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Personal Tailors Fashion Custom-Made Products that Fit Beautifully and Precisely
By nature, tailors are not gloomy men. No, indeed. Optimistic if anything. How else could they take all the time and trouble to make us look our best? You couldn't blame them, though, if they were a bit on the dour side. When it comes to excessively demanding customers, tailors have seen them all.
The most exasperating-customer-story award must go to Leonard Logsdail of New York. "When I had my shop in London, there was one customer who was never happy with the length of his trousers," explains Logsdail. "He would complain about the unevenness of the carpet, or the height of the heels on his shoes, or that the fabric had stretched. He was obsessive, and there seemed no way of convincing him that the measurements were accurate. Finally, in desperation, I rigged up two tape measures from the top of the door jamb, made him stand in the door frame and marked the measurements with ink on the side of the jamb to satisfy him. He was actually one of my best customers, but absolutely bonkers about the length of his trousers."
There's something endearing and satisfying about the level of service a tailor is willing to provide. More and more men seem to be disenchanted with the service and quality provided by the consumer marketplace. What ever happened to personal attention, to quality, to style? Well, it's still out there.
A man used to have two choices when buying a suit: he either got it off the rack or he had it custom-tailored. Today there are several other choices, even as the distinction between off-the-rack and custom tailoring has blurred considerably. The confusion makes entering the waters beyond the safe shores of department-store racks a tad dangerous. But once you wade in, you will undoubtedly find that it's worth the effort. Men who have their clothes tailored for them have seen that the level of quality, service, selection, convenience and individuality simply cannot be found in off-the-rack garments. And, of course, these lucky individuals receive the physical comfort and self-esteem that accrues from wearing something made especially and exclusively for them.
And the price? Ah, yes, the price. A suit made expressly for you is most assuredly expensive in initial outlay, but as an investment, it's unbeatable. Why? Simple. We shouldn't merely think in terms of initial outlay, but of maintenance and longevity as well. If you buy a suit for $200 and it lasts a year, and you buy another suit for $1,000 and it lasts 10 years, which is the less expensive suit? The truth is that a cheap suit looks cheap even when it's new, while a good suit can look great (if you take care of it) even when it's old.
To help make the sartorial choices facing a man today a bit clearer, let's start with ready-made suits. An off-the-rack suit is just that: you pick from what's in stock and an alterations tailor will try to make it conform to your body in a few obvious places: sleeve and trouser length and perhaps an inch in or out at the waist. Some stores offer "special order" for a percentage more in price (usually 10 percent to 20 percent above stock). Special-order offers a selection of fabrics (from a swatch box) and a choice of style models (usually two or three), but the suit will still be cut from the factory-standard pattern.
The higher forms of the art--"made-to-measure" and "custom-tailoring"--both mean personalized, individually tailored clothing. The difference between the two is in the pattern from which the garment is made. The most expensive, time-consuming and exacting work is found in true custom-tailoring (also referred to as "bench-made" and "bespoke") because an individual paper pattern is constructed for that customer. At its best, there is no better garment for fit, styling, quality and durability.
With made-to-measure, a standard pattern is modified to account for the many ways in which the customer may differ from the norm: a high shoulder, perhaps, or a forward-sitting head, a lower left hip or a pigeon chest. Choices of fabric are the same as for custom, and styling is usually open to all but the most idiosyncratic requests.
Made-to-measure is, in a very real sense, an attempt to bridge the wide gap between a ready-made garment (which, because it is constructed to fit everyone, usually fits no one very well) and custom-made (which is expensive and in many cases unnecessarily fastidious). It should be noted that while custom-tailored and made-to-measure employ a high amount of skilled handiwork and the finest fabrics and findings (those parts such as linings, pads, threads or buttons), they are not always evidence of quality, depending on execution. The best made-to-measure suit is considerably superior to mediocre custom work. Names such as Brioni and Oxxford bring top-notch quality to that category.
The real problem with personalized clothing is finding the tailor who's right for you. This is usually done in a variety of ways. A man may seek the tailor who dresses certain celebrities or his boss or someone his wife hears about from a friend. There are better ways.
First, the right tailor for you is the one who, stylistically, speaks your language--someone you can communicate with. It's important to find a tailor who makes the kind of clothing you want, rather than trying to persuade him to your way of thinking. Good tailors are experts: they know what they do and they do it well. But that doesn't mean they do everything well. Brooks Brothers' style is not Savile Row, and Savile Row is not Milan. Ask the tailor to discuss his "house style" with you. You should both have the same picture--the same ideal--of what a man should look like in a suit.
This isn't a question of fit, because fit is ultimately a subjective idea. If our clothes indeed closely conformed to the actual shape of our bodies, any tailor would be good enough. But the expert tailor is interested in improving us. He's part reconstructive surgeon, part psychiatrist. Can he give us the view of ourselves that we have in our minds? The silhouette (what tailors often refer to as "line") is ultimately the most important consideration. Does the tailor have a very formal, highly structured view of things? Or does he believe in a more casual elegance, for example?
For some tailors the ideal is the Continental Boulevardier: the dashing young man with expressive shoulders, narrow waist and hips, trim sleeves and trousers. For another, it may be the English gentleman, with that studied balance of ease and elegance produced by waist suppression and flared skirting (the tailor's term for the jacket part beneath the waist). Or perhaps it is the American look of classic casualness with its soft natural shoulders and chest that emphasizes comfort and a nonchalant approach.
Second, a good tailoring firm will have access to the finest fabrics. Cloth merchants such as Dormeuil, Holland & Cherry, Loro Piana, Isles Textiles, GRM International and Scabal should be represented. Their names on swatch books are a guarantee of superior cloth. Good tailors are reluctant to waste their skills on inferior material. The materials one looks for are the natural ones: woolens, cottons, linens and luxurious cashmeres and silks. Today's fabrics are infinitely more comfortable than those of even 25 years ago. The Super 100s woolens (weaves of the finest Merino wool available--one pound of yarn can be spun thin enough to stretch 31 miles) can weigh a mere eight ounces per yard, producing a suit weighing about two pounds; a half century ago, a year-round suit weighed twice that. Modern woolens outperform heavier cloth due to a combination of softness and superior strength. Fabric technology has also produced "high twist" worsteds and silk-and-wool blends that are marvels of lightweight beauty and comfort for warm weather. Look for cloth that has a soft feel (the technical term is "hand") but isn't flimsy. It should drape well without wrinkling.
Third, a good fitter takes careful, methodical measurements. A good tailor tends to think in half inches and quarter inches. He will measure each arm and leg separately, because each of us is different (with athletes these differences may be more pronounced). The chest should be measured under the arms, then over the arms (this is, after all, usually the widest part of the body and crucial to understanding the line); inseams and outseams of trousers will be noted to determine the correct "rise" (the tailor's term for the distance between waistband and crotch, which determines how high on your hips your trousers will sit--important for comfort and to determine the fullness in the leg). The height of each shoulder must be considered (a competent tailor will tell you that no one has two perfectly square shoulders or a perfectly straight neck set perfectly between them) as well as both waist and hipline (to note any slight curvature in the small of the back, which produces a "hollow" in the rear of the coat). Even the size of the shoe is an important consideration in the width and height of the trouser cuff. This is not a small, medium and large operation: if he doesn't take these dozen or so measurements for both coat and trousers, something is wrong--with him.
Finally, there should be several fittings--especially early on, to get the pattern right. If the tailor has measured properly, the pattern he constructs will be an accurate blueprint of your body. The first try-on will be a basted fitting: the trousers will be half finished (no waistband, zipper and perhaps no pockets at this stage). The coat will be a mere shell of outer fabric covered with white lines of basting thread (sleeves may be loosely attached, making it easier to rip them off and realign them). The emphasis should be on proportion and a balanced torso shape in the coat. Because the shoulders and chest are the most important parts to get right, the emphasis is on them at the beginning (they cannot be easily altered once they are set).
The second fitting will take into account the correct length of sleeves and legs in relation to the stance of the shoulders and drape of the chest. Is the collar sitting close on the neck without pulling? Do the sleeves hang straight down from the shoulder without bunching around the armhole? Is the back flat? Is the front wide enough so that the lapels do not "break" or the skirt pull apart? Trousers must be comfortable even when sitting with legs crossed. Don't just stand ramrod stiff in front of the mirror; walk around, sit down, fill your pockets with all the paraphernalia you normally would. Maybe you shouldn't carry your reading glasses in your chest pocket, but if you do, the pocket should be deep enough to hold them. The tailor must take into consideration your habits; that's what individually made clothing is all about. The suit must fit you, not the other way around. You must insist on getting what you want and need.
