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AMERICAN IDOL CHILD PIANO PRODIGY

1/17/2024

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Please note comments are moderated before publication. Got a comment? Leave your
thoughts in the comments section, below. The Kelly Clarkson Show is the
uplifting daytime destination for humor and connection featuring Emmy-winning
talk show, Grammy-winning artist and America’s original idol, Kelly Clarkson.
Early life and Career Marc started playing the piano since the age of two and a
half, and the cello at the age of six. Kelly surprises Jude with some bonus
holiday gifts, including a mentorship with her Music Director Jason Halbert, and
an invitation to come back on the show to perform. Marc Yu (born January 5,
1999, in Monterey Park, California) is an American musician and former musical
child prodigy, 1 who is best known for playing the piano and the cello. His dad
Isaiah shares how Jude found his calling in music after enduring a “tough road”
with health complications since he was a baby. American Idol paid tribute to the
legacy of Queen on Sunday's all-new live episode, and the show brought along a
special guest to help honor the iconic band - 7-year-old viral sensation Avett
Maness. Millions of people watched this child prodigy and his incredible piano
skills. Avett went viral after a video of him playing this very song was posted
online. Kelly Clarkson meets 11-year-old piano prodigy Jude, who taught himself
how to play the piano by ear in just one year. 7-year-old blind pianist Avett
Maness plays an impressive rendition of Queen’s 'Bohemian Rhapsody' on American
Idol. Avett becomes a real online star shortly after publishing a. Despite his
blindness, he found his happiness playing the piano and his performance on
American Idol impressed many on the Internet.

The Kelly Clarkson Show published this video item, entitled “Kelly Clarkson
Surprises Child Piano Prodigy With Special Mentor” – below is their description.
Once again, the network was surrounded by a video in which Avett Maness, a
7-year-old blind boy, showed his talent for singing.


























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SHELF PINS NEAR ME

1/17/2024

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The billing period covered by each statement can be from 28-33 days. For
residents of Quebec, the period between the statement date and the due date for
payment is 26 days. The minimum payment is the sum of (a) the greater of: (i)
interest and fees shown on your statement + $10 or (ii) 5% of the New Balance,
excluding amounts on special payment plans, (b) any balance over your credit
limit, (c) any amounts past due not included in (b) above, and (d) the amount of
any equal payments plan instalments then due. Some applicants may receive a
higher or lower regular annual rate depending on a credit evaluation. Offer
subject to change without notice.Īdditional information for residents of Quebec
only: The regular annual rate for persons applying for the Triangle Mastercard
and the Triangle World Elite Mastercard is 22.99% for cash transactions and
related fees and 20.99% for all other charges. Any unpaid portion not received
by the due date will no longer form part of the equal payments plan and interest
will accrue on that amount from the day after the date of your next statement at
the applicable regular annual rate. Each month during an equal payments plan you
are required to pay in full by the due date that month’s equal payments plan
instalment. There is no administration fee charged for entering into a special
payments plan. However, if we do not receive the full minimum due on a statement
within 59 days of the date of that statement, or any event of default (other
than a payment default) occurs under your Cardmember Agreement, all special
payment plans on your account will terminate and (i) you will then be charged
interest on the balances outstanding on such plans at the applicable regular
annual rate from the day after the date of your next statement, and (ii) the
balances outstanding will form part of the balance due on that statement.
Interest does not accrue during the period of the plan.

