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will cold kill my AVs?
It's so cold here - INSIDE my house - that I'm actually worried about my AVs. I don't want to leave the heat on while I'm at work all day... and I don't really need it while I'm sleeping (underneath about 12 blankets, of course)... but should I be worried about my AVs?
African Violets can withstand temperatures in the 60s but if it gets down into the 50s you're sure to have trouble. If you are growing them with natural light from your windows, keep in mind that the temperature close to windows can be much colder than it is further out into the room. One problem you could run into is powdery mildew. The only time I ever had it was when I had some plants in my windows and the winter nights were very cold. It's kind of like having pets like a dog or cat. If they are in your home when you're gone or sleeping, their needs must be taken into consideration.
Violetta -
if your place is less than 65F - you will see some deterioration on your plants - they will start gettinng crunchy, hugging the pot - trying to keep themselves warm. Keep them on a dry side - water them just barely - otherwise you will loose them to root rot.
My dear friend was always complaining that she cannot grow violets and she loves them so much - so I set her with a small shelving unit with lights, bunch of Dandy pots, fertilizer - and 30 blooming named violets as a birthday gift. So everything was doing great until the winter came. At that time - she decided that she really needed to save money - so she kept her place at 48F while she was out - and saved I think $10 a month on her electric bill - she lived in the apartment - so the space was not that big. Guess what - in a month they all were dead - rotted away. You know - I am still pissed at her. I confiscated the shelving unit back and told her too stick to artificial flowers.
So that's the sad story.
PS - so - to keep your plants alive - you really need some dedicated space for them - where you can keep them warm. If you do not want to keep your whole place warm - may be you can fix them with shoplights and keep them in a bathroom - than the lights will keep them warmer in a small space. I keep mine in a basement in a small room with registers open and the door almost closed - just a crack to keep the air moving - and it is the warmest place in a house.
Oh goodness, I doubt it's 65 in my place. I ordered a temp/humidity thermometer with my most recent order for more Oyama pots. Hopefully it will show up soon so I will know for sure.
Part of the problem is the open floor plan. There isn't really any dedicated space where I can keep them.
The cats are fine... and all the adult plants are doing great... but I have a feeling that the leaves that have been rooting since mid-September are going to die just as they're about to grow babies unless I do something.
Should I keep the leaves dryer than I have been recently? Might that help? I wouldn't mind waiting longer to have babies one bit, I just don't want the leaves to die.


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Serviced Office to rent 12 Hamilton Terrace, Leamington Spa, CV32 4LY
Prestigious Fully Serviced Offices To Let LAST OFFICES AVAILABLE 320 sq. ft.& 285 sq. ft. POA. 12 Hamilton Terrace offers a classy business address and also the MOST COMPREHENSIVE, FLEXIBLE SERVICED PACKAGE for a simple monthly licence fee, leaving you to focus on growing your business. More details ›
75,000 sq ft
Office to rent Olympus Point, Athena Drive, Tachbrook Park, Leamington Spa, CV34
The OFFICE DEVELOPMENT at Olympus Point will be striking, MODERN and individual. The building will provide GRADE A headquarters office accommodation. It is intended that the building will have a "very good" BREEAM RATING, providing an attractive, ENERGY-EFFICIENT building. More details ›
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£240,000 pa
19,383 sq ft
Office to rent Wedgnock Lane, Warwick, CV34
The property comprises a GOOD QUALITY LARGE ground floor OFFICE space. The accommodation can be split into two separate suites of 5,005 sq. ft. and 14,833 sq. ft. respectively. Externally there is a LARGE CAR PARK with 115 car PARKING spaces. More details ›
£185,000 pa
10,000 sq ft
Office to rent Olympus Point, Tachbrook Park, Leamington Spa, CV34 6RL
The BUILDING will provide GRADE A headquarters OFFICE accommodation. It is intended that the building will have a "very good" BREEAM rating, providing an attractive, ENERGY EFFICIENT building. The office development at Olympus Point will be STRIKING, MODERN and INDIVIDUAL. More details ›
26,211 sq ft
Light Industrial to rent Leeson Building, Hermes Close, Leamington Spa, CV34
The property COMPRISES a MODERN industrial UNIT of steel portal frame construction. Internally the property PROVIDES a generally OPEN PLAN warehouse with a minimum eaves height of 8 meters and a TWO STOREY OFFICE block at the front right section of the premises. More details ›
4,706 sq ft
Retail Property (high street) to rent Parade, Leamington Spa, CV32
A RARE opportunity to SECURE premises on Leamingtons prime retailing thoroughfare. The unit is situated adjacent to The Body Shop and close to the MAIN ENTRANCE to The Royal Priors Shopping Centre and in close proximity to Next, WHSmith, H&M and Boots to name a few. More details ›
£100,128 pa
6,258 sq ft
Office to rent Building 500, Abbey Park, Kenilworth, CV8 2LY
Abbey Park is IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT to the village of Stareton, approximately a few minutes drive from the A46 & the centre of Coventry, Warwick & Leamington with EASY ACCESSIBILITY to the regions unrivaled road, rail and air network. Building 500s two storey building offering GRADE A SPECIFICATION. More details ›
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£80,000 pa
5,232 sq ft
Office to rent Unit 7 & 8 Athena Court, Tachbrook Park, Leamington Spa, CV34 6RT
COMPRISES a block of two, TWO STOREY offices of steel frame construction with concrete floors. BENEFITS from a comfort cooling and HEATING system, raised access floors with a carpet tiled finish, suspended ceilings with LG3 LIGHTING, WCs, KITCHENETTE facilities & 17 PARKING spaces. More details ›
£74,250 pa
4,950 sq ft
Office to rent Abbey Park, Stareton, Kenilworth, CV8
SPECIFICATION includes solid floor, suspended ceilings with fluorescent lighting and perimeter trunking and HEATING is oil fire to radiators. The properties are carpeted throughout and have been set out to PROVIDE a mix of both OPEN PLAN and cellular accommodation. Ample PARKING is available. More details ›
£59,897 pa
10,213 sq ft
Warehouse to rent UNIT 17 WELLESBOURNE DISTRIBUTION PARK
TO LET BY WAY OF ASSIGNMENT OR NEW SHORT TERM SUBLEASE Gross Internal Floor Area 10,213 sq.ft. (949.16 sq.m.) Incorporating Office Accommodation Of 613 sq.ft. (56.99 sq.m.) High Quality Accommodation Incorporating A Fenced Compound Two Electric Roller Shutter Doors Warehouse Eaves Height Of 7.18m... More details ›
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Debenhams bosses lose bonuses as profits continue to fall
Debenhams bosses lost their cash and share bonuses this year after profits continued to recede, according to its annual report.