The suit may now be completed with buttonholes, cuffs and all the finishing touches. All the while the pattern will be corrected as the adjustments are made. Perhaps there will be just one more fitting so you and the tailor can marvel at how handsome you look. The second time that you buy a custom suit (and each suit thereafter) will be easier because your pattern will have been adjusted, corrected and stored; you can move directly to a final fitting. And, resplendent in your new togs, when someone at the office asks whether you've taken up an exercise program, you can merely smile.
G. Bruce Boyer is the author of Eminently Suitable (1990), 206 pages, W.W. Norton, $19.95.
U.S. Tailors
Paul Becker
424 Ward Parkway
Kansas City, Missouri 64112
(816) 531-6200
424 Ward Parkway
Kansas City, Missouri 64112
(816) 531-6200
Suits: $1,400; sport coats: $1,000. The style here is clean and crisp; jackets have ample shoulder, some "give" at chest, trim seat. Wool crepes and lightweight reverse twists are popular for suits, silk-and-wool blends for sport coats.
Bergdorf Goodman Men
745 Fifth Avenue
New York, New York 10022
(212) 339-3393
745 Fifth Avenue
New York, New York 10022
(212) 339-3393
Suits: $1,400; sport coats: $995. Classic Anglo-American look with seminatural shoulder, some drape and waist suppression.
Berardi Brothers
802 Walnut Street
Des Moines, Iowa 50309
(515) 288-8362
802 Walnut Street
Des Moines, Iowa 50309
(515) 288-8362
Suits: $1,750; topcoats: $3,000; sport coats: $1,250. Medium-shoulder, two-button, American traditional silhouette, nine-to-10-ounce, year-round worsteds preferred.
Cheo Tailors
30 East 60th Street
New York, New York 10022
(212) 980-9838
30 East 60th Street
New York, New York 10022
(212) 980-9838
Suits: $2,000; sport coats: $1,500; topcoats: $2,000. Old Savile Row tradition of 1930s London styling: soft chest and shoulder, nipped waist and full-cut trousers.
Gian DeCaro
2025 First Avenue, Suite D
Seattle, Washington 98121
(206) 448-2812
2025 First Avenue, Suite D
Seattle, Washington 98121
(206) 448-2812
Suits: $1,295; cashmere worsted sport coats: $2,000. Easy silhouette with high armhole, slightly longer coat, broader lapels and lower button stance. Clear-finished, 11-to-12-ounce gabardines and venetians are favored.
Despos Tailors
500 Crescent Court, Suite 152
Dallas, Texas 75201
(214) 871-3707
500 Crescent Court, Suite 152
Dallas, Texas 75201
(214) 871-3707
Suits: $2,000; sport coats: $1,500. Straight, clean lines with square shoulder, higher waist and trim hip. Favors double-breasted and single-breasted with vests ($350 extra).
Dormeuil Private Tailor Service
Phone: (800) 506-4400 or (908) 486-1900
Phone: (800) 506-4400 or (908) 486-1900
Suits: $1,450; sport coats: $1,100; tuxedos: $1,500. A private tailoring service that comes to the customer's home or office (New York area). International business silhouette, standard four to eight weeks for completion with fittings on location; all work done by master tailors.
450 Park Avenue
New York, New York 10022
(800) 541-0738
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A WINCHESTER school will be holding a special screening of a film campaigning for girls' rights.
Joining St Swithun's pupils for the viewing of the feature film Girl Rising will be BBC South Today's Laura Trant, and former diplomat Sir Edward Clay.
It tells the tale of girls across the globe, and its associated campaign works with partner organisations including children's charity Plan UK, which St Swithun's have fundraised for through the Girls' Schools Association.
Last year pupils raised £23,000 for a sister school in Uganda by walking, swimming and even parachute jumps, all which has enabled 23 girls to receive an education.
Genevieve Sharland, 18, a pupil, said: "Around the world there are currently 65 million girls who are not in education. We want to do our part to help the situation." Headteacher Jane Gandee said: "We are looking forward to welcoming students, teachers and community leaders to consider collectively the issue of girls' education in the developing world and to raise awareness of ways we can improve the situation."
Plan is a global children's charity that works with children in some of the poorest countries in the world, to help build a better future by giving them a healthy, secure and educated path to follow.
The screening will be held at the school's Harvey Hall on March 25 at 7.30pm.
Entry is free, but anyone who is interested should contact the school in advance for tickets on 01962 835717 or by emailing email@example.com.

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|April 30, 2010
|Amon Carter Museum Receives $118,000 in Education Grants
|April 26, 2010
|Amon Carter Museum Exhibits Ansel Adams Photographs
|April 26, 2010
|Amon Carter Museum Announces New Assistant Facilities Manager
|April 8, 2010
|Amon Carter Museum features North and South American Abstract Art in Groundbreaking Exhibition
|April 8, 2010
|Museo Amon Carter exhibe arte abstracto de Norte y Sudamérica en una exposición revolucionaria
|April 8, 2010
|Amon Carter Museum Announces New Exhibition Coordinator
|January 25, 2010
|Amon Carter Museum Acquires Rediscovered Painting from Indian Series by George de Forest Brush
|January 7, 2010
|Amon Carter Museum presents American Moderns on Paper: Masterworks from the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art
|December 8, 2009
|2010: The Carter Gets Modern
|November 11, 2009
|Carter's Head of Education Named Outstanding Museum Art Educator of Texas
|November 3, 2009
|Masterpieces from the Met on View at the Carter
|October 30, 2009
|Amon Carter Museum Receives Grants from Texas Commission on the Arts
|October 15, 2009
|New Amon Carter Museum Galleries, Web Site Spotlight Remington and Russell
|October 7, 2009
|Landmark Sheeler Painting Acquired by Amon Carter Museum
|October 7, 2009
|Amon Carter Museum Announces New Public Programs Manager
|August 19, 2009
|Amon Carter Museum Schedule of Upcoming Photography Exhibitions
|August 12, 2009
|National Organizations Recognize Amon Carter Museum's Distance Learning Program
|July 24, 2009
|Amon Carter Museum Announces Teacher and School Programs Manager
|July 16, 2009
|Amon Carter Museum Receives Grants from King Foundation and Erwin E. Smith Foundation
|July 14, 2009
|Amon Carter Museum presents Views and Visions: Prints of the American West, 1820–1970
|July 8, 2009
|Amon Carter Museum Acquires Rare 20-volume Photography Book and Portfolio Set
|June 23, 2009
|Amon Carter Museum Exhibits Prints by Renowned Mexican Artist Rufino Tamayo
|June 4, 2009
|Amon Carter Museum Receives Alcon, NEA Grants
|May 20, 2009
|Antiques Roadshow Discovery on View at Amon Carter Museum
|April 21, 2009
|Select Galleries Closed Temporarily for Maintenance
|March 2, 2009
|Amon Carter Museum Exhibits Esteemed Private Collection of African-American Art
|January 5, 2009
|Amon Carter Museum Schedule of Exhibitions: January through Spring 2009
|December 15, 2008
|Amon Carter Museum Publishes Gift Book Charles M. Russell's Illustrated Letters
|November 24, 2008
|Amon Carter Museum Presents Barbara Crane: Challenging Vision
|November 20, 2008
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We were discussing free agents in another thread and Harpring was mentioned. The more I think about it, the more I think he would make a really good Pacer...but I think he'd ask too much money as a free agent. Thr question is if we could convince him that we are a contender. The guy is extremely smart on and off the court and could be a lockeroom leader.
So, just being silly, based upon our discussion in the free agents thread, what would you think of this scenario?
Providing Peja doesn't break the bank, we're able to lure Harpring on board.
Would you do the following trade as a "major move" that Bird was talking about:
Tinsley and Jackson
Andre Miller and Nene Hilario (sign and trade)
(Denver could use an impact swingman and have been looking for years. I could see Karl liking Jamaal. The injurie issues may kinda cancel themselves out.)
Now, I admit I'm being silly. I don't neccesarily see Denver giving up Miller, but then again, maybe they'd balance that aginst getting a solid SG, something they've been looking for and bank on Tinsley having the summer to get all healed up.
Indiana Pacers
Point Guard
Shooting Guard
Small Forward
Power Forward
Nene Hilario
Okay, there's my goofy, but plausible trade scenario to make this team bettr. Whatdoyathink?


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asgharloo wrote:I believe everybody is creation of God , and God would not like that we categorize people in being ugly and pretty, I believe being bad or good is not related to the shape , look like, to the color of skin and to the ancestor.
The humanity has suffered a lot for these believe, Discrimination, slavery and fascism have been emerged by these thoughts.
