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Sometimes when a new series by any author starts, it takes me awhile to get into the book and understand where the plot is heading. When I started reading this book, I caught on pretty fast to the story line, but I didn't see where the journey would take me. The story really is touching as readers see how children could be affected by parents not telling them family history or how scarring abusive homes can be to small ones.
Here is a tale that weaves both the Amish world and English world at points in the story that surprised me at times. Michelle is one of the main female characters and I think her background really tugged at my heart, especially as I saw how she made some good and bad choices based on the broken places of her heart. Sara is the other main female character. It was somewhat heartbreaking to read how devastated she was losing her mom, and then discovering her mother's family history without the chance to ask her questions.
I wonder if Sara's mother, though fictional, chose not to reveal her family history because of the shame she carried in her life. I wonder too how the author is going to grow these two very different women as they proceed in life choices or if they are even going to become friends further in the upcoming books. While there are some heart-tugging places in the book, there are some Scriptures shared, and hope is a thread that shows up brighter the further I read.
I hope you read the book and then wait with me until the next book comes out to see just where this wonderful author will have her characters journey! Till then enjoy Wanda's novel so you're ready for book two!
Note: I received a complimentary copy for an honest review of this book. The opinions shared in this review are solely my responsibility.


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Lately it seems that the relations between Kishinev and Tiraspol are deadlocked. Indeed, there was Berlin. More precisely it was another round of negotiations in the 5+2 format held on June 2-3. It was a breakthrough after a lull. Certainly, it was all thanks to the efforts of Russia and Germany which is chairing the OSCE. The meeting resulted in signing of a protocol, drafted by the Russian delegation, with a variety of items that meet interests of ordinary citizens. What is the Pridnestrovian side assessment of the current stage of relations?
The acting Foreign Minister, Vitaly Ignatiev, has commented to Novosti Pridnestrovya on the work of the "Permanent Conference on Political Issues...", also known as the 5+2 format, which has resumed after a long pause.
NP: Mr. Ignatiev, on 2 and 3 June you took part in a 5+2 format round of negotiations, how could you characterize its results?
The Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic - the state formation with difficult plight. Besides the delicate balance of relations with Kishinev and Moscow, the situation in neighbouring Ukraine has to be taken into account. Both unionists dreaming about entering into Romania and Kiev's nationalists bear a grudge against the distinctive enclave of the Russian world.
"The view is widely held in Russia that the Pridnestrovian conflict is frozen, the situation does not change, there's no hurry. In fact, the situation is rapidly regressing, Moldavia and Ukraine are actively drifting toward the West, while dealing a blow by blow to Pridnestrovie, head of the Foreign Ministry of Pridnestrovie Vitaly Ignatiev told about it to the VZGLYAD newspaper (the "View"). According to him, such actions fit into the logic of "hybrid wars".
The interview with Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of the PMR Vitaly Ignatiev under the title "Defending the interests of the state" was published in the new issue of the newspaper "Trudovoi Tiraspol" (Labor Tiraspol). Here is the full text of the interview.
The Head of the PMR Foreign Ministry thinks that Pridnestrovie is at the front line, in the truest sense of the word.
Commander, U.S. European Command and NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe, U.S. Air Forces General Philip M. Breedlove is visiting Moldova between 23 and 24 March.
It is known that during the two-day visit Breedlove will meet with Moldovan President and Minister of Defence, will visit Bulboaka National Military Training Center which is being renovated with US support.
"It should be noted that this kind of projects appear not for the first time. However, as experts note, this rhetoric has seemed to be increasingly evident in recent months in the public information field of the RM against the background of the protracted internal political crisis in the neighbouring country.
"Of particular concern is the decision of Moldova and Ukraine to organize joint customs and border control on the border of Pridnestrovie," said Vitaly Ignatiev.
- The Moldovan side refused to hold the previously announced and, as it seemed, agreed meeting of representatives on political issues in Tiraspol. What is the reason for this decision?
Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of the PMR told about it during his speech at the expanded session of the reporting collegium of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the PMR, arranged to coincide with the celebration of the Day of the Worker of the Diplomatic Service.
The head of the Pridnestrovian diplomacy in an interview with Pervy Pridnestrovsky TV Channel expressed hope for a speedy resolution of the situation in the field of freedom of movement of citizens of the PMR and urged people not to succumb to the attempts of psychological pressure and provocations by members of the Border Police of the Republic of Moldova.
Today Acting Foreign Minister of the PMR Vitaly Ignatiev was a guest of the morning programme on "Radio 1". Chairman of the State Customs Committee of the PMR Yury Gervazyuk also became an interlocutor of the radiohosts.
Yesterday in the thematic discussions on areas of instability in Europe, held at the platform of the Gorchakov Fund project "Dialogue in the name of the Future" Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the PMR Dmitry Palamarchuk made a report on the current situation around Pridnestrovie. The diplomat pointed out that today in Eastern Europe a kind of conglomerate of poverty, underdevelopment and hopelessness is artificially created, the only purpose of which is to export these phenomena, their extrapolation to the neighbouring territories.


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Jailed twin insists authorities confused him with his brother
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AUGUSTA, Ga. — A man claiming to have been mistaken for his twin fugitive brother could either be extradited back to Georgia or released from a Miami jail next week.
The 63-year-old told authorities he is Jean Vernet Prado, not his twin Raul Eduardo Prado, The Augusta Chronicle reported. Raul Prado was serving a 25-year sentence for trafficking marijuana in 2007 until his escape May 7 from a work detail in Augusta, Georgia.
The man currently in custody was arrested the next day in Miami by a U.S. Marshal Regional Fugitive Task Force, but says he is not Raul Prado.
The man's attorney, Jonathan Meltz, recently filed an opposition to extradition and request for release.
The motion states Jean Prado is "being held illegally without probable cause and in violation of his rights under both the Florida and U.S. Constitution."
Meltz said that Jean Prado was using his brother's identity because he doesn't have his own papers here in the U.S. According to the motion, Jean and Raul Prado were both born in Havana, Cuba on April 18, 1955.
"If they prove his identity, then he will extradited back to Georgia. If they fail to prove that he is the fugitive, he should be released," Meltz said.
Meltz said a hearing is scheduled next week.
Evan Joseph, Richmond County Correctional Institution's warden, told the Augusta Chronicle that Raul Prado was going to be up for parole in four years but now is expected to be sent to the Jackson Diagnostic Center, a maximum-security prison in Jackson, Georgia.
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Long time no writing, because long time no workouts. After that horrible Fran on Monday I got a bit sick. I had a really bad cold all of last week and really had cero energy. I think I kind of trained too much the week before and it just caught up to me. Also, pretty much everybody in my office was sick, so I think the bug just hit us all.
So, I didn't go in at all last week, until Sunday when I decided to try and at least do something. I tried some jump ropes and rowing, but was still coughing quite a lot. Ended up doing some power cleans. I tried to make a Wendler schedule for it and started with that. I took my 100% 1RM instead of 90% though.. Don't know if that's smart….
I wanted to do a bit more on that last set, but already failed my last one (before redoing it). So figured that was all the energy I had :p.
Nothing very impressive.. but it was enough for me that day.
On Monday I felt a bit beat again, so didn't go. Yesterday I didn't have time to go to a class and I kind of felt horrible again. Coughing like a chain-smoker and headache.. but I had about 30 minutes to kill before having to pick my friend up at the airport so decided to go in for a little bit anyway.
My rep goal was 7 so happy that I got that. I used mixed grip for that last set. Felt I needed it :p. The 145 lbs felt quite heavy so wasn't sure if I could do the 7 with 160 lbs, but it was easier than I thought.
After this I just did some hand stand practice again and some stretching.
Today I'm going in for my first real WOD since December 1st. Let's hope I don't pass out :p.
I went in on both Saturday and Sunday morning.
On Saturday I did some double under practice and then practiced my hand stand push ups. It went really well! I used one abmat and did a couple of sets of 2 to 3 strict hand stand push ups. Then I also did a couple of sets of kipping hand stand push ups (max set I did was 5 reps). It felt really good!! I think I did a total of about 12 to 16 of strict hand stand push ups and about the same for the kipping ones.
On Sunday I did some more double under practice and then tried to find my 1 rep max for the power clean. I managed 120 lbs. I'm not fast enough though. I think if I work on my technique and speed I will be able to go up in weight too. I want to start doing cleans in my Wendler programming from now. So can work of this 1rm.
I used a new iphone app to make a slowmotion vid, which is kind of funny to see :). But ya, can really see that I don't really get under it at all.. and slow in getting my elbows up. Need practice, practice, practice.
After that I practiced my hand stand for a little bit. I can't stay up for more than 2 seconds yet, but am getting better at finding that "sticky point". Now just need to stay in it.


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Kids Books Are Not Just For Kids Anymore
by Nathan Bransford | Jun 2, 2011 | Books | 70 comments
Hansel und Gretel
One of the interesting aspects of watching my pal/novel Jacob Wonderbar enter the world has been the reaction of the people who reside outside of the book blogosphere.
