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A Christmas Wish...
Have a wonderful holiday with your family and friends!! Thanks for reading and interacting with me throughout the year! I look forward to 2012 and another year of wonderful books!! Make sure to check out these wonderful titles which will be reviewed here soon!
by Sarah Jio
by Jude Deveraux
by Kristina McMorris
by Kristin Hannah
From the author of If Wishes Were Horses comes a novel of long-buried secrets and self-discovery, showing us that sometimes what goes unsaid is more powerful than words. . . .
Chelsea Enright never expected to inherit her grandmother's lakeside cottage deep in the Adirondacks—a serene getaway that had been mysteriously closed up decades ago. This is no simple bequest, however, because when Chelsea finds her grandmother's WWII diaries, she's stunned to discover that they hold secrets she never suspected . . . and they have the power to turn her own life upside down.
Even more surprising is the compelling presence of local doctor Brandon "Yale, and Chelsea soon finds her "short stay" has stretched into the entire summer. She cannot put this cottage and her family's past behind her easily—and the more she learns about the woman her grandmother truly was, the more Chelsea's own life begins to change . . . and nothing will ever be the same again.
About Robert Barclay
Robert Barclay, author of If Wishes Were Horses, sold his successful consulting business and moved from upstate New York to south Florida, where he could devote his full attention to what he always wanted to do—write. He also enjoys weightlifting, Shotokan karate, and going to the beach to do absolutely nothing.
My Review: I have a sick daughter so I am posting this quickly! I enjoyed this book! Robert has a great writing style. Among that he created a interesting and intriguing story. I am reminded that actions speak louder than words and it really was interesting to see a story form around the unsaid.... I love stories that involve family history or diary finding. It's always interesting to me to read about someone's life through their diary or loved one finding their diary. I would recommend this novel! It's a great read.
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His Mistress by Christmas
Author: Victoria Alexander
Publisher: Kensington Books
Source: Crazy Book Tours
For three years, Lady Veronica Smithson has been perfectly happy as a widow — and thoroughly independent. Still, the right gentleman could provide the benefits of marriage without the tedious restrictions. And in Sir Sebastian Hadley-Attwater, renowned explorer and rogue, Veronica is sure she has found him. Sebastian will come into his inheritance in a matter of weeks — if his family deems him responsible enough. There's no better way to prove his maturity than with a home and a wife. But though the lovely Veronica will share his bed, she steadfastly refuses to marry. However, Sebastian has a plan. An intimate sojourn at his new country house will surely change Veronica's mind. For Sebastian never takes no for an answer. And even in the midst of mischief-making relatives and unexpected complications, he intends to persuade his Christmas mistress that they belong together — in this, and every season to come...
I am a huge fan of historical fiction and love historical romance. To add to this, I LOVE Christmas novels. Basically, I love Christmas… Anyhow, His Mistress by Christmas intrigued me due to these two facts and the storyline. I was pleased to read this novel and still feel fulfilled. Sebastian is a man who knows what he wants and makes sure to see that he gets it. Lady Veronica seemed to be the perfect match for this personality quality in Sebastian. Though she is fully able to take care of herself and be self-sufficient, she's not above having someone to help take care of things, as long as she can remain independent. I enjoyed both of the characters in this romance. Victoria Alexander is a wonderful author. She created imaginative and noteworthy characters with an interesting and unique storyline. I enjoyed how both characters were considering marriage from a practical standpoint instead of love. I felt this really fit the time period, where marriages were more a match of good wealth and social standing than love matches.
This book is complete with interesting characters, intriguing story line, Christmas magic and cheer and of course romance. I enjoyed how the book fit right in with the era and made me feel as if it could have happened. Based on this book alone, I would read more by Victoria and I do recommend it to read.
Recommended this Season
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Summer In Europe
Author: Marilyn Brant
On her thirtieth birthday, Gwendolyn Reese receives an unexpected present from her widowed Aunt Bea: a grand tour of Europe in the company of Bea's Sudoku and Mah-jongg Club. The prospect isn't entirely appealing. But when the gift she is expecting -- an engagement ring from her boyfriend -- doesn't materialize, Gwen decides to go. At first, Gwen approaches the trip as if it's the math homework she assigns her students, diligently checking monuments off her must-see list. But amid the bougainvillea and stunning vistas of southern Italy, something changes. Gwen begins to live in the moment: skipping down stone staircases in Capri, running her fingers over a glacier in view of the Matterhorn, racing through the Louvre, and taste-testing pastries at a Marseilles cafe. Revelling in every new experience -- especially her attraction to a charismatic British physics professor -- Gwen discovers that the ancient wonders around her are nothing compared to the renaissance unfolding within...
If you've never read anything by Marilyn Brant before you need too! Summer in Europe is another wonderful example of her talented writing skills. Marilyn grabbed my attention and kept me engaged throughout the novel. I didn't want to put it down. The story flows smoothly and effortlessly making it easy to read. My favorite aspect of this novel was the escape I felt while reading it. It's almost as if I was in southern Italy and on a much needed vacation! In short, this is a great story that engages the reader and leaves you wanting more from Marilyn! Her characters are charming and interesting. They come alive in your imagination due to Marilyn's ability to create well developed characteristics.You should read it and then check out her other novels! More to come.....
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Her Sister's Shadow
Author: Katharine Britton
ISBN: 978--0-425-24174-5
Source: TLC Book Tours
Follow the Tour Stops
Rating: Highly Recommended
Lilli Niles is at home in her North London flat when she receives an unexpected call. her elder sister, Bea--at the family homestead in White Head, Massachusetts has just lost her husband, and she wants Lilli to fly home for the funeral.
Lilli, a painter, is preparing for her latest gallery opening. And more to the point, there are reasons she moved all the way to England to escape her older sister, reasons that have kept them estranged for decades.
But something in Bea's voice makes Lilli think it's time to return to New England, to the stately house she loved as a child, to the memory of a shared loss-- and to a time when simple sisterhood was enough to overcome betrayal and resentment. In this emotional debut, Katharine Britton explores the divergent paths we take in life--and the road that ultimately brings us back to each other.
The book opens quickly with Bea's call to Lilli regarding her husband's death. From this point on, it is clear Bea and Lilli are estranged though the reasons are not revealed until later. I instantly found myself enthralled with their shared secret. The tension between the two is evident, yet I didn't know why it was there. I wanted to find out what happened to make these two sisters become so far apart, though their love for each other is obvious, their dislike and discomfort is even more so.
The author uses the family home as a resting place for memories, secrets and past that will be revealed. I enjoyed this element of the book. I have vivid memories of my past that take place in my childhood homes. While I may not remember much about some memories, there are others where I can still visualize everything about the room I was in. It's as if your transported back in time. Lilli's connection to her childhood home reminded me of these moments. I also loved how the author uses the relationship of sisterhood between Lilli and Bea, as well as their other siblings, Charlotte and Dori.
The novel is written using the present and reflecting on the past, switching between the two. I am personally a fan of this set up in novels, so I enjoyed reading both sides of the story. I felt I was given a well rounded look at the events and characters since I was introduced to them as a grown woman and a teenage girl. In the present, The sisters are old enough to have knee problems, aches, pains and grown children in the present which enables the story to have a deeply rooted past. Since the hurt, loneliness, loss, and love run so deep, the story is emotional and spellbinding. It holds you captive as you watch the scenes unfold and secrets spill out. I found myself emotionally connected to the characters in a variety as their story unfolded.
Katharine Britton is a talented debut author. I enjoyed her writing style. This novel was easy to read, captivating and paced well. While I didn't speed through the pages, I didn't find myself bored either. The pace is thoughtful and deliberate. I would highly recommend this book to others. Based off it, I would also read more from Katharine Britton.
Katharine Britton has a Master's Degree in Creative Writing from Dartmouth College. She teaches at Colby-Sawyer College, and at The Writer's Center. Her screenplay, Goodbye Don't Mean Gone, was a Moondance Film Festival winner and a finalist in the New England Women in Film and Television contest. Katharine is a member of the League of Vermont Writers.
When not at her desk, Katharine can be found at her Norwich garden, waging a non-toxic war against the slugs, snails, deer, woodchucks, chipmunks, moles, voles and beetles with whom she shares her yard. Katharine's defense consists mainly of hand-wringing, after the fact.
Connect with Katharine online at her website, www.HerSistersShadow.com, her blog, and on Facebook.
Author: Chandra Hoffman
Follow the Tour
Rating: Recommended Read
It all begins with a fantasy . . .
caseworker in her "paperwork-signing" suit alongside beaming parents cradling their adopted newborn: this is the blissful picture that keeps Chloe Pinter, director of Portland's Chosen Child domestic adoption program, happy as she juggles the demands of her boss and the incessant needs of adoptive and biological parents.
But the dream job that offers Chloe refuge from her turbulent personal life soon becomes a nightmare involving three very different couples: the college sweethearts who, after suffering fertility problems, are now expecting their own baby; the wealthy husband and desperate wife for whom adoption is a last chance; and the couple who has nothing—except the baby everyone wants. But when a child goes missing, perceptions of family and future are challenged, posing the questions: What happens when you get what you thought you wanted? How far would you go if it wasn't what you wanted after all?
Wow, if the synopsis doesn't catch you what will? This book is riveting and somewhat haunting. I can't imagine going through the nightmare that Chloe and the couples involved do. This book gives awareness to the trials of infertility, the difficulty of giving your child up for adoption and the fears all adoptive parents face plus some. If your looking for a climatic page turner, this one is for you.
Having said that, I wish the evident would have taken place earlier in this book. The reader is told in the synopsis as well as multiple times in the beginning of the book that a child goes missing, though you're not aware who has done what, how the child goes missing or what happened. While the story builds, tension becomes tighter and I was left to keep turning the pages in hopes of getting to the climatic part of the story. When it finally happens I wasn't shocked but kind of relieved. If the child went missing earlier in the novel and then back story was given or information was revealed I would have enjoyed this one more. While it is not a huge issue, it did throw me. I kept waiting for something to happen and wondered when the child would go missing, whose would be missing and why.
The characters are well developed, dramatic and realistic. I loved that Chloe was optimistically naive. She is a character who feels her job is perfect because she unites unwanted babies with loving and devoted parents who want nothing else but a child. Unfortunately, Chloe doesn't realize the dramatic pain and hurt that happens right in front of her. Chloe gains insight as the book progresses and starts to realize that its not easy, emotionally, for a birth mom to give up her child. I feel like a lot of people would see the job of an adoption case worker in this light if they weren't paying attention to the whole picture. Each couple in this novel brings something different to the table. The emotional heartache and excitement for each was compelling.
Overall, this book was a good read. Though I wished some elements were introduced earlier in the novel, I was never bored reading this. Ms. Hoffman has her own unique writing style and tells her story in an engaging manner. The novel has plenty of story and switches between characters, giving a well rounded understanding of the whole scenario. Chosen is a well written, engaging and emotional novel that keeps you reading. I loved how informative and well portrayed the adoption process is in this book. I know couples who have adopted and are adopting, this novel fits the trials and joys of adoption well.
Chandra Hoffman has been an orphanage relief worker in Romania, a horse trainer in the Caribbean, a short order cook in a third world hospital, the director of a U.S. adoption program, and an event planner for Philadelphia's Main Line elite. A graduate of Cornell University and Antioch's MFA program, she has settled back in her hometown outside of Philadelphia with her husband, three young children, and an ever-changing menagerie. Chosen is her first novel.
Visit Chandra at her website,www.chandrahoffman.com, and follow her onFacebook and Twitter at @chandraKhoffman.
New Fiction You Won't Want to Miss!
Author: Kim Edwards
At a crossroads in her life, Lucy Jarrett returns home to upstate New York from Japan, only to find herself haunted by her father's unresolved death a decade ago. Old longings stirred up by Keegan Fall, a local glass artist who was once her passionate first love, lead her into the unexpected. Late one night, as she paces the hallways of her family's rambling lakeside house, she discovers, locked in a window seat, a collection of objects that first appear to be idle curiosities, but soon reveal glimpses of a hidden family history. As Lucy explores these traces of her lineage—from an heirloom blanket and dusty political tracts to a web of allusions depicted in stained-glass windows, both in her hometown and beyond—a new family history emerges, one that will link her to a unique slice of the suffragette movement, and yield dramatic insights that will free her to live her life to its fullest and deepest.
With revelations as captivating as the deceptions at the heart of her best-selling phenomenon, The Memory Keeper's Daughter, Kim Edwards now gives us the story of a woman's homecoming to the lake of her childhood, and the discovery of a secret past that will alter her understanding of her heritage, and herself, forever. A powerful family narrative and a story of love lost and found, The Lake of Dreams is an arresting novel in which every vibrant detail emerges as an organic piece of a puzzle. With her signature gifts for lyricism, suspense, and masterly storytelling, Kim Edwards's new novel will delight those who loved The Memory Keeper's Daughter and mesmerize millions of new fans.
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Excerpt available here: http://kimedwardsbooks.com/kedwards-dreams-overview.htm
Remembering You
Author: Tricia Goyer
Publisher: Guidepost
Source: Litfuse Publicity Tours
Follow the Tour: http://litfusegroup.com/blogtours/text/13439289
35-year-old Ava Andrews' dream job is interrupted by an unusual request--fulfill her 84-year-old grandfather's last wish by joining him on a battle site tour of Europe. Ava is sure her boss will refuse her request. But, instead, he gives her a directive of his own--to videotape the tour and send it back as mini-segments for the show she produces.
As if juggling these two things isn't hard enough, Ava is soon surprised again ... twice. First, Ava and Grandpa Jack arrive in Europe, only to discover the tour is cancelled. Unwilling to let down her grandfather or her boss, Ava and Grandpa Jack head out on their own. Then, while they're on their way, the pair soon meet up with Paul, her grandpa's best friend, and his grandson Dennis. The same Dennis who just happens to be Ava's first love.
Before she knows it, Ava and Dennis are swept down memory lane as they visit the sites that are discussed in the history books. And even though Ava's videotaping old soldiers, she can see their youth, their hopes and fears, and their pride in their eyes. Soon Ava learns the trip isn't just for them ... it's for her too--especially for her heart.
Read an excerpt, watch a video and find out more here. http://www.triciagoyer.com/contemporaryfiction.html#RememberingYou
Taking your 84 year old grandpa to Europe for a reunion and tour of World War 2 battle sites is not exactly a dream trip, but for Ava, a TV producer, the trip couldn't have come at a better time. Recently jilted by her fiance and currently stressed about her career, Ava sees the trip as an opportunity to film the veterans as they re-visit the past. The problem?? Grandpa Jack.
