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New Books from IVP!

IVP Biblical Theology Collection (4 Vols.)We added some new titles from IVP to the Pre-Pub page last week. IVP publishes a lot of quality books, many of which are available for Libronix. We’re excited to be able to expand our offerings with these 17 new volumes.

IVP Biblical Theology Collection (4 Vols.)

  • A Concise New Testament Theology, I. Howard Marshall
  • Old Testament Theology, Paul R. House
  • Old Testament Theology, Vol. 1: Israel’s Gospel, John Goldingay
  • Old Testament Theology, Vol. 2: Israel’s Faith, John Goldingay

This set will provide you with some key biblical theology texts for exploring the the message of Scripture as it is progressively unfolded in each of the books of the Bible.

IVP Evangelical Theology Collection (11 Vols.)IVP Evangelical Theology Collection (11 Vols.)

  • Ancient Faith for the Church’s Future, ed. Mark Husbands and Jeffrey P. Greenman
  • Biblical Theology: Retrospect and Prospect, ed. Scott J. Hafemann
  • Care for the Soul: Exploring the Intersection of Psychology & Theology, ed. Mark R. McMinn and Timothy R. Phillips
  • Christian Apologetics in the Postmodern World, ed. Timothy R. Phillips and Dennis L. Okholm
  • Evangelicals & Scripture: Tradition, Authority and Hermeneutics, ed. Vincent E. Bacote, Laura C. Miguelez, and Dennis L. Okholm
  • Justification: What’s at Stake in the Current Debates, ed. Mark Husbands and Daniel Treier
  • The Beauty of God: Theology and the Arts, ed. Daniel Treier, Mark Husbands and Roger Lundin
  • The Community of the Word: Toward an Evangelical Ecclesiology, ed. Mark Husbands and Daniel Treier
  • The Gospel in Black and White, ed. Dennis L. Okholm
  • The Nature of Confession, ed. Timothy R. Phillips and Dennis L. Okholm
  • Women, Ministry and the Gospel, ed. Mark Husbands and Timothy Larsen

Each of these books is the fruit of one of the annual Wheaton Theology Conferences. These volumes contain essays from some of the top evangelical scholars in the world and explore issues that are of special importance for the church today.

Two titles didn’t fit into a collection and are available as individual volumes:

Thanks to IVP for making all of these available!

How to Unlock Locked Resources

I mentioned in yesterday’s blog post that you may want to keep locked resources on your hard drive so you can (1) search them and (2) find cool new resources to add to your digital library.

If you’ve managed to stumble across a locked resource that you’d like to unlock, you have several options.

For your convenience, you can unlock most resources from within the program itself. Simply click on the locked resource, and then click on “Unlock this resource…” in the window that opens.

Or click the padlock icon in the Tools menu or on your toolbar.

With the built-in unlocker, you can have your new resource unlocked and begin using it immediately.

Your other options are to head on over to and search for the resource you want to unlock (most resources are available for immediate download) or give our sales team at jingle at 800-875-6467.

Read more about unlocking resources in this article.

Deleting Locked Resources

A couple of weeks ago I showed you how to free up some hard drive space by deleting duplicate resources. There’s another way to make even more space available: deleting locked resources.

Searching Locked Resources

Now, before I show you how to do that, I should tell you that there is actually a very good reason for keeping locked resources on your hard drive. You may not know this, but you can actually search the contents of locked resources as well. Libronix will even give you the page numbers where the hits for your search occur!

This is helpful for two reasons:

  1. If you have the book in print, you can pull it off your shelf and find exactly what you’re looking for—far more powerful and far easier to use than typical indexes, which the print book may not even have.
  2. You may find other resources that you don’t have in Libronix or in print that deal with a topic or passage that you’re studying that you might want to add to your library.

But if you don’t plan to search your locked resources and need to free up some space, you may want to delete them.

Do You Have Locked Resources?

To find out if you have locked resources on your computer, open My Library and select “All Locked Resources” under the “Collection” drop-down.

Locked resources have a yellow padlock over the book icon.

How Can You Delete Them?

There are two methods for deleting locked resources.

Method 1

If you have a smaller number of locked resources, you could run a Bibliography report (Tools > Library Management > Bibliography) and set it to “All Locked Resources” and “Titles and Locations” to find the file names and locations for all of your locked resources. You could then open your resources folder (e.g., C:\Program Files\Libronix DLS\Resources) and manually delete the locked resources you no longer want. (You may need to close Libronix in order to delete them.)

Method 2

If you have a larger number of locked resources, you may want to try this method. It does require that you have some free space, and it does take some time to run.

NOTE: This method is recommended only for advanced users.

  1. Open the Location Manager (Tools > Library Management > Location Manager) and select “Unlocked on Local Drives.” Enter a new destination that doesn’t have any files in it (e.g., C:\Program Files\Libronix DLS\Resources\Unlocked). If the folder doesn’t exist, Libronix will automatically create it. After Libronix is done generating the list of resource, click “Copy Resources.” Libronix will copy all unlocked resources to your new folder. Be patient. It may take some time. Wait until it is completely done before proceeding.
  2. Manually delete all of the resources from your original resources folder, since it contains locked and unlocked resources. To do this, open your resources folder in Windows Explorer and select all of the resources. If your new resources folder is a subfolder of your original resources folder, make sure not to delete it or any other folders (e.g., Media). Delete only the .lbxlls files.
  3. Move all of the resources from your new resources folder back to your original resources folder and delete the new resources folder.
  4. Start Libronix and open My Library. If any of your unlocked resources are grayed out, that means that you deleted some unlocked resources as well. Don’t worry. You can restore them from your Recycle Bin. If you don’t see any grayed out unlocked resources, you can proceed to Refresh Resources (Tools > Option > General > Resource Paths). All locked resources should now be gone.

Enjoy your extra space!

Getting the Most Out of the Anchor Yale Bible Dictionary

A while back someone sent me a question about how to use the Anchor Yale Bible Dictionary to the fullest.

Any good ideas on where I can go to learn how to most effectively use this dictionary in my study process? Is there a way to integrate it into the Bible Word Study selection?

Any help would be appreciated!

I sent this user some tips, but thought this might be worthy of a blog post—especially since it’s back-to-school time and we are currently offering a 30% discount on this wonderful resource. Just use coupon code YALE to save more than $60!

Setting Up Your Keylink Preferences

First, you should set up your keylink preferences. Go to Tools > Options > Keylinks and select “English” from the “Data Type” drop-down menu. Then find the Anchor Yale Bible Dictionary in the list of resources in the bottom window and “Promote” it to the top. Prioritize it wherever you’d like. If you want it to be the first resource that Libronix looks to, move it to the top of your list.

This allows you to double-click on any English word and have quick access to the AYBD entry, if there is one. (You’ll need to set AYBD as your first keylink destination or set your keylink preferences to open several keylink destinations at a time.)

This also allows you to see AYBD entries in the Bible Word Study report.

By the way, if you don’t have the updated Anchor Yale Bible Dictionary resource (formerly Anchor Bible Dictionary), you can get it by running the resource auto-update script or by downloading it directly from our FTP server.

Creating a Parallel Resource Association

You may also want to set up a custom parallel resource association of all of your Bible dictionaries and encyclopedias. This allows you to jump from the entry on “Jericho,” for example, in the AYBD to the one in other Bible dictionary like ISBE or the New Bible Dictionary by simply hitting the right arrow key. Make sure the active index is set to “Topics.”

By creating a custom parallel resource association, you get to control which resources Libronix looks to and you get to put them in whatever order you’d like.

Watch the Video!

For more tips, see our training video on Using the Anchor Yale Bible Dictionary in Logos Bible Software. It’s embedded below. If you’re reading this in your email inbox or your RSS reader and don’t see the video, visit the blog post to watch it.

To add this resource to your Libronix digital library, visit the product page. And make sure to use coupon code YALE to save 30%!

9 New Baker Collections on Pre-Pub!

Baker Hermeneutics Collection (14 Vols.)If you’ve been keeping tabs on the Pre-Pub page over the last couple of weeks, you’ve probably noticed the scores of titles published by Baker. We just announced 9 new collections containing a total of 67 books from Baker covering topics like hermeneutics, Old Testament studies, New Testament studies, theology, preaching, counseling, and more.

Here’s the complete list of collections:

I’m really excited about many of the titles included in these collections. Several that make the top of my list:

  • Muller’s Post-Reformation Reformed Dogmatics
  • Schreiner’s New Testament Theology
  • Carson and Beale’s Commentary on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament
  • Vanhoozer’s Dictionary for Theological Interpretation of the Bible
  • Elwell’s Evangelical Dictionary of Theology
  • Piper’s The Justification of God and The Supremacy of God in Preaching
  • Chapell’s Christ-Centered Preaching
  • Silva’s Interpreting Galatians

Which collections or individual books are you looking forward to most?

By the way, this is still only part of what I had in mind in my post about lots of great books coming down the pike. Still more to come.

Matthew, Mark Cornerstone Biblical Commentary—Free!

