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The Widow of Pale Harbour – Blog Tour
October 18, 2019 TheCaffeinatedReaderLeave a comment
A town gripped by fear. A woman accused of murder. Who can save Pale Harbour from itself?
1846. Desperate to escape the ghosts of his past, Gabriel Stone takes a position as a minister in the remote Pale Harbour, but not all is as it seems in the sleepy town.
As soon as Gabriel steps foot in town, he can't escape the rumours about the mysterious Sophy Carver, a young widow who lives in the eerie Castle Carver: whispers that she killed her husband, mutterings that she might even be a witch.
But as strange, unsettling events escalate into murder, Gabriel finds himself falling under Sophy's spell. As clues start to point to Sophy as the next victim, Gabriel realises he must find answers before anyone else turns up dead.
Ahhh this was such a great spooky read! There was murder, mystery, witchy going ons all set in the perfect New England spooky setting! Not to mention it was like stepping into a story that might have been inspired by Poe himself. [Note: there are references to Poe in this story and I absolutely loved it]
The whole time you read this, you'll want to be sipping something warm from a mug while curled up in a cozy reading spot with a blanket. Even if you're somewhere warm the way that Hester Fox writes, you feel like you're right there with the characters in the cold New England rain and fog.
The romance to this is just simply amazing, I loved that the male lead was sensitive and put the female's comfort and consent at the top of his priority list.
Also, Sophy was an amazing female lead, she feels very real fears to her situation, the outsider in a small town who is believed to have killed the husband that they all admired. She's scorned and feared in equal measure and their actions lead to the consequence that Sophy becomes reclusive and that only fuels the gossip in the town.
Gabriel Stone comes at just the right moment, the gossip is reaching its peak with the strange happenings occurring in Pale Harbour and Sophy stands to be the most likely suspect in the town's eyes.
The new minister can't help but be drawn to the Widow, to want to know more about the woman who has caused so much tongue-wagging, and as he gets to know her, he knows the truth, she couldn't have done this. But…then who isn't? And why do they want Sophy to take the blame?
A great murder mystery, romance, and historical fiction. For anyone who enjoys a mystery, I would highly recommend this book to them!
Four Cups of Coffee for this book! Now…I'm off to go pretend I'm in New England and drink some more tea.
Thank you to HQ Stories for a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review as part of the blog tour!
Hester comes to writing from a background in museum work and historical archaeology. She loves the Gothic, the lurid, the dark…so long as the ending is a happy one. She has never seen a ghost, though she remains hopeful.
Hester lives outside of Boston with her husband and their son.
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Tagged 1800s, Edgar Allan Poe, gothic, HarperCollinsUK, Hester Fox, historical fiction, HQStories, murders, mystery, New England, romance, spooky, The Widow of Pale Harbour, Witchcraft, Witchy
A Tapestry Of Treason – Blog Tour
August 27, 2019 August 27, 2019 TheCaffeinatedReader3 Comments
Her actions could make history – but at what price?
1399: Constance of York, Lady Despenser, proves herself more than a mere observer in the devious intrigues of her magnificently dysfunctional family, The House of York.
Surrounded by power-hungry men, including her aggressively self-centred husband Thomas and ruthless siblings Edward and Richard, Constance places herself at the heart of two treasonous plots against King Henry IV. Will it be possible for this Plantagenet family to safeguard its own political power by restoring either King Richard II to the throne, or the precarious Mortimer claimant?
Although the execution of these conspiracies will place them all in jeopardy, Constance is not deterred, even when the cost of her ambition threatens to overwhelm her. Even when it endangers her new-found happiness.
With treason, tragedy, heartbreak and betrayal, this is the story of a woman ahead of her time, fighting for herself and what she believes to be right in a world of men.
This is one woman's quest to turn history on its head.
By: Ann O'Brien
Published By: HQ, Imprint of HarperCollins
Publishing Date: 22/08/2019
Format: Hardback [eBook & Audio]
I have to admit, I've never read a historical fiction book like this before but I have enjoyed watching movie adaptations of 'The Other Boleyn Girl' and 'The Duchess' < though the latter is a biography instead of a historical fiction novel.
Still, I read the synopsis of this and knew I couldn't pass it up with my love of history and let's face it, we always could use a few more books about women that history has swept over. I was delighted to take part in this tour!
The first chapter just drops you in, you're caught up immediately into the world that Constance of York occupies. There is no mistaking Anne O'Brien's attempt to immerse you completely into this world. You are transported to 1399/1400s and it is rife with political intrigue.
O'Brien does a great task in not focusing too much on one set of details, in particular, instead, she takes everything into consideration. There is the expectation of women of the time, but also the reality of women in that period. They may not have much power out front but they can still do things their own way. Constance is a woman of ambition and of course that tends to make her not well received by others, viewed as immoral though others around her are forgiven and lauded for treasonous thoughts all because they are men and she's a woman.
I was slightly daunted by the page count but then O'Brien builds up this quiet intensity, she brilliantly keeps the tension all the way through out. It actually made it hard to put down, there was this feeling of Constance running out of time or rather that she was always on the verge of being in trouble and I was completely on board for that. 500 pages and it kept me on the edge of my seat, to me that's the sign of a brilliant novel. I adored it and I now adore O'Brien.
Anne O'Brien clearly does her research and brings Constance to life, giving her a voice that would fit in seamlessly as fact rather than the fiction it actually is.
If you're a fan of history and/or Philippa Gregory books then I highly recommend this five cups of coffee read to you!
[Thank you to HQ for a copy of the book in exchange for my honest review as part of the tour]
Sunday Times bestselling author Anne O'Brien was born in West Yorkshire. After gaining a BA Honours degree in History at Manchester University and a Master's in Education at Hull, she lived in East Yorkshire for many years as a teacher of history. Todayshe has sold over 250,000 copies of her books in the UK and lives with her husband in an eighteenth-century cottage in the depths of the Welsh Marches in Herefordshire. The area provides endless inspiration for her novels about the forgotten women of history.
Tagged 1400, a tapestry of treason, Blog Tour, Book Review, bookblogger, Books, constance york, forgotten women, harpercollins, HarperCollinsUK, historical fiction, history, HQStories, philippa gregory
The Last Concerto – Blog Tour
Famed for its natural beauty and rich history, Sardinia in 1968 is notorious, too, for the bandits who kidnap wealthy landowners for ransom. Eleven-year-old Alba Fresu's brother, and her father, Bruno, are abducted by criminals who mistake Bruno for a rich man. After a grueling journey through the countryside, the two are eventually released—but the experience leaves Alba shaken and unable to readjust to normal life, or to give voice to her inner turmoil.
Accompanying her mother to cleaning jobs, Alba visits the villa of an eccentric Signora and touches the keys of a piano for the first time. The instrument's spell is immediate. During secret lessons, forbidden by her mother, Alba is at last able to express emotions too powerful for words alone. Ignoring her parents' insistence that she work in the family's car dealership and marry a local boy, Alba accepts a scholarship to the Rome conservatoire. There she immerses herself in a vibrant world of art and a passionate affair.
But her path will lead her to a crossroads, and Alba will have to decide how to reconcile her talent with her longing for love and family, and convey the music of her heart…
Written by: Sara Alexander
Published by: HQ
Format: Paperback Original £7.99 [Available in eBook & audio]
I know I've said it probably about fifty times by now but as a musician, I tend to be drawn toward books that have music in them. The fact this one had a different musical term each chapter and sections divided into movements, well, I'm completely biased in loving that part of them. But, I'm here to talk about the content of this book, which took me on an extraordinarily emotional rollercoaster. This is a story about a woman having the courage to go after what makes her passionate, music.
The first chapter was a bit of a hesitant introduction for me, but the moment I got past it, it was like something just clicked in me. I could recognize a love of music and the difficulty of perhaps wanting different things than are expected of you. And I'm sure a lot can relate to one or the other if not both. Alba is quiet, the power of her voice is put into her music, and even then, due to her past, she would restrict it and the power of finding her voice.
Seriously, watching her deal with her childhood as being the odd one out, and a girl in her household to experience life in Rome and as a concert pianist, it's all wonderful and you just want the best for her but Alexander gives us a healthy dose of realism in that she gives both highs and lows. Some things are so soul-crushing, I just want to hug Alba but you know that she is going through this route because she's chosen music. And to be fair this ending won't have you crying like a baby in sorrow, so, it's got a satisfying ending.
Alexander enthrals with her descriptions of music and food, and for me, well, I delighted in the musical descriptions but I do think that if you're not a fan of heavy descriptions you may not appreciate this paint brushing of each scene before you.
Alba deals with issues from the past that follow her, whether they arise from family or past lovers and I loved watching her handle things differently as she grows up and oh, that ending. ❤
If you are interested in reading a book about a woman following her dream against the odds, that has believable romance subplots, and a healthy dose of humanity, I definitely recommend reading The Last Concerto. Four cups of coffee from me!
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Sara Alexander attended Hampstead School, London, and went on to graduate from the University of Bristol, with a BA hons in Theatre, Film & TV. She followed on to complete her postgraduate diploma in acting from Drama Studio London. She has worked extensively in the theatre, film and television industries, including roles in much loved production such as Harry Potter & The Deathly Hallows, Doctor Who, and Franco Zeffirelli's Sparrow. She is based in London.
I happen to have an extra copy, thank you HQ Stories, so you know that means? GIVEAWAY TIME! [UK Only this round guys] Comment on here for an extra chance to win a copy, follow/RT on twitter for the 'first' chance!
Tagged Blog Tour, Book Review, bookblogger, Chick Lit, Contemporary Fiction, Giveaway, HarperCollinsUK, HQStories, love, Music, Musician, Pianist, Sara Alexander, Sardinia, The Last Concerto
Soul of the Sword Blog Tour
Thank you to Harper Collins HQ for a chance to be part of this blog tour. Below is an honest review in exchange for a copy of the book.
[And….honestly, this is now one of my favorite trilogies and I haven't even read book three yet]
The Time of the Wish Approaches…
Yumeko the shapeshifter had one task: take her piece of the ancient and powerful scroll to the Steel Feather temple and prevent the summoning of the great Kami Dragon. But she has a new enemy now. The demon Hakaimono, has escaped and possessed the samurai she thought would protect her, Kage Tatsumi of the Shadow Clan.
Hakaimono has done the unthinkable and joined forces with Genno, the Master of Demons, to break his curse and set himself free. But Genno wishes to overthrow the empire and cover the land in darkness. To do that he needs only one thing, the scroll Yumeko is hiding. As the paths of Yumeko and the possessed Tatsumi cross again the entire empire will be thrown into chaos.
And Chaos will darken an Empire
Return to Juli Kagawa's beautiful and perilous land of shapeshifter, samurai and demons as Japanese mythology and magic swirl together in the New York Times bestselling author's brand new adventure.
Title: Soul of the Sword (Shadow of the Fox #2)
Publisher: HQ, Harper Collins
Paperback: £7.99
eBook: £3.99
Audio: £12.99
I could probably fangirl about this and book one for weeks if you all let me, no lie just a post a day for each character and then one a day for each lovely detail…weeeeeeks. But, I will refrain and try my best to give it to you without too much gushing.
I had not read any of Julie Kagawa's works until Shadow of the Fox and once I did, I realized this was going to be something I was going to love and treasure. Kagawa gives us such a lush and beautiful world steeped in Japanese mythology and descriptions that make you want to go visit so you can help Yumeko and 'the gang' as I call them.
While we're still striving for diversity the fact that Kagawa just pushes out this amazing fantasy book and gives us a main female protagonist and the great creatures from myth which sometimes we forget about with all the books dominated by the Medieval Western inspired worlds [and to be fair, I love those books too].
Yumeko was an isolated and sheltered girl in the first book and though she's certainly learning the way of the world, our lovely kitsune still retains some of her innocence which makes for some pretty heart felt and chuckle induced moments. Still, the fact that Kagawa has Yumeko reaching into herself and accepting a part of her she's really kept at a distance is a beautiful thing to watch. Not only that but Yumeko builds her relationships closer with others around her as Tatsumi -Hakaimono are elsewhere. [Not giving away any spoilers other than what's already given away from the blurb!]
It's almost as if there are no side characters in Kagawa's Shadow of the Fox books, each one is hashed out and given such attention in the details that you feel as if you really know them all. Especially Okame and Daisuke, Reika, well it fits that she's still the one we know the least as she keeps her distance emotionally more than the others.
We also get to see more inner thoughts of Hakaimono and those were some of my favorite parts, he's still this imposing monster in every aspect of the word but even he can see how 400 years has made him change ever so slightly being in the presence of humans, even if it has been in a sword.
Suki is actually one of my favorite characters and I was so excited we got to see more chapters with her this time around. I think she's so precious and man, Kagawa broke my heart for in like the first three pages of Shadow of the Fox.
Like the first book, Soul of the Sword shows us more of the world that our beloved group of characters is in, there's no revisiting, it's pushing onwards towards their goals, their mission which is integral to the whole world at this point. Each new city and territory discovered was described so well that it felt like Kagawa might have travelled to this fanatasy world and painted a picture of it all with her words. We encounter some new faces, we get to see more of the Kage clan and more importantly, we get to see more magic.
If you're looking for a fantasy read that gives you everything your heart desires with world building, great characters, and awesome fighting and magic, then go pick up Shadow of the Fox and then immediately go pick up Soul of the Sword. I've never loved the first two books so much in a trilogy before, I couldn't pick between the two so it's safe to say Kagawa brings her A game and will continue to do so.
Fair warning this left me with a terrible book hangover. [Don't believe me? I've now had dreams of the characters of Soul of the Sword recreating Rurouni Kenshin in their own style.] This was hands down a 5/5 Cups of Coffee read for me and I'd be happy to write another five paragraphs but I'll leave it alone for now.
What am I supposed to do while waiting for book 3? Reread already? Seems acceptable…anything to fill the hole in my heart that Soul of the Sword has left.
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Julie Kagawa is the author of the bestselling Iron Fey and Talon series. She lives with her husband, two obnoxious cats, one Australian Shepherd who is too smart of his own good, ant he latest addition, a hyper-active Papillon puppy.
Tagged Blog Tour, book blog tour, book blogger, Book Review, Clans, Fantasy, Harper Collins, Harper Collins UK, HQStories, Japanese Mythology, Julie Kagawa, Kitsune, Samurai, Shadow of the Fox, Shadow of the Fox 2, Shinobi, Soul of the Sword


