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Possible agreement reached between Disney and unionsLeah Zanolla | Posted: Jul 18, 2014 | Updated: Jul 18, 2014 - 9:34:34 AM
Walt Disney World may have reached a contract agreement with their largest union after five months of negotiations. Disney has confirmed that a tentative agreement is in place with the Service Trades Council Union, the group that represents six affiliate unions and 30,000 Disney cast members.
The new agreement would raise starting wages to $9 per hour, with an increase to $9.50 in 2015 and an increase to $10 per hour in 2016. The contract would be valid through 2020.
Ed Chambers, the union president, said, "Overall we are very pleased. We were able to obtain hourly wage increases for all cast members without any additional health care costs through 2015."
The union still needs to vote to make the agreement official. The current contract extension was to expire at midnight last night, July 17; the union will vote on the new contract August 1.
The Service Trades Council Union represents cast members in a variety of roles, including food and beverage, transportation, custodial, retail, entertainment and attractions.
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As a pet owner, I feel I must share this information with you. I don't just have pets, I have pets that are family members. A sad day came upon my family on April 12th, 2013. We had to put down our beloved Siamese/Tabby at the age of sixteen.
When that painful moment came, I had many so many regrets. Why hadn't I recorded more of his hilarious antics with my phone? Why hadn't I done an ink print of his gigantic paws? Why didn't I have some photos of us taken together? It was too late for those things with my sweet cat but it's a lesson I've shared with other pet lovers only to find that they hadn't thought of these things either.
Pet loss grief is real and it's painful. It's been 23 days since I said goodbye to my friend of 16 years and even though each day gets a little easier, the pain is not even close to over. We spend every day with these animals and they love us unconditionally. To not grieve their death would be unimaginable and unrealistic. Of course, everyone grieves differently and some may not grieve at all. These are just a few tips to capture special moments while you still can.
I share this as a pet lover. Take those photos and videos. Go to a craft store, buy some Sculpey clay (make sure it's non-toxic) and make those LIVING paw impressions. You'll cherish them for years to come, trust me. I have one now but it was done after my Sammy had passed...somehow, it doesn't feel the same. Have a friend that takes good photos come over and take some pictures of you with your furry family member. Buy a non-toxic ink pad (at the craft store) and do a living paw print.
Better yet, do these clay and ink prints when they're puppies and kittens and then when they're older so you can see the progression. And, for heaven's sake...when you see your pet doing those crazy things they do, turn on that camera and record it so you'll have it to look back on when you need it.
Learn from my regrets. Take some MORE pictures of your pets, even if it seems a little crazy, at the time. You will cherish these things when it's time to say goodbye.


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President Barack Obama won a surprisingly easy re-election over challenger Mitt Romney, taking a decisive win in the Electoral College and defying polls that showed him trailing in the popular vote. The president won seven of eight swing states considered tossups before the election and was the clear winner in the nationwide popular vote. But surprises, controversy and close shaves have been the rule in the past two decades of presidential elections.
In 1992, Bill Clinton defeated incumbent George H.W. Bush with 370 electoral votes to 168, but Clinton only received 43 percent of the popular vote because third-party candidate Ross Perot got almost 20 million votes, or about 19 percent.
In 1996, Perot was less of a factor, garnering only about 8 percent of the vote, but Clinton got 49.2 percent of the popular vote to about 42 percent for challenger Bob Dole. Clinton again won a decisive Electoral College victory, 379-159.
In 2000, George W. Bush won the state of Florida after multiple recounts and court challenges that were finally resolved with a 5-4 ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court that awarded him the state's 25 electoral votes. His 537-vote victory out of almost 6 million votes cast in Florida gave him the Electoral College victory, 271-266. Vice President Al Gore won the national popular vote by about a half-million votes.
In 2004, George W. Bush outpolled Sen. John Kerry by more than 3 million votes, taking 51 percent of the popular vote. But his slim 286-251 margin in the Electoral College came via a 2 percent victory in Ohio, which delivered the decisive 20 electoral votes. In an even closer swing-state victory, Kerry won Minnesota's 10 electoral votes by 10,000 of 2.9 million votes cast.
Four presidents took office without winning the popular vote. In addition to George W. Bush's 2000 contest; John Quincy Adams lost by 44,804 votes to Andrew Jackson in 1824; Rutherford B. Hayes lost to Samuel J. Tilden by 264,292 votes in 1876; and Benjamin Harrison lost to Grover Cleveland in 1888 by 95,713.
An Electoral College tie is a slim possibility because there are an even number of electoral votes. While most states are winner-take-all, Maine and Nebraska can split their electoral votes among candidates, enabling a tie.
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Interesting post. In the UK the no-no colours for a wedding are white (the bride's colour) and black (funerals, mourning, therefore bad luck for the marriage), not red. When I started reading your post I thought you were going to get hassled for the black dress, although with the embroidery it sounded good to me, so I was astonished that the bridesmaids were dressed in black!!! Who would voluntarily jinx their marriage like that? :-)
Why not red? My bridesmaids wore red dresses, and we had red nd white flowers with red ties for the boys. I still remember a shop assistant being aghast at my choice of colours, saying that I would be washed out. I wasn'tAs for not matching bridesmaids, the only ones who need to worry about that are MOB and MOG.
