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Description: Two men and two women reading in a parlor, possibly J.R. Ogden and wife, and Grace Ogden and Carl (?).
Description: Men adjusting a jockey's stirrup and the gear of a horse on racetrack.
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Description: Boy and woman posed sitting on separate horses, and three women, two girls, and a man posed standing. They are in front of a frame house, and a man is pose...
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Date: 1900 ca.
Description: Three men pose next to a silo that is under construction, with wood scaffolding around it.
Description: Studio portrait of two standing women wearing the same checked coat and hat, possibly the Gilbertsons, in front of a painted backdrop.
Description: Studio portrait in front of a painted backdrop of a Ho-Chunk woman posed sitting on the left wrapped in a plaid fringed shawl, and a Ho-Chunk woman posed s...
Description: Boy posed standing next to a delivery wagon pulled by a single horse. Marked on side "Tel. 76, " and a box of "Saxon Oats" in the wagon.
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Date: 1913
Description: Studio portrait in front of a painted backdrop of a Winnebago (Ho-Chunk) family, including two women sitting and one man standing.
Description: Men standing on top of a freight train crossing the river, and a log dam before the flood. Painted rocks in the river advertise for A.F. Werner.
Description: Studio portrait of William Tennant wearing a suit and hat, sitting in a chair in front of a painted backdrop. He was a newspaper and magazine agent in Blac...
Date: 1902 ca.
Description: Will Thunder (NaNikSayWaHeKah) is seated on an embroidered blanket that appears in many of Van Schaik's photographs. This blanket was not Ho-Chunk, but a s...
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Cirque du Freak - Vampire Mountain (GN 4)
Title: Cirque du Freak - Vampire Mountain
Volume: GN 4
Pages: 192
Distributor: Yen Press
Release date: 2010-01-31
Suggested retail price: $10.99
Age rating: 13+
Darren and Mr. Crepsley embark on a dangerous trek to the very heart of the vampire world. Will a meeting with the Vampire Princes restore Darren's human side, or turn him further toward the darkness? Only one thing is certain - Darren's initiation into the vampire clan is more deadly than he ever could have imagined!
Story by Darren Shan and Art by Takahiro Arai.
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Rated 3.9 out of 5 by 336 reviewers.
Rated 5 out of 5 by ItalianPlatinum Fantastic and friendly staff I am a very frequent visitor to London and (notwithstanding some early teething problems), the W has become my go-to hotel address there. I am particularly pleased (amongst other things) by the fact that staff always recognize my Lifetime Platinum status and go out of their way to find an upgrade if available. The hotel is also extremely well located. May 1, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Camayu An excellent addition to the London Hotel Scene The WOW suite that we enjoyed in the W was exactly as it's name implies. The W is a great new place from which to enjoy London. The location is amazing, but noise from outside ( one side of the hotel) can be an issue. Ask for a quiet room when you arrive. The decor, ambience and attentiveness of the staff was excellent and we were impressed with the eating facilities and especially breakfast. September 16, 2012
Rated 3 out of 5 by TravelChuck Needs some work The check in process took far too long. Only one person seemed to be available and the concierge sitting nearby took a long time even to acknowledge me before finally coming over and checking me in as the person in front of me took forever. The single service lines on my phone didn't work, especially the Whatever Whenever button. May 10, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Mecho Stay 21st June All was fine , we stayed in 710 - only comment if you wanted a bath it took about 1.5 hours to fill Jaccuzi to 6 inches of water - nice shower though !! June 23, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by NewYorkRoger Alls Well That Ends Well This 4 day trip had a bumpy start with the hotel, but the W Insiders were fast on the issues and we ended up getting a very nice upgrade on a quieter floor. I would totally recommend this hotel. Concierge Review: Excellent attentiveness to details and willing to go the extra mile to make your stay wonderful. The property location is excellent - right next to Soho and the theater district. The bar on the check-in level is quite active and loud however, and while we did initially have a very nice room on the 3rd floor - it was clearly too loud at night from the music. Once we pointed this out to the staff, we were treated to an extra upgrade and well away from the sound. All of the staff, from front desk to the valets are well turned out, professional and responsive. The gym is very well appointed. As a Platinum SPG member, I felt they really treated me with top notch recognition and service! Well done! April 5, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by jeff1966 Great Location - Great Room Hotel was great and what I would expect from a W, trendy, comfortable and ultra modern. Location can't be beat with easy access to all of the important parts of London. For the price of the room and overall amenities of the hotel, WiFi should be included and not an extra $25 (approx)/day. I can walk to nearby Starbucks and get free Wifi with a $2.50 drink, it should be included. August 26, 2012
Rated 3 out of 5 by NTC2000 A hotel that lost its charm I stay regularly at the W Hotel, but the cleanliness has decreased. Bathrooms are smelling, the black carpet in the standard rooms are dirty Platinum customers are not valued as in other SPG properties, upgrades are not common Nevertheless, the FO and breakfast staff are really nice and friendly being a reason to come back - I want to highlight Andrew and Bernardo here February 21, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Dkp1 Helped make a great first impression in London My boyfriend and I we traveling to London for the first time. We've stayed at most W in the US and London definitely met with the W feel. The main reason the overall was not a 5 was that the rooms are indeed unusual as was mentioned in other reviews. A special fallout to the concierges who were very helpful even in advance of the trip to set up reservations and give advice. April 26, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by toddml Wyld Wonderful Weekend! We have been staying at W London for a while now and consider it our second home. The reason for this though is not because we are there so often but because of the service we get while staying at the hotel. We are wonderfully looked after by Jess before we arrive, ensuring everything is setup for us! Then when we do arrive from the front desk staff, through to the W Lounge staff and onto Yuri, Eric and the gang in Wyld it is simply superb! The recognition for regular guests seems excellent and the time and thought put into things by everyone there is highly impressive. We know we will always have a great stay and even when that stay is some work and not all play, they help us with that to! If you stay in hotels a lot you will always eventually have an issue but here even if there was (which rarely there is) I have full confidence that it will be resolved and it will not interfere with our stay! Thanks to the whole team at W London who make our stays so special! May 1, 2014
Rated 2 out of 5 by Spiritark Design's a little overdone Was here on business and first time staying at this property. Entrance to lobby to check-in were all pretty standard as with any W, but I found the rooms a little too small (despite being upgraded) for my liking. Yes, the design is very innovative, but it got to the point that the 'desk' was connected to the sink, and the necessities - tissue box, dustbin, switches etc. were slotted all over that sink-desk like a curio box. The bathroom was also a little too dim in my opinion with just a single bulb at the ceiling. However, I give credit to those who chose the rain shower. Loved it. Other aspects of the room were alright. But due to the small space, it would be tough for anyone to find space for their luggage(s), especially if it's non-cabin sized. All in all a chic hotel and good pick to stay in if you are here to play and have fun with friends or your other half. Those on business would be better off elsewhere. July 15, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by vermemic Team Drinks Schroders We were very professionally received by the hostess and doormen. After a very short wait we were escorted to a few cleared tables and very quickly served. The staff from doorman to the host and waiter in the bar were all extremely friendly, helpful and made sure that our visit truly felt like nice and fun evening out with my