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Stunning Antique Edwardian Suffragette Dangle Earrings
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These are among the loveliest Suffragette earrings we've been privileged to offer. Besides being set with wonderful, large faux gems, they're exquisitely patterned on both sides. That the backs of these drops are as lavishly detailed as the fronts is a sure sign of very great age, not seen much after Victorian times. Screw fasteners existed in the 19th century, but gained wide popularity a little later, so we date these beauties circa 1905-1910.
To the Suffragettes' efforts through many decades, we modern women owe our right to vote, which was extended to all American women in 1920 and to all in Great Britain in 1928. As you know if you collect jewels from the Suffragette movement, the unusual combination of green, purple and white had deep meaning for early feminists. For them, green represented hope, purple signified dignity and white stood for purity. The language we associate with "regard" jewelry applied, too: The "G" of green, "W" of white and "V" of violet comprised an abbreviation for Give Women (the) Vote. All this seems cryptic now, but was clearly understood by everyone in an era when messages were also communicated by which flowers you sent, how you held your fan and which corner of a calling card you folded down, if any. The wealthiest suffragettes mixed amethysts and pearls or diamonds with green stones such as emeralds or peridots, but pretend gems were naturally favored by the majority.
In this case, we have beautifully marbled faux jade, plus sparkling, faceted amethyst pastes and softly glowing glass pearls. Everything remains in spectacular condition, including the gilding. It takes high magnification to notice age-appropriate surface wear. It isn't unusual for Suffragette jewels to survive a century in great shape, since they were worn only occasionally (to meetings and when marching for the vote) -- then tucked away and forgotten for decades. They're been rapidly gaining value since the movie "Iron Jawed Angels" appeared in 2004, revealing what the gals went through, including hunger strikes and beatings.
Wearing Suffragette jewels is a great way to show your pride and appreciation and, now that the genre has been rediscovered, they're getting much harder to find. We try to maintain a good selection, but demand keeps growing. If these strike your fancy, you'd better not delay. They reached us from a Florida estate. and could have been made by an East Coast firm in America. However, the extremely high quality suggests origin in Bohemia or France. You'll be surprised how solid these are -- not a bit flimsy. They're truly superb.
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Rare Antique Art Nouveau Lady Portrait Barrette c 1900
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Authentic Victorian Art Nouveau "lady portrait" jewels have become so scarce that even well-made replicas are soaring in value, so we're delighted to present this treasure from the late 19th or very early 20th century. It's a highly unusual example of the form, being crafted as a hair jewel. Through many years of collecting Art Nouveau, I've never before run across a barrette like this.
Obviously you could transform it into a pendant necklace and/or a brooch by having it placed in a bezel with the appropriate hardware. By most reckonings, that would substantially increase the value; however, I find it even more interesting in its unexpected present form.
This is a truly spectacular jewel -- highly dimensional, large (about 1.5 inches round) and exquisitely detailed. The portrait head is one of the loveliest I've seen, both for the woman's beauty and for her harmony with the floral and foliate shapes surrounding her. A flower wafting from behind settles like a ruffled cap over her curls.
The influence of French "art medals" is strong and quite possibly an original by one of the masters is recreated here. Provenance is a Louisiana estate and condition, as you see, is remarkably fine. Quite a bit of patina remains on the aged brass reverse, but the front was brightly polished sometime recently. The hairpin-type barrette catch still works perfectly after more than a century.
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Antique Victorian French Jet Belt Buckle Set c 1870
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Forty-eight beautifully faceted French Jet stones sparkle on this antique buckle set. French jet, as you know, is a form of black glass created to imitate English Whitby jet, when supplies of the latter were depleted by the 19th century passion for mourning jewelry. The buckle measures 2 1/4 inches tall and 3 inches wide (when closed) and was probably made in the 1860s or 1870s.
Despite great age, the buckle is sturdy and in nicely wearable condition. At the back, which was lacquered black at some point, there's evidence of old repairs and a few splashes of black paint are on the brass fittings. These flaws won't show at all in use, but naturally our price reflects them. A buckle this old and striking would be a great deal higher, if everything were perfect. On sale now, it's a steal.
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Victorian Japanned Bronze Egyptian Revival Snake Brooch
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While most of us know the discovery of King Tut's tomb in the 1920s led to a craze for Egyptian-inspired jewelry, fewer are aware there were earlier Egyptian crazes - circa 1800, prompted by Napoleon's campaign in Egypt; again during the 1860s, when the Suez Canal opened to great pomp and ceremony; and to a lesser extent in the closing decades of the 19th century, sparked by various archeological discoveries.
This particular jewel, based on its style and details of fabrication (such as the tube hinge and safety pin clasp), has to be from the Late Victorian era, likely circa 1880. It's a rare example of a decidedly Egyptian motif on a bar pin. Quite heavy for its size (about 2" x 3/8"), it seems to be of bronze rather than brass and has a japanned (blackened) background and reverse. Upraised in relief and brightly polished, the serpentine motif is as trendy now as when the Victorians fell in love with it. To them, the snake signified eternity and worn often in sentimental contexts; Queen Victoria's wedding ring, for instance, was of serpent form. The use of black suggests this could have been a mourning jewel.
