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MV Lady Jean Peterson
by BobbyG
Chapter 15
Jerry and George looked at all the photos again and were sure the guy in four of them were one and the same. They looked at the three still photos Jerry had taken from the video of pirates attacking the Ocean Six when Scott's mother and been killed. They were somewhat grainy and showed a man with an AK47 in his hand staring at the O6, the next photo was of him taking aim and the third was the muzzle flash as he fired. They went back to the first photo and looked at it through the magnifying glass. After they had both looked at it George put the photo down and picked up one of the pirates on board the Jean after they were attacked when the Wanderer was taken.
"I'm positive that's the same bloke Jerry."
"Me too, let's get Reggie to look at them, he of all people will know, he looks at x-rays all the time and sees things nobody else will." Jerry picked up his phone and rang the sick bay. Five minutes later Reggie knocked on their door.
"Reggie there are 11 photos we want you to look at in no particular order. Would you look at them please and tell us what you see?" Reggie flicked through them and joked;
"No nudes?"
"No Reggie, but something quite serious."
"Ok chaps, I will be serious then." Reggie took his time and studied all of them several times and as he went he put several aside. Finally he had two left.
"These are the same chap."
"That's what we think Reggie and the pirate we are looking at COULD be the shit who killed Skip's mother. Nobody will ever be able to prove it of course, but what the hell do we do with this now?"
"Scott has to know, it would not be right for us to keep this from him. It's going to be painful of course, but I know Scott would rather know than us keeping it from him. He would be devastated if he found out we withheld this back. Now, who's going to tell him?" Reggie asked knowing it would be him.
"You Reggie, you must have a lot of experience talking to people about difficult situations. That's my opinion anyway. Jerry?"
"Your right, that ok with you Reggie?"
"Yes of course I will talk to him when he and Andrew are together as soon as I can and I will be telling the crew as well if Scott agrees. We have become a family and families support one another during times like this."
Scott, Paul and Jerry were in their safety gear in their "pirate boat" waiting for the stern door to open. They had just one ladder which Paul would attach to the stern rail and once secure Scott would lead the way. Jan had the engines running and at a nod from her the boat was released and it slid down the ramp and into the water where she opened it up and took the boat to the starboard of the Jean to keep in hidden from the O5.
The O5 was doing 18 knots and it only took a short time to break cover and drive away from her a mile and then turn directly behind and start to catch up. Jan was now in the wash of the ship and it is a rather disconcerting experience knowing a few tons of propeller was just feet away. When Jan had got them to mid ships Paul raised the ladder and it took just one attempt to hook it on. Jan then went right up against the ship and Scott scrambled up followed by the other two. Once on deck they hid and Scott and Paul got the shot guns out that they had stuffed down the back of their Life Jackets. They climbed all the way up the bridge tower and knocked on the door of the bridge startling the men on watch inside. Philip Boardman arrived and let them in.
"One nil to you then Scott."
"Too easy Phil. It's a bloody worry, are all your hatches secure?"
"Yes but that door could be broken in with a decent fart. I will get the lads to board it up and the other door as well. We will just not use them while we are in these waters. I will think something up to block the outside gangways as well so the bastards will at least be delayed so I can get the crew into the safety cell. Give me a fucking gun and I will take a few out BEFORE they get on board. Still, with you escorting us we feel much more secure, so don't bugger off till we are free of these shits."
Ships were beginning to be fitted with a strong room called a safety cell where the crew could escape too and even have some control of the ship and be able to send distress calls and talk to other ships and, they hoped, Naval ships. The engineer and his crew would lock themselves in the engine room and operate the speed of the ship and even stop it as well as control lighting, electricity to all parts of the ship and could therefore plunge the whole ship into darkness as well as cut air conditioning to all parts of the ship but leave the cell and engine room going. But the big problem was they all had to get there first and if only one crew was taken the rest would be threatened with his life if they did not surrender.
They got back to the Jean where the whole crew were on the bridge and talked through and agreed, once again, the only way to fully protect any ship was to have armed men on board. A few American security companies were offering their services, but were hugely expensive and were not backed up by international authorities.
"Get the army to put four troops on British ships and no fucking pirate will ever get on board and it won't cost anything like hiring private security firms. Too bloody simple for some politicians to work out of course and more ships will be taken, massive ransom demands made and paid as well as a few more lives lost and crew badly treated. My father is trying to get licenced to have our own armed men on board, but he is getting nowhere with it at the moment, too many objections from all over the world who will not allow armed men in their territorial waters."
Reggie phoned Scott's cabin and asked to go and see him and Andrew. They sat down and Reggie came straight to the point.
"Skip, this isn't going to be easy and it is distressing but you need to know. Jerry has been looking through the video of the attack on the old O6 and recognised a guy on one of the pirate boats was the same pirate we took on board from the Wanderer attack, he and George and now me are sure of it. It will never be proved it was him who killed your mother, but there is more than a fair chance it could be him. Sorry to bring you this, but we thought you should know." Scott took the photos and he and Andrew poured over them for some time.
"Yep that's him alright and just think we had him on board here. I will send it to the lawyers in London, but not to dad, it will be too upsetting for him. Thanks Reggie not a nice job for you. I will thank Jerry and George later."
"Scott I would like to tell the crew, I think they would want to know. What do you think?"
"I think Reggie is right, we would all like to know." Scott continued to look at the face of the man who could possibly have killed his mother.
"Yes of course, if this was any of us I would want to know. Let's keep a good eye out for this turd, I hope I see him again one day and get to interview him."
They were just two days from Mumbai and Scott asked Theo and Royston how long it would be before the Rockall would return to the States.
"Another month Scott."
"I think I had better call them and see when they want you back, it's been three weeks now and we will be meeting the O4 coming in from Australia and take her to the Red Sea. You are welcome to stay, but I'm sure the Navy will want you lads back."
"If you must Scott, but we are happy to stay if you will have us."
"Do I take it you two are getting on ok then?" Royston got in first.
"Still a long way to go, but at least we aren't killing one another, yet." Theo said nothing.
"Lady Jean Peterson to USS Rockall."
"USS Rockall to Lady Jean Peterson." Scott asked for Captain Andrew's to remind him there are two of his officers on the Jean "and when would you like them back?"
"Please stand by Lady Jean Peterson." Half hour later the Rockall got back to them.
"We notice we are not that far apart, could we come to you, the Admiral invites you on board Captain." That took Scott by surprise no end.
"I would like that, I will bring the two officers with me."
"No Captain, the Admiral would like a private meeting with you first." Another surprise.
"I will have them ready to return anyway after my visit." They made a rendezvous for the next day for 7am.
"Looks like it's your last night with us. The Admiral has invited me for a meeting with him first and then assume you two will be leaving us after that. I never expected to say this, but we are all going to miss you."
"I will be leaving the Navy as soon as we get back to the States Skip as I said and can't wait to get there." Theo said.
"It may surprise you to know I will be leaving as well. I have finished with the Navy as well." Royston looked at Theo. "We need to talk again." Theo smiled at Royston.
"You can take that off your face as well and don't get any ideas." Theo continued to smile.
Jan took the RIB to the Rockall's gang way and he climbed up to the quarter deck and removed his cap. Captain Andrew's also removed his and came forward with his hand held out. "Welcome to the USS Rockall Captain, you have met Commander Forrester of course." The two men shook hands and Scott looked around for the Admiral, he wasn't there. "Good to see you again Scott. I am to take you to the Admirals quarters, this way please." Donald took Scott through the ship and noted the stares he was getting from crew who were seeing the Captain of that Brit ship and wondered how the hell anyone that young could be a captain rank.
The Admiral's door opened and Scott was looking at an older version of Theo, a six foot plus slim and an incredibly handsome man with white hair, steel rimmed glasses and an air of authority about him that exuded power and control. Donald introduce them once inside the cabin and left.
"Take a seat Captain, coffee?"
"Thank you." Admiral Harding was not one for small talk and came straight to the point.
"Captain Peterson are your crew an all homosexual crew?"
"Could be Admiral, but I am not here to discuss my crews' personal life or private matters or mine either. When did you last have sex and who with?" Despite himself Harding almost smiled.
"I am of the opinion you are from what I hear during the TV interviewers in Iceland after your rescue of those trawler men. A good job by the way, congratulations."
"Thank you, but you should not believe all you hear with respect Admiral, but you have obviously looked us up and are now judging all of us by what you think we are."
"Ok, let me get to the point, I am convinced you and all your crew are homosexual and its fair enough if you don't want to discuss and I now know my son is and so is Lieutenant Fortune otherwise Theo and presumably Fortune would not have been so keen to get time on your ship. So, having said all that and you not losing your temper at a false accusation, I will say I am right. I could not care less what any of you are, but I am with my son and he will have to leave the United States Navy, so will Fortune. I will be honest I don't care too much about my son being homosexual, but I do care about myself and want him out of the Navy before its known he is homosexual and the embarrassment it could cause me. Therefore I am asking you to keep them and when you get to Mumbai they will fly back home and resign."
"They are going to do that anyway when they return. Will they get honourable discharges?"
"Yes, I can't have my son dishonourably discharged, it will look bad on me."
