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ReadingGroupGuides.com Newsletter January 2012
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Happy New Year everyone! I hope you all had a great holiday. After a fun and memorable evening celebrating with my parents and my sister and her family, we headed to North Carolina for a wonderful 10 days on the Outer Banks. The days were sunny (except one that was perfect for hitting the movies and some shopping), and it was nice to kick back a notch or two, and read, knit and hang out as a family doing things like watching "Chopped" marathons on Food Network.
Besides catching up on some reading this holiday break, I also spent time doing what I called "fun homework," seeing some movies that were based on books. I enjoyed both War Horse and The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo. (I already had seen the Swedish version of the latter film, but still thoroughly enjoyed this new interpretation of the blockbuster bestseller.)
Then last weekend, I enjoyed both Downton Abbey's return to PBS's "Masterpiece Theatre" and the documentary film Hey, Boo, written and produced by Mary Murphy about To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee via Netflix's streaming option. In the movie, Mary interviews a number of interesting literary and cultural figures, including Tom Brokaw, Wally Lamb, James Patterson, Anna Quindlen and Oprah Winfrey, and Harper Lee's sister, Louise, about their relationship to the book and delivers a film that will make you want to read the book --- and find someone to talk about it with --- again. Hey, Boo is now on Netflix and will be airing on PBS in April, and hitting select theaters in May as well. Hmmmmmm a classic book-to-movie pairing?
I know many book groups do not meet in December, or you host holiday-themed gatherings instead of your regular meetings, so it's nice to all be back in the usual groove this month with a VERY full lineup for you.
Before we get to that, I would like you to think "way back" to 2011. (After all, if you are like me, it's been a VERY busy first 11 days of 2012.) We would like to know WHAT were the three favorite books that you discussed with your book club in 2011. No overthinking required. No right answers. Just think back on the books you discussed and share your favorites in our Share Your 2011 Picks feature. We will compile the results, which will then be a great resource for both you and your fellow ReadingGroupGuides.com visitors, so please weigh in! We want to hear from ALL of you!
We are hosting TWO special contests this month.
The first will get you listening, as it is for the audio edition of Home Front by Kristin Hannah, which will be in stores on January 31st. We featured a BIG contest for Hannah's Night Road (which just came out in trade paperback on January 3rd) back in November --- and the RAVES are coming in from readers about it. Those who have read Night Road have been sharing that they are looking forward to reading more by Kristin, something I well understand.
In Home Front, she writes about a woman who, in the midst of struggling to hold her family together, gets deployed in Iraq. I read it in a day and thoroughly enjoyed it. Amusing story: I was reading it on my iPad, and my battery drained with 20 pages to go. I was like a madwoman looking for a plug so I could read the ending. We're happy to give you the opportunity to enjoy this book in a format we have not featured here before on ReadingGroupGuides.com --- the audiobook. We are giving away 100 copies of this audiobook to lucky readers who enter the contest by Friday, February 3rd at noon ET. Want to hear a sample? Then click here. Also, if you would like to catch Kristin on tour, her tour schedule is here.
Our second special contest is for Little Princes: One Man's Promise to Bring Home the Lost Children of Nepal, a memoir by Conor Grennan about his time in Nepal, which is now available in paperback. Conor spent 12 months in the country where, while working at an orphanage, he uncovered the fact that many of these children were not orphans, but rather the victims of traffickers. He began a quest determined to reunite trafficked children to their families.
I have had the pleasure of meeting Conor on more than one occasion, and his story will warm your heart and give you insight into this topic; if you get a chance to see him, while his topic is serious, he is self-deprecatingly witty as well. It all started when he left his corporate job to travel for a year and decided to spend part of it doing something altruistic so it would not look like he was merely taking a big vacation. What came from THAT decision has changed the lives of many children --- and along the way, Conor also met the woman he married. You can read a piece on why he decided to write this book here. 50 readers will have the opportunity to win a copy of this riveting, philanthropic expose if they enter by Friday, February 3rd at noon ET.
We are also featuring two contests for registered book groups this month.
One is for The Winter Palace by Eva Stachniak, a book we've been featuring on Bookreporter.com in our Historical Fiction Author Spotlight and that made Oprah's "16 Books to Watch For in January 2012." It tells the story of Catherine the Great's rise to power --- and every scheme, intrigue and deception you can imagine --- from the eyes of one of Catherine's servants. It's a thrilling tale --- and a great way to learn about Imperial Russian history!
We are also featuring a giveaway for The Color of Rain by Michael and Gina Spehn, a memoir about two families that are drawn together when their children, who were childhood friends, each die of cancer only months apart. Though it's a harrowing story, the book reminds us of how tragedy can lead to new life.
Groups that have registered with us by Monday, January 23rd will have the chance to win author chats with Eva Stachniak and Michael and Gina Spehn, as well as free books! If you are not registered with us, click here to do so.
Oh, and for the record, as we move into 2012, here are my thought about books. They are both fiction and nonfiction stories to be shared. Whether you are reading print, eBooks or listening via audio, the heart of what you are enjoying is story. We are platform-agnostic here, meaning we celebrate reading no matter how you choose to enjoy it. No format is "better" than the other. No one format needs to "win." You may move from one to the other, or stick with one you love. A sample like what we are offering you here with a chance to listen to an audiobook and see what you enjoy. There are NO rules. End of lecture.
Our newsletter contest book this month is "There Are Things I Want You to Know" About Stieg Larsson and Me by Eva Gabrielsson, the long-time girlfriend (after reading this, it's hard for me to think of her as anything but his wife, though they never married, which, as you may know, has become a huge issue for her) of Stieg Larsson, who wrote the bestselling Millennium Trilogy. In the book, which will be available in paperback on January 24th, Gabrielsson describes in great detail the nature of her relationship with Stieg, their social work, and the influences behind Larsson's work. I read this after I went to see the movie and loved how this, as well as the films, shares yet another angle and point of view on this bestselling series. Book clubs love backstories, and this provides one with all kinds of snippets on everything from character names to settings to lots of other nuggets you will enjoy.
There's nothing to do to enter to win if you are reading this newsletter via email. If you are reading online, sign up for the email newsletter here and you are automatically entered.
This month we focus our Book Group Spotlight on the Happy Bookers in Sidney, Ohio. In this interview, Meggan Weaver talks about the one-year old group, how it was founded, and a book exchange they recently hosted. Sounds fun --- maybe something to consider for YOUR group!
We also are featuring a new Book Group Interview with the Novel Ideas Book Club in Gilbert, Arizona. Here, Kathi Hofferth talks about her group, doles out some great advice, and offers a few hilarious anecdotes.
We have 17 new guides for you this month, which means we have lots of ideas for your group to consider as it starts planning for 2012. Be sure to check them out as your browse the site.
In our poll this week, we ask whether your group ever reads more than one book by an author. Do you have favorite authors whose books you read all the time? Does your group make a point of avoiding authors whose books you've already read? Let us know!
Other book news you will want to get involved with --- World Book Night is a celebration of books with an evening of book giveaways that is set to take place simultaneously in the U.S., the U.K. and Ireland on April 23rd. During World Book Night, 50,000 people, named as "book givers," will be giving away 20 books that will be provided to them from a select list with a goal to have 1,000,000 people across the United States alone celebrating reading en masse. There will be 25 adult books and 5 young adult titles given away. You can see the complete list of titles that includes books from authors like Suzanne Collins, Jhumpa Lahiri, Jodi Picoult and Tim O'Brien, among others, here. Many of these authors made our "Best of 2011" this year, which you can view in each of our three categories: New Favorites, Ongoing Favorites and Enduring Favorites.
YOU can enter to be a "Book Giver" on World Book Night. Click here to sign up, and you will hear back if you have been selected after February 1st. Most of our staff has already signed up. And we look forward to having MANY ReadingGroupGuides.com readers participate in this event! From the start, the organizers have been asking us to get our readers on board!
Speaking of best books of 2011, any of you with teenagers in your life should let them know about the opportunity to nominate winners for the Children's Book Council's Teen Book Choice of the Year. Right now on Teenreads.com, we are asking teens to list their favorite books of 2011. All their responses will be compiled, and the five most popular titles will be entered into a second round of voting for a finalist.
And in other big news for 2012, we are planning a complete redesign of ReadingGroupGuides.com this spring. As we do so, we want to hear from you! What do you want to see on the new site? These could be new feature ideas, more of something we are already doing, or anything else you can think of. Email Maureen@bookreporter.com with your suggestions.
So here's to 2012! We are really excited about the plans we have in store for you!
Click here to let us know your favorite group reads of 2011 by Tuesday, January 31st.
Special Contest: Win a Copy of the Audio Edition of HOME FRONT by Kristin Hannah for Your Group
We are celebrating the upcoming release of Home Front by Kristin Hannah, which will be in stores on January 31st, with a special contest --- a chance to win one of 100 audiobooks and listen to this powerful story. You can hear an excerpt from the audiobook here. The deadline for entries is Friday, February 3rd at noon ET. We are excited about sharing with you a different way to experience a writer whose work we love.
More about Home Front:
From a distance, Michael and Joleen Zarkades seem to have it all: a solid marriage, two exciting careers, and children they adore. But after 12 years together, the couple has lost their way; they are unhappy and edging toward divorce. Then the Iraq war starts. An unexpected deployment will tear their already fragile family apart, sending one of them deep into harm's way and leaving the other at home, waiting for news. When the worst happens, each must face their darkest fear and fight for the future of their family.
Special Contest: Win a Paperback Copy of LITTLE PRINCES by Conor Grennan for Your Group
We are celebrating the paperback release of Little Princes: One Man's Promise to Bring Home the Lost Children of Nepal by Conor Grennan --- the powerful story of a young man who traded his day job for a philanthropic quest around the globe --- with a special contest. 50 readers will have the opportunity to each win a copy of the book, which is now available in paperback, for their group. The deadline for entries is Friday, February 3rd at noon ET.
More about Little Princes: One Man's Promise to Bring Home the Lost Children of Nepal:
In search of adventure, 29-year-old Conor Grennan traded his day job for a year-long trip around the globe, a journey that began with a three-month stint volunteering at the Little Princes Orphanage in war-torn Nepal. But what began as a lark became a passionate commitment that would transform the young American and the lives of countless others.
THE WORLD WE FOUND by Thrity Umrigar
As university students in late 1970s Bombay, Armaiti, Laleh, Kavita and Nishta were inseparable. Spirited and unconventional, they challenged authority and fought for a better world. But much has changed over the past 30 years. Following different paths, the quartet drifted apart, the day-to-day demands of work and family tempering the revolutionary fervor they once shared. Then comes devastating news: Armaiti, who moved to America, is gravely ill and wants to see the old friends she left behind.
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Now Available in Paperback: THE PEACH KEEPER by Sarah Addison Allen
It's the dubious distinction of 30-year-old Willa Jackson to hail from a fine old Southern family of means that met with financial ruin generations ago. The Blue Ridge Madam --- built by Willa's great-great-grandfather and once the finest home in Walls of Water, North Carolina --- has stood for years as a monument to misfortune and scandal. Willa has lately learned that an old classmate --- socialite Paxton Osgood --- has restored the house to its former glory, with plans to turn it into a top-flight inn. But when a skeleton is found buried beneath the property's lone peach tree, long-kept secrets come to light, accompanied by a spate of strange occurrences throughout the town.
