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Bullet shells are flying and the sound of targets being hit pierces the air. This is a daily scene for Sgt. Sarit Petersen. Originally from Baltimore, Maryland, Sgt. Petersen currently serves as a shooting instructor in the Nahal Infantry Brigade. The soldiers she commands range from brand new to advanced; the advanced soldiers are part of the reconnaissance brigade. As a shooting instructor, Sgt. Petersen is responsible for teaching a soldier about his weapon and how to use it.
Each soldier must be confident with their weapon and understand it thoroughly before they can shoot accurately. In order to accomplish this, shooting instructors go through a nine week intensive course, learning about most of the weapons that the IDF uses, their history, and do general job training. "It can be very stressful and nerve racking for soldiers who are shooting for the first time," explains Sgt. Petersen. So in order for her to not only excel at her job, but also teach and reassure her soldiers, she must understand and be knowledgeable in all aspects of weapons training.
When Sgt. Petersen is not working with new soldiers, she prepares advanced training drills for the reconnaissance brigade. Once soldiers pass the mandatory shooting requirements, it is up to the shooting instructors to prepare more advanced shooting drills. Sgt. Petersen prepares all types of drills, with variation each time in the stances, distances and the amount of bullets shot. Once a drill is prepared on paper, shooting instructors must always pass their own drills before soldiers are expected to participate in the drill.
In order to keep things interesting, Sgt. Petersen applies different tactics to test soldiers' stress levels. "Throughout my experience with weapons training, I've learned that the key element in shooting is to relax and stay focused and calm," she says. "It isn't easy to teach this to new soldiers, who are often anxious about the task at hand." But with careful training and exercises, Sgt. Petersen instills these potentially life-saving lessons in her new soldiers.
During a visit to Israel, while she was in the 12th Grade, Sgt. Petersen fell in love with the country. After high school, she moved to Israel and decided her calling was to serve in the IDF. A little uncertain of what lay ahead but with this new adventure in front of her, Sgt. Petersen joined the Mahal Program, which allowed her to enlist and serve for a year and a half. "I felt that this experience and this time would allow me to get to know the country and its people, and decide if Israel is a place I could see myself living and settling down in," she says. After serving almost all of her service, Sgt. Petersen was so satisfied with her position that she signed on for another six months, allowing her to complete two full years in the IDF.
When Sgt. Petersen finishes her IDF service she intends to make aliyah (immigrate to Israel), and continue her life here. Her future plans include university, and becoming part of the framework of Israeli society.
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One of the great unanswered questions in the history of beer is why it took 9,000 years or so after brewing began for brewers to start using hops.
Today there are very few beers made without hops. They give beer flavour and, most importantly, they keep it from going off. The shelf life for unhopped ale can be as short as a fortnight or so before it starts to spoil and sour. Hopped beer can last for years. But it took many millennia for brewers to discover this, though they had been using a huge range of other plants to flavour their ale in the meanwhile: the bushy, aromatic moorland shrub bog myrtle, for example, the grassland weed yarrow, the hedgerow plant ground-ivy, even rosemary and sage.
The first documented link between hops and brewing comes from Picardy in Northern France, in 822, where Abbot Adalhard of the Benedictine monastery of Corbie, in the Somme valley near Amiens, wrote a series of statutes on how the abbey should be run. The many rules covered areas such as the duties of the abbey's tenants, which included gathering of firewood and also of hops – implying wild hops, rather than cultivated ones. Adalhard also said that a tithe (or tenth) of all the malt that came in should be given to the porter of the monastery, and the same with the hops. If this did not supply enough hops, the porter should take steps to get more from elsewhere to make sufficient beer for himself: "De humlone … decima ei portio … detur. Si hoc ei non sufficit, ipse … sibi adquirat unde ad cervisas suas faciendas sufficienter habeat."
It is important that the Corbie statutes should link hops with beer brewing, because hops had other uses they might have been collected for: to make dyes, for example (brown dye from hop sap and yellow dye from the leaves and cones). The stems can also be used to make ropes, sacking and paper. Thus any mentions in old documents of hops being collected from the wild, or even cultivated, does not mean automatically that the hops were going into beer
But Adalhard's statutes do not say whether the hops were being used to preserve the beer, or merely to flavour it (the way brewers today dry-hop their beers). Proof that hops were being used the way they are today, as a preservative, does not come for three more centuries, at another Benedictine establishment at Rupertsberg, near Bingen, in the Rhineland. About 1150, Abbess Hildegard of Bingen (1098-1179), mystical philosopher and healer, published a book called Physica Sacra, which translates best as "The Natural World". Book I, Chapter 61, "De Hoppho", or "Concerning the hop", says of the plant: "It is warm and dry, and has a moderate moisture, and is not very useful in benefiting man, because it makes melancholy grow in man and makes the soul of man sad, and weighs down his inner organs. But yet as a result of its own bitterness it keeps some putrefactions from drinks, to which it may be added, so that they may last so much longer."
By itself this does not prove hops were used in beer, just "in drinks" (in potibus in Hildegard's original Latin). But in a later chapter, on the ash tree, the abbess wrote: "If you also wish to make beer from oats without hops, but just with grusz [gruit], you should boil it after adding a very large number of ash leaves. That type of beer purges the stomach of the drinker, and renders his heart [literally 'chest' or 'breast'] light and joyous." Clearly Hildegard knew about brewing beer with hops. The passage also suggests that Hildegard knew about boiling wort, without which just adding hops is not much help in keeping away "putrefactions".
What probably kept the usefulness of hops from being discovered for so long is that the bittering, preserving resins in hop cones are not very soluble, and the hops need boiling for a long time, around 90 minutes, for what is called isomerisation – the physical change in the hop acids to a more soluble form of the molecule – to take place. Nobody would have boiled hops that long, and thus discovered the isomerisation, without a prior good reason (it takes a lot of fuel, a precious commodity when you have to gather wood by hand, to boil quantities of water for an hour and a half). How was it found out that a good long boil improved both the flavouring and the preserving ability of hops? One possibility is that a dyer, boiling hops to dye cloth, made the discovery that the dye water had a pleasant bitter taste, and told her friend the brewer. But this is just a guess.


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The Connaught has long been one of London's most exclusive venues in which to entertain. Now, in addition to the Georgian and Regency Rooms, a sumptuous ballroom and two more intimate meeting and dining spaces are being added. This extremely flexible new space is approached via a courtyard garden designed by six times Chelsea gold medalist Tom Stuart-Smith. The Ballroom is entered through impressive silver and bronze double doors. Here up to 120 guests can be seated for lunch or dinner and a state-of-the-art sound and lighting system and sprung parquet dance floor make the space an excellent choice for gala dinners, presentations, private screenings, and exclusive catwalk shows.
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The Madagascar movies that came out of the DreamWorks movie studio had a great impact on the world of animation and attracted major Hollywood names such as Ben Stiller, Chris Rock and Jada Pinkett
The deep forest is known to hide all kinds of things. From rusty old bikes, to pieces of clothing, plastic bottles and who knows what else. We decided to head out to see if there are any treasures


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I often think about blogging, because I like writing for pleasure. I've realized that it's easier to blog when you have a lot of turmoil going on in your life! Things aren't easy, I'm exhausted, I need a real, proper vacation, all that, but my life is pretty good at the moment!