"Is it possible to get them discharge from here? They will be welcome to stay on my ship for as long as they want and I assume it will take less time to get them discharged from here than fly home from Mumbai and then go through discharge. I will offered to take them as crew on my ship and that's the reason they want to leave the US Navy." Harding thought about Scott's suggestion.
"Agreed. I will need to see them both before we go our separate ways though, there will be forms to sign."
"Is that all you wanted to see me about Admiral?"
"No, I spoke to Captain Andrew's and Commander Forrester and they think that your suggestion about an exercise with us attacking your ship is a good one and I would like to discuss it with all four of us before you go."
"That's fine by me, when do you want to see Theo and Royston?"
"As soon as we finish planning the exercise."
"I will call the Jean and have them bought over if that's alright and I will sail with you while you go through the paper work to discharge them and then wait for them to come back to my ship." Harding was happy with that. Scott made the call and there would be a lot of handshaking and hugs going on on the Jean. Little did they know?
The four men met and in no time agreed that Scott would call the Rockall when the Jean was free of escort duty to carry out the exercise with a few provisos. "You will only carry blank rounds and we will only use red dyed water from the helicopters and so your men will need goggles, they will also get very wet and may have to bail out a lot. How many boats do you have to attack us?"
"I will let you have our two boats and you can attack with six. I want to experience a multi attack and see how we get on and I mean both sides."
"And who deems who wins?" Asked Harding.
"Neither side wins anything, we will just determine ourselves how we get on. I know we are both going to learn a lot. However, IF any of your men manage to get on board I will consider it a failure from my point of view even if I could sweep they off again and of course I won't do that, it will cause injuries."
"I have a feeling no one will get on board Scott with those water cannons of yours but you are very vulnerable to gunfire, they could stay out of your range and just blast away." Don said'
"You could be right, in fact you are, that's why we have the helicopters, but we are protected from small arms fire including windows and ports, only a 50 cal will penetrate and of course a lucky RPG hit."
Scott said goodbye and went back. Both ships carried on sailing together and the crew wondered why, they were all on the bridge when Scott got to them and all about the meeting and was genuinely pleased at the reaction. "I don't know how long it's going to take, but I do know when the Admiral wants something, he gets it and in very quick time. Three hours later Jan and Tommy got into the RIB and went to the Rockall to pick up a couple of civilians.
Welcome back you two, it's been a long time." Scott smiled at them.
"Do you mind if I go to my cabin Skip?"
"Of course Theo, take all the time you need." Scott knew he would need to get the final rejection from his father out of his system, or at least start the process. Royston stood on the aft deck and watched the Rockall sail away and had no misgivings, there was a man on the Jean who needed him just as much as he needed that man and it was the Jean who had given both of them the opportunity try again.
As soon as they were on board Scott called the Rockall and asked if he could give them a sail by at full speed.
"That would be great Captain, I will stay at 15 knots." Scott picked the mike up. "We are going back behind the Rockall two miles and come around and go to full speed and pass her on her port side. I want you boys to take off when we come about and after we have passed the Rockall I want you to fly at full speed past her with your screamers on. You fly together at the same height as her bridge, Marcel you lead and Jon directly behind at 50 yards. As soon as we are about to pass her I will call for hard astern and go to her speed so make sure you hang on. Just one more thing someone put the American flag up when we come about, we might as well now we have three of the fuckers on here." Jon came on the bridge. "And what's wrong with the Icelandic flag Skip may I ask?" Scott laughed his head off then cuddled Jon, he picked the mike up again. "And the Icelandic flag to avoid your Captain from being assaulted by Mr Universe." Jon hugged Scott again and went to tell Marcel he had!
"Skip hugged ME first after the rescue, just wish he would give us both more." Jon laughed, "Wish he could give us more than hugs Marcel, and Andrew!"
The crew of the Rockall were out to watch the Jean as she came at them and now at her full 25 knots and a very impressive sight it was and scored even more points when the Jean was at her stern and Scott ordered "full astern" by the time they had made mid ships she was sailing at 15 knots with the Rockall. The crew started to applaud, then ducked as this horrendous scream came at them as the two helicopters flew past at 100 mph. Both crews waved at one another as Scott bought them back to their original course and both ships waved to one another. That would not be the only time they would be impressed by this little Brit ship.
The following day Scott, Theo and Royston were in Scott's office.
"I am offering you both temporary positions on the Jean until we get back to South Africa. When we get there I was going to moor up and fly us all back to England for two weeks, but now I have decided to sail back, there are a few modifications I need done to the ship and so If you want you can come with us all the way. You will be paid by our company as from today, but I doubt it will match your Naval salaries. If you sail to England with us your contract will end when we get there and in any case I expect you will want to get home to find your new careers. Anyway let me know when to drop you off, South Africa or England? They looked at one another.
"England please Skip."
"Ok and may I welcome you to the crew of the Jean. I will take you to the clothing store and get you kitted out. Anything else before we go?"
"No thanks Skip." Theo said.
"Yes, just one thing Skip." Royston said.
"Yes Royston?"
"Do you mind if I move in with Theo?" Scott beamed at them, who wouldn't with those massive smiles on both faces.
"I think we will go to the clothing store first thing after breakfast tomorrow until then you are both off duty and only come out to eat or if the alarm sounds. Bugger off."
"Yes Skip" they both said and ran for the door.
Theo could not keep that huge smile off of his face.
"Does this mean we are back together Royston?"
"Does it fuck! ALL this means is I want sex, I'm as randy as all the guys on the Rockall and every other ship in the Navy put together and all I want is your cock." Theo looked at him with his head to one side and smiled.
"Ok, I want us to make love, that better?"
"Much, come here." For the first time in over a year Theo took Royston in his arms and kissed him which went on for rather a long time, but as they kissed sports shirts and shorts came off and then Royston was on his knees taking his man's pants down and his 8.5 massively hard cock went down to the back of his throat. After some time like that Theo pulled him to his feet and he went to HIS knees and removed Royston's pants and took his 7.5 inch massively hard cock into HIS mouth which also ended up at the back of Theo's throat. So far so good and it got better as they fell onto the bunk and revisited each other's bodies with lips tongues and hands. It all ended up in a 69 and after a short while both lovers exploded and were back where they had first been all those months ago…, sticky.
After a shower they went back to the bunk and got sticky again, but this time they just laid together kissing and saying nothing, just happy knowing this was going to be permanent.
The two new crew members came on the bridge together and got a huge cheer, they looked so different in their new uniforms and felt even more a part of the crew, full members and the ships newest couple.
"Good job we've got Freddy to interpret for us, I still can't understand Andrew!" Jan giggled.
"Pardon Jan?" All three American's asked.
"Pardon Yanks?" Asked Jon.
"Pardon Jon?" The Brits asked. Silly we know, but they were about to have a respite from the tensions of the past few weeks and its human nature to be silly after the stress is over for a few hours.
They followed the O5 into Indira Docks and then onto their mooring some distance from her. After the last rope had been secured Scott ordered "finish with engines" and the whole ship fell silent apart from the generator far below giving power to the ships essential services. All they could hear now was the noise coming from the docks and the bustle of this busy harbour. Customs officers came on board and after a cursory glance around the bridge and being pleasant which is a custom in India, they checked passports and ships documentation they left and the crew would have that night and most the next day before sailing at 5 pm again to escort the O5 down the west coast into the Laccadive Sea where they would part company with her and make their way to Colombo in Sri Lanka and stay there for three days and nights waiting for the O4 coming from Australia and escort her all the way through the Arabian Sea, which was becoming a high risk area for pirate attacks, to the Red Sea. After they had seen the O4 to safety they would sail at 20 knots back to meet the O1 also coming from Australia and take her to South Africa and then, home.
For the first time since leaving Cyprus they all eat together in the saloon all looking so different in their own clothes.
"Right what are we doing tonight? We've only got the one and its Saturday. Something must be happening around here?" Scott looked at them and waited. Colin, who had already worked out it was Saturday and thought something would be going on banged the table to gain attention. Everyone looked at him.
"There's a club not far from here called Voodoo and on Saturdays is a gay night, it's very popular and there is a beach to wander about on as well and a mix of locals and tourist. I think we should all go and give them a treat.
"No WAY! Freddy and I haven't been to one of those things since…, since?"
"Bill Haley?"
"I have put myself in charge of evening entertainment for this evening and we are all going, you lads can look after Reggie and Freddy." Colin said.
"And who's going to look after those two, look at them, kidnap bait!" Asked George.
"I fucking will, you two stay in my sight, all night."
"Yes Jan." And promptly forgot what she said.
It was a great evening and they all got a lot of attention from the many lovely young males and got countless offers of drinks and invitations to dance and a walk along the beach, all of which were politely refused except if one partner was asked to dance the other one went on the floor as well.
Marcel and Jon were particularly popular and were surrounded just about all night and the two gorgeous 19 year olds being the centre of attention and joined a group of the locals on the stage dancing with them to the Bollywood music blasting out and the young men teaching them the moves for just about the whole evening, Marcel was brilliant and danced beautifully with Jon laughing his head off as he tried to keep up.
There was also time for each couple to be by themselves and walk along the beach just enjoying this down time and not one thought about pirates or the threat from them. But even while they were enjoying the evening there was some activity on the Jean.