team. My compliments to the staff at the W! April 22, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by David99991 The hotel is outstanding in all areas. Quite often you book a hotel by the look of a website. This can normally prove to be a huge dissapointment due to clever lighting and wide angled shots to make everything look more impressive. The W hotel does not dissapoint in any way and lives up to the website experience. I would not hesitate to stay there again. Great stay thank you. March 28, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Benkon27 Beautiful London-center hotel!! (+)Great location, highly designed, clean and spacious rooms, very polite staff, rich breakfast, really good restaurant and lounge bar!! (-)Not very soundproof toilets in rooms, but no big deal!! Also, i asked for a lighter or matches and noone could borrow me whereas when i asked for a scissors they brought me one in my room straight away!! March 19, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by AZAEEEM Its a Good hotel but not Spa i think the hotel is good in terms of location for young people and the service is good too .. I didn't like the spa .. very small and service is weak. I highly recommend to avoid the spa and go to any near by place June 1, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Scemma Wherever, Whenever, Whatever. Very nice Hotel, very well thought out. Staff were awesome & more helpful than could be asked for! Bar prices were rather high, though this is probably a London thing...... Overall were very satisfied with our stay!!!! May 31, 2014
Rated 2 out of 5 by helga62 needs improvement fantastic location, very comfprtable bed, BUT tea/coffee maker missing!!!, no shower cap and only 1 bathfoam! I had to ask on purpose to get them. We had a problem with the temperature of the bathroom and the engineer called 45 min. after our request to the "what's ever" desk.! unacceptable. REALLY NOT A 5 STARS HOTEL SERVICE!!! March 18, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by awesome Lovely hotel with excellent service I stayed in this hotel twice this year and the second time was with my family. The service at this hotel was top notch and impeccable. The location is so centrally located that we could find anything we want to do or to eat in close proximity. W London is now our favorite hotel and it is highly recommended for those who visit this lovely city. December 30, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by mpol Nice and cool Stayed here as a platinum member. Got upgraded to a studio suite. Very nice. Large for a city hotel. Cool W style. And great internet, which is rare these days. Nice to have Spice Market downstairs. And a very nice Platinum breakfast. This place is not exactly a family hotel, but great for couples. And within walking distance to great shopping. July 30, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Kamluca WOW W is a FANTASTIC brand and the Leicester Sq property certainly is the essence of what the W Brand is all about. The staff are welcoming, informal yet will respect privacy. Every staff member encountered was cheerful and made you feel its "all bout me"! All requests were gracefully acknowledged and if this fell outside what they could provide, alternatives were provided, so NO is not option. The hotel is hip and is very unique. This is evident from the entrance to the rooms. The attention to detail is extremely remarkable. Everything must be noticed and appreciated……from the "Union Jack" book case to the "Disco Ball floor numbering" on each floor, and so much more!!! The rooms have been designed to maximise space and all the features give it that "special, extraordinary feel", i.e.: the use of mirrors, art work, colours and the sink in the room! The Bar is a MUST….a great vibe, music and selection of drinks. Great Hotel and look forward to the next visit. February 27, 2014
Rated 2 out of 5 by msloan Extremely loud music I was kept up one night until 4am by extremely loud music in a private club below my room. It's unclear to me why they would put a business traveler directly above a club that plays incredibly loud music until 4am and then the only option to make things right is to make me move at 2am. It was really really unfortunate. March 1, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by SnazzyDresser18 Aside from wi-fi, great hotel I loved the can-do attitude of the staff, the hotel car service eliminated hunting for a cab, the room felt very spacious. My only complaint is the wi-fi sometimes felt slow and the signal would fall off. The location can't be beat. Love being within a short walk of two Underground stations and living next door to Chinatown! July 20, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by CSH43 Stunning on the Square Wow. The W Insider took such good care of us on our last night in Europe. The children's upgraded suite was larger than my old NY apartment and capped off their vacation with a lasting memory, especially of the tea cup and bath tub. The breakfast buffet was excellent and the location right in the middle of almost everything. July 20, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by SophieB Amazing! I have stayed in many hotels but this is by far the most impressive. This was a special occasion for my partner and the staff catered for my every need, including complementary champagne and a birthday cake!! The room was amazing, as was the breakfast and the staff. I cannot wait to return to The W Hotel Leicester Square. September 2, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Doosie01 Great Stay Much better than exspected. Room was quiet, Staff helpful and friendly, Design great, Breakfast more than enough with fair pricing and downtown location is perfect, only few steps from picadilly line. Overall a wonderful stay. You shoudn't believe some of these bad reviews. It's a W and it' s modern, young and cool. August 5, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by WSwsWS EXCELLENT We have travelled a lot and into very very good hotels in the world, BUT this hotel W London is just excellent, best service ever, best staff ever and best work ever. They have the best service and we will always stay there for sure all time we will be in london. Recommended in high list. Good luck February 16, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by drewrx Dripping in glam I just stayed here I think on 5/29 (it was a blur) and I would totally recommend it. The design is ultra chic and the guys I interacted with at the front desk and at the door were super chipper and friendly. I really can't recommend this hotel enough -- it's the epitome of the W Brand in my opinion. CHEERS! September 6, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by WJannis My Second Home The stuff is just super friendly very open funny professional adjust to the needs of the guest very open minded and even if sometimes you miss your check out because you slept too long they just wake you up friendly and tell you its maybe time to go.. but take your time:-)feels like parents home:-) January 31, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by jlee0504 Best experience ever I was on business for a week in europe and my wife joined me from the US in london for the weekend. Guest relations manager Jessica Patman upgraded my booking to a WoW suite knowing it was my wife's firest time visit in London, She made our time here very special. This is something i will never forget, November 24, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Anderson42 Fantastic! Everything associated with the hotel was excellent! The doormen, reception, staff, room service, restaurant, etc. All really fantastic! The location is perfect with easy access to tubes, shows, shopping, museums, excellent food, etc. Hands down the best place we've stayed in London. March 8, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by MSamji Best Located SPG Hotel in London One of my favorite W Hotels, located centrally in London. During a recent trip, we experienced a Tube Strike that put no damper on our trip We were able to walk anywhere we needed within 10-15 minutes. Staff were fabulous. May 2, 2014


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Community health worker (CHW) interventions have been found to be a promising strategy for improving diabetes outcomes, especially among low-income and racial and ethnic minority populations. This review serves as an update of the literature published since 2011 on CHWs' role in diabetes care. In our review of the most current literature, we noted several key areas of advancement. These areas include community-based participatory research approaches to intervention development and evaluation, analyses of the cost effectiveness of CHW interventions, evaluation of sustainability through integrated team-based approaches, thorough descriptions of characteristics and training of CHWs, and delineation of the scope of practice and most effective roles for CHWs.