The Cornerstone Biblical Commentary Series

Cornerstone Biblical Commentary (9 Vols.)Last Friday the Cornerstone Biblical Commentary (9 Vols.) hit the Pre-Pub page. This relatively new series from Tyndale, under the editorship of Philip W. Comfort, Tremper Longman III (OT), and Grant Osborne (NT), attempts–like the second edition of the New Living Translation it is based on–to be both exegetically accurate and idiomatically powerful.

The CBC gives careful attention to both the words and theological message of the texts of Scripture and strives to be a helpful tool for teachers, pastors, students, and lay people alike.

The contributors to this series—Allen P. Ross, Tremper Longman III, Darrell L. Bock, Harold W. Hoehner, and many others—represent a wide spectrum of theological positions within evangelicalism, reflecting the rich variety that exists in the church.

The 9-volume collection now on Pre-Pub includes the following titles:

  • Genesis, Exodus
  • Job, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs
  • Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations
  • Minor Prophets: Hosea-Malachi
  • Matthew, Mark
  • Luke, Acts
  • The Gospel of John, 1-3 John
  • Romans, Galatians
  • Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 & 2 Thessalonians, Philemon

Visit the product page to place your pre-order.

Get the Matthew, Mark Volume for Free!

Matthew, Mark Cornerstone Biblical CommentaryWe have arranged with Tyndale to give away the Matthew, Mark volume for free—no strings attached! For a limited time you can head over to product page and add this wonderful title to your Libronix digital library absolutely free of charge. Use coupon code CORNERSTONE during checkout.

We’re confident that after you’ve had a chance to try out a volume from this series many of you will want to place your pre-order for the whole collection.

Head over to the product page to download it, and help us spread the word about this free offer!

NOTE: If you are not currently a Libronix user, we welcome you to take advantage of this free offer as well. You will simply need to follow these steps:

  1. Download the free Libronix engine (for Windows) and install it. Installation is a two step process. Make sure to complete both steps before proceeding.
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  3. Visit the Matthew, Mark product page and click the "Add to Cart" button.
  4. Make sure that CORNERSTONE appears in the Coupon Code box. If it doesn’t, add it and click "Update Cart." Then click "Proceed" to go to the next step.
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  8. In the top right-hand corner enter your Libronix Customer ID (created in step 2), click "Confirm," and then click "Submit Order." (You can find your Libronix Customer ID in Libronix under the "Help" menu in "About Libronix DLS."
  9. Click the "Unlock & Download" button and then click "Open" or "Run" if prompted by your browser. Libronix Update will start and will download the book and unlock it.
  10. When Libronix Update finishes, you may start Libronix and use your new book.

It’s not working for me. What do I do?

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I’m using the Mac alpha. How can I get the free book?

  1. Follow steps 1-8 above.
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  3. Open Libronix for the Mac and synchronize your licenses by going to Tools > Library Management > Synchronize Licenses.
  4. Your new book should now be unlocked and usable. You may need to restart Libronix for the changes to take effect.

Update: This offer has expired.

Semantic Chaining: Using Louw-Nida References in the Lexham Greek NT Interlinear

The recently-released Lexham Greek-English New Testament Interlinear has, as one of its primary distinguishing features, domain-article references to the Louw-Nida Greek Lexicon (info here, here and here). That’s all well and good, but — beyond keylinking to a specific Louw-Nida article — what can we do with the references?
One thing that you can do (shown in the below-referenced video) is begin to explore using the concept of “semantic chaining” (also known as “semantic chunks” or “semantic clustering”). The idea is to explore how a section of text (a pericope or chapter or book) uses or repeats ideas found in particular domains or domain-subdomain references.
OK, I’ll speak in English this time. You know how repeated words can be important when you’re looking at a passage? Well, Louw-Nida references let you expand that notion to repeated concepts. The theoretical backgound for this concept is well-established in the literature* but as of yet has not really been available in a consumer-level Bible study product.
But you can do it with the Lexham Greek-English Interlinear New Testament if you’ve also got the Louw-Nida lexicon (Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament Based on Semantic Domains) and are willing to learn how to reference search using the Bible Speed Search dialog.

The video shows you how. Our sample passage is 1Ti 2.1, and our sample concept is prayer.

* Some references include:

  • Reed, Jeffrey T. A Discourse Analysis of Philippians, pp. 296-331. This book will be available in the Studies in New Testament Greek and JSNTS Collection.
  • Porter, Stanley E. and O’Donnell, Matthew Brook. “Semantics and Patterns of Argumentation in Romans: Definitions, Proposals, Data and Experiments”, pp. 154-204 in Stanley E. Porter (ed.), Diglossia and Other Topics in New Testament Linguistics. This book will be available in the Studies in New Testament Greek and JSNTS Collection.
  • Guthrie, George, The Structure of Hebrews: A Text-Linguistic Analysis.
  • Van Neste, Ray, Cohesion and Structure in the Pastoral Epistles. This book is available in the Library of NT Studies: JSNTS on Paul collection.

Concordia Electronic Theological Library Gets Updated!

The Concordia Electronic Theological Library is a very popular product thats been around for years. The one downside is that its been one of the few remaining products in need of updating from the old LLS format to the current Libronix formatuntil now.

You can now place your order for the newly updated Libronix version of the Concordia Electronic Theological Library. Youll get these 32 electronic resources (40 volumes in print).

  1. The Book of Concord, trans. and ed. Theodore G. Tappert (BKCONCRD.lbxlls)
  2. Christian Cyclopedia, ed. Erwin L. Lueker (CHRCYCLO.lbxlls)
  3. Christian Dogmatics, John Theodore Mueller (CHDOGMUL.lbxlls)
  4. Christian Dogmatics, 3 vols., Francis Pieper (CHDOGPIE.lbxlls)
  5. The Christian Faith: A Lutheran Exposition, Robert Kolb (FAITHLEX.lbxlls)
  6. Church and Ministry, C. F. W. Walther (CHANDMIN.lbxlls)
  7. Churches in America, Thomas Manteufel (CHURCHAM.lbxlls)
  8. Concordia Self-Study Bible (Notes), ed. Robert G. Hoerber (CSSB.lbxlls)
  9. Concordia Self-Study Commentary, Walter H. Roehrs and Martin H. Franzmann (CSSCOMM.lbxlls)
  10. Confessing the Faith: Reformers Define the Church, 1530-1580, Robert Kolb (CNFFAITH.lbxlls)
  11. Eucharist and Church Fellowship in the First Four Centuries, Werner Elert (ECFFFC.lbxlls)
  12. Examination of the Council of Trent, 4 vols., Martin Chemnitz (EXCNTRNT.lbxlls)
  13. Historical Introductions to the Symbolical Books of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, F. Bente (HSTINTRO.lbxlls)
  14. History of Theology, Bengt Hägglund (HISTHEOL.lbxlls)
  15. How to Respond: Judaism, rev. ed., Erwin J. Kolb (HOW2JEWS.lbxlls)
  16. How to Respond: Muslims, Ernest Hahn (HOW2MSLM.lbxlls)
  17. How to Respond to the Eastern Religions, Philip H. Lochhaas (HOW2EAST.lbxlls)
  18. An Introduction to the Foundations of Lutheran Education, William C. Rietschel (FNDLUTED.lbxlls)
  19. Loci Communes, Philip Melanchthon (LOCICOMM.lbxlls)
  20. Loci Theologici, 3 vols., Martin Chemnitz (LOCITHEO.lbxlls)
  21. Luthers World of Thought, Heinrich Bornkamm (LWRLDTHT.lbxlls)
  22. Ministry, Word, and Sacraments: An Enchiridion, Martin Chemnitz (MNWRDSAC.lbxlls)
  23. The New International Version (NIV.lbxlls)
  24. Principles of Biblical Interpretation in the Lutheran Confessions, rev. ed., Ralph A. Bohlmann (PINTLUCF.lbxlls)
  25. The Proper Distinction Between Law and Gospel, C. F. W. Walther (LAWGOSP.lbxlls)
  26. The Protestant Reformation: Major Documents, ed. Lewis W. Spitz (REFMJDOC.lbxlls)
  27. The Structure of Lutheranism, Vol. 1, Werner Elert (STRCTLUT.lbxlls)
  28. A Summary of Christian Doctrine, 2d rev. ed., Edward W. A. Koehler (SUMMCDOC.lbxlls)
  29. The Theology of Post-Reformation Lutheranism, 2 vols., Robert D. Preus (THPRLUTH.lbxlls)
  30. The Two Natures in Christ, Martin Chemnitz (TWONATUR.lbxlls)
  31. The Word Becoming Flesh, Horace D. Hummel (WRDFLESH.lbxlls)
  32. The Word of the Lord Grows, Martin H. Frazmann (WORDGROW.lbxlls)

If you already own the LLS version of the Concordia Electronic Theological Library, you can download the new Libronix resources and use them free of charge! Just run the Resource Auto Update script or manually save each of the above files and put them in your Resources folder (usually C:\Program Files\Libronix DLS\Resources). Then run Remove Duplicate Resources (Tools > Library Management > Remove Duplicate Resources) to delete all of the old files and free up some space.

