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As always this is the most touching, emotional, and cherished shoot for all of us at the Women's Journal, and I hope to continue having this shoot for many more years. The women are beautiful, both inside and out, and their stories both break your heart, but give you encouragement to continue the awareness of these horrible diseases. Help make a difference in both breast cancer and ovarian cancer awareness. Donate to these organizations or volunteer to help spread awareness, which will help save lives.
Pam Hennigan
When asked to give my testimony after my first diagnosis, I said I always knew God would heal me one of 3 ways: by a miracule, by medical treatment, or by death! Many congratulate me for surviving breast cancer three times. Even Dr. Fox, head of UPenn's Rena Rowan Breast Center, said he's only seen 3 people in 30 years survive breast cancer in 3 sites. I really am a walking, talking miracle!
My grandmother died of breast cancer when I was 12, so I went early for a baseline mammogram resulting in a first diagnosis at age 37. With children ages 12, 9 and 7, my prayer was to see my grandchildren grown and married. Despite a "cyst" on ultrasound, my radiologist said "Just do your routine mammogram next year." I had an uneasy feeling and two months later I found another lump. I asked the surgeon to remove both the lump and cyst. While too deep to remove in his office, surgery could "remove all fibrocystic tissue." I woke up to the news of breast cancer under the cyst—not visible on mammogram or ultrasound.
Since my breasts were too dense for technology back then, I requested a full mastectomy. My plastic surgeon specialized in breast reconstruction and said tram flap reconstruction was my best option. Surgery was difficult and chemo chemically exhausted me for months. I thought my ordeal was over, but 10 years later (2007) I needed a hysterectomy for metastatic breast cancer in my ovary. Incorrect pathology started a year of chemo for a new type of cancer I didn't actually have. And a follow-up CAT scan found malignant breast cancer in my lung also.
The oncologist suggested chemo for the rest of my life. I said "I don't think God would want me to feel like a dishrag forever!" A second opinion at MD Anderson in Houston determined I couldn't have that type of cancer or I would have been dead. They re-ran pathology to find it was the original cancer that spread to my ovary and lung. The next week they removed the as yet untreated lung lesion. "When should I come back?" The specialist answered, "I hope never!" Now I'm on a drug to suppress estrogen and stop new tumors from forming, and I thank God for my health. Whether I'm helping clients with financial situations or helping breast cancer survivors, I know every day I live and breathe, God has a plan for me!
Mary Jo Chandler
My journey began eight years ago. I was 59 years old. I remember the phone call to my cell phone. I was in Monterey California visiting my daughter and her family. It was the nurse from the Breast Center. She said I needed to come back in and discuss my recent mammogram with the doctor. Her voice sounded urgent- I knew this call would be a defining moment in my life.
I returned home to doctor's visits, biopsies, and then the phone call from the breast surgeon requesting that I bring my husband to my upcoming appointment. Wow, this was for real. Terror was probably the best way to describe my feelings at that time, what would I look like without hair? Could it spread?
The diagnosis was DCIS, ductal carcinoma in situ- no I would not need chemo or radiation- no it had not spread- yes I would need a total mastectomy because it was in most of the milk ducts of my left breast.
I remember the night before the surgery. I knew part of me would be gone the next day, and I would never look the same. I also knew God would take care of me. I had total faith and let go and let God take control. I had decided to have reconstruction via a tram flap, and this was not an easy operation. I'm not sure I would recommend it but I would encourage having some sort of reconstruction.
Well fast forward eight years and I remember going through all of the above, it was an important part of my life, but it did not stop me from living a full life. I have been blessed with a wonderful husband. We have been married for 45 years. We have four beautiful daughters, four terrific son in laws and eight fabulous grandchildren. I have recently retired from my part time job of 32 years as a Museum Guide at Winterthur Museum. I enjoy playing duplicate bridge, tennis, golf and squash.
Breast cancer was a small blip in my journey of life. I try to focus on my blessings and not the blips along the way.
Lyn Feldbaumer
It was a beautiful, sunny day in May of 2006 when I went for my annual mammogram. By the end of my appointment it was pouring "tears", my tears. I was told I had breast cancer. My life was now headed down a different path. A path that was totally foreign to me. I could not believe this was happening to me. No one in my family had cancer. That just did not happen.
My tears continued to flow until one day I decided that either the cancer was going to get me or I was going to get it! Those who know me, also know I am a fighter and my fighting spirit resurfaced. Once I became proactive and took a stand against this disease, things started to fall into place. My life became a whirlwind of tests, biopsies, two lumpectomies and finally a mastectomy. Follow up treatment ensued and today I am living a happy, full and productive life cancer free!
I give a lot of credit to my doctors, friends and family that were my core support and were by my side every step of the way. However, there was another group of people just as important and supportive that became my new friends. These ladies were cancer survivors too and were more than willing to share their experiences, encouragement and support. The saying "been there, done that" truly applied and it was comforting to know these ladies made it and so could I. To any woman struggling with a recent diagnosis or undergoing treatment, please reach out to a fellow survivor. You don't have to travel this road alone.
Today I am employed full time as a Community Relations Liaison with MeadowWood Hospital. Working in the mental health field, helping others has opened many doors for me. My after hours are spent volunteering with organizations that help and support those who have experienced a traumatic event in their lives.
To me, it is all about being grateful, giving back and helping others… just as my wonderful husband, two daughters, grandson and many others gave back to me.
Kathy Tidball
I consider myself a very lucky woman. Diagnosed with breast cancer in 1990 at the age of 46, I fortunately had discovered it early. As ductal carcinoma in situ, my great surgeon, Dr. Balin, was able to remove all traces of the cancer. No radiation treatment or chemotherapy was necessary and wonderful care was provided to me by the Women's Center at St. Francis Hospital. I did have a bit of a scare the following year when another lump was detected, but it was benign. Now approaching my 70th birthday, I continue to have an annual mammogram and check up with my doctor. An annual visit to my dermatologist for a scan for possible skin cancer is also done. As a result of the latter, a basal cell cancer on my nose was detected which was surgically removed. With this history, and discovering the mission of the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition, I was happy to get involved by volunteering at the Great Stuff Home Store.
I have also been lucky in my private and professional life. I was married to a wonderful man for 32 years who unfortunately died at the age of 56. We did not have children of our own, but teaching in elementary schools for 31 years, provided me with the opportunity to work with many wonderful children! After retiring from active teaching, I continued to work as a coordinator in environmental education and as a grant coordinator for the Delaware Department of Education.
Having now fully retired, I enjoy attending classes at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, volunteer for Meals on Wheels, Fish (driving seniors to medical appointments), Arasapha Garden Club, and serve on the board of the New Castle Library Friends. Also, I have met another wonderful man and we spend time biking, hiking, traveling and enjoying our friends and relatives. Life has been and is good!