I don't know about you, but I appreciate easy. Easy day. Easy dinner. Easy gift. Easy artwork.
Last time I blogged about easy, printable artwork, I ended up printing off a bunch of cool artwork for myself - though I really did plan to frame some of the artwork and give 'em away as gifts.
Anywho, enough of me blabbing on a Saturday, why don't you check out Laura Winslow's Memorable Words Monday - lots of great, free printables for your classroom or home. I mean, great printables to give away as gifts, geez.


Computhink, a provider of ECM for secure information sharing and compliance, has introduced new document management and content Management offering, ViewWise 7.0 that supports Microsoft's Windows 7 OS and Windows Server 2008 R2.
The new offering comes with an improved graphical user interface that provides users with a new customisable ribbon, updated icons, and quick access to recent documents and search history.
In addition, the security interface allows for easier navigation and creation of permissions, along with an additional feature to print and export security details.
ViewWise 7.0 rules-based retention engine has been updated to support conditional retention based on index values, which allows for the creation of conditional retention rules; this feature expands when documents can be expired, allowing for organisations to create and electronically automate more advanced record management policies.
The document management offering also benefits customers with updated workflow features to route electronic files to dynamic locations based on index values.
Further, the ViewWise 7.0 features include: the ability within Windows to send any document to ViewWise with a right-click, Microsoft Office 2010 support, and the ability to color code folders and documents for better organisation.
The new offering also features a ribbon-based user interface; 64-bit printer driver support; flexible retention rules; and advanced routing.
Computhink product management director Vince Smolek said with ViewWise 7.0 the company has taken a big step forward with regards to the user interface and overall usability.
"In addition to ViewWise 7.0 being easier than ever to use at the client level, this version will further help companies streamline business processes on the back-end," Smolek said.


Fort Lauderdale, FL- Steven Rinella talks with Kellie Ralston and Matt Cook, along with Janis Putelis of the MeatEater crew. Subjects Discussed: the American Sportfishing Association; Florida: the most fishinest state; the Magnusson-Stevens Act; the state of America's major fisheries; restoring the Everglades; Florida's access issues; how to save our coral reefs; keeping America fishing; the mechanical awesomeness of a largemouth bass's big-assed mouth; and more. Check out the ... Maggiori informazioni show notes here for more on the ideas, studies, and materials referenced in this episode.