Available in Paperback January 24th: "THERE ARE THINGS I WANT YOU TO KNOW" ABOUT STIEG LARSSON AND ME" by Eva Gabrielsson with Marie-Françoise Colombani
The keys to the "Stieg Larsson phenomenon" all lie with Stieg Larsson the man. No one knew him like his lifelong companion, Eva Gabrielsson. Here she tells the story of their 30-year romance, of Stieg's lifelong struggle to expose Sweden's Neo-Nazis, of his struggle to keep the magazine he founded, Expo, alive, his difficult relationships with his immediate family, and the joy and relief he discovered writing the Millennium Trilogy.
Now Available in Paperback: BATTLE HYMN OF THE TIGER MOTHER by Amy Chua
At once provocative and laugh-out-loud funny, Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother set off a global parenting debate with its story of one mother's journey in strict parenting. Amy Chua argues that Western parenting tries to respect and nurture children's individuality, while Chinese parents typically believe that arming children with skills, strong work habits, and inner confidence prepares them best for the future.
SMUT: Stories by Alan Bennett
The author of The History Boys and The Habit of Art explores the uncomfortable and tragicomic gap between people's public appearance and their private desires in two tender and surprising stories. In "The Greening of Mrs. Donaldson," a recently bereaved widow finds interesting ways to supplement her income by performing as a patient for medical students, and renting out her spare room. And in "The Shielding of Mrs. Forbes," a disappointed middle-aged mother dotes on her only son, Graham, who believes he must shield her from the truth.
THE MAGIC ROOM: A Story About the Love We Wish for Our Daughters, by Jeffrey Zaslow
Illuminating the poignant aspects of a woman's journey to the altar, The Magic Room tells the stories of memorable women on the brink of commitment. Run by the same family for years, Becker's has witnessed transformations in how America views the institution of marriage; some of the shop's clientele are becoming stepmothers, or starting married life for a second time.
THE COLOR OF RAIN: How Two Families Found Faith, Hope, and Love in the Midst of Tragedy, by Michael and Gina Spehn
When two childhood friends die of cancer six weeks apart, the shared experience of loss brings their grieving spouses together. After months of late-night phone calls, family dinners, and countless dreams and tears, this unlikely pair builds a trust, a love, and a shared life. Told from alternating points of view, The Color of Rain illuminates the stepping stones of healing that lead to a joyful new beginning for Michael and Gina Spehn and their five children.
WINE TO WATER: A Bartender's Quest to Bring Clean Water to the World, by Doc Hendley
Doc Hendley never set out to be a hero. In 2004, Hendley --- a small-town bartender --- launched a series of wine-tasting events to raise funds for clean-water projects and to bring awareness to the world's freshwater crisis. He planned to donate the proceeds through traditional channels, but instead found himself traveling to one of the world's most dangerous hot spots: Darfur, Sudan.
GROWGIRL: How My Life After The Blair Witch Project Went to Pot, by Heather Donahue
After starring in The Blair Witch Project --- the tiny indie film-turned-blockbuster that Roger Ebert named one of the 10 Most Influential Movies of the Century --- Heather Donahue became a household name. But when the afterglow of the movie waned, her acting career stalled. Determined to start a new life, she left most remnants of the old one in the desert, meditated on things for a few days, then followed her brand-new boyfriend to her brand-new life --- growing pot.
January's Registered Book Group Contests
For January, we have two very special opportunities for Registered Book Groups. Our featured titles this month are The Winter Palace: A Novel of Catherine the Great by Eva Stachniak and The Color of Rain: How Two Families Found Faith, Hope, and Love in the Midst of Tragedy by Michael and Gina Spehn. Groups that have registered with us by Monday, January 23rd will have the chance to win author chats and free books. If your group is not registered with ReadingGroupGuides.com, click here here to register.
The Winter Palace: A Novel of Catherine the Great by Eva Stachniak --- Author Chat and Book Giveaway: Three groups will have the opportunity to chat with Eva Stachniakand receive up to 12 copies of the book.
More about The Winter Palace:
Catherine the Great is one of history's most fascinating rulers --- a monarch whose 34-year reign brought Russia into the modern industrial world, whose affairs were the scandal of her court, and who truly embodied the ideals of the Enlightenment. Drawing on letters, diaries, and on-the-ground research in St. Petersburg, Peterhof and Tsarskoye Selo, award-winning author Eva Stachniak delivers a passionate novel that illuminates the early life of one of history's most enigmatic and powerful women. The Winter Palace tells the epic story of Catherine's improbable rise to power, as seen through the ever-watchful eyes of an all-but-invisible servant close to the throne.
The Color of Rain: How Two Families Found Faith, Hope, and Love in the Midst of Tragedy by Michael and Gina Spehn --- Author Chat and Book Giveaway: Three groups will have the opportunity to chat with Michael and Gina Spehn via phone or Skype and receive up to 12 copies of the book.
More about The Color of Rain:
When two childhood friends die of cancer six weeks apart, the shared experience of loss brings their grieving spouses together. After months of late-night phone calls, family dinners, and countless dreams and tears, this unlikely pair builds a trust, a love, and a shared life.
Told from alternating points of view, The Color of Rain illuminates the stepping stones of healing that lead to a joyful new beginning for Michael and Gina Spehn and their five children. Like many who grieve, Michael and Gina had to choose to hope again. Along the way, they discovered that God can restore the darkest circumstances --- and even from death, He can bring new life. Michael and Gina's gripping story of "growing new hearts" will inspire readers not only to survive loss but also to receive the new courage, faith and identity that God gives in the midst of tragedy.
Click here to register your group.
Celebrate World Book Night on April 23rd!
We are pleased to announce World Book Night, an evening of book giveaways that is set to take place simultaneously in the U.S., the U.K. and Ireland on the evening of April 23, 2012.
As a way of connecting with other readers, 50,000 people will head out into their communities that night to hand out free books. Sign up here by February 1, 2012 to apply to be selected to give books away. Everyone who signs up to do so will be given 20 copies of a title of their choosing from the list of 30 featured books (you list three choices in the application). The goal for the evening is to give away a million free books!
The list of featured titles includes some ReadingGroupGuides.com favorites like:
-The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
-Little Bee by Chris Cleave
-The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold
-My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult
-The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri
-A Reliable Wife by Robert Goolrick
The entire list of 30 titles can be viewed here.
Keep an eye out for more information on World Book Night in the coming weeks. And apply now to be a book giver.
Click here to read more about World Book Night and to sign up to give away free books.
Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother by Amy Chua: Amy Chua argues that Western parenting tries to respect and nurture children's individuality, while Chinese parents typically believe that arming children with skills, strong work habits, and inner confidence prepares them best for the future.
Between a Rock and a Hot Place: Why Fifty Is the New Fifty by Tracey Jackson: Recounting the changes Tracey Jackson went through, the things she learned (and things she didn't) en route to 50, Between a Rock and a Hot Place navigates the confusion and uncertainty of the most significant uncharted transition in our lives.
Faith by Jennifer Haigh: Set in 2002 amid the sexual abuse crisis that has rocked the Catholic Church, and particularly the Boston archdiocese, Jennifer Haigh's novel reaches far beneath the headlines to imagine the impact of allegations on one priest's family.
Growgirl: How My Life After The Blair Witch Project Went to Pot by Heather Donahue: The star of the international cult sensation The Blair Witch Project shares the high points of living on a marijuana farm post-Hollywood.
Little Princes: One Man's Promise to Bring Home the Lost Children of Nepal by Conor Grennan: While volunteering at a Nepal orphanage in 2006, Conor Grennan discovered that the children were not orphans: they were trafficked. Despite the danger, he trekked remarkable distances with photographs of the children, miraculously reuniting dozens of families.
The Magic Room: A Story About the Love We Wish for Our Daughters by Jeffrey Zaslow: For thousands of women, Becker's Bridal in Fowler, Michigan, is the site of some of the most important moments of their lives. Illuminating the poignant aspects of a woman's journey to the altar, The Magic Room tells the stories of a diverse group of memorable women on the brink of commitment.
Smut: Stories by Alan Bennett: The author of The History Boys and The Habit of Art returns with a double novella about the unexpected secrets that lie behind people's public personas.
Take Me Home by Brian Leung: Adele "Addie" Maine is returning to Dire, Wyoming, 40 years after the deadly events that drove her away from her husband without a word.
"There Are Things I Want You to Know" About Stieg Larsson and Me by Eva Gabrielsson with Marie-Françoise Colombani: Only one person in the world knows this story well enough to tell it with authority. Her name is Eva Gabrielsson, and she and Stieg Larsson shared everything, starting when they were both 18 until his untimely death at the age of 50.
Wine to Water: A Bartender's Quest to Bring Clean Water to the World by Doc Hendley: In 2004, a small-town bartender launched a series of wine-tasting events to raise funds for clean-water projects and to bring awareness to the world's freshwater crisis. He planned to donate the proceeds through traditional channels, but instead found himself traveling to one of the world's most dangerous hot spots: Darfur, Sudan.
The Winter Palace: A Novel of Catherine the Great by Eva Stachniak: The Winter Palace tells the epic story of Catherine the Great's improbable rise to power --- as seen through the ever-watchful eyes of an all-but-invisible servant close to the throne.
The World We Found by Thrity Umrigar: Thrity Umrigar, acclaimed author of The Space Between Us and The Weight of Heaven, returns with a breathtaking new novel --- a skillfully wrought, emotionally resonant story of four women and the indelible friendship they share.
Caribou Island by David Vann: Brilliantly drawn and fiercely honest, Caribou Island captures the drama and pathos of a husband and wife whose bitter love, failed dreams and tragic past push them to the edge of destruction.
Minding Frankie by Maeve Binchy: Maeve Binchy is back with a tale of joy, heartbreak and hope, about a motherless girl collectively raised by a close-knit Dublin community.
The Peach Keeper by Sarah Addison Allen: The bestselling author of Garden Spells welcomes readers to Walls of Water, North Carolina, where the secrets are thicker than the fog from the town's famous waterfalls, and the stuff of superstition is just as real as you want it to be.
The Revenge of the Radioactive Lady by Elizabeth Stuckey-French: Told from the varied perspectives of an incredible cast of endearing oddball characters and written with the flair of a native Floridian, this dark comedy does not disappoint.
You Know When the Men Are Gone by Siobhan Fallon: Siobhan Fallon takes readers inside the homes and hearts of army wives anxiously awaiting the return of their husbands in this collection of stories.
Chasing Mona Lisa by Tricia Goyer and Mike Yorkey: With nonstop action and intrigue, Chasing Mona Lisa is sure to get your adrenaline pumping as you join the chase to save the most famous painting in the world.
The Color of Rain: How Two Families Found Faith, Hope, and Love in the Midst of Tragedy by Michael and Gina Spehn: The Color of Rain is a real-life Brady Bunch story about what it means to endure the unthinkable --- and still open our hearts to what's next.
The Keeper: Stoney Ridge Seasons, Book 1 by Suzanne Woods Fisher: Julia Lapp has planned on marrying Paul Fisher since she was a girl. Now 21, she looks forward to their wedding with giddy anticipation. When Paul tells her he wants to postpone the wedding --- again --- she knows who is to blame.
Summer of Promise: Westward Winds, Book 1 by Amanda Cabot: This first installment in Amanda Cabot's new Westward Winds series is a tale of following your heart to unexpected places.
Where Wildflowers Bloom: Sisters at Heart Series, Book 1 by Ann Shorey: The War Between the States stole a father and brother from Faith Lindberg --- as well as Royal Baxter, the man she wanted to marry. With only her grandfather left, she dreams of leaving Noble Springs, Missouri, and traveling west to Oregon to start a new life, away from the memories that haunt her.


