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Monday night, Haddonfield looks ahead — and back.
The historic borough will hold its 15th annual First Night, but this year's celebration will hold an added significance: 2013 marks Haddonfield's 300th anniversary, and First Night will kick off a year of special events, historic re-enactments, activities and more.
The tricentennial commemorates the settlement of the town in 1713 by Elizabeth Haddon and husband, John Estaugh (the year construction of their Wood Lane home was completed).
First Night's entertainment lineup will include numerous tribute bands and performers.
"It's the year of the tribute," explained Maureen Eyles, executive director of First Night Haddonfield and Haddonfield Tricentennial, of First Night, a family-friendly (and alcohol-free) party for the entire borough.
Headliners will include the "Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience" starring Joby Rogers; The Unexpected Boys, a tribute to Frankie Valli, The Four Seasons and "Jersey Boys"; and Iona, top pan-Celtic band. There will also be dance, comedy and kid-friendly performers — about 40 acts in all.
"The annual favorite is the family countdown and fireworks at 9 p.m. at the town clock," said Eyles, a Haddonfield native. "The evening has multi-generational appeal."
The unique way of ringing in the New Year, modeled after "First Night USA," has become a tradition; about 6,000 area residents attend.
The Haddonfield Cultural Events Commission is the parent organization of First Night and Haddonfield Tricentennial, explains Eyles. Former Mayor Jack Tarditi is president; Mayor Tish Colombi is vice president.
Although the Tricentennial will be official when the clock strikes midnight, the first 2013 event, free and open to the public, will be a Service for Worship Jan. 27 at the Haddonfield Friends Meeting.
"Quakers will give a brief introduction about their history and beliefs and then lead a short Meeting for Worship," said Eyles. A reception will follow, including an exhibit of reproduction period clothing, compliments of the Historical Society of Haddonfield.
On Feb. 9, historic re-enactors will bring John and Elizabeth Estaugh (nee Haddon) to life once again at the Indian King Tavern. Those re-enactors will also appear to speak to schoolchildren in the borough throughout the year.
Another 2013 highlight will be the 300 Days of Service project, encouraging residents to give back to multiple community causes. There will be a different theme each month, explained Carrie Valleau, project co-chair with Denise Brubaker.
Valleau, a borough native, was happy to spearhead such a meaningful effort. "Haddonfield is a wonderful place to live, with friendly people, beautiful architecture, cultural involvement, great schools and a lot more," she said.
Eyles described the significance of the Tricentennial, "We are honoring Elizabeth Haddon's desire to create a community and what she accomplished through her vision and sacrifice.
"She was legendary for her hospitality, for taking people in and creating a community. She encouraged others to settle here and worked very hard to create a Friends Meeting. The foundation she created and values she instilled are very much alive today."
Kathy Tassini, librarian at the Historical Society of Haddonfield, co-author of two books on the town's history and resident for more than 38 years, elaborated:
"The Quakers came here for religious freedom. In 1701, Elizabeth Haddon, 21, a Quaker from London, was sent here by her father, John, who had purchased land in the region. Elizabeth named the town in honor of her father (who never actually made it here)."
The area was originally referred to as New Haddonfield, noted Eyles.
A private home still occupies the property where Elizabeth and John's house once stood. The original structure burned down in the 1800s.
Mayor Tish Colombi said she feels a strong attachment to Elizabeth Haddon. Mayor for 12 years and a borough commissioner for 16 years prior, Colombi has the unique distinction of being the only woman to ever be elected to the commission.
"I am very proud of this," said Colombi, "particularly because our town was founded by a woman."
Raised in Odessa, Texas, Colombi has called Haddonfield home for 43 years. She describes the town of about 11,600 as an ideal place to live and raise a family; where children walk to school, neighbors help one another and volunteerism thrives.
The mother of five and grandmother of eight credits Elizabeth Haddon with starting it all. "This is a community of goodness," she said.
"We owe Elizabeth Haddon a debt of gratitude for setting the tone for us. I think she would be absolutely thrilled with the Haddonfield in 2013."
–Jan L. Apple
First Night Haddonfield 2013 is Dec. 31 beginning at 6 p.m.
Admission buttons are $15 and can be purchased at the Haddonfield Information Center, 2 Kings Court, and other borough businesses.
For more information, call (856) 216-7253 or visit www.firstnighthaddonfield.org
To learn more about Haddonfield's Tricentennial, including a complete list of events, how to donate or to volunteer, visit www.Haddonfield300.org


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Field Trip Programs
Choose a teacher-led Learning Gallery program, Classroom Lab, Outdoor Lab or explore the Arboretum at your own pace!
Read below to see current program offerings.
To make a reservation please contact the Reservations Department by phone at 214.515.6540, by fax at 214.515.6578 or by email at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Download a Field Trip Request Form
If transportation is an issue, we can come to you with our Nature Naturally, Science on the Grow and Auditorium programs. Outreach programs from the Dallas Arboretum will help you build a connection to science that steps beyond the classroom walls.
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Pre-K – 12th Grade
$8 per child | $10 per adult (teacher free)
Price includes Children's Adventure Garden program and entry
Be among the first to explore this unique 8-acre adventure garden dedicated to making science and nature come alive for your students. The Rory Meyers Children's Adventure Garden features over 150 hands-on exhibits in 12 exciting learning galleries. Each learning gallery has been designed based on the national and state life and earth science standards for elementary and middle school. Your students will walk on a sky walk through the tree tops, look through scopes over White Rock Lake and follow a stairway through a giant tree to see how trees work from the inside out!
Children's Adventure Garden Learning Galleries
Reserve a learning gallery for a one-hour instructor led program. Enjoy the many other areas in this 8-acre laboratory. Be sure to pack a lunch and picnic in the Incredible Edible Garden.
Only groups with a reserved Children's Adventure Garden or Classroom Lab program will be permitted to enter the Rory Meyers Children's Adventure Garden.
Plants are Alive
Pre-K – 2nd Grade
Your students will enter a magical world of giant plants and flowers as they discover that plants really are alive! A teacher-led lesson includes investigating plant parts and functions as well as plant life-cycle activities, sorting plant/animal/mineral magnets, putting a giant 3-D flower puzzle together and following a trail with a search card looking for leaves, stems, flowers, and roots.
Pre-K – 8th Grade
Your class will begin in an eagle's giant nest with larger-than-life eggs as your instructor introduces your students to the components of a habitat. Your students will explore the Discovery Loop Trail, investigate who lives in a rotting log and tree snag, and examine real nests. The hour-long program concludes with a climb up a spiral staircase through the center of a tree so that your students can walk in the clouds and see what it's like to live among the tree tops.
Living Cycles
1st – 5th Grade
The Living Cycles Gallery is all about growth and change. From the changing of the seasons to a plant's life cycle from seed back to soil, your students will explore different kinds of plant and animal life cycles. They will investigate pollinators and examine their role in the plant life cycle, view the stages of metamorphosis and explore decomposition in compost bins. Students will be engaged with an instructor-led program packed with exploration and discovery.
Earth Cycles
2nd – 8th Grade
The Earth is always changing. Many of the changes to the Earth's surface come about through the processes of weathering, erosion and deposition and the movement of tectonic plates. From the layers of the Earth to the farthest planet in our Solar System, your students will be engaged in hands-on exploration and discovery. A weather machine allows students to make wind, rain, fog and a tornado in a tube; check temperatures; and test the barometric pressure. Students will experiment with a giant stream table to witness the forces of erosion and deposition firsthand.
Wild Wetlands
2nd – 8th Grade
Students will discover the importance of wetlands and how they help our environment. They will investigate Texas wetlands to see how plants and animals are adapted to live in water. Students will also take pond dippings, do aquatic studies and take a guided trip down Dripping Springs Trail to the water hole.
3rd – 5th Grade
Explore the connection between nature, art and math. Your students will experiment with a giant kaleidoscope, investigate the fibonacci sequence and build their own knot garden. Students will investigate patterns, symmetry and fractals, have the opportunity to create their own designs, and examine the plants around them to discover patterns in nature.
Pure Energy
5th – 8th Grade
Your students will explore three islands, each one focused on a different type of renewable energy source from nature. On the water island, students will experiment with a Hydroelectricity activity station and an Archimedes' screw. On the wind island, students will feel the power of wind and learn how it can be transformed into electricity. The solar island features a solar tree and many exciting activities designed to give your students a new understanding of alternative energy sources and the transfer of energy.