Jodi Sheats
I am a 5-year breast cancer survivor as of Memorial Day 2014! My goal is to inspire others with my story of advanced Stage 3 cancer and give them hope.
I was 47 yrs. old when I noticed my right breast nipple and areola was darker than the left side. I did a breast exam and felt many cysts from my having fibrocystic breast disease. I called my doctor and after an exam, he felt a large cyst and ordered an ultrasound. The ultrasound showed a mass and the looks on the faces of the radiologist and the technicians made me worry. I had seen those looks before, when my daughter was three she was diagnosed with liver cancer.
I knew a biopsy was my first step. Being a nurse, a surgeon I used to work with was wonderful about getting me in. After the biopsy, he took my hand and said, "It's cancer but this type of cancer responds very well to chemotherapy and you will be fine." Wow– the two dreaded "C" words- cancer and chemo! I smiled and thanked him, then walked to the dark parking lot alone on Thanksgiving eve. I called my husband, close friends, and family and the tears started. Thinking about how much I loved being a mom to my 14 year-old daughter (my cancer survivor) and my 16 year-old son; fear consumed me for weeks. I knew I must stay positive but the survival stories I had heard were all early stage cancer. I prayed that I would be filled with the hope and promise that Jesus gives. Then, the darkness began to lift- my faith, my loving family, and my friends kept me strong.
I had 7 months of chemotherapy at Helen Graham to shrink the 5cm tumor. The tumor didn't seem to be shrinking, but my surgeon told me that it was probably dying from the inside. I stayed hopeful because I knew I had the best possible care. I decided to use Hopkins for the surgery because they are amazing, they did my daughter's liver resection 18 years ago that saved her life. I had a right mastectomy and then radiation.
After this treatment, a mammogram on my left breast showed a possible mass. I couldn't believe it… I was just getting my hair back and they tell me I need another biopsy! I decided that I wanted a mastectomy no matter what the results. 13 lymph nodes were removed, 9 were positive. Then had bilateral reconstruction and tattooing a few months after that. I'm very happy with the results and it's so nice not to have to buy bras anymore! It was fun to experiment with the wigs and scarves. I had more compliments on my wig than I ever had on my own hair! A nice side effect- the chemotherapy helped my complexion! I'm now on hormone blocking therapy for a few more years.
Though the treatments were challenging, I wake up knowing my life is so blessed and has been enriched by my having gone through this cancer experience. The wonderful staff and patients I met through my journey, my husband, and friends who kept me positive and cheered me on over the years. Each day is a gift that I cherish! – Jodi Sheats 52
Grettel Huber
I am 50 years old, and was born in Costa Rica. I have lived in the United States half of my life and am a proud citizen of the USA. I am a divorced, single mother of a 20 year old amazing daughter, a Dean's List Student at UD.
I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer in October of 2010. That day was probably the saddest day of my life – for about 3 hours – it didn't last long because I decided with the help of God my life would be positive and healthy. I had a series of biopsies and then a week before Christmas my chemotherapy began. It lasted for 16 weeks. Christmas day of 2010 I began loosing my hair (which was one of my best attributes and still is). I decided to call friend of mine, a hair dresser, she came to my home and cut it short- instead of waiting for it all to fall out. Surprisingly, it didn't fall out completely, but I had to wear wigs to work. I actually had fun with the wigs, and why not, some women wear them for fun. Another surprise was that I didn't get sick with my chemo sessions, instead, I got insomnia. So, the days that I had my 5-hour chemo sessions (always on a Friday), I went out with my friends and danced all night long. I also went to the gym 5 times a week and did pretty hard cardio, my belief – the stronger I made the blood running through my veins the faster the Cancer would be eliminated (my theory only, but one my Oncologist loved). In April of 2011, I had my Lumpectomy, which came back clear, no Cancer, God is amazing! Lymph Nodes were also clear and "clean" ;). About a week later my radiation sessions began, I was told that the skin around my breast would burn, well, it didn't happen, another plus. But, I sure got tan! I wanted to tan the other breast but the radiologist didn't allow me.
My experience with Cancer was "a blessing in disguise", it made me see how precious life is, that people that do really care, and it made me appreciate my family and friends much more. I began telling everyone how much I love them, we shouldn't waste time not saying those beautiful words. I felt God with me even more, how He is always with us, at ALL times- I pray more now. Cancer touches us deeply in a way that no one else can understand. God has more for me to do; including things for others.
I have a boyfriend who understands how life with me works and how we all can love with such pure love. Now that, is just plain amazing. We should thank the Lord every day to be alive – I believe this regardless of having had Cancer, though maybe I understand it better because I had Cancer. Life is wonderful, three years cancer free; living each day to the fullest – helping others and loving everyone.
Barbara Manges
I am an Ovarian Cancer Survivor and I wear this label now as part of my life, part of my Journey and it is part of the new me.
I started this phase of my life very unsuspectingly in 2012. My Hereditary did not warn me nor did any of my life's circumstances or personal habits. Ovarian cancer is a quiet disease that once you tally the symptoms it is usually in a later stage.
I have been married for 56 years, a mother of three children, one is deceased, and I have four wonderful grandchildren.
I was a nurse during my career and even though I have found technology has advanced beyond my working days, I have a keen understanding on how one should feel. When you look at the symptoms of early ovarian cancer, even collectively, it is not enough to cause alarm. My symptoms persisted and I went to the doctor with digestive issues, bloating and some mild pain similar to menstrual cramps. Some blood values fluctuated which did not fit a pattern either. It wasn't until I went for a virtual colonoscopy, in the evaluation process, that the doctor saw shadows in areas around the right ovary area. A virtual colonoscopy can only diagnose colon issues but the blurs and surrounding area can be observed in the background as a warning to seek further investigation.
Since there is no test that can definitively diagnose ovarian cancer other than a CAT scan, my family doctor ordered one, which confirmed my diagnosis. He, in turn sent me to Dr. Rashid, GYN who put me "on the fast track" to surgery, chemo and remission: all done at the Helen Graham Center under Dr. Browosky's care.
I could hardly face the uphill climb of recovery from such devastating surgery and then tear down my strength again in chemotherapy. This persistent disease needed eight months of problematic chemotherapy. My Journey began with little sunshine and definitely no rainbows. But what kept me strong was a reconnection with friends, survivors and family. It was a time of renewal of life, a new beginning and a fresh start. All that was important suddenly isn't. Your goals and zest for life changes. You finally understand the philosophy of day to day and the importance of celebration.
Fresh out of chemo, I joined the first Delaware Ovarian Cancer Foundation 3k walk, to begin my newfound life, in remission. As luck would have it, I also reconnected with Dorianne Short, who I knew years ago, under different circumstances, who started the foundation, and has become "my sister survivor"!
