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Group DCA is a leading provider of direct-to-physician digital solutions, providing pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies with powerful channels to advance the interactions between pharmaceutical brand teams and healthcare practitioners. When deployed on an iPad or other tablet PC, Group DCA's programs provide field-sales representatives with point-of-contact and follow up tools, interactive content and important insight into their targets' attitudes and preferences.
Group DCA and its business units leverage the strengths of the Internet, multimedia, mobile devices, tablet PCs, dimensional direct mail, and proprietary software called DIAGRAM™ (DIAlog, GRAphics, Motion) to enable healthcare providers' to access information online and on their own schedules. DIAGRAM is the only software in the industry that enables clients to engage target audiences through a graphics-rich interface, capture response data, and use these data to customize future communications, making them more relevant and effective.
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• Direct-to-physician marketing
• Digital promotion, including eDetailing
• Mobile marketing
• Interactive marketing
• Multi-channel marketing
• DIAGRAM™ software & interface
• Field-sales integration (iPad / tablets)
• Active eLearning
• Direct-to-patient marketing
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• MM&M Awards—Gold, Best Interactive Initiative for Healthcare Professionals (2008, 2006)
• MM&M Awards—Silver, Best Interactive Initiative for Healthcare Professionals (2010)
• MM&M Awards—Finalist, Best Interactive Initiative for Consumers (2009)
• PM360 Trailblazer Innovation Award Finalist—Best Company of the Year (2010)
• PM360 Trailblazer Innovation Award Finalist—Best Interactive Marketing (2010)
• NJ Ad Club—Product Information, Business to Business, 1st, 2nd and 3rd place (2010)
• NJ Ad Club—Product Information, Consumer, 1st place (2008, 2007)
• Ad Club of New Jersey Certificate of Excellence (2007)
• Rx Club Award of Excellence (2008, 2007)
• Communicator Award of Distinction (2011, 2009, 2008)
• Inc. – 5,000 Fastest Growing Companies (2010, 2009, 2008, 2007)
• Frost and Sullivan Award for Product Innovation (2005)
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First a few things: I did most of my research through The Purse Forum which is a fantastic resource for anyone that is interested in purses. The ladies on there are super knowledgeable and I totally trust their opinions and guarantees about authenticity. All of the below have been confirmed authentic resalers from The Purse Forum and either I've had experience with them or I've had friends that have had good experiences with them. For a great list of online authentic resellers, see this thread here. My caveat is even if it's from one of these resellers, to be 100% sure you can have the ladies on TPF authenticate it on this thread before buying anything.
I think that my experience so far when telling people that my handbags are vintage, they automatically think "cheap" or "affordable". While they are more affordable than new bags, vintage Chanel bags will still run you about $1,000+. I've yet to see any classic flaps go for less than that no matter how old unless it's the mini size ones. Some of the bags are still pretty much the price of retail depending on how popular or rare the style/color/size is. So buying vintage does not necessarily mean that you are going to save a lot of money but it does mean that you'll often get a bag that not a whole lot of people are carrying which is why I love my vintage bags.
Now, onto the stores:
Malleries: Taken from the website: Malleries is a online mall for the "Luxury Addict" and Luxury Resellers alike. You'll find a wide selection of designer clothing, handbags and accessories from premiere luxury brands such as Hermes, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Bottega Veneta.. Valentino, Emilio Pucci, Alexander McQueen and more
Because there are many different sellers on Malleries, (you can think of it like an Etsy for designer goods - lots of sellers for the same type of items) there is a lot of selection from newer season bags to the popular classics to the truly vintage bags. Each seller on Malleries has a different return policy and some do let you return so read the return policy found on each item page before you buy. Photos are generally okay but I find that most don't do modeling photos so sizing wise it may be hard to see how it would look on you so really take note of the measurements given. A lot of times pictures make the purse look a lot bigger than it really is.
Yoogi's Closet: The selection here is not as extensive as Malleries but they are all sold by Yoogi's closet instead of individual sellers so there is less worry about getting a fake bag from a bad seller. (Malleries has a good reputation and I don't know of that happening to anyone but just saying it could happen since it's based on individual sellers) I also love the 30 day return policy and before they send the bag to you it's been professionally cleaned and rejuvanated by them which is a great perk. They always have good photos of the bag and I love that they show it modeled on a mannequin to see the size.
ebay and online store): This is one of the few ebay sellers that I trust. They actually have two retail stores that you can go to in Beverly Hills and San Francisco. I have yet to go to either but definitely will try and visit next time I'm in SF. It may just be me but I feel like their prices are a little bit higher but maybe they are pickier about what they take in and since they have actual stores they have more overhead than the other sites. I do like them a lot though because they have a good selection and always have really great pictures of the items and shipping is often free.
There are a lot more resalers out there but those are the 3 that I've had experience with and would recommend.
Before you buy here are a few things to do:
- Shop around at a few other sites (here is the confirmed authentic resalers list from TPF and even ebay will still be a good comparison) to find similar type bags and note the prices. Most bags should be in or around the same price point. If you find one that is $100-$200 lower than other similar bags, you may have just found one for a great price! If you find one that is $500+ lower than other similar ones, well you might just want to step away or get it authenticated before you buy as the price difference even between used/vintage is not going to be that big. (Unless, the bag is damaged which that might account for the big difference.)
- Note what the bag comes with. All Chanel bags should come with the authenticity card and have the hologram sticker and both should have matching numbers. (Unless it's an older bag, which correct me if I'm wrong here but I've heard that the Chanel bags before the early-mid 80's did not have holograms in the bag.) Some come with the dust bags, some may come with the boxes. Obviously it depends on what the previous owner kept but the price may be affected higher/lower depending on if it comes with these items and if they are important for you to have than make sure to ask the seller if it's not stated on the product page. It's pretty hard to get the dustbag and the box with vintage bags but the authenticity card should always be included.
- Ask for clearer pictures if needed. If you care if the stitches on the corner are coming apart or if the straps have any markings/loose stitches, ask for better pictures of each section and be specific as to what you want to see. A lot of sellers will state where there are loose stitches or marks on the leather but some may just forget and if you don't ask, they won't tell you either. A good seller will be happy to send you closer photos because they will understand about buying a pre-owned bag.
- Don't be afraid to buy a damaged bag if you know for sure it's authentic. You will be able to take your bag to the "Chanel Spa" and they will do everything from re-dyeing your bag to restitching or even adding new hardware. Just go to any Chanel boutique, even the ones in Nordstrom and they will send it off for you to get fixed. Of course it's going to cost you but from some of the results I've seen, they do an amazing job. It's a long process (I've heard it can take up to 3 months to get your bag back from the spa) so if you just have a loose stitch or maybe a small mark on the leather, a lot of shoe repair shops also do handbag repairs and they can take care of the smaller less Chanel specific fixes (like dyeing the bag or adding new hardware).