Pre-K – 12th Grade
$8 per child | $10 per adult (teacher free)
Price includes the Classroom Lab and admission to the Children's Adventure Garden.
Seed Needs
Pre-K – 1st Grade
Through an interactive story and hands-on activities, children learn about plant parts, their functions and basic needs. They will each plant their own seeds to take back to school for further investigation.
Ready to Rock!
Pre-K – 1st Grade
Lots of hands-on material and activities will introduce your children to the world of geology. Your students will investigate, sort and experiment with a wide variety of rocks and fossils and learn many amazing new things about our planet Earth.
Awesome Plants
Pre-K – 1st Grade
A big book story and hands-on activities introduce your students to the importance and beauty of plants. They will use models and real plants and flowers to learn the reason for each plant part and how flowers make seeds that will become new plants.
Pumpkin Circle (fall only)
Pre-K – 1st Grade
A story, video and hands-on activities explain to children the life cycle of a plant from seed to flower to fruit to seed again. The perfect ending for this lesson is a walk through the Arboretum's pumpkin patch and a visit to our Pumpkin Village.
Wings and Tails (spring only)
Pre-K – 1st Grade
Storytelling, drama and hands-on activities delight and engage students as they explore life stages from egg to butterfly and from tadpole to frog using a variety of materials including live animals (when available) in all stages of growth.
Butterflies Transform
Pre-K – 2nd Grade
A short video, a book and real flowers help students discover the basic needs of plants and animals, their interdependence and the fascinating stages of the butterfly life cycle. The perfect real-world connection for students is a walk through the Arboretum's incredible floral displays to see the butterflies in action.
H2 Oh!
2nd – 4th Grade
Students investigate the properties of water, the water cycle and the different forms of water through experiments, a book and a variety of interactive, hands-on activities.
Plant Power
2nd – 4th Grade
Real plant parts and hands-on activities help students explore the structures and functions of the parts of a plant and investigate the life cycle of the flowering plant.
Earth Explorers
2nd – 4th Grade
Explore the world of rocks and fossils and discover how soils are formed. Experiments and hands-on discovery make this a great class to enrich your earth science curriculum.
It's a Bug's Life
2nd – 5th Grade
Students will explore insect metamorphosis through a short video and hands-on activities. They learn the common characteristics that all insects share and investigate their behavioral and structural adaptations using models and real specimen.
Blowing and Flowing
3rd – 5th Grade
Investigate slow changes to the Earth's surface caused by weathering, erosion and deposition. Hands-on activities and exciting investigation help students understand how new landforms including plains, valleys and mountains are formed.
Animals Survive
3rd – 6th Grade
Exciting hands-on activities help students understand the interdependence of systems within systems. Explore food chains, food webs and predator/prey relationships with skull models and animal pelts.
The Restless Earth
3rd – 6th Grade
Investigate rapid changes to the Earth's surface caused by volcanoes, earthquakes, landslides and Tsunamis. Investigations and hands-on activities help students understand plate tectonics and how landforms including mountains, valleys, canyons and islands are formed.
Plants Survive
3rd – 6th Grade
Through instruction and hands-on investigations students explore the structures and adaptations that enable plants to survive in dramatically different environments. Exciting investigations and real materials make this a great class to help students understand TEKS concepts.
Special Request Program
Pre-K – 6th Grade
Interested in a topic that you don't see listed here? Additional programs are available, including custom designed labs on soil, the rock cycle and more! Our staff educator will work with you to design a program that meets your students' specific needs.
$6 per child | $8 per adult (teacher free)
Price includes general garden admission (does not include Children's Adventure Garden admission)
Scholarships and Bus Stipends available
Trees are the giants of the plant world and provide an exciting avenue for children to explore plant parts and their functions, the interdependence of life in a system, competition for resources and the plant-people connection. This one-hour program of discoveries, hands-on activities and a guided tour helps children develop connections and understanding of life science concepts. Scholarships are available for this program and transportation funds are available upon request.
Pre-K – 1st Grade
$6 per child | $8 per adult (teacher free)
Price includes general garden admission (does not include Children's Adventure Garden admission)
Butterfly Adventure – spring only | Squirrel Adventure – fall only
These exciting and interactive three-part programs are specially designed for Pre-K, Kindergarten and first grade students. The butterfly program brings growth and change and metamorphosis to life. The squirrel program focuses on living and non-living things and their interactions within habitats. Both programs feature a big book story the children can act out, a puppet show in our Little Sprouts outdoor theater and a guided hunt through the Garden.
Pre-K – 12th Grade
$8 per child | $10 per adult (teacher free)
Price includes general garden admission (Children's Adventure Garden admission is an additional fee)
Dallas' most beautiful classroom is the Arboretum's 66-acre educational adventure on White Rock Lake. Explore the mist in the Palmer Fern Dell and investigate the fossils in the water walls at the Lay Ornamental Garden. Your students will be immersed in nature as they explore the beauty and wonder of Dallas' outdoor science laboratory.
Fall Self-Guided Tours
Book your trip during Autumn at the Arboretum, our fall festival. Enjoy the magic of fall surrounded by a breathtaking display, including tens of thousands of pumpkins.
Spring Self-Guided Tours
The Dallas Arboretum is rated by MSN as one of the 10 most beautiful gardens to see in the spring. Don't miss it! Spring field trips provide a host of exciting things to see and do in the most beautiful spot in Dallas.
Pre-K – 6th Grade
$15 per backpack rental fee (does not include Children's Adventure Garden admission)
Coming for a self-guided visit, but want more direction? Rent a backpack for your class that is full of materials and supplies for 30 students and lead your own fun, interactive and educational visit. Check out a Butterfly Backpack for your class filled with materials to investigate the life cycle of this fascinating creature. A teacher's guide will be sent in advance so you can be prepared.
Refer to your invoice for payment due dates, amount and mailing address. Your reservation may be cancelled if your payment is not received by the due date.
All schedule and attendance changes must be made no later than two weeks before your visit. If you need to reschedule your reservation, you must contact the Reservations Department at least two weeks before your scheduled visit in order to apply the payment to a new visit date.
All field trips are nonrefundable. The Arboretum does not issue refunds or tickets for absent group members.
Special Needs
Please let the Reservations Department know if you are bringing children with special needs.
The adult price applies to all adults who have prepaid the teacher and are part of the field trip reservation. Passes and memberships may only be applied to adult admissions.
On the day of your field trip:
Bring a copy of your e-card with the final attendance figures completed and ready to turn in. Only one teacher is needed to check-in the school group. Please check-in 15 minutes before your first guided program begins. Students should exit the bus and proceed directly to the school picnic area and be seated while the contact teacher completes check-in procedures.
Please unload lunches and place in the school picnic area where they may be enjoyed at a later time.
If you are aware of a late arrival, please provide the chaperone with a teacher's mobile phone number to facilitate them in locating the group.
Be Courteous
Adult chaperones must accompany and supervise all students at all times. Please have your students respect other groups, so that everyone may enjoy their visit.

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Aileoita Yacht Charter :: OVERVIEW
Pronounced "aye low ita" the word is similar in meaning to "aloha" in Hawaiian: Whenever the native Mentawai people meet each other – or are departing – they say "aileotia." Seventy feet long with a roomy, 15-foot beam, Aileoita was purpose-built from the keel up in 2005 with one purpose in mind: transporting surfers of every skill level to the best waves in safety and comfort.
Over the past few years, Aileoita has served as a platform for many epic sessions – some of which have appeared in print or video. In July of 2010, Scott Bass interviewed Aileotia owner Jordan Heuer about the ups and downs of operating a surf travel company in the Mentawai, and Heuer was also featured in a story on the "Indo Swell of the Decade." Most famously, Ozzie Wright's 18-second barrel at Nokandui was filmed from Aileotia.
On the outside, Aileoita is rigged and ready to get surfers to wherever is good, get them into the tender, into the lineup and back in safety. Inside and below, Aileoita is outfitted with all the modern conveniences: full air conditioning, liquid crystal TV, Ipod-accommodating sound system connected to indoor and outdoor speakers.
