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Inspiring Paper Stories: Stora Enso
Stora Enso has been the paper supplier for NWF's magazines and much of our coated paper for 10 years. During this time, NWF staff worked with Stora to increase the amount of post-consumer waste in our papers from 10-30 percent. Stora understands why NWF requires chlorine-free papers due to our lawsuit against EPA in the 1990's on the "Cluster Rules" which had to do with best available technology for bleaching. Stora ships in TCF pulp from Europe to blend with post-consumer waste in Wisconsin to make our publication papers. This is a one-of-a-kind paper made especially for the National Wildlife Federation.
In addition, NWF asked Stora Enso North America to investigate the utilization of FSC-certified wood in the manufacture of its papers. Although its acquired Wisconsin holdings (formerly Consolidated Papers) were traditionally SFI (Sustainable Forestry Initiative - AF&PA) certified, Stora reviewed FSC's principles and found them acceptable, and underwent the rigorous certification process for its own woodlands, purchased wood fiber and total wood supply, and certification for six of its North American mills. In addition, Stora Enso partnered with NWF and Markets Initiative (a Canadian ENGO that NWF brought to the table) in the product development of Stora's newly released Arbor line of environmentally preferable paper products. These Arbor-grade papers are FSC-certified and contain 30 percent post-consumer waste, and are offered to the general public.
There were 30 Stora employees actively involved in the product development of the new Arbor paper products. This paper fits perfectly with NWF's mission objective of protecting wildlife for our children's future. The papers that Stora produces for NWF (high recycled, processed chlorine-free, and FSC-certified) all contribute to protecting wildlife, critical habitats, and human health. Because paper usage is NWF's single largest institutional carbon footprint, Stora's efforts helps us to take a big step forward in ensuring that NWF continues to "walk the talk." It also helps us to edge closer to our strategic goal of ensuring that 20 percent of the world's working forests are maintained in sustainable forest management through a credible, independent forest certification system.
We believe that what Stora Enso North America has done with the Arbor line has raised the sustainability bar for other papermakers to emulate. For this alone, we feel that Stora is worthy of a Conservation Achievement award. But, Stora is engaged in many different environmental activities in addition to the manufacture of this new product line. They are also actively seeking ways to reduce the impacts on their manufacturing sector on climate change.
Stora's Role in the Chicago Climate Exchange:
The Chicago Climate Exchange (CCX) is a voluntary, legally binding program for reducing greenhouse gas emissions through a market-based trading program. Exchange members voluntarily commit to reduce emissions by 4 percent by 2006 from a 1998-2001 baseline. Members who reduce beyond the goal may sell emission allowances on the exchange. Members who do not meet reduction goals must buy allowances on the exchange to comply.
According to Richard L. Sandor, Ph.D., chairman and CEO of the Chicago Climate Exchange (CCX): "Stora Enso's top management had the vision and leadership to get the company involved as a participant in the design phase of CCX as a representative from the forestry sector. In the course of almost two years, Stora Enso actively participated in the consensus-building process that led to the development of the 'Chicago Accord,' the set of core principles that led to the creation of the CCX."
Stora has representatives on two of the exchange's most important committees: Environmental Compliance and Trading and Market Operations. Stora's senior vice president, director environment, Jim Weinbauer, also serves on the CCX executive committee. Since December 2003, CCX has traded almost 3 million tons of CO2 equivalents. The multinational nature of CCX is well illustrated by Stora Enso, which is a Finnish company with operations in North American and an emissions trading desk in London.
Stora's Canadian mill and European operations are preparing to meet the Kyoto reduction goals, and they support the market-based trading mechanisms developed under the Kyoto Protocol. SENA's North American operations easily met their 2005 reduction target of 3 percent from the baseline, by achieving a reduction of about 12 percent.
The bulk of Stora's fuel consumption comes from carbon-neutral biofuels (63 percent). Stora's goal is increase the energy efficiency of its own operations, and to increase the share of biofuels in its fuel mix and reduce the consumption of fossil fuels.
Stora Enso is also an active member of the Global Roundtable on Climate Change, an initiative of the Earth Institute at Columbia University. The Roundtable is a consensus-building forum bringing together more than 150 stakeholders from the private sector and intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations to explore technological and policy options, promote development projects, help businesses to adjust and foster new initiatives in climate change.
Stora Enso's Innovative Energy Conservation Award Program
Stora Enso North America (SENA) has an innovative Energy Conservation Award program in which facilities submit projects for consider and the projects are evaluated based on energy reduction, environmental benefits (e.g., greenhouse gas emissions reductions) and financial benefits. A total of 54 projects were submitted in 2004, with 11 chosen for funding. The combined energy savings of the 11 projects represent enough thermal energy to supply the heating needs of more than 2,500 homes in Wisconsin each year, and electricity to power more than 1,160 homes each year. The 11 projects resulted in reducing greenhouse gas emissions by more than 24,000 tons per year, as well as conserving about 146 million gallons of water per year.
Stora Enso Included in the Climate Leadership Index
Stora Enso has been evaluated as best in class in addressing climate change according to the Carbon Disclosure Project. Stora is among the top 60 of the Financial Times 500 companies that show distinction in climate change strategy, risk management capability, and reporting greenhouse gas emissions. The Carbon Disclosure Project was backed by 155 institutional investors representing over USD 21 trillion in assets. They seek to use the Climate Leadership Index as a means to highlight best in class corporate approaches to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reduce risk associated with global climate change.
SENA and Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Policy
In 2003, Stora Enso's Sustainability Committee approved long-term objectives for corporate social responsibility (CSR). Attached are Stora Enso's "Principles for Corporate Social Responsibility," as well as a copy of SENA's Environmental Policy.
ISO 14001-certified operations and EMAS-certified operations
Stora Enso believes that voluntary environmental management systems (EMS) are the primary means for translating its environmental principles to practice and guaranteeing continuous improvement. An EMS is compulsory for all pulp, paper and board mills. Because Stora is a multi-national company, in the U.S., its operations are ISO 14001-certified, whereas in other parts of the world, its operations are certified under the EMAS system.


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Hey there, time traveller!
This article was published 18/7/2010 (2586 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
This competently presented comedy/drama follows a group of restless 20-somethings resorting to the personal ads in search of what's missing in their love lives.
The unsatisfactory relationships spotlighted by this Vermont troupe's three actor/writers through a series of vignettes reveal nothing terribly novel. However, the encounters are often marked by a weird remark that seemingly comes of nowhere for no apparent purpose. "You smell like a skunk," says a woman to her movie date. "Do you want to warm up your hands up in my armpits?" asks another charmer.
The more interesting aspect of Seeking… involves the cast playing characters of the opposite gender. In some scenes the dynamics are altered — male actor Seth Jarvis portrays a woman complaining about how she has no idea how people see her any more. Most of these dissatisfied folk are really seeking more knowledge about themselves.
— Kevin Prokosh
From the official Fringe Festival guide:
"I highly recommend taking your date to see SEEKING ... Lots of laughs and touching moments as well" - Seven Days
"Hilarious, sometimes heartbreaking … endearingly bawdy" - Burlington Free Press
A romantic comedy about missed connections, true love and discreet encounters that explores the funny, outrageous, sometimes heartbreaking ways people reach out to each other through the personal ads.
Warnings: Subject Matter, Language,
Mature Audience
60 min
MTC Up the Alley (Venue 2), to Saturday
Tickets: $10

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Shujat Ali Baig, adviser Habib Bank Limited (HBL) and former education minister Sindh (caretaker), will receive Sitara-i-Imtiaz (or Star of Excellence) Award from the Government of Pakistan on March 23.
Cabinet Division has sent a letter to Mr Baig last week to inform him that the government has notified his award and he can receive it on the date which also marks Pakistan Resolution Day.