Julien and I are saving up to go on vacation this winter. We're leaning towards a cruise. We're trying to follow our budgets very tightly so that we can do this. We have never been outside of the country together, I just know that we're going to have so much fun! Does anyone have a good travel agent to recommend, one that will do most if not all of the planning online and via email?
Work has been insanely busy. I've been doing a lot of overtime. I'm constantly feeling swamped and not on top of things. University has been a lot more work than I was anticipating. My least favourite things are group projects. I hate having to rely on other people for MY grade. I'm trying to work on it. Overall, I LOVE university and I'm proud of myself for doing this.
My mom finished her last chemo treatment, I think that she's waiting on scan results for an update. My brother still seems happy in love. I'm starting to look forward to Christmas with my family 🙂
I'm considering stepping down/quitting something big in my life. Black cloud over my head. The drama sucks the enjoyment out of it. I am very conflicted about it… Sorry for the vagueness. The handful of you who read this probably already know what I'm talking about.
Other than that, I can't stop looking at black diamond engagement rings online. Even though all of my girlfriends say they prefer white diamonds, I think I might go for what I like even if it's not the norm, and keep sending Julien links to black diamonds that I like 🙂


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I have two favorite things about living in New Jersey. First is having the luxury of living in the secluded countryside while only being a short train ride away from one of the world's biggest and greatest cities. And second, is pizza. Good classic Italian pizza (and all other Italian deliciousness you find everywhere).
I rarely make pizza at home because we are surrounded by so many wonderful restaurants with those blazing brick ovens. The ones that cook your pizza to a crispy, flavorful perfection within seconds. But sometimes in the summer, when grilling season is upon us, I love to put on my sweats, grab a glass of wine and put a cheesy pizza over the coals. It's the next best thing to the brick oven kind.
And if you're like me, you'll seek out your favorite pizza shop and buy the dough already made for only a couple of dollars. More time to sit back, relax and soak up these sweet summer nights.
Three Cheese Grilled Pizza
This is more of the method opposed to a recipe. Use whatever toppings you like. For the three cheese pizza I used Shredded Provolone, Fresh Mozzarella and Shaved Parm, and it was superb.
- Prepared pizza dough
- Tomato sauce, recipe below
- Olive oil
- Toppings (I used shredded provolone, fresh mozzarella and topped with parmesan and basil, but you can use whatever you'd like!)
Tomato Sauce
(This recipe makes a lot of sauce, so if you're only making one pizza, freeze the rest of it in individual ziplock bags to reuse in the future.)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- kosher salt
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 (28oz) can crushed tomatoes
Heat a saucepan to medium and add garlic, oil, red pepper and salt. Continue to saute for just about a minute. Add tomato paste, oregano and basil and cook for a minute longer. Add tomatoes, bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Simmer for about 5 minutes and then adjust seasonings according to taste.
For the Grilled Pizza
Roll out dough on floured surface. I like a thin crust, but don't roll it out too thin or else it will burn quickly on the grill. Once your dough is rolled out heat the grill to med/high and have your sauce and toppings ready to go.
Place the floured dough on a pizza peel (or back of a cookie sheet) and slide the dough onto the grill. It should only take a few minutes, but check frequently to ensure it doesn't burn. You want it to have a nice browned bottom. Once the bottom is browned remove from the grill with a spatula and pizza peel.
With the grilled side up, brush with olive oil and then add your sauce (a very thin layer of sauce is all you need). Add the rest of your toppings beginning with the cheese. Place the pizza back on the grill and cook covered until the bottom begins to brown and the cheese melts.
Finish with fresh basil if desired.
UPDATE: If you are using the back of a cookie sheet or other surface, instead of a pizza peel which is made specifically for handling pizza dough, make sure you dust it with plenty of flour to ensure your dough does not stick to the surface when trying to transfer. Or, it may just have to be a two person job!


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Rangers skipper
David Weir has warned there is no point aggravating
Wayne Rooney at Old Trafford tonight.
As an old team-mate of Rooney from their days at Everton, Weir knows the 24-year-old pretty well and feels if the Rangers fans have any intention of trying to make life uncomfortable for Rooney, they would be better served not bothering.
'I am more interested in Wayne Rooney as a footballer and I don't think there is any need to give him any encouragement,' Weir said. 'He is one of the best players in the world.'
Despite the on-going problems in his private life, Rooney is expected to face Rangers tomorrow when Manchester United open their latest Champions League campaign.
At the same time, Weir also thinks that United's most experienced players could be the ones who pose Rangers the greatest threat. 'Scholes and Giggs have been fantastic,' he said. 'Their careers at the top level and the consistency they have shown and desire is amazing.'
'To play at a club of this size is difficult and to do it for the whole of your career is an unbelievable achievement. They pop up at big moments and influence the game and change it.
'You cannot praise them too highly. They are United's most dangerous players because they have seen it all before and know what it takes.'


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OSI Comfort Specialists helps customers go green by reducing energy use and emissions and integrating renewable energy sources such as solar and geothermal.
OSI Comfort Specialists helps customers go green by reducing energy use and emissions and integrating renewable energy sources such as solar and geothermal.
The easiest way to reduce your carbon footprint and curb your greenhouse gas emissions is to improve the efficiency of your home comfort systems. Today's heating and cooling systems typically reduce energy consumption by about 30 percent. When you upgrade, you burn a lot less fuel, so you not only save money, you reduce your emissions and contribute to a reduction in demand for foreign oil and natural gas.
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A great way to start your energy conservation campaign is with a home Energy Use Analysis. New Comfort Systems, a division of OSI Comfort Specialists, is an accredited BPI (Building Performance Institute) company whose certified analysts will perform a detailed analysis of your home, including the building envelope, the comfort systems, electricity usage, and more. For more information on an energy audit from New Comfort Systems, click here.
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Deena Edwards
Deena has more than 20 years of experience in marketing, advertising sales, cause marketing, strategic corporate partnerships, and brand development, which will help drive additional support for American Humane and expand our vitally important programs.
Deena has a long history of success in setting and advancing the strategic goals of the institutions for which she worked. As the Senior Vice President of Global Branded Solutions and Partnerships at Discovery Communications, Ms. Edwards built and drove integrated, multi-regional advertising sales across the international division, including business strategy, brand messaging, and content development and production in order to maximize multi-regional revenue. She also managed the company's corporate partnerships with the National Park Service and National Park Foundation and developed marketing strategies for the launch of Animal Planet, one of Discovery's most popular properties. Ms. Edwards has an undergraduate degree in French Language and Literature from Frostburg State University and hours towards a Master of Education degree from the University of Maryland, College Park. Deena's passion and experience will help expand our circle of friends and further accelerate our growth so that we can help even more animals in need.


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Topaz Energy and Marine is a leading offshore support vessel ("OSV") company providing marine solutions to the global energy industry with primary focus on the Caspian, Middle East, West Africa and Subsea operations in the North Sea and Gulf of Mexico. Headquartered in Dubai with 40 years of experience in the Middle East, Topaz operates a fleet of more than 90 offshore support vessels of an average age of 7 years, well below the global average of 15 years. Topaz is a subsidiary of Renaissance Services SAOG, a publicly traded company on the Muscat Securities Market, Oman.