Dealers may sell for less.įinancing available is “Equal payments, no interest”
for 24 months (unless otherwise stated) and is only available on request, on
approved credit and on purchases of $150 (unless otherwise stated) or more (Gift
Cards excluded) made with your Triangle credit card at Canadian Tire, Sport
Chek, Mark’s, L’Équipeur, Atmosphere, Sports Rousseau, Hockey Experts,
L’Entrepôt du Hockey and participating Sports Experts. **Online prices and sale
effective dates may differ from those in-store and may vary by region. ±Was
price reflects the last national regular price this product was sold for. The
tire producer / manufacturer and Canadian Tire uses this fee to pay for the
collection, transportation, and processing of used tires.ĬANADIAN TIRE® and the
CANADIAN TIRE T riangle Design are registered trade-marks of Canadian Tire
Corporation, Limited. A 1/4" (6mm) drill bit is also available separately.△The
tire producer / manufacturer of the tires you are buying, and Canadian Tire is
responsible for the recycling fee that is included in your invoice. The jig
comes complete with a 5mm drill bit that fits commonly available shelf-pins.
Kreg hardened-steel drill guides are centered on standard 32mm spacing. The
fence can be easily removed and switched to the other side of the jig, or
removed completely when you need to work inside a confined space. The built-in
Quick-Switch Fence allows you to set your pin holes 1" (25mm) or 2" (50mm) from
the edges of your project. Need more length for additional speed? Connect
multiple Shelf Pin Jigs together with the included Jig Extender. The compact
size of the Shelf Pin Jig makes it perfect for adding additional shelf pin holes
in existing furniture, as well as for building projects from scratch. Perfect
for Building or Adding Holes to Existing Furniture Plus, all Kreg hardened-steel
drill guides come with a lifetime warranty. Unlike thin and flexible guides, the
hardened-steel drill guides of the Kreg Shelf Pin Jig ensure each and every hole
you drill is perfectly straight and true.

The Shelf Pin Jig also includes a dual-position, adjustable fence for custom
hole placement, a locating pin for quick and accurate spacing reference, a jig
extender that lets you connect multiple Shelf Pin Jigs together for high-speed
production work, and an ultra-sharp 5mm brad-point bit with depth collar that
can be stored on the bottom side of the Shelf Pin Jig when not in use. Unlike
other shelf pin guides, the Kreg Shelf Pin Jig features hardened-steel drill
guides that ensure precise and straight drilling, so you’ll get level,
wobble-free shelves. If you’re adding shelf pin holes to an existing piece of
furniture or building shelves from scratch, the Shelf Pin Jig is the perfect
tool for the job. Add shelf pin holes to existing furniture or build custom
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DIRTY FIGHTING MOVES

1/17/2024

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This is truly a martial art of self discovery and I am sure, that once you get a
taste of judo, you will be going back for more.

Judo is a wonderful martial art that is based on sound principles, that will
help its students develop character. It is very hard to get your hands on a
person who is doing a judo roll and I've tried, so instead of trying to catch a
person rolling, I got smart and learn how to roll myself. Judo teaches you how
to become a master of throwing and ground positioning. Judo is one of those
martial arts that you need to have in your bag of tricks. I also like the joint
locks, such as the straight armlock and abet armlock, because both are very
effective and simple to use. Some of the most deadly strangulation and choking
holds, I've ever seen are done judo. You can use your legs to block or hold your
opponent's legs and you can do is sweep or are reap. I personally love the hip
throws, which I've used successfully and the leg throws.

This is really an interesting martial arts and a beautiful art form. I think
that it's deadly worth your time to take some judo lessons that get into the
fundamentals of Throwing (nage waza), striking (atemi waza) and grappling
(katame waza). I Would Suggest Taking Some Judo Lessons Right Away In other
words, he's not going to be able to punch you in the groin or reach up and over
with a hook punch. This technique is so powerful, that when you apply the upward
pressure a little lock against your opponents throat, he will not be able to
easily move his arms. This move is just to deadly to practice on a close friend
or anyone for that matter. Please make sure that you have a professional
instructor of judo with you, if you ever apply this on another judo expert for
practice. This is one nasty lock to be in and it's very hard to get out of,
without snapping your neck! If you have done this technique properly your
opponent will be bent over and your right forearm will be lifted up against his
throat. You will then put your hip into and start raising up. When your attacker
throws a punch, you parry the punch and and then cup the attackers head, while
applying the face lock (you have your forearm up under his jaw). The Most
Dangerous Face Lock You Will Ever Use It is just too dangerous to practice on
someone who is not a trained expert in judo! If you are to practice a head or
face lock on a friend of yours, you could kill them, so please practice this
move on a dummy. This particular judo technique is one that is not taught to
many students. One of the most dangerous moves I've seen in judo is a head or
face lock. It teaches you to use soccer kicks, groin and throat strikes, and
many other dirty moves. What sets Sambo above the rest is its emphasis on dirty
tactics and relentless pace. I have a very healthy respect for those who
practice and know the secrets of judo. Fighters trained in Sambo are explosive,
tend to fight at a relentless pace, and constantly push for a finish. I will
never forget sparring a guy who was a judo expert and every time I tried to get
close to this guy, he would roll away from me. Judo is one my favorite martial
arts to apply dirty fighting techniques.


