Elisa wrote:Unattractive people are usually more bad and acid than cute people. They fake to be nice and good but they are so envious and full of resentment.
Elisa wrote:You are right, we cannot measure people by how he/she look but I am not a hypocrite and I say that beauty HELPS A LOT!!
Elisa wrote:You are wrong,
I am not so beautiful to be envy :) , I am speaking in general.
Elisa wrote:Hahahaha... do you want to provoke?
You know that "beauty is in eyes of the beholder" ciao
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|Drug: Olanzapine Drug: Clozapine
|Phase 4
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|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Quadruple (Participant, Care Provider, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|Treating Refractory Childhood Schizophrenia
- Psychotic, manic, aggressive, and depressive symptoms [ Time Frame: Measured over 12 weeks ]
|Study Start Date:
|October 2001
|Study Completion Date:
|June 2006
|Primary Completion Date:
|June 2006 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
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|Active Comparator: 1
Drug: Olanzapine
Participants will receive olanzapine for 12 weeks.
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Drug: Clozapine
Participants will receive 12 weeks of clozapine.
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Schizophrenia is a devastating illness regardless of the age at which it presents. When this disorder occurs in childhood or adolescence, the consequences in terms of functional impairment, loss of developmental opportunities, and family and societal burden are particularly dramatic.
Evidence supports the improved efficacy and/or side effect profile of atypical antipsychotic medication in adults. Thus, it is essential to examine whether the potential benefits of these agents can be extended to children, particularly children who have failed standard treatment.
Patients are randomly assigned to receive either clozapine or olanzapine daily for 12 weeks. Patients meet with the study team once a week to discuss progress and record side effects. Three parent meetings take place during the study. During these meetings, questions are discussed and support and education about schizophrenia are given to parents. Various scales to measure psychotic, manic, aggressive, and depressive symptoms are used to assess patients.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|10 Years to 18 Years (Child, Adult)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion criteria:
- DSM-IV criteria for treatment-refractory schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder
- Willingness to use an acceptable form of birth control, if applicable
Exclusion Criteria:
- Neurological or medical disorders that would contraindicate treatment with clozapine or olanzapine
- IQ less than 70
- DSM-IV criteria for substance (other than caffeine or nicotine) related disorder
- Failure of an adequate trial of olanzapine or clozapine
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00048828
|United States, New York
|Bronx Children's Psychiatric Center
|Bronx, New York, United States, 10461
|Sagamore Children's Psychiatric Center
|Dix Hills, New York, United States, 11746
|Long Island Jewish Medical Center
|Glen Oaks, New York, United States, 11004
|Principal Investigator:
|Christoph U. Correll, MD
|The Zucker Hillside Hospital
|Responsible Party:
|Christoph U. Correll, MD, The Zucker Hillside Hospital
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00048828 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
R01MH060229 ( U.S. NIH Grant/Contract )
|Study First Received:
|November 8, 2002
|Last Updated:
|July 1, 2013
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Schizophrenia, Childhood
Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders
Mental Disorders
Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Autonomic Agents
Peripheral Nervous System Agents
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Gastrointestinal Agents
Antipsychotic Agents
Tranquilizing Agents
Central Nervous System Depressants
Psychotropic Drugs
Serotonin Uptake Inhibitors
Neurotransmitter Uptake Inhibitors
Membrane Transport Modulators
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Neurotransmitter Agents
Serotonin Agents
Serotonin Antagonists
GABA Antagonists
GABA Agents
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" Brand: La Senza / Type: Brassiere - push up / Sizes: 32A-38DD / Gender: Female / Clothing Class: Underwear "
Over the last few years I have lost quite a lot of weight, through illness and exercising regularly. I never used to wear padded bras as I just didn't need the extra boost however now I have lost weight I have naturally lost a little of the cup size of my bra. I have not really changed in up size drastically but just enough to make me feel a little less confident and happy with the size of my breasts. I have never needed to using push up bras or padding, and probably still don't really, but I have found that padded and push up bras have been a welcome source of self confidence for me, particularly when dressing for date night with my husband.
The La Senza triple gel bras are ones that I have been using for about 18 months to 2 years now. I first purchased one because I spoke to a sales advisor in my local store, which is now closed, and she suggested the triple gel for giving me a boost of confidence and in terms of cleavage also. The triple gel bra is an underwired bra with a mix of foam and gel within the smooth cups. There is detachable straps, which is very useful, and there is an extra piece of fabric in the center of the two cups to sit flat on the chest and help boost the breasts and overall give a look of enhanced and lifted cleavage while actually providing this thanks to the underwire.
At present the triple gel bras do not appear to be available on the La Senza website, which is a real pain for me, but I have been able to source 4 recently, in different colours, via eBay brand new and with their tags still attached. The bras usually cost in the region of £26.00 and I have been paying around the £20-£22 mark for each bra, including postage, which is reasonable enough to me. I can see many similar bras on the La Senza website but as I do not have a store to visit now I am unsure if they are the correct ones and so I have found it more convenient just to order the definite 'triple gel' bras from eBay, brand new, and for a similar price to what I would have paid from La Senza. I have been purchasing sizes 36-38 D-DD cups online and there appears to be lots of available via eBay in all sorts of sizes with quite a few sellers seemingly having hundreds in stock.
To look at this triple gel bra isn't anything special. I own it in muted colours of nude, black and white and I own several of each now, in two sizes. The different sizes are because I was unsure of my back size for a little while and then finally went and had another fitting at a local lingerie store where I realised that I was buying a back size that was too big. The bras are shiny looking, which I like, and they are smooth in the cup area. This is ideal as I can wear these bras under a variety of different tops without worrying about random lines on my chest area or bumps that make it look as if my nipples are permanently erect! The cups meet together well with strong fabric in the center and despite being a push up style bra I never worry about the bra ripping, tearing or becoming damaged and I have had no problems with the middle part of any of my bras losing their stiffness which I have encountered with other bra brands, quite expensive ones too. The bra straps are fixed just to the top of the inside of each cup on the outer part of the bra and the straps are simple to detach and reattach. The straps can be adjust in the usual manner and this is simple while ensuring that the bra straps are firmly in place and do not shift once I am wearing one of the bras. The cups feel smooth, both outside and when I am wearing them, and the mixture of materials is comfortable, even if worn for a full day and evening. The back of the bra is fastened with the usual double hook fixing I have come to know and love and there are 3 different back lengths available thanks to 6 hooks in pairs of 2.
When I am wearing one of these bras the straps feel very comfortable. As with most bras that fit properly I forget that I am wearing this and am happy to be in it from the moment I dress in the morning until I retire to bed at night. The cups are very comfortable and my breasts feel supported. I have a more generous cleavage when wearing this, thanks to the slight uplift that is offers my breasts, and I am really happy with the overall look and feel of my breasts when contained within this bra. As I have the correct size for my breasts, and even a larger size for premenstrual days, I am always assured of a comfortable bra day on a day when I am wearing one of these triple gel bras. The padding is comfortable and while my breasts are slightly raised and a little closer than they would usually be they are very comfortable and I do not experience any backache or uncomfortable sensations at all. My breasts look rounder, more full and slightly raised when using this bra and that to me is really a good thing for my confidence, especially when combined with a nice outfit that shows just a hint of cleavage but leaves me knowing that I look good and my breasts are comfortably supported. These triple gel bras are ideal to wear under most items of clothing in my wardrobe, particularly t-shirts and vest tops because of the smooth cups. The back strap is simple to adjust, the straps themselves are simple to adjust, and comfortable, and the underwire supports my breasts without being uncomfortable.
I am disappointed that a search has not revealed these on the La Senza website for quite a while now but alas I have eBay to allow me to continue wearing these for the next year or two hopefully at least. I even have two new bras on the way thanks to working on this review! I do not wear one of these bras everyday but I do wear them perhaps two or three times a week and my breasts feel comfortable and I have my confidence boosted that they look nice and round for my husband also.
I have had no problems with colours running when washing these bras and I always wash them on a delicates cycle in a netting bag just to prevent them snagging any other items of clothing that might be being washed at the same time. The shape of the bras has not changed and there has been no bowing of the middle section or unnatural bending of the underwire. I have not had a single bra lose its underwire yet and I have been wearing these for somewhere from 18 to 24 months roughly and washing 2 or 3 bras most weeks.
I am rating these bras 5 out of 5 stars and feel that they really are worthy. They are comfortable, uplifting, adjustable, have removable straps, come in several colours, lots of sizes and best of all they feel great when I am wearing them and make my breasts look nice, in my opinion at least. The price may seem a little expensive to some but when I find something that I like, regardless of price, I tend to stick with it and I hope to do so with these bras for the foreseeable future at least.