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Question: What is an ESP File?
Have you found, downloaded or received an ESP file, but don't know which software program is required to open it?
Before attempting to open an ESP file, you'll need to determine what kind of file you are dealing with and whether it is even possible to open or view the file format.
Answer: Files which are given the .ESP extension are known as ACD/Labs Dataset files, however other file types may also use this extension. If you are aware of any additional file formats that use the ESP extension, please let us know.
The best way to open an ESP data file is to simply double-click it and let the default assoisated application open the file. If you are unable to open the file this way, it may be because you do not have the correct application associated with the extension to view or edit the ESP file.
Tip: Try to open the ESP file using a text-editor such as Notepad, as many file types contain simply contain unformatted plain-text and can viewed correctly using this method.
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From cutting-edge conferences to local WordCamps, we had an exciting year full of WordPress-sponsored events. Let's take a look at some of the exciting gatherings we participated in in 2013 — and some of those we look forward to in 2014.
We kicked off 2013 with a mission to sponsor, attend, and speak at some of the world's most exciting blogging and technology conferences. We wanted to connect with you — our users — by making our team available for live questions and support. And we're always excited to hear more about all the innovative ways you are using WordPress. Today, we're happy to report that we accomplished this goal.
Over the course of last year we sponsored thirty-four events in twenty-five cities across eight countries. At many of these events we programmed a hands-on workshop, led a session, or contributed to a panel. Throughout the year we met a diverse group of bloggers, designers, and developers who share our interest in making the web a better place. We had an amazing time.
With great conferences comes great swag.
Our 2013 events lineup started with the Modern Language Association Convention in Boston and wrapped up at dotJS in Paris. Our calendar filled up quickly: we got animated with folks at SXSW in Austin, delivered some Happiness at BlogHer in Chicago, and served up some high-definition treats at the International Food Blogger Conference in Seattle (just to name a few).
We're gearing up for another big year in 2014. We kicked off the festivities in January with Happiness Bars at NMX and LA Uncubed, and in March we'll be expanding our reach into conferences in Africa (CMS Africa in Nairobi, Kenya) and South America (JSConf in Montevideo, Uruguay). We look forward to engaging with users in more regions around the world!
Stay tuned, as there are more to come!
Beyond our sponsored conferences, you're sure to find Automattic CEO and Founder Matt Mullenweg listed as a keynote or speaker on the schedules of other outstanding conferences and events around the globe.
Many Automatticians — the people who bring you WordPress.com — also plan and participate in WordCamps. These are informal, community-organized events that are put together by WordPress users. Everyone from casual bloggers to core developers are invited to show up, share ideas, and get to know each other. In 2013, there were no fewer than 71 WordCamps attended by over 19,000 people. We hope many new faces will join us this year.
We'll keep you posted about our sponsored events in 2014 — it's going to be a year to remember!
This is what I would hope for in my area of the world.
WordPress in Luxembourg! We are a tiny country, but chock full of sharp brains and dynamic bloggers.
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There seemed to have been an issue with the images when the post was first published, but they should show properly now. Thanks for letting us know!
I attended Word Camp Miami last year and it literally changed my life. Highly recommended!
Don't forget US East Coast … DC would be nice!
Great! Miami is a good place for the shindig. Keep that in mind.
I'd like oit much better if it contained news of your intentions to come Downunder. And to learn you're about to hit Kiwiland …!
So I don't understand how it is I knew nothing at all about YOW! Where should I be looking for this kind of publicity, Rebecca?
We are working on a calendar where users can stay up to date on what events we'll be at and when they are being held. Stayed tuned here and on our socials for more information!
Oxford, UK, is already sold out!
Thanks! We'll be bringing our Happiness Bar to the SXSW tradshow next month! Also, there are several great WordPress meetup groups across Texas!
We've actually sponsored a few Chicago events including Techweek, php[tek], and CMS Expo. The local WordPress community also puts on a terrific WordCamp each summer. This year's WordCamp Chicago is happening June 13-15. Hope to get involved with even more events in the future!
Hope you guys can come to North Carolina.
WILL YOU EVER CONSIDER MEXICO?….WE NEED YOU….! not too many bloggers down here!
Pending the right event comes up, sponsorship of an event in Mexico is definitely a possibility! If you see a need for more bloggers in your local community, you should consider starting a WordPress meetup group. That's a great way to bring together people interested in getting more involved. I encourage you to check out http://wordpress.meetup.com/ to see what other communities around the globe are up to!
We don't sell the buttons at this point. However, they are usually available for folks to grab at WordCamps and our sponsored events. If you're interested in other WordPress gear, you should check out the official swag store. You'll find some great WordPress branded t-shirts and accessories.
Thanks ever much…I will check out the swag store, and hope a possible Wordcamp comes by New York in 2014. fingers crossed. Thanks again Rebecca.
Are you likely to come to Australia this year?
Hi Barbara, we sponsored YOW! back in December and we are always on the lookout for other great events in Australia. Also, I know that both the Sydney and Brisbane WordPress communities have talked about the possibility of hosting WordCamps in the later part of 2014!
HI the next wordcamp will be held where.
You can find the full list of WordCamps past, present and future at http://central.wordcamp.org/.
Please come back to Boston! I've been blogging for a year and would love to convene with fellow bloggers to learn more.
We're always on the lookout for conferences in the area. For WordPress specific events, Boston has a great local meetup community and they host a WordCamp each year!
This is amazing, great job! Please come to New York!!
We've yet to sponsor an event in the UAE, but we are open to it should the right conference come along!
Remotely, is any country in Asia in your horizon?
We are definitely looking into conferences happening in Asia. For WordPress specific events, I recommend that you have a look at WordCamp Central. There are several WordCamps around Asia each year!
Any chance of coming to London? I know you said Oxford but it's a bit far for me! Sounds like a awesome event to attend!
We are always on the lookout for events to get involved with in the UK. Hopefully we'll be back in 2014!
I recommend that you check out the WordPress meetup page and WordCamp Central for WordPress activities happening in India. If there is not already an established meetup group in your area, you should consider starting one!
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I hereby volunteer to go as a motivational speaker to any and all of those events, especially the ones in exotic locales. I am prepared to waive my usual humongous speaker's fee and merely charge expenses – that's how much I love WordPress.
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Latest Photoshop, latest Windows. This may got broken with recent Keyboard shortcuts work. Other AltGr + [letter] combinations do not trigger functions with Ctrl + Alt biindings while in text editing mode (but I've checked only the ones from Polish Pro keyboard IME!).
I'm using Microsoft's Polish keyboard layout (Programmers). With that, I can easily add all the ć ś ń ż etcs I want. Which keyboard are you trying?
Also, keep in mind, AltGr only works if you hold down the RIGHT ALT key. If you use the LEFT ALT key, you will trigger application commands, not get AltGr letters. Adding CTRL to this is also how to access application commands. So while invoking Canvas Size from within a modal text dialog is not ideal, it's also not totally unexpected if you're using CNTRL+ LEFT ALT + c.
Terribly sorry, you're right - it does work!
Now for the explanation of why it didn't for me (even though it's unlikely to affect anyone). I have a UK physical keyboard, but wanted to be able to input Polish characters exactly as in Polish (Programmers) keyboard. Problem was that when switched to that - some keys weren't in the same places (as Polish-Programmes is based around US keyboard layout). So I've added chars I wanted to the UK layout through Microsoft Keyboard Layout Creator.
I'm sure it's entirely academic, Photoshop is not really at fault here.
For what it's worth, I agree about the advantages of Mac's extra key. I do all the shortcut work and I tell people all the time "we're SOO out of key combos on Windows." Ah, well.