Posted in Department Stores, People Tagged Michael Sharp, Simon Herrick, debenhams, department stores, hr news, people
Debenhams makes history as first high street retailer to introduce size 16 mannequins
Here to stay: Debenhams' Oxford Street store made retailing history on Wednesday by becoming the first on the high street to introduce size 16 mannequins as permanent fixtures.
Posted in Department Stores, fashion Tagged debenhams, department store, group, oxford street, Jo Swinson, ed watson, debenhams introduces size 16 mannequins, models, stores, roll out
Debenhams full year profits down 2.7% but manages to increase market share
Debenhams on Thursday announced a 2.7 per cent fall in full-year profit after sustained pressure on consumers exacerbated the tough trading conditions on the high street.
Posted in Department Stores, Retail Industry Tagged debenhams, department, store, group, annual sales, results, profit, mutlichannel, michael sharp
British designers celebrate Debenhams' 200 year anniversary with exclusive collection
Julien Macdonald, Betty Jackson, Jasper Conran, Ben de Lisi and Henry Holland have all designed exclusive pieces for Debenhams ahead of the retailers' 200 year anniversary.
Posted in Department Stores, fashion Tagged debenhams, henry holland, julien macdonald, ben de lisi, betty jackson, jasper conran, department, store, birthday, michael sharp
OFT accuses DB Apparel and three department stores of anti-competitive price fixing
Three department stores have today been accused of price fixing with leading underwear brand DB Apparel on a range of Shock Absorber sports bras. Debenhams, House Of Fraser, and John Lewis are all being accused by the Office of Fair Trading of being in serious breach of competition law, by agreeing fixed or minimum prices for the bras.
Posted in Department Stores, Sporting Goods Tagged DB Apparel, Shock Absorber, sports bras, Office of Fair Trading, Debenhams, House Of Fraser, John Lewis, price fixing, competition law
Debenhams says annual results will meet forecasts
With just over a month to go until Debenhams' full year results, the department store group on Tuesday revealed it is on track to meet City forecasts. The retailer, which operates 172 stores across the UK, Ireland and Denmark, this morning released a trading update ahead of its full year results in the 52 weeks to 31 August.
Posted in Department Stores, Online retail Tagged debenhams, department, store, group, results, profit, sales, online, full year, 24 october
Marc Jacobs unveils male make-up range
Marc Jacobs has launched a beauty line in collaboration with Sephora that includes a range specifically designed for men. The latest range is the company's attempt to cash in on the lucrative male grooming sector. The range starts from £15 and also includes a seven-shade eyeshadow palette for £37.
Posted in Cosmetics, fashion, Franchise & Expansion, Health & Beauty, Luxury Goods Tagged Marc Jacobs, men, cosmetics, make-up, John Dempsey, Estee Lauder, WWD, Debenhams, Sephora
Debenhams launches in-store AR in time for London Fashion Week
It seems Debenhams has plenty of tricks up its sleeves this autumn after the department store announced it has doubled its investment in print advertising for the A/W 2013 collection, and will introduce augmented reality (AR) in store for the first time.
Posted in Accessories News, Advertising Campaigns, fashion, Department Stores Tagged debenhams, department, store, retail, london, fashion, week, henry holland, preen, julien macdonald, jasper conran, betty jackson, ben de lisi
Counting down the days for the Online Retail Awards
With just over a week to go until the industry's finest assembles for the Online Retail Awards, My-Retail Media caught up with award director Matthew Davies to discuss what to expect from the fifth year of the ORAs.
Posted in E-Commerce, M-Commerce, Retail Industry Tagged online retail awards, matthew davies, awards, e-commerce, m-commerce, multichannel, london, debenhams, halfords, vodafone
Oxford Street heralds the September Fashion Showcase
The British Fashion Council and the Mayor of London have announced the launch of the September Fashion Showcase on London's Oxford Street as the fashion industry looks forward to one of the most important events in its calendar.
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With a non-stop performance schedule for almost 40 years, Roomful of Blues has earned critical, popular and radio success and a legion of fans around the globe. Twice, the prestigious Down Beat International Critics Poll selected Roomful of Blues as Best Blues Band. Roomful of Blues joined the Alligator Records family with the Grammy-nominated THAT S RIGHT! in 2003, followed by STANDING ROOM ONLY in 2005. Both CDs received massive amounts of critical and popular praise and earned them hordes of new fans around the world. Down Beat described STANDING ROOM ONLY as bold, brassy and highly danceable jump blues with contemporary energy and sophistication...swings with a vengeance. Now they re back with RAISIN A RUCKUS, a foot-stomping CD highlighting the intense vocal and instrumental power of the world s smallest big band.
Even though Roomful of Blues lineup has changed over the years, the band has always been one of the tightest, most joyful blues ensembles in the world. Currently an eight-piece unit led by guitarist Chris Vachon, the band has never sounded fresher or stronger. In 2007, singer Dave Howard took over the vocal duties, bringing his gritty and soulful vocals and adding another bright new dimension to their jazzy, jump-blues musical roots. With new members bassist Dima Gorodetsky and drummer Ephraim Lowell and long-time members keyboardist Travis Colby, baritone and tenor saxophonist Mark Earley, tenor and alto saxophonist Rich Lataille (the longest-standing member of the group) and trumpeter Bob Enos, RAISIN A RUCKUS swings with ferocity and rocks with urgency and purpose. Moving effortlessly from originals to carefully chosen covers, the expertly executed songs sizzle from start to finish. Roomful of Blues winning combination of jump, swing, blues, R&B and soul remains their calling card, as does their ability to fill the dance floor.
