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I first want to apologize to Victor Davis Hanson; I'm reproducing below a recent opinion piece he wrote for National Review Online / The Corner in full. He writes of Oprah Winfrey but, in actuality, it just as easily could have been written about the vast majority of Black America. It's all about the insistence (without any real examination) that President Barack Obama has somehow suffered some disproportionate level of disrespect because of his race. Here's VDH on The Moral Decline of Oprah:
Multi-billionaire Oprah Winfrey, after her surreal $38,000 handbag "racism" encounter in Switzerland, has just weighed in again on race and the presidency, as yet the nth way of hyping her new film: "There's a level of disrespect for the office that occurs. And that occurs in some cases and maybe even many cases because he's African American. There's no question about that and it's the kind of thing nobody ever says but everybody's thinking it."
Nobody ever says? Has she read a newspaper columnist or turned on MSNBC lately?
Aside from her historical ignorance, Oprah Winfrey has increasingly turned to the race card to explain the president's plummeting polls. In her race-obsessed world, Syria, Benghazi, the NSA, IRS, AP, and ACA messes do not explain why a reelected president crashes from a recent 60 percent approval rating to less than 40 percent in less than a year.
Instead, in Oprah's no-win, racialist world, to the degree that Obama is popular, Americans are considered for the time being as not racist; to the degree that he is not, the country suddenly is collectively under suspicion (e.g., "everybody's thinking it").
That Obama might be utterly inexperienced in the manner of Jimmy Carter, less than veracious in the manner of the impeached Bill Clinton, or suffering the same second-term blues of Ronald Reagan during Iran-Contra or popularity crash of George W. Bush after Katrina simply cannot for Oprah be true of an African-American president, who for some reason must not suffer the same fate and treatment as almost all who have held the highest office. Instead, in this raciallyobsessed world of Oprah, that Obama is faring no different from his predecessors is now the country's fault. And as remedy, he must be given deference if the country wishes to avoid the latest therapeutic rant from Oprah.
In fact, Oprah has no record of worrying about the level of disrespect shown the office. If she did, she might have said something a few years ago when her president was routinely being compared to a Nazi, and often by her own fellow celebrities, writers, politicians, civil-rights activists, and filmmakers. That she said nothing then, but now says a lot, explains not America's problem with race, but her own race obsessions, which have blinded her to her own prejudices and hypocrisies.
I don't recall Oprah objecting when Bush was routinely shouted down. Did she deplore Al Gore calling the Bush team "digital brownshirts"? Or maybe John Glenn invoking the Nazis ("It's the old Hitler business") to talk about her president? Nor do I remember her weighing in on Linda Ronstadt's claim that the Bush administration was "a new bunch of Hitlers." Harry Belafonte and Julian Bond both routinely labeled their conservative opponents as little more than Nazis or KKK racists. Nor did Oprah note that "there's a level of disrespect for the office that occurs" when Barbra Streisand compared Bush to Hermann Goering. Was she worried when Alfred A. Knopf published a novel about musing how to kill Bush? Or by a prize-winning docudrama film imagining the killing of Bush? What was her reaction a New York play, "I'm Gonna Kill the President," was produced? Did Oprah once give a similar BBC interview about the office of the president and disrespect shown it in 2004 when a guest columnist in the Guardian, Charles Brooker, wrote: "On November 2, the entire civilised world will be praying, praying Bush loses. And Sod's law dictates he'll probably win, thereby disproving the existence of God once and for all. The world will endure four more years of idiocy, arrogance and unwarranted bloodshed, with no benevolent deity to watch over and save us. John Wilkes Booth, Lee Harvey Oswald, John Hinckley Jr. — where are you now that we need you?"
What might explain her outrage now about criticism shown Obama, but silence just recently when abject hatred and dreams of violence were voiced against her president? That answer may explain a lot about what Oprah has become. (bold added for emphasis)
Absolutely true, and it's distressing as hell. I love Oprah and all of her accomplishments. I need not agree with her on everything, and I don't, but I ordinarily defend her. She's one of the most impressive people of my lifetime. But this navel-gazing thing has to be called out, and it needs to stop. There is no possible objective review that demonstrates Barack Obama has been more disrespected than previous Presidents. None. In fact, it's quite the opposite.
The one incident that is usually cited as the highlight of unprecedented disrespect toward President Obama is the 2009 State of the Union speech where Representative Joe Wilson of South Carolina interrupted the President's speech and exclaimed "You lie" twice while the President was discussing a pending bill on health insurance legislation that he supported (this preceded the 2010 ObamaCare legislation). However, the President was -- in fact -- telling a rather audacious bald-faced lie. Representative Wilson was correct.
Prior to Obama's 2009 State of the Union speech, Democrats had twice rejected amendments to the bill requiring documentation of legal status in the United States in order to receive benefits under the proposed plan, contending that a more complex application process would delay or prevent citizens from receiving health care. So their sleight-of-hand maneuver was to exclude the language that would have clearly blocked illegal immigrants from being insured on the rather phony premise of concern for quick and unfettered provision of services once the bill actually become law.
It's precisely this type of duplicity that infuriates so many Republicans. Citizenship, or legal residency, and the proof thereof, is somehow -- and bizarrely -- castigated as onerous. Such language was included, however, days after the outburst in the Senate Finance Committee's version of the bill, America's Healthy Future Act.
When the history of President Obama's tenure is written, I suspect Representative Joe Wilson's outburst will be seen as a first warning signal of what was to come from this administration. Especially the then-upcoming "Affordable Care Act" (ObamaCare) that, in what would have been an unprecedented action, they first slotted for procedural passage after having been "deemed to have passed" with no one in Congress having read the bill. Instead, they scrapped that deemed-to-have-passed idea and instead passed the bill on a straight-party vote with no Republican support. And, still without having read the bill. History will never look at these actions kindly. And historians will have to answer this question: Did President Obama first disrespect the history of the State of the Union speech with unprecedented partisanship and thereby elicit the unprecedented rebuke from a member of Congress during the speech? I say yes.
My point: disrespect cuts both ways when it comes to President Barack Obama, but it isn't race-based. Less navel-gazing would help Black America at least admit this one fact and allow the community to move on to other, more legitimate, points of contention.


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Plenty food for thought … ! He goes on … "But rather to love it."
One is reminded of a similarly late glorification of necessity in Beethoven's final work – the Quartet in F Major, opus 135, where the bleak fateful question "Must it be?" changes into the fanatical cry of triumph "It must be! It must be!"
Beethoven does not challenge man's submission to the natural order; he finds his place in it, and often in such deep wells of serenity, of happiness in his own struggle, that the song that rises from him almost at the very end, in his last quartet, is for a dance. Hence, "Must it be?" he wrote on the manuscript. "It must be. It must be."
Beethoven String Quartet No 16 Op 135 in F major Es muß sein! Alban Berg Quartet. My favourite part is the third section, Lento assai, cantante e tranquillo – the tranquil bit! Hedd perffaith hedd.
But the idea that 'something must be' is the most hateful idea to the very essence of the incomparable William Blake. (Both he and Beethoven died in 1827).


