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Holiday Spirit minus the Stress!
December 10, 2014It's the most wonderful time of the year, but let's face it, the holidays can be stressful! To help ease you into the holiday spirit, I've included the recipe for my new found party favor, created a holiday gift guide, and listed ESPA's latest age defying products and treatments. Happy Holidays!
Apps for Entertaining: In my search for a holiday appetizer, I realized that I don't care for skewers, shrimp tails, shells or anything that is left in your hand after you have eaten it. You can never find a place to dispose of it and it doesn't look good to have little trash bowls around. I have decided I like "one bites". Something you can pop into your mouth and carry on…I like the Mini Brie Tarts… and who doesn't like Brie? Sure to be a hit at any party.
- 12 miniature tart shells, frozen
- 1 (200 g) packages brie cheese (remove the rind)
- Red pepper jelly (Cranberry sauce is a good substitute)
- Bake shells according to package directions. Let cool.
- Divide cheese in 12 pieces of equal size. Place in cooked shells.
- Bake in a 350°F oven for 15 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Top each tart with 1 Tsp of red pepper jelly.
- Serve and enjoy
Holiday Gift Guide:
ESPA Luxury Body Collection. Indulge your skin with this luxurious collection - perfect for a home spa ritual. Reveal brighter, smoother skin this season with this complete home spa body ritual, featuring our deeply nourishing and naturally enriched NEW Optimal Body TriSerum.
ESPA Optimal Collection. Enjoy beautifully radiant skin with this potent collection. Discover advanced nourishment for face and body with our bestselling Optimal Skin ProSerum and NEW Optimal Body TriSerum. Both combine the potent power of a serum with the richly nurturing benefits of essential oils for naturally beautiful, radiant skin.
Product of the month:
ESPA Lifestage Net 8 Serum-The first age-defying serum designed to address the most visible signs of aging and deliver serious results. This serum uses our Natural Encapsulation Technology (NET) to deliver a unique blend of ten powerful natural active ingredients in their purest, most concentrated form, for up to eight hours.
Treatments of the month: Schedule our 80 minute Ultimate Anti-Aging Facial and turn back the clock with this non-invasive treatment designed to lift and firm. Alternatively, our 80 minute LifeStage Facial, our most effective and targeted age defying facial, uses the technologically advanced ESPA LIFESTAGE product range to address the most visible signs of aging. Finally, the 80 minute Men's Age Rebel Facial is an effective, age defying facial designed to deliver immediate results to tired looking skin and reduce fine lines and wrinkles. Receive a 25% discount on the facial and 10% off product recommendations on the same day. December 1-26.
ESPA LifeStage Collection. Target the most visible signs of aging with this luxurious collection. Our pioneering age-defying skincare range utilizes the very latest advances - Natural Encapsulation and Stage Release Technology - to create uniquely powerful formulations, which are a sensorial pleasure to use.
Nutritious & Delicious Thanksgiving Recipe
November 03, 2014Every Thanksgiving I try to come up with something new and different to prepare. This year I'm going to make a "Roasted Butternut Squash Salad" with a citrus vinaigrette.
The recipe is:
- 1 (1 ½ -pound) butternut squash, peeled and ¾-inch diced,
- virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon pure maple sugar
- kosher salt & fresh ground black pepper
- 3 table spoons dried cranberries
- 4 ounces of baby arugula
- ½ cup walnuts halves toasted
- ¾ cups shaved parmesan
Preheat oven 400 degrees F, add olive oil, syrup and salt & pepper, toss and place on a sheet pan. Roast for 15-20 min until tender turning once, add cranberries the last 5 min. While squash is roasting combine ½ cup olive oil, ¼ cup apple cider vinegar, squeeze fresh lemon (to taste) dash of sugar, salt & pepper whisk. Place arugula in bowl add the roasted squash mixture, walnuts, and shaved parmesan. Spoon just enough vinaigrette over the salad to moisten and toss. Sprinkle with salt & pepper serve immediately.
Health Benefits Go beyond Feeling Good: More than an indulgence, massage therapy can help you sleep better, boost your immune system, reduce stress, and even help with aches and pains. Why we Spa? Isn't it obvious just entering into a spa you start to relax. Between the aromas, water features and the tranquil atmosphere you take a deep breath and escape. I love to start with a great steam. The heat helps with circulation, stimulates the lymphatic system to help eliminate toxins, as well as preparing the body for massage. During a massage you can have the feeling of total relaxation. I love it when my guests fall asleep on the table. They just let go completely and for me I know that they are actually getting more out of the massage than if they were awake, alert and thinking about everything they have to do when they leave. My advice to you is don't fight falling asleep.
November Promotion: Bring a friend in November. Throughout the month of November, Acqualina spa by ESPA encourages guests to enrich their spa experience by sharing meaningful relaxation by sharing time with a friend. Guests who bring a friend to the spa will receive 50 percent off an equal value treatment. Treatments are subject to a 20% service charge and are not combinable with other offers or discounts.
Product of the Month: Invigorating Facewash is a refreshing foaming face wash to cool, cleanse and balance. It is an effective deep cleanser that is soap free and non-drying. It will help to balance oils and is non-stripping. With peppermint to cool the skin and the aroma of lemon grass, it is a favorite with our male guest's.
Kale Is The New Romaine
September 17, 2014Kale is king! This healthy superfood is gaining more recognition and popularity for a number of reasons and here's why: Kale is high in fiber, low in calories and has zero fat! It's packed with powerful antioxidants and is a great source of iron. It's a terrific detox food packed with fiber and sulfur, both great for detoxifying your body and keeping your liver healthy. I like to use kale in a variety of ways, such as in a green smoothie or kale chips which make a great tasting snack. I say "Kale is the new romaine", I came across a restaurant in Key Largo this past week that had a Kale Ceaser Salad on the menu that was delicious! Try it in place of your favorite lettuce and let me know what you think.
Here's a great tasting kale smoothie recipe you can try at home:
Kale Coconut Green Smoothie
1 Banana
1 Orange
1 Medium Carrot
3 Cups of Kale (remove stems)
8 Oz Unsweetened Coconut Milk or Coconut Water
Pour the coconut milk into the blender followed by the chopped fruits and vegetables. Blend on high for 30 seconds
ESPA Optimal Body TriSerum
August 05, 2014Introducing ESPA Optimal Body TriSerum:
A rich fusion of nature's finest and most potent marine and plant extracts with the nourishment of Omega Oils. Ingredients such as the Tumeric Root, helps to even skin-tone and pigmentation whilst the Balloon Plant soothes and calms as the seaweed boosts firming collagen and elastin for exquisitely smooth and radiant skin. This formula works wonders for those with sensitive skin that is prone to irritation and redness ensuring skin stays beautiful, supple and satin soft to the touch. For optimal results use after a long relaxing bath and simply spritz over your entire body as a quick convenient moisturizer.
Keep Your Skin Looking Radiant This Summer
July 02, 2014Staying hydrated is vital whether you are always on the go, travelling or just soaking up the warm summer rays. Harsh environments can have damaging effects on your skin such as overexposure to the sun, sea water, chlorine, etc. All of this can have a negative impact resulting premature aging and pigmentation. Here are just a few tips to keep your skin looking radiant this summer:
• Hydrate: replace high calorie beverages with water, it will not only keep your skin looking healthy and fresh but will restore its natural glow. Drinking ice cold water also has a slimming effect which increases the rate of your metabolism by making your body work harder in warming up the water.