I've been living/virtual-breathing in the book world for so long I forget there are adults out there who don't make a habit of reading children's books. Most book-related people I know, even those who work on the adult side, dabble with the occasional children's book.
But outside of the book world? Not so!
Some adults, I suspect, don't feel as if they're, like, allowed to read children's books.
Now, yes, I realize that when applied to my particular situation, such mundane affairs as exploding galaxies, space buccaneers, and planets full of substitute teachers are not for everyone. Heck, I recently found out some people don't even eat corndogs. Not even the veggie kind!! (I KNOW. I was as floored as you are).
But hey, adults out there! If you're not reading children's books these days you are missing out. These books are for you too.
A Golden Age of Children's Literature
Leaving aside my own work, which I may have a passing bias about, as my former colleague agent Sarah LaPolla recently posted, few genres have experienced as much growth and innovation as young adult literature in the last thirty-plus years. If you haven't read a children's novel since, well, you were a child, you have missed one of the great renaissances in modern books.
To be sure, great books for children go back a long time, and there have been beloved classics stretching back for the last few hundred years. But what has changed is that books for children are delving deep into life as it is actually lived by children, and especially teens. They're stepping up the adventure and inventing worlds as rich and textured as anything written for adults.
The bar has been raised.
And they're attracting a lot of adult readers in the process. The genre is hot. But even still I'm surprised by the number of holdouts.
Sure, you've probably heard of the incredibleness that is Harry Potter. (Though I continue to be amazed/scandalized at the number of people who haven't read it.) It's a good bet you've heard of Twilight, and maybe you're even familiar with The Hunger Games.
These are just the tip of the iceberg, my friends.
What's incredible about the new children's books is that they pack so much meaning into a genre that requires a level of pacing and plotting that will still keep a child or teen's attention. And these talented writers pull it off in incredible fashion. They're among the very best books being written today, by some of the world's most talented authors.
There are books capturing the beautiful and painful reality of childhood in a way that's rarely been done before. Books like Someday This Pain Will Be Useful to You by Peter Cameron and Looking for Alaska by John Green and Crank by Ellen Hopkins and The 13 Reasons Why by Jay Asher and The Secret Year by Jennifer Hubbard, and many many more.
There are books that are taking adventure and fascinating worlds to uncharted heights, such as Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling, the Ranger's Apprentice by John Flanagan, Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld, and many many more.
I'm leaving so so so many wonderful ones out, more than anyone can count, and I hope people will fill in the gaps with their favorites in the comments section.
Suffice to say: there are some incredible children's books out there.
Read Them!
Yes, let's get this out of the way: you're not the target audience of these books. Yes, they are primarily for kids. But you know what? That's a good thing! Because reading through the eyes of a child takes you back to childhood in a really wonderful way. It makes you remember, it makes you think, and it makes you look at adult life again through an exhilarating new prism.
These aren't your grandparent's children's books. Heck, they're not even your children's books. They're a breed apart and you'd be hard pressed to read a popular book geared toward 8-year-olds and up that you wouldn't be entertained and enchanted by.
Children's books aren't just for children anymore. Please spread the word.
(And if you're looking for a place to start, might I suggest Mr. Wonderbar and his cosmic adventure?)
Amazon (hardcover)!
Amazon (Kindle)!
Barnes & Noble (hardcover)!
Barnes & Noble (Nook)!
Books-a-Million!
Borders!
Indiebound!
Powell's!
Domino	on June 2, 2011 at 2:16 pm
Here, here.
Perhaps, dare I hope, that the e-readers will allow adults to read children's book without being embarrassed?
Mr. D	on June 2, 2011 at 2:25 pm
To each their own, I say, because I didn't even read kids' books when I was a kid. Although I am encouraging my own kids to read them. (With only minimal success, I must confess.) Good luck to you and everyone else though.
Ishta Mercurio	on June 2, 2011 at 2:27 pm
I think the "children's" label brings a stigma with it; people are embarrassed to be found reading something that is labeled as being for kids, as if they should have outgrown it by now. But that is so, so backward.
I think a better way of thinking about it is that these are great books, that are also appropriate for kids.
Spreading the word!
mmshaunakelley	on June 2, 2011 at 2:27 pm
Its interesting– my first novel is technically YA Fiction, but I have MANY more adult readers than I do young adults. I personally embrace being seen with a copy of Harry Potter in my briefcase when I am out among the world for my day job. Perhaps your book will have to join it!
Barbara Watson	on June 2, 2011 at 2:28 pm
Great post! Almost everything I read is kid lit (but then again I also write it). You're spot on – most people outside bookdom don't realize the wonder contained in new children's books.
Matthew MacNish	on June 2, 2011 at 2:30 pm
I vividly remember seeing on CNN years ago a story about lines outside of B&N for HP Chamber of Secrets. I went and bought one for my daughter because of the hype.
Then I never even considered cracking it open myself. Years later I realized what a narrow view that was, read all of them voraciously, and have loved books about young people ever since.
Here are three books you didn't mention that your readers should look into:
Ship Breaker by Paolo Bacigalupi
The Marbury Lens by Andrew Smith
Stick by Andrew Smith
Andrew even calls Stick MG, or says that it could be considered MG because of the age of the character. I'm no marketing expert, but I can tell you these are three of the best books I've read in years, and if you like literature for and about young characters, you will NOT be disappointed!
Carrie	on June 2, 2011 at 2:32 pm
I never quit reading YA and middle grade. Even when as a teenager some of my friends teased me for my devotion to the teen section while they were busy reading War and Peace or something.
I can't imagine people not eating corndogs. Corndogs are the best.
leadlinedalias	on June 2, 2011 at 2:42 pm
I don't think it's embarrassment. Perhaps in some cases, but I don't personally know anyone who would be embarrassed to be seen reading a kid's book.
It's a matter of taste. I don't eat corndogs, because I don't like them. I don't read much youth fiction because it doesn't appeal to me as an adult.
That said, I haven't read the Harry Potter's and 'Gone' by Michael Grant is excellent.
Sierra McConnell	on June 2, 2011 at 2:51 pm
I always feel weird in the YA section of the store. Like a pervert stalking a high school or something…
And who doesn't eat corndogs? They're portable food! Buy one at Wal-Mart and eat it on the way to BN! It keeps you warm in the cold! It's like…magic food or something!
NikkiF	on June 2, 2011 at 2:54 pm
I used to teach English to 9-13 year old kids and one of the great pleasures was that reading 'children's books' was justified by my job. For fantasy, I/we really enjoyed the Garth Nix 'Abhorsen' trilogy, the Philip Pullman 'His Dark Materials' trilogy and Malorie Blackman's 'Noughts and Crosses' books. So much more good YA stuff out now than when I was that age!
Cathy Yardley	on June 2, 2011 at 2:57 pm
I like to look at Pixar, which obviously makes "children's" movies, but really don't. And they've developed a huge following, including adults without children. People are recognizing fantastic stories. That said, yeah, ereaders may make that less "embarrassing."
Tiana Smith	on June 2, 2011 at 2:58 pm
C.S. Lewis said: "A children's story that can only be enjoyed by children is not a good children's story in the slightest." As someone who primarily reads MG, I've found people look at me askance whenever I pull the latest "children's book" out of my bag. I don't care though. I'd rather enjoy reading my "lower form of literature" than try to force down the latest "serious" book that really isn't my fancy. (That makes me feel like I'm in school again, and I like to read for enjoyment now that I actually have a choice).
Cookie	on June 2, 2011 at 2:59 pm
One of my favorite books of all time is a children's novel.
But like Sierra, I do feel kinda weird when I go to the YA section. Although, I could pass for a teenager, so I don't know why I feel so weird.
Rahma Krambo	on June 2, 2011 at 3:02 pm
I didn't read 'A Wrinkle in Time' or 'Lion, Witch and the Wardrobe' until I was an adult, homeschooling my kids. It opened my eyes to the wonderful potential for elements in storytelling not possible with adult fiction.
I have written a middle grade fiction book with the idea of reaching the forgotten child-in-the-adult. It can be read on all levels, ages 9 and up.
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Thanks, I've been following your blog for a long time. Congratulations on your new book Nathan. I'll read it before sending it off to my granddaughter.
Candace Rose	on June 2, 2011 at 3:03 pm
This post instantly brought to mind Brandon Mull's Fablehaven series. I could read those books all day every day and never get bored.
I actually know many many adults under 30 who read childrens books more than they read books meant for adults. Hopefully that trend is catching.
Joanne Sher	on June 2, 2011 at 3:10 pm
LOVE reading children's books. Prolly helps that I have children – but I'd do it anyway. There are some CLEVER writers out there!
I WILL pick up Jacob. TRULY – just not today.
Bryan Russell (Ink)	on June 2, 2011 at 3:14 pm
Well, my daughter is happily awaiting Jacob II… as am I, of course.
Rick Daley	on June 2, 2011 at 3:19 pm
I read JACOB WONDERBAR on an airplane, and I was not embarrassed to do it! My son is reading it now, but since I paid for it I got first dibs.