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Nanotechnology - in my toothpaste...?
(Nanowerk Spotlight) Imagine a toothpaste that not only seeks out but actually repairs damage to tooth enamel. For those who dread their annual visit to the dentist, this may sound like science fiction. For people in Japan, it is a reality. Using nanoparticles, Japan's Sangi Company, Ltd., has sold more than 50 million tubes – and continues to expand its line of products containing nanoparticles. Scientists have learned to synthesize hydroxyapatite, a key component of tooth enamel, as nanosized crystals. When nano-hydroxyapatite is used in toothpaste, it forms a protective film on tooth enamel, and even restores the surface in damaged areas. Availability of similar products that claim to actually repair cavities is just around the corner.
Toothpaste is among consumer products that contain nanoparticles (Image: Stockphoto)
Unlikely as it seems at first blush, the $200 billion global cosmetics industry is one of the major players in the emerging field of nanotechnology. According to the Centre for the Study of Environmental Change at Lancaster University in Britain, the cosmetics industry already holds the largest number of patents for nanoparticles – and be it toothpaste, sunscreen, shampoo, hair conditioner, lipstick, eye shadow, after shave, moisturizer or deodorant, the industry is leading the way.
One reason for this is the extremely marketable area of anti-aging products. In 2004, the market for these youth-promising skin care treatments was estimated at US$9.9 billion worldwide. New advances via nanotechnology are expected to drive that number up significantly. Take L'Oreal, which ranks sixth among nanotechnology patent holders in the U.S., with nearly 200 nanotechnology patents according to Boston-based UTEK-EKMS, Inc. The cosmetics giant has developed a polymeric nanocapsule which guides active ingredients into the lower layers of skin, increasing their efficacy. Although these fountain of youth products may be the most marketable and most lucrative, L'Oreal and its competitors are also introducing nanoproducts that have been engineered to produce dramatic results of a different sort, such as eye shadow with more vivid colors and iridescent or metallic effects.
For years, the cosmetics industry has made a great deal of money by marketing beauty products. People want these items and cosmetics companies provide them – simple supply and demand. The problem with nanoengineered products is that no one really knows whether they are safe.
Nanoparticles can assume very different chemical, physical and biological properties than their normal-sized counterparts. This, coupled with the fact that these tiny particles can be absorbed through the skin or inhaled, is causing significant concern about the safety of nanoparticles, particularly those used in everyday cosmetics.
Although there is no definitive evidence that nanocosmetics pose a health hazard, preliminary studies indicate there may be significant risk of nanoparticles passing through the skin, into the bloodstream, and accumulating in tissue and organs. It is believed that healthy skin provides an adequate barrier against particle absorption; however damaged, and even flexed, skin may allow particles to enter the body.
A group of researchers led by the Neurotoxicology Division at EPA's (Environmental Protection Agency) National Health and Environmental Effects Research Laboratory in the U.S. have studied the effect of titania (titanium oxide nanoparticles) in mouse cells. The researchers reported ("Titanium Dioxide (P25) Produces Reactive Oxygen Species in Immortalized Brain Microglia (BV2): Implications for Nanoparticle Neurotoxicity") that the nanoparticles, which are currently used in sunscreen products, alter the cells' normal response to foreign particles. Rather than releasing a burst of chemicals – reactive oxygen species (ROS) – to protect the brain, the nanoparticles induce a slower release of ROS, which could be potentially damaging to other brain cells. Other studies have shown similar results in fish. There is no data to confirm that this type of oxidative stress could damage neurons, but further investigation is already suggesting that titania may trigger cell death in neurons.
Although this is one of more than 350 safety studies ("Calls Rise for More Research on Toxicology of Nanomaterials") currently underway at labs and academic institutions around the globe, scientists stress that these results are preliminary and much more research must be done before an answer is found. In an article published in Science ("Toxic Potential of Materials at the Nanolevel"), researchers at UCLA concluded that although it is possible that engineered nanomaterials may create toxic effects, there is little evidence to suggest the effects will cause a significant problem that cannot be addressed by a rational, scientific approach. Although confident in science's ability to ensure the safety of nanomaterials, these scientists also urge an immediate and proactive approach to safety – which so far, hasn't happened in a large-scale and coordinated way.
In the meantime, numerous cosmetics containing nanoparticles are already on the market, and more are being introduced. A recent inventory study found more than 270 nanotechnology products already on the market in 15 countries; many of those were cosmetics. These 270+ products may present a fairly accurate picture of the market – or they may represent only a small fraction of what's really out there.
Because the cosmetics industry is largely unregulated and cosmetics manufacturers are not required to provide product labeling, many people may be exposing themselves to the safety uncertainties of nanoparticles without knowing it. At this point, consumers can base their purchasing decisions only on advertising claims. And, while nanotechnology is a popular buzzword in marketing, not all products containing nanoparticles advertise their presence.
The lack of information about the safety of nanoparticles has generated concern among leading international regulatory agencies. In the U.S., the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is currently considering whether a trial and license system regulating the use of nanoparticles in cosmetics should be implemented.
Activist Concerns Get Louder
Friends of the Earth (FOE), an international network of grassroots environmental groups, is one of the most vocal advocates for stricter controls on products containing nanoparticles. The organization is calling for a moratorium on such products and the withdrawal of those already on the market, until adequate safety studies have been completed and regulations put in place.
In a recent report ("Nanomaterials, sunscreens and cosmetics: Small Ingredients, Big Risks"), FOE criticizes government agencies, including the FDA and the Royal Society in the UK, for their lack of action concerning the manufacture and sale of products containing nanoparticles. "The failure of government regulators to take seriously the early warning signs surrounding nanotoxicity suggests that they have learned nothing from any of the long list of disasters that resulted from the failure to respond to early warning signs about previous perceived 'wonder' materials (like asbestos, DDT and PCBs)." Other organizations, including the Environmental Defense Fund and the Nanoethics Group, share FOE's concerns.
For consumers who are faced with advertising for nano-cosmetics that promise reduced wrinkles or whiter teeth, the temptation may prove overwhelming. Whether the promises – or the risks – are real needs to be shown. Nevertheless, until the potential risks are thoroughly studied, should the quest for smoother skin and flashier eye shadow take precedence over health and safety concerns?
By Michael Berger – Michael is author of three books by the Royal Society of Chemistry:
Nano-Society: Pushing the Boundaries of Technology,
Nanotechnology: The Future is Tiny, and
Nanoengineering: The Skills and Tools Making Technology Invisible
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A perfect grab and go snack, breakfast, or appetizer, these Paleo sausage cheese balls are a handy bite to eat warm or cold! We love how easy they are to make, and how portable they are for any occasion or trip. They would even make a great hiking food!
Years ago before children, I was a teacher. We had epic staff room spreads, and the holidays were always a time when everyone would bring something in to share. One year, there was several items that I enjoyed SO much, I begged for the recipes! This is one of those recipes, well loved and tattered languishing away within my recipe book.
After almost 8 years of cooking allergy free, recreating the gluten filled recipes of my past has become much easier. While some tinkering is necessary, knowing these ingredients well makes it much easier for me to make substitutions with success.
This recipe is unique in that it uses the sausage to bind…and requires minimal flour. It seems like it shouldn't work…but it does!! And every single bite is loaded with sausage and cheese flavor…pretty amazing!
I also love how portable these are! While we never intended them to be travel food, we found that we loved grabbing leftovers for a quick, high protein snack!! It was kind of by accident…but now these are on the camping and hiking list of perfect nutrient dense, portable foods!
I like to use this cassava flour in so many recipes because it is SO versatile and has a neutral flavor! And unlike tapioca starch which is JUST the starch, cassava contains the whole root and contains lots of digestive-resistant starch which feeds the healthy gut flora! Great for digestion!
When baking, it is ideal to keep the items uniform in size so they all cook evenly. This is why I love to use my cookie/food scoops to keep it consistent! I use my different sizes for cookies, muffins, meatballs, and these biscuits!
3 cups sharp cheddar cheese grated, I have done this with Daiya Shreds too!!
Preheat oven to 400 degrees ad line a cookie sheet with a non-stick baking mat.
In the bowl of a mixer, slowly beat all ingredients until everything is incorporated and well mixed.
Using a cookie scoop or your hands, roll about 2 tablespoons dough into a ball and place on a lined cookie sheet. They will not puff or move much, so they can be close to one another!
Bake in a preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until just golden and set.
These look awesome, so perfect for grab and go kind of snacks, and I love that they're perfect for meal prep too!
I made these with a few adjustments for allergies/sensitivities, and they turned out great! I substituted garbanzo bean flour (chickpea flour) for the almond flour and Daiya shreds for the cheddar cheese, and it worked fine. I went with garbanzo bean flour because it has a neutral taste and is just as high in protein as almond flour. Thank you Tessa for the fantastic recipe!
Yum, they look great! Has anyone tried with a sub for the almond flour (peanut/treenut allergies here)?
Fantastic ideas for our hiking adventures with kids. They are so messy if I don't have right snacks for them! Perfect recipe !
These sausage cheese balls look like an excellent app for our next party. I love that they are healthier, but no one will ever know or care because they are delicious! Pinning to try soon!
Yum, you had me at baked cheese 🙂 I can definitely see why you guys would be grabbing these for a quick snack, they're perfect!
Sounds so yummy! Do you think I can sub out the cassava with something low carb?
Definitely Yvonne. I was going to test it out using part collagen and with more almond or a couple tablespoons coconut.
What a simple, delicious-looking recipe! I'm pinning this to try. It looks like a great thing to take to parties.
I love how easy these are to make. I'd serve these as little appetizers when I have guests they'd go down a treat!
I bet my kids would looooove these! 🙂 They sound delicious!
I bet these are fantastic and perfect for parties!! They look delicious!
Oh man, my kids would definitely eat these up! Great idea!
These look soooo good! Cassava flour is so versatile!
linda spiker recently posted…Paleo-Whole 30-Keto Huevos Rancheros!
Perfect breakfast flavors in one bite! So perfect for on the go and I bet kids would love them as well.
Woah, only 5 ingredients? I am in!
I always smile big on the inside when we go to a party that has sausage balls. They're so freaking good! I'm in love with this grain-free recipe!
This is a brilliant idea. Cheese balls are very handy. I think this would make wonderful packed lunch. So excited to try this since I believe the kids would love this.
Kid pleaser for sure Shelia!!
This looks so easy and would be great for our meat loving visitors!