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KNOCKOFF CHINESE FORD CROSSOVER TUBES

1/17/2024

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For car enthusiasts (and especially racing drivers like me), this spectacle is
sweet music to our ears. Twitter Chinese automakers have a pretty strong track
record of, let's be honest, totally copying other automakers' designs. This not
only leads to pops and crackles when the car is off-throttle at high RPM (called
overrun), but can also produce huge flames. However, this sometimes results in
inefficient combustion, with unburnt fuel igniting in the exhaust system. A
three-row EV crossover is coming to Fords Oakville plant in the near. Seems like
the Chinese automakers just cant help themselves. Repair Kit for Kenmore 4
Burner Grill, Burner+Heat Plate+Crossover Set. This has its roots in motorsports
– full racing cars often have straight pipes that have no silencers or
resonators to help the engine produce maximum power (and maximum noise). They
produce 70 of the electric vehicles in the world in China, Farley said. It looks
like what Ford was contemplating before they decided to make. Repair Parts Kit
for Char-Broil 4 Burner Performance 463347418 Grill. Much of it outperforms the
priciest hi-fi equipment on the. No, this throwback to a long-passed era isn’t a
simple knockoff of Chevrolet’s 1958 Corvette C1. The second is more visceral –
exciting noises. LOOKS CAN BE DECEIVING No-name Chinese audio gear doesn’t have
to sound as bland as these mock-ups appear in our photo illustration. The first
is the added power, provided that the diameter and piping are correct for your
engine. But there are benefits to upgrading to a performance exhaust. Most car
owners are perfectly happy with having a stock exhaust that does its job as
quietly and smoothly as possible.

5-in Marine grade coaxial speakers with 12dB per octave crossover (one. A
regular internal combustion engine produces power by detonating fuel and air
inside its cylinders.Īnd the exhaust system, as the name suggests, extracts the
gases from these multiple explosions and sends these into the air we breathe.
Bazooka Tube Wiring Diagram - The amplified bazooka is now operating under a 2.












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MOERO NEKKETSU RHYTHM DAMASHII OSU TATAKAE OUENDAN 2

1/17/2024

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The use of flames is constant throughout the game to represent the protagonist's
determination. The flames will disappear completely if the combo is broken.
Additionally, as a combo grows, flames will appear behind the cheer squad, and
the longer the combo is maintained, the taller the flames will rise until
reaching the top of the touch screen. After completing any song, the player can
go back and attempt to improve the score for that song. Thus, for example, after
completing 50 beats in a row successfully, the multiplier will be at 50x. The
score for each level is based on the timing of the beats (including individual
small portions of phrase markers), and the current number of beats made in a
row, which increases a combo multiplier by 1x each time. If the life meter is
less than fifty percent full and in the red, the resulting scene will depict the
character encountering a setback, such as the pottery master coming up with yet
another drab creation. If the life meter is at least fifty percent filled and in
the yellow, the scene will depict a positive result such as, in the case of the
pottery maker, gaining great inspiration for a new work. (The best grade, S,
requires all markers to be played, with at least 90% of them to be scored 300
and no more than 1% of them to be scored 50.)Įach level is divided into four
phases (although some levels last five phases, such as the first one), and at
the end of each one before the last, there is a junction point where the player
can take a rest while a scene from the story plays out on the top screen. After
a successful completion of a mission, players are given a letter grade rank of
S, A, B, C or D, depending on the breakdown of scores of individual markers. The
game saves progress automatically once a stage has been completed.

To advance in the game, each stage must be completed successfully. If the life
bar should empty, the level will end, resulting in failure for the character.
However, if the player should tap a marker too early or miss a beat completely,
the meter will deplete even further. There is a health meter that indicates the
character or characters' fighting spirit, or kiai, that constantly drains over
the course of the song, but can be refilled with hitting the indicated beats the
more precise the player is, the more energy is restored. The positions of Spin
Markers are constant across all difficulty levels.ĭepending on how precise the
player's actions are, they will be awarded 50, 100, or 300 points. If the player
has time to continue spinning the marker after filling the gauge, bonus points
are awarded for each continued rotation. The speed at which they must be spun
depends on the tempo of the music and difficulty of the song.

