Once you have determined the date of your party, start looking for venues in Hillside, Illinois. By choosing a party venue early, you'll be able to ensure you find a wonderful venue in Hillside on the date you want it. For weddings and larger events, it is especially important to book early as popular party locations fill up quickly. You'll also need to determine the size of your guest list and th...Read moreOnce you have determined the date of your party, start looking for venues in Hillside, Illinois. By choosing a party venue early, you'll be able to ensure you find a wonderful venue in Hillside on the date you want it. For weddings and larger events, it is especially important to book early as popular party locations fill up quickly. You'll also need to determine the size of your guest list and the feel for the event.
Deciding on the formality of the event along with the size is an effective way to narrow down Hillside hall from which to choose. Hotels and banquet halls are suitable for large weddings, but couples may want to get more creative and personal. Vineyards provide natural scenery, while museums offer dramatic settings. Country clubs are generally formal, but can be dressed down for a smaller, more casual affair like a baby shower. Parks and beaches are excellent for more low-key events like Father's Day barbeques because they allow space for family activities.
Hillside, Illinois event venues are as unique as the person hosting the party. The first step is to figure out your personal event style as well as key logistics like whether you want indoor or outdoor reception sites. Once this important step is complete, you can then search for suitable reception venues near Hillside.
Small intimate party or meeting space in a contemporary café in the west suburbs with table seating and counter for seating and/or food display (approx. 1500 sq. ft.).
The fireplace adds a special am...Read moreSmall intimate party or meeting space in a contemporary café in the west suburbs with table seating and counter for seating and/or food display (approx. 1500 sq. ft.).
The fireplace adds a special ambiance to your event.
Let your imagination run wild and transform the room into exactly what you need for your special event. You have the ability to rearrange the room to accommodate those who wish to network or add additional seating for more dinner guests.
Table Seating for 40 people plus 5 at the counter.
Conveniently located near expressways for guests coming from the north, south, east or west.
There is plenty of street parking available.
Our space is located in Broadview - Surrounding neighborhoods Oak Park, Forest Park, Riverside, Maywood, Bellwood, LaGrange Park, etc.
My Favorite Band is a group of former professional entertainers and musicians who can provide a show for any special event. If you need entertainment for a fundraiser, charity or special event, please ...Read moreMy Favorite Band is a group of former professional entertainers and musicians who can provide a show for any special event. If you need entertainment for a fundraiser, charity or special event, please give us a call. We donate our musical entertainment to fundraising for the victims of disastrous situations.
One of the largest tactical laser tag facilities around! Play your favorite video game live! You are the game on our 30,000+ squar foot battlefield. Quench your thirst in our PX and bar area and enjoy...Read moreOne of the largest tactical laser tag facilities around! Play your favorite video game live! You are the game on our 30,000+ squar foot battlefield. Quench your thirst in our PX and bar area and enjoy realistic weapons, and wireless bluetooth headsets, which ensure no bulky vests or cords get in the way as you run through our mission profiles.
Constructive Chaos is a culinary and visual arts center for kids ages 5-18. We have cooking and art group classes and private lessons. We also offer customized birthday parties for kids. We have over 3...Read moreConstructive Chaos is a culinary and visual arts center for kids ages 5-18. We have cooking and art group classes and private lessons. We also offer customized birthday parties for kids. We have over 30 themes and hundreds of activities to choose from. We cater full parties, gorgeous cakes are included in the rate and your child has the opportunity to plan their own party! We will make a birthday party out of whatever they are interested in - we are flexible!
Lilies & Spikes was born in the heart of Oak Park, IL.
We offer everything from your very first haircut, hair extensions and feathers to nail services. We even have spa and party packages designed...Read moreLilies & Spikes was born in the heart of Oak Park, IL.
We offer everything from your very first haircut, hair extensions and feathers to nail services. We even have spa and party packages designed to house the most memorable birthday and spa experiences for girls and boys. We always strive to offer the complete salon and spa experience!
At Lilies & Spikes our experienced stylists are professionally trained and inspired by the latest trends. We offer a range of hair and beauty services such as kids haircuts and color, hair treatments, make-up, proms & formal styling, kids manicures and pedicures, mom and me manicure & pedicure, party packages,eye brow, facial threading and more!
Lilies & Spikes, Kids Hair Salon & Spa is the best place that represented complete customer devotion, skilled salon services, and top of the line products for a younger demographic. Call us at 708-613-4723 to reserve a tour of our salon and spa.
This is a cute spot, perfect for a ladies' lunch. Part gift shop, part cafe, it feels like it should be in Europe. Very unique, cozy and elegant Cafe in the hart of Arts District of historic Oak Park ...Read moreThis is a cute spot, perfect for a ladies' lunch. Part gift shop, part cafe, it feels like it should be in Europe. Very unique, cozy and elegant Cafe in the hart of Arts District of historic Oak Park ; and then if you wish to have a glass of wine with your dinner, very kind server will bring at to you. Cafes'menu is not large, but every item including "Specials of a day" are carefully chosen.


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Watch Phoebe Bridgers and Conor Oberst's Better Oblivion Community Center Performance on NPR's Tiny Desk Concerts
Singer-songwriters Phoebe Bridgers and Conor Oberst brought their superduo project, Better Oblivion Community Center, to NPR's Tiny Desk Concerts recently, offering a stripped-down performance of three tracks from their self-titled debut album.
The two indie powerhouses—backed by a couple of their touring band members, Christian Lee Hutson and Emily Retsas, and showcasing their natural goofiness by sitting down for one song "to avoid choreography" and singing into a fake chopstick mic—ran through album standouts "Dylan Thomas," "Exception to the Rule" and "My City," with the final tune featuring NPR Music's own Bob Boilen on whirly tube. (Boilen writes that he was "thrilled to be part of this magical act" for his Tiny Desk debut.)
Watch the performance below.
BOCC have also released a new track, "Little Trouble," which the band performed live during their recent tour outing and sold as a 7″ at the shows, with the flip side of the single featuring an alternate version of "Sleepwalkin'" from their full-length LP. Listen to both tunes below.
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Isaiah was a great prophet and the one who wrote consistently about the day of the Lord. Most of his references began "On that day…" They were wonderful reminders to Israel of what would be when the Messiah finally arrived. There was one point in my life when I found those writings to be quite comforting, as I am sure they were received just as well by the community that was struggling.
However, there has always been another part of me that wondered if it was good to be thinking that way consistently. After all, if we are constantly looking for "that day", we are always looking ahead. In the process, we might miss what is right in front of our face. We know that Jesus is going to return again. We claim Him as the Messiah. We await that great day. At the same time, we must be living today as if that day were a reality because, in a sense, it is already here.
Oh, sure, we may not be dead and in heaven. There is still that glory to await. But, Christ left us the vestiges of His Kingdom already. He challenged us to continue to build on what He began. He wants us to make the Kingdom flourish even before it is fully realized at the end of time. We cannot sit on our haunches and wait. We need to be active in helping the Kingdom to be realized in our world.
If we want to be truly happy, we must recognize God in the moment of our lives rather than wait for the day Jesus returns. We would have too many wasted days if we played the waiting game. God is in our lives. God is in the lives of those around us. God is in all the experiences we will have today. God is in this very moment, finishing this sentence with you.
FAITH ACTION: Do not worry about what will be taking place in the future. Instead, remain secure in the moment and celebrate God's presence.