A purpose-built surf charter yacht doesn't get to far without a purposeful crew, and the Aileoita is propelled, staffed and fed by six guys, all of them trained by experienced Indo surf tour guide Jordan Heuer: Hendra is the captain, aided by a mechanic, two deck hands, photographer and someone who is second only to the captain on a surf charter yacht: The chef, Dodi.
Aileoita's built in surf photographer, Argentinean Sebastian Imizcoz, is on board and ready to record the highlights of all the guests with cutting edge still and video equipment: Canon 7 D, 40 D and 300 D . Sebastian shoots anywhere from 3,000 to 8,000 images on a typical trip, then edits them down to the cream and saves them into two photo CDs for each guest.


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Halloween photo contest
By Dana Guthrie : October 14, 2013 : Updated: October 31, 2013 10:46pm
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Congratulations to Marianne Horton, the winner of our 2013 Halloween photo contest. Horton will receive a two night weekend stay from the Omni Hotel, plus a certificate for two Mokara spa treatments and dinner for two at the Noe Grill.
Click through the slideshow to see all of the wonderful photos submitted by our readers.
Here's the caption Horton sent in with her winning photograph: "A little lesson from big sister, Dorothy: Stop being such a coward and roar!"
This year for Halloween my 2 1/2 month old daughter, Hadley, is a 2013 Special Halloween Edition Cabbage Patch Kid! :) (Katie Sellars)
Little Red Riding Hood & the "little" Big bad wolf. These are my two kids, Tess & Theo, wearing homemade costumes sewn by Mom. My son is obsessed with the big bad wolf and to go along with the theme we also made a big bad wolf cake. (Kimberley Pacetti)
This is my daughter, Jael. She decided she wanted to be a favorite character, Frankiestein from Monster High. (Jimmy Price)
This is a photo of my daughter Faythe Kelley. She is dressed as "My Fair Lady". The costume was made by her mother (Kim) and grandmother Nancy Collins. (Chris Kelley)
Our 3 month old Ryan ain't afraid of now ghosts! (Kyle Burks)
My husband, our 3 month old son and I dressed up as Kate Middleton, Prince William, and Prince George in the royal christening photo. (Jessie Crable)
This is my 6year old daughter Kira, she wanted to be a fox for Halloween ever since she heard the fox song. We had so much fun with her costume:) (Emma Stasko)
Adam Alvarado, 6 years old Attends Pyburn Elementary. Decided this year he wanted to be beetlejuice! My dad and I made his suit! I painted his face and wig. Enjoy! (Veronica Arce)
My sweet daughter as the creepy "Corpse Bride". (Amy Truan)
This is my 2year old son Marcus, he is dressed as a Minion from Despicable Me :) (Monica Garcia)
Photo By Christa ElyceOur family costume featuring Mr and Ms Pac-Man accompanied by the adorable ghosts Blinky and Inky. (Carrie Page)
This is a photo of Caleb(almost 3 years old) and his grandfather(PawPaw).Caleb is a huge fan of Mickey Mouse so we surprised him with a double version of his favorite character. (Alan Gerson)
My daughter, Sophia is the Tin Man from the Wizard of Oz. I made her the Tin Man costume for Halloween. This was her first year trick-or-treating. (Emilie Rivera)
Sharknado! (Kevin Lieb) Notice the stuffed sharks he's holding? When he spins he tosses the sharks at unsuspecting folks! (Helene Leib)
My 14 year old stilt-walking mummy Kyndal and 10 year old gobblin Kai. (Ross Hutto)
Little Red Riding Hood and her cheeta sis Helena, preparing for Halloween. (Karl Gross)
Alyssa, 32 months, Halloween Party for Daycare this morning. (Valerie Reeves)
This was a Facebook/Subway inspired Halloween costume for our 4 day old son, Tristan, last year. (Corby Turle)
Stacie Broman and JR Torres holding our little lobster Justin Torres. Halloween 2013. (Stacie Broman)
Our family was off to see the Wizard! Ethan was the scarecrow, Emily was the cowardly lion, dad was the Tin Man, and mom was Dorothy. A flying monkey also made an appearance. (Stacy Strehlow)
Photo By PicasaMy family loves to decorate our yard for Halloween. We get a lot of trick-or-treaters who return year after year. It brings us a lot of joy to see others share in our Halloween spirit and decorations. This is a picture of our "Zombie Feeding Area". If you look closely, you may be able to pick out the "human" zombie, my daughter, Lydia. She wanted to be a zombie this year, so her big sister, Amelia, who is an artist and a fan of the Walking Dead,did her make-up. (Ramona Strickland)
Aaliya (Cat), Aydin (Thing 1: he came out first) and Ayaan (Thing 2). (Mustafa Khan)
This is my son, Jack. In a Box. (Nick Lindauer)
This is Zedd the Undead Zombie Pumpkin! He's a messy eater...leaving trails of body parts as he goes! (Raquel Ouellette)
This is Angus Zaring, 12 in his first Halloween costume in 5 years. With the sensitivities that come with being on the Autism Spectrum, Halloween had become a bit overwhelming (and creepy as he says) so Angus didn't want to participate for the last 5 or so years. This year at the last minute (Monday night) Angus said that if he wasn't too old, he'd like to be his favorite Nintendo character, Pit from Kid Icarus. We were so thrilled that he wanted to Trick or Treat this year but there are no commercial costumes of these characters. A trip to Hobby Lobby and a lot of hot glue later, Angus 'totally rocked' Kid Icarus and was a HUGE hit out on the Trick or Treat Trail! WINNING! (Michael Zaring)
My Cousin's Kids, dressed as Cheech and Chong. (Mike Valdez)
This is my 11 year old son, Christian dressed as Shuffle Bot from the dance group LMFAO. We went to the Houston Dynamo game so we decided to do a Shuffle Bot-Dynamo edition. DYNOBOT Christian said he will now where this to every Dynamo game we go to. Gooo Dynamo!! (Rosa Flores)
This is my daughter, Camelia Soleil, as a (super scary!) pink monster. (Rebecca Weimer)
In the photo is my 2 year old grandson Apollo Lira He's costume is Pee Wee Hermann. (Nora Martinez)
Avalyn is ready to eat some BRAINS! (Patricia Johnson)
This is my family , my husband and I are zoo keepers and our daughter Evelyn is a giraffe and Atticus our dog is a lion (Holly Pavlick)
Deegyn is a little vampire! (Sarah Turk)
Natalie Kolb, age7, as "Elf on a Shelf." (Russell Kolb)
We went as one of the best fast food chains ever...Wendy & Dave Thomas (Melissa & Brandon)!! (Melissa Huerta)
Abby & Noa became Zombie babies on their own (9 y.o.) and wanted teddy bears to decapitate! (Lisa Strauss)
Halloween 2013 Samer and Danielle. (Lana Lance)
My two boys Jose 10 and Joel 7 Garza wearing their homemade Despicable Me Minions costumes. (Claudia Ramirez)
Our rescue dog and me. It's Kermy and Piggy together again! (Kenny Babatsky)
Me and my husband. He was saw and I was the flapper he scared. (Andrea Zuniga)
This is my son Nathan and he is 1 1/2 year old and for Halloween he choose to be superman. He grab the superman costume and would not let it go, and when he saw that I bought it he was overaly excited, he sure is someone with a mind of his own. All I can say when I see him in this costume is My Hero! :) (Brisaida Vasquez)
These are the Halloween Divas at the 8th Annual Halloween Bash. This is Chris Perez, Adam Martinez, Israel Martinez and Pablo Martinez. (Chris Perez)
Ivy and Yogi Prinz as Duck Dynasty! (Adela Prinz)
These are my three adorable Shelties Sophie, Emmalea and Celie. Sophie is the cop and Emmalea (right) and Celie (left) are her prisoners. (Debbie Benningfield)
Debbie and Ricky Brannon Dia de los Muertos/Halloween 2013 (Debbie Brannen)
This is me sat at my cousins house party. Go big or go home lol. (Derliz Hernandez)
Baby Ghost Avery Miller is haunting on Brooks Street in Sugar Land. (Diana Miller)
Dianne as the tooth fairy and Lou as the crowned tooth. (Dianne Vassalotti)
This year we decided to dress as Lydia & beetlejuice ! It turned out awesome !! Esperanza & anthony (Esperanza Pimentel)
My identical twin girls Kailani & Kymberly. The funniest part is that Kailani is Robin since she is usually the Leader and not the Sidekick! (Gypsy Cornstock)
Me and my spouse. (Jennifer Clavijo)