For more great Lutheran products, be sure to check out our Lutheran Product Guide.

Anchor Yale Bible Coming to Libronix!

Anchor Yale BibleThe Anchor Yale Bible (formerly Anchor Bible)—even though incomplete—is to my knowledge the largest commentary series ever written. Weighing in at 83 volumes, approximately 160 pounds, 43,315 pages, and an estimated 25,000,000 words, this is one massive collection of biblical data!

As you can imagine, producing a Libronix edition of this mammoth set is no small undertaking. Being 30 volumes larger than the International Critical Commentary Series, which we did a few years ago, the Anchor Yale Bible is the largest project we’ve ever attempted to do in a single collection. (Migne’s 166-volume Patrologia Graeca is a much bigger project, but we are breaking it into several smaller chunks.)

These 83 volumes retail at $3,920.00, but we are offering them on Pre-Pub for only $1,499.95. That’s more than 60% off the list price! be sure, $1,500 is far from pocket change. But if you start saving now and set aside a couple hundred dollars every month for the next several months, you’ll probably have enough to purchase this set by the time it’s ready to ship.

To put this in perspective on a smaller level, the average retail cost per volume is $47.23. If you purchase this collection on Pre-Pub, you’ll be paying only $18.07 per volume. 83 volumes that are included in this collection cover the entire Protestant Bible except for Deuteronomy 12-34, Proverbs 10-31, and Ezekiel 38-48, Nahum, Mark 8-16, and Philippians. Several of these volumes will become available after they have been published in print. In addition, this set provides you with commentaries on Tobit, Judith, the additions to Daniel, Esther, and Jeremiah, Wisdom of Solomon, The Wisdom of Ben Sira, 1-2 Maccabees, and 1-2 Esdras. You’ll also get both the new and old volumes for Second Isaiah (Blenkinsopp and McKenzie) and 1 Corinthians (Fitzmyer and Orr and Walther).

For a lot more information, head over to the product page, where you can place your pre-order. When I say a lot, I mean a lot. It’s 53 pages in a Word document and nearly 23,000 words! For a project this massive, we thought it was only fitting to have the product page correspond to the collection. :)

Now you know why it’s been a little quiet on the Pre-Pub page recently. Well, at least you know part of the reason. There are still more good things to come.

2/27/09 UPDATE: New Volume! We have added the newly published Philippians commentary by John Reumann. Lock in your order now!

Tutorial Videos for Andersen-Forbes Syntax Resources

Over on his Exegetica Digita blog, Mike Heiser has been doing some tutorial videos on the Andersen-Forbes syntax resources.

  • The Hebrew Bible: Andersen-Forbes Analyzed Text
  • The Hebrew Bible: Andersen-Forbes Analyzed Phrase Marker Analysis
  • A Systematic Glossary to the Andersen-Forbes Analysis of the Hebrew Bible

These resources are included in the Original Languages Library and higher (Scholars, Silver, and Gold). If you dont have one of these base packages, visit to see your upgrade options.

If youre interested in learning how to put these resources to good use, let Mike show you how in these five videos.

For more Andersen-Forbes videos, see the Syntax section on our Videos page.


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Controlled arms: Oxfam’s hope for the next World Humanitarian Day

Martin Butcher

Blog post by Martin Butcher

Oxfam International, Policy Advisor on Arms and Conflict
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Around 1,500 people a day are killed in conflicts and armed violence across the globe, and among that loss are humanitarian aid workers who were trying to save lives. As we mark this year’s World Humanitarian Day, around the world Oxfam staff are responding to a bewildering number of conflicts. In Iraq, Syria and Gaza to Sudan, South Sudan and the Central African Republic and elsewhere, they are trying, usually against the odds, to help people cope with the terrible effects of armed violence.

Irresponsible arms trade fuels conflicts

Arms and ammunition traded irresponsibly or illegally help keep all these conflicts going – as they always have. That is why Oxfam helped launch a campaign for an international Arms Trade Treaty more than ten years ago, in 2003. We saw the effects of uncontrolled arms in death and displacement. We saw the cumulative, corrosive effect of armed violence on entire countries and the people in them. Around $18 billion a year – we calculated in 2007 – was the cost of this to Africa’s economy

An international law to control arms seemed like a pipedream back in 2003, when the conflicts in Darfur and Iraq started, as it was not like the heady days of banning landmines in 1997. But more than a million people petitioned the world for the treaty and hundreds of NGOs were involved in the campaign. A few brave governments to begin with, and then dozens, championed its cause. After a decade of work, the United Nations adopted the Arms Trade Treaty by an overwhelming majority in April 2013.

Just seven more ratifications...

On this World Humanitarian Day, 118 countries have now signed the treaty and 43 have ratified it. Just seven more ratifications are needed before the treaty enters-into-force, and these are expected in September. This means the Arms Trade Treaty should become international law in December 2014.

But it is now that the hard work begins as Oxfam expects governments to act on the promises they have made, to give meaning to the words in the Treaty.

  • Where civilians are being targeted and disproportionately killed, as in Syria and Gaza, we expect governments to stop the flow of arms and ammunition – as they have promised in the ATT.
  • Where countries are being destabilised and are unable to develop to meet the needs of their people, as like in South Sudan and Central African Republic, Oxfam expects governments to live up to their word. Governments must act to uphold international law and create the conditions for people to live happier, more fulfilling lives in safe communities everywhere.

Government action, with the support of civil society, to begin robust implementation of the treaty is absolute essential.

And so Oxfam hopes that by the next World Humanitarian Day, there will be better controls on the arms trade so we have a more peaceful world where our humanitarian response is called upon less often and people stay alive and well.

Join in the call for ratification of the UN Arms Trade Treaty

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Putting your national title game money where your mouth is.

Pretty fun read from kleph here about the opportunity to purchase a reservation – a non-refundable reservation – to buy tickets to the BCS title game.

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4 responses to “Putting your national title game money where your mouth is.

  1. No One Knows You're a Dawg

    1:47 I am in line surrounded by Nebraska fans. They
    are taunting me. I am taunting back, still certain
    that we are going to kick the s*(& out of Nebraska. I
    decide to challenge a particularly vocal Nebraska fan
    to play what I now call and will forever be remembered
    as “Cell-Phone Flop Out.”
    Remember flop out for a dollar? The rules are similar. I tell this Nebraska
    jacka$$ that if he’s so confident in his team, he
    should “flop out” his cell phone RIGHT NOW and make
    plane reservations to Phoenix for the Fiesta Bowl.
    And then I spoke these memorable words: “And not
    those damn refundable tickets, either! You request those
    non-refundable, non-transferrable sons-of-b!tches!”
    He backs down. He is unworthy. I call Southwest
    Airlines and buy two tickets to Phoenix,
    non-refundable and non-transferrable. Price: $712. He is humbled.
    He lowers his head in shame. I raise my cell phone in
    triumph to the cheers of hundreds of Texas fans. I am
    KING and these are my subjects. I distribute the 11
    beers in my pants to the cheering masses. I RULE the
    pre-game kingdom.

  2. Mike

    Florida and Georgia are cheap


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Aric Blacktree

Former aide to Bren ir'Gadden. Plotted to destroy Dalaman Tower in Sharn.

Was the aide of Lord Major Bren ir’Gadden during the Last War. Was captured by a pair of aberrations with his superior on the day of Mourning and was placed in a draconic prophecy mark for some sinister reason. The experience left him almost catatonic.

4 years after the Mourning, Aric resurfaced as the mastermind behind a terrorist plot to destroy Dalaman Tower in Sharn and had since then developed an aberrant dragonmark. He was foiled by a group consisting of the five people who had saved him and Lord Major Bren ir’Gadden from the Tower of Scars on the Day of Mourning. He was killed in battle by Maathezar.

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The Terrorist List [5 volumes]

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ABC-CLIO, Jan 12, 2011 - Political Science - 1333 pages
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It's a regrettable reality that in today's world: terrorist activity is becoming commonplace, fueled by hatred, frustration, extremist ideology, or religious fervor. Once perceived as an isolated tactic of very few societal outsiders, terrorism is now understood to be a pervasive problem that often involves highly sophisticated and organized cells with underground channels of communication that encircle the globe.

The Terrorist List: Asia, Pacific, and Sub-Saharan Africa; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America explores biographical information of international terrorists dating back 35 years. Compelling, readable, and comprehensive, the set illuminates both central and supporting figures via true stories of tragedy, mischance, and heroism. The wealth of information provided makes it an indispensible reference resource for students of international terrorism, as well as provides general readers with an engaging and disturbing examination of the human costs of terrorism.

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Edward F. Mickolus is president of Vinyard Software, Inc., Dunn Loring, VA, and author of more than a dozen books on international terrorism.

Susan L. Simmons, MA, is an independent writer and editor in Madison, WI, who specializes in coaching writers and editing books and journal articles in the fields of international relations, psychology, art history, education, and philosophy.

