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Three tips for speeding up gender equality in the workplace
Over the course of the last several hundred years, societies and cultures have struggled with the challenges associated with gender equality and equal rights. Shifts in thinking around politics, economics, commerce and education brought about major changes, further advancing ideas around equal rights and opportunities. Men and women began to see each other differently, and barriers that had existed for thousands of years began to break down.
When researching for our Talent Trends report, "Women in Leadership", we found that women represent half of the educated workforce and they are even on track to earn the majority of advanced degrees. But, when we dug deeper, we noticed this ratio is not applicable to all roles and all levels. Women represent fewer than 4% of the CEOs in the Fortune 500 and 5.5% of the top leadership positions of companies in the FTSE 100. Indeed, according to the Huffington Post, the number of women in leadership positions sits at around 14% globally. And the gender pay gap still exists. In some businesses women are even told they need to dress and style their hair in line with an outdated, discriminatory guidelines. The issue, it appears, is deeply rooted in culture.
Having gender parity is not just the politically correct thing to do. It is no longer simply a box that needs to be ticked. There is evidence that having a near on equal balance of men and women in your team and on your board of directors gives your organisation a performance boost. A projection by McKinsey and Company states that shifting to gender equality in the workplace could increase the global GDP by $12 trillion in the next 10 years.
Heather Ready, President of Ophthalmic World Leaders (OWL) took part in the research for our "Women in Leadership" paper. OWL has been operating as a non-profit organisation for the professional development and advancement of women in the eye care industry for over 10 years. Its mission now includes advancing diversity. Heather makes a further point relating to the business benefit a balanced workforce can bring:
"Customers and clients are both genders, in order to better understand and address their needs it takes both genders' input and participation. It enables them to take in varied points of view in decision making, leading to stronger decisions, more buy-in and improves results."
So, with highly educated women ready and available in the workplace, the potential is there. With evidence for the business case, the incentive to even up is there. Why then is gender parity not yet there? Even though many of the discriminatory policies of the past have been lifted, culture is slower to shift and most organisations are still not geared up to make women's progression straightforward. And this contributes to other barriers such as a lack of women role models that just works to feed a vicious cycle.
International Women's Day forecasts the gender gap will close in 170 years, but their Be Bold for Change campaign is trying to speed up that clock. Even with some great women role models sitting centre stage in the field of politics, this isn't enough to make the clock tick faster. What then can we do as organisations to speed up the process so we can see parity in our lifetime? Our research for our Talents Trends report points to a three-point plan:
Consider the culture, polices, and practices currently in existence in your business. How do they interrelate? How are they tailored towards men and women differently? Consider things like health and financial wellbeing, critical skills and experiences needed for career success, and leadership engagement and accountability.
Look at the operations and systems in your business. How do you compare to other companies in your geographic region? In your industry? Among other companies with the same number of employees? With the same amount of revenue?
Consider where you are, and where you want to get to. Look at drivers that are traditionally considered important to promoting diversity and inclusion within a business. What is the current level of female representation across your business? What does success look like? Where do you want to get to?
For more information on how you can support your organisation on this three-point plan, or for further information about our Talent Trends reports, please contact McVal Osborne in our Customer Strategy and Technology team: McVal.Osborne@orcinternational.com.
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Q: How to get stand-alone ohai to recognize custom plugin_path? I have chef configured to add "/etc/chef/ohai_plugins" to Ohai::Config[:plugin_path]. However, the Chef documentation says:
"The Ohai executable ignores settings in the client.rb file when Ohai is run independently of the chef-client."

So, how can I get a stand-alone run of ohai to load and use the plugins in that custom path?
(Background: I have a custom plugin that reports some information that we keep track of for a fleet of servers, like whether a server has been patched for heartbleed or shellshock. I want to be able to run "ssh somehost ohai", parse the JSON that gets sent back, and extract the information I need.)
Thanks.

A: Outside of chef, you can add an additional plugin path using the -d switch, e.g.
$ ohai -d /etc/chef/ohai_plugins
The relevant source code is at:

*

*https://github.com/chef/ohai/blob/master/lib/ohai/application.rb#L25-L28

*https://github.com/chef/ohai/blob/master/lib/ohai/application.rb#L78-L80
The option to specify a custom config file for Ohai was sadly removed last year with https://github.com/chef/ohai/commit/ebabd088673cf3e36d600bd96aeba004077842f1
Hope this answers your question.

A: This will be possible soon via the implementation of Chef RFC 53: https://github.com/chef/chef-rfc/blob/master/rfc053-ohai-config.md