China is not only the third-largest country in the world in terms of area, but also boasts a long history, spanning more than 5,000 years of human civilization. China thus offers abundant opportunity for visitors to explore, from historical sites, to natural scenery, to cultural and ethnic customs – you name it, you'll find it China.
For many travelers, visiting China is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, so they are eager to see everything China has to offer in one go. But this can be tricky if you don't know where to start. Here, I'll introduce some of the best tourist cities to visit in China – make sure that these cities are on your China tour itinerary!
As the capital of China, Beijing is one of the most exciting cities in the world and one of the most-visited. Beijing has acted as a capital for many dynasties throughout the history of China. Therefore, Beijing offers perfectly a variety of classical, ancient and modern highlights to create a vibrant place to visit.
No must-see travel list would be complete without a visit Beijing. From some the oldest manmade objects in the world, such as the Great Wall of China, the Forbidden City and the Ming Tombs, to amazing modern architecture like Beijing National Stadium, the CCTV Tower, Beijing National Aquatics Center and traditional hutong houses, to the local life style and native people, there is something for everyone in this city.
You can feel amazing just strolling around Beijing and its surroundings. For example, The Great Wall of China is one of the most magnificent manmade treasures in all of history. There is a saying that one who fails to reach the Great Wall is not a hero, from which you can see the importance of see this attraction.
Traditional hutong houses, on the other hand, are the best places to experience local Beijing life or see the enjoy local culinary customs. Another fascinating site in Beijing is the Forbidden City.
The largest city in mainland China, Shanghai is located in the Yangtze River Delta, where the great river flows into the sea. Architecture is the name of the game in Shanghai, starting with iconic Bund on the west bank of the Huangpu River.
Shanghai is China's 24-hour city, with bars and restaurants, world-class shopping malls and more, which combine to make it one of China's most popular tourist cities. The Oriental Pearl Tower is the most famous landmark of Shanghai.
Guilin is famous for it poetic and picturesque landscape – it practically looks like a painting! Guilin is completely surrounded by hills, rivers and lakes, features which define Yangshuo, its most iconic tourist attraction. As the old saying goes: "Guilin's landscape tops those elsewhere and Yangshuo's landscape tops that of Guilin." Take a Li River Cruise to enjoy the full effect of your stay in Guilin!
Hong Kong is the most international city in China, due to its unique history. It's also full of international visitors because it offers visa-free entry to most foreigners, who enjoy the world-class shopping it has on offer. Here, shopping not only enjoy a huge selection of high-quality luxury goods, but a tax-free shopping experience as well.
Hong Kong is also home to its own Disneyland, the fifth such park in the world. The park is a perfect place for kids, so if you're planning a family tour in China, you shouldn't miss Disneyland Park. Another park is Hong Kong Ocean Park, which is the one of the largest and most popular theme parks in the world.
Located on the Qinghai Tibetan plateau, Lhasa is said to be "the nearest place to heaven." From Lhasa, it's just a few hours drive to Everest Base Camp, where you can catch a glance of Mount Everest.
Apart from the famous cultural sites like Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, three Shaman monasteries (Ganden Monastery, Sera Monastery, Drepung Monastery) and Norbulingka, Lhasa also boasts incredible scenery, from Lake Namco, to Dezhong Hot Spring, to the Dangxiong grassland.
Except for the cities mentioned above, there are also other best places to visit in China, like Xian, Chengdu, Hangzhou, Suzhou, Lijiang, Shangri-la and many more.


Teleport - Chaos Sorcerer can teleport around the battlefield.
Rabarta - Chaos Sorcerer can cast Rabarta.
Gifoie - Chaos Sorcerer can cast Gifoie.
Megid Barrage - Chaos Sorcerer attack players with a barrage of Megid.
Resta - Chaos Sorcerer can cast Resta on self and nearby enemy.
Chaos Sorcerers are rarely easy to deal with. Though they seem to have low HP a monster of such size, there variety of Technics can be very disruptive for melee users. Using Range can make fighting them less stressful, but puts you at risk of being hit multiple times with Rabarta, which is extremly hard to dodge. The best way to defeat this enemy is to use Confuse Traps to throw off the accuracy of there Technics.
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Watch the cast of 'Girlfriends' reunite for the show's 20th anniversary
September 11th, 2020 by KRNB
Courtesy of ETThe time has come. To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Girlfriends, Tracee Ellis Ross, Jill Marie Jones, Golden Brooks, and Persia White reunited for a digital celebration over Zoom, courtesy of ET, to reflect on the iconic series' lasting impact.
"We've grown up together, the four of us," Brooks says. "We have come into our own. I have so many moments with each and every one of you that I can say, 'That made me a better person. That's what eight to 10 years does."
Created by Mara Brock Akil, the series debuted on Sept. 11, 2000, following the lives of four Black women: Joan, played by Ross, Maya, played by Brooks, Lynn, played by White, and Jones as Toni Childs.
In the 27-minute video, the cast reminisce about their first time meeting, the show's "hair journey," and the struggles of telling a story for all women by Black women.
"Mara really challenged our audience at a very early age when no one else was doing that," Brooks said after admitting her struggle to fight for some of the stories for her character Maya.
Before the series was canceled, Girlfriends was known for addressing blunt topics such as dating, marriage, and divorce, colorism, domestic violence, and gender politics and what it means to understand the various backgrounds of your most loyal friends.
"I just feel like we did something so beautiful and not just for women," Jones added. "For us, we need this right now. Ross follows up, adding, "I feel so proud of what we did together."
All eight seasons of the hit television series Girlfriends are currently available on Netflix.
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The aim of this journal is to set high standards of medical care by providing a forum for discussion for basic, clinical, and translational researchers and clinicians on new findings in the fields of endocrinology and metabolism. Endocrinology and Metabolism reports new findings and developments in all aspects of endocrinology and metabolism. The topics covered by this journal include bone and mineral metabolism, cytokines, developmental endocrinology, diagnostic endocrinology, endocrine research, dyslipidemia, endocrine regulation, genetic endocrinology, growth factors, hormone receptors, hormone action and regulation, management of endocrine diseases, clinical trials, epidemiology, molecular endocrinology, neuroendocrinology, neuropeptides, neurotransmitters, obesity, pediatric endocrinology, reproductive endocrinology, signal transduction, the anatomy and physiology of endocrine organs (i.e., the pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal glands, and the gonads), and endocrine diseases (diabetes, nutrition, osteoporosis, etc.).
This journal also covers results from studies undertaken over the pediatric, adult, elderly, and postmenopausal periods of life. The contents include review articles, editorials, original articles, brief reports, images in endocrinology, letters to the editor, and correspondences. Authors are welcome to submit review articles on topics of current interest and review articles that discuss a single topic in detail. The journal also invites review articles to address pertinent clinical and therapeutic issues for its practicing readership. All manuscripts submitted to the journal undergo a review process by a member of the editorial board and an external peer. Endocrinology and Metabolism is properly edited and peer-reviewed to ensure the scientific merit and clinical relevance of its diverse content. All published articles will have assigned a DOI provided by CrossRef. Endocrinology and Metabolism will be up-to-date with the latest advances in the field of endocrinology and metabolism. Abstracts and full texts (HTML, PDF, and XML format) of all articles published by this journal are freely accessible to everyone immediately after publication. Endocrinology and Metabolism is essential reading not only for those engaged in endocrine research but also for those involved in clinical practice and for those who are involved in establishment of government's policy in the field of endocrinology and metabolism. The journal welcomes submissions from investigators in the Asia-Pacific and all over the world.
Please read the complete instructions for authors before submitting your manuscript to EnM via http://submit.e-enm.org
Endocrinology and Metabolism is indexed/tracked/covered by KoreaMed, KoMCI, KoreaMed Synapse, KCI, MEDLINE, PubMed, PubMed Central, Scopus, Ebsco, DOI/CrossRef, CAS, Embase, DOAJ, ScienceCentral, Google Scholar, and Science Citation Index Expanded (SCIE).
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Whole content is freely available from journal website. Printed copies are also distributed freely to members of Korean Endocrine Society. For the subscription of print copies, please contact Korean Endocrine Society.
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24 Impact of Skeletal Muscle Mass on Metabolic Health
20 Prevalence and Current Management of Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Korean Adults Based on Fact Sheets
15 Long-Term Results of Thermal Ablation of Benign Thyroid Nodules: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
13 Visceral-to-Subcutaneous Abdominal Fat Ratio Is Associated with Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Liver Fibrosis
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We currently have five visitors moorings which were professionally laid and are inspected and maintained each year. They are free for visitors to the hotel and Waterfront lodges. Visitors can also use the swimming pool and sauna free of charge if you are having a meal at the Hotel.
We also have a small landing pontoon which is useful for loading and also for coming onshore with a dingy. Obviously you need to watch your depth approaching the pier as it is not navigable in all tides.
Please phone on 01631 740292 if you need any more information on the moorings.
Please note that whilst the moorings are inspected and maintained no liability is accepted in relation to the mooring or use of the pier. Boat owners and users should be adequately insured.