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Jul 23, 2013Of course we are all entitled to our opinions, but a score less than 8 is a complete joke, It is hate, whether it be towards AC for being succesful with yearly releases like they hate COD for or they are anti America and simply hate the game for its American setting and pro American story.
The game is a blast to play and extremely beautiful.
Easily one of the greatest of this gaming generation and in my honest opinion, the best.
A must have.… Expand
Jul 26, 2013This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is disappointing. I think I'll list why from combat to the parkour system.
Combat: 7/10
The combat system is quite developed and it's not half bad. Although there are a couple things I have a problem with, such as why it takes so long to kill the enemy? I mean come on, the older Assassin's Creed games' enemies were so much faster to kill and they wore armor(except those Jannessaries) while the enemies in AC3 don't even have something to protect their kneecap and it takes so many knife swipes to die. Besides that, every time I run away from the fight there will be more guards after me. I don't want more enemies for me to be followed by, that's the entire point on why I'm running away. Also, the health system sucks! I die a lot more in AC3 than any other AC game. It's not because I suck, it's just the way the health bar is done. It's supposed to be regenerating, but I'd rather just stick to the medicine and synchronization bars. Technically they were more like health anyway, but the point here is that the regenerating health in AC3 is too slow or just plainly sucks. Now while you won't randomly kill an innocent bystander anymore by accident, thank goodness they still die mostly because they can be pushed in the water, but you can't start fights anymore.
Parkour: 8/10
The better part of this game is mostly the parkour, but even that has problems. Although it's a bliss I only have to hold down one button, it feels like Conner isn't very responsive to my commands as the player. "You can make that jump, Conner." Is what I would think when he doesn't jump towards a nearby building which he CAN reach. Even if he didn't there should be a grasp button and...oh that's right there isn't one. Anyway, sometimes he would climb up walls or fall off of rooftops when you din't want to. Might as well change the controls back to the old ones, Altair or Ezio was never a problem while parkouring. Maybe it's because two buttons would allow them to jump or climb while one would cause many problems in AC3. Although, it isn't character-wise, it's just control-wise. If Ezio or Altair had these type of controls, it would be annoying as much as it is in AC3. "Conner, I don't want you to jump up a building."
Hunting: 6/10
I honestly never cared for these things mainly because the animals are so easy to kill, even the aggressive ones. I had better fun killing animals in Skyrim than in AC3. Anyway, I bought a pistol to hunt some animals, and it handled the same way as my old pistol, but apparently it damaged the pelt. I don't think it would he damaged, maybe if Conner just skinned away most of what is fine and what is not? Common sense people. Anyway, the hunting is only fun when the animals run away and you do give chase, but honestly it's a bit boring and/or frustrating after a while.
Stealth: 6/10
You kidding me? There's a stealth system? It feels almost nonexistent because of how much of a sore thumb Connor sticks out like from almost every hiding spot. Now while there are a couple of hiding areas that feel like he truly is hidden, hiding areas like the large plants on the ground feel like they ignore his clothing color clashes with that of...everything around him.
Naval Missions: 9/10
Another good part of the game. Although I didn't get into the missions because I'm not a naval warefare type person, the missions were fun and well done.
Storyline: 9/10
The storyline was pretty well-done, bringing characters we would actually care about and some pretty good character and story development. Yet the ending wasn't so great, Desmond's friends just stood there without a word as Desmond is going to sacrifice himself for the rest of the entire planet. "Ok, it was a good run, Desmond, but you go die and we'll go live the rest of our live in peace. See ya!"
Side-missions: 5/10
Nothing very new, but they were done in a different way which made them well, but they feel like I just wasted ten minutes of my life doing one stupid thing.
Graphics: 5/10
It's still nothing new nor old.
Weapons: 6/10
The weapons all feel the same to me, they also feel clunky and big for every character's hands. No matter how advanced and different the description says the weapons is, it still runs the same way as my last sword.… Expand
Aug 10, 2013Assassin's Creed 3! I am a big fan of the AC series, but this...I was blown and surprised for the FIFTH time! Ubisoft did another great game and this time it was their master piece.
In AC3 you play as Connor, an entirely new assassin. He is born in a Native American village where you start off as a kid. You learn how to track, hide, hunt, climb and many more. After being threatened by Charls Lee, you swear that you will find him and kill him.
The game does a great job of introducing you to the characters. You quickly get attached to Connor as you play trough the story. Your heart will constantly be going crazy while exploring or just watching the cutscenes.
The controls of the game are very nice and smooth. You can quickly switch between targets in a fight which make combat that much dynamic and brutal. The new tree climbing is simply one of the best things in the game. You will find yourself jumping from tree to tree, hang people with your rope dart and fight many enemies while at the same time avoiding being shot. The dynamic fights will make you want to love this game even more! The way animations work is stunning.
2-3 enemies at a time can attack you at the same time and you will often find your self doing really bada*s moves to counter them in cool ways that feel so natural. You can quickly switch from enemy to enemy with flick of an analog stick. You can counter one enemy while fighting another and the coolest part is that you can quickly change to the weapon you want kill the target with that weapon when you counter them.
While combat is great and fun, climbing is improved SO MUCH that you will never want to see a horse in your entire time playing, except maybe when chasing people. It feels so natural that you feel like you can do this even in real life. Climbing trees and rocks will change your AC gaming experience so much that you wouldn't ever want to move away from this game.
The game also has ships in it. That's right...SHIPS! The way they've made their new engine work is very good. The water, wind, battles all those things are incredibly well done. It feels realistic and you can really feel like a sailor. The physics in the game are great. Being able to command and improve your own ship is an aspect of the game the polishes it.
Besides some glitches here and there with the lipsynching, posters sinking into the walls (these have happened only once in the 30 hours I've played) and somewhat boring side missions although they can be really fun at times, the game is just beautiful. Parkour, assassination, hunting, board games, well done cutscenes, different languages, great voice acting, great graphics, amazing story line, likeable characters, trading, sailing, fort infiltrating and many more.
My final score is 9/10 just because of those side missions. They had to work a little bit more on those. In previous games the side missions were very fun and a good way to have nice laugh, but here you will find yourself carrying some sick people to a doctor, defending farmers or simply beating up some bullies. There are of course things to collect which makes you explore even more the big world of AC3. But please somebody beat up the idiot that thought of putting in such a bad picklocking mechanic.
This is by far the best Assassin's Creed game yet. Let's hope Ubisoft can keep that up.… Expand
Aug 19, 2013AC3 is by far the biggest disappointment I've ever bought for my PS3. I LOVE this series, and I loved the first and second AC. They had everything a game should have; great story, great gameplay and original ideas. But this game took all of it away in one big swoop.
