Accessed via a spiral staircase flanked by atmospheric candles, the UAE's only wine cellar stocks over 1,000 premium labels and has a snug cigar bar where its prized cognac and whiskey selection is housed alongside its authentic Cuban cigars.
The exclusive underground bar is one of Abu Dhabi's best-kept secrets with a collection of 10,000 bottles of the worlds' finest wines including a Chateau Petrus vintage 2005 for an eye-watering $21,415 and the A-list favorite, Louis Roederer Cristal 1999 3L for $13,270.
rosewoodhotels.com/en/abu-dhabi/dining/La-Cava
Indulge in a 24-carat gold facial
The award-winning Emirates Palace Spa deserves all its accolades. With its opulent Moroccan-inspired decor and serene ambiance, it's a favorite with celebs, royals and residents alike and it's easy to see why.
Fancy being painted with gold and massaged with luxurious diamond-infused oils? Book the spa's decadent A Day of Gold treatment, which includes a 90-minute Signature Palace massage, luxurious hammam, 24-carat Gold Radiance Facial, a Bastien pedicure, plus lunch and a small gift to take home.
It's almost six hours of indulgent pampering and costs $1,140.
kempinski.com/en/abudhabi/emirates-palace/luxury-spa
10 of the best spas in Abu Dhabi
Take a Ferrari for a spin in the desert
Super car tour: Is there a better way to see the emirate's sights?
Courtesy Edel & Stark
With the Middle East renowned for its love of super cars, Abu Dhabi offers the perfect terrain for enthusiasts to take to the open roads for the ultimate sports car tour.
Choose a high performance model from Edel & Stark luxury car rental, such as a Porsche 718 Boxster S, Lamborghini Huracán or Bugatti Veyron, for an unforgettable driving experience.
The F1 and Supercar UAE Grand Tour in a Ferrari 488 Spider -- which includes driving to the race track in your sports car and enjoying the action from an exclusive suite before exploring the scenic desert routes -- costs around $15,700 with a guide.
edelstark.com
Splurge on an extravagant dinner
With excellent restaurants all vying for attention across the city, it takes a special place to roll out one of the most lavish meals in the capital -- and the single most expensive dish.
Step forward the world-famous Cantonese restaurant Hakkasan Abu Dhabi, which offers diners the signature Peking duck with beluga caviar for around $550.
The famous duck dish from Beijing is a favorite with the city's flashy gastronomes who delight as it's wheeled through the opulent restaurant, which features the chain's signature plush interiors with wooden screens and latticing.
With an Instagrammable outdoor terrace offering fabulous bespoke cocktails and skyline views, the Abu Dhabi outpost -- housed in the iconic Emirates Palace -- doesn't disappoint.
hakkasan.com/abu-dhabi
Make a diamond your best friend
Make every day a diamond day.
Courtesy Mouawad
In the land of exclusivity, diamonds will forever be in fashion and global game-changers Mouawad operate an appointment service for Abu Dhabi-based clients to purchase their high-net-worth masterpieces.
Run by the fourth-generation Mouawad brothers -- Fred, Alain and Pascal -- the Lebanese family are among the world's richest diamond owners thanks to a series of shrewd purchases over the years, including the 68-carat Taylor-Burton diamond.
With the world-record breaking Mouawad Dragon Diamond in their collection, clients in the emirate looking to splurge on the ultimate accessory need look no further than the 54.21-carat brilliant-cut precious stone. Those with a penchant for exquisite jewels can now purchase one of the most revered yellow diamonds of all time with the price available on request.
mouawad.com
Selina Julien is a celebrity, travel and lifestyle journalist and editor. Follow her on Instagram: @Selinajulien
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Тана́ка Мітітаро́ (; 1902—1985) — японський науковець, дослідник філософії.

Народився у префектурі Ніїґата.

Професор Кіотського університету. Займався вивченням античної філософії. Особливих успіхів досяг у дослідженні платонізму. Нагороджений Орденом культури.

Автор праць «Логос та ідея», «Платон» та інших.

Джерела та література

Японські філософи

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From Middle English liggen, from Old English licgan ("to lie, be situated, be at rest, remain") and Old Norse liggja ("to lie"). More at lie.
(intransitive, Britain dialectal) To lie; be in a prostrate or recumbent position.
(transitive, Britain dialectal) To lay.
From Dutch licht, from Proto-Germanic *linhtaz.
Daar het 'n ligte wind gewaai.
A slight wind was blowing.
From Dutch lichten, derived from etymology 1.
From Dutch licht, from Proto-Germanic *leuhtą (noun) and *leuhtaz (adjective).
Blou lig het die kortste golflengte van die primêre kleure.
Blue light has the shortest wavelength among primary colours.
Hy dra 'n ligblou hemp.
He wears a light blue shirt.
From Dutch lichten, from Proto-Germanic *liuhtijaną, derived from etymology 3.
Supernova's is geweldig ligtende uitbarstings van massiewe sterre.
Supernovas are immensely shining explosions of massive stars.
From Proto-Albanian *liga, from Proto-Indo-European *h₃ligos 'indigent, needy, ill'. Cognate to Ancient Greek ὀλίγος (olígos, "small, little"), Lithuanian ligà 'illness', Old Irish líach 'wretched'.
From Old Norse líkr, from Proto-Germanic *galīkaz.
From Old Norse lík ("body"), from Proto-Germanic *līką, from Proto-Indo-European *līg-.