The Jean was being observed and the men observing her could not believe their luck as the crew left and now knowing that getting on board was going to be that much easier now, they got into their canoe and made their way under cover of the ships hulls they had to paddle past to get to the ship.
Half hour later they got to the Jean's stern and threw a rope over the rail and pulled it down and climbed up it. From the stern two of them made their way to the top of the bridge while the other one was looking out. The two worked for half an hour securing the 6x4x2 inch tracker directly behind the mast. They could not drill, but instead used a very strong adhesive to keep it in place. Two connections were made from the battery which would last for two months. A green LED light glowed for a few seconds telling them that the tracker was now functioning, they then fitted the cover over the unit making sure the short aerial poked through the opening. The cover was clipped onto the main body and as it was painted the same grey as the ship, it would be almost impossible to detect.
The trio returned to the canoe and made their way back to the disused boat shed were they had been hiding and pulled the canoe out. Two men came out of the shadows and paid them off. None of the three knew what the unit was or why they had been asked to fit it and so therefore would not know the Jean could now be tracked at a distance of four miles from a pirate mother boat. That mother boat was already four miles out at sea pretending to fish. That boat and another one took it in turns to shadow the Jean and that's why they knew where she was for at least two months.
Because the Jean had been in the news quite a few times now and the reason why she was in those seas had been reported quite a few times and certain individuals saw the ship as a target and rich pickings. Despite Scott's hope for anonymity he and his crew and ship was in even more danger. News of their dealings with pirates had been picked up by the press and the videos of them had gone viral. Scott realised he would need to talk to his legal team to try to improve his defences and that it why he would return to England in the hope he could. He would be spending hours talking to William and conference calls between his father, the legal team and the "men from the Ministry" who had agreed that he could carry CS gas. He needed agreement that they could fix tubes to the rear of the bridge and carry modified fireworks to fire on chasing pirate boats. Neil, Andrew and Theo had come up with a system that would seem to be exactly what they needed and fire off what is known as "flash bangs" which would disorientate any attackers and not kill anyone, just hard of hearing and blind for a few minutes.
They paid their taxis off and they went to the saloon for one last drink before turning in.
"Thanks Colin for a lovely time, good choice and I'm going to practise my break dancing every night know, once I get my back to work again that is." Reggie got up and wriggled his hips.
"Sit down you silly old bugger, you couldn't even do the Charleston when you were young."
"You looked as though you were having a good time Reggie, you both did. Do you know I think it was because of the local boys and some lovely guys as well, you two looked as though you were enjoying yourselves as well, despite Jan shadowing you all night."
Marcel and Jon smiled and produced about 20 bits of paper. "Anyone else got as many phone numbers as us?" He waved them above his head and dumped them into the bin. "I will get those out later." Jerry said and got sworn at by George.
They began to leave two at a time, it was now quite late and they would all have to be up for breakfast by 8am and not much time for certain activities that this lot got up too as often as they could during off watch time.
Scott and Paul did their usual deck checks and chatted while they toured the ship.
"I really enjoyed tonight Scott, Freddy and I have never done much of that and hope we get out like tonight when we get to Colombo. Did you two enjoy it? It certainly looked like you did."
"I think we enjoyed it even more because we have this break, but more to the point we were all together. People are so much different when they are not working. We loved the fact everyone was relaxed and just let a bit of hair down. Mind you the best bit for me was when Andrew and I went on the beach for a walk. Just him and me together, not saying much, just enjoying "us."
"Think we all did that Scott. Hello, where did this come from?" They both looked down at the flip flop.
"How the hell did that get there?" Scott picked it up, looked at it then threw it over the side and both men forgot it.
Above them the tracker continued sending out its signal and the mother boat continued to "fish" waiting for the Ocean Five and its main interest, the Lady Jean Peterson to appear and begin to track both of them while pirates checked their boats and weapons in preparation to attack.
Far down below the tracker Theo undressed Royston and once Royston had undressed Theo they cuddled in and kissed and like that managed to get into the shower and cleaned the sweat off from the nights dancing. These two had virtually spent the whole time on the dance floor and with every young man in the Voodoo joining them.
Now cuddled up in the bunk they carried on kissing knowing not much else would happen mainly because this was all they wanted to do anyway. They had had a great time and Royston was about to make the ending of it even better.
"Theo, be honest, how many guys asked you to go for a walk on the beach?"
"A few…, maybe half a dozen, why?"
"You didn't go, why?"
"Because I'm in love with you and now know I always have been. If this had been a year ago, you would not have seen me most of the night and afterwards we would get back and have sex. Now I'm different, I have stopped being my dad and all I'm doing, since I got some sense into my head, is try to prove myself to you, no matter how long it takes. I love you Royston, I fucking love you so much and only you will stop anything permanent happening between us." Royston climbed on top of Theo and kissed him for a long time. He then slid off and laid his head on Theo's shoulder, both still wide awake. Neither of them spoke for ages.
"I love you more than I can ever prove, but I know I want to, no matter how long it takes. You're stuck with me Theodore Harding, permanently."
Theodore Harding had hardly ever cried in his life, it was a sign of weakness so his father had told him after yet another thrashing. He did now though and could not be more happy. Royston felt the tears and put his hand up to Theo's face and wiped them away. When the alarm clock went off at 6am they were still in the same position.
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Port-Louis- Mauritius (PANA) – Deputy Prime Minist-er Rashid Beebeejaun will lead the Mauritian delegation to the 12th African Union (AU) Summit due in Addis Aba b a, Ethiopia, 1-3 February, PANA learnt here Friday.
Also on the delegation will be Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and Interna tional Trade Minister Arvin Boolell.
A top government revealed that the main theme of the Summit would be "Infrastruc ture Development in Africa".
The discussions will also focus on the global financial crisis and its impact on Africa and will culminate in the adoption of a declaration by the Assembly of H e ads of State," the official stated, adding that a strategic plan covering the pe r iod 2009-2012 is also expected to be adopted with a limited number of core prior i ties.
These include the consolidation of the progress achieved in the area of peace an d security, African integration, rendering institutional change more effective, a nd promoting the adoption of common values and principles by Member States.


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Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Meet my Sister
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Love her sweater! And it seems like she has such a fun personality. You got blessed with a fantastic sister. :)ReplyDelete
I know what you mean, sisters are a blessing ♥ You're sister has the warmest smile, you are lucky to have her!ReplyDelete
she is SO BEAUTIFUL!!! (: great great post!! <3ReplyDelete
What great photos! Your a lucky lady.ReplyDelete
Beautiful shots! I love her sweater!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 8, 2012 at 3:09 PM
Love the photos- your have a such a sweet sister! :)ReplyDelete
What beautiful photos, I love that shot where Ashley has her hands under her chin.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 8, 2012 at 9:27 PM
Oh my!!! I love these. Such beautiful shots and a beautiful sister.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 9, 2012 at 12:12 AM
She is beautiful! Look at her working that camera-- go on sister!ReplyDelete
She sure knows how to rock that camera! I love her hair!ReplyDelete
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Before every game of the ALCS and NLCS, FindTheBest will break down the pitching matchup to see which team has the edge on the mound.
Before every game of the ALCS and NLCS, FindTheBest will break down the pitching matchup to see which team has the edge on the mound.
ALCS Game 3: Wei-Yin Chen (Orioles) vs. Jeremy Guthrie (Royals)
Chen started Game 2 of the ALDS and retired nine of the first 10 Tigers he faced before getting demolished on his second time through Detroit's righthanded core. The Taiwanese southpaw lasted just two more outs and gave up six more hits and five runs before getting yanked. It was his worst start of the season by Wins Probability Added (-.409), a sharp contrast to his only other postseason start, a Game 2 ALDS win against the Yankees in 2012.
Aside from the heavily righthanded Tigers lineup, it's likely that part of Chen's struggles came as a result of his own ballpark. Oriole Park at Camden Yards hasn't been a friendly place for the lefty, who had a 3.76 ERA at home and a 3.33 mark on the road. Opposing hitters had a .765 OPS against Chen in Baltimore, compared to .690 everywhere else. Chen doesn't have much experience at Kauffman Stadium, with just two starts and 12 2/3 career innings there, but he's given up just four earned runs over that span for a 2.84 ERA.
After a decade in the league — five years of which he spent in Baltimore — Guthrie's carved out a niche as a replacement-level innings-eater. On Monday, he'll make his postseason debut against his former team. It's a little hard to understand Kansas City manager Ned Yost's faith in Guthrie, considering the veteran's uninspiring career peripherals (2.6 BB/9, 5.4 K/9). Guthrie should benefit from Chris Davis' suspension, as he's been lit up by lefties this year (.297/.348/.480) but effectively limited righthanded hitters (.241/.291/.310).
One thing to keep in mind if Guthrie scuffles: the possibility of lefty Danny Duffy taking over. Duffy, who posted a 2.53 ERA in 31 games (25 starts) this year but has seemingly been left out of the postseason rotation due to control issues, could be the first man out of the bullpen should the veteran Guthrie fall apart in his first postseason start.
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All Creatures Great and SmalleBook - 2011
In the rolling dales of Yorkshire, a simple, rural region of northern England, a young veterinarian from Sunderland joins a new practice. A stranger in a strange land, he must quickly learn the odd dialect and humorous ways of the locals, master outdated equipment, and do his best to mend, treat, and heal pets and livestock alike. This witty and heartwarming collection, based on the author's own experiences, became an international success, spawning sequels and winning over animal lovers everywhere. Perhaps better than any other writer, James Herriot reveals the ties that bind us to the creatures in our lives.