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Academic Standing and Promotion
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Students are expected to satisfy the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Arts within eight semesters, including the equivalent of 128 semester hours of academic credit, distributed among general education, elective courses and the academic major. In addition, students are expected to maintain at least a C average (2.00 grade point average or GPA) in each semester they are enrolled at the College.
At the end of each semester the academic deans, with the support of the registrar's office, review the prospective classes' progress towards graduation and grades. Students with low academic performance (defined below) and/or credit deficiency will be reviewed at the end of the semester by the Committee on Academic Standing. Additionally, the class deans review and take note of student's performance that deserves commendation, including Dean's Honors and Dean's High Honors.
A student on financial aid must make satisfactory progress towards graduation within eight semesters, or may be placed on financial probation. For more information on what constitutes good academic progress, please refer to: Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP). Institutional aid is limited to eight semesters.
Progress Towards Graduation within 8 Semesters
The chart below shows the typical credit hours earned by a student after each semester at a full-time course load of four 4-credit courses per semester.
Earned Credits Required
at End of First Semester
at End of Second Semester
First-Year 16 32
Sophomore 48 64
Junior 80 96
Senior 112 128
Students must accumulate a sufficient number of credits so as not to be more than eight semester hours (including transfer credits) behind the normal semester hours as described above. For example, after the first year, a student must complete at least 24 credits to be promoted to the sophomore year.
A student's coursework is evaluated on the basis of grades and semester hours taken. Incompletes taken will be reviewed by the class dean once the final grade is submitted to the registrar. More information on incompletes.
Letter Grades
Numerical Value
A 4.0
A- 3.7
B+ 3.3
B- 2.7
C+ 2.3
C- 1.7
D+ 1.3
D- 0.07
F 0.00
NF 0.00
IF 0.00
A through C- are satisfactory grades. However, too many Cs may warrant a letter of concern or warning.
D+, D, and D- are passing grades (a student will receive credit) but are considered unsatisfactory.
F is a failing grade.
If a student takes a course with the Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory option, a grade of C- must be earned to obtain credit. If a student earns below C-, a grade of U will be recorded.
One-credit courses are graded Pass (P)/Not Pass(NP) and are not calculated in a student's GPA.
A grade point average or GPA of 2.00 is required to achieve Satisfactory Academic Progress with the College. Grade point average may be used to determine eligibility for academic and co-curricular programs, athletics, as well as awards.
Academic Review
At the end of each semester, the class dean will bring forth to the Committee on Academic Standing any student with low academic performance and/or credit deficiency.
The Committee on Academic Standing, known as CAS, is comprised of:
Four faculty members, appointed from the voting faculty
The Dean of the College, who chairs the committee
The three class deans
The Dean of Academic Support
The Associate Dean of Institutional Equity and Inclusion
The registrar serves as a participating member of CAS and as a consultant.
Following Academic Review, the class deans will issue letters to students with low academic performance and/or credit deficiency. These letters reflect different levels of concern leading up to academic probation. They include:
Letter of Concern
Very Serious Warning (Academic Probation)
Advised to Withdraw (Academic Probation)
Directed to Withdraw (Academic Probation)
Levels Leading to Academic Probation
The Committee issues this status to a student who received a low grade in 1-2 courses (C+, C, C-), a low semester GPA (below 3.0) or a low overall GPA (below 3.0).
Letters are sent to the student and their academic adviser(s).
The Committee issues this status to a student who received any combination of the following: a low grade in 1-2 courses (C+, C, C-), an unsatisfactory grade (D+, D, D-), a low semester GPA (below 2.75) or a low overall GPA. Warnings are also given for the following reasons: Warning on Credit, Warning on Requirements, Warning on Major/Minor Requirements.
Letters are sent to the student, their academic adviser(s), and in the case of first-year students, their parents/guardians.
Students will also receive "Warn on Credits," (for any student behind on credits), "Warn on Requirements," (for juniors and seniors who have outstanding General Education/Connections requirements to complete) and "Warn on Major/Minor Requirements" (for seniors who have outstanding major/minor requirements to complete) letters.
Very Serious Warning
The Committee issues this status to a student who received any combination of the following: a low grade in 2 or more courses (C+, C, C-), unsatisfactory grades in two or more courses (D+, D, D-), a low semester GPA (below 2.5) or a low overall GPA.
Letters are sent to the student, their academic adviser(s), and their parents/guardians.
Advised to Withdraw
The Committee issues this status to a student who received any combination of the following: a low grade in 3 or more courses (C+, C, C-), unsatisfactory grades in two or more courses (D+, D, D-), failing grades, a low semester GPA (below 2.00), a low overall GPA, and/or failure to make progress towards graduation requirements. Students will also be Directed to Withdraw if they have an outstanding Incompletes in more than one course that is not completed by that semester's Incomplete deadline and a low semester GPA (below 2.5).
Following review by the Committee on Academic Standing, students will receive notification by phone and/or email from their class dean that they have been advised to withdraw. Students may choose to accept or decline the Committee's decision in writing. When the student is informed of the Committee's decision, the class dean will notify the student of the deadline for response. Failure to respond will result in an administrative withdrawal from the College.
If the student elects to accept the advice of the Committee, a plan for action must be submitted for the time the student will be away from the College. Students are expected to take one year away from the College, but may appeal for one semester in a letter to their class dean. Whether away for one semester or the entire year, students are required to take at least 8 credits at another institution (with prior approval) and must earn an average GPA of 2.00 or above.
If the student elects to decline the advice of the Committee and return to the College the following semester, a plan for academic support must be submitted including how the barriers to success will be addressed. The plan should include courses that will be taken; the academic adviser(s) must be consulted before submitting the plan. Students who choose to reject the committee's recommendation must achieve a minimum of a 2.00 overall GPA and complete four four-credit courses (16 credits) on time and with grades of C or better. Students may not drop or fail a course next semester. If the student does not meet these requirements, the Committee may direct the student to withdraw from the College at the next academic review meeting.
Return from Advised to Withdraw Status
Student returning from Advised to Withdraw status must apply for readmission by sending a letter to the class dean asking permission to return. The letter should include an account of the year away from the College and a plan for actions to be taken (including what will be done differently) once readmitted. The deadline to indicate the intention to apply for readmission is October 15 for the fall semester and March 1 for the spring semester. Students must take at least 8 credits at another institution with an average GPA of 2.00 or above prior to applying for readmission. Because a transcript may not be available by the date of readmission, a letter of good standing from each instructor on official college stationery can be accepted as evidence of satisfactory coursework. The Committee must receive an official transcript prior to the student's return and will finalize their decision once the transcript is received. The Committee will also request a letter from the student's employer if the student held a job during the time spent away from the College.
Academic records of all students advised to withdraw will be reviewed each semester until a satisfactory grade point average is reached.
Financial aid for a student advised to withdraw will be renewed (if needed) upon readmission to the College. Typically, a student is advised to withdraw for one year.
Directed to Withdraw
The Committee issues this status to a student who received a low grade in 3 or more courses, unsatisfactory grades (D+, D, D-), failing grades, a low semester GPA (below 2.00), a low overall GPA, and/or failure to make progress towards graduation requirements.
Letters are sent to the student, their academic adviser(s), and their parents/guardians. Both the Dean of Students Office (for Student Government Association) and Athletics are informed of students who have a GPA below 2.00 (semester or cumulative).
Following review by the Committee on Academic Standing, students will receive notification by phone and/or email from their class dean that they have been directed to withdraw.
Prior to the Committee's decision, the student's academic dean may consult with other offices of the College as necessary and appropriate. The student may request an appeal of the decision by submitting a letter to the Committee via their class dean. The appeal is then reviewed by the academic class deans and the Dean of the College.
The period of withdrawal is one year, or in an exceptional case, one semester. Students are required to take at least 8 credits per semester at another institution (with prior approval) and must earn an average GPA of 2.00 or above.
Participation in athletics and leadership positions upon return to the College is pending review by the Committee.
Return from Directed to Withdraw Status
Students on a Directed to Withdraw status must apply for readmission by sending a letter to the class dean asking permission to return. The letter should include an account of the year away from the College and a plan for actions to be taken (including what will be done differently) once readmitted. The deadline to indicate the intention to apply for readmission is October 15 for the fall semester and March 1 for the spring semester. Students must take at least 8 credits at another institution with an average GPA of 2.00 or above prior to applying for readmission. Because a transcript may not be available by the date of readmission, a letter of good standing from each instructor on official college stationery can be accepted as evidence of satisfactory coursework. The Committee must receive an official transcript prior to the student's return and will finalize their decision once the transcript is received. The Committee will also request a letter from the student's employer if the student held a job during the time spent away from the College.
Academic records of students directed to withdraw will be reviewed each semester until a satisfactory grade point average is reached. Students who do not meet the requirements of their probationary period may be directed to withdraw without appeal.
A student may appeal "Advised to Withdraw" or "Directed to Withdraw" decisions made by the Committee on Academic Standing. The student should include any new information that CAS did not have at the time of the discipline. A student may also appeal for withdrawal for only one semester. When the student is informed of the Committee's decision, the class dean will notify the student of the deadline for any appeals.
If the student has been Directed to Withdraw for the second time in their academic career at the College, they are not eligible to appeal. The student is expected to withdraw for at least one semester following this second directed to withdraw decision.
Appeals are reviewed by the class deans and the Dean of the College. If appeals are accepted, a letter is sent to the student, their faculty adviser(s), and parents/guardians.
Satisfactory Academic Process
In accordance with federal regulations, all financial aid recipients are required to make satisfactory academic progress. This means that financial aid recipients must:
Maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 and
Accumulate a sufficient number of credits so as not to be more than eight semester hours (including transfer credits) behind the normal semester hours as described below.
Institutional aid is limited to eight semesters for traditional undergraduates.
More information on Satisfactory Academic Progress.
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(August 3, 2017) - The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) last month announced it was cutting a series of proposed worker-safety rulemakings, fulfilling President Trump's promises to deregulate industries across the board.
OSHA's spring regulatory agenda dropped rulemaking efforts regarding exposure to combustible dust, construction noise, vehicles backing up in construction sites and factories, and new procedures on how the agency adopts permissible limits for chemicals.
Other rulemakings have survived a full strike from the agenda, but have been indefinitely moved to the long-term actions list where they will likely not receive any further attention. This includes rulemakings covering emergency response and preparedness, infectious diseases in health care, and a rule altering existing rules on cranes and derricks in construction.
Some business and industry representatives, who have long been lobbying for a loosening of regulations, applauded the administration.
"This suggests that the agency is taking a responsible approach to regulating and trying to focus on those areas where there is the most need, and to do so in a way that respects the various interests at stake," Marc Freedman, executive director of labor law policy for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, told Bloomberg BNA.
However, many unions and workers representatives, though unsurprised by the moves from the Trump White House, are prepared to fight rollbacks to the OSHA agenda.
The shift is in-line with other recent measures by the Trump administration, including similar rollbacks to the DOT agenda.