Sitara-i-Imtiaz is the third highest honour and civilian award in the State of Pakistan. It recognises individuals who have made an "especially meritorious contribution to the security or national interests of Pakistan, world peace, cultural or other significant public endeavours"


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Cross Species Love: Cat & Duckling Edition
Help settle a debate in The Frisky offices. Both Sophie and I think this video of a mama cat suckling her baby kittens and a gaggle of ducklings is so frickin' cute. But Megan is seriously perturbed by the situation. It's not natural, she says. Well, obviously! It's sweet to see how protective the mama cat is of all of her babies, be they furry or feathered. [Metro]


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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Dale Ellis has become the fourth Tennessee men's basketball player to have his jersey retired.
Tennessee hung Ellis' No. 14 jersey from the Thompson-Boling Arena rafters in a ceremony before Saturday's game with Vanderbilt. Ellis also was presented with a framed No. 14 jersey.
Ellis played for Tennessee from 1979-83 and was the Southeastern Conference player of the year in 1982 and 1983. He went on to play 17 seasons in the NBA for six different teams.
The only other Tennessee men's players to have their jerseys retired are Bernard King (53), Ernie Grunfeld (22) and Allan Houston (20). Tennessee also has banners honoring former coach Ray Mears and former broadcaster John Ward.
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The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga has hired Mark Wharton as Athletics Director.
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" An independent bookshop selling new books, based at 108 Charing Cross Rd, London WC2H 0BP. "
Bookends are a good value bookshop and can be found all over central london. As with most similer books shops the books are remaindered ie. books that havn't sold that well, hence the books may not be the most popular. So the books may not exactly be what you want. You may get put off the shop because you don't find anybooks that you like, however I would say that one day you find a book that you really want at bookends at a slashed price. Bookends are therefore good to get something for a cheap read. They do have some accademic books, however it is not easy to get required texts for a course from bookends. With computer books as computing changes so quickly some of the books may be fairly recent but they are probably already out of date.
This funky little bookshop deserves a visit - I promise you that you won't be disappointed if you harbour any kind of interest in books. Why? Because at BOOKENDS you'll find a decent selection of cross-subject titles, general and specialised, together with many *very* recent titles at ... obscenely reduced prices. No kidding. It's so refreshing to find something other than online stores offering great bargains - and there?s no catch. I've been there, entered for a casual browse and emerged one hour later laden with books, mostly hardbacks, ranging from the critically-acclaimed to the vulgar bestseller, all at under twelve quid. Example: Mr Phillips by John Lanchester (very well-received 2000 publication by Faber - harback edition), RRP £16.99, at Bookends £2.95 (no misprint - that's two ninety-five!) Thanksgiving by Michael Dibdin (his latest, 2001 - not a Zen one though, Malu!) - in hardback, RRP £12.99, at Bookends £5.95 Dirty Tricks by Michael Dibdin - paperback, RRP £5.99, at Bookends £2.95 The downside is that the selection is of course limited - though any booklover will definitely find some long-sought title. Presumably the store laps up overstocks or some such publishers' incentive schemes, so you'll get, for example, various copies of three Rankin titles, but none of his other works. But hey, the ones you do find you get at slashed prices (in near-pristine condition - probably without the "near" for most, but I?m a tad finicky on book-condition!), so who's complaining. The Bookends I visited is at 108 Charing Cross Rd, London - but there are branches in Bristol, Gloucester, Marlow, Newport and Hay-on-Wye. Website: www.bookspostfree.com Email: firstname.lastname@example.com Go there if you're nearby - believe me, I don't go around praising the competition to high heavens everyday, so this MUST be good. ****** Incidentally, if you think t
his op is very short... you're right. As my regular readers (!!!!) will know, this is my third attempt at Bonsai Ops: saying all there is to say, in my opinion and from my experience, in only 250 words. Chris


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Our friends at the Sleeping Bear Dunes are looking for volunteers to help build/maintain trails.
Here's the scoop on how to get involved.
Trail Ambassador Training - May 28 @ 1 PM
We need more Trail Ambassadors for the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail, so ride over to the DH Day Log Cabin in DH Day campground on Saturday, May 28 at 1 PM. We'll get you signed up and trained - very easy and FUN. Click here for more information about being an ambassador.
All existing Ambassadors are encouraged to attend too! Wear your vest!
Get your Cherry Republic Ice Cream Coupons for "Caught You Doing Something Right!" program at the meeting. Also, we'll be providing updates on the construction of the new segment of trail from Port Oneida Road to Bohemian Road and much more... Should be fun!


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Minutes From Negotiation Meeting on MDUFA III Reauthorization, August 9, 2011
FDA - Industry MDUFA III Reauthorization Meeting
To discuss potential workload and performance impacts of the Institute of Medicine's report on 510(k)s and the draftguidance on 510(k) Device Modifications: Deciding When to Submit a 510(k) for a Change to an Existing Device.
|Malcolm Bertoni
|Office of the Commissioner (OC)
|Ashley Boam
|Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH)
|Nathan Brown
|Office of Chief Counsel (OCC)
|Kate Cook
|Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER)
|Natalia Comella
|Christy Foreman
|William Hubbard
|FDA Consultant
|Elizabeth Hillebrenner
|Toby Lowe
|Thinh Nguyen
|Tracy Phillips
|Michael Ryan
|Don St. Pierre
|Ruth Watson
|Office of Legislation (OL)
|Barbara Zimmerman
|Susan Alpert
|Representing AdvaMed
|David Fisher
|Medical Imaging Technology Alliance (MITA)
|Elisabeth George
|Phillips (representing MITA)
|Donald Horton
|Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings (representing ACLA)
|Tamima Itani
|Boston Scientific (representing MDMA)
|Mark Leahey
|Medical Device Manufacturers Association (MDMA)
|Jim Ruger
|Quest Diagnostics (representing ACLA)
|Patricia Shrader
|Medtronic (representing AdvaMed)
|Janet Trunzo
|Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed)
Meeting Start Time: 2:15pm
The Institute of Medicine's (IOM's) Report on 510(k)s
FDA discussed the potential impacts of the recommendations in the IOM report on future 510(k) program workload. FDA asked the IOM two questions: (1) Does the current 510(k) clearance process optimally protect patients and promote innovation in support of public health? (2) If not, what legislative, regulatory, or administrative changes are recommended to optimally achieve the goals of the 510(k) clearance process?
FDA noted that there has been some criticism about the makeup of the IOM committee; however, as part of the process to answer these questions, the IOM held three public meetings with input from the venture capital Community (Fischell, Makower, and PWC), the device industry (Alpert, Burlington, Feigal, Hutt, Phillips), academia (Fu, Hall, Kessler, Redberg), patient and consumer advocacy groups (Allina, Vaughan), those with a global regulatory perspective (Jefferys, Trunzo), and from a post-market perspective (Masoudi, Peterson, Resnic, Varosy).
After the public process, the IOM had internal deliberations which resulted in the following recommendations to FDA:
- The FDA should obtain adequate information to inform the design of a new medical device regulatory framework for Class II devices so that the current 510(k) process, in which the standard for clearance is substantial equivalence to a previously cleared device, can be replaced with an integrated premarket and postmarket regulatory framework that effectively provides a reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness throughout the device life cycle. Once adequate information is available to design an appropriate medical device regulatory framework, Congress should enact legislation to do so.
- The FDA should develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to collect, analyze, and act on medical device postmarket performance information.
- The FDA should review its postmarket regulatory authorities for medical devices to identify existing limitations on their use and to determine how the limitations can be addressed.
- The FDA should investigate the viability of a modified de novo process as a mechanism for evaluating the safety and effectiveness of Class II devices.
- The FDA should develop and implement a program of continuous quality improvement to track regulatory decisions on medical devices, identify potential process improvements in the medical device regulatory framework, and address emerging issues that affect decision-making.
- The FDA should commission an assessment to determine the effect of its regulatory process for Class II devices on facilitating or inhibiting innovation in the medical devices industry.
- The FDA should develop procedures that ensure the safety and effectiveness of software used in devices, software used as devices, and software used as a tool in producing devices.
- The FDA should promptly call for PMA applications for or reclassify Class III devices that remain eligible for 510(k) clearance.