• Replenish: always keep a bottle of water at hand especially during the summer months as our bodies tend to lose more water through perspiration. Also you will notice that fine lines and wrinkles tend to deepen when you're dehydrated.
• Moisturize: Moisturizing is essential to keeping your skin hydrated. Get into a routine of applying moisturizer as it will keep your skin soft and supple.
If you're looking for the perfect treatment to revive your skin this summer why not try our very own Orange Blossom Treatment. The Orange Blossom Treatment provides nourishment and regeneration for tired, dull and lifeless skin. It includes a Welcome Foot Ritual, ESPA Salt & Oil Scrub, Restorative Deep Muscle Massage, and Warm Poultice Pressure Point Massage along with a refreshing Scalp Massage. This treatment is pure bliss! Click here to find out more.
Father's Day
June 03, 2014
Dual Action Shave Mud: Who needs a closer shave? Do you have a 5 o-clock shadow? I have just the thing! Try these simple steps to help you get a closer shave. Exfoliation is a must, it will remove dead skin cells, reduce ingrown hair, shaving rashes and deeply cleanses the pores. For the ultimate smooth and comfortable shave use ESPA'S Dual Action Shave Mud. Like most of our products you can use it as a face mask. Simply apply it to the entire face, shave then rinse with warm water. It helps hydrate the skin and the cocoa extract inhibits hair growth. Finish it off with the Post Shave Rescue which instantly cools and soothes the skin.
ESPA Men's Facial: This fifty minute facial is specially designed for men. This relaxing facial works by deeply purifying, balancing and hydrating the skin. Triple cleansing and steamy hot towels are used to soothe and soften the skin. A massage to the face, shoulders and scalp will leave you feeling relaxed and de-stressed.
Green Beauty Product We Love
May 14, 2014Avocado is one of the most precious natural ingredients for face masks with the ability to protect the skin from solar radiation.
Recipe: (1) avocado (cut in half and remove the pit) scoop out the pulp from the peel. Mash the pulp into a paste. Gently rub the peel against clean skin for 3-5 minutes. Apply the mashed avocado to the face and neck leave on for 10 minutes. Rinse with warm water.
3 fun facts about avocado
• In Brazil avocados mixed in with ice cream is a very popular dessert.
• The avocado is also called an Alligator Pear because of its pear-like shape and its bumpy green skin.
• The oldest living avocado tree is found in the University of California, Berkeley campus and was planted in 1879.
Spring Beauty Trends
March 07, 2014What do you think of when you think of spring?
When I asked a coworker, she said: "Flowers", another said: "Facials". Well… I am combining the two. ESPA 50 minute Skin Radiance facial includes a triple cleanse, face massage & mask and a scalp massage. It is a perfect way to brighten your skin and to have a fresh new look. Combine the Optimal Skin ProSerum into the facial and you will smell the rich floral fragrance of Jasmine, Ylang Ylang & Frangipani. This very light, silky oil absorbs into the skin providing instant results.
Spa treatments at home. Coffee and Honey Mask
February 07, 2014Did you do a little overindulging this holiday season? I know that my face and eyes are a definite giveaway with immoderation. Tired and red eyes along with a puffy face are hard to hide.
Here is a home remedy that can help you with both. Coffee is great for reducing swelling and puffiness. Coffee and cocoa are filled with antioxidants.
• 2tbsp freshly ground coffee
• 2tbsp cocoa powder
• 3tbsp milk (heavy cream, yogurt will work)
• 1tbsp honey
Mix together, apply to face 15-20 minute, rinse off.
Live stress free
January 15, 20143 Ways to restore your spirit over stress full times during the holiday season.
1. Go to the BEACH. Just looking at the ocean can bring a sense of calm. The smell of the sea, waves crashing and the amazing sea breeze, lessens the stress and allows you to forget the world around you. The sound of the waves crashing can put you in a calmer and meditative state. The minerals in the ocean's water helps to relieve pain associated with arthritis, psoriasis and even depression. So grab that book and enjoy a day at the beach.
2. Projects. I can't tell you the sense of accomplishment when I clean out my closet or reorganize my kitchen cabinets. One of my favorite project's to do is working in my garden. The feel of the earth in my hands planting my own organic food watching it grow brings a joy to my heart. It can be very meditative and calming as you tend to put your energy into something good. It can help you forget you troubles for at least that day.
3. Cooking. I love to cook. The process of choosing a recipe, going to the market, purchasing all the ingredients, wine, even music can be fun. I usually try a theme and combine it all together. Greek, Italian and Indian are my usual favorites I have even dabbled in Thai. Invite your friends and wow them with your culinary skills. It is amazing how cooking can take you and your mind to a far away place.
Go green smoothie
September 20, 2013We are delighted to share a green smoothie recipe from Acqualina Spa by ESPA's Lead Therapist Kim Cooke! This incredible fruit and green smoothie, that tastes great, will boost your nutrition, energy levels and help you achieve your weight loss, detox and health goals.
Blend the below ingredients and enjoy!
1 handful of kale
1/2 cup of strawberries
1/2 cup of coconut water
1 tablespoon of chai seeds
1 peeled orange
1 cup of spinach
1/2 cup of brewed green tea
1/2 cup of water
1/2 cup of green grapes
1/2 cup of pineapple
1/2 cup of ice
Fall inspired treatment: Balancing massage with volcanic stones.
September 13, 2013This wonderful warming and relaxing treatment is great to warm the heart, body & soul.
It includes a welcoming foot ritual, body exfoliation to remove dry skin & prepare your body for the oil absorption, relaxing facial cleanse and an indulgent full body massage with warmed volcanic stones. This treatment is not only deeply relaxing and warming, but it will help to open and balance your chakras.
To make a reservation, call Acqualina Spa by ESPA Reception Desk at 305.918.6884
Facials: luxury or necessity?
August 22, 2013Many people consider spa facials being a luxury but not a necessity.
Nevertheless, facials are more impactful than you think. The effects of a facial continue to actively work for 50 to 60 days from the day the treatment is performed. Being the ultimate anti-aging treatment, facials are great for general skin health as they repair environmental damage from sun and environmental pollution. They also give your skin that dewy healthy glow! Receiving facials once a month can potentially even save you from preforming plastic surgery in the future which is why it is recommended by the best in skincare to start young. So, are facials luxury or necessity…what are your thoughts?
Achieving the Clean Shave for Men
June 07, 2013Who needs a closer shave? Try these simple steps to help you get the best shave while actively protecting your skin.
1. EXFOLIATE. Although this step is commonly ignored by both men and women, exfoliation is a must and really should be a apart of every person's facial and body skin regimen. Exfoliating removes dead skin cells, reduces ingrown hairs and helps prevent the skin from razor burn and rashes. Exfoliation also allows for an ultra –deep cleanse by unclogging the pores. 2.) USE THE RIGHT PRODUCTS. For a smooth and pain-free shave use ESPA'S Dual Action Shave Mud. The Dual Action Shave Mud for Men allows the closest shave possible and can be dually used as a soothing face mask pre-, post- or in between shaves. The Dual Action Shave Mud helps to hydrate the skin and even inhibits hair growth with cocoa extract as a main ingredient. 3.) COMPLETE THE PROCESS. Finish your regimen with ESPA's Post Shave Rescue. The Post Shave Rescue instantly cools and soothes the skin, helps with razor burn prevention and uses Tea Tree as an antibacterial to the face.
For more information on the ESPA MEN'S LINE, call the Spa Reception Desk at 305.918.6844.
