Lev Raphael: Why I'm Not Planning a 'Hunger Games' Knockoff

Over the course of my publishing career, friends have encouraged me to write a thriller: "How hard can it be?" Even my late mother used to say, "Write something like those books on the bestseller list." She meant thrillers, of course.

I've published memoirs, biography, psychology, historical fiction, mysteries, literary fiction, a Jane Austen mashup, an essay collection, and more -- but never a thriller. It's not snobbery. I love the genre. Some of my favorite authors are Ken Follett, Daniel Silva, Leslie Forbes and John Burdett. And when it comes to movies, I'm a huge fan of the Jason Bourne trilogy. I've watched recent films like Unknown several times and I even liked Eagle Eye and Salt, which most critics panned.

I enjoy reading well-written books where there are earth-shattering secrets, a race against the clock, harrowing twists and turns, lives constantly under threat. But I don't have an itch to create one. Writing a thriller would be like trying to cook a complex meal I'm not exactly sure I want to make and might not enjoy when it's done. And if I feel that kind of ambivalence, why would readers respond positively?

I don't agree at all with anyone who thinks that writing thrillers is easy. They demand even more skill than writing a mystery, even though they might look superficially simple. Perhaps it's the quick pace that deceives some readers. Or their ubiquity. Or the crazy success of very flawed thrillers like The Da Vinci Code. And there really are an awful lot of bad thrillers out there. I know, because I reviewed crime fiction for almost a decade for the Detroit Free Press and other newspapers.

I also don't agree with people like blogger Jeff Goins who encourage young writers to imitate The Hunger Games -- which I enjoyed as an airplane read -- because it's "the future of writing." How can anyone be sure what people will be reading even next year? And why should people attempt work in a genre if that's not where their natural talent lies?

Passion is a key ingredient for any book. Now, you may be passionate about copying a current success so that you can be translated into two dozen languages and sell millions of books. But is that hunger as deep as writing what you really want to, writing from your heart, writing a story you feel nobody else in the world can tell but you? If it is, good luck!

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Night Shift Might Boost Women's Breast Cancer Risk: Study

MONDAY, May 28 (HealthDay News) -- Women who work the night shift more than twice a week might be increasing their risk for breast cancer, Danish researchers find.

Moreover, the risk appears to be cumulative and highest among women who describe themselves as "morning" people rather than "evening" people, the researchers say.

"About 10 to 20 percent of women in modern societies have night shift work," said lead researcher Johnni Hansen. "It might therefore be one of the largest occupational problems related to cancer."

Right now, the reasons for these findings are uncertain.

"Night shift work involves exposure to light at night, which decreases the production of the night hormone melatonin that seems to protect against certain cancers," said Hansen, of the Institute of Cancer Epidemiology at the Danish Cancer Society, in Copenhagen.

In addition, light at night might introduce circadian disruption, where the master clock in the brain becomes desynchronized from local cellular clocks in different body organs, affecting the breast, he said.

"Repeated phase shifting may lead to defects in the regulation of the circadian cell cycle, thus favoring uncontrolled growth," Hansen said.

Also, sleep deprivation after night shift work leads to the suppression of the immune system, which might increase the growth of cancer cells, he added.

This is not the first time this association has been recognized. In 2007 the International Agency for Research on Cancer, part of the World Health Organization, said that working the night shift is "probably carcinogenic to humans," according to background information in the study.

The new study was published in the May 28 online edition of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.

To determine the effect of night shift work on the risk for breast cancer, Hansen's team collected data on more than 18,500 women who worked for the Danish Army between 1964 and 1999.

The researchers identified 210 women who had breast cancer and compared them to almost 900 similar women who did not have breast cancer.

All of the women were asked about their working patterns, lifestyles and other factors such as their use of contraceptives and hormone replacement therapy, and their sunbathing habits.

In addition, women were asked to classify themselves as "morning" or "evening" people.

In all, 141 women with breast cancer responded to the study questionnaires. In addition, 551 women who did not have breast cancer responded.

Among these women, the risk for breast cancer was increased 40 percent if they worked at night, the researchers found.