Grandpa Jack isn't quite as excited about Ava's plans to film the tour. When the tour is cancelled, Jack and his best friend Paul decide to head to Europe and visit the sites without an official tour. Jack and Paul take Ava and Paul's grandson Dennis with them. While the grandfathers hope to re-unite Ava and Dennis, who have a past, haunting memories emerge. Ava is left to learn forgiveness, understand pain, and realize that not all expectations can be met by those we place them on. As a love story, a past, a mystery and a future unfold so does a gripping and compelling story that will keep your nose in this book!
Poignant, dramatic and compelling, Remembering You was an enjoyable and thoughtful read. I loved the characters, the storyline and the pace of this book. It's much different than other novels I've read by Goyer. I found myself highly engrossed in the history, touched by the tribute to those who have served and entranced with the story. I would highly recommend this read.
About Tricia:
Tricia Goyer is the author of thirty books including Songbird Under a German Moon, The Swiss Courier, and the mommy memoir, Blue Like Play Dough. She won Historical Novel of the Year in 2005 and 2006 from ACFW, and was honored with the Writer of the Year award from Mt. Hermon Writer's Conference in 2003. Tricia's book Life Interrupted was a finalist for the Gold Medallion in 2005. In addition to her novels, Tricia writes non-fiction books and magazine articles for publications like MomSense and Thriving Family. Tricia is a regular speaker at conventions and conferences, and has been a workshop presenter at the MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) International Conventions. On Tricia's weekly radio show, Living Inspired, she shares stories of inspiration and encouragement. She and her family make their home in Little Rock, Arkansas where they are part of the ministry of FamilyLife.
For more about Tricia and her other books visit http://www.triciagoyer.com/
Buythe book: http://www.triciagoyer.com/contemporaryfiction.html#RememberingYou
*I received this book for free in exchange for my honest review and participation in this tour. All thoughts are my own based off my interaction with this book.*
Happy Thanksgiving to you all....
No matter how you spend your day, who you spend it with or what you eat, I wish you a happy and thankful filled Thanksgiving! Enjoy the day, remember your blessings and not your trials. Tell someone you love how thankful you are for them and why. Thank you for following my blog, caring about my reviews and leaving comments! You all have made blogging so much fun for me. Whenever I get in a reading slump I remember you and it pulls me out! I am thankful for eyes that enable me to read wonderful books by wonderful authors. Without them life wouldn't be the same. Reading has molded and shaped my personality. I love and enjoy books. When I no longer have the ability to read I will appreciate audio books on a whole new level! Anyhow.... HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Enjoy the day!!
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Dollars to Donuts
Author: Kathleen Kole
Publisher: Sublime Coyote Media
Source: Chick-lit Plus Blog Tours
Take one newspaper columnist; move her from the anonymity of her home city to a sleepy, small town; add a dollop of nosey, suspicious and just plain odd neighbors; a dash of mystery in the form of a stained garbage can and a rodent and, finally, a large pinch of unsettling attraction to a virtual stranger and you'll find yourself with a recipe that imitates April Patterson's life. Sound strange? It is.
April Patterson had no idea that when she decided to follow the path of family and love, she would find herself an unwitting player in an eyebrow raising cul-de-sac mystery, grasping for her privacy as she plays "Dodge the Neighbor" and being forced to examine her relationship motives … all before she had unpacked her last box!
Taking a deep breath, and a large bite into a comforting donut, April consoles herself with the knowledge that it will all work out. It always does … doesn't it?
Dollars to Donuts is the first novel I've read by Kathleen. I have to admit the title intrigued me. Usually it is the cover that grabs my attention first, but not this time. I don't know if I was hungry or just amused by the title but the book follows the titles suit. Dollars to Donuts is a charming and entertaining read. I laughed but also cringed. April's character is completely opposite of my own. I found myself understanding where her sister Jessica was coming from in regards to her bouncing lifestyle.
What did crack me up was April's neighborhood drama! Cole comes up with some interesting and quirky characters that would make me move from a neighborhood quickly. It was funny to read, but I certainly felt for April when she had to deal with them all. The story takes its stride after April's sister Jessica advises her to take control of her life instead of letting life control her. April, who is living with her boyfriend, starts to lose all control when her boyfriend's attractive friend Gerritt moves in after his house catches on fire in a freak accident. In the midst of chaos April learns a little about love, a little about life and a whole lot about the heart. The reader quickly finds out that not everything in life can be controlled and if you don't agree check out her crazy neighbors!
This novel is well written, flows smoothly and keeps you entertained. It has lots of funny dramatic moments and bits of seriousness without being deeply heavy. I enjoyed sitting down with this book. I can think of specific friends who would enjoy reading this novel. If you want something different, this one is for you.
Born in Edmonton AB, Kathleen began storytelling in grade school. She has many fond memories of passing summer afternoons, out on the swings in her backyard, creating tales that entertained her neighborhood friends. When she finally decided to venture from her backyard, Kathleen pursued a career in storytelling. She graduated from college with a Diploma in Radio and Television Arts and traveled the path of freelance writing for numerous local newspapers. Many years later, too many to talk about without seeming rude and nosey, Kathleen has channeled her imagination to the pages of her novels. She hopes that you enjoy her tales and encourages you to feel free to read her stories on the swing set in your own backyard. Kathleen has traveled from Edmonton, to a new backyard with a lovely mountain view. She spends time there with her beloved husband, adored son and silly dog. They let her tell them stories and always laugh in all of the correct places. She's lucky, and she knows it.
Bonjour 40
Author: Karen Chase
ASIN: B005U9BLGI
Publisher: Self-Published, Karen Chase
Source: BookSparks PR
If Karen A. Chase absolutely had to turn forty, she decided she could do it gracefully in Paris… for nearly forty days. What began as a blog to communicate with friends and family, became a travel journal filled with over a months' worth of humorous and insightful glimpses into her Paris adventures, each of which could be read in about forty seconds. Journal entries are interspersed with Chase's own inspiring photography. Additional, longer stories richly fill in details allowing readers to reflect upon her experiences with food, travel, photography, Parisians, writing, and love in the City of Lights. Through her Parisian- and self-exploration, comes a book that brings to life the richness of Paris as seen through the eyes of a romantic travel junkie. Chase shows readers the joys of turning 40, and with her magical view of Paris, they'll be ready to board a plane before they've turned the last page.
I've always wanted to go to Paris! Unfortunately, I hate to fly. I detest it so much that I avoid flying unless absolutely necessary. Since I don't have the funds to head to Paris, the flight is nowhere near necessary for me so I live vicariously through others. I saw all this to say that I loved living vicariously through Karen. If you want to feel like your in Paris and enjoy Paris through the eyes of a charming and down to earth woman, read this book.
At 134 pages this memoir is a quick and easy read. It is very enjoyable to follow Karen on her 40 day trip. I thought the author celebrated her 40th birthday in the most perfect way! Everyone should celebrate a memorable birthday by doing something they have always wanted to do. It was inspiring. The book itself is a travelogue of sorts. I enjoyed her travel stories. I found myself entertained with her humor and enlightened with learning.
For those who love Paris, want to love Paris or simply want to escape or travel, this book is perfect. It is honest and natural since the author's real life story is spilled across pages that tell a story within her story. Since she has nothing to loose and everything to give, this book is an insightful look at Paris, it's people, a culture and a woman in the prime of her life. Hello 40! Are you ready?? Read it, you'll enjoy it.
Destined
Jessie Harrell
Publication: November 17th
Publisher: Mae Day Publishing
When Psyche receives a prophecy gone horribly wrong, she learns that even the most beautiful girl in Greece can have a hideous future. Her fate? Fall in love with the one creature even the gods fear.
As she feels herself slipping closer into the arms of the prophecy, Psyche must choose between the terrifyingly tender touch she feels almost powerless to resist and the one constant she's come to expect out of life: you cannot escape what is destined.
Destined is a fresh and heartachingly romantic retelling of the Cupid & Psyche myth from debut novelist, Jessie Harrell.
A Sneak Peak…
Chapter 3 --
When the door was closed, I spun around, eager to see who Aphrodite had brought with her.
I was two steps into my room when they changed. Expecting a goddess, I couldn't have been more stunned by the additional visitor.
Or wrong.
Those soft blonde curls and piercing blue eyes didn't belong to any goddess. Only the most amazing guy - god? - I'd ever laid eyes on.
My heart took off at a sprint and the blood rushed to my cheeks. He shot me a coy smirk that made my stomach slush with uneasy delight. So when a pair of pristine white wings unfurled from his back, my knees almost buckled. And here I'd thought he couldn't be any more magnificent. No doubt about it, this guy was divine.
Aphrodite threw her arms wide, demanding I place my attention on her. "So, are you surprised?" she asked.
Although she'd never hugged me before, I knew it was what she wanted me to do. To sweep myself into her embrace and prove myself grateful of my new role as her mortal daughter.
"Surprised isn't the half of it," I mumbled, stepping into an awkward hug.
Her arms tightened around me as she rocked me side to side. "This is so exciting for you. And for me." She pushed me back at arms-length and stared at my face, her eyes searching mine. "You're the one I've been waiting for. I can just tell."
Beside her, the boy's wings ruffled. "You've had your little mother-daughter reunion. Can we go now?"
Still keeping one arm draped over my shoulder, Aphrodite wrapped the boy up with her other arm. We were so close I could almost smell him, just a hint of rugged sunshine. "Don't be silly, Eros. We all have much to discuss."
Eros? Like the god-of-love, shoots-everyone-with-magic-arrows, son-of-Aphrodite Eros?
"Do we have to do it here?" His gaze swept my room and obvious distaste curled down the edges of his lips, wiping away that delicious smirk. "It's so... pedestrian."
What's that supposed to mean? My temptation to bite his head off was tempered only by my need to stay on topic.
"Aphrodite --" I started. "I'm not supposed to call you 'mom' now or anything, am I?"
That infamous smile of hers pulled her lips tight and a perfect dimple flared on her right cheek. "Not yet, sweetie. Soon," she shot a knowing look at Eros, "but not yet."
I felt like I needed to sit down. Was the room spinning?
Rubbing at my temples, I tried again. "Okay. I'm sure I don't understand most of what's going on today, but we really need to talk. Because what my parents are planning makes no sense either." Aphrodite perched on the edge of my vanity and cocked her head like she was waiting for me to continue. "See, here's the thing. My parents are really happy."
"They should be," Eros half-coughed into his fist.
I shot him a glare before continuing on my rambling speech. "But, they think you'll want me to get married right away. Which is just insane, right? I mean, you said I'd help you promote the worship of beauty, but we never talked about your other ... well, attributes. And so anyway, my parents are sending out requests for suitors, and my sister is going to get married off too, and this is all just ... wrong. Please tell me this is wrong."
"Completely wrong," Aphrodite confirmed with a wave of her hand. I didn't realize how tightly I'd been squeezing my fingers until I let them go and the blood rushed back.
"Well, maybe not the part about your sister, but definitely about marrying you off." She gave this throaty chuckle that erased all the insta-relief I'd had just a second ago. "Your parents don't get to pick your husband. I do."
Eros snorted and dropped onto a tripod stool on the other side of my room. "Yeah, and we all know how well that turned out last time."
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The Betsy-Tacy Treasury
Author: Maud Hart Lovelace
Illustrated by Lois Lenski
About Betsy-Tacy:
There are lots of children on Hill Street, but no little girls Betsy's age. So when a new family moves into the house across the street, Betsy hopes they will have a little girl she can play with. Sure enough, the moment Betsy meets Tacy, one of the most heartfelt friendships in all of children's literature begins.
The Betsy-Tacy Treasury brings together the first four books in Maud Hart Lovelace's classic series: Betsy-Tacy; Betsy, Tacy and Tib; Betsy and Tacy Go Over the Big Hill; and Betsy and Tacy Go Downtown.
Tracing the girls' lives from early childhood to the brink of adolescence, Lovelace illuminates their innocent, mischievous fun and their eye-opening adventures exploring the world around them—from the stories Betsy spins from their neighborhood bench and the sand stores they run in their backyards, to their first experiences at the library, the thrill of the theater, and the sight of their first automobile.
The Treasury includes forewords by Judy Blume, Ann M. Martin, and Johanna Hurwitz.
Take a journey to the past with this nostalgic read! Whether you've loved Betsy-Tacy all your life or you're just being introduced, this collection of novels brings an enjoyable and comfortable essence to your reading experience. The collection includes the first four novels written by Maud Hart Lovelace in 1940. Reading the Betsy-Tacy Treasury was like reading "Are you there God? It's me, Margaret" or playing with a Cabbage Patch Kid. It reminded me of the pencils I loved as a little girl, you could buy them at book fairs, they were mechanical in the sense that you changed the tip and smelled like whatever flavor was represented on the writing unit. Books like the Nancy Drew mystery series, American Girl collection and Beverly Cleary novels are remembered in the nostalgic and timeless way that Betsy-Tacy is remembered. What I love about literature is its ability to surpass generational differences. Though the first book in this collection was published in 1940, it is still a wonderful read for children today. My five year old daughter enjoyed these stories as I read them aloud to her. The novels are something her great grandmother, grandmother and mother can all enjoy with her. It's simply priceless.
The Betsy-Tacy Treasury is full of fun, humor, applicable life lessons and history. There were multiple sections that peaked my daughter's interest since life has changed since Betsy's days. In a time period that does not include the technological advances of today; I was able to enjoy the simplicity of the era while enjoying how different our world has become in the last 60 years or so. I enjoyed the timeless stories of childhood that make up this treasury. Betsy and her friends have fun and adventure with their imaginations along the road of life. Whoever you are, whatever your age, these books are great reads. Simplistic and enjoyable, The Betsy-Tacy collection is sure to be part of your library for generations to come.
Maud Hart Lovelace was born on April 25, 1892, in Mankato, Minnesota. Like Betsy, Maud followed her mother around the house at age five asking such questions as "How do you spell 'going down the street'?" for the stories she had already begun to write. Soon she was writing poems and plays. When Maud was ten, a booklet of her poems was printed; and by age eighteen, she had sold her first short story, for ten dollars, to the Los Angeles Times.
The Hart family left Mankato shortly after Maud's high school graduation in 1910. They settled in Minneapolis, where Maud attended the University of Minnesota. In 1914, she sailed for Europe, and spent the months leading up to the outbreak of World War I in England. In 1917, she married Delos W. Lovelace, a newspaper reporter who later became a popular writer of short stories, and in 1926 her first novel was published. Five more historical novels followed. Maud wrote two of them in collaboration with her husband.
The Lovelaces' daughter Merian was born in 1931. Maud would tell her daughter bedtime stories about her childhood in Minnesota and it was these stories that gave the author the idea of writing the Betsy-Tacy books. Maud did not intend to write an entire series when Betsy-Tacy, the first book, was published in 1940. But readers asked for more stories, so Maud took Betsy through high school and beyond college to the "great world" and marriage.
The Betsy-Tacy books were based closely upon Maud's own life. Almost all of Betsy's experiences were also Maud's. "Of course, I could make it all up, but in these Betsy-Tacy stories, I love to work from real incidents," Maud wrote.
Maud Hart Lovelace died on March 11, 1980. But her legacy lives on in the beloved series she created and in her legion of fans, many of whom are members of the Betsy-Tacy Society, a national organization based in Mankato.
Find out about the Betsy-Tacy convention in 2012 and the Betsy-Tacy Society.
Betsy Tacy Convention of 2012: http://web.mac.com/btconvention/BT_Convention/Welcome.html
Betsy Tacy Society: http://www.betsy-tacysociety.org/
Tour the Betsy Tacy House: http://www.betsy-tacysociety.org/visit