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We inhabit Hong Kong. My husband lives in new york. Listed here are my strategies for surviving a lengthy distance relationship|distance that is long being a 4+ 12 months LDR veteran.
It is the ultimate love that is international: h e's German, I'm Jamaican-Canadian, we met in Hong Kong.
We stated i enjoy you the very first time in Vietnam, lived together in London and NYC, and got involved and hitched in Berlin.
Then again, there's another right component to the tale. We've been together nearly seven years, but have actually lived on various continents for four. Yes, you read that properly. We now have resided in various nations, on various continents, for FOUR years out of SEVEN.
A brief-ish schedule for people who aren't familiar: Liebling got together in belated 2009, once we were both located in Hong Kong (for details of how exactly we met, look at this post).
Early 2010 saw Liebling go on to London for work (he's in finance), but I became nevertheless linked with Hong Kong I work in education) because I was under contract (. Besides, we weren't likely to up and go on to be with some body after just a few months of dating! For a year. 5, we attempted our hand at cross country, tossing caution towards the wind and hoping for.
And things went well. In belated 2011, We relocated to London, where Liebling lived together as well as in therefore doing, allowed our relationship to cultivate.
In love in London with Tower Bridge as being a backdrop
Must have been the final end of this tale, right? But no. We missed my entire life in Hong Kong, and longed to come back. Then when an amazing task possibility offered itself, we relocated straight back for the second time in 2013.
Without Liebling. Ahem.
Present supporters for this web log can probably fill out the gaps after that: we taught 2 yrs in HK, Liebling proceeded to see one another, we got hitched, had been relocated to nyc for work.
Stylin' and profilin' in NYC
I quit my job in Hong Kong and him a couple of months, and then go back into Hong Kong (for the 3RD time) at this current year to restore a instructor at my old college who had quit. My agreement is short-term, just half a year, and in just a little under two weeks from now I'll be boarding an airplane back once again to new york, where in fact the plan is to seekingarrangement.reviews/oasisactive-review/ inhabit wedded bliss with my darling spouse.
(Sidebar: whom have always been we joking? That schedule was brief that is n't all. Eh. )
To an outsider the entire situation is complicated and crazy. However it's prevailed: seven years later we're nevertheless together, despite numerous time zones and cross-continental practices.
Which explains why i believe I'm pretty much put to dispense advice about how to make a cross country relationship not only work, but thrive. Individuals constantly ask me the way we take action, and years back, we composed this post detailing my recommendations for a healthier LDR.
But, the information for the reason that post is yrs old now, years later on, i'm compelled to offer an change. Therefore, here are my revised guidelines to ensuring real distance doesn't pull you and your significant other apart emotionally.
Outline objectives for the connection right from the start
Here is the very first as well as perhaps many essential action: you must know what the deuce you two are performing, align objectives, and set parameters for just how to progress. This is really important with a money "I"! Firstly, you ought to figure out the type of this distance that is long you're getting into. To wit: is this a committed, monogamous relationship? Or are you currently liberated to see others, in the beginning? If that's the case, for the length of time? Exactly what are your standard real and needs that are emotional?
Early 2010 at Liebling's bon voyage (costume) celebration in Hong Kong, right before we began our LDR
Regular (and sche duled) interaction
It's a considering that great relationships are made on a first step toward available and communication that is frequent exactly what to accomplish once you reside 12 time areas as well as 2 continents aside? Liebling and I also have actually plumped for to avail ourselves mode of comm technology that you can buy: we phone, we email, we Skype, therefore we send texts and vocals records utilizing Whatsapp. We also deliver each other pictures, videos, and Bing location pins so we can provide more visuals of just just just what we're experiencing when we're perhaps perhaps not together.
The concept behind all of this? We keep each other USUALLY updated with this whereabouts and what's going on inside our everyday lives, and also for the many part all we truly need is wifi and some Skype credit to do it (economical and convenient)! Like my first tip, it's also essential to describe the objectives for whenever usually you'll communicate. At the least, Liebling deliver signs and symptoms of life twice on a daily basis: as soon as when we get fully up within the morning (he's in NYC therefore it's night over there for him), and when as he is on their method to work (so that it's evening for me personally in Hong Kong). That is our standard expectation another, can rely on that. All things considered, routines essential in this sort of relationship!
Make plans to see one another means ahead of time
Let's face it: a relationship cannot thrive or develop if both events are not able to stay in the exact same space that is physical any time frame. Meetups have to be both planned and PRIORITIZED in the event that relationship will remain healthier. We advise that wherever and as much as possible visits are planned method ahead of time: does a fixed date give the two of you something to appear ahead to and work towards, routes may also be guaranteed more inexpensively whenever scheduled in advance. Target-setting in this respect is vital. For because long i've never had to question or ponder when Liebling and I would see each other next– we always had all our visits mapped out as I can remember. This has suffered trust and harmony inside our union.


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How Summer Rainflow affects your Drains
The summer season causes a number of common plumbing problems across the UK.
While many people are quick to embrace the summer weather, there are also a number of people across the UK that are facing the reality of problems within their homes.
When most people think of home maintenance problems that occur during the summer months, they are quick to consider items like a broken fridge or an AC unit that needs to be removed. Your plumbing may actually be one of the hardest hit areas hit by summer, especially with the extra rain flow that will have an effect on your drains.
Here are some of the top ways that summer rain flow wreaks havoc on your property when the weather gets warmer:
Finding clogged drains:
There are many property owners that start to notice issues with odours in the early summer months. The issue of mold and bacteria causes homeowners a significant hassle when they want to get outdoors and enjoy more of their property. Drains are used much more commonly and experience ongoing blockages. In order to make sure that your drains are flowing freely, it is extremely important to access ongoing maintenance with your plumbing throughout the summer months.
Your drains clog up with a number of potential blockages including with coffee granules, oil and grease, paper towels, wipes and more. Using over-the-counter chemicals will clear up the problem temporarily but they will damage your pipes with regular use. It is often advantageous to consider going with a solution that will offer you greater benefits in the long term like flushing your pipes for maintenance.
Finding leaks:
Leaks in your taps and leaks in your plumbing also commonly occur throughout the summer months. Leaky taps and pipes are common as your pipes will experience extra stress when they are activated for the first time in the summer months. Garden hoses and sprinklers are used more regularly in this season and that places a heavy strain on your plumbing. This means that your pipes will be much more likely to leak. Working with a plumbing professional at the first sign of a leak is important to managing property damage and preventing issues in the future.
Structural drainage system issues:
If you have exposed drains throughout your home and the heat has been consistently beating down on your pipes all day, this often causes ongoing damage to your pipework and even your foundation. Installing proper insulation around your exposed pipes will make sure you are using less energy while preserving their integrity.
Blocking gutters:
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Drains that are slow to clear:
A slow clearing drain is often one of the first signs of a problem with your pipes. If you haven't spotted the signs of a problem, you need to make sure that you are checking in on your pipes regularly. A drain that is slow to clear could be partially clogged. As it continues to grow more clogged, you could face more severe plumbing repairs. A drain which is slow to clear with summer rainfall could also be caused by tree roots making their way into your pipes and causing damage over time.


