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Enjoy the ultimate luxury of the wellness lifestyle in this residence at Canyon Ranch, Lenox, one of the nation's premier spas. One of only 19 units, it features a spacious great room, master suite, kitchen, two fireplaces, private patio. Mandatory annual resort membership affords access to its unparalleled facilities, close to the cultural, culinary, and outdoor amenities in the Berkshires. Now you can live in luxury at Canyon Ranch® in Lenox, Massachusetts, and enhance your life with greater health and vigor and longevity. There are only 19 beautifully appointed residences, currently under construction at the Canyon Ranch Residences at Bellefontaine. By living on the property, homeowners get full access every day of the year to the active, all-healthy environment that is the hallmark of the world's most celebrated wellness resort, Canyon Ranch. The nineteen residences are comprised of six different open floor plans with high ceilings and eco-friendly materials. Depending on the unit, there are beautiful terraces or balconies to enjoy the fresh country air. The residences feature hardwood flooring, gas fireplaces, custom designed cabinetry, spacious closets, and tile and stone baths. Connected to the resort via an enclosed walkway, there is climate-controlled underground parking and 24-hour security with a staffed, gated entrance. About Canyon Ranch in Lenox Make each day as action-packed, leisurely or inspiring as you need it to be. You'll have access to top Canyon Ranch fitness and health specialists, and spend your days surrounded by natural beauty. Plus just outside the gates lay the charming town of Lenox and rich cultural life of the Berkshires. Homeowners must purchase a membership package to the resort, and can customize their services. The Art of Relaxation: With nearly 100 spa services to choose among, booking a Canyon Ranch body wrap, facial, manicure, or your favorite salon service couldn't be easier. From Healing Energy for mind-body balance to massages and neuromuscular therapy to ease aches and pains, the therapeutic offerings will help you de-stress, reenergize and treat your body right. Personalized Medical Care: Pursue your healthiest life with the help of Canyon Ranch professionals right next door. The Canyon Ranch integrative health care approach encompasses your body, mind and spirit. The diverse wellness team inc...
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- MLS Number216331
- List Price$1,850,000
- Broker NameWILLIAM PITT SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY
- Property TypeCondominium
- Parking Spaces1
- AssociationCR Residences LLC
- Parking Spaces TypeGaraged
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- Cable Avail
- Central A/C
- Elevator
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- Granite Counter
- High Speed Wiring
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- Master Bedroomwalk-in closet = 6'6'' x 3'11''
- Kitchenstone countertops
- BasementConcrete Floor, Garage Access, Interior Access
- Number of Photos27
- Building Number165
- StreetKEMBLE
- Address165 Kemble St # 8
- CountyBerkshire
- RegionBerkshire - South
- Zip01240
- StateMA
- TownLenox
- DirectionsWalker Street in Lenox to Kemble Street to Canyon Ranch on the left. No drive-ins: names of all visitors must be provided by the listing agents to Security for entry.
- Junior HighLenox Memorial
- Elementary SchoolMorris
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- Exterior FeaturesExterior Lighting, Patio, Private Pool, Trash Private
- InternetCable Available, DSL Available
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- Square Feet1683
- Total Rooms5
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- Stories2
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- Year Built2017
- Energy FeaturesEnergy * Appliances, Insulated Doors, Insulated Windows, Program Thermostat
- ExteriorOther, Wood
- Property StyleMulti-Level
- RoofingAsphalt, Fiberglass
- ZoningResidential
- HOA Fee1733
- Date Listed10/09/2017
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This workshop will discuss "field philosophy" as a novel transdisciplinary paradigm for philosophical research and graduate education. In his workshop we will
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- Alcoff, Linda. "Does the Public Intellectual Have Intellectual Integrity?"
- Briggle & Frodeman. "A New Philosophy for the 21st Century"
- Frodeman, Briggle, & Holbrook. "Philosophy in the Age of Neoliberalism"
- Kitcher, Phillip. "Philosophy Inside Out"
- Nietzsche, Friedrich. "We Scholars" #205 from Beyond Good & Evil

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Presidential second terms have a bad name. The traditional view is that presidents are stuck with first-term leftovers on their plates and a calendar that calls on them to get any legislation through Congress in the first 18 to 24 months. After that, few in Congress listen because the chief executive's time in office is limited.
President George W. Bush discovered the limits of his authority with his signature second term legislative efforts on Social Security and then immigration reform. President Bush made little progress gathering support for personal retirement accounts for Social Security, despite five months spent campaigning for the program in 2005; in the end, he refocused his attention on an alternative policy effort. On immigration, he made a similar push for a combination of border security initiatives and a temporary worker program. The Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2007 died in June of that year; immigration supporters could not muster even a Senate majority for the legislation.
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•Make use of the early months. President Obama was able to make good use of the early months of his first term, and there is no reason to believe he will not be able to do so again. Actions from his early days in office solidified his victory in 2012. His work on the auto bailout, for example, ultimately was important in winning Ohio in 2012. The first act he signed was the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, one of a series of actions, and perhaps the most high-profile one, that led to his strong electoral support from women.
The first item of business in this post-election period is negotiating with House and Senate leaders on the fiscal issues demanding immediate attention: decisions on the extension of Bush tax cuts; raising revenue to cover mandated budget cuts referred to as sequestration; dealing with the payroll tax extension, the Alternative Minimum Tax; extension of the debt ceiling.
•Become the president of "explaining stuff." One of the important aspects of the presidency is selling presidential programs. That was an area where President Obama commented he was weak, and one where he can learn from President Clinton. The goal of a presidential speech is not eloquence, it is understanding: how to make sense of all the facts and figures thrown at us from so many different locations. That is where President Clinton excelled. To get to a place where people understood his points, President Clinton eschewed eloquence in favor of making sure his audience understood the points he was making.
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Being a future English teacher this is a big concern of mine. I strongly believe in YAL being in the classroom, but censors would disagree usually because of sexual taboos. I'm constantly considering what books I will have in my classroom and what ones I would like to teach. Many of these have sex in it. But, just look at the classics...Scarlet Letter anyone?ReplyDelete
I don't think anything should be off limits because I think everyone has a different capacity of what they can handle and they will guide their own reading.
Something new that I came across was polygamy in Wither by Lauren Destefano. There were definitely taboo subjects in it and many dealing with sex, but I can't imagine telling a student they couldn't read it. It is a fantastic book that is beautifully written with strong themes. I've even added it to my companion novels (w/1984) with the canon.
Sorry for the longest comment ever, but I'm passionate about these subjects. I really like the series your doing and it's a great discussion to have.
I'm glad Devan mentioned Wither. *spoilers*ReplyDelete
I just finished reading and it deals with polygamy, sex with a minor, and teenage pregnancy. Granted this a different world (which the characters mention in the book), but in our world some of this stuff isn't as taboo as it used to be. I mean just look at the shows we have on the TV.
