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At The Back of the North Wind....When Diamond the coachman's son first hears the mysterious North Wind calling him in the hay-loft where he sleeps above the stable, he is frightened and reluctant to answer - but when Diamond actually sees the beautiful woman with flashing eyes and streaming black hair, he agrees to go with her. For the little boy flying through the darkness in his night-gown, the secret excursion is the first of many. North Wind appears in different forms, sometimes huge, sometimes tiny, sometimes a wolf, sometimes a star, but always brave and strong and wonderfully wise and true.


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England 1-1 Republic of Ireland: Frank Lampard earns draw
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England's first meeting with the Republic of Ireland since 1995 - when their clash at Lansdowne Road was abandoned amid crowd violence - ended in a disappointing Wembley draw.
The atmosphere generated by the 80,000 spectators inside the stadium was lively but this was a game where moments of genuine quality were few and far between.
Republic striker Shane Long produced one with a superb header to give them an early lead but Frank Lampard took advantage of good work by Daniel Sturridge to equalise with his 29th goal for England before half-time.
Liverpool forward Sturridge and was taken away on a stretcher after lengthy treatment.
The Republic, with Everton's Seamus Coleman the game's outstanding performer, survived in relative comfort although it needed two fine late David Forde saves from Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Theo Walcott to earn the visitors a draw that was celebrated joyously by their supporters as they maintained an unbeaten 28-year record against England.
England now head to Rio to face Brazil on Sunday and there was little here to concern their illustrious next opponents. Manager Roy Hodgson will be concerned by his side's lack of creativity and his attacking resources are now further reduced by Sturridge's absence.
Captain for the night Ashley Cole received a very positive ovation from the Wembley crowd as he was presented with a commemorative golden cap by Hodgson for passing a century of appearances for his country.
The Republic were, as usual, being backed by thousands of noisy followers inside Wembley and the moment they so craved arrived after 13 minutes. Coleman's right-wing delivery was inviting enough but it still needed a magnificent header from Long, rising above Glen Johnson, to beat Joe Hart in the England goal.
Sturridge was keen to make his mark on his first start for his country and he duly obliged when they drew level after 23 minutes. He showed neat footwork in the box before Lampard arrived with his trademark perfect timing to steer a close-range finish past Forde.
This was Sturridge's final contribution of any significance, though.
The former Chelsea forward pulled up while chasing Glenn Whelan back into a defensive position, instantly signalled that he was in trouble, and was taken away on a stretcher after being examined on the touchline.
England made two more substitutions at half-time, replacing Hart with Ben Foster - his first international appearance since November 2010 after making himself available once more - and Phil Jones coming on for Johnson.
Cole almost celebrated wearing the captain's armband with his first England goal in 102 appearances when he arrived in the six-yard box on the end of the impressive Walcott's cross but Sean St Ledger made a vital clearance.
Chelsea defender Cole then departed to warm applause as he was replaced by Leighton Baines after 53 minutes.
Walcott tested Forde with a low shot that the keeper was able to gather comfortably. England were searching for any spark of inspiration but the hard work and commitment of the Republic was keeping them at arm's length.
England's best chance fell to the feet of Oxlade-Chamberlain seven minutes from time as Wayne Rooney's pass found its way through to him, but Forde was quickly off his line to make an important block with his legs.
He then thwarted Walcott in similar fashion as he moved to Lampard's pass from the angle and England had to settle for a draw.
Lineup, Bookings (0) & Substitutions (9)
- 01 Hart (Foster - 45' )
- 02 Johnson (Jones - 45' )
- 03 Cole (Baines - 53' )
- 05 Cahill
- 06 Jagielka
- 04 Carrick
- 07 Walcott
- 08 Lampard
- 11 Oxlade-Chamberlain (Milner - 87' )
- 09 Sturridge (Defoe - 33' )
- 10 Rooney
- 13 Foster
- 20 McCarthy
- 12 Baines
- 14 Lescott
- 15 Jones
- 16 Milner
- 17 Rodwell
- 18 Defoe
- 19 Welbeck
Rep of Ireland
- 01 Forde
- 02 Coleman
- 04 O'Shea
- 05 St Ledger
- 12 Kelly
- 06 Whelan (Hendrick - 73' )
- 07 McGeady (McClean - 68' )
- 08 McCarthy
- 09 Long
- 10 Keane (Cox - 65' )
- 15 Walters (Sammon - 81' )
- 16 Westwood
- 23 Randolph
- 13 Keogh
- 14 O'Dea
- 17 McShane
- 27 Delaney
- 11 McClean
- 18 Quinn
- 20 Meyler
- 25 Hoolahan
- 26 Hendrick
- 19 Cox
- 21 Brady
- 22 Keogh
- 24 Sammon
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Full Time The final whistle goes and the game is over.89:31
Phil Jagielka gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on James McCarthy. Direct free kick taken by Sean St. Ledger.87:56
A cross is delivered by Wayne Rooney, save made by David Forde.86:11
Theo Walcott takes a shot. David Forde makes a save.86:11 Substitution
Substitution Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain goes off and James Milner comes on.86:11
Outswinging corner taken from the right by-line by Frank Lampard.85:44
Jermain Defoe takes a shot. John O'Shea gets a block in.85:16
The assistant referee signals for offside against Shane Long. Ben Foster takes the free kick.83:13
Outswinging corner taken by Wayne Rooney from the right by-line, James McCarthy makes a clearance.82:56
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain takes a shot. David Forde makes a save.80:57 Substitution
Substitution Jonathan Walters leaves the field to be replaced by Conor Sammon.78:25
Shane Long concedes a free kick for a foul on Ben Foster. Ben Foster takes the free kick.75:50
Inswinging corner taken right-footed by Wayne Rooney from the left by-line, save by David Forde.74:03
Michael Carrick challenges Shane Long unfairly and gives away a free kick. Direct effort from the free kick comes in from James McClean.73:47
Simon Cox challenges Michael Carrick unfairly and gives away a free kick. Michael Carrick restarts play with the free kick.72:47 Substitution
Substitution (Rep of Ireland) makes a substitution, with Jeff Hendrick coming on for Glenn Whelan.72:47
Foul by Wayne Rooney on James McClean, free kick awarded. David Forde takes the free kick.70:55
James McCarthy takes a shot. Ben Foster makes a save.69:54
Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Shane Long by Phil Jagielka. Glenn Whelan takes the direct free kick.69:12
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain produces a right-footed shot from just outside the box that misses to the right of the net.
Unfair challenge on Gary Cahill by Simon Cox results in a free kick. Ben Foster takes the direct free kick.67:41 Substitution
Substitution James McClean joins the action as a substitute, replacing Aiden McGeady.66:53
Theo Walcott takes a shot. Save made by David Forde.66:34
Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Gary Cahill by Shane Long. Gary Cahill takes the direct free kick.64:57 Substitution
Substitution Simon Cox is brought on as a substitute for Robbie Keane.64:17
Corner taken right-footed by Frank Lampard, James McCarthy makes a clearance.64:00
Theo Walcott takes a shot. Save made by David Forde.62:59
Theo Walcott produces a cross.62:41
Unfair challenge on Gary Cahill by Seamus Coleman results in a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Gary Cahill.60:52
The offside flag is raised against Shane Long. Indirect free kick taken by Ben Foster.57:46
Seamus Coleman takes a shot. Phil Jagielka gets a block in. Outswinging corner taken by Aiden McGeady from the right by-line, clearance by Gary Cahill.55:21