Given its stylized simplicity of design and indications of hand-craftsmanship, Arts and Crafts influence on this brooch is strong. It was probably made in Europe - England would be my best guess - but reached us from a Florida estate. Condition is lovely, all original except that the pinstem was at some point snipped (not a bad idea, since those extra-long ones could easily draw blood). The pinstem shows a slight crimp, too, indicating that someone tried first to shorten it by this means for greater comfort.
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Lovely Antique Filigree and Diamond Paste Drop Earrings
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These dazzling antique drop earrings feature openwork spheres of gold and silver filigree, plus bezel-set clear stones that sparkle with the brilliance of old pastes. In each earring, two glorious globes revolve around a central cylinder, adding even more motion to their graceful swing and sway. The metals appear to be gilt brass and unmarked silver, length is approximately 1 1/4" and condition is magnificent.
Based on their screw-type backs, each also set with a faceted stone, I'm dating them to the very early 20th century Edwardian era. However, they may well be older; the design is quite Victorian, showing mid-19th century Rococo Revival influence and a granulated surface typical of Etruscan Revival jewels. It would have been easy enough to replace original shepherd's crook wires with screw backs at a later date. Regardless of their precise age, this is a truly gorgeous, ultra-feminine pair of earrings that you can wear beautifully with either silver or gold jewelry, due to their mix of metals. For their size, they're surprisingly lightweight and comfortable. Provenance is the estate of an extremely elderly lady who occupied the "great house" of her Deep South community.
As you know if you follow fashion news, dangle earrings with an antique look are all the rage now. Why not wear (or give) the Real Thing, especially when it's less expensive and sure to rise in value? I saw several made-yesterday reproductions in a retailer's catalog that cost up to $250.
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Medievalist Mid Victorian Rose Gold & Branch Coral Pin
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This fascinating Victorian pin has a lovely medieval heraldic design and a centerpiece of branch coral. Probable dating would be circa 1860-1880, based on the Gothic or Renaissance Revival influence evident in its style. The engraved scalloped edges are also true to that period and the spade-shaped leaves are distinctly tied to the Aesthetic Movement.
I'm not absolutely sure about the metal, but it looks like rose gold. A small opening on the back, evidently intentional, allows a tiny peek at the interior - but I can't see much apart from grime. I do think there would be green patina both inside and out if the brooch were only copper. Since this is such a well-detailed item and coral wasn't unduly expensive, I can conclude only that it's the real thing (very highly polished) or a very early plastic material then more prized than the real thing. Coral, BTW, was valued by the Victorians for its supposed curative and protective powers.
Size is 1 1/2" x 1" and overall condition is extremely good, with only age-appropriate surface wear visible under high magnification. The hinge, sitting lower than the clasp, seems original, but the safety clasp was obviously added many years later, replacing an old open C. The pin stem would have been shortened at the same time, not a bad idea since those extra-long ones can so easily draw blood.
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Remarkable Early 19th c Pin Crescent and Vines Motif
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This antique Victorian brooch from a Philadelphia estate is a fascinating, high-quality jewel that's without a doubt hand-crafted. It features a crescent moon embellished with an elaborate floral design and wreathed in twining vines with fabulously detailed tiny leaves. Its romantic style, restrained size (1" x 1 1/4") and layered "architectural" construction lead me to believe it's Early Victorian or perhaps even older. Moreover, based on a few areas with deep green patination, the metal beneath the gold surface appears to be bronze, which also suggests great age.
The only thing that keeps me from declaring this brooch Regency or even 18th century Georgian is the hinge; it isn't an old T and is probably original. Obviously the present safety clasp of silver metal was a 20th century addition, and the pinstem was shortened to fit the new catch (not a bad idea, since very old ones were so long they can easily draw blood). These changes aren't apparent when worn and make the jewel more secure and comfortable, but our price reflects them as imperfections. There's also age-appropriate loss of the gold finish here and there, but most can't be seen without extreme magnification. In fact, the brooch still glitters like the dickens.
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2 Bed Apartment in St Vlas
Apartment | 2 bedrooms | sleeps 6
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The Settlement is situated not more than 250 meters away from the sea and 450 meters away from the Yacht Port "Marina Dinevi" – Saint Vlas, which is with a capacity of more than 300 yachts, of which, twenty-five are 25 meters long.
For your comfort when in Holiday in Bulgaria the building is divided in two, the southern part has two entrances, the northern three.
|Sleeps up to 6, 2 bedrooms
|Family friendly
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|No pets allowed, No smoking at this property
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|Air conditioning, TV, Safe, Satellite TV
|Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer
|2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms of which 1 Family bathrooms
|1 Sofa beds, Single beds (2), Double beds (1), Dining seats for 6
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|Shared garden, Bicycles available, Climbing frame
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Why does international air travel cost so much? A breakdown of a single transcontinental flight reveals just how much you pay in taxes and fees — and why.