I'm looking forward to these posts. My thesis project concerned YA sex and the consequences and whatnot, some I'm curious to see what everyone's opinions on the matter are.
I don't think anything should be taboo because in life, nothing is really off-limits no matter how much we try to cover it up.ReplyDelete
just wanted to say you should read Forbidden ASAP! it's one of the most heart-breaking books i've ever read, and the subject matter is dealt with REALLY well.ReplyDelete
great post!
For me the fact that there's a book about incest doesn't make it any less of a taboo... I'd still be very reluctant to pick it up, unfortunately for freedom of speech (lol) :(ReplyDelete
I don't think anything should be taboo in YA, but I think YA takes the rap for it in a way other genres don't.ReplyDelete
How I Live Now deals with incest, and it was a fantastic book. It wasn't "about" incest. I would hate for it to get blacklisted because someone thought they knew what it was about.
I don't think anything should taboo. But I feel if a book has graphic sex scenes, there should be someway of indicating this to potential readers. Perhaps books require a rating system?ReplyDelete
Other than that, I feel that issues such as polygamy and incest should be allowed in YA lit, but that authors should try to treat the issues with care. I thought this was done well in wither.
Overall, I think that it all depends on the book. Also, I'm against authors throwing in taboo materiel for shock value.
Great topic! I'm looking forward to reading these posts and the comments they generate.ReplyDelete
I agree with Vine - it all depends on how the author handles the topic. And I also HATE when sex is thrown in for shock value. Ugh.
I wrote (what I thought was) a YA novel. A few members of my critique group asked, "This is more of a middle grades book than YA, don't you think?"
I just blinked at my computer screen. The story is set in high school. It's about coming of age and figuring out who you are. It's got high school drama and love triangles and all that.
But it doesn't have sex. Or drugs. Or alcohol. Or swearing. Or anything even remotely "taboo."
I'm learning that authors need to push the envelope just to keep up with current trends.
Thanks for a great post!
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I'm so glad you're doing a series on this topic. In my WIP, NOT CRICKET, I'm exploring (among other topics) different attitudes towards relationships, love and sex, and how that varies by gender, nationality and individual. I still haven't decided exactly how to end this YA novel. It would not be with an explicit sex scene if the main characters were to have sex. Still, teens are having sex so it seems unrealistic to ignore that, especially in contemporary realistic fiction, which is what I write. I'd also rather have teens explore risky behavior in books than in life.ReplyDelete
There still needs to be line somewhere. Personally, I don't think incest portrayed with a positive angle (ie they really are in love) or erotic fiction belongs in YA. As a teen in the 1980's, all of my friends read the Flowers in the Attic series by V. C. Andrews, which was released as adult fiction. It was about 4 children locked in an attic with the 2 teens falling into an incestuous relationship and in love. I noticed that it has now been rereleased and shelved in the YA section at Borders. Last year I read Illyria by Elizabeth Hand, about a pair of incestuous cousins inspired by Shakespeare. It was rated YA, 16 and up, but I think it would have worked better as adult fiction, which is how it was originally released in the UK.
It's worth remembering that tweens are reading YA too. Forever by Judy Bloom made the rounds in my 5th grade class in the late 1970's! Even then, I thought Forever was silly. The boy's penis had a name. A much better example of age appropriate sex scenes is in Looking for Alaska by John Green, as you noted. I'd also recommend The Mockingbirds by Daisy Whitney on date rape.
Along with YA, I also write adult fiction. In my novel (on submission) S.A.D. there are sex scenes involving teens. I'm aware of my audience and vary my writing accordingly both in content and in style. Teens can and do read adult fiction, but at least they know that the subject matter will be geared towards adults. The books are shelved in a different section of bookstores and libraries for a good reason. There is still plenty of room left to explore and boundaries to stretch in YA without writing erotica for teens.
I should add that by "adult fiction" I mean fiction written for adults, not erotic fiction.ReplyDelete
I was going to mention incest if you didn't. I think it's become a little more common, but I wouldn't say it's gotten too much less taboo -- in society or in literature. I know Meg Rosoff was one of the first to tackle it in her incredible HOW I LIVE NOW, and it's still the most common issue cited with the book (even over its graphic violence).ReplyDelete
I think we do see it out there, but lesbian and trans or queer sex are still not that common or well understood in literature or other popular forms of media.
I agree with Vine that the inclusion of sex or of more taboo types of sex is less an indicator of quality and more an indicator of the right audience for the book. That said, though, I have about a million concerns about the idea of a rating system for books -- they just aren't that easy to generalize about, and I fear ratings become a type of censorship.
Tell your story. If it feels right for the story to go into an area of exploration, then it should go there. If however, you're looking for shock value, as seems to be so commonplace in what we see in the world today - you know how many lines can I cross stuff - well then, I'd say don't do it! I have a real pet peeve about crossing lines for the sake of crossing them.ReplyDelete
As far as sex goes, my personal taste is not to have things go too deep, but then there are times depending on what you're writing, where it has to. This goes for violence too. If it's just to get a reaction, it ain't gonna work. If it's a part of the story, then it will go down those pathways.
It's just got to feel a real part of the story.
So YA taboos? I expect there really are none, but beware of the bookshop people who will be very quick to report on too much of any one thing to those who buy.
I'm so glad Rachel mentioned How I Live Now, because that was the first book that came to mind when you mentioned incest between two cousins.ReplyDelete
I don't think that or sex of any form should be in a book just to make it edgy or because that's what other authors do. In those books it seems forced or fake and completely unnecessary. It should be organic. Take How I Live Now. Never did I get the impression that Rosoff was just throwing incest in there for shock value. I can't imagine the story without it.
I don't know. I remember the first sex scene in a YA book that kinda shocked me was in I Know It's Over because it was the more detailed/graphic sex scene I had read in YA. I used to think that was sort of the boundary between YA and Adult fiction that the sex would not be detailed in YA but... I think that's going away. And it's not like anything you'd read in an erotica novel or something.ReplyDelete
Also, I'm reading Gemini Bites right now and the MC Kyle recalled a blow job he got from a guy and it wasn't like graphic/detailed but it said more than I was expecting. I'm not bothered, personally, just making note of how far you can go, so to speak. I don't think either of those scenes were thrown in for shock value.
Now I have to read Forbidden!
I'm with Rachel in regards to ratings. Because people have different thoughts as to what qualifies, the whole thing could get very murky. However, as an author of YA novels, I don't have a problem with telling buyers that this book has x, y, z themes (although isn't that often obvious on the jack copy)?ReplyDelete
As for taboo themes, other than PUSH and BOY TOY, I have not seen books address sexual abuse by a female figure. I think books should explore this further, and not limit it to sexual abuse but a female emotionally manipulating a male as well. It happens more often than we think and in our society it's pushed under the rug. So many men are afraid to speak up if their wives physically or verbally abuse them. I bet teen boys are afraid as well.
