While Chromeboxes and Chromebases are making a comeback with the new 12th generation Intel Alder Lake devices on their way, I come from a time when it really didn’t make much sense at all to pick one up. They were available, though not in Best Buy or Walmart, but with Chrome OS being online only and stationary in that form factor, a Chromebook and my phone was a combination that just made a lot more sense.
Due to that, I’ve always resorted to docking my Chromebook instead – multi-display support, and more ports for peripherals have made for better productivity, all while giving me the ability to take my device on the go for the ultimate portability. Unfortunately, this makeshift solution, while commonly understood as an approach to desktop support for Chrome OS, has never really been well implemented. With the Works with Chromebook initiative taking off and gaining steam, this has changed drastically as there are now verified accessories that you can pick up off of the shelf in the store and have the assurance that they will play nicely with your laptop, but there’s still one major flaw with my experience that constantly reminds me that I’m scrapping things together myself.
Each time I turn my Pixelbook Go on in the morning and it detects my external display(s), I log in to find that all of my restored apps and web apps are haphazardously thrown onto the primary display with no rhyme or reason to their position or size. Google has done a great job at making the OS remember the size and position of your windows during a session even after you close them, but after a cold startup, it’s pure chaos. I just don’t understand why it hasn’t solved this problem yet!
Windows 11 was recently released as a preview and I’ve been utilizing it for testing and comparing the two operating systems extensively. It borrowed more than a few things from Chrome OS, and I think it was truly for the best, and it was certainly long overdue, but I think it’s time for Chrome OS to steal some things from Windows 11 in return. There exists an option in the Settings app for Microsoft’s newly minted OS that remembers the exact location of your windows based on the specific monitor connection, and it’s amazing.
The moment I saw this in action during the Windows 11 trailer, I was blown away. It’s simple, effective, and it feels like something that should have been a part of Chrome OS years ago! Google is definitely behind the times when it comes to peripherals and how they interface with the operating system in a more natural way, but if the Works with Chromebook team at Google has anything to say about it, it won’t stay this way for long – at least, that’s my hope.
I really don’t think such a thing would be impossible for Google to implement, but it wouldn’t be without its difficulties. Having to account for any and every window size and position, as well as doing all of this for a large handful of web apps at once may prove to be tricky. Add to that the fact that Android apps would have to gain this exact ability as a separate development from a different team, and it may be a ways off. Either way, the desktop experience feels truly incomplete and frustrating for me without it.
The development team is already finding ways to cross-pollinate features like sharing and link capturing between Android apps and Chrome tabs, so I refuse to believe this is out of the realm of possibility. I do think that because laptops are meant to be portable (for most people), it’s never been a focus for Google to fix this, but as docking becomes a more common and popular way to use these devices, I hope its focus shifts towards blurring the line between Chromebooks and Chromeboxes or bases.


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On the 2.0L TDI common rail Diesel engine/clean Diesel engine, fuel injection pulses could coincide with the natural frequency of injector line #2. This resonance creates additional stress on the fuel line. Small cracks could develop in the #2 injector line, resulting in a Diesel fuel leak. A fuel leak always increases the risk of a fire. Dealers will install an improved #2 fuel injector line and install vibration dampers on all of the injector lines to correct this concern. The Volkswagen/Audi recall number is 23J9/V5.
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For outdoor enthusiasts and hunting enthusiasts in Minnesota, one of the most highly anticipated days of the year is the Deer Opener. This annual event marks the start of the deer hunting season in the state, allowing hunters to pursue their passion and take part in a beloved tradition.
In Minnesota, the Deer Opener typically falls on the first Saturday in November. This date is carefully selected to coincide with the peak of the deer rutting season, when the bucks are actively seeking out mates. This makes it an ideal time for hunters to have a successful hunt, as the deer are more active and less cautious.
Due to the changing nature of Minnesota’s wildlife population, it is always recommended to double-check the official dates set by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) before planning your hunting trip. The DNR carefully monitors the deer population, and based on their research, they determine the specific dates for the Deer Opener each year.
Participating in the Deer Opener requires hunters to obtain the necessary licenses and permits. The Minnesota DNR offers different types of licenses depending on the age and residency of the hunter. It is important to be aware of the regulations and follow them strictly to ensure a safe and legal hunting experience.
Preparing for the Deer Opener
Preparing for the Deer Opener in Minnesota involves more than just waiting for the date to arrive. It requires careful planning and consideration to increase your chances of a successful and enjoyable hunt.
Scouting the area where you plan to hunt is crucial. Look for signs of deer activity such as tracks, rubs, and scrapes. Identify potential bedding areas and travel routes to determine the best spots for setting up your stand or blind.
Make sure you have all the necessary hunting gear, including a reliable rifle or bow, ammunition, appropriate clothing, boots, and other essential accessories. Don’t forget to pack a first aid kit and a survival kit in case of emergencies.
Practice your shooting skills regularly to ensure accuracy and build confidence. Familiarize yourself with your weapon and become comfortable using it. This will increase your chances of making a clean and humane shot.
Prioritize safety during your hunting trip. Always let someone know your hunting plans, wear bright and visible clothing, use safety harnesses when hunting from elevated stands, and be mindful of other hunters in the area.
Tips for a Successful Deer Opener
Here are some tips to help you have a successful Deer Opener in Minnesota:
- Arrive early to your hunting location to ensure you have ample time to set up and get settled.
- Consider hunting during the early morning or late evening when deer tend to be more active.
- Stay patient and still while hunting. Avoid unnecessary movement and noise that may alert the deer.
- Use deer calls or scents strategically to attract deer to your location.
- Be prepared for varying weather conditions. Dress in layers to stay comfortable throughout the day.
- Stay focused and observant. Pay attention to your surroundings and look for subtle movements or signs of deer.
- Be ethical and responsible. Only take shots that you are confident will result in a clean and quick kill.
Remember, the Deer Opener is not only about the hunt but also about appreciating nature, spending time outdoors, and practicing conservation. It is an opportunity to connect with friends and family who share your love for the sport.
By following regulations, respecting the wildlife, and adhering to safety measures, you can make the most of this special annual event and contribute to the preservation of Minnesota’s rich hunting heritage.
Frequently Asked Questions For When Is Deer Opener In Minnesota? Your Ultimate Guide!
When Does Deer Opener Start In Minnesota?
Deer opener in Minnesota typically starts on the Saturday closest to November 6th.
How Long Does Deer Opener Last In Minnesota?
Deer opener in Minnesota usually lasts for a period of 16 days.
Can You Hunt Deer During Deer Opener With A Bow?
Yes, you can hunt deer with a bow during Deer Opener in Minnesota. Archery hunting is allowed.
Are There Any Restrictions On Hunting Methods During Deer Opener?
During Deer Opener in Minnesota, hunters are allowed to use shotguns, muzzleloaders, and bows for hunting.