The player must trace the stylus in time with a ball rolling on the track and
may be required to move back and forth across the track several times.Ī spinner
that the player must rotate quickly until bars along the sides of the screen are
filled. Numbered circles that must be tapped in sequence in time with the music.
The player uses the Nintendo DS's stylus to perform varying actions according to
the markers that appear on screen: During the game, the story is told on the
Nintendo DS's top screen, and gameplay takes place on the touch screen. This
call summons the cheer squad, and the song starts. A character (or characters)
facing a problem will cry Ouendan! when their conflict reaches a climax. Though
never released in Western markets, it was a popular import to these regions,
leading to the development of the Westernized spiritual sequel Elite Beat
Agents, as well as a direct Japanese sequel Moero! Nekketsu Rhythm Damashii Osu!
Tatakae! Ouendan 2.Įach level of Ouendan features a plot line accompanied by a
specific song. In each stage, players use the DS touchscreen to tap specifically
marked spots that appear in rhythm to various Japanese pop songs, scoring points
for accurate timing and avoiding a poor performance which can cause the stage to
end prematurely. Ouendan stars a cheer squad rhythmically cheering for various
troubled people, presented in-game in the style of a manga comic. Osu! Tatakae!
Ouendan, or Ouendan, is a rhythm video game developed by iNiS and published by
Nintendo for the Nintendo DS handheld game console in 2005, for release only in
Japan.




















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EDIT PDF ONLINE SMALLPDF

1/17/2024

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APPLE WWDC KEYNOTE LIVE BLOG

1/17/2024

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Developers can browse content by topic, register for Digital Lounges and
one-on-one lab consultations, watch videos with their peers using SharePlay,
copy code directly from session videos, read feature stories, and
more.ĭevelopers can also access all WWDC content, registration, news, feature
stories, and documentation at COVID may have put a crimp on the tech industry,
for Apple the show must still go on. The Apple Developer app is a great way to
experience WWDC22 on Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV, with daily updates and
notifications on the latest news, content, and activities. The event gives
students of all ages the opportunity to showcase their love of coding by
creating their own Swift Playgrounds app project.

With the announcement of the Swift Student Challenge winners today, Apple
continues to celebrate student developers from all over the world.

Try a coding or design challenge, participate in a Q&A, meet session presenters,
and more. In addition to sessions and lab consultations, Apple engineers and
designers will host activities all week in Digital Lounges to help developers
engage in technical discussions, get answers to their questions, and connect
with the community.

Apple Developer Program members, Apple Developer Enterprise Program members, and
2022 Swift Student Challenge award recipients can request one-on-one lab
appointments with Apple experts for guidance on implementing the latest
technologies, following best practices, and designing their apps.īeginning June
7, session videos will be posted daily on the Apple Developer app and the Apple
Developer website. The Apple Design Awards will stream via the Apple Developer
app and the Apple Developer website.įeaturing 175 in-depth session videos,
WWDC22 brings together the latest tools and technologies to give developers the
chance to learn how they can create the next generation of apps. Platforms State
of the Union will stream via the Apple Developer app and the Apple Developer
website.Įvery year, the Apple Design Awards recognize and celebrate the art,
craft, creativity, and technical expertise that Apple developers bring to their
work. The keynote address will be available via, the Apple Developer app, the
Apple TV app, and YouTube, with on-demand playback available after the
conclusion of the stream.ĭevelopers will learn how they can take their apps to
the next level with a deeper dive into the new tools, technologies, and advances
across Apple platforms. WWDC22 launches with a first look at groundbreaking
updates coming to Apple platforms later this year. Throughout the week,
developers will be able to connect directly with Apple engineers and designers
through labs and Digital Lounges for guidance on building innovative and
platform-differentiating apps and games. Free for all developers, WWDC22 helps
developers and designers explore the latest technologies, tools, and frameworks
coming to iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS. Today, Apple unveiled the
lineup for its annual Worldwide Developers Conference, including keynote and
Platforms State of the Union, and shared more information with developers about
what they’ll learn and experience. WWDC22 program is now available, showcasing a
full slate of events, all online and free to the more than 30 million Apple
developers around the globe Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference kicks off
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SCHWINN MANTA RAY