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W300 sells goods and services of Cellular or mobile phones; downloadable electronic manuals in the field of cellular or mobile phones. This logo and Service Mark was filed on June 20, 2006 and was first used on January 01, 1970.


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Q: Why most of methods in Collections class declared as static Can someone explain why most of methods in Collections class declared as static? I have looked for answers but haven't fount any.

A: Because it is utility class containing algorithms which are used to operate on Java collections. It's noninstantiable

A: The reason is, this class has private constructor and you can not create its object.

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Monday, July 2 2018 Delivering a global Britain
As the arguments of the future shape of the UK continue post Brexit, the UK government is pressing on with building the infrastructure that will support the country – whatever the outcome of the divorce talks with Brussels. This makes a lot of sense. Economic dynamism will be a condition of success in the future irrespective of the arrangements the UK has with its trading partners.
On the agenda are Crossrail 2 and HS2 but leading the way is the development of a third runway at the UK's largest airport, Heathrow.
Heathrow's third runway has been decades in the making but has now received the blessing and approval of the cabinet and parliament literally paving the way for a further 740,000 flights per year to enter London, allowing for a more global Britain, and improved economy in the long term.
The new runway also brings with it plans for new terminals to withstand passenger capacity. These expansions will also allow for minimum connection times to be reduced from 75 minutes to 60 minutes, bringing an improved travel experience for all passengers and a less crowded airport as a whole.
The new terminals will also be built in a new area, trebling the rail capacity from 18 to 40 trains per hour, growing the seat capacity from a modest 5,000 seats an hour to 15,000. Along with this, the coach and bus services will be improved, encouraging 30 million more people to travel via public transport to Heathrow in 2030. This will in turn reduce emission levels on the roads.
Although the runway has been debated over many years, cabinet have made a forward thinking decision for Britain's future, and for future business and Tier 1 investors it's very positive news for more international connections to the UK. And with the economy showing improvements, the UK is set to have a promising future.
Let us know your thoughts.


If you are looking for the best price for Xenoblade Chronicles 2 online in the UK, it looks like we have that for you now but be warned this is going to be gone very fast.
We're not sure if this is some sort of mistake, but the Xenoblade Chronicles 2 price at Argos right now is just £29.99 which is an unbelievable deal.
The game launches today officially and everywhere else you'd need to pay over £40 for it, so we advise you to get your order in as soon as possible as stock is already running low.
We predict that stock will be completely gone by the end of today, so buy your copy here from Argos for £29.99 and let us know if you managed to get your order in.
How is that for a gaming mega deal everyone?
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This position will report directly to the Sales/Marketing Director, and will have responsibility for achieving company goals related to the dispensing of medical cannabis products to patients, as well as managing customer interactions.
Account management responosibilties include developing strong relationships with customers, connecting with key business executives and stakeholders and preparing sales reports. Account Manager also answers client queries and identify new business opportunities among new and existing customers. In this role, you will liaise with cross-functional internal teams (including Customer Service and Product Development departments) to improve the entire customer experience. This position requires travel throughout the state of Florida.
Serve as lead point of contact and manage all account interactions, communications, and targeted activities with the large clinics in Florida.


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If I am not there for myself then who is? If I am not there for another then who am I? If not now then when?
One of the most wonderful feeling in this world is finding that you are perfectly fine without the things you thought you needed badly.


Silba Siida is owned by a young indigenous Sámi couple, Anna and Erik, who still live the indigenous lifestyle, based on reindeer herding.
The company evolved from their great pride for their culture, which the couple love to share with visitors.
Once in the village you will experience, traditional food, spirituality, history and so much more.
Enjoy a couple of hours spent gathered around the fire, where you can listen to joik, the traditional Sámi way to musically tell a story and to remember the old ways.
Until recent years, the Sami did not have a written language, and so storytelling is an important part of their culture; you will listen to tales from ancient times until today around the campfire. Stories about reindeer, the eight seasons and things you may sense only when you are able to live close to nature.
Authentic Sámi food is something that both Anna and Erik heartily embrace. Guests will be invited to cook and taste traditional meals from the Sámi kitchen. The menu will depend on the season and what nature's pantry will have on offer. All food will be prepared over an open fire in the lávvu (tent house). The ingredients will be local specialties, such as reindeer, moose and fish.
During the winter season, (December-March) you will meet their reindeer at close quarters; a unique opportunity. To hand-feed them is a real adventure.
The camp is situated close to the Polar Circle. Not only is this a truly amazing experience for those interested in indigenous cultures, but, during winter season, if you are lucky, the Northern Lights will be dancing above.
Anna and Erik welcome you to Silba Siida and a genuine Sámi experience.


Did you know there are ways that men can keep their sperm healthy?
The most successful way to treat PCOS is by living a healthy life. The healthier you are, the better your chance of becoming pregnant.
Some STIs, particularly gonorrhoea and chlamydia, can affect men's and women's fertility.
Endometriosis affects 10–15 per cent of all women of reproductive age and 70 per cent of women with chronic pelvic pain.
Diabetes in men and women affects the chances of having a baby but it can be controlled to reduce or remove symptoms.
Some types of cancer, and some types of cancer treatment can affect sperm and eggs.
Complementary and alternative medicines include acupuncture, herbal medicines and manual therapies such as massage and reflexology.
There are options available for preserving fertility before medical transition.