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Kikitu and the Secrets of Waruk's Lair
Tommy Conner
Eleven-year-old Yuka and her loyal lead sled dog Kikitu are always up for a challenge! But challenges don't seem to stop coming when they set out on a journey to enter one of the biggest sled dog races of the North. Even before they reach the race, they come across an injured prospector who they must transport to a hospital. What they don't know is that the prospector is returning from having discovered the secret lair of Waruk, the ancient warrior chief of all wolves in the North. There he found a golden talisman that he now wears around his neck, and the wolves want it back!
Part wolf himself, Kikitu wants to do the right thing and return it, but first he and his dog team must help Yuka win the dog sled race. That's made even more difficult by Bart Blackwood, another competitor who is willing to do anything – even injure other racers – in order to win! It will take all of Kikitu and Yuka's determination, skill, and strength to survive the race and get back to Waruk's secret lair to return the talisman. And they must do it before the wolves get tired of waiting for it and decide to attack!
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Just wanted to drop you a note and tell you of the incident that happened to me yesterday.
Yesterday was the last day of my Voices.com preferred paid membership… and as I had mentioned in a previous blog post … I no longer wished to be a member of their voice over marketplace site… I'm doing ok on my own.
Anyway I got an email from paypal telling me that I just sent voices.com $199 … which I don't have in my paypal account… so would be taken out of my bank account and send to voices.com.
I vaguely remember that when I subscribed to voices.com I had ticked a box … or did not untick a box… that said that this payment would be annual and a subscription… so a few months back I had scoured the voices.com membership site looking to untick this box. I couldnt find it… and figured that it would ask me if i wanted to renew my membership at which time I would say no… and that would be that.
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I called up paypal yesterday and stayed a nice 10 minutes on the phone waiting for someone to talk to me… after going through all the verification BS the lady finally told me that the transaction is in transit … and they can't help me at all… its with the seller now.
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I had requested that they pay me back via a canadian bank to bank transfer… which means I wont have to pay even more exchange fees transfering the money back from paypal to my canadian bank account.
So now its a waiting game… I was hoping to put that money to use some other way… but it just goes to show folks that you shouldn't leave boxes ticked that you don't want them ticked.
Anything similar happen to any of you good folks?


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Online Petition Calls for Investigation Into Zachary Tennen Beating Case
by Ezriel Gelbfish
An online petition has been launched calling for an investigation into the nature of attacks on Zachary Tennen, a 19 year old college student from East Lansing, MI, who was brutally beaten last month outside of Michigan State University, where he is a sophomore.
Mr. Tennen was leaving an off-campus party one night when he was approached by two men with shaved heads. Tennen says his assailants asked him if he was Jewish, before punching and beating him, ultimately breaking his jaw and knocking him unconscious. The attackers reportedly mentioned Hitler and the Ku Klux Klan, and stapled Tennen's mouth shut as well.
Subsequent police investigations, however, have concluded that the attacks were not anti-Semitic in nature. Eyewitnesses speaking to police told a different version of the attacks, and have also denied that Tennen's mouth was stapled shut.
The dearth of evidence supporting claims of anti-Semitic motivation has led the East Lansing police to refuse classification of the attacks as a hate crime. "There is no indication at all that this was a hate crime… None. Zero," said Stuart Dunnings III, Ingham's County Prosecutor, to the Lansing Journal. "I think it's a shame when one person makes an allegation, and everyone takes it as the truth and gets up in arms about it."
This sentiment has been echoed by the Anti-Defamation League, who condemned the attack upon its original exposure, but subsequently retracted their statement. In their press release, the ADL said that they met with Tennen's family and gathered all available evidence before concluding "based on the best information currently available" that the incident should not be treated as a hate crime.
Friends of the victim, in response to what they perceive to be a miscarriage of the law started the petition on Watchdog.net, urging the FBI and the ADL to "investigate the anti-Semitic attack on Zachary Tennen, and to determine why East Lansing police refuse to view the assault as a hate crime."
At the time of publication, the petition has gathered more than 13,000 signatures, approximately 4000 of which were added in the last day. However, it remains to be seen what further investigations authorities would be willing to conduct. If not anti-Semitic, the attacker's motive has not been determined yet, reports the Huffington Post. Police have an 18-year-old suspect in mind whose name has not been released and who is not currently facing charges.


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Ontario proposes changes to expand gender reassignment referral capacity
- Ontario's health minister announced proposals that will allow local healthcare providers to provide referral services for transgender individuals seeking gender reassignment surgery.
- Currently, those seeking the surgery must be referred through the Gender Identity Clinic program at the Centre for Addiction and Mental health (CAMH) in Toronto, facing up to a two-year wait if referred.
- Ontario still lacks in-province gender reassignment surgery capabilities, but the health minister indicated that the absence is currently under review.
Read more:
"Ontario expands referrals for gender reassignment surgery" (CBC News)
"Ontario to expand medical referrals for sex-reassignment surgery" (The Globe and Mail)


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For the third year in a row, Mystic Powerboats will host a Saturday lunch run for its customers in Key West, Fla., in early November. At least 15 Mystic luxury center consoles and high-performance catamarans from the DeLand, Fla., custom boat builder are heading to the city at the end of the road as part of the Florida Powerboat Club Key West Poker Run fleet. Most will depart Thursday from Miami with the rest of the group.
Want to join a group of Mystic owners for a killer day in Key West? Come to the Speedonthewater.com/Offshoreonly.com Thursday night Key West Bash and bid. Photos courtesy/copyright Pete Boden/Shoot 2 Thrill Pix.
A down day between offshore powerboat races, Saturday is ideal for the Mystic affair. While the Florida Powerboat Club always schedules something fun, casual and well-attended for Saturday, Mystic has taken to organizing its own customer-based luncheon at the Stock Island Yacht Club. It's a short run for sure—about 15 minutes—from Key West Harbor to the Stock Island venue, but it's a cool little Atlantic Ocean trek for a mellow lunch with a great group of people.
Does that sound like something you'd want to do? (I've done it both times and, trust me, it's a cool way to spend part of your Key West Saturday.) You can—and you don't even have to own a Mystic or be the guest of someone who does to get an invite.
The winning bidder for the Mystic Experience and a guest may get the opportunity for the ride of a lifetime in this turbine-powered 50-foot catamaran.
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DNC experience was worth the price and the heat, local delegates say
Bette Empol, an ESL coordinator for Conejo Valley Adult School, saved her money for a year to pay for her trip to the Democratic National Convention.
For four days, Philadelphia was unbearably hot and crowded with unreliable transportation.
Was it worth it?
The answer was a resounding 'yes.'
'Right before Hillary went on, I looked around and just absorbed it all,' Empol said. 'It was just magical.'
Eleven delegates from the Ventura County area arrived in Philadelphia about a week ago and few have had a full night sleep since.
Because the California delegation was the largest, many of the big name speakers came to address the West Coast group directly. Bernie Sanders and Minnesota Sen. Al Franken were among speakers who showed up to the California delegation's breakfast.
Events began at 8 a.m. and didn't end until after midnight. On Wednesday, the hotel where the California and Florida delegations stayed had a 'coast to coast bash' after Barack Obama's speech.
The convention was partly overshadowed by Sanders supporters, many of whom staged protests and voiced their opposition to Clinton throughout the convention.
Empol, a Clinton delegate, said that during Clinton's speech, Sanders backers all around her shouted in protest. In turn, Clinton supporters tried to drown them out by shouting 'Hillary for USA.'
There was a long list of highlights for the Oak Park resident. She, along with a delegate from Ventura, Martel Fraser, got to chat with Rosalind Wyman, a former Los Angeles city councilwoman. Wyman was the second woman elected to the council.
Empol said watching the roll call was another big highlight and an emotional moment. She said being there when Clinton was officially nominated made her realize that her own grandchildren are now growing up in a different era.
'They're growing up knowing that anybody can be president,' Empol said. 'They grew up with Obama as president and now with Hillary possibly becoming president.'