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The One Writing Roadblock that Always Holds Me Back

self2I have a confession to make.

When I started this small blog on writing productivity, helping other people wasn’t one of my intentions. Truth be told, this website is all about myself–how I struggle as a writer and the strategies I use to beat my writing enemies.

But the harder I try, the more I realize I’m lacking something REALLY important.

I love writing BUT….

..there’s one demon that keeps on holding me back.

At first, I thought it was  just simple procrastination or lack of proper time management skills. But after I tried every possible way to kick my bad habits away — from Pomodoro technique to Dark Room software — I realized that my efforts were bearing no fruits.

End result? A faceless online business and a meager income that’s not even enough to cover my health insurance.

So I started to ask myself:

What’s the missing link?

It’s not long before I finally discovered the culprit behind my unproductive freelance career. Painful as it may seem, I have to admit it’s ME and only ME all along. My lack of ‘writing confidence’ should be blamed why I have failed to raise my income from zero to hero.

But as I began to reflect on this, I found out a few alibis why I’m still stuck in the rut:

  • I never took writing-related course in college.
  • I’m not a native English speaker.
  • I’m a slow writer.
  • I was not the best English student back in high school.
  • I have tons of online business ideas but too afraid to put my thoughts to writing.

Combine all the factors listed above and you’ll get a writer who can’t muster the courage to grab bigger opportunities. And although I consider myself a self-taught writer and a passionate human being, my experience is clearly not enough. I want to earn something that will tell my prospects–and myself–that what I offer is not a flash in the pan….

Something that will help me sell health supplements and build a solid copywriting business from scratch.

Something that will give me the confidence of a native writer and help me to get my words out there.

Something that Damn Fine Words can deliver 100%.

So do I deserve to win?

Not if I don’t care about my ‘calling’. But I do.

Besides, a writing course as prestigious as DFW will serve as a first aid kit for my dwindling confidence in writing. I believe in the power of my craft but having someone to help you break through all the clutter makes this pen-less journey even more worthwhile.

I know, I know.

Writing this piece also means taking a risk. But I believe in my profession and there’s no other way to move forward but to get better. Every. Freakin’. Day.

Writing is non-stop learning and I hope to find my teacher soon.

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Category Archives: Family fun…Grandma’s Heaven

Can a Child be Too Bright?

Irene Ryan
Irene Ryan (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Grandparenthood is a wonderful thing to be blessed with.  You get to observe and plump up your peacock bragging feathers at every brilliant word that falls from tiny mouths as though their brilliance is somehow a direct result of your genetic presence.  Somehow it is a time for wonderment and while you are pretty sure your own children went through the same development you were too busy working, cleaning, teaching, disciplining and just generally being a parent.  Observation and contemplation of small miracles are definitely a bonus when one considers your offspring’s offspring.

I have mentioned previously G2’s commentary on life and living and learning.  One of my faves of course is when his older brother taught him to never say the ‘F’ word and he didn’t even know what that particular word was but you got a scolding if you used the letter in any word until one he proclaimed, Granny fish begins with F and you can say it!’

I have noticed just how keen his observation skills are, rapidly developing, whilst my seem to be declining.

Granny (Looney Tunes)
Granny (Looney Tunes) (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

So – we were in the car the other day and I noticed a woman walking down the street and as we passed I noticed her tired looking too blonde dye job, her slight gimpy walk and thought that she generally looked weary and more round than lean.

As we rounded a corner G2 shouts out excitedly – Granny did you see that lady?  She looks just like you.  SHE has your face and everything!

Of course this is the same child that looked at a pic in a magazine that showed a very attractive young female standing next to a seated very elderly lady.  Jokingly I asked him if the beautiful woman looked like me and very seriously he said no and pointed to the very ancient, must have been 90 lady and said that’s you Granny!

Making It Look Easy

I’ve been thinking a lot this week which may or may not account for my absence in the daily post club. I prefer to think that thinking indeed was the reason. And what was I thinking? So glad you asked.
A lot of this great cerebral tickling of the grey cells centered around old family movies, Betty White and avoiding curses.

Twice now I watched Betty White’s 90th Birthday party and have been wanting to post something, but not the usual something. I wanted to avoid listing her accomplishments as they can be located, in depth, easily enough through our fav Google search engine. Lord knows the list is long. Nope there is something more. What is the key to her successes? At first I considered her primary characteristic to be resilience. you know what I mean. Her ability to endure life, the sad, the mad, the glad of it all, with grace and even joy. Then I thought it was her energy – the lady started in the business in 1939 right out of high school and when you look at every project she has had little down time doing multiples in any given year with multiple awards to reflect her efforts. Then I considered passion and she is passionate about her career, her work in animal preservation, and still active in her church.
What amazed me about her party was the sincerity of the folk present. It wasn’t one of those gatherings where people say nice things about the star and you can feel something just isn’t right. Maybe it is her lack of hoopla stardom. She has been the star, the back up support role and does it without the woohoohoo of ‘look at me’. She just is. She has talked a bit about her routine: up every morning between 6 and 6:30, shower, put on her face then on with the day.

The old family movies from the sixties and seventies also gave me pause to think a lot. Watching all who have passed, living and laughing brought warmth and comfort and stirred admiration for their accomplishments, none of which were ever broadcast, but we’re considerable in their own way.

I thought a lot about people and how we view others: the ones who make it look easy, the ones who make it look hard, and decided I want to be the former. My thoughts inspired me to start taking those walks instead of just thinking about it. My thoughts this week inspired me To Do rather than Just Be and I made some progress. The outcome of this week also made me realize that I will try posting just once a week as I expect to do more of this active thinking stuff. I may do more but will not do less.

And the curse? This too has occupied my mind. Not in receiving but in giving. I believe in The Golden Rule and Karma. To curse someone is a dangerous thing but when someone goes out of her way to hurt someone I love the desire is great, but the kick back is worse. I guess I will consider the implications for some time yet.
I hope your week was great and am off now to catch up on your wonderful blogs!!

Separating the Wheat from the Chaff and the Boy from the Poop

It’s a lovely Saturday here on the mountain. Cold with no wind and a crisp layer of snow on the ground.  I suppose it is laughable that we call it a mountain especially to my friends on the west coast but it is ours and we like it.

Today we have done some usual chores, son and G1 are out buying a toy he has saved up for, G2 is sitting quietly and DIL is catching up on some paperwork.  The plan is to go for a family swim later today, something both G1 and G2 love.

Me?  I am rewriting Chapter 2 trying to get into the head of one of my characters.  I have done 2 rewrites on this particular chapter and am not been happy with either.  There is something I am missing but am not quite sure what it is but am confident I will recognize it when I see it.

I have opened my apartment today to the critters of the household who usually reside with the rest of the family.  Jewels, the deaf white is sleeping peacefully on the back of my sofa.  Scout who has been renamed Henry is getting cozy trying out different spots which has included my lap and chest as I try typing.  Bree our yellow is happy anywhere but especially under my desk when I work.

Now Jack our third white who I have previously reported as being foul mooded since the arrival of Henry stalked around here a bit taking the odd swipe at Henry and then left to be near DIL.  Funniest thing is that during any given work day the animals are scattered but when DIL arrives home all, and I do mean all, congregate in the kitchen en masse and then where ever she goes.  DIL is a Dr. Doolittle which suits her profession as Vet Tech.  If you need a pet whisperer of any sort she would be your choice.

Now in addressing the Chaff and the Poop.  It seems G2 who at three is learning to take dominion over parts of his life as he should do, had also decided not to part with the products of certain body functions, which is not unusual in this age group.  This was never a particular problem with G1 who is now eight, although I do recall that at that age he had decided that if the back yard was suitable for the then canine in residence, Scooby, it was good enough for him.  It was an amusing and temporary problem easily solved once we got G1 to identify with the humans in the house rather than the animals.

There doesn’t seem to be an easy solution for the problem at hand but I hope the wee guy gets it straight soon… for his own comfort.

Any suggestions out there from you  experts would be greatly appreciated!

And now a pic of our dear departed Scooby taken in 09 through the back window of the playhouse.

G1 G2 Lots to Do

It’s a wonderful thing when a three year old finds his voice and language; words, sentences and phrases flow – nonstop; and his brother has reached a level of sophistication where he assists, guides and helps direct the care of the whirling dervish nuclear explosion his sibling has become. Three is an age of pure energy, pure articulation, and pure delight if one has the wherewithal
to withstand all this purity of motion and sound.
G1 who turns eight this weekend plays a mean game of Eye Spy and it was thrilling to find out not all youthful pleasures include iPods, iPads, and Nintendo although they were certainly part if the journey. Eight is also an age of deductive thinking and ability to reason with a healthy dose of imagination, bringing refreshment and delight.
The day started out when I picked the boys up in Hamilton loading the chariot of blue up with bathing suits, water bottles, towels, toys, snacks and sun screen. Once we returned to Kitchener it was off to Victoria Park. Promising to introduce the boys to Queen V and her great iron lion lying at her feet on the marble pedestal we parked and approached. The intent was to share my childhood park with them and to get them used to the idea of Royalty since The Queen of Hamilton will be setting up residence in their city in a few short weeks.
Ducks, fish and Queen were bid adieu and it was off to lunch. Knowing the boys had enjoyed their flight to Disney a few weeks ago I decided a trip to our local Waterloo International Airport for eats at the Runway Cafe was in order. There we could sit at a round table and watch planes through a wall of glass take off, land, get serviced all within a few feet of our table, accompanied by a squadron of model planes hanging from the ceiling.

