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A year ago I quit my full-time job to be a SAHM. When I was working I basically had two types of clothing in my closet. Work clothes and pajama-esque clothing. Those of you who work will know exactly what I'm talking about. If I ever went on vacation or needed to dress cute but casual on the weekends I was usually at a loss because I didn't have any "in between" clothing. At the time I quit I was 5 months pregnant so I started wearing the casual maternity clothes that I had inherited from friends. It was only after the birth of my daughter that I realized what a serious clothing quandry I was in! None of my pre-baby clothes fit but it didn't matter because they were all my old work clothes. Or my old pajamas. This is when I found myself in an identity crisis. Who would I be as this new SAHM? How would I dress everyday when most days were spent at home? I didn't want to be a slob but I wanted to be comfortable and, let's face it, a little cute. I don't know how it happened but I began migrating to zip up hoodies over a coordinating tank top with cotton bottoms. I would have been in yoga pants (you know - to make everyone think I was actually working out) but my post-baby booty wasn't exactly yoga pant material so I stuck to the looser, athletic looking ones. I wondered if this new look was going to work and then I caught an episode of Desperate Housewives. There was cute Eva Longoria as Gaby Solis dressed in her coordinating zip up hoodies and pants! I decided that character would be my inspiration. Now all I needed was beautiful long flowing hair. But that's another post.
The great thing about this new "uniform" was that I now could focus on dressing cheaply as well! I started comparing prices of my "uniform" pieces at different stores and found that I could really whittle down my clothing budget by shopping savvy and knowing when a price was good enough for me to spend our hard-earned money. If anyone is looking to manage their clothing budget I would suggest a CHEAP uniform! Of course, I'm not saying to buy ill-fitting, poorly made clothing but for those of us who are at home most of the day inexpensive clothing from places like, oh, say, the store with the big red bullseye are usually just fine for our purposes. So, get a uniform! Maybe your style isn't mine...or Gaby Solis' but I have a friend who rocks skinny jeans and cardigans over tees all the time and she looks fabulous! She says if you take a peek inside of her closet you will see a row of different colored cardigans (that she found for CHEAP) next to tee and jeans and she always looks great. She's usually also wearing a great pair of earrings which is part of her signature style as well.
My "uniform" has served me well throughout the fall and winter seasons but now as temperatures are starting to warm up here in south Louisiana I am in need of a new uniform. This means the next few weeks will find me looking at other chic SAHMs and in magazines for a new look that I can acquire for CHEAP. I'll keep you updated on what I find...
In the meantime - from One Cheap Mama to another - find your own uniform and rock it mama!
Friday, February 18, 2011
My Cheap Mama Uniform
Posted by Davis at 6:47 AM
Labels: cheap living, clothing
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This report makes my blood boil.
The US are talking to the Taliban about a political solution to the Afghanistan conflict, while at the same time those same Taliban are killing our servicemen and women.
Just why have we put our service personnel in harm's way? Why have over 300 of those personnel lost their lives? What was so important that needed such loss of life that suddenly becomes so unimportant it can now be negotiated away?
If ever there was a definition of a wrong war, this must be it: all along, from the first boots hitting the ground, to now peace negotiations, it has been a war of political expediency. Those in government here and across the Atlantic must be held to account for the hundreds of service personnel's lives that have essentially been wasted to prove a political point. Those same politicians should especially be judged for the crimes against the thousands of Afghan civilians that have been killed during this senseless conflict.
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Sarkari Naukri Union is proactive when it comes to keeping a close tab on the public sector job market, making it the first one to collect and publish job listings as soon as they are made public by the respective government departments. The online job listing portal also takes the pain to organise listings in several categories, such as regions, cities, skills, qualifications and organizations, allowing readers to make need-based searches. As Sarkari Naukri Union carries skill-based jobs in categories like Non-IT, Engineering, Medical, IT, and HR and Management, readers can conveniently access listings suiting their academic credentials.
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Ever wonder how the chefs on TV make those realistic looking cakes? Well, this tutorial will show you how to make an adorable looking ladybug for the top of your cake. In this two part video, you will learn how to make a shiny fondant (gum paste) ladybug with edible antennae.