A good children's book has a story that adults can still relate to. After all, we were kids once, too. So long as the story is not too mired in present trends that it flies under adult radar / over adult heads it can be wide-reaching in its audience.
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Laurel	on June 2, 2011 at 3:34 pm
You're preaching to the choir, here. I have always loved children's books. I read them because I LIKE them, not as some sort of writerly research.
The best thing about younger literature is the unvarnished perspective. Kids know that there really is good and evil, that sometimes you have to get lucky to win one, and you get by with a little help from your friends. The rules and the grown ups aren't always fair.The PoV of a young person presents ideas and conflict in a clear light. The MC usually knows what he should do, even if it's the hardest choice, and sets about overcoming the obstacles to doing it.
The older we get, in life and fiction, the grayer things become. Our moral compass gets a little warped, our bad decisions easier to justify, our nemeses less evil and more misunderstood. The conflict becomes more about figuring out what really is right and wrong and less about fighting what is wrong.
In fiction, I like the surety of knowing which is which. Who to pull for. The strong characters who sally forth because it's the right thing to do, even when they think they can't win.
JEK	on June 2, 2011 at 3:39 pm
One of my favorite YA series is The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel another wonderfully magical series that's great for all ages, the young and young at heart!
Anonymous	on June 2, 2011 at 3:39 pm
One of my all time favorite books is "Oh The Places You'll Go," which was released, I think, about 25 years ago.
And, BTW, I'm a Grandpa…we had good kids books too back in the day. (Beatrix Potter?) It's not something new. "Winnie the Pooh," is another. I think some books crossover better than others. Why? I don't know. But they do.
D.G. Hudson	on June 2, 2011 at 3:42 pm
Some of the best kids' books I've read were ones discovered at the library when my kids were younger.
The Church Mice In Action, and The Church Mice Adrift by Graham Oakley (a hilarious tale of a Vegetarian cat and the church mice who manipulate him to their own advantage). We also read Robert Munsch (the series) and all the Beatrix Potter stories.
The material available has increased in quality and quantity partly due to a realization that some of the old books were hopelessly outdated, and not applicable in today's hi-tech environment.
Bravo to those who write MG and childrens' books, as it encourages the use of imagination (sometimes squashed in the education process).
I confess that once my kids were older, I didn't look for kid lit anymore. I've seen some of the HP movies, haven't read any of the books. I'm afraid my TBR books are more interesting to me, and my focus is on adult writing (sci-fi, mystery, & womens lit).
If better books are being written for kids, and I agree with this statement, does that mean the kids reading these books will grow up with less angst? I doubt it, but they may have grandiose dreams and someday lead us to the Outer Limits of the universe. Like Jacob Wonderbar. I'd like that.
Ranae Rose	on June 2, 2011 at 4:02 pm
I never stopped reading YA books. Love them!
Girl Friday	on June 2, 2011 at 4:20 pm
Fantastic post, hurray for kidlit! I think the huge popularity of kids' films that adults also loved (Shrek, Toy Story, Ice Age etc etc) have helped reduce the stigma for adults who enjoy children's books (as has Harry Potter, of course) and will continue to do so.
Dawn Simon	on June 2, 2011 at 4:23 pm
It was a true event in our house when each of the last few books in the Harry Potter series came out. By then, we'd caught on to what was so amazing about them and caught up with the earlier books. My kids and I would order our books way ahead of time and wait with the rest of the world–or what felt like the rest of the world.
I read the first books with my daughter, but she let me know I was holding her back since life wouldn't allow me to read all day. That's when we started the bookmark method. She would leave a bookmark where she stopped, and once it was after her bedtime, I could read up to the bookmark–not one page beyond! This made for some very late nights since she was a fast little reader. Then her younger brother discovered Harry Potter, and we had to buy two books with each new release since we were all dying to know what would happen next! My husband, on the other hand: he waits until just before each movie, and then he reads the corresponding book.
THE BOOK THIEF by Markus Zusak is incredible. I highly recommend it.
*WinterOne	on June 2, 2011 at 4:36 pm
Well said!!
I had a strange evolution of reading as a child. I was reading Michael Crichton and John Grisham by age 11 and then between the ages of 14 and 16, was absolutely in LOVE with the Hardy Boys. I thank the latter, as well as the culture-shattering Harry Potter series, as the beginning of my journey into a life-long affair with mid-grade and YA fiction. (I am currently writing the former.)
Mieke Zamora-Mackay	on June 2, 2011 at 4:43 pm
Bravo, Nathan! This was an amazing post.
Nicole	on June 2, 2011 at 5:11 pm
Count me among those who've "never stopped reading kid books!" I love a good MG story – Garth Nix's Seventh Tower series and Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson are some of my favorites. And, of course, classics like "A Wrinkle in Time" and Sherwood Smith's "Wren to the Rescue."
Re: Carrie's comment about teenaged friends reading War and Peace: yes! I think there can be ideas that teenagers have about what adults are supposed to be, and then that bleeds over into how we behave in adulthood.
I know a lot of people who don't go into the teen or MG section because they feel "beyond that stage," but they've never read the books, so how do they know? To me, a good story is a good story, whether it's a picture book or a children's novel or a novel from the adult section. But, to each their own. Some people read MG or YA and feel put off by its general straightforward nature.
tamarapaulin	on June 2, 2011 at 5:29 pm
If I were in charge of the Department of Marketing YA to Adults, I'd want to highlight the fact kids' books are SHORTER.
Because they have less words, they are all plot, all excitement, and less padding of descriptions and infodumps and philosophical meanderings. And yet, if read quickly and you like longer books, you can have it all! You can read an entire series of books!
Ella Schwartz	on June 2, 2011 at 5:31 pm
Yes, I loved Harry Potter, Hunger Games, etc… but there are some beautiful well written books out there that have really moved me. How about the Book Thief by Markus Zusak? That book was so beautifully written. I tear up just thinking about it. Or what about fun middle grade reads like Mysterious Benedict Society or Percy Jackson?
CMSmith	on June 2, 2011 at 6:53 pm
You just sold a Kindle edition. Good points. I've read all of your first three mentions.
Ulysses	on June 2, 2011 at 7:01 pm
Now THIS is something that I find exciting, and yet I also find is rarely discussed.
I REALLY wish I had access to some numbers to back up my argument (or dispute it… either way is good). To me it seems not long ago that everyone was lamenting the modern state of literacy. Children weren't reading. They were watching television or playing video games. But that seemed to change with the advent of Harry Potter.
Children were suddenly READING. I remember the news stories that covered Potter mania when the first books were still coming out. Lineups to buy! Kids dressing up! In a world that seemed (and still seems) to be obsessed with cyber-media, children were sitting down and reading books. And they are continuing to read, as the success of middle grade and YA are showing.
The children who began reading with the Philosopher's (Sorcerer's) Stone, are growing up. Their tastes are changing, but they are still reading, and this habit is boosting sales in books aimed at older readers. With luck, their fondness for reading will continue into adulthood.
Of course, to foster this kind of renaissance of literacy (if it's not a figment of my imagination), we have to give them good books. We have to give them work that makes them want to read more, that fosters their enthusiasm.
But then, that is and always has been the challenge.
Mira	on June 2, 2011 at 7:13 pm
Great post, Nathan.
I completely agree! I love kid's books. They are fast paced, often funny, imaginative and fun.
They are also frequently inspiring. There's sort of an unwritten rule in kid's books that there is positive character development, a good message and things end on an upward note.
I appreciate that alot, I really like books that have a wholesome and inspiring message.
I also appreciate that kid's books are often more innocent. You don't find alot of horrific torture scenes in them. But you seem to find them ALL THE TIME in adult literature. I love fantasy, but I almost exclusively read YA and MG fanatsy now, because adult fantasy tends to be violent and dark.
Although – there has been a trend lately toward darker and darker children's literature, and personally, I wish people would rethink that. I don't think it's good for kids to have such disturbing images in their books. Just my opinion, but I remember how Captain Hook kept me sleepless for weeks. Kids are vulnerable.
Good topic, thanks, Nathan.
Carolyn	on June 2, 2011 at 7:37 pm
Oh man! Especially in certain circumstances, corn dogs can be MAGIC.
Once upon a time, here in the South, in the summer, when it was about four million degrees and two thousand percent humidity, my friend Melissa and I had a work day that started before dawn and involved transporting horses to and fro various barns. It was twelve hours of sweat and dust and red clay and no lunch and mud and filth and horse hair and fatigue and driving in a truck with no AC and eventually we both pretty much wanted to curl up into a ball on the side of the road and die.
And then we came to a gas station in the middle of nowhere, walked inside, into the blessed deep freeze of the AC, and smelled the rich, deep, satisfying aroma that only comes from corn dogs under a heat lamp at a gas station in the middle of nowhere in the Deep South on the hottest, steamiest day of the year.
We ate two apiece, and we didn't hold back at the ketchup and mustard.
Best corn dogs of my life.