The excitement was incredible and of equal interest to both ages. The best moment was when a large military supply plane landed dressed in gray steel and promptly declared by G1 as a bomber.
G2 picked at lunch too energized to eat and G2 ate all declaring he was in a growth spurt, then it was off to Grandma’s house for a swim in the pool and after an hour of splashing and jumping then almost as much time in the tub before heading out to show off my garden.
A little lemonade, and a run around the country property and we were off to McDonald’s for dinner and play land.  Children safely home by 7 and grandma in bed by 11 for a sound night’s sleep.  Whew!

Ten Fav Things For Mama Kat

The Wedding
My Current 10 Favs Include more than one person.
1) I love Kilts and Best Brothers – and yes the kilt was worn au naturel as demanded by tradition.
Groom Kilt Brother in Tux
2) I love the women who make my sons happy!  Heidi who has been married to
Tom for 9 years and says she could not have had a more perfect husband, and
Mary Beth or MB who has just married my son in the Kilt.
3) I love that both men are good men, well regarded, who love laughter and
general silliness and are devoted to their wives.
4) I loved this wedding that was so laid back that when the minister asked what
symbols they brought to signify their love, the bride answered our rings..but
they are in the other room.  Yes everyone chuckled and waited while the maid
of honor set off to retrieve them.
5)  I love my exhusband who gave a wonderful speech about his son and even
the exe’s wife who to my knowledge had no disparaging remarks to make about
me…at least that I heard.
6) I love my son, the groom, Ryan, who believes in his roots and family and
who wore a kilt to honor my mothers family the Jenkins.
7)  I love my son Thomas for his devotion to his family, his crazy humor, and
his wild appreciation of life.
8)  I love MB’s family who have taken Ryan as one of their own.
9)  I love my sister Jane who provides more support than she can ever know.
And yes the bra..when she saw my perfect dress she said a strapless bra would
be perfect.  I do not have one I said.  Yes! you do she said as she whipped
her dress off and promptly gave me hers.  Right there.  Right then!
10)  I love my grandsons..Tom and Heidi’s sons who think I am the coolest
grandma in the world..because I tell them so
And really there has to be one more..sorry Mama Kat I know I am breaking the rules.
11) I love every reader, every one of you who comments on my blog.  You are the best!

I AM MOM! No really…I AM!

Those of you who know me well, know that I tend to look at things differently.  For me Mothers Day is not a celebration of me, but a chance to honor my children!  For without them, how could I possibly be such a super mommy?   While I do not usually publish family pics, today is special so let me introduce my crew.

My youngest Tom, with G1 and G2 Rowan (left) Caleb (right)
Tom posted this on facebook tonight:
I love you and thank you for all you have done.

The love of a mother is beyond compare
One who dearly loves and is always there
From scraped knees
                                                       To falls from trees
                                                       A mother cares for all
                                                       From “I told you so”
                                                        To “That’s a no-no! ”
                                                       A mother answers the call

Heidi (DL)with Rowan a great Mom!

                                        Mothers cook, mothers clean, some even work a job
                          Even with all their strength, a mother still knows how to sob
                                    Mothers should be honored for all they have done
Every day of the year, not just one
There is nothing better than a mother’s love
For her time on this earth   thank  God  above
A mother’s love endures forever
Its unbreakable bonds no on can sever
No matter how much I have grown
My mother’s love is always shown
She has become a mentor and a guide
Within her always I am able to confide
No better payment for her I can find
Then to love her with heart, and with mind
To the one who bore me; I share my emotion
To the one who raised me; Absolute devotion
To this woman I express my joy
You will always be my “mommy” and I your “baby boy”

“Glaedr the poet.”

And here below are Ryan and Mary Beth, my son and future DL (by this time next week!)
Ryan and my future DL (wedding is one week from now!)

 So I celebrate my offspring and their chosen partners who by the way may officially be daughters in law, but in this family they are daughters!

It also gives me the perfect chance to show who I blame for my quirkiness, my  wit, my insanity, my screwy humor, cause while they simply received the “crazy” gene, it is much more exacerbated in them, and it is very very very infectious!

See where the smile and silliness comes from?

Five Minutes of my Favorite Things

GypsyMamma’s Challenge is to list a few of our favorite things in five minutes!
A Few of My Fav Things in Five Minutes

Rain: falling lightly, falling in torrents

Sunshine: Baking everything to a soft warm glow

Wind: the feel fills me with a sense of adventure

Caleb: at seven believing Grandma is the coolest chick in the world

Rowan: slipping his three year old hand in mine so trustingly

Music: Blues, rock, country reaching my soul

Blogging: for opening a new world and new friends

Granny Nanny Day 3&4..fading fast

Granny Nanny Day Three and Day Four

Fading fast….

I have discovered some basic truths in my childcare experience this week:

Just because a child turns three it does not mean he is out of the terrible twos.

Children of seven actually have a social circle independent of Mommies hovering.  They have best friends whom they will prefer over Grandma once they are sure said Grandma will not be lavishing any presents on G2 in their absence.

The key to getting a three year old settled is to drive every ounce of energy out of them in play time preferably outside in fresh air.  Of course the risk to the driverouter is permanent immobility, pain, exhaustion and a serious reconsideration of the whole mixing booze and drugs together argument for sustained relief.  Just a thought.

So yesterday, day three was pretty normal. More parks, lots more walking, tantrum prior to afternoon nap.  G1 spent both days at his best friends so really there was just me, the five month old yellow lab of sonic strength and G2.

The only thing of note from yesterday was that as our little troupe marched along the street..or staggered depending on the antics of the Gdog, is that someone in misstep passed gas.  Now G1 says, “Who farted?” I can see him processing some vital facts here.  He knows he did not do it and although the dog is famous for it, he’s pretty sure Gdog did not do it.  To help him with the struggle of his thoughts I thought I would fess up.  He seriously considers this for a few seconds and I swear I could hear the wheels grinding.   Finally the power of GRANNY comes forth.  It would be impossible for Granny to do this.  In a soft voice he says, “No I’m pretty sure it was the dog.”

By last night I was worn and while happy, exhaustion had me feeling lower than a snake’s belly on a hot rock.  A happy tiredness and really I am sure I no longer have pain.  I am convinced this is a true sense of well being – I just didn’t recognize it.  I think my body had developed some kind amnesia about well being but I think this is it.

Today I was ready to put what I knew into action.  The troupe walked G1 to his best friends house and I in all my wiliness headed straight for the park.  This child is going to get so much exercise, so much fresh air he will be begging to take a nap. So I pushed swings, chased him up and down the play structures.  Even walking him home It crossed my mind that Gdog was behaving pretty good.

Once we get home to the yard I could see a spot of energy left so pulled out all the cars and scooters out of the storage shed and I pushed him and chased him til his giggles started to peter out.

The plan is working,  Now I just have to deftly get lunch into him and wheedle him into his bed.  Wow it worked ..just a few extra cuddles. and he looked ready to sleep.  For a moment he started to move like he was going to sit up until I convinced him he was a puppy.  So he assumed the puppy position and was gone. Yeah!

Settling on the sofa I thought I might see what is on day time TV.  But I could not find the remote.  After a ridiculous amount of time searching and turning lazy boys on their sides, scouring floors and toy boxes I gave up and embraced the silence.  The hum of pain..I mean well being through my entire body convinced me that a nap might be in order.  However that wasn’t going to happen.  An hour after the appointed time I remembered I had not fed Gdog.  Hauling myself off the sofa I completed that task. Convinced a nap was really now in order I stretched out for some R&R.

Within minutes of ingesting his gourmet dog food the pup started whining.  So once again I rise.  Hmmmm she seemed to have some difficulty going so when I stomp across the muddy yard to check on -the results – I see a watery product rather than the scoopable kind.
I make mental note to let my DIL know.

Then two hours later a whole bunch of things happen at the same time.  G2 wakes, my DIL is there and the sonic dog has to go out.  This time there are spots across the concrete patio of Gdogs ailment. The well rested G2 is tearing around through mud and other things in full energy mode.  I try washing away the ailment evidence with a bucket with no luck.  DIL tries to get the hose working and gets some detergent and a brush for scrubbing. She is lathering soap in the appropriate spots and scrubbing with a brush.  I have the hose which is leaking everywhere except the spout and two critters who are trying to catch the water.  Gdog in her excitement has jumped upon the child and me and pretty soon all three of us are soaked and covered in mud.  DIL grabs the dog, I grab the child and whip him inside into a running tub of water.  I change into clean clothes..which are my pajamas.  Don’t ask.  I dress the child in his pajamas.