1/17/2024

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No charge - except for dealer labor after 30 days, or after a year in case of
defective frames. Will minimize chances of accident and avoidable repairs.
Following the rules of the road when riding on the street and using reasonable
care when practicing or competing Of the rider, the responsibility for repair
must be assumed by the rider. Even though such failures are accidentes and may
not be the fault

Most failures, however, occur when the bicycle is stressed beyond design
limitations, such as falling or during crash. Limited warranty and the service
of your authorize Schwinn dealer. In those rare instances when a failure is due
to a defective part you depend on the No-time-limit Schwinn Strict quality
control applies throughout production and assembly of Schwinn bicycles to
minimize the posibility of defective parts.ĭespite all of our efforts, a Schwinn
BMX or All-Terrain bicycke can break. Frames are subjected to the most rigorous
testing before Components, for example, are selected for use only after they
have been tired in competition and survived. Schwinn has taken great care to
assure that all of its 1983 BMX bicycles and All-Terrain bicycles are designed
and manufactured to withstand the normal stress which occurs in competitionĪnd
off-road riding. So, when you finally decide which Schwinn BMX bicycle is best
suited to your needs and expectations you can ride it with confidence, knowing
the Schwinn Factory R & D team has helped If it turns out that the part being
tested is more "show than go" it doesn't get on a Schwinn bicycle. Schwinn
riders are continually asked to test new parts to find out if they will stand
The Factory R & D team not only represents Schwinn they also represent you the
Schwinn customet. In their individualĬlasses they represent the most
knowledgeable, experienced riders in the country. The Schwinn factory R & D
(research and development) BMX racing team is an elite group of BMX riders
carefully selected to represent Schwinn on and off the track. Product
development starts with Schwinn factory riders. These features make every 1983
BMX model a potential winner, whether you decide to compete at the local BMX
track or just race your friends on the way Never before have features such as
4130 chrome-moly steel tubing,Īluminum alloy rims, rattrap pedals with
chrome-moly steel axles and gumwall tires been available at such affordable
prices. The most exciting aspect of the 1983 Schwinn BMX program is the bicycles
themselves. When you see or hear Predator you areĪssured that the bicycle frame
is built interely of 4130 Chrome-Moly steel tubing. now identifying every
Schwinn BMX bicycle that is made of chrome-moly tubing. The model bicycle which
best meets your needs and expectations.Īlso new is the Predator concept.
Intended use and each component is described in detail, by model, in the
Specification Chart on the last two pages. Each 1983 model is clearly identified
as to its It started with this catalog, which was conceived, planned and
designed strictly for the BMX rider. As you can see, I had a tall sissy bar with
built-in shocks made for it.1983 Schwinn BMX Catalog Predator The Dawning of a
new ageĪs you look and read through the pages of the 1983 Schwinn BMX bicycle
catalog you'll probably notice that a alot has changed at Schwinn. But I'm
thinking I like your handlebars better, along with those nice headlights. I
changed the handle bars on my Manta, didn't like the originals, they made my
hands and arms feel too cramped, or like, too close together. I keep noticing
more and more as I look at your Manta, like the checkered flag valve stem caps
that you painted black. Hmmm, just don't know for sure on these things. More
square in the front and a different shape, too.

Already been through that twice with two of my late year Stingrays that I've
modified.

Unfortunately, the problem with putting a bigger tire in front where there was a
16 inch tire is that a longer kickstand is always needed. Really do like what
you have done with your Manta. Any ideas, suggestions, etc., would be
appreciated. Would look cool with the same four and a quarter inch tires in
front and back. I've also thought about using a chopper fork as well. I thought
about putting spacers in-between the springer fork yolk and the fork tubes and
the same for the part where the spring is so that the tire will fit. Only thing
is, I need the right fork for the conversion. What I want to do is take the back
wheel and tire off the one I'm using for parts and put it in front. I own two
2005 Manta-Rays, one which I'm using for parts on other bikes and extra parts
for the first one I bought that had a messed up fork on it.


