A while back I attended the wedding of a lifelong friend- not an exceptionally close friend, just someone I'd grown up with. Her bridesmaids were three friends from college (whom I had never met) and her older sister was the matron of honor. I had no expectations of being asked to be part of the wedding and was honored that she had included me in her guest list. I was broke, so I had to go to my closet to find something to wear. I chose a dress I had purchased while studying abroad in France: a simple but elegant black, woven, tea-length dress with spaghetti straps a few cream-colored flowers embroidered on one side of the skirt. I figured it was classy enough for the church ceremony but also comfortable and durable enough for the outdoor reception that was to follow. The ceremony was beautiful and the bride looked stunning. Afterwards, when I came through the receiving line, she greeted me happily and introduced me to her new husband, and her parents and sister all told me how good it was to see me again. My parents and I headed to the reception - where several guests approached me and asked, "Where you TRYING to match the bridesmaids?" in that sickly-sweet tone that is full of underlying accusations. It was then that I realized my dress was black and cream, and the bridesmaids dresses were black and ivory. They looked NOTHING alike- the bridesmaid dresses were made of a silky fabric with a sheen, strapless, with a knee-length bubble-skirt and a removable ivory sash- but the coloring was very similar. Well, NOW I remembered at the bridal shower several months earlier (the bride's and MOB's work schedules wouldn't allow for a shower closer to the wedding) that she had mentioned her colors were black and ivory, but I hadn't remembered that until now. I don't know why people would think I was deliberately trying to match the bridesmaids! Did they think I was mad at the bride for not asking me to be part of the bridal party? If the bridesmaid dresses had been more distinctive or if my dress had looked like something from a bridal shop (I don't see much woven linen with embroidery in bridal shops!), it might have been one thing, but to have such neutral colors and obviously different dresses?? I wish I had known the "Why would I want do that?" line!It didn't appear that the bride and groom cared about my dress color, and, as it was their day and no one else's, I guess that should be all that matters. However, in the back of my mind, I can't help but wonder if I committed some sort of wedding faux paus. I know you aren't supposed to wear white and there is controversy over bright red, but is it so horrible to (unintentionally) wear the same colors as the bridesmaids, especially when it is such a neutral color?
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Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Shy Décolletage: Shabby Apple
If your taste for lady egg exposure lies closer to Victorian rather than Elizabethan standards, this message is for you. Perhaps the skin two handbreadths from the base of your neck morally reddens with bashful manifestation or perhaps you care not to reveal the previously smooth valley which age has begun to furrow.
As an admitted bashful bosom, you are no doubt skilled in the application of the neckline rising power of a camisole. But why not try a solution that includes built-in propriety?
Shabby Apple is a modest Camelot, home of treasures like the 90 Words Per Minute Secretary Dress. Let us admire each facet of this gem.
1. Neckline. Tying the neckline around the literal neck, keeps the entire bust and all that leads up to it divinely sequestered.
2. Sizing. While this frock is labeled "generously sized," I found the size smaller I ordered to be just a bit snug. I believe the draping would be more flattering if ordered in the traditional size.
3. Seasonality: This light-weight jersey is the perfect weight for a spring or summer day-dress. If you want to transition this piece into fall and winter, I recommend pairing it with a pair of embellished stockings and a sweater vest or core-warming cardigan. And let that playful little neck-tie peak out. With its ability to layer or stand-alone, the 90-Words Per Minute Secretary Dress could quickly become an all-season favorite.
4. Elementals. The rouching on the sides helps the dress to drape smoothly over shapely hips, however, given the overly cozy size I selected, it created a few unsightly lines across my generous bottom. Pick the right size, and this will not happen to you.
Does your closet need one of these too?
Then, click on over to Shabby Apple's Blog and find a promotional code cloaked like your sweater puppies, and redeemable on any Shabby Apple dress (see some of my high-necked favorites below).
Or you can enter up to two times for a chance to win your own Shabby Apple 90 Words Per Minute Dress.
Way to Win 1: Visit Shabby Apple's Blog, become a follower, and leave a confirming comment on their blogpost with the hidden promotional code.
Way to Win 2: Visit the Shabby Apple Store, and leave a comment on this Cardigan Empire post detailing your favorite dress, and why you think it would suit your body type.
The winner of Shy Décolletage Bosom Friend will be selected on Friday, October 9th. The winner gets to select a 90 Words Per Minute dress in her size of choice.
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- Debye said...
I love how you paired that cardigan with the dress. I have quite a few Shabby Apple Dresses but right now I have my eye on the Fifth Avenue, Polo (with a great belt) and the Upper east Side. I am tall with a linear figure and think these will work well to give me a waist!
- October 6, 2009 at 7:49 PM
- Lisita said...
The Nantucket dress is one of my favorites!
- October 6, 2009 at 7:58 PM
- Lisita said...
Per your instructions I added myslef as a shabby apple follower but never saw a code.
- October 6, 2009 at 7:59 PM
- Meghan Hein said...
I love the Carousel dress!
- October 6, 2009 at 8:01 PM
- Teresa said...
I love the Beauty Mark dress! It'll show off my small waist and is the perfect dress to dress up or down.
- October 6, 2009 at 8:02 PM
- Jessica said...
Love the Madison Ave!
- October 6, 2009 at 8:13 PM
- Angie said...
There are many Shabby Apple dresses that I love, but only a very few that I think would love ME with my soon-to-be postpartum, pear-shaped body! The Azure Coast dress might just fit the bill. I wouldn't mind winning the 90 wpm dress though - it might look nice on me someday... or be a great gift!
- October 6, 2009 at 8:17 PM
- Nicole said...
Oh I totally LOVE Bon Voyage...trying to decide if it hugs the hips too much for my Pear shape though. Totally put the Ballerina in my cart. The ruching will be friendly to my waist and the A-line skirt will be kind to my hips and buttocks.:)
- October 6, 2009 at 8:35 PM
- Janelle said...
As a center, I do not find dresses that i love frequently. Especially while I'm nursing. However, I think the empire waistline on the yorkshire dress would skim rather than hug my center.
- October 6, 2009 at 8:59 PM
- Dina said...
I love the "trapeze" dress, I think the tight waist and full skirt would be good for my thighs.
- October 6, 2009 at 9:24 PM
- Natalie said...
Upper East Side has been in my shopping cart ever since I saw the picture of nienie in it. I want the red shoes and tights too! :)
- October 6, 2009 at 9:46 PM
- Christina said...
I love fifth ave! I think the high waisted skirt look would be flattering on my body. And it looks so classy and elegant.
- October 6, 2009 at 9:56 PM
- jenjen said...
Shabby Apple has the most wonderful dresses. My favorite is the Madison Avenue. Oh how I covet that dress.
I saw your mom tonight and she told me the good news. So excited for you!
- October 6, 2009 at 10:08 PM
- Aileen said...
I've been eyeballing that Fifth Avenue dress since giraffes were considered "short people" It would work great to camouflage the decolletage and hide my latin lover hips:)
- October 6, 2009 at 10:11 PM
- (me)linda said...
I've never owned a little black dress. I'm in love with Antiquated. Lovely and feminine.