Leighton Baines produces a cross.55:02
Frank Lampard fouled by Shane Long, the ref awards a free kick. Frank Lampard takes the direct free kick.53:55
Unfair challenge on Theo Walcott by Stephen Kelly results in a free kick. Leighton Baines produces a strike on goal direct from the free kick.52:44 Substitution
Substitution Leighton Baines comes on in place of Ashley Cole.52:33
Frank Lampard has an effort at goal from outside the penalty box missing to the wide left of the goal.51:04
Free kick awarded for a foul by Ashley Cole on James McCarthy. Free kick taken by John O'Shea.47:39
Centre by Ashley Cole.47:23
Outswinging corner taken by Frank Lampard from the left by-line.47:11
A cross is delivered by Wayne Rooney.45:01
The second half begins.45:00 +0:08 Half time
Half Time The players leave the pitch at half time.45:00 +0:06 Substitution
Substitution Joe Hart goes off and Ben Foster comes on.45:00 +0:06 Substitution
Substitution Phil Jones replaces Glen Johnson.43:04
Inswinging corner taken right-footed by Aiden McGeady from the left by-line, clearance by Phil Jagielka.42:14
Glen Johnson crosses the ball, save made by David Forde.42:02
Seamus Coleman gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Wayne Rooney. Wayne Rooney takes the direct free kick.41:09
Stephen Kelly gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Theo Walcott. The free kick is swung in right-footed by Frank Lampard.39:57
Shot from just outside the area by Jonathan Walters misses to the right of the target.37:56
Theo Walcott crosses the ball.36:18
Effort from a long way out by Aiden McGeady goes wide right of the goal.35:45
Centre by Shane Long, Joe Hart makes a save.34:45
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain takes a shot. Save made by David Forde.32:57 Substitution
Substitution Daniel Sturridge leaves the field to be replaced by Jermain Defoe.32:13
Robbie Keane delivers the ball.31:13
Corner taken right-footed by Frank Lampard from the right by-line, clearance made by Sean St. Ledger.31:00
Glen Johnson produces a cross, Sean St. Ledger makes a clearance.28:32
Foul by Phil Jagielka on Shane Long, free kick awarded. Shot on goal comes in from Glenn Whelan from the free kick.27:29
The ball is delivered by Glen Johnson.26:44
Glen Johnson sends in a cross.25:55
Ashley Cole fouled by Shane Long, the ref awards a free kick. Joe Hart takes the free kick.25:11
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain sends in a cross.24:14
Corner taken right-footed by Aiden McGeady, clearance by Gary Cahill.23:44
Corner taken right-footed by Aiden McGeady, Gary Cahill makes a clearance.22:32
Assist on the goal came from Daniel Sturridge.22:32 Goal scored
Goal! - Frank Lampard - England 1 - 1 R Ireland Frank Lampard finds the net with a goal from inside the penalty box low into the middle of the goal. England 1-1 Rep of Ireland.22:18
The ball is crossed by Daniel Sturridge,21:33
The ball is swung over by Shane Long, Joe Hart makes a save.20:38
Shane Long concedes a free kick for a foul on Phil Jagielka. Gary Cahill takes the direct free kick.20:04
Shot by Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain from outside the box goes high over the crossbar.19:21
Header by Gary Cahill from deep inside the penalty area misses to the left of the target.18:50
Outswinging corner taken by Frank Lampard.18:42
The ball is swung over by Wayne Rooney.17:48
Glen Johnson has an effort at goal from outside the penalty box which goes wide right of the target.16:37
Corner taken by Frank Lampard, David Forde makes a save.14:19
Glenn Whelan concedes a free kick for a foul on Wayne Rooney. Frank Lampard produces a shot on goal direct from the free kick.14:08
Foul by Jonathan Walters on Wayne Rooney, free kick awarded. Wayne Rooney restarts play with the free kick.13:00
Seamus Coleman provided the assist for the goal.13:00 Goal scored
Goal! - Shane Long - England 0 - 1 R Ireland Shane Long finds the net with a headed goal from inside the penalty area. England 0-1 Rep of Ireland.12:55
Centre by Seamus Coleman,10:10
Unfair challenge on Aiden McGeady by Michael Carrick results in a free kick. David Forde takes the free kick.6:45
Gary Cahill fouled by Robbie Keane, the ref awards a free kick. Free kick taken by Joe Hart.6:12
Frank Lampard concedes a free kick for a foul on Sean St. Ledger. David Forde restarts play with the free kick.3:49
Wayne Rooney produces a right-footed shot from deep inside the area which goes wide of the left-hand post.3:05
Robbie Keane produces a right-footed shot from the edge of the area and misses to the left of the goal.1:58
Outswinging corner taken from the right by-line by Frank Lampard.1:27
Foul by John O'Shea on Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, free kick awarded. Frank Lampard takes the direct free kick.0:00
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Bourjos, 26, is a career .251 batter with 24 home runs, 18 triples and 89 RBI in 354 games, all with Los Angeles. He has stolen 41 bases in 54 attempts, including a career-high 22 in 2011. The right-handed hitting Bourjos is considered to be a Gold Glove caliber defender, having made just seven errors in over 2,500 innings played.
The 6-foot-1, 185-pound native of Scottsdale, Arizona ranked among American League leaders in triples (11-T1st), bunt hits (17-2nd) and infield hits (38-4th) during the 2011 season. Since then, his challenge has been to remain healthy, playing in 101 games in 2012 and 55 this past season.
Bourjos hits right-handed pitchers and left-handed pitchers equally (.703 OPS versus .706). At worst, he should play in centerfield against left-handed pitching, a weakness of incumbent centerfielder Jon Jay.
Arbitration-eligible, Bourjos has three more seasons under team control before potentially becoming free agent eligible following the 2016 season.
Grichuk is a 22-year-old outfielder, the Angels' first round selection (24th overall) in the 2009 draft, taken one pick ahead of Mike Trout. The native of Rosenberg, Texas was the Halos' sixth-ranked prospect prior to this season according to Baseball America.
The right-handed hitter has played right field and some center in the minors. He spent 2013 in the Texas League, playing against Springfield. With Arkansas, Grichuk hit leadoff and smacked 22 home runs (sixth in the TL) plus drove in 64 with an OPS of .780.
Grichuk was just added to the Angels' 40-man roster this week to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.
Salas spent much of 2013 at Triple-A Memphis, having been passed by other pitchers in the Cardinals relief hierarchy after logging 24 saves in 2011.
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I also built the air setup in the spare wheel area..
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Do tell if I should remove the picture..
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The original carpet has a metal beam in it, across over the top.
But if i have any heavy on the carpet it will bend down.. so i`m thinking about making a new floor out of 16mm MDF.
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Yeah I'm still waiting on my BagYard Classics for the rears. THey should be here in a week and a half.
For the meantime, however, I installed my front bags
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Plants anticipate the seasons by counting night length, and a break in the night is likely to make some plants delay flowering. This will be most noticeable in late summer- and after autumn-flowering plants, which will wait and wait for nights to lengthen, may never flower, and may not then prepare for winter, leaving them vulnerable to frosts. Constant light can reset birds' biological clocks, even leading them to nest in autumn rather than spring, and night light is known to have an effect on frog reproduction.
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In the past, people living with interstitial cystitis, or painful bladder syndrome - had a heavy burden to bear. For years, the condition was ignored and barely studied, and some people felt that they were being told it was all in their head.