FDA offered preliminary perspectives on the IOM's recommendations. CDRH does not believe that the 510(k) process should be eliminated; however, CDRH remains open to additional proposals and approaches for continued improvement of the 510(k) process as well as for any of our other device programs. FDA plans to continue review of the report and to solicit input from stakeholders regarding the recommendations in the report consistent with FDA's commitment to use a public process to vet the IOM's recommendations. FDA opened an official public docket so that they can receive comments on the IOM report and is looking for dates to hold a public meeting this fall, to discuss the IOM recommendations in greater detail with industry, patients and the health care community.
With respect to the report's potential impact on workload or performance, FDA indicated that the main IOM recommendation was not specific enough to analyze for potential impacts in the event it were to be implemented. And, even if the recommendation was considered for implementation, it would be a lengthy process that would likely not impact performance in MDUFA III. FDA plans to review the public input and then announce by the end of October what, if any, recommendations the agency would adopt. FDA is already in the process of implementing the last recommendation (calling for PMA applications for or reclassifying Class III devices that remain eligible for 510(k) clearance), with a targeted completion by the end of 2012.
Industry asked how FDA will balance IOM's recommendations for changing the current system with IOM's main recommendation for eliminating the current system. FDA reiterated that the Agency does not believe the 510(k) program should be eliminated; it works well for most devices. FDA acknowledged that some increasingly complex devices stretch the boundaries of the program, and FDA is looking for ways to better address them. Industry pointed out that the report suggested substituting the 510(k) process with the de novo process, and asked if this would increase workload due to the de novo process requirement to develop special controls. FDA explained that, based on discussions with IOM, the agency understood this proposal to be a way of piloting a new regulatory framework, and was not intended to be a comprehensive approach.
Industry asked FDA to comment on workload impacts of the seven items that FDA referred to the IOM but on which IOM declined to comment. FDA replied that there are no current plans to implement these recommendations. Industry asked whether FDA is considering consolidating indications for use and intended use. FDA replied that the forthcoming 510(k) paradigm guidance document retains both distinct concepts and terms. Industry indicated that the IOM's recommendations were so far outside the scope that the report does not provide meaningful answers to the questions FDA asked. Industry also expressed concern with the IOM's statement that the 510(k) program is not designed to address safety and effectiveness, and encouraged FDA to rebut this contention. FDA noted that the IOM acknowledged that there is not a public health crisis relating to the 510(k) program. FDA further indicated that the agency plans to address this issue in its formal response in October.
Draft Guidance--510(k) Device Modifications: Deciding When to Submit a 510(k) for a Change to an Existing Device
FDA discussed the potential impacts of the draft 510(k) modifications guidance on future 510(k) program workload. FDA first issued guidance on 510(k) device modifications in 1997 to clarify when a new 510(k) is needed and to ensure consistency between review branches. FDA recently published an updated version in draft to provide added clarity in certain sections, reflect new technology, and coordinate with current software policies. The updated document utilizes the same logic scheme and regulatory basis (21 CFR 807.81) as the previous version, but in a slightly different format. FDA removed the flowchart to emphasize the text of the document, which contains important explanatory language. FDA explained that simply following the flowchart, without reading the accompanying text, could result in the wrong decision.
The updated guidance also differs from the previous version in that it stresses known and potential points of confusion (based on actual cases, warning letters, and conversations with industry), and clarifies application of the device modification standards to newer technologies such as software and nanotechnology. The document further clarifies FDA's interpretation of changes that "could significantly affect safety or effectiveness" as described in the regulations. This includes changes intended as improvements. A manufacturing section has been added to the guidance based on 807.81(a)(3)(i), which gives "manufacturing processes" as an example of changes that could significantly affect safety or effectiveness and require a new 510k. FDA interprets this to apply to devices that typically include manufacturing information in 510(k)s (e.g., wound dressings and contact lenses). The updated document also contains many examples to illustrate FDA's interpretation of the regulations. FDA noted that the guidance document contains no new policies; rather, it provides additional clarity on how FDA currently interprets existing regulations. FDA would appreciate comments, including additional examples, as the agency prepares the final guidance.
Industry inquired as to how to apply the updated draft guidance to ultrasound transducers. Previously, a company would submit one 510(k) for a given transducer and a single ultrasound device. The submitter would then use "letters to files" for other cleared ultrasound devices with which the same transducer could be used. Under the new draft guidance, Industry asked whether companies would need to submit separate 510(k)s for each transducer/ultrasound device combination. FDA clarified that the agency does not interpret the regulations to require separate 510(k)s in this case, and asked Industry to submit this example to the docket for consideration for inclusion in the final guidance. FDA indicated that adding more examples to the final version of the guidance might provide greater clarity.
Industry brought up an example of material changes, which often impact entire product families. FDA clarified that a change in supplier would not necessarily require a new 510(k); however, a change in formulation for a patient-contacting material raises biocompatibility issues that could impact safety and effectiveness. FDA also noted that manufacturers sometimes change materials in a given device to the same material used in another device of the same type, but with a different design. FDA indicated that in some cases the materials can impact performance and therefore must be evaluated in the given device design.
Industry also brought up a sterilization example, stating that previously changes could be made to sterilization methods and documented with a letter to file if the Sterility Assurance Level (SAL) remained unchanged. FDA explained that this is an example in which the previous flowchart needed to be considered along with the explanatory text of the guidance; the flowchart raised the SAL, but the guidance text noted the relevance of whether the methods could impact materials. For example, a change in methods could impact plasticizers in materials and consequently impact performance.
Industry suggested that there could be a large increase in submissions when this draft guidance is implemented. Some individual manufacturers suggested the increase may be around 20%. One trade association obtained input from ten member companies suggesting the increase may be 300% based on comparison of their annual projections of submissions under the previous and updated versions of the guidance. Industry stated that these estimates were preliminary and additional input from members would be forthcoming. FDA did not believe that estimate was correct, and asked whether the 300% estimate is based on each change counted individually or each planned submission (which often include multiple changes). FDA asked for specific examples of types of changes that drove this increase. FDA suggested that some examples may be the result of an incorrect interpretation of the new draft guidance, and further clarification and additional examples in the final version may resolve some misperceptions.
Industry questioned why the guidance did not indicate the type of 510(k) (i.e., Special, Traditional, Abbreviated) for each example. FDA explained that this guidance is only intended to address the threshold question of whether a change requires a 510(k) or not; the 510(k) paradigm guidance addresses types of 510(k).
Industry and FDA agreed that training of industry members and FDA reviewers and supervisors on the appropriate interpretation of this guidance document is important. Industry also pointed out the importance of training FDA investigators who look at design history files during inspections. FDA is currently in the process of developing internal training and will work with Industry on external training.
Industry and FDA discussed how to move forward in determining the impact of this guidance on workload. Industry reiterated their assessment that workload could dramatically increase. FDA reiterated its concern that potential misinterpretation of the draft guidance may be driving estimates about increased workload; FDA noted the need for additional details behind Industry's preliminary estimates. FDA indicated they are willing to talk to companies during the comment period. In particular, FDA would like to talk through examples of changes that companies think previously did not require a submission but now do, as well as any areas of confusion. FDA is open to suggestions for new wording, additional examples, and any other means of improving the document.
Next Meeting
The next meeting will take place August 24, 2011.
Meeting End Time: 5:00pm


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Ready to get out on the Trail, but not sure how to get there? Learn more about your options below.
Hundreds of parking areas are available along the A.T. when it crosses a road. Check out these resources:
We can never guarantee the safety of any location, and remote trailheads tend to have the greatest risk. To minimize risk, remember:
Our A.T. Shuttles guide is a directory of shuttle service providers and public transportation options along the Trail.
With this list you can access almost any part of the Trail from the closest airport, bus station, or rail terminal, and get a ride back again. The shuttle list is also useful for parties who wish to avoid bringing two cars.
Many people on the list are individuals who shuttle on their time off. Arrangements are best made at least a week or two in advance.
View the Shuttle List
Two locations on the trail have direct train service:
Harpers Ferry, West Virginia.
