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A Stroll Through Newport, Rhode Island
I had the opportunity to take a stroll through Newport, Rhode Island. It reminds me of similar maritime locales such as Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. This place features old and beautiful houses, estates, a historic city center and a multitude of shops. On the periphery you can find Naval Station Newport and Fort Adams, the later which I visited.
Here are some shots I took from my little jaunt, which I felt may inspire the imagination of others. While there are several from Fort Adams, the rest can be found in or around the city itself. I only wish I had been here during tourist season!
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The End of the Fourteenth Cycle
Even Things That Go Bump in the Night Need a Place to Unwind
I have completed my fourteenth review of the Grand. This review resulted in a 42% decrease in corrections when compared to the thirteenth cycle. Ethereal Nights had the most substantial drop of 88%, while Penny Dreadful increased by the 400%. Overall, there were 45 corrections which averages 3 changes per chapter.About half the chapters saw a drop in changes during this cycle. Of note, One Flight Over averaged of 4,452 words between corrections. Here is a summary for this cycle:
- There was a 42% drop in corrections when compared to revision thirteen;
- 45 modifications for the entire work;
- 3 modifications per chapter;
- Ethereal Nights had the most substantial drop at 88%;
- Penny Dreadful increased by 400%; and
- One Flight Over averaged 4,452 words between corrections.
These revision took far less time than revisions prior to seven and for the following reasons:
- It takes far less time to run through the material;
- There are far fewer errors to find with an average of 1,951 words between corrections. This improves on the 1,209 words per change seen in revision twelve and is the first above a thousand; and
- Changes implemented are minor in scope.
This is effectively makes this revision my last. I have handed the work over to a copy editor and will include those changes in what would be officially known as the fifteenth revision. Also, since revision zero was my first revision the grand total would be sixteen total revisions to get this novel ready!
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Kraft Dinner
Kraft Dinner seems to be a Canadian icon. This meal is often a favourite of children and often a survival tool for the starving university student. Quick and easy to make, it sometimes pays to have a few boxes handy in case you get inundated with children.
Ingredients
- 8 ounce (225 g) box of Kraft Dinner
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of butter
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) of milk
Preparation
- Boil 6 cups (1.4 litres) of water in a saucepan.
- Cook for 7 or 8 minutes or until tender.
- Drain and return to saucepan.
- Add butter, milk and cheese sauce mix to noodles.
- Ready-to-serve.
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Lobster Melt and Tea Biscuits
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This dish is said to have its origins in Nova Scotia’s South Shore, home of Acadians and several fishing communities. This recipe blends lobster with cream to make a delicious filling served atop fresh tea biscuits or garlic bread. For an extra zing, add a bit of grated cheddar as a topping.
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The End of the Thirteenth Cycle
Even Things That Go Bump in the Night Need a Place to Unwind
I have completed my thirteenth review of the Grand. This review resulted in a 15% decrease in corrections when compared to the twelfth cycle. Journey Through the River of Belief had the most substantial drop of 50%, while Old Soul increased by the same amount. Overall, there were 77 corrections which averages 5 changes per chapter.About half the chapters saw a drop in changes during this cycle. Of note Penny Dreadful averaged of 4,292 words between corrections. Here is a summary for this cycle:
- There was a 15% drop in corrections when compared to revision twelve;
- 77 modifications for the entire work;
- 5 modifications per chapter;
- Journey Through the River of Belief had the most substantial drop at 50%;
- Old Soul increased by 50%; and
- Penny Dreadful averaged 4,292 words between corrections.
These revision took far less time than revisions prior to seven and for the following reasons:
- It takes far less time to run through the material;
- There are far fewer errors to find with an average of 1,209 words between corrections. This improves on the 819 words per change seen in revision twelve and is the first above a thousand; and
- Changes implemented are minor in scope.
I expect to keep pushing through these revisions until the total amount of corrections drop well below 50 for the manuscript. So as it stands, I expect there is one revision left.