Roll up the carpets and invite a fun-loving crowd over for a dance party they ll never forget. Roomful of Blues will please them every time. --Living Blues
Excellent...marvelous wall-to-wall grooves…between the wicked guitar work and the brassy horn section, things never stop swinging. --USA Today


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Renovated stone farmhouse nestled on wooded estate in Ontario
This renovated 1840 stone farmhouse is reached by crossing over a babbling brook via a wooden bridge, nestled on a 50 acre estate of incredible serenity in Erin, Ontario, Canada. In front of you sits an original farmhouse which thanks to a thoughtful addition tripled the residence in size to 7,350 square feet with four bedrooms and four-and-a-half bathrooms.
Spotted on Sotheby's, this stunning property is listed for sale at $3,130,526 USD, from here.
Main floor master wing with walk-out to Japanese garden on one side and woodland garden on the other side.Stone ruins of the former barn create a postcard backdrop for the sublime resort pool complex.
Old and new blend perfectly to create an atmosphere of comfortable country elegance and practical living. There is a beautiful great room with a 20 foot ceiling for casual family living or formal entertaining.
Cozy one bedroom Scandinavian designed flat with open floor plan
This meticulously renovated one bedroom Scandinavian designed flat spotted on Stadshem, is located in Linnéstaden, a central urban district of Gothenburg, Sweden. read more
Charming and bright Swedish home with connection to nature
With a closeness to nature offered in this stunning family home, every detail has been carefully thought out, offering creative solutions and exciting architecture in Ljunghusen, Sweden. The residence offers sophistication and luxurious details, with natural lighting throughout.
The house feels somewhat anonymous as you approach from the street, however as soon as you step inside the entrance door it changes to something spectacular. The house is a solid stone house that has been covered with a horizontal wood paneling to create a soft and comfortable feel. The entrance door is custom built in glass and oak paneling, and one could say that this is the standard set for the rest of the house. You are surrounded by whitewashed stone walls and a sober white pigmented concrete floors, which leads you further into the house.
You are welcomed immediately into the open seating area. There is plenty of space for entertaining family and friends, The dining room offers a large expanse of glass windows that overlook the garden facing south. An exciting atrium separates the living area from the dining room and creates a stylish environment. The concrete floor becomes a beautiful accent against the white landscape wooden panel that lines some of the walls. The feeling is both modern and rustic at the same time. Cold evenings gives the stove a nice heat and lets you relax to beautiful crackling sounds.
The kitchen offers an open plan against the social surfaces. A practical kitchen island clad in wood, breaking cleanly against the white interior gives a pleasant impression. It can accommodate two bar stools, perfect for when you want a breakfast time for yourself before you start your day. Exclusive machines from Gaggenau and Miele gives the kitchen a lovely finish. Perhaps most striking is the original pantry with glass door. This creates beautiful storage jars, a work of art in itself and makes it a pleasure to keep order in the pantry.
In the bedrooms the windows were placed so as to reduce transparency. On the floors, carpet has been added to lend warmth and a comfortable feeling in the rooms. Instead of doors into the walk-in chambers, two of the three bedrooms have heavy drapes, creating a warm and cozy feeling. The master bedroom is located in the second part of the house and also has the same feeling. The impression of everyday luxury is enhanced even further with the spacious closet. You will sleep in a relaxing atmosphere and in the morning you just need to walk a few steps to take a morning dip in the pool.
The villa has two lovely bathrooms. One is located in the entrance hall and offers bath and sleek and stylish décor from Aspen. The floor is covered with seastone and give a cozy feel. The second bathroom is a bit larger, decorated in tasteful white and stone. There is a shower and two washstands.
The newly built sauna room is inviting with its warmth on cold evenings and here you can let your eyes rest on the large window facing the garden. Then you go directly into the outdoor lounge and breathe in some fresh forest air.
This intelligent home showcases many thoughtful features and functions. Throughout the house, even outdoors, are nicely integrated speakers. The technology in the house can easily connect to iPads and phones, which makes it easy and fun to do. The whole house has a lovely heated floor, even in the garage, storage and guest house. There is plenty of storage and in the garden there is a separate storehouse.
The most apparent with the social part of the house is the simplicity of getting out into nature. By opening up one of the terrace doors you step out to your own little paradise. The large paved terrace runs along the entire garden side, and there are several patios, both for relaxing and socializing. Stylish awnings give shade during the hottest days of the summer and attracts one to take a dip in the sumptuous pool. The whole time you feel nature's presence when the wind takes hold of the pines that surround the garden. Overlooking the pool there is also a guest house that houses everything you want to offer your guests. Or, you may choose to create an office or an inspiring studio here?
Every little detail of the house is well thought out and carefully selected. Everything from designer switches to color selection, layout and site-built TV unit. Sit back and allow yourself to enjoy a perfect home, just a few hundred meters from Sweden's most beautiful sandy beach.
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Charming loft duplex with Scandinavian details in Kungsholmen
This charming loft duplex showcases preserved turn of the century details, located in a quiet courtyard house in Kungsholmen, an island in Lake Mälaren in Sweden. Comprised of 1,033 square feet (96 square meters), this architect-designed apartment demonstrates a thoughtful floorplan with a balcony in the sunny west and two beautiful fireplaces. Other wonderful details featured in this fantastic apartment includes beamed ceilings, stucco, high baseboards, high ceilings and original pine planks. There is a large, fully equipped kitchen, dining and living room, two bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread over two levels.
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Exquisite mountain contemporary in Idaho: Prospector Residence
Expansive mountain views grace the Prospector Residence, a hillside contemporary home designed by Marmol Radziner, located in Sun Valley, Idaho. The design of this state of the art home was inspired by the rustic beauty of its surroundings; combining superb design, texture-rich interiors with regionally sourced materials resulting in an organic integration with the natural landscape. The property is terraced on three levels, capturing unique views from all locations. Dramatic views, abundant natural light and mountain breezes imbue the 8,700 square foot, seven bedroom, six-and-a-half bathroom house with a sense of tranquility and a connection to the natural world.
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The decks, patios and glass throughout create a seamless indoor/outdoor environment and facilitate entertaining, be it an intimate gathering or a large affair. The home is a place of balanced energy softly nestled within an aspen grove on a gentle slope covered with grasses, sagebrush, and wildflowers; the views open dynamically to mountain horizons and ever-changing Idaho skies.