Can I just say great comments everyone! I'm enjoying reading all of these.ReplyDelete
I'm weary of rating systems as well because I think it can be a gateway to censorship. I do think that age ranges can be helpful, but there is still gray area. For example, some middle grade lit. can be read at the high school level/used in the classroom.
Like I said I think everyone should be the one in control of guiding their own reading. If something is too much for them they can always abandon the book and move onto something else. Young adults are constantly picking up new responsibilities and I think they can handle being in charge of exploring what books they want to read. Not to mention the taboos that are pushed on t.v. and movies are the same or worse as some in YAL (Gossip Girl, Skins, Glee, etc.)
As far as shock value I do think some authors just throw it in there, but some just can't write as well as others and they honestly think that they are adding it in with good intentions and that it's important to the plot.
Also, I think we need to keep in mind that YAL is a bridge over to adult lit. Young adults are moving forward and they are trying adult things even if they are trying to grow up to fast. It's been that way for years, but in this generation people are actually talking about it. YAL provides a great opportunity to talk to YAs about these issues.
Margie-Push was such a powerful novel. I agree with the themes that are lacking in YA concerning female absusers. Also, there is a lack of B&T in the LGBTQ.ReplyDelete
Agree with "Escape Artist" - 'tell your story'.ReplyDelete
Life isn't all rainbows and unicorns. Sometimes, much as we hate it, teens are exposed to and must deal with dark topics we consider ugly and heinous. I'd rather shine the light on those topics instead of pretend they don't exist.
I struggled with this issue in my last novel, a story about a former cyberbully who caused a classmate's suicide. In its original draft, there was no cursing and the sex happened 'off camera'.
When I ran the draft by a group of teens who'd agreed to beta read, they UNANIMOUSLY said - "Needs more cursing, more violence, more sex. It's not real."
IT'S NOT REAL. That's the point, isn't it? To craft a characters and a story so real, it matters to readers.
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I recently heard some great YA authors read at the NYC Teen Authors Festival (on a panel called "I think I love you - but maybe I don't"). After hearing their fantastic, funny, heartfelt and yes sometimes explicit scenes - I would say the following should definitely be taboo in YA books:ReplyDelete
1. Boring/earnest sex scenes
2. Badly written sex scenes
3. Gratuitous Sex
here's more on the event: http://storiesaregoodmedicine.blogspot.com/2011/03/i-think-i-love-you-but-maybe-i-dont-nyc.html
In all seriousness, I also have a real problem with abusive scenes (sexual or not) that are unexamined - and by unexamined I mean let go without comment by the author and therefore interpreted as "OK" by the reader. Twilight has a scene like that in the last book - where Bella is bruised after sex and nonplussed - nay, happy. (yes, I know it's a vampire book, but what is a scene like that telling young women - often tweens - about what sex is supposed to be like?)
I think that of course it's not about 'banning' anything - but rather that the onus is on us as readers, parents, community members to influence not just what our kids read but HOW they read it. I can't imagine forbidding my child to read something that seemed otherwise appropriate for them, but I can imagine encouraging them to discuss any questions with me, or explaining my feelings on what happens in the book openly...
Great post! I actually don't believe anything should be off the table--though I sometimes think certain books should be published as adult and not YA, it usually has more to do with the author's approach to the characters or the themes than content (I felt this was true with Wither, personally, which I also loved).ReplyDelete
Like Sayantani, I DO personally dislike scenes/books/characters that seem to advocate abuse. But, uh, that's pretty widespread, both in YA and our culture. And I don't think taking discussions of it off the table are really the solution, either.
Sex is such a concern for young adults. Having it, not having it, wanting to have it with someone, wanting to wait, etc. It has to be discussed or at least touched on in YA stories.ReplyDelete
I think the taboo comes in how it is handled. How is it presented and described?
Nice post! I have to admit that I was surprised The Mortal Instrument series touches on the possibility of incest between a brother and a sister.ReplyDelete
The protag having more than one sex partner in the same book still seems to be taboo. Can anyone think of any books where this happens? Even so, I was surprised NIGHTSHADE got away with her hooking up with two guys in an ongoing way in the same book.
The ultimate incest-Greek Mythology, which is often taught at the hs level.ReplyDelete
Myth also has beastiality as well, which I can't think of a YA book that includes.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousApril 5, 2011 at 3:54 PM
I'm with Sayantani and Monica. YAs want to read what they feel, and so much of the young adult experience is first love and first sex.ReplyDelete
However, what all of these comments are skirting around (I think) and Sayantani begins to raise is the question of the author's obligation to the reader. What moral/ethical obligation do we have, if any? Just because sex and violence are real, do we have to show them in graphic detail? To what extent do we -- adult writers -- need to demonstrate restraint or hold behaviors up to the light and say "Hey maybe this isn't the best way to behave."
One of the worst author interviews I ever read was with a YA writer whose popular books were full of sex, drugs and consumerism. When asked about that, she shrugged and said, "It sells." I think we owe kids more than that. I think we have an obligation to demonstrate some consequences. I think as authors we have to acknowledge the special influence we can have on our audience.
Please don't get me started on Bella.
I guess my main concern is getting students to read and want to read. Every "home run" (a book that gets them into reading) book is different for each kid. It can be the Gossip Girl series or To Kill a Mockingbird. As long as they start somewhere that's what matters to me. Eventually they will grow up and so will their reading. Many will eventually get bored with some of the more superficial stuff and move onto something more difficult because they are more confident w/their reading skills.ReplyDelete
Authors have an obligation to their readers, but also their work. There needs to be a good balance of obligation to the reader and integrity of the work. They should not preach to their readers about morals, ethics, etc. because YA get enough of that from other people in their life. If it fits into the story w/out spoon feeding it w/theme, characters, etc. then that's great! I can't stand it when I read something that feels like the author is obviously trying to "teach" me a lesson. At least this is not my reason for reading books.
As I've said before, the biggest issue with YA is that the kids differ so much. I was reading "Rubyfruit Jungle" by Rita Mae Brown in 6th grade. But there are some juniors in my school who still feel awkward during sex ed.ReplyDelete
I agree with a lot of the posters on here - the handling of the topic is key. Just because the targeted readers are young adults, let's face it, this does not mean that they are strangers to things like sex, rape, or even incest. Not only is it important to get these topics out there so teens better understand them (and can hopefully make better informed decisions), but it is also important for books to deal with these topics so that teens who have been victims of incest or rape or active participants in any of these "taboo" topics better be able to cope/share/understand their experiences. Everyone needs a book they can relate to, no matter how uncomfortable the subject matter may make some readers.ReplyDelete
I'm really enjoying reading all these comments! I don't have much of an opinion on sex in YA, because I think it depends entirely on the kind of book you're writing; but I love seeing everyone else's opinions on this!ReplyDelete
1. I am kind of annoyed by the "everybody does it" assumptions on the part of both kids themselves and the adults writing for them. Actually, all teenagers aren't having sex. That said, I would venture to guess nearly all of them are more than happy to _read_ about it (which is safer anyway and ought to be encouraged for that reason alone, in my opinion.)ReplyDelete
2. My father was an independent bookstore owner when I was a kid and I was a latchkey kid at that. Our house was full of books. I read "The Joy of Sex" (the original goofy 70s version!) when I was 11. Understood about 25% of it. My philosophy is that if a kid gets it, they are old enough to read it and if they aren't old enough, it will go over their heads. It's a wash. So we don't need to censor.