It is estimated that 80% or more of the 1-2 million people with interstitial cystitis sufferers are women. In fact, because men have an entirely different genitourinary anatomy, many urologists think that symptoms may be an entirely different syndrome in men.

At last, IC has become a well-recognized urologic disorder with an extremely active advocacy community that has successfully pressed for research and provided support patients throughout the United States suffering from the disorder.

Interstitial cystitis, or IC, is a chronic inflammatory bladder condition. Some urologists have suggested that men diagnosed with "prostatitis." an inflammatory condition of the prostate gland, and other painful urologic conditions, may really have interstitial cystitis.

Causes

The exact cause of the inflammation is not known, but researchers are investigating whether autoimmunity, where your own body's immune system attacks the bladder, plays a role. A histamine-type reaction, which is like an allergic response, may contribute to the inflammatory response. When the bladder's epithelium (inside lining) is inflamed or irritated, it is believed that the bladder cannot hold as much urine as it normally would. This contributes to a need to urinate frequently, as well as pain and discomfort in the bladder and pelvic area.

If you are living with intractable interstitial cystitis symptoms, you may want to explore the website that the  National Institutes of Health maintains, which lists all trials recruiting volunteers. Many of these studies evaluate new treatments.

Symptoms

Common symptoms specific to the bladder and pelvic area are:

pain, which becomes more severe as the bladder fills and is relieved upon urination,

pressure,

discomfort

frequent urination,

and an urgent need to urinate that you may be unable to control.

Diagnosis

Diagnosis involves taking a medical history, conducting a physical examination, and urine tests. The goals of the workup are to rule out urologic infections and other disorders. There has been a shortchange in the diagnostic workup for interstitial cystitis, according to the American Urological Association. Invasive tests, such as cystoscopy with distention of the bladder, are used infrequently. Put simply, the tests often do not alter the diagnosis and they are very uncomfortable.

In its place, urologists may use the Pelvic pain and Urgency Frequency Score, or PUFS, a questionnaire, geared to gaining a comprehensive understanding of your symptoms as you describe them. A Potassium Sensitivity Test shows whether potassium seeps into the bladder lining, causing pain, urgency, and frequency of urination.

Diet

Interstitial cystitis may flare up when you eat trigger foods, smoke, or drink alcohol. Citrus fruits, chocolate, tomatoes, and coffee are rich in potassium and particularly irritating. Patients respond differently so your diet may need to be individualized. Urologists sometimes recommend initially trying eliminating some foods that may trigger an exacerbation for a few weeks to see whether symptoms improve. If you want to expand your food choices, you can one-by-one, experiment with different foods that you eliminated. Diet lists that are friendly to patients living with interstitial cystitis can be obtained from advocacy groups listed below.

Treatment

As yet, there is no cure for interstitial cystitis. Medications are directed towards coating and protecting the bladder surface, reducing an inflammatory or allergic response. A drawback to current medication protocols is that they take between 3-6 months to result in symptom reduction.

Oral pentosan polysulfate is one of two drugs approved by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of IC.

Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) works as an anti-inflammatory, pain reducer. Other medications are used off-label, including those with antihistamine effects.

Other commonly used medications include the tricyclic antidepressant amitriptyline, which is believed to have antihistamine and pain-control properties, hydroxyzine, an antihistamine, heparin, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

References

Hanno PM, Chapple CR, Cardozo LD. Bladder pain syndrome/interstitial cystitis:a sense of urgency.World J Urol 2009 Epub ahead of print.