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The stars have fascinated humanity since time immemorial. People have mapped their dreams, experiences, and identities onto the heavens, and passed these traditions down from generation to generation.
Thousands of years later, the symbols we use for the skies feel kind of tired.
AstroExplorer presents 72 new constellations and 12 new horoscopes better suited to contemporary life. Loaded with healthy doses of humor and cultural critique, AstroExplorer is an entertaining gift for our times. And for the ages.
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For me, art is endlessly compelling because what we ask of it is always changing, constantly forcing it to evolve into the most perfect container for the experiences of our lives. I find this process pleasurably disorienting these days, as Contemporary Art has absorbed everything imaginable into its fold. So now, when I see a piece for the first time, I ask myself two questions: What facet of the artist's experience does she hope to share through the content and form of her work? And possibly more important, how does the answer to this question help me understand what this artist thinks art should be—what is its reason for existing, how does it serve society—since art can now be anything at all?
This second question, the one that hopes to understand art's purpose, belongs to the philosophy of aesthetics. I find this a delightful field to consider, but one where every conceptual crutch crumbles if you lean on it too hard. Nevertheless, I've recently enjoyed thinking about the following three reasons why some people might make art. First, some may seek to create works that appeal to a universal, timeless consciousness. Second, others might aim to capture their experience and its specific moment, striving to convey their passionate participation in life along with its cultural context. And finally, there are artists whose work tries to express the deeply personal, who use their internal life as their bridge to connect with others.
Artists who reach for the universal aspire for works that are transcendent. For an artist to successfully present an experience capable of transporting the viewer beyond his ego's sense of space and time, to induce in them a feeling of sympathy with the eternal, well—that's an amazing thing to ask of art and we're all blessed when we feel this goal has been achieved. Works that succeed in this way can be found in Baroque classical music, for its appealing auditory play with mathematical structures can evoke profound intellectual and emotional responses.
Other artists work to capture their experience in its cultural context, aspiring to identify what makes their tiny blink in the continuum of human history extraordinary. People producing in this mode frequently employ the latest technologies, wanting their work to feel "fresh." In focusing their energy on how today is different from yesterday, they embellish the collective record of our trials and tribulations, our injustices as well as our triumphs. Works that succeed in this mode include Dada's visually illogical image and text collages, many of which were produced during World War I, a time when Europeans saw everything they thought stable about society fall violently apart.
The third group of artists I've mentioned investigates the deeply personal, revealing the fantasies they harbor and the crises they create, sharing the individual quirks of their thoughts and feelings as they develop a more complete understanding of themselves. These visceral works are born of prolonged introspection, and are valuable to us because they provide a conceptual and emotional map of how we may feel someday. Emily Dickinson's poetry succeeds in this mode, her simply phrased allusions gesture convincingly to the profound experiences we're all destined to confront.
For all of human history, the heavens, just like the arts, have been another site where people have charted their ambitions, be they big or small. Across all cultures and all times, the stars have gracefully accommodated our stories of the eternal, our experience of the present day, and have even helped us understand our individual identities.
In the most obvious physical sense, the night sky represents the eternal. The scope and scale of the universe rightly inspires awe, and the more we look and listen with scientific intent, the deeper our understanding of space and time becomes. But the stars anchor a cultural eternal, too. When people project images and stories onto the sky, they create touchstones to pass on their shared priorities, which in turn, keep societies cohesive. Nested within each fable supporting every constellation is a grandparent telling a parent telling a child about their way of life, about the moral dilemmas that they each may encounter in their journey, and suggestions for appropriate ways to behave when that time comes.
As a boy, I loved the trips we took to the planetarium…


