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On March 12th 2019, Independent Senator Paul Richards raised a private motion in the Senate, acknowledging the work done by the Ministry of Education, but highlighting the need for much more. He focused on the dearth of policies, inadequate funding and lack of support for children with special needs. His motion sought to build on the present infrastructure and ensure that ALL children with special needs are provided with equal educational opportunities by immediately initiating and implementing a comprehensive strategy to assist these children.
The response from Education Minister Anthony Garcia was a dismissal of Senator Richards' concerns claiming that the needs of ALL children are being met across the education system.
the unaffordability of special education schools and the unavailability of Allied Health professionals to meet the needs of students who have special education needs.
There are not enough schools to meet the needs of children with disabilities and the Private Special Education schools are still waiting over three terms for their subventions payments to be made.
These testimonies do not provide supporting evidence of a fully functioning system.
We call on the Minister of Education, the Honorable Mr. Anthony Garcia (MP) to acknowledge that there are significant gaps and systemic deficiencies in the current public education system as it applies to special educational needs and disabilities, and to make the public commitment that these issues will be rectified with the highest degree of urgency by the Ministry of Education.
The development of a distinct differentiated policy for Special Education that ensures universal access to education for people with special educational needs and disabilities, using appropriate and adequate supports, services and accommodations.
The Ministry and the Central Statistical Office to collaborate and conduct a thorough and comprehensive data collection and focus group exercise throughout the country, and to publish the findings for public comment and analysis.
The current policies and procedures which the Ministry employs to govern the management of Special Education in Trinidad and Tobago must be made readily accessible to all citizens and civil society organisations. Information accessibility must be transparent, cohesive, comprehensive and available to families of all abilities and all socio-economic groups. It must be broad enough and responsive enough to allow parents, teachers and civil society organisations to make informed and timely decisions that affect education options, supports, services and accommodations for persons with disabilities.
As of 2015, the Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago is a signatory to both the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. A key principle of these conventions and the Ministry of Education's Education Act is the fundamental right of a disabled child to access appropriate supports and accommodations in order to participate in free primary and secondary school education.
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Stories from Saturday, February 23, 2013
Crown Street Baptist Church celebrates Heritage Diversity Day (Local News ~ 02/23/13)
Crown Street Baptist Church will host its third annual Heritage Diversity Day celebration at 11 a.m. on Sunday with a message from Pastor Melvin S. Lipscomb. The congregation invites the public not just for this service, but to its programs every Sunday and Wednesday...
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church hosts Lenten Bible study series (Local News ~ 02/23/13)
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church will host Lenten Bible study each Wednesday evening leading up to Easter Sunday on Sunday, March 31. The Bible study runs from 7-8:15 p.m. and is led by Rev. Dr. John G. Rumple. The series is focused on the Sermon on the Mount...
February Business After Hours set for Tuesday (Local News ~ 02/23/13)
Sponsor Comcast Business Class invites Greater Greencastle Chamber of Commerce members to the February Business After Hours event set for 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26 at Dixie Chopper Business Center. The event will feature free hors d'oeuvres and appetizers, along with a chance for door prizes and business networking...
GHS to host FAFSA night Wednesday (Local News ~ 02/23/13)
Greencastle High School will be hosting a FAFSA completion event at the High School on Wednesday, Feb. 27. Financial aid experts will be on hand for one-on-one assistance in the computer lab in room 222, anytime from 3:30-7 p.m. Families with specific questions about financial aid and the FAFSA may also come to get assistance...
Undefeated Champs (High School Sports ~ 02/23/13)
The 2012 Greencastle High School football team was honored with a plaque during the halftime of Friday evening's boys' basketball game against North Mountgomery. The football team, coached by Josh Buis, finished the regular season undefeated and had a 11-1 record, follwing a loss to Bishop Chatard in the sectional final. (Banner Graphic/LAUREN BOUCHER)
GHS drops finale to Chargers (High School Sports ~ 02/23/13)
Greencastle's boys' basketball squad fell to North Montgomery in the season finale 62-56 Friday night. After a slow start, Greencastle led after the first period of play and trailed by two heading into the fourth quarter, but could not find a way to take the lead in the final quarter of play...
Tigers sneak out a comfortable win (College Sports ~ 02/23/13)
Friday's North Coast Athletic Conference semifinal women's basketball game between DePauw University and Wittenberg University was the closest blowout No. 1 DPU has had all season. The hosts, DePauw, are used to easy victories and the final score, 66-43, appears like it was just that...
Wanted on Fire brings high-energy sound to debut EP (Local News ~ 02/23/13)
While millions of teenagers are trying to hear the next big thing in music, a few of them are busy actually trying to be the next big thing in music. One such group of high school students learning the hard work that is rock 'n' roll is Wanted on Fire, a group five Greencastle High School underclassmen...
Hoosier Momma Erin Edds to speak Feb. 27 at Ivy Tech (Local News ~ 02/23/13)
Former Ivy Tech Community College student and founder of Hoosier Momma Erin Edds will share her success story at the Ivy Tech Business and Entrepreneurial Services Center (BES Center) on Wednesday, Feb. 27. Her presentation is part of the BES Center 2013 Speaker Series...
North Putnam board in review mode concerning projects and programs (Local News ~ 02/23/13)
BAINBRIDGE -- North Putnam School Board's monthly meeting Thursday night was more or less a year in review. The board spent the evening going over new food programs for schools, looking at what is to come from the athletic department and updating several projects in the works...
Icy Thursday night causes few major incidents (Local News ~ 02/23/13)
Even as residents spent Friday morning chipping away at ice on windshields and sidewalks, the same slippery blanket caused few headaches for local emergency agencies. A major property damage accident that caused no injuries was the biggest problem the Putnam County Sheriff's Department dealt with on Thursday night and Friday morning, leading one officer to praise local motorists...
Show-must-go-on adage lives after close call for DPU Green Center before Saturday show (Local News ~ 02/23/13)
On the eve of one of the biggest concerts of the season at DePauw University, not only did an ice storm hit Greencastle, but a major sewage problem also erupted at the Green Center for the Performing Arts. While the problem was detected earlier in the week, the facilities management department has been working on the job through Friday afternoon to assure that the show will go on as planned Saturday night...
Final NP defendant admits to lesser charge in plea bargain (Local News ~ 02/23/13)
The third of three former North Putnam High School staff members originally charged with child seduction in a high-profile case involving the same 16-year-old male student has accepted a plea bargain agreement. Brandon D. Largent, 21, Crawfordsville, a paid lifeguard and volunteer assistant swim coach employed at North Putnam from November 2011 through spring 2012, is the final defendant learning his fate in court in a case that stunned the school corporation and the community just over a year ago.. ...
Firebaugh fifth at state finals (Local News ~ 02/23/13)
INDIANAPOLIS -- Greencastle junior Nash Firebaugh finished the 100 Butterfly in fifth place at the IHSAA State Finals on Saturday with a time of 50.89 seconds. Chesterton junior Aaron Whitaker won the event in a state-record time of 47.84 seconds. A complete recap will be available in Monday's issue of the Banner Graphic...