Firebeatz has thrown their hat in the ring for the official summer banger. They have basically taken a "Bazooka" to their competition and blown everyone away because this track is mind-blowing! This track is a massive banger that has the capability to be a favorite at every club, festival, and party all summer long. The beat in this track had me out of my seat like there was no tomorrow to rage. Do yourself a favor and check out this track right now!


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Business environment reform: drastic and consistent
After several years using the World Bank Ease of Doing Business report as a measurement, Vietnam's business environment has made great strides.
On March 18, 2014, Resolution 19/NQ-CP was issued by the Government. The Resolution requires effective implementation of three strategic breakthroughs (improving institutions, developing infrastructure and raising the quality of human resources) in order to improve the business environment and enhance competitiveness.
The resolution set a target that by the end of 2015, a number of indicators in the World Bank Ease of Doing Business report would reach the average level of the ASEAN-6 group. World Bank Ease of Doing Business is closely related to the reform process of Vietnam's business investment environment and is one of the indicators for Vietnam to evaluate itself.
When the resolution was issued, it was praised, as it took the World Bank's assessment as a clear standard, not just general objectives. This resolution is considered a milestone in the 7-year journey to promote the improvement of Vietnam's business environment.
In 2015, Vietnam's ranking according to the World Bank Ease of Doing Business report rose by three places, from 93rd to 90th out of 189 economies. Compared to Southeast Asian countries, Vietnam had more reforms, resulting in a better business environment and better ranking (improving in five of 10 areas). At the same time, Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand were downgraded, and Singapore held the leading position in the world.
From 2015 to 2018, every year, a Resolution with No. 19 was issued with the goal of reaching the top 4 in ASEAN, as affirming the continuation of the Government's consistent spirit of reforming the investment and business environment.
After several years using the World Bank Ease of Doing Business report as a measurement, Vietnam's business environment has made great strides. In the World Bank Ease of Doing Business report - the final report - Vietnam's global business environment ranking increased from 93/189 countries and territories in 2016 to 70/190 countries and territories in 2020. In Southeast Asia, Vietnam ranked 5th, behind Singapore (2), Malaysia (12), Thailand (21) and Brunei (66).
In particular, Vietnam's annual Getting Electricity index soared, achieving the highest ranking ever, standing at 27th out of 190 countries/economies (it was 135th in 2014). Vietnam has surpassed the Philippines and is currently ranked 4th in Southeast Asia in this category.
However, in general, Vietnam has not yet entered the top 4 of ASEAN in terms of Doing Business, as it is far behind Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore.
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In 2019, the Resolution on improving the business environment and competitiveness was expected to be numbered 02, right after Resolution 01 of the Government, which clearly showed the guiding spirit of the Prime Minister of making the first breakthrough in institution.
Therefore, the Resolution on the business environment was numbered 02, instead of the old name of Resolution 19, which had been issued continuously since 2014. That resolution was followed by a series of resolutions that were also about improving the quality of the business environment and enhancing competitiveness like Resolution No. 35/NQ-CP, Resolution No. 68/NQ-CP...
The Government's 5-year socio-economic report (2016-2020) shows that every year, the Government issued a separate resolution on improving the business investment environment and enhancing national competitiveness. Up to now, 3,893/6,191 business conditions (63%), and 6,776/9,926 lists of goods subject to specialized inspection (68%) have been reduced and simplified, saving more than 18 million man-days, equivalent to more than 6.3 trillion VND/year.
However, according to the Government's assessment, there are still a lot of barriers, creating a burden of costs and risks for businesses. The quality of the business environment has improved, but it is still small and slow, while other economies have reformed more quickly and strongly. The management and specialized inspection of exported and imported goods has changed, but it is still slow.
As the author of Resolution 19 in 2014 from the very beginning, Nguyen Minh Thao, Head of the Research Department on Business Environment and Competitiveness (Central Institute for Economic Management), talked with VietNamNet about the World Bank's discontinuation of the Ease of Doing Business report.
Thao said that Vietnam took the spirit of the World Bank Ease of Doing Business report to reform its business environment in the early period. Later on, Vietnam's reforms in the business environment went far beyond that index.
According to Thao, the World Bank's discontinuance of the report does not affect Vietnam's reform process because Vietnam relied on it for the first two years only, to put pressure on reform. After that the country had a new basis to create pressure for ministries and sectors to reform.
However, Thao said he "regretted" that four indicators have improved very slowly for a long time: land, solving of disputes, bankruptcies, and business startups. She said experts will join relevant agencies to seek ways to make reforms in these fields.
The ease of doing business index was an index created jointly by Simeon Djankov, Michael Klein, and Caralee McLiesh, three leading economists at the World Bank Group. The report was discontinued by the World Bank on September 16, 2021.
A nation's ranking on the index was based on an average of 10 subindices:
Starting a business – Procedures, time, cost, and minimum capital to open a new business
Dealing with construction permits – Procedures, time, and cost to build a warehouse
Getting electricity – procedures, time, and cost required for a business to obtain a permanent electricity connection for a newly constructed warehouse
Registering property – Procedures, time, and cost to register commercial real estate
Getting credit – Strength of legal rights index, depth of credit information index
Protecting investors – Indices on the extent of disclosure, the extent of director liability, and ease of shareholder suits
Paying taxes – Number of taxes paid, hours per year spent preparing tax returns, and total tax payable as a share of gross profit
Trading across borders – Number of documents, cost, and time necessary to export and import
Enforcing contracts – Procedures, time, and cost to enforce a debt contract
Resolving insolvency – The time, cost, and recovery rate (%) under a bankruptcy proceeding
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Reform lessons from electricity sector: nothing is impossible
Electricity access is one of 10 indicators that measure the quality of the national business environment according to the World Bank global business environment ranking.
Reform measures prepare for post-pandemic period
When the pandemic ends, demand will increase and the economy will recover. To prepare for this, it's necessary to carry out strong reform and create the most favorable business environment for enterprises.
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10 most outstanding events in southern property market in 2021
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E-commerce platforms win big in 2021 amid pandemic
The Covid-19 pandemic has turned out to be a golden opportunity for e-commerce platforms as online shopping was the only alternative to obtain essentials during lockdown.
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It's necessary to be daring and set a high goal of exporting $50 billion worth of farm produce in 2022 as agriculture is a pillar of the economy, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh at a conference on December 29.
Stock market 2021: records broken
Covid-19 posed difficulties to many people in 2021, but not to securities investors. They earned big money as the VN Index climbed to new highs.
Hanoi warned of more serious traffic jams if it bans motorbikes too soon
If Hanoi authorities prohibit motorbikes by 2025 in the center, when the public transport network is still not capable of satisfying people's demand, many would have to use private cars. If so, the traffic would be even worse.
Tourism 2021: opens today, closes tomorrow
The tourism industry experienced another tough year in 2021 as policies applied by local authorities changed often.
Farm export deadlock at border gates: long-term solution needed
Preliminary treatment centers and cold storage warehouses along the border and systematic logistics chains are both needed, experts said.
Finance ministry proposes tax policy to prevent land speculation
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has assigned the Ministry of Finance (MOF) to study and design some kinds of tax related to the real estate market, including property tax, in order to stabilize the market and reduce speculation.
Tourism reopening: 'slow' means 'losing'
Covid-19 in the last few years brought the world's tourism to its knees. Current opportunities exist but if Vietnam starts the new race later than other countries, it will lose.
ESports could be lucrative for 4G, 5G service providers
As the telecommunication market is getting saturated, new content services such as livestream and e-sports are expected to help telecom carriers maintain growth.
5,000 container trucks stuck at border gates amid 50 talks with China
The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) reported that 1,555 trucks carrying exports to China are stuck in Quang Ninh as of December 25, and 4,204 in Lang Son as of December 25. Some of them have been deadlocked for a month.
Thu Thiem land auction puts an end to sale of public land at low prices
Four land plots in advantageous positions in the new urban area of Thu Thiem in HCM City were sold for VND37.346 trillion through an auction recently.
Hanoi needs to change its way of managing Covid patient treatment
As the number of Covid-19 cases is increasing day by day in Hanoi, the municipal authorities need to create another scenario.
Vietnamese farmers benefit from high-tech
In recent years, thanks to the introduction of digital technology into agricultural production, Vietnamese farmers have earned millions of US dollars or even tens of millions of dollars.
Casinos suffer heavy losses, wait for brighter days
As many as 56 businesses in Vietnam are licensed to provide prize-winning games at 63 hotels and nine casino businesses.
Metaverse: the race to enter the virtual universe
Metaverse is very close to human life. Right now, government agencies, businesses and citizens need a way to be ready to adapt to a future world.
Real estate 2021: sales rise despite high prices, Covid-19
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Congestion at border gates, seaports stalls transport of farm exports
Farm exports experienced a tough year in 2021 due to continued congestion at border gates. Despite this, agricultural produce still reached export turnover of $47 billion for the year.
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2018-19 Cleveland Cavaliers player preview: David Nwaba
Nwaba is a tone setter for a Cavs team looking to form an identity.
By Justin Rowan Sep 29, 2018, 8:00am CDT
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The upcoming season is full of unknowns for the Cleveland Cavaliers. We know who the core likely is, but outside of that the direction of the team is still a bit of a mystery.
The team has a log-jam with their guard rotation, as well as a big man rotation that could get complicated. However with so many unknowns, one newcomer projects to bring consistency and stability to the rotation.
David Nwaba had somewhat of a breakout season for the Chicago Bulls. Coming into camp, there wasn't much consideration given to him. But he put his head down, came to play every night, and ended up starting 21 games for the Bulls. In his 70 appearances last season, Nwaba averaged 23.5 minutes per game. This was mostly due to his ability to hustle and be a positive contributor on the defensive end.
At 6'4", Nwaba has naturally been cast as a shooting guard in the NBA. But his seven foot wingspan, strength, and style of play all screams small ball big man. Given the number of guards the Cavs are heading into this season with, Nwaba will likely join Cedi Osman at the small forward position. He may even play some power forward, if the team attempts to go small.
The most obvious thing Nwaba brings to the table is activity. Per NBA.com player tracking, of players that played over 20 minutes per game Nwaba had the sixth highest average speed on defense at 4.38 mph. The only Cavs player that came close to that last season was Cedi Osman, at 4.34 mph with a much smaller workload.
Other notable Cavs names would be Tristan Thompson at 4.21, Larry Nance Jr. at 4.12, and Kevin Love at 4.09. While LeBron was the slowest Cavs player last season (outside of Kendrick Perkins) on both offense and defense, with an average defensive speed of 3.66 mph.
Now activity doesn't always translate to good defensive play, but it is a good indication of effort. Tyronn Lue has wanted the Cavs to play quick for some time now. A style of play that Nwaba should benefit from, while also helping to mask his weaknesses as a shooter.
While Nwaba shot a respectable percentage from deep last season, at 34.6 percent, he only attempted 52 shots. He also isn't going to be a player that will keep teams honest if he is left standing in the corner.
Understanding this, Nwaba made his living offensively by moving without the ball, finding passing lanes, and finishing strong when he got the ball.
The Bulls were just 21st in three-point percentage last season, but despite the lack of reliable threats the team's ORTG was 2.4 points higher with Nwaba on the floor. Just like on defense, Nwaba was more active than any Cavs player offensively last season. His relentless motor meant that teams needed to account for him constantly, opening up opportunities for himself and others.
While the Cavs do have a number or reliable shooters, there is still a high likelihood that the team will go through stretches where they need to play with spacing-challenged lineups. In order for the team to survive in those minutes, Nwaba will need to continue using his signature activity and basketball IQ to keep those lineups offensively viable.
Nwaba isn't a franchise cornerstone or somebody that will fill the shoes of LeBron James. But quality role players that understand what they do best and stick to that are hard to come by. He won't win you game single-handedly, but he's someone that can help you bring a game home if the score is tight late.
After turning down a multi-year offer from the Indiana Pacers, Nwaba bet on himself and his fit with the Cavs. It's a union that makes a lot of sense, and could pay off for both the player and the team if Tyronn Lue can maximize what Nwaba brings to the table.