Ruth Donnelly	on June 2, 2011 at 8:30 pm
My son is taking a social science elective next semester called The Golden Age of Children's Literature. My first reaction was, "But isn't THIS the golden age of children's literature?" (Well, to be honest, my very first reaction was, "Can I audit the class?") But I agree, the quality and variety of kidlit available now is astonishing!
Sarah	on June 2, 2011 at 9:14 pm
I've always loved MG and YA fiction. My sister will read nothing else. My son is 10 now, and starting to read some of my favorites. It's cool, because we can discover books together now!
Coraline by Neil Gaiman
The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau
My son loved The Guardians of Ga'Hoole series (he refuses to see the movie, because he's "sure they've ruined it"), Eragon, and Erin Hunter's Warriors series.
He's reading the Harry Potter series now, then plans to read Redwall.
Jennifer R. Hubbard	on June 2, 2011 at 9:30 pm
Wow, I'm honored to be in that paragraph!
I can also recommend books by Sara Zarr, K.L. Going, Laurie Halse Anderson …
Wait, I've created a shelf at Goodreads of a few of the contemporary YA books I've loved, for occasions like this when I start recommending books and then go on and on. 🙂
http://www.goodreads.com/review/list/2757941-jennifer-hubbard?shelf=ya-contemporary-realistic
twittertales	on June 2, 2011 at 10:17 pm
Oh, *swoon*, the "Larklight" trilogy (each book stand alone) by Philip Reeve – and the illustrations are worth hanging on your wall. And the "Samurai Kids" series by Sandy Fussell. WOW. THAT is how it is DONE.
Both, incidentally, have male main characters.
Louise Curtis
Anonymous	on June 2, 2011 at 10:24 pm
Excuuuuuse me.
WHEN YOU REACH ME should be on your list!
Emily Wenstrom	on June 2, 2011 at 10:29 pm
It's so true. I was reflecting just a few days ago that a lot of my favorite books, authors I've absolutely fallen in love with, are YA. Ender's Game, Hunger Games, and of course Harry Potter … the list goes on. The adventures in these books are just so epic. A lot of adult literature just doesn't have plot on the same level. Or at least they aren't drawing me in the same, I don't know about anyone else.
MJR	on June 2, 2011 at 10:47 pm
I agree. I take picture books, middle grade books, and YA out of the library. Really good children's books can be appreciated by kids and adults. I read a novel recently called THE EVOLUTION OF CAPURNIA TATE and really enjoyed it (middle grade, historical) and laughed over THE DIARY OF A WIMPY KID the other day. I do plan to read JACOB WONDERBAR, of course. For some reason, I don't feel like revisiting teenage angst so don't read as much YA.
lhowell	on June 2, 2011 at 11:17 pm
I love children's books. I think it's wonderful that books can be access through kindle. Whatever keeps children reading. "An Adventure with Joshua and Hoppy Frog" is fun and charming (Amazon.com).
David Ferretti lll	on June 2, 2011 at 11:35 pm
I have coined a genre to cover this phenomenon. I call it the YA of Yesteryear.
Chantelle Smith	on June 2, 2011 at 11:41 pm
I'd have to make mention of this. Let the Right One In (also titled Let Me In) by John Ajvide Lindqvist is a good one for kids to read. Not that I think the market he aimed for is specifically children's books (the content is a bit darker) but I'm pretty sure there are kids out there who will emphasise with what the lead character suffers through at school. And I recon it'd be any bullied kid's DREAM to have a vampire come deal with those bullies for them. It's kind of like the writer took the idea of a children's story and turned it into something that adults would read.
With all that said, I've never looked at any genre of book to be exclusive to that specific genre. I write for YA, which means when I go to the library, I'm browsing the YA aisles a whole lot more than the Adult aisles. You have to read what you write, right?
Neil Larkins	on June 2, 2011 at 11:52 pm
Maybe I'm missing something. Cameron's YA "Pain" book about an 18 year-old doesn't strike me as a "childrens" book. After all, doesn't YA mean Young Adult?
brianw	on June 2, 2011 at 11:56 pm
I think this has happened with movies too. Most of the 'children's' movies these days, i.e. Shrek, Despicable Me, The Incredibles, and others are a lot of fun even for parents.
As for books, I'll read anything someone tells me is worth reading, but I tend to enjoy YA more than anything else. For the most part, they're quick, fun reads, but I'm surprised at how deep some of them delve.
My first novel, Dreamworld, just came out and it is YA Fantasy and I'd say right now my readers are split about half and half between teenagers and adults. I'm not sure which group is enjoying it more. Even my wife's grandpa is reading it, and he's 85. Pretty cool.
Peter Cooper	on June 2, 2011 at 11:57 pm
ditto Ranger's Apprentice. Really good fun books, even for us 40 somethings.
Nancy Lauzon	on June 3, 2011 at 12:25 am
I think the best thing about J.K. Rowling was that she was the first author to make the crossover between children and adult books. In fact, that's why publishers first rejected her. They said that nobody would read a book for adults AND kids. Guess they're sorry now!
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Caroline Starr Rose	on June 3, 2011 at 12:45 am
Preach it!
J. T. Shea	on June 3, 2011 at 2:07 am
Kids' books not just for kids anymore? Amen, Nathan! But were they ever just for kids?
I think it was C. S. Lewis (it usually is!) who described kids' stories and books as adults' stories and books that migrated from the library to the nursery over time. I second Tiana Smith's Lewis quotation too.
I am currently reading or rereading the Narnia and Harry Potter series, TWILIGHT and THE HUNGER GAMES. I always have a dozen or more books on the go! I greatly enjoyed LEVIATHAN and it's continuation BEHEMOTH and look forward eagerly to the concluding book GOLIATH.
Exploding galaxies, space buccaneers, planets full of substitute teachers, what's not to love!?Though I haven't got as far as the substitute teachers' planet yet. Because of external distractions, I hasten to add. JACOB WONDERBAR is one of the fastest reads I've ever encountered.
Yet, amid all that unlikely galactic mayhem the scene where Jacob thinks about his AWOL dad is as touching as any such scene in a more 'realistic' novel. We suspend disbelief for the talking spaceship and burp-smelling planet but we believe in Jacob. Like Alice in Wonderland, Jacob is our I-Guy and guide through extraordinary adventures which his very ordinariness helps make believable.
I could write an essay on this, and probably will in the Bransforums, though not before next week. Meanwhile, fellow Bransfordians, have you bought JACOB WONDERBAR yet? There are only THREE customer reviews on Amazon! (I bought my copy from The Book Depository.) Nearly a hundred thousand followers or whatever they call them on social networks, and THREE reviews!? Could it be we indeed write too much and read too little, as Nathan wondered yesterday?
Gabriel	on June 3, 2011 at 6:34 am
Is this a gentler way of saying that literature is being dumbed down? I think it is.
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Isabella Amaris	on June 3, 2011 at 9:11 am
Categories might have been meant for consumer convenience, but they've sure added misleading dimensions to what's intellectual, valuable etc and what isn't. Most of my friends wouldn't think of picking up a book on a childrens lit bookshelf to read for themselves. They think they'll be judged by other adults as being dumb or childish.
Me, I think a mature person wouldn't care about being judged, would be happy to try out new (and old) things, and give any kind of literature a chance before labelling it as reader-specific or dumbed down.
I love YA fiction, and hope more adults will realise what treasures are sitting on the YA shelves (and e-shelves:D) right now:)
Oh, and may adults and kids alike enjoy the Space Kapow, Nathan:) Cheers.
Anonymous	on June 3, 2011 at 9:26 am
Well i love childrens books and YA but i am a child(Tween) so…but i hope when i am a adult that i stil enjoy all my books on my current bookshelf
Carol Newman Cronin	on June 3, 2011 at 11:47 am
Okay, I have a confession to make.
I've never eaten a corndog.
I can't even promise to remedy the situation in the near term.
I hear your horror and concern for my well-being.
But: I can share your larger experience about YA/Adult readers. Within our little author-sphere, YA is a fine thing to consume even for adults. Outside that safe wordy world, adults ask me "how are your children's books doing?" (To which I always want to reply, "Read them and find out! They're not just for children!")
I think part of the problem is the oh-so narrow age restrictions placed on the back of most books these days. When potential readers ask me "What age is this good for?" I reply, "The publisher says 9-12. I say 8-80."
Thanks for this blog. I will share it with everyone who is trying to channel an inner nine year old. And please add "Oliver's Surprise" and "Cape Cod Surprise" to your list of "good for adults" YA. Meanwhile, I will read Jacob and learn why corndogs are so crucial to my future.
K. C. Blake	on June 3, 2011 at 2:20 pm
I feel like times have changed somewhat… or maybe it's just me. I used to be embarrassed when reading YA in college, but now I pick up whatever I want at the store and buy it without a tiny ounce of regret. J. K. Rowling did such a wonderful job with the Harry Potter books that I don't think as many people judge you anymore for reading kid books. My friends don't look at me strange for reading them at least. Sometimes they are reading the same books.