I've tried three times now to play this game trough. But I simply can't! Every time I try I get this feeling, which can best be described as that of a rabid dog slowly and painstakingly chewing my leg of. Why does the controls work so bad? Why is there so MANY cut scenes? Why is the story so banal and bad? Why did they even publish this game?
My advice for anyone is to never buy this game, and pray that the fourth game will be at least somewhat acceptable! (NB! I seriously doubt that I'll buy AC4, but I feel so emotionally obligated *ripping of my hair with a sad face*)… Expand
Sep 28, 2013"Assassin's Creed III" en mi opinión el mejor de la franquicia; es porque ésta vez todo es totalmente mejorado: los gráficos, la historia, las ciudades, los personajes son más interesantes y demás. Sería un juego perfecto, pero solo le resté un punto por su final, si bien no es malo, es de todas maneras muy insatisfactorio.
Oct 2, 2013I'll keep it simple. This game has ended the franchise for me. Played them all and only sold Revelations because it was quite pointless. This one is as low as it can get for fans who hope to actually play a game centered on assassinations. The first AC is miles better than this. Keep in mind that the series creator as long been fired by Ubisoft. Surprise, surprise. Keep your pirates, the milking has to stop.… Expand
Oct 2, 2013This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I've been playing the Assassin's Creed games from the beginning and I'd have to say this one is probably my favorite. I've loved the whole idea behind the AC series and I've really enjoyed the story line. It probably helps that I'm somewhat of a history fan, so being able to virtually walk around New England during the Revolutionary war time is pretty freaking sweet. Also, being a ship captain is one of the most fun parts of the game as well. I'm one of those gamers that will stop and read all of the info pop-ups that appear when you're near a historical site in the game. I guess I'm just nerdy like that.… Expand
Oct 26, 2013Assassin's Creed III doesn't exceed all my expectations, but it's a no-brainer that it is a deep experience. It's distinctly a visual marvel with the excellent design and beautiful environments, making the exploration a joy and immersive. It improves on combat; taking down enemies with a long variety of weapons, especially with the sweet tomahawk. it's rewarding. And it makes for a good challenge of using strategy to defeat heavy enemies.
Parkour feels realistic with the countless of animations added to the character's movements and wandering around trees is an unique pleasure. And, I heard a lot of people saying that climbing was degraded, but that's not the case, because it's fluid and fun.
Also, adding to the experience is the addicting multiplayer. It's unique, upgraded and a powerful addition to the game, raising up the score. Manhunt is the new mode that requires teamwork instead of selfishness.
However, the flaws lower the score dramatically. Disappointingly, the stealth mechanics aren't up to par, because of the frustrating enemy AI detecting the player immediately. It's a shame, because rather than feeling like an assassin, you just feel like nothing special.
Technical issues are almost everywhere in this game, considering how huge this game is. It constantly looses it's great imerrsivness values because of that.
Focusing on story, I feel that the ending wasn't a nice conclusion and that Connor is a bore to listen to. But, fortunately, the story is well-written and decent.
What I find average is the naval battles. While cinematic and epic, I don't find them enjoyable enough. But, if they improve the controls of it, make it more challenging and if they add exploration, I would be more than satisfied.
Assassin's Creed III is a flawed, but deep experience that dares to put many different elements in one game. While no way revolutionary, it's great. (Final Score: 8.40)… Expand
Oct 27, 2013I got this game on release day and for me it is the best game in the series. Sure for some people, me included the ending is just plain stupid and Ubisoft is forgetting about the assassin part in the name but this is not a bad game at all. The story is good and has a good portrayal of that time, the environment looks amazing and offers the player new things to do and explore. In all another good assassins creed game much needed after the disaster of revelations> if you want to see a bad assassins creed game, just look at revelations.… Expand
Nov 19, 2013The game itself is addicting for it's multiplayer and it's campaign, this game much resembles more on killing sprees actually, and the campaign became a large good bloody effort. But overall, the game is much more on killing then stealth where Connor has more abilities and tools to assassinate.
Nov 10, 2013I'm an Assassin's Creed fan and I like very much AC2 and its story line, but this one is boring. The only one cool feature in this game is the ocean battles which it's pretty awesome.
Nov 14, 2013Graphics: Updated new engine which looks absolutely wonderful. Environments, whether change, character models, character movement, are all superb. Although this is the second time they changed the character models, Desmond and the gang look different than in previous games. Nothing really to complain about, they still looked like an upgrade. 10.
Sound: The games theme fits with the time it takes place in (during the American Revolution), and the voice acting is good. 10.
Gameplay: The gameplay has also changed, but it is still somewhat similar but in a good way. No longer do you have to hold x while sprinting. Anyway, the game mechanics now allow for a larger sandbox feel. You can now climb around in trees, hunt animals, and various extras that turn Assassins Creed 3 into the new Skyrim. The combat system is a lot more challenging and feels a lot better than in previous games. Counter takes timing, and stronger foes won't go down just with a counter, you may have to tap x to break their defense first. Still, the combat is still simple once you're used to it. Missions now are a variety, and no longer repetitive. Also, the game adds naval battles, which is really stunning, and they mix it in very well, never making it feel like a chore. 10.
Story: The story unravels quite well, and isn't as predictable. The game still features the main storyline with Desmond, and adds a new animus storyline featuring a Native American named Connor. The games ending is strong, but still in a way that can leave more in the franchise to dish out. Still, it was a superb game from start to finish. Well actually the first 3 or 4 acts were slow, but give the game time, and when it starts it continues to be entertaining. 10.
Lasting Appeal: Buy the game, lasts about 10-12 hours only the story missions, plus theres a bunch of side stories (came with the PS3 version), and extras to collect. 10.
Overall Score: 10 out of 10.… Expand
Nov 18, 2013Main character is a @#$%^*bag. Can't stand him. He's pretentious, snobby, and with zero substance. Every time he speaks, which is very often as there are too many cutscenes, I roll my eyes. Afraid they might stick that way. Taking back to store.