The main floor features a formal living room and dining room, with a common stone fireplace and glass walls that open to surrounding balconies facing Bald Mountain. The gourmet kitchen and great room provides a warm family environment, with fireplace, media and a glass enclosed dining area that spills onto a spacious terrace with spectacular views, stone spa, outdoor kitchen and lounge areas.
The four-suite guest wing extends beyond the great room. A large media/recreation room is located on the first level, which also boasts a bright indoor/outdoor exercise studio, a steam shower bath and a Zen courtyard that connects the spaces. This level includes a temperature controlled wine room, ski boot room, and a heated and finished garage.
The third floor master suite with stone fireplace, private deck, meditation room, dressing rooms, and marble steam master bath feels like a luxury spa. Sharing the master level are two large offices and a full bath. One is nestled in an aspen grove and the other captures a spectacular view of Baldy Mountain. Both offices feature private decks, and can be converted to bedrooms.
Photos: Roger Wade and Marmol Radziner
This home is currently listed for sale at $8,000,000, from here.
Apartment in Kungshöjd showcases sleek Scandinavian design
This cozy and super charming apartment offers all the modern conveniences with a sleek Scandinavian design, located in Kungshöjd in Gothenberg, Sweden. read more
Modern TriBeCa loft with industrial features
This Tribeca loft has been renovated to the highest standards, keeping a modern feel while honoring its industrial roots of exposed beams and bricks. Preserving and showcasing its original details and character, this beautiful 1,400 square foot turn-key home is the epitome of downtown New York luxury loft living, blending refined modern design with a cool industrial aesthetic.
We spotted this sensational loft listed for sale on Sotheby's at $2,595,000, from here.
The light-filled living area offers perfect proportions for entertaining and features white brick walls, wide-plank solid walnut floors, high ceilings with exposed beams, and 6 large windows. Adjacent to the living room is a quintessential chef's kitchen with a large center island, Calacatta gold marble countertops, stainless steel Wolf stove, Sub-Zero refrigerator and wine storage, and ample custom cabinetry.
As part of the renovation, the beadboard was ripped out in the ceiling, which exposed the loft's old rafters to open up the space. Sheetrock was placed between the rafters to help soundproof the ceilings. The exposed beams and the exposed brick were painted white.
The spacious master suite has abundant closet space, a dressing room, and a serene limestone bath with double vanity and high-end fixtures.
The master bath has Italian stone reminiscent of wood, to accentuate the 'woodsiness' of the rafters.
Part of the apartment's renovation included creating a second room that can be a bedroom, den or home office. The doors leading into the room are frosted glass, with leather handles and brushed steel locks on the bottom.
The second bedroom of the home, now a nursery, was previously used as an office, seen here. The total remodeling of the loft, which was completed over eight months in 2008, cost about $500,000.
A large guest bath has a cool downtown feel with dark grout subway tiles, grey stone floors and a soaking tub. There is also a laundry area with a Miele washer/dryer.
Sumptuous oceanfront loft exuding luxury in Rio De Janeiro
This spectacular Rio De Janeiro five bedroom, eight bath luxury oceanfront loft is situated in a prime location between Sao Conrado and Barra Tijuca, Brazil. Showcasing an open living concept spread over 8,500 square feet, the home boasts soaring 18 foot ceilings and floor-to-ceiling sliding doors frame the endless views and compliment the open and dramatic floor plan that's just perfect for intimate gatherings and large-scale entertaining. The 1,000 square foot master suite is reserved for selfish enjoyment and includes a spa with a vertical garden and a lush waterfall shower with over 1,800 plants. A modern kitchen, home theater, home office, iPad controlled smart-house automation, barbecue, outdoor decks and an infinity edge pool surrounded by a forest facing the ocean are just a few of the features of this stunning property. Designer furnishings are included with this offering to complete the package.
This fabulous home was spotted on The Agency, listed for sale at $10,800,00, from here.
Six-story luxurious Greenwich Village townhouse in NYC
Built in 1846, this posh, newly refreshed Greenwich Village townhouse at 20 East 10th Street is listed for sale, the home of Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick, located in Greenwich Village, New York. At 25 feet wide and six stories tall, the 6,800 square foot single family townhouse with 7 fireplaces is the architectural and historical embodiment of pristine New York luxury living.
Spotted on Douglas Elliman, this stunning townhouse is listed at $22,000,000, from here.
The Parlor Floor introduces itself with a gray Barr flagstone entry, 12 foot ceilings, twin fireplaces, dentil molding, original mantle, and a Juliet balcony (from which one can access the beautifully landscaped Garden). Light gushes through the floor-to-ceiling double-paned mahogany windows in the formal dining room, which is connected to the living room by a gorgeously molded framed entry.
The Garden Floor is outfitted with a Boffi stainless steel and rich walnut eat-in kitchen, bookend marble wall fireplace, Boffi shelving and storage units, with off-kitchen access to the south-facing, split level Garden.
The Guest Floor features three bedrooms, the largest of which has an exquisite en suite marble bath, separate sitting / office area, and Victorian fireplace. The two smaller bedrooms are perfectly appointed as guest or child's bedrooms, and also feature an en suite bath. A generous linen closet is also located herein.
The Master Floor is beautifully proportioned as an elegant retreat, complete with 25′ x 12′ private terrace, an imported stone fireplace, a hand-carved stone ovular tub, antique tiles, separate sinks, shower room, water closet, and windowed walk-in. The master bath also has its own fireplace.
The Family Floor is illuminated by two oversized skylights. 50′ long bookcases, a separate built-in entertainment system, small windowed office with storage closet, and limestone / mosaic half-bath.
The house comes with five-zone HVAC system, state of the art NEST thermostats, Lutron Maestro dimmers with LED displays, a modern water-based fire suppression system, air cleaning and humidification system, seven working fireplaces, and Arnold Chan designed lighting.
Luxurious modern interior scheme uncovered by this Brentwood Estate
This Brentwood estate at 534 Crestline Drive showcases a rare blend of architectural excellence infused with inspiring function throughout, with an elegantly refined limestone facade holding an interior of astonishing space and ample luxury. Sheltered by a private gate and secluded by surrounding trees and greenery, this self-contained 12,720 square foot, seven bedroom, eleven bathroom California residence was crafted to entice by continually offering more than is immediately evident in every experience.