But for women who worked nights at least three times a week, and for at least six years, the risk was doubled, the findings showed.

Women who worked the night shift but who described themselves as morning people were at even higher risk of breast cancer. They were almost four times more likely to develop breast cancer as those who didn't work nights, according to the researchers.

In comparison, women who considered themselves evening people were twice as likely to develop breast cancer, they added.

Morning-preferring women who did not work at night had a lower overall risk of breast cancer than evening types, Hansen's team found.

"Since night shift work is unavoidable in modern societies, this type of work should be limited in duration and limited to less than three night shifts per week," Hansen said. "In particular, morning types should limit their night work," he added.

While the study found an association between night shift work and breast cancer, it did not prove a cause-and-effect relationship.

Men who work at night may also be at risk for prostate cancer, Hansen noted. This evidence comes from three small studies, he said.

Dr. Stephanie Bernik, chief of surgical oncology at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City, said that "it's very hard to single out the causes of breast cancer and whether women on the night shift have a higher risk."

But there appears to be some truth to this, she added.

"Stress increases the risk of breast cancer and affects the body as a whole, and working at night can throw off your circadian rhythm and cause stress," Bernik said.

"This is another finding that breast cancer is caused by a multitude of different environmental and genetic influences, so this is probably a piece of the puzzle," she added.

An expert on environmental factors that affect cancer, Richard Stevens, from the department of community medicine at the UConn Health Center in Farmington, Conn., said that "the evidence is growing rapidly about light at night and, specifically, shift work and breast cancer."

"But, this is the first study about the morning/evening preference," he noted.

"If it's true that light at night increases the risk of disease, then there are very practical implications," Stevens said.

If lighting is really an issue in night work, it is known which wavelengths suppress melatonin the most, and lighting could be adjusted to eliminate those wavelengths, he explained.

There are other things people can do to avoid the effects of light at night on health, he added.

"For example, for health in general, if you wake up during the night, stay in the dark; don't turn on the light. If you turn on the lights it will start suppressing melatonin immediately," Stevens said.

"There is a lot more involved than melatonin, but it's a good marker if your circadian rhythm is being changed," he said.

Studies are ongoing on the risk of night work and prostate cancer, Stevens noted.

More information

For more about breast cancer, visit the American Cancer Society.

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Change Desktop Icon Size in Windows 7

There are a lot of differences between Windows XP and Windows 7, a lot of which are pretty minor, but make you stop and think for a moment. One of those differences is how you go about changing the size of desktop icons. I have gotten so used to doing it in Windows XP, that I seriously could not figure it out myself in Windows 7 because it?s completely different.

There are actually three ways to go about changing the desktop icon size in Windows 7 and in this post, I?ll quickly go through the three methods. Goodness knows how you?ll have to change the size in Windows 8!

Method 1 ? Control Panel

The dialog I was looking for that is similar to Windows XP is totally unintuitive in Windows 7. In order to get to the Window Color and Appearance dialog, you have to go to Control Panel, click on Appearance and Personalization, then click on Personalization, and then click on Window Color.

You can also right-click on the Desktop and choose Personalize to get to this same screen. The unintuitive part is clicking on Window Color! I never clicked on it because I didn?t think window color and icon size fell in the same boat! Anyway, that?s not all! Then you have to click on Advanced appearance settings.

Only then do you get the familiar dialog that we have in Windows XP:

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For Item, you have to click on the drop down and choose Icon. Now you can adjust the size and also change the desktop icon font too if you like. Whew! What a process! This method gives you the most control over exactly how big or small you want the desktop icons.

Method 2 ? Desktop Context Menu

You can also simply right-click on the Desktop, click on View and then choose from Small, Medium or Large icons.

You only get three options here though, but it?s definitely quicker and easier than going through the control panel like shown above.

Method 3 ? Use the Mouse Wheel

If you have a mouse with a scroll wheel on it, the easiest way to change the desktop icon size is to press CTRL then scroll the mouse wheel! You can finely adjust the size smaller or larger using the mouse wheel. If you don?t have a mouse with a wheel, then you have to use method 1 or 2, there is no way to emulate the wheel mouse on the keyboard.