Amtrak has daily service to and from Washington, D.C., Union Station, with westbound trains continuing to Chicago. Amtrak also serves the following towns not far from the Appalachian Trail: Roanoke, Virginia ; Charlottesville, Virginia ; Rutland, Vermont ; White River Junction, Vermont. Reservations required.
Maryland Rail Commuter (MARC) service's Brunswick line has two or three trains a day leaving Harpers Ferry for Washington in the morning and returning in the evening, weekdays only.
Pawling, New York.
The Appalachian Trail Stop, right on the A.T., is served by Metro-North Railroad's Harlem line. Train leaves from Grand Central Terminal Saturday, Sunday and holidays. The nearby towns of Pawling and Wingdale, both about 2 miles away, have service 7 days a week.
Airports near the Appalachian Trail, listed North to South:
New England has the most extensive bus service close to the Trail. In most other areas, you can get a bus to a city near the Trail, and arrange for someone to shuttle you to the trailhead. Check Greyhound and Trailways for details. Local service highlights:
New Hampshire
Concord Trailwaysprovides service to the Pinkham Notch Visitor's Center in the White Mountain National Forest, and to the town of Gorham. The affiliated Dartmouth Coach provides service to Hanover. Advance Transit public commuter bus provides service in and around Hanover, and connects Hanover with Norwich and the Amtrak station in White River Junction. Runs Monday through Friday only.
Peter Pan Bus Lines serve several towns adjacent to the Trail along Route 7, including Great Barrington, Lee, Pittsfield, and Williamstown.
Delaware Water Gap
Martz Trailways bus terminal provides links to several major cities.


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SCOUTS packed shopping bags in a Basingstoke supermarket to boost the coffers that will fund a trip to the other side of the world.
A total of 12 Scouts from groups in north Hampshire, including Odiham and Whitchurch, were in the Sainsbury's store in The Malls last Saturday.
They are all trying to raise £3,400 each to go to Japan in 2015 for the World Scout Jamboree, an event which takes place once every four years involving young people from 200 countries.
Some of the youngsters stood at the tills to pack shopping for customers, while others stood by the entrance to collect donations of change.
Sue Nash, assistant Cub Scout leader, said: "It went really well. We have had customers asking us why we are here and what we are doing so there has been a lot of interest."
Izie Hensby, 16, a member of the Odiham District Scouts, said: "It's quite a daunting task to raise the money, but we have thought of a few ideas and it should be achievable."
Fundraising plans include holding a race night, cycling around the Isle of Wight and attempting the Three Peaks Challenge.


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Superior Industries Up 7% After Beating Earnings Estimates
Shares of Superior Industries (NYSE: SUP) are up 7% after the company beat earnings estimates this morning.
The company today announced net income of $67.2 million for 2011, or $2.46 per diluted share, compared with net income of $51.6 million, or $1.93 per diluted share, in 2010.
Net sales for 2011 advanced 14 percent to $822.2 million from $719.5 million in 2010, reflecting an increase in unit volume and the pass-through pricing of aluminum. Unit shipments reached 11.7 million in 2011, a 6 percent increase from 11.0 million units shipped in the prior year. Gross profit declined to $67.1 million, or 8 percent of sales, from $89.2 million, or 12 percent of sales, in 2010. Income from operations decreased to $39.8 million from $59.8 million a year ago, largely mirroring the gross profit decline.
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Dear Genesee Valley Family,
I'd like to take this chance to introduce myself as the new
7-12 Principal here at Genesee Valley Central School starting officially on Mon. September 26th. My name is Mark Carls and I've been married
to my lovely wife Jennifer Carls for 15 years.
Jen works as a Pre-K/Special Education teacher at Portville Central
School. We have three children:
Thomas (11- entering 7th grade)
Ashley (9- entering 4th grade)
Marissa (6- entering 1st grade)
They attend Portville Central School and we all love the community of Portville. One of my greatest compliments to you is that I've felt the same here at Genesee Valley and I'm excited to start building positive relationships with people at Genesee Valley and in the surrounding communities.
I've been in education for the last 19 years. After growing up in Allegany, I went to college at SUNY Fredonia and started my teaching career at Chautauqua Lake Central School. At Chautauqua Lake I taught High School Math for 7 years as well as coached Varsity Soccer and Basketball. I took the same position at Southwestern High School while my wife was on maternity leave to keep me closer to our house in Jamestown. I taught at Southwestern for a little over 3 years before joining CABOCES. While I was at CABOCES I worked with all 22 component school districts. My focus was on professional development for Math, tech integration and Dignity for All Students. However, I helped provide other professional development opportunities as they arose.
Throughout my educational career my approach has been to make sure I build positive relationships with all stakeholders. My focus here will be to make decisions that put our GVCS students' needs first. By being visible before, during and after the school day I hope to lead by example as a positive role model for our Jaguar students, staff and community. I want to make sure that everyone realizes I'm here to help Genesee Valley remain one of the top schools in our area.
If you have any further questions or concerns, please
feel free to contact me. Plus, please come by the High School main office to say 'hi' to Pam Winterhalter and myself!
C. Carls
7-12 Principal
mcarls at genvalley.org
585-268-7900 ext. #1230


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Unless you've been hiding under a rock for the past few years you probably are at least somewhat familiar with ASP.NET AJAX. There are a few things though that you might not realize. We will discuss 1) why ASP.NET AJAX is so popular, 2) what are some potential dangers that you should be aware of and 3) how you can get started using ASP.NET AJAX.
The term AJAX (Asyncronous JavaScript and XML) is broadcasted all around the internet, and can be found associated with many programming languages. There are PHP extensions, JavaScript snippets, Ruby examples and HTML purists all boasting their skills with AJAX. However nothing compares to the power of the .NET framework, and in particular, ASP.NET AJAX (formerly known as "Atlas").
ASP.NET AJAX is easy to use, object oriented and snaps right into Visual Studio and your .NET web applications. With very little code you can "mash up" your entire site, or small portions of your site giving a smooth and clean user experience. This code will show how easy it is, and will clearly demonstrate why ASP.NET AJAX is so popular.
Here is our simple web application that will display the current time from the web server into a TextBox.
If you were to click on the "UpdateButton" then, like all browsers do, you would post-back to the server, your browser would likely flicker a little bit and then the entire page would be re-rendered and you'd see the following results:
Watch how easy it is to convert this code to start using ASP.NET AJAX. We won't have to change any of our C# code-behind, we don't have to learn XML. All we need to do is tell ASP.NET what should be automatically converted to asyncronous code. Here's how:
This is so easy there's no question why so many people are running to ASP.NET AJAX. There are cautions however that need to be considered. We'll cover that in this next part.
Usually any great new technology that comes out becomes over used, or used incorrectly due to a lack of understanding of the dangers. For example, dynamite is a great way for engineers to blast through mountains as they are building rail-roads. But if people started using dynamite as a candle to light there way to the kitchen at night, their results may be unexpected.
Likewise, when web designers want to make their site attract more visitors, they may think that slapping AJAX all around will boost traffic to their site. More than likely they are killing their site. The reason for this is because a lot of their content that used to come directly by going to the site or clicking on links is now only provided by nifty AJAX timers and other asyncronous ways of transfering data.
Yes it looks cool, but Google (and other search engines) won't process your AJAX. It's the same thing as making your site one giant image... just because you have "words" on the image, search engines won't be able to see any content and your site will drop in worth. So make sure that your site degrades nicely back into regular old HTML.
To get started using ASP.NET AJAX, you'll first want to download the installer from Microsoft that will add the extensions to Visual Studio. You don't *need* these extensions in Visual Studio, but it makes it easy to start a new AJAX site. They include the DLLs and a Web.config file that has the necessary configuration settings.
You can use the code from this article, or follow any tutorials from ajax.asp.net. There is a lot more to ASP.NET AJAX though that this article doesn't go into; consuming web services is one example. That will be discussed in a follow up article very soon.