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Ex-Google Executive to Lead AOL, Says Time Warner
By: Nicholas Kolakowski | March 13, 2009
Time Warner announced that ex-Google executive Tim Armstrong, who served as president of Google's Americas Operations, will become the new chairman and CEO of AOL. In 2008, AOL's annual revenue fell 20 percent, and the company plans to lay off roughly 10 percent of its work force.
Former Google executive Tim Armstrong will become the new chairman and CEO of AOL, said AOL's parent company Time Warner in a statement issued on March 12.
Armstrong, who was a member of Google's Operating Committee and served as president of the search giant's Americas Operations, will replace AOL Chairman and CEO Randy Falco, who is stepping down along with President and Chief Operating Officer Ron Grant.
"At Google, Armstrong helped build one of the most successful media teams in the history of the Internet-helping to make Google the most popular online search advertising platform in the world," Time Warner Chairman and CEO Jeff Bewkes said in a statement. "He's an advertising pioneer with a stellar reputation and proven track record."
AOL is likely hoping that Armstrong, a key player in developing Google's ad business after joining the company in 2000, will help reverse its fortunes. In 2008, AOL's annual revenue fell 20 percent, to $4.2 billion, off softness in its ad and subscriber business. The company recently announced that it will lay off around 10 percent of its global work force, or roughly 700 people; on March 11, it announced that its China offices will be shuttered.
"AOL has a wide-ranging set of assets and audience. The company is well-positioned to enhance those assets into a larger share of the Internet audience and advertiser communities," Armstrong said in a statement. "AOL and Google have been partners for years, and I look forward to collaborating with Jeff Bewkes and his team as we explore the right structure and future for AOL."
Despite the decline in its core businesses, AOL has done some large-scale maneuvering over the past year.
In March 2008, the company agreed to acquire social network Bebo for $850 million, placing it in a position to boost its ad revenue strategy.
In February 2009, AOL announced that it was joining Microsoft and other industry players in fighting the spread of the Conficker worm.
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Math Education Geometry Problem 709: Parallelogram, Midpoint, Diagonal, Metric Relations, Triangle. Level: High School, Honors Geometry, College, Mathematics Education. Distance learning.
The figure shows a parallelogram ABCD, E midpoint of BC and F midpoint of CD. AE and BF meet at G, AF and DE meet at H, HG extended meets BC at M. If MH = 3, find the diagonal BD.