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"Delve into the magical, unforgettable world of James Herriot, the world's most beloved veterinarian, and his menagerie of heartwarming, funny, and tragic animal patients."
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The first book in a series, Herriot tells entertaining and funny stories of the highs and lows of being a country vet in England's Yorkshire hills in the 1930's. The creatures take center stage, but he also makes keen observations on the people he encounters, the foibles of his vet partners and his love for the beauty of the rugged countryside. I read this slowly because I didn't want it to end, and luckily, Herriot has many more books to explore.
A newly-minted Scottish veterinarian begins his practice in the hills of Yorkshire in the 1940s. James Herriot's self-deprecating humor and kind understanding of his fellow humans and their animals makes this and its successors classics. Perfect to have on hand for sick days, vacations, or any time you want to be entertained.
The classic book about a country vet and the community and animals he serves. The stories are sometimes funny and sometimes sad, but they are always heartwarming.
Any books by this author are great.
I loved reading this as well as watching the DVD series.
I know it's old but a wonderful recount of James Herriot's life as a vet in Yorkshire. He's a natural as writer and observer of people and landscapes.
Makes me really want to visit all the places he writes about.
I too read these when I was in grade school and am rereading them - they're absolutely delightful. I'll be buying some used copies for family soon.
A great book for the family!!
This was a great book if you like comical rural veterinary life in Ireland. I couldn't put it down. It reminded me greatly of Patrick Taylors An Irish Country Doctor Series. A few of the stories were almost exactly alike.
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text: Hey all, Firstly, many thanks to all the contributors on this forum! It helps many of us looking to join the Tesla family to be more informed. Leaning on you guys for guidance on this one. First a little context, or just scroll down for the question. Context: I made the decision to join the Tesla family when I was a 2nd year medical student. The deal was to bust my tail, land a residency in dermatology, and purchase a Tesla as a graduation gift (CPO of course). Well, the time is now. Long story short, I was supposed to purchase a 2013 60 kWh Model S with 40k miles for $40k, had a test drive appointment over the weekend, and the car was sold the day before. I wasn't called, notified, or anything by my sales rep. Got the runaround for a few days. Fine. It happens. I was then referred to the regional CPO sales rep (who has been professional and helpful) to help find a facilitate a Model S purchase. Anyhow, delay after delay, and a month later after him finding a vehicle, we are now encroaching on the anticipated delivery date. Over the past month, there has been a noticeable drop in the Tesla CPO market value. Question: I put a deposit down on a 2013 60 kWh Model S with 57k miles for 42.8k. Here are the specs: White color Grey leather Piano black decor Pano roof Super charger enabled Smart Air suspension Tech package 19in wheels Deal or no deal? I'm seeing 2013s with fewer miles encroach on the agreed-upon price I placed a deposit on back in June. Thanks again and looking forward to joining the Tesla family! -SkinMD


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The issue of which is the very best termite treatment? Is a tough one to settle, as the answer depends partially on your own point of view on the widespread deployment of chemicals. The discussion on the use of chemical insecticides has been going on since the 2Nd World War.
In the Forties and Fifties, many states that had been involved in the hostilities had severe bomb and shell damage, so the local governments took advantage of the demolitions to destroy all the old inner city ghettos. As they did so plagues were noticed by them, simply annoyances of rats, cockroaches, bed bugs and other pests, so they disperse chemical killers including DDT in big amounts. A similar process, for other reasons, was carried out in the United States.
This had the desirable effect of destroying the pests, however there was already issue, that insects may become immune to these insecticides. The usage of DDT was later prohibited. The qualms of people who worried about insects becoming immune, were partially warranted and so the debate goes on on. In this specific article, we will appear alone at: which is the very best termite control.
There are there are only three essential methods of termite control: soil, baiting and fumigation barriers Fumigation includes the gassing of termites. Fans then blow into every nook and crevice this gas and it is left there for about 24 hours. Subsequently the tent is taken down along with the gas is taken out from the home by exactly the same fans. The treatment requires three days.
You'll move out on day one and back in on day three. The gas just eradicates termites, they say, so all cockroaches, spiders and your mice will likely be left unharmed. You will get a warranty that the home is free of all termites. Nevertheless, some folks are unenthusiastic concerning the idea of gassing. Baiting includes laying bait stations round the home and monitoring them for termite activity.
This is often done by yourself or you also can have a pest control firm do it for you. Then the lure is poisoned, once the wooden lure reveals signs of termites. The principle is the fact that the toxin is taken back to the nest where it is passed on the the others either by feeding or bodily contact.
This process takes longer to remove a colony than the three days of fumigation. Quite literally and subterranean termites are the worst of the three kinds. Nonetheless, a lot of people hesitate in the idea of poisoning hundreds of tons of earth only to eradicate termites. So, the discussion on the matter of: which is the best termite treatment? goes on.
Lots of it centres about chemicals in your own personal feelings, but at the close of the day, 'you pays your money and you takes your choice'.
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Salads for every day
You never wondered who was the first of the cooks came up with this wonderful dish, as a salad. Salad — a cold dish made of different vegetables with seasoning vinegar, vegetable oil, mayonnaise, sour cream, salt, pepper, etc.; mostly served with grilled meat, sometimes in the form of snacks. Salads are the perfect food for lazy man, first of all, because of the quickness of preparation and lack of need of warming up: sliced vegetables, tucked sour cream or pouring, and the dish is ready.
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The easiest and most favorite salad in our family can eat every day, never boring. A complicated, time-consuming salads, I do too don't really like
Lettuce-tomatoes-salt-vinegar-olive oil.
Salad "Mistress"
Ingredients: 250 g raw carrots 200 g of boiled beet, 200 g of cheese, 6 cloves of garlic, 60g of walnuts, salt, mayonnaise.
Carrots to RUB on a small grater, mix with 2 chopped cloves of garlic, milled walnuts (30g), salt and mix.
Cheese RUB and combine with minced garlic (2 cloves). Continue reading
The most exotic dishes of the world
Cambodia is one of the most popular dishes is specially prepared grasshoppers. And even grasshoppers love in the USA, in Missouri. Eat fried grasshoppers, hot is better, soy or fish sauce, liberally sprinkling red hot pepper. The head and legs it is better to separate together with stomach. Feet – food for everybody, they are edible, but are unusually long, so it's impossible to swallow without biting each in half first. The taste is somewhat reminiscent of fried potatoes with a creamy, slightly sweet flavor.
2. Cockroaches deep fried
The same thing as grasshoppers, only cockroaches…
3. Eye tuna
This miracle of culinary art you can only find in Japan. It's probably the most gigantic fish eyes you have ever seen. And, of course, the saliva in the mouth at the sight of this delicacy not occur. The only way to eat this thing is to quickly swallow it and forget, otherwise the consequences are very predictable.
4. Blood broth
These bloody pieces of plain food cooking workshop in Laos, but if you can't wait to try the broth, you can always find it on the Phousy market in Luang Prabang. Continue reading
Despite the new-fangled recipes with all sorts of exotic foods and fancy complex technology, sometimes you want to see on your home table is a simple summary of the classic meat dishes – roast pork. I backed down a bit in this recipe, cooking pork from classical because she wanted to see her with a side dish of potatoes that, I think, in other cases, it is extremely convenient. Alternatively, you can use in a dish or mushrooms.
Today the second house will be a dish of pork, which is at the minimum set of products, the result is nutritious, spicy taste and appetizing aroma. Pork ribs are perfect for everyday menus and for how hot main meal. Special requirements to the choice of pork ribs, but prunes it is desirable to use a thick, seedless. Prunes in the recipe will give the finished pork ribs.
A dish like meat stew with vegetables, pleasant in all respects. It's delicious, affordable and easy to prepare, given the fact that we use the help of a slow cooker. Active work time with meat and vegetables will spend about 15 minutes, meanwhile multivarka itself stew main course for two hours, I will spend time cakes with raisins for lunch and sponge cake with banana filling for an evening dessert. A couple of weeks ago. Continue reading


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Playing some spy game or a detective game can be super exciting and fun but its bit hard to be a good spy. You need to have proper detective training, make a spy team, follow all the protocols of the mission and use all the spying techniques for various different spy activities. Let's have a look at some of the coolest spy ideas for kids that they can perform at their home with all their toddler friends.
1) Prepare your team and get equipped
Now you are ready with all the activities and training necessary to build a super detective team by yourself and now let's go for some missions and complete all of them successfully.
1) Shoe detectives
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1) Prepare your team and get equipped
- Spying is fun with more than 2 people in a team for a backup and completes the mission quicker.
- Give a job to each of the member in the team and a specific role to them with a captain who is in charge of all of them.
- Get equipped with all the spy gadgets like a walkie talkie, whistle, magnifying glass and a camera to capture evidences.
- You must make sure that you don't fail to report whatever clue you find out to other team members through your communicating device like a cell phone or walkie talkie.
- Once have equipped all the team members with all the gadgets it is time that you practice and prepare to use all the devices perfectly.