3. I write LGBT books, though they are historical, so really not L or G or B or T --all of which terms would be anachronistic applied to the 1880s. However, there are many cross-dressing characters in my books (particularly women passing as men) and same-plumbing characters (women and girls that is) who love them. When I get to a place in my story where sex seems like a natural event, I consider a couple of things before I decide whether and how much to write, including the issue of representation. GLBT teens have seen so little of themselves in popular culture--especially when it comes to the nuts and bolts (so to speak) of real sex. So I have written quite a few detailed scenes of all different kinds of sex these queer characters might have had. I want to validate the experiences and desires of our GLBT youth--even celebrate them.
4. As for VC Andrews and the like being re-released as YA, I have to suspect that is because YA is the only niche in publishing that is actually growing. Once Twilight got adults reading YA, everyone wanted a YA. So it's a marketing issue, that's all.
I would have never thought myself a prude, I read The Virgin Suicides at 14, but I was a little surprised when I saw the recommended age range of 12-17 for a YA book I'm reading that has alcohol, drug use, sex, etc in it. Twelve seems a bit young for that, I would say at least 14-17. I guess I'm protective of those I know who are that age.ReplyDelete
Having said that, my hope is that if it's done well, in context, then it provides an opportunity to learn something through the character's decisions. It definitely bugs me to read female characters who are victimized or who have little substance beyond a boy. That to me is worse than two characters who have a sexual relationship where consequences are explored.
I had a super long comment for this and deleted it because it was turning into a novella. I will just say that I agree 100% with LilySea when she posted, "My philosophy is that if a kid gets it, they are old enough to read it and if they aren't old enough, it will go over their heads." I don't think anything should be off limits when it comes to YAL.ReplyDelete
Also, like previous comments, I think it depends on the story. If a scene is there for only shock value, then don't do it. I feel the same way about all genres, as well as movies (you know what I mean: those scenes where people are naked just for the sake of nakedness because sex sells and blah blah blah).
Great post, Kody, and what a fantastic discussion going on here! I'm absolutely on board the "anti-abuse" train, in cases where the sexual abuse seems almost advocated. More than one YA novel seems to include abusive sex as if its acceptable or even desirable. So it's wonderful to know that not only are there published books out there that tackle "taboo" sex issues well, but that so many aspiring writers have the guts to take these issues on in their work.ReplyDelete
I'm a bit perplexed. I don't understand how I've gone 13 years of reading YA books and never really coming across a YA book with sex in it. The Perks of Being a Wallflower was the only books I've read that had sex in it. And it was very brief. Where are all these books?ReplyDelete
Can sex be taboo in YA novels? Certainly. My mom told me she read an adult book that had a glorified rape scene in it. I really hope nothing like that ever shows up in a YA novel. I'm not entirely sure it has a place in grown-up novels either. What kind of message does that even perpetuate?
But sex...it does have a place in YA books. Let's face it, whether or not teens decide to have sex, it's still an issue they'll have to deal with sooner or later. It's not like parents are especially open about the topic. I'd like to think books are a safer place than the media which is already hyper-sexualized. I could be wrong though. I mean, I've heard a thing or two about the sex scene in Twilight, and it does concern me...
I'm kind of curious...since I haven't read YA books with sex in em'...are there YA books with same-sex sex? Would a book dealing with this sort of issue come under fire more often than a book with hetero sex?
Okay, and finally, to complete my greatly disorganized response, I totally agree with Lilysea's second point. I never wanted a parent to censor me. I already knew how to censor myself. If I thought a book would make me uncomfortable, I didn't read it. Give kids some credit. They're capable of making smart choices for themselves.
and by "the media" I actually meant T.V., movies, and music.ReplyDelete
I remember reading VC Andrews at 12 years old and feeling so scandalous. My mother knew I was reading her books, but never thought about stopping me. I think I have the same attitude about my teens at the library, if they find it on their own, I am not going to stop them. There are worse places they can find sex in the world than a book. On the same page, Andrews seriously romanticized the topic, so it gave me a good lesson about the topic of sex. Where as more currently, in Hold Me Closer Necromancer there is a blatantly casual sex scene between two characters who barely know each other... and there are no apologies. The 20 something year old me sympathizes. The teenager in me would learn a bad lesson.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 25, 2013 at 6:24 PM
I don't think anything should be off limits. that's not realistic in real life. Besides, if it's sex– that's already everywhere in ads, TV, movies, adult books, so why not in YA? And during teen years (and later, too) people think about sex. The topic should definitely be addressed in YA. That's just my opinion.ReplyDelete
I think it's rather hypocritical of the people who sensor books. Cos look at what else is out there. In the "men's lifestyle" part of the magazine section in supermarkets, there are magazine's with half naked women wearing thongs, women with breast implants, women who're being portrayed as sexual objects. Twelve-rated movies have sex-scenes in. How is it worse to have sex in books? Oh yeah, cos in books, sex is generally portrayed in good light, rather than in an objectification-of-women light. Basically, people want young people to feel uncomfortable about their sexuality, so it stops them from having sex. Or, more accurately, so it stops them talking about having sex.ReplyDelete


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Total TimePrep: 1 hour Bake: 25 min. + cooling
Makes24 servings
- 1-1/3 cups baking cocoa
- 2-2/3 cups boiling water
- 1-1/3 cups butter, softened
- 3-1/3 cups sugar
- 6 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup crushed peppermint candies
- 1-2/3 cups butter, softened
- 15 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk, divided
- 2-1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract
- 1/4 cup shortening
- 3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
- 9 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 4 pieces ribbon candy (4 inches x 1 inch)
- Assorted round candies, optional
- In a small bowl, combine cocoa and water until smooth; cool completely. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt and baking powder; add to creamed mixture alternately with cocoa mixture. Beat until smooth. Fold in peppermint candies.
- Pour into four greased and floured 9-in. square baking pans. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
- For frosting, in a large bowl, cream butter. Add confectioners' sugar, 1 cup milk and extract; beat on low until combined. Beat on medium for 1 minute or until frosting achieves spreading consistency, adding remaining milk if necessary.
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate; spread with frosting. Repeat three times. Frost sides of cake.