- Fake bags do have hologram stickers and authenticity cards but one trick is to google the serial number that is given (all good sellers will have a picture of the serial number within the bag). A lot of the counterfeit bags use the same number and the search results will pretty much tell you it's fake as there are many well known fake serial numbers that are being used. If even just one other bag shows up in your search with that same number, you will know it's fake. (just do a google search of "Chanel bag 7244764" and see what pops up.)
P.S. I get a lot of emails from readers who stumble upon sites that sell designer items for great prices and they ask me if I've heard of them. I don't buy my designer shoes and handbags from any place other than well known stores - Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Saks, Barneys and Net-a-porter or on the actual designers website (like miumiu.com or ysl.com). Bluefly.com is the only site that I know for sure that sells authentic discount designer items. Obviously this post is for vintage or resale so the sites mentioned above are the only ones that I have experience with. Any other ones I have not heard of and my best suggestion for you is to just google the name of the website and add "fake" or "authentic" to the end of the search term and usually you'll get search results which will give you the answer.
UPDATE: I do not have recommendations on shops in Asia to buy vintage bags. Like I stated earlier, a friend brought mine back from me from Japan and she does not recall the name of the shop. She actually just asked the shop girls that worked at the boutiques and they recommended a few shops for her. In Hong Kong and Taiwan, I just stumbled upon them while out shopping and browsed but did not buy.
Also, I can not help you out on the best place to sell your vintage bags. I've only bought before, never sold so I don't have experience with that. Your best bet is to ask a designer resale shop in your area or to do a bit of research on the Purse Forum and ask the girls there, they all seem very knowledgeable!
Thank you for all of the kind readers who have pointed me to the blogger who has copied this post basically word for word. She takes credit for it even though I did all the research and have experience with all of the sellers/sites that I have mentioned. I have asked her repeatedly to take it down and she'll take it down for a day and then put it right back up. I just ask that if you come across her post to not trust any other advice she gives about buying vintage Chanel as she obviously does not have experience if she has to resort to copying somebody else's post! I take buying vintage authentic pieces very seriously and would never take advice from someone who hasn't done her research.

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The 112th Christmas Bird Count kicked off on December 14th and will run through January 5th. The oldest citizen science project in North America involves thousands of volunteers who count birds to help scientists learn more about bird trends, landscape changes and climate change. Conservation Correspondent Bridget Butler talks with biologist Kent McFarland from the Vermont Center for Ecostudies about what we've learned from over 100 years of data on winter birds. There's still time to join a count circle near you or become a feeder watcher! Visit the National Audubon Society website.
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Augustana Offense Overwhelms MacMurray
December 14, 2013
Hunter Hill set the tone early with sixteen quick points and #14-rated Augustana College (Ill.) ran away from MacMurray College 100-69 Saturday night in Rock Island, Ill. Hill led the host Vikings with 24 points and Augustana shot a blistering 67% (including 12-18 from beyond the 3-pt. line) from the field to raise their record to 6-1 overall.
The Highlanders were led by Brady Slagle's sixteen points, but the senior forward scored just one point in the second half. Clayton Whitlock and Dylan Burton added ten points apiece and Whitlock pulled down a team-high five rebounds.
The loss drops the Highlanders record to 5-3 overall. Coach Todd Creal's club will break for the Holidays and will return to action on Dec. 29, when they host the University of Dallas in a 3PM contest.


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Four Signs the Job Market Is Getting Better
The job market is improving.
Friday's jobs report wasn't a game-changer, but it was clearly positive: Employers added 200,000 jobs for the second month in a row, a clear pick-up from the summer, and the unemployment rate fell to a five-year low. But the even better news for the labor market may have come today in the Labor Department's monthly report on job openings and turnover.
The report, known as JOLTS, typically gets less attention than the main jobs figures because it lags a month behind — today's report is from October. But that's a good excuse to take a step back and focus on the bigger picture. And though that picture remains far from rosy, it's becoming increasingly clear that the job market is moving in the right direction.
Layoffs keep on falling: 1.5 million Americans were laid off or fired in October, the fewest since the government began keeping track in 2001. The October drop was unusually large and may be a fluke, but the trend is clear: Layoffs are back at or below prerecession levels. If you have a job, your odds of keeping it are the best they've been in years.
Quits are rising: Long after the recession ended, workers remained reluctant to quit their jobs. That was bad news for the unemployed because it left fewer jobs available, and it was bad for the employed too, because changing jobs is a key path to higher wages and better opportunities. Now workers may finally be gaining the confidence to make a move. 2.4 million Americans left their jobs voluntarily in October, the most since the recession ended and 15% more than a year earlier. Quits are still below normal levels, but they're finally showing a clear upward trend.
And openings too: Employers posted 3.9 million job openings in October, also a postrecession high. Job openings fell for four out of five months in the middle of the year, a worrying sign that companies were preparing to pull back on hiring. But they've since rebounded, and rose in October despite the partial government shutdown, which some economists feared could lead companies to become more cautious. There were 2.9 unemployed workers for every job opening in October, the third straight month under 3 and down from a more than 6:1 ratio during the recession.
Hiring is finally rebounding: Employers hired 123,000 fewer new workers in October than in September, which hardly qualifies as good news. But the bigger picture is brighter: Hiring has topped 4.5 million for three straight months for the first time in the recovery, and has been up year-over-year for four consecutive months. No doubt about it: Hiring remains the weak link in the labor market rebound, as it has been throughout the recovery. Hiring is up just 23% since the recession ended, compared to a 64% rise in job openings. But a look at the three-month average, which smooths out month-to-month volatility, shows a clear pickup in hiring since September of last year.
But don't get too excited: Just because the job market is making progress doesn't mean that progress is anywhere close to fast enough. The three-to-one ratio of jobseekers to openings is nearly double its prerecession level, and would be higher if so many unemployed workers hadn't abandoned their job searches. Companies remain reluctant to hire, and many of the jobs that are getting created are in low-wage sectors — nearly a third of October's hiring came in the low-paying hospitality and retail sectors. The epidemic of long-term unemployment has shown little sign of easing. Despite signs of healing, in other words, a healthy job market remains a long way off.


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Creative iPhoneography
4 Weeks to Reclaim Your Creative Time and Uncover Your Unique Style and Expression
Learn how to make the most of the camera on your smartphone and turn your iPhone (or iPod/iPad with camera) into an exciting, powerful creative tool.
You'll learn the key techniques needed to transform ordinary snapshots into beautiful, compelling images. Explore some of the most effective and creative apps. Develop your creative vision, technical knowledge & your personal style.
Live a richer life. Add a creative layer to your life. Discover simple ways of weaving mobile creativity into your daily life using the tool that's already in your pocket.
Awaken your inner artist.