So that?s pretty much it! Not anything very complicated, but definitely not what I was used to with Windows XP. I?m sure I?ll be writing a very similar post for Windows 8 as the differences between Windows 7 and Windows 8 are even bigger!

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I mean one that?s not from Nigeria.

I won an award. An organization that?s a clearing house of information for people in the construction management field, named this blog one of the ?Top 100 DIY Sites for Home Improvement Fanatics.?

Fanatics? Whatever!

It's always a perk to be given some recognition, and in this case, especially so.?

I?m very flattered, because it?s obvious that the association Construction Management Degree did exhaustive research for the benefit of their readers.?

Not only does the published list name the best sites, but it also gives a brief profile of the 100 prize-winners. Some sites will be familiar, but many will be eye-opening ones new to you! You?ll find listed the specialty of each, the author, how to connect through social media, and links to two notable posts. Sweet! Someone did all your homework for you!

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I love a website that is loaded with links to fascinating sources, but is still easy to read and navigate. This one does just that. Whether you are a DIYer, a decorator, a renovator or remodeler, a builder or a homeseller, you're bound to found numerous links to bookmark.

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Microsoft Visual Basic 2010 for Windows, Web, Office, and Database Applications: Comprehensive (Shelly Cashman Series)

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1 in 5 Americans Will Get Skin Cancer. Here's How To Protect Yourself

By Chai Woodham, for U.S. News

You know you've reached the zenith of pop culture zaniness when Saturday Night Live parodies you. That's exactly what happened to Patricia Krentcil, the overly bronzed New Jersey mom facing second-degree child endangerment charges for allegedly allowing her then five-year-old daughter into a tanning booth. Audiences across America may have laughed at an Oompa-Loompa orange Kristin Wiig spoofing the infamous "Tanning Mom," but doctors say that this is no laughing matter.

A new study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Cancer Institute (NCI) reveals that 50 percent of young adults ages 18 through 29 say they've had at least one sunburn in the past year. "A sunburn is a form of sickness or poisoning," says Cynthia Bailey, a dermatologist practicing in Sebastopol, Calif. "Both a sunburn and a suntan indicate that ultraviolet rays have caused free radicals to form within the skin and DNA damage has occurred." And this, in turn, can lead to skin cancer, the most common form of cancer in the United States.

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Sun seekers aren't the only ones putting themselves at risk. The American Academy of Dermatology estimates that some 28 million Americans tan indoors each year, and the age of frequent users is getting younger and younger. A study also conducted by the CDC and NCI found that nearly a third of white women ages 18 to 21 regularly use tanning beds, averaging about 28 visits in 2010. "Ultraviolet radiation from tanning devices [and the sun] is just as carcinogenic to humans as tobacco smoking," says Delphine Lee, a dermatologist and director of translational immunology at the John Wayne Cancer Institute in Santa Monica, Calif. "Studies found a 75 percent increase in the risk of melanoma in those who had been exposed to UV radiation from indoor tanning before the age of 35."

Mention melanoma, the most deadly form of skin cancer, and John McCain might come to mind -- the 75-year-old senator who has endured numerous removals of melanoma from his upper body and face. Recent studies, though, show that it's not an older person's disease. Rather than the likes of McCain, people should really remember reggae musician Bob Marley, who died at age 36 from a metastatic melanoma found on his toe. A Mayo Clinic survey of patients published in April revealed that for people under 40, incidences of melanoma have increased eightfold among women and fourfold among men from 1979 to 2009. This rise in cases may be due to the popularity of indoor tanning, researchers speculate. "Fifteen to 30 minutes in a tanning booth is equal to an entire day at the beach, and the UV [rays] absorbed during a session is 20 times stronger than the rays of the sun," says Howard Murad, a dermatologist and associate clinical professor of medicine at the University of California--Los Angeles.