La Senza are a well known lingerie brand set up on 1990 in Quebec Canada, all shops outiside of Canada are franchises.
I bought this bra for something nice to wear with going out tops. The gel bra promises extra lift with natural looking cleavage to help us ladies.
This is the third bra bought from this shop so i was unsure of sizing, however, La Senza offer a free fitting service from friendly discreet staff to minimise embarrassment. If you do not want help fitting you can try the bras on yourself in their changing rooms. With this bra i found i needed a size larger than usual in the cup due to the excess gel filling however band sizing was the same.
The style meant I had restricted movement of the chest area due to the hardness of the gel making a night out a little uncomfortable. Despite being uncomfortable to wear the bra actually looked very nice on and gave the illusion of size.
Overall I would not buy a gel filled bra again due to the discomfort when worn.
I purchased this from La Senza directly for £19.99.
If you feel your boobs are too small but don't want to undergo costly surgery, this bra is definitely for you! It will make you look and feel like your breasts are three cup sizes bigger!
The bra is cleverly designed to enhance your figure and offer support to your breasts.
The bra is smooth and silky so if you are wearing a thin top you won't see bits of bra poking out. I believe the best feature of this bra is that it makes my boobs look NATURALLY bigger and more rounded.
Some under wire bras are quite uncomfortable but this one is lined with material so it doesn't feel like its digging into you
This bra is available in different colours and sizes and is relatively inexpensive- I bought mine whilst it was on a really good deal
What I love about this bra is that the straps are also removable so you can also get the benefits of this bra whilst wearing strapless dresses.
Ilike this bra it Takes the form of the body appear chest nicely since it start using it I felt the difference in the form of my breast it looks nice ...and priced well I do not know how my life was beforei use it i used to wear bra with iron braces its macks me feel uncomfortable and painful and thir is always marks on my body , but now with la senza bra the story is changed my life is much esiar .....
As a curvy woman, i always get told my 'curves' are to be admired, but for me i always looked out of proportion, my bum is big, my chest just seemed to lack that bit of va va voom, so when i saw this product i thought all my dreams had come at once!
La Senza as a brand is renowned for supplying women with supportive underwear and i never go past them when i go shopping. I bought this bra, with the understanding that it would boost my cup size by two sizes. I was not disappointed!
For starters, the material is soft and luxurious, and even without the boost in it, i would have bought this as a regular bra. The 'boost' i got was exactly 2 cup sizes and made my cleavage look well supported and i didn't feel like i belonged on page three of a newspaper! i felt natural, boosted, well supported and confident with my new curves. My friends all asked if id lost weight! probably because i was much better supported, so i did what every woman does, i bulked up! i went and bought two more!
Also, the price is reasonable, yes it can be pricey when you can probably buy cheaper alternatives elsewhere, but i can guarantee this bra works wonders, there is no questioning how well it works.
I would definitely recommend this to a friend!
I loved this bra when i tried it on in the shop. It does everything it claims to.
Pushes them up and out while not making me feel like im wearing a corset.
The colors it is available in are lovely, i HAD the purple one. Notice i said had. To me a bra at this price
should last a good 6 months - Minimum. Its not an every day bra so maybe it should last even longer.
I hand washed it, done everything the label attached said yet as with all la senza bras i have the wire pokes out and stabs your under arm. It is easy to put a stitch in it and wear it again but for this price it should not have to be done in my opinion. Another small issue is the detachable straps, they kept coming
loose at the back for no reason, again could put a wee stitch on the strap but do not feel it should have to
be done. These two issues let down an otherwise good product.
After roaming the shops and stores for a bra to replace my ever comfortable and over used bra i had previously bought at a La Senza store, i was rather to disappointed to try this gel bra.
I've always been in need of an extra boost when it comes to the boob department, due to never being satisfied with what the lord gave me. However this Bra was simply too much. I'm used to wearing bras that are padded, and if I'm honest I would feel uncomfortable wearing a bra without any. Unfortunately this bra just felt as if someone had stuffed it full of lumpy old socks. Needless to say it was an unsuccessful purchase which was returned right away.
A second point to make when dealing with gel bras (something that has happened to me in the past), is that the gel padding can burst and leak. This happened to me whilst I was shopping and the leaked gel left a nasty stain on my top which I was not best pleased about.
I would suggest that this particular Gel bra has gone that one step too far in the padding department and in turn is uncomfortable to wear. Unless your striving to look like Jordan, this may be a bra to steer clear of especially if its only a natural boost your searching for.
I am a 32B and very self conscious about my chest so thought this was a great invention. Obviously I have seen gel/padded/push up bras before but this seemed the biggest most natural looking one so I spent £25 and bought it.
However after wearing it out a few times I realised it was very uncomfortable and my mates really noticed the difference which I didn't like as they new instantly it was just the bra making my assets look bigger!
In hindsight (I bought it a few months ago) I wish I had never bothered. When I wear it now I feel very fake and as if someone has just strapped two balloons to my chest! It is very noticable compared to what I am naturally.
My advice to others is do not buy it! Go for a less obvious one which is comfortable and won't make you want to take it off the whole time you are out!! In the end I became self conscious the other way round (thinking everyone thought my boobs were just fake with a big bra) and I'd rather be small and natural than fake a big chest!
Without this I would die.. My tinny bobs don't look great in 'normal' bras but with this gorgeous push up bra they can. The color is beautiful and it sits wonderfully on my boobs. It has a soft feel and a lovely design . It boosts me with confidence and really does make it look like i have boobs ad not just chest. The bra is no tight at all and is super conftable. Would recommend for woman who have large brests as they do boost they a lot and may look a tad werid. I also find the bra gives a wonderful cleavage and a brill shape
These bra's are the future! once you wear one you will never go back to the normal push up bra's. They truely do make you appear 3 times bigger. i dont have big breasts and i am always looking for a bra to help me get a fuller bigger appearence and these do exactly that, they lift you up and because of the amount of gel in each cup they push the sides of your boobs in creating a very good rounder effect (boob job effect). the bra moulds to your shape and your breasts do not feel squashed or squeezed in at all. The created effect does not look fake, but actually very realistic and gives an excellant desired effect.
Even though the bra does have alot of gel in they do not feel heavey when you are wearing it and does not feel uncomfortable at all. they are soft and light and fit perfectly.
This bra comes in different colours so you can have a selection depending on what you are wearing.
They are also easy to wash and the colours do not run, i always dry mine naturally on an airyer and they have still held their shape perfectly. They cost £25 which is about average for a decent bra these days and if you are likely you can get them cheaper when they have sales, sometime they can be brought at half price which is a bargain for what you are getting. The bra also will last a long time before it starts to wear.
overall the bra is confortable and makes you look good and feel confident.
Having recently had my first child, I was disappointed to find that post-pregnancy my boobs had lost some of their original...bounce. I have been wearing the Victorias Secret version of the super push up gel bra, but as these are quite expensive and difficult to get hold of in the UK I decided to give the La Senza version a go.
The bra itself is very padded indeed, it feels quite heavy to hold, and isnt the most comfortable thing to wear. The padding isn't as soft as in the Victorias Secret bras, and when being worn it feels as though you have two small sandbags strapped under your boobs.
However, I have to say that the effects it gives my cleavage is pretty good. Again, not as good as the Victorias Secret bra, but still, it gives a good lift and a nice shape. It probably wouldn't be comfortable enough to be the kind of underwear you could wear on an every day basis, but for nights out when you want a little bit more of a 'wow' effect, it certainly does the job!
In my opinion it is reasonably priced, washes well, and comes in a good assortment of colours, all with matching knickers, which is an essential!
What a boost in confidence! Well, this bra is simply fantastic. it provides fantastic support and really makes you feel like a women, the clevage is funominal, just fantastic with a low cut top or dress, grabs attention and makes you feel great about yourself, the material used for this bra is really good quality, many bra I have purchased in the past have become unshaped and discoulored in the washing machiene however as for this bra it came out of the wash great just how i brought it, 10 out of 10 for quality and sustainablility, however on the down side i will say it feels a little uncofortuble at first but once worn it becomes more confortable and wearing, I have suggested this bra to my friends as many of them do not have big boobs like me and they are now going to purchase it, i cant wait to hear what they think, but i know they will love it as much as i do!
I love la senza underwear it is sexy and comfortable usually, however this product for me was the total opposite. Wearing 32D I'm not particularly blessed in the boobs however this bra made my boobs look ridiculous, oversized, unnatural and I think unattractive! I think this is OTT and in no way enhanced my figure. Such a shame as I've heard such great reviews on this bra. My partner agreed that this wasbt flattering and made me loom unproprotinal, I have no problems with wanted to enhance smaller boobs such as mine but in my opinion this was just to much and wasn't sexy!