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One of the most important and controversial figures in the history of race relations in America and the world at large, Marcus Garvey was the first great black orator of the twentieth century. The Jamaican-born African-American rights advocated dismayed his enemies as much as he dazzled his admirers. Of him, Martin Luther King, Jr., said, "He was the first man, on a mass scale and level, to give millions of Negroes a sense of dignity and destiny, and make the Negro feel that he was somebody."
A printer and newspaper editor in his youth, Garvey furthered his education in England and eventually traveled to the United States, where he impressed thousands with his speeches and millions more through his newspaper articles. His message of black pride resonated in all his efforts. This anthology contains some of his most noted writings, among them "The Negro's Greatest Enemy," "Declaration of the Rights of the Negro Peoples of the World," and "Africa for the Africans," as well as powerful speeches on unemployment, leadership, and emancipation.
Essential reading for students of African-American history, this volume will also serve as a useful reference for anyone interested in the history of the civil rights movement.
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Q: Create jQuery plugin with configuration settings I've been using the following design patter to create jQuery plugins.  I'm pretty sure I got the concept from the jQuery homepage, however, it appears to no longer be published there.
I recently attempted to access the settings variable within a method (i.e. someOtherMethod ()) other than the init() method, and experienced an error as settings was not defined.  I see the cause as settings is isolated to the init() method.
If I move settings outside of this method, I could then access it from different methods, however, each instance when the plugin is applied will not have its unique settings variable which is unacceptable.  For instance, $('#id1, #id2').myPlugin({x:111}); should have a common settings variable, however $('#id1').myPlugin({x:111}); $('#id2').myPlugin({x:222}); should each have their unique settings variable.
Given the below design pattern as a starting point, how can I access the settings variable from all methods associated with the plugin, yet have a unique settings variable each time the plugin is applied?
(function( $ ){