Nov 20, 2013Que decir de unas de las decepciones mas grandes de mi vida, lo anunciaron por todos sitios, publicidad y mas publicidad, para indicar lo que seria el mejor juego de la saga, hoy puedo decir que es de largo peor que el Assassins Creed 2, con eso es suficiente como para saber que Ubisoft se ha cargado una saga, es mas de lo mismo pero peor, repetitivo, sin sentido y absurdo, solo le salva los graficos y el doblaje, por lo demás, es un juego mas. No lo recomiendo, me gaste 100 euros en la edicion especial y la he vendido, si, ¿porque? Porque es una verguenza como me han engañado, me he sentido estafado, ultrajado, jamás volvere a comprar un Assassins.… Expand
Nov 24, 2013It is an okay game I guess but to me it was a real let down for the Assassin's Creed series. The game play was similar to the last game, the graphics were a little more updated, the story had an interesting twist to it, there were some more weapons added to the game, and it had new features. So why was the not as good? To sum it up in one word, Connor. It is, to me, his personality that makes the game not as fun, he is like the always serious character where that cuts down on some of the fun of watching cut scenes, and I find it harder to understand him, to say it plainly he's not the Ezio Auditore we all know and love.… Expand
Jan 27, 2014This assassins creed has disappointed me a lot, Connor is a character hasn´t have personality, he doesn´t know why he fight. The beginning of the game is slow, the first 4-5 hours are very boring. The game submit much graphical errors, like weapons in levitation, characters that appear suddenly. The combat system has been improved respect over previous releases but yet is still below other games like batman arkhan. The gameplay follows the patters of previous deliveries, but have errors, like getting stuck between tress that at times maddening. The story is very poor and how the story end, don´t like all.
good thinks in the game: ship battles, are fun but lack depth.
Only I recommend the game, diehard fans of assassins credd.… Expand
Oct 31, 2014WTF is this game about ? I was running in forest and hunting some animals, then some city, the game has no charizma and is very very boring, i dont understand the guys who play this game. ubisoft I dont like U.
Nov 18, 2014AC3 is the last chance the franchise had to reach the quality of Brotherhood once again , and it failed. Don't get me wrong, it's a good game, but it should have been released like a year later than it was: it's absolutely RIDDLED with glitches, crashes (my PS3 hang completely three or four times during critical tasks/missions), freezes and control issues. In fact they could probably have skipped AC Revelations to work on the bugs in this one and wrap the series up with a great title, but no. Add to these the unsatisfactory ending (if you would call it an ending)...
When I say glitches, it's either the kind of things that pull you out of the experience (like NPCs disappearing during missions, entire battles being skipped because the assassination target fell on the water (5 years and NPCs still can't swim), characters speaking in cutscenes without their mouths moving or vice versa, repetitive sounds/banter etc) or the kind of things that make you want to throw the controller at the screen (for example in one naval mission it wouldn't let me use the swivels or "brace" to avoid damage. I restarted it twice and it worked). One of the latter is the weird control issues you'll encounter when you try to walk in a straight line when there are crates to the sides: Connor would rather jump from crate to crate than just run a straight line. It'll take you a while to figure out that things are much easier if you don't press the X button (something that should have been emphasized since it contradicts with the previous games).
But it's hard to stay mad at AC3. Cause aside from the story missions there's a ton of things to do and see in New York and Boston (or even the countryside). There's a shipload of side missions , naval missions, assassination contracts, help out poor people and tons of other stuff. Ubisoft did a great job here and did not repeat the mistake it made in Reveleations.
As far as the plot is concerned, on the one hand AC3 has an captivating story to tell, on the other hand the main Desmond/Abstergo/End-of-the-world storyline has no satisfactory ending. Then again, it was a mess since the beginning, so perhaps that's no surprise. Oh, and I should mention that, if you're the type that never reads/watches walkthroughs on principle then you're screwed, because solving the three "power source" puzzles (you have to if you're gonna watch the final cutscenes) will probably take you a year. Another poor choice on Ubisoft's part.
On to the graphics, my mind is blown. These are the best graphics I've ever seen in a PS3 game to date. The framerate is actually better than Revelation's. Threre are occasional freeze-ups but it only happened 6 or 7 times during gameplay.
Overall good game, definitely worth a buy now but you won't be thrilled. It could have been better. Unfortunately I couldn't play the DLC, because the disc was imported in Asia and apparently I'd have to live there to play it. Bummer.… Expand
May 11, 2014es un juego muy bueno sin duda los que digan que es malo se equivocan es bueno destaca en todo pero no tanto como los otros assassins creed y se retoma lo mejor que caracterizo la saga aparte de la historia
May 19, 2014This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. sure its a big game sure its a nice looking game but does that make it a good game hell no to me this almost made this not want to touch black flag with a ten foot pole thankfully i did and it restored my faith in this much beloved series but this pile of crap is short the city's look bland and conner might just be the worst character ever at the start i hated the Templars for burning down his village and all but by the end of the campaign i felt sorry for them it seemed like they were trying to make the world a better place for once in the end waste of time and money… Expand
Nov 8, 2014This is the first Assassin's Creed game I've bought, and it probably will be the last. While I liked the time period and the concept of the Assassins, I spent most of my time running the wrong tree to progress the game, waiting for other sections of the free roam map to load, and trying to understand cutscenes that don't make much sense. I really don't think it lived up to the trailer. Otherwise the graphics were beautiful and I liked the concept of assassinating targets, but I really don't think it's worth it.… Expand
Jun 24, 2014This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Here it is- the reason that we play Assassin's Creed. The grand end to Desmond's arc and the most advanced entry since II. The Ezio trilogy is finished, after two great, if uninnovative spin offs. Revelations began to show cracks in the once pristine formula of AC, but now that formula has been renewed for more entries from the most popular historic action game in our industry. I just want to add one more thing before I get into the meat of the review- screw you haters. Those who give this game 0s and 1s. Sure, it's buggy, but so is the critically acclaimed Skyrim and I had more problems with that than this (stupid crashes). Lack of innovation? What do you call advanced combat, parkour, crafting, economy... This list goes on. Now that I've ranted, let's talk.
Once again, the story is remarkable. It kicks off with Desmond, who gets a nice slice of content in this game. I was actually looking forward to the present day sections this time around and even if numerous glitches arise throughout his four main adventures, I still loved his greater focus on stealth and the story is nowhere near as confusing as it was in Revelations (first person puzzles are absent thank god!). Over in the Animus, the real action kicks off with Haytham Kenway. The main gameplay mechanics are experienced through him and while his section feels like a 3 hour tutorial, the story telling is remarkable and builds up to a killer final act that ends in a killer twist. Fast forward a few years and we're with Rahok- no I'm not even gonna try pronouncing his name. It's pronounced Rah-ha-doo-n-a-gay-doo and he is the main protagonist. We stick with him for the rest of the game, but the first three hours are spent playing as him in his youth. He later changes his name to the more pronouncable Connor Kenway and embarks on an epic quest to free America and bring justice. So no redemption or revenge themes, but something completely different. NIce! He is a little bland and one dimensional, but this change is welcome after three games with Ezio. The ending on both sides is suitable. Connor has a little bit more resolution to his conclusion, while Desmond leaves us with more questions... but at least they are new!