- October 6, 2009 at 10:12 PM
- Aileen said...
You know I was thinking why not give the girl from Manhattan the "Fifth Avenue dress?" It makes logical sense.
- October 6, 2009 at 10:16 PM
- Christa said...
I've been eying the Fifth Avenue dress for quite a few weeks and I think I'll be purchasing it soon. I know it would flatter my figure because of the night waist skirt and the pattern would camouflage any lumpys that may show throw, the neckline is beyond classic and I am a bit upper arm shy and the 3/4 sleeve is calling my name...nay, screaming it.
- October 6, 2009 at 11:55 PM
- Michele said...
My heart is set on the Ballerina, Upper East Side, and now that you've said the 90 minute dress fits bottom curvy ladies, I'm set on that one too!
- October 7, 2009 at 4:32 AM
- Sara said...
Where is the Shabby Apple size chart? I could not find it!!!
- October 7, 2009 at 5:02 AM
- Caitlin said...
I love the Duck Beach Dress. I think the ribbon bow would emphasize my small waist, while the a-line fit would flatter my lower figure. Plus, I look really good in red!
- October 7, 2009 at 5:11 AM
- Leslie said...
hey everyone! you can WIN THE 90 WPM dress on my blog this week! come on over!
- October 7, 2009 at 5:33 AM
- Michelle said...
Oooohhhh. I'm absolutely LOVING the 5th Avenue!
- October 7, 2009 at 5:42 AM
- Nikki said...
I love the Upper East Side dress. The 3/4 sleeves would hide me shy arms and the stunning color would make my eyes pop.
- October 7, 2009 at 5:48 AM
- Anna said...
Wow, I love almost every dress at Shabby Apple, but the dramatic collar on the Mary Jane Watson dress is AMAZING!
- October 7, 2009 at 6:00 AM
- Rachel said...
The Fifth Avenue is my favorite...I'll just have to bend the budget this month to buy it.
I'd much rather have the dress than a nice dinner out :)
- October 7, 2009 at 6:05 AM
- Rocketgirl said...
ooo, I'd love the 90wpm dress! I finally bought my first Shabby Apple dress and I'm waiting for it in the mail. It's the Antiquated dress, and I think it'll be my dress because it's basic black (I'm alll about basics) and it travels well (I'm alll about the travelling!)
- October 7, 2009 at 6:09 AM
- Bryan and Nea said...
LOVE them all. How do I choose just one? The Trapeze would be one of my faves.
- October 7, 2009 at 6:13 AM
- Shorty said...
I would love to win the 90 words per minute dress b/c I can type that fast! : ) Seriously tho, I'm a Shabby Apple fan and have shopped from there in the past. They are great to work with and have so many beautiful styles to choose from. I would love, love, love to add this dress to my collection! Thanks for the opportunity to win!
- October 7, 2009 at 6:20 AM
- Jaime said...
I added myself to follow Shabby Apple on Twitter, but couldn't find the place to follow their blog? Does this count??? PLEASE, let it count! :)
- October 7, 2009 at 6:25 AM
- Jenny Rebecca said...
My favorite is the Marseilles dress! I think it would be flattering because the tie would give me a nice waist while the skirt would be flattering over my hips. I'm guessing it'd have a little bit more 50's look on me...
I'm loving the look of the 90wpm dress in your post too!
- October 7, 2009 at 6:28 AM
- Jaime said...
I am in love with Beauty Mark, the black bow dress. That pleated bottom is adorable.
- October 7, 2009 at 6:32 AM
- Lindsey Hoffmann said...
I love the Ferris Wheel Dress. I think it would accentuate my waist and take the eye away from my hips and chest. Plus the colors are good for a blonde!
- October 7, 2009 at 6:37 AM
- Melissa {is•ly} said...
I've been eyeing the 5th ave dress for the last 4 months. I love it. My mom has used Shabby Apple dresses for bridesmaid dresses with my brother's and my sister's weddings. I only wish they had been around for mine.
- October 7, 2009 at 7:01 AM
- Mary said...
I love the Sunday Afternoon dress - the pleated waist is perfect for my body type. I always have a hard time with dresses - without a defined waist, they drape over me like a gint t-shirt or sweater. Thanks for hosting such a great giveaway!
- October 7, 2009 at 7:04 AM
- amerikasweetness said...
Well, I'm following Appple a Day's blogs now and from taking your wonderful class... I learned that I'm a bottom figure so this specific dress would be great for my body type because the sleeves sorta puff out to even out the hip area to balance everything out. Also, the dress looks like it's a "A" line shape which is also great with balancing and the bow near the neckline draws your attention up rather then down. AND the blue would be perfect for my skin tone! According to my color charts. :)
- October 7, 2009 at 7:05 AM
- Meghan said...
I've been eyeing several Shabby Apple dresses, but didn't realize they had a blog! I absolutely love their dresses because they are stylish, refined, ladylike and very sexy in that they leave some things to the imagination.
I'm currently infatuated with the Moss and Ivy dress, but I think the Storm dress would flatter my very curvy and very petite hourglass more, with it's lovely cap sleeves, v-neck and tie belt at the waist.
- October 7, 2009 at 7:19 AM
- Nama said...
I love the Coney Island dress. As I lack in the torso department, empire waist dresses do wonders for my stunted torso and make me look long and lean.
- October 7, 2009 at 7:20 AM
- mindy said...
I LOVE 5th avenue!! This dress would make me appear taller with a nice pair of heels.
- October 7, 2009 at 7:28 AM
- Karen said...
My hubby was just called to the MTC in a Branch Presidency which means I go too. BUT now all my skirts and dresses must be midcalf length! I have been dying to find suitable attire that is not made of polyester! HELP ME! The Olive Tuxedo Dress would be PERFECT. Embellishments on my meager upper half and beautiful straight lines flowing effortlessly over my not so meager lower figure. Perfect to pair with a jacket or cardigan for my name tag. OOOOOHhhh I need this dress.
- October 7, 2009 at 7:30 AM
- Kath said...
Love, love, love the Antiquated dress! So chic!
Your cardigan is adorable. Where did you find that gem?
- October 7, 2009 at 7:34 AM
- mindy said...
I follow Shabby Apple via Bloglines!