This sensational luxury home spotted on The Agency is listed at $18,000,000, from here.
Towering front doors open on a grand foyer beyond which the home unfolds into ever more elaborate spaces for relaxation and comfort. Oversized living spaces with warming fireplaces and large windows offer natural gathering places and nurturing areas for quiet reflection. The gourmet kitchen is filled with calacatta marble countertops, Wolf appliances and a wall of Fleetwood doors that open onto a terrace for lounging with expansive ocean views.
The lower floor holds dual theaters, a formal movie theater and a summer theater, both of which can be controlled by the in-home automation system. The exterior wall of the summer theater disappears to blend into the heated outdoor living area for year-round entertaining. Below is a custom wine cellar and companion tasting room with a window that becomes a rear projection screen at the touch of a button.
Presiding above it all, the master suite offers a gracious third floor sanctuary featuring its own fireplace, his and hers master baths and walk-in closets, a private balcony and the best views on the estate. Each master bath offers personalized details including a personal sauna and in-mirror TV in his, and a vanity and large soaking tub in hers. Six additional en suite guest rooms are spread throughout the home.
Outside an oversized infinity pool with Baja elevation offers an oasis for sunning while nearby steps descend to a private fire pit area and a bonus room that would serve well as a personal gym or music studio. To the right of the home, hidden from view beneath an outdoor living area is the guesthouse. A generous and secluded single bedroom hideaway with a full kitchen and garden views, the ideal place for long-term guests or older children looking for some space and privacy of their own.
The Crestron home-automation system offers control of all Touch panels placed throughout the estate allow access to the Crestron home-automation system that can be used to control lighting, the music system, motorized shades and more.
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My folks are in town for Chanukah and I invited them over for latkes. My dad's response? Only if they are like Ratner's latkes.
So I googled "Ratner's Latkes" and came across two different recipes. One is for Ratner's Potato Latkes and the other for Ratner's Vegetable Cutlets + Gravy.
7 potatoes
1 onion
2 large eggs
1/2 cup matzoh meal
1.5 teaspoons of salt
Grapeseed oil
Peel potatoes and grate into a bowl of COLD water. This is to remove excess starch and makes the potatoes stiff.
Finely grate 1 onion and add to a second bowel. Take 2 eggs and beat well, then add to bowel with the onion. Mix in the matzoh meal, salt and paper.
Drain potatoes, press out ALL of the liquid. If it is wet, the potatoes will not be as crispy as they could be.
Stir potatoes into bowel with the eggs+onion+salt+pepper+matzoh meal.
Heat 1/2 inch of oil in a large skillet and wait until the oil is hot. Use a medium heat.
Drop 1 tablespoon of batter into hot oil and flatten it to around a 4″ pancake and fry each side (slowly). Do not crowd the skillet.
Serve with either applesauce or sour cream – up to you.
Ratner's Vegetable Cutlets
Makes 12 to 15 cutlets
6 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch cubes (about 2 pounds)
1/4 cup butter
2 medium onions, chopped (about 2/3 pound)
6 mushrooms, chopped
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced carrots, drained (see Arthur's Two Cents)
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can cut green beans, drained
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can peas, drained
3 eggs
2 cups matzoh meal (approximately)
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Cook potatoes in boiling salted water for 20 minutes, or until tender. Mash.
Meanwhile, in a skillet, heat butter and sauté onions and mushrooms until tender.
Pour mushroom mixture into a bowl with mashed potatoes. Stir in carrots, green beans, peas and 2 eggs. Blend thoroughly. Add enough matzoh meal so that mixture can shaped into large patties. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Shape into 12 to 15 patties. Beat the remaining eggs well. Brush patties on both sides, coating thoroughly. Place on a well-greased cookie sheet.
Bake for 45 minutes, or until lightly golden browned.
Serve hot.
Arthur's Two Cents: Canned diced carrots seem to be no longer available. Use sliced carrots and dice them.
Also: These reheat very well.
Ratner's Vegetable Cutlet Gravy
4 tablespoons butter
1 onion, chopped
1 carrot, diced
1 cup chopped celery
1 green pepper, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 (1-pound) can tomatoes, undrained
3 cups Mushroom Water (see recipe below)
1 tablespoon mushroom powder
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
In a saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons butter and sauté onion, carrot, celery, green peeper and garlic until soft, about 5 minutes
Add tomatoes, mushroom water and mushroom powder. Simmer for 20 minutes.
Mix remaining 2 tablespoons butter and flour and enough water to make a paste. Stir into saucepan and cook until sauce bubbles and thickens.
Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
Serve hot spooned over Ratner's Vegetable Cutlets.
Mushroom Water
Makes 4 cups
2 pounds mushrooms, chopped
1 quart water
In a large saucepan, combine mushrooms and water. Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, until mushrooms are tender.
Strain broth and chill until ready to use. (Remaining chopped mushrooms may be chilled until ready to use in any dish.)
24 rolls
1 package active dry yeast or 2 1/2 teaspoons instant yeast
1 cup warm water
2 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3 large eggs
6 tablespoons oil
4-5 cups all purpose flour
Egg Wash
1 egg, well beaten, for wash
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
1 1/2 teaspoons caraway seeds
1 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup oil
In a bowl whisk the yeast in lukewarm water. Stir in sugar, salt, eggs, oil and enough flour to form a stiff dough. Knead on a floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. Place dough in a greased bowl and turn to grease top. Let rise, covered, in a warm dry place until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour. from the other side.
Punch down and knead on a floured surface and roll dough into a 18 x 24 inch oblong. Cut dough into twelve 6×13 inch pieces. To prepare filling, mix all ingredients in a bowl. Spoon 3/4 of the mixture over dough. Fold 1/3 of the dough over onions and fold 1/3 over again
Place rolls, seam side down, on a greased cookie sheet. Flatten rolls until they are five inches long.
Cut rolls in half.
Brush rolls with the egg wash and sprinkle with remaining onion mixture. At this point, you can freeze the dough for later use
Let rise, covered, in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about 30 minutes.