Dorianne Short
For over a decade, Dorianne Short has dedicated her time and efforts to raising awareness of ovarian cancer with an emphasis on raising funds for research to discover a reliable diagnostic test.
An 11 year survivor herself, Dorianne is the founder and President of the Delaware Ovarian Cancer Foundation (DOCF), founded in 2009 as the premier ovarian cancer organization serving Delaware and the surrounding vicinity. Dorianne formerly served as Delaware Chapter President of the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC) from 2005-2009. Under her leadership, the DOCF has raised over $250,000 and she has dedicated more than 10,000 hours of volunteer time to raise awareness and help women with ovarian cancer. In addition, she was instrumental in raising well over $100,000 for NOCC during her tenure. Through her efforts of donating funds raised to various research grants, DOCF has become 'a Partner in Science' with the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund. In 2013, Dorianne was the recipient of the prestigious Governor's Outstanding Volunteer Award.
Dorianne oversees two annual DOCF fundraisers: the Teal Ribbon 5K to Fight Ovarian Cancer in May and the 'On the Wings of Hope' Teal Ribbon Luncheon and Silent Auction in September. With a small group of dedicated volunteers, other awareness activities and projects are organized throughout the year with an emphasis on September, Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Some of these activities include: exhibiting at various local health fairs and women's events, mailings to ob/gyn offices throughout Delaware, a Salon Awareness Program (distributing information and awareness baskets to hair salons), Turn the Towns Teal (a national initiative placing teal bows in various locations to promote awareness in September) and a new upcoming project of providing 'new patient bags' to newly diagnosed women.
Dorianne truly lives her passion, which is 'Hope for the Present, a Cure for the Future'. This passion has transformed her personal illness of ovarian cancer into a healthy, vital, supportive and expanding all-volunteer organization. She urges all women to learn the symptoms and risk factors for ovarian cancer because, currently, the only prevention is early detection.
For more information on the Delaware Ovarian Cancer Foundation, visit deovariancancer.org and our Facebook page.
Thanks to Our Location…. The University and Whist Club
The University and Whist Club is Delaware's premier fine dining club with a rich history dating back to 1891. The Club offers a unique environment for Members, their families and guests to dine, socialize, and entertain.
Throughout the year Members enjoy a wide array of benefits and special events ranging from in-home catering services to complimentary room rentals and special dining menus. The legacy of the Club is built upon family and your membership extends to spouse and children under the age of 23. Children under the age of 12 are extended an extra benefit of eating for free when ordering from the children's menu in the a la carte dining rooms.
We invite you to contact the University and Whist Club's Member Services Coordinator, Kelly Caloway at 302-658-5168 ext. 100 or visit our web site and fill out the form to arrange a tour or to inquire about membership.
Many of the participants' clothing was provided by Great Stuff Savvy Resale
The mission of Great Stuff Savvy Resale is to generate revenue for the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition by providing the community with high quality women's clothing, shoes and accessories as well as home furnishings and home accent pieces at a fraction of the original price.
All proceeds from the shop benefit DBCC's programs which work to increase breast cancer awareness, promote the importance of early detection, provide access to mammograms, and provide support and resources to women and men who have been diagnosed with breast cancer in our local community. Great Stuff Savvy Resale, is located in the Talleyville Center, 3619-A Silverside Road, Wilmington, DE, (302) 478-7890
Thanks to Our Photographer Roy McDowell
Royal Photography's owner, Roy McDowell, brings a wealth of experience, both creative and business, along with an unmatched ability to put people at ease, to every occasion he photographs.Over the past 18 years, Roy McDowell has captured "that" moment for more than 300 brides and grooms and preserved high school memories too numerous to count. Such exposure has led Roy to become one of the most recognizable photographers in Delaware. He creates a lasting impression, not only of an event, but of himself. The pride, precision, and passion he exudes has compelled brides-to-be to track down, "the photographer who took their senior portrait years before". Roy exhibits this same commitment and customer service when working with the many schools and businesses with whom he's managed contracts. "The consumer drives the product I provide; not the other way around". With the help and support of family, friends, and business associates, Roy McDowell strives to achieve his goal of providing an unforgettable experience with superior photographs, exceptional customer focus, and lasting relationships.
Owner of Royal Photography
302 438 1308
Thanks to Our Stylist J. Christian Studio
J. Christian is a Master Artist with more than 30 years experience in the beauty industry. Together with his wife Marcy, they own and operate J. Christian Studio, an upscale salon located in Hockessin, DE. As an International Platform Artist and Master Educator for Sexy Hair Concepts, J. Christian travels here and abroad teaching other Stylists about hair fashion. He regularly teaches at the Institute of Courage, a hair academy established by Michael O'Rourke, founder of Sexy Hair Concepts located in the Topanga Canyon just outside Los Angeles as well as at the Paul Mitchell School in Delaware.
Owner of J. Christian Studio
7465 Lancaster Pike
Hockessin, DE
302 235 2306
By Mandy Bell Young
Eyebrows are one of the most important facial features we possess. They frame our face, enhance our eyes, and when we achieve "brow perfection," they can give our whole face a lift. The reality is, most of us are not born with perfect brows, and sometimes after years of tweaking, we end up with little or no brow left. Traditionally, we turned to the brow pencil to fill the void. But, unless you are also born with a talent for applying make-up and live a life where your face never sweats or gets wet, this penciling in everyday becomes rather tedious and often unreliable. Have you ever crossed a mirror mid day to find half a brow, or only one left? There IS a solution that frees us from the brow pencil and the daily drudgery of the drawing task. Permanent Cosmetics by Carmella is your answer to having fabulous eyebrows everyday, effortlessly and flawlessly.
There are many reasons why women are turning to permanent cosmetics for their eyebrow dilemmas. Sparse or thin eyebrows can be made to look fuller, and length and width can be adjusted to suit individual preferences. Symmetry can finally be achieved and enjoyed from the minute you wake up until your head hits the pillow again. Arches can be created and even repositioned, giving the eyes a "natural" lift. Even when there is no hair at all, such as with Alopecia, or simply from over plucking, beautiful brows can be achieved through the permanent makeup process. Without eyebrows, the face seems incomplete.
Carmella prides herself on creating natural looking brows. Although it is similar to a tattoo, her brow work does not appear as a solid block or line of ink. She has mastered the feathering technique, using quick light strokes of various sizes to fashion the look of tiny real hairs. With over a hundred pigments to choose from, she customizes a color blend tailored to suit the needs of each individual in her care.
There are no surprises. Everything Carmella does is drawn on first, and agreed upon, prior to any application of pigmentation. This is where you can discuss color and shape options, and feel confident that you will be satisfied with the final results. Please note that all brow procedures require 2 seatings, allowing 4 weeks time to heal in between. The first application is "baking the cake." The second is the "Icing." Carmella's meticulous artistry, combined with a natural born talent for creating and enhancing beauty, has built her solid reputation with many of the top physicians and estheticians in the area. Her work speaks for itself.