- October 7, 2009 at 7:36 AM
- Rose said...
I absolutel love both the Fifth Avenue Dress and the Carousel Dress.... adorable, adorable, adorable and delightfully figure-flattering! Both look so put-together and GORGEOUS... and both are on my wish list! :-)
- October 7, 2009 at 7:42 AM
- Holly said...
I love the Antiquated dress. I love how it draws attention to a smaller waist and torso and away from the hips (yes, I am a pear!).
- October 7, 2009 at 7:45 AM
- Laura said...
I love the Ballerina dress. The neckline would flatter my upper half while the cut of the skirt would "hide" the excess of my lower half.
- October 7, 2009 at 7:46 AM
- Cathie said...
I love love love the Lincoln Center dress. Cute, without the need for a camisole (oh, how I'm tired of camisoles!). Flattering a-line skirt, interesting off-center buttons that perhaps don't gap as much? It's just adorable.
- October 7, 2009 at 7:48 AM
- TheMoncurs said...
I'm going to have to go with the teal Odyssey maternity dress. Thanks to babies my figure is ever changing and I'm not sure what will flatter me after this one is born in April, but I do look very lovely in teal.
- October 7, 2009 at 7:51 AM
- The Jongejans said...
I never thought to do the cardigan with that dress - beautiful! I'd love the Elizabeth 1 dress....perfect little black dress.
- October 7, 2009 at 7:52 AM
- Megan said...
I love the Some Like It Hot dress! Wrap dresses are definitely my friend, and I love the color.
- October 7, 2009 at 7:57 AM
- Adri said...
I have been eying the fifth ave dress for a while! I love the silhouette and I think it would go well with my hourglass figure.
- October 7, 2009 at 8:08 AM
- Cassidy said...
I LOVE their dresses, wish I had known about the site when I was pregnant! maybe next time. I heart the Carousel dress. The straight a line skirt always seems to work well on my body.
- October 7, 2009 at 8:11 AM
- Ashley Elizabeth said...
I love the Carnival. I'm long and linear and the skirt has great lines.
- October 7, 2009 at 8:12 AM
- Emma said...
I'm from the UK, and had never heard of this company before. The dresses look incredible, and really great value for money. I love the Azure Coast, wrap dresses really flatter me and (according to your previous posts) teal is one of 'my colours'. Brilliant.
- October 7, 2009 at 8:20 AM
- Christa said...
I'm a follower over at Shabby Apple...and I'm SO glad, I had no idea they had a blog!
- October 7, 2009 at 8:21 AM
- Emma said...
I'm a big fan of the Madison Avenue Dress!
- October 7, 2009 at 8:38 AM
- Reachel Bagley, Stylist said...
Lisita, take another look, the code should be available to you now.
- October 7, 2009 at 8:48 AM
- The Wooden Spool said...
I love the Carousel dress soooo much! Well, I love them all.....I check out their website almost daily! Peeking for a sale or something! :)
- October 7, 2009 at 8:49 AM
- Reachel Bagley, Stylist said...
Here is a link to the sizing guide: http://www.shabbyapple.com/fitGuide.html
- October 7, 2009 at 8:54 AM
- Reachel Bagley, Stylist said...
Jaime, your twitter definitely counts.
- October 7, 2009 at 8:57 AM
- Michelle said...
I love the Coney Island dress. The empire waist would flatter my apple figure and look great in that shade of red. This is such a great giveaway! I love the 90 words dress too!
- October 7, 2009 at 9:01 AM
- the weird neills said...
My issue is that I am an apple-- but tend to like the clothes of every other bodytype but mine, LOL. I love everything in the fifth ave dress, but would probably look like a pregnant giraffe (even though I am not pregnant).--I guess I need to get a lookbook or online shopping appt to redo my wardrobe. =)
Anyway, of the ones best suited to my apple shape, I like the Yorkshire dress. I think I am warm so I look good in brown.
- October 7, 2009 at 9:02 AM
- Stefanie said...
I love Shabby Apple's Marseilles dress. I'm on the tall side and have trouble these days finding dresses long enough to cover enough thigh. This one fits the bill. And the stripes and waist tie would help distract from my "baby belly" (harder to get rid of after boy #3).
- October 7, 2009 at 9:09 AM
- Michelle said...
I love, love, love the Mary Jane Watson dress. As well as the Fifth Avenue dress. AND the Ballerina. And! the 90wpm dress. Ahhh so many to choose from, so many to love.
- October 7, 2009 at 9:27 AM
- natalie said...
I heart Shabby Apple! I just bought the ballerina dress to wear to a wedding. I showed up matching the bride maids to a T (pearls and everything). It was so embarrassing!
I love the carousel dress, the fabric is so dreamy.
- October 7, 2009 at 9:35 AM
- sarahlynn said...
How to choose just one???
My fave would have to be Bon Voyage. I'm on the curvier side with a small waist and I think it would fit beautifully. I love how it says "fits generously." That's great for hourglass figures if we need to nip in the waist but have a hard time finding something that fits the hips and bust.
- October 7, 2009 at 9:37 AM
- Catherine Agnes said...
I LOVE the Tuxedo IV dress. The ruffles down the front would flatter my figure and I love the elegance of the cut.
- October 7, 2009 at 9:45 AM
- seemommysew said...
Well I love the Five to Nine dress, but I don't think it would flatter my poochy, baby tummy. :( So for a dress I both love and would be flattering, I'm going to with the Jackie O dress.
- October 7, 2009 at 9:54 AM
- MelancholySmile said...
I have the Fifth Ave dress and it's wonderful! It makes me look tall and accentuates my waist. I'd love to try the Madison Ave dress!
- October 7, 2009 at 9:59 AM
- Aubrey said...
The Olive Tuxedo dress would be fabulous. I love the color and the tiny belt and the length. Just love it all!
- October 7, 2009 at 10:01 AM
- kara jayne said...
choosing a favorite dress from shabby apple is like choosing a favorite kid!! Okay...not that dramatic, but I love all of their stuff. I love the marseilles, and the 5 to 9 a lot.
- October 7, 2009 at 10:08 AM
- dlswoboda said...
I think I love the ballerina dress. Good for my pear-ness.