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Students also demonstrated their command of economic issues through the Budding Economist competition as they answered theoretical and practical application questions given to them by a panel of professors from throughout the region.
The breadth and scope of knowledge demonstrated by the undergraduates was exceptional. The winner of the Budding Economist competition, Keshav Parthasarathy from the University of Delhi was able to effectively explain the difference between utilizing market and wholesale prices while calculating the consumer price index. Keshav was also able to demonstrate his understanding of monetary policy by stating the minimum reserve rate of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and discuss how it's evolved over the last few years in response to the Global Financial Crisis.
The Quizonomics competition, moderated by Communications Associate, Dilinika Peiris also allowed participants to showcase their knowledge through a cooperative and lively effort. Participants were grouped into 3 teams with members from each country to create a microcosm of regional cooperation. Students were able to demonstrate their mastery of global and economic issues through increasingly difficult rounds of questioning and speech delivery. The winner, Arghya Raihan from the University of Dhaka in Bangladesh was able to name six out of the eight Millennium Development Goals within 30 seconds.
Having the opportunity to sit on the judging panel during Quizonomics along with distinguished professors such as Dr. Reverend Wimalataratana, it was fascinating for me to see the depth of the understanding of economic concepts by the students. Assessing and choosing an individual winner was quite a challenge as the vast majority of their responses were well reasoned and articulate.
After the rigorous three-day event, the students had a chance to unwind and explore the natural beauty of Sri Lanka and its balmy 80 degree December weather before returning to their home countries with a greater understanding of economic challenges in the region, increased awareness of possible solutions, while making lifelong friends. As former participant and current organizer, Dulanii Liyanahetti noted, "It is not only the friends that I made but also the skills and abilities that I discovered within me which moved me forward to reach new heights."
The recent event was hosted by the Economics Department of the University of Colombo, with much of the planning and organization done at its Development Research Center, the satellite Public Information Center of the World Bank.
For more information, please visit the SAESM website and the World Bank in Sri Lanka page on Facebook as well as the World Bank's Sri Lanka Website.
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It was happy to hear about SAESM once again through your write-up since it's very much close to many of us. It's a unique event for Economics undergrads and the avenues that they explore through SAESM have actually taken them far. So I hope that the meet will continue in the same spirit for many more years bringing new meaning to regional cooperation and kinship among our South Asian counterparts. Dulanii Liyanahetti (Former SAESM participant) Lecturer, Open University of Sri Lanka.
Thanks so much for letting us know about the very important role that that IFMR trust played in the success of the event. Dr. Deb Kusum Das is truly a visionary for the event. From my understanding, the World Bank has worked with SAESM through the years and will continue to do so in the future.
Thanks for all your hard work on making SAESM possible and increasing the diversity of experiences and fostering regional cooperation for undergraduates throughout the region. I've added the link to the SAESM site.
I have attended SAESM 2009 held in Dhaka and SAESM 2010 held in Colombo, and both these years the experience has been phenomenal. From those keenly interested in the economic issues that envelope the region and even more so in regional cooperation, this platform is fast becoming a powerful mentoring ground by engaging students in research, debates, discussions and even more by bringing together practitioners, researchers and students. As a SAESM alumni, we are now committed to the setting up of an alumni association that will keep the torch burning in the years to come.