Rebecca Kiel	on June 3, 2011 at 2:34 pm
We read many kids' books in our house. Some favorites are:
Toys Go Out – Jenkins
All the World – Scanlon
Cowgirl Kate & Cocoa
Mr. Putter & Tabby – Rylant
The Relatives Came – Rylant
It is a joy each time I get to read one of these!
The Red Angel	on June 3, 2011 at 6:19 pm
Great post Nathan! I love reading kids books because often I find that I notice something in the book (either in the text or the images) that I hadn't noticed when I'd read it as a kid.
~TRA
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Crystal Collier	on June 3, 2011 at 6:48 pm
Kids books are my bread and butter. I feel sorry for anyone who misses out on them. Oh, and have you checked out the YA section at the bookstore lately? It's as big as the fiction section!
Kathryn Magendie	on June 3, 2011 at 6:52 pm
Well, I'm going to read your book Nathan! Have my two copies for the grands and one will be read before the giving – she won't mind, she's only 19 months and won't even notice 😀
Nathan, what do you make of the "Amazon Sunshine Deals" thing – I'm a part of that but admit I don't know diddly what the end result will be and details etc . . . you always have a good take on things – maybe for your next publishing news you'll talk about it?
Wait. There are veggie corn dogs?
Hey Nathan, I read your interview on WriterUnboxed.com. It was a really nice read!
Jenny	on June 3, 2011 at 10:53 pm
I guess it depends on what you classify as children's books. I mean, I think picture books like Cat in the Hat or early chapter readers like the Boxcar Children. Harry Potter, Twilight, Hunger Games…they're more YA in my mind, and I have no qualms about reading such books. Maybe it's because they are a lot closer to adult books that middle grade/independent reader books, but I've never considered them 'kids' books. Then again, I did start reading the encyclopedia in 4th grade…
Sonia	on June 3, 2011 at 11:02 pm
I never thought the Ranger's Apprentice was a children's book!
I think adults read YA because they know that the book will not be full of purple prose and make them feel stupid.
Skim through the bestseller list and tell me how many titles do you think the average high school educated adult would want to read. How many of those books would a male reader want to read?
The YA tags comes across as saying: "Hey, I'm not a difficult read. Pick me up. I'm not the boring stuff you had to read in high school English class."
Steve C	on June 4, 2011 at 4:27 am
My favorite kids books will always be Henry Reed, Encyclopedia Brown, The Enormous Egg, The Mad Scientists' Club, and One Morning in Maine.
For today's books, Skellig is magical, and Shiloh has a pitch-perfect, natural voice.
Nick Hornby: "I see now that dismissing YA books because you're not a young adult is a little bit like refusing to watch thrillers on the grounds that you're not a policeman or a dangerous criminal, and as a consequence, I've discovered a previously ignored room at the back of the bookstore that's filled with masterpieces I've never heard of."
Mira	on June 4, 2011 at 5:16 am
I love this thread for the recommendations – thanks!
J.T. – you are absolutely right. I forgot about Amazon reviews. I'm going to review Nathan's book tomorrow, when I'm not so tired. Thanks for the reminder!
Serenissima	on June 4, 2011 at 3:52 pm
I think adults would love THE BOOK THIEF and OCTAVIAN NOTHING even more than kids do. Grownups who think they won't like YA/MG have probably never tried it. Give them a copy of THE HUNGER GAMES, and chances are you've got a new convert.
What I love about kids books is they allow us adults to escape the confines of our daily existence and go someplace magical. As a kid who always had a big imagination, going to strange and different worlds was a great part of my childhood.
Sometimes that magic plays itself out in different ways, like challenges or fears faced and managed in strange/new worlds, opportunities created, hope rising, friendships made, lessons learned and about a thousand other varieties.
But the really special thing about kids books for me is just that space to experience the feelings kids would feel in any given situation and in a sense, relive my childhood imagination transformed into adult feelings and experiences. It's kind of like blending old with new, new feelings with life experience and delivering a wonderful, rich result for me as a reader.
I'm having a lot of trouble posting a comment tonight so I'll just post this as anonymous but it's Leila.
Delorfinde	on June 4, 2011 at 7:45 pm
Oh yay, I don't have to feel guilty about hanging out in the kids' section of the library any more.
I'm fifteen.
Kjersten	on June 7, 2011 at 1:25 am
Such a good post. Well said. Thanks!


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In accordance with some embodiments, a computer-implemented method is performed at a portable multifunction device with a touch screen display. The method includes: detecting a finger contact with a predefined area on the touch screen display, wherein the predefined area includes an icon that is configured to slide in a first direction in the predefined area on the touch screen display; detecting movement of the finger contact on the touch screen display from the predefined area to a location outside the predefined area, wherein the movement of the finger contact on the touch screen display has a component parallel to the first direction and a component perpendicular to the first direction; sliding the icon in the predefined area in accordance with the component of the movement of the finger contact that is parallel to the first direction.
This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Nos. 60/947,304, "Positioning a Slider Icon on a Portable Multifunction Device," filed Jun. 29, 2007; 60/937,993, "Portable Multifunction Device," filed Jun. 29, 2007; 60/879,469, "Portable Multifunction Device," filed Jan. 8, 2007; and 60/879,253, "Portable Multifunction Device," filed Jan. 7, 2007. All of these applications are incorporated by reference herein in their entirety.
This application is related to the following applications: (1) U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/188,182, "Touch Pad For Handheld Device," filed Jul. 1, 2002; (2) U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/722,948, "Touch Pad For Handheld Device," filed Nov. 25, 2003; (3) U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/643,256, "Movable Touch Pad With Added Functionality," filed Aug. 18, 2003; (4) U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/654,108, "Ambidextrous Mouse," filed Sep. 2, 2003; (5) U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/840,862, "Multipoint Touchscreen," filed May 6, 2004; (6) U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/903,964, "Gestures For Touch Sensitive Input Devices," filed Jul. 30, 2004; (7) U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/038,590, "Mode-Based Graphical User Interfaces For Touch Sensitive Input Devices" filed Jan. 18, 2005; (8) U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/057,050, "Display Actuator," filed Feb. 11, 2005; (9) U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/658,777, "Multi-Functional Hand-Held Device," filed Mar. 4, 2005; (10) U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/367,749, "Multi-Functional Hand-Held Device," filed Mar. 3, 2006; (11) U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/824,769, "Portable Multifunction Device," filed Sep. 6, 2006; and U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/770,720, "Voicemail Manager for Portable Multifunction Device," filed Jun. 28, 2007. All of these applications are incorporated by reference herein in their entirety.
The disclosed embodiments relate generally to portable electronic devices, and more particularly, to graphical user interfaces on portable electronic devices with touch screen displays.
Some portable multifunction devices include touch screen displays that allow a user to manipulate icons on the display screen with the user's finger. For example, when a user wants to move an icon, the user places a finger on the display screen to make contact with the icon and drags it to the desired location on the touch screen while maintaining contact with the icon. For slider icons—such as progress bars, volume control sliders, level control sliders, and other sliders that let the user adjust a parameter between a minimum value and a maximum value—it is difficult to precisely position a slider icon because the icon is obscured by the user's finger. Precise positioning is particularly difficult for handheld devices because of the small screen size.
Accordingly, there is a need for portable multifunction devices with user interfaces that permit a user to easily and precisely position a slider icon on a touch screen display with the user's finger. Such interfaces increase the effectiveness, efficiency and user satisfaction with portable multifunction devices.
In accordance with some embodiments, a computer-implemented method is performed at a portable multifunction device with a touch screen display. The method includes: detecting a finger contact with a predefined area on the touch screen display, wherein the predefined area includes an icon that is configured to slide in a first direction in the predefined area on the touch screen display; detecting movement of the finger contact on the touch screen display from the predefined area to a location outside the predefined area, wherein the movement of the finger contact on the touch screen display has a component parallel to the first direction and a component perpendicular to the first direction; and sliding the icon in the predefined area in accordance with the component of the movement of the finger contact that is parallel to the first direction.
In accordance with some embodiments, a graphical user interface on a portable multifunction device with a touch screen display includes a predefined area on the touch screen display and an icon that is configured to slide in a first direction in the predefined area on the touch screen display. In response to detecting a finger contact with the predefined area and detecting movement of the finger contact on the touch screen display from the predefined area to a location outside the predefined area, wherein the movement of the finger contact on the touch screen display has a component parallel to the first direction and a component perpendicular to the first direction, the icon is slid in the predefined area in accordance with the component of the movement of the finger contact that is parallel to the first direction.
In accordance with some embodiments, a portable multifunction device includes: a touch screen display; one or more processors; memory; and one or more programs. The one or more programs are stored in the memory and configured to be executed by the one or more processors. The one or more programs include: instructions for detecting a finger contact with a predefined area on the touch screen display, wherein the predefined area includes an icon that is configured to slide in a first direction in the predefined area on the touch screen display; instructions for detecting movement of the finger contact on the touch screen display from the predefined area to a location outside the predefined area, wherein the movement of the finger contact on the touch screen display has a component parallel to the first direction and a component perpendicular to the first direction; and instructions for sliding the icon in the predefined area in accordance with the component of the movement of the finger contact that is parallel to the first direction.