From earlier léig, from Old Irish léicid, from Proto-Celtic *linkʷīti, from Proto-Indo-European *linékʷti, nasal-infix present of *leykʷ- ("to leave"). Cognate with Sanskrit रिणक्ति (riṇákti), Latin linquō, Ancient Greek λείπω (leípō), Gothic 𐌻𐌴𐌹𐍈𐌰𐌽 (leiƕan), Lithuanian lìkti.
"léicid" in Dictionary of the Irish Language, Royal Irish Academy, 1913–76.
"leigim" in Foclóir Gaeḋilge agus Béarla, Irish Texts Society, 1st ed., 1904, by Patrick S. Dinneen, page 431.
"lig" in Foclóir Gaeilge-Béarla, An Gúm, 1977, by Niall Ó Dónaill.
Entries containing "lig" in English-Irish Dictionary, An Gúm, 1959, by Tomás de Bhaldraithe.
Entries containing "lig" in New English-Irish Dictionary by Foras na Gaeilge.
From Proto-Germanic *laugiz ("fire, flame, lightning"), from Proto-Indo-European *leuk- ("light; white; to shine"). Cognate with Old High German loug, Old Norse lǫygr, log, loga ("flame, low"). More at low.


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The other day I met up with my buddy Moe for lunch and we talked a lot about work. He's been feeling very frustrated at his job lately and he really needed to vent and let off some steam.
Moe has been stuck in the same position for three years and he hasn't even gotten a sniff of a promotion. He feels unappreciated and taken for granted and it is starting to affect his motivation. While he's always been a solid worker, he admits that he's starting to wonder why he even bothers trying so hard.
Moe is a good friend and I've known him a long time, so I had no problem asking him a point blank question that put him on the spot.
His response was pretty much what I expected. He's been in the same role for several years, has more seniority than most of his co-workers, he's always been reliable and punctual, rarely calls out sick, and his immediate manager loves him.
As someone who has received promotions at work and also been responsible for recommending others for promotions, I had to be brutally honest with Moe.
I told him that all the qualities he listed make him a great employee and it's no wonder his boss loves him. He's reliable and does a good job and that's something every manager values.
But being in your job for a long time and knowing how to do it well isn't enough to get promoted. Promotions aren't about seniority (well I guess at some companies they could be), they're about recognizing someone who is going above and beyond his current duties and demonstrating creativity, innovation, and a desire to advance.
You might think that being the worker who processes the most amount of work will get you promoted, but all that proves is that you're a good worker bee. If you're looking to move up the corporate ladder you should focus some energy on solving problems or improving a process that will make everyone more productive.
Talk to your boss and ask him what some of his biggest challenges and frustrations are. Can you think of a way to remove some of his headaches and make his job easier? Odds are he'll be very grateful if you can!
Take a closer look at some of the processes and procedures your team follows. Can you think of something that everyone hates doing or that everyone agrees makes no sense? Most companies start out with logical procedures but over time things become more complicated and what once made perfect sense now seems completely absurd.
If you're looking for a promotion and haven't been able to get one, it's time to ask yourself if you're really doing everything you can to reach your goal. If not, schedule a 1 on 1 with your manager and let him know that you're looking to take on more responsibility and be considered for a promotion. Most bosses will be excited by your initiative and offer you plenty of suggestions on what you need to do to reach the next level.


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Press conferenceJürgen Klopp on fresh Premier League challenge, Fulham and more
Jürgen Klopp looked ahead to the start of the 2022-23 Premier League campaign during a press conference on Friday at the AXA Training Centre.
Liverpool play their first game of the new season at newly promoted Fulham on Saturday lunchtime, travelling to Craven Cottage to kick off their league fixtures in the top flight.
Read on for a summary of the Reds boss' pre-match comments…
On his mood and the excitement ahead of the new season...
InjuriesKlopp's fitness update on Alisson, Jones, Konate, Tsimikas and more. Jürgen Klopp offered an update on the conditions of several members of his squad ahead of Liverpool's Premier League opener at Fulham on Saturday, but confirmed Alisson Becker has returned to full fitness.
Ours is no different, we never know what will happen. Big expectations, dreams, all this kind of stuff. From now on we can be a bit more influential, because everything else is nice and important what we did in the last few weeks but the real test is coming now.
On expecting a bigger test from Manchester City, Chelsea, Tottenham and Arsenal...
And [Manchester] United... and Newcastle... that's how it is. It's always like this. The season has finished, you make an analysis, or not, and then it's already clear. So, the next one will be more difficult. That's how it is. Yes, I think all the teams improved pretty much. Everybody tries to improve in the transfer market, using the experience from last season and these kind of things. The only thing we have to think about is our own stuff and that's what is necessary anyway. If the other teams wouldn't do anything better than last year, for example and it was difficult enough, then we have to improve anyway and that's what we try; little tweaks. Building on the stuff we know [that] we can do and getting there [with] a bit more variety and stuff like this. Being more dominant in moments with and without the ball.
So, a lot of football stuff we were thinking about. We tried to help the boys to do that [so] it becomes natural, let me say it like this, with training sessions. I enjoyed the pre-season, [for the] most part of it, so I am positive but that's a problem [as] it's a bit my nature, so we will see.
Inside Training: Finessing finishing in Thursday's session
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On facing Fulham on the opening day and the recent transfer business between the teams...