- For fondant, in a large mixing bowl of a heavy-duty stand mixer, cream shortening until light and fluffy. Beat in confectioners' sugar until crumbly. Gradually beat in corn syrup on low speed (mixture will be stiff).
- Divide in half; tint one portion red and one portion pink. For ribbon, on a work surface dusted with confectioners' sugar, roll out red portion into a 19x4-in. rectangle; cut in half lengthwise. Carefully arrange over cake, draping ends down the sides. On a work surface dusted with confectioners' sugar, roll out pink portion into a 19x2-in. rectangle; cut in half lengthwise. Carefully position over red ribbon, draping ends down the sides.
- Just before serving, break ribbon candies in half; place over ribbon on top of cake, creating a bow. Decorate with round candies if desired.
Nutrition Facts1 slice: 855 calories, 27g fat (15g saturated fat), 116mg cholesterol, 601mg sodium, 152g carbohydrate (123g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.
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I love the look of this cake also! the ribbon candy is very imaginative on top. I bake professionally and I think 15 cups confectioner's sugar with that amount of butter sounds correct. It is a large amount of frosting but I would rather have too much on hand than have to make a second batch. There isn't a description of how to do the cute dots though. I would guess it's more fondant, and silver dragees?
Aug 3, 2011
15 cups of powerdered sugar for the frosting has to be a typo...
Apr 2, 2011
I have not made the cake yet. The 15 cups of icing sugar seems alot but if you take into consideration that approximately 1 cup of liquid is used and that you are icing 4 layers it probably is not that much. You could cut the recipe in half and make more if necessary.
Aug 17, 2010
I agree 15 cups of powdered sugar seems like a lot. A pound is approximately 4 cups, so that is almost 4 pounds, it's going to be a very sweet icing!
Aug 17, 2010
I love the look of this cake! I didnt make it but reading the recipe i decided it is for very experienced cooks....and 15 cups of powdered sugar for frosting sort of put me off... very intimidating....


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For almost two years while playing for the Lipscomb Bisons his knees were constantly on his mind whenever he tried to run.
"When I had my surgery they shaved down part of a bone in my knee," Glenn said. "Every time I would run I felt like I was going over a pothole. It would click and lock and I would get a sharp pain. I was thinking about my knee more than I was playing basketball."
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"I have battled injuries my whole career here at Lipscomb," Glenn said. "Being healthy and being able to go out there pain free is just a testament to God and the healing he has done in my knee."
Thursday night Glenn gave Lipscomb fans a glimpse of what he is capable of doing on the court with 17 points and a game-high six rebounds in 15 minutes as the Bisons beat Trevecca Nazarene 106-59 in an exhibition game at Allen Arena.
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He could spend the season sharing playing time with Adnan Hodzic, last year's A-Sun Player of the Year, or he could find himself playing across the lane from Hodzic.
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"We don't have any selfish guys," Glenn said. "We don't have anybody who wants to be the `great one' or an all-star player. "We have a bunch of team players that want to go out and give it their all for a higher purpose _ to make the NCAA Tournament and make a run in the tournament."
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Sanderson announced that freshman Damarius Smith will redshirt this season.
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TUCSON, Ariz. – Real Salt Lake scored two goals in the final three minutes to beat the New England Revolution 3-2 in FC Tucson Desert Diamond Cup action at Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium on Wednesday night.
RSL currently sits in second-place in the Desert Diamond Cup standings with four points. The Claret-and-Cobalt will advance to Saturday's DDC Final if the New York Red Bulls draw or lose to Seattle Sounders FC in the late game on Wednesday night. RSL could also advance to the DDC Final if New York beats Seattle, pending a series of goal difference and goals scored tiebreakers.
RSL's reserve-laden starting lineup put the Claret-and-Cobalt ahead in the 22nd minute. MF Sebastian Velasquez created the chance, firing a long-range shot that New England GK Bobby Shuttleworth failed to hold. RSL rookie FW Devon Sandoval pounced on the rebound, firing into an empty net from eight yards out.
RSL continued attacking after taking the lead, getting good looks at goal in the 35th and 37th minutes. DF Carlos Salcedo created the first opportunity, getting forward from his center back position to hit a teasing cross across the face of goal that just missed connecting with a pair of RSL players. Velasquez had the second chance, pulling a nifty give-and-go with Sandoval at the top of the area before firing a left-footed shot just wide of the left post from the right side of the box.
New England had its first good look in the 39th minute. MF Kelyn Rowe collected a short corner in the left side of the box, curling a cross toward the far post that FW Jerry Bengtson headed just over the bar from eight yards out.
The Claret-and-Cobalt had one final look before halftime, with MF Enzo Martinez rifling a shot from the left side of the area toward the top-right corner that Shuttleworth did well to parry away for a corner.
RSL Head Coach Jason Kreis made a pair of changes at the break, bringing on FW Olmes Garcia – making his RSL debut – and FW Joao Plata for Sandoval and FW David Viana. New England made nine subs at the half, leaving only Shuttleworth and DF Andrew Farrell on the field from the starting lineup.
The Revolution started the second half brightly, scoring goals in the 50th and 57th minutes to take a 2-1 lead. FW Diego Fagundez created the first score, collecting a long ball from Farrell on the left side and getting to the end line before cutting the ball back to MF Andy Dorman, who slotted home from eight yards out.
New England DF A.J. Soares put the Revs up 2-1 in the 57th minute. The big center back got on the end of a Gabe Latigue free kick in the center of the box, flicking a header into the left upper 90 from 12 yards out.
Real Salt Lake switched out its entire team in the 69th minute, bringing on starters at every position. The changes paid off in the match's final minutes, when RSL scored a pair of goals to down New England 3-2.
The Claret-and-Cobalt FW Alvaro Saborio scored the equalizer in the 88th minute. The Costa Rican international collected a ball on the right edge of the area, cutting it back all the way to the top of the box before rifling a powerful left-footed shot into the top-left corner.
RSL trialist FW Khari Stephenson netted the winner in stoppage time. MF Ned Grabavoy started the play, playing a ball from the right edge of the area to Stephenson at the top of the arc. The Jamaican international took a touch and fired a shot that took a deflection and found the back of the net. Stephenson's shot was the last kick of the game.
Real Salt Lake will now await the result of Wednesday's Seattle-New York match to learn whether or not it will play in Saturday's Desert Diamond Cup Final or 3rd Place game.