If you're like me, you dream of seeing the world. You read travel magazines, watch travel shows on television. The destinations are breathtaking. You want to go.
The you start pricing airline flights to some of those far-flung destinations. The airfares, it turns out, are just as breathtaking, and not in a good way.
To borrow from a rhetorical riff made famous by New York's Jimmy MacMillan, the airfares are too damn high.
The airlines cry foul when they hear such complaints, arguing that airfares, often, are lower now than they've ever been, thanks in no small part to the many jumbo jets moving enormous numbers of passengers around the world every day.
So who's right?
Welcome to Tax & Fee World, ladies and gentlemen. Wish I could tell you to enjoy the ride.
To see just how ugly it can get, let's break down a typical international airfare.
Turkey, a living bridge of history and culture between Europe and Asia, is one of the destinations on my list of must-see countries. So let's look at a round-trip airfare for two from Los Angeles to Istanbul on Turkish Airlines.
I also chose Premium Economy seats over Economy (or as I like to call it, Sardine Class) because LAX-IST is a 13-hour flight, I'm not a small guy and I don't feel like suffering for 13 non-stop hours.
The fare that I found on Turkish Airlines came to $3,811.20 for two people, or $1,905.60 per person. But the base fare for that flight is $1,488 per person, or $2,976 for two. For a flight of that distance on an upscaled seating class, that's not bad.
But what accounts for that extra $835 and change?
This Turkish Airlines fare comes with nine added taxes and fees, each charged per passenger. Seven of these are levied by the United States government:
- An international departure tax and an international arrival tax. That's $17.50 four times: $70.
- A 9/11 security fee of $5.60. Multiply by two: $11.20
- A passenger facility charge of $4.50, which goes to LAX for airport improvements. Again, multiply by two: $9.
- A $5.50 Customs fee, twice: $11
- A $7 Immigration inspection fee, times two: $14
- This one's for animal and plant health inspectors, the folks who keep destructive non-native plant and insect pests out of the US. Five dollars per passenger: $10.
Added together, that's a hefty $125.20. That alone would be bad enough. But we're not done. Two of those nine added taxes and fees are from the Turkish end of this trip.
There's the international airport service charge of $15. Again, multiply by two. That's another $30. So we're now up to $155.20 in taxes and fees.
But I've saved the "best" for last, the fuel surcharge imposed by Turkish Airlines — $340. Yes, per person.
Drum roll, please: $680. And that's before you've paid a dime in baggage fees.
(NOTE: Airlines have a more generous baggage allowance on international than on domestic flights, so as long as you don't overpack, you should be able to get by without paying to check your bags.)
It all adds up to $835 in added taxes and fees. For that amount of money, you could fly round-trip between LAX and Miami. Twice. With enough cash left over to pay for a day or two's worth of car rental.
So why should we have to pay all that?
First, note that by far the largest add-on goes to neither the US nor the Turkish government. It goes to Turkish Airlines to help cover their fuel bill.
All those who have no clue about the high cost of fuel these days, raise your hand — as you board your bus.
Two of those fees go to the airports at either end of the flight. Airports, especially international airports, cost money to run, and even more to upgrade. Should at least some of that money come from the travelers using that airport 24/7?
Four of the charges go purely to security — passenger control, customs checks, immigration checks and agricultural inspections. None of that is what you could call frivolous.
Only the arrival and departure taxes ultimately wind up in Uncle Sam's general fund.
So the next time somebody agonizes aloud over the high cost of international air travel, you'll be able to break it down for them. It won't make paying it all any less painful, but at least you'll know the reasoning behind it.
If you've never flown internationally before, you might wonder why I would choose a foreign national carrier like Turkish Airlines over a US-based airline to fly all the way across North America, the Atlantic Ocean and Europe.
The reasons have nothing to do with bargain fares, since all international airlines charge pretty similar rates these days.
When traveling to a different part of the world for the first time, I've found that using that country's national airline can serve as a nice introduction to that country and its culture.
It's perhaps the most comfortable way to take that first step out of your cultural comfort zone.
Pride also enters into it. National "flag carriers," as they're known in the airline industry, are representing their countries to the rest of the world, and they take that seriously. As such, they work hard to make the best possible impression on their passengers, especially those from abroad.
So when air passengers polled by the British airline rating site Skytrax rate Turkish not only higher than almost any US airline, but also the best in Europe, it wasn't a total shock. The in-flight service on major foreign airlines is often better, sometimes markedly better, than that of their US counterparts.
If you're going to spend a half-day or longer flying halfway around the world, you want to do that with people who take your comfort seriously.