In accordance with some embodiments, a computer readable storage medium stores one or more programs. The one or more programs include instructions, which when executed by a portable multifunction device with a touch screen display, cause the device to: detect a finger contact with a predefined area on the touch screen display, wherein the predefined area includes an icon that is configured to slide in a first direction in the predefined area on the touch screen display; detect movement of the finger contact on the touch screen display from the predefined area to a location outside the predefined area, wherein the movement of the finger contact on the touch screen display has a component parallel to the first direction and a component perpendicular to the first direction; and slide the icon in the predefined area in accordance with the component of the movement of the finger contact that is parallel to the first direction.
In accordance with some embodiments, a portable multifunction device with a touch screen display includes: means for detecting a finger contact with a predefined area on the touch screen display, wherein the predefined area includes an icon that is configured to slide in a first direction in the predefined area on the touch screen display; means for detecting movement of the finger contact on the touch screen display from the predefined area to a location outside the predefined area, wherein the movement of the finger contact on the touch screen display has a component parallel to the first direction and a component perpendicular to the first direction; and means for sliding the icon in the predefined area in accordance with the component of the movement of the finger contact that is parallel to the first direction.
Thus, the invention provides a portable multifunction device with a user interface for moving a slider icon that permits a user to precisely position the slider icon without having the user's view of the slider icon obstructed by the user's finger.
FIGS. 5A-5E illustrate exemplary methods for moving a slider icon in accordance with some embodiments.
FIGS. 6A and 6B are flow diagrams illustrating processes for moving a slider icon in accordance with some embodiments.
A touch-sensitive display in some embodiments of the touch screen 112 may be analogous to the multi-touch sensitive tablets described in the following U.S. Pat. Nos. 6,323,846 (Westerman et al.), 6,570,557 (Westerman et al.), and/or 6,677,932 (Westerman), and/or U.S. Patent Publication 2002/0015024A1, each of which is hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety. However, a touch screen 112 displays visual output from the portable device 100, whereas touch sensitive tablets do not provide visual output.
The device 100 may also include one or more proximity sensors 166. FIGS. 1A and 1B show a proximity sensor 166 coupled to the peripherals interface 118. Alternately, the proximity sensor 166 may be coupled to an input controller 160 in the I/O subsystem 106. The proximity sensor 166 may perform as described in U.S. patent application Ser. Nos. 11/241,839, "Proximity Detector In Handheld Device," filed Sep. 30, 2005; 11/240,788, "Proximity Detector In Handheld Device," filed Sep. 30, 2005; No. 11/620,702, "Using Ambient Light Sensor To Augment Proximity Sensor Output"; No. 11/586,862, "Automated Response To And Sensing Of User Activity In Portable Devices," filed Oct. 24, 2006; and No. 11/638,251, "Methods And Systems For Automatic Configuration Of Peripherals," which are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety. In some embodiments, the proximity sensor turns off and disables the touch screen 112 when the multifunction device is placed near the user's ear (e.g., when the user is making a phone call). In some embodiments, the proximity sensor keeps the screen off when the device is in the user's pocket, purse, or other dark area to prevent unnecessary battery drainage when the device is a locked state.
The device 100 may also include one or more accelerometers 168. FIGS. 1A and 1B show an accelerometer 168 coupled to the peripherals interface 118. Alternately, the accelerometer 168 may be coupled to an input controller 160 in the I/O subsystem 106. The accelerometer 168 may perform as described in U.S. Patent Publication No. 20050190059, "Acceleration-based Theft Detection System for Portable Electronic Devices," and U.S. Patent Publication No. 20060017692, "Methods And Apparatuses For Operating A Portable Device Based On An Accelerometer," both of which are which are incorporated by reference in their entirety. In some embodiments, information is displayed on the touch screen display in a portrait view or a landscape view based on an analysis of data received from the one or more accelerometers.
In some embodiments, the device detects contact with the touch-sensitive display (e.g., a user's finger making contact on or near the unlock image 302) while the device is in a user-interface lock state. The device moves the unlock image 302 in accordance with the contact. The device transitions to a user-interface unlock state if the detected contact corresponds to a predefined gesture, such as moving the unlock image across channel 306. Conversely, the device maintains the user-interface lock state if the detected contact does not correspond to the predefined gesture. As noted above, processes that use gestures on the touch screen to unlock the device are described in U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/322,549, "Unlocking A Device By Performing Gestures On An Unlock Image," filed Dec. 23, 2005, and Ser. No. 11/322,550, "Indication Of Progress Towards Satisfaction Of A User Input Condition," filed Dec. 23, 2005, which are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety.
In some embodiments, a user may rearrange the icons in UI 400A or 400B, e.g., using processes described in U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/459,602, "Portable Electronic Device With Interface Reconfiguration Mode," filed Jul. 24, 2006, which is hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety. For example, a user may move application icons in and out of tray 408 using finger gestures.
FIGS. 5A-5E illustrate exemplary methods for moving a slider icon in accordance with some embodiments. Such slider icons have many uses, such as content progress bars (e.g., FIGS. 5A and 5B), volume and other level controls, and switches (e.g., FIGS. 5C-5E).
FIGS. 6A and 6B are flow diagrams illustrating processes 600 and 610 for moving slider icons in accordance with some embodiments.
In some embodiments, a portable multifunction device (e.g., device 100) with a touch screen display (e.g., display 112) detects (602) a finger contact (e.g., finger contact 4706, FIG. 5A, or 4734, FIG. 5C) with a predefined area (e.g., area 4702, FIG. 5A, or 4730, FIG. 5C) on the touch screen display. The predefined area includes an icon (e.g., slider bar 4704, FIG. 5A or icon 4732, FIG. 5C) that is configured to slide in a first direction in the predefined area on the touch screen display. In some embodiments, the predefined area includes a slider bar (e.g., slider bar 4704, FIG. 5A). In some embodiments, the first direction is a horizontal direction on the touch screen display. In some embodiments, the first direction is a vertical direction on the touch screen display.
In some embodiments, the icon is moved to the finger contact upon detecting the finger contact with the predefined area. For example, slider bar 4704 moves to the finger contact 4706 upon detecting the finger contact 4706, as shown in FIG. 5A.
Movement of the finger contact is detected (604) on the touch screen display from the predefined area to a location outside the predefined area. The movement of the finger contact on the touch screen display has a component parallel to the first direction and a component perpendicular to the first direction.
For example, in FIG. 5B, movements 4710, 4712, and 4714 of the finger contact from finger contact location 4706 to finger contact location 4708 all have a component Δdx 4716 parallel to the direction of motion of the slider bar 4704. Similarly, movements 4710, 4712, and 4714 all have a component perpendicular to the direction of motion of the slider bar 4704 (not shown).
In another example, in FIG. 5D, movements 4738, 4740, and 4742 of the finger contact from finger contact location 4734 (FIG. 5C) to finger contact location 4736 all have a component Δdx 4744 parallel to the direction of motion of the slider icon 4732. Similarly, movements 4738, 4740, and 4742 all have a component perpendicular to the direction of motion of the slider icon 4732 (not shown). Additional movement of the finger contact from location 4736 to location 4738 has an additional component Δdx′ 4746 (FIG. 5E) parallel to the direction of motion of the slider icon 4732.
The icon is slid (606) in the predefined area in accordance with the component of the movement of the finger contact that is parallel to the first direction. In some embodiments, the icon changes visual appearance (e.g., color) to indicate that it is selected and that movement of the finger contact will slide the icon. In some embodiments, sliding of the icon is ceased when a break in the finger contact with the touch screen display is detected.
For example, in FIG. 5B, the slider bar 4704 moves by a distance Δdx equal to the parallel component Δdx 4716 of movements 4710, 4712, and 4714. In another example, in FIG. 5D the slider icon 4732 moves by a distance Δdx equal to the parallel component Δdx 4744 of movements 4738, 4740, and 4742. In FIG. 5E, the slider icon 4732 moves by an additional distance Δdx 4746 corresponding to additional movement of the finger contact from location 4736 to 4738.
FIG. 6B is a flow diagram illustrating process 610 for moving a slider icon in accordance with other embodiments.
In some embodiments, a portable multifunction device (e.g., device 100) with a touch screen display (e.g., display 112) detects (612) a finger contact with an icon on the touch screen display. The icon is configured to slide in a first direction in a predefined area on the touch screen display. Movement of the finger contact is detected (614) on the touch screen display from the icon to a location outside the predefined area. The movement of the finger contact on the touch screen display has a component parallel to the first direction and a component perpendicular to the first direction. The icon is slid (616) in the predefined area in accordance with the component of the movement of the finger contact that is parallel to the first direction.
These methods for moving a slider icon permit a user to precisely position the slider icon without having the user's view of the slider icon obstructed by the user's finger.
sliding the icon in the predefined area in accordance with the component of the movement of the finger contact that is parallel to the first direction.
3. The computer-implemented method of claim 2, wherein a slider bar is displayed in the predefined area on the touch screen display.