Gameplay wise, this takes plenty of leaps forward. Stealth is back, with new hiding places, the ability to take cover and plenty of cool takedowns. Combat is more offensive, with attacking placed over defending. Dual Takedowns are spectacular and brutal. Parkour is a whole lot more advanced, with vaulting, crawling and tree climbing introduced to great effect. The brotherhood mechanics are highly refined with multiple useful objects and a highly advanced crafting and trading system will confuse you at first, before making you realise how great this game is. A dynamic weather system, hunting and more variation in environments are three things that help this game to stand out and the graphics are amazing with the Anvil Next Engine. The new Homestead is full of distractions and will suck you in for hours.
Along with the main campaign, there are plenty of collectibles and side missions, with naval gameplay a new feature that will amaze you. It's deep and advanced, the water is lifelike and while you only take to the wheel in missions, there is a sense of freedom to be had. And the action is remarkable! In fact, this is probably the most explosive Assassin's Creed, with plenty of set pieces and great moments. Multiplayer returns as well, with new coop and customisation features that make it a bit more of an attractive feature. It is only natural for assassins to team up...
In the end the game does have plenty of bugs and not even three years of work can cover these. But I didn't have too many problems and the pros far outweighed the cons. This is a brilliant game and one of my favourite games of all time. It also helps that it is the perfect jumping on point for people new to the series, with the new character and recap being great for new fans. If you have any intention of buying ACIII, don't wait- get it immediately!… Expand
Jul 17, 2014If you played the first assassins creed games do not expect this one to come anywhere close to living up to them. Nothing about this game can be said to live up to the previous games except maybe the graphics. The free-running is bad, they've definitely gone backwards there (riding a horse is even worse, to the point that it's better just to run most of the time even though it takes longer), fighting is boring and never ending if you ever end up fighting guards near areas they're walking (new ones keep showing up, I had the ground in a large circle around me completely covered in guard corpses before I finally just ran away), the characters kind of suck and it feels like the game is more than half cinematics. The only thing they added that was at all positive is the ability to pet random animals which is entertaining for a few seconds at least. In short the game is aggravating and just plain bad but in respect to its predecessors I can't convince myself to stop playing in the hopes that eventually it will get something right.… Expand
Aug 13, 2014Assassin's Creed III
Game-play:It has been improved with more fluid combat and better climbing but there are some glitches that are really annoying,the counter mechanic is very well made and makes the game fun but it also makes the game very easy,the best part of the game is the ship battles which are well made and really fun
Story:A good story that it will take you 11 to 12 hours but the characters in the game are boring even Connor the only interesting character in the game is Haytham,but the story out side the animus is better than ever
Graphics:At last we have an improvement at graphics which they are really good
Notes:The game has a lot of weapons like bow and tomahawk which is fun to play,i like that the game has 2 cities and a big forest it was really fun to play there,most of the side missions are well made and fun,i recommend getting this game worth full price but it is still far from the AC2… Expand
Sep 12, 2014I liked the first one at the time, very disappointed with the second one while it remains the favorite of a lot of fans, did not expect too much with Assassin's creed III and I was extremely surprised. The game is less repetitive, exploring woods and going at sea feels great, the story is excellent, I loved it.
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Oct 13, 2014Not a bad game, but is a disappointment once more with a weak and pungent story-line. Game-play has improved since Revelations, and the graphics are very appealing, however this game was hyped beyond it's borders.
6/10 - Ben Hazelden
Oct 19, 2014Pursue your enemies through 1775 America in an ever-changing environment. From the legendary battlefields of Lexington and Concord and the bustling streets of Boston and New York, to the snow-covered Appalachian wilderness, you'll wage war in a stunningly mutable environment. Whether you're tracking your quarry's blood trail through fresh snow, or taking advantage of driving winds and thick fog to hide your attack, liberty is on the line, so unleash your killing power in Assassin's Creed 3.… Expand
Nov 25, 2014This Assassins Creed game is different than the others, this set in the America's independence, and make a revolution of the genre, it have one of the best history's i have ever seen in a video game, the game play is very cool and the mechanic its very surprisingly good.
Mar 6, 2013The Assassin's Creed formula of fighting and parkour is starting to get old, even with the ability to climb trees now. Maybe it's the repetitiveness of the series, or maybe it's just less interesting to toss crates of tea into the harbour than to hunt and kill corrupt bishops.
Dec 3, 2012This review is getting long-winded so let's wrap it up. Assassin's Creed III is the biggest and most ambitious Assassin's Creed title yet, but a few missteps leaves it short of being the series' best. In spite of my excessive nitpicking, Assassin's Creed III is great game and a must-have for any Assassin's fan.
Nov 26, 2012A great continuation of the Assassin's Creed series because of the strong visuals, gameplay and story. Though it must be said that the story gets somewhat boring towards the end, which leaves a sour taste.


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A dark, breathless, beautifully-written gothic thriller of murder, madness and a mysterious island...London, 1894. Juliet Moreau has built a life for herself-working as a maid, attending church on Sundays, and trying not to think about the scandal that ruined her life. After all, no one ever proved the rumours about her father's gruesome experiments. But when she learns her father is alive and continuing his work on a remote tropical island, she is determined to find out if the accusations were true. Juliet is accompanied by the doctor's handsome young assistant and an enigmatic castaway, who both attract Juliet for very different reasons. They travel to the island only to discover the depths of her father's madness: he has created animals that have been vivisected to resemble, speak, and behave as humans. Worse, one of the creatures has turned violent and is killing the island's inhabitants. Juliet knows she must end her father's dangerous experiments and escape the island, even though her horror is mixed with her own scientific curiosity. As the island falls into chaos, she discovers the extent of her father's genius-and madness-in her own blood.
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Megan Shepherd was "born" into the book world, growing up in her parents' independent bookstore in Western North Carolina. She is the author of THE MADMAN'S DAUGHTER trilogy. When Megan is not writing, she can usually be found horseback riding, day dreaming at coffee shops, or hiking in the beautiful Blue Ridge mountains.
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By Moodyno1 21 Jun 2013
Favourite Quote: "Paranoia had crept into that part of my brain usually reserved for reason."
I did not enjoy this book at all. Throughout it I was just so bored and couldn't wait for it to end. However I do think the author is good at writing horror scenes, those where the only parts I enjoyed and the reason I'm giving this book a 2 star instead of a 1 star.
My main problem was the characters, the main character Juliet is probably one of my worst hated ever. All she went on about was the love traingle she was is instead of what was actually happening. Then she was jumping from one boy to the other constantly, I felt like shouting at her to just MAKE UP YOUR MIND! As for other characters, Edward was boring I don't even why he's in the book to be honest plus he had a serious case of insta-love and then there's Montgomery who was okay though he isn't the nicest person ever. The doctor was a great villian but he wasn't in the book as often as I would have liked.
As for the plot it was okay but it was dragged out and none of the supposed twists shocked me, and though the author writes good horror scenes for me she couldn't write good action scenes, too anit-climatic.