I love this bra because it really works to boost your cup size. I have small breasts and this bra makes me appear bigger without being too bulky. It moulds to your shape and it looks great under clothes. It is well made and it's excellent quality. It washes well and it keeps it's shape too, which is a bonus. I suggest leaving it to dry naturally as tumble drying it will ruin it. A store assistant told me to dry it naturally by air drying the bra. The colours don't run and you can mix it with other colours when you wash it. You can also handwash the bra if you wish. The colours are great, really bright and vibrant.
The bra looks great and it comes in various different colours and sizes. I am a 32c which is hard to find in most stores but I was pleased that La Senza had this bra in my size. I paid £25 for the bra, that was a while ago though. I have recently seen them in the sale for £12.50, which is half price.
I would recommend this bra. It boosts your bra and pushes you up without feeling uncomfortable. I think the bra is actually really comfy. It doesn't dig into me or leave me with red marks. It's just a great bra and suitable for daily wear. It not only boosts your bust, it boosts your confidence too!


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I think the Dunleavy hate on this board is incredible. Sure he is not our best player, but he does a lot of things that help this team. Mainly, he is an excellent passer. I can think of two plays where he made excellent passes that lead to a score (not necessarily an assist, but a great pass within the flow of the offense that lead to a bucket)
His alley oop pass to McRoberts last night was PERFECT. TJ Ford could of converted that alley oop, the pass was so good .
Also, his three point shooting is questionable at times but i'd rather him be confident than deal with Brandon Rush being scared to take two steps.
Dunleavy is also an excellent team defender. Bottom line is he may be the best passer on this team not named Collison. Our offense has looked VERY GOOD the first two games and passing is a big reason for that. When you have Collison, Dunleavy, and Roy on the floor together you have three VERY GOOD passers on the floor. Watch when Dunleavy passes the ball to Granger, he always hits Granger RIGHT where he is ready to shoot, it is a thing of beauty that apparently is missed by most viewers. (Not saying I am some excellent basketball analyst, but I do pay attention to passing)
I think Dunleavy needs to be coming off the bench playing 15-20 min a game max. I think with the second unit he could probably be more effective as a facilitator/scorer. He is always going to make the right pass and put guys in a good position to score (that is assuming players are moving, screening, cutting, etc.) IT has been said by other posters, but Dunleavy is a player whose stat line rarely tells the whole story, similar to Foster (whose great defense often doesn't show up on a stat line)


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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Endorses Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies Lesser Prairie-Chicken Range-Wide Conservation Plan
Plan Provides Model for State Leadership to Conserve Species Proposed for ESA Listing
Today, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service endorsed the Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies' Lesser Prairie-Chicken Range-Wide Conservation Plan, a landmark, collaborative planning effort to conserve a species proposed for listing under the Endangered Species Act (ESA).
The range-wide plan (RWP) represents a dedicated effort by the five range states of Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Kansas and Colorado to conserve the lesser prairie-chicken. After an extensive review, the Service found the plan is consistent with criteria proposed last May for conserving the species, which is proposed for listing under the ESA. The plan calls for providing financial incentives to landowners who voluntarily manage their lands to benefit the species. It also includes a framework for mitigating the potentially harmful effects to lesser prairie-chicken habitat from development activity throughout its range.
"The unprecedented collaborative efforts of WAFWA and the five state wildlife agencies have produced a sound conservation plan for the lesser prairie-chicken," said Service Director Dan Ashe. "We applaud the states' commitment to lead conservation actions across the bird's range."
The Service's endorsement is not a decision by the Service that implementing the plan will preclude the need to protect the lesser prairie-chicken under the ESA. The Service will carefully consider the plan, its implementation and effectiveness when it makes a final determination on whether to list the lesser prairie-chicken under the ESA in March, 2014.
Under the plan, agreements with participating landowners will aim to improve habitat conditions for the lesser prairie-chicken, increase populations and provide for long-term conservation of the species. The plan also establishes a framework for mitigating impacts from a wide range of activities with a goal of providing a net conservation benefit to the species.
"We are encouraged to see U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service endorsement of the five-state, range-wide plan to conserve this iconic grassland bird and its native prairie habitat," said Carter Smith, WAFWA president and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department executive director, speaking on behalf of WAFWA and the five state agencies. "Years of due diligence have gone into this plan, guided by scientific research and monitoring, and developed with input from landowners, agriculture, wind and oil and gas interests and other stakeholders. We can now work at the local level to implement the plan, facilitate more conservation for the bird while allowing sustainable land use and responsible economic development, and hopefully preclude the need to list this species."
In the coming weeks, the Service will revise the May 6, 2013, proposed 4(d) special rule for the lesser prairie-chicken to more specifically identify the range-wide conservation plan as one that, when implemented, will address the conservation needs of the species. If the Service ultimately determines that the lesser prairie-chicken should be listed as a threatened species, the revised 4(d) rule would provide a mechanism for ESA compliance. Linking the plan to a 4(d) special rule would offer participating landowners and industry participants regulatory certainty, as actions carried out in accordance with the plan would be in compliance with the ESA, even if the species requires ESA protection.
The lesser prairie-chicken is a species of prairie grouse commonly recognized for its colorful spring mating display and orange eye combs. Once abundant across much of Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Kansas and Colorado (the five range states), the lesser prairie-chicken's historical range of native grasslands and prairies has been reduced by an estimated 84 percent. The substantial decrease in the range of the species is primarily a result of habitat fragmentation and loss caused by development and conversion of the species' native grassland habitat to other uses. Last year, the population declined by an estimated 50 percent, primarily due to drought conditions in the West.
America's fish, wildlife and plant resources belong to all of us, and ensuring the health of imperiled species is a shared responsibility. The Service is actively engaged with conservation partners and the public in the search for improved and innovative ways to conserve and recover imperiled species such as the Working Lands for Wildlife program. To learn more about the Endangered Species program, go to http://www.fws.gov/endangered/.
The Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies was founded in 1922. It currently consists of 23 member states and provinces that have primary responsibility and authority for protecting and managing fish and wildlife in the western United States and Canada. WAFWA promotes the principles of sound resource management, as well as strengthening partnerships and cooperation among local, state, and federal agencies, non-government conservation organizations, and private industry. To learn more about WAFWA and other conservation efforts, and to find a copy of the Lesser Prairie-Chicken Range-Wide Conservation Plan, please go to www.wafwa.org.
The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working with others to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. We are both a leader and trusted partner in fish and wildlife conservation, known for our scientific excellence, stewardship of lands and natural resources, dedicated professionals, and commitment to public service. For more information on our work and the people who make it happen, visit www.fws.gov. Connect with our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/usfws, follow our tweets at www.twitter.com/usfwshq , watch our YouTube Channel at http://www.youtube.com/usfwsand download photos from our Flickr page at http://www.flickr.com/photos/usfwshq.
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Saks (SKS) and Macy's (M) reported earnings Tuesday morning, and the results couldn't be more different. Saks reported a same-store sales climb of just 0.7% for its fiscal fourth quarter, while Macy's continues its winning ways with a comps gain of 3.9%. In the last five years, Macy's shares have significantly outperformed Saks and the S&P 500.
In terms of earnings, as well, Macy's beat the Street consensus estimate by $0.07 with a $2.05 profit per share. Revenue totaled $9.35 billion, up 7.2% year over year. For fiscal 2014, management now sees earnings per share of between $3.90 and $3.95 -- up from a previous estimate of $3.81. Same-store sales are pegged to rise 3.5%.
It was a different story over at Saks. Although EPS beat by $0.01 for the quarter, those above-mentioned same-store sales were disappointing indeed. The company blamed Hurricane Sandy, which devastated the New York City area and which Saks said wrecked its momentum. The company reported fiscal fourth-quarter earnings of $0.17 on a 5.6% revenue gain to $976.6 million. For the all of fiscal 2014, Saks expects sales to grow in the 3%-to-5% range.
While I'm sure Saks will get back on track as the chain recovers from the effects of the Hurricane, I can't help wonder why the shares have performed so poorly over the last five years. You'd think catering to the wealthy would be a license to print money. Meanwhile, Nordstrom (JWN) is outperforming the entire group, and Macy's is not too far behind. Saks and the S&P 500 are left in the dust.
Of the three, Nordstrom is the only department store that can print double-digit growth. The company's momentum mostly comes from its Rack concept and its e-commerce site Haut Look. Macy's growth is coming from store-level execution -- and, all the while, Saks seems to take one step forward and one back. Of the three, my favorite continues to be Nordstrom's, followed by Macy's.