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Our home's address is 2215 Marion Anderson Rd, Hot Springs, AR 71913 and is located directly on Lake Hamilton. With 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms (2 with shower and 1 tub), sleeps 12 people. Regarding number of beds, the master has a queen, second bedroom has a double bed, 3rd bedroom has a bunk (single on top and double on bottom, 4th bedroom has a king and the 5th bedroom has a king. The sunroom has a trundle (sleeps 2) and the game room (lower level) has a futon. There is a porta-crib available as well. It has a modern kitchen, family and dining room, large living room, spacious sun room with beautiful view of Lake Hamilton, outside covered porch on the lower level, also with views of the lake. There is ample parking, including a carport for two cars. We have a large boat dock, with an empty slip that includes a lift for a ski or fishing boat. Dock includes a large swim deck with ladder. There are TV's in each bedroom, plus a large flat screen HD TV in the living area and a TV/DVD players in the downstairs game room and all bedrooms. Also on the lower level is a pool/ping pong table. Horseshoe game in closet. Many toys and games for all ages. Two port clubs, highchair, bouncy horse, tricycle. Children's playground 2 miles away. High speed internet with router provided by Resort Cable in Hot Springs. Also weekly garbage pick up and regular lawn care. We are very convenient to everything that Hot Springs has to offer. Two fine dining restaurants, KJ's Grill and Jonah's, are only one mile away, as well as Harvest Foods Grocery, McDonald's and Sonic. We are 2 miles from the Airport, 2 1/2 miles to Kroger and Wal-Mart, about 5 miles to downtown Hot Springs and Bathhouse Row, 5 miles to Oaklawn Thoroughbred Race Track and Casino, about 10 miles to Garvin Woodland Botanical Gardens, 5 miles from Mid-America Science Museum and Magic Springs Amusement Park. About 5 miles from the home is a YMCA, which offers out-of-town guests a special price of $5/visit for 18 & under & $10/visit for adults.
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Shoot Film, Slow Down, Get Better
Here's an interesting concept from John Watson's "Prolly is not Probably" blog. He recently wrote about how shooting film made him a better photographer. After reading his post, I couldn't agree more. But I want to point out something significant: it's not really about equipment. It's about approach, and it can be carried over into shooting with digital cameras too. Mr. Watson used film as a catalyst to change the way he approaches making a photograph. With film, he says, first he had to meter, then focus, and consider whether what he was focused on was really worthy of using one of those precious few frames on… Only then, finally, does he press the shutter. Film forced him to slow down and become a more deliberate photographer, and that is a surefire recipe for success. As Mr. Watson says, "It's not the equipment, it's the eye." We can all use a more refined and deliberate eye. Maybe working with a film camera as a change of pace can help to strengthen that muscle? Or maybe we just need to think more like film photographers? Read all about his experience and see more of his work at http://prollyisnotprobably.com/2013/08/how-shooting-film-made-me-a-better-photographer/
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I am very feminist and I greatly enjoyed this post. I was expecting something else, and agreed with a lot of what you've written. I've seen these conversational styles play out between men and women, and men and men, over and over again (recognizing that there are variations between every individual).
Last night, I was at a party and met an immigration lawyer who works for the State Dept. I wanted to talk to him about the unaccompanied minors situation, having read a lot about it. We started talking and I realized our politics differed a lot. I tried to use the "male" conversational style you have described here, as despite being feminist, I often default to being deferential to older men when they speak. Our conversation was a "tennis match" (?) type conversation, rather than "teacher-student" conversation. I conceded points to him and I was happy to say when I did not know something. At the end of our conversation, he said, "Clearly, I didn't tell you anything you didn't already know."!!! I thought this was an EXTREMELY interesting response, considering I was actively using the style of conversation described above. He, a) did not like me taking an active role in the conversation, and b) had assumed I was going to be "taught" something going in. So, yes, sexism will continue to come in, if men resent when women use their conversational styles.
SORAYA CHEMALY, a "feminist, writer, satirist, not necessarily in that order", wrote recently in an article republished by the Huffington Post that every woman should learn the following ten words:
Stop interrupting me.
I just said that.
No explanation needed.
In her account, men interrupt women, they repeat what a woman has already said and hog the plaudits, and they explain things at length to women. Based on Johnson's conversations with women on the topic, plus a stack of research, Ms Chemaly's take is right. In particular, men interrupt and often "mansplain" (condescendingly explain) things to women.
"Mansplaining" was so named by Rebecca Solnit. She was telling an older man that she had written a book on a particular topic when he interrupted and started lecturing her about an important recent book on that same topic. Ms Solnit's friend had to say—three times—"that's her book" before the man realised his boorishness and retreated.
Ms Chemaly has a simple explanation for male overconfidence, which she sees as the root of the problem. Namely, the problem is
good old-fashioned sexism expressed in gendered socialization and a default cultural preference for institutionalized male domination of public life.
But another (complementary) explanation is at hand. "Mansplaining", before it was so named, was identified by Deborah Tannen in her 1990 book "You Just Don't Understand". Ms Tannen, a linguist at Georgetown University, described a dinner at which the female scholar to her left shared her research agenda, and the two happily discussed their work and their overlap. But when Ms Tannen turned to a male colleague and briefly mentioned her research he, not a linguist, began going on and on about his own work that touched on neurolinguistics. Leaving the conversation she realised that she had just played the embarrassing subordinate role in the scenarios where she was the expert.