Moldwin RM, Evans RJ, Stanford EJ, et al. Rational approaches to the treatment of patients with interstitial cystitis. Urology. 2007;69:73-81.

Clinical Trials

For a list of ongoing clinical trials on interstitial cystitis, see the National Institutes of Health clinical trials website.

Support Groups

International Cystitis Association.

International Cystitis Network


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Angel was born with Down Syndrome and other complex heath issues, and has been assisted by Variety since she was young. For the past eleven years, Angel has made it her mission to help sick kids through a number of fundraising initiatives, such as knitting hats, selling pins and her own cookbook, and has raised more than $150,000 for Variety. This money has helped Variety buy toys for children in pediatric care and purchase specialized medication and equipment that allows children to walk, talk and hear. Angel's inspiring devotion and remarkable commitment to making positive impact in her community, is why she is the Scotiabank National Game Changer. Angel was chosen by a combination of voting by an All-Star Jury panel made up of Michael "Pinball" Clemons - Vice-Chair of the Toronto Argonauts, Mark Cohon, -Commissioner of the Canadian Football League, Stewart Johnston - President, TSN, and Anatol von Hahn - Scotiabank's Group Head of Canadian Banking, and public voting earlier this month. Angel was selected based on the remarkable impact she's made in her community, her incredible leadership skills, and the challenges she has had to overcome to give back to the charity. Angel was one of eight Scotiabank National Game Changer Finalists, one for every CFL market, who were recognized on-field during the 100th Grey Cup game. "Scotiabank congratulates Angel, a remarkable young Canadian hero who has truly changed the game in her community," said Anatol von Hahn, Group Head, Canadian Banking, Scotiabank. "Angel's compassion and her determination has led her to make lasting change for sick children and their families and every jury member was deeply inspired by her story. The Scotiabank Game Changers initiative has enabled us to uncover local heroes in many Canadian communities who do what they do because they care and we've had a chance to celebrate their amazing work. On behalf of the jury, and the Scotiabank Bright Future philanthropic program, I congratulate all of the Scotiabank Game Changers this season and send them a heartfelt 'thank you' for the hard work they do to improve the lives of others. We would also like to thank all of our partners who have helped make this program a tremendous success." During the CFL regular season, Scotiabank recognized 72 Regional Game Changers and provided them with a $1,000 donation to the registered charity or registered non-profit organization of their choice. At the end of the regular season, eight Scotiabank National Game Changer Finalists were selected from the 72 Regional Game Changers, and received a VIP trip to the 100th Grey Cup in Toronto. The eight finalists recognized were: British Columbia - Angel Magnussen, Variety - The Children's Charity of British Columbia Edmonton - Curtis Hargrove, Stollery Children's Hospital Calgary - Austin Grayston, Alberta Youth in Care & Custody Network Saskatchewan - Erin Fogarty, Street Culture Kids Incorprated Winnipeg - Ian Rabb, Two Ten Recovery Inc. 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By Kelli B. Grant
Smart Money - May 7, 2007
SENDING FLOWERS TO Mom on Mother's Day won't earn you points for creativity, but a beautiful bouquet is usually appreciated. And ordering online makes the whole process a snap.
An increasingly popular way to order online is through grower-direct sites. These sites, which ship blooms in a box directly from the farm or grower—skipping the local florist altogether—claim that the flowers have longer staying power since there's no detour to the local florist. They also tend to be less expensive. A dozen yellow roses is $60 from a local florist at 1-800-FLOWERS, and just $50 from the site's Grower's Picks section. Other big names who have embraced grower-direct flowers include Martha Stewart, Hallmark and ProFlowers.
Grower-sold flowers are also admired for their consistency. A 2005 study by Consumer Reports found that orders made through a florist network like FTD or 1-800-FLOWERS don't often resemble what the sender originally ordered. Grower-direct flowers, which are shipped from one or two locations, keep arrangements consistent.
So are grower-direct flowers the way to go? We put five to the test to find out.
The Challenge
To find the best buds, we ordered mixed-flower bouquets valued at $100 or less (including tax and shipping) from four big-name sites and one specialty upstart. We graded the flowers received based on their quality upon arrival, their ease of arrangement and how they held up over the course of the next four days.
It would be an understatement to say we were disappointed. With the exception of the order from Organic Bouquet—which was gorgeous—we'd be embarrassed to send Mom any of these arrangements. Dying and crushed blooms, and unopened buds abounded.
Here are the five bouquets we ordered, in order from best to worst:
Organic Bouquet
Organic Bouquet Mother's Day Lily Bouquet ($71.90-$58.95 plus $12.95 shipping)
White and pink Oriental lilies (eight stems), eucalyptus, bear grass and lemon leaf greenery, presented in a ribbed glass vase. The site's flowers are certified organic and sustainable, which means they are grown pesticide-free in a way that's healthy for the workers and the environment.
Initial Impressions:
Easily the lushest, prettiest bouquet. Although only a few of the lilies were open, everything was fresh, firm and fragrant right out of the box. The arranged bouquet needed just a few quick snips to freshen the stem ends.
Subsequent Days:
Wow! The lilies opened as soon as they were in water. By the next day a dozen plate-sized blooms were perfuming the office.
Our Verdict:
A. The best possible combination: Great value for you, gorgeous flowers for Mom and a good deed for the earth.
1-800-Flowers Grower's Choice Premium Bouquet ($66.09-$49.99 for the bouquet, $5.11 sales tax and $10.99 shipping)
A mixed bouquet created with "rare and exclusive" fresh flowers.
Initial Impressions:
Lovely. Certainly the brightest bouquet, with every bloom in peak condition. There was just one thing missing—a vase. ("That particular arrangement is not offered with a vase," says spokesman Yanique Woodall. Nearly all other options on the site offer that choice.)
Subsequent Days:
Staffers thought this arrangement, with its mish-mash of flower varieties, looked cheap in comparison to the other themed bouquets. Flowers held up well, however, and were delightfully fragrant by day two.
Our Verdict:
B. Consumers know 1-800-FLOWERS for its arrangements created by local florists, and that's the better choice. These grower-direct flowers, though pretty, were in need of a florist's critical eye for a better design.
ProFlowers Spring Awakenings ($62.97-$39.99 for the bouquet, $9.99 for the vase and $12.99 for shipping.)
Orange Oriental lilies (two stems), blue irises (six), pink and yellow tulips (12) and lemon leaf presented in a garden green vase.
Initial Impressions:
Did they forget the flowers? Delicate pink and yellow tulips and a lone open iris provided flashes of color in a forest of green leaves and buds, made worse by the similarly-hued vase. So many unopened buds, and so much green made arrangement difficult. (ProFlowers did not respond to requests for comment.)
Subsequent Days:
Slow going. On day three, the first of the lilies began blooming, and several more irises were open. But by then, the yellow and pink tulips were wilting, several blossoms drooping out of the vase. Some buds hadn't opened at all.
Our Verdict:
D+. This late bloomer may yet be pretty, but took far too long to open up.
Martha Stewart Flowers
Martha Stewart Flowers Terra Cotta Bouquet ($88.81-$54.99 for the bouquet, $9.99 for the vase, $16.99 for shipping and $6.84 sales tax)
Terra cotta roses, red hypericum, and orange snapdragons (25 stems total) presented in a frosted glass vase.
Initial Impressions:
Bruised terra cotta roses were nearly brown, while the only snapdragons that weren't crushed had yet to bloom. Arranging this bouquet was a craft project worthy of Ms. Stewart. Long stems needed to be chopped in half. Vague instructions to "cut the flowers at various lengths...combining them with sprigs of foliage in a relaxed cascade of color" were no help. ("We take great care to ensure that the flowers are beautiful upon arrival," says spokesman John Murphy, who noted that the company provides a refund or replacement for inferior bouquets.)
Subsequent Days:
Even worse. The roses were dead and drooping by day three, and the snapdragons had yet to bloom.
Our Verdict:
F. Skip it. The site touts, "Trust Martha to send a Mother's Day bouquet so lovely she'd send it to her own mother." Perhaps the two have a strained relationship? This bouquet was a disaster from the beginning, and an awful gift for a hardworking Mom.
Hallmark Bold, Bright & Beautiful ($70.94-$59.95 for the bouquet, plus $10.99 shipping)
Light and dark lavender roses, blue delphinium, limonium, and magenta stock (23 stems total) presented in a flared square vase.
Initial Impressions:
Bold, bright and beautiful? No way. The roses' washed-out petals were browned at the edges. Those stalks of delphinium and limonium not crushed had dried, browned buds. A mildewy smell pervaded the bouquet. Also, while we had not requested a card to be included, a mysterious blank holiday card came with the bouquet. What, we wondered, would Mom have made of that? (Hallmark responded swiftly, the only site to send a replacement bouquet. Fewer than 5% of orders request replacements and most involve delivery problems, says marketing manager Jay Waddell. Our odd card was a warehouse mix-up, he says.)
Subsequent Days:
No better. As one passerby noted, it looked like someone had tried to revive an old dried-flower bouquet.
Our Verdict:
F. Skip it. First impressions count for Mother's Day, and this bouquet wasn't up to snuff. (Unless, of course, your relationship with Mom has withered, too.)
Originally published online in the May 7, 2007 issue of Smart Money


