My family was mixed, Ashkenazic father, Sephardic mother. But I was born in Haifa. It was the only place that I ever lived in ... ever, until I had to...flee. Another Israeli refugee like so many others,” Miriam told Ollie, who blushed at his own ignorance.“Ashkenazic? Sephardic? Not familiar with those terms, but rather curious,” Marian wondered aloud.“Ashkenazim are Jews of the white, sometimes fair-haired, European variety. Sephardim are the so-called ‘Second Israel.’ Middle Eastern and. This is on me, you shouldn't get involved," I ordered. Turning to Sandy I said, "Give him another beer. I'll be right back." At least I hope so, I thought.Outside, behind the bar I put the wall at my back and faced the three men. Donnie stood about six feet away flanked by his two friends. I knew I could take Donnie, one on one. He was 6' 2, just like me but I outweighed him by maybe fifteen pounds. He had blond hair and light colored eyes just like me, I thought. Maybe that was what attracted. All twelve of the well-trained and organised Imperial Fleets swept through their assigned sectors with minimal fuss and very little actual fighting. Often warlords were overthrown by subordinates who wished to embrace the new and restored Imperial order.Other warlords who were more sensitive and had been more responsible and caring in their dealings with their people were able to capitulate and benefit in the long run from the electoral system which had proved so effective and popular in Como. “No,” Jake said. “We move forward on that. Knowing that we can secure the house is an important part of deciding whether to leave or stay.” He turned to Jan. “I know that you’re not a regular member of the family, but can I ask you to head the effort to buy the land? I think Steven Cockrell owns the other plots, and you’ve given me excellent advice on how to deal with him in the past.”“I can verify if Cockrell is willing to sell and negotiate the price,” she said. “What do you want to do if he.