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L&L Dreamspell: Making dreams come true
By T.W. Fendley
In early July, I was among almost 200 authors published by L&L Dreamspell who received an email announcing the small press would be closing due to the imminent death of one of the partners.
The business had always been driven by a shared dream: "We started this publishing company because we love books and we wanted to help make authors' dreams come true. I do not want to continue without Linda," Lisa Smith said when she notified us July 2 that the London, TX, press would be closing.
Although we hoped for a miraculous recovery, Linda Houle succumbed to cancer on July 12. By that time, Lisa was already in the process of sending "reversion of rights" letters to each of the authors. She also provided interior files and answered countless questions. It continues to be a daunting task, compounded by her own grief.
I was out of town when three of the seven+ local Dreamspell authors gathered at All on the Same Page bookstore last week for a memorial to Linda hosted by St. Louis Writers Guild. I certainly concur with what they shared about some of the things L&L Dreamspell did right for its authors. It's available on YouTube.
"Supportive" and "professional" are key words that come to mind when I think about the small press experience Dreamspell provided. You always knew what to expect, as outlined on their Publishing Reality Check: "If you understand that you are not just an author, but a small business owner, and that you have an equal responsibility for the success or failure of your book, then you have arrived at the right place! The small press experience is partnership of equals. We aren't doing you a favor by publishing your book, nor are you doing us a favor by offering it to us for publication. We ask authors to sign a contract because we are engaging in a business transaction."
Linda also made sure all the authors had a free copy of her book, THE NAKED TRUTH ABOUT BOOK PUBLISHING.
Being a newbie with only one published book, I didn't come to fully appreciate Dreamspell until recently when I learned what horrors three friends are experiencing with their publishers. One is taking legal action to have more than 200 errors removed from the published copy (many inserted by the publisher during a ridiculous two-day "editing" process). Another signed a contract that the publisher changed after the work was completed to dramatically reduce her advance. The third is in Arbitration over numerous complaints, including the publisher's failure to notify her of foreign sales or to send royalties on a timely basis or at the agreed rate.
I am grateful for a much different experience with L&L Dreamspell, from the professional editing they provided, quality cover and interior design, and distribution to all major outlets, to their Yahoo authors' group, to L&L's continuing support as the business folds. Lisa even worked out agreements with other publishers to give Dreamspell authors priority consideration instead of going through the usual "slush" pile.
The latest events have opened my eyes to contract terminology and what reversion of rights really means. Although I knew L&L Dreamspell owned the book cover and ISBN, I didn't really understand that meant my book would no longer be available when the rights reverted. Nor did I realize the author doesn't automatically get the interior files. Without those files, you essentially must start from scratch to get your book back on the shelves. Thankfully, Lisa is doing everything she can to provide files to Dreamspell authors, making our task much easier. After this experience, I will carefully check my next publishing contract to ensure such details are spelled out.
Some print copies of my historical fantasy novel, ZERO TIME, are still listed on Amazon and Barnes & Noble, but the Kindle version is already down. I hope to have both available soon, thanks again to Lisa's support and to the wonders of self-publishing. If you need a copy before it's available through Amazon, please contact me directly at twfendley@gmail.com or visit my website at www.twfendley.com. Print copies are available at several indie bookstores in the St. Louis area and in New Orleans, and ebooks are available at libraries in St. Louis County, Mo., and in my hometown of Little Rock, Arkansas.
Finally, to Linda and Lisa -- L&L Dreamspell made a huge difference in my life. Thank you for making my dream come true.
This is T.W. Fendley. Thanks for reading and commenting on The Writers' Lens. You can find out more about me and my writing at www.twfendley.com.
Posted by T.W. Fendley at 10:38 AM
Labels: L&L Dreamspell, Linda Houle, Lisa Smith, reversion of rights, small press
dkchristi July 31, 2013 at 11:43 AM
Your voice is appreciated in honoring L & L Dreamspell. I don't think too much can be said about the positive experience working with Linda and Lisa. dkchristi.com author of Ghost Orchid and more
Jacqueline Seewald July 31, 2013 at 12:45 PM
I had seven short stories published in Dreamspell anthologies and four novels. I enjoyed working with both Lisa and Linda and will miss them and Dreamspell greatly.
Leigh Neely July 31, 2013 at 1:05 PM
Betty Gordon July 31, 2013 at 2:44 PM
T.W., thanks for posting a thoughtful and moving piece about our beloved Linda and Lisa (L&L Dreamspell). I joined their team in 2007 and have enjoyed every minute of this association. Linda and Lisa were professional while maintaining a personal touch to each and every author. I thank both ladies for an immeasurable amount of appreciation.
Nancy Means Wright July 31, 2013 at 4:22 PM
A moving and poignant memorial indeed, Teresa. I, too, as I look at other small (and large) publishers, realize what a treasure we had in LLD while Linda and Lisa were both active. and am grateful to Lisa for picking up broken ends and mending them for us so that we might carry on.
I joined the wonderful team with a story in an anthology. Another story and my first print novel were to be published by them in May and June of this year. To me this was not a loss, just a bump in the road. The real loss is the death of such a fantastic writer, publisher, and leader. She and Lisa both were gracious, kind, and professional during the exchange of emails. I felt we could be considered friends. Lisa and Linda and L&L Dreamspell will be missed!
Brad R. Cook July 31, 2013 at 5:54 PM
The interview mentioned above is now on Youtube and will soon be on The Writers' Lens Tumblr Page. I wish the best for Lisa, and all the L&L Dreamspell authors. Great piece TW.
Here's the youtube link - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vrq5DqDewo4
david July 31, 2013 at 5:56 PM
I've had three novels and five short stories published through L&L. Linda & Lisa were a class act from day one and never altered their style. They really made me feel like one of the Dreamspell family. I will miss working with them both. Lisa ~ I wish you the best wherever your future takes you.
Cindy Sample August 1, 2013 at 12:27 AM
Thanks, Teresa. What a lovely testimonial to two great ladies. I think it's wonderful how their spirits live on within our group. I hope all of our paths will continue to cross as we pursue new avenues for our publishing dreams.
Anita Page August 1, 2013 at 6:50 AM
Teresa, thank you for this. Beautifully said. I, too, am very grateful for having had the opportunity to work with Linda and Lisa.
The Belle in Blue August 1, 2013 at 9:59 AM
I had a novel and four short stories published with LLD and referred three other authors to them who were eventually published as well. Lisa and Linda were a joy to work with, and they truly made us all feel as if we were part of a Dream Team.
I submitted my book to them and was referred. They sent me a note when Linda got ill again. The letter from Lisa was so kind and lifted me up by telling me how much they had wanted to offer me a contract. I wanted so much to be a part of their dream team and I'm just so very sorry for the loss of such a beautiful person and a wonderful company.
Peter Green August 5, 2013 at 8:16 PM
Teresa,
As I've said on my blog and in our St. Louis Writers Guild author interview series, this small publishing house was a class act, and we will miss their tireless efforts and quality publications. Thanks for your fine tribute.
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Come back in time to our fictitious representation of Rossland, BC during the celebration weekend of both Dominion Day and Independence Day in 1896. We've created two sisters, Liza and Birdie, who stand to inherit the luxurious Hoffman House and all its wealth. Irene, Clementine and Kitty are their loyal staff who attempt to carry on the business of this popular boarding house during the festive weekend.
They all await the reading of the deceased father's Last Will and Testament by the traveling Judge Begbie during his next scheduled court session. Liza is known for her beauty, considers it her finest asset, and flaunts it to attract men. Birdie is as sweet as the pies she loves to bake, yet she lacks confidence from living in Liza's shadow. Both sisters seek a husband. While Birdie's desire is honest and pure, Liza's sudden change of heart is suspicious.
Nellie Abernanthy, a successful lumber baroness, and her assistant, Ruby Rose, stumble into the boarding house after having arrived in Rossland mistakenly by boarding the wrong train. Elmer Voykin is a well-educated, although superstitious trapper, whose "tingle of truth" has led him on his quest for a wife to the Hoffman House door.
Sit back to enjoy songs and dances in true Follies fashion and relax in knowing that our love interests find each other in the end. Who do you think will find a husband first?