Here is my Halloween decorations at 3618 Burlington. (John Danielson)
In the photo is me Joseph sr the hulk my wife linda the black widow, my son Joseph Jr is Thor and my baby boy Arian is Iron Man.. I thought it would be a great idea for us to be the Avenger's and it turned out great! Please pick us it would be awesome! Thanks. (Joseph Hernandez)
Double trouble devils! Hendrix on the left and Lennox on the right. -5 months old. (Julie O'Brien)
Triple Mad Hatters. (Justin Concepcion)
The 3 Amigos are Krystal, KD, and Keelie. Miniature daschunds that are best friends. (Karen Walters)
Hallo-Wedding Photo at Ouisie's Table: Jocelyn Cox, Kelly Lawrence (Bride), Tarra Johnson. (Kelly Lawrence)
This is our Motley Crue. (Kevin Sandel)
I took this picture of my little family dressed in their Halloween costumes. My little monkey is my 5 month old son and Wolverine is my 3 1/2 year old son. (Lacey Butler)
Halloween is here and while studying to be a Culinary Pastry Chef/Professor, I find myself working on a Halloween cake topper for a baby shower; made of fondant and gum paste and all edible. Happy Halloween to all Witches and Goblins, While hallowed saints around the world, dance around flickering flames, and dressed up little creatures go door to door for their treats; giving everyone a fright, and screaming Trick or Treat...Happy Halloween to all, for tonight we are all celebrating the Spirit of Halloween. (Maria Ledesma)
This was a carving that took me about 2-3 hrs. to carve out. It was so good when I placed it outside. It was stolen off our porch about an hour after I took this picture. Our 2 sons wanted Tranformers and as a parent I did as they requested. I was very disappointed that someone would steep that low as to steal a pumpkin carving. I bet some kid took it to a contest and won. (Mike Pitman)
Misa Breton and Girlfriend Yazmin Duvall. Zaza party. Dia de los muertos! (Misa Breton)
Result of a fun filled day for the kids. (Monica Jimenez)
Every year we have a haunted house for the neighborhood kids complete with monsters in the yard, animated monsters, black lights, fog machines, strobe light and a hologram that projects ghosts above the coffin at our front door. Some of the monsters are stationery in the yard while others "come to life" and chase kids around. My husband and I were married on Halloween and this year is our 25th anniversary. Maybe ya'll can come by to get a peek - we'll have candy galore and snacks for the friends who gather each year in our driveway to watch us scare. (Nichole Skikinger)
This is a pic of my hubby, Bob..he picked dressing up from the 60's which was easy bc he grew up during that era...he was a Marine during the Vietnam days...This Ozzy still has his senses..well sort of....LOL. (Pattie Nehring)
In this photo it's Dora The Explorer who maps out her infamous map hoping having a romantic getaway being with the most popular Willie Robertson from Duck Dynasty. (Reynaldo Garcia Jr.)
My rendition of The Dude from The Big Lebowski! (Schulyer Smith)
This is my little Texas Cowgirl (Tetis Towtirl in her words), Keridon Rose Mathews. Her Daddy proudly serves in the US Air Force and she was conceived in Italy but made it home in time to be born in Houston, Texas! We were vert lucky to have her here for 3½ years until this past June when Dad was stationed at Buckley Air Force Base in Aurora, CO. They are on military leave for two weeks so we are counting our blessings that she was able to surprise us with a trick or treat visit home! (Sharon Mathews)
Husband and wife Monica & Stephen Jimenez highschool sweethearts since 2000 until death do us part. (Stephen Jimenez)
This is a shot from our annual Dia de los Muertos party in Houston. This is a photo of my friends and I, along with some of our children. (Susan Brock)
Gianna Veliz - 6 months old - Her first Halloween. Her leggings are made from adult knee high socks. Her tutu is handmade and her hat was put together by attaching a flower to the crochet beanie. (Tammy Veliz)
My daughter Eriani as Wednesday Addams. (Tanya Nunez)
My Son Corey wanted to be The Green Ninja Lego Ninjago!! I put myself to work making him the perfect Costume and he LOVES It! (Rebecca Marshall)
Kendall Marie is 5 months old. The cutest pumpkin we know! (Nicole Tepfer)
Me, Allison, and my boyfriend Cody dressed up as a couple of Andy's best pals, Buzz and Woody. Buzz's wooden wings even went up and down like a real toy! (Allison Floyd)
Seth age 10 is my oldest son, dressed as 2 face from batman, and Malachi age 8 is ny youngest son and he is dressed as chuckie. (Amber Gilleylen)
These are my 5 kiddos just before we left to go trick or treating. My oldest, Emily (10) was a huntress, next Dallin (8) was a Death Eater from Harry Potter, My daughter, Kylie (6) who is in a wheel chair dressed as Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz and she loved to watch the reflection of the sparkles on the dress. Next, due to Netflix, my 3 year old, Devin is obsessed with Woody Woodpecker and we had to scavenge the internet to find a mask, and last my cute little 15-month old, Camden was Yoda from Star Wars. I have a super fun active crazy crew!! (Amy Pomeroy)
Happy Halloween from the penguin, bunny, sally nightmare before christmas, gypsy, skeleton, top gun. (Andressa Leslie)
Happy Halloween from my favorite Robertson...Willie (my son Gus)! (Andi Saenz)
I, Ann Kainer, am Flo on the Progressive Auto Insurance commercial. Had fun being this charactor. (Ann Kainer)
Milo 4 years old as Frankenstein. This picture is entitled "It's alive!!". It was a diy costume designed by Milo and made by Mom. (Carla Reed)
I am a Registered Nurse working in Houston medical center and showed up for work wearing this uniform/costume. (Cary Russell R.N.)
Benjamin at the Boo Zoo. (Cynthia Falcon)
Every year I have a Halloween graveyard, but this season it's a BONEYARD, with skeletons having a seance amongst the tombstones. (Cynthia Neely)
My husband spent about 16 hours carving these pumpkins! He started on the Tuesday before Halloween so they would not get moldy in this climate before the big day! He let each of us in the family pick our favourite characters for him to carve so you see a Tiki, Michael Jackson in Thriller, Elvis, Kiss, Jim Morrison of the Doors (my fave), Darth Maul, Paul, and Jack in The Shining. The trick or treaters and parents all love seeing these pumpkins - something for everyone! (J. Ekstrand)
My Granny (Betty Adams), she is 83 years old. She was so scary, kids would scream when they saw her sitting on the porch! LOL (Heidi Reed)
My 5-year-old daughter, Ivy. Very much a girly girl, so when she was presented with a vast array of costumes to order online, we were quite surprised she chose a superhero. She's a natural at the pose, don't you think? (Holly Dutton)
This is my daughter JB (10) as the little mad hatter who just got cornered by the evil Queen of Hearts and a playing card got stuck in her face. It was a very nasty ordeal and she was really scared. Luckily she is doing much better now and is hanging loose with her candy on the couch. (Irene Damen)
My husband, Reagan, and my daughter, Charlotte are in this photo. She requested to be Raggedy Annie and wanted my husband to be Raggedy Andy because she has an old book of his with these characters. I love that she didn't want to be a princess or a tv character quite yet-she is 2 and a total chatterbox but this was just a classic moment! thanks for the consideration! (Jacqui Kneese)
in the photo, its my son Mason (8 months old). i had built him a mouse trap replica to go on top of his wagon (held down with velcro). i cut out a hole on one end so he can sit through it with his mouse costume so it can appear as he was caught in a mouse trap. (Jason Barron)
This is little Morgan Jackson the meanest, toughest prisoner ever to be convicted of stealing candy! (Jeanne Jackson)
Our daughter the bumblebee fairy princess! (Jenny Cammack)
Pat Guthrie as Uncle Si from Duck Dynasty. (Dana Guthrie)
Gathering on the swing, getting ready for trick or treating with friends in the neighborhood. Our daughter is the bumblebee. (Joellen Hunter)