This isn't about following a formula it's about making your own discoveries. This is a time for you to spark your unique expression. Experiment to see what works for you.
To make it really easy to succeed, this course is delivered in small, to-the-point, practical and bite-sized chunks that you can put into action when and where it suits you. Build creative momentum at your own pace.
This is a course that doesn't just quietly fizzle out. After the course is over, you get support in continuing to work on your mobile art and photography independently in two one-on-one mentoring sessions.
Turn off the noise. Turn on your creativity.
Learn and Gain Confidence
Learn how to to take better photos. Study some of the photographer's most powerful tools.
Develop your creative thinking through playful learning, by testing and experimenting. Getting into your creative process and space.
Try your eye and hand at the new, exciting art form iPhoneography, or mobile art, using apps for creative post-processing and image manipulation.
Storytelling with photos.
Shoot better photos for your website or blog.
Get more interesting photos to share with friends and family through social media channels like Facebook and Instagram.
Collaborate and connect in a vibrant, creative and diverse community. Interact with your fellow students in a safe, supportive and encouraging course environment.
Develop your artistic eye your ability to see, perceive and photograph.
The Creative iPhoneography course is developed for beginners and intermediate students. No previous experience is needed.
All you need is an iOS device that you can shoot pictures with, and an open mind.
A Time for You
A time for you to nourish your need to express yourself creatively.
Cultivate an awareness of your life in the present. The small nuances, details, moods, and colours. Connect with the visual richness of your ordinary, daily experience.
Build your own creative momentum. Discover ways to easily build creative expression into your days.
Discover how mobile photography can compliment and ignite your passion for photography by adding a contemporary and playful tool to your photography toolbox. Sometimes the best camera is the one you've got with you.
Receive encouragement, feedback and assistance with your work.
Registration is Open
Course starts: February 4th
Duration: 4 weeks
Fee: $137 (or bring a friend and both pay $110)
(to get the friends discount, after registering please email me and let me know the email address your friend used for his or her signup so I can refund you $27 each)
You'll Need
iPhone (or iPod/iPad with camera)
An Open Mind
A Small Budget
Total costs for the purchase of apps will not total more than $20. When possible, free alternatives will also be mentioned so you can influence the total cost.
Please note that places are limited and will be available on a first come, first served basis.
Collaborate and socialise with your fellow students. Share your creative process in our creative laboratory. This is a trial and error process, where we experiment and share the vulnerable part of the creative process, supporting and learning from each other. You will also receive encouraging feedback from me, to help you develop your technical know-how and personal style.
At the end of the course we'll celebrate with a little exhibition of our favourite work on Marmalade Moon. See what students created in the Autumn 2012 session.
You'll Get
Weekly, creative photo projects that are easy to fit into a busy day.
Add another dimension with an introduction to a photo app to use for the weekend project or a brief tip, trick, technique or theory lesson to apply to the current project.
Weekend projects so you can dig in deeper when you have a little more time.
Feedback and encouragement from me throughout the course.
At the end two personal mentoring sessions with focus on how you can continue working independently with iPhoneography your way, overcome your obstacles, and develop your unique, personal style. 2x30 minutes on Skype or in a series of emails.
After the course you'll receive a beautiful PDF with the entire course content for you to keep and refer to again and again.
Course Structure
The Art of Photography:
Trusting Your Images
2 modules to practice your eye and learn to trust your ability to shoot a great photo.
Composition and light
Details and textures
Rescuing a failed photo
Powerful, evergreen exercises that you can revisit after the course
Creating a surreal photo montage
Story-telling with photos
Experiment with some of the most effective and creative apps to see what works for you
Express Yourself Creatively:
Photography Meets Art and Vintage meets Modern
2 modules to experiment with special effects, using mobile photography apps creatively.
Put theory into action with tips and techniques that you can immediately put into use. Easy to layer onto a busy life and help you gather momentum and get results directly.
Cultivate your creative vision and an awareness of how you see the world. Develop your own voice. Your style. Your ability to think and see more creatively.
4 Weeks to Reclaim Your Creative Time and Uncover Your Unique Style and Expression
Module 1:
Finding The Light
In the first module you'll explore a powerful tool for photographers: natural light. You'll sharpen your awareness of light, by finding and recording the light.
Module 2:
Getting Up Close
In the second module you'll zoom in, get close up, see your environment in a new perspective and cultivate an awareness of details.
Module 3:
Telling A Story
"A picture is worth a thousand words." In module three you'll learn how to capture and tell stories from your life, with your photographs.
Module 4:
Special Effects
In the fourth module you'll investigate ways to add a layer of creative special effects to your images.
Registration is Open
Course starts: February 4th
Duration: 4 weeks
Fee: $137 (or bring a friend and both pay $110)
(to get the friends discount, after registering please email me and let me know the email address your friend used for his or her signup so I can refund you $27 each)
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the Creative iPhoneography course run?
The class focuses on two weekly photo assignments delivered right to your email inbox. On Mondays you'll receive an assignment that's easy to slip onto a busy week, on Wednesdays a quick tip to support you with your project and on Fridays, a project for the weekend.
Our online class space is a private Flickr group where you can share your photos each week, collaborate and take part in discussions.
At the end of the course you have the opportunity to participate in an online student art show.
After the course, optionally receive a one-on-one mentoring session via Skype, where we focus on how you can continue with your mobile photography and art after the course is over. 2x30 minutes on Skype or in a series of emails.
But I'm a beginner – can I still take part?
Absolutely! No previous photography or iPhone experience is necessary to take part in Creative iPhoneography.
Can I give the course as a gift? Do you offer gift certificates?
We do indeed! Here's how to get one:
- Purchase the course you want to give as a gift.
- Write to me and let me know the name and email of your recipient.
- I'll email you a gift certificate that you can either print out to give as a present, or pop in an email to give to someone virtually.
Will you be running this course again?
Perhaps towards the end of 2013 or in 2014. I haven't decided yet.
Will I need to be in class at certain times?
No, there are no set times when you have to be in class. The assignments will be emailed to you on set days, but you can work through them at your own pace and visit our Flickr group at any time. This is a self-paced course, so you can fit it in whenever it's best for you.
When will you run the Creative iPhoneography course next time?
In 2014. Or possibly at the end of 2013.
I'm an introvert, do I have to share my photos?
It's completely optional to share your photos and/or receive feedback. If you like you can work through the course entirely on your own. During the course I'll be available if you want to send me questions or ask for help via email instead of through our course space. It's important that you find a way that works for you.
I will say though, that sharing as a group is a wonderful way to gain new insights into your images and learn from your fellow course mates. We'll all be focussed on learning more about how to use our mobile devices to create photography and art – so the group will be a safe and supportive place to share this vulnerable part of the creative process.
I don't have a PayPal account. How do I pay?