So why do people keep tanning? Surely the thought of thinning skin, fine lines and wrinkles, liver spots, skin rashes from the interaction between UV rays and certain medications, aggravation of autoimmune diseases, and cataracts -- not to mention cancers of the eye and skin -- would deter most folks. New research published in the May issue of Addiction Biology suggests that for some people, tanning is not that easy to resist.

Scientists measured the brain activity and blood flow of study participants subjected to ultraviolet radiation in a tanning bed. What they discovered was that the UV rays stimulated several parts of the brain involved in addiction. Quite simply, tanning could be just as habit-forming as drugs or alcohol. Despite all the awareness of the health hazards of tanning, it appears that some people just can't say no when they should.

The Skin Cancer Foundation reports that more than two million people are diagnosed with skin cancer each year, and one person dies from melanoma every hour. "It would be unrealistic to expect the average person not to get some color by the end of the summer," says Lawrence Mark, a dermatologist at the Indiana University Simon Cancer Center in Indianapolis. "But there is always some risk with tanning. The question is whether the benefit is worth the risk."

To minimize that risk, here's what you can do:

Slather on sunscreen. "I often tell my patients to use an SPF 30 and to reapply their sunscreen every two hours," says Erin Gilbert, a dermatologist and spokesperson for the American Academy of Dermatology. Some products boast a sun protection factor as high as 80. That isn't necessary, says Gilbert, as there is no good evidence that an SPF higher than 30 provides greater protection. What you really need to do, she advises, is "apply a shot glass worth of sunscreen daily to exposed areas like the face, neck, hands, and chest to achieve adequate coverage." Applying too thinly lowers the protection factor of the product.

With the wide array of sun protection products on shelves today, the Food and Drug Administration is implementing new regulations to help consumers determine the best sunscreen for them. Prior standards only addressed protection against UVB rays -- UVB-shielding products just help protect against sunburns. Starting in December, manufacturers will be required to label those sunscreens that protect against both UVB and UVA rays as "broad spectrum." Those that carry the "broad spectrum" designation and have an SPF 15 or higher will show wording indicating they reduce the risk of sunburn, skin cancer, and premature aging with proper sun protection behaviors like limited sun exposure and use of protective clothing. Those that are not labeled "broad spectrum" or that have an SPF value between 2 and 14 only prevent sunburn and will carry a "skin cancer/skin aging alert." Other changes include the rule that manufacturers will no longer be able to call their product a "sunblock" or describe their sunscreen as "sweatproof" or "waterproof." And those sunscreens with an SPF value higher than 50 will simply be labeled as "SPF 50+."

Cover up. Put on a wide-brimmed hat to protect your face and resist the urge to expose too much skin. Yes, the bikini beckons and hemlines hike up when the temperature rises, but you'll be thankful years from now when people mistake you and your smooth skin for someone much younger. Buy sunglasses that offer both UVA and UVB protection. Ocular melanoma, or cancer of the eye, is diagnosed in about 2,500 Americans every year.

Seek some shade. Avoid the outdoors between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. if possible, as UVA and UVB rays are most intense with the midday sun.

Go bronze from a bottle. "Bronzers are temporary self-tanning products containing pigments or dyes that provide instant color. They can be easily removed with soap and water," says Ron Robinson, a cosmetic chemist and research executive who has developed products for companies like Clinique, Avon, and Revlon. "The main ingredient in self-tanners is dihydroxyacetone, a sugar molecule that reacts with the proteins in the skin to give the skin a tanned color that develops in a few hours." And while "bronzers and self-action tanners are safe and effective," says Tina Alster, a clinical professor of dermatology at Georgetown University Medical Center, it should be noted that they do not provide any sun protection and sunscreen is advised.

Be like Bugs Bunny. Studies show that you can get that golden glow from the food you eat. "Beta carotene is a form of vitamin A that has a yellow or orange pigment and is found in certain fruits and vegetables like carrots, winter squash, and cantaloupe," says Bailey. Eating a diet rich in beta carotene imparts a golden hue to the skin. "It's entirely non-toxic and looks good."