So, if you are… tired of using a brow pencil, active in sports, to busy with no time to worry about make-up, aren't artistic in applying make-up or no longer have the steady hands to do so… if you are looking for a top of the line artist to set you free from the daily make-up grind, please come to the studio and see Carmella for a FREE consultation. (If you already know you want the procedure, yes, you can have the consult and get started in the same visit). Just think, perfect brows that are impervious to heat, wet, humidity, sweat, dryness, motion, touch…, impervious to life. Go For It!
"I have never felt more confident and you have brightened my life." – L.M
"Thank you for performing a miracle." – L.E.
"Permanent makeup enhanced my life, I always look good and go anywhere." – B.M
About the Artist
Carmella Gibellino-Schultz is a licensed cosmetologist and has been practicing the art of permanent cosmetics since 1999. In both Delaware and PA she has performed thousands of procedures and her impressive portfolio speaks for itself. Former owner of The Skin Care School and Center, her expertise and years of experience have made her the areas most sought after permanent cosmetics artist.
Referring Doctors
Dr. Abel M.D. | The Abel Center for Oculofacial Plastic Surgery
Dr. Fanny J. Berg M.D.
Dr. Peter R. Coggins M.D.
Dr. Joseph J. Danyo M.D.
Dr. Jillian Banbury M. D.
Dr. Ian M. Longergan, D.O. | Aesthetic Plastic Surgery of DE
Dr. Timothy Greco M.D.
Dr. Monica Mehring M.D.
Dr. Jonathan Pontell M.D.
Dr. Katheryn M. Warren M.D.
Dr. David Zabel M.D.
Dr. Jeffrey B. Minkovitz M.D. | Eye Physicians & Surgeons
Dr. Peter Panzer M.D. | Panzer Dermatology Assoc.
Dr. Paul Sabini M.D. F.A.C.S.
Dr. Jonathan Saunders M.D.
Dr. M. Stefanyszyn, M.D. F.A.C.S. | Wills Eye Hospital
Lynn Esdale RN | Lynn Victoria Cosmetic & Medical Skin Care
Dr. Lisa W. Hostetler M.D.
Sarah Lester, Medical Aesthetician
Delmar Surgical & Cosmetic Treatment Center.
The Brandywine Country Club, located in historic Brandywine Valley, was founded September 10, 1945. Its beginnings were the shared idea of a number of prominent area businessmen. Meeting regularly in a downtown Wilmington storefront, these founding members discussed a common concern-there increasing need for a quality golf course. The obvious solution quickly became a unanimous decision to form their own club and build a new golf course. Drawing on the support of friends and well wishers, the planners purchased land and a three-bedroom farmhouse on Route 202. In 1985, the old clubhouse and land adjacent to Route 202 was sold and a new clubhouse was built on Shipley Road. For sixty-five years, the Brandywine Country Club has enjoyed an outstanding reputation for its first-rate golf course and inviting atmosphere. Today that tradition of excellence and hospitality continues.
WHAT WOMEN WANT IN A COUNTRY CLUB…WARMTH: With 65 years of experience in Hospitality; we are committed to providing exceptional service to our guests. Our friendly staff is waiting to welcome you.HEALTH: A game of golf on our beautiful greens, a tennis match on our har-tru courts or relaxing by the pool…beginner or expert,..we offer options for fitness & relaxing. The Pub also offers a variety of healthy salads and wraps to keep you energized.FUN: Exciting events are held throughout the year that are perfect for individuals, couples & groups of friends & family! We also specialize in private events such as Weddings, Proms, Birthday Parties, Business Meetings and more. With multiple rooms & the ability to accommodate up to 350 guests, the party is sure to go on!CREATIVITY: Our staff has superior credentials in menu planning with a variety of multi-cultural cuisines. Every menu is customized just for you to ensure your event is everything you imagined.
Harry joined the Brandywine Country Club in 2000 and was appointed Club President as well as General Manager in 2009. Prior to BCC; Harry served 8 years in the United States Air Force where he gained his computer skills and hands on experience in the food & beverage industry. He also worked at Sun Oil Company for 14 years and has been a small business owner since 1982. Harry stays active in the community and is involved with a variety of associations, fundraisers & charity organizations including: Chichester Business Association; LPGA Tournament benefiting the Ronald McDonald House; Delaware Special Olympics; CBS United Organization for Diabetes Awareness; "Folds of Honor" benefiting spouses and children of our lost military heroes; involvement with committees and programs for kidney transplant donors/recipients & diabetes.
Brandywine Country Club
2822 Shipley Road Wilmington, DE
By Edward Stein
Edward Stein continues in the family business founded by his grandfather, Maurice Stein in 1930. Stuart Kingston Jewelers is located on Pennsylvania Avenue, Wilmington, DE.
I'll admit it, I'm a lucky guy. Honestly I'm not trying to rub it in, but my wife is the best–Hands Down– Period. Now when I decided to propose I did have a slight advantage when it came to getting an engagement ring for obvious reasons (I work in a jewelry store). However, when it came to picking out a ring I was in the same boat as every other guy walking into a jewelry store. I had absolutely no idea what she wanted.
Over the years, I've seen the look on the faces of guys who are just trying to get a grasp on color, clarity, carat weight and cut. I might as well been explaining the definition of a quadratic equation. Ladies we are clueless! Now if you are lucky like me your future bride to be might be watching a commercial and then pause the commercial that shows a number of engagement rings and then asks, "which one do you think I would like?" I, of course chose wrong. Not shocking, because men are typically wrong (sorry guys). We had a young man come in our store and buy an engagement ring and the girlfriend came back a week later somewhat devastated. She had told him specifically not white gold, not round and not a halo. He got her a white gold round halo ring. I mean he sort of listened, he just didn't hear the "not" part.
So now that I personally experienced the daunting task we as men have trying to find the perfect engagement ring for our future spouse, we (SK Jewelers) decided to offer something a little different to help men get the perfect ring. The Heart and Soul Reflections™ is a Bridal Collection designed to guide and empower men by helping them uncover certain style preferences that truly reflects their soul-mate. Who is she? What's her personal style? Realizing that every woman is special and one of a kind, we offer four basic collections to help in your search to match the ring to your special lady. Our collections are Classic, Modern, Eclectic and Vintage. We also want to always be open to originality, so we offer custom design services to enhance or alter any ring design by our own fabulous Jewelry Designer located on our premises.