    var defaults={
        x : 123,
        y : 321
    };
    // var settings={}; //Should settings be defined here???

    var methods = {
        init : function( options ) {
            var settings = $.extend(defaults, options  || {});
            //settings = $.extend(defaults, options  || {}); //Should settings just be updated and not defined here?
            return this.each(function(){
                //whatever
            });
        },

        someOtherMethod : function() {
            return $(this).each(function(){
                //do whatever and use settings variable as applicable
            })
        },
    };

    $.fn.myPlugin = function(method) {
        if ( methods[method] ) {
            return methods[method].apply( this, Array.prototype.slice.call( arguments, 1 ));
        } else if ( typeof method === 'object' || ! method ) {
            return methods.init.apply( this, arguments );
        } else {
            $.error( 'Method ' +  method + ' does not exist on jQuery.myPlugin' );
        }
    };

}( jQuery ));

$('#id1, #id2').myPlugin({x:111});  //Sets x=111 in settings for both
$('#id3').myPlugin({x:333});        //Sets x=333 in settings.
$('#id3').myPlugin('someOtherMethod');  //Will have access to x=333 in settings.

A: You're going to want to save the settings object per-element so that the settings will persist across different selectors. The best way to do this is to use jQuery.data to attach a settings object to the element. This way, the settings will persist each time the element is selected, regardless of how it is selected.
Then, in the .each call of someOtherMethod, you can access this data using jQuery.data on the element.
Also, each individual element is going to need a separate settings object to avoid overwriting shared settings, so this:
var settings = $.extend(defaults, options  || {});

Will need to be replaced with this:
var settings = $.extend({}, defaults, options  || {});

Otherwise the defaults object will be overwritten each time with new settings properties, and shared among all the elements.
In this example, I have created a variable name internalPrefix with the value of '_myPlugin' for the key under which to save the data using jQuery.data. I've added some tests at the bottom to show how it can be initialized on different ways, but the method can be called and still be aware of the settings used to initialize on the element.
#Working Example:

(function( $ ){

    var defaults={
        x : 123,
        y : 321
    };
    //A variable to save the setting data under.
    var internalPrefix = '_myPlugin';

    var methods = {
        init : function( options ) {
            return this.each(function() {
                //Setup the settings object.
                var settings = $.extend({}, defaults, options || {});
                //Save the settings to the element.
                $(this).data(internalPrefix, settings);
            });
        },

        someOtherMethod : function() {
            return this.each(function() {
                //Get the existing settings.
                var settings = $(this).data(internalPrefix);
                //Example:
                $('').text(JSON.stringify(settings)).appendTo(this);
            })
        },
    };

    $.fn.myPlugin = function(method) {
        if ( methods[method] ) {
            return methods[method].apply( this, Array.prototype.slice.call( arguments, 1 ));
        } else if ( typeof method === 'object' || ! method ) {
            return methods.init.apply( this, arguments );
        } else {
            $.error( 'Method ' +  method + ' does not exist on jQuery.myPlugin' );
        }
    };

}( jQuery ));

//Initialize the plugin different ways.
$('.group-1').myPlugin();
$('.group-2').myPlugin({
    x : 42,
    y : 1337
});

//Cal the methods on those different ways.
$('p').myPlugin('someOtherMethod');

group 1

group 1

group 2

group 2

A: Updated, Added {} as first argument to $.extend()

If, however, you want to preserve both of the original objects, you
  can do so by passing an empty object as the target:
var object = $.extend({}, object1, object2);

Try setting defaults as property of methods , defining settings within init
var settings = $.extend({}, methods.defaults, options || {});

setting this element .data() with settings before call to .each()
return this.data(settings).each(function() {})

settings would then be unique for each element ; accessible utilizing $(this).data() , returning defaults if options not passed as argument to $.fn.myPlugin, updating defaults if options passed as argument to $.fn.myPlugin

(function($) {

  var defaults = {
    x: 123,
    y: 321
  };

  var methods = {
    init: function(options) {
      // extend `methods.defaults` with `options`
      var settings = $.extend({}, methods.defaults, options || {});
      return this.data(settings).each(function() {
        //whatever
        console.log("init", this.id, $(this).data());
      });
    },

    someOtherMethod: function() {
      return $(this).each(function() {
        //do whatever and use settings variable as applicable
        console.log("someOtherMethod", this.id, $(this).data());
      })
    },
  };
  // set `defaults` as property of `methods`
  methods.defaults = defaults;

  $.fn.myPlugin = function(method) {
    if (methods[method]) {
      return methods[method].apply(this, Array.prototype.slice.call(arguments, 1));
    } else if (typeof method === 'object' || !method) {
      return methods.init.apply(this, arguments);
    } else {
      $.error('Method ' + method + ' does not exist on jQuery.myPlugin');
    }
  };

}(jQuery));

$('#id1, #id2').myPlugin({
  x: 111
});
$("#id1").myPlugin({
  y: 222
});
$("#id2").myPlugin({
  y: 333
});
$("#id2").myPlugin("someOtherMethod");

jsfiddle http://jsfiddle.net/z28wwnLh/1/

A: Just a quick stab but won't this work? or did i miss the point entirely?
(function ($) {

        var defaults = {
            x: 123,
            y: 321
        };

        $.fn.myPlugin = {
            init: function (opts) {
                var settings = $.extend(defaults, opts || {});
                $.each(settings, function (a, b) {
                    console.log(a, ':', b);
                });
            },

            someOtherMethod: function (opts) {
                var settings = $.extend(defaults, opts || {});

                $.each(settings, function (a,b) {
                    console.log(a,':', b);
                });
            }
        };
    }(jQuery));

    $('#id1, #id2').myPlugin.init({ x: 111 });  //Sets x=111 in settings for both
    $('#id3').myPlugin.init({ x: 333 });        //Sets x=333 in settings.
    $('#id3').myPlugin.someOtherMethod({ x: 223 });
    $('#id1').myPlugin.someOtherMethod({ a: 223 });

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I love lamb shanks. Not just because they're completely delicious but also because they make the perfect dinner party dish. One shank is a fairly generous portion for one guest and left on the bone it looks very impressive when served. A few simple accompaniments and lashings of gravy and you have a fabulous meal that's sure to be loved by all your guests without much effort at all. Perfect.
I actually made these lamb shanks a long time ago but for one reason or another didn't get round to blogging them. However, with the nights drawing in and a nip in the air I feel I can now justify sharing it with you!
The shank is the lower part of a leg of lamb and is a hard-working muscle. As with most meats, this makes it a very tough cut but also completely delicious too! The secret to these hard working cuts of meat is low, slow cooking so for this recipe I turned to probably the most hard-working of all my kitchen gadgets; the slow cooker.
I used my Netherton Foundry cast iron pan to brown off the shanks and I'd probably have used my NF slow cooker to finish cooking them too if I'd owned it when I made this recipe. As it is, I used my Cookworks one which, whilst not quite so nice to use or to look at, is perfectly adequate.
Finishing the lamb off in the oven is completely optional, but it will crisp up the skin and ensure a nice brown colour. I always do it as it only takes as long as it does to prepare the accompaniments, but I'm sure the lamb will be very tasty even without browning.
Meltingly tender and completely delicious, these lamb shanks are the perfect dinner party dish!
1. Heat a heavy-based frying pan over a high heat with a little oil, then quickly brown the lamb shanks on all sides. This is not essential, but helps to remove some fat, keep the shanks together and improves the appearance. 2. Place the shanks in the slow cooker along with the rest of the ingredients listed. Use enough stock to just cover the top of the lamb. 3. Cook on high for 1 hour, then reduce to low and cook for a further 5 hours at least. The longer the better! 4. Carefully remove the lamb shanks from the slow cooker (try not to let them fall apart!) and place on an oiled oven tray. Bake in the oven for 20 mins at 180C to crisp up the outside. 5. Whilst the lamb is crisping, prepare any accompaniments you wish and pour the cooking liquid into a large pan and place onto a high heat to bubble down and reduce into a lovely gravy. 6. Serve with lashings of the lovely gravy and enjoy!
Prep time: 10m Cook time: 6h 30m Total time: 6h 40m Yield: As many lamb shanks as you can fit!
I adore Lamb Shanks and this autumnal turn in the weather is perfect for them. I must admit I'm way too lazy to brown beforehand and finish off in the oven. Slow Cooker all the way for me!
I love lamb shanks too and this is the perfect time of year to be eating them again. I love the way the lamb falls off the bone when cooked properly.