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Pennsylvania gettin' tough on crimes committed with guns
07.12.19 | Bill Price
On Thursday, state Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced the Track and Trace Program. It calls for police departments all across the commonwealth to enter serial numbers from every gun sold into a police database, so the guns original seller...
Buffalo police are speaking out after mass protest over ICE immigration raids
07.12.19 | Sarah Harnisch, Bill Price
Police say, "the protest was peaceful, but it was illegal." After parts of downtown Buffalo were shut down to traffic yesterday because of the demonstrations, officers say motorists in the Queen City can expect to see the same thing today. It's...
Board says former prison tailor will spend at least 2 more years behind bars
Joyce Mitchell, who helped two killers escape from an upstate New York prison two years ago was denied parole Thursday. Mitchel is serving up to seven years for helping Richard Matt and David Sweat in the Clinton County Correctional Facility in...
The VP paying PA a visit
Mike Pence was in York Thursday--where he promoted the new trade agreement between the U.S., Mexico and Canada. Pence says the new trade deal will go "hand-in-hand" with the manufacturing opportunities already going on in the commonwealth. The...
Pennsylvania's 2020 campaign trail is seeing more traffic
Vice President Mike Pence will headline a June 6 fundraiser in Hershey for the state's Republican Party. Before that, President Trump is set to be at the Williamsport Regional Airport on Monday for a campaign rally-- the day before voters there...
NY's Senate okays giving U.S. House access to Pres. Trump's state tax records
The bill which now heads to the state Assembly allows three congressional committees to get access to those returns. It would include filings related to personal income taxes, real estate taxes, and corporate income taxes. The measure covers up...
Where's the best drinking water in Pennsylvania?
Tastetesters from across the state determined the winner in this "H2O in show" event at Hershey Lodge. In the end, McKeesport, outside of Pittsburgh, was voted as the best tasting drinking water in the commonwealth. Carity, odor, and taste...
City lawmakers in Pittsburgh have passed a controversial gun ban
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NY state's drug epidemic has caused a spike in foster kids
Stacy Wilson with Child and Family Services says there are "over 1,000 children in foster care" in Erie County, New York. Wilson says her organization will train folks interested in becoming foster parents. Jeffrey Moore and his wife from...
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Hey everyone. For the last couple months, I've been contemplating my experiences in xG. I've come to the conclusion that I am not exactly happy with what is going on in the TF2 division and I no longer have the time or ability to worry about it anymore. Unfortunately, due to real life circumstances, I feel it is time that I step down to member. Most of you who know me personally will understand why. If you don't, I'll explain it. My Uncle was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma about 6 months ago and we have been searching around for bone marrow donors. Turns out, I'm a match. I'm going to fly out to him next week and donate my marrow. Concurrently, I have to figure out college and my career.
Rhodo and Kbraszzle: Thank you for giving me the opportunity to improve the TF2 division. I feel that I have been able to improve the overall quality of our servers.
Hachi, Chicken, and Whyte: Even though we had a rough patch a couple months ago, thank you for being great friends. I miss all of the memes and laughter that we shared, and I wish you the best.
CS:GO Staff: I wish you guys the best. I know that you lost a DL as well. I hope you'll keep the steady growth that you have accumulated over the past couple months.
If any of the staff need advice, feel free to contact me still. The same goes for you too, Bello and Rejects.
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Hey everyone. For the last couple months, I've been contemplating my experiences in xG. I've come to the conclusion that I am not exactly happy with what is going on in the TF2 division and I no longer have the time or ability to worry about it anymore. Unfortunately, due to real life circumstances, I feel it is time that I step down to member. Most of you who know me personally will understand why. If you don't, I'll explain it. My Uncle was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma about 6 months ago and we have been searching around for bone marrow donors. Turns out, I'm a match. .
I'll miss you so much oml ;-; devastated to see you go, but nevertheless, I hope for the best!
I hope everything works out for you in the end, and your uncle too.
I should donate one of my kidneys.
I hope all goes well, the flight there and the procedure.
We are gonna miss you Ohstopyou.
I wish the best of luck.
Thanks for all that you've done for xG and myself. If it wasn't for you, I don't think I would've joined in the first place.
"Gracias , Te apoyo de corazon Hermano"


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Are Sixteen Heads Really Better than One?
Michel, Paul and Levy, Omer and Neubig, Graham
arXiv e-Print archive - 2019 via Local Bibsonomy
Keywords: dblp
[link] Summary by CodyWild 2 years ago
In the last two years, the Transformer architecture has taken over the worlds of language modeling and machine translation. The central idea of Transformers is to use self-attention to aggregate information from variable-length sequences, a task for which Recurrent Neural Networks had previously been the most common choice. Beyond that central structural change, one more nuanced change was from having a single attention mechanism on a given layer (with a single set of query, key, and value weights) to having multiple attention heads, each with their own set of weights. The change was framed as being conceptually analogous to the value of having multiple feature dimensions, each of which focuses on a different aspect of input; these multiple heads could now specialize and perform different weighted sums over input based on their specialized function. This paper performs an experimental probe into the value of the various attention heads at test time, and tries a number of different pruning tests across both machine translation and language modeling architectures to see their impact on performance.
In their first ablation experiment, they test the effect of removing (that is, zero-masking the contribution of) a single head from a single attention layer, and find that in almost all cases (88 out of 96) there's no statistically significant drop in performance. Pushing beyond this, they ask what happens if, in a given layer, they remove all heads but the one that was seen to be most important in the single head tests (the head that, if masked, caused the largest performance drop). This definitely leads to more performance degradation than the removal of single heads, but the degradation is less than might be intuitively expected, and is often also not statistically significant.
https://i.imgur.com/Qqh9fFG.png
This also shows an interesting distribution over where performance drops: in machine translation, it seems like decoder-decoder attention is the least sensitive to heads being pruned, and encoder-decoder attention is the most sensitive, with a very dramatic performance dropoff observed if particularly the last layer of encoder-decoder attention is stripped to a single head. This is interesting to me insofar as it shows the intuitive roots of attention in these architectures; attention was originally used in encoder-decoder parts of models to solve problems of pulling out information in a source sentence at the time it's needed in the target sentence, and this result suggests that a lot of the value of multiple heads in translation came from making that mechanism more expressive.
Finally, the authors performed an iterative pruning test, where they ordered all the heads in the network according to their single-head importance, and pruned starting with the least important. Similar to the results above, they find that drops in performance at high rates of pruning happen eventually to all parts of the model, but that encoder-decoder attention suffers more quickly and more dramatically if heads are removed.
https://i.imgur.com/oS5H1BU.png
Overall, this is a clean and straightforward empirical paper that asks a fairly narrow question and generates some interesting findings through that question. These results seem reminiscent to me of the Lottery Ticket Hypothesis line of work, where it seems that having a network with a lot of weights is useful for training insofar as it gives you more chances at an initialization that allows for learning, but that at test time, only a small percentage of the weights have ultimately become important, and the rest can be pruned. In order to make the comparison more robust, I'd be interested to see work that does more specific testing of the number of heads required for good performance during training and also during testing,  divided out by different areas of the network. (Also, possibly this work exists and I haven't found it!)