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Philadelphia's Mayor Michael Nutter defended the city's policy to force bloggers to pay $300 per year for a business license. (He's interviewed at about the halfway point in the video.)
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The most frequently used plastics used as a raw material for fused filament fabrication 3D printing are PLA and ABS. They come as a thin strand of filament wrapped around a spool. PLA (polylactic acid), a corn-based biodegradable polymer, needs to be heated to about 185C (365F) before it extrudes and bonds well. (Temperatures in 3D printing are given in Celsius.) ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) is a thermoplastic that requires a higher temperature (~240C, or 464F) for use in 3D printing. It tends to be smooth and strong. While melted PLA may smell slightly sweet, melted ABS can give off a burnt plastic odor, and has been known to cause headaches, so it's best used in a well-ventilated area.
The most common filaments for 3D printing have a diameter of 1.75 mm (0.07 inches), and is generally sold in 1kg (2.2 pound) spools. Most 3D printer makers sell spools of their preferred plastics. Instead of standard spools, 3D Systems offers filament cartridges, compatible with its Cube 3D printers, that snap into place. Many 3D printers have a spool holder in back, basically a horizontal rod to hold the spool of plastic filament. Type A Machines now includes the Top Hat, an elaborate holder that can fit multiple spools, with its Series 1 printers.


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Every industry consider some stars as lucky pairs for their movies. It might be two actors, two actresses, or even an actor and an actress. They are considered a lucky pair once their acted movies becomes a blockbuster. Kunchacko Boban and Biju Menon is one such pair in Mollywood.
Kunchacko Boban and Biju Menon have acted together in movies like Ordinary, 3 Dots, Romans and Seniors. When we take a look at all these movies, we can see that all the films have done well at the Box Office. This has tempted the directors to cast them together on screen as they complement each other in acting.
Director Johny Anthony's yet to be titled movie is on the making and it will again cast Kunchacko Boban and Biju Menon in the lead. Comedians Suraj Venjaramoodu and Salim Kumar will also be seen playing pivotal roles in this film.
Bebby P Nayarambalam will be writing the script for the movie. The flick, as usual is expected to be a family entertainer, with a lot of humour elements in it. Howli Pottur is the producer of the movie under the banner of Dream Team Productions.
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Meanwhile, Kunchacko Boban is basking the success of his last released movie Vishudhan. He played the role of a priest in the film. Mia George played the female lead in the film. The movie is getting rave reviews.


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Governor Chris Christie today issued the following statement recognizing Juneteenth, the oldest, nationally-celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States, which is observed on June 19:
"As we celebrate Juneteenth, I encourage residents to remember and reflect on the importance of this event in our nation's history and in the difficult path to completely abolish slavery in America. New Jerseyans can take pride knowing that residents throughout our state played a powerful role in the long struggle to end slavery as part of the abolitionist movement. I honor those courageous men and women who fought to secure freedom, dignity and equality for future generations on our shared road to forming a more perfect union. While today's celebrations hold great significance in the African American community, it is also a day for all Americans to celebrate the many freedoms we enjoy."
The Governor also signed a proclamation designating June 16, 2012 as "Juneteenth Independence Day" throughout New Jersey. In accordance with statute, the State of New Jersey celebrates Juneteenth on the third Saturday of every June.
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KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) - Jordair Jett poured in a career-high 31 points, but St. Louis had to sweat out a pair of his missed free throws with 1 second remaining to edge past Rhode Island in a conference opener Tuesday night.
The Billikens (14-2, 1-0 Atlantic 10) are riding an eight-game winning streak and beat Rhode Island (9-7, 0-1) for the first time in five tries.
Jett hadn't scored more than 17 this season, 19 career, but went off on 10-of-18 field-goal shooting, 2-for-2 on 3-pointers. He extended an early lead to 33-21 after halftime. The Rams battled into a tie at 41 and the last 10 minutes were a tug-of-war with five ties and five lead changes.
Xavier Munford, 16 points, put Rhode Island up 58-57 with 17 seconds remaining. Jett sank a pair at 7 seconds, but missed twice from the line at 1 second. Rhode Island called time but couldn't score.
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It wasn't too long ago I was in the Eastern Block of Europe. As you would expect, I had my run in with hackers, excessive vodka drinking, and the mob. But nothing quite says "Russia," like hackers. You want free software? They got it. So it comes to us to no surprise that a Russian university student hacked Google Chrome with bypassing the sandbox.
Now before you get alarmed and up your antivirus and firewalls, Google okayed this hack; more so, it was a competition put on by Google. The hack was the handy work of Sergey Glazunov, who is a regular contributor to Google's security research department. Glazunov scored a payoff of $60,000 in Google's new Pwnium hacker contest which began to run this year as an alternative to Pwn2Own.
According to Justin Schuh, a member of the Chrome security team, Glazunov's by-pass was Chrome specific, which allowed him to bypass the sandbox entirely. Furthermore he added that Glazunov's work was "very impressive" and would allow the hacker to do anything on the machine. However, bypassing the sandbox is not a trivial matter; that is why Google paid out $60,000 for the hack. A fix has already been released.
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It was an evening filled with glitz, glamour and a focus on the military at the War Horse London premiere. Kate opted for a black lace dress by Temperley.
The star-studded event was a fundraiser for The Foundation of Prince William and Prince Harry. Following the movie there was a private reception at Buckingham Palace with William, Kate, cast members and other notables, the price of admission to that event was £10,000.
The film is set against the backdrop of World War I, much of it was shot in England.
Those on hand for the premiere included producers Steven Spielberg and Kathleen Kennedy.
People magazine's Simon Perry shared that Mr. Spielberg says he remembers meeting Prince William when he was "very, very small." The Hollywood heavyweight also added meeting royalty at events like tonight's never grows old.
The fitted gown showcased black lace with a floral motif atop a nude underskirt, unlined lace sleeves, exaggerated dropped waist detailing and a deep vee neck.
It replicates one of the gown's in Temperley's Bridal collection, from the Spring 2013 line. Many elements may be found in other Temperley frocks, some dating back as far as 2008 or 2009. The most currently Temperley dress showing similarities is this one, the lace pattern is identical, and the elongated keyhole opening on the back bears a resemblance to the back of Kate's dress.
Kate's frock is called the Amoret Black Lace Maxi Dress.
The dress was selling in July (2012) on the Temperley website ($4050) as well as the Shopbop site ($2520), but it appears both places may be sold out. Our thanks to Gena, she left a comment (July 2012) us to the availability of the dress. Below, a better look at the details.
Kate accessorized with familiar pieces,
a tip of the hat to WKW Facebook friend Alisha who noticed that Kate's black velvet belt looked familiar, however this belt was not one of them, I mistakenly thought it was.
Many thanks to My Small Obsessions, Dress Like a Lady and others on Facebook, as well as commenters here who have pointed out the distinctions between the two belts.
Also returning, the black velvet bow clutch by Mascaro we saw at the Sun Military Awards.
A reminder for those fond of this bag, the good folks at Mascaro/Pretty Ballerinas tell us this handbag will be reissued in black within a few weeks. (It is currently available elsewhere in purple.)
Also making a reappearance, the stunning diamond drop earrings and bracelet we first saw on the North American tour. No word yet on Kate's shoes, some think they are either the Jimmy Choo or Prada shoes worn to the Military Awards. We never received confirmation on either pair of shoes, so we'll hold off for the time being.
The Duchess's gown showcased three familiar themes:
- another lace dress
- another frock from Temperley
- another dress in black, or with black as the predominant color
While it would be delightful to see Kate in something that wasn't quite so familiar, tonight's event was intended to shine a light on military personnel and their families. The Duchess was the picture of grace and elegance while also remaining understated, detracting not at all from the service men and women in attendance. This Temperley dress accented with jewelry and accessories we have previously seen accomplished that objective very well.
Mr. Spielberg speaks to that bigger issue in this story from AFP:
The US director also praised the couple's "wonderful" gesture to invite soldiers to the event.