You can pay with a credit or debit card without having a PayPal account. When you get to the screen that asks you to sign in with your PayPal account, simply click the option that says "Don't have a PayPal account."
Registration is Open
Course starts: February 4th 2013
Duration: 4 weeks
Fee: $137 (or bring a friend and both pay $110)
(to get the friends discount, after registering please email me and let me know the email address your friend used for his or her signup so I can refund you $27 each)


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Inspiration: Owner Julia Lolita Martin's revelation came while working at Los Angeles' Beauty Bar, which offered nail polish changes with cocktails for late-night revelers. "Customers would walk in thinking they could get a full manicure or even a massage, and I thought, 'Hmmm, there's a hole in the market for this,'" recalls Martin. "I decided to open an after-hours spa with a full list of services."
Clients: "The biggest surprise was that we didn't get the party crowd," says Martin. "We got a lot of moms coming in after their babies went to sleep, and a lot of working people too busy to get their beauty services during the day." The Los Angeles-adjacent-based spa owner also sees her fair share of actresses and models with last-minute beauty needs. "We've done some emergency Brazilian waxes and pedicures for actresses who'd just been called for a photo shoot or audition the next day," she says.
Treatments: Nite Spa's most common late-night treatment is a massage, and its signature 'Round The World (50 min./$110; 90 min./$155) is a favorite. This customized service blends Swedish, Thai, lomi-lomi, shiatsu and ayurveda techniques. "Clients like it before bedtime to help them sleep," Martin explains.
Challenges: "We've had to turn away some people who'd been drinking and wanted to get massages, because that isn't safe," says Martin. "But it doesn't happen often. We're also careful to lock the doors and we have a security company on call 24/7."
Marketing: Nite Spa's name tells consumers what they need to know about the spa's unusual hours. Martin also makes the most of social media, word-of-mouth and Yelp specials. "We do a lot of Facebook and Twitter, asking clients to friend us, like us or follow us, and it also helps that our spa is on a street with a lot of foot traffic," she says. The spa reaches out to business neighbors as well, encouraging employees at nearby restaurants to come by after work for a discounted pedicure or massage.
What makes it work: After opening in April 2005, Martin quickly learned that she couldn't sustain this business model with her doors literally remaining open from noon to midnight every day, and a full staff standing by on-site the entire time. Her solution: "We offer appointments 12 hours a day, but by appointment only." Therapists come in as needed, though there is always an esthetician present. Nite Spa takes its last appointment at 11 p.m. to ensure closed doors by midnight.


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In 2012, Manchester City provided us with one of the most exciting Premier League finishes in years. This official jersey, which features a fold-over collar and embroidered team badge, is what they'll be wearing as they defend their new title. Made of 100% polyester.
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The Adult Care Facilities are categorized by type of care provided: Adult Care Homes (assisted living – small and larger), Adult Day Care (8:00-5:00) and Skilled Nursing Facilities. View a complete list of the licensed care facilities for adults in Forsyth County.
Social Worker/Adult Home Specialists, assist individuals and their family members with identifying appropriate placement within the community which includes adult care facilities.
Social Worker/Adult Home Specialists provides case management services for residents in need of Medicaid Enhanced Personal Care Services in the adult care facilities. The overall provision of care and/or services that are provided must adequately meet the residents' needs and are consistent with the existing standards for quality care. The case manager verifies Medicaid eligibility and the need for Enhanced Personal Care Services and authorizes the additional hours of PCS in the areas of toileting, eating and ambulation/locomotion.
Article 1, Chapter 108A of the North Carolina General Statutes requires that County
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Adult Care facilities that are monitored range in size from family care homes with as little as two adults to larger homes with as many as one hundred adults. The Adult Home Specialists also investigate facility complaints. Major areas monitored are: Residents' Rights, Staffing, Food Service, Drug Management and Health Care. If you have a complaint about an adult care facility in Forsyth County, please call (336) 703-3821.


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Roger still on course for history
Roger is just one step away from his fifth Wimbledon title! He will meet Rafael Nadal in tomorrow's men's singles after defeating Richard Gasquet 7-5, 6-3, 6-4 today.
At first, Gasquet showed no ill-effects of last night's thrilling five-set victory over third seed Andy Roddick. Seeking to keep alive his bid for a record-equalling fifth straight title, Roger had to save three break points to keep his nose in front in bright sunshine on Centre Court. But our star raised his game when it mattered most to break Gasquet in the 12th game of the set to take it 7-5.
Watched by Bjorn Borg, the man whose record he is aiming to equal, Roger clearly took heart from that hard-fought success and it began to look ominous for his 21-year-old opponent, making his debut in a grand slam semi-final.
Gasquet had to call for a medical time-out after the second set to receive treatment on his left ankle. It did not appear initially appear to be too serious, especially when he produced a running forehand winner which had Roger raising his eyes skyward in disbelief, but the latter star responded with six aces in his next two service games to remain on level terms at 3-3.
Roger is now more than ready to equal the record of Bjorn Borg and claim his fifth consecutive Wimbledon title. "Never, ever - and I think the same for him - did we think we were going to win Wimbledon so many times," said Roger of Borg, who was watching from the Royal Box today. "Now I'm in the position to equal his great record. I saw him sitting there today, thank God only in the second set so I could concentrate on the first set first. It is tricky when you see him sitting there because he is a living legend. It is a boost, but it can also be a negative thing if you put too much pressure on yourself. In the end you've got to block it out, whoever is sitting there. I have so much respect for him that it is great that he's here. I hope I can do the job tomorrow."
Nadal, meanwhile, did not have to fight for his place in the final. Djokovic explained a blister sustained during his win over Baghdatis had become infected, and painful enough to make him seriously consider whether to take to the court at all. "I didn't sleep during the night because there was a lot of bleeding and I was barely walking this morning," he said. Djokovic was forced to retire at 4-1 down in the third set.
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- meg // morningmidnight.com said...
i know i already commented on facebook but seriously i REALLY DIG THE BANGS, especially the not-straight-ness of them! those shoes are amazing as well, so jealous!
- December 22, 2011 at 12:38 PM
- Miranda said...
looooove the hair!! also the blueness of everythinggg
- December 22, 2011 at 12:57 PM
- Roma said...
your bangs are awesome!I've had bangs forever and ever. Also your dress, is the print a moon? I feel like the nebula print has sort of reigned supreme in fashion these days.
- December 22, 2011 at 3:09 PM
- jodache said...
The shoes are badass, and badasses don't care about perfectly straight bangs. You look awesome.
- December 22, 2011 at 10:09 PM
- Lydia said...
Ohmygod those shoes. Those shoes!!!! I don't think I would ever take them off.
- December 23, 2011 at 10:06 AM
- Lidiya said...
Amazing outfit, adore those shoes! And your bangs are gorgeous (so is that lipstick colour) <3
- December 23, 2011 at 11:30 AM
- I Art Fashion said...