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The End of the Twelfth Cycle
Even Things That Go Bump in the Night Need a Place to Unwind
I have completed my twelfth review of the Grand. This review resulted in a 40% decrease in corrections when compared to the eleventh cycle. Siamese Dreams had the most substantial drop of 64%, while Penny Dreadful had a 25% increase. Overall, there were 91 corrections which averages 6 changes per chapter.About 94% of the chapters saw a drop in changes during this cycle. This is the first cycle where the amount of changes are less than one per percent and the Mad Hatter’s Mirror averaged of 1,423 words between corrections.
Here is a summary for this cycle:
- There was a 40% drop in corrections when compared to revision eleven;
- 91 modifications for the entire work, the first time changes are less than one per percent;
- 6 modifications per chapter;
- Siamese Dreams had the most substantial drop at 64%;
- Penny Dreadful increased by 25%; and
- The Mad Hatter’s Mirror averaged 1,423 words between corrections.
These revision took far less time than revisions prior to seven and for the following reasons:
- It takes far less time to run through the material;
- There are far fewer errors to find with an average of 819 words between corrections. This improves on the 520 words per change seen in revision eleven; and
- Changes implemented are minor in scope.
I expect to keep pushing through these revisions until the total amount of corrections drop well below 50 for the manuscript. Since there was no change from the previous revision, I expect there are 2 revisions left.
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Wealthy Older People are More Likely to Pirate Ebooks
The general perception about pirating is done by younger people. The idea being is that they do not have the means to afford the content. This population group tends to be more attuned to technology and has more time to go through the trouble of pirating it.
eBook Pirates Are Relatively Old and Wealthy, Study Finds on TorrentFreak A recent study with results shown on torrentfreak.com seems to break that wide open:
- 47% of those who pirate eBooks are within the 30-44 year old bracket;
- 70% have post secondary; and
- 65% make over 60,000$ a year.
In other words, people who are most likely capable of paying for an eBook are those who pirate it.
Now they also state that roughly 25% of pirating is essentially swapping books with friends. This could be a carry over from the print world, were friends/family would often swap books instead of each buying their own copy.
While this article does not talk about, the age bracket may have something to do with people getting older. In the 2000s a lot of people were pirating games, music and other content because they could not afford it. Now they are older and have enough money to afford buying the content, however the habit is ingrained. Its seen as a norm with no ethical or moral ramifications attached to it.
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Sucre à la Crème
Sugar Fudge
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Sugar fudge is a sweet dessert which can be tricky to master. Recipes online offer various methods, including the use of thermometers or precise timings. This variant is mother makes this dish a reality. She occasionally checks to see if the fudge is ready before pouring it onto the plate.
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The End of the Eleventh Cycle
Even Things That Go Bump in the Night Need a Place to Unwind
I have completed my eleventh review of the Grand. This review resulted in a 13% decrease in corrections when compared to the tenth cycle. One Small Step had the most substantial drop of 40%, while Journey Through the River of Belief had a 29% increase. Overall, there were 151 corrections and gives us an average of 9 changes per chapter.About 56% of the chapters saw a drop in changes during this cycle. Penny Dreadful is the first chapter to have an average of 1,073 words between corrections.
Here is a summary of the cycle:
- There was a 13% drop in corrections when compared to revision ten;
- 151 modifications for the entire work;
- 9 modifications per chapter;
- One Small Step had the most substantial drop at 40%; and
- Journey Through the River of Belief had a 29% increase in changes.
These revision took far less time than revisions prior to seven and for the following reasons:
- It takes far less time to run through the material;
- There are far fewer errors to find with an average of 520 words between corrections. This improves on the 432 words per change seen in revision nine; and
- Changes implemented are minor in scope.
I expect to keep pushing through these revisions until the total amount of corrections drop well below 25 for the manuscript. Since there was no change from the previous revision, I expect there are 1 to 3 revisions left.
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I have completed my eleventh review of Connect