Some doctors say a little exposure to the sun is essential when it comes to vitamin D, also known as the "sunshine vitamin." Research has shown that a deficiency in vitamin D may increase the risk of some cancers, heart disease, multiple sclerosis, osteoporosis, tuberculosis, and the flu. The body produces vitamin D from cholesterol through a process activated by sunlight on the skin. Although this is the most efficient way to produce the vitamin, many dermatologists would rather you eat foods rich in vitamin D -- such as fatty fish like tuna and salmon and fortified foods like dairy products and breakfast cereals -- or take supplements instead of basking in the sun. The Institute of Medicine recommends a daily dose of 600 IU for most people under 70. "The amount of sun needed for adequate amounts of vitamin D causes suntans and sunburns," says Lawrence Samuels, chief of dermatology at St. Luke's Hospital in Chesterfield, Mo. "People die from melanoma and metastatic skin cancer. No one dies from vitamin D supplements."

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Hi All

I have a question about taxation and investment loans and would really appreciate some advice please:

I currently have two loans for two investment properties. I want to use the equity on the two loans as the deposit to buy a family home.

If I use the equity as the deposit from the two investment loans to help finance a home loan will that stop me from being able to continue claiming the interest I pay on the investment loans as a tax deduction? I am afraid that by using the equity on the investment property to finance the home loan this will stop the tax office viewing it as an investment loan and stopping me from continue to claim the tax deduction on the investment properties from the negative gearing.

My apologies if this might seem a bit obvious to some, just wanted to make sure I was doing the right thing.

Any advice on this would be greatly appreciated!

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Setup an Additional Phone Number on a Android Smartphone or iPhone

Posted on May 27, 2012 at 5:12 am

When you get an iPhone or Android based smartphone, like any other cellphone, you activate the line with a specific phone number. However, what if you want to have an additional phone number for your phone? Using the iPhone?s/Android?s required data plan in combination with an app, you can setup a secondary phone number that will also ring, dial out and video chat for your smartphone.

There are a few different ways to add additional phone numbers to a smartphone. Your wireless carrier may be able to set this up for you, you may able to use call forwarding to receive calls from another phone or landline on your smartphone, and there are even some dedicated services that specialize in adding additional lines to a smartphone.

However, most of these services or plan add-ons cost money, and for how much you will actually use the additional line, it may not be worth it. The following method for adding a second phone number to an iPhone or Android smartphone is free and simple to setup.

To get started, jump to the Google Voice homepage and sign-in to your Google account. Once signed-in, Google will present you with the following prompt:

Select the option I want a new number. On the next screen, you will be prompted to choose and setup the Google Voice number. Enter your area code, zip code or city and click the Search numbers button.

From here, Google will present you with a list of available phone numbers to choose from. Select a phone number you would like to use and click the Continue button.

You will also need to select a pin that will be used to access your voicemail for the new number. Enter a pin number and click the Continue button.

Finally, you will need to enter a forwarding phone number. For this, you can enter your home, work or cell phone number. Most people will simply want to enter their existing smartphone/cell phone number, as this tutorial is based on adding an additional number to a smartphone. Click the Continue button to proceed.

Finally, Google will need to verify your phone setup. Click the Call me now button.

Enter the verification code when Google calls you. Once that has been done, your account will be activated. Click the Finish button.

Now that you?ve successfully setup Google Voice, you can test it by simply dialing the number that Google Voice provided for you. From there, it should directly ring your smartphone, home phone or work phone (whatever phone you entered during setup).

Basically, now you have a Google Voice number which is forwarded to the phone number you chose. You can access the phone number and some additional settings from your Google Voice homepage. However, there is still not yet video chat and other features, and when you dial out from your smartphone, it will be your normal number not your Google Voice number. Now, we need to download some apps:

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Android ? Google Voice

Proceed to download and install one of the above apps, depending whether you have an Android based smartphone or iPhone. Because these apps are Google Voice integrated, they will provide for you an entirely new phone interface, just for your Google Voice number.

That?s basically all there is to it. If you just want basic call forwarding from your Google Voice number, you do not need to download any apps, simply setup Google Voice.