Overall I wouldn't recommend this book to people I know personally but I'd recommend it to people on goodreads who like sci-fi or horror because this might be for you. As for me I will not be continuing this series.
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"A deft twist on a familiar classic, THE MADMAN'S DAUGHTER has the best of everything: beautiful writing, breakneck pacing, a pulse-pounding mystery, and an irresistible romance" Carrie Ryan, New York Times bestselling author of The Forest of Hands and Teeth series "Romantic, haunting, and full of spine-tingling thrills, THE MADMAN'S DAUGHTER kept me reading late into the night" Veronica Rossi, bestselling author of UNDER THE NEVER SKY "This story is definitely unlike any others we've read in a long time - and in a good way. We're eager for the series to continue!" Seventeen magazine "Unexpected twists and a cliffhanger ending that should leave [readers] craving more" Publishers Weekly "Fun to read... creepy, with twists and turns" USA TODAY "Nicely blended horror and homage" SUNDAY TELEGRAPH


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- Studio: Fox Searchlight Pictures
- Release Date: Apr 7, 2006
- Starring: Kendra C. Johnson, Mo'Nique
- Summary: Starring the hilarious Mo'Nique as Jazmin Biltmore, a smart-mouthed aspiring fashion designer, Phat Girlz is an edgy comedy about two frustrated plus-size women obsessed with their weight while struggling to find love and acceptance in a world full of hot bodied bases. The Phat Girlz are thrown a major curve ball when the men of their dreams who come from a culture where big is better. (Fox Searchlight)… Expand
- Director: Nnegest Likké
- Genre(s): Comedy
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Mixed: 6 out of 16
Negative: 7 out of 16
Clumsily directed yet entertainingly written by Oakland native Nnegest Likké, Phat Girlz is like "Rocky" with cellulite. Or maybe "Pretty Woman" without all the bony butts. It has a lot of heart and soul, but it's almost never mean-spirited.
The plus-size personality of comic actress Mo'Nique fills the screen in Phat Girlz, a sweet, if thinly plotted tale.
The humor's vulgar and the plot feeble, but this is a cut above the gross-out comedies aimed at male teens, and its heroine and her gal pals keep the high jinks amiable.
Mo'Nique, a vet standup and sitcom performer whose sassy, brassy shtick isn't nearly enough to support material this insubstantial.
The writing is rudimentary and the direction often awkward, but Mo'Nique would confound a veteran director.
The film is amateurishly directed and sluggishly paced with an anorexic plot. Even the photography, sound and costumes are substandard.
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Positive: 11 out of 14
Mixed: 0 out of 14
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PatD.Aug 1, 2006i liked it. it was sweet and nearly a perfect classic. bad lighting and a bit edgy, long and over the top but still really great with a great message.… Expand
BlackManJul 31, 2006amazing in every single way. black people around the world should unite and get fat and then move to nigera and watch this film every day.
ChemiK.Jul 6, 2006Anyone who watches this film will come out realizing that people are accepted when they accept themselves. [***SPOILERS***] Jazmin is obsessed with being skinny and feels that she can only be beautiful if she is skinny. Her feelings are so strong that when a gorgeous trim Nigerian doctor falls for her she can't believe its real love.… Expand
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MarkC.Aug 23, 2006Today i just saw the moive on dvd it was funny it was a pretty good moive i liked it alot. Mo'Nique is the funniest alive she is so talented she is an goddes at comedy.… Expand
MarkT.Apr 9, 2006I wasn't expecting much and was very pleasantly suprised by this movie. I couldn't find fault with any acting, only editing. The movie was genuinely funny sometimes and brought a few tears to my eyes other times. I only know Mo'Nique from "Queens of Comedy" and was a bit taken aback by the general lack of profanity in this film. My guests and I left the theatre feeling good about the film.… Expand
[Anonymous]Apr 7, 2006This movie will show girls to be true to themselves with some edgy, and sassy comedy. Failed.
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Red, white and blue all around at fashion show
Written by Cathy Finnegan Saturday, June 14, 2014 11:00 pm
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St. Peter's United Methodist Women saluted America with a Stars and Stripes Fashion Extravaganza and Luncheon at the Greate Bay Country Club recently with proceeds benefiting UMW missions near and far.
Irene Reeves, Andrea Paul and this columnist waved to Cork Ostien as he unloaded gifts and prizes from his van and carried them into the country club. Robie McKinnon, Pat Custard, Della Ostien, Helen Miller and Mary Hughes were already setting out gift baskets for the Silent Auction in the dining room while Lois Werner, Joan Walker and Marie Hayes placed table decorations featuring red, white and blue firecrackers with stars painted on them and red, white and blue stars and stripes mylar balloons tied to them. A large American flag was draped around the podium. Irene and I helped the women fill aluminum flag buckets with candy at each guest's place setting along with a patriotic program. UMW committee members sported red, white and blue outfits, but it was Marion McCaughey who stole the show in her red and white stripe silk pants, blue sweater with white stars, stars and stripes silk scarf, star sunglasses and spiral stars on her headband. Marilyn Curley printed guest name cards and helped ticket chairwoman Andrea Paul set them out alphabetically on the table in the lobby. Ralph Bingham dropped off a pink impatient hanging basket for the Chinese auction when he drove wife, Gretchen, to the County Club. Sally and Bob Stair delivered fashions from Donna/Gay Dillon Boutique and set them up in the ladies locker room. Next to arrive was Lynne Cates and Maribeth Neall with fashions from Sun Seekers. Lynne didn't stay long as she had to get daughters, Dana and Tara, ready for the Prom Saturday night.
As guests began to arrive, Sue Brastow and Irene Reeves were ready to sell 50/50 raffle tickets and Helen Miller had brisk business for the Chinese Auction. UMW Presidents, Ginny Strang and Della Ostien, were at the top of the stairs to welcome guests and show them to their tables. Elaine Winder sported a white sweater with a large American flag on the front. Cape May County Clerk Rita Fulginiti is a woman of many talents; earlier in the day when she brought husband, Tony, home from a doctor's appointment the chair lift didn't work. Rita made a few adjustments with a screwdriver and wrench and it was up and running. My neighbors, Alice Crockford, Kathy Craven, Pat Matis, Peg Lippincott and Bonnie Cotellese, joined Marge Logan, Helen Hay, Sharon Garrison and Pat Ogle for the luncheon. Alice, Kathy, Pat and I wondered what our husbands were doing at home while we were at the luncheon and hoped they were accomplishing some of our "honey do" projects. Bonnie joked they were ROMEO'S – "Retired Old Men Eating Out." Danielle Morelli Blevins showed pictures of her new home in Celebration, Fla. where she and her husband and children are moving at the end of the school year in June. This is a bittersweet time for grandmom, Karen Morelli, who will miss her grandchildren, but she and husband, Lou, also have a home in Florida where they spend the winter and will have lots of time to visit then. Joan Shaiko, Sue Phillips and Shelley Towers were returning to the Greate Bay Country Club the next evening for the married couples dinner.