Operating a modern and technologically advanced fleet, Topaz offers services such as anchor-handling, platform supply, emergency recovery and response, and crew transfer to many blue-chip clients in the offshore oil and gas industry.
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Published at Thursday, August 01st, 2019 - 04:58:21 AM. Wedding Venue. By Amalda Walter.
When it comes to the evening reception, ask the venue if they provide any entertainment, many wedding venues in Essex have their own resident DJ. Check whether this means you have to use their DJ or whether you can hire your own. Again this may make a difference in the cost of hiring the particular venue.
Is it large enough to host a huge list of guests and activities you have planned already in your wedding? Here you shouldn't limit yourself to entertainment and catering when booking your wedding venue. Is there enough space for dancing and entertainment? Do you have enough space for it? Is it has enough space to hang out over cocktails for non-dancers?
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About Clearstone
We are a family-run commercial cleaning company, this brings particular benefits to our clients; we offer a flexible, responsive service, that is tailored to your requirements. Our attention to detail, combined with experienced staff ensures we deliver on quality. Our energy and dynamism applies this experience to deliver complex, demanding, national contracts.
Our History
Part of the Clearstone Solutions group
With 40 years' experience Western Counties Cleaning was the former name of Clearstone Solutions and the name by which some of our older clients still know us.
Formed in 1974 by Philip and Linda Adams they grew a highly successful business in the southwest. With its roots in commercial window cleaning, this remains one of our specialist service offerings and we are extremely proud to say that one of our first employees still works within the business over 35 years later. Whilst the face and the strategy of the business may have changed our core values have not which makes us a truly sustainable family business. www.westerncountiescleaning.com
Part of the Clearstone Solutions group
Oakley Maintenance was formed in the northwest and historically specialises in builders' cleans, with project experience including builders' and sparkle cleans at the prestigious Media City in Salford. Oakley Maintenance became part of the Clearstone Solutions Ltd group in 2009 and began to supply more daily cleaning services, commercial window cleaning and high-level cleaning. www.oakleymaintenance.com
Meet the Team
Clearstone solutions is owned and run by Shaun & Lee Adams. Each brings differing skills and experience to the business, sharing an approachable manner and commitment to professionalism.
Shaun Adams
With responsibility for operational matters and trained in health and safety, Shaun's expertise is in identifying the best approach for our clients, ensuring that services are efficiently delivered and that we always meet our clients' expectations. Shaun has undergone a great deal of industry specific training which means he is comfortable with all access methods and challenges faced.Contact Shaun
Michaela Adams
Michaela manages our northwest cleaning operations and is proficient in ensuring that we meet exacting client standards, particularly in sensitive NHS environments, and ensuring reliability of staff coverage. A specialist in health and safety, approachable and professional, she is regularly on-site, supervising staff and ensuring client satisfaction.Contact Michaela
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Welcome to Week 18 of The Next Best Thing!
In this blog hop, authors answer ten pre-determined questions, which will reveal bits and pieces about their current release or upcoming book. In my case, I've selected Aradia Awakens which releases November 6, 2012.
But first, I'd like to thank the awesome Melissa Andrea for inviting me to participate in this great hop! *Mmuuaahh*
And now down to the nitty gritty!
Q: What is the working title of your book?
A: Aradia Awakens.
Q: Where did the idea come from for the book?
A: I've always had a special connection with the Goddess Aradia, and during a series of meditations, she inspired me to write a fantasy book about her return.
Q: What genre does your book fall under?
A: Adult Paranormal Romance.
Q: Which actors would you choose to play your characters in a movie rendition?
A: For the main character, Aryiah, I would choose Erica Durance. And for her mate, Damarius, Eduardo Verastegui.
Q: What is the one-sentence synopsis of your book?
A: To claim her destiny, Aryiah must die...but dying's just the beginning!
Q: Will your book be self-published or represented by an agency?
A: My book will be published by Amber Leaf Publishing, a small press publishing company.
Q:How long did it take you to write the first draft of your manuscript?
A: Well, since this is the first book that I ever wrote, initially I wrote half of it in about four months, then it sat unfinished for about a year and a half, and the rest was written in about two months. So...six months total.
Q: What other books would you compare this story to within your genre?
A: Oh my...I have no idea. I try not to compare my books to others, as I always hope my books are unique and have a voice of their own.
Q: Who or What inspired you to write this book?
A: I use to work as the Assistant Manager at a Metaphysical Bookstore, and constantly being surrounded by such spiritual things really lent itself to me wanting to create a story that included the all the research I'd done and the experiences I had.
Q: What else about your book might pique the reader's interest?
A: Hot sex! Hot men! Hot women! Aradia Awakens is a paranormal romance with Goddesses, witches, werewolves, vampires, and even more sexy supernaturals. LOL ;)
Below you'll find a list of the awesome authors I've tagged for next week, and since I couldn't just pick five, you get a couple extras! Please stop by their blogs next Wednesday, October 24 to read about their new releases or upcoming books.
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In 18 years of living under the same roof, there was only one late-night, father-waking-son baseball celebration — and it wasn't for a World Series victory or trade-deadline blockbuster.
It came on July 28, 1993, when Mets first baseman Eddie Murray hit a game-winning double that mercifully ended pitcher Anthony Young's record-setting 27-game losing streak. For the better part of two seasons, we had suffered through Young's agonizing run of misfortune. And now that it was over, we not only saluted Young's salvation, but our own endurance.
As the Mets celebrate their 50th-anniversary season, it is worth remembering moments like that one. Although the team's best seasons and players deserve to be honored, Mets history — and the collective experience of Mets fans — is more accurately captured by its many moments of futility.
Indeed, if the Mets spend their golden anniversary toasting Tom Seaver without mentioning Young, they will not only be whitewashing five decades, but essentially missing what it means to be a fan of this team.
Perseverance is built into nearly every Mets fan's DNA. Many of us descend from the fan base of the Brooklyn Dodgers, a team that for many years was hapless and then later, quite distinguished, but at its essence almost always a source of heartbreak. Over the course of 74 seasons, under various names, it won one championship.
During their inaugural season in 1962, the Mets drew on this heritage by bringing in a whole group of Brooklyn refugees — Gil Hodges, Clem Labine, Charlie Neal, Don Zimmer and Roger Craig. Most were over the hill — Zimmer went 4 for 52 before departing — and the Mets' 40-120 record that season remains the worst in the modern era.
But all that stumbling around the first season set an endearing imprint that never really went away.
In those first seasons, there was Marvelous Marv Throneberry neglecting to touch first and second base on his way to a triple; Jimmy Piersall running around the bases backward after his 100th career home run; two players on the same roster — Dr. No Hands (second baseman Chuck Hiller) and Dr. Strangeglove (first baseman Dick Stuart) — whose nicknames spoke to their defensive shortcomings; and a decision by the front office to choose Steve Chilcott, who would never play a major league game, over Reggie Jackson in the first round of the draft.
Flushing was so devoid of stars during those early years that, in 1966, Mets fans cheered the return of catcher Choo Choo Coleman, whose nickname could not be beaten. Who cared if he couldn't hit? The move did not pay off (but then again, what moves did?) as Coleman batted .188 in six games and was released in May.