However, if you want an actual, full-featured additional phone number for your smartphone, download an app, which provides a unique calling, texting and video chat interface just for that specific, additional Google Voice number. Then, you can of course use your iPhone the way you normally would with your default mobile phone number, but also use the Google Voice app for the additional phone number that was setup during this tutorial. Thank you for stopping by the site for today?s post.

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Scots begin push to be a nation once again

EDINBURGH (Reuters) - With rousing speeches, patriotic music and support from actor Sean Connery, supporters of independence for Scotland launched a campaign on Friday which they hope will lead to the demise of a 305-year-old union with England and the breakup of Britain.

"This is the beginning of something really special - the beginning of the campaign to restore nationhood to Scotland," Alex Salmond, leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP), told hundreds of supporters in a hall in the capital Edinburgh.

"We want a Scotland that is fairer and more prosperous."

The campaign hopes to tap into a blend of historical rivalry, different political tastes, and a perception that the British parliament in London does not safeguard Scotland's interests to win a referendum in 2014 which would pave the way for full independence two years later.

If successful, the drive could create serious problems for Britain, which comprises England, Scotland and Wales (Britain is in turn part of the United Kingdom which also includes Northern Ireland).

With its kilts and tartans, bagpipes and whisky, Scotland has a distinctive, if romanticised, culture. There has also been darker history of poverty, violence and ill health, notably in the largest city Glasgow, once an engine of the British Empire.

Scotland already has many of the trappings of an independent nation such as its own flag, sports teams, and a history of achievements in science and literature.

Britain's current government, a coalition between the Conservative party and the Liberal Democrat party, is opposed to Scottish independence as is the opposition Labour party. Britain is stronger as a union, they argue, and an independent Scotland might struggle on Europe's fringes.

The SNP's Salmond, speaking in front of a giant screen showing a cloud-flecked blue sky, had no such doubts.

He said his aim was to get one million Scots to sign the "Yes Declaration" before the referendum.

CONNERY SUPPORT

Under a devolved system of government, the Scottish parliament created in 1999 controls health, education and prisons while the British government in London controls everything else including foreign policy and defence.

"If the parliament can run education, why can't we run the economy? And if we can protect our old people why can't we protect ourselves without the obscenity of nuclear weapons?" Salmond told the audience.

The launch event drew on rousing patriotic music and a film showing the country's stunning Highland landscapes, fishermen, universities, and, inevitably, leaping kilt-clad dancers.

It also relied on celebrity endorsement. A message of support was read out from actor Sean Connery, an Edinburgh milkman before he found fame as secret agent James Bond.

Hollywood actor Brian Cox called Scotland's current predicament "centralised servitude" and related how like many Scots, he had become disenchanted by previous Labour governments led by former prime ministers Tony Blair and Gordon Brown.

"The parliament at Westminster can see no further then the end of its own bridge," he said.

Scotland's national poet Liz Lochhead read out a poem focused on English-Scottish rivalry in the 16th Century.

Opinion polls show that around 40 percent of Scottish people are sympathetic to independence, with around 10 percent undecided and the remaining 50 percent opposed. South of the border in England, polls show people are largely apathetic.

Author Harry Reid said the referendum's success may hinge on whether the Labour party, traditionally popular in Scotland, can revive its fortunes.

Scotland is more inclined to vote for the left, whereas English voters have voted in much larger numbers for the right, underscoring a political fault line between north and south.

Although the Conservative party won more votes than any other party at the last British general election in 2010 it won only one parliamentary seat in Scotland.

One joke doing the rounds since two Chinese pandas took up residence in Edinburgh Zoo notes that there are now more pandas in Scotland than Conservative MPs.

DIMINISHED ROLE?

Scotland's preference for a more centre-left brand of politics which favours egalitarianism over the free market is reflected in education policy. In England, students have to pay large tuition fees to attend university, whereas in Scotland such education remains free for Scots.

Reid said disenchanted Labour voters who switched to the SNP in disgust at Labour's support for U.S. foreign policy in Iraq and Afghanistan may yet return to the fold. If they do, Scotland's dreams of independence could evaporate, he said.

"If we're going to get a decent Labour government back in 2015 people might wonder whether they really need independence."