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Tag: Foreign Investment
Executive Order Formalizes Review of Foreign Investment in Telecommunications
President Donald Trump has issued an executive order creating an inter-agency review body to determine whether foreign investment in U.S. telecommunications companies presents national security issues. However, the executive order merely formalizes and change the longstanding "Team Telecom" process through which proposed foreign investment in the U.S. telecommunications industry have been evaluated. Like the previous body, the new body will consist of representatives from the Departments of Defense, Homeland Security, and Justice and other agencies in an advisory role. Notably, a time limit will be set on how long these reviews should take. Moreover, a number of the changes will align this review process with the reforms enacted in 2018 to the Committee for Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) process, and like the recent reforms to CFIUS, many of these reforms are aimed at countering Chinese companies' growing investment in or purchase of U.S. companies in key industries.
The Executive Order (EO) "Establishing the Committee for the Assessment of Foreign Participation in the United States Telecommunications Services Sector" creates the new "Committee for the Assessment of Foreign Participation in the United States Telecommunications Services Sector" (Committee) chaired by the Attorney General. The EO explained "the primary objective of which shall be to assist the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in its public interest review of national security and law enforcement concerns that may be raised by foreign participation in the United States telecommunications services sector." Moreover, the "The function of the Committee shall be:
(i) to review applications and licenses for risks to national security and law enforcement interests posed by such applications or licenses; and
(ii) to respond to any risks presented by applications or licenses by recommending to the FCC, as appropriate and consistent with the provisions of this order, that it dismiss an application, deny an application, condition the grant of an application upon compliance with mitigation measures, modify a license with a condition of compliance with mitigation measures, or revoke a license."
The Committee "shall review and assess applications to determine whether granting a license or the transfer of a license poses a risk to national security or law enforcement interests of the United States" and must render its assessment within 120 days. If a secondary assessment is required "is warranted because risk to national security or law enforcement interests cannot be mitigated by standard mitigation measures," then an additional 90 day review period may commence.
In a statement, Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai said, "I applaud the President for formalizing Team Telecom review and establishing a process that will allow the Executive Branch to provide its expert input to the FCC in a timely manner." He claimed that "[n]ow that this Executive Order has been issued, the FCC will move forward to conclude our own pending rulemaking on reform of the foreign ownership review process." Pai stated that "[a]s we demonstrated last year in rejecting the China Mobile application, this FCC will not hesitate to act to protect our networks from foreign threats…[but] [a]t the same time, we welcome beneficial investment in our networks and believe that this Executive Order will allow us to process such applications more quickly."
The pending rulemaking to which Pai referred was started under his predecessor former chair Tom Wheeler and would change the FCC's review of foreign applications in these ways:
In this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, we propose changes to our rules and procedures related to certain applications and petitions for declaratory ruling involving foreign ownership(together, "applications"). As discussed below, the Commission refers certain applications to the relevant Executive Branch agencies for their input on any national security, law enforcement, foreign policy, and trade policy concerns that may arise from the foreign ownership interests held in the applicants and petitioners (together, "applicants"). As part of our effort to reform the Commission's processes, we seek to improve the timeliness and transparency of this referral process. More specifically, our goals here are to identify ways in which both the Commission and the agencies might streamline and facilitate the process for obtaining information necessary for Executive Branch review and identify expected time frames, while ensuring that we continue to take Executive Branch concerns into consideration as part of our public interest review.
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Technology Policy Update (10 April)
First things first, if you would like to receive my Technology Policy Update, email me. You can find some of these Updates from 2019 here.
Here are the articles from this edition:
"Paper" Hearing on COVID-19 and Big Data
DOD Revises Cybersecurity Model For Contractors; Accreditation Body Holds Webinar
EC Calls For EU-Wide Approach on Big Data and COVID-19
EU's Data Supervisor Calls For Limits On Using Data In Fighting COVID-19
EDPB Fast Tracks Privacy and Processing Guidance For COVID-19
Warner Asks OMB For Uniform Guidance On Contractors
OCR Announces HIPAA Enforcement Discretion
CISA Guides Agencies On Telework Best Practices and Security
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HomeOther NewsNigerian Musical Icon, Flavour N'abania Reveals Why He Choose To Work With Young Liberian Blind Singer Semah
Nigerian Musical Icon, Flavour N'abania Reveals Why He Choose To Work With Young Liberian Blind Singer Semah
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One of Nigeria's successful musical stars, Chinedu Okoli popularly known as Flavour N'abania or simply Flavour who year ago adopted a young Liberian blind singer, Semeh G Weifur has revealed to his fellow compatriots the reason why this young Liberian was chosen.
In a chat with Saturday Beats in Nigeria, the singer noted that when it comes to music, there are no limitations, noting "I was introduced to Semah through Masterkraft and traditional Queen Ruler, Juli Endee, during my trip to Liberia last year. Semah performed at the Liberia Peace Cultural Centre. His vocals, intonation and confidence blew me away.
"When it comes to music, impairments do not exist, as for me, music is spiritual. Therefore, there are no limitations as to whom I choose to work with.
He however opened up that working with Semah has taught him so much about humility. He said the boy exudes so much confidence one wouldn't believe he is just in his early teenage years.
"Working with Semah has been incredibly humbling. He is a vibrant young boy, who at a young age is very sure about himself and confident.
I admire these qualities, which have made it a pleasure to work with him. I haven't really experienced any challenge working with Semah. He doesn't allow his visual impairment to hinder him in any way,"
Flavour said, "Speaking of his greatest achievement as a singer so far, the high-life musician simply, to date, I've been blessed with so many awards and accolades for my music. The greatest achievement for me is that my music has given me wonderful opportunities to contribute positively to different African communities especially through philanthropy."
Source: Nigerian Information Ministry
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Joel Cholo Brooks is a Liberian journalist who previously worked for several international news outlets including the BBC African Service. He is the CEO of the Global News Network which publishes two local weeklies, The Star and The GNN-Liberia Newspapers. He is a member of the Press Union Of Liberia (PUL) since 1986, and several other international organizations of journalists, and is currently contributing to the South Africa Broadcasting Corporation as Liberia Correspondent.


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A gallery of deep-sky objects from the New General Catalog (NGC), mostly close-ups taken through telescopes, but including some wide-field views. Presented in alphabetical order by file (object) name.
NGC 2477 and NGC 2451 Clusters (Bino Field)
Contrasting open star clusters NGC 2477 (dense and in centre) and NGC 2451 (loose and below centre) in Puppis. This is a stack of five 2-minute exposures with the 135mm L-series Canon telephoto lens at f/2.8 and Canon 7D at ISO 1250. This was taken from Atacama Lodge in Chile, May 2011. The field of view simulates a binocular field (roughly 7°).
NGC 2477 and NGC 2451 in Puppis (77mm 5DII)
The contrasting open star clusters in Puppis: NGC 2477, the rich condensed cluster at left, and NGC 2451, the loose and sparse but bright open cluster at right. It has a prominent yellow star amid the blue stars. This is with the Borg 77mm astrographic apo refractor (330mm focal length) at f/4.3 for a stack of 5 x 8 minut exposures with the filter-modified Canon 5D Mark II at ISO 800.


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The website for the Yuuna and the Haunted Hot Springs anime series has posted that Anzu Haruno and Mikako Komatsu will be joining the cast as Koyuzu Shigaraki and Oboro Shintō respectively. The anime series is to premier in the summer anime season. The link to the website can be found here.