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HYPOTHESIS OF A DIGIT SPAN MEMORY TEST

1/16/2024

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Here, “short-term memory” accounts for a person’s ability to recall a few
presented digits, in a given short period of time. It has been incorporated in
several commonly used dementia screening batteries, such as the Montreal
Cognitive Assessment, the Saint Louis Mental Status Examination and the
Neurobehavioral Cognitive Status Examination. In addition, in order to
facilitate research development and potentially wider use and adoption, we
required tests to be developed in this way should be in the public domain.Īs a
proof of concept of this approach, we evaluated the Digit Span (DS) task, a
verbal attention and working memory task that has been widely used in the
cognitive assessment of both children and adults for over a century. This would
create a “cross-walk” back to the conventional testing experience and establish
the sensitivity of digital measures. In this context, we incorporated several
approaches to overcome these barriers, based on the principle that one ideally
could use audio recorded legacy tests administered to patients that would
provide conventional summary scores, while at the same time use the digital
audio files captured during these testing sessions to analyze automated speech
and language characteristics beyond the conventional scoring.

This may, in part be related to the relatively small evidence base of this
assessment paradigm, the often proprietary nature of computerized cognitive
tests, the comfort of continuing to use tests that have been employed for
decades and are widely familiar, and the slow adoption of digital behavioral
biomarkers in general. This approach provides greater quality control of the
testing itself, as well as the ability to quantitate not only traditional
metrics such as total number of correct responses, but meta-data regarding, for
example, the timing of responses, the character of the speech and language
contained within each response, and automated analysis across multiple
responses.ĭespite the promise of these approaches, there is not yet a deep
experience with or wide adoption of automated cognitive test analysis
approaches. Among these are innovations in the administration and evaluation of
the responses that are afforded by the digital recording of spoken language
responses to cognitive tests coupled with automated speech and language analysis
of the captured audio files.

Recent years have seen several advances to improve the shortcomings of current
conventional cognitive assessments for MCI and dementia. In general, these
assessments have a number of constraints including requiring a trained
clinician, only occurring at a time and location convenient to both the patient
and the assessor, and being relatively “noisy” in terms of high intra- and
inter- individual variability. Full assessment may take from 90 minutes to
several hours.

Typically, cognitive assessment has been conducted during a clinical visit
either in a screening mode by a clinician using a familiar brief test battery,
or for a more expansive assay of the patient’s cognitive landscape by a trained
psychometrician or neuropsychologist who administers a battery of standardized
tests that survey multiple domains of cognitive function. These range from
screening for MCI for case identification in clinical trials, to substantiating
progressive cognitive decline for diagnostic purposes. There are a number of
specific settings where this cognitive assessment is a priority. The assessment
of cognitive change is fundamental in determining whether an individual may be
developing mild cognitive impairment (MCI), the clinical transition state often
precedent to dementia.






















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HONEY TANGERINE TRADUCTION

1/16/2024

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Best to have extra around to make that second round. The only real problem is
the drink goes down just a little too quickly. The gorgeous hue will brighten
your mood, and the sweet juice with a hint of mint plus a bourbon kick makes it
an easy sipper. In all seriousness though, even on the coldest or the warmest
days this Honey Tangerine Smash needs to be your new winter drink before
tangerine season runs away from us for another year. Thank goodness for Netflix,
a well stocked bar and warm pug to keep me entertained. Those are the days that
I’m going to barricade up in my apartment and not leave until the thermometer
reaches above or at least close to 30 degrees. I can take it, but wind chills
that bring the temperature down the single digits? A snowstorm there, some
pretty cold days here. Mother nature is on a war path after a fairly moderate
winter. Now let me tell you, it has been some dark and cold days lately too.
There’s just something about fresh, bright, tart, and colorful citrus juice that
will brighten up even the darkest and coldest winter day.

Each fruit listed, deliciously used in many forms, is best used in my opinion in
a cocktail. It’s prime citrus season! Oranges, blood oranges, meyer lemons,
grapefruits, tangerines, clementines, lemons, limes. Sure there was a spiked hot
chocolate but it’s chocolate and that just falls into its own category. What is
wrong with this picture?! I feel like I’ve failed you a little bit so far in
2016, we are 7 weeks into the new year and I’ve yet to give you a proper
cocktail. If you need one cocktail to get you through the rest of the winter,
this one will do the trick. Kick your mid-winter blues out the door with this
bright, fresh and sunny Honey Tangerine Smash.














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