Even when the Mets stunned their fans and the rest of the baseball world with their 1969 World Series championship, they then fumbled around, first trading away a future All-Star center fielder in Amos Otis and receiving the ineffectual Joe Foy in return, and then dealing a young Nolan Ryan — Nolan Ryan! — for a declining Jim Fregosi.
Ryan would go on to pitch forever, but not for the Mets. He would pitch seven no-hitters; the Mets still don't have any. The Mets also found a way to alienate none other than Seaver, who was traded in 1977, and of course pitched a no-hitter with the Cincinnati Reds in 1978 and, after being let go by the Mets a second time after the 1983 season, earned his 300th win with the White Sox.
Joe Torre, the Mets' manager during the losing seasons of 1977-1981, would later manage the Yankees to four World Series championships. On and on the list goes, but that's why the Mets are the Mets and why this year's anniversary should acknowledge all these missteps.
For that matter, why leave out the acquisition of Vince Coleman, best remembered for throwing a firecracker at fans; Bret Saberhagen, best remembered for aiming bleach at reporters; and Mo Vaughn, best remembered for being a physical wreck when he arrived at Shea Stadium.
Of more recent vintage, there is the infamous Game 6 of the 1999 National League Championship Series, when closers John Franco and Armando Benitez blew saves before Kenny Rogers walked in the winning run that eliminated the Mets.
Or Game 1 of the 2000 World Series against the Yankees, when Timo Perez was thrown out at home plate in the sixth inning of a scoreless game because he assumed that Todd Zeile's drive to left was a home run, not an extra-base hit, and thus didn't run hard.
Or Game 7 of the 2006 N.L.C.S., when Carlos Beltran struck out looking to end the game. Or the collapse of 2007, when the Mets failed to make the playoffs despite leading their division by seven games with 17 left to play. Or the collapse of 2008, when the Mets blew another lead in the standings in part because of some of the worst bullpen work ever witnessed in the major leagues.
Or the pop-up of 2009, which was dropped by Luis Castillo, allowing the Yankees to steal a game that should have been over.
And that's not all. The Mets spent a ton of money on Bobby Bonilla, saw it blow up in their face, and then brought him back! They experimented by putting catcher Todd Hundley in left field. They moved Jose Reyes to second base to accommodate Japanese shortstop Kazuo Matsui, when it should have been the other way around.
They built their new ballpark to pay homage to the Brooklyn Dodgers, and overlooked their own team's history. They named the stadium after a bailed-out bank. They were dangerously ensnared in the Bernard L. Madoff fraud and, to some extent, still are.
Yes, there have been great moments along the way. But when considered in total, being a Mets fan isn't really about celebrating 1969 and 1986 — it's about stomaching and surviving all the disappointments.
It thus behooves the Mets to use their 50th to tell their history as it truly is, warts and all. So trot out Seaver, Hernandez, and Piazza — but also salute Doug Sisk and Joe Christopher and Mackey Sasser, who couldn't throw the ball back to the pitcher, or the dozens and dozens of third basemen the Mets cycled through over the decades. These are, after all, the players we came to see most of the time.
Were it otherwise — were we interested only in recalling championships and watching legends — we'd be called something else entirely: Yankees fans.


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The "Forgotten" Mig
The Mig-19 (NATO code Farmer) was the first mass-produced supersonic fighter of the Soviet Air Force. The prototype first flew in 1953, the aircraft entering production in 1955. Farmer was the primary fighter of the Russian air force during late fifties to the early sixties, about 2500 aircraft being produced in total.
Although it proved to be a capable and sturdy combat aircraft - and a competent dogfighter, it appears now to be mostly remembered as an interim step between the Mig-15/17 first generation jets and the incredibly successful Mig-21 Fishbed. In its configuration, it is a direct descendant of Mig-15 with fixed engine air intakes in the blunt nose and swept wings - although the sweep has been increased to 55 degrees.
The presented MiG-19S was photographed by me in 1995 at Technical Museum in Brno, Czech Republic. The MiG-19S (Farmer C) was a basic fighter-bomber version without all-weather capability.
I'd like to thank Mr. Brinek from the museum who allowed me to take the pictures. Unfortunately he didn't have a crank for manual canopy opening, so pictures of the cockpit interior couldn't be taken.
In retrospective, the quality of some photos is far from excellent, but since there are not so many Mig-19 pictures on net so far, I hope that you will find them useful.
The entire airframe has suffered from many years of exposure to the elements in the open. The sorry effects show - especially for the steel components, which rust heavily. As for the paint finish, I believe it to be original, although both the natural metal and painted surfaces are heavily worn with large amounts of paint flaking off.
Mikoyan & Gurevich Mig-19S in detail
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How Odors are Sensed: A Complex System Clarified
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Yale scientists have systematically plotted the responses of the entire Drosophila (fruit fly) olfactory system, providing the first multi-dimensional map of the range of odorants sensed and the regions of the brain that are stimulated.
John Carlson, the Eugene Higgins Professor of Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology and Elissa Hallem, his former graduate student in the Interdepartmental Neuroscience Program, published the comprehensive study in the journal Cell.
"The results of our analysis allow us to make predictions about which odors smell alike to an animal, and which smell different," said Carlson. "These predictions can now be tested in behavioral experiments and may help point us to insect attractants and repellants that are highly effective."
This paper provides particular insight into the understanding of how animals perceive environmental smells that are often complex mixtures of molecular structures. The study identifies compounds that both stimulate and inhibit response in odor neurons, and the differences in response that are due to concentration and duration of exposure to a compound.
"We were surprised to find that inhibitory responses are widespread among odor receptors," said Carlson. "Most receptors are inhibited by at least one odor, and most odors inhibit at least one receptor. Although previous work has been concerned mainly with excitatory responses of receptors, our results suggest that inhibition may play a major role in how odors are identified."
The paper further shows how the responses of the receptor repertoire map into the brain. Surprisingly, receptors with similar odor specificities often map to widely separated locations and receptors with very different specificities often map to neighboring locations.
Carlson and Hallem, who have published extensively in this system over the past several years, found that individual receptors range along a continuum from "narrowly tuned" to "broadly tuned" to odorants. This finding moves the concept of the system beyond the previous picture of a simple dichotomy between specialist and generalist receptors.
Hallem is now a postdoctoral researcher at the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena, CA. This work was funded by NIH grants and by a National Research Service Award pre-doctoral fellowship.
Citation: Cell 125: 143-160 (April 7, 2006)
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It was often the case that the goddess Juno would search for her errant husband in order to catch him at his most beloved hobby, that of seducing the fair nymphs that lived on the mountainsides and in the streams of the world. But during her search she would often be waylaid by one particularly clever Nymph who went by the name of Echo. Echo would prattle on to the goddess about this and that and distract her long enough that Juno's husband would have time to get back to Mount Olympus and pretend that nothing had ever happened. It was not for the sake of mighty Jupiter that Echo would slow down Juno's rampage, but for her own sisters who would often be on the business end of the goddess' tantrums. Alas for Echo it was only a matter of time before Juno grew aware of the trick and as punishment she altered Echo's speech so that she could only speak when others had spoken, and could only repeat what she had heard. The loquacious Echo was devastated by her lack of speech and fled from her sisters to wander the world.