- October 7, 2009 at 10:16 AM
- Mia said...
Shabby Apple makes me wish I had a shopping addiction, and money. I once thought I had an hour glass figure but let's be honest, I've been petite since day one and the Olive Tuxedo dress stood out to me. Besides the shape to help my small figure feel modest but still attract attention, the beautiful color will help my green eyes pop.
- October 7, 2009 at 10:33 AM
- Becky said...
Oooh, such cool collections! I pick the Nantucket. If I were 21 again I would go with Ferris Wheel.
- October 7, 2009 at 10:33 AM
- Molly said...
The Coney Island dress is my current favorite
- October 7, 2009 at 10:42 AM
- Natalie | The Bobby Pin said...
I own three Shabby Apple dresses, including the 9 to 5, which is similar.
But in true Cardigan Empire style, I don't wear it too often because it is starting to pill and not look so sharp. But it is still one of my faves and I would love to replace it!
I am currently crushing on the cats cradle!
- October 7, 2009 at 10:48 AM
- berrygirl--Jaime said...
I love Shabby Apple and was so happy to find beautiful, modest dresses. I own two of them: Madison Ave. and Ballerina. I would love the Sunday Afternoon dress and think it would look great on my apple shaped body because it defines and flatters a waistline. I love the dresses and love how their are so many that flatter. Shabby Apples customer service is great too. I have emailed them with questions and always get a nice and helpful response.
- October 7, 2009 at 10:59 AM
- Heather said...
I actually just purchased Fifth Avenue thinking it'd be perfect for my hourglass, but sadly the way it puckered at the neckline was all wrong for my narrower shoulders. For its replacement, I was hoping the Jody Maxman dress would be a better fit with the way the belt nips the waist.
- October 7, 2009 at 11:04 AM
- Beth said...
I like the coney island dress as far as the regular size dresses go- I don't have anything like it, and I am pretty sure that is one of my colors. I like the sicily dress from the maternity section. It is simple and I don't like fru fru when big and round. :)
- October 7, 2009 at 11:07 AM
- danielle said...
I love the carousel dress...the fabric, the color and the A-line cut works for my long torso, which is hard to attire.
- October 7, 2009 at 11:11 AM
- Michelle said...
I love them all and I've actually had my eye the 90 Words Per Minute for a while now. It's a great color on me and I'm thinking it would be just right on my new curves--I've lost about 30 pounds this year. I also love anything with a belt--I'm just hair away from being an hourglass (I lean less than an inch towards lower), and I love the way belted dresses look on my curves. I'm loving Mary Jane Watson for that reason.
- October 7, 2009 at 11:13 AM
- Erica said...
I love the Jody Maxman. The fun ruffles on the bodice add interest to an area that is completely uninteresting on me. Hooray for ruffles on the boobless!!
- October 7, 2009 at 12:13 PM
- Rachel said...
I am in LOVE with the Tuxedo IV dress. It's so perfect and I think the buttons down the front would be ideal for nursing!
- October 7, 2009 at 12:18 PM
- Sarra Eaton said...
I love Cat's Cradle ( I own it, lucky me), but I really want 16 Candles someday. I follow.
- October 7, 2009 at 12:19 PM
- Angela said...
Slate has been one of those dresses I just wish to have!
- October 7, 2009 at 12:44 PM
- SewsCute said...
The Yorkshire dress is my favorite. I have had my eye on it for awhile now. I love how the empire waist hides my "had a few babies" tummy. Plus it isn't too long for my 5 foot frame!
- October 7, 2009 at 1:25 PM
- LAURA said...
I love the tuxedo dress and the Fifth Avenue dress.
- October 7, 2009 at 2:34 PM
- Kara said...
I love how versatile the 90 words per minute dress is!!
- October 7, 2009 at 2:57 PM
- Kate said...
How can I choose a favorite Shabby Apple dress? For now I really have my mind on that 90 wpm dress! I think it would draw attention to my blue eyes (and away from my ample bosom) while accentuating my curves in all of the right places. I've got some cardigans I'd like to try over it this Fall. Thank you for the great blog and the info on Shabby Apple!
- October 7, 2009 at 3:04 PM
- Sarah said...
I love the Bon Voyage and Cat's Cradle dresses! So stinkin' cute!
- October 7, 2009 at 3:25 PM
- 6p00d8341c891153ef said...
I love the washington square park dress. I like thet it pulls in at the waist before flaring back out to mask a pear's hips
- October 7, 2009 at 3:25 PM
- Lindsay Willman said...
Lovely giveaway. I'm a fan of the Nantucket Wrap Dress.
- October 7, 2009 at 5:41 PM
- Datura Rose said...
My favorite dresses are the Carnival and Martha's Vineyard because I like the waists on them.
- October 7, 2009 at 6:10 PM
- Emily said...
All of their dresses are so great, I'm having a hard time choosing one! I love the Coney Island and Upper East Side in that brilliant blue. And the Yorkshire would be perfect with my new brown boots all winter long. All A line to be sweet to my hips. :)
- October 7, 2009 at 6:39 PM
- Parkside View said...
Rosie the Riveter was the dress that I liked that fell into my body-type category, but I like the Avenues (Madison and Fifth)
- October 7, 2009 at 7:43 PM
- MandyFace said...
Washington Square Park and I could be best friends. Love the longer arm coverage + perfect waist cinch = loooove!
- October 7, 2009 at 8:22 PM
- Allison Hansen said...
The olive tuxedo dress WILL be mine!
- October 7, 2009 at 9:29 PM
- mommyc said...
Love the Slate dress.
- October 7, 2009 at 9:45 PM
- Mollie said...
I love the Fifth Avenue dress! I think that high waisted looks good on me, because it makes my legs look longer than they really are!
- October 7, 2009 at 10:10 PM
- Lyndsay said...
I am a follower!
- October 7, 2009 at 11:48 PM
- Lyndsay said...
I like the Sunday Afternoon dress, because I am nursing. It has lovely little buttons that keep everything under wraps when needed, and discretely allow access when baby says so. And it accentuates the waist to flatter my curves, flatter my thin ribcage, but hide any lingering baby weight.
- October 7, 2009 at 11:51 PM
- Nora said...