4. The computer-implemented method of claim 2, wherein the first direction is a horizontal direction on the touch screen display.
5. The computer-implemented method of claim 2, wherein the first direction is a vertical direction on the touch screen display.
6. The computer-implemented method of claim 2, including moving the icon to a position associated with the finger contact upon detecting the finger contact with the predefined area.
7. The computer-implemented method of claim 2, including ceasing to slide the icon when a break in the finger contact with the touch screen display is detected.
in response to detecting a finger contact with the predefined area and detecting movement of the finger contact on the touch screen display from the predefined area to a location outside the predefined area, wherein the movement of the finger contact on the touch screen display has a component parallel to the first direction and a component perpendicular to the first direction, the icon is slid in the predefined area in accordance with the component of the movement of the finger contact that is parallel to the first direction.
instructions for sliding the icon in the predefined area in accordance with the component of the movement of the finger contact that is parallel to the first direction.
slide the icon in the predefined area in accordance with the component of the movement of the finger contact that is parallel to the first direction.
means for sliding the icon in the predefined area in accordance with the component of the movement of the finger contact that is parallel to the first direction.


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The Colonial Imaginary visits Vigan City
VIGAN CITY – An exhibit on photography in the Philippines during the Spanish period opened last Feb. 19, 2008 at the Father Jose Burgos Museum.
The photographs were shown last year at the Fort Pilar, Zamboanga City and the museum branch in Tagbilaran City, Bohol with P. Burgos house as the last museum to be the venue for the exhibit.
The opening of the exhibit was attended by National Museum Director Corazon S. Alvina, former Deputy Executive Director, National Commission on Culture and the Arts Emilie Tiongco, former Ilocos Sur Governor Carmeling Crisologo, Vice Mayor Franz Ranches who represented Mayor Eva Marie S. Medina, City Councilor Everin Molina and several government officials.
The show is a monographic exhibition on the development of photography in the Philippines during the 19th century. The term imaginary is not only used as a reference to symbolic landmarks shared by a given social group, but also alludes to the nineteenth century maker of image, the idea that has inspired this visual accounts of a history and a memory common to Spain and the Philippines. The pictures evoke colonial society and Spanish cultural heritage in the islands, in particular at the end of the Spanish rule and the emergence of policies of national identity that called for independence.
The exhibit is divided into seven thematic areas: Light and Darkness in Colonial Rule, a Natural and a Cultural Landscape, the First Philippine Fine Arts, Mestizo Identity, the Exposition of the Philippines, the Katipunan Revolution and 1898.
One hundred thirty four photographs from private and public Spanish Collections, comprised the photo exhibit, most of which have been assembled in the Philippines for the first time. It was shown last year in Fort Pilar, Zamboanga City and at the museum branch in Tagbilaran City, Bohol, with P. Burgos House as the last museum branch to be the venue of the exhibit. At the end of the exhibition, the photographs will be donated to the National Museum.
The exhibition is organized by State Society for Action on Cultural Affairs (Sociedad Estatal para la Accion Cultural Exterior) (SEACEX), Casa Asia of Barcelona, Spain and the National Museum. The exhibit will last until 18 May 2008.
In his speech, Vice Mayor Franz Ranches described the photo exhibit as "a silent and unspoken homage to our heritage conservation program, our tool for development and an instrument to make Vigan, a city of legacy, a legacity".
"The exhibit's coming to Vigan is a recognition that we can appreciate the power of photographs as witnesses to an era gone by. In our resolve to make our past, the centerpiece of our present endeavors towards a vibrant livable city for the next generation, we need to learn what and how it was at some period in our history," Ranches said.
Ranches said, "Places change, people die, monuments crumble and all things become extinct but photographs are lasting documentations of those that perish and that these pictures paint a thousand words."
"From these photographs, we can imbibe facets of our culture that we can re-employ towards a progressive Vigan. From them we can discern aspects of our past that we can put to good use towards sustaining the reputation of our city as having the finest example of a conserved heritage," Ranches said.
The vice mayor mentioned that the Spanish government was also Vigan's principal partner in the formulation of the city's master development plan thru the Agencia Española Cooperacion Internacional and the Fundacion Santiago.
"It is this vein of cooperation that runs in our system, it is between colonizers and the colonized, now friends embarking on a journey of rediscovering a common past and together traversing the road towards a brighter future, that gives mankind the greatest reason for it to survive; and for its heritage to be passed on to the next generation in the service of humanity. This speaks of the bond between the Spanish and the people of Vigan," the vice mayor said.#


Name for Real-World Photo Sharing Social Network. - Name Contest. Pick the perfect name.
Name for Real-World Photo Sharing Social Network.
We are looking for a name for a Real-world Photo Sharing App. The service allows events to set up printers and people will then send in photos which will then be posted onto photowalls. The app will also be a social network, so people will be able to like & comment on the photos and follow their friends etc. The name must be fun, catchy and original. Looking for "Web 2.0" kind of names, something abstract. It needs to be something that becomes a common name eg - "How about you "google" that" or "You should post that to "instagram". Should be easy to pronounce and will be something that will stick in peoples minds for ever! Target audience is teens and young adults who are interested in other apps like instagram and twitter etc.
We are looking for a name for a Real-world Photo Sharing App.
The service allows events to set up printers and people will then send in photos which will then be posted onto photowalls.
The app will also be a social network, so people will be able to like & comment on the photos and follow their friends etc.
The name must be fun, catchy and original. Looking for "Web 2.0" kind of names, something abstract. It needs to be something that becomes a common name eg - "How about you "google" that" or "You should post that to "instagram".
Should be easy to pronounce and will be something that will stick in peoples minds for ever!
Target audience is teens and young adults who are interested in other apps like instagram and twitter etc.


A business card is more than a little square you hand out to people or leave at businesses. The power of business cards can have a huge effect on your business and its brand, when done correctly. Yes, your business cards can hold that much power. If you are a new business looking to design your first business cards, make sure you know how to design it correctly. If you are an already established business looking to revamp your cards, check out the ways you can improve them.
YES! One big reason why business cards are still completely relevant in the business world today is because they are physical. You can physically hand someone a card as you discuss your business with a potential new customer. Instead of using cell phones to remember information, and breaking important eye contact, a business card allows you to discuss details face to face. Your potential new customer can check out your website later, since it is printed on your card.
Another reason business cards are important today is the fact that it is a first impression of your business and its brand. Every time you hand someone a business card, they are seeing a glimpse of your business. In order for potential customers to return and become regular customers, you want your business card to reflect your business positively. It will allow you and a potential customer to form a connection and even start a discussion about your business. Put time and effort into your business cards, so that they are made of the highest quality and sure to bring in business.
With how busy people's days can be, it is easy for someone to forget your business without anything physical to remind them. Even if it is a quick mention and they slide it right into their pocket and go, they can go back to it at the end of the day. When they have time to sit down and reflect, they can recall the business card you gave them and they can go to your site to check your business out or, they can contact you to get more information.
There are many reasons why business cards are still relevant today. When done correctly, they can be beneficial to your business and help to get your name out there.
When designing business cards, you want to make sure you do so effectively, to get the most out of them. The most well-known rule when creating a business card is that you want to make sure it contains the important information, but isn't too overwhelming. A business card should contain the basics: name, title, business name, phone number, an email, and the website. With this information, the customer has enough to learn about you and your business.
Along with the basics, include your business' logo on the card. They will have something visual to attach to your business. A logo can also intrigue your potential customer, making them want to check out your website to learn more. If you choose to add a logo, apply it to the back of your business card, to avoid clutter. You want your business card to contain the important information but, you don't want it to look busy and unappealing to potential customers. Having the important information on one side and a business logo on the other side creates a perfect balance on your business card.
It's possible to get creative with business cards but, when it's time to print them, it should be done professionally. It may be cost efficient to print them yourself but, let's face it, things can go wrong. Save yourself the stress of that and have them printed by someone who does it for a living. Not only do you limit the chances of the cards you worked so hard on to be messed up, you will give your business cards a professional look. When printed professionally, customers will be able to tell. Since your business card is a first impression to potential customers, you want that first impression to be professional.
Have fun when creating your business cards. Keep the information basic yet get creative with the color and shape of your cards. You can stay professional and still allow your creative side to come out.
If you haven't done so already, start thinking about how you want to design your business cards. Get creative with the process, but stay professional. Remember the important basic information that your potential customers will need to know. The power of business cards is often overlooked. Don't overlook yours – start designing the perfect business card for your business today.


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The Keatons are back! The cast of 'Family Ties' will be reuniting on Nov. 10. Before the big reunion, see the cast then and now. The Keaton kids are all grown up!
Even after almost 40 years, Family Ties remains one of the most beloved sitcoms in TV history. Many stars of the iconic '80s show, which ran from 1982 until 1989, will reunite on "Stars in the House" on Nov. 10 at 8 p.m. They'll reminisce about all things Family Ties.