First thing first, thank you for sharing all this Open RC models, it's wonderfull and i know how much time it is for created a such huge project, special thanks for nerd like us hahaha!!
The job is impressive, at this time i'm finished printed all the parts of the Open RC F1 model, i just waiting for electronic material.
I will posted some pictures when my build is done, can wait to test it !
But im also interested by the 4wd touring concept car, to create a powerfull winter rallye car !!!As you build it on an aluminium chassis plate , so maybe have you a blueprint, plan,… for this ? so i can make one in a cnc.
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Latest inductees to Thurber's Hall of Fame
Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School hosted its annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony recently.
This year's ceremony included Inspector Roy Beaton, a retired RCMP officer who graduated from LTCHS in 1960. After basic training in Ottawa, Beaton was posted to 'F Division' in Saskatchewan.
He has been awarded the Queen's Jubilee Medal, the Canada Confederation Medal, and the Long Service Medal with Silver Bar.
He was formerly the officer in charge for the Red Deer City detachment, and he worked as security for Queen Elizabeth II, Governor-Generals Roland Michener and Jean Sauve, Prime Ministers John Diefenbaker, Pierre Trudeau, Joe Clark and former Progressive Conservative leader Robert Stanfield. These are just a few of his accomplishments over the years.
He is currently a member of the RCMP Veterans' Association.
Also inducted was Neil Grahn who graduated from LTCHS in 1981.
Grahn is the writer/host of the CBC TV variety special Get a Laugh and he has won the Gemini Award for Best Lifestyle Series Taking It Off for Life Network.
He was also the head writer for The Irrelevant Show for CBC Radio, director of 18 episodes of Canadian Pickers for History Television and the director of The Rig (seasons one and two) for OLN Canada among others.
Finally, Jeremy St. Louis was also inducted into the Hall of Fame.
He graduated from LTCHS in 1989, and is host of The Locker Room.
He has also been the lead anchor and reporter for Fox Soccer Report, Fox Sports World Canada and Fox Soccer Channel (U.S.)
He also two feature interviews with David Beckham.
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Bekzad Nurdauletov (born 10 April 1998) is a Kazakhstani professional boxer. As an amateur, he won the gold medal at the 2019 AIBA World Boxing Championships.