I enjoyed catching up with Mildred Mott and her daughters, Jessica Milhous, who was visiting from Texas, and Jennifer Palermo. We joked about Mildred's youngest, Jeff, and my firstborn, Jimmy, turning the Big 50 this year. Annette Dungan chose a pastel suit for the luncheon and didn't give this columnist any trouble when I took her picture. June Appleton recently attended her nephew's destination wedding in Jamaica and had a great time. Debbie Moreland reports son, Billy, is getting married in September. I spotted Marie Shafron, Leslie Clark, Chris Sauer, Beth Lennox, Kathy Heller and Sue Park dropping their tickets in the Chinese Auction containers. When lunch was served I joined the ladies at my table, Connie Smedley, Kathy Rebl, Joanne Marzulli, Nancy Plauschinat, Sally Stair, Carol Reider and Joanne Richards. Connie is delighted that she and Don are finally back in their newly renovated home following Hurricane Sandy while Carol and husband, Ron, tore their summer cottage down and built a new duplex. After lunch I circulated about the dining room and chatted with Kay Manco, Rita Stauffer, Verna Garish, Dee Wagonseller and Madelyn Simpson who wore a flower print blazer accented with matching flowers in her hair. Jeanne Robinson told me about a Shore Medical Center Cancer luncheon that she is working on, to be held at the Yacht Club in September.
Sally Stair, Irene Reeves and Linda Gronert were on hand to assist models in the dressing room with their quick changes. Maribeth Neall gave the models instructions before heading upstairs to serve as commentator for the fashion show. Julie Bickings' 3-month-old daughter attended her first fashion show with mom and grandmom. Sandy Engstrom took lots of pictures during the luncheon and fashion show to put on St. Peter's website. Youth director at St. Peter's Sarah Lee had her camera poised and ready as each model strolled around the dance floor. Nancy Caine got cheers from daughter, Jessie, along with friends, Janie Halliday and Linda Leonard, when she strolled by their table. Sandy Simpson and Schuy Wood took pictures of this columnist in each outfit I modeled especially my favorite, a full length black chiffon Red Carpet ball gown by Cartise. Katie Grim loved the white capris she modeled and didn't want to take them off. Dorothy Gerken and Marilyn Curley showed off bathing suits and cover-ups. Former Little Miss Ocean City and mother of three, Jill Mullen-Adamson, was a first time model in the fashion show. Melinda Mayne and Ginny Strang rounded out the models.
Marion McCaughey and her runners, Marie Hayes and Andrea Mastro, awarded prizes between segments in the show and still had more to go when the show was over. Shirley Deming won lots of prizes and Maryann Jones was high bidder on a foursome at Avalon Country Club. Della Ostien was pleased she got K. Potts painting she wanted while Marion McCaughey was high bidder on a painting by Bill Sines and Robie McKinnon got Shirley Hawthorne's painting. Gayle Robbins, who was the only lady to wear a hat to the fashion show, had the first 50/50 ticket drawn. Peggy Doyle had the next 50/50 ticket and the grand prize 50/50 ticket was held by Marilyn Curley who didn't know she won until she returned to the dining room after the fashion show. Barbara Veasey, Kathy Thompson, Judy Schwartz, Mary Mohr and Mary Trueman stopped to tell me how much they enjoyed the luncheon and fashion show and are looking forward to attending next year.
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Some 500 purses are overflowing storage space at Michelle's Headquarters and elsewhere, but they're not for Michelle Allyn (BELOW, LEFT) and Susan Elizondo (RIGHT). Instead, they're part of an unusual fund raising event for "Hello Gorgeous!" which treats cancer-fighting women to a spa event with new attire and more, as reported in a recent edition of this newspaper.
The event, slated for Dec. 9 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Michelle's Headquarters, 114 N. Main Street, in Culver, has been dubbed The Great Purse Extravaganza. Members of the community have donated lovingly used purses to be re-sold the night of the event (more may be dropped off at Michelle's, the Culver Coffee Company, and Elizabeth's Garden between now and Dec. 2).
Highlights donations include brands such as Yves St Laurent retailed at $1,195, Coach, Kate Spade, and Vera Bradley. While some of the above may be special bid items, most purses will be affordably priced sale items, says Allyn.
The event will include wine, cheese, and sweet treats "with some pampering surprises planned."
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Sunday, 23 Oct 2011 08:13 AM
The Conservative leader, who opposes a referendum on Britain's EU membership, faces the biggest rebellion of his premiership on Monday when parliament votes on an issue that has caused deep divisions in his centre-right party for decades.
Defence Secretary Philip Hammond said Cameron would stick to his decision to impose the toughest voting orders on Conservative members of parliament. Known as a "three-line whip", lawmakers who defy the instruction to back the government will be effectively expelled from the party.
"It is not government policy to have an in/out referendum on Britain's membership of the European Union," Hammond told BBC television. "The three-line whip remains because the motion is contrary to government policy."
Cameron's supporters say the vote is a distraction and that rebels risk fuelling economic uncertainty at a time when Britain should be helping the European Union to fix a sovereign debt crisis.
While Cameron is all but certain to defeat the rebels in a vote that carries no legal weight, the showdown is seen as a test of his authority that risks raising tensions within his ruling coalition with the pro-Europe Liberal Democrats.
Given Europe's economic problems, Cameron's ministers say now is not the time to resurrect a debate that helped to topple former prime minister, Conservative Margaret Thatcher, and dogged John Major's government.
"Right now, the immediate and urgent issue is sorting out the crisis in the euro zone," Hammond added. "Investment, job prospects, economic growth in Britain are all threatened by the current crisis."
Questions about Britain's ties with Europe have resurfaced in recent months, with eurosceptics on the right of Cameron's Conservatives keen to use the euro zone's financial crisis to renegotiate London's ties with the EU.
Cameron says it is in Britain's interests to stay inside Europe because it needs access to the single market, Britain's biggest trading partner. Britain's economy has stagnated for a year and households are being squeezed by rising unemployment, above-target inflation and weak wage growth.
Around 70 of the more than 300 Conservative lawmakers are expected to vote against Cameron on Monday. The Liberal Democrats and the main opposition Labour Party will tell members to vote with Cameron.
"We won't do the opportunistic thing. We'll do what's right for Britain. We will give a gold-plated guarantee to Mr Cameron that we will protect him against his own eurosceptics in the vote," Labour defence spokesman Jim Murphy told the BBC.
A poll for the Mail on Sunday newspaper found 61 percent of people wanted an EU referendum, while half wanted the government to renegotiate the terms of Britain's membership to focus on trade. However, only 34 percent wanted to leave the EU, compared to 44 who wanted to stay and 22 percent who did not know. (editing by Elizabeth Piper)
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