Goals by Period 1 2 F
Real Salt Lake 1 2 3
New England Revolution 0 2 2
Scoring Summary:
RSL – Devon Sandoval – 22'
NE – Andy Dorman (Diego Fagundez) – 50'
NE – A.J. Soares (Gabe Latigue*) – 57'
RSL – Alvaro Saborio – 88'
RSL – Khari Stephenson (Ned Grabavoy) – 90+
Misconduct Summary:
NE – Bilal Duckett (Foul) – 54'
NE – Andy Dorman (Foul) – 67'
RSL – Yordany Alvarez (Foul) – 69'
Real Salt Lake (4-1-2-1-2) – Josh Saunders** (Jeff Attinella, 69'); Rich Balchan (Tony Beltran, 69'), Aaron Maund (Chris Schuler, 69'), Carlos Salcedo (Kwame Watson-Siriboe, 69'), Lovel Palmer (Kenny Mansally, 69'); Yordany Alvarez (Kyle Beckerman, 69); Enzo Martinez (John Stertzer, 69'), Cole Grossman (Ned Grabavoy, 69'); Sebastian Velasquez (Khari Stephenson**, 69'); David Viana (Joao Plata, 46'; Alvaro Saborio, 69'), Devon Sandoval (Olmes Garcia, 46'; Robbie Findley, 69')
New England Revolution (4-4-2) – Bobby Shuttleworth; Andrew Farrell (Juan Toja, 64'), Stephen McCarthy (Bilal Duckett, 46'), Jose Goncalves (A.J. Soares, 46'), Kevin Alston (Tyler Polak, 46'); Donnie Smith* (Gabe Latigue*, 46'), Scott Caldwell (Clyde Simms, 46'), Kalifa Cisse (Andy Dorman, 46'), Kelyn Rowe (Cameron Brown, 46'; Sainey Nyassi, 73'); Lee Nguyen (Dimitry Imbongo, 46'); Jerry Bengtson (Diego Fagundez, 46')
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Hanna Levenson, Ph.D.
Half-Time Institute Faculty
B.A. Psychology, Vassar College, 1967
M.A. Psychology, Claremont University, 1969
Ph.D. Psychology, Claremont University, 1972
Dr. Levenson's professional career reflects a 30-year dialectic between intrapsychic and relational perspectives, insight and experiential learning, and clinical practice and scientific inquiry. Originally trained in personality theory and social psychology at Claremont University, she became a tenured Associate Professor at Texas A&M University, where she received commendations for her teaching ability. Realizing her love of psychology extended beyond the classroom, Dr. Levenson obtained the equivalent of a second PhD in clinical psychology, obtaining APA-approved postgraduate training at the University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, then interning at Langley Porter Institute, University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), School of Medicine in 1976.
In addition to being a Professor at the Wright Institute, Dr. Levenson maintains a private practice where she sees individuals and couples, and is a certified Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) supervisor and therapist. For twenty years Dr. Levenson was Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry, University of California School of Medicine, Director of the Brief Therapy Program at the VA Medical Center in San Francisco, and Director of the Brief Psychotherapy Program at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco.
Dr. Levenson has been specializing in the area of brief psychotherapy as a clinician, teacher, and researcher for over 30 years. She is the author of over 75 professional papers and three books (Time Limited Dynamic Psychotherapy: A Guide to Clinical Practice, Brief Dynamic and Interpersonal Therapy, and Brief Dynamic Therapy). In her latest book (part of the APA Theories of Psychotherapy Series), Dr. Levenson integrates emotionally-focused, experiential, and interpersonal approaches. Dr. Levenson also has four professional videos illustrating her approach. Her most recent video is a six session therapy-over-time DVD for APA as part of their Expert Therapist Series.
Dr. Levenson is a Fellow of the Psychotherapy Division (29) of the American Psychological Association. She recently received the Distinguished Contribution to Psychology as a Profession Award given by the California Psychological Association.


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Brand name: Retrovir
Generic name: zidovudine, or AZT, or ZDV
Class: Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (nucleoside, NRTI, or nuke) -- fixed dose combination
Manufacturer: ViiV Healthcare, www.viivhealthcare.com, (877) 844-8872
AWP: $535.12 (generic $309.89)/month for 300 mg tablets, $71.34 (generic $56.42) for 240 mL of 10 mg/mL syrup
Standard Dose: One 300 mg tablet twice a day (12 hours apart); two 100 mg capsules three times a day (8 hours apart) also available; with or without food, with no dietary restrictions. Clear, strawberry-flavored liquid available for infants four weeks of age and up; dose is weight-based. Take missed dose as soon as possible, unless it is closer to the time of your next dose. Do not double up on your next dose. If your kidney function is less than 15 mL/min or you are on dialysis, your dose will need to be adjusted. Used in pregnancy and for newborns to prevent HIV transmission from mother to child. Generic is available.
Potential side effects and toxicity: May include headache, fever and chills (more common in children), muscle soreness, fatigue, nausea, and fingernail discoloration. Zidovudine (Retrovir) has been associated with alteration of various cells in the blood through bone marrow suppression, resulting in anemia (low red blood cell counts), which can make you feel short of breath and tired, and/or neutropenia (low white blood cell counts), which can increase your risk for getting colds and other infections, particularly during the first three months of therapy in people with advanced HIV. Potential exists for severe anemia requiring blood transfusion, erythropoietin injections, or hospitalization when used on its own or particularly if used in combination with hydroxyurea. Your provider may check your blood in the first 4-6 weeks after you start zidovudine and will look for anemia and neutropenia. Zidovudine is associated with lipoatrophy (fat loss of the arms, legs, face, and/or buttocks -- sometimes called "AZT butt"). The lipoatrophy could be irreversible or fat could take a long time to rebuild after your HIV regimen is changed. See chart for potential drug class side effects.
Potential drug interactions: Do not take with Combivir or Trizivir, since zidovudine is already in these medications. Biaxin and rifampin (under various brand names) may decrease zidovudine blood levels. Do not take with the cancer treatment doxorubicin. Benemid (probenecid), Dilantin (phenytoin), and Depakote (valproic acid) may increase blood levels and decrease clearance of zidovudine, but no dosing adjustments are recommended. Zidovudine and Zerit (stavudine) should never be used together due to evidence that one limits the other's effectiveness. Also, bone marrow suppression should be monitored with use of Cytovene (ganciclovir), Valcyte, amphotericin B, pentamidine, dapsone, flucytosine, sulfadiazine, interferon-alpha, and ribavirin (Rebetol). Ribavirin (used with interferon to treat hepatitis C) may decrease the efficacy of zidovudine and increase the risk of lactic acidosis and should not be used together. For patients taking zidovudine, measure hemoglobin once a week after starting other medications that can cause anemia until hemoglobin has stabilized. Notify your health care provider if you're experiencing pain and/or swelling in the legs, worsening or shortness of breath, increases in blood pressure, dizziness, or loss of consciousness, extreme tiredness, or blood clots in hemodialysis vascular access ports. Methadone can increase zidovudine levels but no dose adjustments are recommended. Monitor for adverse effects.