In our Classic Collection you might find beautiful solitaires and Tiffany mountings for the very traditional style woman. She tends to like the round or emerald cut shapes sometimes incorporating accent diamonds on the sides. Our Modern Collection is focused on clean lines and unique mountings like tension settings and halo mountings featuring cushion or princess cut diamonds. Our Eclectic Collection offers a variety for that woman who sets her own trends-likes mixing it up –anything goes. Our Vintage Collection reflects the designs for the woman who enjoys beautiful antiques, estate pieces, and intricate filigree gallery settings. You may want to consider an extra special re-design of the family heirloom. We are here to help when you are ready to find that special ring.
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Buying a ring is a daunting task, especially for someone like me who really had no clue where to begin. Edward and the team at Stuart Kingston walked me through every single step of the process. I went down to learn about the differences and Ed gave me some great advice. I started gathering some information about what styles she liked and sent them some pictures. His team helped me design and customize a ring that would be perfect for her. It only took a few weeks to build and they updated me every step of the way. Once it was completed, I was blown away and it made my proposal a lot easier knowing I had a beautiful ring from Stuart Kingston by my side. I would recommend this place to anyone as you won't find a better team to help you from beginning to the end. – Brad Rittle
I recently purchased an engagement ring from Stuart Kingston Galleries and cannot sing their praises loud enough. I'm a dude, through and through, and had no practical knowledge about buying diamonds; let alone building a ring. They walked me through the entire process, from picking the stone, to custom designing the setting, to getting the ring insured. When they didn't have the diamond I wanted in house, they shopped around for the diamond and found something that hit all of my wants and stayed within my budget. When they delivered the ring, I couldn't have been happier. Best of all, when I delivered the ring she said yes. Thanks Ed, I couldn't have done it without you! – Maximillian Osswald
I would never go anywhere else to buy an engagement ring…and I live in Los Angeles. The Stein's are the classiest, most trust worthy people in the jewelry business. I even got my friends in NYC, NJ and CA hooked on the Stein's. We did everything seamlessly through the phone, email and fed-ex. When making such a big purchase you really need that trust factor…and you can absolutely trust Stuart Kingston Galleries. – PJ Byrne
My cushion cut diamond engagement ring from Stuart Kingston Galleries is absolutely exquisite. My fiancé collaborated with Edward for months leading up to our proposal and was so grateful for Edward's incredible knowledge and guidance. The design is breathtaking, and the quality impeccable. We couldn't be happier! Not only are we in love with the ring — but it means the world to us to have worked with such an honest and trustworthy jeweler whose expertise is above and beyond. I look forward to designing our wedding bands with Edward and to visiting Stuart Kingston for other meaningful pieces in the years to come. – Brooke Lyons
Eyelash Extensions! They are THE accessory for so many women. No fuss, no smudge, waterproof, natural or dramatic, affordable and safe. Eyelash Extensions have become so popular that they are rivaling the monthly nail treatments at the best salons around. Take a close look at celebrities Kelly Rippa, Kim Kardashian, Drew Barrymore, Jennifer Lopez, Jennifer Love-Hewitt, and Gwen Stefani to name only a few. They have been wearing extensions since the early 2000's. Lucky for us, this "trend" is not just a trend anymore and not just for celebrities.
As they have become more popular and recognized by the mainstream, licensed estheticians have been adding this skill to their resumes. They are a fantastic alternative and have gained tremendous popularity – with the rest of us – because of their natural look, ease of application, and yes, affordability. But, I am sure you have questions…
Frequently Asked Questions about Eyelash Extensions
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To hell with certainty!! Too often we live our lives addicted to certainty. We stay in what is familiar and what is comfortable. We love what we know, even if it costs us what we desire the most.
Somewhere in life we are taught that we need certainty to be happy. We spend our lives waiting for that perfect moment to take action, for the perfect moment to live our lives. That certainty will protect us from getting hurt and keep us from feeling like we are not enough.
We thought by gaining a degree, it will give us the certainty of a well paying job. Working hard will give us the certainty of job security. That money will give us certainty of maintaining the lifestyle we want. Listening to the doctors will give us the certainty of health and taking a vow will give us the certainty of fidelity. As many of us learned through life experiences, none of this is true. Anything and everything can be lost or taken away from us.
We have been sold a pack of lies and it is all B.S. The ONLY certainty that truly exists is the certainty of what is inside of you. There is no perfect moment. The moment is now.
You can't wait to feel certain you won't get hurt before you fall in love, you will spend your life alone. Go out and love, be willing to get hurt and realize that you will find someone who is worthy of the gift of your love. You don't need ANY more certainly to live the life you want.
Stop playing not to lose… you will only lose at the end. Life is meant to be lived, fully and freely. Play to win. Play to get the most out of life, and love those around you the most that you can. Freedom and certainty do not exist together. The price of certainty is being enslaved. The reward of freedom is life!!
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Meet Delaware Hospice's Admissions Nurse, Amanda Jamieson.
Amanda Jamieson probably became a nurse because her aunt was a nurse for 20 years. "She influenced me tremendously and encouraged me to try nursing. I did, and I loved it! "
When Amanda's grandmother became ill, the family asked Delaware Hospice to help care for her. Amanda witnessed firsthand the type of care offered. She said, "They really do hands-on patient-focused care. When you are nursing in other facilities, you must do your required tasks, then hurry up to the next patient. You don't have time to spend with one patient to really understand his or her needs, or who they are. It was quite beneficial to be in a position to compare specialties, and I became convinced that my future would be as a hospice nurse.
Delaware Hospice hired Amanda as a registered nurse in the Admissions Department and trained her to do home visits as well as to assess individuals for admissions to the program. Amanda was ecstatic about the opportunity and five years later remains equally as enthusiastic.
Amanda described a typical visit. "We are the first team member to make a visit, so we never know what to expect and it's often a bit chaotic. We spend time listening to the patient and caregivers, trying to figure out what's going on. There's always a reason to call. No one just wakes up one day and decides to call Delaware Hospice. We then educate the family about our services, and we work with the patient's physician to review and organize medications."
For the past two and a half years, Amanda has held the position of hospital liaison at Christiana Hospital. "I love it here, she said. "I am all over the place, visiting patients, seeing new referrals. Staff knows to call me if their patients have questions. Doctors and social workers call me directly about new referrals. Everyone has my cell phone number. A physician can pick up the phone and say, "Hey, Amanda, can you come up real quick?"
"Sometimes a decision is made to stop a patient's treatment and the family is in a crisis situation. They are on their way home and don't know how to care for their loved one. I'll come in to talk with them and work with them through the transitional process. We always focus on the care, wherever the patient and family want it, and do whatever we can to facilitate that.
Coincidentally, Amanda was born in Christiana Hospital. She lived in Newark until a recent move to Middletown with her husband and two children, aged 3 and 1 year old.
Amanda graduated with an Associates Degree as a Registered Nurse from Del Tech, then earned her Bachelors Degree from Wilmington University, and has continued her education in the Nurse Practitioner Program. She expects to graduate next year.