Amateur boxing career
Nurdauletov competed in the light heavyweight category of the 2019 AIBA World Boxing Championships, which took place between 9 and 21 September 2019. He won the gold medal, most notably beating Julio César La Cruz by decision in the semifinals and Dilshodbek Ruzmetov by decision in the finals.

Nurdauletov took part in the 2020 Olympic Qualifying Tournament for the Asia and Oceania regions, which took place at the Prince Hamza Hall in Amman, in March 2020. He earned his place at the 2020 Summer Olympics by beating Shabbos Negmatulloev by unanimous decision in the quarterfinals, Odai Al Hindawi by unanimous decision in the semifinals and Paulo Aokuso by unanimous decision in the finals.

Eight months later, in November 2020, Nurdauletov participated in the Kazakhstan national boxing tournament. He beat Amandyk Manashev in the quarterfinals, Bekbolat Abdikerim in the semifinals and Nurbek Oralbay in the finals in the same manner - by unanimous decision. It was the first national boxing title of his amateur career.

Nurdauletov competed in one more major amateur tournament before the Summer Olympics, the 2021 Governors Cup, which took place in Saint Petersburg in April 2021. He beat his final three opponents (Dilshodbek Ruzmetov, Andrey Kosenkov and Imam Khataev) by unanimous decision. He would face Imam Khataev in the round of 16 of the Summer Olympics three months later, and suffered an upset split decision loss.

Professional boxing career
Nurdauletov made his professional debut against Ibrahim Maokola on 31 October 2021. He won the fight by a second-round technical knockout. Nurdauletov was next scheduled to face Kabiru Towolawi on 16 December 2020. He won the fight by unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring the fight 60–54 in his favor. Nurdauletov faced Farrukh Juraev in his third professional appearance on 6 November 2021. He won the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 80–70, 80–71 and 80–71.

Nurdauletov was booked to face the undefeated Chico Kwasi for the vacant WBO Youth light heavyweight title on 5 February 2022. He captured his first professional title by a ninth-round technical knockout.

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If you need to get to some horrible airport that doesn't even have a subway connection – well my first thought is good luck. But sometimes you have no choice in the matter. Well, keep in mind that Taxi slots start booking on Saturday morning! So as soon as you've got your airline tickets booked, you should call 大众 (dazhong) or 海波 (haibo) to reserve a ride to the airport.
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How to receive Florida child support post-judgment modifications
On behalf of Pacheco Perez P.A. | Jun 26, 2020 | Blog, Child Custody, Child Support
With a Florida child support order, it is based on the situation at the time. However, life is not static and circumstances change. For those who are concerned about how much they are paying or receiving in child support, it is important to understand how post-judgment modifications are requested and ordered.
Various factors are considered after a request is made to modify a child support order. Two fundamental aspects are if there is a substantial difference in income the supporting parent earns or a change in the child's needs. For example, if a paying parent — the obligor — has lost his or her job, then the order might be modified. A custodial parent who is receiving child support payments could need an increase if the child's daycare grows more expensive, if school costs rise or there are hefty medical expenses.
The custodial parent may be wise to request there be a modification in the following instances: if the non-custodial parent has had an increase in income in the interim between the order and the request for modification or when the financial needs of the child have grown to a level where more support is necessary. Asking for a modification due to frivolous reasons will likely result in a denial.
Non-custodial parents should ask for the support to be reduced if they are truly having a problem making the payments through no fault of their own. An example could be a severe decline in income. For both parents, the key to any child support order is to serve the best interests of the child. Regardless, there could be viable reasons for either parent to ask for post-judgment modifications. When moving forward, it might be beneficial to have legal help to present the case.
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The Nash Building at Columbia University, New York, NY, "First Year MFA Exhibition"
Gopnick, Blake. "Our Fractures Past Preserved." The Daily Beast 2 April 2011.
Indrisek, Scott. The Agenda, March 23 – 29. Artinfo.com 23 March 2011.
Levy, Alison. "Gallery Hop Around Town with Alison Levy." Artslant 4 May 2009.
"blank - Begin With the Beginning." Blank show 2008 compendium book. Gillick, Liam et. al. "Manifesto: Nobody Asked You to Do Nothing." Art Review March 2008, Issue 20.
Ryuko Tsushin Magazine vol 487.


This should have been on my 2012 list. Dammit. Ordinarily I'd be embarrassed that one of the best albums of the year passed me by unnoticed, but this year was bizarre in that many of artists released killer material after October. This one came out November 1, which is highly unusual in the marketing game. Is this a new trend? I guess that's a subject for a different article. In fact, the only reason I know about this at all is because of my friend Justin Farrar's year end list. Thanks to him for enlightening me.
Profligate makes a particular brand of easily accessible post-industrial synth pop. There are catchy hooks buried in the dark, which is reminiscent of some old school Wax Trax / Nettwerk vibes. This aesthetic is met by Basic Channel era dub techno beats, shrouded in fuzz and scuzz. Given all of these elements, its most fascinating that the end result still feels like a pretty pop record. This is really amazing stuff. Give it a go.
Just gripped my own copy of this sick gatefold vinyl EP re-issue. Classic brutal death metal that contains just as many horror film audio clips as it does music. You'll hear "Night of the Living Dead", "Hellraiser", "Children of the Corn" and more. This is particularly nerdy cult material that will make you feel young again. Definitely worth eighteen bones, as it comes on blue marbled vinyl and a huge poster of the album cover. Do it!


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Q: Can not create Java package in correct folder (Netbeans 1.1.8) . This is preventing me from passing an assignment I am currently doing a free Java course online called MOOC made by the University of Helenski. One challenge requires us to create new packages and such. The main issue I was having was that my code would not compile because it would refuse to acknowledge the Main class I created for it, even after I manually selected it (see one of the screenshots below).
I have found solutions of this challenge online and all the packages are created in a folder called "Source Packages" . The problem I am having is that every-time I create a new package, it automatically shows up in the "Test packages" folder.
I tried looking online to see how I can create a "Source Packages" folder on Netbean but I have not been successful in finding out how to go about this because this challenge is not letting me create a "Source Packages" folder. I am fairly new with Java and any help is appreciated. Thank you.

A: It seems that you have just created the wrong project type. Is it possible that this is a TMC project and not a normal Java-Application? Then it would make sense, that there are only test-packages available.

A: If this folder is missing, you can create it like this:
1.) Create a new folder:
Right-klick on your project in projectexplorer -> new -> other:
New-File-Window opens: on the left list klick "other", on the right list klick "folder", then klick next.
Now you can choose Foldername and Location. Click finish and the new folder is created.
2.) Set the new created folder as new source:
Right-klick on your project, select "properties", then on the opening "Project-Properties" Window in the list on the left side klick "sources", then on the right lower list you can add the created folder (klick add...)
Finally click ok and the folder should appear in your Menu.