It's like Southampton, or whatever, in the past. Fulham is doing really well and did last year extremely well. I met Marco [Silva] at the managers meeting in London. Yeah, getting promoted by playing football is for me one of the hardest things to do in the Championship. They all play football, but being a real football-playing side [with] more possession [and] all these kinds of things. Set-pieces are important but not the main thing, so it gets all my respect and that's what Fulham did. They were a really good team. Fabio [Carvalho] was an important part of that team. Harry [Wilson] is an important part of that team. I think he's injured so these kind of things are of course difficult.
In a week before we play a team, or a few days before, I read a little bit about them, not only watching games, but read a little about them and then you see. I think they still have a few problems to solve in the transfer market but I'm not sure, [it's the] third for sure or maybe the fourth time in a row that we played the champion of the last Championship season, which is always full of confidence the opponent. Now it's away. Fulham, they'll be tough definitely, [it] will be a completely different game. I'm happy that we played the City game, to be honest, because we've had a little bit of a hint [at] where we are. But it's a completely different game and we have to be ready for that.
On how Fabio Carvalho is settling into his squad...
Top player. I love it. Massive talent. Really good kid and really happy to have him, so very important for us because we count on this age group as well. We don't wait now until they are 22, 23 or whatever and use them. No, no, no. He is ready like Harvey is ready in the similar age group. That's really cool. We all need luck in life as well with injury and stuff like this, but without that he will be a really important player for us.
On Diogo Jota's new contract...
I don't have him back in my squad but I will be very excited when I have him back in my squad. I had breakfast with him this morning, sometimes it must be enough. Top, top, top recommitment to the club. He's not even close to his limit, so much more to come. He's a very smart person and smart player, [he] delivered already [and] can improve a lot. Really excited about that.
It's really good news for the club. It's good news for him as well because we are a pretty good club but it's really a win-win situation. I can't wait to work with him again, so it was like this pre-season [we] didn't have him too often, or not at all. It was one session actually, but it's good having him around because he's quite a character, [he's] really early in his life already [and] a really responsible person. He knows what to do to be successful in different areas. It's good to have him.
On the plan for Darwin Nunez and whether he is ready to start Premier League games…
MatchFulham v Liverpool: How to watch, commentary and highlights. Liverpool begin the 2022-23 Premier League season with a trip to Fulham on Saturday – here is how to follow the match.
Darwin is ready. Does that mean he has to start? I don't know. It's not about that. We obviously have still different options and that's what we'll use, and Darwin needs time to get used to a lot of things but he is already a real help. It went really quick, to be honest, from the first game where I thought, 'What are we doing with him?' – not because of him but because of the passes we played for him. It was a proper pre-season training session for him, the first game, when we gave him a lot of runs to do. But now obviously it's completely settled.
He said it himself, he was very nervous in the beginning; from my point of view I sympathise with that a lot and it's normal, completely normal. You could see that but that settled pretty quickly because the team, all the players, not only the Spanish-speaking, took him under their wings. That was very helpful, so he feels very, very home after a short period. He had already an impact, he scored in the first final we could play, so that's fine. And the work will not stop here. He is in the best possible place.


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Maduro Caves, Allows Red Cross to Help Hospitals With Medical Supplies, Generators
The International Red Cross (IRC) delivered 24 tons of medical supplies and 14 generators to Caracas' airport bound for Venezuela's hospitals on Tuesday. This was a de facto admission by Maduro's socialist regime that it couldn't provide even basic life-sustaining necessities for its people, the initial crack in Maduro's facade of denial that his government is failing and a very public admission that, once again, socialism has failed to keep its promises of lifting people out of poverty.
Indeed, socialism has reduced what was once one of South America's most prosperous countries to one filled with desperation, starvation, sickness, and death. According to spokesmen for the IRC, the delivery on Tuesday was just the start of a massive airlift of aid, which the agency said is targeting some 650,000 Venezuelans who are suffering the most.
The IRC wisely avoided making any political statements with the airlift. A spokesman said the critical medicines and generators "will be distributed in conformance with the fundamental principles of our movement, especially neutrality, impartiality and independence. Our mandate is to save lives."
Juan Guaidó, Maduro's opposite number who claims he is the country's only legitimate president, was quick to take credit for the breakthrough: "Aid is entering because they [Maduro and his Marxist regime] destroyed the health system. It entered because we demanded it." Henrique Capriles, a leading figure in support of Guaidó, tweeted: "Today, the first shipment of humanitarian aid arrived for our people. It's a reality thanks to the pressure of Venezuelans and the support of our interim president Juan Guaidó and the legitimate National Assembly."
And lots of help from the Trump administration, which has ramped up economic and political sanctions and pressures on Maduro's failing regime. The final straw might have been those sanctions that followed Maduro's success in stopping several hundred tons of humanitarian aid from entering his country from Colombia in February. As The New American reported at the time, those new sanctions were being applied to Cuba, and indirectly to Russia, hopefully forcing a "recalibration" of support by those two countries of Maduro's failing regime.
The rolling disaster that characterizes Maduro's failing regime can only partially be measured in terms of human suffering: A quarter of the country's citizens are starving because they don't have access to the basics such as food, medicines, clothing, and simple hygiene products. Infant mortality is skyrocketing, as are the deaths of the elderly living out their last days in hospitals that don't have medicines, food, or even electricity. Nearly four million citizens have fled the country, some 5,500 every day. The economy, already in depression, is expected to fall by another 25 percent in 2019.
Whether Maduro will allow the supplies waiting on his country's border with Colombia to enter remains to be seen. What is clearly seen is not only the success of socialism in driving a once-thriving country back to third-world status but the first fissure in the wall of resistance by Maduro to recognize reality and allow outside help for his people.