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The hotel's check in time is at 2:00pm, and at check out time: 11:00am. Free wi-fi is available in rooms and on the lobbies. And a make-up room service is available from 11am to 2pm only.
Breakfast includes pork adobo, pork longganisa, pork tocino, corned beef, relyenong bangus. There's also available bread, jam, and butter, and coffee and juice to go along your meal.
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Q: Truncate and casting to int of ceiled double When performing a std::ceil on a double value the value will round up to a whole number. So 3.3 will become 4.0. Which can be casted or truncated to an int. Which will 'chop off' the part after the comma. So:
int foo = (int)std::ceil(3.3);

So at first glance this will store 4 in foo. However, the double is a floating point value. So it might either be 4.000000001 or 3.999999999. The latter would be truncated to 3.
But in practice I've never seen this behaviour occurring. Can I safely assume that any implementation will return 4? Or is it only the IEEE-754 that does this. Or have I just been lucky?

A: Rounding (or ceil-ing) a double will always, always, always be exact.
For floating point numbers below 2^(m+1), where m is the number of mantissal bits, all integers have exact representations, so the result can be exactly represented.
For floating point numbers above 2^(m+1)... they're already integers. Makes sense, if you think about it: there aren't enough mantissal bits to stretch down to the right of the decimal point. So again rounding/ceil-ing is exact.

A: ceil in C++ behaves like it does in C, where the standard says

The ceil functions compute the smallest integer value not less than x.

The result of ceil is always the floating-point representation of an integer; however, the result may overflow an integral type when truncated.
In your particular case, std::ceil(3.3) must be exactly 4.0, since that's the "smallest integer value not less than" 3.3.


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Q: Cron job executing in Jenkins DSL I am trying to create a cron job which run some smoke tests every 10 minutes, my seedjob looks like this :
multiBranchJobs.each { currentJob ->
    multibranchPipelineJob(currentJob.name) {
        branchSources {
            git {
                remote(currentJob.projectGitUrl)
                credentialsId(currentJob.credentials)
                includes(currentJob.includes)
            }
        }
        orphanedItemStrategy {
            discardOldItems {
                numToKeep(20)
            }
        }
        triggers {
            cron "H/5 * * * *"
            periodic 60
        }
    }
}

the problem with the current approach is that it will get executes only if it detects changes in the SCM, which is not the case for the smoke tests. I need to run it every 5 minutes regardless of commits in source control. Any clue ?

A: I'm not entirely sure how to solve your problem, but I think the cron trigger you have is not doing what you think it is. I THINK this will set this trigger on the multibranch indexing job itself. In the UI that is not even an option. Apparently it isn't throwing an error, but I have to wonder if it is actually setting the trigger.
The jobs that get created from the multibranch job must have a Jenkinsfile, right? You can set the triggers in those Jenkinsfiles.
I haven't built jobs using code, so take that into consideration when you review my answer. But it SEEMS to me that you are setting the trigger in the wrong place.


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The I ANZAC Corps (First Anzac Corps) was a combined Australian and New Zealand army corps that served during World War I.

It was formed in Egypt in February 1916 as part of the reorganisation and expansion of the Australian Imperial Force and the New Zealand Expeditionary Force (NZEF) following the evacuation of Gallipoli in December 1915. Along with the II ANZAC Corps, it replaced the original Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC). The corps initially participated in the defence of the Suez Canal before being transferred to the Western Front in France and Belgium in late March 1916. Later in 1916 the New Zealand Division was removed from I ANZAC's order of battle, swapping with II ANZAC's Australian 4th Division.

In November 1917, I ANZAC ceased to exist when the Australian infantry divisions in France were grouped together as the Australian Corps and the New Zealand Division, then part of II ANZAC Corps, was allocated to a British corps.

History

Formation
Following the evacuation of Gallipoli in December 1915, the Australian and New Zealand forces in Egypt underwent a period of reorganisation and expansion. It was decided to expand the AIF from two infantry divisions to four (later five), while the New Zealand elements of the New Zealand and Australian Division would be split and expanded to form a full division known as the New Zealand Division. The five Australian and one New Zealand infantry divisions were then organised into two corps sized units, known as I ANZAC Corps and II ANZAC Corps.

I ANZAC Corps was initially commanded by Lieutenant General Alexander Godley and comprised the three "veteran" ANZAC divisions—the Australian 1st and 2nd Divisions and the newly formed New Zealand Division. The corps' divisions were initially manning the defences east of the Suez Canal against the anticipated Turkish invasion of Egypt. The large scale losses suffered by the French at Verdun, however, highlighted the need for more Allied troops in France and shortly after the battle it was decided to transfer the Australian and New Zealand infantry divisions to France. On 13 March 1916, under the command of Lieutenant General Sir William Birdwood—the original commander of the ANZAC—the corps began the process of embarking for France.

Western Front
In France the I ANZAC Corps was attached to the British Second Army, and initially positioned in a relatively quiet sector south of Ypres in order to gain experience of trench warfare. The corps went into the line south of Armentières, taking over from the British III Corps which was moving to the British Fourth Army in preparation for the Somme Offensive.  The Australian 2nd Division was the first to move on to the line, taking up its position in the trenches on 9 April 1916.

On 5 May I ANZAC experienced its first combat on the Western Front when the Germans launched a raid on the 20th Battalion's positions following an artillery barrage, resulting in 100 casualties, and some men and equipment being captured. On 30 May, the 11th Battalion's position was also heavily shelled. Throughout June, I ANZAC carried out a number of trench raids on the German positions in their sector. In the period between 20–30 June the corps carried out 10 such raids, and suffered 773 casualties.

In mid-July 1916, with the Somme Offensive faltering, the British commander-in-chief, General Douglas Haig, required fresh divisions to continue the advance.  The corps was moved to General Hubert Gough's Fifth Army and directed to capture Pozières. By this time the II ANZAC Corps had started to arrive in France from Egypt under the command of General Godley. As Godley was also the commander of the New Zealand Expeditionary Force, it was decided that the New Zealand Division would be more appropriately located under his command so it swapped with the Australian 4th Division in time for the move to the Somme.

Pozières had been attacked unsuccessfully four times prior, however on 23 July 1916 the 1st Division managed to capture the village after making an advance of 1,000 yards. Following this success the Germans began a heavy artillery bombardment of the Australian positions and having suffered 5,286 casualties, the 1st Division was relieved by the 2nd Division two days later. As the area surrounding the village was still in German hands, plans were made for further attacks. 1st Division's assault had been successful largely because of good staff work and preparation, however, the divisional commander, Major General Harold Walker, had also refused to be pressured by Gough into attacking before he was ready. The 2nd Division's commander, Major General James Gordon Legge, however, did not and in the end he ordered an attack on 29 July without having carried out adequate planning. As a result, the attack failed with a loss of 3,500 casualties and 2nd Division were forced to try again on 4–5 August. This subsequent attack proved more successful, however, over the course of the two attacks the division suffered 6,800 casualties.