After a time Echo spied a young man walking in the woods. He was the most beautiful creature she had ever seen and Echo immediately fell madly in love with him. He seemed lost in thought, but Echo ran out to talk to him. She beamed in delight but could say no words until he spoke first. Alas for poor Echo she had encountered a man who was under his own curse. He could not fall in love with anyone less beautiful than himself, and although Echo was a nymph of exceptional splendour, she was not quite the equal of the young man. He had never known love, only the attentions of many who he could never find companionship with. Now yet another woman was gazing at him but saying nothing. He turned away but she was insistent and followed his every move.
"You are quite the most annoying creature!"
"Annoying creature" she replied.
"What do you want?"
"What do you want?"
"I want you to go away and leave me!"
"leave me?"
"Yes, I just want to be left alone!"
Echo fled from the young man, weeping as she did. She could not communicate with him, could not speak and explain what had happened. She fled to a lonely mountain and stayed there, crying and sobbing, never sleeping, always awake. For weeks she cried and neither ate nor drank and she slowly wasted away until nothing of her remained but her voice.
Many months later Echo returned to the woods. No longer a nymph, merely a spirit, she once again spied the young man. This time he was kneeling by the edge of a calm and clear pool of water. He looked as if he had been there some time and he spoke to his reflection.
"Oh my love, I hate this barrier between us, how I long to kiss your lips. How I wish you would talk to me."
"Talk to me." replied Echo.
"You speak! Finally you speak to me! Oh how I have waited for this moment, to ask do you love me?"
"Do you love me?"
"Oh yes, yes, a thousand times yes! I love you!"
"I love you." she replied.
"Then answer me this one question and I will happily live here forever, but if you should not I would sooner die than stay here."
"Stay here!"
"Oh I will, but I must say this quietly, I may have to come closer."
"Come closer." said Echo.
The young man bent over the pool and bowed down until his lips kissed the waters. There he whispered his question, but it was so quiet that Echo could not hear it and could not reply. The man waited for an answer but when none came tears started to run down his cheeks.
"Is that your answer then? Can you not speak aloud the thing that I cannot?"
"I cannot."
"Then I cannot live." He pulled a dagger from his side and plunged the blade in deeply. Blood welled up around his mouth and he collapsed at the side of the pool.
"Live!" cried Echo, but it was too late. The handsome man was dead, his curse played out. Echo left the forest again vowing not to return. She would stay in the canyons and the caves, and perhaps the vaulted chambers of the cities. But never again would she speak in the woods, and a whisper would always bring a tear to her eye.


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08 Sep Hops Becoming a Hot Crop Locally
By David Frownfelder
Daily Telegram Staff Writer
Posted Sep. 7, 2015 at 3:00 PM
Matt McFarland married into a fifth generation farming family and, in addition to the thousand acres of corn on the family farm, has found a niche crop on the cusp of expansion — hops.
A key ingredient in the brewing of beer, the hops grown at ChurchKey Farms just outside of Deerfield are being sold locally to the Tecumseh Brewing Co. and to other craft brewers in Michigan and northern Ohio.
A recent "Day at ChurchKey Farms" planned by McFarland and by John and Erika Aylward from The Boulevard Market in Tecumseh drew about 50 visitors to view the hops field, taste some of the creations from The Boulevard Market and sample some of the varieties of local craft beers.
Erika Aylward spread the word through her customers and found a great deal of interest.
"People really are interested in seeing agriculture being put into something they adore," she said. "We thought it was great that it was all coming together — the brewing and the culture in Michigan and to have local hops used. What else could you possibly want?"
McFarland's crew recently harvested 12 acres of the fragrant crop and he is planning to expand production.
"This year, we have four acres of nugget hops and smaller trial plots of cascade and chinook, and are adding another 12 acres nearby," McFarland said. "The tiling equipment is installing the drain tiles and we will install the poles when the harvest is done."
The harvest took place in late August, and ChurchKey is now preparing for the next growing season. McFarland, who brews beer of his own, said he studied hops farming before he started planting.
"I started the hops thing on my own just because I have an interest in the craft brewing industry and in farming and wanted to try to develop a niche," he said. "My fear is that it is trendy and a lot of people are getting into it, so we have to try and distinguish and set ourselves apart."
Brian Tennis, director of sales and marketing for the Michigan Hop Alliance, a farmer owned alliance, said the number of hops growers in Michigan is fairly small, but has been growing dramatically thanks to the craft brewing craze in Michigan.
"Most of them are fairly small, only an acre or two. We've got about 400 acres (in Michigan) this year and that is expected to double by next year," Tennis said. "That would make Michigan the fourth largest hops growing state in the nation and top 10 in the world."
McFarland and Tennis agreed the craft beer industry in Michigan is in a growth spurt and many microbrewers like the idea of buying locally.
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by Detlev Sandel, Head of SAP HANA Services, Digital Enterprise Solutions, Capgemini Germany | insiderPROFILES, Volume 7, Issue 3
August 8, 2016
Companies are becoming more data-driven to better connect with customers and respond more quickly to their needs. In today's fast-paced digital economy, processing enormous amounts of data in real time is quickly becoming a requirement for businesses to understand all there is to know about which customers are buying what products and services. Entire business models are built upon data.
The automotive industry presents a perfect example, where cars are no longer seen as vehicles to transport people from point A to point B. Rather, today's digitally savvy buyers expect their vehicles to be part of a digital ecosystem to organize their personal mobility. They are becoming mobile offices; drivers expect connection to the digital world from the moment they step into the car, and innovation is now just as important as fuel economy. A manufacturer that can not only customize digital modifications to a single customer's liking and deliver this faster than a competitor, but also organize a whole ecosystem around mobility needs, has a much greater chance of retaining a loyal customer.
Using and sharing data from connected cars presents dealers, manufacturers, and service technicians with tremendous opportunities. First, signals from sensors provide optimized data that can enable connectivity by eliminating the traditional silos between manufacturing, sales, and service — enabling them to gain real-time insights into a vehicle on the road and provide customers with a comprehensive, 360-degree experience. Knowing more about the customer and being this connected to them means more opportunity to offer instant services while on the road, preventive maintenance, new mobility services, and to reach the ultimate goal of increasing retention and selling more.
The automotive industry is just one example of the incredible opportunities presented by collecting data from a device, in this case, a vehicle. The challenge then becomes how best to streamline all of this data and put it to good use. For many companies, exacerbating this challenge is complex, slow, and inflexible IT landscapes that often cannot meet the requirements of the business. The dominant system architecture in IT landscapes today is client-server, with dozens of servers for applications and dedicated databases for each of them. System landscapes are fragmented and heterogeneous, with isolated data silos containing duplicate and inconsistent information. The operation and maintenance of these legacy environments, which have been growing for more than three decades, are expensive, consume an inordinate amount of resources, and are simply not equipped to support a digital business.
To become a data-driven, digital business and establish a closer relationship to customers than ever before — by being able to, for example, respond at point of sale to customer requirements — entails greater agility, speed, and data accuracy. In short, a digital business is able to process large volumes of data in real time. In the SAP world, SAP HANA provides those qualities by breaking the pattern of relational database systems. The in-memory processing power of SAP HANA changes the dynamic that — with relational database systems — led to a plethora of distorted data and time-consuming, nightly batch runs. Storing all data in a disaggregated, atomic form in the central SAP HANA in-memory database eliminates all of the above roadblocks to running a digital enterprise.