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According to a 2010 paper by United Way of Calgary and Area, the federal government uses several definitions of youth: Statistics Canada defines youth between 16-28 years, whereas for Human Resources and Skills Development Canada it is 15-24.
Without parental consent, marriageable age is 18 except in five provinces where it is 19. With parental consent, the age is 16 except in two provinces where it is 15 and one where it is 18. Same-sex marriage is legal. Source: UNSD, ILGA
Entirely appointed.
Source: Criminal Code of Canada
Age of majority differs by province, with some provinces having a majority age of 19. Source: Citizenship and Immigration Canada (2011)
2 out of 170 countries.
--	Male (15-24) %
--	Female (15-24) %
There is a national employment program, but no national youth policy. A 2008 report from United Way Toronto compares regional ones.
A 2010 report from Policy Research Initiative states that very few federal policies have a direct impact on youth. Instead, policies at the provincial or municipal level address youth-related issues, including education, health, employment and participation. For example, the province of Québec has one of the only well-established youth policies in Canada. It has a Québec Youth Policy and a related Youth Action Strategy, which identifies measurements and indicators for success. Youth action strategies have been developed two times since the publication of the youth policy: in 2006 and 2009. A Youth Secretariat, reporting directly to the Premier, implements the strategy.
No one national authority has a mandate for youth, but rather several agencies have well-defined youth responsibilities relating to justice and crime, employment and health. Departments and ministries relating specifically to youth exist at the provincial and municipal levels. For example, the province of Ontario has a Ministry of Children and Youth Services. Other provinces, such as Nova Scotia's Youth Secretariat, have one agency responsible for coordinating youth interventions across different sectors.
There are no national or regional youth councils in Canada. According to Innovations in Civic Participation, youth participation in civic life is primarily through civil society organisations. For example, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Canada, one of the largest youth-serving agencies in the country, has youth councils where young people serve as ambassadors for other youth in local, provincial and national levels of the organisation. Youth councils also exist in the private sector, such as the Youth Committee of the Canadian Association of the World Petroleum Council, which seeks to bring a youth perspective to the petroleum industry.
As most youth programming is either decentralised to the provincial or municipal level, or is the responsibility of NGOs and civil society, there is no exact number for how much money is spent on youth work or youth programmes in Canada.	According to the World Bank, Canada spent 5.50% of its GDP on education in 2010, but does not calculate what this translates to in terms of percentage of government expenditure.
From the Innovations in Civic Participation Canada page:
Canada maintains a long tradition of relying on private, nonprofit and voluntary organizations to address the needs of its citizens. The nonprofit sector accounts for 6.8% of the nations GDP and employs 12% of Canada's economically active population. Many of Canada's civil society organisations (about 74%) focus on the delivery of direct services such as education, health and housing. However, recently many youth civic participation initiatives have begun to focus on the environment/climate change and unemployment/skill-building [...]
Young people in Canada face many challenges today, including unemployment, homelessness, risky behavior and rising cases of HIV. Canadian youth face an unemployment rate of 20% for those ages 15-19. The labor market in Canada is also changing as an increasing number of jobs (an estimated 35%) will require employees to have attained a university degree. Conversely, the number of jobs requiring few skills has slowed significantly. As a result, several civil society and government-supported initiatives focus on equipping young people with the skills to find employment and to address critical needs in their communities through civic participation [...]
From Current Realities and Emerging Issues Facing Youth in Canada: An Analytical Framework for Public Policy Research, Development and Evaluation (2010):
The country's move towards an economy that is very strongly based on knowledge is one of the main change engines that have shaped the transitions to adulthood for Canadian youth over the last 15 or 20 years. Major technological changes and a decline in unskilled jobs have accompanied increasing demand for skills, including at the beginning of a career. It is currently estimated that 35% of new jobs to be created in Canada by 2015 will require a university degree [...]
Another major challenge for Canadian youth with respect to the growing diversity of jobs offered on the labour market is that of matching their educational training and career choices to the jobs on offer, while bearing in mind their abilities and resources. Many Canadian youth today seem to be coming under pressure to pursue a university education in the current labour market context and some of them say they have been "pushed" towards further education rather than "attracted" by a genuine desire to learn [...]
From Youth Policy: What Works and What Doesn't? A Review of Youth Policy Models from Canada and Other Jurisdictions (2008):
Descriptions of Youth-Specific Policy Frameworks by Jurisdiction
Toronto (City of Toronto) Toronto Youth Strategy
Population-based strategy supporting several aspects of youth services in Toronto. Targets youth aged 12 24 for improved outcomes in the areas of:
Education, employment and income
Families, communities and neighbourhoods
Youth were engaged in developing the strategy along with non-youth.
Sets priority actions and proposes a Youth Strategy Panel to facilitate the implementation of the strategy through a Youth Action Plan.
Vancouver (City of Vancouver) Civic Youth Strategy
A population-based strategy with a mandate to promote the development, assessment, and delivery of civic services with direct impact on youth (ages 13-24).
The strategy commits to:
Ensure that youth have a place in the city
Ensure a strong youth voice in local decision-making
Promote youth as a resource to the city
Strengthen the support base for youth in the city
Province of Ontario (Ministry of Children and Youth Services), Youth Opportunities Strategy
A risk prevention and resiliency approach for youth at risk (ages 14-18).
Objectives: improving outcomes for marginalized youth in the areas of:
Job readiness
Crime prevention and diversion
Police-youth relations
Province of British Columbia (Ministry of Children and Families) - Youth Policy Framework
The Youth Policy Framework is a population-based policy framework for youth (ages 16-19). The Youth Policy Framework is based on extensive research on resiliency and was developed through consultations across the sector. It outlines the Ministry of Children and Family s approach to youth services, guides policy and program development, and supports the implementation of Ministry of Children and Family's priorities related to youth services, which include:
Meeting the basic needs of youth
Reduced severity of problematic behaviour by youth
Improved physical health
Meeting the developmental challenges of adolescence
Successful transition into adulthood
Increased self-reliance and self sufficiency
The B.C.Youth Policy Framework serves as the philosophical basis for all youth work and is a common frame of reference for all activities related to youth in the province.
Documents about Canada
Doucette, K. (2010). Environmental Scan: Extended Age Definition for Youth 15-24. Retrieved from https://www.youthpolicy.org/library/wp-content/uploads/library/2010_Environmental_Scan_Extended_Age_Definition_for_Youth_Eng.pdf
Franke, Sandra. (2010). Current Realities and Emerging Issues Facing Youth in Canada: An Analytical Framework for Public Policy Research, Development and Evaluation. Retrieved from https://www.youthpolicy.org/library/wp-content/uploads/library/2010_Current_Realities_Emerging_Issues_Facing_Youth_in_Canada_Eng.pdf
Government of Canada - Citizenship and Immigration Canada. (2011). Minor Children - Study in Canada. Retrieved on 30 April 2014, from http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/study-minors.asp
Government of Canada. (1985). Criminal Code. Retrieved from https://www.youthpolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/library/1985_CriminalCode_Canada_Eng.pdf
Innovations in Civil Participation. (n.d.) Canada. Retrieved on 12 October 2013 from http://www.icicp.org/canada
Jeffery, Kamara. (2008). Youth Policy – What Works and What Doesn't? A Review of Youth Policy Models from Canada and Other Jurisdictions. Retrieved from https://www.youthpolicy.org/national/Canada_2008_Youth_Policy_Report.pdf
Government of Nova Scotia. (2013). Youth Secretariat. Retrieved from http://novascotia.ca/coms/families/youthsecretariat/index.html
Government of Québec. (2009). Québec Youth Action Strategy: 2009-2014. Retrieved from
https://www.youthpolicy.org/library/wp-content/uploads/library/2009_Quebec_Youth_Action_Strategy_Eng.pdf
Government of Québec. (2000). Québec Youth Policy. Retrieved from https://www.youthpolicy.org/library/wp-content/uploads/library/2000_Quebec_Youth_Policy_Eng.pdf
This factsheet was last updated on: 30 September 2014


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Just how harmful is it?
Well, for starters, many scientists (yes, there are plenty)who disagree with man-made climate change are often accused of working for big oil, supporting a right-wing agenda, or simply being a hack (as Glenn Beck points out in his great new book, An Inconvenient Book). The founder of this movement, Al Gore, has called for the media to cover only one side of the debate, as I have pointed out in my recent editorial and numerous posts on my blog. Researchers, politicians, and commentors who make their disagreement public are often the target of personal attacks by far-left character assasins determined to silence those who refuse to submit to their belief system. But radical enviromentalism goes from being extreme to dangerous. A few posts down I talked about the rather frightening story of a British woman aborting her own baby to "reduce her carbon footprint". Well, on my way to work a couple of days ago, much to my horror, I read a license plate that actually said Global Warming: Have cats not kids. The cult-like actions of a previously unheard of enviromenal movement are spreading from the UK all the way out here to California. Sure, it sounds almost laughable, but this derranged ideolgy is very real. That's why it is very important for people who disagree with radical enviromentalism to get their platform and spark debate instead of allowing this madness to grow.