But Ms Tannen says "the reason is not—as it seems to many women—that men are bums who seek to deny women authority." Instead, she says, "the inequality of the treatment results not simply from the men's behavior alone but from the differences in men's and women's styles." (In everything that follows, "men do X" and "women do Y" should be read as on average, men tend somewhat more towards X and women towards Y, with great variation within both sexes.) In Ms Tannen's schema, men talk to determine and achieve status. Women talk to determine and achieve connection. To use metaphors, for men life is a ladder and the better spots are up high. For women, life is a network, and the better spots have greater connections.
What evidence shows that male and female styles differ? Among the most compelling is a crucial piece left out of the "simple sexism" explanation: men mansplain to each other. Elizabeth Aries, another researcher, analysed 45 hours of conversation and found that men dominated mixed groups—but she also found competition and dominance in male-only groups. Men begin discussing fact-based topics, sizing each other up. Before long, a hierarchy is established: either those who have the most to contribute, or those who are simply better at dominating the conversation, are taking most of the turns. The men who dominate one group go on to dominate others, while women show more flexibility in their dominance patterns. The upshot is that a shy, retiring man can find himself endlessly on the receiving end of the same kinds of lectures that Ms Tannen, Ms Chemaly and Ms Solnit describe.
When men and women get together, the problem gets more systematic. Women may be competitive too, but some researchers (like Joyce Benenson) argue that women's strategies favour disguising their tactics. And if Ms Tannen's differing goals play even a partial role in the outcome, we would expect exactly the outcome we see. A man lays down a marker by mentioning something he knows, an opening bid in establishing his status. A woman acknowledges the man's point, hoping that she will in turn be expected to share and a connection will be made. The man takes this as if it were offered by someone who thinks like him: a sign of submission to his higher status. And so on goes the mansplaining. This is not every man, every woman, every conversation, but it clearly happens a lot.
Any half-educated man will know that women have equal intelligence, greater abilities in some areas, and are now out-competing men in education in Western countries. But male-dominated societies have, unsurprisingly, rewarded typically male behaviour: alpha males, and women who "act like men", and can bear being called "bossy" and "bitchy" for doing so. This is where much of the sexism lies: punishing women (and sometimes men) who act like the "wrong" gender.
Ms Chemaly is right that not all the lessons should be aimed at getting women and girls to speak more like men. Both boys and girls should be taught that there are several purposes to talking with others. To exchange information, to achieve status and to achieve connection are goals of almost any conversation. If one party to a chat expects an equal exchange and the other is having a competition, things get asymmetrical—and frustrating.
So, boys and girls, if you have something to say, speak up—your partner may not necessarily hand you the opportunity. And if you find yourself having talked for a while, shut up and listen. Your partner isn't necessarily thick: it could be the other person is waiting for you to show some skill by asking a question. There are plenty of intra-sex differences among boys and among girls, and enough to commend both approaches to conversation. So the best way to think of this is not the simple frame that women need to learn how to combat "old-fashioned sexism". Rather, both sexes need to learn the old-fashioned art of conversation.


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An arrest has been made in connection with last week's bomb scare that shut down all Culpeper County Schools.
Two search warrants were executed Tuesday night from threats directed at the Culpeper Police Department, the Best Western Motel in Culpeper, as well as the bomb threats made to the schools. Culpeper police say a 25-year-old Culpeper man was arrested without incident around 2:30 Wednesday morning. Mark J. Robinson of Culpeper is charged with four counts of making bomb threats, two counts of threatening to kill or injure someone over the phone, and one count of obscene or vulgar language over the phone.
Culpeper police say the search warrant was served at Robinson's home where they took computers and computer equipment. They say Robinson has been making threats for awhile.
"These events occurred on multiple dates beginning on September 17 and continued until investigators interviewed Mark J. Robinson in connection with the school bomb event," says Sgt. Jim Fox of the Culpeper County Sheriff's Office.
Culpeper police say there are no other individuals thought to be involved in these events, but they are continuing to investigate the threats.
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If the one that is being mentioned from North Carolina is sewn to a Generals flag, that one is original. He bought this from us a couple of years ago. I can't remember the General's ( maybe McCown?) name but all the patches sewn on the flag followed his career from WWII through Vietnam. The patch is a standard fully embroidered 30th division that has had FDR and the SS runes hand embroidered. There is also a cover of a wartime Stars & Stripes newspaper that has this artwork on it. The 36th that was mentioned earlier has ROOSEVELT's SS on a tab that is worn above the patch.
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Ford recalls minivans to fix seats
DETROIT -- Ford is recalling 230,000 minivans in 20 cold-weather states and Washington, D.C., to fix rust problems that can cause the third-row seats to come loose.
The company says the recall affects Ford Freestar and Mercury Monterey minivans from the 2004 through 2007 model years.
They were sold mainly in Canada and U.S. states where salt is used to clear roads in the winter.