Those two messages delivered by the International Red Cross to Caracas on Tuesday could together represent the tipping point so many have been waiting for: that moment in time which signifies the beginning of the end of one of the most corrupt and oppressive socialist regimes observed in our time.
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. Ah ha! We learned Fiddy has a funny bone.
In the fall, Mr. Jackson will play the role of host for his new BET show 50 Central as a cast of comedians bring their grade A jokes to BET's late night lineup. We've been seeing more of Fiddy lately, most likely because the show has begun taping in New York City. Wanna know exactly how hard you'll be laughing? Meet the cast below.
This super cute creative does it all: acting, directing, producing and he's also an artist (get a glimpse below).
A hilarious beauty who doesn't mind getting silly in the name of comedy. She recently went on a comedy tour with JessHilarious and Vena E. Can you say pure comedy? See her in action below.
You may remember him as Issa's whispering-a** coworker in The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl, but he's actually pretty vocal and hella funny. He also appeared in both seasons of Insecure and the BET Digital Original series I Need a Rebel. Watch one of his comical drug store commentaries below.
Trips to the beauty supply store with bae don't have to be boring.
Some of the most memorable Hell Date moments were created by this talented comedienne. Look at the clip below to jog your memory.
Let's face it, this dude looks like Fabio; he's beautiful. However, he's also hilarious. Just go to his Instagram and see all of his crazy antics. Get a small taste below.


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Matt's smart cities expertise centres on energy efficiency and climate change regulation and related projects. He works in Osborne Clarke's Environment group.
Matthew's core areas of expertise include environmental liability in complex corporate and real estate transactions, environmental crime, waste and bioenergy projects, infrastructure projects, climate change and sustainability regulation and waste producer responsibility law. His work in the waste and bioenergy sector focuses on long-term waste contracts, including RDF export, landfill disposal and fuel supply for biomass, AD and energy from waste projects.
On environmental crime, he has acted on significant Environment Agency prosecutions in the UK courts and on waste producer responsibility he regularly advises US corporates on European and UK law.
He is ranked in the leading UK legal directories for environmental law and acts for a broad range of clients across a number of sectors, including waste and recycling, real estate, renewables, utilities, digital business, banking, private equity and retail.
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Speed camera contractor Tenix is on the hotseat as 1130 innocent motorists receive speed camera tickets.
The government of Victoria, Australia admitted that 1130 speed camera tickets worth at least A$180,000 were issued to innocent motorists and announced it would fine camera vendor Tenix a "six-figure" amount for the mistake. Refunds have already been offered to the falsely accused who had paid their citations in cases that occurred between 2004 and 2005. The government noted thirteen separate instances where the cameras were set up improperly.
For example, on March 23, 2004 cameras issued 303 tickets to innocent motorists on the Hume Highway. On July 21, 2005 on the same road, cameras ticketed 119 motorists who were driving under the speed limit. On June 16, 2005 cameras issued 250 improper tickets on Bolton Road in Wyndham Vale.
Despite the errors, Tenix maintained the system works and will bid to keep the contract when the state government puts it up for renewal next year.
"There are rigorous internal audits to detect and correct any abnormalities and avoid unjustified financial penalties to motorists," a Tenix spokesman told the Perth Sunday Times. "We will continue working to ensure that the program operates with maximum accuracy."
Shadow Transport Minister Terry Mulder blames the police and Minister Tim Holding for the mistakes. "It is their responsibility to ensure no innocent person receives a ticket," Mulder said. "When you get this level of failure you have to say the current system isn't working."
The state makes A$130,000,000 a year in revenue from speed camera tickets.


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"The Family Tree"
Steph Mullin is a creative director and Nicole Mabry works in the photography department for a television network. They met as co-workers in New York City in 2012, discovering a shared passion for writing and true crime. After Mullin relocated to Charlotte, NC in 2018, they continued to collaborate. Separated by five states, they spend hours scheming via FaceTime and editing in real time on Google Docs. The Family Tree is the duo's first crime novel.
The authors applied the Page 69 Test to the new novel and reported the following:
On page 69 in The Family Tree, our main character Liz Catalano and her cousin Andie are meeting Liz's biological Great Uncle and Aunt for the first time. Liz had recently found out she was adopted after completing a 23andMe kit, and Cris and Rosie are the first relatives she's been able to track down. This page shows them all sitting around a dinner table, eating and getting to know each other.
This test does not work well for our book, which has a lot of suspense and layers that are not fully represented by this page in the story. While the page is important because it builds backstory to the relationships that shape the frightening journey Liz embarks on and is important to her development and later choices she makes, it does not depict fully what she's going through – or give insight into the dark and twisty "Victims Chapters" that really propel our story forward.
The Family Tree is more than just a serial killer story – while it does have many chapters and details that are perfect for lovers of true crime, it also has a lot of heart and personal introspection. Liz's journey is one of self-discovery and determination to connect with her culture and where she comes from. That, woven with chapters that highlight our serial killer's victims as real women going through an emotionally frightening ordeal, give it a little something for everyone.
Visit Steph Mullin & Nicole Mabry's website.
"The Wolf's Curse"
Jessica Vitalis is a full-time writer with a previous career in business and an MBA from Columbia Business School. An American expat, she now lives in Canada with her husband and two daughters.
Vitalis applied the Page 69 Test to her new novel, The Wolf's Curse, and reported the following:
Page 69 of The Wolf's Curse features a scene in which my twelve-year-old main character, Gauge, has been rescued from a literal death sentence by another twelve-year-old character, Roux. On the page, Roux presents Gauge to her ailing father, Woolsey the Blacksmith. Gauge introduces himself as "Gauge the Apprentice, grandson of Bastien the Carpenter," and then he corrects himself: "The late Carpenter." The Blacksmith responds by saying, "May his soul sail in peace."