One Treatment Every Woman Should Try Before a Special Night
April 23, 2013It seems like there are a plethora of trendy spa treatments being featured every week. However, a few spa treatments really set apart from the rest and should be tried by everyone like the ESPA Professional Enzyme Peel. Perfect for any night that you need to look extra fabulous!
This powerful and highly effective peel dramatically smoothes, softens and evens skin tone. This intense peel containing botanical extract and Pumpkin Enzymes deeply exfoliates and removes dead skin cells, reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. While an Alpha Hydroxy Acid works on the top layer of the dermis (skin) increases cell regeneration, reduces the appearance of age spots and reduce hyper-pigmentation, improves skin texture and stimulates collagen production. This facial will leave your skin feeling smooth and firm and give an overall youthful radiance.
This Signature ESPA Professional Enzyme Peel is available at Acqualina Spa By ESPA. For details call the Spa Reception Desk at 305-918-6844.
Tone and Firm Active Peel Facial
April 23, 2013Spring is finally here and Miami is warming up quickly. With the sun scorching hot over the next few months, it's important to protect our skin. Sometimes we forget to use our skin's hero; sunblock. The sun also causes different skin pigmentation to surface or as we know it, sun spots.
Our 50 Minute Tone and Firm Active Peel Facial is designed to help the reduction of pigmentation, fine lines and wrinkles for a more radiant skin. Our Leading Spa Therapists will help show the best part of your skin. The Facial incorporates a deep brush cleanse for the ESPA Professional Enzyme Peel which helps aids the removal of dead skin cells and boosts regeneration. With a deep facial massage and the application of the ESPA Professional Lifting and Soothing Mask the face will be moisturized and luminous at the end.
Spring Break Do's and Do's
April 09, 2013Let's face it, we are envious of the youth's opportunity to take a break for a week from school, writing papers and reading textbooks. Even if they have a "staycation", it's still a break. We strongly believe that spring break isn't just for our high school or college students anymore; we think everyone should have a spring break.
So when you do have a moment to step back from all the stress of your daily commute, paperwork and emails, here are three essential tips to make the week even better.
• Try disconnecting completely- Yes, it is hard but we believe that taking a break from going through emails, texts and that project that's due after you get back will definitely help you relax and refresh so you can jump back into it.
• Pamper yourself- Enjoy a spa treatment. The best remedy to relax is easing up the tension with a massage.
• Sleep- Sleep as much as you can and sleep to the fullest. It will help get you back to a solid routine of rest. It's also extremely healthy too.
Sometimes you just need to break away from it all just to go back and continue on the journey of success.
Spend a Day at the Spa
April 02, 2013Every year we take time to treat the mothers in our lives to something special. It's one day out of the year to celebrate Mothers all day!
At Acqualina, we like to indulge Mothers to just about everything from a day at the Spa to a Seaside Lunch at Piazzetta to the All About Moms Vacation Package. This year, treat your Mom to a day at Miami Beach's only Forbes Five Star spa with the gift of time, rejuvenation and disconnect from her everyday schedule with the following ultra-lux inclusions.
- Pre-treatment thermal suite use
- Welcome Tea from Tea Forte's latest 2013 Spring Collection
- Soothing Foot Ritual
- 50 Minute Full Body Massage
- 50 Minute Refining Facial
- Healthy Spa Lunch
- Pool side tea and cookies
- ESPA product gift for homecare
- Complimentary Valet Parking
Smoothie Recipe of the Week
March 21, 2013The weekly healthy smoothie recipe to get the spring season underway!
Combine the below ingredients in a blender and enjoy!
- 2 cups water
- 1 Mango
- 1 Banana
- 1 cup Frozen Strawberries
- 2 handfuls of greens
Spring is Here!
March 20, 2013Spring is the time for rebirth and a great way to celebrate spring is by shedding the old and bringing in the new.
Start the season with getting rid of dried dead skin. Start with this easy home salt scrub recipe for a healthy radiant glow.
- Combine a ½ cup of kosher salt and ¼ cup of table salt and mix well
- Add avocado or grapeseed oil, finely chopped fresh rosemary, and 5 drops of lavender oil and mix well
- Apply on a damp body, start at the feet work your way up in upward quick friction movements
- Rinse and pat the body dry leaving the oil as a finishing product and your skin will glow.
Smoothie Recipe of the Week
March 14, 2013To help you on your way to a healthy day, Acqualina Spa by ESPA's Lead Therapist is highlighting a smoothie once a week.
Green Smoothie Recipe
- 1.2 cups water
- ½ Head Romaine Lettuce
- ½ Avocado
- ½ Fuji Apple
- 1 Banana
Start the Spring with Radiance
March 13, 2013The Winter season is passing and before we know it, Spring will be upon us.
As we begin the annual spring cleaning, we encourage you to do the same for your body. During the winter, it is hard to keep a radiant and lively glow on the skin. However, Acqualina Spa by ESPA has a few tips to get you started.
- start with a full body exfoliation in the shower using our Invigorating Body Reviver.
- Use Coconut as a natural foaming agent to lather and moisturize the skin.
- Whilst the Bora Bora sand smoothes dry rough skin, you can even work into your hands & nail beds to soften the cuticles.
- As the steam is filling your shower, use the Refining Skin Polish to gently exfoliate your face.
- After showering apply the Skin Radiance face moisturizer to help revitalize and renew skin.
- Finish it off with the Silk Body Spray all over the body to leave a beautiful sheen & radiant glow on skin.
Now you are ready for the new season.
Shine Like a Star Spa Experiences
March 06, 2013In celebration of Acqualina Resort and Spa's 2013 Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Award and Acqualina Spa by ESPA's 2013 Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Award, Acqualina is thrilled to introduce the Shine Like a Star Spa Experiences.
Shine Like a Star Facial Experience
The 50-Minute Facial exfoliates and cleanses and is designed to firm and restore elasticity to the skin. A 24K Anti-wrinkle Gold Mask along with a skin analysis, steam and exfoliation, facial massage, lymphatic drainage and a nourishing Scalp Massage with ESPA's Pink Hair and Scalp Mud to finish.
Shine Like a Star Manicure Experience
The 50-Minute Signature Manicure is designed to nourish hands and indulge you in luxury. A 24K Gold Mask will be applied to the hands along with nail filing, cuticle removal, hand exfoliation, hot stone hand massage and a Gold Polish application to finish.
February 26, 2013In celebration of Acqualina Resort and Spa's 2013 Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Award and Acqualina Spa by ESPA's 2013 Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Award, Acqualina is thrilled to introduce the Shine Like a Star Facial Experience.
Acqualina Spa by ESPA introduces these two indulging and relaxing offers.
The 50-Minute Facial exfoliates and cleanses and is designed to firm and restore elasticity to the skin. A 24K Anti-wrinkle Gold Mask along with a skin analysis, steam and exfoliation, facial massage, lymphatic drainage and a nourishing Scalp Massage with ESPA's Pink Hair and Scalp Mud to finish.
The 50-Minute Signature Manicure is designed to nourish hands and indulge you in luxury. A 24K Gold Mask will be applied to the hands along with nail filing, cuticle removal, hand exfoliation, hot stone hand massage and a Gold Polish application to finish.
For more reservations, please click here.
Get to the Ultimate State of Relaxation
February 19, 2013We know how tough it is to get away with your loved one, but we made it a little easier to do with the Ultimate Spa Package for Two.
The Ultimate Spa Package will entice you to get away, or at least consider staying with us for a few days while you relax by the beach, have four 50-minute Spa Treatments, one Spa Lunch for Two and more. And of course, the luxury of being able to get away and relax at an Award-winning spa and resort like no other.