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We are accountable to God, our clients and our industry's standards.
As a fiduciary, we act in our clients' best interest.
Excellence in everything we do for our clients is our top priority.
We have had roots in our community since 1993 and are committed to serving our clients for many years to come.
We believe in the 10 Commandments, that we should love God with all our heart, soul, and mind, and love our neighbor (clients) as ourselves.
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1) Never allow emotions, feelings, social media, or professional doomsayers with ulterior motives dictate how to manage portfolios.
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- Provides a safe working environment for their employees
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- Make money on gambling, tobacco, alcohol, pornography, and abortion
- Support organizations like Planned Parenthood that take away human lives in their most vulnerable state
- Supports the LGBTQ agenda and liberal causes
5) Once companies make it through the values screening process, analyze:
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Welcome to November! Tis the season for cool weather, comfy, cozy blankets, hoodies, flannels, and hot tea. Well, I drink hot tea all year long. But still. Hot tea!
But why don't you get flannels and blankets in October, you may ask? Well, I live in Texas. Fall starts in November. I mean, I guess fall started last week when a storm front brought in 65-degree weather with it. it also brought in raging winds that have knocked over trees and Burger King signs and put people's trampolines into their neighbor's backyard. Wind in Texas is no joke.
This has absolutely nothing to do with Top Ten Tuesday. But still, fall!
Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl and originally created by The Broke and the Bookish. This week's topic is books I would hand to someone who claims not to like reading.
The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune
This is an absolutely wonderful book. It's so heartwarming and lovely. But it's slow-paced and doesn't have to be read in one sitting, although you probably will. It's full of positive LGBTQ+ rep and has a lovely reminder that what society deems as "different" does not mean bad.
Under The Whispering Door by TJ Klune
Yes, another TJ Klune book. It's also heartwarming and full of LBGTQ+ rep. But it also deals with death in a way that I haven't seen before. It's a medium-paced book that is sure to entertain you and make you cry along the way.
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab
The premise of this story is A+. The ending is amazing. The writing is fantastic. Another medium-paced book, but this one you won't want to put down.
Naked in Death by J.D. Robb
This detective story set in the near future has long been a favorite of mine. The In Death series is a great, quick read. It has murder, it has romance, it has a colorful cast of characters, also a hint of sci-fi in the future tech and flying cars. Also, it's a great way to get someone to read Nora Roberts without telling them they are reading Nora Roberts.
Moon Called by Patricia Briggs
An excellent start to another excellent series. It has everything. Vampires, werewolves, fae, romance, action, mysteries that need solving. These fast-paced books are quick easy reads that are sure to intrigue anyone who likes any of the creatures listed.
A Psalm for the Wild Built by Becky Chambers
This short novella is perfect for the thoughtful, introspective person. It's slow-paced, sweet, and really does make you think about what it means to be human. And those last few paragraphs, whew.
Project Hail Mary by Andy Wier
Have a science lover in your life? Or how about a hardcore sci-fi fan? Project Hail Mary is for them. This book is heavy on the science jargon, but it is so, so very good. It's medium-paced, with a lot of fantastic elements to it. It's a weird one to recommend to be sure, but for someone who loves the science of it all, it's perfect.
Let's Pretend This Never Happened by Jenny Lawson
Absurd life comedy meets non-fiction in this memoir. You get it all. It's one of my favorite books. In fact, if you want to ease someone into the world of non-fiction, have them try this as an audiobook. Sure, it's missing the pictures, but it's still a fun time.
This Place: 150 Years Retold By Various
Graphic Novels are a great way to get someone interested in reading. This collection of short stories told in word and art form are excellently done. The subject matter is very heavy and educational, but it's a great place to really start with storytelling.
The Black Gryphon by Mercedes Lackey
Want to introduce someone to fantasy but aren't sure how? Try anything in the Valdemar universe. It's high fantasy, but not epic fantasy, so it won't seem too daunting. Plus the stories are just the right mix of light-hearted and heavy. Some are heavier than others (looking at you, Last Herald Mage trilogy).
I know I didn't put all of my favorite books on this list, like A Discovery of Witches, but that's because I think it would be too much for a reader who doesn't really enjoy the experience.
And hey, don't forget to suggest audiobooks to your non-reading friend. Even if they don't pick up a physical or e-copy of a book, they can find enjoyment with audio copies. Sometimes those are easier to digest. And audiobooks are real reading!


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Essential Elements that are a Must-Have for your Shaving Kit
It is that time of the month again. What time do you think I'm talking about? That time when you have to get a shave. By now, your beard has grown to mammoth size. As for the ladies you want to deal with that thicket of leg hair. Get a shave people as it's the only way out. Others feel that this shaving process is too much that they prefer looking for shaving services. However, I think you understand that the beard, leg hair or armpit hair can all go away with paying anyone for their services. To beat the hair, get perfect modern shaving kit. Here you are going to learn how to gather the right tools for your shaving kit. A shaving kit with the right tools is an investment for now and the future.
The first thing is getting an awesome razor. Of all elements in the kit, this is the primary one. Razors in the market will vary from electric ones to the traditional type. For sure, each extreme will have its merits and demerits, but if you are new to this whole process, it is best you go for a safety razor. Safety razors are known to be well, safe to use, relatively cheap and have a small learning curve. A double-blade razor can be good for a newcomer, rather than the multi-blade razors since you are able to protect against injury. The razor should have its blades locked-in tight, be corrosion resistant and have a long handle to allow for more control.
Now we have already talked about safety razors but keep in mind that the safety is not in the razor per se but in the blades used. It is essential to select the blades well as they are the ones tasked with the actual shaving job. A well-chosen razor that has terrible blades will still harm your skin. You can go for a double-edged blade brand with sharp but smooth edges. By making this choice, you will be able to avoid skin irritation The goal is to get long-lasting blades that hold more value.
It is now time to get a good shave brush. Most shaving brushes are made from animal hair that is strong. The parameters to look at are bristle softness, water retention capabilities, and amount of cream that it can hold and apply at a go. You also need some good soap to go with the other equipment to get a good shave. The soap or cream is intended for lubrication prior to shaving; hence it should do this well and also contain components that are pleasant to the skin. Lastly is the aftershave, which should be alcohol-free to minimize irritation. Look for something alcohol-free, inhibits inflammations and good smelling. With all these adhered to, you can be certain that your shaving kit will not fail you.