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Chynna Clugston Flores (born August 19, 1975) is an American comic book creator known for her manga-influenced teen comedy series Blue Monday.[1]
Early life[edit]
Clugston Flores grew up in Fresno, California and attended the Roosevelt School of the Arts. After her freshman year, she moved to Oakhurst, California and attended Yosemite High School.
Shortly after graduation, Clugston Flores submitted some of her minicomics to Fantaco, which signed her to write and draw the vampire miniseries Bloodletting. Clugston Flores followed Bloodletting with one-pagers and shorts in Sarah Dyer's Action Girl and Dark Horse Presents, eventually following editor Jamie S. Rich to Oni Press. At Oni, Clugston Flores produced her manga-influenced comic book 'series, Blue Monday, which debuted in 1999 in Oni Double Feature #11. In 2000 Oni published the first Blue Monday miniseries, Blue Monday: The Kids Are Alright.
Clugston Flores has been nominated for three Eisner Awards for Best Limited Series for Blue Monday (2001), and her participation on Hopeless Savages (2002), and Best Writer/Artist-Humor (2002); The Russ Manning award (2000); and a Harvey Award. Clugston Flores was also nominated for the 2001 Lulu of the Year Award by Friends of Lulu for Blue Monday.
Personal life[edit]
Clugston Flores started her career as Chynna Clugston-Major, before her divorce from Guy Major (a colorist and toner on most of her books to this day), and is currently billed under her married name, Chynna Clugston Flores. Clugston Flores holds an interest in Japanese, Irish, and British culture, including mod fashion, britpop, and film. She lives in San Diego, California, with her husband, Jon Flores.
Selected works[edit]
In addition to Blue Monday, Clugston Flores's other notable works include:
- Bloodletting — Fantaco/Tundra (1995–1996)
- Hopeless Savages — Clugston Flores illustrated the flashback scenes. Oni Press (2001), ISBN 1-929998-24-4.
- Scooter Girl — a miniseries telling the story of two contemporary mods living in California. Oni Press (2003), ISBN 1-929998-88-0.
- Ultimate Marvel Team-Up #11 — a story about Peter Parker running into the Ultimate X-Men in a mall.
- "Anew" — a 1940s romance short story in the anthology Four Letter Worlds. Image Comics (2005), ISBN 1-58240-439-9.
- Queen Bee — a middle school drama. graphix /Scholastic Press (2005), ISBN 0-439-70987-3.
- Strangetown — about a ten-year-old girl named Vanora Finnar who mysteriously washed onto the Oregon shore in 1973. Oni Press (2006)
- Legion Of Super-Heroes In The 31st Century — based on the animated version of the DC Comics property, featuring Superman. Johnny DC (2007)
- ^ "Interview: Chynna Clugston Flores on Lumberjanes/Gotham Academy #1". The Mary Sue. Retrieved 2016-06-16.
External links[edit]
- Chynna Clugston Flores sketch blog
- Chynna Clugston Flores on Tumblr
- Chynna Clugston Flores on Twitter
- Valenti. Kristy. "Chynna Clugston" The Comics Journal no. 277 (July 11, 2006).
- Thompson, Jason. "American Manga" Interview with Chynna Clugston-Major at Pulp magazine; Accessed July 25, 2010.