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Home People Robert J. Cottrol
Robert J. Cottrol
Harold Paul Green Research Professor of Law, and Professor of History and Sociology
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Professor Cottrol's research focuses on the influence of legal institutions and social processes on race relations in the United States and Latin America. He has also written generally on US legal history and on constitutional and criminal law. His book Brown v. Board of Education: Caste, Culture and the Constitution (University Press of Kansas, 2003) was a "book of the month" selection by the History Book Club, and also received the 2003 Prize of the Langum Project for Historical Literature for the "best book in legal history accessible to the general educated public."
Research on comparative race relations contrasting the experiences of people of African descent in the United States and Latin America, particularly the influence of law and New World slave systems on modern racial cultures and racial hierarchies.
PhD Yale University, 1978
JD Georgetown University, 1984
2014. "Second Amendment: Not Constitutional Dysfunction, But Necessary Safeguard," 94 Boston University Law Review 835.
2013. "Positive discrimination/Affirmative action with respect to gender and race" (co-author Megan Davis), in Routledge Handbook of Constitutional Law, Mark Tushner, Thomas Fleiner and Cheryl Saunders, editors. Routledge: New York.
2013. The Long Lingering Shadow: Slavery, Race, and Law in the American Hemisphere. The University of Georgia Press.
2005. "From Emancipation to Equality: The Afro-Latin's Unfinished Struggle" (Review Essay, reviewing George Reid Andrews, Afro-Latin America, 1800-2000) 57 American Quarterly Volume 57.
2004. "Brown and the Contemporary Brazilian Struggle Against Racial Inequality: Some Preliminary Comparative Thoughts" University of Pittsburgh Law Review 113 (Special Symposium on Fiftieth Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education) Volume 66.
2004. "Finality with Ambivalence: The American Death Penalty's Uneasy History" (Article Length Review Essay, Reviewing (Stuart Banner, The Death Penalty: An American History) Stanford Law Review Volume 56.
2003. Brown v. Board of Education: Caste, Culture and the Constitution. University Press of Kansas.
2001. "The Long Lingering Shadow: Law, Liberalism and Cultures of Racial Hierarchy and Identity in the Americas," Tulane Law Review, Volume 76.
2000. "Death and Deterrence: Notes on a Still Inchoate Judicial Inquiry," in Joseph Gastwirth (Ed.) Statistical Science in the Courtroom, with Illustrations. Springer Publishers: New York.
1999. "Structure, Participation, Citizenship and Right: Lessons from Akhil Amar's Second and Fourteenth Amendments," Georgetown Law Review, Volume 87.
1998. "Clashing Traditions: Civil Law and Common Law and the American Culture of Slave Governance," Slavery and Abolition: A Journal of Slave and Post-Slave Studies, Volume 19.
1998. From African to Yankee: Narratives of Slavery and Freedom in Antebellum New England. (Ed.)
1994. Gun Control and the Constitution: Sources and Explorations on the Second Amendment. (Ed).)
1982. The Afro-Yankees: Providence's Black Community in the Antebellum Era.
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SOC 6286 - The Law of Race and Slavery


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TIL Dragonflies are the most efficient predator in nature
by whatilearned January 15, 2022, 4:53 pm
TIL That John 'Johnny Rotten' Lyndon claimed in a 2015 interview that he had been banned from the BBC in 1978 after he made allusions to sexual predator Jimmy Savile's 'habits'. Lyndon would eventually be vindicated after all the allegations were proven to be true almost forty years later.
by whatilearned January 15, 2022, 4:23 am
Being a predator in the name of god
by CopyPastaArchive November 24, 2021, 2:02 am
TIL that the most successful predator in Africa is the African wild dog. If a pack targets a prey, there's an 85% chance they'll bring it down successfully
by whatilearned November 19, 2021, 10:33 am
What is something a predator would say?
by QuestionGuy November 8, 2021, 3:00 pm
remember, you are a child predator
by CopyPastaArchive November 1, 2021, 5:17 am
Found when catching a discord predator (22yr talking to 16yr)
by CopyPastaArchive October 15, 2021, 2:04 pm
TIL of the Asian corn borer, a species of moth that can mimic the echolocation sounds of a bat (their natural predator) and is used to paralyze females during courtship. Normally ineffective at copulating, when the male makes this sound – the female freezes in fear (thus making reproduction easier).
by whatilearned October 5, 2021, 1:03 pm
TIL that Predator from original Predator (1987) initially looked completely different, and had started filming starring Jean Claude Van Damme, who quit because he had trouble breathing with the suit on.
by whatilearned September 11, 2021, 11:10 pm
TIL the American Cheetah, Miracinonyx trumani, is thought to be the main reason why Pronghorn are the fastest mammals in the Western Hemisphere, as the are much faster than any extant predator.
by whatilearned August 15, 2021, 3:49 am
TIL that crows hold funerals to make a collective association between danger and a particular location or predator.
by whatilearned August 11, 2021, 10:33 pm
TIL that one theory on why frogs scream when feeling threatened is that they do so in order to try to attract even bigger predators to the scene to scare away the original predator
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Los Pacaminos with Paul Young
Los Pacaminos got together in London in the month of November 1992, as an antidote to the bleak English winter
Originally formed as an opportunity to play their shared passion of the Border, Tex-Mex and Americana music that the members of the band love, they started as a practice band playing when other musical commitments allowed- top musicians just playing for fun. Word got around as word does and soon the band started playing gigs.
At least one member of this highly respected group will be very familiar. Los Pacaminos is fronted by one of the UK's finest and best loved vocalists - Paul Young. However, Paul is not the only luminary in this seven piece band. Some of the best musicians in the business have teamed up to present an incendiary mix of classics and original material.
Paul says - "Los Pacaminos started out just for fun, playing simply for the pleasure of it, and it just took off from there. What's really nice is that everyone else in the band can sing too, and they do, all in their own different styles. It's real bar room stuff, foot stompers, not too many slow songs - a real party atmosphere."
Tex-Mex music is somewhere between the Mariachi and Norteno styles of Mexico and the Country/Blues sounds of South-West America. The band empathises with Ry Cooder, Flaco Jimenez, The Texas Tornados and Los Lobos. Mix that together with blues, rock 'n' roll and a hint of South American music and you have Los Pacaminos. Their set includes songs like 'Wooly Bully', 'La Bamba' and sometimes, if enough tequila is flowing, even 'Speedy Gonzales'.
The Band members are some of the best known names in the music industry, from a variety of backgrounds. They've covered all kinds of music, but the unifying factor is that they all have played in Paul Young's bands through the 80's and 90's. Their friendships stretch back 20 to 30 years, and it's these long term connections that underpin the very special atmosphere generated at a Los Pacaminos show. Members of the audience are often invited onstage to join the guys in a slug of Tequila.
You'll be in good company, so put your blues on cruise and come join the Tex-Mex party...