A proposal can have various components depending on the sponsor and solicitation requirements. A solicitation is also known as a call for proposals, request for proposals, or funding opportunity. Each agency and even specific programs within an agency may require components that are specific to a funding opportunity.
Before beginning to prepare a proposal application, obtain and thoroughly read the solicitation and sponsor guidelines specific to the funding opportunity.
What follows is a brief description of the typical components a sponsor may require.
Many application packages contain a face page or cover sheet.
It frames the proposal, and in many instances determines where it will to be sent for review. Since it is a summary of major points it must be able to stand-alone. Although the abstract appears at the beginning of the proposal it is usually written last.
How the research will be conducted.
Keep the reviewers in mind. Do not use jargon. The application has two audiences: the majority of reviewers who are probably not familiar with the techniques or field, and a smaller number who are familiar.
Write and organize your application so the reviewer can readily grasp and explain what you are proposing and advocate for your application.
Required for senior/key person's with very specific instructions of what information should be provided and explicit page limitations.
Provide a bibliography of all references cited in the research plan. Different disciplines may have different formats. Citations for literature should be complete. Be especially careful to follow scholarly practices. Read the application instructions carefully.
The budget contains estimated costs for the entire proposal period. Project costs must be allowable, allocable, reasonable, and consistent. The budget is generally divided into the following categories: Total Direct Costs, Modified Total Direct Costs, and Indirect Costs.
The National Institute of Health uses 2 different formats for budget submission depending on the total direct costs requested and the activity code used. See NIH A Guided Tour for more information.
Pay special attention to the justification for clerical and administrative expenses, or for general-purpose (non-scientific) equipment. Stanford policy requires a budget justification for all administrative expenses See RPH: 15.4 Charging for Administrative and Technical Expenses.
All expenses should be justified. A separate budget and budget justification must be included for any portion of the work that is to be subawarded.
The best strategy is to request a reasonable amount of money to do the work.
Significant over- or under-estimating suggests you may not understand the scope of the work.
Despite popular myth, proposing a cost-sharing (matching) arrangement where you only request that the sponsor support some of the funding while your organization funds the remainder does not normally impact the evaluation of your proposal. Only a few select programs require cost-sharing, and these programs will address cost-sharing in the FOA.
The National Science Foundation prohibits cost sharing unless explicitly stated in the FOA.
The sponsor (NIH, NSF) may require a separate description that addresses the attributes of the facilities and available equipment that will be used to support the project. It is an opportunity to promote the research environment laboratories, other facilities, equipment, and office space at Stanford. If the application does not have a Facilities and Environment section, add the wording below to the Budget Justification to tell the sponsor that the resources will be made available, while avoiding a cost sharing commitment.
List all senior or key personnel and their roles. These individuals are vital to the technical execution of the project.
Attach Curriculum Vitae or Biographical Sketches for each to establish competency. Some sponsors, e.g.., NSF, limit CVs to two pages.
Percentage of effort, amount of award (or amount requested).
Some agencies require the Current and Pending Support to be submitted not at proposal submission time but prior to making an award. This is called Just In Time Information (JIT). The National Institutes of Health uses JIT for the submission of Current and Pending Support.
Some sponsors prohibit or require prior approval to submit appendices. The appendix may not be used to circumvent the page limitations of the Research Plan. Essential information should be included within the body of the application. The appendices should contain supportive or supplemental information such as the following.
Many sponsors provide proposal checklists. Be sure to complete it and include it in the proposal, if required. The National Institutes of Health requires the checklist to be a component of the proposal.
In cases where the sponsor does not require specific proposal components, Stanford requires a SOW (Statement of Work) and an internal budget and a budget justification to be attached to a PDRF.
The statement of work describes the what, why, how, and when of the research project. It shows how the project relates to the sponsor's purpose and goals. For the proposal to succeed in peer review, it must win over the assigned reviewers. The application has two audiences: a small number who are familiar with the field, and the majority of reviewers who are probably not familiar with the proposed research techniques or field. All reviewers are important because each reviewer gets one vote. The proposal should be written and organized so all the reviewers can readily grasp and explain what is proposed and advocate for the proposal.
relation to work in progress elsewhere.
The statement of work should outline the general plan of work, including the broad design of activities to be undertaken, and, where appropriate, provide a clear description of experimental methods and procedures.
The project activities may be based on previously established and/or innovative methods and approaches, but in either case must be well justified. These issues apply to both the technical aspects of the proposal and the way in which the project may make broader contribution.
Brevity will assist reviewers in dealing effectively with proposals. Therefore, many agencies have page limitations on the Project Description.
Develop a detailed internal budget and attach it to the PDRF. An internal budget requires that all the cost components be broken into detail. You will use it to complete the sponsor's budget in the sponsor's format.
All proposals must contain a budget for each year of support requested, unless a program solicitation stipulates otherwise. The amounts for each budget line item requested should be documented and justified in the budget justification. If you are submitting a modular NIH proposal you must follow very specific instructions.
The proposal may request funds so long as the item and amount are considered necessary, reasonable, allocable, and allowable under the applicable cost principles, agency policy, and/or the program solicitation. Amounts and expenses budgeted also must be consistent with Stanford's policies and procedures.
The budget must include the following.
The budget justification is a brief description of each of the cost categories included in the budget. It helps the potential sponsor understand the thought process behind the costs proposed. It also helps the institutional representative determine the allowability of the expenses proposed.
Stanford policy requires a budget justification for all administrative salaries. Pay special attention to the justification for general purpose (non-scientific) equipment.
Before you prepare an application, obtain and thoroughly read the current sponsor guidelines specific to the funding opportunity.
Before you prepare a proposal, study and follow the current specific agency/sponsor guidelines to understand your responsibilities. Proposal Preparation Guidelines for key agencies.


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but actual time want to add offset with time, 05:30:00

A: You can do like this:
echo date('H:i:s',strtotime("11:00:00+05:30"));

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Birchbox is a monthly subscription box that sends out 5 beauty samples; these can range from skincare and haircare, to makeup and beauty tools. Some beauty boxes send out full sized products, but Birchbox allows you to try small samples of products to decide if you like them before committing to a full-sized purchase.
Today, I will be reviewing the February Birchbox. It arrived in an adorable pink box. I really love that the Birchbox packaging is always cute and sturdy.
The first thing you see when you open a Birchbox is a leaflet with information about each product. It lists the purpose of each item, and gives the cost of the full sized version. I think it would be great if they could include the value of the sample sizes as well.
This month, I received a hair product, a skincare item, and three makeup products. I must say, I am much more impressed by Birchbox's selections this time around. I was subscribed to them a couple years ago, and I would receive almost entirely skincare products.
The item I was most looking forward to was the MAC Cosmetics Strobe Cream. This is a .2 fl oz sample size, which is worth $3.88. The Strobe Cream is a moisturizer that gives a soft luminescence to your skin. You can wear it on your bare face, or mix it in with foundation. However, I decided to wear it over my makeup – just like a liquid highlighter.
When blended into the skin, the Strobe Cream has a very subtle shimmery effect.
Here is the MAC Strobe Cream, applied on my cheekbones and over my foundation. I love the natural looking glow it gives to my skin! I don't like to look luminescent all over my face, so I will probably keep using this just on my cheekbones.
The next item I received was the Balance Me Natural Skincare Wonder Eye Cream. This product is a .24 fl oz sample, which is worth $13.64. This cream is 99% natural, and contains ingredients such as chamomile, cucumber, witch hazel, and aloe vera to soothe and hydrate your undereyes. I have used this a few times, and have not seen a major difference yet. However, it has a slight cooling effect and I definitely feel refreshed when using it.
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package com.twitter.finagle.mux