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On Sunday in the capital region is expected to partly cloudy, rain is not expected. In Moscow, the air warms up to 2-4 degrees Celsius, in the suburbs will be from zero to 5 degrees. Wind north and north-west 2-7 m / s.
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Sidney Crosby talks NHL Lockout, training and more
While Pittsburgh Penguins fans would love to see superstar Sidney Crosby back on the ice for a full 82-game season this year, it doesn't look like that's going to happen.
This time around it has nothing to do with Crosby's health, but instead it is the current NHL lockout that is keeping the Penguins' captain and his teammates of the ice.
Similar to his teammates, Crosby is itching to get in game action, but that's not on the agenda right now as the players remain locked out by the league.
"You keep your ears on everything," Crosby said Monday after a team workout at the Iceoplex in Southpointe. "There have been meetings taking place, which is a good thing. Right now you just try and follow it and hope something good happens."
"We as hockey players hope there is a sense of urgency to get a deal done, but all we can do is follow it as closely as we can and hope for the best. But at the end of the day, we are hockey players and we have to do our best to get ready."
Crosby and some of his teammates have been doing their best to get ready in case an agreement is reached. With the preseason cancelled, that means leading daily workouts for players currently in Pittsburgh.
That's normally the job of Jay Caufield, but with the fitness guru out of town, Crosby assumed the reigns this week. While the daily workouts serve a purpose, count Crosby as one who misses training camp and the preseason games.
"It means a lot," said Crosby. "You do what you can out here, but it doesn't replace playing a different team where you can work on things in a game situation to get ready for the season."
While a veteran like Crosby still feels the preseason is important, not having a full camp could really have an effect on some of the younger Penguins making an impact this season.
"Camp is important for younger players," added Crosby. "Adjusting to the speed of the game is a tough thing to do and even if camp gets scaled back a lot when this gets settled, it gives less time for young players to adjust to paying against bigger and stronger guys."
As for now, Crosby isn't looking to find a place to play just yet, like teammates such as Evgeni Malkin (KHL), or Marc-Andre Fleury or Kris Letang, who are headed to Canada to play in Max Talbot's charity games.
"That's good for them that they get some game action," said Crosby. "Right now I think the travel back and forth would be a bit much."
So for now, the Penguins captain will keep leading his teammates through workouts at Southpointe, hoping to get some good news from the league eventually.
"That's all we can do," said Crosby. "We have to prepare for a season. You just can't flick a switch on and be ready to go when you get that phone call. There are guys playing in leagues to get ready. You just have to find a way to stay sharp and get ready."
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lived with my ex-husband. I used to stare at that window a lot.
an unquiet life for the inhabitants of that glass house.
in the house are unhappy though nothing seems actually wrong.
of glass wings. The man is gone. It doesn't matter where.
Editor's Note: Poems about poems don't necessarily end well, yet this one quickly progresses past that initial trope and plunges the reader into a rich allegory of imagery and thought.
Subject, verb, predicate–isn't this what we used to call prose? I see no reason for these line breaks, but "was" is such a powerful verb.
I agree. This is just randomly broken prose, about a previous poem, not about a woman or a stained glass house. There could be a poem in there somewhere….


I showed this to all of my boys and they were all very excited about it. They said that it was a good one, and that it had a spare cutter as well as 3 different heads for cutting. It is quite heavy duty, and comes in a nice box to keep it in. I can't wait to get some copper sheeting for them to start making me leaves for my kitchen!


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The conserved charges associated with gauge symmetries are defined at a boundary component of spacetime because the corresponding Noether current can be rewritten on-shell as the divergence of a superpotential. However, the latter is afflicted by ambiguities. Regge and Teitelboim found a procedure to lift the arbitrariness in the Hamiltonian framework. An alternative covariant formula was proposed by one of us for an arbitrary variation of the superpotential, it depends only on the equations of motion and on the gauge symmetry under consideration. Here we emphasize that in order to compute the charges, it is enough to stay at a boundary of spacetime, without requiring any hypothesis about the bulk or about other boundary components, so one may speak of holographic charges. It is well known that the asymptotic symmetries that lead to conserved charges are really defined at infinity, but the choice of boundary conditions and surface terms in the action and in the charges is usually determined through integration by parts, whereas each component of the boundary should be considered separately. We treat the example of gravity (for any spacetime dimension, with or without cosmological constant), formulated as an affine theory which is a natural generalization of the Palatini and Cartan-Weyl (vielbein) first-order formulations. We then show that the superpotential associated with a Dirichlet boundary condition on the metric (the one needed to treat asymptotically flat or AdS spacetimes) is the one proposed by Katz et al and not that of Komar. We finally discuss the KBL superpotential at null infinity.


Our living world is the result of a complex history spanning billions of years. Scientists have access to artifacts of this history, namely the fossil record and the genomes of many different living organisms. But there are surprisingly limited means with which to infer the exact evolutionary history that resulted in modern biota. It is difficult to reconcile fossil morphology on the one hand, and genetic composition and diversification over time on the other, when so little about the biological behavior of ancestral organisms can be reconstructed to link these data. This limitation makes it difficult to approach intriguing questions of whether the evolutionary paths that produced modern organisms were highly deterministic (i.e., life as a factory) or inherently dominated by chance (i.e., life as a casino parlor). Did life in the past function or evolve similarly to life today? Did the biology of ancestral organisms, the functions of their proteins or other factors inherently limit their ability to evolve into modern forms? To attempt to overcome these historical limitations, we will resurrect 1.3 to 3.6 billion year old genes inside modern E. coli microbes. These ancient genes will produce revenant or 'Lazarus' proteins that are thought to more closely resemble the proteins that composed ancestral organisms. By engineering revenant proteins inside modern organisms, we can characterize their biological function and observe the holistic effects that they have on the cell's behavior. This will produce an experimental system consisting of viable modern-ancient hybrid E. coli amenable to biological, biochemical and genetic characterization, at least three scholarly manuscript that will describe the adaptation of ancient genes in the modern cell, and at least five presentations of results at scientific and public fora. The impact of this project will be to establish a new paleogenetic approach that will permit experimental study of historical aspects of evolution.


Our poultry and eggs come from birds that live and eat uncommonly well. Raised by fellow Wallowa County family ranchers using sustainable, ethical practices, the birds range over pastures by day, feasting on bugs and grubs, and nest in comfortable, open-air hoop houses at night, on a deep bed of sustainably-harvested soft wood chips. They always have plenty of room to stretch their legs. The deep litter in their hoop houses is scooped out and mixed with rich manure for slow composting. Eventually it is returned to the pastures to enrich the soil.
Prime rib recipes almost always begin with searing the roast on the stovetop, or in a very hot oven. Too often, in our experience, this results in the outside of the roast becoming overly dry by the time the inside temperature is where we want it. Naomi Pomeroy, chef/owner of Beast and a devoted Carman Ranch wholesale customer, taught us that low heat is the key to cooking our delicate grassfed beef. After slow roasting in a low oven, crank up the heat and finish the perfect roast in a super hot oven for a short time. You'll be rewarded with a crispy brown exterior without giving up your juicy pink center.
Pat the roast dry with paper towels and season all over with the salt and pepper before rubbing with the garlic. Place on a large plate or a baking sheet and refrigerate, uncovered, overnight.
Remove the roast from the refrigerator 1-2 hours before roasting, to allow it to come to room temperature. Meanwhile, place a rack in the bottom third of the oven and heat to 200F. Place the roast fat side up (so that it's resting on the bones) on a rack set in a roasting pan. Place in the preheated oven and roast until a thermometer reads 118F, about 5 to 6 hours (about 30 minutes per pound).
When the internal temperature of the roast is at 118F, remove the pan from the oven onto a wire rack and cover it loosely with foil. Keep in a warm place for at least 30 minutes or up to one hour. Meanwhile, increase the oven temperature to 450F, leaving the rack in the lower third of the oven. When the roast has rested 30 minutes or more, remove the foil, make a ball and put it under the bones to make certain the entire fatty top of the roast is exposed to the heat.
Roast until the fat forms a dark brown crust uniformly over the entire top surface of the roast, about 10 minutes. Remove from the oven to a cutting board, slice and serve immediately.