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There must be something in the water in the Basque region of northern Spain to produce so much talent in one small region. Martín Berasategui, born and bred in San Sebastián, Spain is perhaps the most famous of the chefs cooking in this region and keeping the El Bulli flame alight from the other side of the country. Martin Berasategui holds seven Michelin stars in total, three of which are for his eponymous restaurant on the outskirts of beautiful San Sebastian. Having worked and been inspired by some of the greats, including Alain Ducasse and Ferran Adria, his style of cooking is very current, featuring seasonal, locally sourced ingredients and focussing on intense flavours and surprising texture combinations.
The taxi from the centre of San Sebastian to the restaurant is, however, less inspiring. We wound down suburban roads past a high rise housing development and under a graffiti-covered motorway bridge before we saw a sign indicating that, yes, this three Michelin starred restaurant was indeed, based here. One last turn and we were facing a curved modern building with panoramic windows looking onto a steep lawned garden.
We chose a table on the terrace overlooking the garden and surrendered to the legions of waiting staff – glad Martin Berasategui is doing his bit to boost employment in Spain . Opting for the 'Great Tasting Menu' (no, they did not have an 'Average Tasting Menu' option) rather than a la carte, we also decided to let the Sommelier select wines by the glass to go with every two or three courses. The menu features 12 courses, ten savoury and two desserts - intended to be the highlights of Berasategui's 30 year career, although there are seasonal changes.
The first dish was a Millefueille of Smoked Eel, Foie Gras, Spring Onions and Green Apple which was concocted by the great chef back in 1995. The dish really showed what a brilliant combination eel, foie gras and apple can be, with layers of smoked eel and foie gras interspersed with fine layers of the green apple and topped with a crisp layer of caramelised apple syrup, like the topping of a crème brûlé. Rich but delicate, with the onions and apple cutting through and providing lightness. An onion cream sitting alongside was intense yet fresh and light.
A chilled glass of Grimau cava was the perfect accompaniment, providing a zingy foil to the richness of the dish.
Our next mini-dish was even more pleasing on the eye. Squid Soup, Creamy Squid Ink Ravioli Served with Squid Crouton actually sounds quite humdrum compared to the taste sensation we experienced. The consommé was intense and had the rich sweetness/umami combo of lobster – the perfect home for the tangle of squid ribbons, cooked till they were a little squeaky but still sweet and fresh. The raviolo balanced on top was in fact the thinnest layer of squid encasing an eye-popping burst of squid ink. The waiter, who must have seen a couple of squid ink explosions in his time, had pre-warned us to eat it in one bite. The crispy disk is also worth a mention as, in such a stellar establishment, immense time and effort had gone into reducing down squid ink, combining it with rice and then frying a thin disk of such intensity of flavour I am tempted to recommend Walkers try reproducing it for their next oddball crisp flavour edition – or at least try.
By now we were settling into the afternoon and our taste expectations were rising by the second as we glanced greedily as large, white crockery was wafted to other tables. Martin Berasategui is definitely a man who likes to experiment with flavour and texture. Emulsions are intense and taste exactly of the main ingredient – an onion air so oniony yet so utterly light and ephemeral it takes this humble bulb to entirely new heights. Spheres and foams also abound, as do some of the most delicious jellies, used to hold together the more intricate, multi-ingredient dishes. And a complete absence of stodge – the carbs we are so used to eating as a vehicle for protein or simply as comfort-food. Apart from the bread at the start, this was the ultimate carb-free meal. So, if you are super rich and on a health kick, Martin's your man.
We moved onto a fresh, grassy white wine next – the Sota Els Angels 2010 made of 100% Picapoll (or Picpoul, if you prefer your wine in French) This was very well judged by the sommelier as it stood up to the next course gamely. Oyster with Cucumber, Kafir and Coconut is in keeping with the current trend of underplaying the title of a dish to exceed expectations on delivery. And deliver it did – two plump poached oysters rested on a cucumber and oyster jelly and a coconut and kafir lime cream. The combination of the cool, rich and citrusy was swoon-worthy, especially with contrasting textures of an unctuous jelly and a light cream. Shiso and seaweed kept the dish bright.
More combination alchemy followed with the Morsel of Asparagus and Raw Truffle, Air and Juice. How we may have guffawed 20 years ago if someone were to predict that we would be paying three figure sums to eat 'air' and 'juice'. More understatement here as this is no ordinary air but the condensation of raw truffle into a foamy cloud which leaves your tongue with the intense richness of truffle, quite extraordinary how a breath of bubbles can carry so much flavour. The layers of asparagus (the finest spears that had hardly been blanched) and truffle were topped with crunchy sunflower seeds, which can be seen growing inland from the town on the way south to Rioja. And then there was the asparagus essence, an intensely coloured and flavoured liquid which justified tipping the plate to capture every drop. There was also a smear of parsley pesto which seemed at odds with the superb flavour combination of asparagus and truffle and we could have done without.
The next dish was basically a paean to fennel, served three ways – little dice of fennel in a creamy sauce was like a creamy risotto, while a light foam gave freshness to the dish and fine shavings of raw fennel made a good palate cleanser.
And then we were onto slightly larger, heavier courses starting with the Smoked Balloon with Endives, Oily Fish, Watercress and Chickweed. This dish was stunning to look at. Translucent spheres against a crayon green sauce and bright white foam. The balloons turned out to be spheres of smoked salmon emulsion and the green liquid was a superb veloute of watercress and chickweed. Sardine and endive made an excellent pairing and were lifted by the cress foam.
We moved to a fragrant Viognier to wash this down – Vallegarcia 2010 from Castilla La Mancha.
Anyone who was visited the Basque region will know that the language here really bears very little resemblance to Spanish or other Latin languages. Our next course was a 'Corrotxategi' Egg resting on a Herb Salad with Dewlap Carpaccio. According to the Cambridge dictionary dewlap is a fold of skin which hangs under the throat of a cow or a dog: as I am guessing there aren't many dogs or their owners willing to give up their throats, even for the great Berasategui, let's assume it was a cow's throat. And the 'Corrotxategi' turned out to be an egg yolk which had been confitted (I may have just created a new past tense for 'confit', sorry France) in oil at 55 degrees for five hours. This intensified the flavours but still gave it the runny texture of a soft-boiled yolk. Combined with the liquid salad and the thin square of crunchy dewlap it worked beautifully. The smear of beetroot would have worked well too but it had hardened onto the plate and was nigh on impossible to scrape off.
We were now ready to move onto a red wine and the Abadia de Retuerta 2009, we were assured, would see us through the next two courses. Made in the nearby region of Castilla and Leon, 10% cabernet gave heft to the fruity tempranillo and rounded this into a smooth and toothsome mouthful.
The next dish was a real looker – bright jewel colours resting in a glistening lake. Warm Vegetable Hearts Salad with Seafood, Cream of Lettuce and Iodized Juice yielded nuggets of lobster, swirls of avocado and nibs of hearts of artichoke and tomato strewn with assorted leaves and edible flowers. All suspended in the most gloriously intense, colourless tomato jelly I have ever tasted. And then there were the surprise bursts of verdant flavour from the spheres of 'iodized' lettuce juice and the lobster emulsion. A real stand-out dish and one I could happily eat every day, were I so lucky.
Roast Red Mullet with Edible Scales, Tails and Marine Salad with Sesame and Nuts arrived next. The edible scales were a clever touch – the scales had been carefully removed, crisped up in hot olive oil until they curled and then replaced on the fish. Worth the bother, as long as you are not the poor sod delicately replacing the scales on the mullet. Perfectly timed fish with its crispy, scaly topping was flanked by two little towers – turned out to be unctuous, meltingly soft and slightly caramelised pig's tail. Fabulous combination and cut through nicely with the seaweed salad which, along with the sesame and seaweed emulsion gave the dish a Japanese edge. A glug of extremely good olive oil kept things in sunny Europe.
We had noticed that, so far, the only cutlery we received with each new course was a fork and spoon – everything was either bite-sized or tender enough not to need a knife. So when a knife was finally placed on our setting we felt ready for some real slicing and chewing. Not that the tender sirloin was much of a challenge, it was yielding yet cooked rare – a sure sign of some sous-vide sorcery – finished off in the pan to a nice crisp. A real pleasure to eat with the crisp, tender texture and the flavour of a well-hung beef. The photograph doesn't really do justice to the intense greenness of the 'chlorophyll'. This sauce was meaty and thick yet had a fresh, grassy flavour – hard to describe this combination but the brightness of the green was a good clue. Little spheres of a creamy cow's cheese and a surprise hit of coffee air provided contrast and brought the dish together.
To accompany, we had a Rioja from nearby Laguardia, a beautifully preserved hilltop town which is definitely worth a visit. The Martue 2009 was fruity yet earthy, but perhaps a little too heavy for this dish.
And so, onto the puddings. As the small delicious morsels had, by now, amassed to a feast we were thankful for only two courses, especially as we had already spied the petits fours that followed on neighbouring tables. But the first of the puds was so light and titillating, I would have asked for more if the weight of three Michelin star etiquette had not been bearing down on me. Melon with Caipirinha, Lemongrass Sorbet, Crispy Flowers and Sheep's Milk looked pale and interestingly New Nordic on the plate but was beguiling on the tongue. These were no ordinary cubes of melon – these were melon cubes which had been vacuum-packed with caipirinha for 5 hours to give the crisp melon a glistening sheen and a whopping flavour sensation. The lemon sorbet was always going to be fragrant and refreshing and it did not disappoint, crowned with a white chocolate and meringue croquant which had been encrusted with flowers. The lemongrass jelly went exceptionally well with the sheep's milk spheres which popped lusciously in our mouths.
And then came one of the most unusual textures I have ever eaten. The final pudding featured something that looked like an Aero bar on steroids but when put in the mouth disappeared with a flourish of rich creamy chocolate – frustrating, but also rather a relief as I had been wondering where I was going to fit in another dessert. Amazing stuff. Alongside it was some caramel snow (granita, basically) and a very good bitter coffee ice cream. The menu said there were also asparagus spheres but I must admit I don't remember them and damned if I can find them in the photo. Even so, a great coffee/chocolate combo.
After this things began to get a little hazy as we threw caution to the wind and went on a mini wine exploration with Antonio, the sommelier with whom we were now on first name terms. We had now been at the restaurant for 4 hours and so we took our drinks for a walk around the garden and a chat with fellow guests – apart from 2 large Spanish families (shudder to think what their bills were) the other tables were mainly foreign tourists; everyone photographing each dish from every angle and a couple even tweeting each course. A wine based digestive called Patxaran is a very traditional Basque after-dinner drink that has been around since the Middle Ages but has recently had a bit of a resurgence with makers from Navarre using updated practices to bring out the flavours of the sloe fruit from which it is made, with a little help from an slightly aniseed spirit. On ice on a hot afternoon, we could have settled in for a few if coffee had not arrived. And with it came a bronze tower of petits fours. There was a watermelon cooler and an alcoholic, creamy drink along with some delicious salty nougat, an almond and lime financier and some dark chocolate logs that were filled with ganache.
After we had coughed up over 500 Euros, including tip, and received our souvenir mini menu, our new buddy Antonio asked if we would like a tour of the kitchen (guess the other guests hadn't drunk as much wine as us to be bestowed with this honour). The huge kitchen had the expected acres of stainless steel worktops and lots of water baths, steam ovens and other gadgetry which looked impressive but I couldn't name. Martin Berasategui had already retired upstairs – he lives above the restaurant – but we met some of the 40 chefs who work here at well organised stations. All was calm and cool in the post-service lull and the chefs looked a lot healthier than the pale, sunken-eyed waifs one expects to see in a high-pressure kitchen. Maybe it's the healthy carb-free diet or maybe it's the huge windows that line one side of the kitchen. Lots of women, too, I was pleased to note.
Berasategui has 10 restaurants around the world, from Shanghai to the Dominican Republic, but this is the only one that he always cooks at. His expansionist stance has earned him some criticism of late and could be why he has slipped down in the world's top fifty restaurant rankings this year, but his three Michelin stars for this restaurant look pretty safe for now.
All the wines were reasonably priced at 9 euros per glass. I would definitely recommend allowing the sommelier to choose the wines as his knowledge was impressive (especially of Spanish wines) and the huge wine list is a bit daunting, unless you are a serious wine buff.
The website is http://www.martinberasategui.com. The address is Loidi Kalea 4, Lasarte-Oria (Gipuzkoa), 20160, San Sebastian, Spain. Tel +34 943 366 471 6.
Simeen Kadi is a technology marketer and a bonne vivante. She has recently begun sharing her dining and drinking exploits as a guest reviewer, writing about food, cocktails and fun times from around the world. Simeen lives in and is in love with London.
But it all still looks brilliant. I especially loved the red mullet; probably the best red mullet I've ever tasted.
Martin Berasategui is my favourite 3 star in San Sebastian. His foie gras and eel dish is his best. Sadly I went before my blog and never got to write ite up. But I still have the menu - signed!
This is one of the best reviews I have read in a long time! Ms Kadi may be a 'technology marketer' but her love, enthusiasm and knowledge of food and the way she effortlessly guides us from one course to the next is enough to make any of us jump on a plane. More of Ms Kadi please!