- Wear a spy dress which will differentiate you completely from ordinary people and be sure to be in disguise and don't get suspected by anyone.
- Encrypt your secret messages with a simple yet secret code and make a collection of entirely new set of alphabets or symbols for your message which only you and your team members will know.
- You spy team should be able to face any situation and always be prepared to face any kind of mini dangers like a locked room, climbing down from a tall tree, getting lost in the crowd etc.
- Choose the style of the mission like to find out some hidden objects, find out the password of a computer locked system, or finding and diffusing a small water bomb.
- Make a map by yourself of the surrounding and places where you have to complete the mission.
- Cover all your tracks and don't leave any evidence behind.
Now you are ready with all the activities and training necessary to build a super detective team by yourself and now let's go for some missions and complete all of them successfully.
1) Shoe detectives
- Outline all the sizes of the shoes into different pieces of paper and give a number to each.
- Pass it on to all the kids and be sure that you don't pass any of the kids with their own shoe size.
- The detective team will have to work smartly on matching the outline of all the shoes present there and measuring their sizes.
- The one who finds the correct size out the fastest will be the winner.
- Collect lot of detective items like a walk talkie, magnifying glass, cell phone, watch, camera and much more.
- Put them on the table and have a blanket on the top of it to hide it from the detectives.
- Pull the blanket for a few seconds and allow the toddler detectives to memorize the maximum of them as possible.
- Ask them to write them down in a piece of paper. The one who has the maximum right answers written into the paper will be the best detective of the day.
- There is a non-detective amongst the group of detectives and the task is to find out who this secret non detective with your detective eyes.
- Everyone will close their eyes and the one who is not a detective will change his or her posture every time.
- The detectives have to memorize the postures of everyone before they close their eyes.
- When the detectives open their eyes they have to find out the one who has changed their posture.
- The one who finds out the non-detective first will be the detective with an eye of a tiger.
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EVENT RECAP: LOOK BOUTIQUE BEAUTY SOIREEFriday, June 26, 2015
Last Saturday I attended Nicole's Beauty Soiree event at The Look Boutique. What's the Look Boutique you might ask? Well it's a new beauty concept started by Walgreens. Basically it's a boutique-looking section of Walgreens where costumers can have their makeup done, receive consultations, and shop all of the latest beauty products available at Walgreens. The Look Boutique isn't everywhere yet, only a select few Walgreens and we are lucky enough to have one at our Walgreens near the Houston Galleria Mall. The event served to bring local bloggers out to experience the new concept, receive consultations, and mingle with beauty blogger Nicole Kestenbaum. Check out my photos from the event below!
|Blogger, Andrea Gallagher receiving a Consultation from one of the main Look Boutique owners.
|Bloggers Jaclyn Kent and Patty
|Me patiently in the chair ready to be "Foundation-Matched"
|With the hostess, Nicole Kestenbaum
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Finishes and Bouncing Around
Stitching wise I managed to finish Linus:
and a bonus of two Snoopys that were included in the Schroeder chart. There was another one, but it didn't look very much like Snoopy, so I didn't stitch that one.
Love the cute Linus and Snoopy...the picture of you both is wonderfulReplyDelete
I love the Snoopy. My mom LOVES him. Too cute! Linus is adorable too. Congrats on the finishes. I love the butterfly. Beautiful colors! The snowman looks too cute too. Good luck deciding what to work on.ReplyDelete
Cute finishes!! Good progress on your WIPs. I should count my WIPs, they must not be more than 15.
Lovely photo of both of you:)
Great stitching - and what a wonderful picture of you and DH. Looks like you're both having fun!
Stitching looks great, and you two look fabulous!ReplyDelete
I can count WIPs on one hand! Hobbies in general not so much. :D
The little Snoopy stitches are great! Too bad the third didn't look right. Are there any of Woodstock? And shucks about buying another floss haha. It's amazing how many variations of the rainbow exist in DMC and how one never has the right one!
Two finishes (well, three actually) and two progress. That's a good week's stitching. And great photo.ReplyDelete
Adoro Snoopy!! Che belli i tuoi progressiReplyDelete
Congrats on the cute finishes Tiffany. Nice progress on your WIP's. Great pic of you and hubby.
Great stitching update, you have been busy :)
Nice to put a face on your name too! Looks like you had a great time!!
What fun finishes! The game sounds fun. Hope you had a blast!ReplyDelete
Linus and Snoopy are so sweet. And nice progress on your WIPs.
I'm also still thinking about what to pull out for Justine's Solo September - but with 30+ WIPs it's not so easy to find the perfect one, lol.
Great to see the photo of you and DH, and to put a face to the name! (I'm not so brave!)
I need to count my WIPs too, it's something I've been meaning to do for ages .... I've started so many patterns, and haven't got very far on them.
Aren't the peanuts characters so sweet, and just the thing to stitch! Your Linus is really cute!
I keep putting new threads with my latest project instead or away in the thread keeper, then start a new project and those new skeins are forgotten ... such a nuisance! Hope you find yours soon!
Hugs, Barbara xxx
As you can see I'm behind with blog reading again! Lovely to see a pic of you and DH - looks like you had a great time.
Snoopy is so cute!
Great photo of you both!
Love your snoopy finishes!


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Edward T. Abts, 56, of Charlevoix, died Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009, at his home.
He was born in Everett, Wash., April 13, 1953, to Aaron and Lois (Allen) Abts. Ed married Sandie Lind in Klamath Falls, Ore. in 1979, and they have made their home in Northern Michigan since 1989. Ed was plant manager for Manthei Inc. in Petoskey where he worked for over 20 years.
Ed was a loving husband, father and friend. His quick wit endeared him to all. Always the life of the party, Ed would have wanted each of us to remember the good times, forget the pain and tell some funny stories, probably at his expense, and yes have a drink or two. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed boating, it is in those places that his absence will be felt by many and where his memory will endure. It is with a heavy heart that we say good-bye to a man whose greatest joy was bringing laughter to anyone he met no matter what the situation. Although he is no longer with us in body he will forever be with each of us in spirit.


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text: FRUIT WINES Workshop at Central Lakes College Staples Ag Center. June 7th, 2014 Farm Wineries • Farm winery licenses are issued by the commissioner of the Department of Public Safety for $50 per year. A license authorizes the on-premises sale of table, sparkling, or fortified wines. • Amounts are limited to 50,000 gallons in a calendar year. • In 2012, the legislature specified that farm wineries must be located on agricultural land or have a conditional use permit. Farm wineries in existence before May 1, 2012, are exempt from this requirement. This change was to ensure that farm wineries were on farm lands. • As a matter of definition, the law allows more than wine from grapes to be produced at a farm winery. The definition in Minnesota Statutes, section 340A.101, subdivisions 27, 29, and 30, include cider, vermouth, wine, and wine made from crops other than grapes. In addition, the law specifically allows the production of fortified wines. Farm wineries can: • sell their products on Sundays between the hours of 10 am and 12 midnight; • sell via the Internet, up to two cases per customer, as permitted in Minnesota Statutes, section 340A.417; • operate a restaurant or other establishment; • give free samples to visitors; • import, with special permits issued by the commissioner, additional grapes to add to their crops in an off-year for farm production; and • sell at a county fair with a temporary license issued by local governments. Bulk Wine • There has been a long-standing requirement that a majority of agricultural products used at a farm winery be Minnesota products (Minn. Stat. § 340A.315, subd. 4). • In 2012, the legislature adopted a provision allowing farm wineries to import bulk wine to augment their winemaking, as long as this bulk wine is not separately bottled, is less than 10% of total production, and the bulk wine counts as part of the 49% nonMinnesota grown component. Distilleries • In 2008, the legislature enacted a law that allows farm wineries to produce distilled spirits (Minn. Stat. § 340A.315, subd. 7). Under this provision, distilled spirits may comprise up to 500 of the 5,000 gallons of alcoholic beverage that a farm winery can manufacture. • Farm wineries are allowed to provide small samples of distilled spirits to customers, but must sell this new product only through existing wholesalers. • In 2011, the legislature passed a separate microdistillery licensing provision, creating a way for small distillers to operate without a farm winery license. • By law, both the Minnesota Department of Agriculture and the state's Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) are charged with developing and diversifying Minnesota agriculture. Each organization promotes grape growing and winemaking as opportunities for farmers to diversify and capitalize on the growing popularity of wine. • The state's tourism bureau also promotes farm winery tours and wine-tasting events as an agritourism opportunity for rural communities. The Explore Minnesota Tourism Council maintains a list of Minnesota wineries on its website, complete with the hours of operation and information on nearby fall-color driving routes. • Currently there are 51 farm wineries licensed by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (June 2012) • That represents nearly twice as many farm wineries than there were just four years ago. 1 Grape vs Fruit wine overview • The wine grape is virtually the only fruit which commonly reaches a high enough sugar and the proper acid balance for good-flavored and stable