Following the fighting around Pozières, all three divisions of I ANZAC took part in the Battle of Mouquet Farm, which took place between 10 August and 3 September 1916. Due to the formation of a salient in the Allied lines, the area surrounding the farm, across which the Australians had to advance, was under the observation of German artillery spotters and as a result of heavy barrages I ANZAC suffered heavily during the battle, with 6,300 casualties, 4,649 of which were suffered by the 4th Division alone. As a result of these losses, the corps was withdrawn to a quiet sector during September and October 1916, before returning to the Somme in November. A bitter winter set in shortly after, however, effectively ending major operations on the Western Front for 1916.

Throughout the end of 1916 and the beginning of 1917, I ANZAC was confined to defensive duties, however, in the spring they began a series of patrols along the front, during which it was discovered that the Germans were withdrawing to the Hindenburg Line. On 17 March, the 2nd Division was involved in the advance towards Bapaume. Following this, elements of the corps took part in the fighting around Bullecourt during April and May and Messines in June in support of II ANZAC before the corps as a whole was committed to the fighting around Ypres as part of the Fifth Army in September 1917.

On 16 September 1917, six weeks after the fighting at Ypres had begun, the 1st and 2nd Divisions took up position at Glencorse Wood under the cover of darkness. Four days later the Australian divisions were part of a renewed Allied offensive. Advancing side-by-side, they formed the centre of the attack in what has since become known as the Battle of Menin Road. The battle proved a success, albeit a costly one as the Australians suffered approximately 5,000 casualties. On 26 September the 4th and 5th Divisions, which had been attached to I ANZAC for the fighting around Polygon Wood carried out a successful attack in which they managed to capture both Polygon Wood and parts of Zonnebeke.

Later, on 4 October both I ANZAC and II ANZAC were involved in an attack on the Broodseinde ridge, with the four ANZAC divisions—1st, 2nd in I ANZAC and 3rd and New Zealand in II ANZAC—serving in the line alongside each other for the first time. After suffering from a heavy German artillery attack, I ANZAC launched an attack to capture pillboxes that dominated the ridge. As the Australian divisions left their trenches they were confronted by a force of Germans in no man's land who were carrying out an attack of their own. The two sides clashed with each other on open ground before the Germans were forced to retreat to the ridgeline. Further fighting ensued and afterwards I ANZAC managed to capture most of the German pillboxes on the crest of the ridgeline, but were stopped short of their secondary objective by defensive fire from German positions nearby. In all I ANZAC suffered approximately 4,500 casualties.

As a result of these successes the Allied high command felt that a breakthrough might finally be possible. Heavy rain, however, turned the ground to mud and further offensive actions resulted in heavy casualties for limited gains. By early November I ANZAC Corps was withdrawn from the line around Ypres.

Disbandment
In November 1917, the five Australian infantry divisions in France were grouped together as part of the Australian Corps and I and II ANZAC Corps ceased to exist.

Order of battle
While the composition of I ANZAC Corps changed a number of times with divisions being attached and detached as required for involvement in a particular campaign, the following order of battle is included for illustrative purposes. It is correct per the corps' arrival in France in 1916. Also at divisional level there were various support units including artillery field batteries and trench mortars, pioneer battalions and engineer field companies, machine gun companies  and field ambulances.

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Corps Commander:  Lieutenant General Sir William Birdwood

Order of Battle, December 1916:

Order of Battle, June 1916:

See also
 Military history of Australia during World War I

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Richlands native pens children's book to bust stigma around ADHD
Jennifer Rich
While the pandemic had many binge-watching shows and making their pajamas a way of life in 2020, Richlands native Jennifer Langston wrote a children's book.
Langston is a mental health therapist and clinical supervisor who now works with children, adolescents and adults in Baltimore. During her downtime away from helping clients navigate the full gamut of mental health disorders and tough life situations, Langston felt called to create a tool that would help educate children about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD.
"I wrote the book during shelter-in-place," said Langston of the book, which is titled "Antsy Agatha." "That was sort of my outlet."
ADHD is a medical condition in which a person has differences in brain development and brain activity that can affect their ability to pay attention, sit still or regulate self-control. Kids with ADHD often have difficulties in school, at home and in social situations.
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Langston said ADHD can cause problems with emotional and behavior self-control, and children may be fidgety and hyperactive with an inability to focus. Children with ADHD may display excessive talking and physical movement, disrupting conversations, being forgetful and losing things, difficulty organizing information and staying on task with homework.
"A lot of kids get labeled as lazy, stupid and crazy, and this book helps with the stigma around ADHD," Langston said.
ADHD is thought to be mostly genetic and is diagnosed by a mental health provider with the proper training to screen for the disorder. Interventions include behavioral therapy, counseling and medications that can make symptoms more manageable.
Langston said a lot of the stigma around ADHD is due to the many misconceptions out there.
"The biggest is that people with ADHD just have to try harder," Langston said.
People commonly think that only boys get ADHD, when in reality they are twice as likely as girls to be diagnosed. The signs can manifest differently between the genders. Another misnomer is that people with ADHD can't focus when they can actually pour themselves into subjects and activities they enjoy.
"Antsy Agatha" introduces the reader to a 7-year-old whose parents are always telling her to calm down. Agatha struggles to sit still and complete her schoolwork and does not understand what she is doing wrong. Fortunately, Agatha's parents recognize that they need help.
"Agatha goes to therapy and learns some tools and is able to function better," Langston said.
ADHD is perhaps most often thought of as something that haunts children. Adults can also struggle with the hallmarks of the disorder along with other comorbidities like anxiety, depression and psychiatric disorders.
Langston encourages people to do their own research if they think they or a loved one might have ADHD. Her book covers the most familiar signs of the disorder, but each person can be affected differently.
Langston said she enjoyed working with Tellwell, a full-service publishing company that supported her all the way through editing, illustration and managed distribution.
"Antsy Agatha" made its debut on Oct. 9 and is available for order online through Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Target.
Langston hopes that her book will help more children and their families make sense of living with ADHD.
"I hope kids and parents understand that this doesn't mean they're defiant and lazy," Langston said. "There is hope through therapy. If somebody is exhibiting these signs, there is a name and there is help out there."