More information: Zidovudine is rarely used nowadays, though it remains the go-to medication for pregnancy and infants after birth, to prevent mother-to-child transmission. The not-so-good news for people adding zidovudine -- the fatigue and the potential anemia, but it is still a very good HIV medication with many years of data behind it and a good option for people who have developed resistance to some of the newer first-line HIV medications. You can start taking erythropoietin (Procrit or Epogen) for some anemias, but that's adding an expensive weekly injectable. Some doctors would prefer switching out the zidovudine for another drug if you have other options. Taking with food may minimize upset stomach. Zidovudine crosses the blood-brain barrier to a useful degree, which may be beneficial for patients at risk for neurological damage (such as dementia) from HIV. Thanks to extensive data, zidovudine is a preferred drug for pregnant women who are taking therapy for the first time, according to U.S. HIV treatment guidelines. See package insert for more complete information on potential side effects and interactions.
Doctor's Comments
Retrovir (AZT) was the first drug approved for the treatment of HIV, and while its benefits were modest and temporary, it did make a difference for many people. It enjoyed two revivals, first with the approval of Combivir (AZT plus 3TC) and later with the approval of Trizivir (AZT plus 3TC plus abacavir). However, the use of AZT in any form has declined with the approval of safer, more convenient, and more effective alternatives. AZT must be taken twice a day and can cause anemia, nausea, fatigue, and lipoatrophy. In fact, while AZT may not cause lipoatrophy as often or as quickly as Zerit (d4T) does, there's some evidence that lipoatrophy caused by AZT may be less reversible. Because of its long history of safety in pregnancy, AZT remains a preferred nucleoside for pregnant women, though there is growing comfort with the use of other agents.
-- Joel Gallant, M.D., M.P.H.
Activist's Comments
The grandfather of HIV drugs, it has morphed over the years to stay relevant. The only real application for AZT these days is for use in mother-to-child transmission prevention, as it is safe for pregnancy. AZT is probably still in wide use in other countries, as less costly generics are available in most markets. AZT has been relegated to second or third string for most prescribers. To be fair, it remains one of the few effective antivirals that cross the blood/brain barrier, achieving CNS penetration, which makes it useful for those with neurocognitive problems.
-- Joey Wynn


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Communication and Interaction - TomTom
18 June 2014
TomTom is the world's leading provider of location and navigation solutions. Founded in 1991, TomTom has grown from a small start-up to a multinational, blue chip, stock exchange listed company, with over 3,000 employees and offices in Europe, North America, the Middle East, Africa and the Asia Pacific.
In order to bridge the gap between the company's fast-paced growth and the growth of their employees, TomTom asked Catalyst to deliver several team events as part of a two-day Training & Development event in Barcelona.
Choosing Catalyst for Training & Development
"Catalyst is an international leader in their field. Exciting, motivating and inspiring people is their business. Catalyst also understood exactly what our goals were: to bridge gaps and improve not only the quality, but the type of communication and interaction across the various disciplines within the department - and especially across cultures. It was very important to us to have people from Taiwan, the UK and the Netherlands at the Development team event. The idea was for them to stop working for a minute, focus on the team needs and dynamics, and sharpen the tools that would help them work smarter and better together."TomTom Training & Development Officer explains, in her own words, why TomTom chose Catalyst
Together we created a programme that was tailored to TomTom's aims and objectives and that fitted the requirements of their event. This program included Bean Around The World, BeatsWork and Big Picture, along with training and facilitation.
On the day
Prior to the event, TomTom kept many of the details under wraps as they wanted to generate curiosity and excitement. Many of the team leaders and managers gathered in Barcelona therefore had no idea what to expect.
Over the two days, each activity was introduced by a segment of theory, focusing on the different ways in which people are energised, take in information, make decisions and more. Theory was then immediately explored in practice through each of the events and reflected upon afterwards in a discussion session.
You should have seen their faces! I've worked with almost all of them back at the office and I was amazed at how they came out of their shells. They all got into it so much - drumming, dancing - even the vocal parts! It was like, 'Wow! He can really swing!TomTom delegate talking about BeatsWork, the final activity
Return on investment
- Throughout the two days, TomTom's values were truly put into practice as people got in touch with the openness, caring and synergy that TomTom aims to infuse throughout its whole organisation.
- Even the most sceptical of participants became truly involved, language barriers were broken down, and it became clear that each and every participant was an integral part of the team.
I don't want to give away too much but let's just say that the activities are innovative engaging and a lot of fun. Catalyst invests a lot and really goes all out in their events - it's what makes them unique. The idea that good teamwork equals success is not a new one, but Catalyst create an environment in which this theoretical knowledge becomes reality in a very short period of time.TomTom comment Catalyst Teambuilding


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Quick stovetop naan recipe
Thought I'd share this tasty, easy recipe for naan made on the stovetop. I've tried a few different variations but I keep on coming back to this one for the simple reason that is produces good, soft yet sturdy breads, perfect for wrapping around a kebab or kefta or scooping up dal, in just over 30 minutes with minimal active time.
Friends of mine took some cooking classes when they were travelling in India and this was one of the recipes they came back with.
Naan is best baked in a tandoor but unfortunately, no room for one in my 700sf apartment! I have a very nice, thick, carbon steel tawa and it does a great job with these as well as chapatti, paratha and tortilla. Best $10 I ever spent.
For each cup of flour you get 3 or 4 naan, depending on the size of your tawa or skillet.
In a large bowl, mix dry ingredients together;
1 cup flour (AP or a mix of white and whole wheat; I've had very good results with half white and half atta)
1tbsp sugar
generous pinch baking soda
Add 3tbsp yogurt and a little water if needed.
Optional- add as much chopped garlic as you like
Knead in the bowl until smooth and cover for 30 minutes.
Preheat the tawa or a heavy skillet on medium high heat
Divide your dough and roll in to balls. For my 12" tawa, I find 3 pieces per cup of flour works.
Roll on a lightly floured surface to approximately 1/4" thick
Dust off any excess flour and place on the hot tawa
Optional- brush the top side with ghee (clarified butter) or oil. This recipe works perfectly well without the added fat but butter is tasty and it'll give you a crisper naan
When bubbles begin to form (10 to 20 seconds), flip and use a clean, folded dish towel to constantly rotate the naan so it doesn't burn. It may puff up like a pita.
Optional- brush the 2nd side with ghee or oil
Flip once more after a minute or less once you have browning on one side and repeat the rotating until done.
Best enjoyed shortly after making. Dough balls will keep in the fridge for a couple of days.


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The Red Sox performed admirably during an unusual season and competed throughout the summer of 1972 but the team suffered heartbreak again during their regular season-ending series against Detroit.
Record: 85-70, 2nd in American League East
Manager: Edward M. Kasko
Attendance: 1,441,718
The 1972 season began late due to a player's strike (the first work stoppage in baseball history), which pushed Opening Day to April 15. Instead of implementing a revised 162-game schedule, the teams agreed that they would play from the April 15 onward, regardless of any imbalance created.