wine. • Other fruits, including Vitis labrusca grapes and many fermentable substances such as honey, require adjustments of either sugar or acid or both to produce a satisfactory wine-like product. Often yeast foods are added to prevent fermentation problems. • The rules for adding sugar are complex, but in general the juice before fermentation may not exceed 25Brix. The alcohol content should not exceed 14 percent, unless wine spirits from the same kind of fruit have been added, and the solids content should not exceed 21 percent by weight. • Dried fruit, honey, and other fruit products have similar permitted practices, except those with high sugar content may be adjusted with water to not less than 22Brix before fermentation, in most cases. • Most fruit-type wines are marketed as fresh fruity products with as much as possible of the characteristic flavor and color of the specific fruit. • They tend to lose their fruit flavor and develop harshness or bitterness as they age or oxidize. General Production Practices • Fermentation may take place in the presence of the whole macerated fruit. Usually the pulp is pressed off and removed within two to three days to avoid alcoholic extraction of bitter or haze-producing substances. • Often heat is used to disrupt cells of fruit to aid pressing before fermentation. It is a common in processing Concord grapes. • Pectinase, pectin-splitting enzymes, are added to increase juice yield and to help clarify the juice, especially in high-pectin stone fruits such as plums. • Wine yeast are added and usually nutrients such as ammonium phosphate (DAP) and yeast extracts. • Moderately high levels of sulfur dioxide (100 to 200 ppm) are used as the juice of these fruits are highly susceptible to oxidative browning and other deterioration. • Minimal contact with air is also practiced. Molecular SO2: 0.8 ppm pH 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 Free SO2 13 16 21 26 32 40 50 For a wine to be stable from bacterial spoilage, Free SO2 levels need to be at higher levels as pH levels increases. Above 50 ppm Free SO2, the wines will start to have a noticeable "chemical" smell to most people. • Bentonite & Sparkaloid is used to remove proteins for clarity and heat stability. Tannin levels is usually low and the wines are not as stable to air, or as easily fined or clarified, as grape wines. • Sterile filtration or pasteurization ($) is often needed if there is residual fermentable sugar in the bottle. • Raw fruit material can be less costly, especially if suitable substandard cheaper grade B produce is available. • Multiple harvest periods (cherries in July to apples in September) help to maximize the use of wine making equipment and space out production. • Frozen fruit is often good quality, adding to the flexibility of production. • Short fermentation periods and fast completion aid in quick turnover for return on investment. • Fruit wines range from dry still table wine to light fruity, sparkling, carbonated and sweet dessert style. Examples of fruit wines: • Strawberry: dry, off-dry, dessert, iced, sparkling. • Rhubarb: Base wine, dry, off-dry. • Wild Black Cherry Wine (Chokecherry): dessert, off-dry. • Cherry: dry, off-dry, dessert. • Raspberry: dry, dessert, fortified. • Black Currant: dry, off-dry, dessert, fortified, sparkling. • Blueberry: dry, off-dry, sweet, sparkling. • Apple: dry, off-dry, dessert, iced, fortified. Fruit Wine Economics • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBODWrG PMXw "How to make Ice-style apple & fruit wine" Dr. Joseph Fiola, Maryland Extension. • 5 bushels of apples/ 220 lbs. @ $0.10/lbs. • 18 gallons @ 15 Brix • Freeze to 8 gallons @ 28 Brix, about 7 gallons of "cryogenic apple wine" • Value added: 70 half bottles @ $15 = $1,050 • From $22 worth of apples. Neige Apple Ice Wine • Another Utube find, Quebec, owned by Boisset family of France. • Ice wine, frozen on the tree, yield 15% • Value $40+ per half bottle. • Cryogenic wine, frozen juice concentrated, yield 20% • Value $28 per half bottle. • Neige means "snow" in French. Apple wine experiment • To see how a yeast affect Apple wine flavor. • Scott labs yeast: 71B and • Ag Center apples (82 pounds, including approx. 30 lbs. crab*) were frozen, thawed and pressed, then SO2 • Nutrient added • Measured SO2, pH and T.A. 25 Liter Bladder press Juice Statistics • • • • • 5.5 gallons juice 13.4 Brix, pH 3.40, TA 0.41 Adjusted to 22.5 Brix with 122g/L Sugar Stir and divide into 3 buckets Add rehydrated Cotes des Blanc yeast and later Fermaid nutrient. • A: zero added Tannin • B: 50ppm FT Blanc Soft • C: 100ppm FT Blanc Soft Fermentation and finish • • • • • • • • 15 day fermentation Nutrient DAP ½ teaspoon/gallon day 5 & 7. Racked twice and add Bentonite clay. Racked and add Hot Sparkaloid. 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|Annona reticulate L.
|Leaves are oblong to oblong –lanceolate, flowers are greenish yellow, fragrant, the fruit is large and heart-shaped and brownish yellow. Fresh leaves are used as topicals and are applied to the stomachs of children suffering from indigestion.
|Perseea americana
|Medium sized tree reaching a height of 10 meters. Leaves are alternate, oblong to oval or obovate. Flowers are small borne in naked, panicled, hairy cymes. Fruit is large, fleshy, elongated and of various shapes. The pulp is credited with the suppuration of wounds, and have an aphrodisiac properties.
|Averrhoa carambola L.
|Small sized tree growing to a height of 6 meters or less. The leaves are pinnate about 15 cm. long. The fruit is fleshy, acid green or greenish yellow and edible. The fruit is laxative, and is also given in fevers.
|Psidium guajava
|The plant is somewhat hairy reaches a height of 8 inches. Ripe fruit is eaten as vegetable and used as seasoning for sinigang and also used in the manufacture of jellies. Leaves in the form of decoction for washing ulcers and wounds and also antidiarrhetic.
|Antidesma buiuus
|Small, smooth and dioecious tree. The fruit is fleshy, red, acid, and edible. Excellent in making jam and wine.
|Flacourtia rykum Zoll. & Mor.
|An erect tree reaching a height of 20 meters. Fruit is round, edible, and is good for making jams and pies. The roots and their decoction are given internally to women after childbirth. The fruit is prescribed for dysmenorrhoea
|Theobrama cacao
|Cultivated for its seeds which are used in the manufacture of cacao, chocolate, cacao butter. Cacao butter is used in the manufacture of confections, toilet preparations and cosmetic ointments or coating pills and preparing suppositories.
|Chrysophyllum caimito
|Cultivated for its edible fruit and as an ornament. Decoction of the bark is given for dysentery, latex is used as a resolutive in abscesses and fruit is used in treatment of diabetes mellitus.
|Manilkara sapota
|Much branched tree reaching a height of 8 meters. The fruit brown, fleshy, ovoid or somewhat rounded. The flesh is brown, soft, slightly gritty and sweet. Bark is used for tanning sails and for making fishing tackle. Milky juice of the bark is used in the manufacture of chewing gum.
|Syzygium cinnamomeum
|Duhat juice is considered as tasty as grape juice, and used in the manufacture of red wine. Decoction of the bark is given internally in dysentery, ripe fruit is an efficient remedy for diabetes mellitus.
|Durio zibethinus Murr. (Bomb.)
|Cultivated for its very highly prized fruits. Durian fruit as tonic, root decoction for fever and their juice into a preparation for bathing the head of the fever patient.
|Annona muricata L.
|Small tree, 5 to 7 meters in height. The fruit usually eaten raw when ripe Juicy fruit makes a delicious ice cream. Unripe fruit, seeds and juice of the fruit are used in treating dysentery.
|Citrum aurantium L. (tight skinned orange)
|Leaves, flowers, fruit, peel of the fruits and the volatile oil are official in many pharmacopeias.
|Pithecellobium dulce
|This tree is 5 to 18 meters high with ultimate branches. The bark is used for tanning, the seed is edible, whitish and sweet when the fruit is ripe. The root bark is good for dysentery, leaves with salt, cure indigestion and also produce abortion.
|Averrhoa balimbi L.
|Fruit contains potassium oxalate & is used to remove stains from clothing and also for washing hands. It is much used as seasoning and is made into sweets, including jam and used in making pickles.
|Dillenia philippinensis Rolf.
|Acid juice of the fruit when mixed with sugar is used as cough cure. It is employed for cleansing the hair.
|Lansium domesticum Correa
|A great favorite with the Filipinos. Fruit is whitish-yellow and occurs in bunches which resemble those of grapes except that they occur on a single stem instead of a branched stem.
|Spondias pinnata
|Leaves & fruits sour & used in stews
|Triphasia trifolia (Burm.)
|Cultivated on account of its ornamental, edible, red fruit & its fragrant, white flowers. Aromatic bath salts in the Phils. Are made from the leaves of this plant.
|Mangifera indica
|Root - diuretic; bark & seeds mastringent; leaves for tea & resin cure for aphthoes
|Ziciphus mauritiana Lam.
|A decoction of the bark & leaves is employed as an effective astringent in dysentery &diarrhea & is used in bowel trouble of all kinds.
|Litsea perrottetli
|The fruit is round, about 8 millimeters or less in diameter. The seeds contains slightly aromatic, tallow like oil. Roots and leaves are used for poulticing sprains and bruises. Seeds are pounded and applied to boils.
|Artocarpus heterophylla Lam.
|The young fruits are eaten as vegetable. Ash of the leaves after burning applied on wounds and ulcers as a dried or cicatrizant. Leaves for skin diseases root decoction for diarrhea, milky juice for swelling and snake bite.
|Niog (Coconut palm)
|Cocus nucifera
|Mangifera philippensis Mukh. (Anac.)
|Roots are diuretic, bark and seeds are astringent
|Mangifera altissima Blanco
|Same as in mango
|Cannarium ovatum
|The roots contain 7.8 % tannin, and gives satisfactory leather which is yellowish tan. The seed has a fixed oil. Oleoresin is used as stimulant, a rubefacient and antirheumatic when applied externally.
|Nephelium lappaceum
|Fruit is oblong, red or yellow with thick coarse wavy hairs or soft spines. Roots in decoction for treating fevers, leaves for poulticing and the bark as an astringent for diseases of the tongue.
|Rimas (Breadfruit)
|Artocarpus communis
|Sampalok (Tamarind)
|Tamarindus indica
|The tree is cultivated for its many uses. Leaves are used in dyeing. Tamarind pulp obtained citric acid, 9.40, tartaric acid 1.55, malic acid 0.45, bitartrate of potash 3.25, sugar 12.5, gum 4.7 vegetable jelly 6.25, parenchyma 34.35, and water 27.55. Seeds contain tannin, fixed oil, and insoluble matter. and bark of old trees contains 7% tannin.