Not bad work for four in the afternoon!

Granny Nanny Day Two

Granny Nanny Day Two

Ro Ro They’re Not for Holding On to..

Woke up this morning feeling pretty good in spite of the excessive energy spent yesterday.  Today the plan is to take G1 age seven and G2 age three to my home about an hour away.

Before leaving G1 says everyone should pee before going away…and he does.  I make sure bathing suits, towels and combs are packed.

We are about fifteen minutes from first destination, which is the golden arches, when G1 says he cannot wait another minute..he has To Go!  I pull over at a historical site and he leaps from the car and discreetly relieves himself directly in front of the car where no one can see him.

It seems most children these days are growing up obsessed with cleanliness.  He tells me they started Health Classes in kindergarten and since then you touch nothing without washing your hands.  G1 takes every thing he learns very seriously and I am so trying to gently instill the idea that there are good germs and bad and the bad sometimes make us stronger.  You know a touch of the old live and let live philosophy at the microbial level.  Man has lived in a delicate balance with bacteria for eons and we are …..oh boy better save that lecture for another time…. Any way in the car he asked for hand sanitizer..yup exact word.  Hearing that I have none in the car he proceeded to put his arms and hands in the typical surgical sterile post scrub, pre glove position until I could deliver him to a proper sink and water.  This included my holding the car door open for him on exit and the men’s room door in entry.

He is seven now but just a few years ago he had the three year old daughter of visiting friends in tears after he noted she did not wash her hands post potty and he solemnly delivered the news to her that she was going to die.  Not sure they ever came back or if that child is out of therapy.

Hygiene complete we try lunch at a fav kiddies play land. Been a long time since I looked after children so I was not prepared for the hoards, the noise, yelling, screaming…having forgotten this was March break and it applied to everyone else’s children as well as mine. To fit in well G2 throws a great tantrum which I smiled at and ignored as much as possible.

Next it was a relatively quick stop at a toy store to equalize a sonic situation and then off to my apartment!

Before leaving home earlier I packed two swims suits for G2 from his stash. When it came time to change into our suits I discovered both suits were a little on the large size.  Pulled them up.  They fell down!
I asked his brother for suggestions.  Pins.  Not sewing pins.  Safety pins.  None of which I could find.  So necessity being and all that I spied a large black paper clip -you know the kind that hold dozens and dozens of papers – and basically gave him a stylish rear clip.  It worked!

Now G1 is at an age where he is very modest.  Privacy and body parts are a big thing to him.  The boys love to leap wildly into the pool and I scoop them up, one in each arm and make huge circles in the water swishing them back and forth amidst wild giggles.  G2 needs to cling and G1 in his laughter yells, “Grandma, Grandma, he is holding onto your chest. ”

We continue laughing and twirling when G1 shouts at his brother,  “Ro Ro,” (nickname), “let go Ro Ro, they’re not for holding on to!”

Finally time to rinse off, dry off and head off for the trip home.
I am sure the all over ache is muscle definition beginnings!

Granny Nanny Day One

The Granny Nanny Experiment Day One

This is a different situation for me!  My son and daughter in law live in a city about an hour from my home.  DIL has been fortunate to stay home with home with the boys except for a few weeks a year, here and there when she does vacation relief at her old clinic.  This is one of those weeks and for the first time ever I have come to stay and take care of the boys. And the dog.  And two cats.  Oh and my two budgies Max and Ruby.

The first thing before eight a.m. today was a trip to the drugstore for Reactine. I never think of myself as having allergies but I require it once or twice a week..and staying in the animal house I need it daily.
I always carry my purse, in my wallet.  So yesterday I pack up for the week taking everything including the birds just to discover I am Reactine lacking.  I searched through every bag and suitcase last night convinced I could remember packing it.

This is hardly the end of the day being only six forty-five pm but I am done in.  Exhausted. Mincemeat. One big ache..perhaps all the aches in the universe packed together.  I think my hair hurts.

Early, right after breakfast we were on our way to the local park. Grandson 2 who just turned three, insisted he had to bring his basket containing Sonics.  I was fine with this but it turns out G2 can only carry his basket in his right hand.  Grandson 1 who is seven gamboled and jumped and ran as we progressed down the street. There is nothing nicer than a three year old holding your hand as you walk along.

The complicating factor was the dog.  Bree is a five month old yellow lab.  Beautiful dog but a powerful beast.  Because my right hand was otherwise occupied it meant holding the leash and a baggy thing in my left hand.  This was good for about fifty feet.  Cramping in my hand, constant pup pulling and I knew I would have to change hands.  This did not go over well with G2.

The park is about half a mile away.  The sun was shining and no winter wind.  We took our time.  It was a perfect day for slides, climbing and swings.  On arrival I secured the monster pup beast to a cement pillar.  I did not judge distance well and as I turned to check on the kids, the dog tripped me.  Falling is a strange sensation.  It really does feel like slow motion.  I had all the time in the world to think as I fell.  I thought curses or something similar.  I thought of my cell phone left back home in my purse. I thought of fractured hips.  And then I still had time for more curses.

Skinned palms, and one skinned knee and I knew I would live.  Thereafter it was pushing swings, playing hopscotch and lots of running.  The walk home was relatively uneventful because I think all of us were a little played out.  After lunch G1 and I headed to the yard.  Scooters, more jumping, more running.

By five o’clock everything was beginning to seize up – big time but I still put in another half mile to walk one of the boys’ friend home.

Exhaustion reigns……Meantime I wanted to jot down at least a few words although I have no idea if they make any sense. Oh yes and a few minutes ago one of the two huge white cats attacked my bird cage knocking them to the floor.

Well tomorrow is another day.  Planning swimming, jumping and running.  Falling is not on the agenda!


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Charles N Reilley and Young Investigator Awards - SEAC - WEBCASTING
Monday, March 12th, 2012
2:00 PM Room: 206A

Hector Abruna, Cornell University

2:00 PMIntroductory Remarks -
2:05 PMPresentation
2:10 PMWhat Electroanalysis Tells Us About Technologically Relevant Nanomaterials, Debra Rolison
2:45 PMTransport in 30-Nanometer Wide Electrochemical Cells, Henry White
3:20 PMNew Methods of Using “Density” in Analysis, George Whitesides
3:55 PMRecess
4:10 PMPresentation
4:15 PMMeasuring Gaps and Spaces with Ion Conductance Microscopy, Lane Baker
4:50 PMSelf-Powered Microelectrochemical Devices, Richard Crooks

Debra Rolison will receive the 2012 Charles N Reilley award. Debra Rolison heads the Navy’s nanoarchitectural firm at the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, DC, where her research focuses on multifunctional nanoarchitectures for rate-critical applications such as catalysis, energy storage and conversion, and sensors. With Bruce Dunn (UCLA), Jeffrey Long (NRL), and Henry White (University of Utah), she created 3D electrochemical energy storage, a new sub-discipline in electrochemistry. She received a B.S. in Chemistry from Florida Atlantic University (1975) and a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (1980). She is a Fellow of the AAAS (2001), AWIS (2006), MRS (inaugural class, 2008) and received the 2011 ACS Award in the Chemistry of Materials.

Lane Baker, Indiana University, will receive the 2012 Young Investigator Award, presented annually by the Society for Electroanalytical Chemistry (SEAC). Lane Baker received his BS in Chemistry from Missouri State University in 1996. He completed graduate studies at Texas A&M University under the guidance of Prof. Richard M. Crooks, followed by postdoctoral positions at the Naval Research Laboratory with Dr. Lloyd J. Whitman and at the University of Florida, working with Prof. Charles R. Martin.

Since starting at Indiana University in 2006, Baker’s research has focused on development of new tools and techniques for measuring and manipulating ion currents at small length scales. He is the recipient of a NSF CAREER award, a Cottrell Scholar’s Award and The Society of Analytical Chemist’s of Pittsburgh Starter Grant.


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Alloy Wheels

Alloy Wheels

Alloy Wheels

Today my friends i am here to tell you why exactly are alloy wheels needed!

There may be a question popping in your mind, that what the hell are these allow wheels and how useful is it.

The term alloy wheels is usually given to wheels ‘cast’ from a mixture of aluminum instead of steel, making the tyres light weight even though they’re usually larger in size than the factory fitted steel wheels. They aluminum helps dissipating heat and small amounts of more rigid metals whose presence in the ‘mix’ provides rigidity and helps prevent cracks propagating.

Advantage of replacing your steel wheels with Alloy Wheels:-

Aesthetic value ( beauty , elegance and a sporty look ).

A variety of designs to choose according to your taste.

Light weight ( hence low unsprung weight ) resulting in lower inertia being imparted to the springs while riding over a bump.

Lighter rotational mass improves acceleration , braking and even improves fuel efficiency .

Better road holding ( tyre remains in contact with the running surface longer ).

Better braking ( wheel hop under traction is reduced ).