import com.twitter.conversions.time._
import com.twitter.finagle.Status
import com.twitter.finagle.stats.InMemoryStatsReceiver
import com.twitter.util._
import java.util.concurrent.atomic.AtomicInteger
import org.junit.runner.RunWith
import org.scalatest.FunSuite
import org.scalatest.concurrent.{Eventually, IntegrationPatience}
import org.scalatest.junit.{AssertionsForJUnit, JUnitRunner}

@RunWith(classOf[JUnitRunner])
class ThresholdFailureDetectorTest extends FunSuite
  with AssertionsForJUnit
  with Eventually
  with IntegrationPatience {
  def testt(desc: String)(f: TimeControl => Unit): Unit =
    test(desc) {
      Time.withCurrentTimeFrozen(f)
    }

  private class Ctx(closeThreshold: Int = 1000) {
    val n = new AtomicInteger(0)
    val latch = new Latch

    def ping() = {
      n.incrementAndGet()
      latch.get
    }

    val c = new AtomicInteger(0)

    def close() = {
      c.incrementAndGet()
      Future.Done
    }

    def nanoTime() = Time.now.inNanoseconds

    val timer = new MockTimer
    val d = new ThresholdFailureDetector(
      ping,
      close,
      minPeriod = 10.milliseconds,
      threshold = 2,
      windowSize = 5,
      closeThreshold = closeThreshold,
      nanoTime = nanoTime,
      timer = timer
    )
  }

  testt("pings every minPeriod") { tc =>
    val ctx = new Ctx
    import ctx._

    assert(d.status == Status.Busy)

    for (i <- Seq.range(1, 10)) {
      assert(n.get == i)
      tc.advance(10.milliseconds)
      timer.tick()
      latch.flip()
      assert(d.status == Status.Open)
    }
  }

  testt("delays pings until reply") { tc =>
    val ctx = new Ctx(-1)
    import ctx._

    assert(n.get == 1)
    tc.advance(1.second)
    timer.tick()
    assert(n.get == 1)

    // Now immediately schedules the next one
    latch.flip()
    assert(n.get == 2)
    latch.flip()
    assert(n.get == 2)
    tc.advance(10.milliseconds)
    timer.tick()
    assert(n.get == 3)
  }

  testt("mark suspect when reaching threshold; recover") { tc =>
    val ctx = new Ctx
    import ctx._

    assert(n.get == 1)
    tc.advance(2.milliseconds)
    latch.flip() // rtt = 2, maxPing = 2
    // We got the reply, but we're not scheduling another ping yet.
    assert(n.get == 1)

    assert(d.status == Status.Open)
    tc.advance(5.milliseconds)
    timer.tick()
    assert(d.status == Status.Open)

    tc.advance(10.milliseconds)

    // One more ping; we're not going to reply for a little while.
    assert(n.get == 1)
    timer.tick()
    assert(n.get == 2)

    tc.advance(2.milliseconds)
    assert(d.status == Status.Open)
    // this crosses 2*maxPing
    tc.advance(3.milliseconds)
    timer.tick()
    assert(d.status == Status.Busy)
    val until = Status.whenOpen(d.status)
    assert(!until.isDefined)

    timer.tick()
    assert(n.get == 2)

    tc.advance(5.milliseconds)
    latch.flip() // rtt = 10, maxPing = 10

    eventually {
      assert(until.isDone)
    }

    assert(d.status == Status.Open)

    timer.tick()
    assert(n.get == 3)

    // cutoff is 20
    assert(d.status == Status.Open)
    tc.advance(10.milliseconds)
    timer.tick()
    assert(d.status == Status.Open)
    tc.advance(9.milliseconds)
    timer.tick()
    assert(d.status == Status.Open)
    tc.advance(2.milliseconds)
    timer.tick()
    assert(d.status == Status.Busy)

    // Recover again.
    latch.flip()
    assert(d.status == Status.Open)
  }

  testt("close the connection if it becomes unresponsive for too long") { tc =>
    val ctx = new Ctx
    import ctx._

    assert(d.status == Status.Busy)
    tc.advance(1.milliseconds)
    latch.flip() // rtt = 1, maxPing = 1
    assert(n.get == 1)
    assert(c.get == 0)
    assert(d.status == Status.Open)
    tc.advance(10.milliseconds)
    timer.tick()
    assert(d.status == Status.Open)
    tc.advance(10.milliseconds)
    timer.tick()
    assert(d.status == Status.Busy)
    (1 to 1000) foreach { _ =>
      tc.advance(10.milliseconds)
      timer.tick()
      assert(d.status == Status.Busy)
    }

    assert(c.get == 1)
  }

  testt("busy if ping throws exceptions") { tc =>
    def nanoTime() = Time.now.inNanoseconds
    val timer = new MockTimer
    val sr = new InMemoryStatsReceiver
    val n = new AtomicInteger(0)
    val failAfter = 5

    def ping() = {
      if (n.incrementAndGet() >= failAfter) Future.exception(new Exception("test"))
      else Future.Done
    }

    val d = new ThresholdFailureDetector(
      ping,
      () => Future.Done,
      minPeriod = 10.milliseconds,
      threshold = 2,
      windowSize = 5,
      closeThreshold = -1,
      nanoTime = nanoTime,
      timer = timer,
      statsReceiver = sr
    )

    for (i <- 1 until failAfter) {
      assert(n.get == i)
      assert(d.status == Status.Open)
      tc.advance(10.milliseconds)
      timer.tick()
    }

    assert(n.get == failAfter)
    assert(d.status == Status.Busy)
    assert(sr.counters(Seq("failures")) == 1)
    assert(sr.counters(Seq("marked_busy")) == 1)
  }

  testt("darkmode does not change status") { tc =>
    def nanoTime() = Time.now.inNanoseconds
    val timer = new MockTimer
    val sr = new InMemoryStatsReceiver
    val n = new AtomicInteger(0)

    def ping() = {
      if (n.getAndIncrement() > 0) Future.exception(new Exception("test"))
      else Future.Done
    }

    val d = new ThresholdFailureDetector(
      () => ping(),
      () => Future.Done,
      minPeriod = 10.milliseconds,
      threshold = 2,
      windowSize = 5,
      closeThreshold = -1,
      nanoTime = nanoTime,
      darkMode = true,
      timer = timer,
      statsReceiver = sr
    )