Roux goes on to explain that Gauge is in something of a bind and that it would be best if Gauge weren't on the streets at the moment. She asks her father if they can keep the boy "for a spell." The Blacksmith, without knowing anything more, responds, "I insist."
For the most part, the page 69 test gives readers an excellent idea what they can expect from The Wolf's Curse.
With the use of vocations instead of last names, the selection makes it obvious that the book is set in a medieval time period. In addition, it's obvious not only that Gauge is in trouble, but also that he's lost his grandpapá. Furthermore, it introduces the kind-hearted Roux and her father, both of whom will go on to have significant roles in the story. The Blacksmith's response to learning that Gauge has lost his grandpapá also has great significance in terms of the world building that is at the heart of the story; "May his soul sail in peace" references the villagers' belief that departed souls travel to the Sea in the Sky, where they light lanterns and sail into eternity. The page gives other hints to the story as well: during the introduction, Roux tugs at her hair, which showcases her underlying anxiety. In addition, we see the Blacksmith cough, which hints at his poor health.
The only element missing from this page that would give readers a more complete picture of the story is the Wolf's voice. The story is a twist on Grim Reaper mythology and narrated by an invisible Great White Wolf, who is searching for someone to take her job. The Wolf tells her story in first person and often addresses the reader directly with snarky asides. That said, she often dips into close third person like the selection we see on page 69, and Gauge is the main character in the story, so if that page piques the readers' interest, then they'll likely enjoy the rest of the book.
Visit Jessica Vitalis's website.
Q&A with Jessica Vitalis.
"When Two Feathers Fell From the Sky"
Margaret Verble is an enrolled citizen of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma and a member of a large Cherokee family that has, through generations, made many contributions to the tribe's history and survival. Although many of her family have remained in Oklahoma to this day, and some still own and farm the land on which her books are set, Verble was raised in Nashville, Tennessee, and currently lives in Lexington, Kentucky.
Verble's first novel, Maud's Line, was a Finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 2016. Her second novel, Cherokee America, was listed by the New York Times as one of the 100 Notable Books of the Year for 2019 and won the Spur Award for Best Western. It is set in 1875 in the Arkansas River bottoms of the old Cherokee Nation West and is a prequel to Maud's Line. The books are linked both by their setting and by four characters who are young in Cherokee America and elders in Maud's Line.
Verble's new book, When Two Feathers Fell from the Sky, is set in 1926 in the old Nashville Glendale Park Zoo.
She applied the Page 69 Test to the new novel and reported the following:
There's a scene break six lines in on page 69 of When Two Feathers Fell From the Sky. Those first six lines are at the end of a scene where my heroine, Two Feathers, discovers that the remains of a buffalo trace she'd been told about in a letter is, indeed, visible on the ground. She goes to tell her friend, Crawford, about it, and the rest of the page is devoted to her eavesdropping on a conversation between Crawford and a woman Two's never seen before. Crawford is African-American and the woman is white, and clearly upper-crust. Yet, they are having a warm, friendly conversation about their families.
I think the content on page 69 does inform the reader of two major themes in the novel. The first one, represented by the buffalo trace, is about the layers of history that can be found in any one place, and the need to attend to them. The second theme has to do with race relations. Crawford and the woman he is speaking with have been acquainted since childhood. They know and like each other's families. Yet this is in the segregated South in 1926.
One of the things I'm interested in doing in my writing is exploring how we can all get along with each other in ways that transcend racial divides. I was raised in a family that, along a continuum, had fullblood Indians at one end, completely white people at the other. The rest of us were scattered in between. We had disagreements like all families do, but they were never about race. So I was raised thinking that getting along with people beyond the boundaries of race is the normal thing to do. I think that's a better model for living than a lot of what we see these days both in literature and in real life.
Visit Margaret Verble's website.
"Trailer Park Trickster"
David R. Slayton grew up in Guthrie, Oklahoma, where finding fantasy novels was pretty challenging and finding fantasy novels with diverse characters was downright impossible. Now he lives in Denver, Colorado and writes the books he always wanted to read. His debut, White Trash Warlock, was published in October 2020 by Blackstone Publishing.
Slayton applied the Page 69 Test to his latest novel, Trailer Park Trickster, the sequel to White Trash Warlock, and reported the following:
Page 69 of Trailer Park Trickster is a tense moment. Adam has returned to Guthrie, Oklahoma for the funeral of his beloved Great Aunt only to learn that sinister things are afoot and her death is anything but natural. On this page he's realizing that Vic, his almost boyfriend, who he left behind in a panic over Sue, was trying to reach the funeral. Adam calls Jesse, Vic's brother and learns that Vic should be there. Adam's anxiety over his own behavior mixes with his grief and the new worry that Vic is missing. The page ends with Adam trying to contact Vic through the magical connection Adam formed when he saved Vic's life in White Trash Warlock. The page ends before we can see how that goes.
I think readers would pick up the book based on this moment because it shows the connection between Adam and Vic, which while strained in this moment, is genuine. It's one of readers' favorite parts of the series, their relationship and one of mine too. It also gives you some insight into the danger Adam is facing, as the forces arrayed against him are beyond his meager abilities.
Visit David R. Slayton's website.
My Book, The Movie: Trailer Park Trickster.