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Left to right: Br Matthew Farrell, fr Gerard Dunne and Br Adam Conroy
It's probably true to say that most in church circles are somewhat suspicious of journalists and the media in general - afraid of how they might portray us. I've long been annoyed by this attitude - if we have something to say, let's say it and get on with it. We can't always have it our own way!
In any case, Doreen was the epitome of professionalism and anxious to have correct information - and a very warm person as well. The end product is quite good too - though I don't think I'll ever get used to being called a human resources recruiter any time soon!


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I love working with writers, obviously. And right now I'm excited; as the season shifts and the ruminating deep underground work has taken root, buds are bursting into bloom. Everybody has been working really hard and beginning to reap the rewards. Three writers I've been working with have books coming out, five writers are appearing in newspapers, and one poet just heard that three of her poems have been accepted for publication. She's waiting to hear from several poetry collection contests. I'm looking forward to reading, this week, the final draft of another writer's memoir about which I have high hopes. And the collection of essays by women living in Qatar that I co-edited will also be published later this spring, in English and Arabic.
Those blissful six weeks in Qatar spoiled me. Being surrounded by only my own clutter was a rare gift. I could write at all hours of the day and night, my papers and research strewn everywhere--no one but me ever disturbing them. I worried about how I would write on my return, having to again share space, and my life, with others.
On the way home from the airport, my husband said, "The place looks pretty good right now."
When I walked into the kitchen, this is what I saw:
And our communal dining room table:
My spirits, and my resolve to write regularly, dropped several notches. No matter. There are no excuses for not writing--other people's clutter, not having a proper "room of one's own," commitments. In a client's cluttered house, I stumbled on a slim little wise volume that will bust your every excuse. Dip around in How To Write a Lot and I'll be surprised if you don't come up with a writing schedule you'll stick to.
And here's a rather lengthy closing quote about getting to the desk, from Vivian Gornick's essay collection: Approaching Eye Level
Work, I said to myself. Work hard.
But I can't work hard, I answered myself. I've barely learned how to work steadily. I can't work hard at all.
Try, I replied. And try again. It's all you've got.
The first flash of feminist insight returned to me. Years before, feminism had made me see the value of work. . . I saw what visionary feminists had seen for two hundred years: that power over one's own life comes only through the steady command of one's own thought.
A sentiment easy enough to declare, the task of a lifetime to achieve.
I sat down at the desk, as though for the first time, to teach myself to stay with my thoughts: to order them, extend them, make them serve me. I failed.
Next day I sat down again. Again, I failed.
Three days later I crawled back to the desk and again I came away defeated. But the day after that the fog cleared out of my head: I solved a simple writing problem, one that had seemed intractable, and a stone rolled off my chest. I breathed easier. The air smelled sweet, the coffee strong, the day inviting.
The rhetoric of religious fervor began to evaporate in me, replaced by the reassuring pain of daily effort. I could not keep repeating 'work is everything' like a mantra when clearly it wasn't everything. But sitting down to it every day became an act of enlightenment. Chekhov's words stared back at me: "Others made me a slave but I must squeeze the slave out of myself, drop by drop." I had tacked them up over the desk sometime in the early seventies, and my eyes had been glazing across them for more than ten years. Now I read them again: really read them. It wasn't "work" that would save me, it was the miserable daily effort.
So, yes it's in the (sometimes) miserable daily effort that the writing gets done. To all of you who are heading to the desk, congratulations. I'll see you there.
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Summary Proceedings (Sc): Supervisory reviews
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To this end the higher debt manager is required to undertake a supervisory review for each case
- remaining uncleared 6 weeks after the date of arrestment or attachment and
- every month thereafter until the case is cleared.
The review allows the higher debt manager to comment or give guidance as necessary. This is done on a form 105(SR) and such reviews can be subject to Debt Management Edinburgh Group Office inspection.


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Today more that ever, our connection to our children and the value seeds of foundation that we lay for them will effect their future security and happiness. Understanding our children and leanrng what we can do to create strong roots and strong wings simlutaneouly is imperative. Read on
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Kids M-Power is a program designed to empower elementary age through high school age kids to collaborate with local artists and use their talents to create art, market the art, and donate the funds to kids' causes that inspire them. Read on


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Greensboro DJ Paul Cordts, Greensboro, NC Disc Jockey, HighPoint, Winston-Salem, Kernersville, Reidesville, Summerfield, Archdale, Stoney Creek, North Carolina Disc Jockey
Welcome to Where "Professional Service Starts"
Hello and thanks for considering me as the DJ for your upcoming Wedding Event. I can provide music and coordination for the Rehearsal, Ceremony or Reception.By far the best benefit that you can have at any Wedding Event is a talented and experienced DJ. It is my I goal at any function to make certain the needs and requests of the Bride, Groom and Families are taken care of and that you leave the event feeling that you got more service from me than you paid for.
"Satisfaction" is my only Goal
"Stephen and I just wanted to extend out thanks for making our Wedding Ceremony and Reception turn out better that we could have ever dreamed You coordinated both events and everything was PERFECT!
The music during the ceremony at Magnolia Manor was beautiful and outweighed the thunder and lightning heard in the background.
The reception was just as great and is still talked about today. Thanks for making it a wonderful memory that we will never forget.
Stephen and Erin Marshall
Only A Professional can Save the Day!
"Paul was the DJ for my Wedding. Right before the toasts, there was a small fire in the ceiling of the Empire Room. My husband and I then had to deal with two fire companies invading our wedding reception. Paul helped to ease the situation and played funny music while the fireman were at the reception. He even played "Macho Man" by the Village People while the fireman, were at work. I credit Paul with single-handedly saving most of the reception and keeping me from crying at my event.
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Why should you hire me as the DJ for your Special Occasion?
I Listen To You!
I will listen to your requests and concerns and will assist you in putting together the "Day of Your Dreams"! From the First Introductions to the Last Dance, you can count on me to give you exactly what you want. I will make suggestions and carry out the plan as we discuss.
As your DJ I can play the music, coordinate the event, be your MC, execute your announcements, whatever you need, I'm here for you. To assist in making this as stress free as possible and in making this a special event that you and your guest will remember for years to come.
Are you considering an outdoor Wedding Ceremony?
I can coordinate and direct the ceremony and reception while providing you with the necessary music for the ceremony played through concealed speakers. This helps eliminate the cost of additional musicians. Don't forget that you will need a microphone at the alter area and maybe for a soloist. Outdoor events have specific concerns that need to be addressed in advance. From the seating of your guests to the Bridal Recessional, I can help orchestrate the ceremony to your wishes. Even if you are having a ceremony outdoors at night, I can provide outdoor lighting to make the event something to remember.
"There is nothing more Romantic and Memorable than a Wedding Ceremony at Dusk"
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My clients are aware that they need a multi dimensional DJ. Someone that can play background music when the guests arrive, then transition into those upbeat dancing tunes that you and your guests want to party to. A DJ that can help develop a timeline of the events that need to take place. Someone that is organized, calm and realizes that this is The Bride and Groom's Day, not the DJ's.
I realize how important this day is and will assist in putting it together so that ultimately all you have to do is get there and enjoy your day. I specialize in DJ Music and Coordination for The Rehearsal, Ceremony and Reception at Wedding Events. I hope that I can speak or meet with you personally and discuss your individual needs associated with this upcoming event.
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Kathleen C. Huggard "Nana"
Bay City, Michigan
Kathleen passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at McLaren Bay Region, age 68. She was born December 22, 1944 in Bay City to the late Floyd H. and Kathlene (Gamble) Woods. She married Dale A. Huggard, Sr. in St. Hyacinth Church on June 30, 1962; he survives her. Kathleen enjoyed camp fires, casino bus trips and spending time with her family.
Surviving are three children: Kathlene (Jeff) Buffman, Floyd (Marcia) Huggard and Dale Huggard, Jr., two granddaughters, Kayla and Kendra Buffman, three brothers: Floyd (Mary Ann), James (Cheryl) and Frank (Beth) Woods. Kathleen was predeceased by one brother, Robert Woods and a "sister" Barbara Dinsmore.