Oh my goodness! So many pretty dresses. But if I have to pick favorites, I'll go with the Jackie O and the Nantucket. I've fallen in love with both.
(Apparently, you can take the girl out of New England, but you can't take New England out of the girl.)
And as a shy-chested hourglass, I think they'd both suit me well.
- October 8, 2009 at 12:46 AM
- Britt said...
I LOVE the 24K dress...I need a non-black party dress like this; it's gorgeous!
- October 8, 2009 at 4:58 AM
- hand.pecked said...
Oh I absolutely love Madfison Ave. The buttons, the houndstooth. So classy!
- October 8, 2009 at 5:44 AM
- Whitney said...
I just found your blog and love, love, love it! The Coney Island dress is one of my favorites. I love anything with a ruffle and think the empire waist is very flattering.
- October 8, 2009 at 6:02 AM
- Jocelyn said...
I love the Fifth Ave. dress! I'm not sure what my body type even is, but it sure is a gorgeous dress :)
- October 8, 2009 at 9:28 AM
- Brittney said...
I am so in love with "A Sunday Afternoon"
I think it will flatter my mythical curves :)
- October 8, 2009 at 9:53 AM
- Manda said...
I love the Yorkshire and Coney Island dresses. I need details at the top to detract from my bottom!
- October 8, 2009 at 10:00 AM
- Jill said...
I love Shabby Apple and there are so many dresses on the site that I adore. I would especially love the Fifth Ave dress. I think it would be very flattering and the giraffe print is fantastic!
- October 8, 2009 at 10:19 AM
- Michelle said...
I love the Antiquicated. It would look darling on me!
- October 8, 2009 at 12:40 PM
- Bonnie and Clyde said...
Cleopatra FOR SURE. I think it will help my tiny torso look longer. Love this dress!
- October 8, 2009 at 1:18 PM
- dotti said...
Oh the 90 Min. dress is just what I need to spice up this hot Fall we are having here in Texas. The neckline would so take away from my lovely backside!
- October 8, 2009 at 2:42 PM
- Enter Here said...
I really like the Daisy. For next Spring, of course. I have had my eye on the Daisy for awhile now. But the 90 WPM dress would be great too!
- October 8, 2009 at 3:59 PM
- Amanda said...
I won the 90 words per minute dress during the NieNie Auction and I love it! Its so flattering for my curves and I loved that I had to order a size down - I have never ever bought an xs before. I always get comments on it from people.
I dont need another one but just had to comment that it really is a great dress!
The dress that I caught my eye is the "Madison Avenue." I adore the neckline and think that it would do great things for my hourglass waist. But the Lincoln Center looks pretty cute too...
- October 8, 2009 at 4:09 PM
- Veronica said...
I need the Upper East Side because the skirt would be good for my pear shape.
- October 8, 2009 at 4:14 PM
- Lindsay said...
I love the Aristocrat! My wardrobe is sadly lacking a little black dress, and it's nice to see one that isn't too "little."
- October 8, 2009 at 6:18 PM
- The Ferrin Family said...
Vanderbilt is one of my favorites. It's subtle yet has the feminine detail I love. It works great for us apples!
- October 8, 2009 at 6:27 PM
- Ann said...
LOOOVE the Buttoned-Up! The tuxedo look is very becoming on my less-than-ample bosom! :o)
- October 8, 2009 at 6:51 PM
- Rachael said...
I think this blue secretary dress is interesting. It's very cute, but I wonder about the pleats on the sides. How would this type of dress look on a triangle? This dress may go terribly wrong on the wrong body type.
A dress I really like that might look good on a triangle would be the Carousel dress. Empire waists tend to minimize the hips...
- October 9, 2009 at 5:21 AM
- dubya said...
That Tiery Eyed or Red Delicious needs to get into my closet STAT!!!! I <3 shabby apple! you can't go wrong with their dresses! At least I never have before!
- October 9, 2009 at 11:48 AM
- dubya said...
That Tiery Eyed or Red Delicious needs to get into my closet STAT!!!! I <3 shabby apple! you can't go wrong with their dresses! At least I never have before!
- October 9, 2009 at 11:49 AM
- Hilary said...
I can't decide I love the I'Ety - I think the lines would help with creating a more vertical appearance for those of us in the peite world, as well as emphasizing my waist. The otherthat I love is the Fifth Ave - I just can't take my eyes off of it, I love the neck line, and the sleves, as well as the emphasis that the white could give to the upper torso, while the pattern could smooth out some of the new shaping from two children. Oh how I love them.
- October 9, 2009 at 1:01 PM
- Sweet Disorder Photography and Design said...
I love their dresses- in pictures! They just don't make ones to fit my chest, unfortunately. They look super cute for the slightly smaller chested girl, though! I wish they made ones that would fit me better! I may have to enter their design contest to design one that would fit me- so they'll make it. :)
- October 11, 2009 at 7:47 PM
- kickpleat said...
I already have the Midtown dress which fits like a dream! So my next dream dress would have to be the Jackie O'.
- November 3, 2009 at 9:23 PM


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It's one of the most recognizable jewelry stores in the entire valley, selling high-end pieces of jewelry and diamonds. But the owner of Moda Fina Find Diamonds and Jewelry is ready to call it quits.
Does that mean his employees will be out of work? No. The owner is doing something rather unique -- handing over the business to his employees -- no strings attached.
Yuri Shemesh is retiring, and instead of selling his store for a profit, he passed it on to the people who helped him create a legacy.
"It's almost like, it feels like they're wearing part of me," says Shemesh.
24 years ago, Shemesh moved to Arizona to share his love of fine jewelry with Arizona residents.
"It was my destiny because I remember I was 26 years old, I was living in Belgium and then I decided to open an office here, and one thing led to another and I met my wife," he says.
But now the 50-year-old wants to focus on the charity he created to help Hispanic children continue their education. Instead of selling the store, he's passing it on to his 12 employees.
"I felt that this is a better way for me to give back to who gave me so much."
"I really believe the Lord prompted him and inspired him to do this good deed and believe in us that we could do it," says 17-year employee Penny Schmidt.
"I think we're ready, cause Yuri gave us a lot of the tools to work with from the get-go and let us be, and I think that we can do it," says 12-year employee Orly Schulgasser.