The recall covers 196,500 minivans in the U.S. and another 33,500 outside the U.S., mainly in Canada.
Ford said Thursday rust can weaken the mounting brackets holding the removable seats to the van floor. The company says no crashes or injuries have been reported from the problem.
Dealers will install new seat mounting brackets, placing them outside the area that can rust. They'll also install panels above the rear wheels to prevent water entering,
Ford spokeswoman Kelli Felker said owners will be notified of the recall by letter during the last week of March.
"The panels will protect that area so that it won't get any other exposure to corrosive elements," Felker said.
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration began investigating the vans from the 2004 model year in December and added 2005 through 2007 to the probe in April because they all have similar seat designs.
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Thurz - Keep The Faith
Artist: Thurz
Featuring: Rich Kidd, Rocki Evans
Producer: Junia-T and Rich Kidd
Album: 517 W Queen Tape
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It's hard to believe that well over six months have gone by since Inglewood emcee Thurz was last featured at The DJBooth, but the site fave is back at it with his Rich Kidd and Rocki Evans-assisted new record Keep The Faith. Both Thurz and Toronto beatmaker Rich Kidd delve into the trials and tribulations of life as they drop verses on keeping the faith. Evans, on the other hand, adds a heavy dose of raw soul to the record, crooning "I'm just, just surviving. Trying to get by/ I'm just, I'm just trying to get by." Not one to stick solely with emceeing Rich Kidd pulls double duty, assisting Junia-T with the production, which combines bass with keys long after Evans concludes the song with his last sung note. Keep The Faith will be featured on Thurz' upcoming mixtape 517 W Queen Tape as well as Rich Kidd's We On Some Rich Kidd Shit Vol. 6.
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This is not a breed-specific behavior. From what I understand, the infant pulled Luxs tail and the cat responded by scratching the child. The fathers reaction of kicking the cat further escalated the behavior.
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Weekend Wants: Gobble it Up
In honor of Thanksgiving next week, here are some of our favorite turkey items to help you celebrate the day.
You won't believe it's not turkey. This funny addition (it's an Inflatable Turkey!) is so convincing you'll have to make sure your guests don't try to dig in. Don't worry about cooking your turkey to perfection–you'll have this beautiful bird on standby!
Kids will gobble this up. Make the most of being with your loved ones by crafting this Turkey Puppet Kit. Act out a puppet show with the kids for instant fun.
A place for every turkey. Set the perfect table with this Turkey Place Card Kit. The handmade touch will ensure a festive tablescape.
Thoughtful Thanksgiving Journals
Stay grateful long past your turkey dinner with these unique journals. With the busy holiday season quickly approaching, these thoughtful books are a wonderful way to slow down and reflect on your year.
Why not give the gift of gratitude? Charming designs and engaging writing prompts make these diaries a great present for yourself or a friend.
Written Gratitude
This cheerful Gratitude Journal is filled with a year's worth of insightful prompts, inspiring quotes, and ample room for your own reflection. Based on positive psychology exercises, this journal helps focus your mind on the little joys of daily life. Brightly colored and beautifully designed, this journal will add a little bit of sunshine to even the gloomiest winter day.
The soft linen cover and beautifully illustrated pages of Happily Grateful makes it a great addition to your coffee table this Thanksgiving. Filled with inspiring messages of gratitude, this lovely little book is a wonderful compliment to your joyful holiday celebrations.
Looking for a quick way to capture your thoughts? The Five-Minute Journal is your perfect fit. This book offers short morning and evening prompts to inspire your day from beginning to end. With weekly goal setting and positive thought starters, this little linen journal is great way to stay positive when you're on-the-go.
Weekend Wants: Thanksgiving Kits
Thanksgiving is coming up and we're loving these kits! Make them with your family and friends for a fun activity to get the season of thanks started! Get these quick, while supplies last, or stop by a store!
Decorate with thanks. Do you go around the Thanksgiving table and say what you're thankful for? Add a new twist to the classic holiday tradition by having friends and family write their blessings on the leaves of this Grateful Wreath Kit. Then assemble them together and display throughout the year as a handmade reminder!
A Thankful Table. Hosting dinner this year? Decorate your space with this Give Thanks Garland. Hang it on the wall, a mantel or across the front of a buffet for a truly polished look.
Picture-perfect Thanksgiving. This might seem like an nontraditional pick, but we love the Woodland Masks Kit for a fun Thanksgiving! Spend time together making the masks, then strike a pose for some silly family photos!
Festive and Cozy Thanksgiving Table Settings
Create a welcoming space your guests will love with these beautiful decor ideas. From gorgeous table runners and place mats to thoughtful place cards, we can help you set a memorable Thanksgiving table with style .
A Grateful Gathering
Set the tone for your grateful gathering with this beautiful We Are Thankful Table Runner. An artful addition to any festive setting, this screen printed design features animals, objects, and silhouettes hidden in the branches of an intricately illustrated tree .