You look awesome with your bangs
and those shoe are beyond cool
- December 23, 2011 at 1:06 PM
- Luis said...
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i LOVE your glasses!
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- Martha J. said...
I like how your viewpoint on those shoes: " Shoes that one would construct from debris from the apocalypse." Are they easy to walk in?
- December 26, 2011 at 4:08 PM
- Magnet said...
Your fringe (as we call bangs in Australia) looks good! I guess the negative turned into a positive, in a way. Those shoes are lovely, the heel is quite interesting. Oh and yes, spiked chokers are surprisingly versatile. They really can be worn with anything. I find that they're great when you need to add some 'punch' into an outfit, if ya know what I mean? xD
- December 27, 2011 at 3:10 AM
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- December 27, 2011 at 4:37 PM
- Mat said...
happy holidays meagan. well my hair line has certainly changed, it's taking much longer to wash my face now!
- December 28, 2011 at 4:37 AM
- Hvit said...
Your hair is super awesome. Also, the shoes are amazing... the heel especially, though the whole thing is very cool.
- December 28, 2011 at 4:18 PM
- wobblinbetty said...
really loving your hair in these post!
ready to rock 2012?
happy new year gorgeous!!
and much luv
- December 31, 2011 at 12:14 PM
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Those shoes are BEYOND perfect! So jelly x
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902 Edmond St Ste 203
Saint Joseph, MO 64501
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2303 Village Dr
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
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2303 Village Dr
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
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Three Falcons athletes, along with one transfer, joined a legacy of success April 25 when they signed their national letters intent to play college football.
The signees make 54 players to continue onto the collegiate level under Head Coach Shawn Berner's 10 year career at Fort Campbell.
"I remember playing high school football and growing up always dreaming of playing college football," Berner said prior to the ceremony held at Fort Campbell High School. "So as a coach, you try and give these guys opportunities, no matter at what level. Whether they sign on Signing Day or in April, they still have the opportunity to better their education and their future and play college football while they're doing it."
Three of the signees, Brady Jorstad, Marcus Tucker and Chance Von Dette, have played with the Falcons since middle school. A rare occurrence in a community where most athletes end up transferring due to military moves, Berner spoke with pride about these athletes and the great addition they have made to the team.
"Sometimes you don't get to work with kids very long here because of the [moving] situation and so forth, but all three of these guys I've had since middle school," Berner said. "I've had these guys for a long time. They've become a big part of my life, and we'll miss them. They're all great kids."
The other signee, Corey Terry, transferred on post from Northeast in January. Although he never played with the Falcons, Berner took him under his wing and helped Terry make the connections to continue at the collegiate level. Terry signed with Bethel University in McKenzie, Tenn., where he plans to study engineering.
"Ever since I was little, I always wanted to play [football]," Terry said. "It means a lot to me, because [Berner] actually set this up for me. I'm really grateful."
Terry will play outside linebacker for the Wildcats. Von Dette joins Terry, as well as a long line of other Falcons in previous years, to sign with Bethel.
"There's one guy up there, I'll probably look up to him big time – Stayce Whipple," said Von Dette. "He's going to be a big role model for me."
With plans to study engineering and play strong safety on the gridiron, Von Dette chose Bethel for a simple reason.
"It just had everything that I wanted," he explained. "I've been to colleges that were good, but they were far away. I didn't want to go far away. I had colleges that were closer, but they didn't have a decent program. Then Bethel, first day I looked around, I was like, 'I want to go here.'"
Jorstad signed with Berner's alma mater, Cumberland University in Lebanon, Tenn. It was a moment he had been waiting for since starting with the elite program in middle school.
"I remember coming here in 8th grade and watching all the guys sign, and now it's my turn," Jorstad said. "It's fun. I'm excited."
Recognized as one of the top offensive lineman in the area, Jorstad said he chose Cumberland because he liked the small, but beautiful, campus.
Jorstad is looking at a position somewhere on the offensive line, and plans to pursue a career as a federal game warden.
Tucker originally thought he didn't have a chance at playing college ball. But after stepping up for an impressive senior season at Fort Campbell, he will head to Owensboro to join the Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers on the field in the fall while studying business management in the classroom.
"After this last season, I did what I had to do in the weight room and stuff like that," Tucker said. "When I went on a visit, Wesleyan showed me a lot of love up there."
Expected to hit the field in a less familiar position, Tucker is up for the challenge.
"I played running back and all that here, but then I played [corner-back] for like eight games," he said. "So that's where they want me to play at Wesleyan. It's something new, but I know I can do it."
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Trent Harris, 24, 357 Little Choupic Rd., Thibodaux, simple criminal damage to property.
Nicholas Caillouet, 27, 106 Palm Pl., Thibodaux, disturbing the peace by intoxication.
Kenneth Daniels, 43, 1226 Park Dr., Thibodaux, speeding, DWI 2nd, operating a vehicle while under suspension for certain prior offenses.
Crystal Falgout, 19, 10940 La Hwy. 1, Larose, DWI, reckless operation.
Alexa Hill, 22, 226 Octavia St., Larose, DWI, careless operation.
Treiston Pierron, 29, 203 Ayo St., Raceland, simple assault, 2 counts resisting an officer with force or violence, obstructing public passages, hate crimes, disturbing the peace, domestic abuse battery involving strangulation, simple criminal damage to property, contempt.
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Gabriel Sanchez, 24, 309 Richland Dr., Thibodaux, domestic abuse battery with child endangerment.
Ashley Campbell, 30, 134 Mary Ann St., Pierre Part, contempt.
Lois Swing, 61, 202 Carol St., Thibodaux, theft (felony).
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Cartez Watkins, 26, 1100 St. Patrick Hwy. Apt C, Thibodaux, 2 counts contempt.
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At Canadian Customs, when the nice man says, "Do you have any alcohol or firearms?" the wrong reply is to say with a laugh, "That depends. Whataya need, pal?"
This is the wrong reply if you prefer not to spend hours in a small room with three very large men who give lie to the stereotype that Canadians are polite to a fault and just waiting to hear a good joke. All are not. Well, at least three are not.
Toronto gives lie to the stereotype that Canada is a vast frozen prairie sparsely populated by people who are polite to a fault. Toronto is the fifth largest metropolitan area in North American, smaller only than Mexico City, New York City, Los Angeles, and Torrington.
Everyone I met in Toronto was polite to a fault (not counting the three large men), although it is such an international city now, with a large immigrant population, many folks do not speak English very well. The rest, the Canadians who have been there for generations, do not speak American very well.
The official language in Toronto is English. I met some people from Quebec, who grudgingly spoke English when in Toronto, although they made it perfectly clear that being forced to speak English rather than French, the official language of their province, was more uncomfortable than being water-boarded. The folks from Quebec call themselves "Quebecois," pronounced KEH-beh-kwah. The English speaking people of Toronto refer to them as "Quebeckers," pronounced Kwee-BECK-urz, and just the sound of that word makes the Quebecois become tres enraged.