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It's all moments.
All of it.
The tantrums,
The depression,
The happiness,
The euphoria,
The desperation,
The monsoon of tears,
And the deep belly laughter.
It all comes in moments. And moments are fleeting, which is two-fold.
The bad things that feel like they will last forever don't.
The shitty phases pass,
But the amazingness zooms by too.
The adorable phases are gone too soon.
The easy phases are short-lived.
The naps in your arms, the head on your shoulder,
That one perfect outfit, or tiny pair of shoes — everything is outgrown.
So we have to learn to breathe through all of it.
Breathe through the lost patience that threatens to rip out of our chest.
Breathe through the silent moments of bliss with a hot coffee.
We have to be present for as much of it as possible,
So we can find the color within the harsh outlines,
And immerse ourselves in the rainbows.


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If you haven't had a lot of luck setting up a casual encounter in Nashville, you're not the only one. Our city is huge and it can be tough to know where to find hotties that are hanging around looking for a good time. Fortunately for you, we've come up with a list of the best bars and websites that have gotten us laid time after time.
While you may have assumed that bars like Buffalo's Nashville or L27 Rooftop Lounge were prime spots for meeting women, you'd be mistaken. In fact, we've seen many men wasting time at these bars and then drive home alone on I-440. So if you're ready to finally take charge of your sex life, then check out our list of recommendations for both bars and online sites. By taking advantage of our advice you'll come across the naughtiest Nashville casual encounters the city has to offer.
So if you're done wasting time then these are the spots you need to try out!
Where Nashville Casual Encounters Actually Happen
Here are our favorite online and offline places to meet people:
Layla's has an ambiance that is truly unmatched
Layla's is a live music bar that is a true classic country music staple. The inside of the bar is cozy, which you wouldn't expect from a typical dive bar. The food and drinks are also both reasonably priced, so you won't go into debt trying to have a good time here.
One of our favorite things about this bar is that it's a hotspot for bachelorette parties. Often enough, the women go on the lookout for a good time. So come here ready to easily meet someone new and not go broke while doing it!
AFF is the most trusted site for finding Nashville casual encounters (try it free)
Let's be honest, it can be tough to find women who want something super casual. Even if many women are genuinely interested in casual encounters, many of them keep it hidden. Many want to avoid being labeled "easy" by their friends and avoid following their natural instincts. Even bringing up the topic in person can cause a conversation to go sour pretty quickly.
In order to overcome all of these boundaries, AFF does its best to connect naughty adults. The site matches up men and women who are looking for no-strings-attached fun. With a huge user base of over 90 million, AFF is perfect for finding casual encounters in Nashville. The site makes it easy to interact with people without feeling awkward or having to define terms as everyone is looking for noncommittal fun.
In fact, this is the one site that we've seen guys get lucky on time after time. You also don't have to be a handsome male model to receive messages from women on this platform. As you navigate through the many users on the site, you'll also find that AFF has another great aspect. It also happens to be one of our personal favorites. The site makes it incredibly easy to filter through users with their amazing filtration system. You can filter through users based on age, location, kink, cup size and more.
We haven't found a better option for finding casual fun in Nashville than AFF.
Since the site has been around since 2006 it also has a more legitimate userbase. That means you'll be less likely to run into fake bot accounts or catfish accounts. The possibilities for finding Nashville casual encounters are endless with AFF.
Enjoy live music every night at Bourbon Street Blues
If you love the idea of listening to New Orleans-inspired music for the night, then Bourbon Street Blues is your spot. This nightclub is hidden within Downtown's historic Printers Alley district and makes for a great night out. Men and tons of gorgeous women frequent this club to listen to amazing music and enjoy some great food and drinks.
The best part is that there's live music every night. So whether you're looking to meet sexy singles on a Tuesday night or on a Saturday night, the options are available. The place is pretty small too, which is optimal for starting up a conversation.
Alt.com makes finding BDSM casual encounters in Nashville a lot easier (try it free)
Men who are looking for kinkier Nashville casual encounters should give Alt.com a try. Alt.com is the largest site that focuses on helping people into BDSM, bondage, kinks and fetishes find each other. The best part is that you can avoid bringing up the topic in-person to a complete stranger. Just mentioning the topic with someone new could have them running for the hills. With Alt.com, you'll be a part of a unique community that embraces the kinkier side of things.
Our favorite thing about the site is that the users are incredibly welcoming. There's no need to worry about being judged or shamed for your particular kinks. Another great aspect of the site is that it has been around long enough to establish a legitimate user base. That means that the users are real people and not bots or catfish accounts.
Since BDSM and other kinks are so niche, it's important to use a platform like Alt.com. This site is truly your best option if you're looking to fulfill a particular kinky fantasy.
The Picnic Tap serves up some of the best beers in the area
If you love craft beers and meeting tons of new people, then The Picnic Tap is the perfect place for you. This friendly beer garden is inside the Nashville Farmers' Market. The place specializes in locally brewed beers, so it attracts a lot of locals. You'll be surprised to see just how many gorgeous single women there are in Nashville.
The best part is that many of these women are looking for a one-night tryst as well. We recommend sitting at the bar top if you want to meet someone new. You'll be surprised to find just how easy it is to meet your next Nashville casual encounter here.
The Nashville Craigslist casual encounters was once a solid option
Not too long ago, the Nashville Craigslist casual encounters was a great option for one-night stands. The site had an entire message board area for personal ads all looking for Nashville casual encounters. Even though tons of people were getting lucky, there was a huge drawback that not many people mention.
While it was free and easy to use, it was also often a place where scammers and liars find their victims. Since users didn't have to disclose any personal information, it was easy to run into fakers. This meant that more often than not you were conversing with a bot or a catfish account. You can imagine the sheer disappointment of wasting so much time. These days, the Nashville Craigslist casual encounters section no longer exists. But that's not such a bad thing since you have better options on this list.
Meet unique and interesting singles at Mercy Lounge
The Mercy Lounge is a truly eclectic place where you can hang with interesting people. The lounge often hosts both local and touring music acts from across the country. That means that you can catch some pretty great shows all while enjoying a drink. However, that's not the only thing that makes this place so great.
This awesome club also has super affordable drinks as well. There's also plenty of room to move around in the actual venue, which makes socializing easier. So pick a night with an artist that you enjoy listening to and head over. You can easily make your move when you enjoy the music!
The Apps Dating Experts Recommend To Regular Guys In Nashville
If you're not using at least one of these apps you're going to struggle to find anything casual around town. Post-Covid, almost all of these connections are happening online first. If you're not giving these a shot you're missing out. They are where most guys have the best results:
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Locanto in Nashville has stepped in as a new option
With Craigslist no longer in the picture, Nashville Locanto has stepped up as an alternative for one-night stands. The site is similar to Craigslist in its structure. Nashville Locanto also features message boards where people can post personal ads. The personal ads would typically consist of users looking for one-night flings of various sorts.
While it's nice to have the option of people users anonymously, there are a lot of issues with it as well. Since everything is anonymous, there's no real way of verifying a user's identity. That means that catfishing is a common practice on this platform. To avoid being led on, we recommend trying out one of the other sites on our list. But if you're really desperate, Locanto in Nashville might work for you.
Enjoy video games and craft beers at HQ Beercade Nashville
HQ Beercade Nashville is more than your typical sports bar. This place has a low-key vibe where you can enjoy your craft beer. Along with great drinks, you can also have fun playing throwback video games that you haven't played in years.
The arcade and sports bar hybrid is unique and attracts the most down-to-earth women. You'll meet sports-oriented women who are fun to talk to and easy to get along with. Even if they're only there for the video games, these women will be far from snobby. So enjoy your night out here and if you play your "video games right" then you might just walk away with a real prize.
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Fishermen have been a given a guarantee by Russia's ambassador to Ireland that their fishing grounds will not be affected by navy exercises.
Representatives of the Irish fishing industry met with the Russian ambassador amid an ongoing row over planned military exercises off the Irish coast.
Speaking after talks with Yury Filatov at the embassy in Dublin, Brendan Byrne, chief executive of the Irish Fish Processors and Exporters Association, said it was a very beneficial meeting.
The Russian artillery drills at the start of February will take place in international waters but within Irish-controlled airspace and the country's exclusive economic zone.
The Department of Transport has also issued a marine notice that the Russian navy is set to carry out manoeuvres off the southwest coast of Ireland from next Thursday.
Mr Byrne said he was "very surprised" by the wealth of knowledge of the ambassador about Irish fishing matters.
He said an agreement was reached that there will be a "buffer zone" between Russian vessels and fishing trawlers when military exercises are underway.
"We have now come to an accommodation where there is a pathway for coexistence for the naval exercises and for our fishing fleet," Mr Byrne added.
"The operation has to go back to Moscow.
"There was a great undertaking of the pressures the Irish fishing industry is under. There is an appreciation of the value of this fishing ground to the overall fishing industry.
"It has been a very good day for the Irish fishing industry.
"We explored our options – there was a map at the meeting. The options are clear and they are going back to Moscow.
"There is an acknowledgement that there is a valuable fishing ground there. It's open on February 1 and there is a tradition that Irish fishing industry would fish those grounds.
"I was very impressed by the wealth of knowledge of the ambassador and the complexity of the situation. When you compare that to the lack of engagement of our own Government, a lot of questions needed to be asked.
"(Mr Filatov) was very frank as the regard of the scale of activity."
Patrick Murphy, chief executive of the Irish South and West Fish Producers Organisation, said fishing trawlers will make the decision on whether they fish in the area next week.
"We will carry back the information today and the positivity we negotiated," Mr Murphy added.
"We gave an understanding that the information is sensitive and we are not going to escalate or undermine the good work that was done.
"We'll be communicating with our vessels and I'm very happy we had this meeting and grateful the ambassador has given us details that allays our fears.
"He has given us a very guaranteed assurance that he will take this back to Moscow and explain in clear detail the importance of this area to our fishermen.
"We are not here to challenge the Russian nation, all we are here to do is ensure our boats get to fish in their traditional fishing ground and do so in a safe and fair manner."
Mr Byrne added: "There'll be a clear understanding of who's going to be where, so that both parties know there's going to be a buffer zone.
"This is the significant part. There's an absolute guarantee that our traditional fishing grounds will not will not be impacted by the Russian naval exercises."