"The Last Debutantes"
Georgie Blalock is a history and movie buff who loves combining her different passions through historical fiction, and a healthy dose of period piece films. When not writing, she can be found prowling the non-fiction history section of the library or the British film listings on Netflix or in the dojo training for her next karate black belt rank. Blalock also writes historical romance under the name Georgie Lee.
She applied the Page 69 Test to her latest novel, The Last Debutantes, and reported the following:
On page 69 of The Last Debutantes, Valerie de Vere Cole, niece of British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain, is leaving to enjoy tea with other debutantes. Valerie's cousin, Dorothy, the Chamberlain's daughter, insists that Valerie be accompanied by a chaperone, but Valerie doesn't agree. Dorothy wins the argument and forces Miss Holmes, one of the secretaries at No. 10 Downing St. where Valerie lives, to leave her work and chaperone Valerie. There is tension between Valerie, Dorothy and Miss Holmes as different views of social rules, work, class, and a young lady's behavior come into conflict. The page 69 test works well for this book because readers see the conflict between aristocratic women and working women and how Valerie is caught between the two. Also, Dorothy bluntly reminds Valerie that although she has the lineage to participate in society, her impoverished upbringing means that she is an outsider who doesn't understand society's rules and expectations.
This conflict between the different worlds that Valerie must navigate is a central point of the novel. I read about Valerie de Vere Cole, Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain's niece, when I began researching the 1939 debutante season. Although there are few details about Valerie and her season, I was fascinated by her place at the center of British social life and politics on the verge of World War II. Valerie, because of her lineage, should have enjoyed every advantage but thanks to her father, she hadn't. After his death, she was thrust into the social whirl while living at No. 10 Downing St. and she saw firsthand the lead up to World War II. The contrast between her past and present and the pressure of encroaching war offered a great deal to work with. She was a unique debutante during a very distinctive season. I hope readers come away inspired to overcome whatever challenges they face in life and to see that there is always a chance to reinvent themselves or begin again, and that good friends can make all the difference. I also hope they are intrigued and want to further explore this small moment in history and the young women who were a part of it.
Visit Georgie Blalock's website.
My Book, The Movie: The Other Windsor Girl.
The Page 69 Test: The Other Windsor Girl.
My Book, The Movie: The Last Debutantes.
Q&A with Georgie Blalock.
"Over the Falls"
Rebecca Hodge is an author of fiction, a veterinarian, and a clinical research scientist who lives and writes in North Carolina. Fiction writing is the space where her creative side comes out to play, and her writing centers on characters who discover that life is not a spectator sport. She has three grown sons, two crazy dogs, and one patient husband. When not busy writing, she loves hiking, travel, and (of course) curling up with a good book.
Hodge applied the Page 69 Test to her latest novel, Over the Falls, and reported the following:
I hated seeing him so sad, lonely, and depressed. I wanted to wave a wand and fix everything for him. None of that was in my power.
I pulled on a lying smile, opened the door, and leaned in. "Hey. There's a café down the street that's supposed to have good burgers. Still hungry?"
He leaped to his feet, his chair rocking back so far it threatened to flip. "Yeah. Yes. Please."
Hunger, I could fix. But his mom had left him, and the glimpses I was getting of her toxic life weren't promising. Once we found Del and got her back, what sort of life would I be sending him home to?
To my surprise, this page 69 excerpt gives a very nice window into what Over the Falls is all about. The narrator here is Bryn Collins, and the fourteen-year-old boy she's talking to in this passage is her nephew, Josh, who has come to Bryn seeking help finding his missing mother, Del.
Bryn has been estranged from her much-hated sister for years, and the last thing she wants to do is leave her isolated homestead to try and track Del down. Bryn has constructed a life without emotional entanglements—a life safe from betrayal—and agreeing to help her nephew carries risks.
But as she and Josh work together, traveling from Tennessee to the mountains of Colorado and facing threats from someone else who wants to find Del, Bryn finds herself increasingly connected to Josh and ultimately risks her life to save him. In this passage, Bryn believes she is powerless to help Josh. Over the Falls is the story of how she's proven wrong.
Visit Rebecca Hodge's website.
Coffee with a Canine: Rebecca Hodge & Tess and Kalen.
"Deadly Summer Nights"
Vicki Delany is one of Canada's most prolific and varied crime writers and a national bestseller in the U.S. She has written more than forty books: clever cozies to Gothic thrillers to gritty police procedurals, to historical fiction and novellas for adult literacy. She is currently writing four cozy mystery series: the Tea by the Sea mysteries for Kensington, the Sherlock Holmes Bookshop series for Crooked Lane Books, the Catskill Resort mysteries for Penguin Random House, and the Lighthouse Library series (as Eva Gates) for Crooked Lane.
Delany applied the Page 69 Test to her new Catskill Resort mystery, Deadly Summer Nights, and reported the following:
Deadly Summer Nights fails the Page 69 test.
Page 69 is the beginning of Chapter 7, so it's only half a page. In this scene, Elizabeth Grady, manager of Haggerman's Catskills Resort, is dealing with the fallout of the death of one of the resort guests. The police arrive and she hurries to greet them. It's very late and she has been up all night, first supervising the hotel's nightly entertainment, and then finding a body in the lake, and calling the police. So she's dishevelled and tired and slightly grumpy.
Bath and pajamas would have to wait. I was still mulling over that phone conversation when a light came on in the outer office and Eddie the security guard called, "Mrs. Grady! Cops are here."