She said, "My future plans definitely include staying on at Delaware Hospice, eventually as a Nurse Practitioner. I can't see myself doing any other type of work!"
Asked how hospice work has impacted her, Amanda replied, "It's changed my whole outlook. This type of care has such a positive effect. It's wonderful to be able to provide care to a family, to give them a sense of relief as you take some of the pressure from them; and to encourage them that they can do this."
She said, "Initially, the family might not even want to talk to us. However, once they do and they realize how much we offer, it's a great relief to them. There's such a misperception in the public that we simply come in with meds and it's the end. It's just not true. We come in, we manage symptoms, and we support family members including children. We help the patient and family live life's special moments to the fullest. Once we break that barrier of misperception and overcome those obstacles, they feel such relief and appreciation for our help."
Amanda talked about families' fears. "Their greatest fear is that they'll be home and unable to care for their loved one–unable to take care of basic needs. With the support of Delaware Hospice's team, they no longer need to worry about this. We take it one day at a time, working with the best plan of care for each family. Each family varies on the needs. It might be as basic as medication, or it might be where to get more care."
Others fear the cost. How much? Will my insurance pay for it? When they hear that we're a nonprofit hospice; and that even if you lose your insurance, we're still going to be there with you. You're not going to see a bill—it lights up their eyes!"
Alan Henderson, Delaware Hospice's business development manager said, "Amanda Jamieson is the essence of what a hospice nurse should be when it comes to patient care. She's all about delivering the care necessary to elevate a patient and family's quality of life. Amanda is an excellent nurse and has been recognized as such by the physicians and clinicians in the hospital."
More than nursing skills, an admissions nurse must be able to educate the patient and family. This may involve teaching how to turn patients, or simply reassuring them or getting them started in a caregiver's role. Amanda remembered one family ready to transition to their home to care for a loved one. At the last minute the home care aide didn't work out. She said, "The caregiver was in tears, frantic. I said, 'Give me the phone. We're going to call health agencies together to find someone satisfactory.' So we went through it together and you could just see the relief in her face."
Why is hospice nursing such a rewarding experience? Amanda said, "Our families don't realize how much they help me more than I help them. They give me such a different perspective on life. They hug me and thank me, but they have no idea how much they have impacted my life in a positive way."
"I wasn't sure before, but now that I'm here, I have no desire to be anywhere else. I'd rather be here doing this. I want to talk to the families, learn what they really need, be able to help them work with the doctors, and figure out how they can get home or wherever they want to go."
"I want to be a hospice nurse forever!"
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By Shana A. Pinter, Esq.
Divorce. Without a doubt one of the most difficult and life-altering transitions that can occur during your life. And if there are children involved that transition has long-lasting unforeseen effects. Making such a significant decision requires knowledge – knowledge about your rights, obligations, and the law.
The goal of this issue's article is to provide you with a basic understanding of the process and requirements of divorce in Delaware without focusing on the many issues and complications that can arise. Future articles will provide detailed information on one area at a time.
The requirements for getting a divorce in Delaware are fairly simple – at least one of the spouses needs to be a Delaware resident, you must be separated from your spouse for 6 months and you must file all the proper paperwork. When you have children, a parenting class must also be taken. Most divorces are finalized without the need to go to court.
After the divorce is finalized, property division starts. In general, all property obtained while you are married is considered "marital property" and is subject to division. Marital property includes assets (i.e., a home, car, bank accounts), debts (i.e., mortgage, credit cards), and retirement accounts. The court will begin the division at an even split of 50/50 and move from that point depending upon the contribution and dissipation to the marriage by both spouses.
Also considered during the property division phase of divorce is alimony. In general, in order to be eligible for alimony, you must be able to prove that you are dependent on your ex-spouse – meaning that you aren't able to cover your expenses based on your income – and you also must be employed. Alimony is calculated by taking your income and subtracting your expenses, doing the same for your ex-spouse and then comparing the numbers. If you were married less than 20 years, alimony is awarded for half of the amount of years. If you were married 20 years or more, alimony is "permanent."
If you and your spouse have children you will also face custody issues. In general, custody is awarded jointly to parents with each parent having equal decision making authority and equal time with the children. Equal time with each parent is usually accomplished by 1 week with Mom and then 1 week with Dad and so on and so forth. Any combination of overnights and days can be used, as long as the result is 7 overnights with each parent over a 14 days period. For example, some people choose to have a "2/2/3" arrangement –2 nights with Mom, 2 nights with Dad and then the weekend with Mom. The next week would alternate that pattern, starting with Dad.
Along with custody often comes child support. Both parents have an equal responsibility to provide financial support to their children. Child support lasts until the child turns 18 or 19 years old, depending if he or she is still in high school. Child support is calculated using each parent's income and the amount of time the child(ren) spend with each parent. Also considered are medical insurance and expenses related to the child(ren) such as daycare, tuition, and the like.
Since it is at the forefront of most mothers contemplating divorce, our next article will delve into the issue of custody and answer the most common questions we hear, questions such as: I've been a stay-at-home Mother and have been our children's primary caregiver. How is custody decided? Can I get sole custody? Can I have a say in who my ex introduces to our kids?
Shana A. Pinter, Esq., is the founding attorney of Pinter Law, LLC, a law firm dedicated primarily to family law. She has been practicing since 2009 and founded Pinter Law, LLC, to increase access to legal assistance to those facing challenges within their families.


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That's why associations of family physicians, internists, and pediatricians promote the idea of a medical home, where doctors are paid more to coordinate care, collaborate with specialists, and serve as a clearing house of medical information.
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Creamy Deviled Eggs
Deviled eggs are a classic and one of Martha Stewart's favorite hors d'oeuvres. Deviled eggs are crowd-pleasing party snack that are the perfect way to start a casual evening. Make this creamy deviled egg recipe and get your party started in 30 minutes or less!
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- 8 large eggs
- 1/3 cup light mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon white-wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon minced shallot
- 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce, such as Tabasco
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- Paprika, for garnish
Place eggs in a medium saucepan; add cold water to cover by 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil. Remove pan from heat; cover, and let stand 13 minutes. Drain, and run eggs under cold water to cool them.
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, mix together mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, shallot, and hot sauce.
Peel eggs, and halve lengthwise; remove yolks, leaving whites intact. Transfer yolks to bowl with mayonnaise mixture, and season with salt and pepper. Mash with a fork until smooth.
Mound yolk mixture into whites. Sprinkle with paprika just before serving, or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate up to 8 hours.