Bake rolls in a preheated hot oven (400 degree F) for 15-30 minutes.
Frozen Rolls:
When ready to bake, place frozen rolls on a greased cookie sheet and let rise, uncovered, in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.
Bake rolls in a preheated hot oven (400 degree F) for 15-30 minutes.
Two days ago I went hunting for a recipe for the most addicting party dip dish ever – the famous Spinach & Artichoke cheese dip. When I think of that dish – I think of the former Bennigan's (near Roosevelt Field Mall) and how it was nothing like I had ever tasted.
Fast forward to this week and I had offered to make this dish for a friend's birthday party. I live outside of America and do not always have access to American products (like Philadelphia cream cheese) and decided to make do with what I could find in the local supermarket.
So here is my version of a highly addicting and delicious spinach & artichoke dip.
You will need one pot + vegetable steamer, fine mesh strainer, a 8×8 lasagna dish, 2 small bowels and one large mixing bowel, a cheese grater, cutting board and can opener.
To Make:
Enjoy! Oh, and remember, this dish is highly recommended by your taste buds but definitely not recommended by your doctor or nutritionist
I don't know about you, but most of our weekly food budget is for fresh produce. I shop at a local vegetable store where local farmers got together to sell their produce. It is not organic fruits and veggies but it is certainly farm to table.
Over the years, I have tried out a bunch of different tricks to keep the delicious veggies fresh while in the fridge. I have one trick that I depend on to keep our veggies fresher, for longer.
Here are my top tricks:
I store our cucumbers, fresh herbs, lettuce, spinach and mushrooms in sealed containers with one or two paper towels. The towels absorb the moisture and stops the produce from wilting. I need to note here, that I replace the paper towel every single time I open the container/bag. And if I haven't opened it in a few days (no more than 3), I replace the paper towels. Again, you do not want the towels to become so moist that it helps rot the produce.
Cucumbers: Add cucumbers to a ziplock bag (or a sealed container), add two pieces of paper towels. Stays fresh for up to 3 weeks. as long as you replace the paper towels every few days or when you open up the container)
Green onions (scallions): Cut off the green stems, wrap in two pieces of paper towels and store in a plastic bag. Stays fresh for up to 3 weeks. as long as you replace the paper towels every few days or when you open up the container)
Spinach: Dump a bag of baby spinach into a sealed container, add a single paper towel on the top of it before closing the container. Stays fresh up to 3 weeks (as long as you replace the paper towels every few days or when you open up the container)
Romain Lettuce: Wrap the bunch and place in a sealed container. Stays fresh up to 3 weeks as long as you replace the paper towels every few days or when you open up the container)
Fresh Herbs (cilantro, parsley, dill, mint, nana, sage, etc. ): Wrap the bunch and place in a sealed container. Stays fresh up to 3 weeks as long as you replace the paper towels every few days or when you open up the container)
I fill a large bowel with cold water and dump in a cap sized amount of white vinegar to the water and then gently (I don't want to bruise the fruits or vegetables) place the fruits/veggies in the water for about 15 minutes. Then I wash off with regular water and let the fruits and veggies air dry before placing them into the fridge.
Berries: Blueberries, blackberries or raspberries. Make sure they are completely dry before placing in the fridge or they will mold.
Strawberries: Will last 2 weeks in the fridge
Cherry tomatoes: Will last 2-3 weeks in the fridge
It is imperative to store onions and garlic in a bowl/container with holes. Don't pack them in too tightly – these veggies need to breathe.
So try out my neat little tricks to see if this will keep your fruits/veggies to last longer and let me know if they worked for you.
If you liked this post, you might like my Hacking the Home post.
Jessica, a journalist from the Times of Israel : "So is this your first military funeral?"
Me: "No, this is the second one"
Jessica: "Second one ever?"
Me: <heavy sigh> "The second one today. The first one was for Yuval Dagan, from Kfar Saba."
Yesterday I went to two separate funerals for fallen IDF soldiers. One was for Yuval Dagan and the other was for Sean (Nissim) Carmeli.
These funerals were not on my "to do" list yesterday but by the end of the work day, it was apparent to me that I would be attending one funeral.
Yesterday afternoon I heard that one of the soldiers killed in the war was a "lonely" soldier – Sean (Nissim) Carmeli, who moved to Israel and volunteered to serve in a combat unit for the IDF. Sean grew up in the States and at moved here with his family at 16. His family returned to the States and Sean decided to stay and enlist.
The second funeral was for Yuval Dagan of Kfar Saba. I stumbled across the funeral on my way home from work and knew I could not just go home. I needed to pay my respects for a soldier that I never met who died fighting for our country.
I came home after the funeral with dried tears on my cheeks and told Eitan to hold me. I am lucky. I can hug the man that I love. And I told him… we need to leave to Haifa in 45 minutes to make it to the next funeral.
The drive was relatively quiet until we reached the entrance to Haifa. Traffic was backed up and the sight of the number of people walking to the cemetery made my jaw drop and a huge lump got stuck in my throat.
I don't really know how to put my feelings into words so bear with me. You see, I am an olah. I moved here the summer of 2004 and I recently celebrated my 10th anniversary of being an American-Israeli. I am beyond proud of the hard choices I made and the daily choices I make to stay here. But I did not put my life on the line for our country and others like Sean, Max Steinberg, Michael Levine and others that came before them.
I was humbled at Sean's funeral last night. The turnout was massive – and it was astonishing to see how many came to support Sean's family and to say farewell to one of their own.
As an oleh, you feel different than a sabra. You are different. But when an oleh or volunteer dies fighting for our country, they are considered the same as a sabra. Sean might have grown up in a different country, but he died as a full blooded Israeli.
May Sean, Max, Yuval and the rest of the fallen soldiers rest in peace. May their families and loved ones find endless comfort and support from those around them and all of us.
And may we all experience true peace. Amen.
Filed under: war Tagged: American-Israeli-IDF-Soldiers, chayal-boded, Gaza-war, IDF, IDF-causalities, killed-in-battle, lonely-soldier, Max Steinberg, michael-levine, oleh, olim, sabra, sean-nissim-carmeli, volunteer-soldiers, war
For the past 10 + years, I have lived in rental apartments. Some of these apartments were well maintained, others were not. Over the years I have "hacked" my home to make it more livable.