I stood up quickly, wincing as the rough inner soles of the tennis shoes scraped the sore places on the bottoms of my feet. I switched off the light and locked the office door behind me. I had no place to put my keys, so I stuffed them into my bra. I caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror one of the clerks kept on her desk. The keys were a big bunch, and I looked dangerously lopsided. Oh well, couldn't be helped. My legs were bare, my shoelaces dragging behind me, my beautiful new dress drying into a mass of wrinkles, my neat poodle cut ruined, the curls sticking out in all directions, my lipstick smeared.
Maybe I shouldn't have been so quick to remind Eddie who was in charge here. I couldn't blame him for thinking it wasn't me.
Deadly Summer Nights is set in a Catskills Resort in 1953, but page 69 doesn't give a good sense of the place or the time period.
The only reference to the time setting is her 'poodle cut'. That probably needs an explanation for the modern reader, and it is described earlier in the book. A poodle cut is an arrangement of tight curls, cut just above the shoulders at the back and piled on the top or sides of the head. Lucille Ball made the style famous and as my character, Elizabeth Grady, as the same red curls as Miss Ball, she copied the actress's hair.
Nevertheless, although page 69 doesn't give the reader any clues about the location or the time the book is set, it does, I think, reflect the tone of the book very well. Poor Elizabeth is harried. She's new to managing this large hotel her mother unexpectedly inherited; she has enough problems on her plate without dealing with the death of a guest, and what turns out to be a murder investigation. To make matters worse, the police find a copy of The Communist Manifesto in the deceased's cabin and immediately leap to the conclusion that he was a Russian spy. The last thing Elizabeth needs is word getting around that Haggerman's is a hotbed of communist conspiracy.
To make things even more difficult, it is 1953 and many of her employees are reluctant to recognize the authority of a young woman. On page 69 she reflects that she had to remind Eddie (a security guard) that she's the one in charge. Let's hope that was enough to let the reader know this is not a contemporary-set book!
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Writers Read: Vicki Delany.
"Striking Range"
Margaret Mizushima writes the award winning and internationally published Timber Creek K-9 Mysteries. She serves as president of the Rocky Mountain Chapter of Mystery Writers of America and was elected the 2019 Writer of the Year by Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers. She lives in Colorado on a small ranch with her veterinarian husband where they raised two daughters and a multitude of animals.
Mizushima applied the Page 69 Test to her new mystery, Striking Range, and reported the following:
quickened, and without the shelter of the evergreen forest, it hit her square in the chest. She shivered, not only from the harsh wind but also from the memories of that cruel night.
How the wind had howled! She'd stumbled from that cave, still partially under the influence of a disabling drug, and disappeared into the trees. Equipped with night-vision goggles, John Cobb probably would have been able to find her if it hadn't been for the forest catching on fire. A blessing in disguise for her; utter destruction for the backside of Redstone Ridge.
The clang from the horses' shod feet rang out as the trail transitioned from forest floor to patches of granite slab. She remembered being transported up here the last time, slung over a saddle, moving in and out of consciousness, her senses reeling from the tranquilizer that John Cobb had delivered by shooting a large animal dart into her back.
Garrett turned to check on her again, and she pasted on her cop face as she met his gaze. She sensed that he knew how she felt, and he sent her an empathetic look before turning away. She didn't want him to worry about her, and she vowed she'd keep her emotions under control.
"This is godforsaken land." Hauck, breaking a silence he had maintained most of the way up, projected his voice from behind. "When did this fire happen again?"
Garrett turned in his seat to answer. "Last May. Not enough time to recover much."
"There's a little bit of green coming back," Mattie said, pointing out the places where grasses and brush had taken hold during the past summer.
Robo trotted ahead as they covered the last bit of rocky ground that led to the area where John Cobb had set up camp. As Mattie approached, she could tell that the pit he'd intended for her was still apparent. Steely anger at the man's brash stupidity—building a huge fire during a windstorm—filled her with strength.
"This is where the fire originated," Garrett told Hauck as he rode past the pit a short distance and then reined to a stop. "When we could get back in here after the fire, the cave was searched thoroughly. But not with Robo."
Page 69 represents the conflict in this story pretty well. John Cobb, a man who once tried to burn Mattie alive, died in prison right before she and cold case detective Jim Hauck had a chance to interview him. Cobb left one clue though. In his cell, they found a book of Colorado hiking trails with a page dog-eared on trails in Timber Creek County. Cobb had marked the trail with X's sending Mattie and Hauck, along with Mattie's friend Garrett as a guide, up into the high country to investigate why.
The past and the present collide, however, when their search is interrupted. Mattie is called back to the base of the trailhead to help investigate the discovery of the body of a young woman in a campground filled with elk and deer hunters. Soon Mattie recognizes the dead woman as a pregnant girl she'd met earlier at veterinarian Cole Walker's clinic. She's disturbed to realize the girl is no longer pregnant and wonders where her newborn could be.
As the sun sets, a deadly storm descends on the mountains, covering the landscape in a blanket of ice and snow while Mattie and Robo search for the dead girl's infant. The body count rises as the investigation unfolds, making the investigative team of Timber Creek County Sheriff's Department even more desperate to solve the case in hopes that the killer can lead them to the missing baby.
Striking Range is seventh in the Timber Creek K-9 series, but the mystery in this book stands alone. In a starred review, Library Journal had this to say about this episode: "The tension and drama of this series installment will satisfy fans of K-9 partners and solid police procedurals." I invite you to join Mattie, Robo, and Cole in this adventure set in the chilling mountains of Colorado.
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Coffee with a Canine: Margaret Mizushima & Hannah.