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Release Date: 1989
Not Yet Rated|1 hr 40 min
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In this film based on the historic, real-life court case, a pregnant carnival barker in rural Texas (Holly Hunter) struggles to find a doctor willing to perform an abortion. Instead, she's recommended to two lawyers who need a plaintiff for their lawsuit in an attempt to change the abortion laws in Texas. The pseudonymous Jane Roe and her lawyers face off against Dallas district attorney Henry Wade, and the two sides fight all the way to a landmark decision in the Supreme Court.
Cast: Holly Hunter, Amy Madigan, James Gammon
Director: Gregory Hoblit
Genres: Docudrama


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It's a truth universally acknowledged that Amy Poehler and Tina Fey totally killed it at the Globes this year. Remember the customised drinking game, the awesome opening skit and that wonderous GIF of Tina Fey schmoozing George Clooney? Well, NBC's execs certainly do and rumour has it that the history's greatest besties have been asked to return as hosts next year.
Good call, NBC! According to Deadline, "there are no active conversations between the network and the funny ladies," but the besties"have received an informal invitation [not a formal offer] as NBC and DCP are looking to gauge their interest."
Our fingers are firmly crossed for the magical moment when they say yes to the gig. But given the level of excitement, even gossips sites are careful to cushion everyone's expectation by saying how busy the actresses are. Fey has recently sold two pilots to two networks and Poehler has her plate full with the sixth (and last?) season of Parks and Rec.
Now, we've watched enough Orange is the New Black to know that hope is a dangerous thing, but nothing is going to stop us from staring at this GIF visualising that one day we'll hear these words again.


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This beautiful sculpture was done by Navajo artist Jack Black in 1984. Each piece was individually molded, sanded and glazed, tfore no two are exactly alike. This particular work was finished with a teal matte finish and stands a total of 11" high to the top of his hat. 4 1/2" at the widest point and 5 3/4"at the deepest. When Mr. Black died in 2002, all of his molds were destroyed. A great Native American artist whose work graces but a few homes who truly appreciate his work, don't miss out on this beautiful piece of newer American history that will be the stuff collectors in the future will covet. Low starting bid and no reserve.