Storing data in this form, with no redundancies and with availability for all SAP applications at the same time, is the premise behind SAP S/4HANA, SAP's next-generation business suite that only runs on the SAP HANA database and is the foundation for providing the business with a digital core. Its features include real-time data processing with no data duplication, sub-second response times, scalability for data growth, and flexibility for handling existing and future business processes that require both transactional and analytical capabilities at the very same time. From an operational perspective, it leads to a more cost-effective and secure system landscape.
From a systems standpoint, the benefits of storing data in this manner mean eliminating data silos and, with them, all the interfaces between them with all the data provisioning processes, such as extract, transform, and load (ETL), batch jobs, and nightly data loads. The elimination of duplicates means more accurate data with a smaller footprint, which also results in fewer hardware requirements.
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Many organizations and clients that Capgemini works with by helping to make a database exchange are surprised that this is an option for individual, mission-critical, on-premise applications. Another pleasant surprise for these clients — and what helps to set Capgemini apart as a system integration partner — is that moving non-SAP applications to SAP HANA does not have to mean discarding current investments in tailor-made competitive and unique business logic. Protecting current investments is possible because existing non-SAP applications are not reimplemented on SAP HANA, but are rather moved onto it.
Another important point to remember is that customers that wish to extend their existing SAP HANA landscape to non-SAP systems do not require additional technology. Rather, the specialized skillsets that make Capgemini an SAP global partner can take the proven technology that is already running an SAP production system and extend it seamlessly to a non-SAP environment without any downtime or business disruption.
Because SAP HANA dispenses with the traditional limitations of a relational database, exchanging a non-SAP database for SAP HANA is not a one-for-one exchange — in other words, it does not mean moving 10 non-SAP applications to 10 SAP HANA databases. Instead, in an SAP HANA world, multiple applications will connect to a single consolidated SAP HANA instance and work on the exact same unique and atomic set of data. The flexibility of SAP HANA allows for this, and by using SAP HANA views, each existing application will be virtually presented with its existing individual data model but based on a common set of data. This is what Capgemini calls a "corporate real-time data pool."
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The benefits from an IT perspective are immense: less complexity, significant cost reduction, fewer dedicated resources, and increased flexibility and capacity. Even the development process becomes much more efficient, as developers do not have to care about performance-optimized code anymore, which traditionally consumes up to 70% of their time and stands for up to 50% of the code, depending on the application. In other words, SAP HANA will save expensive and rare development resources and shorten time to market significantly.
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For the... sun-worshippers
Destination: Cancún, Mexico
What's it all about? A city renowned for its beaches and night-life. The city is split into the downtown area (El Centro) and the Zona Hotelera (literally Hotel Zone) and is a real hotspot for tourists.
Where to stay: You've chosen to go away later this year to attempt to avoid the kids, right? Le Blanc Spa Resort, an adults-only hotel, will keep you away from the tantrums. All you'll find here are supremely comfortable rooms (many with gorgeous ocean views), a spa and a range of activities including tours, golf and fitness classes.
Where to eat: Lorenzillo's is a popular live lobster house and seafood restaurant overlooking the marina and the perfect setting to take in the spectacular sunsets.
What to do: You want to relax on this holiday and Cancún has 13 miles of coast to help you do just that. Grab your shades, your sunscreen and set off for the beach. There are busy beaches, quiet beaches and beaches that are particularly popular with extreme sports enthusiasts – do your research to ensure you lay your towel on the beach that's best for you.
For the... nature-lovers
Destination: Madeira, Portugal
What's it all about? An autonomous region of Portugal, but actually off the coast of Morocco, Madeira is made up of four islands. The main island is a volcanic paradise with some fantastic natural landscapes to explore.
Where to stay: The Royal Savoy in Funchal – the largest city on the island – offers five-star accommodation, sea views and a variety of dining options. We particularly love the swim-up pool bar here, and the Penthouse Roof Top Suite is every bit as luxurious as it sounds. For those who prefer a little independence in their holidays, the suites at this hotel have kitchen facilities.
Where to eat: Visit Il Gallo D'Oro for dining that's worth two Michelin stars where the six course 'Top Experience' menu will take you on a culinary journey involving seafood, a course 'from the farm' and a signature vacherin dish.
What to do: Explore the rest of the island by setting off on one of the many walking routes that twist and turn through Madeira's unique natural landscape.
For the... history buffs
Destination: Sorrento, Italy
What's it all about? OK, so you can't fly to Sorrento, but you can fly to nearby Naples and be in this delightful town in no time at all. Expect cobbled streets crowded with restaurant tables, good food and a wonderfully relaxed atmosphere.
Where to stay: If you really want a treat, the Grand Hotel Royal with its own private beach could be just the luxurious location you're looking for. Our preferred room here is the Imperial Suite with sea view. Enjoy the majestic sight of Mount Vesuvius towering over the Gulf of Naples, relax on the balcony and sip something fizzy from the mini-bar.
Where to eat: Sure, the pizza and pasta in Italy is great, but when you want something a little more refined, head to Don Alfonso 1890 in nearby Sant'Agata. Housed in a 19th century Neapoletan building – but with a wine cellar that pre-dates the Romans – this two Michelin-starred family-run restaurant serves innovative Mediterranean cuisine, made mostly with ingredients from the family farm.
What to do: Grab your camera and guide book and head out to see the sights. Hike up Mount Vesuvius to peek into its crater, then explore the ruins of the ancient city of Pompeii and the town of Herculaneum – both of which were preserved by the deadly cloud of ash and pumice that erupted from the volcano in 79AD.
For the... easy-goers
Destination: Santorini, Greece
What's it all about? With its blue skies, white-walled buildings, churches with brilliantly blue roofs and stunning vistas, Santorini has long been a haven for tourists, many of whom come to marvel at the caldera (a mostly under-water volcanic crater).
Where to stay: You want a luxury hotel – one that's made up of nothing but suites. The Astra Suites hotel in the village of Imerovigli (famed for its sunsets) boasts spectacular views of the Aegean Sea and a number of its suites feature a private, heated pool or Jacuzzi.
Where to eat: The simple Greek cuisine made with the freshest ingredients served at Anogi in Imerovigli will have you coming back time and again.
What to do: Stroll the villages, dine in the little local restaurants and just generally relax. Make sure you find a good spot along the coastline to watch the sun set over the Aegean Sea and, if you're feeling adventurous, take a scuba-diving tour into the depths of the caldera.
For the... thrill-seekers
Destination: Fuerteventura, Spain
What's it all about? The second-largest of Spain's Canary Islands, Fuerteventura boasts beaches popular with water sports enthusiasts, cliffs, coves and cheeseries (visit one and try the renowned Majorero cheese made from the island's native goats).
Where to stay: The H10 Ocean Dreams hotel is an adults-only affair that opened in 2016 and gives guests the chance to enjoy a saltwater pool, a health and beauty centre that includes a Jacuzzi and Turkish bath and sauna, and an extensive entertainment programme.