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The Page 69 Test: Hanging Falls.
Q&A with Margaret Mizushima.
"Her Last Hope"
Louise Guy has enjoyed working in marketing, recruitment and film production, all which have helped steer her towards her current, and most loved, role – writer.
Her passion for writing women's fiction is a result of her love of reading, writing and exploring women's emotions and relationships. Women succeeding through hard work, overcoming adversity or just by owning their choices and decisions is something to celebrate, and Guy loves the challenge of incorporating their strengths in these situations into fiction.
Originally from Melbourne, a trip around Australia led Guy and her husband to Queensland's stunning Sunshine Coast where they now live with their two sons, gorgeous fluff ball of a cat and an abundance of visiting wildlife - the kangaroos and wallabies the most welcome, the snakes the least.
Guy applied the Page 69 Test to her new novel, Her Last Hope, and reported the following:
Page 69 of Her Last Hope shows Lucinda and her four-year-old meeting an elderly couple, William and Dot, for the first time. Lucinda and Max have fled Queensland and Lucinda's abusive, criminal husband in an attempt to change identities and make a fresh start in Melbourne. The chance meeting with the elderly couple develops into more as the story continues, and William and Dot become instrumental to Lucinda and Max's lives.
The page won't give the reader any clue about the storyline! It will, however, provide a glimpse into the kind natures of William and Dot and an insight into why Lucinda gravitates to the older couple when they meet again a few weeks later.
Page 69 provides a heartfelt interaction between strangers that will leave the reader feeling warm and fuzzy—unfortunately, this feeling is unlikely to last as the story progresses!
Visit Louise Guy's website.
Q&A with Louise Guy (November 2020).
Writers Read: Louise Guy.
"An Empty Grave"
A son of the Finger Lakes in western New York State, Andrew Welsh-Huggins now calls himself a "proud native adopted Ohioan." By day, he is a reporter for the Associated Press in Columbus. By earlier in the day, he is the author of seven books in the Andy Hayes private eye series, featuring a former Ohio State and Cleveland Browns quarterback turned investigator.
Welsh-Huggins applied the Page 69 Test to the latest novel in the series, An Empty Grave, and reported the following:
Page 69 is the beginning of a new chapter (13), and opens this way:
Instead of driving straight home, I headed back into the Franklinton neighborhood and the direction of Darlene's apartment. Night was falling and the autumn air was cool. Women stood on almost every street corner as I drove down Sullivant, most of them alone, sometimes in pairs. They stared at me as I slowed for stop signs, making eye contact, sometimes swaying as they did, before turning away as I pulled into the next block.
What's happening here is that my character, private eye Andy Hayes, is searching for a prostitute named Darlene Hunter whom he and two friends—a prostitute turned social worker named Theresa Sullivan and an Episcopal minister named Roy Roberts—are trying to rescue from the streets. At this moment, Andy's search is a subplot in the larger story of him looking for a man who shot a police officer forty years earlier in a burglary.
On the one hand, this test works because much of the book is about Andy's hunt for people who don't want to be found, explorations that take him into some unsavory places. It also turns out that unbeknownst to Andy at this moment, Darlene Hunter holds clues to solving the larger mystery of the book. On the other hand, the test doesn't work because it might give people the mistaken impression the book is solely about the search for Darlene Hunter, or more generally is a novel about the underground world of prostitutes in Columbus.
From a craft perspective, page 69 is the beginning of a bridge chapter. In the previous chapter, Andy and his companions encounter Darlene and a pimp named Javon Martinez, and in the process find a clue about Martinez that bears further investigation. That chapter ends with Andy's failed attempt to enjoy a romantic evening with his on-again, off-again girlfriend, a local judge named Laura Porter, a tryst interrupted by a strange call from his client, the son of the police officer wounded by the burglar. The bridge chapter beginning on page 69 finds Andy worried about Darlene, then returning home and conducting some Internet research into the missing burglar—a man named John Ebersole—and an odd connection between Ebersole and a professor at a small local college. The chapter ends with Andy resolving to pursue that connection the following day, punctuated by receiving a tip that the clue about Martinez may reveal something important.
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Q&A with Andrew Welsh-Huggins.


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Senior housing project approved for Rochester
Plans and a special project request for a six-story, 137-unit senior residential building dubbed Blossom Mills, at Elizabeth and Second streets, was approved by the Rochester Planning Commission on Monday, May 7,
The project, which was proposed by the Moceri Group, includes a 243,124-square-foot building on about 2.5 acres on the northwest corner of the intersection, adjacent to the Royal Park Hotel.
While the proposed project isn't compliant with the current zoning at the site, it does meet the requirements for a special project request, said city planning consultant Vidya Krishnan. The land is identified in the city's master land use plan as a "Potential Intensity Change Area," which is designated for mixed uses.
Moceri met with planning commissioners in July 2017 to discuss the proposed project and receive feedback. Since then, Krishnan said several changes were made to the plans, and is now one of "the most extensive and thorough information packets submitted."
In addition to the consultant review, the project was scored by the city's new Sustainability Study tool, which aims to weigh the strengths of the project and how it may impact long-term sustainability. The project scored 15 out of a potential of 20 points, missing five points in relation to business and workforce development, water and sewer savings, and increased housing affordability.
Dominic Moceri, who spoke on behalf of Moceri Company, said advantages not scored by the study include additional shopping in the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) by residents, who won't be using parking in the DDA district.
Commissioners unanimously approved both the special project use and site plan. The project will next come before city council and a public hearing for final consideration.