The US FDA has scheduled a half-day meeting of the Peripheral and Central Nervous System Drugs Advisory Committee (PCNS) for Thursday, April 19, 2018 to discuss a new drug application (NDA) for cannabidiol oral solution, sponsored by GW Pharmaceuticals (GW), for the adjunctive treatment of seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome and Dravet syndrome in patients 2 years of age and older.
The onset of Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS), which is a rare disease, typically occurs between ages of 3 to 5 years and can be caused by a number of conditions, including brain malformations, severe head injuries, central nervous system (CNS) infections, and genetic neuro-degenerative or metabolic conditions. In up to 30 percent of patients, no cause can be found. Patients with LGS commonly have multiple seizure types including drop and convulsive seizures, which frequently lead to falls and injuries, and non-convulsive seizures. Resistance to anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs) is common in patients with LGS. Most children with LGS experience some degree of intellectual impairment, as well as developmental delays and aberrant behaviors.
Dravet syndrome (DS) is a rare and severe infantile-onset and highly treatment-resistant epileptic encephalopathy frequently associated with genetic mutations in the SCN1A sodium channels. Onset of DS occurs typically during the first year of life in previously healthy and developmentally normal infants. Initial seizures are often body temperature related, severe, and long-lasting. Over time, patients with DS often develop multiple types of seizures, including tonic-clonic, myoclonic, and atypical absences and are prone to bouts of prolonged seizures including status epilepticus, which can be life-threatening. Risk of premature death including SUDEP (sudden unexpected death in epilepsy) is elevated in patients with DS. Additionally, the majority of those affected with DS will develop moderate to severe intellectual and development disabilities and require lifelong supervision and care.
Cannabidiol (CBD) is a non-psychoactive component of the cannabis plant. The antiepileptic mechanisms of CBD are not known, but may include effects on the equilibrative nucleoside transporter; the orphan G-protein-coupled receptor GPR55; the transient receptor potential of vanilloid type-1 channel; the 5-HT1a receptor; and the α3 and α1 glycine receptors.
Epidiolex is formulated for administration as an oral solution that contains 100 mg/mL cannabidiol in sesame oil with anhydrous ethanol with added sweetener [sucralose] and strawberry flavoring.
In addition to the pivotal efficacy data, which are summarized further below, GW says their NDA provided the FDA with data from ten Phase 1 and Phase 2 studies, as well as safety data in more than 1,800 patients from both the expanded access program and pivotal programs, including more than 450 patients with one year or more of Epidiolex continuous exposure. The following results are presented based on information provided by GW in their press releases. More detailed results of the data provided in the NDA will be presented in FDA and Company briefing materials that the FDA will post ahead of the meeting. These data will be summarized on the day they are posted in our subsequent report, the Briefing Summary.
In one study (ClinicalTrials.Gov ID: NCT02091375) of patients with DS, Epidiolex achieved the primary endpoint of a significant reduction in convulsive seizures assessed over the entire treatment period compared with placebo (p=0.01). The study randomized 120 patients into two arms, Epidiolex 20mg/kg/day (n=61) and placebo (n=59). Epidiolex or placebo was added to current AED treatment regimens. On average, patients were taking approximately 3 AEDs, having previously tried and failed an average of more than 4 other AEDs. The average age of trial participants was 10 years, and 30 percent of patients were less than 6 years of age. The median baseline convulsive seizure frequency per month was 13.
Epidiolex was generally well-tolerated. The most common adverse events (occurring in greater than ten percent of Epidiolex-treated patients) were: somnolence, diarrhea, decreased appetite, fatigue, pyrexia, vomiting, lethargy, upper respiratory tract infection and convulsion. Of those patients on Epidiolex that reported an adverse event (AE), 84 percent reported it to be mild or moderate. Ten patients on Epidiolex experienced a serious adverse event (SAE) compared with three patients on placebo. Eight patients on Epidiolex discontinued treatment due to adverse events compared with one patient on placebo.
GW is also enrolling a second trial in patients with DS (ClinicalTrials.Gov ID: NCT02224573) that plans to enroll 680 patients. This trial started in June 2015 and is estimated to complete in June 2019.
One study (ClinicalTrials.Gov ID: NCT02224690) of patients with LGS randomized 171 patients (86 to CBD; 85 to placebo) ages two to 55 years (average age 15), with LGS whose seizures were not controlled by their current AED regimen, to receive either Epidiolex (20mg/kg/day) or placebo, in addition to existing treatment. Patients were taking approximately three AEDs, having previously tried and discontinued an average of six other AEDs. At baseline, patients had a median frequency of 74 drop seizures per month (drop seizures were defined as atonic, tonic, or tonic-clonic seizures involving the entire body, trunk or head that led or could have led to a fall, injury, slumping in a chair, or hitting the patient's head on a surface).
Over the 14-week treatment period (two-week dose escalation period followed by 12 weeks of maintenance), patients taking Epidiolex had a significantly greater median reduction in drop seizures compared to placebo (44 percent vs 22 percent; p=0.0135), the study's primary endpoint. Sensitivity analyses confirmed that the treatment effect of CBD was established during the first month of treatment and was sustained over the entire treatment period.
Results from key secondary endpoints showed that significantly more patients on Epidiolex experienced a 50 percent or greater reduction in drop seizures compared to placebo (44 percent vs 24 percent; p=0.0043) and total seizure frequency was significantly reduced with Epidiolex compared to placebo (median percent reduction of 41 percent vs 14 percent; p=0.0005). CBD patients/caregivers were significantly more likely to report an improvement in overall condition with Epidiolex than placebo (58 percent vs 34 percent; OR 2.54, 95% CI 1.5-4; p=0.0012) based on the Subject/Caregiver Global Impression of Change (S/CGIC) scale.
Epidiolex was generally well-tolerated in the trial. The most common AEs (>10 percent) were diarrhea, somnolence, pyrexia, decreased appetite and vomiting. Overall, 86 percent of patients taking Epidiolex and 69 percent of patients taking placebo experienced an AE, and most were mild or moderate. Of those patients who experienced AEs, the events resolved by the end of the trial for 61 percent of Epidiolex patients and 64 percent of placebo patients.
Twenty patients on Epidiolex experienced serious AEs, including one fatal case of acute respiratory distress syndrome (considered unrelated by the Investigator), compared with four patients with serious AEs on placebo. Twelve patients taking Epidiolex discontinued treatment due to AEs, compared with one patient taking placebo.
In a second study (ClinicalTrials.Gov ID: NCT02224560) in patients with LGS (N=225), the drug was added to the patient's current treatment. GW reports that this trial achieved the primary endpoint for both dose levels with high statistical significance. During the treatment period, patients taking Epidiolex 20mg/kg/day achieved a median reduction in monthly drop seizures of 42 percent compared with a reduction of 17 percent in patients taking placebo (p=0.0047), and patients taking Epidiolex 10mg/kg/day achieved a median reduction in monthly drop seizures of 37 percent compared with a reduction of 17 percent in patients taking placebo (p=0.0016).
In this trial, patients aged 2-55 years with a confirmed diagnosis of drug-resistant LGS currently uncontrolled on one or more concomitant AEDs were eligible to participate. The trial randomized 225 patients into three arms, where Epidiolex 20mg/kg/day (n=76), Epidiolex 10mg/kg/day (n=73), or placebo (n=76) was added to current AED treatment. On average, patients were taking approximately three AEDs, having previously tried and discontinued an average of seven other AEDs. The average age of trial participants was 16 years (30 percent were 18 years or older). The median drop seizure frequency over the 4 week baseline period was 85.
The primary efficacy endpoint of this trial was a comparison between Epidiolex and placebo in the percentage change in the monthly frequency of drop seizures during the 14-week treatment period (two week dose escalation period followed by 12 weeks of maintenance) compared to the 4-week baseline period before randomization. Drop seizures were defined as atonic, tonic, or tonic-clonic seizures involving the entire body, trunk, or head that led or could have led to a fall, injury, slumping in a chair, or hitting the patient's head on a surface.
Epidiolex was generally -well tolerated. The pattern of AEs was consistent with the patterns reported in the previous two Phase 3 studies. One patient on 10mg/kg Epidiolex discontinued treatment due to an AE compared with six patients on 20mg/kg and one patient on placebo.
Of the 84 percent of 10mg/kg patients who experienced an adverse event, 89 percent of them deemed it to be mild or moderate. Of the 94 percent of 20mg/kg patients who experienced an adverse event, 88 percent of them reported it to be mild or moderate. 72 percent of patients on placebo experienced an AE.
The most common AEs (occurring in greater than 10 percent of Epidiolex-treated patients) in the 10mg/kg group were: somnolence, decreased appetite, upper respiratory infection, diarrhea, and status epilepticus. None of the cases of status epilepticus in the 10mg/kg group was deemed treatment-related. The most common AEs (occurring in greater than 10 percent of Epidiolex-treated patients) in the 20mg/kg group were: somnolence, decreased appetite, diarrhea, upper respiratory infection, pyrexia, vomiting, and nasopharyngitis. Thirteen patients on Epidiolex 10mg/kg experienced an SAE-(two of which were deemed treatment related) compared with thirteen patients on 20mg/kg (five of which were deemed treatment-related), and eight patients on placebo (none of which were deemed treatment-related).