Where to eat: The charming Casa Santa María restaurant is definitely worth a visit. The braised kid dish is well-renowned, with good reason.
What to do: OK, so the Acua Water Park is probably aimed at families, but the kids are back at school – you can have the run of the place! Or head inland to discover centuries-old, sleepy villages that have escaped the march of mass tourism.
For the... gastronomists
Destination: Nice, France
What's it all about? A bustling city on the French Riviera, Nice boasts fine restaurants, a picturesque harbour and counts esteemed artist Henri Matisse as a former resident.
Where to stay: The Hyatt Regency Nice Palais de la Méditerrané may be a bit much to say, but the opulence on offer here is more than worth it. The Sea View Suite is designed to reflect the hotel's Art Deco history and includes a marble bath, a balcony and a separate sitting area.
Where to eat: There are a number of Michelin-starred restaurants in and around the city, but Jan is one of our absolute favourites. Serving a seasonal tasting menu made up of modern French plates fused with South African influence, expect high-end dishes presented with real flair.
What to do: We had a really tough time deciding which one restaurant to recommend, so why not draw up a list of your top five restaurants in the area to try and check them off one-by-one until it's time to go home and apologise to your waistline.


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Registrations are currently being accepted for Musikgarten and Private Lessons. Check out our new Musikgarten and Ensemble Schedule. Register Online!
Private Lessons
Lessons taught through private instruction at the Community Music Institute (CMI) at Lebanon Valley College carry a long tradition of quality. Established more than 40 years ago by Ruth Engle Bender, a highly respected piano teacher and member of the College faculty, the institute began by offering piano instruction to school-age children. Over time, the institute's services expanded. Today, private lessons are offered in piano, voice, violin, viola, cello, bass (acoustic and electric), clarinet, flute, saxophone, bassoon, oboe, French horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba, euphonium, guitar, and percussion. Instruction for other instruments is available on request.
Additionally, a variety of ensembles are offered, and a full curriculum of Musikgarten classes are held for students from newborn to seven years old.
Although some of the students in the Community Music Institute's programs are college bound and are preparing for careers in music, most are studying for personal enjoyment and the desire to enrich their lives with music. All age and ability levels are welcome, from the very young violinist to the retiree who always wanted to play an instrument or sing. The student and the student's goals are always in mind as they reach for excellence continues.
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Happy New Year everyone! The Christmas items are finally put away and sprucing up has been taking place.
I thought I'd share some items that I would like to start acquiring for the house.
Old Wood Shutters
Goal to find them this long
Old Narrow Door
Old Corbel
Red, brown and black transferware pieces. Mostly a pitcher, large bowl, dessert dishes, tea-cup in each color and a platter. This will obviously be collected overtime based on my list, LOL.
It has been very cold here in NJ. The fireplace has been getting a workout this weekend and Spiced Pumpkin Café Espresso has been the main drink of choice. I hope you are all keeping warm. Have a great start to your week.


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Author: Amy Butler Greenfield
Series: Chantress, #2
Published: May 6th 2014
Margaret K. McElderry Books
Lenght: 352 pages
Source: Publisher for review
Buy: Amazon
Lucy races against time and magic in this sequel to the "richly and thoughtfully written" (Publishers Weekly) Chantress.Lucy is the last Chantress, the only remaining girl who can sing magic into the world. Since she defeated the evil Lord Scargrave, England has changed—and not for the better. With crops failing and the people rebelling, Lucy is called urgently back to King Henry's court. His Inner Council is convinced that making gold through alchemy will save England. But a critical element to the alchemical process has been stolen. Lucy is tasked with finding it with her magic… or else. And until she succeeds, the castle is on lockdown.Court too has changed. Scargrave's brutal Chantress-hunter has become King Henry's closest advisor. Lucy's beloved Nat has fallen out of favor and is shunned by his colleagues; their romance means trouble for both of them. Worst of all, something goes wrong with Lucy's magic. The palace is a labyrinth, and there's a monster at its heart — a monster who may have the power to defeat Lucy once and for all.Amy Butler Greenfield returns to the beguiling world of Chantress for a suspenseful tale of courtly intrigue, music, and magic in Chantress Alchemy.
As much as I enjoyed Chantress last year, I thought its plot wasn't complex enough. It was fairly straightforward when I wanted something elaborate. In that, Chantress Alchemy shows a significant improvement. Due to King's gratitude, Lucy has a voice in the council and is much more involved, which means that the plot is richer and far more dynamic. Lucy's voice is now heard when she talks, and not just when she sings, and her opinions are taken into consideration by the King. I loved seeing her play a more important role, but what's more, I loved that she wasn't always up to task. She is young, after all, and she was constantly being attacked by much older shrewd politicians.
The romance was just as lovely, if not more. Both of these characters are strong and interesting in their own right. The final installment promises to be very hard for them both, but I have no doubt that they'll come out as winners in the end.
Chantress is an unusually well written trilogy worthy of your time and attention. I listened to a part of it and the audio is excellent as well. If you decide to go with that format, you won't be disappointed.
Author: Jeaniene Frost
Series: Broken Destiny, #1
Published: August 26th 2014
Publisher: Harlequin
Lenght: 304 pages
Source: Publisher for review
Buy: Amazon
In a world of shadows, anything is possible. Except escaping your fate.Ever since she was a child, Ivy has been gripped by visions of strange realms just beyond her own. But when her sister goes missing, Ivy discovers the truth is far worse—her hallucinations are real, and her sister is trapped in a parallel realm. And the one person who believes her is the dangerously attractive guy who's bound by an ancient legacy to betray her.Adrian might have turned his back on those who raised him, but that doesn't mean he can change his fate…no matter how strong a pull he feels toward Ivy. Together they search for the powerful relic that can save her sister, but Adrian knows what Ivy doesn't: that every step brings Ivy closer to the truth about her own destiny, and a war that could doom the world. Sooner or later, it will be Ivy on one side and Adrian on the other. And nothing but ashes in between…
The world of Broken Destiny is not an original one. We've read about angels and demons battling it out far too many times to count. Yet Jeaniene Frost somehow managed to put a slightly different spin on this never-ending battle which I enjoyed immensely. Her worldbuilding was detailed and gorgeously described, the dark and violent realms depicted in finest detail. Ivy's world and its many creatures are this book's biggest strength and I can't wait to see them developed even further.
The same, however, cannot be said about the romance. Just like the battle of angels and demons, he star-crossed lovers trope has been done one too many times, and there's nothing to make Ivy and Adrian stand out. The amount of instalove and insta-trust was just creepy and the whole reason for staying apart not convincing at all. To make matters worse, Adrian is the epitome of tortured hero, without a shred of charm to soften the blow.
I'll continue the series simply because Jeaniene Frost is writing it. If Ivy and Adrian manage to find a sense of humor in time for the next book, all the better. There's definitely hope for Ivy, but Adrian and humor were never officially introduced.


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Kiss & Tell
I've been in your oily shoes. I am a self-proclaimed hair product fanatic. I will try anything to satisfy my hair hunger. Moroccan Oil is the original, and it's fantastic at creating smooth, radiant-looking hair. However, I only use it as a deep treatment every once in awhile. Only those of you with curly or coarse hair can use it on a regular basis. That's not me: fine and straight is my mane. My search continued. Then a friend gave me Rain Drops by Sidlab. This argan oil is weightless. Hair is left smooth, shiny and UV protected regardless of your hair texture. I use it as my blow out serum, and then I use the leftover oil on my hands to smooth out the flyaways. A must try.