The stereotype that all Canadians are crazy about hockey is dead nuts true. (The American slang expression "dead nuts" is not in the Canadian English lexicon, and it took a while to explain, including assurances it had nothing to do with a medical condition experience by middle-aged American men, at least if the products being advertised during TV golf tournaments are any indication.)
The Canadian economy is booming, especially in greater Toronto. As a visitor from financially moribund Connecticut, I felt like George Bailey during the "run on the bank" scene suddenly being whisked away and inserted into an episode of "The Jetsons."
Air Canada is a fabulous airline, although even the world famous Canadian politeness could not put a positive spin on a 16-seat propeller plane, which looked and felt like Orville and Wilbur Wright's second prototype model, only with less horsepower.
Regardless of being polite to a fault, I prefer airline pilots who appear not to be playing hooky from 10th grade. (Hooky, not hockey.)
If he at least had begun to shave, I wouldn't have been so nervous.
Going to Toronto on business in February was not the smartest thing I've ever planned, but it turned out the temperature was warmer than Connecticut, and after our February blizzard the amount of snow they had on the ground was less.
The temperature in Toronto was warmer than Connecticut, AFTER I figured out that minus-4 is actually higher than plus 22. (It's that Celsius vs. Fahrenheit thing.)
Finally, if you didn't notice, while writing this column I tried my best to avoid using the stereotypical Canadian expression "Eh?" So how'd I do, eh?
Bill Dunn is a freelance writer who resides in Torrington. He can be reached via his website at: www.boomertrek.com.
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*Incubator*– Converts Magma into flesh and blood monsters who will do your bidding.
Inferno Defenses:
Sharpshooter – Long- range tower, great for picking off monsters one by one.
Quake Tower – Creates an earthquake that does damage to all monsters in a certain area.
Blast Tower – Short-range tower with exploding shells that do splash damage.
Magma Tower – Fires bursts of molten rock that do massive damage.
Blocks – Use them to build walls to protect your Inferno yard! They can be upgraded to Brimstone, Granite and Forged Steel.
Inferno Monster Line-up:
Spurtz – Born in the depths of Inferno, this monster is a hothead who will attack anything and everything.
Zagnoid – Targets defensive towers using his keen sense of smell.
Malphius – Fast moving on multiple legs, this monster plots his attack with finesse, heading straight for harvesters and resource pods.
Valgos – Burrows through the ashy debris of Inferno and uses his massive jaws to swallow up walls with little effort.
Balthazar – A winged terror that swoops in on its unsuspecting victims in deadly attacks.
Grokus – Slow-moving, but powerful, this monster uses its tentacles to efficiently suck resources from Pods and producers.
Sabnox – This monster is fast, with the ability to spit fire from a distance making it most deadly to defensive towers.
King Wormzer – A highly evolved, uglier, meaner and more powerful Wormzer!
New Buildings Available:
Champion Chamber – Build a Champion Chamber to freeze your Champion and select another Champion to raise.
Town Hall Lvl. 9 – This upgrade unlocks new buildings, features and enables you to upgrade your other buildings to a higher level for maximized capability.
Chaos Factory – Construct and build Chaos Weapons and use them to destroy your enemies!
Chaos Lab – Research your Chaos Weapons to increase their destructive abilities.
Quake Tower – This Inferno defensive weapon is now available above ground!
Magma Tower – Fire & brimstone have spread to your above ground yard!
Also In This Update:
Fortifications – Increase your damage protection from 0% to 20% by Fortifying your buildings.
Ultra Starter Kits – Quickly set up your Outpost by purchasing a Starter Kit!
Increased MR2 Attack Range!
Auto-Bank Outposts – Spend your time building your Empire while Auto-Bank collects your Outpost resources for you.
Catch-up Optimization – In a nutshell, your game will load faster.
Upgrading the Map Room should no longer be a problem.


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BIRTHPLACE: Sault Ste. Marie, ON, CAN
DRAFTED: PIT: 2004-99 overall
|Traded to San Jose by Pittsburgh for San Jose's 2nd round choice (later traded to Columbus Columbus selected Dillon Heatherington) in 2013 Entry Draft, June 30, 2013. Traded to NY Islanders by San Jose for Tampa Bay's 7th round choice (previously acquired, later traded to Vancouver Vancouver selected Tate Olson) in 2015 Entry Draft, March 2, 2015.
|2013-14: 8th on the team in shots (143). Picked up an assist on April 1 vs. Edmonton. Fighting major on Jan. 9 vs. Detroit (Quincey). Played in his 400th career NHL game against his former team on Dec. 5 at Pittsburgh. Recorded his 100th career NHL assist on Nov. 27 vs. Los Angeles. Scored a goal, registered a fighting major (Larsson) and eight shots on goal on Nov. 5 vs. Buffalo. Scored his first goal as a Shark just 0:09 seconds into the game on Oct. 17 at Dallas. Recorded an assist in his second consecutive game on Oct. 10 at Vancouver. Registered his first point as a Shark with a power play assist on Oct. 8 vs. the NY Rangers. Made his San Jose debut and finished with a plus-2, 2 shots and 2 hits on Oct. 3 vs. Vancouver.
2012-13: 5th on the team in shots (100). T-13th on the team in points (6-5=11). T-9th on the team in goals (6) and T-12th in PIM (19). T-9th amongst team forwards in power-play points (3) and T-6th amongst team forwards in points vs. the Atlantic Division (8). Recorded his first fighting major of the season on March 26 against Gabriel Dumont of Montreal. Scored the overtime game-winning goal March 24 vs. Philadelphia. Collected a season high two points (1-1=2) on March 16 vs. N.Y. Rangers. Tied a career high with a +3 on Feb. 20 vs. Philadelphia. Tallied first assist of the campaign on Feb. 9 at New Jersey. Scored first goal of the season on Jan. 20 at N.Y. Rangers. Playoffs: Led the team with +6 rating in nine games played. T-4th on the team in shooting percentage (16.7%). Ranked 9th on the team in points (2-3=5). Recorded a three-game point streak (1-2=3) in the ECSF vs. Ottawa. Scored the gamewinning goal in Game 5 of the ECQF vs. N.Y. Islanders.
2011-12: 10th on the team in points (33) and 8th in goals (11). Recorded double digits in goals (11) for fifth straight season. Recorded 20 or more assists for the third time in career. Scored twice on March 20 vs. Winnipeg. Played in 300th career game Jan. 17 vs. Carolina. Posted a career-long five-game point streak Dec. 17-29 (2-5=7). Tied a career high with three points (1-2=3) on Nov. 25 vs. Ottawa. Missed 12 games due to injury. Playoffs: 2nd on team with three goals (all scored at home) while totaling six points.