    // one successful ping, then fail
    tc.advance(10.milliseconds)
    timer.tick()

    assert(d.status == Status.Open)
    assert(sr.counters(Seq("marked_busy")) == 1)
  }
}


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Levi arrived began working in UGA's College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) in December 2017, devoting much of his time to improving Georgia's soil inventory by studying the soil profiles on farms across the state.
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11-14 14:22:10.007 16863 16948 W sy      : javax.net.ssl.SSLHandshakeException: Handshake failed
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11-14 14:22:10.007 16863 16948 W sy      :  at okhttp3.internal.http.RealInterceptorChain.proceed(RealInterceptorChain.java:121)
11-14 14:22:10.007 16863 16948 W sy      :  at okhttp3.internal.cache.CacheInterceptor.intercept(CacheInterceptor.java:93)
11-14 14:22:10.007 16863 16948 W sy      :  at okhttp3.internal.http.RealInterceptorChain.proceed(RealInterceptorChain.java:147)
11-14 14:22:10.007 16863 16948 W sy      :  at okhttp3.internal.http.RealInterceptorChain.proceed(RealInterceptorChain.java:121)
11-14 14:22:10.007 16863 16948 W sy      :  at okhttp3.internal.http.BridgeInterceptor.intercept(BridgeInterceptor.java:93)
11-14 14:22:10.007 16863 16948 W sy      :  at okhttp3.internal.http.RealInterceptorChain.proceed(RealInterceptorChain.java:147)
11-14 14:22:10.007 16863 16948 W sy      :  at okhttp3.internal.http.RetryAndFollowUpInterceptor.intercept(RetryAndFollowUpInterceptor.java:125)
11-14 14:22:10.007 16863 16948 W sy      :  at okhttp3.internal.http.RealInterceptorChain.proceed(RealInterceptorChain.java:147)
11-14 14:22:10.007 16863 16948 W sy      :  at okhttp3.internal.http.RealInterceptorChain.proceed(RealInterceptorChain.java:121)
11-14 14:22:10.007 16863 16948 W sy      :  at okhttp3.RealCall.getResponseWithInterceptorChain(RealCall.java:200)
11-14 14:22:10.007 16863 16948 W sy      :  at okhttp3.RealCall.execute(RealCall.java:77)
11-14 14:22:10.007 16863 16948 W sy      :  at sy.a(MyCode.java:360)
11-14 14:22:10.007 16863 16948 W sy      :  at sy.service(MyCode.java:174)
11-14 14:22:10.007 16863 16948 W sy      :  at aoc.service(HttpServlet.java:848)
11-14 14:22:10.007 16863 16948 W sy      :  at org.eclipse.jetty.servlet.ServletHolder.handle(ServletHolder.java:686)
11-14 14:22:10.007 16863 16948 W sy      :  at org.eclipse.jetty.servlet.ServletHandler.doHandle(ServletHandler.java:501)
11-14 14:22:10.007 16863 16948 W sy      :  at org.eclipse.jetty.server.session.SessionHandler.doHandle(SessionHandler.java:229)
11-14 14:22:10.007 16863 16948 W sy      :  at org.eclipse.jetty.server.handler.ContextHandler.doHandle(ContextHandler.java:1086)
11-14 14:22:10.007 16863 16948 W sy      :  at org.eclipse.jetty.servlet.ServletHandler.doScope(ServletHandler.java:428)
11-14 14:22:10.007 16863 16948 W sy      :  at org.eclipse.jetty.server.session.SessionHandler.doScope(SessionHandler.java:193)
11-14 14:22:10.007 16863 16948 W sy      :  at org.eclipse.jetty.server.handler.ContextHandler.doScope(ContextHandler.java:1020)
11-14 14:22:10.007 16863 16948 W sy      :  at org.eclipse.jetty.server.handler.ScopedHandler.handle(ScopedHandler.java:135)
11-14 14:22:10.007 16863 16948 W sy      :  at org.eclipse.jetty.server.handler.HandlerWrapper.handle(HandlerWrapper.java:116)
11-14 14:22:10.007 16863 16948 W sy      :  at org.eclipse.jetty.server.Server.handle(Server.java:370)
11-14 14:22:10.007 16863 16948 W sy      :  at org.eclipse.jetty.server.AbstractHttpConnection.handleRequest(AbstractHttpConnection.java:489)
11-14 14:22:10.007 16863 16948 W sy      :  at org.eclipse.jetty.server.AbstractHttpConnection.headerComplete(AbstractHttpConnection.java:949)
11-14 14:22:10.007 16863 16948 W sy      :  at org.eclipse.jetty.server.AbstractHttpConnection$RequestHandler.headerComplete(AbstractHttpConnection.java:1011)
11-14 14:22:10.007 16863 16948 W sy      :  at org.eclipse.jetty.http.HttpParser.parseNext(HttpParser.java:644)
11-14 14:22:10.007 16863 16948 W sy      :  at org.eclipse.jetty.http.HttpParser.parseAvailable(HttpParser.java:235)
11-14 14:22:10.007 16863 16948 W sy      :  at org.eclipse.jetty.server.AsyncHttpConnection.handle(AsyncHttpConnection.java:82)
11-14 14:22:10.007 16863 16948 W sy      :  at org.eclipse.jetty.io.nio.SelectChannelEndPoint.handle(SelectChannelEndPoint.java:668)
11-14 14:22:10.007 16863 16948 W sy      :  at org.eclipse.jetty.io.nio.SelectChannelEndPoint$1.run(SelectChannelEndPoint.java:52)
11-14 14:22:10.007 16863 16948 W sy      :  at org.eclipse.jetty.util.thread.QueuedThreadPool.runJob(QueuedThreadPool.java:608)
11-14 14:22:10.007 16863 16948 W sy      :  at org.eclipse.jetty.util.thread.QueuedThreadPool$3.run(QueuedThreadPool.java:543)
11-14 14:22:10.007 16863 16948 W sy      :  at java.lang.Thread.run(Thread.java:762)
11-14 14:22:10.007 16863 16948 W sy      : Caused by: javax.net.ssl.SSLProtocolException: SSL handshake terminated: ssl=0x6f64d25a00: Failure in SSL library, usually a protocol error
11-14 14:22:10.007 16863 16948 W sy      : error:10000410:SSL routines:OPENSSL_internal:SSLV3_ALERT_HANDSHAKE_FAILURE (external/boringssl/src/ssl/s3_pkt.c:641 0x6f5e670aa0:0x00000001)
11-14 14:22:10.007 16863 16948 W sy      : error:1000009a:SSL routines:OPENSSL_internal:HANDSHAKE_FAILURE_ON_CLIENT_HELLO (external/boringssl/src/ssl/s3_clnt.c:800 0x6fc1a7c2d7:0x00000000)
11-14 14:22:10.007 16863 16948 W sy      :  at com.android.org.conscrypt.NativeCrypto.SSL_do_handshake(Native Method)
11-14 14:22:10.007 16863 16948 W sy      :  at com.android.org.conscrypt.OpenSSLSocketImpl.startHandshake(OpenSSLSocketImpl.java:364)
11-14 14:22:10.007 16863 16948 W sy      :  ... 43 more