"It's a great honour that they've (William and Kate) given up their time and also given up their charity and it's wonderful because it was their idea to bring the veterans here, so they could share this evening," he said.
There is more news, word that William, Kate and Prince Harry will be supporting the recently created Forces in Mind Trust. The charity will offer support for military men and women adapting to civilian life after leaving active duty. The Trust was launched with £35 million from the UK's 'Big Lottery Fund,' it will be led by the Confederation of Service Charities. More from the Big Lottery Fund site:
Over the next 20 years, the Forces in Mind Trust will provide UK-wide long-term support and advocacy for Service personnel and Veterans to make a successful transition to civilian life.The focus will be on addressing a range of problems that some ex-service personnel and their families can experience back in civilian life, such as poor mental health, family breakdown and alcohol-related problems.
The new organization will provide help with basic issues facing like housing, job training and employment, personal finances and more.
The other big announcement today, Kate has officially been named Honorary Colonel of the Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment. From the unit's official page:
Known as The Tigers, the Regiment draws many of its officers and soldiers from Kent, Sussex, Surrey, London, Middlesex, Hampshire as well as the the Isle of Wight. It is also the only infantry regiment that recruits from the Channel Islands.
From the Daily Mail's story:
It is the most decorated of all British Army regiments, with 57 Victoria Crosses including the VC awarded to Lance Corporal Johnson Beharry in 2004 for his gallantry in Iraq.
Below, members of the Regiment's First Battalion currently serving in Afghanistan.
The Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment has its own benevolent fund, if interested in donating, click here.
For the BBC's story on the gala, click here. The Showbiz 411 story is here.
78 Responses to "Kate in Temperley For War Horse Gala UPDATED, + 2 Major Announcements"
Love it! Completely classy. She looks beautiful (and tall-I couldn't see her shoes)
Lovely dress.
But…doesn't have the wow-factor of the strapless plain black dress she wore not so long ago.
Someone here called it predictable. It is; predictable and safe.
I agree with most in that while this dress is beautiful it seems a bit predictable. So far, my fav is the black velvet McQueen.
Also wanted to let all those who have found and love LK Bennett that you can now purchase many of their items here in the states and also find some thing actually at a sale price! Was at Bloomingdales in King of Prussia Mall in PA outside of Philly. They have a mini LK boutique in house and had many of the items worn by Kate! Saw the red wool coat, black fur coat worn on Christmas Eve, the sandals worn to the polo match in LA, the Maddox, sledge and much more! I was surprised to also find out after chatting with the LK mgr that they will get things in if requested and will also ship!
So cool that us Yanks can now shop LK here at home!
We have an LK Bennett in Chicago as well (900 N. Michigan), and there's one up in Skokie, IL, which is in the Chicago metro area. But the website offers international shipping.
Ok, I've already stated more than my 2 cents worth on FB, but here we are again. ;p
She absolutely does not need a dresser. I think if that happens I will no longer follow her fashion very closely. One of the reasons I love her style is that it is HERS and hers alone. No one helps her pick out stuff or tells her what looks good – she knows. And I want the Duchess's style mixed with my own, not some dresser's ideas of what looks right. That would be horrible. Also, I think a dresser would be too daring, too trend-following, too EXPENSIVE. Kate's clothing is, for the most part, prim and proper, elegant, classic, timeless, and almost AFFORDABLE. I want things to stay that way!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE this look, this gown, her long princess hair – everything.
I love the funereal look in fashion; the gothic undertones to most lacey black gowns are haunting and gorgeous. That partly is because I like that style to begin with.
I think that this, the blue Erdem, the wedding dress, and the black velvet are my all-time favs – oh and the black velvet coat! I guess I have a serious penchant for black, velvet, and lace. ;p
I also think Kate happens to look even more gorgeous than usual when she's in either plum or black, although I would adore seeing her in forest green – a color she hasn't tried yet that would probably really make her sparkle.
For me, this gown wins. Like I already said a million times, I like it because it's my style. It's something I would pick out. Black lace and billowy trains … long sleeves … man, oh man. But I also like it because it becomes Kate and makes her truly look like a Queen. Not a future queen. A QUEEN.
(Oh, and I think DANNII MINOGUE's gown in the "worst dressed" article was GORGEOUS! A horrible skin disease? she looked stunning. :))
Hello, just wanted to let everyone know that the dress that this one is based on is still available in US size 4 (UK size 8) for $395 here: http://www.yoox.com/item.asp?cod10=34227347&tp=2176&utm_source=froogle_us&utm_medium=shopping&utm_campaign=shopping_us&tskay=3FD17CD7
that smiley face should be an 8… strange
I had that same problem with trying to type an 8 last week.
Well, here's a link that answers anyone like myself who have been thinking that it might just be Kate wearing a lot of lace;-
Hi! First post -after having read your site for ages. I have a bit of a random question about the lace overlay on this dress. It looks like the lower part 'floats' away from the nude sheath underneath and I was curious how it keeps its stiffness. I can't see a sort of frame that would help bell out that part of the gown? I would have thought static – or damp weather – would make the lace flop/stick to the underlying sheath. I'm not really craftsy, so you'll have to forgive my terminology!
There's no "frame"; the undersheath is simply very narrowly cut, while the lace overdress is fuller and more loosely cut, from just below the Duchess's hips, at least, and is designed to float out from the body as the wearer moves.
Lace is often stiffer, by virtue of its very nature, the way it's made, than smooth-woven silks, satins, cottons and linens.
lace can be surprisingly stiff depending on the thread used to build the fabric. i don't know the content of this dress but at the Temperley site a similar dress is rayon/nylon. if the lace and underlay are mostly rayon, there won't be static cling.
Thank you both – that shows you how often I wear lace!! I'd never have thought of lace as stiff – so that was something new learned. The lower part of the gown caught my eye because it moved so easily when she walked.
the whole effect is so pretty …
Another view of the dress that so many seem to love so much:
Scary skinny. This dress does absolutely nothing to flatter her. She needs padding — everywhere.
Alot of people are saying she should be more adventurous with her choices but this is her strategy not to overshadow William or other inlaws in early stages of marriage, she is toning it down because of that..so best bet she will not be glammered out in style but thats ok, she may not want to be identified as a style icon and could stick with safe or change/experiment with style gradually so it's not drastically noticeable..
i love everything about this dress. it is an interesting cut. it is elegant without being showy, befitting the occasion.
i like that she likes wearing lace! the lace itself is different again from her other lace outfits.
I agree 100%!
That's funny, I hate EVERYTHING about the dress……….
This reminds me how much I love Kate's casual looks (not necessarily red carpet)…. maybe she'll have some birthday candid moments!
She has officially become the queen of lace dresses! Another lovely gown but the redundancy is becoming a bore. I'm looking forward to seeing her appear with the Queen and make some solo appearances while William is away. Happy 30th Birthday Kate!
I have mixed feelings about the dress – the horizontal lace accent where the skirt flares is distracting. I like the dress except for that. I do think she is lovely. I wasn't crazy about the Packham dress for ARTS – it was beautiful but Kate has much wider shoulders compared to her nonexistant hips so any embelishment or extra umph around the shoulders makes her look like a wide receiver for American football team. That being said I would never wear leggings because I would look like a cupcake on a stick – and I am skinny. Not a criticism just reality. I prefer styles on her that balance out the difference between the shoulders and hips – she can pull off pleats or extra fabric around the waist and still look very slim. I liked the dress for her solo engagement for Prince Charles although I did think it was a bit summery. She has a very long torso and shorter legs in comparision as someone else pointed out – things that hang on her a certain way don't look quite right.
I think it is time Kate think about a stylist. Princess Mary of Denmark has one and always looks impeccable. Kate has lovely clothes and for the most part I like what she wears; however, I can see that see needs to change up some things – like the hair. She needs to stop fooling around with it. I agree with others that it could be her security blanket at the moment.
I think she is doing an excellent job in her role as Prince William's spouse and the Queen is obviously very happy and relieved that she is part of the firm. Kate is channeling very good vibrations to those she meets and that is the most important thing.