Taking Valentine's Day into Your Own Hands
February 14, 2013The day of L-O-V-E. It's one of our favorite days at Acqualina and we LOVE to share the day with our guests.
We are encouraging everyone to make this a month-long Special Occasion and to take Valentine's Day to a whole new level. This month, we are offering a Special Couple's Private Lesson. Couples can enjoy a fun and relaxing class where they will learn an easy routine to ease their partner's back, neck, shoulder, and scalp tension. The journey begins with ESPA's Sensory Journey using an aroma oil of their choice, followed by an hour of private time in the Private Couples Suite, complete with a glass of Champagne, healthy spa lunch for two, and chocolate truffles. Couples will go home with a box of ESPA oils and the first ten couples to book the couples experience will receive a complimentary ESPA Twilight Tea Candle.
Inspire Romance at Home
February 05, 2013February is the month of love. Here at Acqualina, we think everyday should be a day of love.
In Japan they have a tea ceremony ritual that helps direct the heart and mind to peace and tranquility. Here at Acqualina Spa by ESPA, we believe in aromatherapy which simply means "smell therapy". The Restorative Bath and Body oil is feels like a "Hug in the Bottle" and its aromas of sweet mandarin orange, rose geranium and lavender help quiet the mind and comfort the spirit. So we are providing you with some easy ways to create a ceremony of love at your home with your loved one using the senses and aromatherapy.
- For a bath ritual simply draw a bath.
- Add four capfulls of the Restorative Bath Oil Relax.
- Apply the Restorative Body Oil and give each other a couples massage.
- If you don't have a tub big enough for two a shower ritual with our Relaxing Salt & Oil Scrub simply wet your bodies under the water and start at your feet and work your way up long circular movements to entire body.
This certainly will inspire romance. If you are too shy or not ready to give each other a massage, we are offering a Couples' Massage throughout the month of February to get you on your way to romance.
Therapist Highlight: Ingrid Parra
January 29, 2013Acqualina Spa by ESPA prides itself in providing excellent service to every guest and it's done through our excellent and talented Therapists.
The awards demonstrate the hard work of our Acqualina Spa by ESPA Therapists including the most recent Spas of America Top 100 Spas placing Acqualina Spa by ESPA at number 16. It isn't possible to achieve such feat without the amazing and talented Therapists.
So we've decided to dedicate the next few weeks to our Award-Winning Therapists starting with Ingrid Parra who has been at Acqualina for six wonderful years.
What is your specialty? I pamper my guests and perform maternity treatment and facials.
What do you love about working at Acqualina Spa by ESPA? The professionalism and luxury that the spa carries and it was what first attracted me to my career.
What is your favorite ESPA Product? My favorite ESPA product is definitely the Refining Skin Polish.
What are the benefits of this product? Some benefits of this product are that it leaves your skin refreshed, radiant and most importantly clean.
What is your favorite hobby? I love to jog in the mornings with my daughter. It's a healthy and active activity and it's our time to bond and I cherish that time with her.
Keeping those Dark Circles Away
January 23, 2013When stress and tension from work, family and well, life gets rough, some of us tend to deprive ourselves from sleep.
Sleep is one of the most important aspects of our health. It not only helps our diet and performance but it also helps our appearance and most importantly, our wellbeing. But not all of us get to sleep more than 7 hours a night, perhaps 4 if we're lucky. One of our Therapists' favorite ESPA Product is the Lift and Firm Eye Moisturizer for that same reason. It provides intensive hydration and moisturizer for the most delicate area of our face and helps with the puffiness, dark circles and wrinkles. It also helps to know that friends, partner and family won't see you "tired" the next day.
Celebrating YOU
January 16, 2013Valentine's Day is less than a month away-for some people this is exciting news, for others, not so much.
For those who are skeptical about the heart-shaped candy and red roses filled day, Acqualina Spa by ESPA created the Singular Sensational Spa Day just for singles. Whether you're celebrating your newly renewed singleness or just another reason to pamper yourself, the Singular Sensation Spa Day is a part of Acqualina's many February Special Offerings that will have you ready for that hot date or that party you and your friends have been looking forward to. Either way, you'll be celebrating "YOU"!
Kick-Starting the New Year with an
January 08, 2013The New Year chimes a fresh start, new hopes and dreams and at times, brings back the old infamous resolutions.
Resolutions or not, our Acqualina Spa by ESPA has a few tips to get you started on your 2013 health kick with ESPA's Detoxifying Bath Oil and Smooth & Firm Body Butter.
Draw a bath and add 3 cap full of the ESPA Detoxifying Bath Oil. While the tub is filling, use the body brush on a dry area and stroke from the ankle to the knee.Then, from knee to the thigh followed by a hand stroke always working up bringing the blood flow to the heart. This will help exfoliate dry skin and stimulate your lymphatic system to help flush out toxins and increase circulation.You can continue to use the brush on areas like dry elbows and heels in a circular motion to leave the skin smooth. Then soak in the tub for 20 minutes and rinse off with a cool shower after you dry off apply the ESPA Smooth & Firm Body Butter to the areas of concern such as the legs, thighs, derriere and abdomen. This intensely rich formula will help to tone and refine those specific areas and help get you on your way to great succes in 2013!


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Yesterday when playing with Angela embedded with the snipers, I had to lose 1 unit. I chose to lose the sniper unit because I wanted to keep the spotter alive to enhance Angela's frenzy skill.
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Originally Published July 8, 2013
Short, bald Altemio Sanchez, 48, sat in a booth with his wife, Kathleen, at the Solé restaurant in Buffalo, New York.
Three undercover detectives sat at the bar. They had instructed the restaurant's manager not to allow employees to touch items on the table the Sanchezes shared.
The couple left the restaurant, leaving behind a good tip, and a water glass and eating utensils Altemio Sanchez had used. Detectives gathered those items. They followed Sanchez to a bookstore at which he drank out of a coffee cup, which they also took when he left behind.
DNA results were back the next day conclusively linking Sanchez to several rapes and three murders.
Sanchez had been born on January 19, 1958 in Puerto Rico. When he was two, the family moved to the continental United States, living first in Florida and later in Buffalo. Sanchez never knew his father, who deserted him when Sanchez was two, but was raised by his mother and a stepfather. His aunt, Margarita Torres, recalled that as a child Sanchez was "nice," "serious," and "quiet."
As an adult, he worked steadily as a machinist in a factory for 23 years, enjoyed a longtime marriage and had two children. He was known as a friendly, helpful neighbor. As Kareem Fahim and David Staba report for The New York Times, Sanchez would "offer his generator after a storm" and help neighbors install "heated gutters." He had been a Little League coach affectionately called "Uncle Al" by the players.
However, there was a side Sanchez carefully hid from family and friends. Detectives believe that side erupted in 1981 when he raped a woman.
In 1983, he went to work at the factory he would still work at when arrested.
Police believe Sanchez raped a female jogger in 1986. According to Detective Lissa Redmond, the victim was "raped and strangled in such a way almost every blood vessel in her eyes was burst." Miraculously, she survived.
It is believed that he may have raped several more victims before finally killing one. Linda Yalem, a State University of Buffalo sophomore, was jogging on a bike path in 1990 when Sanchez raped and strangled her to death.
In 1991, Sanchez had a minor brush with the law. Believing an undercover policewoman was a prostitute, he asked, "Are you looking for some action?" He offered her money for sex. Arrested, he paid a $75 fine.