Hack: To jury-rig or improvise something inelegant but effective, usually as a temporary solution to a problem. (according to Urban Dictionary)
I have become the MacGyver of the home. Now if you are not familiar with MacGyver, he was a television secret agent who solved complex problems with everyday materials he found at hand. In every single episode, MacGyver rescued himself from the bad guys using homemade hacks.
I have tested and tried some everyday hacks that will make your home life easier and more enjoyable.
Here are my top 5 hacks:
1. Using mosquito netting to make temporary window screens. There are many different ways to keep the mosquito netting up and around the window. In the past I have stapled it to old wood window frames, or I have sewed it to the metal window bars. Last night I hung up the mosquito netting outside of our porch doors by sewing it to the porch door's iron grill.
2. Placing a lavendula plant (lavender that looks like rosemary) outside of the window to repel mosquitos from coming in. I use this when I can't use my #1 hack
3. Baking soda + vinegar = natural magic cleaning power. There are so many use cases for this combination. My favorite use case for this? Drain cleaner. Yup. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of baking soda down the sink or bathtub drain. Then pour 1/2 cup of (cheap) vinegar down the drain. Let it bubble for 5 minutes and then rinse the rain with a cup or two of boiling water.
4. Taping bay leaves inside every single cupboard and shelf in my kitchen. For some reason, bay leaves repeal food moths that can ruin your food or give you an infestation of maggots. GAG.
5. A tablespoon of vinegar poured into a bowl of cold water to clean fruits and veggies. This mixture kills the bacteria that turns your gorgeous strawberries into a moldy mush. When I wash (and then dry) my fruits and veggies in this mixture, they last a lot longer. I also use this mixture to kill any bugs hidden in my lettuce, kale, broccoli, cauliflower, etc. But I only soak these veggies right before I use them.
What are you favorite home hacks? I'd love to hear your tips!
Filed under: hacking-the-home Tagged: hacking-the-home, helpful-home-tips, home-DIY, macgyvering, macgyvering-the-home, useful-home-hacks
If you use Google Analytics like I do, you might have noticed an increase in <not provided> keyword search results in the past y ear. It has infuriated/frustrated me that I could not figure out what these keyword search results were. Google made a change to make searching more secure back in November 2011 – and that means that when users search for phrases on https://www.google.com, then I do not see the keywords/phrases they used to reach my site.
It is interesting to note that in my new company, our results have a much higher number of viewers who are securely searching than in my previous company.
I came across a Google analytics hack and I cannot wait to see the results in the next 24 hours. Yes, I am writing about a hack that has yet to provide me with results but I am just too excited to keep this to myself.
Avinash Kaushik has a fantastic step by step blogpost (even with pictures) to help you understand the hack.
Keep your fingers crossed, I really hope this works!
This past week Eitan and I went to a reunion for his army unit. This reunion was not just for the folks that served with Eitan but for all members of that unit.
This meant you had much older men (and women) mingling with the younger generation. There were a few familiar faces from the start up world in attendance. I was there because spouses were invited to join.
Just to give you some background – I know almost nothing about Eitan's army service because, well, those are the rules. So I couldn't really "chit chat" with the folks at the reunion. I had so many questions but I knew the rules. Do not ask. So I just made up stories in my head as I watched the folks connect with old army buddies.
As we were about to leave the event – an older gentleman I have now nicknamed Sabra Saba asked us the time. We started to chat and he quickly added that if we were walking to the bus, he was going to join us.
So here we were walking around a neighborhood I was not at all familiar with and chitchatting with this lovely older man. He's the kind of man you want as your Saba. So we started sharing a bit about our life stories. Mine as an olah. His as a 4th generation Israeli.
My jaw dropped to the ground. I have a fascination with the older generation. They were the pioneers of this country. When there was no industry, no farmable land, no agriculture, they came here and build. And I get to walk around this modern country and meet the very individuals who's blood, sweat and tears built this country I call my home.
So when he said he was a 4th generation Israeli I immediately asked – so how does it feel to look around you and see how far Israel has come. He laughed and said we are not done just yet. I laughed and said that is true- that is why I came. To continue to build upon what his generation started. Because he is right, we are a long way from being done.
Then he shared the ultimate kicker – he was not only 4th generation Israeli, but 4th generation from Rechovot. His great-grandfather came here from Russia and is one of the three founders of Rechovot.
And I just wanted to keep asking him questions and hear his stories. I bet that Sabra Sabba has a lot of amazing stories that this zionist is dying to hear.
I hope we get to spend more time with Sabra Sabba. I am sure we have much to learn from him.
When we do not understand the value others bring to the table, we feel we get to decide how much their value is to us and how now they view their own value.
Watch this video and you will understand how taking this approach is ridiculous. Hat tip to Noah
A wise person once said to me that nothing is new and everything is an evolution of something that already exists.
There is nothing truer than this sentiment when it comes to the web. Look at the more popular sites and lets use YouTube as an example. How many of the viral/popular videos are parodies or response videos to another popular video? Old Spice Parodies, Sh*t ____ Says and more. I just watched Kevin Alloca's Ted talk about Why Videos go Viral and found it fascinating how many viral videos are parodies on parodies of an original viral video and how popular *those* videos are.
The web is filled with individuals who have the ability and the need to take existing content and make it their own.
But what about the originators of the content? Shouldn't we credit and acknowledge those that created the original content? Or at least the individual or group that spent time and effort taking existing content that inspired us to put our own spin on it be it a comment, a tweet, a shared link, a blog post, a pin or a video?
I am a passionate proponent of attributing where you found the content that was shared. If it was important enough for you to share it, comment on it, make a parody of it, then it should also be important to allow your friends/family/visitors to see the originating source. As Maria Popova says in the NY Times article mentioned below "Discovery of information is a form of intellectual labor. When we don't honor discovery, we are robbing somebody's time and labor. "
Today the NY Times wrote an article titled A Code of Conduct for Content Aggregators. The articles highlights examples of content sites that hijack popular content and re-publish it as their own. What this article fails to mention is that this is the way of the web from the monster content aggregators to the little itty bitty bloggers. Everyone on the web is guilty of taking content and republishing it as if they were the ones to create it. Part of this issue is not just the actual content but the discovery process.