The Funeral Service will be held Friday, February 22, 2013 at 1:00pm at Ambrose Funeral Home. Fr. Dale Orlik will officiate and interment will follow in Floral Gardens Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday from 2:00 to 8:00pm and Friday from 12:00noon to 1:00pm. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to "Family Wishes."


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What image comes to mind when thinking about the local campus bookstore? For many, it's the iconic stacks of textbooks, rows of school supplies or racks of school branded sweatshirts. How about a gathering of elementary students listening intently to a reading of Curious George or an event popup shop selling the latest releases from the headlining speaker? Old Dominion's University Village Bookstore in Norfolk, VA, commits to delivering all of the above. In addition to offering classroom and campus life essentials, the Follett-operated University Village Bookstore also serves as a routine host and trusted partner for local events.
Marc Katz, trade team lead at University Village Bookstore, relishes his freedom to find new event opportunities for the bookstore. His strategy is simple – keep up with what's happening in the literary and local communities, and figure out how the bookstore can get involved. For example, 2016 was the eighth year the bookstore supported Old Dominion University's Annual Literary Festival. The bookstore offered the 300+ attendees a range of trade books tied to the five-day event, including titles in history, poetry and autobiography. In addition, the bookstore coordinated 14 author signings to celebrate the people behind the prose and poetry.
"Our colleagues at the bookstore rock. Our literary events are enriched by their partnership in suggesting writers, promoting the event, and fulfilling the audience's desire to read on," said Katherine Jackson, Senior Lecturer for Old Dominion University's English Department.
University Village Bookstore also extends its book sales support beyond the campus, setting up popup shops for events hosted by the local World Affairs Council, Chamber of Commerce and Norfolk Forum, to name a few. The bookstore team's ultimate goal is to help make the event a more memorable and meaningful experience for attendees. To some, books at an event popup shop may be an impulse buy or souvenir, but to others, it's an immediate next step to explore a new interest.
For the littlest members of the Norfolk community, University Village Bookstore annually visits local elementary schools to mark the birthday of Dr. Seuss's beloved Cat in the Hat. The fun continues at the bookstore where attendees enjoy face painting, games, snacks and readings from local celebrities like the University president and members of the football and basketball teams. In addition to drawing nearly 300 local children and parents, the event also fosters deeper connections with fellow campus services and University departments. Last year Old Dominion's Art Education department provided decorations and painted the bookstore's windows while Aramark, the school's foodservice vendor, provided cupcakes.
The bookstore also hosts in-store events that tap into current fandom and pop culture trends. Recent examples include Star Wars, Harry Potter and even adult coloring with a "Keep Calm and Color" event hosted to help alleviate studying stress. Latest craze events often attract a diverse audience, from college students and staff to curious community members. This wide variety of events, and resulting appeal to customers of all ages and interests, speaks to the well-rounded services offered by the local campus bookstore.
"Yes the bookstore has textbooks, but we offer so much more. We're a welcoming space to celebrate shared interests, and a constant advocate for community engagement and learning," Katz explained.
Interested in learning more about upcoming events or potential book sales opportunities with the local Follett campus bookstore? Feel free to contact bookstore management directly to learn more.
Image: Old Dominion University's Art Education department provided decorations and painted the bookstore's windows for the University Village Bookstore's Dr. Seuss celebration.


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Standing Stone Brewing Company is one of my friend Stacey's favorite restaurants in Ashland. Committed to an organic, waste-free lifestyle, she enjoys the meats, eggs and produce that are sourced from the restaurant's own One Mile Farm.
Celebrating 20 years of sustainable business at its location on Oak Street, the restaurant and brewery has found value in the local community's tastes and lifestyles with its free-range beef and lamb, pizzas, pub fare and solar-powered brewery — right along with the preferences of Ashland's strong tourist trade.
On my last, long-overdue visit to Standing Stone, Stacey and I chose a table outdoors on the roomy patio. She wanted me sample the fritters made with cauliflower and Parmesan and served with Green Goddess dipping sauce ($7), and I had an appetite for my longtime favorite, the salmon tacos.
I was delighted with the deep-fried fritters, served with a smattering of micro-greens on top. Rolled in panko or bread crumbs and cooked until golden brown, they were creamy and decadent inside. Stacey decided to make the fritters a meal and ordered a salad made from organic greens.
Standing Stone's tacos are available with choices of seared salmon, crispy Baja fish, chili-rubbed steak, Adobo chicken or pork carnitas. At $5 each, one makes a tasty appetizer, or order the plate with any two tacos and rice and beans ($14).
My salmon tacos were served on house-made tortillas and garnished with fresh avocado, red onion, cilantro and a just-right drizzle of sour cream sauce. The servings of rice and beans were favorably light, and an accompanying condiment dish was filled with green chili sauce, pickled onion and a spicy habañero sauce. Looking for that little bit of extra flavor, I put just a dab of the habañero sauce on a bite — only to be reminded that this spirited chili pepper is not for me.
The first thing Stacey and I noticed when we sat down was the restaurant's considerably smaller menu, though it still offered a range of items, and as we dined we noticed that the food had a little more snap to it than usual. Our server mentioned that the restaurant had acquired a new chef, who plans to make the menu smaller yet.
Chef Stefano Cippoline moved from Belle Fiore Winery to work at Standing Stone about four months ago.
"There were 70 menu items when I started working here," Cippoline says. "It wasn't wrong, but it was large and cumbersome. Our flatbreads, pizzas, tacos and burgers are great, and we want to stay with the best-selling items while paying attention to trends, what we can provide and how we can provide it better.
"We must be one of the only breweries on the West Coast that has its own farm and legitimately resources its own beef, pork and lamb," he says. "I have access to New Yorks, rib-eyes and filets at the restaurant, yet these choice cuts aren't showcased on the menu."
A smaller main menu would allow the restaurant to offer its farm-centric fare, showcasing what is actually grown at One Mile Farm.
"You'll always be able to come to Standing Stone and get the great tacos and burgers, but you'll also be able to try a filet, a rib-eye, lamb or pork, something different every week," Cippoline says.
Plans also are in the works for a new pastry chef. Cippoline says he wants diners' experiences to end on a good note. The new menu will be unveiled sometime in July.
Being a chef is the only job Cippoline has ever had, he says.
"My parents are chefs and owned restaurants while I was growing up, and my grandparents owned restaurants before them," he says. "I tried to be a wild-fire fighter for six years with the U.S. Forest Service. That's what brought me to the Rogue Valley. I eventually decided it wasn't for me and went back to being a chef. My grandfather makes a joke about jumping from the fire into the frying pan."


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could you address: what to NOT wear!! prime example, patterned leggings with a SHORT patterned top!!!
AND bringing your children for the day (or two)!
I have seen kids running ragged through tradeshows; given food to eat then they wipe their fingers on other peoples products; running around and bumping into tables spilling somethings breakable items on the floor; screaming from being cooped up all day or over tired, the list goes on!!
Display your product! For an extra few dollars, book another table and display properly..


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Chuck Schumer Offers Plan to Skirt House GOP on Amnesty
Amnesty will cost the American people $6.3 tillion.
Democrats never stop pushing their agenda forward. They may take a break but they never quit with their destructive plans for America.
Democrat Charles Schumer offered a plan to skirt the House GOP on amnesty.
The New York Times reported:
Senator Charles E. Schumer, Democrat of New York, offered a long-shot option on Thursday to revive the moribund effort to overhaul the nation's immigration laws that would require the support of more than a dozen House Republicans — and, if nothing else, pressure others to act on an election-year issue that Tea Party-aligned members strongly oppose.
The legislative maneuver, known as a discharge petition, would allow supporters of overhauling the nation's immigration laws to circumvent the Republican majority in the House by bringing the measure directly to the House floor, bypassing the regular committee process. It is a rarely successful tactic, though it was used in 2002 to eventually win passage of a major campaign finance law.
Mr. Schumer, who was one of the architects of a broad-based rewriting of immigration laws that passed the Senate in June, accused House Republicans of trying to "sweep this issue under the rug," and added, "In the next few months you're going to see increased pressure, and the discharge petition is one such way."
Lawmakers and aides in both parties say that a discharge petition, especially one coming from Mr. Schumer, whose views are strongly opposed by many House conservatives, is unlikely to succeed. Even if all House Democrats supported the measure, it would still require more than a dozen Republican signatures.
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Lately my computer has been experience screen tearing when outside of games. Usually I experience this when I'm scrolling up and down on websites such as reddit and this only goes on for less than 10 minutes at a time after which it will just not occur anymore. Not sure what to think of this as when I play games, such as League of Legends or Black Desert Online, my performance will still be great.
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This paper presents experimental documentation and analytical correlations demonstrating the effects of hot streak accumulation and phantom cooling on turbine rotor airfoil surface temperature. Results are shown that quantify the impact of (1) a nonuniform temperature profile at the entrance of a turbine due to combustor-generated hot and cold streaks, and (2) cooling air discharged from the trailing edge of the upstream stator. In Part 1 of this paper, experimental results are shown for a range of controlling variables to identify where streak accumulation and phantom cooling were most likely to be strongest. These variables include streak-to-free-stream density ratio, streak injection location, and coolant-to-free-stream density and velocity ratios. In Part 2 of this paper, experimental results are shown for the combined effects of hot streak and stator coolant. An analytical model is also presented to correlate the experimental results.
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