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Suspect in shooting near Shippensburg University charged with homicide
One of two suspects in a fatal shooting this month near Shippensburg University has been jailed on a homicide charge.
Clayton Wilson, 20, is in Cumberland County Prison, denied bail, according to court records.
He was arraigned Friday on the charges of criminal homicide, attempted criminal homicide, two counts of aggravated assault, carrying a firearm without a license and recklessly endangering another person.
Wilson and Quentin Eric Furlow Jr., whom police identified as Shippensburg University students from Philadelphia, are suspected of shooting two Philadelphia men on Rotz Avenue the evening of Oct. 6.
Shakur Myers, 21, who suffered a fatal gunshot wound, had been found lying on the ground near a vehicle. Samir Stevenson, 21, had been found inside the vehicle with a gunshot wound, and was taken to Geisinger Holy Spirit Hospital in critical condition.
Police executed a search warrant at the nearby High Street apartment shared by the suspects and located ammunition, marijuana and marijuana packaging.
Police said they also searched the car where the victims were found and located packaged marijuana, digital scales and a large sum of money.
More:Deadly shooting near Shippensburg University likely drug-related; suspects at large
According to Pennsylvania State Police, Wilson was first taken into custody on Oct. 10 on a drug charge related to the homicide investigation and jailed on $750,000 bail. A preliminary hearing was held Oct. 21. The case does not appear in the online criminal dockets, however.
Classes at SU were canceled the day after the shooting as police continued searching for the suspects. Police said the victims were not university students.
Police said Furlow remains at large. He may be driving a gray 2011 Infiniti G37 with Pennsylvania registration KZJ-4211.
Anyone with information should call Trooper John Boardman at 717-249-2121.
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Standard LIMS for Metals and Mining
A metal, mine or a metallurgical process plant handles a large diversity of samples. These samples might come from known routine sampling points within the concentrator plant or be of unknown concentration and matrix in the case of pit, geology or even environmental samples. This means the lab staff usually have little idea of what to expect from the samples to be analyzed or what method needs to be used to best analyze the samples.
For example, while processing geology samples, the lab staff can expect these samples to have huge variations in the expected concentration, compare to, process plant samples, which would have more predicable concentration.
A Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) solution designed for Metals and Mining Labs, in contrast to LIMS designed for the pharmaceutical or food industry, where the samples have a more uniform concentration, needs to be flexible and agile to handle these variations in expected concentrations in an effortless and efficient manner.
Online LIMS, a LIMS for Metals and Mining Industry specializes in geochemical solutions and was carefully designed to cleanly store samples generated in a small or large mining plant. Online LIMS can simultaneously handle routine samples (process plant) and non-routine sample batches (geology, pit, etc). In the cases when the sample concentration is totally different from the expected, the analysis method can be easily modified without having to reconfigure the system. This is something that cannot be done with a rigid LIMS system designed to work in the more controlled environment of the pharmaceutical and food industry.
Sample types and sample login in Mine Labs
A mine laboratory can expect to receive routine samples from the plant or non-routine samples from geology or pit. Sample structure can be of any type. Expected sample turnaround could be as short as one hour. So it is important that the LIMS provides effective tools to optimize the sample labeling, sample receiving and sample tracking.
Quality control practices dictate that a percentage of the samples must be sent to an external lab for a ‘second opinion’. To make this process more efficient, the LIMS should provide a mechanism for the lab staff to electronically generate analysis requests and import the external lab results back into the LIMS. This process should be as stream-lined as possible.
Electronic ELN Worksheet in the mining & Metals industry
Most analytical processes can be automated yet the LIMS system needs to be flexible and easily customizable to handle unexpected sample types. The chemist should be able to make these changes on the fly depending on the best method required to analyze the sample.
Online LIMS addresses this issue with the Online Worksheet (ELN). It is a very practical electronic notebook suitable for mining labs. The Online Worksheet closely mimics the functionality found in Excel, the most widely used spreadsheet. With this powerful tool, the chemist can configure any method and workflow. The Online Worksheet also doubles as an instrument integration system that automatically connects and retrieves data directly from most instruments.
A big challenge for many lab instruments and electronics components is dealing with the dusty and sometimes caustic environment in the lab. Instrument interfaces, computers and peripheral devices have to be rugged enough to handle these conditions. Barcoding each sample throughout the analytical process is difficult or at times impractical (for example test tubes or fire assay crucibles). A well-designed device interface should visually display the sample identification so that the chemist can point to the correct sample being analyzed to minimize mismatching samples to assay results. An old and proven technique is to label each sample with a number indexed to the auto sampler or fire assay tray. Even if this is not error-proof, it can be minimized inserting standards and duplicates to the tray.
The Online Worksheet interface make this task easy and convenient for the lab users by allowing the specification of a sequence id directly matched to each sample.
LIMS Installation completed in 4 Weeks
A LIMS installation should minimize disturbance to the lab work schedule and work load. During installation, LIMS consultants take time to better understand how the lab works and learn the particular requirements and needs of each area of the lab. OnLIMS feels strongly that the LIMS must adapt to the lab and not the lab to the LIMS system.
With the LIMS a Virtual Server (VM) is delivered during the first phase of the installation and it is customized to fit the lab requirements as well as the configuration of the main analytical methods used in the lab. Lab Methods are saved as Worksheet Templates, similar to Excel Templates. Lab method can include formulas, detection limits, reporting values decimal places and significant digits, for example.
The second phase of the installation is done on-site, and consists of training the lab staff with emphasis on how to perform their everyday tasks using the Online LIMS tools as well as giving each lab member an overall view of the system and how the lab staff can use and support the system on their own.
A complete LIMS installation for a medium size lab (40 technicians and 30 instruments) can be completed within 4 weeks (on average), and automation of at least 80% of the lab work can be achieved using OnLIMS.
OnLIMS is designed to be configured and maintained complete by the lab staff requiring very little of no IT support.
Reporting and Interfaces
Interfaces to external systems (e.g. ERP (SAP), Process plant (PI Osisoft), Geology (acQuire), Metallurgy (Algosys) …) need to be in place in for the lab to deliver assay results to its clients. These interfaces should be easy to use.
LIMS for Metals achieves this by automating the interface to the external system. Whenever possible, these interfaces are built directly from the Online LIMS database to the external system database. Optimally the interface should be bidirectional to confirm that the published results were received by the client system.
Interfaces to external systems is can also be done thought the use of reports. These reports can printed reports or electronic files in various formats including pdf or complex Excel files.
Auditing and Quality Control
Online LIMS implementation of audit logs is very extensive and covers many areas. The logs are also easily accessible and can be reviewed at any time. For example, at the result level (data cells) every time the value is modified, the audit log is updated with the timestamp and user that affected the change. The whole log can be reviewed by right-mouse clicking on the data cell.
For auditing purposes, every final result cell is linked to its data source. The data source consists of the full worksheet with all intermediate and final calculations as well as the raw instrument data.
Online LIMS is integrated with an advanced quality control system with excellent data analysis capabilities. It handles Replicates (Dups) and References materials.
LIMS FOR METALS MODULES
Online LIMS is a powerful tool designed to integrate the laboratory with the mine process and to standardize all data management. It handles all the complex data manipulations and only formatted final results are forwarded to the Database / LIMS system.
Mimicking the organization of a lab, Online LIMS is structured into 4 applications. Each staff member utilizes a specific tool, making the learning process both simple and highly efficient.


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Legislative initiative tabled by the European Commission on 12 June 2018 establishing a Customs Control Equipment Instrument as part of the Integrated Border Management Fund, for the period 2021-2027.
The Customs Control Equipment Instrument aims to support Member States of the European Union (EU) in purchasing, maintaining and replacing state-of-the-art customs equipment. The objectives include the improvement of customs performance while helping EU customs authorities to act as one single entity. The instrument is directed at supporting the implementation of the Customs Union Action Plan.
This initiative was adopted by the European Commission on 12 June 2018, in the framework of the proposals for the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2021-2027. An informal agreement between the co-legislators on a compromise text was reached on 16 March 2021.
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When we think of superheroes, American creations like Batman, Spiderman or the omnipresent Superman come to mind. But not so long ago there was a rich culture of French comic-book superheroes. But where have they gone?