Who says that you can't build a snowman in Texas? Our son Joseph had the great idea of building snowmen out of pumpkins. He was very proud of his snowmen and the good thing is that they did not melt. (Lanette Johnson)
My daughter and two sons are Princess Leia, Darth Vader, and an Ewok. The force is strong with them. (Lara Mason)
My 11 yr old daughter Maddie dressed as a Zombie rock star and my 6 yr old daughter Camie as a cheerleader, who is scared at the moment! (Lori Honeycutt)
Mylah R. Gonzalez 7 years zomberina (zombie ballerina). (Melissa Gonzalez)
Stephen's 1st Halloween! (6 months old). (Michael Blackburn)
Ann Bolton is dressed in a Walgreen's T-shirt and Wal-mart pharmacy jacket. Photo by Michael Bolton. "Pumpkins must have flu shots" is based on all the promotions for having a flu shot plus the fact that Pharmacists are being trained and tested to give flu shots. The Wally Effect of flu shots is Wal times two (Walgreen's and Wal-mart). (Michael Bolton)
Michael Bolton is in the costume. He was inspired by Paul Krugman's work in The Houston Chronicle plus The Daily Show. Photo by Ann Bolton. Insan-i-TEA!!! Drink up my friends, insaniTEA is the perfect beverage for celebrating shooting yourself in the foot. Really TOO SCARY! Hat from 99 Cent store with tea bags hot glued on. Sun blocker shades from Goodwill. Pumpkin carved to be teapot with spout recycled from an Arizona Tea can. USA cup purchased from Goodwill. Giant flo-through tea bags above his head made of recycled cardboard show 900K unemployed and The Daily Show screenshot on the Tea Party. Go America patriotic shirt and tie from Goodwill. (Michael Bolton)
This is my daughter Vivian. Instead of something girly she wanted to be Duck Dynasty. (Michael Martinez)
This is me as the headless horseman at work. I always said this job would make me loose my mind! (Michael Page)
Me as the Borg- you will be assimilated!!! (Scott Harrelson)
My kiddos... Oldest Patrick as Captain America, Middle Enrique as Jake the Pirate, Youngest Yvonne as a sweet little Owl. My Mother-n-law made the owl costume! (Tabitha Ramone)
My sweet four month old Luca as a pumpkin & a ninja turtle! Even though he has a stomach bug he is still happier than ever! I think he liked the ninja turtle outfit better! (Whitney Stevens)
Dad as zombie moving too slow to catch his daughter. (William Hunter)
Cody and Charlotte! Getting ready for fall festival! (Amy Greer)
My son Jake, as Clark Kent/Superman. (Dayna Audirsch)
My two year old son Jesiah is a homeless kid who will work for kandy this Halloween. (Jessica Zapata)
My Daughter Sophia! Little Monkey! (Lorenzo Cuellar)
Carissa as Audrey Hepburn! (Yadira Cruz)
Cassidy as Marilyn Monroe! (Yadira Cruz)
A picture of my daughter Toni Rose. I worked all week on her costume. She hates it. (Lisa Cruz)
This is my 8 yr. old daughter Anahi as a CHILD ZOMBIE in pajamas!!!! Poor Teddy was her 1st victim!!!! (Perla Cardenas)
Our son Jackson requested Diary of a Wimpy Kid, and I think Dad came through:) Lots of styrofoam and hot glue, some tlc, and one very happy six year old! (Emily Wahkahquah)
I dressed my little one Jaidyn as A Big Bag of Cotton Candy! She even smelled like it thanks to Cotton Candy scented mist! (Susana Belgrave)
Mother:Jessica Daughter: Cheyenne Dressed in homemade costumes as LILO and Stitch At the TopGolf booth for Cinco Ranch's YMCA family trunk & treat 2013. (Jessica Vega)
This is my Son Kaden running around in his Superman costume. He loves running with the cape on, if you take it off he is not happy with you. (Kyle Nichols)
This is my son, Ian, who is 13 years old. He really wanted to be Marty McFly from Back to the Future, but he was very specific that he wanted to be Marty from the future (2015) so he could wear the cool hat and get a hoverboard! :) (Kimberley McCollom)
This is my son Aiden trying on a Cookie Monster costume. (Dan Halaby)
This is my son Lucas on our way to Zoo Boo. (Dan Halaby)
Is this photo is my little spider Helena. Somewhat a little tomboy, she opted out of the princess theme:) (Layns Sullivan)
Husband - all dressed up! Now who's a little dumber? (Patricia Stephlyk)
Meet 8 month old Matthias. Since he is always his Daddy and Mommy's precious little "pumpkin", dressing up as a pumpkin while celebrating his 1st Halloween surely works! (Sylvia Tsang)
My grandson William Philip Sole. (Angela McCain)
My beautiful little girl, Deirdra who was a Dalmatian for Halloween! (Sylvie Acklin)
Whitney Williamson and her seven month old twin girls! Carsyn is the lion and Hadley is the tiger! Lions and tigers and mommy, OH MY! (Whitney Williamson)
In 2013 my 10 months Teresita "Catgirl" will be her first Halloween. (Jose Jimenez)
This is Brennan Dawson who is 21 months old and has joined the Tiny Ninja crew to spy on all the ghost and goblins. He is good at hiding in curtains and under tables. He doesn't need to use violence to fight the bad guys. His smiles kills them all. (Kyithia Dawson)
Sarah Lopez as Bridezilla! With her tiny new husband... (Sarah Lopez)
Myself... (Bonnie Varos)
Lloyd Briggs as Leatherface (Lloyd Briggs)
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Jordan in her bumble bee costume. (Bailey Coe)
Photo By Courtesy Annie Stanner CooperMAHNA MAHNA (2012): Annie Stanner Cooper came through for her son Emmett, including two "Snowths" puppets. Annie told us last year: ''Emmett would wear this costume every day if I let him, but unless he's holding The Snowths, he just looks like he should be dancing around at Burning Man.''
Photo By Courtesy Anne KwanMUNI DRIVER (2012): Three-year-old Ben ended up being a subject of Mike Kepka's City Exposed series in the Chronicle, and got a tour that included a meeting with the head of Muni! His costume with a made-by-hand Muni worm logo included real bus transfers that he handed out to kids at school.
Photo By Courtesy Nikki S.SAY ANYTHING BOOM BOX (2012): Our group costume winner from last year -- the ''Mahna Mahna" song has been replaced by "In Your Eyes." Nikki S. had a great response when asked why she dressed her 1-year-old son Teddy as a boom box. (''Because why not?'') He'll appreciate it when he's older.
Photo By Courtesy RheanSPACE SHUTTLE ENDEAVOR (2012): Longtime reader Rhean submitted this topical costume, which included her 4-year-old daughter as the jet that gave the Space Shuttle Endeavor (her 1-year-old brother) victory tour ride across the state. There are great details here, but the girl's smile is the best.
Photo By Courtesy Esme ShallerBADGERS (2012): Esme Shaller created homemade costumes based on Frances and Gloria, the badgers from Russell and Lillian Hoban's 1960s books (''Bread and Jam for Frances," etc.) The level of detail was excellent, and the kids are clearly thrilled.
Photo By Courtesy Chris RooneyMAGNUM P.I. (2012): We always try to honor a costume with a last-minute feel, and Chris Rooney and his son nailed it with this Magnum P.I costume. The fake mustache is excellent, as is the Detroit Tigers cap. (In Giants colors!) But the kid's enthusiastic expression really sells this thing.
Photo By Courtesy Jenn PurdyIRON MAN (2012): Jenn Purdy's 11-year-old son Tynan spent three months making this Iron Man costume, mostly out of cardboard and duct tape. Which is exactly the type of thing a young Tony Stark would have done. There are other Iron Man costumes out there, but this kid followed his own vision.
Photo By Courtesy Geoffrey NelsonANGLER FISH (2007): The light reportedly worked at the end of this predator fish's costume. The penguin is totally unaware of his fate. Pirate and lion aren't getting involved.
Photo By Courtesy JeffEWOK (2011): Jeff says his son's spear was created using an old Lowe's paint stick and a tree branch. We're guessing that Industrial Light and Magic did pretty much the same thing in 1983.
Photo By Submitted anonymouslyGRATEFUL DEAD BUS (2010): " at least I'm enjoying the ride ..." This got posted on several Grateful Dead sites. Excellent detail work and the sleeping toddler is perfect.
Photo By Courtesy Otto WilliamsROBOTS (2010): Short of having a "Mythbuster" for a father, it's hard to imagine a more awesome costume-maker for a dad than Otto Williams. Bonus points because the siblings are holding hands.