And here is where The Curator's Code comes in. They have created a web browser bookmark that allows you to participate in giving attribution every time you share a link. There are two different icons that you can chose from when sharing a link – one that is considered a "via" link and the other is a "hat tip" or better known as "HT" link.
As per the definition on their site, "via" indicates a link of direct discovery and "HT" indicates a link of indirect discovery, story lead, or inspiration.
Hopefully this will help stop the endemic issue of taking someone else's content or shared information and republishing it as your own.
I have been reading Ravit's blog for years – I Will Teach You To Be Rich
By the Author Simon Sinek who wrote " Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action"
Sheryl Turkle, a MIT technology and society specialist and author of Alone Together, presents the impact of technology and how now we are all connected via our devices.. but yet we are still alone. Being online is "easier" than being physically present.
It is an interesting video. Watch.
This morning I was discussing my frustrations with Facebook and Google+ with a friend. Most of my frustrations with Facebook (and who yet knows about Google+) is that it is the same articles, statuses, and posts are regurgitated over and over again. There is a "herd" mentality on FB.
His next question was – doesnt Twitter have the same issues as Facebook (same content appearing over and over) and my answer was – not in my feed.
My Twitter feed is made up of so many different people from all over the world who are interested in a huge variety of topics. I purposefully chose not to just follow people in the high-tech scene. I wanted variety .. I wanted to learn new things and this was the forum do just that.
And the most astonishing conclusion I came to this morning was: I do not have the email addresses for the people who I consider most interesting on the web.
And this is why Facebook and Google+ will never satisfy my needs. I want to connect to strangers, not people I know.
Today my friend sent me an article from Wharton titled: One Woman's Advice to Another – It's Always Time to Speak Your Mind
The essence of the article is that women typically do get what they want because they do not ask for what they want.
I can relate to this article as I am sure many of my female contemporaries can as well.
Here is snippet from the article that rang true to me "The book concluded that girls are taught to be others-focused, that women settle for the salary they need rather than fighting for the amount that they are worth, and that women often struggle between being too assertive and not being assertive enough. The book also said that women don't ask for what they want or feel they deserve because they are fearful they won't be liked, whereas men perceive asking as a fun and exciting game of strategy with little downside."
I recommend you read the article in its entirety.


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As a measure of the gun culture's dangerous sway over statehouse politicians, it is hard to top the pending proposal in Missouri that would pronounce all federal gun safety laws null and void in the state and allow the arrest of federal agents who try to enforce them.
This bizarre legislation, which Republican majorities hope to enact Sept. 11, would override an earlier veto by Gov. Jay Nixon, a Democrat, who noted the obvious fact that the measure is unconstitutional according to precedents stretching all the way to the Civil War.
But the bill's proponents care little for legal niceties, or for the near-certainty of an adverse court ruling against their hoary states'-rights gambit. Dusting off the polemics of nullification, the supposed "law and order" politicians in Jefferson City would rather support an unconstitutional measure than set a law-abiding example of government responsibility.
No less regrettable is that they are hardly alone in their obeisance to the gun lobby. Horrendous spates of gun violence have prompted six states to enact stronger gun safety laws in the last year. But a score of other statehouses have weakened existing laws, in particular loosening gun laws regulating the "open carry" of firearms, inviting public flaunting of weaponry.
In a particularly egregious display of insensitivity and arrogance, cocky celebrants of gun rights packed their weapons openly and legally this month on the streets of Newtown, Conn., where a shooter gunned down 20 schoolchildren and six adults last December. Similarly swaggering gun enthusiasts showed up this summer in Aurora, Colo., to protest new gun controls even as residents were commemorating the 12 people killed and 70 wounded last year when a gunman invaded a movie house.
Too many politicians — in Congress and elsewhere — prefer to blindly salute the Second Amendment rather than face the appalling costs of gun mayhem in communities like Aurora, where the toll so far — apart from the loss of life — is $17 million and counting for the needs of survivors, according to a conservative estimate in the Denver Post.
The Obama administration, meanwhile, has been left to issuing limited executive orders that nevertheless highlight the depth of the problem. One will limit the return of American battlefield weapons that have been flooding the country; another stops the practice that lets felons and domestic abusers obtain arms by registering them through corporations and trusts. These gestures are modest compared with the overwhelming need for broad federal legislation.
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"First Rate Thriller"
Well, first I have to say that I have an Audible addiction. I have three accounts and download about 5 books a month, more or less. Obviously, I don't hit on all winners, and some I just have to abandon completely.
However, any book I've chosen that Mr. Scott Brick has read is always a sure bet. There have only been one or two that I had trouble with, but I don't fault Mr. Brick for it. No Second Chance is a thoroughly engrossing read, though; no problems with story or narrator. You get hooked right from the first chapter and love every minute you are with the protagonist. I would recommend this book to anyone with a love for fast-paced mysteries, this book doesn't lack action, there are no long spots to get bogged down in, you just wish the story was longer. Try it and see if I'm not right.
"Wow! Perfect!"
There are a few elite writers that come out with terrific books every time. Nelson DeMille, Harlan Coben, David Baldacci, and the great Joseph Finder have never let me down yet. This title follows the formula of "ordinary joe, somewhat under-doggish, thrust into extraordinary situation", that is always wonderful escape-ism if it isn't too predictable. You are rooting for the hero Jake Landry right from jump street, and he's a great hero to root for throughout the book. My only complaint is the 8+ hour time was too short!! I was left wanting more, but hopefully Mr. Finder has another one coming down the pike soon enough.
Narrators really make the read, and Dennis Boutsikaris was note perfect here. Scott Brick would be proud! I highly recommend this title to anyone who loves the above mentioned writers, I buy at least six audiobooks a month, having three different accounts with Audible, and this has been the best book in a while. Namaste!
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Woman Faces Cancer Surgery with a Dance Party!
PriscillaNov 8 2013,
Deborah Cohan is a mother of 2, OB/Gyn, and a lover of dance. When she was faced with a double mastectomy she planned a flash mob dance party in the OR before her surgery began. She is a brave and amazing fighter of cancer.
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