Does anything really work to get rid of cellulite?
The short answer: No. Mother Nature gave us what we have. But don't despair my pretties, not all is lost. There is one trick of the trade to faking that firmness: self tanning. Believe it or not, bronzed skin has a smoother, more firm appearance. Self tanning is truly the easiest and most cost-effective way to camouflage that flab. For an easy-on-the-pocketbook solution, try Comodynes Self-Tanning Towelettes. Use one, wipe down your body, and you are golden in a few hours for a few days. For those beauty mavens who can attempt a three-step process, you'll need to exfoliate, moisturize (to help hydrate the area and even out the skin), and then apply a self-tanning product, like St. Tropez Mousse. If you are a bit nervous to DIY, then make an appointment with your favorite tanning technician who'll spray you down by hand. Try one of our faves: Bask in the Sun Tanning or Organic Bronze Bar.
Catwalk to Sidewalk: Orange Lips
Color is popping up: under your feet, at the racks, and on your lips. Designers Jason Wu and Jen Kao had electric lips for their spring shows. And Pantone declared tangerine the color for 2012. Think you can't wear orange? You can. Everyone can. Whether you choose a hint of orange or a full, knockout statement, these shades will give an extra zing in your step
Pro Tip: Mascara Messiness
Pat yourself on the back if you apply your mascara without getting it on your lids or under your eyes. You've got skill that I don't have. When I try to clean up my mess, I make more of a mess. So I asked lead makeup artist at Blush Beauty Bar, Jai Soots, how to clean it up: "The trick is to let the mascara mistakes totally dry, then you can use a cotton swab to sweep them away. If you try to wipe them when they're still wet you create smudges. So wait, then wipe. And slow down when applying so that you don't have so many messes to clean up."
Seductive Sleep
Have you ever considered sleeping with a scent? Recently I discovered Voluspa Black Figue & Chypre home and body mist. It's sexy—not in a down and dirty way, but in a clean way with a seduction of leather & lace. Spritz your sheets a few times and you're guaranteed sweet dreams. And no need for monogamy—Voluspa has many, many scents. I'm sure you'll find a few to bed.
Social Poll
Clarisonic Sonic Skin Cleansing Brush
Upside: It claims to remove six times more makeup than manual cleansing, makes your pores appear smaller, balances the texture of your skin, reduces the appearance of fine lines, and is gentle enough for everyday use.
From your overwhelming positive responses you seem to agree with the company. Some of you love its deep cleansing powers so much that you have one for home and one for travel.
Downside: A few of you just can't stop using it and admit that you use it longer than the allotted time, leaving your skin feeling sensitive. My advice to you: use as directed.
My Side: You know those little bumps that you get on the back of your upper arms? Those bumps are called keratosis pilaris, a buildup of dead skin cells. I started using the face and body brush (which I mostly use on my body) along with a body wash that has salicylic acid. Then miraculously those bumps have vanished. I'm a believer, with no concerns about going sleeveless.
Beauty Bag X-Posed: Dana Sacks
Like peeking into your neighbor's window or looking at a nearby coffee drinker's iPad, knowing what beauty products are in that handbag is intriguing. And for me, it's part of my job. Dana Sacks, a beauty devotee, agreed to expose her passion for beauty products. In her words, "I've never met a lip gloss I didn't like."
What do you take through TSA?
• Noir Long-Wear Eyeliner
• NARS Laguna bronzer
• Peter Thomas Roth Moisture Defense Cream
• NARS G-Spot Multiple
• Chanel Inimitable mascara in black
Why 2 mascaras?
I usually love the brush of one mascara and the formula of another. My Chanel gives great volume, and my Peter Thomas Roth gives length. And in all things, if one is good, two is better… except for husbands, of course.
Product you are most excited about?
I like products that live up to their promise. One of those is BareMinerals Prime Time Eyelid Primer. My shadow never creases and stays on all day.
Insider Intel
I often see women partaking in a ritual at the makeup counter that I will call the "lipstick swipe." We search through the jungle of colors and swipe madly on the back of our hand what we hope may be the perfect lip color. Sometimes you don't want to try it on; you're having a good lip day and don't want to reapply. Other times, you just don't want to try on that tester. So, what's the best way to try on a lipstick without trying it on? Move the ritual to the pads of your fingertips. This part of your hand is most like the color of your lips. Then bring your tips to your lips. Now you've got it. Lipstick jungle conquered.


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Projects for Peace
Applications are open for spring 2020. Info sessions are listed below.
Have an idea and want to get started? Contact us for an individual consultation:
Meet 1:1 with a staff member to review your proposal, receive feedback, and connect you to additional resources.
Email firstname.lastname@example.com to schedule a consultation.
Visit Projects for Peace Application Guidelines for more information on the application process.
Projects for Peace is an opportunity for all undergraduates on campus to design grassroots "projects for peace." The top submissions nationally will be granted $10,000 each for projects implemented during the summer. This grant program aims to motivate college students to create and implement plans for building peace in the twenty-first century.
Projects for Peace is made possible by Kathryn Wasserman Davis, an accomplished internationalist, and philanthropist who celebrated her centennial birthday in 2007 by committing $1 million to fund Projects for Peace. Upon the occasion of her 100th birthday in February of 2007, Mrs. Davis, mother of Shelby M.C. Davis who funds the Davis UWC Scholars Program, chose to celebrate by committing $1 million for one hundred Projects for Peace.
"My many years have taught me that there will always be conflict. It's part of human nature. But I'll remind you that love, kindness, and support are also part of human nature. My challenge to you is to bring about a mindset of preparing for peace, instead of preparing for war."
Kathryn W. Davis
Congratulations to our 2019 winners!
Uman Na Power
Khadija Kamara and Sena Tamaklo
Clean Water for Maras, Peru
Robert Feder, Paola Mendoza-Perilla, Brenna Rowland, and Karyna Villalba
2018 Winners
The #ThemToo Project: Addressing Sexual and Domestic Violence in South Africa
Giovana Giraldo and Melanie Lopez
Project Picol: Impoving Livestock Infrastructure and Economic Profitability in Peru
Chase Labiste, Nicolette Duong, and Colton Hail
Visit the Davis Projects for Peace website to learn more: http://www.davisprojectsforpeace.org/.
Looking for inspiration to develop, or follow-through, on your own project idea? Below, you can read all the reports from past winners. See what amazing change is happening in the world! And check out our Guidelines Page to give you more information about applying at UF.
The #ThemToo Project- South Africa (Giovana Giraldo and Melanie Lopez)
Project Picol- Peru (Nicolette Duong, Colton Hail, Chase Labiste)
T.E.A.M.S.-Tarpon Excelling Above Modern Society (Djoni Austin and Jeanette Misuraca)
Water for Khanalthuk (Harsh Patel, Mackenzie Shepard, and Sulav Shrestha)
Irrigation Channel Improvement, Bolivia
P.E.A.C.E.: Partnering in Enterprise and Cultivating Empowerment, Haiti