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Parchwood Timberlands
Tz'Arrm
Non-player characters, Humanoids, Tabaxi,
Appeared in Chapter 10
The Gentleman's Troupe
The Tomb Takers
The Myriad
This article is a stub. Please help the Critical Role wiki by expanding it, adding pictures, or improving existing text.
Fan art of Cree, by Amy King.[art 1]
Tabaxi
Cleric (Blood Domain)[1]
Zadash, Evening Nip
The Tomb Takers (member); The Gentleman (employee)
"Lost & Found" (2x13)
"Fleeting Memories" (2x14)
"The Journey Home" (2x30)
"Commerce & Chaos" (2x31)
Cree is a female Tabaxi who works for The Gentleman, a crime boss in Zadash. As an NPC, Cree is played by Matthew Mercer.
Fan art of Cree, by Callum Lyall.[art 2]
When the Mighty Nein first met Cree, she was dressed in maroon and dull grey robes. Her body is covered with a dark black fur.[2]
At some point in or before 833 P.D., Cree and Lucien had been part of some some sort of order. Lucien believed that the order was clouded in their thinking and wanted to seek a different path. Breaking off, he took a splinter group north to Shadycreek Run and started The Tomb Takers.
In 833 P.D. the group had gotten mixed up with and contracted a spellcaster lady from Rexxentrum who had some sort of tome. Lucien, in attempting to reach a certain city, made arrangements with this mage woman to have her perform a ritual on him that the tome contained, and that he had been in need of.
Gathering the Tomb Takers in the forest, they had a feast at which Lucien gave a speech. The spellcaster performed a nighttime ritual on him, and something went wrong. Although some time had been accounted for the results to reveal themselves, there was uncertainty whether it had worked or not, and when his body was checked he appeared to have died. Lucien was not breathing, and without a heartbeat after over an hour had gone cold.
Cree, still hopeful, waited until after the sun had risen to conclude that nothing had come of the ritual. The group proceeded with the instructions Lucien had given them in case anything were to go wrong, and they eliminated any sign or trace of the event. Not far from the Tomb Taker hideout, they buried him in the woods and then the group scattered[3]. The mage woman took the tome with her (as per her arrangement with Lucien) and went her own way[4].
"Fleeting Memories" (2x14) Edit
Greeting Mollymauk in a strong embrace, Cree revealed that it had been two years since they had last seen each other and that she had known him under the name Lucien[5] and before that under the name Nonagon[6]. Lucien, unlike Molly, had short hair and did not have as many tattoos.
"The Journey Home" (2x30) Edit
When the Mighty Nein returned to the Evening Nip, Cree was called upon again to take the blood sample of Caduceus Clay. She noticed that Lucien was not with them and asked about him, expressing how fervently she desired to speak to him again. The party, not wanting to break the news to her that her friend who mysteriously and miraculously returned from the dead had died once again, chose to tell her that they had a falling out with ""Lucien" and he left the party. Cree expressed sadness at this news and told them if they ever saw him again to tell him to come see her.
"Commerce & Chaos" (2x31) Edit
Upon his return to Zadash, Fjord told Cree the truth about Mollymauk's death, while still referring to him as Lucien. Cree blamed Fjord's "carelessness" for Mollymauk's death.
The Gentleman Edit
After the uncertainty surrounding Lucien's death, Cree was in need of work and in time she found herself in service to The Gentleman as part of The Gentleman's Troupe.[7]
Cree specialized in controlling the flow of blood, and could pull it out of a person's body and manipulate it around the air[8]. She claimed to have learned this ability in the same place Lucien learned his skills[9].
Working for The Gentleman she used this power to draw blood from the members of the Mighty Nein, into vials she kept in a small leather satchel. This blood could then be used to track down anyone who dared betray The Gentleman's friendship.[10]
↑ Matt's notes for "Harvest Close" (2x17) give details about The Gentleman and his organization.
↑ See "Lost & Found" (2x13) at 4:10:32.
↑ See "Fleeting Memories" (2x14) at 0:18:50.
↑ See "Fleeting Memories" (2x14) from 1:04:31 through 1:06:50.
↑ Fan art of Cree, by Amy King (source). Used with permission.
↑ Fan art of Cree, by Callum Lyall (source). Used with permission.
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§ 6084. Notice of application; hearings; commencement of review
(a) On or before the date of filing of an application with the District Commission, the applicant shall send notice and a copy of the initial application to the owner of the land if the applicant is not the owner; the municipality in which the land is located; the municipal and regional planning commissions for the municipality in which the land is located; the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources; and any adjacent Vermont municipality and municipal and regional planning commission if the land is located on a municipal or regional boundary. The applicant shall furnish to the District Commission the names of those furnished notice by affidavit, and shall post a copy of the notice in the town clerk's office of the town or towns in which the project lies. The applicant shall also provide a list of adjoining landowners to the District Commission. Upon request and for good cause, the District Commission may authorize the applicant to provide a partial list of adjoining landowners in accordance with Board rules.
(b) Upon an application being ruled complete, the District Commission shall determine whether to process the application as a major application with a required public hearing or process the application as a minor application with the potential for a public hearing in accordance with Board rules.
(1) For major applications, the District Commission shall provide notice not less than 14 days prior to any scheduled hearing or prehearing conference to the applicant; the owner of the land if the applicant is not the owner; the municipality in which the land is located; the municipal and regional planning commissions for the municipality in which the land is located; any adjacent Vermont municipality and municipal and regional planning commission if the land is located on a municipal or regional boundary; adjoining landowners as deemed appropriate by the District Commission pursuant to the rules of the Board; and any other person the District Commission deems appropriate.
(2) For minor applications, the District Commission shall provide notice of the commencement of application review to the persons listed in subdivision (1) of this subsection.
(3) For both major and minor applications, the District Commission shall also provide such notice and a copy of the application to: the Board and any affected State agency; the solid waste management district in which the land is located, if the development or subdivision constitutes a facility pursuant to subdivision 6602(10) of this title; and any other municipality, State agency, or person the District Commission deems appropriate.
(c) Anyone required to receive notice of commencement of minor application review pursuant to subsection (b) of this section may request a hearing by filing a request within the public comment period specified in the notice pursuant to Board rules. The District Commission, on its own motion, may order a hearing within 20 days of notice of commencement of minor application review.
(d) Any hearing or prehearing conference for a major application shall be held within 40 days of receipt of a complete application; or within 20 days of the end of the public comment period specified in the notice of minor application review if the District Commission determines that it is appropriate to hold a hearing for a minor application.
(e) Any notice for a major or minor application, as required by this section, shall also be published by the District Commission in a local newspaper generally circulating in the area where the development or subdivision is located not more than ten days after receipt of a complete application.
(1) Notice of any hearing for a major application shall be published, as required by this section, not less than 14 days before the hearing or prehearing conference.
(2) If the District Commission determines that it is appropriate to hold a hearing for an application that was originally noticed as a minor application, then the application shall be renoticed as a major application in accordance with the requirements of this section and Board rules, except that there shall be no requirement to publish the second notice in a local newspaper. Direct notice of the hearing to all persons listed in subdivisions (b)(1) and (3) of this section shall be deemed sufficient.
(f) [Repealed.]
(g) When an application concerns the construction of improvements for one of the following, the application shall be processed as a minor application in accordance with subsections (b) through (e) of this section:
(1) a sawmill that produces three and one-half million board feet or less annually; or
(2) an operation that involves the primary processing of forest products of commercial value and that annually produces:
(A) 3,500 cords or less of firewood or cordwood; or
(B) 10,000 tons or less of bole wood, whole tree chips, or wood pellets. (Added 1969, No. 250 (Adj. Sess.), § 9, eff. April 4, 1970; amended 1991, No. 109, § 2 eff. June 28, 1991; 1993, No. 232 (Adj. Sess.), § 29, eff. March 15, 1995; 1995, No. 189 (Adj. Sess.), § 10, eff. May 22, 1996; 2003, No. 115 (Adj. Sess.), § 54; 2009, No. 146 (Adj. Sess.), § F22; 2017, No. 69, § H.5, eff. June 28, 2017; 2017, No. 113 (Adj. Sess.), § 45; 2017, No. 194 (Adj. Sess.), § 6, eff. May 30, 2018; 2021, No. 170 (Adj. Sess.), § 21, eff. July 1, 2022; 2021, No. 182 (Adj. Sess.), § 32, eff. July 1, 2022.)