Some new faces arrived in Boston in 1971, including Tommy Harper, Lew Krausse, Marty Pattin and Pat Skrable, who had all been acquired from Milwaukee in exchange for Ken Brett, Billy Conigliaro, Jim Lonborg, George Scott and two others. Rookie catcher and New Hampshire native Carlton Fisk led the team with 22 home runs and earned unanimous AL Rookie of the Year honors. Luis Tiant won the Comeback Player of the Year award with a 15-6 record and league-best 1.91 ERA.
Tiant twirled six shutouts between August 19 and September 16 as the Red Sox took possession of first place on September 7 and held it for most of the month. Boston's final three games of the regular season came against the Tigers, who were only a half game behind the Red Sox entering the series. With no possibility of a tie (due to the imbalanced schedule), the meeting was essentially a best-of-three playoff. In the first game, a base running error, which led both Luis Aparicio and Carl Yastrzemski to wind up on third base, stunted a possible rally. The Red Sox lost the game and then lost the next day, giving the Tigers the pennant.


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Well known picture of 5./JG 300 Fw 190 A-8/R2 'red 8' that I received from Matthäus Erhardt when working on the JG 300 books a few years ago..he's on the left, aged 19 years old and alongside him of course Uffz Ernst Schröder also of 5./JG 300. Note four 'victories' on Schröder's victory stick. Erhardt had seven victory claims. The shot dates from September 1944 and some time after it was taken the Sturm fuselage armour plates were removed. Note the absence of the II. Gruppe bar on the rear fuselage Rumpfband. Aeromaster on their "Rammjägers" decal sheet have the front end of the drop tank in red as well. 'Red 8' was lost on 31 December 1944 after combat with P-51s. Erhardt then baled out again on 14 January 1945 while attacking 390th BG B-17s over Berlin, although this time took a shell through the left knee and had to have his leg amputated...his account of his last sortie follows (my translation..)
" I was leading the second Schwarm behind Rudi Zwesken's and I could make out our Messerschmitt escort above and behind us. While between the Elbe and Berlin, we began to clearly distinguish the US bomber stream and the columns of smoke rising into the sky above the city. At the same time, the I. Jagdkorps controller announced to us through the earphones that the "fat cars" were already over Berlin and that the tail of the raid was still over the North Sea. After waiting for hours during the morning, our nervous excitement was at fever pitch. Zwesken gave the order to flick the armament safety switches off and to ditch auxiliary tanks. We converged on the Boeings beam on, our heading bringing us in at right angles to them. The Americans then made an obvious error. At around 8,000 metres there was a bank of "ice cloud". The Boeing B‑17s flew under this cloud layer while their Mustangs rode over it! The latter then immediately went after our Messerschmitts, without interfering with us. Thus we were able to turn into the American formation without encountering any opposition. As my three Schwarm comrades had no combat experience, I selected the outer right flank of the box in order to expose them as little as possible to the bombers defensive fire. I opened up on a B-17, firstly aiming to disable the rear gunner, streaming his bursts towards us, then raked the port wing. As the two port engines of the Boeing erupted in flames, I stopped firing, knowing that it would not get far in that state. I intended to attack a second bomber. As I peeled away, my Focke-Wulf flew through a hail of rounds hosed out by one of the gunners. At least three rounds smashed into the cockpit; the first one slammed into the instrument panel showering me in splinters of glass and metal, the second was stopped by my parachute harness buckle and the third shattered my left knee. I heard several explosions and could see that the cockpit was filling with smoke. As it dissipated a little, I realized that my left knee had gone. My leg and foot had slipped back off the rudder bar and through the enormous tear in my leather flying suit, I saw the blood bubbling from a terrible wound. I warned my comrades over the radio that I was wounded and that I was going to try and bale out. Everything happened very quickly: I throttled back, detonated the explosive charge to release the canopy and thrust the stick hard forward… I tumbled down through the atmosphere on my back, managing to stabilize my fall a little by stretching out an arm. This did not work for long unfortunately. My leg had been severed right through and in the slipstream was flailing in all directions like a fish tail. I started to tumble over and over again. After a few seconds effort, my vision started to blur and I tugged at the ripcord. When the parachute popped open, my spirits rose and I looked at my watch. It was exactly 12:20. Above me the battle was still raging. All the time I could see planes plunging in flames around me and counted a good ten or so airmen swinging under their parachutes immediately around me. My landing on the frozen ground was agony. Fearing that I might be an American, those civilians that had watched me fall to earth were very wary of coming to my aid. Eventually, Heinz-Günter Kuring recognized me and asked for assistance. I was transported urgently to hospital at Kyritz, where my left leg was amputated...."


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SKF TKDT 10 enables fast, effective temperature measurement
2014 February 11, 13:00 CET
Gothenburg, Sweden, 11 February 2014: SKF has launched a new condition monitoring thermometer that meets the market need across industry for a compact, high quality, accurate instrument for measuring temperature by direct contact. The device offers a wide measurement range from -200°C to +1372°C (-328 °F to 2 501 °F), making it a powerful tool with which to increase plant efficiency. The TKDT 10 is especially designed for ODR maintenance tasks on bearings, gearboxes and other critical machine components where the accurate measurement of temperatures allows the early identification of problems and their root causes.
The SKF TKDT 10 is suitable for a wide range of applications and has the facility to allow two SKF temperature probes to be connected. The device also offers a number of features that enhance ease-of-use. For example, it can display two measurements simultaneously, show their temperature difference and display minimum, maximum or average values to further support the measurement task.
While contact temperature devices are not typically supplied with a probe, the SKF TKDT 10 comes equipped with the SKF TMDT 2-30 temperature probe, which is also suitable for many applications. In addition, SKF TKDT 10 features a large back-lit LCD helping to ensure that the temperatures can be seen in even poorly lit environments with the possibility to freeze the display to further enhance easy reading. The instrument is supplied in a sturdy carrying case to ensure a long lifespan.
"The SKF Thermometer TKDT 10 is a valuable instrument for use in ODR programmes or by the maintenance team," says Mark Ely, SKF Product Manager. "Supplied with a high quality temperature probe, users can be confident in obtaining fast, easy and accurate machine temperature measurements."
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tnix needed a new other design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 48 designs submitted by 14 freelance designers.
Modern church looking for clean and modern logo
Changing the world 1 person at a time
Desired Color Scheme:
open but bold not basic
Desired Style:
Modern and clean
Accepted File Formats:
I need HIGH rez files 300 dpi 5 - 10 inches minimum. Will need to layered and unlocked files . I prefer MAC based
Non denominational church wants modern clean logo. Would like some kind of brand or symbol with name.Try to keep colors bold. We also need a modern post card two side to do a mailing for new members-Maybe stock images and I have some. But keep it looking modern and somthing someone one read in the mail or get their attnetion. PLEASE MAKE POST CARD 6 X 9