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As the new year approaches I decided to do something I read about recently. I am going to share my five "moonshots". I had never heard this term before before reading "Design Thinking for School Leaders" by Alyssa Gallagher. "Moonshot" was coined by Google to describe their most innovative projects. These ideas are not meant to address small problems by coming up with easy and safe solutions. Moonshots address huge problems by proposing radical solutions that will gain more than 10 times the improvement.
In education, change can be scary. I am in my 7th year of teaching and I have seen change every year, but not significant change. This constant state of flux is brought on because the issues in education are being solved with small solutions. Educators see a problem that needs to be addressed, but they don't want to change too much at once. So they implement 10% changes here and 10% changes the next year, and so on and so forth. This never leads to true and lasting improvements, because by the time the final product is in place new leadership is in place, or people have lost their commitment to the original vision.
Teachers are being asked every day to do the impossible. Individualize instruction for all students in the class no matter their level. Give one on one attention to all 30+ students each class period. Provide detailed feedback on assessments, and do so in a timely manner (the next day or two). Be understanding of the child who has a rough home life and know that school is not his top priority, but also make sure that he scores proficient on the end of year exam. Come to work every day with a smile on your face because your students depend on you. The list goes on and on.
Since we are asked to do the impossible, why not dream? Dream of all the wonderful things that public schools could be. Dream of all of the ways you would reach the unreachable students. Dream of all the ways you can prepare students for post-secondary education or career readiness. So these are my dreams, or moonshots, for my school district.
A restorative justice system that eliminates suspensions.
A common time for teachers to meet with each of the content teams they are a part of.
Regular access to a laptop and internet for every child.
A maximum class size of 24 students.
Increase the graduation rate of our minority students to match that of the rest of the school.
These are my dreams/moonshots for my school district. I look at this list and my first thought is that there is no way that most of these can, or will, happen. But let's dream about what school would be like if they did. If we allow ourselves to dream, we begin to dream up innovative solutions. So why not try?