Is it possible to somehow allow this to work?
Thanks.
EDIT: I've removed the code for the TrustManager as it was pointed out to me that it violates Play Store policy. So now I'm just wondering why I get this error and if the user can do anything to fix it? Strangely enough, he is able to load that same resource on Chrome and even on my own app using the Android System WebView. Just can't load it on this one piece of code that uses OkHttp. And I'm able to load it everywhere, even on that piece of code.
Code that was removed:
This is how I create my OkHttp client:

    final TrustManager[] trustAllCerts = new TrustManager[]{
                    new X509TrustManager() {
                        @Override
                        public void checkClientTrusted(java.security.cert.X509Certificate[] chain, String authType) throws CertificateException {
                        }
                    @Override
                    public void checkServerTrusted(java.security.cert.X509Certificate[] chain, String authType) throws CertificateException {
                    }

                    @Override
                    public java.security.cert.X509Certificate[] getAcceptedIssuers() {
                        return new java.security.cert.X509Certificate[]{};
                    }
                }
        };
        // Install the all-trusting trust manager
        final SSLContext sslContext;
        try {
            sslContext = SSLContext.getInstance("SSL");
            sslContext.init(null, trustAllCerts, new java.security.SecureRandom());
            final SSLSocketFactory sslSocketFactory = sslContext.getSocketFactory();
            builder.sslSocketFactory(sslSocketFactory);
            builder.hostnameVerifier(new HostnameVerifier() {
                @Override
                public boolean verify(String s, SSLSession sslSession) {
                    return true;
                }
            });
        } catch (NoSuchAlgorithmException | KeyManagementException e) {
            Log.w(TAG, e);
        }