Despite its relatively small population of just over five million, compared to England's population of just over 52 million, there are also fears that a 'yes' vote would diminish Britain's voice on the world stage.

"The rest of the world would be surprised and shocked that the UK was unable to hold together," Professor John Curtice of the University of Strathclyde told Reuters in a phone interview.

Britain would find it harder to maintain its voice at international bodies such as at the U.N. Security Council as well as in European Union decision-making.

There are also questions about whether Britain would be able to keep its nuclear submarine fleet in Scotland, where it now based. And revenues from Scottish North Sea oil remain important to its coffers.

But history runs deep and, symbolically, the independence referendum will be held on the 700th anniversary of the 1314 Battle of Bannockburn when an army commanded by England's King Edward II was defeated by a smaller force led by Robert the Bruce, a source of enduring pride for Scottish patriots.

Scotland and England have shared a monarch since 1603 and have been ruled by one single parliament in London since 1707. The SNP's Salmond has said an independent Scotland would retain Queen Elizabeth II as its monarch.

(Additional reporting by Ian MacKenzie; Editing by Angus MacSwan)

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One Direction Hit 'MIB 3' Premiere Armed With Toy Guns

'I just think it's fun and the action's great,' Louis Tomlinson tells MTV News on the red carpet.
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NEW YORK — Armed with Nerf guns, the five guys of One Direction hit up the "Men in Black 3" premiere at the Ziegfeld Theatre, ready to face any kind of challenges.

The fivesome, who kicked off their headlining U.S. tour on Tuesday night, took a break from the road to catch the film. They also chatted with MTV News on the red carpet about why they felt they needed a line of defense for the fete.

"We're safe [with them and we'll use them on] anyone who gets brave," Louis Tomlinson joked about their Nerf guns. But the fellas did have a real reason for wanting to catch the film: They are big fans of the "Men in Black" franchise and have been for quite some time.

"[They are] great films, aren't they?" Tomlinson added. "I just think it's fun and the action's great. We were young when the first came out, so we kind of grew up with them."

Once inside the theater, instead of having to fend off anyone who might have gotten in their way, they gave the guns away to a few young fans who ran up to them. While security did their best to keep fans away from the boy banders, one young girl managed to get to the floppy-haired Harry Styles. All five guys agreed to give the girl their autograph. Before the film started, they hung out in their seats, munching on popcorn while adoring fans and their moms checked the guys out.

Later on, at the after-party held on the USS Intrepid, fans followed the band as they made their way around the bash, including down several flights of stairs to the bathrooms. They didn't stop for anyone, but they smiled and waved occasionally.

The guys won't have too much time to hit up more movie premieres since they are back to playing Thursday night (May 24) in Virginia. One Direction will continue on their summer tour through July. Meanwhile, "Men in Black 3" opens Friday.

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Visualized: SpaceX's Dragon is a desolate vision in beige and white

Even if you squint real hard, you won't find Andie, Max or that rogue robot Jinx stowed away in that inner sanctum above. In fact, there are no humans on board Dragon whatsoever, given that this mission -- the first successful private / federal partnership with NASA -- is strictly cargo-only and a test flight to boot. After suffering several launch delays, Elon Musk's pet project finally achieved lift off this past Tuesday, giving space heads reason to exhale, all the while proving to the world that a new era in intergalactic exploration has just begun. En route now to dock with the ISS and deliver its payload, SpaceX's capsule, the interior of which measures 14.4ft (4.4m) by 12ft (3.7m) and is filled with dehydrated astronaut food, clothes, supplies and student science experiments, will spend about one week tethered to that international outpost before crashing into the Pacific on its return trip home. Hit up the source below to gawk at additional shots of this spacecraft's maiden voyage.

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Speaking tonight to Sarah Lacy at PandoMonthly in New York, WordPress founder Matt Mullenweg confessed to feeling conflicted about one of the blogging service?s upcoming features: Notifications.

Mullenweg said he?s concerned that Silicon Valley is creating products that are so engaging that they?re also incredibly distracting, to the detriment of creativity and productivity.