Moda Fina means "fine style" in Italian, and that's the perfect way to describe how Shemesh is going out -- with style.
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It's a "Torrie's Take Thursday!"
Ladies, in case you haven't noticed it's all about Leather this season! You can't go into any clothing store and not see something with leather detail, and I'm not just talking about leather jackets. Of course for most of our pockets...Faux-leather is more affordable. There's nothing wrong with Faux my friends, just make sure it's quality! Now many people have asked me how can EVERYONE rock this trend?
Here's my take:
First up are my Plus-sized Ladies! Sue Serio said to me "Cutie-pie" I want to wear leather but how should I style it? Check out this faux leather skirt from Lane Bryant. I also like this pencil skirt with leather-detail. Both would look great with a long-sleeved shirt, bangles, hoop earrings, opaque tights, and either platform pumps or booties. You can also do a blazer on top. If you're not a fashion novice--than try printed tights or a funky scarf, like a leopard one! Now curvy ladies can also do the leather skinny pants, like these from Asos (Jenn Fred and I LOVE Asos)! This too would look great with a blazer or a loose fitting shirt--maybe dolman shape or with a peplum bottom. Just make sure that the booty is covered! Pair this with a pump or booties. If you want to add a pop of color--do so with your footwear and your accessories. Lastly, Ladies there's the old faithful---a Leather Jacket! You can't go wrong with a cute cropped leather jacket. This can go over a dress, skirt or with your jeans! Again have fun with your shirt and accessories to make the outfit pop! A jacket with leather sleeves is also a great option!
Petite Ladies--I like Leather Dresses and A-line Skirts for us girls! How cute is this Nicole Richie for Macy's faux leather dress?!! Now I like pairing our leather looks with lace as well, like this Zara dress! Again add some fun accessories! For us little people the shorter the better, it makes us look taller :). So this little Zara skirt has my name all over it! The A-line skirts look amazing with a sheer blouse and pumps. Also your leather skirt doesn't have to be black! Check out this Alice and Olivia Garnet-colored skirt. Finally leather skinny pants with a sheer blouse, peplum shirt, or fitted tank and a blazer---has "Hot Date" written all over it!
Lastly, for my in between ladies---Do a leather top! All of our favorite stores have amazing shirts with leather detailing. Some have leather sleeves or leather around the neckline. You ladies can also do leather skinny pants. As you can see I suggested them for all three categories. They work for all of us in my book, we just pair them with different tops to make the look work for our body types! SO girls let me know how you are rocking your leather this season!
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The lawyers are packing up. And it's all over but the shouting... in chambers. Not that anyone is going to shout, but it's an apropos cliche. No cliches tonight on Fox 2 News. M.L. Elrick with have the score card on who got what in jury instructions, plus he'll have another takeaway on MyFoxDetroit.Com. We'll all be back Monday morning for closing arguments. Talks to you all then.
Judge Edmunds says she'll give the government's RICO instructions that say an enterprise must be proved, she's going with the 6th Circuit case.
Takes out some phrases each have proposed on other instructions.
Givers the government a tax instruction but removes another that's not substantiated by case law.
Says that takes care of the issues we've been arguing about, well, that you've been arguing about, I don't argue, I just rule. More chuckles from the attorney. Edmunds is very business like but impish in her humor. Says there's more they can talk about in chambers.
Asks for anything further for the record. No, okay, she stands, everyone else stands. And Judge Edmunds has left the court room.
Just so you know, the lawyers are using a lot of chapter and verse designations of the law and numbers and names of arguments. I'm paraphrasing so any mistakes here are mine, and not the lawyers. How's that for a disclaimer.
Judge Edmunds is now looking impartiality instructions.
Says she will not give an alcohol abuse instruction relating to Emma Bell, there was no evidence she was using at the time, so that instruction is gone.
Color of official right. Judge Edmunds says the question about using Kwame's name is okay since he was the "official" in government.
Says she going to add the defendants line about fear of economical harm, that fear must be reasonable under the circumstances.
On the next bribery issue she's going to drop Kwame's name.
On the next Bribery issue she will allow the government instruction to uses Bobby's name.
Judge Edmunds says regarding the Civic Fund that Kwame used the money for personal expenses and for expenses relating to his political campaign.
Van Dusen says the instruction is over broad and vague. Judge Edmunds asks which elements she objects to. Van Dusen says she would have to go back and look if they want to revisit it. Judge Edmunds says she'd be happy to revisit if, if Van Dusen has specific objections. But says she'll talk to them about it in chambers.
Blackwell says whether an enterprise exists or not the government believes they simply need to prove it could exist, or would exist. Says they've met their burden.
Judge Edmund says as it stands at the moment, since she angered everyone, she must be right and will go with what they've got. The lawyers chuckle.
Judge Edmunds takes up jury instructions. Says let's do the subscription instruction first then move to the RICO instruction.
Shea says he submitted an appropriate instruction concerning taxpayers, says he found no pattern instruction so he wrote one himself. Says authorization for a tax preparer to file is not the same as signing a return so the pattern instruction is not fair. Says what he got from the court yesterday is fine with him. ( we didn't get that so I can't tell you what it says.)
Shea says he objected to language the government wanted . This deal with the definition of Subscription dealing with electronic returns.
Blackwell is saying subscribing to electronic filing is the same as a signature. Judge Edmunds says she's going to leave the government language out because it's even more confusing.
Judge Edmunds moves to RICO. Van Dusen objects to the entirety of the RICO instructions submitted by the government. Says when they last met the position was they objected to the government and thought the court's use of another case, the Highwaymen's case, and that this was an appropriate solution. Says when they got the new instructions they found them go be confusing. Van Dusen says she stands there.... Judge Edmunds says Perplexed? Van Dusen says she wanted but was talked out of using firmer words.
Judge Edmunds has a brief chat with her law clerk. Says the Highway Men was both a conspiracy and RICO and that the government didn't have to prove a conspiracy, didn't have to prove there was an enterprise. Says they went back to look again and that now the government does have to prove there was an enterprise. Says the government instruction clearly lays out the proofs needed. Says she modified it to show that they have to prove there was an enterprise. That it wasn't the state of the law at this time. It lays out the elements in a more logical manner than the defense instruction.