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Sun Tzu 2 Nov, 2014
I spilled vinegar into it, and replaced the shallot with raw garlic and the mayo with greek yogurt. The yogurt is too liquid and has to be reduced to 1/4 cup if you do it that way. The garlic was fine and not too strong. Don't spill vinegar into it!Reply
diannam 22 Apr, 2014
Just another ordinary deviled egg recipe.Reply
Liz Leonhardt 17 Dec, 2013
Hands down, the best deviled egg recipe I have ever tasted. I am adding this to my Christmas dinner appetizers!Reply
Eat Only If Its Oh So Good 12 May, 2013
This is definitely a 1-star rating. Didn't like this recipe one bit. With the vinegar and Dijon mustard mix it tasted too vinegar-y and salty. I used premium name brand ingredients and followed the recipe exactly. Disappointing so will be sticking to my tried and tested family recipe that folks rave about. Just wanted to try something different. Won't be making these again.Reply
janiejane211 22 Mar, 2013
Best deviled eggs I've ever made! A few tweaks... I sauteed the shallots in butter, used fresh horseradish instead of Tabasco and champagne vinegar instead of white. I put the sauteed shallots and horseradish in Cuisinart so they were very finely minced and then added all the other ingredients to the Cuisinart. FAB-ulous!Reply
Happy_Birthday_Dr_Seuss 2 Feb, 2013
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TiaCalenture 27 Dec, 2012
I made these as part of my 6 types of deviled eggs for christmas. They didn't go over very well. That may have been my fault. I may have splashed a bit too much vinegar in the recipe. I used 6 eggs instead of 8 and tried to eye-measure the ingredients. won't do that again.Reply
Terri Bretch 22 Dec, 2012
The eggs will turn out perfect if you let them sit in the hot water for longer -- like 20 to 25 minutes.Reply
Melamobella 4 Jul, 2012
The recipe worked great for me! I boiled just a little longer than the recipe said to. The shell peeled right off and the mixture is DIVINE! I have friends who don't like spicy so I didn't add the tabasco. I will next time, though.Reply
BONNIE1925 21 Jun, 2012
This recipe did not work at all. The eggs were not cooked, even the whites. I used large eggs and they all fit in one layer in the bottom of my pan, I brought it to a rolling boil, and then took it off the heat for 13 minutes. I then drained it under cold water, and placed the eggs in the refrigerator once cold. I had a terrible time peeling them, in fact they basically fell apart. I put all eggs in a bowl, microwaved them for 3 minutes to cook the yolks to be solid, and made potato salad.Reply
Grandma_Jen 20 Nov, 2011
I love my deviled eggs tangy. This recipe has the perfect ratio of egg yolk to ingredients. I did use spicy mustard. YUMReply
dingly 26 Jan, 2011
I use Honey Mustard salad dressing instead of mayo and mustard. Garnish with pimento or capers.Reply
brutal_baker 11 Jan, 2011
This recipe is good if you like the overpowering taste of vinegar, Dijon mustard, and onion... I thought this recipe was grotesque, I wanted Deviled eggs soo bad and this recipe ruined my night!Reply
pomdecouer 24 Dec, 2010
has anyone substituted apple cider vinegar for white wine vinegar, or just omitted the vinegar?Reply
sanday63 29 Apr, 2010
I like half mayo and half miricalReply
CarrieeAnn 27 Apr, 2010
This recipe is perfect if you use Hellman's mayonnaiseReply
Madhi 19 Apr, 2010
I only added the mayo, mustard, salt, pepper from the recipe but I added a pinch of curry powder to the mixture and garnished with a tiny sprig of dill and a sprinkling of paprika. Amazing!Reply
buddyone 7 Oct, 2009
A touch of anchovy paste does wonders for any deviled egg recipe!Reply
michelley8099 28 Sep, 2008
fine chopped celery in the mix was also very goodReply
trademark912 5 Jul, 2008
I used less mayo and more mustard and it turned out amazing!Reply
CourtneyFFox 12 Feb, 2008
Turned out really good!Reply
JennyBop 27 Jan, 2008
I made this to bring to a christmas party. Very Good. I used apple cider vinegar and regular mustard and no onions.Reply
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If F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby is a commentary on the American Dream, Slate's The Great Gatsby: The Video Game continues that narrative in the most straightforward, nihilistic manner. In short, you're on a boat and there's a green light at the end of the screen, mimicking the green light...
Challenging the conventional wisdom of innovative games
Chris Suellentrop -- self-proclaimed casual gamer and columnist for Slate Magazine -- tells why a derivative sci-fi gorefest, Gears of War, is deserving of 2006's best video game of the year award despite some calling it "more of the same." These few choice snippets sum up his reasoning nicely: "Gea...
Wii ennui from Slate: "Nintendon't" [update 1]
The New York Times dissed the PlayStation 3, and now Slate has dissed the Wii. What is this world coming to? Highlights from Erik Sofge's "The Case against the Wii": Like many of us (self included), Erik "was in love" with the Wii before he'd ever laid a hand on it. You won't be able to pin th...
Why there are no indie games (and why there should be)
While there are indie game projects -- like that Indy point-and-clicker I wrote about earlier -- the industry continues on a path towards longer development time and larger budgets making indie gaming, as we've come to know it, largely inviable. Luke O'Brien takes a look at the problem for Slate and...
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Slate's Daniel Engber explains how it is we know that shady Gizmondo chieftain Stefan Ericksson's grand theft auto'd Ferrari Enzo was going precisely 162mph at the time of impact, ripping the car into two pieces. It would be difficult to condense the variables that go into this determination, but he...
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A list of the many, many characters of Tales Of Flame. Still heavily under construction
Moron's Team
FlameThe main protagonist, a bitter and sarcastic Charmander caught in Viridian Forest. Not the most social of people, he prefers to be left to his own devices, but will still help out any allies in a scrap.
SquirtMoron's starter Pokemon, a generally friendly Squirtle/Wartortle who tries to keep the others on the straight and narrow. Has been the second POV narrator since Vermillion.
ScytherMoron's third Pokemon. Joined after being rescued from Team Rocket; prone to talking in the third person and being badass.
BlackyMoron's fourth Pokemon, one of two Eevee siblings that Flame effectively adopted after finding their mother who had died protecting them from a Persian attack. Now an Umbreon and generally happy-go-lucky, much to annoyance of his sister Spiral, but heaven help you if you do make him angry.
FervoMoron's fifth Pokemon and the third POV narrator, joining the group after being escaping from a group of Ax-Crazy cultists along with Flame, Tate, Cray and Roco. Always ready with a sarcastic remark and very prone to commenting on some of the crazier things that happen.
MoronThe Human who caught Flame and was promptly nicknamed Moron. Real name unknown. Not the brightest of kids but generally means well and can come up with some genuinely impressive plans.
Joanne's Team
PikaA Pikachu that was with Joanne when they first started travelling with Flame & Co. While quick to resort to violence, she still tries to keep the others out of trouble.
ScoutA Pidgey that Flame beats at the start of the story, they meet again a little later to fight a Nido gang. Joined the team properly during Mt Moon.