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WTB: Complete video game collections!
Nowadays I work for a big collector that are collecting video games, comics and other stuff.
He has deep pockets and are looking for really nice complete sets of video games.
Got a great collection to sell? Master System? CD32? Dreamcast? Videopac? Xbox?
PAL collections is prio 1 but a also NTSC US and JAP are of interest.
Re: WTB: Complete video game collections!
I have a complete PAL GameCube set (447 games I believe), every game is the UK version except for some country exclusives and Kirby's Air Ride which is the French version but still plays in English.
All games are decent condition I bought multiples of some to get good quality game, all games are complete with instructions.
Thanks for the messages folks.


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Over the next several years, we worked tirelessly, researching the best natural, plant-based, and sustainable raw materials, utilizing them in countless formulations to test their effectiveness. We listened intently to suggestions from all corners of our industry, particularly the cleaning staff of companies large and small. It was important for us to work with and learn from these hardworking people, many of whom were exposed to toxic chemicals every day while doing their jobs. We learned a lot, and we set out on a mission to develop the best performing natural, non-toxic products on the market. This is how Eco-Max® was born.
Eco-Max® commercial products are now widely used in businesses and buildings across Canada–major banks, federal and provincial government buildings, nursing homes, office and industrial buildings, daycare centres, spas, hotels and casinos, airports, and the list is growing. The many people who reported suffering from environmental illnesses in these buildings can now breathe easier because of Eco-Max® products. The people who clean and maintain these businesses and facilities can rest assured that the Eco-Max® products they use do no harm to themselves, the surfaces they clean, as well as the occupants of the buildings.
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4 AM Aly woke up and prepared for her flight. She's just in her skinny jeans a crop top and a hoody. She never forgets her bull cap and sunglasses. It had been her routine to dress simply when travelling not to catch anyones attention para makaiwas na din sa mga paparazi. She don't have much baggage since she prefer to travel light. Around 5 AM she heard a beep from outside. She then went to the door and welcomed Kiefer. Kiefer's wide smile greeted her. Liegh and Kris is already awake and is in the living room. They can see them. So Alyssa kissed Kiefer on the cheek then greeted him. Good morning M. You're just on time. I just finished my prep. Pasok ka muna. You want coffee?
I dropped to SB kanina to grab a coffee for us and sandwiches. Sinali ko narin yung para sa family mo.
Wow. So thoughtful mo naman. Thanks.
Tara alis na tayo para iwas traffic.
Okay. Wait magpapaalam muna ako kina Dad. Mabilis na umakyat si Aly papunta sa room ng kanyang parents para magpaalam. Agad din siyang bumaba. She kissed Liegh and Kris goodbye. Alagaan nyo si Dad and Mom okay? I'd be back next month. I'm gonna miss you. Hug our pamangkin, ate and Gen for me also. Ingat kayo dito.
Narinig mo yun Kief? Nakangiting bumaling si Aly ky kiefer na nakatayo lang malapit sa living room.
Yup loud and clear! Nakangising sagot naman ni Kief.
Alis na kami okay? See you when i see you. Naglakad na si Aly patungo kay Kiefer then grabbed his hand and dragged him to His Car. Bye Kris and Liegh! Pahabol na pamamaalam ni kiefer sa kanila habang hinihila ni Aly.
Kiefer opened the door for Aly and assisted her. Pagkatapos makasakay ni Aly mabilis naman na pumunta si kiefer sa driver's side. Seatbelt please. Said Kief. Umaandar na ang sasakyan nang magsalita si Alyssa. Kief, thank you nga pala. You don't have to do this but you did. Ang daming nangyari sa konting panahon ko dito sa pinas. Nagkainstant fiance pa. Thank you at nakiride ka sa akin.
You know Aly we might skipped the courting part and jumped to fiance period i'm still glad it was with you. I mean at least nagkakasundo tayo and mukhang compatible naman ang mga personality natin. I know you are doing this for your family, for your dad. But can we give this 'relationship' a try?
What do you mean Kief?
I mean let's make this right. Let's make it real. Maybe now LOVE is not yet on the equation. But who knows right? I know we only need to be married for 5 years but can we forget about the 'arrange marriage' thing and make it real?
Okay. Thats not a problem to me kief. Well maybe first we must be honest. Thats the best foundation for relationships i guess. And anything will fall into its places from there. I would agree to make this relationship work.
Okay thats good to hear. At least we both agreed on this. Kiefer smiled and so was Aly. Nga pala kain ka muna oh. Mahaba pa ang byahe mo.
Wow. Ang sweet mo naman M.
Hwag kana mag-inarte dyan. Nganga na. Eto sandwich.
Napapailing nalang na sumunod si Kiefer. They were sharing one sandwich. Salitan sila ng pagkagat. Napangiti nalang si kiefer nang marealize niya ang nagaganap.