Longer tyre life because of better heat dissipation (alloy wheels are better conductor of heat). Tyres fitted on alloy wheels are on an average 10% cooler than the normal rims particularly at high speeds. Cooler tyres wear out more slowly.

Reduced and even tyre wear because alloy wheel is invariable and perfectly true.

No corrosion or rust since special aluminium alloys are used .

Perfectly round and balanced hence no wobbling even at high speed.

Completely air tight hence perfectly suitable for modern tubeless tyres.

Enhanced cooling of disks and drums.

Less prone to bending and deformations , hence improved balance retention.

Superior rigidity improves cornering, lateral stability, better steering and handling.

But pls do not use cheap alloy wheels and trust only in branded Alloys like Neo, Aura, MOMO or Enkei.

If you guys and gals have any questions just write in a comment and i will surely reply.

    • Dr. K.V.Chowdary please don’t address me as Sir, i’m just an S.Y.BCom student.

      Dealers never provide alloy wheels, company provides alloy wheels. Company fitted alloy wheels won’t be trendy looking or something jazzy (as you see in the pic on top of this post). They would be simple, sporty and reliable.
      Company fitted alloy wheels are as good as any other branded Alloy wheels.
      Ritz is no exception.

      So leave your worries aside and just go for it!!!!!

    • Maruti dealers supply their own alloy wheels.
      These wheels have a classic/sober look.
      If you want something dashing and funky, buy the car with steel wheels, then replace it with other branded alloy wheels.

  3. Carsandbikesindia, I love the rims on the picture above..,could you tell me the info of those rims, I would love to find out how much they are. Thanks,

    • This post is one of the oldest ones around. I don’t have any info about the rims above, because i just picked it up from Google Images.

  4. Good.
    signature: arimidex

    • Thank you!
      I hope it was useful.

  5. Excellent site, keep up the good work. I read a lot of blogs on a daily basis and for the most part, people lack substance but, I just wanted to make a quick comment to say I’m glad I found your blog. Thanks,

    A definite great read…:)

    • Sorry Bill, these days i am a bit too busy with my studies, so i am not enable to post new stuff which have come to my knowledge. But i am glad to know you like my post.

  6. I just love your weblog! Very nice post! Still you can do many things to improve it.

    • Please suggest.

  7. Dear carsandbikesindia,

    I like the wheels as well. I want to upsize the wheels on my Swift VDI to 15″. I like the Sai Mags design which comes in 5 spokes with bolts inbetween the spokes. They are similar to NEO ICE but NEO ICE dont have bolts like design. The same design is also available in PLATI and HR. So, please tell me if SAI MAGS, HR and PLATI are good brands. They have same market as NEO or not. Thank you in Advance. Navneet.

    • Frankly speaking, neo is a better and more reputed brand than the other three you just mentioned.
      I would suggest you to go with either aura or neo.
      Decision is yours.

  8. where can i get alloy wheels of momo make for maruti ritx vdi in aurangabad?

    • Sorry dude, no idea.

    • Sorry Mr. Arvind, i do not have any idea!

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    don’t give up as well as keep creating due to the fact it simply just good worth to follow it,
    excited to view even more of your article content, thanks :)

    • Sorry i’m unable to upload new articles.
      I’m too busy with my studies.
      New articled would start pouring in post mid-May.

    • I am really sorry for not being able to stand upto your expectations.
      I will start publishing posts very soon!!
      I am very happy that you liked my blog!

  12. I really liked your blog! great

    • Thank you very much.

    • Thank you!

  13. can you plizz tell me the contact num and adress of plati dealers in kolkota or delhi

    • Sorry Mr.Bala, i have no idea.

  14. Some fantastic and very informative information here around the most fantastic Alloy car Wheels. I have found this article brilliant and very entertaining Alloy car wheels………… must write some more and let me know when you have published.
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  15. Can you please recommend the place and brand to buy alloy wheels for the skoda fabia in Bangalore?
    Thank you

    • I would suggest you to go for either Aura or Neo.
      These are very good and reliable brands.
      You can visit their dealers and choose a suitable design.

  16. Sensational looking site, exactly where did you obtain the web template?

  17. These are indeed very beautiful alloy wheels and your write up about them has done them great justice. I only hope that you are getting well rewarded for your efforts!
    I am really glad that I have found your blog as this is the second article that I have found that offers great content!

    • Reward….
      Just long internet bills!!

      Thank you.
      I’ll surely start writing again.
      My latest post dates to last year!!

  18. i am looking for 14” alloys for my silver micra….i hve no idea about what ‘finish’ is and could u please give me some good company’s and what’s the price i may expect for a 5 wheel set

    • Alloys from Neo are preferable as they are reliable, sturdy and stylish.
      Aura comes with similar reliability and sturdiness of the Neo, but it would prove good, if you want to give your car a sober look, rather than a stylish one.
      I’d suggest MOMO only for sports cars like the Mitsubishi Evo, reason being, these alloys are performance oriented and very expensive.
      A set of 5 Neo alloy wheels should cost around Rs.16,000* to Rs.17,000*, while a set of 5 Aura alloy wheels should cost around Rs.16,000* to Rs.20,000*.

      *Figures provided are approximate, itt may vary, but the variation won’t be much.

  19. Very nice site!

    • Thank you!!

  20. i wnt to upgrade my ritz vxi to alloys from my steels.i was in dilemma to go for plati alloys or not i almost decided to go for it but i doubted whether they are strong enough to with stand bumps and dumps on indian roads at higher speeds

    • Plati is the perfect combination of affordability, quality and good designs.
      I have no idea about its reliability.
      I’d suggest you to have a word with its dealer, on topic of reliability of these alloys.
      If the dealer’s answer is positive then you may go for it.

  21. very interesting post – please keep writing

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  35. bonjour, la taille initiale de mes roues est 15pouces ms je vx poser des 20 ou des 19, esce possible? si oui donc porter des montification mecaniques par la suite?

    • S’il vous plaît ne pas continuer avec cette modification.
      Cela se traduira par la qualité de roulement pauvres, une mauvaise manipulation et de très mauvaises performances de votre véhicule.
      20 ou 19 sera trop grand.
      Maximum d’aller devrait être de 16.

      English translation for people who cannot read French.
      Q. Hello. The initial size of my wheels is 15 inches ms vx, I want 20 or 19, is it possible?
      Will mechanical modification be needed?

      A. Please do not continue with this modification.
      This will result in poor ride quality, poor handling and very bad performance of your vehicle.
      20 or 19 will be too big.
      Maximum to go for should be 16.

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  41. Hi This is Nidhin. I would like to start computerzied alloy wheel business.But i have no previous experience. I analysed in market it is good business based on that i plan to start . So pls guide me

    • Hey Nidhin, i do not have much knowledge on this topic. But i’d suggest you to work with some mid or large sized company which is already into this business. This will help you to achieve the required knowledge plus it will improve your contacts in this field. After working for a year or two, you might be capable enough to venture into open seas.
      All the best!!!

  42. Dear Sir

    I am having 2004 model white colour maruthi zen,planning to go for alloy wheels,but i am confussed weather i want to go with 12″ or 13″ please suggest me which one is better because from company it has come with 12″ disc,if i go for 13″ will there will any issue

    • I would suggest you to stick to 12″, as oversized rims could have a long term adverse impact on the vehicle.

  43. sir I want to change my ritz Vdi discs to alloy wheels. please suggest me that are these company fitted discs more stronger and easy to remove bent than alloy wheels? And what is the price range of alloy wheels? I also want to buy rear spoiler for my bakers chocolate ritz

    • Parimal, firstly please do not address me as sir!!!
      Coming to the point, alloy wheels are much much more stronger and do not bend as easily as the company fitted wheel rims.
      A set of 5 Neo alloy wheels set should cost around Rs.16,000* to Rs.17,000*.
      While a set of 5 Aura alloy wheels should cost around Rs.16,000* to Rs.20,000*.
      These are two very reputed brands in the industry.
      As for the spoiler, it does not have any practical use. Its just to enhance the looks of your vehicle.
      A black spoiler, or the company fitted chocolate coloured spoiler suits the ritz best.
      To further enhance the looks, i’d suggest you to go for race stripes. They look good on the ritz!!

      *Figures provided are approximate, it may vary, but the variation won’t be much.

  44. What a great post!

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  46. i want to put a tyre of dimension-205/65 R 14 on my vxi alloy wheels .is this tyre size is fitting on that company alloys.or to whic tyre size can i put to make my swift a fat boy look

    • Anuraj, unfortunately i do not think the tyre you mentioned would fit the company fitted alloy wheels.
      For further details, i would suggest you to visit a local mechanic.

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  50. hi,
    i am adhith.. i am going to get a swift vdi … i really want to put alloys wheels for it. can u help me out by replying me which suitable alloy would be preferable for it.. frm the information i got and i have planned to put a R15 and 205 alloy wheel.. is it suitable? will i get any problem if i put it on the car? if i put R16 to it?
    and another query is that if i attach a air filter to the car for changing the sound(engine sound) will it affect the mileage?
    waiting for ur reply…..thank u..