TateA Totodile that, along with Fervo, was being used as slave labour during the Rock Tunnel arc after being separated from his original trainer. Functions as the level-headed leader of Joanne's group.
CrayA Nidoran/Nidorina that was with Tate and Fervo during the Rock Tunnel arc.
RocoA Zigzagoon that Fervo was looking after during the Rock Tunnel arc. Inquisitive by nature, he tends to find things that others would have missed. And can always be counted on to know where to get some Cheri Berries.
BellsproutVery dumb.
JoanneA teenage girl Moron befriended after a Pokemon battle and the two have travelled together ever since. Friendly and a lot more careful than Moron, she's one of very few humans that Flame admits to liking.
AlphaA Vulpix Flame encountered during Mt Moon after being captured by Team Rocket. When they were trapped in a cave in during their escape attempt, Alpha managed to evolve and was able to blast a way free using a very, very powerful Hyper Beam.
PorygonAlpha's second in command, a living supercomputer that masterminded the escape from Mt Moon and proves very helpful in Alpha's fight against Team Rocket


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Menzies Hotels Irvine, AyrshireLatest booking: 2 hours ago There is 1 person looking at these apartments.
handy for train station tvs, hairdryers, extra heaters, blankets, towels, etc good price
entrance to flats - private lets underneath - lock broken, litter, smell of smoke. studio décor all needed modernising bathroom looks nice but shower poor because of water pressure, same with taps in sink
It was near shopping centre It was quiet Cafe's,takeaway and harbour nearby Parking was good Rubbish took away and clean towels left daily
Stairwell could have been cleaner There was no cooker Door bangs at bottom of block
nice and comfortable except water issues
there was no hot water in the kitchen sink only cold and no cold water in the bathroom basin only hot and the hot water was off when we got there so had no hot water in taps only in shower.
We had a knock on the door late at night from a lady asking for final payment. She wanted out credit card security number. We gave her cash but she had no receipt for us and wasn't available in the morning either. Now we are wondering if an automatic payment was made. We found this to be strange and unnerving as we usually organise this either at the time of booking in, upon departure or automatically.
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Affordable and pretty clean So close to ocean and harbour area which was lovely to walk along. Not busy or noisy. Pretty quiet despite being on main harbour front road and near train as the train and road were pretty quiet and did not disturb us at all Local eateries for fast pick up food steps from our room (loved the egg rolls) Roomy with beds, dressers, couch, table, chairs, kitchette, frig, microwave, 2 Tvs, dishes. Two main rooms separated by a door (albeit with glass windows) which was nice for a little separation for differing bedtimes Andy and Carmen were most friendly and helpful. Grocery store right under the train bridge as was the entrance to the mall and main shopping area downtown so we could walk easily to it.
No hooks to hang towels or clothes anywhere however I did find a closet with hangers on our last day. Not having hooks in bathroom especially makes things rather tricky. No room darkening window coverings. We had no problem with the stairs but some older folk might as it was on the third floor No WiFi in our room but it was available just a few doors down with 24 hr access to the building Could feel springs in the beds so updated mattresses would be an improvement and appreciated by weary travelers. Door to stairs banged unless you remembered to turn around to hold them from slamming which we got used to doing a few days into our stay.
Used this as a base, as a musician I needed something close to amenities but away from public eye. Fantastic and I will use again :)
Private flats beneath the apartment, there was some arguing which could be heard, this could frighten young children, young/elderly couples.
Took about 3/4 hour to try to locate someone for keys to flat, pillows and duvet cheap and flat as a pancake. Could do with a good paint as there were dirty marks on walls especially in bedroom, made a very uneasy stay and won't be returning.
The convenience and easy parking. The bed I had was very comfy and the room was warm enough. We were happy enough for the few days we were there and the cost was suitable to our needs. It served the purpose for our visit and the staff were very friendly and helpful - couldn't fault them really.
Well, we changed our minds about the studio room because it was on the second floor and so accepted a family room at the back. We could have done with some comfy chairs to sit on although there wasn't any room for any really. We didn't ask about using the lounge, which we should/could have done. The shower room was a bit iffy really but we managed okay all the same.
No tea or coffee and no double bed just all singles and no curtins
the location of the studio was fantastic. 2 minutes from the train station, 5 minutes from the shops and a nice walk to the beach which is fantastic. the studio itself was very quirky with plenty of space for a family of four.
the toilet is needing a bit of tender loving care as it is a bit tired looking but clean
I liked the apartment was really nice and all clean and comfort was great
The location of the apartment and wasn't made aware of the type of people who stayed in the bottom apartment was kept up most of the night because of how loud they were coming home and leaving
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The Hershey Company Announced Two More Of Its Plants Have Achieved Zero-Waste-to-Landfill (ZWL) Status. (Photo: Business Wire)
The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) announced two more of its plants have achieved Zero-Waste-to-Landfill (ZWL) status. The company now has six U.S. plants that no longer dispose routine waste into landfills. With the addition of the Y&S Plant in Lancaster, Pa., and the Robinson Plant in Robinson, Ill., The Hershey Company has exceeded its goal to convert five plants to ZWL by 2015 well ahead of schedule.
The Hershey Company announced two more of its plants have achieved Zero-Waste-to-Landfill (ZWL) status. (Photo: Business Wire)
"This achievement reflects Hershey's unwavering commitment to reduce our environmental impact while continuing to manufacture the highest quality confections," said Terence O'Day, Senior Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer, The Hershey Company. "Converting plants to ZWL is challenging, but our plant employees have shown how deeply dedicated they are to environmental stewardship. They have worked extremely hard to reach this important milestone."
To achieve ZWL status, Hershey's manufacturing facilities have both reduced their overall waste streams and increased recycling rates to approximately 90 percent. All remaining waste is sent to nearby waste-to-energy incinerators, eliminating the need for landfill disposal. These incinerators produce energy, which also reduces overall reliance on fossil fuels.
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Can I mention how wonderful this past week's Texas Library Association Conference was? Seriously, the state of Texas rocks and so do all the people in it! I seem to do best summarizing these things with pictures, so here we go!
A huge thank you to Tor for having me be a part of the conference!
First up was a Young Adult Round Table panel talking about the appeal of dystopian stories to teens.
One of the best things about TLA and conferences in general is running into so many awesome people!
My time was packed with fun activities including:
On a final note, I want to mention the breakfast because it was so delicious!
L to R: Mari Mancusi, Me, Jo Whittemore, Jessica Lee Anderson, Kari Olson, and Kari's friend, Kelli
So that's a wrap.
TLA, I miss you already, but I will see you again next year!
Looks like a grand time was had all around :-)
It was so much fun, Angela! I love getting together with book peeps!
What a wonderful experience! Glad I got to share it with you and happy to look through these pictures to relive the TLA magic.
I'm so glad you were there also, Jessica! <3