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Host of Holiday Events Set at Texas State Parks
AUSTIN, Texas — Few aspects of Christmas season bring joy to so many as do holiday lights, whether they decorate a Christmas tree, adorn gingerbread-trimmed Victorian homes or illuminate courthouses in many Texas communities.
The Texas State Park system does its part to bring holiday cheer by lighting up everything from the Battleship TEXAS and Goliad's Mission Espiritu Santo to farmhouses and landmark homes at historic sites throughout the state with candles, lanterns and thousands of miniature electric lights. There's nothing like the warm glow of candlelight to impart the feel of an old-fashioned Texas frontier Christmas at such places as the Starr Family Home in Marshall, Fort Richardson State Park and Historic Site and the Sauer-Beckmann Living History Farm in Stonewall.
One of the most popular holiday state park events takes place at Lake Mineral Wells State Park, where local businesses, organizations and individuals go all out to decorate campsites in the Plateau camping loop with Christmas lights and displays. Last year, more than 800 people attended the Cross Timbers Cowboy Campfire Christmas, donating money to the Lone Star Legacy Fund and canned good to a local food bank in lieu of paying a park entry fee. This year's event, which takes place the first two weekends in December, will again feature a Saturday night music review with caroling, cowboy Christmas songs and stories, and refreshments.
In the East Texas pineywoods, hundreds will climb aboard a Victorian Christmas Train at Texas State Railroad State Park on Dec. 3, 10 and 17 to enjoy Old World goodies, strolling carolers and a visit from Santa and his elves. This is the eighth year that TSRR has run a Victorian train during the Christmas season to transport riders into a bygone era when trains served as a major mode of transportation. Regular excursion runs also will be conducted out of the Rusk Depot only during the first three weekends of December.
And for the 36th year, Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historic Site will host the annual Tree Lighting ceremony begun by the late President and First Lady to provide a special celebration for the Texas Hill Country community of Stonewall and Johnson City. The free event on Dec. 18 provides park visitors with a chance to experience an early 1900s Christmas at a German-American farm illuminated by candles and lanterns, visit with Santa and see a live nativity.
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December 2005 — Battleship Texas SHS — Yuletide Texas — Christmas was a very special time for the sailors and officers who served aboard Battleship TEXAS, and now you can get a glimpse at that history. Visit throughout the month of December to see the Battleship TEXAS in LaPorte adorned with lights, ornaments and decorations in the spirit of the season, just the way the crew members who served aboard her did while serving their country. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; fees free for Texas State Parks Pass members, $7 non-members, $4 senior citizens, free for children 12 and under (281) 479-2431.
December 2005 — Goliad SP — Christmas Lighted History Trail — Bring your family, friends and neighbors for a wonderful evening of visual stimulation at Mission Espiritu Santo. See the history of the mission in lighted cutout displays as you stroll through the trail. Dark-10 p.m. daily; call for more information (361) 645-3405.
Dec. 1–17, 2005 — Starr Family Home SHS — Christmas Candlelight Dinner Tour — Enjoy the ultimate Victorian experience as our dinner guest at the Blake Home in Marshall. Costumed staff serves you a sumptuous dinner in the romantic atmosphere of this beautiful home built in the 1890s. Included with dinner are musical selections by accomplished singers. Following dinner, tour the magnificent Maplecroft, built in 1870, home of James Franklin Starr. Fee $28 per person; reservations required; call for more information (903) 935-3044.
Dec. 9–11, 2005 — Lake Mineral Wells SP & Trailway — Cross Timbers Cowboy Campfire Christmas — Bring the whole family to the park for a weekend of holiday fun. Saturday night join us at the Lone Star Amphitheater for a campfire program of cowboy music, poetry and sing-along with a Christmas theme. Friday-Sunday drive through the park and enjoy a Cowboy Christmas light display. Campfire program 6-8 p.m., drive through light display dusk-10 p.m. (940) 328-1171.
Dec. 10, 16, 17, 2005 — Monument Hill & Kreische Brewery SHS — Trail of Lights — Get into the season's spirit with us! Enjoy a fantastic quarter-mile trail illuminated with thousands of lights that decorate the park. Walk a trail overlooking the town of La Grange. Experience the more traditionally decorated 1850s-era German home of H.L. Kreische, bedecked in Christmas splendor, in a Texas-German style. Hear a variety of Christmas music. Bring your children to tell secrets to Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus and enjoy the genuine seasonal hospitality of the Friends of Monument Hill and Kreische Brewery, who sponsor the event. 6-8 p.m.; fees $3 adults, $1 children 12 and under (979) 968-5658.
Dec. 10, 17, 2005 — Texas State Railroad SP — Victorian Christmas Train — A wonderfully warm experience full of Christmas cheer and great fun for the young and young at heart. While riding the train, enjoy good food, song, stories and of course Santa Claus and his elves. Meet at the Palestine station. 4-6 p.m.; fees $25 adults, $10 children 5-13, free for children under 5; dates subject to change; reservations required, (800) 659-3484. (800) 442-8951.
Dec. 10, 2005 — Barrington Living History Farm-Washington-on-the-Brazos SHS — Candlelight Christmas 2005 — Barrington Living History Farm invites young and old to experience a 19th Century Texas Christmas. Enjoy all the same surprises of the holiday season that our Texas ancestors did as they celebrated Christmas with music, dancing, food and special Christmas crafts. 1-8 p.m. (936) 878-2213.
Dec. 10, 2005 — Fulton Mansion SHS — Christmas Caroling at the Mansion — Bring the family for a real old-fashioned Christmas caroling on the grounds in Fulton. Afterwards, enjoy gingerbread and cider. For a reduced fee, see the beautiful Christmas decorations on the first floor. 6:30-8 p.m. (361) 729-0386.
Dec. 10, 2005 — Stephen F. Austin SP — Hayride and Christmas Caroling — Enjoy caroling through the San Felipe park on a hayride, then share cookies and hot chocolate afterwards. 6-8 p.m.; admission is one canned good per person (979) 885-3613.
Dec. 10, 2005 — Stephen F. Austin SP — Pancake Breakfast with Santa — Have a breakfast of homemade pancakes with homemade syrup, sausage, juice and coffee and tell Santa all your Christmas wishes. 8-10:30 a.m.; fee $3 per person (979) 885-3613.
Dec. 15–31, 2005 — Big Spring SP — Poinsettias in the Park — View six large metal poinsettias (each one is 20 feet wide and 8 feet tall) and a 10-foot tall star wrapped in Christmas lights. These lights will be placed on the edge of the 200-foot bluff in the park (at the northern limit of the Edwards Plateau). This is in conjunction with the Festival of Lights at the neighboring Comanche Trail Park with more than 500,000 Christmas lights. Dark-10 p.m. (432) 263-4931.
Dec. 17, 2005 — Lake Texana SP — Christmas Crafts — Bring the kids to the park just outside Edna and prepare for the holidays by making Christmas crafts to decorate your home. For times and more information contact Cindy McLemore at firstname.lastname@example.com or call (361) 782-5718.
Dec. 17–19, 22—23, 2005 — Wyler Aerial Tramway SP — Santa at Ranger Peak — Santa will be at the top of Ranger Peak in El Paso waiting for children to deliver their letters in person and to take their picture with him. Noon-5 p.m.; fees $7 adults, $4 children 4-12, children 3 and under free (915) 562-9899.
Dec. 18, 2005 — Lyndon B. Johnson SP&HS — 36th Annual Tree Lighting — Come to the Texas Hill Country and enjoy a community-wide event, with carolers, a live nativity, Santa Claus, candlelight and lamp-lit 1900s Sauer-Beckmann Living History Farm and a special nighttime holiday tour of the LBJ National Historical Park and Texas White House. Light refreshments will be served following the tree lighting ceremony. 6 p.m.-till; donations appreciated (830) 644-2252.
Dec. 22, 2005 — Barton Warnock Environmental Education Center — Christmas on the Border — Come see cactus and Christmas lights, caroling cowboys and cowgirls, folklorico dancers, the Community Choir and Papa Noel at the West Texas Borderlands Celebration in Lajitas. The Barton Warnock Environmental Education Center staff invite you to attend this special Wednesday event from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Entry fees are waived for the special event, but donations are welcomed. (432) 424-3327.
Jan. 1, 2006 — Goliad SP — Christmas Lighted History Trail — Bring your family, friends and neighbors for a wonderful evening of visual stimulation at Mission Espiritu Santo. See the history of the mission in lighted cutout displays as you stroll through the trail. Dark-10 p.m.; call for more information (361) 645-3405.