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Walsh Jesuit forward Lilli Piper (right) has the ball knocked out of her hands by Roosevelt forward Brianna Rock during second quarter action in the Lady Warriors 58-33 victory over the Lady Rough Riders in their Division I sectional high school basketball game at Ellet High School on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2013, in Akron, Ohio. (Ed Suba Jr./Akron Beacon Journal)
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Annotations to James Joyce's Ulysses/Circe/448
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Namine. Jacobs Vobiscum. Amen (Latin) A corrupted conflation of two Latin liturgical phrases:in nomine Domini (in the name of the Lord) and Dominus vobiscum (the Lord be with you), together with an allusion to the Dublin biscuit manufacturer William & R. Jacob & Co. Ltd.[1]
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Enhanced Dielectric Constant for Efficient Electromagnetic Shielding Based on Carbon-Nanotube-Added Styrene Acrylic Emulsion Based Composite
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- Li, Y., Chen, C., Li, JT. et al. Nanoscale Res Lett (2010) 5: 1170. doi:10.1007/s11671-010-9621-2
An efficient electromagnetic shielding composite based on multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs)-filled styrene acrylic emulsion-based polymer has been prepared in a water-based system. The MWCNTs were demonstrated to have an effect on the dielectric constants, which effectively enhance electromagnetic shielding efficiency (SE) of the composites. A low conductivity threshold of 0.23 wt% can be obtained. An EMI SE of ~28 dB was achieved for 20 wt% MWCNTs. The AC conductivity (σac) of the composites, deduced from imaginary permittivity, was used to estimate the SE of the composites in X band (8.2–12.4 GHz), showing a good agreement with the measured results.
KeywordsMultiwalled carbon nanotubes Electromagnetic interference shielding Complex permittivity Styrene acrylic emulsion
Due to the quick growth in the utilization of commercial, industrial and military applications, EMI has become a serious concern in modern society. Light-weight EMI shielding is needed to protect the environment and workplace from EMI due to unwanted electromagnetic waves, especially for the building containing power transformers and other electronic facilities, which will radiate electromagnetic wave to the environment. Electrically conductive polymer composites containing carbon-based fillers have been extensively investigated recently for EMI shielding applications [1, 2, 3]. Compared to conventional metal-based EMI shielding materials, they are light weight, resistant to corrosion and flexible [4].
Recently, multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs)/polymer conductive composites have received extensive considerable attentions in both fundamental and applied research fields. Previous studies on the MWCNTs and their diversified applications show that MWCNTs possess excellent electrical, mechanical properties and unique one-dimensional structure [5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10], which make them an ideal option to create overlapping conductive network for high-performance EMI shielding at low loadings [11, 12, 13]. Many MWCNTs/polymer composites in typical solutions or melt-based systems have been studied with various polymer matrix, including epoxy [14], shape memory polymer [15], poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) [16], polyurethane [13], for various applications such as effective and light-weight EMI shielding, microwave absorption, high charge storage capacitors. However, the polymer composite materials with MWCNTs in water-based systems have been largely unexplored and more environmentally friendly, for there is no or negligible content of volatile organic compounds. It has been reported that the defective arc-made MWCNTs have a high dielectric constants [17], and the theory prediction shows that the lattice defects can create localized states near the Fermi level [18], which can give rise to large microwave absorption. The defects on the MWCNTs can be introduced by a special purification process [19, 20, 21].
Styrene acrylic emulsion is widely used in the field of the architectural paints for its prominent properties such as high resistance to UV light, oxygen, water, various types of solvents and excellent durability [22]. However, styrene acrylic emulsion-based polymer alone has a low conductivity and provides no shielding property. It seems reasonable to prepare styrene acrylic emulsion-based composites for building shielding materials by incorporating WMCNTs with all the excellent properties mentioned earlier.
In this study, we prepared a styrene acrylic emulsion-based composite with well-dispersed MWCNTs for building EMI shielding applications. The structural characteristics of the MWCNTs and composites were investigated through field-emission scanning microscopy (FESEM), high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM) and Raman spectroscopy experiments. The DC conductivity (σdc), complex permittivity and EMI SE of the composites in 8.2–12.4 GHz were reported. The AC conductivity (σac) of the composites, calculated from imaginary permittivity, was used to estimate the SE of the composites in the far field.
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Material Treatments
The styrene acrylic emulsion (trade name HBC-03) used in this study was provided by Beijing Huyi Co., Ltd. This emulsion was approximately 48 ± 2 wt% solids in water. The minimum film formation temperature for this system is 15°C, and the glass transition temperature (Tg) is 34°C. The raw MWCNTs were supplied by Shanghai Jiaotong University (Shanghai, China). The diameter of the raw MWCNTs was 5–10 nm, the length was 5–10 μm, and the purity was 95%. They were synthesized by a chemical vapor deposition method using Ni as the main catalyst. The raw MWCNTs were subjected to chain-scission in a 3:1 mixture of sulfuric acid and nitric acid at 80°C for 2 h in a reflux system. The purified MWCNTs were then heated to 100°C under nitrogen atmosphere to evaporate excess acid and water. Anionic surfactant sodium dodecylbenzene sulfonate (SBDS) was introduced to stabilize the MWCNTs to obtain better dispersion.
Preparation of the Composites
The conventional solution process described below was used to prepare the composites. The purified MWMTs were first added into de-ionized water with 2.0 wt% SBDS in an ultrasonic bath with oscillation frequency of 42 kHz for 2 h at room temperature, and then the styrene acrylic emulsion was added to the suspension of purified MWNTs with designed weight ratios. The mixture was again sonicated for 2 h. The highest concentration of purified MWNTs in emulsion was mixed first, and lower concentrations were obtained by diluting the mixture with more emulsion and de-ionized water. The prepared mixture was coated onto concrete panels (60 cm × 60 cm × 5 cm) to measure the EMI SE. Some of the mixture was poured into casting molds. The samples were consolidated at ~50°C for 24 h. Then the samples were dried at room temperature until a constant weight was achieved. The thickness of the composite films was 1.5 mm. A series of styrene acrylic emulsion-based composite films were prepared with different mass concentrations of purified MWCNTs. The prepared samples were cut into the desired sizes for further measurements.
Property Characterization
The morphology and structure of the samples were studied with field-emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM, HITACHI S-4300), high-resolution transmission electron microscope (HRTEM, JEOL-2010) and Raman spectroscopy (Ramascope-1000, 514 nm laser). The composites were freeze-fractured in liquid nitrogen and gold coated before imagining on FESEM.
Results and Discussion
Raman and Morphological Analysis
Electrical Properties
In this system, the percolation threshold for the MWCNTs-filled styrene acrylic emulsion-based composites is ~0.23 wt%, while for the similar carbon black- or carbon fiber-filled polymer system, its percolation threshold is near 4 wt% [26]. Various percolation thresholds have been reported for different CNT–polymer systems. For example, 0.04 wt% for SWNT/PVAc emulsion-based polymer system [27], the 0.62 wt% for SWCNT–epoxy system [14], 0.3 wt% for purified MWCNT/PMMA system [16]. Our value for the percolation threshold is in the same range with the systems mentioned earlier.
The relatively low percolation threshold value can be attributed to the one-dimensional large aspect ratio (>100), efficient dispersion of MWCNTs and the action of microscopic solid polymer particles in the emulsion, which may push the nanotubes into an interstitial network during drying process of the emulsion-based composite [27].
Permittivity Spectra
EMI Shielding Efficiency
where f is the frequency of radiation in Hz, μ is the magnetic permeability of the sample, μ = μ0μr, μ0 = 4π × 10−7 Hm−1 is the absolute permeability of free space, since the MWCNTs wall and styrene acrylic polymer are diamagnetic, we have μr = 1. σ is the AC conductivity of the sample in S/m. ɛ0 is the permittivity of the free space, ɛ0 = 8.854 × 10−12 F/m. When t/δ ≥ 1.3, the material is called 'electrically thick' and 'electrically thin' in the contrary case [28].
In summary, we have seen that MWCNTs, with some defects after purification, favor uniform dispersion into an environmentally friendly, water-based styrene acrylic emulsion to form an efficient electromagnetic shielding composite and have a major influence on the dielectric and electromagnetic properties. An EMI shielding effectiveness of ~28 dB in X band was achieved for 20 wt% MWCNTs. The AC conductivity (σac) of the composites, deduced from imaginary permittivity (ɛ′′), was used to estimate the SE and the electromagnetic shielding mechanism was explained by a parallel resistor–capacitor model. We suggest this composite can be applied for building shielding applications in high frequencies.
This work is supported by Specialized Research Fund for the Doctoral Program of Higher Education ‖SRFDP) Grant No. 200802481028, Shanghai-Applied Materials Research and Development Fund Grant No. 08520741500, National Natural Science Foundation of China Grant No. 60807008 and National Natural Science Foundation of China Grant No. 50730008.
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Long-Range Facial Recognition In Development
Measuring the distinct geometry of facial features, 3D facial recognition technology is supposedly far more accurate than fingerprint recognition.
Digital Signal Corporation have received $15 million dollars in funding to research and develop 3D long-range facial recognition technology for both government and commercial use.
Measuring the distinct geometry of facial features, 3D facial recognition technology is supposedly far more accurate than fingerprint recognition. According to Marketwire, the further development of such technology will make the world safer by; 'precisely identifying and monitoring moving non cooperative subjects at long range' – namely criminals and terrorists. The face scanning systems will also have a number of positive applications such as identifying loyal shoppers, 'friendly' soldiers, and frequent fliers.
Little information about the technology is listed on the company's website reportedly due to their work with defence and intelligence organizations. However, DSC CEO David Guttadauro did speak about the research to Marketwire;
'In an increasingly uncertain world, leaders in the security industry are constantly seeking the most effective, state-of-the-art systems to support their objectives, whether it be clearly identifying known terrorists at an airport or tracking down a repeat shoplifter or member of an organized crime family.'
Marketwire: ""Minority Report" Scanners Are Coming: Company Receives $15 Million to Develop Long-Range Facial Recognition Technology"
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According to the first official monthly statistics produced by Nats, traffic movements through British airspace were down 4.6% in March compared with March 2001, a barely discernible improvement on the fall of 4.7% for the first quarter. More worrying for Nats is the 11% March shortfall in transatlantic traffic.
Chief executive Richard Everitt said: 'Because of the way air traffic control charges are calculated, Nats relies heavily on transatlantic flights. Within UK airspace these account for some 14% of the flights we handle but generate 44% of our income.'
In the 12 months to the end of March, total traffic movements rose 0.9% against an annual average of 5% in recent years. It was on this growth forecast that 51% of Nats was sold off last year.
The business plan, on which City banks pumped in £765m and pledged a further £750m in future investment, has been ripped up. The Civil Aviation Authority is looking at appeals from Nats to raise the fees it charges airlines. EasyJet, a 6.5% shareholder in Nats, has written off its investment because it does not foresee a commercial return in the medium term.Reuse content