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Forssan Ice Hall is an indoor ice hockey sports venue in Forssa, Finland.

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Negative interest rates: Bankers at the IMF meeting weigh in
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – One of the hot topics of discussion at the International Monetary Fund's annual meeting was negative interest rates, which have been utilized by central banks in the euro zone and Japan to boost growth.
The ECB cut rates deeper into negative territory last month and said it would restart asset purchases, igniting a rare public debate as a growing number of policymakers question the value of its deep foray into unconventional monetary policy.
Meanwhile, the Bank of Japan is laying the groundwork for deepening negative interest rates, analysts polled by Reuters said, with two-thirds of respondents expecting the central bank to loosen monetary policy this month.
The moves have raised a debate about the ammunition other major central banks such as the U.S. Federal Reserve have to fight a slowdown.
Here are some comments made in the past few days:
MORGANSTANLEY'S CHIEFEXECUTIVE, JAMESGORMAN:
"What Europe is experiencing with negative rates, obviously is really bad. Not just for the financial sector, but for the broader economy. Do I worry about them being too low? Listen, the Fed's job is to manage the excesses and to prop up the weaknesses in any economic cycle. There's no rulebook that Jay Powell's got on his shelf behind saying at this point, with this information, you should do X. There's a judgement call. I personally would be more cautious bringing [U.S.] rates down because you are using up one of the tools that you have… At this point, I would probably price one more cut for the rest of the year, and then I would really sit back, watch and wait."
J.P. MORGAN CHASE'S CHIEFEXECUTIVE, JAMIEDIMON ON LESSONSFROMTHECASE IN EUROPE:
"I think this is a lesson. I think they did it early on to save Europe basically from coming apart with the monetary union. We don't know. I think they'll be writing books about this in 50 to 75 years.
"[Negative rates] has huge negatives for savers and low-income people, for investors and for the capital markets. I, personally, would not buy debt below zero… There's something irrational about it…I'm not sure the monetary rules are the same for a negative rate as they are for a positive one."
TOBIASADRIAN, FINANCIALCOUNSELLORANDDIRECTOR OF THEIMF'S MONETARYANDCAPITALMARKETSDEPARTMENT:
"Remarkably, the amount of government and corporate bonds with negative yields has increased to about $15 trillion (11.6 trillion pounds). Moreover, markets expect about one-fifth of government bonds will have negative yields for at least three years. With rates staying lower for longer, financial conditions have eased, helping contain downside risks and support global growth for now. But loose financial conditions have encouraged investors to take more risks in a quest to achieve their return targets."
DANIELPINTO CO-PRESIDENTANDCHIEFOPERATINGOFFICER OF JP MORGANCHASEINVESTMENTBANK, SPEAKING AT THEINSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONALFINANCE:
"I think one of the problems with negative (interest) rates is that it tends to have less effect today than a few years ago.
"Before this current interest rate environment, if rates were going to be so low for so long, we would have started to get worried about the future. But today, as the population gets older and their priorities change, the distribution of rate changes don't affect the economy as much. For our business, we prefer high interest rates more than low interest rates, but in general, it doesn't make much of a difference."
"In the insurance business and pension business, it makes more of a difference because they have certain liabilities that become more difficult to manage as rates go lower and lower."
RAYDALIO, FOUNDER OF GLOBALMACROHEDGEFUNDBRIDGEWATERASSOCIATES:
Dalio said he was worried perpetually low or negative interest rates was creating a "crazy or odd" reality in which debtors barely had to service their debt.
"Interest rates become negative or near negative so the debt service payments for the interest rate are down a lot. And it's almost a situation where there's guaranteed debt rollover."
AUSTRIANCENTRALBANKGOVERNORROBERTHOLZMANN:
Holzmann, one of the newest members of the ECB's policy panel, said negative interest rates are not sustainable over the long term and some financial sector players simply can't adjust.
"Insurance companies and pension funds have no way to neutralise the negative rates and it becomes impossible to provide the rates of return individuals expect," Holzmann said.
He argued that given low returns, insurers and pension funds must take on more risk, which could then endanger financial stability.
Holzmann also noted that ultra-low pension returns endanger European efforts to supplement a public pension system with a private pillar, another reason for the ECB to change its approach to negative rates.
ITALIANCENTRALBANKCHIEFIGNAZIOVISCO:
"Being very unconventional, I think we have to be very careful of the possible negative effects of negative rates," Visco told a conference on the sidelines of the IMF and World Bank fall meetings. "I would be very, very careful in going further in this direction."
RESERVEBANK OF AUSTRALIAGOVERNORPHILIPLOWE:
Lowe said it was "extraordinarily unlikely" that negative interest rates would be implemented to meet the country's inflation and growth targets, adding that low rates alone were unlikely to stimulate investment.
"I'm not going to speculate on … negative interest rates and quantitative easing in Australia, other than to say that negative interest rates are extraordinarily unlikely in my country," Lowe said during a presentation at the IMF and World Bank fall meetings in Washington.
(Reporting by Balazs Koranyi, David Lawder, Michelle Price, Katanga Johnson; Heather Timmons; Compiled by Megan Davies; Editing by Andrea Ricci)
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Q: How to add cookies from one domain to other in the domain folder Recently I deployed my Nest JS backend on domain: name.herokuapp.com and Next JS frontend on domain: name.vercel.app. In both cases names are equal.
Backend set cookies successfully, but in different cookie folder - name.herokuapp.com. But I want that this cookies are located in folder name.vercel.app, so i can attach them in my getServerSideProps function.
My backend code:

res.cookie('accessToken', at, {
        sameSite: 'none',
        secure: true,
        httpOnly: false,
        path: '/',
});

Result, what i got:
I want, that all cookies are located in name.vercel.app folder.

A: So, there is an answer. This is impossible. That's it.
But you can solve this issue this way:

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*Deploy you front on domain.com;

*Deploy your backend on any other domain2.com;

*Connect your domain2.com to api.domain.com or other subdomain using CNAME for example;

*Send cookies to .(<- important)domain.com;

Before I used Vercel to deploy my frontend and Heroku to deploy my backend.
Now I am using render.com for back.
Hope, this helps)


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Deathline International are an American industrial rock group based in Oakland, California, known for experimenting with multiple electronic music styles. The original nucleus of the band comprised composers Shawn Brice (Wiz Art, Spawn) and Christian Petke (Count Zero). The band released five studio albums on COP International: Reality Check (1993), Zarathoustra (1995), Arashi Syndrom (1997), Cybrid (2001), Pax Americana (2022).

History
Deathline International was formed in 1991 out of Oakland, California, by composers Shawn Brice and Christian Petke. The band made their debut with 1993's Reality Check, released by COP International. The album was a fusion of orchestral samples with electro and heavy metal.

The EP Venus Mind Trap was released in April 1995 and produced with the musical imput of John Carson of Grotus, Rey Osburn of Tinfed, Suzanne Santos of Hydro Chi Non and Evan Sornstein of Battery. They followed that release in November with the band's second album Zarathoustra. Their second album was produced with the collaborative efforts of most of the COP Intl. roaster. The band provided a cover of Soft Cell's "Tainted Love", originally written for and performed by Gloria Jones, to COP Intl.'s Chaos Compilation in 1994.

The band's third album Arashi Syndrom and second EP Wild Boys were released in 1997, with the former peaking at number twenty-one on CMJ's Dance Top 25. The album was commended for its synthesis of their brand of coldwave industrial music with new wave while showcasing the band's expanded compositional diversity. Founding member Shawn Brice departed from the band to pursue his own musical interests after deciding that Arashi Syndrome would be his final album writing credit with Deathline International.

Keyboardist G.W. Childs joined the band, and in 2001 the band released their fourth album Cybrid. The band began releasing new material again on COP Intl. with the EP Eisbär in 2016. The following years saw the release of several more EPs, including Spin Zone, Breaking and Spin Zone II. In 2020 the band covered The Vibrators "Troops of Tomorrow", which they originally covered for 1997's Arashi Syndrom, with Dead Kennedys frontman Jello Biafra and released it as a single on Bandcamp.

Discography
Studio albums
 Reality Check (1993, COP Intl.)
 Zarathoustra (1995, COP Intl.)
 Arashi Syndrom (1997, COP Intl.)
 Cybrid (2001, COP Intl.)
 Pax Americana (2022, COP Intl.)

Extended plays
 Venus Mind Trap (1995, COP Intl.)
 Wild Boys (1997, COP Intl.)
 Eisbär (2016, COP Intl.)
 Spin Zone (2018, COP Intl.)
 Breaking (2019, Distortion/COP Intl.)
 Spin Zone II (2020, Distortion)

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Musical groups established in 1991
1991 establishments in California
American electro-industrial music groups
American industrial rock musical groups
COP International artists


Catskiing is physically demanding. It may be beneficial to start a physical conditioning routine for a couple of months prior to your arrival.
Practice makes perfect. You should have several days in at your local resort before jumping in the cat. We also recommend a day or two at Silver Star Mountain Resort or Big White so you can get a taste of the terrain you will experience at Keefer Lake Lodge Catskiing.
Skis. We have a selection of Skevik skis and other brands for you to use at no charge. Skevik skis are made in Vernon B.C. Our fleet includes the Anton, Oda, and Loken. They are made for deep powder snow; you may just want to take a pair home. Please note that you are responsible for any loss, damage, or breakage of demo/rental equipment. In the event of loss or damage you will be responsible for repair or replacement charges. BRING YOUR OWN BOOTS.
Ski/Snowboard boots. Don't forget to pack them in your hand luggage in case your baggage gets delayed or goes missing. We can provide you with skis and snowboards but NOT boots.
Snowboard. We have a limited number of demo snowboards. Contact us to ask if you need to bring your own snowboard.
Ski/Snowboard clothing. Dress in layers so you can cool off or warm up as needed.
Avalanche transceivers. We have the best in avalanche transceivers and provide them to you at no cost.
Avalanche airbag. We also provide you with the latest in avalanche protection for you to wear.