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By Tony Farina
April 22, 2014
Pro Martial Arts Hall of Fame Kickboxer A. J. Verel, a South Buffalo native who made his first foray into politics in 2012 when he made a strong run for the seat on the Buffalo Common Council once held by the late Jimmy Griffin, may well be cranking up for another bid at elective office.
Verel, who is currently working as the manager of Human Resources and Labor Relations at Republic Steel, showed people he is more than a martial arts champion and television and motion picture personality when he gave a sterling power point presentation to the Judges and Police Conference of Erie County earlier this month.
Verel's theme for the dinner speech emphasized "awareness of your surroundings and potential hazards," and he was well received by the members and guests in attendance and also gave a brief seminar on self-defense techniques assisted by his former teammate and coach Marty Cacavas, also a martial arts Hall of Famer.
During the course of the evening, Verel was honored for his dedication and continued support of the community, and the public should know that Verel can be invited to present a seminar by emailing the Hall of Fame at email@example.com.
It was just a few years ago that I joined several of my friends to attend a boxing card at the Niagara Falls Conference and Event Center, and on that occasion it happened that A. J. Verel joined our party and gave us great insight into the goings-on in the ring, from tactics to strategy. I remember my dear friend, the late Hon. Frank A. Sedita, Jr., who was with us that night commenting that he was quite impressed with Verel's knowledge of the fight game and his friendly way.
For those who may not know, Verel holds black belts in five different styles of martial arts and is credited with winning four world titles in two separate weight classes. He has performed on stage, worked as a stunt coordinator and actor in several Hollywood productions, and as appeared as boxing analyst for CNN, LCTV, SportsBlast TV and sunshine sports.
Verel has been pushing hard in Albany to legalize mixed martial arts in New York which supporters say would generate new revenue for the state and help put an end to the illegal matches that are now being held in back rooms. Verel is joined by former top-ranked heavyweight boxer Joe Mesi in supporting legalizing the sport in New York.
While Verel has not publicly stated that he's interested in making another political run, it is well known he has supporters who believe he would make a strong advocate for the public and he can be seen regularly in political circles like at Conservative Party Chairman Ralph Lorigo's famous Saturday morning get-togethers, suggesting that this still very young sports champion and businessman has a political target in mind.
Stay tuned!
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The bittersweet tale of Sauternes
Nobody drinks Sauternes anymore, it seems. That is a shame, because this revered sweet wine of Bordeaux can so often be sublime.
I was reminded of this recently when I spotted a Sauternes offered by the glass on a wine list of an informal restaurant, a rare sight. Though I seldom drink sweet wine after a meal, the restaurant, King Bee, a new Acadian-style spot in the East Village, was offering one of my favorite Sauternes producers, the little-known Cru d'Arche-Pugneau. The wine, from the excellent 2010 vintage, was glorious, almost kaleidoscopic in its lusciousness yet deliciously refreshing as well.
Statistics suggest at least a few people still carry the Sauternes torch. According to the Bordeaux Wine Council, a trade group, about 210,000 liters of Sauternes were exported to the United States in 2013, up from about 202,000 in 2008. Nonetheless, that is far less Sauternes than 40 years before, in 1973, when more than 650,000 liters were shipped.
Back then, of course, the world of wine centered on Bordeaux. Nowadays, consumers may choose from a vast panorama of wines from sources that once seemed inconceivable. Bordeaux no longer occupies that position of unmatched esteem. In New York, it's not easy to find recent vintages of Sauternes. Small wine shops may carry one bottle if you're lucky. Sotheby's retail shop on the Upper East Side is one of very few with a wide selection of both recent and older vintages.
Sauternes has also been victimized by a declining interest in sweet wines in general. Once, sweet wines like Sauternes, the products of arduous labor, meticulous care and the luck of the vintage, were venerated as an ultimate pleasure. Their place on the table was evidence of great good fortune and perhaps a heightened perception of the sweetness of life.
Times change, though, and today few people really know what to make of wines with the sweet intensity of a Sauternes, or other similarly sumptuous nectars, like beerenauslese riesling, Tokaji Aszu, Coteaux du Layon from the Loire or even fortified examples like port and malmsey Madeira.
These other wines, particularly those from the Loire, receive an occasional embrace from the wine vanguard, which can rightly revel in the excellent values available in extraordinary wines that are largely ignored.
But Sauternes? Whether because of its history, its price (rarely cheap) or the perception that, as with much of Bordeaux, it is more luxury good than agricultural product, Sauternes has been consigned in the imagination to the realm of dusty vaulted chambers, paunchy old men in formal dress and cigars.
"It is a shame how these exceptional wines are underappreciated and underutilized," said Neal Rosenthal, a wine importer who happens to bring in my favorite Cru d'Arche-Pugneau, one of a few remaining small, family-run properties in Sauternes. There, based in the village of Boutoc, surrounded by some of the famous names in Sauternes, Francis Daney farms about 32 acres planted with the classic Sauternes grapes: sémillon, which contributes richness and texture; sauvignon blanc, for freshness and acidity; and a bit of muscadelle for fruity accents.
For anybody, but especially for small farmers with limited resources, making Sauternes is a risky waiting game. Not only must the grapes ripen fully until near bursting with sugar, but farmers must also hope the weather attains just the right balance of humidity and autumn breezes to produce Botrytis cinerea, the fabled noble rot, whose spores attack the grapes, absorbing water, shriveling skins and reducing healthy bunches to ghastly, desiccated masses. Out of this ugliness comes rare beauty, gorgeously extravagant, honeyed wines in which sweetness is balanced with acidity. At their best, they can age for decades.
Given the realities of modern family life, dinners quickly cobbled together, the food vying for attention with electronic devices, where is the role today for sweet wines, especially one like Sauternes, which can intimidate with its ceremonial associations?
"One of the things that I regret is that the image of Sauternes is sometimes too closely linked with formal gastronomic occasions," said Christian Seely, managing director of AXA Millésimes, the arm of the AXA insurance group that runs a portfolio of top wineries, including Château Suduiraut, an excellent Sauternes producer. "It is above all a supremely pleasurable wine, and one that needs no excuse, context or pairing: You can just open it for the sheer pleasure of the thing."
Indeed, the complex spectrum of flavors in a good Sauternes can provide moments of contemplation that require no accompaniment, except maybe thoughtful music or a good book. Beyond this, and the classically brilliant combinations of Sauternes with blue cheese (love it) or foie gras (not so much), can Sauternes be integrated into a more typical modern setting?
Seely suggested trying it with Sichuan food. I did, and found it to be a more provocative than natural match. I can say that a lively, energetic 2007 Château Coutet, with flavors of candied orange zest and flowers, was a better bet than a more opulent '07 Château Guiraud to go with oily, vibrant twice-cooked pork. He also proposed simple pairings: fresh goat cheese, or an orange or mandarin, which makes intuitive sense to me.
I also asked Denis Dubourdieu, an enologist and consultant whose family has a long history with Sauternes at Château Doisy-Daëne, for some ideas. He suggested salty foods like Serrano and Parma hams, Peking duck ("Try it, it's amazing," he said), veal cutlets sautéed in olive oil and Sauternes, and simple roast chicken. I found the chicken to go surprisingly well with a racy 2011 Château Doisy-Védrines (no relation to Doisy-Daëne).
Perhaps because of the lush texture of Sauternes, I find myself drinking less of it than I would, say, a dry white. Fortunately, if you do find a supply of Sauternes, it's often available in half-bottles, a perfect size for experimentation — of which I plan to do more. I do have some great ideas.
While musing about foods that may go with Sauternes, my colleague Florence Fabricant suggested latkes. Brilliant! Latkes and Sauternes is a perfect Hanukkah match of savory and sweet. In Bordeaux, Sauternes is often recommended with lobster. Rosenthal, the importer, suggests what sounds like a superb recipe: sauté medallions of lobster with shallots, and deglaze the skillet with Sauternes.
"Drizzle the deglazed pan juices over the lobster," he said, "and drink the Sauternes with glee as you eat it."
The one thing I am not actually interested in eating with Sauternes is a sweet dessert. It seems like overkill to me when the wine itself is sweet enough.