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Save the wetlands
Published On: November 19, 2019 02:06 PM NPT By: Republica | @RepublicaNepal
Nepal's natural diversity is perhaps exemplary for the whole world. The country has Himalayas, mountains, hills, valleys and the plains all within its small area. And it is also the country of the wetlands—which include rivers, lakes, swampy rice fields, ponds and waterlogged areas—covering around six percent of Nepal's surface area.
Needless to say, wetlands are a lifeline for the ecosystem. According to various studies, an estimated 750,000 hectares of wetlands exist in Nepal and over 85 percent of Nepal's agrarian communities rely on wetland resources for food, fodder fiber, folk medicine, navigation and fishing.
According to a study, total of 21 ethnic communities are traditionally dependent on wetland resources for their livelihood. They serve as food basket and means for income generation for many marginal and indigenous communities as well. Given these benefits, wetland conservation should have been the priority agenda of the country. But as things stand, this is not the case.
According to the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP)-2014, the wetlands have shrunk by 5.41 percent due to expansion of croplands. Lack of clarity over policies and management responsibilities, inadequate technical, financial and institutional capacities, population growth and the increasing demand for resources have led to diminished areas of wetlands.
Conservation activists are worried about the state of neglect toward wetlands management and lack of measures to halt their shrinkage and degradation will make the situation worse in the days to come. Like must public lands, wetlands have also suffered encroachments for human settlement and infrastructure development, extraction and diversion of water for irrigation, siltation, over-harvesting of resources including commercial fishery and urban expansion, among others.
Preservation of wetlands is of paramount importance for countries like Nepal for two reasons. First, these wetlands contain many threatened and endangered flora and fauna and provide excellent ecological habitats for internationally important winter migratory birds and other wildlife.
Nepali wetlands are home to at least 230 indigenous fish species, 27 percent of nationally threatened bird species, 85 percent of endemic vertebrates and about 24 percent of government-protected plants. Besides, wetlands have cultural significance too. Water bodies—such as ponds, lakes and rivers—are considered sacred in Hinduism. Second, rising threats of climate change has resulted in melting of the glaciers and snows from the Himalayas.
Few wetlands that we have can become the source of drinking water for the people during the times of weather extremes. But these wetlands remain in neglect. One reason, often attributed by the conservationists, is that Nepal does not have a separate legislation to manage and monitor the wetlands protection. If that is the case, separate law should be formulated. And local and provincial governments should make protection and conservation of wetlands their priority agendas.
Local Government Operations Act (2017) has empowered local governments to carry out activities for protecting and safeguarding wetlands. Thus local governments are legally obliged to fulfill this responsibility. Nepal has been a party to the Ramsar Convention on wetlands since 1989. Thus Nepal also has an international obligation to save its wetlands.
Federal, provincial and local governments should no longer undermine the importance of wetlands, which are vital for sustaining ecosystem and which are also the source of livelihood for many Nepali people.
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By Rick LeBlanc
Textile and clothing recycling is a potentially beneficial activity from environmental, social and economic points of view, as opposed to landfilling or being used for energy. As cities increasingly divert other high-volume waste streams such as organics, the recycling of old clothes has been called the next frontier for cities looking to reduce solid waste.
The main benefit of textile recycling activities is the opportunity to reuse clothing. Through the reuse of clothes and textiles, we can avoid pollution and energy-intensive production of new clothing. Additionally, clothing that cannot be reused may be repurposed into products such as rags or recycled into fabric or other material for reprocessing.
There are some caveats, however. As Greenpeace cautioned in a 2016 press release, the "technological challenges mean full recycling of clothing into new fibers is still far from commercially viable." Even the recovery and sale of used clothing has been a controversial topic, especially for export to developing nations.
Interesting Facts About Textile and Garment Recycling
More than 15 million tons of used textile waste is generated each year in the United States, and the amount has doubled over the last 20 years. In 2014, over 16 million tons of textile waste was generated, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Of this amount, 2.62 million tons were recycled, 3.14 million tons were combusted for energy recovery, and 10.46 million tons were sent to the landfill. An average American throws away approximately 80 pounds of used clothing per person per year. On average, nationally, it costs cities $45 per ton to dispose of old clothing. Synthetic clothing may take hundreds of years to decompose.
Only about 0.1% of recycled fiber collected by charities and take-back programs is recycled into new textile fiber.
Consumers are regarded as the main culprit for throwing away their used clothing, as only 15 percent of consumer-used clothing is recycled, whereas more than 75 percent of pre-use clothing is recycled by the manufacturers.
The average person buys 60 percent more items of clothing every year and keeps them for about half as long as 15 years ago, generating a huge amount of waste.
The average lifetime of a piece of clothing is approximately 3 years.
Nearly 100 percent of textiles and clothing are recyclable.
The annual environmental impact of a household's clothing is equivalent to the water needed to fill 1,000 bathtubs and the carbon emissions from driving an average modern car for 6,000 miles
If the average life of clothing was extended by just three months, it would reduce their carbon and water footprints, as well as waste generation, by five to 10 percent. The recycling of two million tons of clothing per year equates to taking one million cars from U.S. streets.
More than 70 percent of the world's population uses secondhand clothing. About 50 percent of collected shoes and clothing is used as secondhand products. Meanwhile, 20 percent is used to produce polishing and cleaning cloths for various industrial purposes, and 26 percent is recycled for applications such as fiber for insulation products, upholstery, fiberboard, and mattresses.
The United States textile recycling industry removes approximately 2.5 billion pounds of post-consumer textiles each year from the waste stream, and the industry creates more than 17,000 jobs. Among this workforce, 10,000 are semi-skilled workers employed in the primary processing of used textile; the remaining 7,000 employees are employed in the final processing stage. There are more than 500 garment-recycling companies in the U.S. and a majority of these companies are owned and operated by small and family businesses, each of which employs 35 to 50 workers.
As per the Council for Textile Recycling, nearly one-half of used clothing is given to charities by the general public. Charities distribute and sell this clothing free of charge or at low prices. And 61 percent of reusable and recyclable textiles are exported to other countries.
All these facts indicate the textile recycling industry in the United States has great potential to expand, given that 85 percent of used textiles still go to national landfills. The next steps involve increased initiatives to promote recycling, as well as harmonization of collection efforts.
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So, the president was out jogging in the park one morning and came across a little boy pulling a wagon along with a couple of newborn puppies.
Thinking this would be a great photo opp for the paparazzi, he stopped and said "uuuuuuuuh, whatcha pulling in the wagon there, son?"
"Democrat dogs", the boy replied.
A couple of months later the scenario repeated, and again the president crossed paths with the boy and his puppies in the park. They had grown, of course, and were now playing and getting their leashes tangled up as the boy walked along.
"Good morning, there, son, how are those 'democrat dogs' doing this morning?" inquired BHO.
"They are fine, but they are republican dogs, sir" said the boy.
"Well sir" came the reply "they were, but now their eyes are open!"
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Atrium c-qur mesh implanted in me for obturator hernia repair. Back to er 6 hours after discharge for pain (b)(6) in area of mesh implantation near bladder. Never recovered from initial surgery, constant burning severe pain despite pain med. Md felt i was having a reaction or rejection to the mesh; back to operating room (b)(6) 2011; surgeon said abd and pelvic area looked "like a bomb went off" and area very red and irritated "like a 3rd degree burn. " mesh removed -what he was able to (told my husband some strands were not able to be removed) also appendix was involved with mesh which was floating freely/not attached per surgeon and appendix had to be removed. Operating room (b)(6), (b)(6) 2011 for lysis of adhesions and cholecystectomy. Am now left w/chronic lower abd/pelvic pain which is not relieved with medication; also tried nerve blocks x3 and acupuncture with no significant change in pain. Now unemployed due to being out of work too long (most of 2011) and am too weak/deconditioned to stand for any length of time; sitting exacerbates pain (previous job required sitting at a computer). Medtronic epidural nerve stimulator has been proposed; however, at this pont, i am hesitant to undergo yet another invasive procedure which may or may not help. If i had known the surgery would result in my rejection/reaction to this mesh, which has changed my life in many negative ways, i would never had undergone it and would advise anyone considering hernia repair to look into the type of mesh that will be used. Definitely don't use c-qur mesh coated with omega-3 fish oil. I had a bilateral inguinal hernia repair in 2008 with no complications; a different mesh was used at that time. Now i have both inguinal hernias as well as the obturator hernias held together with sutures only, so am at increased risk of recurrence and limits the amount of weight i can safely lift (that is if i was strong enough to lift any weight). I had a total of 7 impatient stays and 3 er visits related to this pain this year. At one pont was down to (b)(6) on tpn.


To book an appointment with a provider, log in and click on the icon named 'Appointments' at the top of the page.
When you get to the page click 'Schedule Appointment' and follow the steps.
If the clinic has multiple locations, select the one you're supposed to visit.
Next, choose the doctor, or department, and appointment type. This will show you available dates and times for you to make an appointment.
Please state the reason for the appointment and specify how you would like to receive your confirmation when the clinic has responded to your request. You may also choose to add a reminder for your appointment at the bottom of the page.
Finally, press 'Schedule Now'. If the request is sent without errors you will see the appointment confirmation with your scheduled time and the headline saying "Thank you'.
Remember that your appointment is not confirmed until the clinic has approved your request.


Are you an established business that's tempted to follow the hype and start promoting yourself on social media? Are you a start-up that's looking to generate some buzz and get your name out there using social media?
Undoubtedly social media platforms, such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube, are great forums to promote all kinds of businesses. You can research your target market, build your brand name, meet potential customers and connect with like-minded people.
But there are risks too. Here are some of the legal aspects of building your business through social media channels.
Many businesses fall into the trap of thinking that because they are using an overseas platform – such as marketing through Facebook or selling online through Etsy – they need only comply with the Terms & Conditions of those platforms. Wrong.
If you are selling to Australian consumers you still need to comply with Australian laws and regulations around advertising, privacy, competition and consumer law. In addition, you are bound by any industry-based codes and standards that you may be a member of, for example, financial services or medical advice.
And if you breach any of these laws or regulations, you can find yourself with an unexpected fine or without a business at all.
In 2012, lingerie company Bendon ran a promotional campaign encouraging girls to post "selfies" of them and their best friends in Bendon lingerie on Facebook to win prizes. Several complaints were made to the Advertising Standards Bureau (ASB), which found that the campaign was a breach of the Australian Advertising Code of Ethics. The campaign was closed within 3 days of the ruling.
Ever read the Terms & Conditions fine print on Facebook or Twitter? Do you understand the contract you signed up to when you created an account with Etsy or Big Commerce? Probably not.
The Terms & Conditions drafted by social media websites are designed to protect them and not you. Many companies doing business via social media are shocked to discover that when they created their social media accounts, they indemnified the websites for any claims, litigation or issues arising from content posted on their account – even if they did not put it there themselves.
While there is very little you can do to negotiate for different Terms & Conditions, it is still important to be aware of your rights and responsibilities in relation to your business' social media account.
Did you know that Facebook owns your customer list? Whilst Facebook is a great platform to start your business and access a large customer base, you do not actually own any customer list you have built up there. The same goes for YouTube and Twitter.
Facebook, YouTube and Twitter can unilaterally close your page, channel or profile at any time, without notice, and cause you to lose your business overnight. There is no requirement that they give you a valid reason for their action.
For this reason, it's highly recommended that you set up your own business website as soon as you have the resources to do so. And start building your own prospect and customer database of email addresses, etc. that you own and control. This is a valuable business asset and shouldn't be overlooked.
You are responsible for all content posted on your social media accounts and website – and you can be held legally liable for it.
Do not make 'over-statements' or any claims on your Facebook page or other social media accounts that you would not make in any other type of advertising.
Monitor your social media accounts and remove any posts or advertisements that may be false, misleading or deceptive as soon as you become aware of them. This is what the ACCC would expect you to do with all types of advertising, including on social media.
Do not let others make misleading claims or defamatory comments on your social media account. You are responsible for the content on your page, including the posts and public comments others make.
Set clear 'house rules' or social media policies that apply to your employees, followers, friends or anyone wishing to interact with your business through social media. These rules should be linked to prominently on your social media account.
And discipline employees and block users who breach those rules.
While social media can be a hugely beneficial and cost-saving way of conducting business, you should stay informed and updated about legal developments in this area and review the way you manage your business or start-up in this potentially risky environment.


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India's Upgraded MiG-29 Aircraft, the MiG-29UPG - first video
This, AFAIK, is the first video to have emerged, showing the upgraded MiG-29 fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force [IAF], now christened MiG-29UPG, in flight. This clip, released yesterday, was shot at the MAKS 2011 airshow held last year in Russia, where the aircraft was displayed.
Upgraded MiG-29 of the Indian Air Force [IAF], the MiG-29UPG
The entire fleet of IAF's MiG-29 aircrafts are to undergo a Mid-Life Upgrade [MLU], incorporating advanced avionics, an advanced variant [Phazotron Zhuk-ME] of its existing radar, along with the ability to fire newer weapons, among others. Maintenance process of the aircraft too is being revamped, transitioning to the On-Condition Maintenance programme. Up to six aircrafts would be upgraded in Russia, while work on the rest would be performed by the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited [HAL] in India itself.
The aircraft is also to be fitted with an improved version of its current RD-33 engine, a series 3, as part of the MLU. India has signed a license agreement with Russia to build them locally in India.
source: KonstantinKhmelik
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How To Write & Pitch Loglines That Sell
Selling a TV script or Movie? Here's 4 keys to craft the short pitch that sells your movie or TV series pitch.
By Scott Manville
Founder, TVWritersVault.com | Contributing Writer, National Association Television Program Executives (NATPE)
If there's one thing that can make or break a TV or movie pitch, it's the Logline. Producers know it all comes down to marketing the core premise and plot of the script or idea. The two or three sentences written as a Logline distilled from the full screenplay or TV format needs to deliver the core idea and provoke intrigue. A captivating logline can trigger the reader to see the potential for entertainment value and want to see that TV series or movie made. They'll want that script or treatment to work. It gets them emotionally invested". And that's always a great way for any producer to dive into a script or treatment pitched.
Another value of a great logline is how well it "travels" when a writer pitches a producer. That producer pitches an executive, and that executive pitches their boss. That one or two sentence idea becomes the catalyst for every step in the process of development, pitching, producing, and ultimately marketing to the viewers and audiences. Those few sentences are a point of departure for the full story, but they remain the touchstone for everything to serve that core idea.
Here's some professional advice on writing and pitching loglines that sell:
Know The Difference Between A Tagline & A Logline:
Movies can be marketed to the public with taglines that sound compelling, but they don't give the details required when pitching to sell a project.
"In a world where justice has failed, one woman fights to expose the truth!" is an example of the type of "poster tagline" we might see, but it gives us more of the theme of the film, rather than the actual story.
When writing and pitching a logline for a new screenplay, the one-liner can still have clever wording, but needs to be much more explicit. Here's what a logline might be for the same movie-
"When a miscarriage of justice sets free a corrupt politician, Rebecca Manning goes deep inside the underbelly of K-Street and the world of Lobbyists to expose the truth".
That example tells us the specific premise, the world the story explores, and the specific plight of our main character…in one sentence. It's enough information for a reader to know if they like the subject and story, and if so, their mind will be open to reading more. Also, in reading more they'll have a sense for where the story goes and will be better equipped to know if the right choices were made for how the story unfolds.
Know Your Story:
Loglines are also a great litmus test. Writing one will test how well you know your story or concept, and if that story actually has a clear and original core. Knowing the heart of your story and main character helps you develop the best logline for your pitch. In screenwriting & film, the logline almost always focuses on the plight of the main character. In scripted television, a logline may do the same, but can often cover an overall agenda involving the main characters and the world or setting in which it takes place. A logline for scripted TV should be selling the potential for longevity of story development, rather than one singular story. If the pitch is for a Reality TV series or any unscripted series, then it may be as simple as describing the subject and how it plays out so we can see a formula that would create entertaining content.
The Imaginary What-If!
If the first step in selling a pitch for TV of film is having a cleverly crafted logline, then the first step in creating a great story premise is to use the power of your imagination, and one fun way is using "The Imaginary What-If"…. Blending ironic circumstances and characters sets off chemistry, comedy, and conflict. It's a great exercise, and often a gateway to brilliant concepts for story. "What if a young boy befriended a lost alien and brought him home?", "What if dinosaurs were cloned?", "What if a disgruntled high school chemistry teacher began producing meth?", "What if a person awoke form a coma, only to find the world had been taken over by a zombie apocalypse?"… These are the seeds that trigger the imagination of others reading a pitch, and fuel story. Have fun, and get clever with your what ifs!
Nothing Is Perfect, Just Better Or Worse:
The goal in creating a great logline for TV or film, is to tell what we're actually watching, and not fall into the trap of telling just the theme. It's a balance of both, with more focus on story than theme. When better choices are made, a great logline opens our mind and we can see the potential for story. Lets try a few on for size and see which ones feel the best.
"When the patriarch of a family crime dynasty is murdered, his reluctant son must systematically destroy the competing families to bring renewed respect and control."
"In a world where anarchy reigns, one woman must fight to survive and find justice."
"Marriage is tough enough. But can they survive the Mother-In-Law?"
"Two imprisoned men of different class and race find redemption when each must confront their own demons, finding solace and hope through helpful acts of decency among their fellow inmates."
We think Logline numbers 1 & 4 were better than numbers 2 and 3. They're specific enough to show us what the story is actually about. The others serve better as taglines or teasers, but tell nothing of the actual story. Here's a few more examples of TV and Movie pitch loglines to get a feel for how they read…
TV Logline Examples:
"A most-wanted fugitive works with a rookie FBI profiler to take down criminals and terrorists in this crime series."
"In the years that follow a zombie apocalypse, a group of survivors led by a former police officer, travel in search of a safe and secure home. But it's their interpersonal conflicts that present a greater danger to their survival than the zombies that roam the country."
"A young man leads his oddball family and their real-estate-development business following a securities-fraud fiasco that put the father in jail."
"A look at the high-powered world of advertising in 1960s New York City, from the boardroom to the bedroom."
Movie Logline Examples:
"A seventeen-year-old aristocrat falls in love with a charming but poor artist aboard the luxurious, ill-fated Titanic."
"A troubled child summons the courage to help a friendly alien escape Earth and return to his home world."
"Competition between the maid of honor and a bridesmaid, over who is the bride's best friend, threatens to upend the life of an out-of-work pastry chef."
"A sexually frustrated suburban father has a mid-life crisis after becoming infatuated with his daughter's best friend."
Since pitching is a process where you're selling the idea and story, let's listen to some of our top professionals on the process of creating and pitching for TV and movies…
Writers & Creators On Pitching TV Shows:
"People respond to personal stories. No matter what your story is… attach it to something that really happened…and has that emotional hook, and seems real."
Producer, Bill Lawrence, Talks Pitching TV Shows: ("Scrubs", "Spin City", "Cougar Town", "Friends", "Boy Meets World", "Undatable")
"What you're looking for is intention and obstacle. You're looking for conflict."
Emmy and Oscar Winning Screenwriter Aaron Sorkin, ("The West Wing", "Moneyball", "The Social Network", "A Few Good Men") On Finding Ideas: "With The Social Network, I saw a ten page book proposal…and buried in that book proposal were these two lawsuits that were going on. When I saw that- it's not like I could picture the whole movie in front of me or anything, but I just knew that that was a pitch that I could swing at. What you're looking for is intention and obstacle. You're looking for conflict. Generally the conflicts I write about are ideas. It's usually a conflict of ideas, and what you want is for the competing ideas to be equally strong."
"If both plotlines are key to your story, you need to make that clear in the logline."
Screenwriter, John August ("Big Fish", "Charlie's Angels", "Titan A.E.", "Charlie & The Chocolate Factory") on Writing Logines for Dual Plot Stories: "If both plotlines are key to your story, you need to make that clear in the logline. Otherwise, you risk future readers feeling like you bait-and-switched them. [My film] "Big Fish"…I make the parallel structure clear: "It's the story of a man's life, told the way he remembers it: full of wild, impossible exaggerations. At the same time, his grown son is trying to separate the truth from the fantasy before his dad dies."
"Know your idea inside and out. Be original. Be thorough. And don't be clever…be clear."
Executive Producer, Phil Gurin ("Shark Tank", "Weakest Link") shares his approach to creating and pitching show ideas and building a career. Check out our interview with Phil for some great insight for new writers and producers. From our chat: "KKnow your idea inside and out. Ask yourself all of the hard questions before you go pitch someone your idea. Don't be derivative; if you are, you are probably too late to sell it. Be original. Be thorough. And don't be clever, be clear. It will help in the pitch. What do we want? To watch something that will hold our interest. Whatever that is, whatever mood we are in. Reality television is so mature now that it has the same ups and downs as the scripted business. Things move in waves, in cycles, and one kind of reality will lead to another and then another and then another and then, maybe, back again."
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When you have your pitch anchored with a crafty Logline, let it see light! Get it out to producers and executives.
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