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List of famous alumni from Fettes College, with photos when available. Prominent graduates from Fettes College include celebrities, politicians, business people, athletes and more. This list of distinguished Fettes College alumni is loosely ordered by relevance, so the most recognizable celebrities who attended Fettes College are at the top of the list. This directory is not just composed of graduates of this school, as some of the famous people on this list didn't necessarily earn a degree from Fettes College.
Everything from Tilda Swinton to Tony Blair is included on this list.
Fereydoon Batmanghelidj was born in Tehran, Iran. He is best known for his book, Your Body's Many Cries for Water, and his writings related to health and wellness.
Angus Stewart Deaton is a leading microeconomist.
Nicholas Geoffrey Lemprière Hammond CBE, DSO was a British scholar of ancient Greece and an operative for the British Special Operations Executive in occupied Greece during World War II.
Sir William Benjamin Bowring Gammell, commonly known as Bill Gammell is a Scottish sportsman and industrialist.


Tough guys hunt, fish, and love eating meat. These are the best to have.
They can fall right off the bone, or they can be tough from the wild, but they are definitely a pastime.
Though very difficult to find and often expensive, many have claimed Ostrich to be the healthiest meat out their.
Can go with anything and in any ways (wings, thighs, breasts … and in a ton of other ways as well).
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As part of its ongoing effort to make vehicles as safe as possible, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is reportedly looking into creating a new crash-test rating system for cars which includes introducing a "Silver" rating to indicate added safety for senior drivers. Automotive News reports that NHTSA Administrator David Strickland says the agency is trying to find a way to make cars safer for senior citizens and it's also seeking a way to incorporate crash-prevention technology into its coveted five-star safety rating.
To protect senior drivers, NHTSA's Silver rating may focus on cars that offer inflatable seat belts or even introduce new technologies that help prevent unintended acceleration as a result of the driver accidently hitting the wrong pedal. Strickland also says existing crash-prevention technologies (such as forward collision warning and lane departure prevention) could work their way into the rating system for new vehicles. This all comes just days after another NHTSA-related report where the agency is apparently trying to come up with ways to fast-track "noncontroversial" rules and regulations.