The cast members taking part in the reunion include Michael J. Fox, 59, Tina Yothers, 47, Meredith Baxter, 73, Michael Gross, 73, Marc Price, 52, and Scott Valentine, 62. The Family Ties stars have gone on to have successful careers in television, film, and more. See the legendary cast then and now.
Michael J. Fox starred as Alex P. Keaton. (Everett Collection/AP)
Michael J. Fox starred as Alex P. Keaton on Family Ties. While still on Family Ties, Michael starred as Marty McFly in Back to the Future. He went on to star in two more Back to the Future movies. After Family Ties, Michael's most notable TV role was the ABC sitcom Spin City, which aired from 1996 to 2000. He's continued to have major TV roles on shows like The Good Wife, Scrubs, Rescue Me, Designated Survivor, and more. He's won 5 Emmys and 4 Golden Globes for his various roles.
The actor was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease at the age of 29 in 1991. He revealed his condition publicly in 1998. He met his wife, Tracy Pollan, on Family Ties. They married in 1988 and have four children together.
Justine Bateman starred as Mallory Keaton. (Everett Collection/AP)
Justine Bateman, 54, played Mallory Keaton throughout the 7 seasons of Family Ties. The actress, who is also Jason Bateman's sister, has had other notable TV roles on Men In Trees, Desperate Housewives, Easy to Assemble, and more.
She's also explored behind-the-scenes work. She wrote, directed, and produced the short film Five Minutes, which premiered at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival. Her feature film directorial debut, Violet, was set to premiere at the 2020 SXSW Film Festival, which was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Justine married Mark Fluent in 2001. They have two children together.
Meredith Baxter starred as Elyse Keaton. (Everett Collection/AP)
Meredith Baxter played Elyse Keaton, the matriarch of the Keaton family. When Family Ties ended in 1989, Meredith went on to be nominated for an Emmy for her performance in A Woman Scorned: The Betty Broderick Story in 1992. Meredith played Michael's onscreen mother again in two episodes of Spin City. She has continued to have acting roles over the years and even co-hosted Today for a short time in 2006.
Meredith was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1999. She has been married four times and has five children. She came out as a lesbian in 2009 and married Nancy Locke in 2013.
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Michael Gross played Steven Keaton. (Everett Collection/AP)
Michael Gross starred as Keaton patriarch, Steven Keaton, on Family Ties. In addition to Family Ties, Michael is most well-known for playing Burt Gummer in the Tremors franchise. Over the years, Michael has had major guest-starring roles on ER, Suits, Anger Management, and more.
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Tina Yothers played Jennifer Keaton. (Everett Collection/AP)
Tina Yothers starred as Jennifer Keaton, the younger sister of Alex, Mallory, and Andy. In the years after Family Ties, Tina went on to star in multiple TV movies. Tina has also appeared on reality shows like Celebrity Fit Club, Celebrity Wife Swap, and What Not To Wear.
Tina married Robert Kaiser in 2002. They have two children together, while he also has a daughter from a previous marriage.
Marc Price starred as Skippy. (The Everett Collection)
Marc Price played Irwin "Skippy" Handelman on Family Ties. He later hosted the game show Teen Win, Lose or Draw on Disney Channel. In the years since Family Ties, Marc has explored more writing/producing projects. He's also a stand-up comedian and appeared on Last Comic Standing in 2006.
Courteney Cox starred as Lauren Miller. (Everett Collection/AP)
Courteney Cox, 56, played Lauren Miller, Alex's girlfriend, starting in season 6. Her most widely known role came just a few years later when she started playing Monica Geller on Friends. She starred on the show for 10 seasons. Courteney is also known for playing Gale Weathers in the Scream franchise.
Courteney is set to reunite with her Friends cast members for an HBO Max reunion special. She's also currently filming the fifth film in the Scream franchise.
The actress married David Arquette, 49, in 1999. They have a daughter named Coco. Courteney and David divorced in 2013, but they remain friends. Courteney has been in a relationship with Snow Patrol member Johnny McDaid since 2013.
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Scott Valentine starred as Nick Moore. (The Everett Collection)
Scott Valentine played Nick Moore, Mallory Keaton's boyfriend starting in season 4. Scott's character got a spinoff, The Art of Being Nick, but it was not picked up. His other notable TV roles were on shows Phantom 2040 and Black Scorpion.
Scott married Kym Denyse in 1985, and they had 4 children together. Scott and Kym divorced in 2012. Scott is also the Executive Director at Excelsior Capital Partners.
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Tracy Pollan starred as Ellen Reed. (Everett Collection/AP)
Tracy Pollan, 60, played Ellen Reed, one of Alex Keaton's love interests on Family Ties from 1985 to 1987. She crossed paths with her now-husband Michael J. Fox again on the set of the 1988 film Bright Lights, Big City. They married in 1988 and have four children together. Her latest TV roles were playing Beth Holloway, Natalee Holloway's mom, in the TV films Natalee Holloway and Justice for Natalee Holloway in 2009 and 2011.
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I hope you aren't late because you aren't feeling well?
At any rate, good to see you and your insightful words this morning.
Good morning, Marilyn. Late is relative...I think you are just FINE.
Dear Dear Miss Marilyn. I say better late than never. Just like me. I got back on my exercise program today. I had been keeping up with my PT but my floor program had faltered for a minute. My body feels good and stretched-out. With the weather breaking my Mom and my girlfriend and I are going to keep to a walking program. This should be fun. Thanks for always leading the way with cheer and sheer determination!!


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1. Girl: Both first and middle name must be nature names. 2. Boy: His first name must be a hero from a book and his middle name must be a villian from the same book. 3, 4, and 5. Triplet Boys: First names must be history names and middle names must be after your friends. 6. Girl: First name must be an old-fashioned name and middle name must be from the top ten name list for your country. 7 and 8. Twin Girls: First names must be double-barreled and middle names must have some sort of connection (please explain the connection) As always, feel free to add personalities, ages and pictures. The more detailed you are the more likely you are to be chosen best answer. Mine: Ava Rose (Ava means little bird and a rose is a flower): 17. She is serious, quiet, and thoughtful. She is very pretty but doesn't really notice it. She loves her little siblings very much. http://www.nypost.com/rw/nypost/2011/02/09/news/photos_stories/vert051508--300x450.jpg Achan Silvo (Achan Cham and Silvo Hamartano from the Blood of Kings Trilogy by Jill Williamson): 15. Like his older sister he is quite serious, most of the time. However he also has a goofy side. He is very polite. http://hollywooddame.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/michael-copon.jpg Alexander Trevor, Julius Braxton and Daniel Connor (Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar and Daniel from the Bible): 7. Alex is athletic and loves sports, Julius is very smart and wants to be a doctor someday, Daniel loves music. He plays guitar and sings and wants to be a professional singer one day. The boys are all very different from each other but are still very close. http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3393/3223930803_228e6d458b_o.jpg (Left to right: Julius, Alexander, Daniel) Elizabeth Madison: 6. She loves to dance ballet and ride horses. She is a very sweet, friendly little girl. http://image.shutterstock.com/display_pic_with_logo/94935/94935,1247813183,5/stock-photo-beautiful-little-girl-with-long-blonde-hair-33793081.jpg Sophie-Rae Grace and Lina-Mae Hope: 3. They are both sweet and shy littler girls. You rarely see them apart. http://christinabaglivitinglof.com/sparky/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/identically-dressed-blonde-girls.jpg (Lina-Mae, left and Sophie-Rae, right) Have fun! :D Grace and Hope are both virtue names, that's the connection.
3 younger sisters aged: 13, 16 and 17 3 younger brothers aged: 14, 19, 21 1 older sister aged: 27 2 older brothers aged: 29 and 30 Twin brother aged: 23 The mom aged: 58 The dad aged: 60 6 nieces: 10 (her 30 year old brothers daughter)5, (her 27 year old sisters daughter) 2(her 17 year old sisters daughter) 1 (her 29 year old brothers daughter) 3 months (her 16 year sisters daughter), 4(twin brothers daughter) 2 nephews: 1(her 27 year old sisters son) 7(her twin brothers son) 4 aunts (dads side) aged: 50, 53, 45, 60(twin) 6 uncles (dads side) aged, 61, 49, 69, 80, 59, 58 2 aunts (moms side) aged: 45, 53 1 uncle (moms side) aged: 65 20 cousins (dads side) aged: 20(boy), 37(twin boy),15(boy) 13 (girl), 19 (boy), 20 (girl), 23 (boy) 35(girl) 37(twin girl), 31(boy) 40(girl) 16(twins boy), 16 (twins girl), 34(boy), 24(girl), 12(girl), 26(boy), 50(girl), 50(boy) 6 cousins (moms side) aged: 24(boy), 20(girl), 30(boy), 15(girl), 19(boy), 34(girl) second cousins (moms side) aged: 3(boy), 11(girl), 12(boy) the mom's name is Caroline Ivy and the oldest daughter which 27 is named after her:) have fun;) BQ: Help with a story title!!! It's about this 23 year old JoAnne Brooke Kennedy who is in the Navy... Any suggestions??
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