I agree with you re the shaping of the Ark outfit — though I thought it was a more interesting choice as a garment than this retreat into lace once again. As so often, I find that looking at the dress again I begin to see the good points — this latest one included, and I begin to appreciate the thought Kate puts into each outfit. I like the shaping as I think it balances her up nicely, flaring away from those narrow hips, and the way the lace skirt moves is beautiful and differnt from the other lace efforts in that respect.
And if she needs the hair as security blanket then I don't blame her one bit. How she can take all this on apparently so cheerfully amazes me. I thought there was a "certain age" — and I think she's now at it — where custom holds that long hair should be shortened to just below the shoulders. I'm pretty vague on this having spent a lifetime with a short crop!
I'm familiar with that custom, but I believe that it is becoming more and more outdated. Plus, would anyone really want to see Kate with a short 'do? I've heard comments about wanting her to wear her hair up, but I don't recall ever hearing a push for her to lop it off. I'm sure she would look beautiful, but I think that there would be some serious sadness if she cut off that gorgeous mane.
A lot of women cut their hair short when they reach a certain age. What age this certain age is I don't know but I think regardless of your age, your hair cut needs to suit you and for me Kate has a) not reached that "certain age" yet and b) her hair is wonderful, why cut it?
I think she needs to be careful though with her hair up and what she wears with it. There is one picture where she has her hair up and she wears a purple dress… everytime I look at that picture I think she looks awful in it. Way too old for her years.
As much as I like her looks, the Duchess is not knockout beautiful, and her hair is really one of her best features. She looks much more attractive with it than she would without it and if she habitually wore it up. She knows that, so I suspect that she's really dithering about what to do with it in the future, as she ages. She doesn't have naturally elegant bone structure (one of the reasons, I think, that she's anxious to be quite thin, since this renders the bones of her face more prominent than they would otherwise be), and that's a bit of a problem where shorter hair and updos are concerned.
Still, she could cut it to shoulder length, with a bit of layering on the ends for bounce and body, and retain the sexy, pretty effect of long hair while looking somewhat more age appropriate as she grows older.
You are referring to the purple Issa dress that she wore during her first (or one of her first) nights in Canada. I agree with you; something about that look was just off and it aged her.
I actually dislike the way Crown Princess Mary of Denmark dresses. If that's down to a stylist, then in my opinion, she needs to get rid of the one she has and either find a new one or rely on her own taste.
Man, the future queen truly loves lace. LOL. The silhouette looks amazing on her, and as much as I am fan of victorian style, this is just too much lace and made her look like a walking…curtain. Please don't beat me. I love Kate.
Oh, I'm with you on this!
I think the dress looks too funereal to me.
Despite the dress, I do love the makeup, at least from the picture of accepting flowers…
YES! I think her makeup is always impeccable, and always gets the right mood for the occasion. You don't see her wearing heavy eye makeup at an early afternoon event, for example.
I just wish she'd stop putting her eyeliner all around her eyes. I know why she does it – her eyes don't look washed out in photographs – but up close, it's kind of weird.
I am so tired of her wearing lace! It feels like she's trying to invoke her wedding dress.
Don't get me wrong; the dress by itself is fine, but as others have said earlier, I'm so bored with her wearing lace.
I also wish she'd do something different with her hair, like put it up in an updo.
Kate looks lovely and appropriate, as always, and I think this dress has a great silhouette which suits her beautifully. But I'm just not nutty about the dress, particularly all the seaming, which likely stands out much more in the photos than they do live. Also the lace seems quite a bit stiffer than the softer nude lining so the lace skirt on the dress flares much more than the lining and somehow looks odd when she moves.
Great news about her appointment as Honourary Colonel to the Princess of Wales regiment and her future involvement with the Forces of Mind Trust. I was curious about the lack of military associations when Kate's patronages were announced but this explains it.
The dress grows on you and I love it now although initially it was not one of my favourite of her looks, the back of the dress however is perfect!
There seems to be interest on the Facebook page regarding the umbrella carried by William. It is likely a Fulton umbrella.Here is the link: http://www.fultonumbrellas.com/shop/womens-walking-manual-birdcage-1-L041-black.html
The Fulton company holds a Royal Warrant and is the official supplier to the Royal Family. Here is a link to an article: http://itsallstyletome.com/2011/03/08/fulton-umbrellas-springsummer-2011/
I don't use Facebook so please feel free to pass on.
An official royal umbrella supplier? being an American I never cease to be amazing by the inner workings of royalty. I did notice there was an abundance of them on the red carpet just prior to their arrival, and there was no other type present.
Kate is a good looking woman, but I simply don't like black lace over light coloured fabric, Duchess or no Duchess. And I'm getting a bit bored now with Kate's fashion choices. Always pretty much the same. And the same hairstyle, which makes her neck disappear. Come on, Kate, you're 30… not 60, go and be a bit more adventurous fashionwise!
Not my favorite look on her. I don't think it is a very pretty dress but she looks great. Kudos to Prince William and Catherine for trying to throw the spotlight (that is always cast on what they do) on to the military and their families.
I think this dress is just boring. Looks like the ones we saw a million times on her (and the Erdem dress is just a shorter version of this – http://whatkatewore.com/2011/06/30/its-an-erdem-dress-for-kates-arrival-in-canada/).
Oh, and on 3rd January you said something like "As well as the details on what Kate wore New Year's Eve and an update on her Christmas Eve outfit" – where are those updates?
Dying to know what both updates are! Please post.
I like the shape of the dress on her, it's beautifully cut so as to skim over her very flat hips, aided I think by a slightly raised waistline. But I'd agree wholeheartedly about the unfortunate seaming, leading to that unfortunate emphasis on the crotch. I don't however agree that the need to be restrained/respectful re fallen war heroes, fellow royals &c means that the only answer she has is yet more lace.
It's a beautiful dress, and moves wonderfully as I think the Huffington pics show, but, really, I think we have done lace. This looks too much like someone has run out of ideas. She has three major style themes in wrap dresses, lace dresses and heavy military style coats which could do with some more pep. If we move into sheath dresses, we have variety of tailoring, but promptly lose all colour.
There's no way she can go on doing all her own wardrobe unless she means to be so royally staid as never to change. Even Queenie in her own form of uniform manages more variety. Catherine herself managed more variations when she was still Miss Middleton and attending weddings &c — at that stage she seemed to understand the principle of ringing the changes out of respect to her hosts. Maybe she's gone into the royal cocoon and simply lost touch — the one standout outfit for me remains the Jenny Packam worn to the ARK gala last June.
I respectfully completely disagree. ;p Well, not entirely … I DO think she needs more variety, but I also think she's given us that LATELY – such as the black velvet evening gown, the strappy Packham, the one-shouldered white gown. If anything, she's breaking out of her old style more than ever these days.
What I feel she needs more variety in are her boots, street clothes, and shoes. Maybe some new jewelry, too.
The lace could go on forever and I would forever be in love with it – I'm a lace fanatic and Kate looks gorgeous in it. It doesn't suit everyone, and to be honest I wouldn't have thought it WOULD suit her, but it does perfectly.
I guess everyone has different ideas of what's pretty or overdone … to me this look can never be overdone. Black, lace, long sleeves …. perfect.
Don't think the tennis bracelet goes with the sress.
Totally agree.
Ditto. Not sure about the earrings either. Just not delicate enough with the lace.
I'm afraid that's not a tennis bracelet. A tennis bracelet is a very thin bracelet featuring a single row of small diamonds or other gems, usually though not always square-cut.
Too much lace – in the one garment, and lace worn on so many occasions.
Not my favorite, she took it safe for this gown..looks very similar to her other outfit she wore. And yes glamor not required at this event so she kept it minimal on the jewels which was good. Wasn't crazy about the pattern of the lace or the lace, but hey she's got the figure for it so go for it. Good choice on the belt but the line or seam down the middle does not look particularly flattering as it does draw eyes to the "Crotch" area, I still would like to see her hair pulled back and perhaps an updo although agree with commenters glam is not needed..It was a little to lacy for me and the heels look tedious to walk on for an evening. But hey if it worked for her, why not? just not one of my favorite looks on her.