In the final year of an estate or trust can the loss be passed on to the beneficiary?
The excess loss on termination may not be passed along to the grantor or beneficiary of an estate or irrevocable trust.
Can the federal income tax paid on federal Form 1041 be claimed as a deduction on the Alabama Form 41?
Yes, federal income tax paid by the estate or trust is allowed as a deduction on Alabama Form 41.
Can I claim the federal estate taxes paid as a deduction on the Alabama Form 41?
Yes, federal taxes paid by the estate on federal Form 706 may be claimed by the estate in the year they are paid.
Can charitable deductions made by the estate/trust be claimed as a deduction on the Alabama Form 41?
Yes, these are claimed on page 3, Schedule C, Line 13. Federal charitable deductions are listed in Column A. Alabama Charitable contributions are deductible to the same extent allowed for an individual and shown in Column C.
No, estimate payments are not required. Voluntary estimate payments should be submitted with a FDT-V Fiduciary Income Tax Payment Voucher.
Can composite payments made on behalf of the estate/trust by a partnership be claimed on the Alabama Form 41?
Yes. List the name of the entity that paid the composite payment and the FEIN. You may include a copy of the K-1 Form 41 for clarification especially if there is more than one composite payment made on behalf of the estate/trust.


My sister just got this for DS. She is amazing at finding the best books! It has fun rhythm and Onomatopoeias. The pages have so much to see that DS never gets bored. I could read this every night and still love it!


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La saison 1933-1934 de l'AS Saint-Étienne est la première équipe professionnelle du club qui commence sa saison en Division 2. Le club participe également à la Coupe de France.

Résumé de la saison
Le professionnalisme naît officiellement le  en France, succédant au statut de « joueur rétribué » (). La création de ce statut par les responsables fédéraux de l'époque (Jules Rimet, Georges Bayrou, Gabriel Hanot, Emmanuel Gambardella, etc.) n'est le fait que de la naissance de scandales dans un amateurisme qui ne l'est plus tout à fait. Ce projet, adopté le 13 juin 1931, est une relative mauvaise nouvelle dans le Forez. En effet, à cette période-là, les travaux de construction du stade Geoffroy-Guichard ne sont pas encore terminés. Simple détail mais qui sera lourd de conséquence. Et ainsi, à l'heure des inscriptions dans le tout nouveau championnat le , l'AS Saint-Étienne ne figure pas parmi les candidats à sa participation.

Les Casinos déclarent officiellement leur volonté d'inscrire le club dans le championnat national professionnel en . C'est alors que nait officiellement l'Association Sportive de Saint-Étienne. C'est aussi durant ce mois de juillet que le club se rend compte du prix à payer pour le retard d'inscription. La première division ne peux plus accepter le moindre club et c'est donc en seconde division que le club fera ses débuts en championnat professionnel. Mais, le club fait contre mauvaise fortune bon cœur et c'est ainsi qu'à défaut de participer au premier championnat national professionnel de première division, il commence son histoire dans le premier championnat interrégional (l'ancêtre de la Ligue 2), qui compte 2 poules, une nord et une sud (l'ASSE joue logiquement dans cette seconde étant donné la situation géographique de Saint-Étienne).

Le qualificatif le plus approprié à la naissance du club est anonymat, relatif certes mais anonymat tout de même. Et c'est ce détail qui fera réagir les dirigeants de l'époque qui, dès la première saison professionnelle du club auront pour but de montrer que l'anonymat n'est pas digne pour ce club. Ainsi, dès le départ, le club nait ambitieux.

Et de l'ambition, il en faut. En effet, même s'il y a potentiellement un public pour l'ASSE, il faut le faire venir à Geoffroy-Guichard et rien de tel pour cela que la preuve de l'ambition du club, traduite en célébrités naissantes du ballon rond et en affiches mémorables.

Le premier objectif est donc le recrutement et Pierre Guichard entame donc les prospections. Cependant, le football naissant n'était pas évident à décrypter. En effet, devant le monceau de joueurs étrangers aux références plus ou moins approximatives qui sentent bien là l'appât du gain, il est bien difficile de faire une sélection avec discernement. De plus, les contrats peuvent être rompus pratiquement sans justification d'un côté comme de l'autre et il n'y a pas de fin à la période des transferts. De plus, l'arrivée massive de nouveaux prétendants aux championnats ne laisse pas à la fédération française de football association, créée le , le temps de considérer ces problèmes qui passent donc plus ou moins comme mineurs à l'époque.

Les recruteurs réussissent néanmoins, après maints transferts ratés ou manqués, à aligner une équipe qui semble compétitive. Son ossature est très nettement étrangère. Et c'est ainsi que Pierre Guichard et son staff recrutent en premier lieu leur entraîneur-joueur, Albert Locke (Chelsea, Coventry et Roubaix), venant du premier club professionnel : le Havre. C'est ensuite au tour des premiers joueurs étrangers d'arriver. C'est le cas du milieu international yougoslave Ljubiša Stefanović de Sète qui a joué la Coupe du monde de football 1930, du milieu international hongrois Janos Szeman, de l'arrière international anglais Robert Pollard de Manchester United (qui s'en ira durant la saison) et enfin du milieu international anglais Harold Rivers de Southampton. Viennent enfin les joueurs français dans lesquels on dénombre Laurent Henric qui garde les buts de la sélection française, l'arrière de Mulhouse Joseph Biechert, celui de Montpellier André Boutet, suivi du milieu de terrain Kurtz (sélectionné du lyonnais et amateur à l'ASSE en 1932-33). La liste s'achève avec les attaquants Veyssade (du Racing club de France, qui partira à Caen en fin de saison), Émile Chalvidan (Avant-Centre de l'équipe réserve de la sélection tricolore) et enfin Hartmann (sélectionné du lyonnais tout comme Kurtz et venant de Valentigny près de Sochaux).

Nul besoin d'évoquer le nombre incroyable de joueurs pressentis ou effectivement testés lors de la pré-saison cependant, il est tout de même important d'évoquer ceux qui, à défaut de jouer l'intégralité de la saison avec le club naissant, y firent néanmoins quelques apparitions. À ce titre, on peut nommer les gardiens Nestori et Gratian, le milieu Blaret et Champier, Azenaux, Flaningan (écossais), Williams (gallois) en attaque.

L'équipe était fin prête pour la première avec un système de jeu très particulier : un 2-3-5 composé comme suit :
 Gardien : Henric
 Défense : Pollard - Boutet
 Milieu : Stefanović - Rivers - Biechert
 Attaque : Hartmann - Szeman - Chalvidan - Locke - Veyssade

Mais point de résultat sans préparation et c'est justement lors de cette préparation que les joueurs montrèrent leur potentiel notamment face à Saint-Chamond et le SA Izieux (7-0 lors des deux rencontres).

Vint un jour particulier pour le club, mais comme un autre pour une ville non encore aguerrie aux joutes du ballon rond. En effet, le , l'ASSE entra dans l'arène avec le statut professionnel pour la première fois. Et c'est une équipe bordelaise qui en subit les affres. Le Sporting Club de la Bastidienne perdit 3-2, et l'ASSE gagna son premier match officiel. Un départ sous les meilleurs auspices qui restait cependant à confirmer.

Et Geoffroy-Guichard se souviendra de sa première car là encore, le score (3-2) refléta une victoire arrachée à la sueur du front. Ce fut le FAC Nice qui subit la loi des Stéphanois mais le club déclarera un forfait général peu de temps après (forfait qui permet au Hyères FC de rejoindre la poule occupée par les Stéphanois). La fédération déclare nuls tous les résultats obtenus par les adversaires du club. Avec l'annulation de ce match par la fédération, il est désormais considéré que le premier match "officiel" est le deuxième de la saison disputé à Geofroy-Guichard le premier octobre, pour une nouvelle victoire 1-0 contre Béziers.

Cette première saison professionnelle sera relativement bonne sur le plan sportif car le club se classa deuxième en fin d'exercice s'ouvrant ainsi l'accès aux barrages vers la première division. Cependant, les balbutiements du football de l'époque et la malchance des Stéphanois ne leurs permirent pas un accès aussi espéré. Les poules étant inégales, trois participants de la poule nord furent conviés avec l'ASSE à participer à ces barrages. Le FC Rouen, composé de beaucoup d'Italiens insista sur le fait qu'une bonne partie de son effectif participait à la Coupe du monde de football 1934 et demanda l'accès direct dû à sa position de dauphin de la poule nord. Non seulement cela lui fut refusé mais il ne participa pas aux barrages (manque de joueurs). Ainsi, Mulhouse, Strasbourg et l'ASSE était dos à dos.

L'ASSE fit un parcours particulièrement mauvais, la fédération enquêta longtemps pour savoir si les deux clubs alsaciens n'avaient pas arrangé leur montée mutuelle. Malgré l'arrivée au club, pendant les barrages, de Seitter (Avant-Centre autrichien) et Whoel (jeune alsacien prometteur), l'ASSE resta en seconde division.