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Q: Magento Checkout Expand Tax (Show: Product and Shipping Tax) In my store in the Checkout I charge taxes for Products and Shipping.
When I click on Total Tax (+ signal), to expand taxes charged, I only see Taxable Goods (15%) which includes a total for Product and Shipping combined.
For example
Subtotal: $50
 Shipping & Handling: $10.00
 Taxable Goods (15%): $9.00 (calculated as follows: $50 + $10 and multiplied by 15%)
 +Tax $9.00 (expand)
Grand total: $69.00

Any ideas how to add Shipping and Handling to expandable tax breakdown ?

A: Okey, after some time I realized what was the issue. By default in Sales-->Tax-->Manage Tax Rules  you have two rules Taxable Goods and Shipping, often times they have exactly the same Tax Rates set up in them.
Now, go to Sales-->Tax-->Tax Zones & Rates you will find a list of tax rates. For you to be able to expand the TAX in the checkout, and show tax for Product and a sepate field Tax for Shipping you have to create a Separate Tax Rates. it could be an exact copy of your Taxable Goods rate but make sure to call it Shipping Rate, or any other preferred name.
Once you set up separate rates for shipping. Go back to Manage Tax Rules and make sure to choose selected tax rates for the Shipping.
Your checkout will Look similar to this (tax rate 15% in my case)
Subtotal: $100
Shipping & Handling: $10
  -Shipping & Handling Tax: $1.50
  -Taxable Goods $15
+Total Tax: $16.5 (expandable with + sign)
Grand Total: $126.5

DONE.


Fulcrum3D has been working with internationally renowned wind energy experts GL GH to confirm the performance of the SodarF3D™.
The first part of this test regime includes assessment of in-field measurement adjacent to an 84.5m test tower in Victoria, Australia. The test site lies on flat pasture of elevation around 415 m above sea level, and the surrounding terrain is of a similar elevation and is mostly agricultural land with areas of forest and bush around 2-6 km from the mast.
Fulcrum3D (F3D) has instructed Garrad Hassan Pacific Pty Ltd to carry out an independent assessment of the data collected by a Fulcrum3D Sodar device installed at the site with the aim of validating the SodarF3D measurements against cup anemometers on a tall meteorological mast.
These results show that the Sodar device is measuring wind speed to an acceptable degree of accuracy. The correlation between the wind speed measurements was found to be of sufficient quality with a coefficient of determination, R2 of 0.96. This R2 value shows that the Sodar is measuring wind speeds with acceptable precision compared to the mast and an acceptable level of scatter is seen in the correlation plots.
In addition to the prototype which has been undergoing in-field tests for the last two years, Fulcrum3D now has three commercial SodarF3D units operating in the field in NSW, Vic, WA. Serial production has now commenced, with six units currently under construction in its northern Sydney factory.
Further validation work is ongoing, and ongoing updates will be made available as each phase of this work completes. Please contact Hugh Sangster on h.sangster@fulcrum3d.com for further details.


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The Albany and West Lodge Bassets is a working basset pack.

History
The Albany and West Lodge Bassets was formed with the amalgamation of the Albany Bassets and the West Lodge Harehounds.

The Albany Bassets
In 1955 members of the Basset Hound Club formed a working branch to "foster the hunting instinct inherent in every Basset Hound", initially all members of the club were encouraged to enter their pet Basset and see if it could work with a nucleus of kenneled hounds.

In 1973 this pack was renamed the Albany Bassets and was registered with the Masters of Basset Hounds Association. The Albany remained a part of the Basset Hound Club until 2002 when they withdrew their support and the Albany became a subscription pack.

In 2002 the hunt outcrossed their Kennel Club registered hounds with working stock to produce a greater working ability, as they felt the Kennel Club standard hounds were becoming too heavy and cumbersome. The aim of the hunt's outcrossing was to produce lighter more agile hounds that could work for longer over rough ground.

The West Lodge Harehounds
The West Lodge Harehounds was initially formed in 1928 by Sir Douglas Ritchie as a private beagle pack with subscriptions being taken from 1934. The pack was disbanded in 1941, but was reformed with basset hounds in 1950.  At the time of their amalgamation, the West Lodge Harehounds comprised a pack of three-quarter Bassets, one-quarter Harriers, along with some Grand Basset Griffon Vendéens in the pack.

The Albany and West Lodge Bassets
In 2006 the two packs amalgamated.  Today the hunt bred working Bassets with chests at least  from the ground, that can hunt for four hours twice a week. The pack consisted of 10 couple of hounds all living together as a working pack. Kennelled by Master and Huntsman Jeremy Ward and supported by his partner Alison Jeffers, the Albany Bassets entered a golden period. The pack become recognised for the quality and excellent condition of their hounds as well as their superb hunting ability. As the only pack of pure-bred hunting bassets in the UK, the Albany and West Lodge Bassets were unique.

The great pleasure of hunting with Basset hounds is that in comparison with other hound breeds they are a slow and methodical mover. This enables the Hunt staff and supporters to keep in contact and see the hounds work as the Basset unravels the line of the scent. Secondly it is the tremendous voice of the Basset as it hunts. The clamour of the Albany and West Lodge Bassets in full cry has no equal in hunting! Thirdly it is the unique character and appearance of this lovely ancient breed working in the countryside.

Jeremy Ward hunted the Albany and West Lodge Bassets for 17 seasons. Without doubt, he was the finest huntsman of the Albany Bassets; an excellent hound-man and a supreme athlete, it was a joy to watch him in the field with his hounds. Jeremy bred all his own hounds and his high standards meant only the best were kept in the pack.

An injury to his foot curtailed the 2018 / 2019 season. Following the COVID lockdowns, the retirement of Jeremy and other key members of hunt staff forced the pack to disband in April 2021. All the pack hounds were subsequently rehomed to supporters of the hunt, all now enjoy life as a pet. Jeremy Ward and Alison Jeffers took measures to preserve the Albany blood lines. Semen from four dog hounds were frozen for future use through artificial insemination. This semen has been used successfully and is available for others to use. A great legacy of a great pack of pure-bred basset hounds.

Hunt country
The Albany's original country extends from Stamford in the south, Bourne in the north, Melton Mowbray in the west and Spalding in the east, and lies within the boundaries of the Cottesmore Hunt.

The West Lodge's country runs from the northern outskirts of London to Biggleswade and Longstowe in the north, bounded by Harlow and Royston in the east, and Hatfield and Stevenage in the west.  Its country lies within the boundaries of the Cambridgeshire with Enfield Chase and the Puckeridge Hunt.

References

External links
 Baily's hunting directory, "Albany and West Lodge Bassets", www.bailyshuntingdirectory.com, retrieved 19 January 2017.

Hunting with hounds
2006 establishments in England


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Moon Sign: Capricorn
Chinese Zodiac: Wood Dog
Moriah Rose Pereira (born January 1, 1995), known professionally as Poppy, is an American singer, songwriter, composer, actress, dancer, model and YouTuber. She moved to Los Angeles in 2013 to pursue a musical career, where she signed with Island Records and in 2016 released her debut extended play, Bubblebath, as That Poppy.
In late 2016, Poppy became the face of Sanrio's "Hello Sanrio" collection.[6] In the summer of 2017, she signed to Mad Decent, and in October released her first studio album, Poppy.Computer. To promote the album she embarked on her first tour, which consisted of 34 North American cities separated by shows in London and Tokyo.
Poppy's second studio album, Am I a Girl?, was released on October 31, 2018.
Poppy Astrology Natal Chart
Poppy natal chart – source: astrotheme
Moon 14°19′ Capricorn
Mercury 21°35′ Capricorn
Venus 24°30′ Scorpio
Mars 2°40′ Virgo
Jupiter 4°52′ Sagittarius
Saturn 8°03′ Pisces
Uranus 25°31′ Capricorn
Neptune 22°36′ Capricorn
Pluto 29°33′ Scorpio
Chiron 26°22′ Virgo
Ceres 19°41′ Я Leo
Pallas 6°01′ Taurus
Vesta 1°02′ Я Cancer
Node 13°11′ Я Scorpio
Lilith 15°00′ Я Gemini
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AstrologyPepper says:
Good Lord, I can not believe what goat she has in her chart. Not surprising she and titanic sinclair didn't end up working out in the end because I think he's a Leo moon and Aquarius sun and the times I have seen this Moon combination work out well in romantic life is a fat zero. I guess fiance Ghostemane is a better fit with Aries sun since they both have the ambition of the two signs in their favor although Poppy seems willing to do anything to make a name for herself including changes in genre and appearance so I hope she's not planning to rap next step on his spine on her climb to the top of goat mountain ? ?.


Work: ESPN "30 for 30"
Media-rich companion website to the award-winning documentary film series.
Integration with the Akamai CDN for optimized performance and content delivery.
Custom ESPN video player with embedded analytics.
Inspired by ESPN's thirtieth anniversary, ESPN Films' 30 for 30 is an unprecedented documentary series featuring thirty films from some of today's finest storytellers. Reflexions collaborated with the design agency Moment to bring the website to life.
Rich with video clips and behind-the-scenes director commentary, the website served as an interactive companion to ESPN's critically-acclaimed documentary series.
Leveraging distributed content delivery networks and a customized video player, the 30 for 30 website was promoted on multiple media channels including print, broadcast, and social media.


Like the Powder Fire Extinguisher ABE, the Powder Fire Extinguisher BE is also distinguished by a white coloured band around the top of the cylinder. They are also commonly used and best suited for fires in the boat, car or caravan.
They discharge a fine powder that absorbs fuel molecules, depriving the fire of a fuel source. Powder Fire Extinguishers BE are available in a range of sizes, from a compact 4.5 kg model to a 9 kg model suitable for industrial applications.