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Third man pleads guilty to scheme costing local tribe hundreds of thousands of dollars
David Alan Heslop managed some tribal business enterprises, but pleaded guilty to bribery charges and kickbacks
COACHELLA, Calif. - A man hired to advise the Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians is the third person to plead guilty to federal charges stemming from a scheme in which hundreds of thousands of dollars were kicked back to an attorney for the tribe and his wife, prosecutors announced Tuesday.
The tribe operates the Spotlight 29 Casino in Coachella.
David Alan Heslop, who was hired by the Coachella-based tribe to oversee some of its business enterprises, pleaded guilty Monday to conspiracy to commit bribery for paying hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes to Gary Edward Kovall, general counsel for the tribe, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
According to court documents, Kovall and Heslop formed companies, and the attorney ``convinced the tribe to award construction and consulting work to those companies. To disguise Kovall's interest in those entities, Heslop paid Kovall's share to Peggy Anne Shambaugh,'' Kovall's then-girlfriend and now wife, according to the government.
Over about 18 months ending in mid-2008, the tribe paid the companies about $2.8 million. Heslop then paid Shambaugh about $300,000 ``to influence and reward Kovall,'' according to prosecutors.
Kovall, Heslop, Shambaugh and Paul Phillip Bardos, a general contractor from Rancho Cucamonga, were charged in a 48-count grand jury indictment in May 2012.
Bardos, who did or subcontracted much of the construction work awarded by the tribe, admitted depositing income he earned into his personal checking account, concealing the money from his accountant, and not reporting it on his tax returns, according to federal prosecutors.
Kovall, who's from Minnesota, and Bardos both pleaded guilty last month - Kovall to conspiracy to commit bribery and Bardos to tax evasion.
Heslop, 76, of Templeton in central California, is scheduled to be sentenced on June 30 and Kovall and Bardos on Sept. 29. All three face up to five years in prison.
Shambaugh is being evaluated for a program in which she'd be supervised by a court officer for a period of time, and if she complied, the charges would be dismissed, according to federal prosecutors.


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Oh how I would love these gorgeous sneakers in my wardrobe. I love this pair from Pierre Hardy and would love to get them but they have sold out in my size. The simple colour palette used and the basic bold lines are so modern and simplistic which is what my heart is obsessing over. Maybe I'll get lucky and somewhere along my path in life I will be able to own a pair of these. Fingers crossed!
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Thursday, 29 November 2012
The classic black midi
So my little black midi arrived today courtesy of ebay (again!). Since I'm only 5'3 and I worry if Im going to look stupid wearing a midi but I think with some lovely heels I'll be fine! Oh and you can also fold it at the bottom to make it a normal length dress! PERFECT! Im so gunna order this in white too!
Dress- EBAY
Beanie - ebay
Shoes - Dune
Bag - ebay
His&Hers outfit
So since me and my boy are going to transition into our new styles we thought we would do some 'His&Hers' outfit posts so he can see his transition too and how we develop. We hope you guys like this idea and tell us what you think!
Olivers outfit
Jeans & Holdall - ASOS
Shoes - Black out converse
Jumper - H&M
My outfit
Coat & Bag - EBAY
T shirt- pALACE
Jeans - River Island
Necklace - Topshop
Shoes - VANS SK8-HI platforms
Monday, 26 November 2012
Giant pants
So I ordered these pants off ebay from asos and they were ridiculously too big for me so I decided to put them up for sale on my closet clearout. www.punkpistols.bigcartel.com
Shoe Freak
Lately I've been so obsessed with shoes. So I thought I need somewhere to stick paste my love for shoes and my current wishlist. Even though looking at the solestruck sale yesterday did NOT help at all.
Bag- Ebay
Coat - Ebay
Dress - Topshop (selling here)
Vans - Urban Outfitters
Beanie - Ebay
Vans SK8-HI platforms
Since the release of these babies I've been wanting them and the original and finally got my hands on them. I got them from Urban outfitters and they came rather quickly! I'll be pairing these with simple skinnies, skater dresses and skirts. Plain tees and blouses too. Tbh, anything goes! These are super comfy and fit true to size. So glad I finally got myself a pair!
Saturday, 24 November 2012
Great friends buy you a PALACE
So from my birthday, my great friend Umps got me my first ever PALACE t shirt that I've been wanting for god knows how long! Another thank you to her!
Thursday, 22 November 2012
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I believe in working with individuals as well as family members in therapy. Often I tell parents that I may be the expert in areas of counseling theory, developmental issues, parenting strategies or play and filial therapy, but they are the "experts" on their children. Together, we will work to find ways for the individuals or the family system to change and grow together in healthier unity.
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Sometimes a child or one family member is brought in for treatment of an issue that may actually have more to do with interactions between family members than a problem specific to this identified client. The psychologists at Lepage Associates believe that some of the issues that come up for children are due to interaction styles between family members and that a holistic, family therapy approach is the most effective treatment. Our psychologists approach family work with an awareness of each family member needs while also respecting parenting styles and cultural differences in childrearing. We find that the families we work with report stronger parent-child relationships, less conflict in the ho....