Photo By Courtesy Claudia ArenasCONVERSE CHUCK TAYLOR ALL-STAR (2007): I received this photo early in our first contest, when I wasn't sure if we would get a single crafty costume entry. I thought to myself "Are they all going to be this good?"
Photo By Courtesy Linda BakerJIMI HENDRIX (2009): When I saw this photo for the first time, I gave a standing ovation at my desk. And then I put "The Wind Cries Mary" on my iPod.
Photo By Courtesy Lynn JonesFLAVOR FLAV (2008): Ava, AKA Ava Flav reminds us that 911 is a joke. The valkyrie hat was knit as a shower gift. From mother Lynn Jones: "They were fun costumes even if we did have to explain them to just about everyone."
Photo By Courtesy Ian, Monique, and MinaMACARONI AND CHEESE (2011): Ian, Monique, and baby Mina managed to adapt dad's hobby of collecting Mac and Cheese boxes into a group theme costume. Definitely the tastiest-looking family in contest history.
JUAN VALDEZ (2011): Baby Catalina is in a burlap bag lined with felt attached to a baby bjorn. "50% Colombian" is in reference to Colombian-American mom and Texas-born dad.
Photo By Courtesy JaneBRUCE LEE (2009): Mom wanted it to be known that 1-year-old Ena Rudi was Bruce Lee, NOT Uma Thurman's bride character from "Kill Bill." Either way, the knit nunchuks rule.
CLARK KENT/SUPERMAN (2011): Once again proving that you can win our contest with a simple costume, as long as your kid can sell it. And at the moment this photo was taken, Griffin believed he was a Crocs-wearing Superman.
Photo By Courtesy Hilary HehmanLINUS (2008): Oliver (4 months old) is a perpetual finalist in this contest. I love the simplicity of this costume. From mother Hilary: "The most expensive item was the Sharpie I bought to draw the stripes on the t-shirt and make the sign."
PREGNANT BOWLING PIN (2011): Mom reports that she was 37 weeks pregnant when this photo was taken. So by our estimate, that's a six-pound ball. Bowling pin #3 should be turning two right now.
Photo By Courtesy Raphael Sperry and Laura JuranSF LANDMARKS (2011): We always support the use of regional landmarks in costumes. Twin brothers Solomon and Milo Sperry went old school with this. Will kids in 2050 dress as Rincon Tower?
OSCAR THE GROUCH (2011): After years of asking people to get a Chronicle into the frame to prove costume timeliness, this is our first paper in a trash can. Great costume, Oscar! Maybe you should check out our iPad app?
Photo By Courtesy Nick MurrayLION (2010) A lot of the youngest kids seem uncomfortable in their excellent costumes, but 13-month-old Malakai seems to really be enjoying both his costume and role as king of the beasts.
Photo By Courtesy Erin MerrittCHEERIOS BOX (2007): I'm loving the ingenuity, after this early winner of our contest reportedly refused to put on her cat costume. ("Bye bye, kitty!") That's what parenting is all about -- rolling with the punches and throwing together a makeshift Cheerios costume at the last minute.
Photo By Courtesy Ian MilhamDJ LANCE ROCK (2007): Costume wearer Masey, 2 years old when this was taken, specifically asked to be DJ Lance Rock from the kids' TV show "Yo Gabba Gabba." We're hoping she repurposes the belt buckle for a future prom/wedding.
PIE A LA MODE (2010): Keely, 2 years old, and June, 4 months, are dressed as dessert. The ice cream is vanilla and the pie is strawberry-rhubarb, for anyone who is wondering.
Photo By Courtesy Mark JobsonSUNFLOWER (2007): From father Mark Jobson: "Here's Lily, who forsook her namesake for another varietal. No, I've never done anything like this. Yes, I gouged myself with needles, and burned myself with the glue gun. Small badges of honor for one yanked-out-by-the-roots Sunflower, with bugs."
Photo By Courtesy Janelle ChngTURTLE (2008): This costume was undeniably adorable. From mother Janelle: "Alex was a little turtle for his first Halloween. I figured that since it is the only Halloween where he will crawl, a turtle would be a good option."
Photo By Courtesy BeckySPARTANS AT THERMOPYLAE (2008): This is one of my all-time favorite costumes, for its simplicity and detail. I was excited and showed half the newsroom on the day it arrived.
Photo By Courtesy Hilary HehmanEVEL KNIEVEL (2009): Oliver, memorable as Linus a year earlier, returns. Mom Hilary wrote: "Now he likes to hurl himself off of anything higher than one foot off the ground with no regard for his own personal safety, so Evel Knievel seemed like an appropriate costume this year."
Photo By Courtesy RobinGHOST (2009): This contest has never been about Martha Stewart creations. It's about making the best homemade costume you can under the circumstances. And this kid is absolutely rocking the Charlie Brown sheet-over-his-head ghost costume.
Photo By Courtesy BeckySUPERMAN and CLARK KENT (2010): There are several entrants who I look forward to seeing every year. This pair (the "302" Spartans) is definitely at the top of that list.
Photo By Courtesy Sean OSteenTHE "UP" HOUSE (2007): This house rents for about $3,700 per month in the Upper Haight. (That joke was funnier in 2007 before the housing crash ...)
Photo By Submitted anonymouslyHOT LAVA BOY (2010): Winning this contest isn't always about spending three months sewing 5,000 sequins on a picture-perfect costume. It's about having your child come to you in the middle of October saying "I want to be Hot Lava Boy for Halloween," and then totally coming through in a pinch.
Photo By Courtesy Caren OsgoodLAB RAT (2010): This costume had that rare balance of adorable, awesome and slightly creepy that we look for in a winner. I also liked the resourcefulness of the mad scientist in the picture, who is a veterinarian in real life.
Photo By Courtesy Gabriella RaymondLION TAMER AND TIGERS (2010): I like how this whole theme came together -- Mother Gabriella worked on the kid costumes for a while, but her lion tamer costume was last minute.
Photo By Courtesy Alexandra FalkPANCAKE (2010): Notice that no less than 10 people in this frame (see the red arrows) are checking this charismatic pancake out. Bonus points for the hot dog sidekick.
Photo By Courtesy Lisa BuccinoSUPERGIRL (2008): This Supergirl costume made for 2-year-old Lauren was a hit. Said mother Lisa: "Believe it or not, we did not pose her for this photo — she was waiting for her preschool's Halloween parade to begin and got a little impatient."
Photo By Courtesy Jody HandleyHOBBIT (2010): Friend of The Poop Jody Handley dressed her daughter as Frodo Baggins. Or was it Bilbo? I'm pretty sure she's corrected me before, and the following year I still get it wrong.
Photo By Courtesy Josh and Darlene BagleyE.T. (2010): I can't emphasize this enough: You don't have to be a Super-Crafty person to excel in the Super-Crafty Halloween Costume Contest. Just have a vision and execute. This is a very simple costume, but still memorable.


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33 Cool Winter Coats Under $150
33 Cool Winter Coats Under $150
Not to sound like your mom or anything, but you don't want to get caught outside without a cute winter coat when the temperature drops! To make sure you stay warm and look cool, here are 33 coats we'd love to wear. Bonus: Thanks to their friendly price tags, you'll have cash left over for a new hat and gloves. OK, OK—we'll stop with the maternal stuff so you can get shopping!SEE MORE
Unboring black winter coats
A black winter coat is always a safe bet—but it just so happens that with their unique shapes and details, these black coats are high on style, too.
Cooperative Wool Capelet Coat, $138, urbanoutfitters.com
Black hooded winter coat
DKNY Black Wool-Blend Julie Zip-Front Hooded Coat, $149, bluefly.com
Fur-trimmed black winter coat
Women's Wool-Blend Trench Coat, $100, oldnavy.com
Black tweed trench coat
American Rag Tweed Long-Sleeve Jacket, $80, macys.com
Double-breasted winter coats
Not only will the two rows of buttons on these stylish coats make any outfit look extra polished, but the straight up-and-down vertical lines they create have a sveltifying effect. Nice!