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by Suzanne de Montigny
Middle Grade/Tween Fantasy
Ulysees’ breath was ragged, and his heart filled with terror when they galloped toward the herd pursued by an enraged Icarus.
How did the Legacy of Azaria transform into the world fear it has, the unicorns barely existing hidden in the depths of the forest? Why is Icharus, the Great Stallion, so cruel and ruthless? And who is Jaresh, the invisible being who takes away their powers? Angry, the young colt Ulysees and his friend Téo rebel, following an abandoned trail where they’re discovered by humans. Now the entire herd must make an exodus. But Ulysees discovers there’s more danger then just humans when he meets a giant creature who warns them of impending doom…
I'm not usually a big fan of books with 'animals' as the main characters, since it's often difficult for the authors to get these characters to come across right. The Shadow of the Unicorn II not only did a good job in bringing unicorns to life, but did it in a refreshing way.
I read this book, number two in the series, before the first one and had absolutely no problems diving into the story. The book starts with a young unicorn following his father, and as the first dialogue began, I was hooked. Although this is a story featuring unicorns, the thoughts and dialogue is very modern and reflects the attitude of every day kids. Middle graders will have no trouble falling into the scenes and sympathizing with the characters.
The story itself takes place in a pre-historic time, just then when dinosaurs are about to face the changing Earth and their nearing extinction. This intermixing of two very different creatures (unicorns and dinosaurs) was well done and had a nice, adventurous twist to the end of the dinosaur age story that one so often sees (meteors, changing climate and dawning of two legged creatures.)
The story is largely pushed along through dialogue. This keeps a quick pace with a fun dash of humor and lots of twists and turns. The scenes are still described well enough that the reader can picture the surroundings and understand what the unicorns are going through. The only thing which threw me for a bit was the amount of characters; there a quite a few to remember at first, and sometimes I felt that I would have liked to have gotten to know a couple of them better.
Summed up, this is an enjoyable read not only for horse and unicorn lovers, and the writing and dialogue will especially appeal to kids 8-12. The writing makes for an easy read while adding enough adventure, twists and turns to keep the story going until the very end.
They traveled on until the path narrowed, brambles and thorns scraping against their backs. Slowing, Ulysees scanned the woods around him. “I don’t think this trail’s been traveled on in years. I don’t see tracks anywhere, do you?”
“Just the little forked kind the squirrels leave,” said Téo.
Ulysees’ gaze met his friend’s, uncertain. “I wonder why. Perhaps we should turn around. Maybe Alannah was right.”
Téo’s eyes combed their surroundings. “No. We’ve come all this way. Let’s keep going. Besides, we’ll be in trouble no matter what we do.”
Icarus’ angry face scowled at Ulysees in his mind. “Yeah, you’re right,” he said, bursting forward.
Deeper and deeper into the forest they traveled, reveling at the strange and new sights until a strong, musky odour filled the air. Ulysees pulled up, his nose wrinkling at the smell. A twig snapped—a really big twig. Startled, he jumped backward.
“Maybe we should turn around,” he said.
Téo’s eyes grew large for a moment until something in the distance caught his attention. He squinted. “No wait! I see light. I think we’re near some kind of meadow!” He broke into a trot. Ulysees followed close behind.
As they approached the bright spot at the end of the trail, they came to a wall of brush. Pushing with their hooves, they broke through the tangled web of branches until they made a hole large enough to pass through. When they reached the other side, they halted and stared in wonder at the beauty that lay before them.
“It’s like the meadow back home, only bigger and sunnier,” exclaimed
“Yeah. Look at all that grass, and so long. But those trees,” said Téo, “they look dead, like after the wind blows too strong. Why are they arranged like that—like they’re laying one on top of another?”
“I don’t know. Let’s go have a look.”
Taking cautious steps, they moved until they reached the fallen trees.
“Smells like dead trees,” said Ulysees.
“But where are the roots?” Téo sneezed at the moldy stench.
“I don’t know.”
“Wait ‘til we tell the fillies about this. Can you imagine how mad Icarus would be?”
“Who cares,” said Ulysees.
They let out a thoughtless laugh, throwing their heads back and shaking their manes. Ulysees snorted and stamped his hooves mimicking the stallion. Again, they brayed with laughter…until out of the corner of his eye, Ulysees saw something move…
And here she is. . .
SUZANNE DE MONTIGNY!!!
Award winning author, Suzanne de Montigny, wrote her first novella when she was twelve. Years later, she discovered it in an old box in the basement, thus reigniting her love affair with writing. A teacher for twenty years, she enjoys creating fantasy and paranormal for tweens and teens. She lives in Burnaby, B.C., Canada with the four loves of her life – her husband, two boys, and Buddy the dog.
Five Fun Facts About Suzanne de Montigny
- I talk to my bichon frisé like he’s a normal human being. And yes, Buddy does answer back. (Funny how my mouth moves while he talks!)
- When my son took up skate boarding, I thought I’d be the cool mom and learn it too. Unfortunately, I ended up on my back and paying a visit to emergency.
- My two boys and I fiddle. (But they’re way better than me!)
- My favourite season is autumn so I can kick the leaves when no one’s looking.
- My husband says I snore so loud it wakes him up.
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Other Title:This time tomorrow.
Other Title:Long way from home.
Other Title:Got to be free.
Notes:Reissue of: Pye NSPL 18359 (p1970).
Notes:Liner notes and lyrics (15 p.) inserted in container.
Notes:Produced by Raymond Douglas Davies.
Notes:Kinks (Ray Davies, vocals, guitar, keyboards ; Dave Davies, vocals, guitars ; John Dalton, vocals, bass ; John Gosling, keyboards ; Mick Avory, drums.
Notes:Recorded at Morgan Studios, Willesden, London, Apr.-May and Aug.-Sept, 1970.
Contents:Introduction (:40) -- The contenders (2:00) -- Strangers (3:20) -- Denmark Street (2:03) -- Get back in line (3:05) -- Lola (4:05) -- Top of the pops (3:40) -- The moneygoround (1:42)-- This time tomorrow (3:20) -- A long way from home (2:30) -- Rats (2:40) -- Apeman 3:53) -- Powerman (4:19) -- Got to be free (2:58).


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Meet Maria. She was brutally attacked in full view of a New York City subway clerk. Then, she was forcibly dragged down the steps onto a deserted platform where she was raped and raped again, the assailant not stopping even when a subway trained pulled into the station.
The horror occurred July 7, 2004, two days before the young woman’s 22nd birthday. Maria (doesn’t want her full name released) sued the MTA because its workers did not do more to help her during the attack. She has since suffered years of constant nightmares, bouts of depression and anxiety. Now, a judge has ruled that the two transit workers (including a train conductor who also saw the attack) had no obligation to do anything to help her other than to signal their superiors that police were needed at the station.
Maybe by the letter of the law, those two workers didn’t need to do anything more, but their moral duty certainly required them to do more. At least, I would hope so.
Imagine, a young woman is screaming and running up the stairs and makes direct eye contact with you, pleading for help, then a man catches her from behind in a bear hug, dragging her back down the stairs. Is there any ambiguity there? What is your moral responsibility?
Okay, maybe you are afraid and want to stay behind the window screen, but why not at least get on the intercom and try to help? Inform the assailant that the police is on their way. Do something more to help.
She screamed all the way down the stairs. In fact, she was crying and screaming so loud, the assailant lifted her over the tracks in a 45 degree angle, threatening to drop her, to get her to stop. Are those cries still haunting that worker?
Laws are legal written rules to govern our society. It’s based on literal words that are interpreted by judges. Moral rights and wrongs are more intuitive to most of us. We know instinctively what our moral duty is. These transit workers know, as they did then, what was the right thing to do, or not to do. Our society knows that their inaction was cowardice and wrong. If you read the comments section to this story, that’s clear. I trust the moral conscience of our society more than a legalistic judge in this instance.
Maria says she has forgiven the assiliant, who has never been found. But the transit workers, she cannot forgive. “Unfortunately, the man who assaulted me was obviously mentally ill and psychotic,” she said. “He probably had no basis of reality. He didn’t have a conscience, but the transit worker did. He was a human being capable of feeling emotions as I was. I just felt that it was so coldhearted and just completely abominable to basically look the other way.”
Read the original story here (with video from the interview with Today’s Meredith Vieira). Maria couldn’t finish her graduate studies at NYU due to the trauma.
Some will think Maria is being opportunistic by taking her story public. I couldn’t disagree more. It’s tremendously courageous for her to take her story public, and in doing so, she’s making sure that the societal moral conscience is being better defined through public opinion, even if our court of law sees it otherwise.

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Whether writing traditional contemporary romance or building paranormal worlds, bestselling romance author, Maddie James, pens stories that frequently cross a variety of romantic sub-genres. Sweet or spicy, suspense or comedy, western or time-travel, her heroes and heroines always chase one thing--the happily-ever-after--whether they realize it or not!
A Food Network junkie who plots the way she cooks--by the seat of her pants--Maddie always has a delicious end product in mind (and she always follows a secret recipe!).
Her first book, THE WILD WEST, a Kensington Precious Gems romance, received a Calico Trails Cameo Award. RED: A SEDUCTION TALE, claimed first place as the Romance Book Scene's favorite novella of the year. A four time nominee for a CAPA/Psyche Award from The Romance Studio, Maddie's books have received numerous 5 Star and Top Pick reviews. She is frequently listed as one of Amazon's Top 100 Most Popular Contemporary Romance Authors.
Welcome to McKenna Ranch!
Meet Brody, Callie, Mercer and Parker--the four siblings in the clan of James McKenna, a Montana rancher. Growing up on the ranch was a great life, until Callie and Parker's mother passed away, leaving James a widower. It wasn't long, however, before he remarried, bringing stepmother Liz into their lives, along with her son, Brody. Soon, James and Liz added a new McKenna to the family, when daughter Mercer was born.
Brothers and sisters are prone to disagreements and this Brady Bunch family of step, half, and full siblings is no exception. As they grew up on the ranch, they learned values that stuck with them throughout their lives--even though they may live apart as adults. But there is one thing that will bring them all back together. Their father's only wish.
Beginning with a short prequel novella that tells the story of James McKenna and Liz Caldera, and how they came to blend their families, these stories put you on the McKenna Ranch near Yellowstone National Park. This series leads off with Jan Scarbrough's Brody, with Maddie James' Callie to follow, while the siblings begin the long road home. These sweet to sexy stories give you a glimpse into Montana rodeo and ranch life, and of course, provide lots of contemporary cowboy love and romance.
When Jasmine Walker returns to Legend after a fifteen-year absence—she doesn’t expect her troubled teenage past to collide with her well-planned, professional future.
Ms. Addie Bynum leaves something for Jasmine Walker in her will, and Jasmine returns to Legend to meet with the attorney about the estate. She learns she’s been left with the contents of a safety deposit box and a letter explaining Ms. Addie’s wishes. A letter with requests Jasmine may not be able to fulfill.
The thing is, Ms. Addie’s wishes do not align with Jasmine’s busy life in Atlanta. Neither does running into her old high school love, Jack Ackerman, who has his own requests from Ms. Addie.
Stands Alone: Yes
SOUL MATES, Book Three (Time Travel, Paranormal, Romance)
Can souls touch through dreams and find their way home again?
Jackson Porter seeks to fulfill his mother, Claire Porter's, dying request, and find answers about the imaginary lover who haunts his nights. His future, he learns, is in a place called Ohio, miles and centuries away from his barrier island home in 1745. The land, his dying mother tells him, is his legacy. She urges him to claim it.
In the year 2038, Kari Upton is driven to fight federal sanctions to save her land and her valuable poppy crops. Her upcoming marriage is one of convenience. Marrying Tye Gentry will save her Ohio farmland. There is no other way to gain power than to marry him and ride on his father's political coattails to the state legislature.
And all would be perfect if it weren't for those erotic dreams of a man with long dark hair who haunts her day and night....
Leaving her job behind and heading home to Montana for a family emergency is worrisome enough, but when Callie McKenna’s New York future collides head-on with her Montana past, she is faced with making a life-altering decision.
Callie McKenna is going home. Her father has suffered a fall from his horse and she is needed back at the ranch. She temporarily leaves New York and her promotion behind to be with her family in Montana, planning only to stay until her father is well again.
But she doesn’t expect the worse, and Callie loses her father. Nor does she expect to rekindle an old relationship with ranch hand, Murphy Reynolds.
Nothing goes according to plan. Callie must face her past, to not only mend some family fences, but to figure out what is happening between her and Murphy. She knows the choices she makes now will shape her future. But will that future be with Murphy and her family on the ranch, or will it be back in New York, where her promotion waits along with that quaint little brownstone she adores?
Soul Mates, Book Two(Romance, Time Travel, Paranormal, Suspense)
Can lost souls reunite across time, when all hope at love has been abandoned and demons of the past refuse to go away?
Pitched from a ship during a violent storm in the year 1746, Victoria Porter washes ashore, soon to be rescued by a man on a strange mechanical beast who whisks her away into a world beyond anything she could have imagined.
In 2014, Colton MacKenzie fears he has written his last bestselling horror novel until he discovers two things--The Cult of Teach and a tantalizing nymph wandering an Ocracoke Island beach. Fascinated by the history that surrounds the Legend of Blackbeard's Chalice, he seeks to learn more about these modern-day pirates and hopefully write a bestseller using the premise.
He'd planned on riding this ride solo until the strange waif on the back of his Harley touches him in ways his demons hadn't let anyone touch in a long, long time....
Previously published as The Cult, 2008. Revised and updated and published as Brazen, 2014.
Stands Alone: NO / Read Entranced first.
Can souls touch through time and hold on when all odds are against them?
Claire Winslow vacations on an East Coast barrier island, content with her life and her potential future--until the illusion of a man walking the misty shore haunts her. Then one kiss--a beautiful, soulful, stolen kiss in the night--and her life changes forever.
Nearly 300 years past, Jack Porter is in hot pursuit of his kidnapped wife. Not an easy feat considering the year is 1718 and the kidnapper is the notorious pirate Blackbeard aka Edward Teach. Determined to rescue his wife and take the pirate's head in the process, Jack steals aboard the pirate's ship to save her.
Entranced sends Jack and Claire on a wild search through time, not only for the resolution to a powerful attraction between them, but also for a historical artifact that holds the key to their future happiness--the coveted silver-plated chalice made from Blackbeard's skull.
Previously published as The Curse, 2007. Revised and updated and published as Entranced, 2014.
When Scott Matthews escapes to Legend to visit his brother, Brad and his wife Suzie, he has only one request—he wants nothing to do with chocolate. Or to discuss getting fired as master chocolate taster from world-renowned Bianchi Chocolates. What Jillian Bass wants is to make it in Legend. This Manhattan transplant wants to make it big here real bad. Forget New York. She’s starting over with her small chocolate shop, Bittersweets, and setting out to impress the locals. She doesn’t want them to know that she’s inherited her grandmother’s famous chocolate business—Jeaneva Chocolates. And all is fine until she smacks straight into Scott, and he takes one small whiff of her Belgian truffle….
New Year’s Eve is just around the corner and Legend Elementary teacher Patti Jo Baker has tried every trick in the book to land a date for the annual New Year’s Eve Bash at The Lodge. This includes setting up a kissing booth at the Legend Elementary Winter Carnival—a booth which Principal Jim Hamilton promptly shuts down. Because if Patty Jo Baker is passing out kisses, any kind of kisses, he wants to be both first, and last, in line—and he definitely doesn’t want to sample them in front of the student body.
High tea or sweet tea? As long as there are scones, it doesn’t matter. In fact, Suzie’s cousin Sydney Schul, owner of Sydney’s Sugar High Coffee Stop and Bakery, makes the best damned scones east of the Mississippi and south of the Mason Dixon, and there was an article written in Southern’s Best magazine to prove it. All is well and life in Legend is good, until a mysterious male stranger comes to town, stalking Sydney’s scones, and attempting to romance her out of her famous recipe.
When Suzie’s success as a matchmaker hits the national scene about the same time as her debut cooking show on the Food Channel, her new producer comes to her with a list of requirements—not for Suzie’s job, but for a husband. Patricia Plum has a specific list and if Suzie really wants to make it big in New York City, she’ll make every attempt to deliver Patricia’s Mate to Order.
A Ladies of Legend Romantic Suspense Novel
Lies, suspense, and undercover heat...
Kate Carpenter thinks her Tennessee State trooper husband is dead. ATF Agent Michael Lehman knows he is not.
When Michael goes undercover into Kate’s elementary classroom for a few weeks, posed as a school drug cop, his mission is to find out what Kate knows about her husband’s supposed death, and to determine if she has any involvement in hiding away the AWOL trooper turned drug runner.
His mission is to get answers. Get into her life. And not into her panties.
But somehow things go haywire….
Becca North doesn’t want a boyfriend but her best friend Nora certainly does. Becca is so off men. But when Nora, owner of Nora’s Novel Niche, meets Suzie the Matchmaking Chef during a book signing at her store, she finagles her way into a romantic picnic date lunch for her—and a blind date—on Suzie’s television show. Nora drags Becca along all the way from Pigeon Forge for moral support and to check out her date.
Thing is, Nora’s date would rather check out Becca, instead.
Speed dating? Speed eating is more like it.
Suzie Matthews is getting quite the reputation as the Matchmaking Chef, in and around the small town of Legend, Tennessee. When she sets up lunch date after lunch date for Lyssa Larkin, Legend’s homegrown homecoming queen of 1997, she knows she’s about bit off more than she can chew. Lyssa inspects and rejects her dates in two bites and then sends them on their way. Suzie wonders if she really wants to date or just eat two lunches, and worries that soon Lyssa’s hips won’t fit on her dainty chairs.
That is, until Suzie is contacted by a potential suitor who is falling for Lyssa hard and fast, and she just can’t help but work some of her matchmaking magic behind the speed dating scenes....
Ever wonder what happened when Little Red Riding Hood grew up? In the bayou? With a grandmother who used potions and magic and stuff? And a wolf who...?
Garnet Boudreaux is going home. Not to her apartment in New York City but to her childhood home in the bayou. She doesn’t want to go, and isn’t certain what will be waiting for her when she arrives. But standing in the voodoo shop on Bourbon Street, in the middle of one helluva Mardi Gras party, she’s told by Madame Madeleine Dupuis that she has no choice. The witchy woman presses two pouches into Garnet’s hands, wraps a red cape around her, and tells her she must go—and go now—to see to her grandmother.
Max LeBlanc spies the auburn-haired beauty across the street and knows in a heartbeat she is the one. A rougarou always knows when he’s met his mate. Some may call him a lycanthrope, a werewolf if you will, but in Cajun bayou lands he’s known as The Rougarou. He’s waited several hundred years for this moment, and for her. There is nothing left for him to do, but mark her and claim her as his mate.
Halloween Anthology, 2010. A collection of eerie short stories, for Halloween or not! Exclusively from Turquoise Morning Press authors.
An Unhaunted House by Lozi Hart, A Trick for a Treat by Keri Ford, Dracula's Bath and Fireside by J.W. Keleher, Masked Souls by Tonya Kappes, A Witcherly Challenge by Maddie James, The Dragon Keeper by Janet Eaves, A Piece of her Soul by Magdalena Scott, and Finders Seekers by Jennifer Johnson.
Suzie Schul has it all. A booming business, a wonderful town to live in, and, well, food. Yeah, she loves to cook and she’s the best darned cook in Legend, Tennessee. Everybody says so. She runs her own B&B, has published a cookbook, conducts cooking classes on Saturdays, and caters for special events and holidays.
What more could she want, really?
Nothing, that she will admit, anyway. And let's not even think about that brief escape to Gatlinburg several months back when she had separated from her then-husband, Cliff. Or the fact that the man ran off with her little sister while they were, um, estranged. And let's definitely not bring to light that she'd never really revealed to anyone in the small town of Legend what exactly had happened between her and Cliff.
Or the fact that while she was off "finding herself" and "losing her husband" at the same time, she sort of, well, had a fling. But never mind about that, because "the fling" is long gone and likely doesn't even know where to find her. Besides, he was trouble.
And just when Suzie thinks all is well, Mr. Trouble rides up to her B&B doorstep on a bad-ass Harley and tosses her perfect little world into some kind of big, bad tumble.
She's all roses...
Playing good sport to appease her best friend was one thing, but sophisticated Kim Martin was hardly equipped for a Colorado camping trip. Especially when their mountain guide was a rough-edged cowboy who was as untamed as the wilderness. His outdoors style might jump-start some women but a strictly indoors woman like Kim found him - almost resistible.
He's rough-and-ready rawhide...
Thad Winchester's patience for city women was wearing as thin as the seat of his jeans. But there was something about Kim that was putting his hard-and-fast don't-touch rule to the test. The plucky blonde was just the woman to share his Flying W. Ranch. All Thad had to do was bring out the wildflower in the refined beauty, and convince her that he was her man. Bar nothing.
She wasn't looking for love... The owner of a successful, sophisticated boutique called Romantically Yours, Gracie Hart's nickname is the Diva of Romance. Who could have guessed that having once loved and lost, she has no intention of ever falling in love again, no matter how loudly her biological clock keeps ticking? Until, that is, her new tenants, Carson Price and his six-year-old daughter Izzie, arrive on the scene and proceed to wreak havoc in her life--and her heart! ...but it found her anyway!
The Heartbreaker is back in town. But whose heart will get broken this time? As athletic director for the Parks Department, Lucki Stevenson spends most of her time coaching unruly teenagers instead of giving her heart a much-needed pep talk. And when all-grown-up, boy-next-door, Dr. Sam Kirk moves back to town, Lucki wants to forfeit the game of love completely! Sam broke her heart once before, and she won't give him a chance to do it again... Returning home to care for his younger brother J.J., after his mother's death, Sam is happy to accept Lucki's expert advice about kids-and even happier that the tomboy he remembers is now a beautiful woman. When Lucki agrees to help him with J.J., Sam is sure he's on the road to success as an instant parent, and possibly as a husband-but first he's got to convince Lucki that he's not the heartbreaker he once was, and that good guys do finish first...


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Lots of news has come out this past week regarding colleges doing some great high school recruiting. Andre Rafus Jr. released his Top-3 of schools in a Def Pen exclusive. He relayed the three candidates are Georgetown, TCU and Kansas, and there’s no timeline for him to make a decision. It’s highly believed by opposing outlets Rafus Jr. will commit to TCU, but with him delaying his commitment, the jury is still up in the air on that possibility.
*All of the information in this piece was obtained first hand unless stated otherwise.
- Daman Tate of St. Sebasitan’s (MA) is receiving interest from Boston University, Binghamton and Arizona State. The 6-5 guard recently went on a visit to Boston University, which went well and led to him being impressed with the staff and facilities. On Tate’s trip, he was able to meet BU guard Kyle Foreman.
- Tommy O’Neil of St. John’s Prep (MA) had a great outing in the BABC Holiday, which included a 21-point and 17-rebound performance. His dominance in the tournament is a reason as to why he’s a top talent in New England. O’Neil is receiving interest from American University, Holy Cross, Colgate and Fairfield. He currently holds an offer Binghamton and will wait for more offers prior to making a decision on his lone offer thus far.
- Bridgewater-Raynham (MA) has a lot of talent on their basketball team, and because of that many of their players are being recruited heavily. From what I was told, EJ Dambreville is receiving interest from schools in the Northeast Conference, Patriot League and Northeast 10 Conference. The exact schools aren’t clear, but he is expected to pursue a post-grad year in the NEPSAC if he doesn’t receive any offers. With the post-grad mindset, Dambreville is receiving interest from Cheshire Academy, Spire Institute and Putnam Science Academy.
- Griffin Perry of Bridgewater-Raynham is receiving “strong interest” from Suffolk University, Wentworth and UMass Boston. Teammate John Tesson is receiving interest from UMass Boston, Lasell, and Bobby Long, another teammate, I’m told is receiving “strong interest” from WPI.
- California is known for their basketball talent. Jordan Williams of Capo Valley Christian knows it best, as he’s receiving interest from Weber State, Biola, Air Force and the University of Albany.
- The recruitment of Trayce Jackson-Davis of Center Grove (IN) is picking up. He recently received an offer from Purdue University, and is received varying levels of interest from Notre Dame, Ohio State, Virginia and Marquette. Visiting Iowa is on his radar.
- Jake Forrester of Westtown School (PA) if an athletic forward who has seen his recruitment gain much traction with a recent offer from Kansas State. Of all the offers he currently holds Kansas State, Indiana, Penn State, Providence and Temple are his top-five of schools that have offered thus far. He plans on visiting Indiana and Providence once the “season slows down.” He’s also getting interest from UVA.
- Gabe Brown of Belleville (MI) is a talent that has seen his recruitment pick up a lot throughout his junior year. He currently holds nine offers, and the question is who will help him hit double digits. That’s a mystery for now. What’s not a mystery is the interest he’s receiving from other Division One’s. He’s receiving interest from Kansas State, UCF and Xavier. He recently visited Eastern Michigan, and I’m told it “went good” and he was impressed with the atmosphere and energy of the players. Despite many offers, there’s no timeline for him to make a decision. Brown also visited Michigan State and I’m told it “went great” and he was fond of the atmosphere along with energy of the players, which left him impressed. Brown was also fond of the Spartans’ coaching staff.
- Malcolm Nicholas lll, a 6-5 guard from Mater Academy (FL), is receiving much interest from high division one schools. Creighton’s recruitment on him is expected to be “heavy” and he’s expected to schedule actual visits in February.
- Watch out, an 8th grader is better than most high school and some collegiate players. Terrence Clarke of The Rectory School (CT), is receiving high school interest from Benedict’s Prep, Brewster Academy, Blair Academy, Putnam Science Academy and Rivers. Suffield Academy, located in Connecticut, I’m told is “highly interested” in Clarke. Receiving interest from the top high school basketball programs in New England is one thing, but to already garner college interest from notable Division One’s is another. Clarke is receiving interest from Georgetown, Rhode Island, Boston College and Northeastern, from what I was told. He currently holds an offer from Iona College, which he announced on twitter.
- David Collins of First Love Christian Academy (PA) has received offers from Siena and Cincinnati. Also relayed to me is he will “probably” make a decision after the season.
- Chauncee Cheeks from Cathedral (MA) recorded a quadruple-double a few weeks ago in the BABC Holiday Classic. He’s a supreme athletic guard, who was trending on the internet this past summer, and is looking into a post-grad year. A “couple” of Division 3’s have been interested in him from what I know.
- Another local talent from Massachusetts that is receiving college interest is Everett guard Ghared Boyce. He scored his 1,000th career point a few weeks ago and is garnering interest from Boston University, Drexel, Bentley and a few prep schools.
- Mason Forbes of Folsom High (CA) has been in touch with Stanford and Hawaii, along with receiving offers from Tulane and Cal State Fullerton. He’s one piece of the Forbes basketball family. If you’re unaware of them, make sure to check them out.
- Skyler Nash of Gould Academy (ME) is waiting to hear from admissions at Dartmouth and Columbia. To my understanding, he’s been in touch with the aforementioned schools “a lot” lately, and is receiving interest from Fordham University. In the BallasTV invitational at UMass Boston, Nash scored 22 points as Siena and Columbia were both in attendance to watch him play. Siena was impressed and they’re ready to go forward with their recruitment with him.
- Erik Kinnebrew, a guard at Allan Hancock (CA), is receiving “active interest” from Biola University. The story of Kinnebrew is interesting because of his growth spurt reminiscent of Pelicans star Anthony Davis. In the past year and a half, Kinnebrew has grown from 5-foot-8 to 6-foot-6 and a half.
- At the Good Sports invitational at TD Garden, home of the Boston Celtics, much talent from across the state was on display. One in particular was Thomas Shaughnessy of Needham High (MA). He’s been receiving “a lot of” Patriot and Ivy League interest. Just recently he had coaches from Brown in attendance for his game against Brown, and representatives from American University watched him play on Tuesday against Walpole.
- Mohamed Traore, Maitgnon’s newest 1,000 point scorer, is looking to transfer from the school and go prep.
- Joshua Moore, a 4-star recruit from Yoakum (TX), I’m told could make his college decision after his senior year football season concludes. He’s contemplating visiting Ohio State, Michigan, Auburn and Tennessee.
- Talked to Jackson Sirmon briefly on his commitment to the University of Washington and he told me, “I just feel like I would fit in well with the program and the kind of guys they have on the team.” Sirmon also relayed that he knows some of the current players on Washington’s team due to his dad’s tenure at the school, and has a former teammate on the team whom he stays in contact with. Sirmon is expected to visit the school after announcing his commitment.
- Robert Snead of Queen of Peace (NJ) had his junior season cut short after four games due to him suffering a right foot hairline fracture. His injury has 100% healed and no surgery was required. Despite his short season, colleges took notice of his body of work as a whole. I’m told Snead is currently receiving interest from Virginia Tech, Maryland, Georgia, Syracuse and more. Ohio State wants him to attend their camps and Coach Ash of Rutgers is expected to visit him within the next weeks.
- Jackson Latimer of Pingree (MA) has an official visit set with Saint Anselm on January 27th.
- DeShown Luckey of Plano West (TX) has visiting Southwestern and Dakota State on his radar and is receiving interest from the University of St. Francis.
- Sharrod Frazier of Brunswick (GA) will attend Auburn’s junior day on January 28th and he’s also receiving interest from Penn State, NC State, Purdue, Notre Dame, UCF, Central Michigan and of course Auburn.
- Marquee Peters of Ellicotville (NY) has received an offer from Wagner College (he’s now announced it on his twitter) and is receiving “a lot of interest” from NAIA schools.
- Caitlin Bickle of Cactus Shadows (AZ) has narrowed her list to Cal Berkley and Baylor. Also told she is expected to make a decision by March, but it could of course happen earlier. She recently recorded her 1,000th point and is ranked No. 34 overall in ESPN’s ranking for class of 2018.
- Christyn Williams of Arkansas Christian (AK), the No. 2 ranked player in ESPN’s 2018 rankings, holds various offers at the next level and I’m told a decision is expected to be made this fall after she takes her official visits.
- Daishai Almond of Peach County (GA) recently scored her 1,000th point last month. Her game speaks volumes and that’s why colleges are taking noticed with her. I’m told she’s receiving interest from Western Kentucky, Florida Atlantic and Mercer. She has no upcoming visits.
- Veronica Burton of Newton South (MA) is a top talent from the Northeast. I’m told she’s been in touch with about 20 schools and there’s no timeline for her to trim her list or make a decision. I’m also told she’s already visited Brown and Holy Cross and plans to visit DePaul and George Washington “soon.”

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The UK Government’s response to the Omicron Covid variant has been a “fiasco” that has undermined customer confidence and victimised hospitality, said the owner of the Unruly Pig in Bromeswell, Suffolk.
December is set to be the weakest trading month of the year following the surge in Omicron cases and the announcement of Plan B restrictions causing cancellations, lost revenue, and decreased footfall, according to one Kent-based operator.
South London-based brewer and operator Anspach & Hobday has almost doubled its crowdfunding target as it looks to expand its production facilities in a bid to take on Guinness with its London Black stout.
Among the latest property news is the sale of a Stonegate site in Hampshire that builds Country Inns' portfolio to seven, Greene King and pub operator put £240,000 into pub revamp, Red Oak Taverns adds eight-pub package to its books and Prospect...
The hospitality sector needs to ‘get used to U-turns overnight’ and new restrictions over the festive and new year period due to indecisive leadership and knocks to consumer confidence, according to one West Sussex operator.

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I hope you had a restful, wonderful Christmas, whether you celebrate the holiday or not. We had a lovely time. Friends came over on Christmas Eve, then Christmas was spent just with family. And the rest of the weekend was filled with sewing! I had started working on StyleArc’s Lori Jacket, and of course with the holiday brouhaha, I wasn’t able to get too much done, until yesterday, when I went into the sewing room and didn’t come out! To whit:
Pattern Description: Simple zip front jacket pattern with a designer look. The interesting back design lines along with shaped hem bands gives this jacket a great shape. Use your design skills to create a unique look by your selection of braids/trims.
This jacket is fully lined. But can be sewn unlined if preferred. (I lined mine)
Sizing: 4-30. I made a 10.
Available as a PDF? I don’t think so.
Fabric Used: Italian Designer Bouclé – Green/Gray/Apricot/Lemon. Wow I actually got to use a fabric before it sold out! But there isn’t much left…
…annnndd… it’s gone. You can see other bouclés Here
Chocolate Brown Silk Habotai lining. It’s sold out, but you can see other colors Here.
Machines and Tools Used: Pfaff 2130 home machine, Naomi the Naomoto, Juki M0-654DE home serger, ham, ham stand, shoulder stand, sleeve board, clapper.
Needle/Notions Used: Universal 70/10 needle, Pro Sheer Elegance Interfacing from Fashion Sewing Supply (OMG – this stuff is GREAT!!!!), bias strips of silk organza, two square scraps of silk organza for stabilizing the back miters, custom sized Lampo separating zipper from Botani in New York, shoulder pads, sleeve heads, thread.
Tips Used during Construction: Anything by The Pressinatrix (BTW, did you know that she and I have an article in the current issue of Threads Magazine? I hear it’s great!), Easy Way to Keep Track of Pattern Pieces, Make the Lining First, Appliqué Foot For Precision Sewing, The Case for Muslins.
Did it look like the photo or drawing when you got through? Yes
How were the instructions? They were pretty good for StyleArc. This jacket is rated as challenging to only for the experienced sewing. I think that’s fair, but it depends heavily on the fabric you use. I whipped this up in just a couple of hours when I made the muslin. Now granted, I didn’t do all of the steps (no lining). But I think if you use a firmly woven wool, or a denim or similar, this is appropriate for intermediate or brave advanced beginning sewing folks.
If you use a bouclé, then gird your loins and be prepared to take some extra steps. I think some of the instructions will work great for certain types of fabric, but can court disaster with loosely woven fabrics, especially if you haven’t lots of experience (I don’t recommend this pattern in its unaltered form for, say, a Linton tweed). More in the next section…
Test Your Fabric with Narrow Seams: I used a somewhat loosely woven bouclé to make this. If you use a fabric like this, you might want to do some things to ensure you get a great result. The pattern instructions have you interface all the garment sections/facings, except the sleeves. The pattern also uses industry standard seam allowances (3/8 inches) and facing allowances (1/4 inch). These can be dicey on certain fabrics. So know your fabric and how much it ravels before going in. You may wish to extend your seam allowances during cutting and construction to give yourself some breathing room.
Make some test runs of the trim before you cut/sew: StyleArc gives you guidance on using trims and store-bought binding for finishing your seams. I didn’t see any binding fabrics that I liked, and my bouclé is too bulky to do a bias binding, so I ended up inserting my trims differently. I did self-fabric fringe attached to bias silk organza:
I’m not sure exactly where I learned this method; it was probably from Kenneth King or Claire Shaeffer. It’s a fantastic method for inserting fringed trim without adding bulk to your seams.
Here’s a fun little bit of trivia. I realized that the colors in this bouclé are directional. If I cut the trim on the straight grain and then fringed it, the prevailing color was orange and green. If I cut it on the crosswise grain, it was slate blue and gray. I decided to use one direction at the shoulders, and the other at the neckline and hem.
I also went back and forth about using an exposed zipper. I was originally going to do an exposed zip with fringe underneath, but it was really bulky. Unfortunately, the exposed zipper without the fringe looked like an afterthought, so I decided to forego the fringe on the center front and insert the zipper in the more traditional manner.
StyleArc’s instructions have you construct the back by sewing your back and side back pieces together to the mitered corner, then drop your needle into your fabric. clip to the corner and then turn and keep sewing. This can work, but it can also court disaster with a bouclé (and even some more firmly woven fabrics). Instead, I reinforced the corners with scraps of silk organza, clipped to the reinforced corners before I sewed the seams, and pivoted around the reinforced corners:
This pains me, but I have to let you know about problems with the pattern. I’ve already alerted the folks at StyleArc. There are several missing notches. There are missing notches at the center front band, the waist bands, and the shoulders. And there is an error on the shoulder yoke piece. It indicates “Front”, where it should say “Shoulder”. If you have the pattern and have questions about it, email me and I’ll send you a picture showing the corrections.
The good news is that the pattern is drafted well enough that the missing notches are a minor nit and don’t affect the construction. That shoulder yoke, though, needs to be fixed. If you make a muslin (make a muslin!) you’ll find the issue right away and can work through it.
Other Salient Stuff…
I used a trick from Susan Khalje and cut the under sleeve (and under sleeve lining) on the bias for ease of movement.
I also did a small FBA.
Likes/Dislikes: I like the lines of this pattern. It needs some QA to fix the notch issues, but it goes together beautifully on the whole.
Would you do it again? Would you recommend it? Yes, and yes with caveats. I will definitely make it again. I think I will make any future version without fringe and just let the lines speak for themselves. It’s got a very McQueen feel to it if you look at the design lines. It’s a good pattern for the intermediate or beyond sewing aficionado. I think it would be fun to make with a hook/eye tape closure instead of a zip.
Conclusion: Another great entry from StyleArc. Here are a bunch of shots on Shelley:


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A Trip to the Caribbean
Updated: Jul 30, 2019
What a weekend! Emily, Kyle, Rosa and I decided that it was our turn to explore the Caribbean side of the country while Steve and Joyce (the lucky ducks who already serviced seismology stations around here) explore more of San Jose. We drove to Manzanillo and rented a small spot out in the jungle from a kind family. Our setup is almost too good to be true: we are out in the jungle in a small house with a lovely outdoor porch, hammocks, and kitchen. I think it was all of our first times sleeping under a mosquito net. We got all of this for pretty cheap- so fun! This morning we drank our coffee, swung in the hammocks, and watched howler monkeys climb all around us. The family that cares for the place let us pick many fresh bananas. Today, we hopped around to 3 beaches in the area and did some shopping/coffee drinking in between. None of us have beach hopped like this before either… many firsts! The sun came out for us, which got me a little burnt, but it’ll be okay 😊 We have decided that Puerto Viejo and Manzanillo are wonderful beach towns. Now, we will finish the day playing cards and eating some dinner before a trek back to San Jose tomorrow. We’ve noticed that driving in Costa Rica looks similar each time… get stuck moving slowly behind a large truck, pass said truck, and repeat.
Driving through so many parts of Costa Rica has been a blast. Thanks for following our adventures!

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Kolkata: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) team, probing the multi-crore teachers’ recruitment scam in West Bengal, faced the wrath of Calcutta High Court for not having details of the overseas travels by Trinamool Congress legislator and West Bengal Board of Primary Education’s former President Manik Bhattacharya.
On Wednesday, the CBI counsel informed the bench of Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay that the central agency sleuths have traced two passports of Bhattacharya, who is currently under judicial custody for his alleged involvement with the scam.
On hearing this, he expressed utter surprise on how one person can have two valid Indian passports. “It is a matter of shame hat he is yet to resign as a legislator. If he comes back, he will start such financial irregularities again. Will the state get ruined because of such activities?” Justice Gangopadhyay questioned.
Next, he turned to the CBI counsel and questioned him on why the central agency sleuths are not having adequate information about the overseas travels of Bhattacharya.
“Even I am aware of exactly where his residence is in London. His neighbour there in London is also a political leader. Do you have any idea on the number of times he visited London? What is the address of his residence there? Do you have any idea about his neighbour there?” Justice Gangopadhyay questioned.
He also made an observation on how the West Bengal Chief Minister will manage things with so many corrupt persons arounds. Next, he quoted from a famous song by legendary Assamese singer Late Bhupen Hazarika the situation is like that where a goat worth just Rs 1.25 destroying an entire garden worth Rs 1,000.
In reply, the CBI counsel informed the court that the central agency sleuths have come across some crucial SMS messages which will help them in leading the investigation further.
On Tuesday only, Justice Gangopadhyay ordered removal of CBI inspector Somnath Biswas from the special investigation team of the agency probing the teacher’s recruitment scam. Justice Gangopadhyay said that neither would Biswas remain associated with the probe process nor should he be allowed to touch any file pertaining to the investigation. He also ordered the deputy inspector general-rank officer of CBI heading the SIT to arrange for the replacement of Biswas and inform the court on this count by Thursday.