Judge Edmunds says she'll take the matter under advisement and because there is enough circumstantial evidence that Bernard knew he was under penalty of perjury because to the testimony of the tax prepares.
Susan Van Dusen is up now. Starts up and is almost immediately interrupted by a phone ringing. Van Dusen gripes about the interruption until she realizes it's her phone.
She says the Aiding and Abetting Bribery should be thrown out because there was no evidence money changed hands.
Jennifer Blackwell says you don't have to prove money was changing hands only that there's circumstantial evidence they were helping each other by rigging contracts.
Judge Edmunds says she's denying the motion on Ferguson's behalf to toss out counts 2, 3 ,7, 8, and 10. Those are RICO and Extortion charges.
Jim Thomas is up, talking about mail fraud and wire fraud. Says there's no direct testimony that Kwame directly solicited funds, says testimony fro the witnesses who gave money all said other people talked to them, the letters asking for money came from others. He didn't sign them so those counts should be tossed.
Blackwell says there plenty of evidence that the Mayor was directing the Civic Fund and getting benefit from the fund like trips and golf clubs. That he had to know money was going into the fund, that he was at the fund raising events. Says they certainly can should intent to defraud through the circumstantial evidence, that his press guy Matt Allen testified about covering up use of the fund....
Judge Edmunds denies that motion as well. Says this can be raised again after trial if there are convictions.
All rise, John Shea is up first and is talking about tax issues and filing returns under oath. He says an essential element is that the tax payer subscribe the return under penalty of perjury and there's only circumstantial evidence he did so. He says that's it, that's all they've got as evidence. That Bernard didn't sign his tax returns so he shouldn't be held liable for his tax returns.
Shea says the tax preparers were supposed to have signed declarations and they didn't keep them.
Judge Edmunds asks him to tell her about the implications that a PIN was used to file. Who gets it, who files it.
Shea says it means nothing if Bernard doesn't give it to them under penalty of perjury. Says the taxpayer has to sign under oath. Says the taxpayer has to know he's signing under oath and the PIN is not the same as a signature.
Judge Edmunds says does that mean he authorized the electronic filing but isn't swearing an oath.
Shea says the PIN is no synonymous with a signature.
Judge Edmunds says it's different from him saying he didn't know what was in the return and it wasn't accurate in some way.
Shea says for the purpose of this argument you can concede the return was materially false but you can't authorize someone to commit perjury on your behalf and then be penalized for perjury. Shea says the preparer has the obligation to get the authorization so we can avoid this problem otherwise everyone could get away with perjury on there tax returns.
Judge Edmunds says there is some credence to the government's argument that a taxpayer knows what is in their tax return and would know it's substantially false.
The picture is up and the lawyers are starting to file into the room Gerald Evelyn and Mike Rataj just walked through the galley up the center aisle and turned left to the defense table. John Shea, Bernard's attorney, and Susan Van Dusen, for Bobby Ferguson, have been sitting and chatting for a few minutes now. There are no defendants in the court room this morning. The Judge is going to hammer out differences the two sides have with jury instructions
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Looking at 15-year-old Jake Foushee, you wouldn't think he'd be able to do a perfect impression of Christian Bale's Batman or Morgan Freeman, but then you'd be totally wrong. His video "Jake Foushee Does Voice Impressions" has already amassed over a million views on YouTube and has been picked up my multiple news sites like Mashable and Business Insider.
However, this isn't Foushee's first time in the viral video rodeo. Last year Foushee's YouTube video, "My Movie Trailer Guy Impression," granted him his first taste of Internet stardom. The two million views that first video has received are well worth it because Foushee's portrayal of Don LaFontaine's movie trailer voice is totally dead on.
The teenager's fame even landed him on The Ellen Show. Foushee talked about what it was like to wake up one day with such a deep voice - apparently hilarious. Then he did some voiceover work for Ellen DeGeneres herself, before she got him an agent, of course because this is Ellen and she's fantastic.
Now Foushee's newest impression video is taking off. This time around, the teenaged voice acting prodigy tackles more well known actors and characters including Joe Swanson and Peter Griffin from Family Guy, Ted from Ted, Duke Nukem, Jason Statham, as well as our favorite: Optimus Prime (seriously, it's like the Transformer was reincarnated in Foushee's body.)
If you have a few minutes, and you like a good impression, definitely check out Foushee's video and judge them for yourself. Spoiler alert: they're going to blow your mind.
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Author's Note: Thanks to readers who found errors in the tutorial. They have been fixed on the website but not pdf download. I will post here when the download has been fixed. Apologies and thanks.
A note from Oda May: Marmalade Squares is a popular name! I've called this version Marmalade Squares (Two!) so we won't be confuse it with the first Marmalade Squares Quilt.
My name is Katie Blakesley and I blog at Swim, Bike,Quilt, and I'm sharing my Marmalade Squares quilt with you today. Marmalade, by Bonnie & Camille, is a bit of a flashback, I know! I started this quilt last fall while I was co-writing a book (Vintage Quilt Revival) and I'm so happy to be sharing the tutorial today. I backed the quilt in one of the lovely soft flannels from the line, which adds to the calm, cozy nature of this quilt.
Marmalade Squares is charm pack friendly and fun to sew—it would be a great baby gift or a charity quilt (just wrapped up 100 Quilts for Kids 2013 on my blog-- maybe you will join us next year?)
And just a note--I have included very specific instructions here, but this would be a fun quilt to "wing it" a bit with, and do a bit of improv piecing, if you are so inclined.
2 Charm Packs
1 ½ yards neutral Moda Bella Sand or other neutral solid (9900 201)
2 ½ yards backing fabric
1 ¼ yards batting (or 44'' x 50'' piece of batting)
3/8 yard Stripe in Raspberry for binding (55054 12)
Note: You may be able to use 1 charm pack + a little bit of coordinating fabric from the backing or your stash if you would like--the extra charms also work great as a stripe on the quilt back. For more ideas on quilt backs, see "The Other Side of the Quilt," a linky party.
7. Cut the 30 (+) charm halves as follows:
The finished quilt top measures 44.5'' x 47.5'' -- it has been rounded up for convenience.
Katie Blakesley
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