ASOS Pleated Swing Funnel Trench, $93, asos.com
Feminine double-breasted trench coat
Women's Double-Breasted Wool-Blend Coat, $90, oldnavy.com
Short double-breasted winter coat
Double-Breasted Peacoat, $72, alloy.com
Pleated double-breasted winter coat
Artifacts Short Peacoat With Peplum Hem, $98, nordstrom.com
Double-breasted plaid coat
Double-Breasted Wool Plaid Coat, $45, charlotterusse.com
Double-breasted combat coat
Military Coat, $80-$84, alloy.com
Pretty plaid winter coats
Worried that you look like a rugged lumberjack in one of the season's hottest trends? (We hear you, sister—we've been stressed about that since the ill-advised grunge moment in sixth grade.) Fortunately, this season's pretty plaid coats all come in cheerier colors than the usual green, red and black combos.
Steve Madden Plaid Peacoat, $90, macys.com
Short plaid winter peacoat
Plaid Short Hooded Peacoat, $50, alloy.com
Vibrant plaid A-line winter coat
Payton Plaid Coat, $40, delias.com
Hooded plaid winter coat
Ella Plaid Coat, $70, delias.com
Classic plaid winter coat
Plaid Penelope Coat, $55, fredflare.com
Camel-color winter coats
Camel is the new black this season. (We admit that we like any phrase that ends in "the new black," but we really mean it with this one.) Get the most bang for your buck scooping up a camel-color coat that'll make any outfit you own—yes, even those jeggings from last year—look totally off-the-runway cool. And if you think camel isn't the color for you, try topping it off with a scarf in a bright, flattering color.
ASOS Belted Wool Coat, $144, asos.com
Belted camel winter coat
Belted Military Coat, $80-$84, alloy.com
Cashmere winter coat
Cashmere-Blend Swing Coat, $119-$129, spiegel.com
Chic camel trench
BB Dakota Riverton Coat, $120, revolveclothing.com
Camel funnel-neck swing coat
ASOS Pleated Swing Coat, $118, asos.com
Military-inspired winter coats
Carry on fall's biggest trend into the winter by wearing a tailored coat in olive green or cool khaki.
Wool Twill Swing Coat, $148, anntaylorloft.com
Military toggle winter coat
ASOS Funnel-Neck Toggle Coat, $127, asos.com
Military green winter coat
Merona® Collection Couture Robe Wool Coat, $70, target.com
Military funnel-neck winter coat
Lab:CO Funnel-Neck Coat, $148, urbanoutfitters.com
Olive green trench coat
Coffee Shop Long Wool Coat, $60, target.com
Military cable coat
Cosy Cable Coat, $148, bodenusa.com
Fur-accented winter coats
These fur-trimmed coats are sure to keep you warm this winter. And the best part about these affordable finds: No cute, furry woodland creatures were harmed in creating these stylin' winter coats!
Faux-Fur Collar Long Coat, $128, urbanoutfitters.com
Belted fur-collared trench coat
Kensington Spy Girl Trench, $108, fredflare.com
Cozy fur-lined military coat
Zoe Military Coat, $63, delias.com
Fur-trimmed olive coat
Calvin Klein Jeans Coat, Faux Fur Collar Double Breasted Parka, $149, macys.com
Grooved faux-fur coat
(Minus The) Fur Grooved Coat, $128, express.com
Sleek feathered faux fur coat
Warehouse Featherery Fur Coat, $110, asos.com
Belted fur collar winter coat
Kenneth Cole Reaction Coat, Belted Down with Faux Fur Hood, $99, macys.com


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Less than 2 years old, Kira Wales was completely obsessed with digital clocks. Able to count to 10, she would intently stare at the clock reading, say, 6:53. And then she would turn to her dad, Jimmy Wales, and say conspiratorially, "I think it's gonna be a four next."
And then she would stare. And stare, according to Wales, founder of Wikipedia. "Until finally ... 'four!' she would say, throwing her arms in the air as if she had scored a Super Bowl touchdown."
And then, staring back at the clock, she would look sideways at her dad and whisper, "I think it's gonna be a five next ..."
Inquisitive like her father, Kira, now 8, was merely expressing her toddler temperament, according to pediatrician Harvey Karp, MD, author and creator of the best-selling book and DVD series, The Happiest Toddler on the Block. Kira had discovered the joy of patterns and took great pleasure, for about a week, in being able to predict numbers.
If babies are angels, then toddlers are cavemen, according to Karp. Rambunctious, mobile, and caught in a riptide of emotion, toddlers are the uncivilized, pedal-to-the-metal humans, matched only by the older edition called teenagers, experts (and parents) say.
"They eat light bulbs. They shove Legos in their noses," says Lara Zibners, MD, an ER pediatrician in New York City. "Toddlers are egocentric, emotionally labile, indecisive, and oblivious to danger."
Layer in their limited ability to communicate and their individual temperaments, says Zibners, author of If Your Kid Eats This Book, Everything Will Still Be Okay. "It's no wonder that many parents can't wait for their child to outgrow this difficult, yet often delightful, phase of childhood."
Yet parents can master understanding these little creatures. The first step: figure out your toddler's personality. Karp writes in The Happiest Toddler on the Block: "Temperament explains why some of us can sleep with the TV on while others go nuts with the tiniest noise, why some forgive easily and others just can't let go. Knowing your child's temperament helps you know when to pamper and when to push."
Toddler Personality Types
Generally, toddler personality is divided into three broad categories, experts say:
- Easy or happy, but not full-tilt constantly
- Shy or slow to warm -- often thoughtful and quiet.
- Spirited (a nice term for "Get down off the refrigerator right now!")
The Easy Child: About half of kids are easygoing -- waking up on the "right side of the bed," cheerful and ready for a new day, Karp says. They're active, tolerate change, and basically like new people and situations. They don't anger easily but aren't pushovers, experts say. Parents need to just use common sense if this is their toddler's personality, with a couple of caveats. Easy children sometimes can be lost in the crowd -- spending too much time left alone with the television, or not enough time with their parents because other children demand the attention. Make sure that a child who is easy doesn't become a neglected child.
The Shy Child: About 15% of kids are shy or slow to warm up, experts say. By age 9 months, many easy babies will smile at strangers, but shy kids will frown and cling (they'll wave bye-bye only after a guest leaves). Experts say children with this toddler personality type are often extra-sensitive to the feel of their clothing or the temperature in a room. They need a lot of transition time from activity to activity and resist change. They might be late walkers and they will often study, with intensity, how a game is played before jumping in. "Their motto is, 'When in doubt, don't!'" Karp says. Parents, these are gentle souls -- and should be shielded from harsh criticism and ridicule, with the rejection making a shy child fearful and brittle throughout life. Also, parents need to make sure children with this toddler personality type have the stability and the time to process the curve balls of life; they can't be rushed into getting dressed or to sit on Santa's lap.
The Spirited (Wild) Child: About one in 10 toddlers is a strong-willed, challenging kid, experts say. "These roller-coaster kids have high highs and low lows," Karp says. "Parents usually know they have a spirited child because they're the 'more' kids." More active. More impatient. More impulsive. More defiant. More intense. More sensitive. More rigid. The No. 1 recommendation to parents with this toddler personality type: Keep them active. Get them outside to play -- a lot. These kids need to burn off their energy and work through their moods, experts say. They also need firm structure to keep them safe and stable -- and lots of patience.
Jill Berry, of Woodbine, Md., describes her experience with her toddler Julia. Starting at 2 years old, Julia developed a passion for red boots, refusing to wear sneakers until her mom insisted. The boots lasted until Jill noticed she was hobbling and finally, Julia admitted her feet hurt.
And as a toddler, Julia also announced she was going to live with her grandma -- packing 12 rubber ducks and a blanket in a suitcase. She once dismantled her bottom dresser drawer for a "boat." And on nights when the parents would have a late dinner, she would yell down from her bed, "Something sure smells good!"
"She is and always will be a character," says Berry. "Everything has to be her way or no way."
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Of course, no child is contained within one toddler personality type, but these three types can be guides on how to interact.
"Pay attention and pick up the nuance of your child," Karp says. "Kids are like flowers, each one is different, but special. So whether your child is a playful poppy or a shrinking violet, love and celebrate your child for his or her uniqueness."