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We looked at the top 10 Romance Novels and dug through the reviews from 64 of the most popular review sites including Good Reads, This Chick Reads, Harlequin Junkie, The Writing Garnet, Smexy Books, All About Romance and more. The result is a ranking of the best Romance Novels.
Our Picks For The Top Romance Novels
1. Catherine Bybee Half Empty (First Wives Book 2)
2. Nora Roberts The Witness
3. Inglath Cooper That Month in Tuscany
4. Catherine Bybee Crazy Little Thing
5. Tessa Dare The Duchess Deal: Girl Meets Duke
6. Maddie Dawson Matchmaking for Beginners
7. Jenny Hale The Summer House
8. Johanna Lindsey Stormy Persuasion
9. Josie Silver One Day in December
10. Inglath Cooper And Then You Loved Me
Catherine Bybee
Half Empty (First Wives Book 2)
"Half Empty" by Catherine Bybee offers readers a suspense-filled romance novel. With each character presented with such realistic traits and raw conversation between the main characters, you will feel as if this could be a true story. The ease of the read and whimsical storyline create a wonderful romance novel for everyone to enjoy.
"Half Empty" by Catherine Bybee offers readers a suspense-filled romance novel. With each character presented with such realistic traits and raw conversation between the main characters, you will feel as if this could be a true story. The ease of the read and whimsical storyline create a wonderful romance novel... Read More
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"This is Katrina "Trina" Petrov's story and it can be read as a standalone, but for a full understanding of the relationship between all of the First Wives, you may want to read "Fool Me Once" the first book in..."
Nora Roberts impresses once more in her romance novel, "The Witness." With a mysterious vibe through the entire novel and a rich romance brewing, you will feel the hesitation of the main characters through the descriptive writing. An unexpected ending wows readers like never before.
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" The Witness is a great way to pass the time. It does not have a lot of angst, but it does have fully realized characters, two great main characters, and a good suspense."
"One complaint I will voice is that at times I felt certain conversations were repetitive. Someone would be at a key event or have a specific conversation, then we had to hear a re-telling to someone else. It was important..."
Inglath Cooper
That Month in Tuscany
When you love imagery in a book, "That Month in Tuscany" by Inglath Cooper is the romance novel to give you that. Because of the descriptive analog of the Italian countryside, along with the plots and rich romance, you will not be able to put this one down. This book is like a window to an Italian love story.
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" The characters are nicely drawn, subtle and complete. The scenery is gorgeous. And there are enough plot twists to keep the reader turning pages, not to mention rooting for Lizzy and Ren."
"The Storyline is great, but the twist in the story is not very convincing."
Crazy Little Thing
When you want a realistic, relatable and, at times, comical romance novel, then "Crazy Little Thing" by Catherine Bybee is the book for you. With easy-to-read, friendly writing, Brogan really brings her readers right into the book alongside her. It's no wonder it is the Best Overall and Best Value for romance novel readers.
When you want a realistic, relatable and, at times, comical romance novel, then "Crazy Little Thing" by Catherine Bybee is the book for you. With easy-to-read, friendly writing, Brogan really brings her readers right into the book alongside her. It's no wonder it is the Best Overall and Best Value... Read More
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" I highly recommend that you check it out for yourself if you're a fan of light-hearted and meaningful stories."
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We identified the majority of the romance novels available to purchase.
Reviews from our DWYM category experts and analysis of some of the most respected sources including: Good Reads, This Chick Reads, Harlequin Junkie, The Writing Garnet, Smexy Books.
We also incorporate user reviews from the leading retailers including Amazon and 3 others.
Our experts reviewed the top 10 Romance Novels and also dug through the reviews from 64 of the most popular review sites including Good Reads, This Chick Reads, Harlequin Junkie, The Writing Garnet, Smexy Books, All About Romance and more. The result is a ranking of the best of the best Romance Novels.
Catherine Bybee Half Empty (First Wives Book 2)
Fantastic bantering, passionate romance, and an intriguing thread of danger led the way to a swoon-worthy happy ending you won't want to miss.I could not be more in love with Half Empty or with our main characters Trina and Wade....
- Harlequin Junkie
July 30, 2018 | Full review
There is a nice balance between the love story and the action making for a well paced read with a good bit of steam.
- Words We Love By
The romance was entertaining and fun with the couple's dialogue and communications so honest and realistic.
- Avonna Loves Genres
Part rock star romance, part romantic thriller, I really enjoyed this book. There were a few holes that prevented a full four stars but I absolutely enjoyed this book overall. I would recommend it as an easy, fun read with...
- Romance Reader
This is Katrina "Trina" Petrov's story and it can be read as a standalone, but for a full understanding of the relationship between all of the First Wives, you may want to read "Fool Me Once" the first book in...
As much as I enjoyed Trina, she really didn't have much direction in her personal or professional life. That was a main character point which wasn't truly resolved by the end of the book. I would have liked more concrete...
Our Romance Novel Buying Guide
If you are new to the romance novel genre and not sure what author you'll like, take a trip to your local library before buying the book. This will help you get an idea of the authors and their styles before you build your personal library up with the genre.
Try a book in each sub-genre that interests you so you don't get stuck in a rut of the same sub-genre every time you go for a good romance novel.
There are multiple sources for accessing romance novels: brick-and-mortar book stores, online book stores, e-book subscriptions, audiobook subscriptions and libraries.
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82% of romance novel readers are women, 18% are male.
Romance readers range in age primarily from 35 years old to 39 years old.
Out of 92% of readers polled, 64% prefer e-books and 35% like audio books.
Electronics are the main source for reading among romance novel readers.
Romance fiction is a big competitor of other genres and boasts over a billion dollars in sales each year.
Romance novel readers can be found globally.
Romance novel authors are not exclusive to any one ethnicity or race.
75 million Americans read one romance novel per year.
53% of paperback books that are sold are romance novels.
The romance novel industry earns more yearly than the baseball industry.
23% of all U.S. fiction sales were romance novels in 2016 and the second highest sales were the general fiction genre.
35% of romance novel readers are avid followers of 20 or more years reading this genre.
The Romance Novel Tips and Advice
Picking out a new book is always a treat and a tough decision. There are so many choices, especially in the romance genre. Using consumer reviews alongside the summaries can help you decide which romance novel is going to captivate you the most. When choosing, you'll have to ultimately consider the writing style you prefer, but there are a few underlying similarities in the top-rated romance novels out there today.
Two main kinds of romance novels are available to readers: series romances and single-title romances. If you are the type who doesn't like a book to end, go for the series romance novels for a riveting ride. For a quick vacation read, opt for a single-title romance novel for a simple storyline and quick resolution.
There are two features of a novel that the majority of readers expect in a romance novel. There should always be a main storyline that is extremely saturated with the theme of love. There can be countless subplots so long as there is a clear relationship plot happening. The second aspect is that the ending should be filled with emotional satisfaction and love that does not judge. These two characteristics are fully expected by the readers in every single romance novel, no matter the sub-genre it fits into.
Although there are two major expectations of romance novels, they all carry the same theme of love. Whether it is one-sided love, love lost or love found after a long time, love is the base of a good romance novel. Readers can choose from sub-genres within the romance niche according to their interests. Here are a few sub-genres to consider:
Historical romance is a novel that takes place before 1950 and offers readers a glimpse into the romantic ventures and practices of families back then. They are often nostalgic and give readers a good sense of how customs have changed from then to now. From dating or courting to engagements and weddings, the formalities differ drastically, and these historical romance novels depict them quite well.
Romantic suspense is usually based around a mystery and has thriller aspects to the storyline. Such as in "The Witness" by renowned author Nora Roberts, the main character is an elusive member of her community that poses a great mystery to the town. "Half Empty" (First Wives Book 2) by Catherine Bybee is another suspense romance that gives readers more than just a love story, but a crime story as well. These novels are both intriguing and captivating for their audiences and offer a multi-faceted storyline with romance as the base.
The young adult romance sub-genre is another popular read in the top-rated romance novels. These books often intertwine a young love story into the main storyline. "That Month in Tuscany" by Inglath Cooper is a whirlwind novel based on the attraction between a famous musician and a tired wife. These types of novels attract a wide audience with their characters and plots.
Contemporary romance novels attract quite a few romance novel readers with their setting in modern day or anything after 1950 and a focused storyline on romance. "Crazy Little Thing" (A Bell Harbor Novel) by Tracy Brogan leads readers through the resistance of love and all that comes along with romance and natural attraction.
A few other sub-genres include erotic romance, which usually contains explicit content as well as a strong character transformation from beginning to end. Paranormal romance novels are heavy into science fiction and can be intertwined with erotic and historical elements. And finally, there is a sub-genre for religious romance novels that often feature the characters following a path of certain spiritual guidelines within a relationship.
No matter what sub-genre interests you, there are endless possibilities for great romance novels out there. Find rave reviews and excellent ratings on some of your favorite authors and keep a new romance novel nearby for those quiet moments or spontaneous vacation reads.
For the Romance Novel category, we analyzed 64 of the most popular reviews including reviews from Good Reads, This Chick Reads, Harlequin Junkie, The Writing Garnet, Smexy Books, All About Romance and more. The result is a ranking of the best Romance Novels.