He fretted that some of these socially disruptive technologies might be ?morally destitute.? He has been preoccupied with the question: ?Is Silicon Valley destroying the world?? And that extends to his own company.

Mullenweg said he?s been having a moral dilemma about WordPress?s upcoming push notifications.??We?re now going to be pinging people when they?re having a conversation with a loved one.?

The jazz-loving, photography-mad, BBQ lover (WordPress sponsored a team at the recent World BBQ Championships) had been talking about the value of having the mental ?space? to come up with great ideas. That?s why many ideas come to us in the shower. ?You?re doing something and you?re thinking, but you?re not thinking,? he said.

Mullenweg?s comments echoed neurologist and author Jonah Lehrer?s suggestion?in his book??Imagine? that states of relaxation are much better at generating moments of insight, because ?we?re able to turn the spotlight of attention inwards, and finally hear that quiet voice coming into the back of our heads giving us the answer.?

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Tip 1 ? Pick a topic you find enjoyable:

You will be spending a lot of time on your new online marketing business, so single out a marketplace that you enjoy, not one that you just feel will make the largest profit. There is money to be made in practically every niche if you approach it correctly, so you might as well enjoy yourself.

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There is a huge range of stuff to learn when you are starting up your first internet venture. Take it one point at a time and only plan on taking on a new skill when you have got to grips with the last one, otherwise you will find yourself struggling with ?information overload? and begin making mistakes.

Tip 3 ? Consider the BIG picture:

Whatever market you choose will end up having a bearing on the eventual size of your potential marketplace. Decide upon a particularly tightly focused sector and you will have access to fewer potential buyers than if you go for a larger area. It does not automatically mean that you will generate less money in a less significant niche, but you do need to review your long-term aims and how sizeable you would like to eventually make your internet business.

Tip 4 ? You MUST be willing to work at it:

Setting up an internet marketing venture is just like building any offline business ? you must be minded to devote the time at the start if you want to enjoy the rewards at the other end. Do not think you will do well by spending only half an hour every now and again on your new venture, it will take a more regimented approach if you are ultimately going to be successful.

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Tip 6 ? Budget properly:

Establishing an online marketing business can frequently be achieved on a surprisingly small budget, but you should be prepared to ?speculate to accumulate? as the saying goes. Give yourself a reasonable budget at the outset and be ready to spend this should the need arise. You may opt to fund a paid advertising campaign, or subscribe to a niche membership site, or outsource your content creation for example. If you have not allocated a budget to deal with this expense, this may cause your business to suffer a bit.

Tip 7 ? Keep testing your ideas:

This is not difficult to do in online marketing and a range of custom built analytics packages are available to assist you. Study what works best ? and what is not offering the returns you are after. You could well be surprised at the results and this will therefore allow you to adjust your online marketing campaign (and your budget) in the months and weeks ahead.

Tip 8 ? Do not chop your prices:

It is tempting to cut your prices considerably in the expectation that this will help build up your turnover. Anyone can sell something for less than it is worth ? the idea is to offer those products in which you have real faith and then ask a fair price for them. Your margins will be larger and your buyers will believe that they are purchasing a more valuable product at the same time.

Tip 9 ? Look at affiliate marketing:

When you are building up your business online, you ought to be concentrating your efforts on generating traffic, growing your reputation and gathering an email list that you can continue to keep in contact with in the months ahead. This is easier to do if you are not becoming preoccupied with creating products, customer service issues, refund requests and so on. Affiliate marketing takes away these distractions and allows you to concentrate on the things that are crucial to your longer-term success.

Tip 10 ? Traffic is crucialessential:

In your eagerness to begin, the importance of getting targeted and hungry customers to your site can occasionally get forgotten ? and of course a site without traffic is not going to generate any money. Look at the various methods of getting visitors to your site and put these ideas in place as quickly as you can, before your motivation takes a hit.

So there are my top 10 points to remember if you are contemplating establishing an internet business. They will play a part in your future success, but consider every one of them carefully at the outset and you will considerably improve your chances of succeeding in your new venture.

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