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Have you noticed the paradox at the center of American politics lately? Though most people are essentially moderate, our political parties and elected officials have become more extreme.
This year's elections are a perfect example. No matter who wins they won't get the full cooperation of our lawmakers in Congress. That's because the era of compromise in politics is dead. It's history. A dirty word for some.
No more I'll help you if you'll help me, or meeting halfway on an issue. Some lawmakers have gone so far as to make pledges they won't compromise. They insist they are patriots who must take a stand.
Not much gets done that way. We know that from looking at the last two years. The 112th Congress is a study in inept partisan lawmakers. I'd hazard to say this is the worst Congress we've ever had.
Unlike in elections past, there will be no universal affirmation of cooperation with the newly elected president. He won't even get the famous 100-day honeymoon period from the media. That stopped in 2008 when Barack Obama was elected.
The Republican party decided to, " just say no" to everything the new president proposed. Enter 21st Century politics: all or nothing. My way or the highway. Lines aren't drawn in the sand anymore, there are deep moats with alligators in them, and when someone crosses them his or hers political career is at risk.
So where have all the moderate voices gone? In the Senate only eight out of 100 senators voted with their party less than 80 percent of the time. In the House, this trend is even worse with only 6 percent voting with their party less than 80 percent of the time. Some moderate politicians have complained that being a moderate in Washington means you are the enemy.
What's even worse, the few remaining moderates are leaving Congress. Look at what happened in the House when many of the moderates were voted out. Moderate Republicans lost primaries to their Tea Party counterparts, and moderate Democrats lost in the general election to Tea Party Members.
Let's not forget the media's role in all of this partisan polarization. The news is no longer as objective as it should be. You have partisan commentators like Bill O'Reilly, who usually has higher ratings than all unbiased prime time news shows combined. Then there's liberal commentators like Rachel Maddow and Chris Matthews, who also get high ratings.
Seven-term former Rep. Phil English from Pennsylvania, who lost his seat in 2008, said in an AP interview in March, "The big problem in the House and the source of polarization has less to do with the ideology of people who've been elected than the fact that in the House you have two very hostile camps with long lists of slights that they've taken to heart and very few people like John Boehner with the capacity to look beyond those concerns and really reach out."
From all reports, it's no longer safe to be a moderate. If you want a political career you must be prepared to take on the party's brand -- right or wrong. Of course, that leaves the rest of us hanging out to dry. Most Americans want solutions that work and they want their lawmakers to represent them -- not their party.
It couldn't be much simpler, but there it is. We have a dysfunctional government and seemingly no way around it. There's been talk of a viable third party, a centrist party if you will, but it's never happened.
Our dueling parties have seen to that. The future is murky and filled with potholes on it's current course. As much as I want this country to succeed, I'm having a hard time expecting things to get better after this presidential election.
Perhaps a miracle will happen, and our lawmakers will have an epiphany and realize they're destroying the country with their stupid partisan games. I suppose that's a better thought than waiting for a revolution to break out from all the rampant hatred in politics today.
As It Stands, we may well ask, where has reason gone in America?
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Lisa Hall challenged in District 2 election
BERLIN — While neither Mayor Gee Williams nor District 4 Councilmember Elroy Brittingham will have anyone run against them on Oct. 9, Councilmember Lisa Hall's District 2 seat is being challenged by newcomer Ronald Marney.
A 24-year old graduate of Stephen Decatur High School, Marney says his educational focus on town planning has given him the qualifications to run for office.
"I have a lot of experience in town development and believe I have a lot to offer," he said.
Through his undergraduate studies at Salisbury University and graduate school at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, Marney's education has culminated in his certification by the American Planning Association, a professional organization focused on the development of communities. Marney has already been involved in Berlin planning, as he previously volunteered as an intern for Chuck Ward, planning and zoning director of Berlin.
Under Ward, Marney was involved in the rewriting of Berlin's zoning code that was adopted late August.
He also said he has plenty of ideas to help build the community.
"I'm going to focus on getting our flooding situation under control," Marney said. "Everyone in the town has lost a lot. I think it's one of our town's biggest issues."
Referencing the 1,000-year-storm last month that caused thousands of dollars of damage to residents' cars and properties, he said cleaning and maintaining ditches around town should be a strong focus to alleviate drainage problems.
Another issue Marney said he would pursue is improving the town's energy performance.
Since he understands he is young and not well known around town, Marney is giving out his email address -- email@example.com. -- to anyone who wishes to ask him questions.
Hall, who is nearing the end of her first term on the council, says she is running again to take care of unfinished town business.
"I'm concerned about the stormwater issue," she said.
While the town has spent the past four years concentrating on making improvements to Berlin's electric utility department, according to Hall, she said stormwater problems were put on the backburner.
"I feel there are short-term things we can do now to help residents," she said.
The town has been hesitant to take any action on the stormwater drainage issue until it receives the results of the University of Maryland study the town's drainage. The report, and any deficiencies the study might find, is expected to be completed by the end of the year.
She has advocated for the cleaning and regular maintenance of Berlin's ditches, and additionally said the retention ponds also need attention.
Hall also wishes to shorten the regular Mayor and council meetings, saying that the public begins to lose interest after an hour and a half into session. Through her involvement with the Main Street Berlin organization, the Berlin Chamber of Commerce, taking classes at the Maryland Municipal League and her involvement in other community services, Hall said she has more than enough experience and time to run for another term.
"I'm retired now and available to participate in a lot of undertakings," she said.
Hall also is taking questions via email. Her address is firstname.lastname@example.com.
Councilmember Brittingham, who is running unopposed, said he wishes to continue his 24 years of service on the council to take care of several town issues.
"Every time we have an election, we have a really heated issue that drives me to run for another term because I want it finished," he said.
"Drainage is another big problem," said Brittingham, who hopes the university study will allow the council to make major fixes.
Another issue Brittingham is adamant about fixing is the dispute between the Berlin Mayor and Council and the Berlin Fire Company.
In August, the town cut its funding to the fire company based on an alleged claim of harassment at the workplace. Heads of the fire company said the matter has been resolved and is of non-issue, while the town says it continues to receive complaints.
"I don't want to be in this dispute, but when it comes down to a workplace problem like that this day in time, you have to follow the rules," Brittingham said.
Brittingham also wishes to see the effort continue to build sidewalks for all town residents, with a focus on Flower Street.
"I push harder now than ever before for Flower Street because of the heavy traffic from the schools," he said.
He said he expects sidewalks to run through Flower Street completely within two years.
Brittingham also is advocating using money from the Casino at Ocean Downs to move Berlin's police station from its location in Town Hall on William Street to an area of land the town owns off Route 113 across from Uncle Willie's.
"They don't need to be downtown, and being on the highway would allow them to better respond to emergencies," Brittingham said.
The deadline for voter registration has passed, but absentee ballots will be available until Oct. 5.
Only residents of District 2 are eligible to vote for the contended seat, which mostly encompasses town properties north to Broad Street and south to Buckingham Lane, stretching east from the western town limits to Route 113. Properties east of 113 and west of Decatur Street are also included in District 2, as far north as Meadow Street.
District 2 polling will take place Oct. 9 at Buckingham Presbyterian Church on 20 S. Main St. from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Voting for the seats held by Mayor Gee Williams and Councilmember Brittingham will not take place, as no one filed to run against each official.
For any questions about the election and to find out what properties fall in each district, call Mary Bohlen, deputy town administrator at 410-641-4314 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Misguided CTC Amendment Pits Vulnerable Communities with Each Other
Jan 09, 2014
By Helly Lee
Update: On Tuesday, January 14, efforts to extend Unemployment Insurance (UI) failed in the Senate. Two separate bills, one which would have extended UI benefits through November 2014 failed by a vote of 52 to 48 and another which would have extended UI for three months, fell short of the 60 votes needed to move forward. With the Senate scheduled to recess the week of January 20,it is unclear what Congress will do next on this matter. The Child Tax Credit (CTC) amendment, while not included in this week's votes, will remain a recurring issue in future legislation. CLASP urges Congress to act to restore UI benefits as soon as possible, without harming needy families.
This week, Senator Ayotte (R-NH) filed an amendment to the bill extending federal Unemployment Insurance benefits that would deny two million working families – and more than 4 million children –access to the Child Tax Credit (CTC). This amendment would make low-income families who file taxes with an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN), instead of a Social Security Number (SSN), ineligible for the refundable CTC.