2010-11: Recorded double digits in goals in first five seasons of his career, and topped 20 for the first time. Set career highs in games played (80), goals (21), assists (24), points (45) and power-play goals (7). 4th on the team in points (45), 3rd in goals (21), 4th in assists (24), 2nd in shots (234) and T-2nd in power-play goals (7). Ended the regular season with a four-game point streak (2-2=4) from April 2-10. Tallied three assists on March 13 vs. Edmonton. Scored two goals on Feb. 23 vs.San Jose. Tallied his 100th career NHL point (assist) vs. Detroit on Jan. 18. Scored first Penguins goal at CONSOL Energy Center 44 seconds into third period on Oct. 7 vs. Philadelphia. Playoffs: T-4th on the team in points (3). 2nd on the team in goals (2) and 1st in shots (33). Scored the game-winning goal in Game 3 of the ECQF vs. Tampa Bay. 2009-10: T-7th on the team in goals (13). 4th on the team in plus/minus (+10). T-4th on the team in game-winning goals (4). 5th on the team in shots (175). Tallied the game-winning goal in three of Pittsburgh's first six games of the season. Playoffs: Appeared in 10 games.
2008-09: 7th on the team in points (35), goals (15) and assists (20). 4th on the team in plus/minus (+15) and shots (171). T-3rd on the team in game-winning goals (3). 2nd on the team in faceoff percentage (53.8%). Potted the game-winning goal and added an assist Nov. 1 at St. Louis. Scored two goals in the first game of the season on Oct. 4 at Ottawa. Playoffs: Won the Stanley Cup with Pittsburgh. T-1st in the NHL in game-winning goals (3). T-6th on the team with five goals. 4th on the team in shots (68). Scored the game-winning goal in Game 6 of the SCF vs. Detroit. Tallied three points (2-1=3) in the last four games of the SCF. Scored the game-winning goals in Game 4 and Game 1 of the ECQF vs. Philadelphia.
2007-08: Led all Pittsburgh rookies in points (19) and goals (10). T-3rd on the team in gamewinning goals (4); T-2nd amongst League rookies. 9th on the team in shots (104) despite playing in just 55 NHL games. Selected to play in YoungStars game at NHL All- Star Weekend, but could not play due to illness. Scored first career NHL goal (DiPietro) vs. N.Y. Islanders on Nov. 3, but had to wait for video replay to confirm. Made NHL debut on Oct. 27 vs. Montreal. Played in 10 games with Wilkes-Barre Scranton (AHL) and recorded 5-4=9. Playoffs: Appeared in all 20 playoff games (registering four assists) as Pittsburgh reached the SCF vs. Detroit.
2006-07: 6th on Wilkes-Barre Scranton in points (12-25=37) in his first professional season.
2005-06: Led Sault Ste. Marie in scoring (22-48=70) as 19-yearold. Teammates with fellow Sharks forward Andrew Desjardins from 2003-2006.
2004-05: 2nd on the team in points (21-36=57).
2003-04: 4th on the team in points (16-26=42).
2002-03: Named Greyhounds rookie of the year posting 5-10=15.
PERSONAL: "TK" lists these favorites: Cheeseburger (food); Ride his Seadoo (offseason activity); Football (sport besides hockey); Travis Pastrana (athlete); Shooter (movie); Shark Tank (TV show); Kings of Leon (band); Cottage in Sault Ste. Marie (vacation spot); Capital Grill (restaurant); Jeremy Stevenson (hockey idol); Winning Stanley Cup with Pittsburgh in 2009 (hockey moment); Toronto (road city); Chicago Blackhawks (non-Sharks jersey). First job was cutting grass. Would be a gym teacher is he was not playing hockey professionally. If he could hang out with one person in history he would hang out with Travis Pastrana and all of his buddies. Says Mark Wahlberg would be the actor to star in a movie about his life. Can't live without his iPhone. Biggest influence on his hockey career was his family. Says the fastest skater in the NHL is Sidney Crosby. States the hardest hitter in the NHL is Raffi Torres. In his hometown of Sault Ste. Marie, he likes to hang out at his cottage, eat at Chummy's (greasy food), and attend the biggest annual festival in the town of Bonsoo.


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Spa News: Urgent Q&A Session with CA State Board at Face & Body Northern California
Executive Officer, Kristy Underwood, and other representatives of the California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology, will participate in an urgent Q&A session during the Advanced Education Conference Program at Face & Body Northern California on Saturday, August 23, 2014 from 5:30–6:30 PM.
The purpose of this emergency session is to provide California estheticians with an opportunity to understand the nature of proposed changes to the regulation of their licenses and communicate directly with their board. The changes include the proposed master esthetics license, LED operation requirements, the ability to perform services on inflamed skin, and more.
Registration for the Advanced Education Conference Program is required to attend the emergency session. Visit www.FaceandBody.com/california/register to register, or complete your registration on-site at the McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, CA.
Professionals may submit questions for early consideration to firstname.lastname@example.com.
Spa News: Christine Heathman Appointed to Utah State Board
Christine Heathman has been appointed by to the Utah State Board of Cosmetology/Barbering, Esthetics, Electrology and Nail Technology Licensing. Christine Heathman played an instrumental role in establishing the first Master Esthetic License in the country in 2001 and is thrilled to be nominated to the board where she can continue to affect the requirements for state licensing. The appointment comes from Utah Governor, Gary Herbert.
The three-year appointment charges Ms. Heathman with carrying out a number of important responsibilities relating to licensing and in protecting the interests of the people of Utah. The opportunity to review current licensing issues and work on legislation related to state licensing is something that Ms. Heathman takes seriously. Working alongside staff members from the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing, Christine Heathman will have a number of duties and responsibilities to perform over the coming months.
Utah was the first state to enact a Master Esthetic License in 2001. Since then Virginia, Washington and California have each passed legislation requiring licensing for aestheticians and master aestheticians. The current requirements for a license in Utah are 600 hours for an esthetic license (LE) and 1200 hours for the master esthetic license (LME). In 2000, Christine Heathman worked tirelessly with other business leaders in the community to lobby the Utah State Legislator to require licensing for everyone using chemicals in the treatment room. She keeps the original signed House Bill, HB105 as a treasured memento of her work.
Christine Heathman is a skin expert and esthetics pioneer who has helped to shape American skin care throughout her 30-year career. She helped pass the first state Master Esthetician license, has appeared as a guest expert on popular national television, and has been described as a "legend" in the profession. Christine is the owner of GlyMed Plus Professional Only Skin Care and remains an innovator in research and development of unconventional and progressive skin care protocols, used in skin care and medical clinics all over the world.