Victoria Loveland-Coen quickly discovered the difference between her 9-year-old twins' personalities at around 15 months old. "I had given them each a half of an ice cream sandwich. Olivia practically inhaled hers, but Juliet was savoring every bite very slowly. When Olivia was finished, she noticed Juliet was still working on hers." Loveland-Coen says Olivia's and Juliet's next actions were orchestrated with the finesse of chess players:
Olivia leaned over to her sister and said, "Watcha eatin?" Juliet: "Ice cream." Olivia leaned in closer, "Oh, watcha eatin?" Juliet giggled and repeated, "Ice cream," still keeping it inches from Olivia's mouth. Olivia switched tactics, saying "Big hug," and proceeded to give her sister a hug in order to get her mouth closer to the treat. Juliet returned the hug, but managed to keep the ice cream just out of reach. In the end, Juliet got to finish her ice cream and Olivia was thwarted, despite her best manipulative efforts.
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Most of the gun forums have SHTF areas, and there are whole forums like whenshtf.com dedicated to it.
Reading through the messages, there are two clear scenario groups.
Group 1: Plans to grab his arsenal, take off somewhere (usually "the mountains"), engage in long gunfights with roving gangs, and live as some kind of combination of "mountain man" and "road warrior", at least until the ammo gives out.
Group 2: Builds stocks of supplies, plans to hunker down at home or some preselected location for the duration.
The interesting part is that both groups expect "them" (apparently the reviled and hated Feds) to eventually come swooping in and make it all better. Eventually, anyway.
The other interesting parts is that both groups expect to make it alone, or with a very small group of preselected friends.
Many of these people are network engineers, stockbrokers, insurance salesmen, radiology techs... in a post-apocalyptic world, they have no useful skills.
If "civilization" failed, what skills do you have that you could contribute to rebuild a community?
Make no mistake - you *need* some kind of community. You need someone to watch your back when you sleep, to help guard the crops, and to help when you get sick. If you're lucky, you might even live long enough for old age to be a problem.
When things are scarce, other people are going to want the things that are yours, and they're willing to gang up to get them. The only long term way to resist them is to have your own gang, whether you call it that, or a village, or a retreat.
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These types of statements just about break my heart. No one, with the exception of a statistically insignificant few who are truly evil, wants to see this kind of thing happen. NO ONE. It doesn't matter if you firmly believe all gun ownership is wrong, have a collection of 50 guns and go shooting every weekend, or are somewhere in between. Can we please, please start by understanding that most of us know this was a horrible, awful thing and are sickened by it?


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The volume of listings in town, positive online reviews, and a good up front pitch from Tyler and his "cooperative" concept of real estate pros sold me on using him to hunt for a property for my family. In reality, Tyler's connections and strategies for buying short sales turned out to be talk. Once a property was identified (one of Tyler's own listings) we were assured that we should have patience waiting out the short sale process. We waited months after the seller accepted our offer only to find out that Tyler's group assisted the seller in using our bid as a catalyst for a preferred client of his to make a higher offer than ours. Tyler used the ambiguity of the short sale process, which requires the bank to sign before a contract is fully binding, and never submitted our offer to the bank so he could benefit another client. We lost the house, time, and money. I was surprised that the confidentiality of our offer was compromised and at the level of dishonesty.
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A welterweight matchup between Icelandic prospect Gunnar Nelson (11-0-1 MMA, 2-0 UFC) and longtime veteran Mike Pyle (24-8-1 MMA, 7-3 UFC) is the latest addition to May's UFC 160 event.
MMAjunkie.com (UFC blog for UFC news, UFC rumors, fighter interviews and event previews/recaps) today learned of the booking from sources close to the fighters. UFC executives have yet to formally announce the contest.
Both competitors have verbally agreed to the matchup, and bout agreements are expected to be finalized soon.
UFC 160 takes place May 25 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on FX and Facebook. The placement of the Nelson vs. Pyle matchup has yet to be revealed.
Nelson returns to work quickly following a unanimous-decision win over Jorge Santiago earlier this month. It was the 24-year-old's 11th-straight win after opening his professional career with a draw. A Renzo Gracie black belt, the stoic Nelson is considered by many pundits to be one of the sport's brightest prospects.
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An important feature of the Regional Campuses is a commitment to help students become successful. Many students enter directly from high school, while others combine full-time jobs and families with class work. Success in college depends largely upon skills in reading, studying, mathematics and composition.
All students coming to KSU are required to provide their basic skills assessment. They can do this by providing their own placement scores from a national college level entrance exam (ACT or SAT) or taking a placement test through ALEKS or COMPASS on any of the Kent State University campuses. KSU offers free basic skills assessment through ALEKS and COMPASS that will assess their learning skills. This information is used by students and advisors to determine the best course placement for academic success. If testing shows the need for additional preparation in reading, studying, mathematics or composition, developmental courses are available to meet these needs and will be required to complete in their first year.
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This course is designed to enable students to use reading to teach themselves to learn what is necessary for college success. Students will develop a college level vocabulary, a daily newspaper reading habit and a positive attitude about reading and learning. Successful completion of this course will empower the student to establish and maintain an interest in a topic, allowing the student to concentrate and thus, understand and remember what they read. Since the student has had only very little experience reading to learn, students who take US 00003 should not take heavy reading content courses because these courses require 80 pages of textbook reading each week. Students earning a 'D' or 'F' grade must repeat the course. A grade of 'C' or better is required to move onto the next course in the sequence, US 00006 – Study Strategies for College Success.
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This course is about applying the right strategy or technique to different courses in order to make the most efficient use of study time. Placement into this course may include what is described for US 00003 and/or one of more of the following: a student who "got by" without reading high school textbooks or doing much studying; a student who did not take high school courses that prepared him/her for the demands of college coursework; or a returning student who has been away from school for a period of time. Students will benefit most if they take a heavy content reading course during the same semester they enroll for US 00006. Students who place into US 00006 are recommended to enroll in a reading content course such as psychology, history or sociology do better in the reading content course because the courses demand 80 pages of textbook reading each week.
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In this writing "stretch" sequence the student will remain with the same instructor for an entire academic year. ENG 01001 will emphasize developmental work, including how to choose a topic, make a point and support ideas with clear details, the essentials for successful college writing. A minimum grade of 'C' is required, along with passing a portfolio assessment to move onto ENG 11002 – College Writing I-S. ENG 11002 will emphasize reading, thinking, writing and technological skills to prepare students for ENG 21011 – College Writing II. A minimum grade of 'C' is required to advance to ENG 21011.
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This math placement indicates the student's need for review of properties of whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percents, signed numbers and order of operations, to a greater degree than in Basic Algebra I and Basic Algebra II. Mental math and elementary algebraic thinking skills are emphasized and use of calculators is not allowed. Hours not counted toward graduation. Prerequisite: 0-9 on ALEKS placement assessment.
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Includes operations on integers, fractions, decimals and percents, properties of real numbers. Introduction to variables, first degree equations and problem-solving with formulas. Equations and inequalities in one variable, linear equations, rate of change and slope, graphing in the Cartesian plane. Hours do not count toward graduation. Prerequisite or co-requisite: minimum C (2.0) grade in MATH 00020 or 10-24 on ALEKS placement assessment.
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This math placement provides Introduction to functions, systems of linear equations, exponents, polynomial operations, scientific notation. Factoring polynomials, solving quadratics by factoring, radicals and rational exponents. Hours not counted toward graduation. Prerequisite or co-requisite: minimum C (2.0) grade in MATH 00021 or 25-34 on ALEKS placement assessment.
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Zeros of functions, rational expressions and equations, problem-solving with rational expressions, intermediate factoring techniques. Quadratics: functions, graphs, equations, inequalities, "quadratic type" equations and problem-solving. Prerequisite or co-requisite: minimum C (2.0) grade in MATH 00022 or 35-44 on ALEKS placement assessment.
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North Augusta Public Safety is hosting an "active shooter" training exercise today and Thursday starting at their substation on West Five Notch Road.
Today's training will run from noon to 9 p.m. and Thursday's will be from 3 p.m. to midnight. The training opportunity is hosted by North Augusta Public Safety and instructed by agents from the South Carolina State Law Enforcement Division based in Columbia.
The majority of officers in attendance will be from NADPS. However, officers from Edgefield County and Aiken Public Safety will take part in the training, as well.
The training class will move to Mossy Creek Elementary School from 3-9 p.m. today and 3 p.m.-midnight Thursday. There will be several law enforcement vehicles parked around the school.
North Augusta Public Safety advises the public to not be alarmed. Training at the school was scheduled after all students have left the building on both days.
Public Safety is using this opportunity to better prepare officers responding to emergency situations.
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