Apparently, Kathleen was forgiving as their marriage continued. She may not have wanted to break up the family since they were raising two young sons.
Sanchez attacked Majane Mazur, 32, a prostitute, in 1992, raping and strangling her. He left her corpse beside railroad tracks.
The Bike Path Rapist left a victim alive in 1994. Then his crimes appeared to stop.
In 1996, Sanchez ran in the annual Linda Yalem Memorial Run. Perhaps he got a thrill in running in this race that was designed to honor the memory of his victim.
On September 29, 2006, Joan Diver, wife of chemistry professor Steven Diver and mother of four children, went for a jog. When Steven Diver learned that she had not picked up their youngest child from day care, he called 911 and directed authorities to the bike path by which he had found her car. Police combed the area around the bike path and examined her SUV.
Steven Diver organized a search party. A volunteer discovered her corpse about 70 or 80 feet from the path. She had been strangled but not raped. Detective Alan Rozansky was troubled by the double ligature marks around her neck — they reminded him of the Bike Path Rapist. Could he have resurfaced after twelve years?
Investigators learned that the Diver murder took place on the sixteenth anniversary of the murder of Linda Yalem. In "On the Trail of the bike path rapist," NBC News correspondent Keith Morrison reports, "Four police departments – the Buffalo police, police from neighboring Amherst, the state police and the county sheriff joined a special task force to find the man now who had been preying on women for more than 20 years."
Morrison elaborates, "FBI profilers said that the bike path rapist most likely worked at night." DNA analysis suggested he was Hispanic.
Detectives combing through old case files discovered very similar crimes before the first attack attributed to the Bike Path Rapist. They also learned something deeply unsettling about those earlier, similar rapes: a man, Anthony Capozzi, was imprisoned for them.
In 1985, Capozzi, 29, was a schizophrenic and still lived with his parents. When police came to the Capozzi house, he was certain the mistake would soon be cleared up, and said to Mary Capozzi, his mother, "Ma, don't worry. I'll be back."
Unfortunately, Capozzi bore a striking resemblance at the time to Altemio Sanchez. Victims picked Capozzi out of line-ups as their attacker. Convicted of two rapes, he sentenced to 11 to 35 years imprisonment.
He went before the parole board five times. The Associated Press reports, "His refusal to admit to the crimes made it impossible to complete a mandatory sex offender program." His younger brother urged Capozzi to admit guilt and claim remorse to make it more likely he would be paroled. Capozzi refused to falsely confess.
Investigators interviewed Capozzi at Attica Prison. Those conversations left them even more convinced he was innocent. Morrison writes, "Their job was to catch a rapist and killer – Joan Diver's killer – not to fret about old resolved cases. Still, they put together what they'd learned about Capozzi and took it to the district attorney." District Attorney Frank Clark said "hard evidence" was necessary to overturn a conviction.
Detective Lissa Redmond commented, "We have our serial killer rapist out there and an innocent man in jail. . . . we found ourselves in the middle of two investigations." Detectives requested rape kits and evidence slides from the Capozzi cases. They were told there were none. Detective Dennis Delano said this caused a "sickening" feeling.
Then detectives found a clue in the Capozzi file. It was about a 1981 rape in which Capozzi had been suspected but not charged. The victim in that attack had spotted the man she believed was her attacker driving a car a few days afterward. She took down the license plate number. However, the owner of the vehicle had an alibi.
Investigators re-interviewed him. The man asked, "Is this about something that happened many years ago?"
Detective Alan Rozansky answered, "Yes."
The man said, "My nephew, Altemio Sanchez, was driving the vehicle."
The investigators arranged to follow Sanchez and retrieved telltale DNA from the restaurant and bookshop.
When detectives first interrogated Sanchez, he calmly maintained his innocence.
Detectives concerned about the injustice suffered by Capozzi soon received welcome news: rape kits and evidence slides from the Capozzi case were found. DNA tests proved that the rapist was not Capozzi but Sanchez.
After 22 years of imprisonment, Capozzi was released. Still schizophrenic and now 50 years old, he went into a psychiatric center. His attorneys filed a lawsuit against New York for wrongful imprisonment that was settled in 2010 for $4.25 million. His sister Pam Guenther remarked, "This money can never make up for what this has cost Anthony and our family, but it will allow us to ensure that Anthony will be well cared for for the rest of his life."
On May 17, 2007, Sanchez, hobbled by ankle chains, walked slowly into the New York State Supreme Court. He pleaded guilty to three counts of murder. He was not charged with the rapes because the statute of limitations had expired.
Deputy District Attorney Frank A. Sedita III stated in court that Sanchez's DNA had been found on Yalem and Mazur. It had also been found in Diver's car and authorities could prove he purchased the ligatures that strangled her.
According to Sanchez's attorney, Andrew C. LoTempio, Sanchez rejected the possibility of an insanity defense. "He decided it would be best for his family and the families of the victims to save them from hearing the details of the case," LoTempio stated. "He is saving his wife and children from hearing those dirty details."
Former FBI profiler Gregg McCrary finds the above explanation improbable. "Someone like this, who's done what he's done, has no compassion for the victims," McCrary contends. "He's shown that repeatedly. No one with any compassion or empathy could possibly act like he acted against these victims. So is he doing that to protect them? I'm skeptical of that." McCrary believes Sanchez avoided a trial because "what he would be forced to face in court are his own failures, the fact that they have this airtight evidence. They got him. There's no running room here."
LoTempio could not satisfactorily explain the crimes but said their seeds were planted in a troubled childhood. The boy was confused when, after his father left, various male friends began visiting his mother. LoTempio said Sanchez suffered a terrible trauma at age twelve but would not elaborate on what that trauma was. He did say, "When [Sanchez] talks about his mom, he starts bawling."
The attorney said Sanchez recalls experiencing "nasty feelings" when he was about twelve. Such feelings continued into adulthood and were especially strong when he found himself alone.
Whatever the reasons for these heinous crimes, the public can experience relief knowing their perpetrator will be imprisoned for life.
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Nearly everywhere in America, this summer is a scorcher, and we know that as a responsible pet parent, you want to do everything you can to keep your best four-legged friends cool. So when you look at your Pomeranian, Golden Retriever or long-haired cat wearing a thick, fluffy coat, you might feel tempted to break out your grooming tools and give him a serious hair cut.
But hold those clippers! While you or I would hate to sport a fur coat in 100-degree weather, your pets' fur coats are actually providing them with heat relief.
"A dog's coat is kind of like insulation for your house," explains Dr. Louise Murray, Vice President of the ASPCA Animal Hospital. "Insulation stops your home from getting too cold in winter, but it also keeps it from overheating in summer—and your dog's coat does the same thing."
Dogs' coats have several layers, and these layers are essential to your dog's comfort in the heat. Robbing your dog of this natural cooling system can lead to discomfort and overheating. And keeping your dog cool isn't the only reason to leave his coat intact, Dr. Murray warns. Your dog's coat prevents your pup from getting sunburn and helps protect her from skin cancer.
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Dear Gail,
I disagree with shaving a dog for summer. For ten years I had my Malamute and Pomeranian groomed 3 times a year and they were fine. Then, without my permission, the same groomer took it upon herself to shave my dogs (is probably easier than combing out all that underfur)and both dogs developed a 'razor burn'. I went to three different veterinarians who confirmed that these breeds should not be shaven and I had to put the dogs on Prednison and antibiotics. Needless to say, their fur did NOT GROW BACK. Both looked like pigs instead of dogs. Three years later I had to put them to sleep. The incompetent groomer never acknowledged her mistake.