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When Kendra Blair tied the knot at 19, she was a virgin as she had been raised in a Christian household and sex before marriage was banned.
She tried to have sex for the first time the day after her wedding, but it just wasn't possible.
For five years, Kendra, 39, from Kansas City, Missouri, USA, continued to try but found that every time penetration was attempted she would get an extreme burning sensation, which made her so distressed she even hyperventilated.
Eventually, she was diagnosed with vaginismus – which causes the vaginal muscles to tighten when penetration is attempted.
Her marriage lasted for 12 years, but in that time, she was never able to consummate their union.
Eventually breaking up with her husband in 2012, Kendra's confidence was knocked.
It took her a while to try dating again, but eventually, last year, she met her boyfriend Sean Rice, 38, and with some help, they've managed to have sex twice.
Speaking about her first marriage, Kendra said: 'I thought I was just nervous, because I didn't know what to expect. I grew up in a very strong Christian conservative home and sex wasn't something anyone in my family ever spoke about.
'But when I tried to have sex, it felt like there was a bone there that my husband couldn't get through.'
Eventually, Kendra confided in her then husband's stepmother, who took her to see a gynaecologist.
But the doctor's examination triggered the same reaction as her attempts to have penetrative sex.
She said: 'My automatic reaction was to hyperventilate, close my legs, squirm to get away and push the doctor away saying, "Don't touch me."
'She told me I'd have to make another appointment and they would put me out, so she could examine me, but I didn't, as she also told me just to relax and stop overreacting.'
Five years passed before Kendra plucked up courage to see another doctor, during which time her condition started to affect her marriage.
'Unsurprisingly, my ex was very frustrated and questioned whether I was holding out on purpose.
'I think this was because, after a while, I stopped wanting to work on it. I didn't want to try to have sex because it causes a really agonising burning pain and that's not fun,' she said.
But the new doctor diagnosed vaginismus and told her she could use dilators to stretch and retrain the vaginal muscles.
'I felt some relief when she told me what I had, as it proved I wasn't crazy,' she said. 'She also told me I was not the only one that had this.'
Her husband was supportive after her diagnosis but he was getting frustrated because they wanted to have children.
Kendra said: 'He stood by me more than a lot of men would, considering that we didn't have sex for 12 years.
'He had started putting a timeline on having kids. I understood his frustration, but it felt like extra pressure.
'I tried the dilators but failed. I couldn't get any of them in – not even the smallest one which was the size of a small tampon. I just couldn't do it. It was too painful.
'It seemed like nothing was going to work.'
As Kendra's problems persisted, her self-esteem took a monumental battering.
She said: 'Not being able to have sex and fall pregnant – things other people take for granted – left me feeling isolated and broken.
'This condition really messes with you mentally. Normal conversations you hear day to day – about someone being pregnant, or people talking about having sex – make women with vaginismus feel really messed up.'
Sadly, Kendra's marriage ended in 2012, and she found dating hard – until she met boyfriend, Sean Rice, 38, online a year ago.
She said: 'I seem to remember chatting to Sean online and sending him a text about it before we even met.
'He said, "I'm not in it for the sex, I want a relationship with you. We can deal with this down the road."
'It was an amazing response and one you don't get very often.'
The couple, who now live together and will be celebrating their first anniversary in May, have now had penetrative sex twice, which she puts it down to a combination of Sean's sensitivity and her finding a Facebook support group in 2017 with over 2,000 other sufferers, with whom she has shared stories about everything from diagnosis to treatment.
Kendra swears that the physical therapy recommended by people in her Facebook group has helped her.
It involves performing pelvic floor exercises to stretch out the vaginal muscles, as well as practising insertion with dilators.
'I knew physical therapy was an option and something I should have considered doing, but I didn't have it before this as I had no idea what to expect,' she admitted.
'When I joined the vaginismus support group, a ton of women had already been going to physical therapy and shared their experiences. That kicked me into action. – they took the fear of the unknown away from me.'
Also seeing a physical therapist, Kendra practised pelvic floor stretches for five days.
'I then tried dilating and got to one of my largest dilators with no pain,' she said.
'It felt amazing. At last, I didn't feel broken, as I'd clawed back a bit of control.'
Kendra fears that many sufferers are still self-diagnosing, as they are not taken seriously, even by the medical profession.
She said: 'A lot of women diagnose themselves, because they see the doctor and get told they're overreacting.
'Luckily, physical therapists seem to know all about it and are very sympathetic, but, in my experience, doctors often aren't.
'And it's very belittling to be dismissed.'
Now on a mission to raise awareness of vaginismus, Kendra has started her own Facebook support group, which has some 70 members.
While she is not cured, however, Kendra hopes the progress she has made is taking her one step closer to achieving her dream of having a child with Sean.
She said: 'I've always dreamed of being a mother and so have always felt a void there.
'I'm worried about my age now, but Sean and I have decided if we can't have our own biological child over the next couple of years then we will adopt.'
Praising Kendra's bravery, Sean said: 'I think Kendra is an amazing woman. Feeling broken can be tough and I try to be there for her and give her encouraging words and help her not feel so isolated.
'Being open about it is cathartic for her. Not understanding her own body must been really difficult. Her being open about it and honest is amazing and it helps to build her confidence – and that's what she needs.'
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Meghan Markle may have retired from acting, but she could still get an Emmy nomination. The newly minted Duchess of Sussex is on the Emmy nominating ballot for Best Drama Supporting Actress for "Suits."
Markle had played Rachel Zane on the USA legal drama since its inception in 2011, before leaving this spring in the Season 7 finale, along with her onscreen hubby Patrick J. Adams. She quit acting in November when her engagement to Prince Harry was announced.
Now, before you think this is her last gasp for recognition for her former career, it's highly unlikely she submitted herself or even knows about this, let alone care. (She has different priorities now, you know?) USA has always submitted the entire main cast of "Suits" and did so again this year (yes, Adams is entered too). Are TPTB hoping the publicity it got from one of its stars marrying into the royal family will compel voters to check off the show or Markle? Probably. "Suits" is part of British history now, so there's no reason it can't be part of Emmy history as well.
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Unfortunately, the TV academy has never nominated "Suits" in any category before. The show's biggest awards imprint was a surprise Best Drama Actor SAG nomination for Adams during the first season.
This also isn't the only time Markle's name appears on the acting ballot: Parisa Fitz-Henley is entered in Best Limited Series/TV Movie Actress for playing Markle in Lifetime's "Harry & Meghan: A Royal Romance."
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Mark your calendar: Thursday, July 21 (6 p.m.). That's the date of the 4th annual "06880" party.
The first 3 years were great successes. They were true community gatherings– chances to meet and mingle with the diverse "06880" community (both online and real).
This year's party will be even better. The word is out: It's an event not to be missed.
We'll gather at Compo Beach — the alcohol-is-okay end. Bring your own food, beverages, beach chairs and blankets. Like the website, "06880" simply provides space to get together, have a good time, chat, laugh, and of course bitch.
There's no charge. It's a "fun-raiser," not a fundraiser.
The "06880" tagline is "Where Westport meets the world." We call this party "where '06880' meets each other."
PS: We picked a Thursday because the beach is not as crowded as on weekends. As alert readers know, "06880" does not believe in reserving tables.


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Heavy rain over the weekend likely caused a portion of the original Lincoln Highway west of Greensburg, Pennsylvania, to fall onto US 30, closing both eastbound lanes of the 4-lane. A water line also broke but it was not clear what happened first. Here is a view of the LH before the landslide, which occurred to the left:
More that 30 truckloads of debris fell down onto US 30, and though that road is again open, the LH (aka old Route 30 and Tollgate Hill Road) will remain closed for a few weeks. Read the full report in the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review by cliking the image below:
Or read about it and view a video on ThePittsburghChannel.com by clicking below: