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One of the issues frequently discussed among wood flooring professionals is the difficulty of finding skilled labor. Social media forums are often rife with complaints about people who claim to have the skills necessary to perform the jobs within our industry, only to find that they barely have a working knowledge of how to use the most basic tools of our trade. The problem is pervasive and is not limited to just contractors. It is one that is experienced at all levels of the supply chain and is expected to get worse.
The NWFA is working to address this issue by creating awareness about career opportunities available within the wood flooring industry, particularly with younger people. As part of this effort, the NWFA recently partnered with Burns, Tennessee-based Middle TN Lumber, for its first-ever Manufacturing Day.
Manufacturing Day is a national celebration of modern manufacturing during which manufacturers invite members of their communities into their facilities to educate them about career opportunities and to improve public perceptions about jobs
Nearly 100 students and teachers from four area high schools participated in the event, which included a tour of Middle TN Lumber’s drying yard, kilns, sawmill, grading line, and flooring mill. Students also interacted with four hands-on flooring stations, which included learning to use pneumatic nail guns, sanding machines, stains, and buffing machines.
Charles Bumpus, a Structural Systems/Carpentry Instructor at Montgomery Central High School, who brought 34 students from his construction trades class, emphasized the importance of programs like these. “Our school’s construction trades program has been in place for six years now,” he said. “When it first started, we had just 80 students enrolled. Now, we have 265, and we really only have room for 240. The interest and growth in the program have been phenomenal.”
His students agree. Senior, Corey Moreland, shared that “four years of college is just too much money. I have friends who did that, and they got out in four years and still don’t have a job. That’s not for me.”
With the skills he learned in school and guidance from Mr. Bumpus, Moreland has single-handedly taken on a renovation project in his mother’s home. “I’ve gutted her bathroom,” he said, “taking it all the way down to the studs and foundation. I even busted out the concrete and moved the plumbing myself.”
Mr. Bumpus beams with pride as he describes the work Moreland has done. “Corey has taken what he learned in our program and applied it to an actual working project. The people in our community have been very supportive, and almost everything he has used has been donated or salvaged from local businesses. So far, he has spent only $30 on the entire renovation, which is pretty impressive.”
What Junior Dylan Williams likes most about the program is that he gets to work with his hands. “I’m not much for sitting behind a desk all day,” he says. “What’s nice about Mr. Bumpus’ class is that we have block scheduling, so we’re in his class for three hours at a time. That gives us plenty of time to learn and practice new skills.”
Before enrolling in the Structural Systems/Carpentry class, Moreland and Williams learned most of what they know from family members and YouTube. “The difference with Mr. Bumpus’ class is that we learn how to do things the right way,” says Williams.
In December, 70-plus career and technical educators from 34 counties in the middle Tennessee area will visit Mr. Bumpus and his students to see the program in action in an effort to implement similar programs in their own schools. “These programs offer students hands-on skills that will serve them well in future careers,” says Bumpus. “The more programs we can develop, the more students we can help. It’s also nice for them to see other career options available by participating in tours like this one. It has the potential to open a lot of eyes to careers they might not have known even existed, right in their own backyard.”
For its part, Middle TN Lumber has committed to provide wood flooring training for the program, including installation, sanding, and finishing. “It’s something their program doesn’t currently address and could be a good addition to the skills they’re learning,” says Middle TN Lumber President, Bill Joyce. “We’re already talking about how we can bring our training into their classroom.”
As Mr. Bumpus points out, the reality is that college is not in the cards for many students, and it’s the responsibility of educators and industries like ours to provide opportunities to learn skills that lead to good-paying jobs.
And none too soon. The U.S. Social Security Administration reports that 10,000 Baby Boomers (those born 1946 -1964) are retiring every day, and the U.S. Census Bureau predicts that Millennials (those born 1982 – 2000) will make up 50 percent of the workforce by 2018. Combine these statistics with a Forbes magazine article stating that 60 percent of new jobs will require skills held by only 20 percent of the working population, and the outlook is pretty grim.
Fortunately, in partnership with its members like Middle TN Lumber, NWFA is expanding its effort to change this trend within our industry. By working with local school districts, at a grass-roots level, significant strides can be made for the future growth of the wood flooring industry, and for life-long careers within it.
Learn more about the education and training opportunities available to NWFA members to implement in their own communities by contacting the NWFA at email@example.com.
Anita Howard is Chief Operating Officer at the National Wood Flooring Association in St. Louis. She can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.org.

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Villa Z. Atilgan is situated in the old Greek wine village of Cukurbag. This is a place to feel relaxed from all the stress. The house is presenting you a peaceful accommodation in a truly outstanding country setting. The famous Lycian Way runs directly in front of the …see more
A great villa in a peaceful countryside with stunning mountain views surrounded by forest, fields and fruit trees. Away from mass tourism. A perfect way to reconnect with nature & local authentic culture. Private pool 9x4m
3 bedrooms - Private pool - WIRELESS INTERNET …see more
*Book your 2016 holiday now and save 10% on our published rates for all 2016 dates! For new 2016 bookings only. Discount cannot be applied to existing bookings. Applicable to available 2016 dates only. Subject to availability. Cannot be used in addition to any other off …see more
Peace of mind in 24 hours secure resort right on the sea. The situation, spaciousness, and proximity to the sea, of these two villas are unequalled in Kalkan. Two villas which work brilliantly together, yet provide potential for privacy if used by friends or two famili …see more
“Great villa and surroundings, wonderful holiday.”
Reviewed 30 Jul 2013
We had a wonderful stay with friends at this villa. Charming, well equipped holiday home with total privacy if you rent both villas together. Would prove a little tricky for the elderly due to the sta… More
Designed for optimal comfort and ultimate seclusion, our spacious suites present the embodiment of luxury, authenticity and gentile touch. Our luxury boutique suites are insipred by interiour designer Davit Mesulam and lets you discover the beauty of Kas in style.
Ou …see more
The Four Seasons is a luxury apartment complex set on the edge of a small village named Ilicia. Our particular apartment boasts magnificent unobstructed views of the Taurus Mountains from its patio and windows. Surrounded by unspoilt countryside the development is only …see more
A lovely apartment set in beautiful gardens with a superb pool and cafe, we like this apartment as it is on the ground floor and we can just tiptoe out on to the sun terrace for a dip in the pool in a… More
PineTree Villa is a beautiful, modern 4 bedroom and 3 bathroom fully air conditioned home with its own private infinity pool. Located on a quiet residential road in Kalamar Bay it features spectacular sea views. The villa is less than a 5 minute walk to Kalamar Bay beac …see more
“Beautiful villa with magnificent views of Kalamar Bay”
Reviewed 21 Jul 2013
Just returned from week's stay at this beautiful villa overlooking Kalamar Bay. The view from the terrace is breathtaking. Whilst it is situated in a quiet residential area the magnificent beach clu… More
Our apartment has beautiful panoramic views of the bay, Greek island of Meis and the marina. It is on the first floor and the front balcony has uninterrupted sea views. It is a light and airy apartment with open plan lounge, dining area and kitchen. The spacious mast …see more
Third floor apartment is very cosy sleeping up to 4 in 1 double and 1 twin bedrooms. Again the bed rooms are air conditioned and the kitchen fully equipped with dishwasher, cooker and large fridge freeze and a living room with satelite TV. There are 2 bathrooms. If you …see more
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Villa Sahin is situated in the beautiful Uzumlu near kalkan. Uzumlu is a quaint little village with a couple of local shops. There is a lovely restaurant in the square 5 minutes walk from …see more
Villa Artemis, which is equipped & furnished to a high standard in a contemporary style, offers the perfect ambience in which to enjoy a relaxed and care free holiday in the this beautiful region of Turkey. The Villa has been architect designed to provide a light, sp …see more
Stayed at the beautiful Villa Artemis in May this year. The villa is luxurious, spotlessly clean and in a great location on the peninsular of Kas.
The villa contained everything you need for a great… More
Note: Kalkan is 1000+ km from the Syrian border and is very calm and quiet!
This modern and comfortable villa is situated on the outskirts of Kalkan. It is in a pleasant and peaceful area and has its own good sized pool and gardens. It is about 1500 m. to Kalkan and al …see more
- 1.5 km to the beach
- 27 km to the airport of Antalya
- 15 km to the city center
- 9 km to the biggest shopping center in Antalya/Konyaalti - Migros 5M
- only 700 m to the shopping centers: Tahtakale, Sok
- 100 m to the bus stop
- 38 km to Kemer
- Ta …see more
Delightful villa with private pool and fabulous views over Kalkan bay. On the first floor there are two separate bedrooms (one twin bedded and one double bed) with own bathrooms, and on the ground floor an open kitchen, living room and bathroom (also extra 5th bed downs …see more
We have booked to stay here for a second time as the outside pool area and view are lovely.
The inside of the villa is a little bit basic but acceptable. The fact that it has two bathrooms and a do… More
Reviewed 13 May 2013
My first trip to Kalkan on recommendation of friends.Nice villa but wouldnt recommend to anyone who isnt into walking .
The villa was nice and perfect for our needs .The swimming pool was perfect.
Villa Nonsuch is a beautiful, spacious 4 bedroom property, new to the rental market this season. Situated in an elevated position in Kiziltas, the villa commands beautiful un-interupted views over Kalkan Bay, the harbor and the islands from all levels. It has an except …see more
*Book your 2016 holiday now and save 10% on our published rates for all 2016 dates! For new 2016 bookings confirmed after 29/02/2016 only. Discount cannot be applied to existing bookings. Applicable to available 2016 dates only. Minimum 7 nights. Subject to availability …see more
A beautiful Villa which has first class views of the surrounding mountains and the vibrant holiday resort of Kalkan. The view is very slightly blocked to the front (except from the roof terrace) but you can still benefit from some glorious scenery.The Villa is ideally …see more
We did not actually book this villa. There were 2 of us and we had been expecting a 2 bed apartment with shared pool but when we arrived in Kalkan there was apparently difficulties with the electric… More
The villa has a very beautiful soul. And this stunning villa is located in the great valley of Islamlar Village on the same land. Villa's private pool's size is 8,20x4,20. Its great natural atmosphere will complete your holiday with birds' songs, pine tr …see more
This villa, in which the owners were involved with the Architect throughout the construction, was built in 2007. They have lovingly created a beautiful and characterful "home from home" in Kalkan - a place they have been visiting for 23 years. Set in a peacefu …see more
Our family had a fabulous holiday at Villa Kisla Han. The Photo's don't do it justice. We were very comfortable and the villa was excellently equipped and beautifully maintained. the pool was essentia… More
“Immaculate, well equipped, spacious villa with fantstic views”
Reviewed 2 Sep 2013
This was our first visit to Kalkan and definitely won't be the last ! Our group consisted of two families with teenagers and we found the villa well equipped and spacious with a secluded pool and fant… More
“Villa is fantastic, views are breathtaking and Kalkan is wonderful.”
Reviewed 9 Sep 2011
An amazing villa, within a short walk of the Kalkan Beach Club. The water taxi across to Kalkan is great, especially in the early evening on your way out to Kalkan Town.
The organised trip that we … More
The villa is located in Islamlar village on a hill with 4 other villas. All villas on the area have private gardens, pools and secluded living spaces. Villa Helen ıs build in an authentic style and suited for honeymooners and couples or for small families.There is a ve …see more
The villa, which is set within its own gardens of palms, bougainvillea, jasmine, lilac, honeysuckle, lemon and olive trees, has spectacular views over the Mediterranean Sea. Villa Xanthos has been built to a contemporary Turkish style with stone cladding and a slate roo …see more
We stayed in Villa Xanthos for one week in July, and our group consisted of 4 adults and 3 children. Before even arriving, the owner Costa could not have been nicer in sending us information and answe… More
Note: Kalkan is 1000+ km from the Syrian border and is very calm and quiet!
This fabulous modern villa is situated on the slopes of Kisiltas. Its name is translated as hill top. It has amazing uninterrupted views of Kalkan and out over the Mediterranean Sea.
Its moder …see more
In the very centre of Side , in a small exclusive community , is this beautiful private first floor apartment overlooking enclosed tropical gardens and stunning pool. What more could you ask for? In the very centre of Side, making everything very accessible is this stu …see more
Spacious, clean, central
An excellent base for a holiday in Side, Turkey.
Close to local shops, restaurants and bars and a 25minute walk to the centre of Side.
Local dolmas stops seconds from the … More
Villa Lukka is a pleasantly furnished, 3 bedroom villa with its own swimming pool in a dramatic natural setting in the hills above the charming Mediterranean resort town of Kalkan. Located at the end of a private drive that serves three other neighbouring villas, the vi …see more
Never been rented before Villa Seniwati is looking for two to four special people. It offers a fabulous holiday to those who appreciate a beautifully furnished upmarket villa, and that respect the effort of its owner to create the best possible location and accommodat …see more
This beautiful 4 bedroom villa has a unique sea view and large mature garden.
It has a private swimming pool and shady dining area where you can admire the stunning views of Kalkan Bay.
The ground floor offers a spacious, open plan living, dining, kitchen area and a d …see more
The exclusive Mediterranean Apartments occupy the very best position in central Kalkan commanding stunning views overlooking the bay . There are 5 shared swimming pools all set in beautiful gardens. We have a choice of 3 apartments to offer you all in the same block. …see more
This was a superb apartment and was by far the best of the 3 we have stayed in on previous trips to Kalkan. Very good location both for purchasing food items and for walking into town, especially if t… More
Located right on the beachfront, only few steps away to the beach and harbour, Kalkan's restaurants and cafes are just around the corner. Bougainvillea clad narrow, cobbled streets and shops are literally a stone's throw away though the Custom House, a listed …see more
“An iconic and fabulous property in the prime sea font location in Kalkan”
Reviewed 29 Jun 2013
We had a fantastic stay in this fabulous sea front property - despite having no pool, this is the best accommodation we have stayed in during our 6 visits to Kalkan. Sue was very helpful in making arr… More
Kalkan Mini Villa is a stunning, Brand new luxury 2 bedroom villa in Kalkan. Villa is perfect for small group,family or honeymoon couple and offering every comfort you could want from your holiday. Situated in a quite location in the hills behind Kalkan, it's the p …see more
Our luxurious home, OASIS E 3, is ideally located on the first floor, with the large main balcony overlooking the main pool in the centre of the OASIS community.This is perfect for catching the sun and also watching the world go by or keeping an eye on the children i …see more
Soak up the sunshine at this stunning ocean-facing villa in Kalkan, Turkey. Located 10 minutes walk from the heart of the old harbour of Kalkan, this spacious self-catering luxury home features 4 king-sized double en-suite bedrooms, each with separate balconies, making …see more
This beautiful 4 bed 3 bath duplex apartment of over 1800 sq ft offers outstanding holiday accommodation for up to 8 persons at a very affordable price and it is all you need for a great holiday.This private home is within the award winning Mirage community, convenie …see more
Villa Limon with private pool and Mediterranean sea views over to the Greek Island of Meis, with wireless internet access, is located on the exclusive Kas Peninsula. Our Villa is air-conditioned, well furnished, equipped to a high standard, and is within walking distanc …see more
Situated on a breezy vantage above Kisla Bay, Villa Emre is a sophisticated triplex with breath-taking views of the Mediterranean. Think modern-minimalist décor with some quirk, quality furnishings and wall-length floor to ceiling windows throughout. Interiors are brig …see more
Villa Koca DetailsSLEEP: 10 | BEDROOM: 5 | LOCATION: KALKAN TOWN | WIFI: YES | POOL: PRIVATEVilla Koca is one of the best view villa in Kalkan. Villa has stunning sea views over Kalkan bay and easy access to the village and all of it …see more
We stayed in Villa Koca in October 2014. There were five of us so there was plenty of room in the large, spacious villa. The view from the villa Is amazing. It's a five minute walk to Samira Deluxe w… More
Thank you too Kevin for your very kind comments. I'm so glad you and your family had a good time and liked the villa, views, pool and Kalkan. I hope you come back to Kalkan again soon!
Ridvan Rudi Zeybek / Kalkan Experience Property / Property Rental Manager
Reviewed 28 Feb 2015
Very nice 5 bedroom villa with Private pool. We stayed here first 2 weeks in October and really had a great time. The town is only a short walk away from the villa and there are plenty of things to d… More
Dear our special clients, Thank you too for your very kind comments. I'm so glad you and your family had a good time in Villa Koca and liked the our lovely villa, views and Kalkan. I hope you come back to Kalkan again soon! We will be very happy to help you again.
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Sleeps 8 + baby cot. 4 bedrooms with balcony with amazing sea view, 3 bathrooms, private infinity pool, large terrace, very beautiful garden all around the villa, great privacy.Villa VISNE is a new luxury villa set on the prestigious peninsula of Cukurbag, at 4 km from …see more
Turtle View is a luxury 2 bedroom apartment in an exceptional location with stunning unobstructed views over Kalkan, its islands and bay. It is part of the old Eagles Nest Hotel which has now been converted into beautiful apartments. It is situated directly above the Vi …see more
Villa Fina is located amongst olive groves enjoying wonderful views of Kalkan and the ocean. All balconies face the outstanding Kalkan Bay and the private pool offers bathing for 6 people in comfort. This stylish new villa is fully air conditioned, accommodating 6 peo …see more
This was our second visit to the lovely Villa Fina. We had our first trip to Kalkan last July and thoroughly enjoyed it. The villa is perfect for us as a family, we have two daughters aged 23yrs and 2… More
Reviewed 16 Aug 2015
We had a mixed party of young children and teenagers and Villa Fina/Kalkan worked really well for both. Villa Fina has amazing views across the bay. The villa was clean and well equipped, and the wifi… More
“Total Bliss and relaxation”
Reviewed 10 Oct 2014
The on-line photographs do not do this accommodation justice. It has spectacular views and it is as it says a "luxury villa".
Everything is to hand that is needed for self catering with added touches… More
Villa Saray DetailsSLEEP: 10 | BEDROOM: 5 | LOCATION: KALKAN | POOL: PRIVATE | WIFI: YES | VIEW: YESVilla Saray is brand new luxury villa in Turkey / Kalkan. Villa has been built very modern and luxury inside and outside. Villa outside space is …see more

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More than 100 Kingston teachers have joined a day of strike action in the capital disrupting ten schools today.
The National Union of Teachers is hosting a march and rally in Westminster, in London, against the government’s proposed changes to pensions.
Bedelsford School and St Philip's School have shut their doors for the day and eight other schools are partially shut, with one or two classes not running.
These are Burlington Infant and Nursery, King Athelstan Primary, King’s Oak Primary, Malden Parochial CofE Primary, St John's CofE Primary, St Paul's CofE Primary, Chessington Community College and
Kingston Council said all other schools are open as usual.
General Secretary of the National Union of Teachers Christine Blower said the latest pension proposals mean teachers will pay more, work longer and get less in retirement.
She said: "The NUT believes it is essential that the teaching profession stands united on this issue.
"Working and taking action together in June and November 2011 brought some concessions from Government, but they do not go far enough."
For more information visit kingston.gov.uk.
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I need some 9mm target fodder. None of my load manuals list anything for a 124gr RN bullet. Anybody have any data? I have Power Pistol, 231, AA7, Longshot, N105, and 800x.
Also, which powder might produce the cleanest burning load?
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TALLAHASSEE — House Speaker Johnnie Byrd shut the door Tuesday on hopes the Florida Marlins might get state help with a new stadium.
Byrd said he has no intention of letting a bill that helps the team qualify for a $60 million sales tax rebate get to the House floor for a vote -- even though it sailed out of the powerful House Finance and Tax Committee in a 17-6 vote last week and Gov. Jeb Bush supports it.
"I believe economic development is something that can create jobs and create a higher quality of life in Florida," said Byrd, R-Plant City, who earlier seemed to back the team. "We support economic development on good projects. I've had a chance to learn more about the Marlins issue, and I don't believe that's the appropriate way to spend taxpayer dollars."
The announcement stunned the Marlins and their supporters. They had hoped for state assistance for the World Series champions to build a $325 million ballpark in downtown Miami even though Senate President Jim King has repeatedly said he would not support the effort.
In South Florida, the Marlins, Miami-Dade County and city of Miami officials continued working on a deal for a retractable-roof ballpark "in the neighborhood" of the Orange Bowl. Team officials refused to concede that state funding is out of reach and said they are close to completing a deal and that they expect, with the details in hand, to make another pitch to the Legislature next week, perhaps by Monday.
"We are hopeful the state, both the House and the Senate, in their wisdom will see what Marlins are asking for is A, what all professional teams in the state get, and B, that this is the third ownership group to have attempted to obtain a stadium deal," Marlins President David Samson said in a late-night conference call with reporters. "This is the first time the group has been so close. ... It is by no means over."
Miami City Manager Joe Arriola also said he was optimistic about completing a deal now that the Marlins are focusing on a spot near the Orange Bowl. The team had dismissed an earlier proposal near the aging stadium as unworkable.
"We're back talking, which is exciting," Arriola said.
Miami-Dade Mayor Alex Penelas said the state needs to be an active partner in helping the new stadium become reality.
"We need to have the state piece," he said. "I'm hopeful once the speaker learns of whatever we're able to do here locally, that will sway him. I don't put a whole lot of weight in what someone may or may not have said. In the 10 days before the end of session, there's a lot of jockeying."
Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria has committed $137 million to help build a 38,000-seat, retractable-roof stadium that would open for the 2007 season, and Miami-Dade County has pledged another $73 million in tourist taxes. Although the team has set a May 1 deadline for completing its financing plan in order to open a new ballpark by April 2007, Samson declined again to say what would happen if the date passes without a final deal.
"It would be very unfortunate for any outcome other than a successful one," Samson said. "Losing Major League Baseball or having a struggling franchise does not become a great city."
Rep. Rene Garcia, chairman of the Miami-Dade legislative delegation, said he had expected a floor vote on the tax rebate for the Marlins and voiced fears that legislative inaction this year could prompt the team to leave the state.
"If the Marlins leave, we don't get the tax money anyway," said Garcia, R-Hialeah.
King, R-Jacksonville, has said he couldn't justify a tax break for a sports team at the same time the state was looking at budget cuts in programs for the poor, especially when the team only began asking for help halfway through the session.
"It would look like we were forcing something down to help rich people get richer," he said.
King also did not like the idea that Wayne Huizenga, when he owned the Marlins, had received the same tax break in 1993 to reconfigure Pro Player Stadium for baseball. The money stays with the stadium and not the team.
Bush, who has tried to personally lobby King, refused to give up, but he conceded the chances are slim with only 10 days left in the legislative session.
"I would hope that the Marlins could get the same benefits that all the other professional sports teams in the state have, but I understand they started out late in the game and not all of their proposal is finite," Bush said.
"We'll keep pushing for that," he said. "I don't know what the outcome will be."
The team got a boost last week when House Finance and Tax Chairman Randy Johnson, R-Celebration, called the plan a sound investment in generating taxes, jobs and exposure for the state.
"I think other communities would give their eyeteeth to get a team," Johnson said. "It's important to keep the Marlins in the state of Florida. Their economic benefit is substantial to our state."
The team was rejected in two prior appeals for state help but supporters hoped the third time -- plus a World Series victory -- would be the charm.
Linda Kleindienst can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.org or 850-224-6214.

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HINTON, WV (WVNS) — Summers County Board of Education members are looking to a new face to lead the administration.
In a virtual meeting on May 22, 2020, the board elected David A. Warvel as the county’s next school superintendent with a 5-0 vote. Warvel recently served as a part-time executive director for Summersville-based Regional Educational Service Agencies, also known as RESA4.
Warvel’s contract, which begins July 1, will be further drafted by Summers County Board of Education President Stan Duncan and the West Virginia School Board Association.
The hiring comes after board members voted unanimously to start searching for a new superintendent on April 1, replacing Kimberly Rodes. It also comes on the heels of a Special Circumstance Review by the West Virginia Department of Education into Summers County Schools over financial indicators and purchasing compliance, grading policy and practices, and county board member effectiveness.


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The Rambam set all this down for us years ago. He writes (Hilchos Deios 6:1), “Derech bri’aso shel adam lihiyos nimshach bedei’osav ubemaasov achar rei’av vechaveirav.A person has a natural inclination to act and believe in the same fashion as do his friends and acquaintances.”
Before we knock peer pressure, let’s recognize that it can in fact have immensely positive results. If a person surrounds himself with a circle of friends, acquaintances, neighbors or an office or work atmosphere of people who are good and growth-minded, that can be one of his or her wisest decisions. Rather than only seeking the company of those we are completely “comfortable” with, sometimes forming a close connection with people we feel have qualities we would like to have or develop is a great idea that we wouldn’t regret.
The pitfalls of peer pressure, on the other hand, are definitely real as well. The fact is that just as we are far from perfect (shocking, isn’t it!), so are those around us usually not without their shortcomings. Too often, rather than set an example for those around us, we end up imitating them, which, as the Rambam points out, is our natural inclination after all.
If this is the way Hashem made us, though, if this is how human beings behave naturally, what else can be expected of us? How can we be expected to stand up to what we view as what “everybody else” is doing? We are human, after all. We are not angels. Are we expected to always want to be different than the entire world?
There is an interesting fact, though, pointed out by Rav Shimshon Pincus zt”l, that should give us pause. Yes, people learn to copy those around them. This goes for virtually any aspect of behavior. We would slowly pick up an accent, a mannerism, a mode of behavior or a belief if we would live among those who live that way long enough.
Yet, suppose that a person worked on a chicken farm. From morning to night he is surrounded by chickens and chicks. He hears them cackling and cheeping. He sees them pecking and waddling. Some days, he hardly even has any human company. First thing in the morning, he’s in the hatchery. Later, he’s in the yard. He’s cleaning up the coops last thing before he goes to bed. Morning, noon and night, he’s busy at his job in the chicken farm.
Does this person forget his speech and begin cheeping like a chicken? Does he start pecking at his food or begin eating chicken feed rather than enjoying his usual supper?
Why is that? Why, indeed, do we so inexorably change our ways in even the most fundamental aspects of our lives to conform with those around us, and yet, were we to be surrounded by chickens or cows for even longer periods of our lives, we do not begin mooing?
The answer is simple, and that is because we know, on every plane of our consciousness, that the chickens are chickens and the cows are cows. We do not feel — on any level — that we should be like the animals around us, because we recognize that they are animals. We see them for what they are.
Peer pressure is our natural tendency, true, but only insofar as we look at those around us as peers in at least some way. Royalty can deal with peasants often and not even begin imitating their ways, because those of royalty would never look at a peasant as an equal or peer in even the slightest manner. To the extent that royals no longer recognize their worth do they no longer completely keep to the values they once espoused or held dear.
The Torah tells us that Noach was singular in his generation in his service to and recognition of Hashem. Not only wasn’t the rest of society on his level, but they were entirely corrupt and rotten to the core. For 120 years, Noach built his teivah and explained to all who asked that he was doing so because an epic flood was coming unless the populace changed their ways. For 120 years, Noach was ignored and even ridiculed. Nobody — not one person — repented or changed their ways.
Think about this: Imagine being the ridicule of those around you not for a day, a week, or even a year. Imagine the papers poking fun at you, the coffee-room talk focusing on your foolishness, your acquaintances and neighbors all seeing you as a laughingstock, for a lifetime! Would any of us be able to cope with such a degree of social ostracism? Would we be able to continue clinging stubbornly to our message and not bend to the winds around us even one bit?
How, indeed, was Noach able to do it?
Maran RavElazarMenachem Man Shachzt”l explains that although we surely do not appreciate Noach’s greatness, we fail to take into account one simple matter when contemplating Noach’s behavior. Noach was not building his ark because he felt that a flood was coming, nor did he chastise the people of his generation because he believed that their behavior needed improving. Noach knew that these things were the truth! Hashem told him so!
When G-d Himself tells you that a flood is coming because the people are acting terribly, 120 years of ridicule might hurt, but it won’t make us change our minds or our belief, because we know it with the same certainty that we know we are not chickens or cows. We heard it directly from the Creator and that’s pretty powerful.
Every year on Rosh Hashanah,we take stock of ourselves and our lives. We know where we need to improve. Usually, nobody needs to even tell us; we know it deep down. As growing individuals, as people who surely want to be the best we can be, we wholeheartedly resolve to do better next year, to improve and better ourselves. We are sincere in our resolutions, no question about that.
Yet, if we were to be honest with ourselves, we would concede that we meant as well last year — and the year before that. While we may surely have grown in some areas, there are some other stubborn spots that we’ve always acknowledged deep down need improving, and yet we find ourselves almost at the same starting point year after year.
What can we do to pull ourselves out of these ruts? How can we finally jumpstart ourselves to find some real fulfillment and happiness at where we are? How can we bring ourselves to where we really know we should be?
There can be many variables, but to a great extent, our inertia often stems from the fact that no matter how sincere our resolve, in the end we find it virtually impossible to do differently than what everybody else is doing. If everybody, at the same time, would do what we feel we really might be better off doing, we’d be ever so happy. Everybody is waiting for everybody else, though, just as we are, leading to a communal paralysis.
We resolve and we accept to do this or that better this year, but is it realistic to expect ourselves to be the “only one” staying out of a neighborhood conversation, or wearing something “nobody else” is wearing, or keeping away from forms of entertainment or social media in which “all our friends” are completely immersed?
We find is virtually impossible.
What we can do differently this year is spend a small amount of time thinking about why we want to change or improve in whatever way we do. Once we see and resolve with certainty that this is indeed a better way (and we know that everybody else knows it too, but finds it equally as difficult to change and go against the “norm”), we can consider it to be something we know, just as Noach knew that what Hashem told him was true.
As such, we can feel with certainty that where we want to be is where our peer group should be. We wouldn’t moo no matter how many moos we hear around us, because we know that mooing is not who we are, and it is not who those around us are either — whether they do it or not. If we know who we are, who we really are, perhaps this year we’d be able to keep our resolutions in whichever positive direction we wish to go.
It may be difficult. We might sometimes find ourselves the odd one out. Our natural inclination may be to just adapt to whatever everybody else is doing — until we remember that it is they who should be adapting to what we are doing.
Be a trendsetter. After the first time, it’s not even half as difficult as we imagined it to be. After the second time, it’s even less so. By the third time, we find that people already expect us to do it our way and don’t even give it a second thought. After a while, people may even begin subconsciously adapting to our way of doing things, in a classic example of positive peer pressure.
Ah gut yohr and kesivah vachasimah tovah to all.

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As the summer months approach and temperatures start to soar, it’s time to think about how you can maximize the efficiency of your air conditioner to make sure it makes it through those sizzling hot days. Regular maintenance ensures that your AC unit runs at peak performance levels and keeps your home cool without skyrocketing energy costs, but is it really that important? The simple answer is ‘Yes,’ it is that important. Here are a few reasons to pay attention to air conditioner maintenance.
Regular maintenance will help keep energy bills low and extend the life of your system and reduce the need for costly repairs down the line. In this article, we’ll discuss why regular maintenance is so essential for air conditioning systems and what steps you should take to ensure that yours is running optimally all season long.
Clean Systems Work Better
Over time, dust and dirt can build up in the system’s components, leading to reduced efficiency and possible damage. Regularly cleaning or replacing air filters will help keep your AC running as efficiently as possible while increasing its lifespan. Consider duct cleaning to keep the air flowing freely in your system.
Prevent Costly Repairs
Regular maintenance can help you avoid costly repairs in the future. The more preventive care you give your air conditioner, the less likely it is to experience significant issues requiring expensive parts and labor. During routine maintenance on an air conditioner, it’s more than just a visual inspection of the system. An HVAC technician can service these components during regular maintenance to help them perform better and last longer.
Scheduling is Much Easier
Regular maintenance can help keep your system running better; scheduling maintenance is much easier since the system is still working, and care can occur within your timeframe. During the busy days of summer, many HVAC contractors will be busy, and service times can vary greatly. Proper maintenance means you won’t need to worry about scheduling problems or wait days for service.
What Regular Maintenance Entails
Regular maintenance for an air conditioning unit involves a thorough inspection of all its components. Your HVAC professional technician should check the system’s components for dirt, dust, and other buildup that can reduce efficiency or cause damage to the system. They’ll also inspect drain lines and condensate pumps to ensure they function correctly. Additionally, your contractor should check and adjust all electrical connections as needed.
They will also service parts inside the air conditioner in many cases, which may include lubricating motors and adjusting fan blowers or blades, among other maintenance items.
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If you don’t keep up with regular air conditioner maintenance, it can start to cost you money in higher energy bills and costly repairs. Air conditioning systems are complex and require specialized know-how to maintain them properly. By neglecting to upkeep your system, you’re potentially risking breakdowns at the worst possible times, like when temperatures are at their highest. You may also void the warranty on your air conditioner if maintenance is not performed regularly.
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Town of Pittsford
Pittsford Select Board Meeting
Meeting April 1, 2009
The meeting was called to order at 6:30PM by Thomas "Hank" Pelkey, Chairman.
Select Board members present: Joseph Gagnon, Thomas "Hank" Pelkey, Allen Hitchcock, David Markowski, and Thomas Hooker.
Also present: Bruce Paynter, Tom Carrara, Betsy Morgan, Baird Morgan, Randy Adams (7:07 PM), John Haverstock and Kelly Giard, Recording Secretary
The Select Board minutes from the special meeting of March 17, 2009 were signed. The minutes from the March 18, 2009 meeting were signed with clarification requested by A. Hitchcock regarding the 60% of the water leaving the storage or the springs. J. Haverstock will research this statement.
The orders of April 1, 2009 in the amount of $36,026.11 and $8,406.10 were approved and signed following discussion as stated below:
J. Gagnon inquired about the age of the 550 dump truck, as there was a maintenance bill for a clutch replacement. D. Markowski stated that this truck was 9 years old. Discussion followed as to the various uses of this vehicle.
A. Hitchcock inquired where the gravel that was billed for was used. There was discussion regarding the various places that this gravel was placed. D. Markowski indicated that the Oxbow Road and Parker Road had recently had some extensive work performed.
J. Gagnon inquired the rent of the chipper that was included in the orders. D. Markowski indicated that the cost for a new chipper would be in the area of $32,000. There was discussion regarding the possibility of obtaining a used chipper. J. Haverstock will review this with Shawn Erickson.
A. Hitchcock inquired about the $330 paid to New England Municipal Resource. J. Haverstock explained that this expense was for training for the Listers' and details will be discussed in Executive Session due to the sensitivity of personnel matters.
TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT
J. Haverstock reported on the following:
Shawn Erickson, John Haverstock and Tom Roberts (from the Vermont AOT) met on March 30, 2009 for the purpose of an annual review of the Town's highway budget. Mr. Roberts indicated that a partial payment may be made for the work already done on north end of West Creek Road.
The State has approved the entire 290 acre parcel, known as the Nickwackett Block into "current use". Communication from Eric Hansen, County Forester is included in the packets.
T. Carrara inquired when the bidding request would be put out for the Town Highway Garage and the Town Municipal Office projects. J. Haverstock indicated that the Requests for Bids are in the works and will be available soon.
Update on PCC's Efforts to Purchase/Develop the Forrest Farm:
Baird Morgan explained that there were a number of organizations that are involved in obtaining funding for the project. (Preservation Trust of Vermont, Rutland County Community Land Trust, Rutland Neighborworks, Housing Vermont). Grant money is being sought and before any paperwork is signed, the funding needs to be secured. Smart Growth Vermont will conduct "town meetings" and focus groups in late May or early June, hopefully.
Mr. Morgan indicated that there is a possibility of the Post Office serving as the "anchor tenant" for the location. Mr. Morgan indicated that he is under the impression that Frank Von Turkovich has a contract to construct a post office in Town. Mr. Morgan presented maps of a "site plan" for the area for review. Mr. Morgan explained the drawings and the ideas that were presented at previous meetings. There are other ideas of "tenants" in the area that have been raised (retail businesses, doctors, lawyers). These buildings are expected to "fit" into the neighborhood aesthetics 2 story buildings.
D. Markowski inquired if Mr. Von Turkovich is still planning for construction in May, 2009. There was discussion regarding the possibility of the post office being constructed on this site and the short timelines claimed by Mr. Von Turkovich since the inception of the idea of construction of a post office in Town.
T. Hooker inquired what the permit process would involve. Mr. Morgan explained that he has a rough timeline. There was discussion regarding the safety of entrance onto Route 7. Mr. Morgan indicated that he has spoken with Peg Flory regarding this issue. Mr. Morgan indicated that there would be no increase in traffic in the area; however, this is a dangerous intersection.
T. Carrara inquired if there was enough sewer capacity for the project. D. Markowski explained that the sewer capacity is based on usage.
A. Hitchcock explained that there were calculations that are used to obtain the capacity and that there are certain times of the year where there is less capacity than others.
Mr. Morgan explained that there is no profit being sought by the members of the PCC and that this is a community benefit project. Mr. Morgan explained that in the event any money is made, it will be put back into the Town or the project.
Baird Morgan and Betsy Morgan exited at 7:03 PM.
Grant Funding for the NORTH end of West Creek Road:
J. Haverstock explained that this section will be finished up this spring and AOT has indicated that a partial payment may be received. The members of the Select Board signed the request.
Bridge Inspection Report:
D. Markowski made a motion to sign the 2008-2009 Bridge Inspection Report as presented. Seconded by T. Hooker. Passed and signed unanimously.
FY '09 Budget Review:
J. Haverstock reported that the General Fund is at 73.5 % of revenue and 78.7% of expenses. The Highway Fund is "on target". There will be a written summary of the budget included in the packets going forth for the last quarter of the fiscal year.
Fire Department Siren Testing:
T. Hooker will include this in the newsletter. The Fire Department is proposing to test the siren once per month on the first Thursday of each month. The test will include a 15-second test, followed by a 45-second silence, repeated 3 times. A newsletter article will include all pertinent information. J. Haverstock recommended that Mr. Hooker be in contact with the Planning Commission for inclusion in the Town Plan. A. Hitchcock suggested going "overboard" with the advertising of this siren testing and purpose.
Town Highway Financials:
J. Haverstock explained that this was a request of the meeting with Tom Roberts from AOT. Signed unanimously.
Recreation Department Plans/Activities:
Randy Adams indicated that the Recreation Committee recommended that the fees for the use of the Recreation Area remain at prior levels. Mr. Adams felt that this would encourage the use of the area. Parties are being planned for the summer. Members reviewed the fee schedule. Motion by D. Markowski and seconded by A. Hitchcock to accept rates as posted. Passed unanimously. A. Hitchcock inquired if there was an enforcement issue with pets remaining on leashes and being picked up after. Mr. Adams indicated that there are bags provided for clean-up, however, there is the occasional "mess" remaining. There are occasional complaints of a dog approaching a walker, but nothing repeatedly being reported.
There will be swimming lessons for 6 weeks (3 2-week sessions), as in the past summers.
The Recreation Committee has recommended Rob Ketcham as Chair and Kathy Shortsleeves as Vice Chair. Motion by D. Markowski to approve the appointments as presented. Seconded by J. Gagnon. Passed unanimously.
Pittsford Day will be held on July 18, 2009 from 12:00 Noon - 5:00 PM at the Recreation Area. The Recreation Committee is requesting the same support as in the past (police coverage and making the Pittsford Day a Town identity). Motion by D. Markowski to approve as requested. Seconded by T. Hooker. Passed unanimously.
There is a Montpelier Day trip being planned for approximately 20 people. Peg Flory will be on the bus for discussion. There will be various items on the agenda for the day, including a tour of the Capitol building.
Mr. Adams invited the Board members to the luncheons, which are held on the third Thursday of each month at the Police Academy. Tom Hooker will be the speaker in June.
Green Up Day will be held in conjunction with OMYA. There will be festivities at the Municipal Offices, including a dumpster for green-up bags, lunch provided, games for the kids. A. Hitchcock inquired if there would be a dumpster available at the Transfer Station as well and indeed there will be. This information will be included in the Newsletter as well.
There will be a fishing derby on May 23.
T-Ball will start just after Green Up Day; an AARP driving course will be in June; an end of school party will be held at the Recreation Area; there will be a 6-week day camp - Randy is in the process of interviewing for a director.
Mr. Adams exited at 7:27 PM.
Transfer Station VLCT Review:
This information was included in the packets for review. There was a general agreement to refer the report to the Safety and Wellness Committee for review and input.
Bond Vote Resolution:
J. Haverstock reported that the proposed forms were prepared by the State and tailored for the details of the Town's water project. There was discussion regarding these forms.
Motion by J. Gagnon to accept the Resolution as presented. Seconded by T. Hooker. Passed unanimously.
Motion by T. Hooker to accept the Warning as presented. Seconded by T. Pelkey. Passed unanimously.
The proposed ballot was approved by general consensus.
T. Hooker stated that he will be meeting with Senator Sanders on April 6 at 11:00 AM in Shelburne in support of legislation to aid in firefighter recruitment and retention. This meeting will be discussed at the April 15 meeting.
T. Carrara inquired the payment of highway funds from the State. J. Haverstock explained that there was a 15% reduction in the past payment.
The Board of Selectmen recessed to convene as the Liquor Board at 7:37 PM for the purpose of approving the minutes of the March 18, 2009 meeting. Signed with no corrections or concerns.
The Board of Selectmen reconvened at 7:37 PM.
T. Pelkey made a motion to go into Executive Session for Legal, Contractual, and Personnel at 7:39 PM. D. Markowski seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously passed. J. Haverstock was invited to stay.
In accordance with 1VSA 312 (b), where premature general public knowledge would clearly place the Municipality or person involved at a substantial disadvantage, the Board unanimously agreed to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of Legal, Contractual, and Personnel at 7:39PM.
The Select Board came out of executive session at 8:16 PM.
The Select Board adopted a proclamation declaring May 1, 2009 Silver Star Banner Day in Pittsford.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:16PM.
The next meeting will be held on April 15, 2009.
Kelly Giard, Recording Secretary
Thomas "Hank" Pelkey, Chair
Allen Hitchcock, Vice-Chair
W. Joseph Gagnon, Selectman
David Markowski, Selectman
Thomas Hooker, Selectman


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In pumping applications, maintaining efficiency and reducing energy consumption is crucial for both cost savings and environmental sustainability. However, one often overlooked challenge in these systems is the presence of harmonics, which can lead to decreased equipment life span, increased maintenance costs and reduced power quality. Fortunately, there are cost-effective solutions available that can effectively mitigate harmonics while optimizing pump performance.
What Are Harmonics & Why Are They a Concern?
Harmonics are unwanted electrical frequencies that occur in power systems, typically as multiples of the fundamental frequency (e.g., 60 hertz [Hz] in the United States). In pumping applications, these can be caused by various factors, such as the nonlinear behavior of power electronics like variable frequency drives (VFDs).
Cost-Effective Solutions Using Drives
VFDs offer a cost-effective and efficient solution to control motors in a variety of pumping applications. Here is how they work and why they are beneficial:
Variable speed control: VFDs allow precise control over the motor speed by adjusting the frequency and voltage supplied to the motor. This means pumps can operate at the most efficient speed, reducing energy consumption and wear and tear.
Built-in harmonic mitigation: Many modern VFDs come equipped with built-in harmonic mitigation technologies. These include passive and active filters that help reduce harmonic distortion and ensure cleaner power delivery.
Soft start and stop: VFDs offer soft start and stop capabilities, which reduce mechanical stress on the pump and eliminate the inrush current associated with direct-on-line starting. This leads to longer equipment life.
Energy savings: By running pumps at the optimal speed, rather than continuously at full capacity, VFDs
can result in substantial energy savings, often paying for themselves over time.
Improved power factor: VFDs can also help improve the power factor of the system, which can lead to reduced utility costs and penalties for poor power factor.
Customizable control: VFDs can be programmed to meet the specific requirements of the pumping application, allowing for fine-tuned control and optimization.
Extended equipment life span: By running the pump at optimal speed for the process application, VFDs help extend the life span of critical equipment, reducing maintenance and replacement costs.
The Impact of Harmonics
Harmonics can have several adverse effects on pumping systems:
Reduced efficiency: Harmonics can increase energy losses in motors and other electrical components, leading to reduced overall efficiency.
Increased heat: The additional power losses can result in higher temperatures in equipment, which can lead to premature wear and failure.
Voltage distortion: Harmonics can distort the voltage waveform, potentially causing malfunctions in sensitive equipment and even damaging other connected devices.
Power quality issues: Harmonics can affect the power quality within the facility, causing problems for other equipment and potentially leading to penalties or fees from utility companies.
While VFDs offer an effective solution for motor and pump control, their installation and configuration require careful consideration:
Sizing: Properly size the VFD to match the motor’s capacity, ensuring it can handle the load and operate efficiently.
Installation location: Install the VFD in a well-ventilated area with proper cooling to prevent overheating.
Maintenance: Regularly maintain and monitor the VFD to ensure it continues to operate optimally and efficiently.
Harmonic distortion and resonance: Evaluate other sources of harmonics and capacitors on the system to avoid harmonic resonance, which can cause damaging escalating currents and voltages at the resonant frequency. A harmonic analysis study can ensure proper selection and design of VFDs and harmonic filters for safe system operation.
In pumping applications, the use of VFDs is essential for maintaining equipment efficiency and prolonging the life span of pumps and motors by providing precise control over motor speed and energy-saving capabilities. When properly installed and maintained, VFDs can contribute to substantial energy savings and mitigate harmonics, making them a valuable investment for any pumping system. By adopting these solutions, industries can achieve their goals of cost reduction, improved equipment reliability and enhanced environmental sustainability.
Solutions for Harmonic Mitigation
The following solutions can be considered to mitigate harmonic distortion at the individual drive/load level:
Line reactors and drive-dedicated filters: Installed at the front-end of a VFD, a line reactor is a three-phase series inductance that impedes the flow of harmonic current onto the system. A dedicated filter is connected in parallel to absorb harmonics from the drive.
Isolation transformer: Installing an isolation transformer offers inductive reactance similar to a line reactor, but it has the added benefit of electrical isolation from high frequencies originating from other electronics from the utility or other loads.
Higher order drives: 12-, 18- or 24-pulse VFDs use phase shifting to cancel out lower order harmonics and reduce the total harmonic distortion from the VFD on the system.
The following solutions can be considered to mitigate harmonic distortion at the system level:
Tuned harmonic filters: A combination of a reactor and capacitor in series installed at a common bus is “tuned” to provide a low impedance path for certain harmonic currents. A harmonic study is often required for proper filter design and specification.
Harmonic mitigating and phase shifting transformers: K-factor rated transformers are designed to withstand excess harmonic currents, and multiple phase-shifting transformers can be used to cancel out harmonics on multiple parallel circuits.
Active filters: These advanced filters use sophisticated electronics and insulated-gate bipolar transistors (IGBTs) to inject equal and opposite harmonics into the power system to cancel out harmonics generated by other loads.
Harmonics pose a challenge in pumping, leading to increased operational costs and potential equipment damage. However, with advanced harmonic mitigation technologies, energy savings and improved process control, drives ensure the efficient and reliable operation of pumping systems while reducing the impact of harmonics.


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Coriander Crusted Brined Roasted Lamb & Bell Pepper Coulis
This boneless leg of lamb roast is extremely tender and a delicious addition to your Easter table!
Spring is here and the spring holidays are just around the corner. Whether you celebrate Passover or Easter or both, it is traditional in both the Jewish faith and the Christian faith to eat lamb for these Spring religious holidays.
The history of this tradition comes from the Passover Sacrifice when a lamb was sacrificed on the eve of the Israelites’ exodus from Egypt. Blood from the animal was sprinkled on the doorsteps of the Jews as a sign to God that he should bypass these homes as he went to slay the first born of the Egyptians that night.
I don’t subscribe to any organized religion and am hardly an expert, but I am a history fanatic and always find it educational and interesting to learn the history of the different religious traditions.
Whether you are eating lamb with bitter greens and matzah for Passover or eating it with a variety of tasty side dishes and a rich Easter bread like Armenian Choereg or this Finnish Paasiaisleipa for Easter, this flavorful lamb is a delicious addition to your holiday table.
What is brining?
Brining is a cooking method used to achieve super soft and tender meat. It involves pre soaking the meat in water with sugar, salt and spices for a minimum of a few hours and up to a few days.
Brining is especially good when the meat is going to be roasted. Since roasting is a dry cooking method, brining ensures soft and tender meat, regardless of the cooking time in the dry heat oven.
The meat literally just falls apart it is so tender!
Do take a look at some of the other recipes that I utilized this wonderful cooking method!
Check out some other brined recipes!
The pepper adds a nice bit of spice in the crust.
I have never been a fan of the traditional mint jelly with Easter lamb. Instead try this fresh and vibrant bell pepper coulis and I am sure this will become a new holiday regular on your table!
Depending on the size of your holiday party, you might have some leftover lamb. During the next few weeks, I am going to be giving you some ideas to use up the leftover lamb. So don’t be afraid to cook up the whole leg of lamb and you will be able to get 3- 4 meals out of the boneless leg of lamb!
Coriander Crusted Brined Roasted Lamb
- 5 lbs. boneless leg of lamb
- ¼ cup salt
- 1/8 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cumin seed
- ½ teaspoon fennel seed
- 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
- 5 crushed garlic cloves
- 7 allspice berries
- 1 inch sliced ginger
- 1 quartered lime
- Crust Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons coriander seed
- 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
- Coulis Ingredients:
- 2 bell peppers
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 cup mint leaves
- ½ cup olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- Remove most of the fat from the outside of the lamb.
- To create the brine, heat 4 cups of water with the sugar and salt, until the sugar and salt dissolves.
- Remove from heat and add 4 cups cold water.
- Add cumin seed, fennel seed, black pepper, garlic, allspice berries, ginger and lime.
- Add lamb, cover and place in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours and up to 2 days.
- For the crust, combine coriander seed and peppercorns in a coffee/spice grinder. Grind to a coarse crumb.
- Preheat oven to 450 F.
- Remove the lamb from the brine and pat dry.
- Brush the top with olive oil.
- With your hands, pat the crust on the top of the lamb.
- Place in a roasting pan and transfer to the oven.
- Roast for 30 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 375 F.
- Roast for 30 additional minutes for a medium well roast.
- Reduce cooking time if you prefer your roast more rare and add cooking time if you prefer a well done roast.
- Leave to rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing.
- Meanwhile, combine the bell peppers, garlic cloves and mint in a food processor to make the coulis.
- With the processor running, slowly add the olive oil until well blended.
- Add salt and pepper, as needed.
- To serve, slice roast and serve with leftover coulis.
Ready to make this recipe? I would love to see your photos! Tag me on Instagram @chefmireille #theschizochef with your pics!

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An MLB NFT Candy Digital series featuring all 30 Major League Baseball teams has begun. As a result, the latest auction — for the Tampa Bay Rays, New York Yankees, Washington Nationals, and Chicago Cubs— began yesterday, Monday 16th August.
To begin with let’s make one thing clear — the project focuses on team stadia. The artwork has been created by renowned digital talent S. Preston, who is known for minimalist design aesthetics. Kicking off the series, the Rays drop comes in the form of a Tropicana Field NFT, including the ballpark’s famous 10,000-gallon stingray tank.
The sale ends Thursday at 7PM Eastern Time, and the offering includes a 1-of-1 Gold Edition token. The unique asset links to an exclusive VIP ‘experiential package’. For the Rays, this comprises two tickets to a home game, a meet and greet with a front-office executive from the team, a stadium tour, and a chance to throw the ceremonial first pitch of the game.
The MLB NFT Candy Digital Project is the Latest Non-Fungible Project in Sports
The project, born from a partnership with Candy Digital studio, is the first time Major League Baseball has met the NFT scene. However, sports-related non-fungible tokens have been on the rise for months.
Mid-August saw cricket tokens hit the Rario Marketplace. This action was well-timed to coincide with test matches taking place in England. Meanwhile, NFL Hall-of-Famers have also jumped into the scene, as have football teams like Manchester City. And the list could go on, with NBA, Major League Polo, and more. All things considered, this activity should come as no surprise. After all, fans have always been interested in team collectibles, and digital memorabilia should be no different.


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Long Rock apartment
Available all year round for 7 day breaks. Shorter breaks available during off peak periods. 2 bedrooms with double beds, 1 with 2 adult size singles. Cot and highchair available. Large kitchen with american style fridge freezer, washing machine,dishwasher,tumbledryer , large double cooker,microwave. Towels and bedding supplied. Lounge with flat screen tv, sky tv and wi-fi throughout flat. sea kayak available for guests use.
The flat is situated above the village shop, it is a stone's throw from the beach has a pub serving food a few doors away. Great location for cycling and walking.
small balcony, parking in the street. No Pets.
Rates vary according to time of year for full description and photos click on the web link.
3 bed well equipped apartment sleeps 6. Views of St Michael's Mount and minutes from the beach. In close proximity to Marazion,Penzance, Mousehole and Lands End.
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In several areas of the Central region, chop bar owners have had various sorts of bush foods seized by officers of the Forestry Commission’s Wildlife Division.
On Wednesday, the squad seized more than 100 bush meats, including those refrigerated.
Additionally, some of the meat was taken from soup bowls that were on fire and from customers who had already purchased and eaten some of the meat.
Chop bar owners in the Gomoa East and West District, Effutu Municipality, and Awutu Senya Wast District were impacted.
Speaking to some operators who were disappointed with the wildlife police’ behavior.
They said that the cops barged into their business brandishing firearms and other dangerous weapons, inciting fear and panic.
However, Ernestina Adumia Anning, the Wildlife Division’s public relations officer, claimed that the exercise was intended to enforce the restriction on hunting bush meat.
They will soon move to the roadside to crack down on others who also sell to passengers, according to Madam Anning.
She said that the owners of the chop bars whose meat was confiscated will be prosecuted and penalized.
In the meanwhile, Ms. Anning warned the populace to avoid eating bush meat since anyone found guilty will be detained.

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Fort Vaux, Verdun France, 1984
Friends of Padre Steve’s World,
Many Americans are infatuated with the Second World War. I think this is because it is closer to us and how it has been recorded in history and film. I think much of this is due to the resurgence of popular works such as Tom Brokaw’s The Greatest Generation, Stephen Ambrose’s Band of Brothers and the associated classic mini-series, and Steven Spielberg’s cinema classic Saving Private Ryan. Of course there were many other books and films one World War Two that came out even during the war that made it an iconic event in the lives of Americans born in the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s. In fact I have many of the books and videos in my library.
But as pervasive as is the literary and filmography of the Second War War remains, the fact is that the First World War is much more important in a continuing historical sense than the Second World War. Edmond Taylor, the author of the classic account The Fall of the Dynasties: 1905-1922 wrote:
“The First World War killed fewer victims than the Second World War, destroyed fewer buildings, and uprooted millions instead of tens of millions – but in many ways it left even deeper scars both on the mind and on the map of Europe. The old world never recovered from the shock.”
First World War is far too often overlooked in our time, yet it was the most important war in the effects that still resonate today. One cannot look at the Middle East, Africa, the Balkans, or Eastern Europe without recognizing that fact. A similar case can be made in Asia where Japan became a regional power capable of challenging the great powers in the Pacific by its participation on the side of the Allies in that war. The same is true of the United States, although in the aftermath of the war it retreated into a narcissistic isolationism that took Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor to break.
But I digress. The purpose I have tonight it to recommend some books and films that I think are helpful in understanding just how important the First World War remains to us today.
I made my first visit to a World War One battlefield when I went to Verdun in 1984. I was a young Army Second Lieutenant, preparing myself for time time that the Red Army would attack across the Fulda Gap. The walk around the battlefield was one of the most sobering events of my life. It was hard to imagine that a minimum of 700,000 German and French soldiers were killed or wounded on this relatively small parcel of ground over a period of nine months in 1916. The fact that many parts of the battlefield are off limits to visitors due to the vast amount of unexploded ordnance and persistent chemical agents, in this gas Mustard Gas also made an impression on me. But what affected me most was unearthing a bone fragment as I shuffled my feet near Fort Vaux and turning it over to a docent. I am sure that it was added to the Ossuary which contains the skeletal remains of over 130,000 French and German soldiers. It is hard to forget.
Barbara Tuchman wrote:
“Books are the carriers of civilization. Without books, history is silent, literature dumb, science crippled, thought and speculation at a standstill. Without books, the development of civilization would have been impossible. They are engines of change (as the poet said), windows on the world and lighthouses erected in the sea of time. They are companions, teachers, magicians, bankers of the treasures of the mind. Books are humanity in print.”
The literature that came out of the First World War by participants or observers, either as memoirs, works of fiction, or poems is impressive. Likewise the volumes chronicled by soldiers which influenced later military strategic, operational, and tactical developments between the World Wars remains with us today. In fact the military works still remain the basis for much of the current understanding of combined arms, counterinsurgency, and mission command doctrine.
More importantly, and perhaps less appreciated by policy makers and strategists are the personal works of soldiers that fought the in the great battles along the western front during the war. For the most part, the soldiers who served on the Western Front, the Balkans, Italy, and the Eastern Front are part of an amorphous and anonymous mass of people who simply became numbers during the Great War, thus the individual works of men like John McRea, Sigfried Sassoon, Erich Maria Remarque, Winfried Owen, Ernst Junger, Erwin Rommel, and even Adolf Hitler, are incredibly important in understanding the war, the ideology, and the disappointment of the men who served in the trenches. This applies regardless of the particular writer’s experience or political ideology.
The fact is that very few men who served on the ground in Europe reached the distinction of individual recognition is remarkable. More often those who achieved fame as relatively low ranking individuals were the Knights of the Air, the aviators who in individual combat above the trenches were immortalized by friend and foe alike. These men were represented as an almost mythological portrait of chivalry in a war where millions of men died anonymously, riddled by machine gun fire, artillery, and poison gas in mud saturated ground, trenches, and no man’s land. There are war cemeteries in France and Belgium where the majority of those interred are unknowns. On the Eastern Front, even those cemeteries and memorials are sparse, swallowed by war, shifting borders, and massive forced population migrations between 1918 and 1948.
For different reasons the books and poems written by the otherwise anonymous soldiers in Europe are important if we are to understand the world that we have inherited and must live in today. The same is true of men like T. E. Lawrence who served in the Middle East, or his East African counterpart, the German Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck. Both of them made their names by conducting inventive campaigns using indigenous irregular soldiers to tie down and defeat far stronger opponents.
Histories and biographies written about the period by later historians using the documents and words of the adversaries, as well as solid hermeneutics and historiography are also quite important. So are the analysis of economists, sociologists, psychologists, philosophers, and even theologians as to the effects of the war on us today, but I digress.
Tonight I will list a number of books, poems, and films that I think are important in interpreting the Great War, especially, in trying to understand just how the men who directed and fought that war set the stage for today.
Lawrence’s “Seven Pillars of Wisdom” as well as many of his post-war letters, articles, and opinion pieces help us understand the current Middle East through the lens of a brilliant but deeply troubled man. Remarque, Sassoon, McRea, Junger, Owen, and Hitler help us to understand the ideology, motivations, fears, and hopes of men on different sides and even very different ideological and political points of view. Now I would not recommend Hitler’s poorly written, turgid, almost unreadable, and hate filled book to anyone but a scholar of the period or biographer the the Nazi dictator.
Later historians Barbara Tuchman, Holger Herweg, Edmond Taylor, Richard Watt, and Robert Massie help us understand that bigger picture of international politics, intrigue, and strategy. Lest to be trusted, are the memoirs of high ranking men of any side who helped to write, and re-write the history of the war and its aftermath in order to bolster their own historical credibility. The same is true of the men who urged on war in 1914 and retreated from that in 1918 as if they had never heard of the war.
As for the books that came out of the war I would have to recommend Lawrence’s classic Seven Pillars of Wisdom, as well as articles, and letters, written by him available online at T. E. Lawrence Studies . Likewise, Remarque’s All Quiet on the Western Front is a classic account of a combat soldier with a distinct anti-war message. Junger’s Storm of Steel is also an account of a combat soldier who came out of the war but with a message completely different than Remarque’s. The poetry of the British Soldiers McRea, Sasson, and Owen is moving and goes to the heart of the war experience in a way that prose, no matter how well written cannot do.
Of the later histories I think that Taylor’s The Fall of the Dynasties, The Collapse of the Old Order, 1905-1922, Tuchman’s The Proud Tower: A Portrait of the World Before the War, 1890-1914 and The Guns of August, Christopher Clark’s The Sleepwalkers: How Europe Went to War In 1914, and Margaret McMillen’s The War that Ended Peace: The Road to 1914, are essential to understanding the events and conditions leading up to the war.
Herweg’s World War One and Massie’s Castles of Steel: Britain, Germany, and the Winning of the Great War at Sea are both good accounts of the war. Catastrophe 1914: Europe Goes to War by Max Hastings, and Home Before the Leaves Fall: A New History of the German Invasion of 1914, by Ian Senior, and Tannenberg: Clash of Empires by Dennis Showalter are excellent recent histories of the opening months of the war which are a good compliment to Tuchman’s The Guns of August.
Books about battles and campaign outside of the opening months and general histories of the war I have to admit that I have not read many. Most of the ones I have read deal with the ordeal and crisis of the French Army in 1916 and 1917. Alistair Horne’s The Price of Glory: Verdun 1916, Richard Watt’s Dare Call it Treason, and David Murphy’s The Breaking Point of the French Army: The Neville Offensive of 1917 document the valor, sacrifice, and near collapse of the French Army.
A book that is focuses on the American military in the war and how it helped change American society is Jennifer Keene’s Doughboys: The Great War and the Making of American Society.
A book that I found interesting was Correlli Barnett’s The Sword-bearers: Supreme Command in the First World War. The book provides short biographies of the lives and influences of German Field Marshal Von Moltke, British Admiral Jellicoe, French General Petain, and German General Ludendorff. It is a good study in command. Another biography that I recommend is
As for the war at sea, I recommend Edwin Hoyt’s The Last Cruise of the Emden, R. K. Lochner’s The Last Gentleman of War: The Raider Exploits of the Cruiser Emden, Geoffrey Bennett’s Coronel and the Falklands, Holger Herweg’s Luxury Fleet: The Imperial German Navy, 1888 – 1918 in addition to Massie’s Castle’s of Steel, of which the latter is probably the best resource for the naval aspects of the war.
A couple of books that deal with the often overlooked campaign in East Africa are Lettow Von Vorbeck’s My Reminiscences of East Africa, and Königsberg: A German East Africa Raider by Kevin Patience shed light on this obscure but important campaign.
Erwin Rommel’s Infanterie Greift An (Infantry Attacks) is quite possibly the best book on tactics and operational methods published by a participant. Likewise, the the British historians and theoreticians B. H. Liddell-Hart and J. F. C. Fuller, and German Panzer theorist and Commander Heinz Guderian, who also served on the front produced a number of volumes which influenced later strategic and operational advancements which are still in evidence today.
Watt’s The Kings Depart: The Tragedy of Germany: Versailles and the German Revolution is a necessity if one is to understand the rise of the Nazi State. Likewise, a good resource of the deliberations leading to the Treat of Versailles is Margaret McMillen’s 1919: Six Months that Changed the World. Related to this is the very interesting account of the scuttling of the interred German High Seas Fleet at Scapa Flow in the aftermath of Versailles, The Grand Scuttle: The Sinking of the German Fleet at Scapa Flow In 1919 by Dan Van der Vat.
One work of fiction that I can recommend is The General by C. S. Forester.
I am sure that there are many other volumes that others could recommend, but these are mine.
In an age where there are many parallels to the years leading up to the Great War, it is important not to forget just how catastrophic such a war can be.
So until tomorrow,
One response to “The War that did not End All War: Recommended Reading in Light of the Centennial of the End of the Great War”
For some reason this year I was drawn to know more about WWI. Perhaps it was trump’s lack of respect for these men and other veterans that in a perverse way caught my attention.
My favorite genre is historical fiction rather than the dryness of non fiction. So I would appreciate any recommendations from you.
I like books with characters that become real and feelings and beautiful prose and flow in a book. I did read Jeff Shara’s trilogy, but I was looking for something deeper. As for WWII, I particularly like Herman Wouk’s Winds of War and War and Remembrance. This is the style I like. The characters bring it alive for me. I don’t want tactical advice and strategy books.
Thanks for any suggestions.

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