Christine Heidt, Saint Lazare, Que/Canada
I'm wondering why the two dogs had to be put to sleep? Of course I'm terribly sorry for your loss. I'm wondering if the shaving caused their deaths three years later? Were their immune systems harmed by the steroids (prednisone) ? It wasn't because of their appearance,right? I'm sorry and please don't feel insulted but I don't know you and was concerned. My deceased grandfather put one dog to sleep bc of cancer and chose to put his healthy dog to sleep at the same time. Why? Because he wanted his heartbreak to be accomplished in one swoop and was worried the healthy dog would be lonely.
It is not at all absurd to assume a causal connection between the dogs being shaved, developing razor rash and later having to be euthanized. The reason: Prednisone suppresses the immune system and alters the function of the adrenal glands. The dogs could easily have developed any number of illnesses/diseases as a result.
Your post makes it sound like you are relating your dogs being clipped or shaved with their eventual deaths., or that the resultant "need" for a course of steroids and antibiotics caused their deaths three years later. I hope I'm reading that wrong, because if I am not, that sounds utterly absurd.
People who shave off their double coated dog's hair or ignore the health advice from reputable people (aka ASPCA, and their vets) should be arrested for animal abuse! It is anthropomorphising to assume that a dog with long hair is hot because a woman with thick long hair is hot. Dogs expel extra heat very differently than humans and have different body heat/cooling systems. Just look at the many longer haired and double coated breeds that are bred into a hot region (e.g. border collies/ aussie shepherds). Do NOT shave or close clip a double coated breed - you're harming your dog if you do!
yes it is all very confusing as what to do with your dogs fur but i have also heard that the short shvae cuts disturb the natural shedding process so this i do find to b true
Gail holcomb, The dog is not a human no matter what you are thinking. It's easy for a parent/owner to reflect their own discomfort in summer onto their pets. But that being said, animals are supposed to have that hair for their protection. You are being thoughless and since your pet can't talk and tell you of it's discomfort leave it's hair alone and brush him/her. AS I have read here most people trim the hair for thier not wanting to deal with shedding. Just brush them more and that will take care of them. Don't trim their hair.


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[Malcolm X]
Who are you?
You don't know?
Don't tell me negro
That's nothing
What were you before the white man named you a negro
What was your name?
It couldn't have been smith or jones or bush or powell
That wasn't your name
They don't have those kind of names where you and I came from
No what was your name?
And why don't you now know what your name was then
Where was your history?
How did a man wipe out your history?
How did the man what did the man do to make you as dumb, as you are right now
[Killer Mike]
Mutha fuckas I just bought some new chuckas
The old ones bloodied up from stomping out ol' suckas
Big bad killa
Big black gorilla
King kong on yo monkey ass niggas
Step and fetch fucky ass flunky ass niggas
Dick in the booty for them massa' ass niggas
I don't fear no man
Not Bush not Clinton not Osama
Ask your Uncle Thomas how he choose massa' over Obama
You could have a million dollers and a white collar
Liberation costs more then a damn dollar
It costs what Christ gave
King gave
X gave
A billion dollars don't make u an ex-slave
Nigga With an Attitude since fifth grade
I never behave
Rather be a dead man then a live slave
We can say what we like
Put the pressure on 'em
Ice Cube n Killer Mike
Put the pressure on 'em
I can do what I want
Put the pressure on 'em
But god dammit I'm a I'm gone
Put the pressure on 'em
Put the pressure on 'em
Homie put the pressure on 'em
Put the pressure on 'em
Homie put the pressure on 'em
Put the pressure on 'em
Homie put the pressure on 'em
Cause pressure bust pipes
Pressure bust pipes
[Ice Cube:]
I'm here to de-program you don't forget what they made your great grandmama do
What they made your great granddaddy do
Without a dollar or a penny or a thank you
The same mutha fuckas wanna gank you
Cause they hate you and the pussy that you came through
Can anybody tell me that it ain't true?
That these mutha fuckas ain't out to hurt you
They'll lock you up, beat you up and work you
Put your life on a thirty year curfew
Little cell little window for you to look through
Even gotta little chair where he can cook you
Nigga please I'm a be in the breeze
Eat em up with my plan like the Japanese
Now I'm over-seas
And I'm trappin' these
Thank god I didn't have to cock n squeeze
[Killer Mike]
Black politicians stop bull-shitin'
And u funky black preachers with your pulpittin'
Our kings had dreams and a big vision
All you give us is goverment and religion
Are you a freedom fighter or a school pigeon
Is you down for your people in the big mission
Or you a dirty nigga workin' for fuckin' a Clinton
Or a dirty nigga workin' for fuckin' a Bush
Another message for the politicians
Better get the police off our ass quickly
If another old lady die in this city
Swear to god we will burn down the fuckin' city
Big schemes
Big dreams
Yea I'm with it folk
But twenty years of sellin' dope is just a fuckin' joke
And so what you the man with that white man
Probation got your answering to a white man
[Killer Mike]
God damnit the Red Dogs And Ramparts runnin' rampent
These pigs going ham sammich
In New York killed a young brother
In Atlanta killed a grand mother
And politicians say save the planet
Fuck that save us damnit
From the black pigs helped 'em kill Sean Bell
I hope it's five degrees hotter for your ass in hell
Race trading bastard you less than trash
I hope when jesus come back he murder yo' ass
So you burn in hell till you burn white ash
To the one that say sorry tell em kiss our ass
We don't need em mutha fucka you can keep it for yourself
I wish you nothing but pain and bad health
I hope luck run away from you and wealth
No honor in life no honor in death
You a Judas to us nigga kill yourself
[Malcolm X]
No negro leaders have fought for civil rights
They paid for civil rights
They have begged the white man for civil rights
They have begged the white man for freedom
And anytime you beg another man to set you free
You will never be free
Freedom is something you have to do for yourselves
And until the american negro let's the white man know
That we are really really ready and willing to pay the price that is necessary for freedom
Our people will always be walking around and second class citizens or what you call twentieth century slaves
(What price are you talking about sir?)
The price of freedom is death


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dwynne Posts: 4,018Simple, just go to Crutchfield and put in a 2008 xB and it will tell you what fits where. Looks to be 6 1/2" in the front doors, same as the gen 1 xBs.
I think you also have to be careful (like the 1st gen) if you just replace the front door speakers since the dash mount "tweeters" are wired in parallel with the front door mid-range speakers. You will either want to disconnect the factory "tweeters" or replace both the sets with a component set of speakers. If you just replace the door speakers the sound is not likely to improve and the resulting impedance load for the stereo may be bad for it.
In the 1st gen xBs the door speakers are riveted in place, if the 2nd gen is the same you will have to drill out the rivets (be sure to wear safety glasses) and get an adapter pair or make some from MDF. If you order from Crutchfield they will include the adapters and speaker wire harnesses (no cutting) for free with the speaker purchase. I am partial to Polk components, and you can find them a lot cheaper (normally) on fleabay than Crutchfield and buy the adapters and still come out ahead. Can't return them for a full refund if you don't like then like you can at Crutchfield, however.
Dennis -
dwynne Posts: 4,018If you are sticking with the OEM stereo and not adding an amp, then you need something efficient.
I would probably go with some component speakers - put the mids in the doors in the place of the factory speakers and try the tweeters in the dash in place of the factory speakers. Or you would surface/flush mount the tweeters in the doors or even in the a-pillars.
I am partial to Polk components, so I would look at the db series - the new db5251 set is 93db. Bostons sound good too, but they are normally a bit less efficient. You should go listen and see what you like.