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Men and Women of Parapsychology, Personal Reflections
ESPRIT Volume 2
by Rosemarie Pilkington, ed.
Trade Paperback, 430 Pages
$18.95, ISBN: 9781938398018
Genre(s): Psychic Abilities
In this second volume of personal reflections by Men and Women of Parapsychology, Rosemarie Pilkington has asked some brilliant, talented people who have spent most of their lives exploring the mysteries of consciousness why they entered the realm of parapsychology, why they persisted in investigating it even though they might be ridiculed or ostracized by many mainstream scientists, and what advice they have for young people entering the field.
ROSEMARIE PILKINGTON earned a Ph.D. in Psychology (Consciousness Studies) from Saybrook Graduate Institute, under the mentorship of Prof. Stanley Krippner. She has written articles and reviews of books on psi phenomena for Fate, the Journal of the American Society for Psychical Research, and other periodicals. The first volume in this series, Esprit, Men and Women of Parapsychology Personal Reflections, Volume 1, and her book, The Spirit of Dr. Bindelof: The Enigma of Seance Phenomena, a study of physical mediumship, are both also published by Anomalist Books. Visit her websites at SÉANCE SCIENCE.
A few words from the contributors...
"In scientific writing, the personal plays no role. One rarely knows anything intimate about the men and women behind published studies. It was the purpose of this book to pull back the curtain to reveal exactly the information scientific papers never discuss. Who wrote this paper? What was their worldview? How did they arrive at it? How do they see themselves in the context of the field? What is their view of the work to which they have given their lives?" — Stephan A. Schwartz
"This long-awaited second volume is as compelling and satisfying as the first, as likely to inspire a new generation of investigators, writers, and supporters of our still difficult, still challenging science... Enjoy this collection of essays and interviews. Just as she did in the first volume, Pilkington has given us a feast of lives. It's a wonderful meal." — from the Foreword by Nancy L. Zingrone, PhD
Foreword by Nancy L. Zingrone
Mary Rose Barrington: Beyond The Boggle Threshold: Confessions Of A Macro-Addict
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The Anatomy of a Coauthor
As some of you have noticed and pointed out to me, more and more often it seems that New York Times bestselling authors are coauthoring books with lesser-name writers. In many cases, in fact, the bestselling author's name is the only name recognizable on the cover. After reading such a book, based on the NYT author's name, one reader had a number of questions for me, first and foremost: What is the benefit of coauthoring? and that one I think is pretty easy for me to answer. It's the money. By coauthoring with a big-name author the coauthor is pretty much guaranteed a rather large advance and easy sales. She's riding on the coattails of a big name, and while she certainly has her work cut out for her, she knows that the payout is going to be much more lucrative than if she did the book on her own.
But what about the big name? Why would she bother working with a coauthor? Well, there are a number of reasons, some more altruistic than others. Some big-name authors feel that by bringing a lesser-name author on board they can give back to the writing community and hopefully launch the career of someone who is talented but hasn't yet been discovered. Others, however, are simply expanding their brand. In much the way Star Wars turned into a massive franchise selling movies, books, action figures, lunchboxes, shoes, and anything a name can be added to, authors want to sell their brand and their brand is their name. By hiring a coauthor who typically writes the entire book, the author is further expanding her brand beyond just what she's known for. This is an opportunity to branch out from just romance (for example) to YA, children's books, or even nonfiction. It presents an opportunity to introduce new readers to your name and hopefully build an even bigger readership.
Now, before everyone starts getting excited and emailing NYT authors with ideas of their own, you should know that getting a gig like this is difficult, competitive, and often led by the publisher or the author's agent. In other words, this is not something that is just going to fall in your lap. While you might not recognize the name of the coauthor, typically it's someone who has already established herself as a force in the ghostwriting community and has built a name with publishers. How the contract is handled (another question this author asked) and who gets what in terms of the advance and royalties is determined and negotiated between the authors' agents. Either way, the big-name author is going to get final say on how the book reads, what goes into it, and what comes out.
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MeganRebekah said...
Blogosphere is such a connected place! I have a similar post about big name co-authors planned for Monday. I'll have to link over here to expand the knowledge!
Angie Ledbetter said...
Sounds like a win-win for both parties.
Sheila Connolly said...
I have to admit that this phenomenon mystifies me, not so much from the writers' perspective, but from the readers'. If as you said it is common knowledge that Big Name did no more than lend his or her name and "seal of approval" to the project (while the unknown did all the actual writing), does the bookbuyer assume that the book is similar to and as good as Big Name's? It's just an author blurb, in really big letters? And, in fact, Big Name is receiving payment for his/her endorsement?
Christine M. said...
So, basically, this is how James Patterson will manage to produce (write?) 17 books within the next, what, four years?
Sheila:
While it's probably the co-writer does write the book, it's typical the big name author does a lot more then just slap their name on the book. Anyone who has ever written for Star Wars or Star Trek can probably vouch for how carefully those books are vetted before final approval is made. Again, this is a branding issue and Big Name Author will want to protect her brand as much as possible. That means carefully vetting the co-author for voice and style, having lots and lots of say and final approval over storylines and, yes, over the final product.
And it works. If Big Name Author wants to break into the YA market because publishers think there would be good sales there, but knows she could never write YA why wouldn't she hire a good, qualified YA author to do the job for her?
Karla Doyle said...
Christine - Three years!
Check this article for some interesting details:
http://shelf-life.ew.com/2009/09/09/james-patterson-prolific/
I'll venture a guess that this question was posed by someone seeing James Patterson's latest book deal and/or one of his many co-authored books. The man has made more out of his brand than anyone I've ever heard of. From what I've gathered though, he doesn't just slap his name on. He's responsible for plotting and editing. He'll write a treatment, co-author writes the book and he edits. The man is going to have his name on 17 books through 2012, and I believe only 4 of them are just his. I'd really like to know what sort of terms the co-authors get on these, but honestly, even little payout for an automatic best-seller is worth it. I'd do it in a heartbeat.
Well, I really do understand that there are many writers who write as a craft and livelihood. Those people might be drawn to ghostwriting, for example, which, in a sense, this is. The newbie is ghost-writing for the big-name.
And as an artist, I would love to have an actual co-author experience with a big-name -or any name, for that matter - which would be lovely. Such an incredible learning experience and fun partnership. But not if it was about money.
About money - personally, I would not do that. Not for zillions of dollars. Not even if it meant a huge amount of money so that I could work on my own work. No, No, No, No, No.
So, James Patterson, I am aware you have your eye on me. I'm close to irresistable - a lowly unpublished, unagented, unwritten writer who posts on blogs, and sometimes write legibly - but look elsewhere, Mr. Patterson.
Write your own darn books.
I assume this has the opposite of the intended effect (other than making money for a select group). So now instead of just writing a great book, authors should try to attach themselves to established brand-name "authors" like James Patterson? That might help one lucky unpublished writer. But for the overall industry it just emphasizes the blockbuster model, which furthers the perception of the unpubulished as undesirable financially. As a money-making strategy, great job! But let's not pretend we're pushing a lot of struggling writers out of the dredges.
And Mira, I agree. There is no amount of money that would get me on board to co-author a book with James Patterson. Good authors don't need established authors to write good books. They need publishers and agents who admire craft more than garnering a vacation home.
Lily D said...
I've often wondered who gets involved in ghostwriting. How often is it a case of a well-reviewed author whose book(s) didn't sell because of the author's poor self-marketing skills, unwillingness to make appearances on behalf of the book, or life situation that makes promoting the book difficult or impossible?
Vivi Anna said...
James Patterson can call me anytime!!
I guess I don't have any artistic integrity because I'd be thrilled to co-author a book with James Patterson.
Laura Cross said...
I've been a professional ghostwriter for more than 16 years - and written 31 published books, none of which listed my name as "author". I've read that 75% or more of books published each year are ghost written - the practice is nothing new. And I've been able to make a good living doing it, though I am now transitioning into credited author gigs.
Travener said...
It's one thing to have a series like the "[Whatever] for Dummies" books. But turning novels into commodities is just one more step down the road to the end of civilization as we know it.
12:07 PM, September 25, 2009
Lyn Miller-Lachmann said...
Except for the fact that novels have been ghostwritten for ages. My senior thesis in college was on Horatio Alger, and at least four different ghostwriters contributed to his nineteenth century opus, Edward Stratemeyer being the most famous.
If James Patterson is doing it for partly altruistic reasons (which I highly doubt), then good for him. But if he rakes in 90% of the advance/royalties while the co-author does 90% of the work, then that's just wrong and unfair. No wonder mystery writers can't break in when we have to compete with Patterson and his ghostwriters.
Debra L Martin said...
I actually write with a co-author and we are in the process of querying for our second novel.
Because I like this person, the give and take needed to vet and write ideas, characters, action, etc. is easier, but we still do get into some heated discussions about topics. Overall though, it's thrilling to get chapters/scenes back. We edit each others work constantly and the work is now seamless, but it took awhile to get there.
I keep him from going all macho and he keeps me from being too girly. For us, it's a win-win situation.
As far as writing with a big name author, I'm on the fence about it. It would certainly depend on how much creative license I was granted in writing the story.
The coauthor writes the ENTIRE book? Does the big name author provide the plot or is that also farmed out? Is this Patterson's pattern. Certainly it is obvious Tom Clancy has gone the entire enchilada route. But Patterson?
I hate going anon to comment, but I need to for this one.
So, a close friend of mine is a NYT Best Selling Author many times over, but wanted to break into a new genre--she knew that there was a guy out there with a platform already established in this genre through his blog, etc. and--she wanted her book to sell to men. So, she got him to co-author. His name appears on the book, he receives royalty checks, all that good stuff, but (and no one is EVER going to believe me here-but it's true) he's never read the book. He read a summary she sent him, and they talked some on the phone about it--but he's NEVER read the whole thing. She does ALL the press, the book signings, and so on.
Is that selling out? I think maybe.
Well, I hope I didn't sound judgemental...
I read somewhere that there are two types of writers:
a. People who write for a job.
b. People who write for creative expression.
For the a. people, maybe something like Patterson's thing would work out well. There is nothing wrong with wanting to make a living off writing.
But for me, I separate them - I'm a b. person.
However, I will say that I thought and thought about this, and I have a confession to make: I lied. I can be bought; I have a price. I would sacrifice my artistic integrity for a zillion dollars.
So, James Patterson, there is hope that you can have me. Pony up a zillion dollars, and I'll write a book for you.
Gilbert J. Avila said...
There are instances where an author takes on a co-author/protege due to fading health, like the late Andre Norton with Lyn McConchie, or the late Arthur C. Clarke and Stephen Baxter, or Anne McCaffrey, who's had many co-authors.
I sometimes wonder what people think of "posthumous collaborations," like what August Derleth did with H.P. Lovecraft. Most of them incorporated only single sentences and fragments of HPL's writings, the rest of which Derleth made up out of whole cloth.
Debra Lee said...
James Patterson can call me anytime. I'd be thrilled to work with the man.
Coral Press said...
It's interesting that so much of this coauthoring happens with novels. I would have thought it would stay within the realm of non-fiction, and that the co-author, rather than being a "nobody," would be a so far unpublished expert who happens to have the same vision as the Big Name and the right connections.
This post brings to mind many YA series, especially of old (Babysitters Club etc.), that didn't start openly crediting the ghostwriters until later on in the series. Is that a separate issue because it's YA? Or is it an example of co-authoring where the co-author gets the short end of the stick?
For the a. people, maybe something like Patterson's thing would work out well. There is nothing wrong with wanting to make a living off writing. But for me, I separate them - I'm a b. person.
I think you're missing a category:
c. People who write for creative expression but understand it's also a job.
Mike said...
Personally, I find the practice disgusting. Anne McCaffrey, Marrion Zimmer Bradley, Frank Herbert (although that's mostly his heirs doing it) - all these fine Authors with a capital A have managed to have their legacies erased by so-called "collaborations," posthumous and pre. It used to be that a credible reputation was something an Author protected with his very life (or at least with a posse of high-power attorneys). Now, a reputation only needs to be built to the point where gullible readers will buy whatever some hack "writes" in their favorite series/characters universe.
Frankly, the people who stoop to read such trash disgust me most of all. Most heirs and trusts aren't artists themselves, so it's quite understandable that they would want to capitalize on the legacy their Author parent/grandparent/etc left them. Readers (with a capital R) should know better.
Sadly, the phenomenon has been around since just about forever and will continue as long as there are greedy publishers and heirs and stupid readers. I just wish it were less of the norm than it has become lately.
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