The simple and bright fabric will easily compliment your favorite fall decorations. But, it's not only beautiful, it's also machine washable- making this table cloth perfect for quick post-meal cleanup.
Thanksgiving Trimmings
Elegant patterned papers create the beautiful fanned feathers of this beautiful decoration. Our Turkey Rosettes Centerpiece is a stunning yet simple addition to your Thanksgiving table.
This Thanksgiving Napkin Ring Kit makes a great Thanksgiving Day activity. Fun and easy, this set contains almost everything you need to create your own holiday characters. Wrap your napkins with these festive bands, then use them for a mini puppet show after your meal!
Your little turkeys will love this Thanksgiving craft activity. This kit makes great place cards and will keep the kids busy while you make dinner.
Create these thoughtful place cards to accent your Thanksgiving feast. Embellish one side with a Happy Thanksgiving Escorial Stamp and your guest's name. On the other side, decorate with our I Am Thankful For Rubber Stamp and encourage each person to write a message of gratitude to share. Our Sketch Turkey Rubber Stamp, Pastel Washi Tape Set, and Glitter Fall Leaves Repeat Stickers also make great additions to any Thanksgiving place card.
Make your table glow with these beautiful place mats cut from our Chevron Table Wrapping Paper. This contemporary design adds a personal touch to each seat with a monogram craft letter to specify a place setting for each guest. Finally, keep your beautiful paper settings dry with our Thanksgiving Typography Letterpress Coasters to add a hint of color to your polished look.
One 50 ft roll of Chevron Table Wrapping Paper can go a long way in your holiday decoration. After your Thanksgiving celebration, use this elegant paper to wrap your holiday gifts!
Adorn your packages with Gold & Red Double-Sided Satin Ribbon and compliment with our Red Glitter Wrapping Paper. (Oh, and don't forget the Super Tacky Tape! This double-faced makes wrapping your sparkly packages easy and flawless.)
Workshop: DIY Calendar
2015 is just around the corner which means it's time to get your calendar ready. We have many beautiful designs to choose from but one of the most creative calendars we have is one that lets you be the designer! Our DIY Calendar comes with 12 monthly grids printed on recycled paper and a gem case for desktop display. Looking for some creative inspiration to get you started? Join us for our DIY Calendar Workshop on Saturday, November 15th to make yours. The calendar and supplies are included in the class and we will show you different ways to embellish each month. Beginner and experienced crafters alike are welcomed!
Many of the techniques we will teach you in the workshop look great replicated across a whole year. Here are a few favorites:
The Pennant Punch: Pick your favorite decorative papers and pair them with coordinating solids – then punch away! This is also a clever way to use up your scrap paper.
Washi Tape: So fun and easy to use we even have a whole book filled with ideas.
Color Wash: Achieve an elegant watercolor look with your favorite ink colors and a Sponge Dauber.
Handmade calendars make beautiful gifts. You can design each calendar to match the recipients personal style. If you attend the workshop, you can use your 10% off coupon to save on all the supplies you need to create your holiday presents!
Weekend Wants: Holiday Photo Cards
As we approach the holidays, we're gearing up for the annual Holiday Christmas card collection we all inevitably have! Whether you display yours on the fridge, in a tree shape, or on twinkle lights, you definitely want to make sure the card you send takes center stage! Here are three of our favorite new designs sure to make an impression (plus pick a fun back and colorful envelope)! Oh, and right now they're 30% off!
Luxe Foil. Add some glamour to this year's greeting with this real foil – available in gold, red or silver!
Touch of Glam. Your note will pop with this touch of faux glitter (no mess!) and a bold design – and the rounded corners add a unique touch!
"Chalk" Full of Info. Detail the highlights of your year with this fun design!
Holiday Gift Guide Preview
We know, we know… its not even Thanksgiving yet- but we are just bursting with fun ideas for holiday gifts!
Here is a quick preview of some of our favorite products for the upcoming season. Whether you're brainstorming gift ideas for your dad or your daughter's favorite teacher, we have thoughtful presents for everyone on your list.
For the Guys
Whether you're looking for a fun gift for a silly bachelor or a sophisticated present for a modern man, our Gifts For Him Pinterest board has holiday ideas for all the men in your life.
Here's one go-to choice that is sure to please. This brass-plated money clip is a practical and personal choice for any guy. It comes in a simple but sophisticated gift box for a modern look that is easy to wrap. This sweet gift even comes with the message " for you" engraved on the back- but you can tell him you had it personalized. We won't tell.
For your Gals
Whether the women in your life are animal-lovers or book worms, perfect hostesses or a jet setters, we have the right gift for all of your ladies. Our Gifts for Her Pinterest board offers plenty of ideas to help you find a unique holiday gift.
One of our favorite gifts this year is our customized journals! These personalized books let you choose the perfect design. Choose from over 40 different exclusive cover artwork then add the lucky recipient's name in their favorite font. You can even choose the style of your pages-blank, lined, graph, or datebook.