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tblackburn Posts: 6I found this armrest well worth the money:
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andeet Posts: 142I'm just wondering how many of you guys/gals have TRD parts?
I have '07 CSM tC with Sports Exhaust, Cold Air Intake, Front Strut Tie Bar, Lowering Springs (not installed), Rear Sway Bar (not installed), and Struts (on order.)
I know I could of went for cheaper but I figured if this car is finance through Toyota and I still wanted the stock look so I went with TRD. No problems (knocking on wood) People think I'm crazy for going with TRD and getting them through my actual dealer. I only do it for looks and personal enjoyment (I don't race: I'm not lying. State Troopers are very sneaky and strict here in Wisconsin. But I would like to take it to the local drag strip next summer just to see how it performs.) I figured it will be personally worth to keep as summer, hobby car down the road. Or as I call it "My pride and joy."
I do think it's funny that every Scion car show I've been at. I have the "Dealer salespeople" staring at my car for the longest time while the other owners just do quick look and walk away. -
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Mr_Shiftright CaliforniaPosts: 46,192Those worked very well on my xA, which is basically a very similar chassis. I think the front strut brace is overkill though for an xB. Rear sway bar definitely a good idea, and the TRD shocks and springs should actually improve the ride.
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texases Posts: 5,717"shocks and springs should actually improve the ride"
That's good to hear, I'm not interested in a bone-jarring handling machine, just something better than stock. I'd stick with the 16" rims with better tires (eventually). And yes, the strut brace would likely be the lowest handling improvement/dollar, but you get to look at it every time you pop the hood! -
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You'll probably suffer more harshness from the 16" wheels than from the TRD springs and struts, which are actually designed to be MORE compliant (but in a GOOD way). They seem more responsive and respond faster.
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vendetta22 Posts: 1Alright.. so my engine got seized up.. water got in there.. [non-permissible content removed] done.. gonna cost like 3,225, for a used engine w/ 33k on it, 90 day warranty... stock. Is there an aftermarket engine that I can get for around that price ? What kind of engine should I look at? no clue.
rq86 Posts: 4hey what up?
i wanted to put in a front strut bar for my scion xa 04, but i wasnt sure what kind to put in or brand or does it really matter. ive seen some on ebay for like 34. is that a good deal? and is the xa and xb parts the same as in strut bar, are they the same size and length? -
Mr_Shiftright CaliforniaPosts: 46,192No don't buy that eBay junk for $34.The thing looks like a coat hanger. You need something sturdy. You don't have to buy the very lightweight deluxe type but it should be a brand-name item.
As for making a difference, a rear sway bar will do you a lot more good. With a strut brace on a car like that, unless you are charging the turns at some very high speeds, I doubt you'll notice any difference. A strut brace is basically a track item, not a street item, to give you better alignment and tracking during extreme cornering loads.
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JOLIET — Jim Karges believes the local real estate market has hit rock bottom and it appears to be on the upswing.
He should know. Karges has been a real estate agent for 35 years and his office is No. 1 for sales in Joliet and Shorewood.
Karges said he personally did $10 million in residential sales so far this year, almost double the $5.4 million he did last year.
And Karges thinks home values will start to increase again after a long slide that saw them drop 45 percent since 2006.
"I truly feel we're at the bottom because when you have so few good listings ... supply and demand dictates values are going to go up," he said.
By good listings, Karges means listings that aren't entangled in short sales, where homeowners need their bank's approval to sell.
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That's not to say it hasn't been a rough couple of years for real estate agents. Karges said home values dropped more during this recession than during one at the beginning of the 1980s when interest rates were a sky high 17 percent to 18 percent.
He has seen a lot of agents leave the profession. But most of the ones who left were people who got in during the boom years, he added.
David McClintock, CEO of the Three Rivers Realtors Association, has seen a 41 percent drop in membership.
Prior to the recession and the housing market crash, the association, which includes agents from Will and Grundy counties, has 1,700 members; now it has 1,000.
The housing crash wasn't the only thing that hurt the real estate ranks, however, McClintock said. New education and testing requirements that became law for real estate agents in 2011 also deterred many from continuing their careers in a down market, he said.
"It caused attrition," he said of the new license requirements. "That and the market place in general caused attrition."
The length of the housing crash also has taken its toll.
"I don't think that when this hit anyone expected it to last as long or as deep as it did," McClintock said.
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Most forecasters expect shoppers to spend more this Thanksgiving, but consumers' moods are tough to read with the economy still uncertain.
Economist Michael Hicks of Ball State University in Muncie, Ind., expects no growth in sales.
"Lower household incomes, a stagnant labor market and the lingering effects of Hurricane Sandy will make this a disappointing holiday season," he said.
He thinks two exceptions will be furniture sales and big-box discount stores.
The National Retail Federation predicts overall holiday spending in November and December will jump 4.1 percent from last year, to $586.1 billion.
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Deloitte, which includes January in its estimate, forecast a 3.5 percent to 4 percent increase in holiday sales over last year. Other forecasts include:
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Dodgers have to pay the posting fee (25 M) and whatever deal Boras and the Dodgers worked out.
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It's perfect for a smaller home or apartment but still has that tall cozy look. The bench cushion is solid and seems as if it will last a good while, very impressed. The back cushions and lumber side cushions need some foam core or down added. . .you can get an upholsterer to do this easy. There are even foam places online who cut to order this stuff. . . All in all an easy fix. I'm just using some euro pillows covered in white linen.
It looks so similar to the restoration hardware shelter arm sofa. And when I'm ready to get a bigger place this little beaut will be a perfect reading nook!
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February 10, 2013
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January 26, 2013
great look at an affordable price
We just received this couch yesterday, and we are very pleased with the look and quality for the price.
The seat cushion is firm and supportive. The frame seems sturdy. The back cushions and lumbar pillows do not seem to be super high quality, but at the price, these could be easily replaced.
We ordered the linen slipcover and it is perfectly snug. It is made of thick material, similar to a linen basketweave. It seems like it will hold up well to our toddler. The cushions are individually slip-covered, so it makes dry-cleaning less of a hassle if there is a stain.
If you are looking for a cheaper, yet quality alternative to more expensive slip-covered couches out there, this is an excellent choice!
January 3, 2013
comfy and affordable
This sofa is super comfy, the seat cushion is firm and supportive and the deep seat and tall arms and back rock!
Sofa comfortably fits 3 adults.
I would recommend the Nutmeg slip cover over the linen one if you have pets as the linen cover has a loose weave stitching that doesn't look like it would hold up well to pet hair and nails.
November 25, 2012
Not the same old sofa!
I own two of these Sofas and I love them! They look a lot more expensive than they are, and they don't look like everything else out there. I love the ability to get a whole different look by changing out the slipcover...much less expensive than buying a new sofa.
November 3, 2012
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It is sooo comfortable! and it fits in a small living room therefore I do not have to sacrifice comfort for size.
It appears to be very well made too.
I highly recommend this sofa.
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Explore four centuries of New York treasures
The Henry Luce III Center for the Study of American Culture on the fourth floor provides public access to nearly 40,000 objects from the New-York Historical Society's permanent collection. In the Luce Center, visitors can see art and artifacts spanning four centuries, ranging from masterworks of American painting, to the nation's premiere collection of Tiffany lamps, to historical touchstones such as the draft wheel that played a role in one of the worst urban riots in United States history. The Luce Center houses collections formerly kept in offsite storage. It offers a behind-the-scenes look at a working museum collection. In addition to a rich array of objects, small focus exhibitions highlight specific strengths of the collection and offer a historical context for current cultural, economic, political and social issues. Free handheld guides and cell phone tours allow visitors to hear the stories behind the objects on view.