Senator Ayotte claims that this amendment would combat fraud; but it would actually deny the benefits of the CTC to eligible low-income working families with children, the vast majority of whom are American citizens. The CTC is only available to working families and helps to offset the costs of raising children. It lifted 1.5 million children above poverty in 2011 and supports work among low-income families and encourages children's success in school. Stripping the eligibility of low-wage, tax-paying ITIN filers from access to the CTC not only limits their families' ability to make ends meet, but could also have a long-term, detrimental health and educational impact on their children who are our future workforce.
Congress has historically provided federal extended unemployment benefits on an emergency basis, and not required them to be paid for. If members of Congress insists on offsetting the cost of this extension, they should not do so by finding the money to pay for it by targeting this very vulnerable population. It is alarming that those who oppose tax increases on corporations or those at the top of the income ladder support raising taxes on low-income workers through amendments like this one.
This week marks the 50th anniversary of President Lyndon Johnson's declaration of a war on poverty. In 2012, over 16 million, or nearly 22 percent, of children in the U.S. lived in poverty. Hispanic children (5.8 million) were the largest group living in poverty and would be most adversely affected by this amendment. It is ironic that on this anniversary, some in Congress would consider throwing millions of children into deeper poverty. Congress must provide better solutions than to pit vulnerable populations and their needs against each other.


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Code Red: Color Therapy for Your Home
1. This color works with everything. On its own, blue is lush and calming. But it's also a strong anchor for bright red, yellow, or green accents.
2. Got a small space? Upbeat hues like cobalt and cyan are perfect for making it look bigger and brighter.
3. Navy makes for great accents, but it can darken a room. "Softer blues work well in any light," says designer Anthony Baratta, who did the bedroom below. "I use it all over--bathrooms, dining rooms, everywhere!"
Love the upholstery here? Get a similar look by placing a blue bench at the foot of your bed.
"Never paint the wood doors in a blue room," says Suzanne Kasler, who designed this space. "Let them stand out like a piece of decor."
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The Blaugrana midfielder and Ballon d'Or finalist has congratulated his teammate and says he will win another prestigious award if he continues to do what he is doing.
The Argentine won his fourth consecutive World Player of the Year in a row after he scored 91 goals in 2012, surpassing Gerd Muller's record of 85, but the player who finished third in the 2012 voting believes that there will be more to come.
"I dedicate it to Barca, [and to] the work we do. If he continues, then Leo will get a fifth [Ballon d'Or]," Iniesta told Esport3. "I congratulate Leo again for his fourth Golden Boot, which makes it unique. It is not a matter of giving it to others, it is a matter of recognizing the best there is - that is what has happened."
Iniesta also said he hoped to continue playing at the highest level for as long as possible amid another standout year at age 28 during which he helped Spain to its second straight European championship and finished behind Messi and Real Madrid start Cristiano Ronaldo for the Ballon d'Or.
"In this game you have to enjoy the time you have playing at the top," Iniesta said. "And, hopefully, I can do that for a long time and win more trophies. My personal achievements have been very good so far and that is what I aim for, you work to get them. The truth is that being where I am right now makes me incredibly happy."


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I have to hand it to Gearbox, they know what collectors want in a game bundle. Following last year's Duke bust packed Duke Nukem Forever: Balls of Steel Edition and recently revealed Borderlands 2 Ultimate Loot Chest Limited Edition, Gearbox unveils the contents for Aliens: Colonial Marines.
Slated for release February 2013, the $100 Aliens: Colonial Marines Collector's Edition includes a Powerloader vs. Xenomorph statue sure to please the most discerning Alien collector. Also included is a USCM dossier containing a mission brief, schematic of the USS Sephora, a recruitment card, iron-on badges, recon photos and a USCM graduation certificate. It also comes with digital extras, such as the ability to play as four of the film's characters, as well as exclusive weapon unlocks like Ripley's flamethrower. Pre-order today to secure your treasure trove of Alien goodies, not to mention what's sure to be a kick-butt game.
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It is widely accepted that there is not much room for most men to dress up in the same way as women do, but this does not mean men are always in black and grey without any eye-catching points.
In fact, fashion designers are seeking to enhance men's fashion and elevate their taste through fashion accessories in an acceptable fashion that the accessories do not compromise men's manly bearing. Furthermore, men's accessories widen a considerate wife's choice of selecting a satisfying gift for her husband during the period of holidays, birthdays or any occasion.
Time proves eternity. Although people tend to take out their cell phone to get the time, a watch does not lose its place on the gift list, and on the contrary, a brand watch still ranks at the top of the list. Far beyond its function of telling time, a brand watch is endowed with the features of fortune, status, eternity and dignity. Usually, a woman, who badly wants to show her eternal love, often chooses a brand watch for her beloved one.
It's all in the details. A pair of delicately designed cufflinks available in an infinite amount of colors and patterns can always catch one's eyes. Besides, a man who emphasizes details can give people the impression that he deserves being trusted. Additionally, a considerate wife can also help her husband with the details; a pair of cufflinks to show off when the wife is arm and arm with her husband makes this already good looking couple more impressive.
It is a widely-held view that ties are essentials for suits and shirts. Abandoning the dull grey or black ties, and wearing the bright colored ties, men spray positive energy and power. From purely bright colored, patterned ties to striped ties, each man has an array of ties in his wardrobe identifying him and his personality. Like a woman whose wardrobe is always lacking in a pair of shoes, a man is always looking for a tie appropriate for his suit. Girls know how to do when inspired by the word "wanna tie him? Then present him with a tie".
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Thu, Aug 2, 2012 at 11:25 PM
i havnt done a pink friday blog in ages coz i neva know what to write about...well... i recently watched 'pound the alarm' which was wicked, I LOVED THE HAIR SO MUCH and the costumes were amazingg! iv been doing more youtube lyric videos so you should check them out coz there mostly nicki minaj, anddd... hmmmm..... my new favourite nicki minaj song is GRINDIN!! i know its quite old but its...
Sat, Jul 28, 2012 at 10:39 AM
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Thu, Jul 19, 2012 at 5:26 PM
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Sun, Jul 15, 2012 at 7:25 PM
If any of you are fans of one direction then please look at this lyric video i made, louis tomlinson singing 'look after you', its amazing! MY NEW VID HERE!
Fri, Jul 13, 2012 at 3:48 PM
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hello there barbss, i've had my youtube account for about a month now but only just started making video's like lyrics and stuff to nicki minaj song. please check it out and help me gets lots of views:) much love mwahhhh!xx My channel here!/url]
Tue, Jul 10, 2012 at 7:05 PM
1000 views!
oh yay just realized i got 1000 views, feel so happy for some odd reason?
Fri, Jun 29, 2012 at 2:50 PM
october tickets
hopefullyyy!! in july when its my birthday im gonna ask for nicki minaj tickets in october!:) i hope my dads actually generous to get me some or my older brother:) its my absolute dream to see nicki perform!
Sat, Jun 23, 2012 at 7:46 PM
friend request..
i only need one more friend to make 50 friends which gives me 500 points which gives me 1151 points.. anyone wanna send me a friend request, i dont bite
Sat, Jun 23, 2012 at 7:26 AM
THANK GOD ITS FRIDAY!! well its saturday now but yesterday it was FRIDAY! weeks are going well quick and im in yr 10 in september yayyy!!! im planning on get my hair thinned out and dyed dark chocolate brown! get a new bag and some new makeup. really wanna try nicki minaj's viva glam lipstick.. XX
Fri, Jun 22, 2012 at 9:44 PM
I'v listened to so many nicki minaj songs and i cant find my favourite one! i think her best songs so far are from 'Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded Deluxe'! I really like come on a cone, young forever, automatic, masqerade and marilyn monroe! whats your favouriee?! really want to know!xx


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We welcome candidates from diverse cultural and educational backgrounds and encourage you to apply regardless of your discipline or major.
Candidates currently in the first year of a three year (or second year of a four year) university course may apply to the one week spring internship program in London. The internship features work experience within one of our teams, seminars, presentations, group projects and a range of networking events. It provides you with a valuable insight into what it is like to work at Goldman Sachs.
Candidates currently pursuing a college or university degree may apply to the 10 week summer internship program in New York or London. The internship offers real responsibilities within one of our teams as well as a comprehensive program of training, seminars, presentations, group projects and a range of networking events. It provides you with a real sense of what you would be doing day to day as a full time employee.
Our intern program provides students with an opportunity to learn about the different areas and functions of the Internal Audit department.
The best candidates for an internship with our department are those who have demonstrated scholastic achievement and shown commitment to excellence. You must possess strong analytical, problem solving and communication skills, and value teamwork and diversity.
As an intern you will be placed with one of our teams. As well as shadowing and assisting other employees, you will attend seminars and presentations; get involved with group projects and participate in a range of networking events. The experience will provide you with a real sense of what you would be doing day to day as a full time employee.
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