    • Hey Adhith,
      Firstly i must apologize for keeping you waiting for so long…
      205/60 R15 will be good, you can even go for 195/60 R15.
      But don’t go in for R16 else your suspension and other mechanical parts might take some hard beating!!
      Go for any reputed brand, like Neo or Aura. A set of 5 should cost you approx. Rs.18,000 to Rs.21,000.
      Air filter will not only change the exhaust note of your car, but will also improve the fuel economy of your car by a small margin.

      Drive safe. TC.

  51. Good and informative..

  52. I have Maruti Zen 2005 Golden color. I want to put up neo alloys. Can u suggest how much should a set of 5 cost me??

    • Hey Shivam,
      A set of 5 Neo Alloys for your car, should cost you approximately somewhere between Rs.11,000 and Rs.14,000.

  53. sir given the price for set of alloy wheel for zen

    • Hey Gautam,
      A set of 5 Neo Alloys for your car, should cost you approximately somewhere between Rs.11,000 and Rs.14,000.
      If you go for a local brand like Apollo or Sai Mag it should approximately cost you from anywhere above Rs.4,000.

  54. Dear Bro,

    i am shekar .. i have purchased Alto K10 VXI … i really want to put alloys wheels for it. can u help me out by replying me which suitable alloy would be preferable for it.. .. is it suitable? will i get any problem if i put it on the car? if i put R13 to it?

    I have planned to put in MOMO can you please suugest me where in bangalore i can find the dealers for momo Alloy wheels

    • Hey Shekar,
      You won’t face any problem by fitting alloy wheel on your Alto.
      In fact alloy wheels are more beneficial than normal steel rims.
      For further details on its benefits, pls visit

      Upgrading from R12 to R13 is not advisable as the tires may scrape against the cars body when driving with 4 or more passengers.
      It will also drastically shorten the life of your car’s suspension and other mechanical parts.

      Sorry, but i do not have any idea about MOMO dealers in Bangalore.
      And i seriously doubt if MOMO manufactures alloy wheels of Alto’s size.

  55. dear friend, i am ashish . i have done mba & now i want so start my own business of alloy wheels. u know sales. so please give me any idea regarding this ashish joshi , abohar punjab

    • Starting a new business is like venturing into deep seas.
      You have to be good at designing the rims and your price must be lower than premium brands available in the market.
      Advertising on automobiles oriented websites and magazines and a few advertisements in local news paper will make the market aware of the existence of your product.
      Start with a few dealers, give them some incentive to sell your product to their customers and expand your business when you start getting good response!!!

  56. hey dude,
    u seriously r doin a gr8 work here,i doubt is it just ur passion….!!!
    whatever it is hats off to Ur depth of curiosity of sharing Ur knowledge as u mentioned ur just in ur S.Y or may be third
    BTW i ve searchd a lot bout alloys for my swift & found plati alloys most attractive,i dont mind goin for neo but still do u think plati r good enough to go for if i like the design way too much than neo

    • Thanks for your compliments. My reader’s compliments are one of my motivations to write more on this blog.
      Yes, it is just my passion. As of today, you don’t see any advertisements on my blog, so personally there is really no monetary profit by writing here.
      And just for the record, i’ve cleared my T.Y.BCom this year and i am now a M.Com (Part-I) student. :)

      Yes, over the past few years Plati Alloys has earned a brand name for itself and it can be termed as a trusted brand in todays market.
      If you like a product from their range i’d say go for it!!
      The durability of their product is as good as that of Neo, so don’t worry.

      Drive safe and always keep your seat belts on!!

      • Hello

        I have booked a Beat Diesel LT and i would like to change to alloy wheels.The wheel size is 14 inch , Tyre size is 165/65/R 14 with tube less tyres.

        I would like to know if i buy NEO alloys 14 inch 5.5 can i use stock tyres with it. Or do i need to change tyre size . If so will it affect the stability or performance of the car.

        The beat diesel tyre size is different from its petrol which was 155/70/R14.

        What is the best and safest option to upgrade to alloys.

      • Manufacturers provide the car with best tire specification suited for it.
        I would suggest you to stick to the configuration of 165/65/R 14 and buy alloy rims which will fit those tires.

  57. This is awesome info.great job. My question is how good are the following brands : Lenso and Hijoin – HRS. I have seen momo and OZ and their build quality is really good along with their looks. Appreciate our help.

    • Lenso is in this business for a long long time, it is a Thai based company, it is a reliable brand.
      Available in the USA and Europe, Lenso is new to the Indian market.
      If i had to buy one, if i liked its design and i think the price is reasonable enough, i would go for it!!

      Hijoin – HRS is another reliable brand based in the UK.
      They have good but limited designs, that is what i found.

      MOMO and OZ are highly reliable and pure performance oriented products. The best the market has to offer.

  58. Heyy.. I just booked a new swift a month ago.. I am getting the Zdi version.. But the problem is I do not like the company fitted mags so much.! I would prefer a better one than that.. Is it possible for me to just change the rims of the wheels? is the difference amount of that going to be more than 5k if I exchange the mags??
    My 2nd question, I am planning to get an additional single coil sub woofer. should I get the box one or should I just buy the sub and then ask my accessories dealer to make a costomized box for the sub?? which one would be cheaper and which is the affordable and best sub woofer you would suggest which could give an o/p to about 1000W??

    • Hello there!!!
      It is very much possible to purchase a new set of alloy wheels for your Swift.
      I don’t know if dealers of alloy wheels exchange rims, but the cost will be definitely more than 5k, but it would be surely worth it!!

      As for your second question, it depends actually, a customised box may turn out to be on the expensive side, but then it depends from dealer to dealer, some might quote a lower price than the readymade box.
      According to me JBL CS1214 CS Series Subwoofer would be most reasonable, where as JBL GT4-15 15″ 1000w Subwoofer would be slightly on the expensive side.
      Also look at other brands available in the market!!

  59. Hello there,

    I own Alto K10VXi car and plan to fit alloy wheels for my car.I plan to use the stock tyres of size 155/65/R13 with HRS alloy wheels.
    The Alloy rim size is R13X 5.5J
    Can we use this rim size in Alto K10 is there any issue of rubbing when there are five people in the car.
    which the best Alloy wheel fitting to Alto K10 by your opinion.

    • I don’t think you need to change the tires and your company fitted tires should be good enough.
      Larger sized tires may cause rubbing when fully loaded.
      Sorry i cannot comment on the last part of your question, for that you will have to visit any dealer who sells alloy wheels and they may bne in a position to give you a clearer picture!!

  60. Hello there,

    I plan to updgrade my old Zen car tyres.
    The stock tyre size is 145/80 R12 and I plan to replace it with
    155/65 R13.
    Is this possible and have any good effect on the car on handling
    road grip etc

    • Increasing the tire size will deteriorate the car’s performance, milage will go south and you expenses towards the north!!
      Such upgrades will hamper other parts of your car and hence it is not recommended to do so.

  61. Hi mate,

    I have a A star, planning to get alloy wheels. Have choices of Neo at about 16.5k, HRS at about 15K and GMax at about 12.5 K. Can you please suggest which one to go for. All of them are for set of 5 tyres.

    • Guru, you must know what you are exactly looking for.
      If you are looking for a cost effective but reliable brand go for either of HRS or GMax.
      If you are looking out for a premium brand than go for Neo.
      Rest assured you won’t have any major issues with any of those brands.

  62. Hi,

    This is the good work you are doing. I can say that your article changed my view on the alloy wheels forever, thanks to you.

    I am planning to purchase Alto K10 in Dec, which has 155/65 R13 tyres. Which I would like to change before delivery to Alloy and with good tyres.

    Please suggest me in this regard.

    Thank you & GOD Bless you.

    • Mr. Raj, thanks for all your wishes!!
      As for your question, i would suggest you to go for either Aura or Neo.
      These are two very good and reliable brands, providing you tension free ownership.
      A set of 5 Neo alloy wheels should cost around Rs.16,000* to Rs.17,000*.
      While a set of 5 Aura alloy wheels should cost around Rs.16,000* to Rs.20,000*.

      There are also some local brands like Sai Mag which provide good value for money.
      Then there are upcoming brands like HRS and GMax.
      I would personally suggest you to get into the market, check out the designs and prices and finally narrow down on one set of alloys.

      *Figures provided are approximate, it may vary, but the variation won’t be much.

  63. Mojn. Good reading. Looking forward to your next post! :-)

  64. Hold ’em coming… you all do these a wonderful position at this kind of Concepts… cannot tell you how significantly I, for one particular appreciate all you do!

  65. Good stuff I’ve bookmarked this in Digg under “Alloy Wheels Cars & Bikes in India”. Thanks.

  66. Hi There very nivr blog and this post is very good thank you.i will add you to my rss reader

  67. Sir i m a supplier .so i want to know ur product range & price . Thanks

    • Mr.Sunil, i am a blogger i do not deal in selling or purchasing of alloy wheels.
      Thank you!!

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