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Each object has a unique accession number that is assigned when it enters the museum collection. It usually begins with the year that it came to the New-York Historical Society, and it is followed by the number denoting the order in which it arrived that year. For example, object number 1867.65 would be the 65th object to arrive in the year 1867. The accession number can be found either at the end of the last line in the basic information on the label, or on a small clear block near the object. Visitors are encouraged to use one of the handheld tablets available in the Luce Center, or you can access the same information on any personal mobile device. Just type the object's accession number into the search box at the left. Some object records include extensive information, and some show just the basics. Studying the collection and updating what we know about each object is an ongoing effort that accumulates over the years.
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Secondly, thank you all for your contribution in celebrating my one year of blogging. As you can see below….the winners shall expect their loot in the coming days. See?….
And, you may have noticed in the title of this post, that I've decided to actually give a name to my styling series posts, you know….the ones where I take an Anthro item and style it a bunch of different ways. The name:
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You like? Hope so. In this post series, you can expect to see stylings of the same item done at least 6 different ways. What I expect is to continually challenge myself to see an item in my closet differently, so that I fall in love with it again and again every time I wear it. Here's hoping it's inspiring for not only me but you too. That said, I invite you to send me requests of items you'd like to see styled in this series. If I have the item, I will gladly go for it and style the item in person. If I do not own the item, I'm just gonna have to Polyvore the heck out of it. Hope that's alright with you.
So, now that we've got the formalities out of the way, let's flex some style muscle, why don't we?
Game on, Hourglass Form Dress.
This dress speaks yummy blank canvas to me. And the mustard color is one of my faves for sure. I'm sure some of you may disagree with me, but I do sincerely believe mustard yellow as a color pairs well with just about anything in a wardrobe. I know, I know… many times I hear things like…I can't wear yellow next to my face. Well, the beauty of this dress is that you can layer under and over, adding in pops of color that DO look good next to your face and balance the mustard factor out. And, you'll look dang cool in the meantime.
Here's proof that I actually try on my styling sets to make sure they work as far as length, proportion, and hue.
I had several more outfits still to go when my sojourn in the closet was cut short by one wailing, chunky little 3 1/2 month old. So sorry. But cheeks had to be kissed and loved on.
Per usual, I would love to know which set speaks your language. Feedback, ladies….
I will be making a few changes to the blog in the coming days, adding pages up top specifically for DIY posts, Queen of Your Closet posts, and Flex Your Style Muscle Posts. Hope this makes my blog much easier to navigate. Any feedback would be appreciated.
Colorphile post still to come this week, a challenge, the Little Man Shower, and much more….
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Take flights to Munich for stein-swinging beer halls, foodie markets and views of the snow-dusted Bavarian Alps.
Things to do
Sunlight filters through the oak trees in the vast 18th-century English Garden, where Münchners come to walk, row gently across Kleinhesseloher Lake and sunbathe naked. Climb up to Monopteros temple for views over Munich's skyline that reach to the Alps on clear days.
No Munich city break is complete without a morning stroll around the bustling Viktualienmarkt. Hungry locals wander the stalls for Bavarian cheeses, preserves, wine and glossy fruit. Toast your picnic findings in the chestnut-shaded beer garden.
Try both ends of Munich's culinary spectrum with refined Alpine cuisine at fine restaurants like Schuhbecks in den Südtiroler Stuben and local sausages at rustic Nürnberger Bratwürstglöckl am Dom. Loosen a belt notch for a carnivorous Munich holiday lunch of salty pork knuckles or herby Weisswurst (veal sausage).
See Munich's spires twinkle over relaxed cocktails on Leopoldstrasse after your Munich flights. DJs spin tunes as fashionistas nibble sushi in über-cool lounge bars, while bohemian types frequent late-night pavement cafés or watch up-and-coming bands play.
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KLM has frequent flights to Munich. Ride carousels and find crafts on Mariahilfplatz at May's Auer Dult traditional market, or dust off your lederhosen for Munich's beer-guzzling Oktoberfest in late September.


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Flights to Calgary take you to a cosmopolitan metropolis with its heart in Canada's old Wild West. A Calgary holiday can include hiking or skiing in mountainous Banff and Jasper National Parks.
Things to do
The Glenbow Museum tells the story of Calgary's frontier heritage, while a stroll along the Bow River opens up views of the skyscrapers in downtown Calgary. Travel outside the city to explore the rugged wilderness in Banff National Park.
Downtown Calgary and Kensington are home to art galleries and boutiques, while 17th Avenue is dotted with quirky clothes shops. Before homeward flights from Calgary, visitors can pick up Western wear from Riley & McCormick.
Perfectly grilled, tender Alberta beef is a treat after your flight to Calgary. The best Calgary restaurants are concentrated in the downtown core, in Chinatown, Kensington, and along 17th Avenue.
Calgary's main concentration of bars and nightclubs is along Stephen Ave Mall and south of downtown. Visit a Western-style bar for an authentic taste of Calgary. Tickets to watch ice hockey at the Pengrowth Saddledome are available in winter.
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BOSTON — Patrick Kane stood against the wall downstairs in the TD Garden, overlooking the mass of media assembled to cover him, the Blackhawks and the Boston Bruins.
Kane's family stood at his side, a new Stanley Cup championship hat was on his head and a new trophy was nearby to call his own for the 2013 postseason — the Conn Smythe Trophy.
"It's unbelievable to be in this situation," Kane said.
For Kane, who was voted the most valuable player to his team this postseason by members of the Professional Hockey Writers' Association, this is redemption.
No Hawk garners more headlines for off-the-ice matters than Kane. No Hawk has his maturity questioned year after year after year. No Hawk is more mercurial.
Yet, it's very clear. The Hawks wouldn't be here — a two-time champion in four seasons — if it were not for the former first overall pick from South Buffalo. When the stage got bigger, so did the small-in-stature Kane. When the Hawks needed him to be at his best, Kane was.
"I thank the Blackhawks for sticking with me through the tough times — the adversity," Kane said on the ice during the celebration. "There have been some highs and lows — and it has all paid off."
Kane didn't show up on the scoresheet in the clinching Game 6 against the Bruins. There was no awkward game-winning goal from a bad angle to talk about.
But there are a team-best 19 points (nine goals) in 23 playoff games. There were two goals in Game 5 of the Final, his hat trick in the decisive game against the Los Angeles Kings and the 10 points he amassed in the final 10 postseason games.
Much of his late success had to do with being reunited with Jonathan Toews and Bryan Bickell. As always, Kane gave them credit.
"I think it was Game 4 in L.A., I knew I needed to get the puck and start moving with it and try to create some chances," Kane said. "It ended up working out. I mean, you're playing with two great players with Toews and Bickell. They made hockey really easy the past couple weeks for me. We actually came up with a name for myself this morning, calling me the 'Benefish,' for the beneficiary of all their hard work."
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To order, add a SIM card to your CART. Then select the best data plan for you. Please see the data tab - or data plan web pages - for more details.
Find a lower price on a comparable SIM card and we will match it, plus give you a $5 account credit (which you can use for $5 of FREE talk, text or data.)
After adding the SIM card to your cart, you will have the option of ordering a reliable travel phone. Our most affordable model is great for talk and text. We also offer a talk/text/email model and an Android smart phone.