Announcing the Seventh Annual Green Spa Network Congress
The Green Spa Network (GSN) recently announced the preliminary agenda and speakers for its Annual Congress, the only spa event in the industry devoted to sustainability education and inspiration. With a theme of "Living in Spirit: Leadership Without Limits," this year's event will be held at the award-winning Inn at Loretto in Santa Fe, New Mexico on September 21-24, 2014.
With keynotes by author and alternative medicine pioneer, Larry Dossey MD, and VP of Global Sustainability for Nike, Sarah Severn, the three-day event is designed to be solution driven, creative and interactive. Attendees will take up where last year's session left off – creating the building blocks for reaching the goals set for the spa of the future or "Eco Spa 2020," where spas become community education centers for wellness and green living.
The overarching goal of the event is to inspire attendees to explore sustainable and profitable ways to approach and lead their businesses. Peppered throughout the program will be a variety of breakout sessions on: Leadership, Marketing and practical use of the Green Spa Network Sustainability Assessment Tool.
Agenda Highlights:
Keynote Dr. Larry Dossey - a distinguished physician, deeply rooted in the scientific world, and an internationally influential advocate of the role of the mind in health and the role of spirituality in healthcare.
Keynote Sarah Severn - 21 years at Nike, most recently as VP of Global Sustainability. Presently a Reiki master with extensive training in shamanic healing, she will share insights from working on both ends of the sustainability spectrum.
Sponsor Showcase - Interact with resource partners in a casual, fun setting.
Outdoor Movie Screening of James and Robert Redford's documentary - Watershed: Exploring a New Water Ethic for the New West
Group Exercise with Donald VanHowten - An author, Ayurvedic practitioner, Feldenkrais teacher and certified massage therapist.
Green Carpet & Sustainability Awards Dinner - Seven categories will be honored, including:
- Healthy Spa Cuisine Award
- Innovative Green Product of Year
- Corporate Brand Dedicated to Sustainability
- Green Building Award
- Green Product Company or Service Provider of the Year
- Sustainable Spa of the Year
- Green Spa Network Visionary Award
"In a recent United Nations Study, 73 percent of consumers feel businesses are failing to take care of the planet and society," says GSN Executive Director, Paul Schmidt. "This year's Congress is a chance for spa industry professionals to learn how to lead the way in tangibly impacting their customer's lives by providing them with truly sustainable options. And how fitting that we come together in breathtaking Santa Fe, which has inspired visionaries for centuries."
Started 7 years ago by eco-savvy spa professionals and now recognized as the leading educational forum for promoting health and wellness sustainability, GSN is sponsored by a range of entities from Fortune 500 companies to sustainable textile companies to green personal care products. Congress attendees will include day, resort and destination spas, product companies, as well as greening and wellness experts.
Congress registration is $750. Full speaker bios, draft agenda and registration at greenspanetwork.org.
Style Bar Day Spa Becomes Official Salon and Spa for the Palm Beach Makos Cheerleaders
Style Bar Day Spa (www.stylebarspa.com), Palm Beaches' luxury salon and day spa, recently announced its exciting new partnership as the Official Salon and Day Spa for the Palm Beach Makos Cheerleaders (www.facebook.com/MakoCheerleaders).
From color to curls, nail and massages, Style Bar will provide signature game day looks for all the Makos Cheerleaders. More than just a pretty face, each cheerleader embodies the spirit and message of intelligent beauty. The Makos Cheerleader organization is dedicated to being an inspiration and role model for young children as they support hundreds of charity and community groups throughout Palm Beach County.
"Partnering up with such a wonderful group of young, intelligent and dedicated women who represent Palm Beach County is very exciting to me and the salon. We want to have community involvement and are looking forward to making the Makos Cheerleaders look and feel their very best," says Perrie Gurfein, owner of Style Bar Day Spa.
Palm Beach Makos Cheerleaders will shoot their 2015 Swimsuit Calendar and Squad photo this September with hair services being sponsored by Style Bar. "Cheerleaders and beauty go hand in hand and after 5 years of searching I've found a home for the cheerleaders to take care of them to look the very best," says DeShon Allen, Director of the Makos Cheerleaders.
Spa News: Bellezza Spa's Paola Berrios Joins "Look Good Feel Better" Campaign
Paola Berrios, owner of Bellezza Spa of Centreville, VA, is joining the "Look Good Feel Better" campaign held at Life with Cancer, a hands-on workshop conducted by professional cosmetologists to help women manage the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment. Berrios will teach Look Good, Feel Better workshops on Aug. 12 and Oct. 14 in 2014; and Jan. 19, Feb. 16, Mar. 16, Apr. 20, June 15, Aug. 17, Oct. 19 and Dec. 14 in 2015 at Life with Cancer offices at 8411 Pennell Street in Fairfax, VA.
"Bellezza Spa is honored to be a part of the Look Good, Feel Better Campaign at Life with Cancer," said Berrios. "Through the workshop, we hope our beauty tips and techniques can provide some rejuvenation to cancer patients."
For more information, please visit www.bellezzaspava.com or call 703.266.0063.
Universal Companies Publishes A New Spa Inspiration Book
Known in the spa industry for its annual Spa Resource Book, Universal Companies has now delivered The Spa Inspiration Book, a collection of protocols, savvy business solutions and treatment tips gathered throughout the years from educators, industry experts, Universal Companies staff and customers. The Spa Inspiration Book will be available in August 2014.
"Our hope is that this book serves as a muse rather than just a resource for products," says Universal Companies CEO Brenda Elliott. "In our search for products and solutions for our customers, we are continually inspired by a vast array of ideas and protocols that we are now excited to share in The Spa Inspiration Book, a limited edition containing practical, unique approaches to grow your business. This book is designed to be enjoyed leisurely, to be leafed through while soaking in the tub, enjoying a glass of wine, or reclining on the couch after a long work day." She adds, "Businesses are about dreams, hopes, inspiration and passion. By sharing more of what we've discovered from spa experts around the globe, we are offering not only products, but also inspiration that enables our customers to provide greater value."
The book covers more than 40 protocols for skin care, massage and body treatments, as well as for manicures, pedicures and waxing. Protocols include menu description, an equipment and supplies checklist, "What You'll Need" (professional products) and "What They'll Want" (recommended retail products), plus cost, suggested price and time required per treatment. Other highlights include insider tips, treatment menu ideas and links to relevant articles, plus information about Universal Companies' e-Learning, CEU courses and schools programs.
The Spa Inspiration Book is designed to work in concert with The Spa Resource Book, published in February. Marti Morenings, Universal Companies Founder & CEO says, "The Spa Resource Book has always included tips to make running spa and salon businesses easier. In The Spa Inspiration Book, we've gone further and added treatment ideas and retail suggestions. We hope our customers will be inspired to find the full protocols and other helpful information on our website."
See The Spa Inspiration Book online at www.UniversalCompanies.com.