I thought the belt was sewn into the suit as well, but they do appear so very similar, maybe she drew inspiration from that (assuming this is a bespoke dress as I think I saw mentioned on the facebook and twitter feeds). I agree with the above comment that it helped cut up the dress and compliments her shape.
It is a beautiful dress, a lovely cut with nice movement at the bottom and the lace is delicate and pretty, but I think I'd enjoy it more if I wasn't so used to it. I am starting to get a bit bored by her choices, I understand liking lace (I've long been a fan, pre-wedding dress) but I think having so many dresses with similarly large patterns attends to the redundancy. The same hair and makeup as usual (I think some people on the Facebook page had discussed a demi chignon, and that would have been a welcome change) doesn't help either. I do like her makeup. Similar to the Millies she went pinker and I think it looked young and fresh on her. I understand trying to stay understated and not make the event about herself, but I'm sure she can do that AND branch out from the black lace. I'm hopeful she is playing it safe and conservative with the more formal/black tie events but she'll go back to her penchant for colors when they go on their tour visits this year.
.. happy birthday wishes to "Our? Fair Lady"! again.. because that's what she looks like, every inch a lady. a bit of breathtaking. grace and harmony- so lovely.. I think the Duchess may single-handedly bring about a renaissance to lace-making! yay for the art- of true craftsmanship–
I think the lave dress is *ok*, but the thing that annoys me the most about Kate's style is that everything is really drooooopy. By this I mean she doesn't have balance between the top and bottom half of her body. Her long hair droops, the dress is too long and heavily weighted (with its voluminous hem) towards the ground, the 3/4 sleeves, again, drag the whole outift downwards. I wish she would do something to balance it all out like hair up and big earrings or hair up, sleeveless and a statement necklace.
I think you are right on. It is almost like she wants to draw your eye toward the floor. And the hair, seems to be her safety net. Like she's insecure and can hide behind it if it is down. She know people will always say she has amazing hair…
One final thought. Once she has a kid, all of these dresses will be useless. Has anyone ever had their waist return to that small size after children? Think Scarlett O'Hara having her maid pulling in her corset…..after the birth of her daughter…
I had my waist return to its original size. Actually, about an inch smaller (aka, going five years back ;-). The same with my hips. Granted, I had a little more to work with before the pregnancy, but it's possible.
A "statement" necklace and "big" earrings would be fighting with all that lace. Too much for the eyes to cope with. Major jewelry should be worn with relatively simple fabrics, solid colors.
I agree with Lili, if it didn't have lace it could work but it would be so much with the lace.. she went for minimal with everything else and focused on the lace as the focal point of her outfit.
She is a gorgeous woman, who has good taste, but this dress is way too much lace. The short lace one was fine. This one got highjacked by a gaudy table cloth. There is a good reason why other Temperley pieces are not all lace.
She looks absolutely gorgeous!! happy birthday Kate!!
She looked lovely as always. Happy Birthday to Catherine.
I love this dress, but the design of the lace is SO similar at first glance to the Zara frock from the concert a few weeks ago. Aside from the length, the casual observer might think they were the same dress. I support the Duchess in her endeavor not to detract from the causes she supports, but surely there was a dress that would have been appropriate and did not so closely mirror the Zara dress.
One final criticism… The V on the bottom of the dress (I'm not sure what the technical term would be) seems to direct attention at the crotch of whoever is wearing it (please pardon my crudeness!).
My thoughts exactly.
Aaah too familiar!
Wow! Where are all the responses? Everyone must be watching Downton Abbey. She looks beautiful.
We were all watching Tebow and the Broncos!
Catherine looks lovely.
Nice but not my favorite. Very similar to others she has worn.
Thanks for getting this posted so quickly.
I am not sure you can take the belt off the red suit. II think this one might be part of this dress.
I think we have had enough with the lace dresses. They have been a little to close together.
I like this dress better than I would have expected had it been described to me. Though I'm on record as disliking large amounts of lace, and though Temperley is not a designer I really love (I've seen only a few Temperley designs I've liked), the silhouette here is both simple and elegant, which I appreciate. I also think that the comparative restraint and modesty of the dress — by which I mean that it's not screamingly glamorous — suits the occasion. The premiere of a Spielberg film about a horse doesn't require drop-dead red carpet glamour.
The lace pattern is so similar to that of the little Zara dress she wore recently that I couldn't help but think about the probably huge difference in cost between the two frocks.
I think the belt works well; something was definitely needed to break up that sea of lace. And yes, another picture I saw suggested that she does have on those 5″ heavily-platformed heels that she wore with the McQueen black velvet. I'm an old hand at navigating in high heels, but I find that particular style extremely difficult to walk in. Kudos to her that she can do it.
Lace worn on four big occasions in under a year? Nu–uuuhhhh.
Only one thing to say.
Get a stylist.
Ooops– I think that might be nearer six lace dresses, including wedding. Whatever — same comment applies!
I'd prefer to see her continue to dress as she pleases. While I am not a huge fan of large amounts of lace, she obviously is — and I'm not sure why that's a problem. As much as I enjoy seeing her clothes, what she wears is not a matter of earth-shattering moment, and I fear a stylist would diminish the accessibility of her wardrobe. It is that quality that has attracted to her such a fashion following, the reason why sites like this one exist. She knows what she likes, and I appreciate that. I think she should continue to operate on that basis, for all the occasional missteps she may make.
Hi — you're right, the accessiblity factor is important and so far I've been in favour of her exercising her own choices. I think I was a bit surprised by this one — and it took me a while to work out why she had to dress so sober, but that was the military thing again. It's like she's been to about three Remembrance parades and how do you vary the blacks?
I also think if she does make a "mistake" then it's always a very tasteful one — I don't think this dress is anything other than beautiful — bar the unfortunate seaming which someone has pointed out prob looks worse in photos — guess I was just taken aback at lace yet again. She does always look gorgeous and it's a shame when people end up looking like a representative of the global makeover movment and cease to be themselves!
Elizamo, I like your point about the "three Remembrance Days". I've been wondering why she keeps wearing black, especially since I seem to remember reading somewhere that the Royal family is technically only supposed to wear black on rare occasions, such as Remembrance Day. But, I guess she might be honoring the service men and women by wearing black at the Military Ball and this premiere?? I do wish that she would have worn a colored frock to the Gary Barlow concert if she knew that she would be wearing all this black at events right around the corner.
As for the Duchess not having a stylist, I agree with the above comments. I would much rather her make a few "mistakes" than get a stylist and lose her individual style. Also, I've seen quite a few celebrities with stylists that get it wrong far more often than Kate!
I too love that she does NOT have a stylist. To me, it's one of the many endearing things about her.
And, it somehow makes it more personal in that what she's wearing are HER choices… and, not the "vision" of a stylist.
Kate clearly likes lace and it really suits her body. If she gets a stylist then we will end up with another lady gaga!
My Mom saw a premiere of this a week or two ago and really liked it – she said it was a tear jerker!
As far as the dress, I must say that I love it. Perhaps because I didn't really like any of the 5 lace dresses that she has chosen before. (God, why do I know that she has worn 5?!) I think that ultimately, like WKW said, this isn't about her. By choosing another lace dress and sticking to simple classic fashion choices, she shows that she wants to be taken seriously and not as a clothes horse.
This shape is my favorite on her for sure. Sometimes her shoulders can look broad and hips narrow – so I believe that this is the most flattering shape on her (unlike the Peckham, I believe, that accentuated the shoulders and didn't give anything extra to the hips). The necklne is great, accessories beautiful but understated (for a princess at least.)
People will nit-pick about this outfit, but I get it. And I love it.
Lovely post and I do love the dress.
I just wanted to comment about the belt: the belt on the suit is not removable (hope it is english), I went to the store to take a look at it a while back and the belt is sewed and is part of the jacket.
Maybe she cut out the suit entirely and took the belt out.


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