For Kids
We've collected all of our favorite gifts for kids on our (you guessed it) Gifts for Kids Pinterest board! Our guide is overflowing with fun options, but here are two we just can't help but mention.
This Lille Huset Paper Dollhouse is the perfect match for a crafty kid. The kit is easy to assemble and take apart and includes paper cutouts for wall art and decorating. The adorable layout is made from 100% recycled paper materials and the walls are laminated for easy redecorating.
Your little designer will love making this house their own. Fill the rooms with your own furnishings made from Paper Source papers, washi tape and stickers (not included- but adorable) for a truly unique paper home.
Lights, camera, ACTION! Your little director will love creating mini movies with this Clay Animation Movie Kit. This set includes everything you need to create your own scenes: modeling clay, backdrops, camera stand, and, of course, googly eyes! Once the scene is set, capture your story with a camera phone (not included) and use the free downloadable app to create your own fun production. This set is a great choice for all your creative kiddos (8 and up).
For the Creative & Crafty
Every creative mind needs a great space to work. This All-Purpose Folding Table makes a great gift for any crafty friend. Compact and sleek, this table easily folds up to save space. The framed chalkboard is a perfect place to draft artsy ideas or write a favorite inspirational quote and is visible whether the table is down or tucked away. Both practical and personal, this simple design has plenty of storage for crafty materials. This thoughtful gift is sure to spark the imagination of any crafty companion.
Looking for more unique ideas for your artsy friend? Check out our Gifts for Creatives page on our website for more gift ideas.
For Teachers
We give our Gifts for Teachers webpage an A+. From unique desk calendars to fun magnets for the white board, we have plenty of ideas for your favorite teacher.
Why not give a gift a teacher will use all year long? Our Custom Stamp Set lets your favorite teacher choose a personalized stamp for their classroom. This self-inking stamp will make labeling easy- we can't say the same for grading all those papers.
Paper Source Holiday Crafting
Looking for ways to get creative this holiday season? We have plenty! Nothing sparks the holiday spirit quite like holiday crafting and we have multiple options to get in the spirit! Find out more about our holiday events and our holiday contest below.
Holiday Card Making Crafter's Night Out, Thursday, November 6th: Kick off the season with wine, cookies and a little crafting! Make four different cards and get loads of ideas for your annual holiday greetings. This is one of our most popular events of the year! You can sign up online or contact your local store if they are sold out to see if they are running an encore.
Free Make & Take Event, Saturday November 29th: Swing by between 11 am – 3 pm at your local store (no reservation necessary!) to do some light crafting with friends and family. Make festive holiday tags with stamps, tape and punches. You will even get to line an envelope with colorful holiday wrap – a great DIY touch for both handmade and store-bought holiday cards.
Holiday Gift Wrap Workshop, Thursday, December 4th: Bring presents and get ready to wrap! We will teach you the basics of gift wrapping along with some unique accent ideas. Learn more details and sign up here.
Staff Holiday Favorite Workshop, Saturday, December 13th: Contact your local store for details. Choices range from gift wrap, to decor to Nutcracker paper dolls!
Holiday Card Making Contest, deadline December 15th: Time to show off your creativity!! Enter for the chance to win $150 gift card. There is more than one way to win – check out our contest page for details!
Weekend Wants: Skulls
In honor of Dia de los Muertos (or the Day of the Dead on Nov 1), here are some of our favorite skull items! Hurry and grab these up, because they're all ON SALE now, while supplies last!
Festive shots. Get the party started with these festive Skull Shot Glasses. The gold artwork makes an impactful statement without being cheesy!
Wipe Down. A graphic skull and bold pattern takes center stage in this set of three Sugar Skull Tea Towels. They come wrapped in a natural bow and make a great hostess gift!
Not so cookie cutter. Nothing looks sweet about these treats! Make some festive cookies with these unique Sugar Skull Cookie Cutters!


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TOPIC :: Las Catalinas, Costa Rica
WHAT :: CNU Atlanta T3*/UrbanTalk
WHEN :: Thursday, November 20th from 5:30-7:30pm
WHERE :: Steel Restaurant & Lounge
Plaza Midtown – 950 W. Peachtree St. Suite 255 – Atlanta, GA 30309
Convenient to the Midtown MARTA station, and parking also available in the Publix deck.
Join us at happy hour for the story of Las Catalinas, a new beach town on the Guanacaste coast of Costa Rica:
The purpose of Las Catalinas is to create a way of life that is healthy, sustainable, fulfilling, and fun.
Charles Brewer, the founder of Las Catalinas, and Bill Tunnell of Atlanta-based TSW, which has been providing master planning and detailed design for the community for over 8 years, will present its story. Las Catalinas has been influenced by the New Urbanist movement and the pedestrian hill towns of the old world. The compact town, with its initial phase approaching completion, when ultimately built out will be surrounded by 1,000 acres of conserved tropical dry forest.
*T3 (Thirsty Third Thursdays) is a monthly gathering organized by the Atlanta Chapter of the Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU Atlanta) for architects, planners, real estate professionals and all others who are interested in our built environment.