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Why Do We Care About the Urban Ecology of Rats and Mice? An Examination of Natural History, Reproductive Biology, and Individual Behavioral Differences of Mankind’s Longest Commensal Enemy
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Across time, across the sea, across the land, across cultures, human societies have contended with rodent pests. In both agricultural and urban settings, diverse species of rats and mice have managed to make a living with us and off of us. Biologist and urban ecologist, Dr. Danielle Lee, reviews the history of our interactions with these rodents, our most pernicious, non-pet and non-food familiars and discusses how they help us understand ourselves better.
Urban Ecology of Rats and Mice is a Science in St. Louis Series partnership of the The Academy of Science – St. Louis, St. Louis County Libraries, the Photosynthetic Research Antenna Center (PARC), and Washington University’s Gephardt Institute for Civic and Community Engagement (under a St. Louis project grant). Science in St. Louis is based upon work supported as part of the Photosynthetic Antenna Research Center (PARC), an Energy Frontier Research Center funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Science, Office of Basic Energy Sciences under Award Number DE-SC0001035. We also would like to thank the National Science Foundation for support awarded to Kaitlyn Faries through the Graduate Research Fellowship Program under Award Number DGE-1143954.


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Net Neutrality Drama—Free Press Drops Appeal, Other Challengers File Jointly
Free Press dropped its petition for review of the FCC’s net neutrality rules Mon, the deadline for the 1st briefs of net neutrality appeals at the DC Circuit. Free Press believes its appeal, which centered on wireless provisions of the rules, is unlikely to be heard. Expect the longtime “open Internet” advocate to continue to voice its concerns in other venues. The group joined over 100 advocacy groups Mon to launch the “Declaration of Internet Freedom,” a set of principles to preserve and open Internet. Meanwhile, the rules’ other challengers, Verizon and MetroPCS, filed their joint brief.
DISH dropped AMC Networks and WV Mediastations over the weekend. In the WVM spat, both sides claimed they made offers to reach an agreement. As expected, DISH subs took their frustration to social media.
Team owners have passed a resolution that starting this season will allow for local broadcasts of NFL games even when as few as 85% of tickets are sold. Under the new rule, each team has more flexibility to establish its own seat-sales benchmark as long as it’s 85% or higher.


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Megasonic agitation for enhanced electrodeposition of copper
Kaufmann, Jens Georg, Desmulliez, Marc P.Y., Tian, Yingtao, Price, Dennis, Hughes, Mike, Strusevitch, Nadia, Bailey, Chris, Liu, Changqing and Hutt, David (2009) Megasonic agitation for enhanced electrodeposition of copper. Microsystem Technologies, 15 (8). pp. 1245-1254. ISSN 0946-7076 (Print), 1432-1858 (Online) (doi:10.1007/s00542-009-0886-2)Full text not available from this repository.
In this paper we propose an agitation method based on megasonic acoustic streaming to overcome the limitations in plating rate and uniformity of the metal deposits during the electroplating process. Megasonic agitation at a frequency of 1 MHz allows the reduction of the thickness of the Nernst diffusion layer to less than 600 nm. Two applications that demonstrate the benefits of megasonic acoustic streaming are presented: the formation of uniform ultra-fine pitch flip-chip bumps and the metallisation of high aspect ratio microvias. For the latter application, a multi-physics based numerical simulation is implemented to describe the hydrodynamics introduced by the acoustic waves as they travel inside the deep microvias.
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If you’re the Primary, a patrolman, investigator, a school resource official, or even a parent there is a good chance you have found yourself in interactions with friends, peers, or citizens about college violence in the wake of the tragedy at Sandy Land Elementary. Whether these discussions get devote the squad room, a Town Council conference, or higher meal, it becomes clear that there’s number distinct reply to the elimination of school violence. The depravity of the Sandy Hook firing has drop an extremely community place mild on the black fact of how prone our youngest citizens can be at school.
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Colorado has got the sad difference of being home to two of the worst college shootings in history. Columbine (1999) and Platte Canyon (2006) have not merely changed the landscape of how police responds to such situations, but they’ve been forever branded into the national mind of college violence. With the infamy of the situations, it is straightforward to forget that Colorado school shootings can be tracked back nearly 4 ages prior. On July 17th, 1961, a Morey Junior Large scholar in Denver was shot and killed with a fellow student. Unfortuitously, as time has marched on, school shootings in the United States have just increased. Anybody also casually attending to presently knows that it’s not just a matter of if it can happen, but when. For those people in police, we should genuinely question ourselves not when it may happen, but can it happen on our watch in our jurisdiction.


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Creation of District.
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a medical center district, the Mid-America Medical District, whose
boundaries are Martin Luther King Drive on the Northeast, 10th Street up to Trendley Avenue on the Southeast, Trendley Avenue and the confluence of I-64, I-70, and I-55 on the Southwest and West, and a line north of Collinsville, parallel to Collinsville, so as to include both sides of Collinsville on the Northwest, excluding any part of the City Hall complex and any property belonging to the federal government.
The boundaries of the Mid-America Medical District shall also include the corporate boundaries of the City of Belleville and the City of O'Fallon. The District is created to attract and retain academic centers of excellence,
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27 August 2021
Will biofuel replace oil heating and what could this mean for the supply
With UK and Irish governments aiming to cut carbon emissions
as part of their environmental strategies, many businesses and industries are
looking at ways to support this goal.
Within the fuel sector, oil heating is a big contributor to
rising carbon emissions, and therefore climate change.
To reduce the current
impact that oil heated properties are having, biofuels are being investigated
to see if they are a suitable solution.
Here, we explore biofuels and how they could impact the
What is biofuel?
Biofuel is an alternative renewable energy source to fossil
fuels, and are made from:
- Animal materials
- Waste oil
When used for heating households, biofuel can be a more
cost-effective option to other green initiatives such as heat pumps which can
be very expensive to install and run. Not only is biofuel a cheaper, eco-friendly
alternative to heat pumps, it’s also possible to convert an oil boiler to
support biofuel, potentially making it more accessible and cost effective.
How likely is it that biofuel will replace oil heating?
Very likely. In response to the governments’ green pledge,
UK trade associations OFTEC, the Tank Storage Association (TSA) and the UK and
Ireland Fuel Distributors Association (UKIFDA) have created a liquid biofuel
supply chain strategy and taskforce to tackle rising carbon emissions by
replacing oil with biofuels in an estimated 2.2 million homes in UK and Ireland.
The taskforce has been brought in to work with other trade
bodies and industry representatives to support the UK’s move to off grid
heating. It will also help the government to maintain a technology-neutral
approach and encourage other industries to find solutions.
How will biofuel affect the supply chain?
Part of the “Supply Chain Strategy for Liquid Fuels” sets
out five challenges to the UK and Irish governments, including two challenges
which discuss the impact of biofuels on the supply chain.
One challenge is to prepare the supply chain to accept a 30%
fatty acid methyl ester (FAME) / 70% kerosene blend fuel into existing
installations by 2027.
To better understand handling, storage and combustion of
non-fossil fuel blends, an industry-led field trial will build on the work
previously undertaken by OFTEC and the University of East Anglia.
Another challenge is to ensure the supply chain can accept a
supply of low carbon (0% fossil) liquid fuel by 2035, following a full assessment
of boiler and tank fleets.
includes field trials of all potential future products which may come into the
UK from other sources.
From the outlined challenges, it can be said that changing
from oil to biofuel will impact the whole supply chain. With field trials still
being conducted on handling, storage and combustion, as well as evaluations of
boiler and tank fleets, more data will give the fuel industry a better insight
into the impact biofuel will have on the supply chain.
Find out more
If you would like to find out more about TouchStar’s current
approach to digitalised logistics for oil and gas, contact us today. Our team of
experts are on hand and more than happy to discuss key operational directives