Pierre Guichard avait failli faire de cette équipe « brouillon » un chef-d'œuvre en une saison. Ce n'était cependant que partie remise.

Sur le plan financier, le bilan est beaucoup plus mitigé et le trou créé devra rapidement être comblé.
 Photo de l'Équipe

Équipe Professionnelle

Effectif

Championnat

Matches aller

Le FAC Nice sera forfait général un peu plus tard dans le championnat, ce qui provoquera l'annulation de tous leurs résultats.

Matches retour

Barrages

Classement Poule Sud

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 Leur  permet aux Verts de jouer les barrages vers la D1.
 Après 2 défaites et 2 nuls, les Verts terminent dernier des barrages et restent donc en D2.
 Goal Average : 25 / 16 : +9
 Note : Aucune équipe ne prit le moindre point au Stade Geoffroy-Guichard en saison régulière et aucune équipe ne vint à bout des verts en barrage dans leur stade.

Coupe de France

Matchs amicaux

 ASSE 7-0 Saint-Chamond
 ASSE 7-0 SA Izieux

Statistiques

Statistiques individuelles

Buteurs

Date de mise à jour : le .

Notes et références

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Saint-Etienne
Football en France en 1933
Football en France en 1934


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Q: python need faster response with getch I'm trying to create a setup to blink a led and be able to control the frequency.
Right now I'm just printing 10s as placeholders for testing.
Everything runs and does what should, but getch is throwing me off.
freq = 1
while freq > 0:
    time.sleep(.5/freq) #half dutycycle / Hz
    print("1")
    time.sleep(.5/freq) #half dutycycle / Hz
    print("0")

    def kbfunc():
        return ord(msvcrt.getch()) if msvcrt.kbhit() else 0
    #print(kbfunc())

    if kbfunc() == 27: #ESC
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Now when it starts up, the freq change portion seems buggy like it's not reading all the time or I have to time the press just right. The break line has no problem whenever pressed though.

A: There should be only one kbfunc() call. Store the result in a variable.
E.g.: In your code if the key isn't Esc, you'll read the keyboard again.

A: from msvcrt import getch,kbhit
import time

def read_kb():
    return ord(getch()) if kbhit() else 0
def next_state(state):
    return (state + 1)%2 # 1 -> 0, 0 -> 1

freq = 1.0 # in blinks per second
state = 0
while freq > 0:
    print(state)
    state = next_state(state)

    key = read_kb()

    if key == 27: #ESC
        break
    if key == 49: #one
        freq = freq + 1.0
    if key == 48: #zero
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Church Heritage Cymru 5730
Core DetailsLocationBuildingInteriorChurchyardSignificanceAudit
St Michael, Dolau
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Swansea and Brecon
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Statutory Designation Information
Listed Building?
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This is not a Listed Building
Scheduled Monument?
Ancient monuments and archaeological remains of national importance are protected by law. Cadw, the Welsh Government's historic environment service is responsible for compiling a schedule (list) of these ancient monuments, some of which can be found in churches and churchyards. Examples can include churchyard crosses and the archaeological remains of previous churches or buildings on the site.
There is no Scheduled Monument within the curtilage or precinct
There are three National Parks in Wales: Snowdonia, Pembrokeshire Coast and Brecon Beacons. These protect 20 percent of the land in Wales, including precious landscapes, habitats, villages and heritage sites.
The church is not in a National Park
There are over 500 conservation areas in Wales. They are designated by local planning authorities for their special architectural and historic interest.
The church is not in a Conservation Area
Buildings At Risk Status
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This church is not on the Buildings at Risk Register
Approximate Date:
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Victorian/Pre-WWI
Exterior Image
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Sylvia Richards
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The church is open for worship.
Church Website
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Paul Baker (2017) Llanfihangel Rhydithon Church Floor plan [Digital Archive/Graphic material]
Sylvia Richards (2017) St Michael, Dolau [Digital Archive/Graphic material]
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Grid Reference: SO 139 671
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Unitary Authority:
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Powys - Powys
Location and Setting
This describes how the church relates to its immediate and wider environment, sometimes called its setting. It describes how the church contributes to its landscape or townscape and how these things collectively contribute to the character of the area.
Llanfihangel Rhydithon, also known as Dolau, is a small settlement on the Central Wales Railway (Shrewsbury to Swansea) about 10 km north-east of Llandrindod Wells 15km south-west of Knighton. The church looks south over the Maes Brook which is a small tributary of the River Aran which itself flows into the river Ithon some kilometrs away. Thus the name of the settlement bears little relationship to the river and the name was probably used to distinguish Llanfihangel from all other Llanfihangels.
Route Planner Directions, traffic and maps AA
Church Plan
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Llanfihangel Rhydithon Church Floor plan
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Hook Mason
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Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
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Footprint of Church buildings (m2):
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Description of Archaeology and History
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A previous church was rebuilt in its entirity in 1838 and retains no earlier features other than a C14 font and a couple of C18 memorials. For the 1838 rebuilding the architect was Benjamin Wishlade sometime County Surveyor of Radnorshire and the builder was J Cole and the church was 'built in the darkest period of the revival of Gothic Architecture.' On 20 February 1891 the Revd J H A Griffiths applied to the Incorporated Building Society for a grant towards the re-seating and repair of the church. In May Stephen Williams' plan for a thorough restoration of the church was approved and Henry Price of Builth was contracted to carry out the work. At this point the gallery, the barrel organ and ths square pews were removed. Further work took place in 1906 under the direction of the architect R Wellings Thomas, the builder being S Arthur Bounds of Llandrindod Wells.
Buildings of Wales – Powys 2013
Church Quinquennial Inspection Reports
CPAT Radnorshire Churches Survey
A Survey of Ceramic Tiles in the Radnorshire Churches M A V Gill 2005
A description of the exterior of the church and the main features of the churchyard.
The church is composed of nave with a tower at the west end, the vestry and store are to the north side and there is ashort east Chancel. It is built from squared coursed grey shaly sandstone, small to medium sized, and Bathstone dressed stonework to doorways, windows and a Pennant rock faced stone to tower.. The roof has slates with ceramic ridge tiles; cross finials to the nave and chancel and a weather vane on the top of the tower which has a battlement parapet.
Architects, Artists and Associated People/Organisations
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Interior Image
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The tower has a flagged floor with ceiling panels and brick and concret steps to the belfry where there are six bells, five of which were made by Thomas II Mears of Gloucester in 1838, the sixth (the Treble) made by Gillett & Johnson in 1938.. A broken graveslab dated 1767 leans aganst the west wall and commemorates shepherds lost in a blizard. The nave sits under a fiddly tie-beam roof with struts and open roundels and date from the Wellings Thomas repairs of 1907. The floors are tiled with flush wood block flooring under the benches. A two centred chancel arch wth half roundel responds and capitals is over the step into the chancel with a further step into the sanctuary where Maws encaustic tiles have been laid.
The altar is an oak panelled table having oak communion rails with decorated painted metal supports. The pulpit is an octagonal, pine panelled, with steps. Similary the lectern is pine while the font is a plain octagonal stone with a timber cover. The stained glass east window is by J Stevenson of Bath 1907 'The Good Shepherd', the south nave window is by Howard Martin and Hubert Thomas 'St Cecilia and St Francis' while other stained glass 'Peter's Commission' from the firm of: Robert J. Newbery dated 1907; 'St Michael and St David ' from the same firm about 1922; and 'St George and St Patrick' about 1944.
There is a central decorative brass multiple lamp chandelier with central oil lamp. The clock by Ebenezer Fisher of Ellesmere 1970.
Stained Glass in Wales
Internal Fixtures and Fittings
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Portable Furnishings and Artworks
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A description of the ecology of the churchyard.
Evidence of the Presence of Bats
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Burial and War Grave Information
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The church/building is consecrated.
Records whether there have been burials in the churchyard.
The churchyard has been used for burial.
Records whether the churchyard is still being used for burials.
The churchyard is used for burial.
Records whether there are any war graves in the churchyard.
The churchyard has war graves.
Churchyard Structures
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Paul Baker Added image of the exterior of the building Sat 02 Dec 2017 13:33:49
Paul Baker Added a plan of the building Fri 09 Jun 2017 11:32:46
Paul Baker Modified asset data - Modified the Interior Description Fri 07 Apr 2017 09:20:52
Paul Baker Modified asset data - Modified the Exterior Description Fri 07 Apr 2017 09:18:12
Paul Baker Modified asset data - Modified the Archaeology and History Description Fri 07 Apr 2017 09:17:31
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Paul Baker Modified asset data - Modified the Interior Description Tue 24 Jan 2017 12:24:29
Paul Baker Modified asset data - Modified the Archaeology and History Description Tue 24 Jan 2017 11:58:53
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