You will use rice noodles and an edible varnish (confectioner's glaze).
*You can find rice noodles easily at your local supermarket, in the Asian food section and dye them with food coloring.
*Confectioner's glaze can be purchased online if your local cake supply store doesn't have it.
*To dye the rice noodles:
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The Plant Care Center ™, the new applied science center of Agrauxine
Agrauxine, the Lesaffre Business Unit dedicated to plant care, by developing and manufacturing biocontrol and biostimulation products from microorganisms, has launched its Plant Care Center ™. This "life-size" laboratory, constructed during the course of 2015 in the vicinity of the Lesaffre factory in Argentina, enables Agrauxine to test solutions in the same conditions as those experienced by end users.
A demonstration and technical center to better assist the customers
Following the example of the Lesaffre Baking Centers™ and Culinary Centers, this applied science center provides support for the research and development teams by allowing them to run application trials to test its biocontrol and biostimulation products performance in real conditions. But Agrauxine also aims at using the Plant Care Center ™ as a demonstration and technical center in order to help its customers who operate as distributors to better evaluate products' effectiveness. First testings started on crops such as maize, soya, wheat, tomatoes and lettuce.
A strategic asset for the positioning of biocontrol and biostimulation products
The Plant Care Center ™ is a real catalyst for exchanges and it will enable Agrauxine to learn more about the country's agricultural practices and the requirements of that important local market thanks to its location in the southern hemisphere that gives an opportunity to work outside European seasonal references. These application trials represent an undeniable opportunity for Agrauxine to improve the technical positioning of its products.
The Plant Care Center ™ in figures
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Every fall, our colleagues at International Club host the International Idol, a night that "brings cultures together, forming a spectacle". Fall 2017 was no different. What was different however was the grouping of contestants by their country instead of the traditional individual talent show, with the team able to show off their culture and talent in the most beautiful, elegant and cultural way taking the trophy.
With the obligatory background out of the way, it is only right that we start 2018 by celebrating the achievement of our members Dikshya Karki, Binu KC, Manisha Shrestha, Anisha Mahat, Dikchya Manadhar, Rejeena Rai, Sweyasha Sharma and Pooja Sigdel (pictured left to right) who represented Nepal in the contest and emerged victorious after dazzling the audience with their dance performance. We are really proud of their accomplishment and hope we get to see more of their talents in 2018.


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One of the main things many people consider when purchasing an oxygen concentrator, is how much noise it will make. You don't want to bother anyone or have your oxygen concentrator bother you while you are trying to do things like watch TV, read a book, have a conversation with someone, or sleep if you need to use your oxygen concentrator while you sleep.
For this reason, we've rounded up user reviews of the extraordinarily quiet stationary and portable oxygen concentrators on the market right now. Naturally, many of the bigger stationary oxygen concentrators will be louder than the smaller ones, but the larger ones offer a higher dose of oxygen that some people require.
You should never let the noise level bother if you need a higher dose of oxygen – getting the among you need is much more important than the noise level. These are the quietest oxygen concentrators in their size categories and dosage ranges.
Respironics EverFlo Q
"The EverFlo from Respironics is wonderful because it's only as loud as 40 decibels, and it's oxygen dosage settings go from 0.5 to 5 LPM (liters per minute) in 0.5 increments. It's also one of the newest and most energy efficient stationary oxygen concentrators on the market today. Being both smaller and newer means it has a very current and high tech system, which makes it more efficient and quieter."
Respironics SimplyGo
"The SimplyGo features both pulse dose oxygen from 12 ml/min to 72 ml/min, and continuous flow oxygen from 0.5 to 2 LPM in 0.5 increments. This is a pretty great range for a portable oxygen concentrator that only weighs 10 lbs. At the highest setting, it hums softly at 43 decibels. That's only as loud as a refrigerator when it kicks on."
Inogen One G3
"The G2 gets no louder than 38 decibels, and weighs just 7.25 lbs. If offers pulse dose oxygen settings from 1 to 6. This is a great range for people who need a medium setting of pulse dose oxygen, and a very low noise level! This is a wonderful concentrator for those who need to use it while they sleep, and if you plan on taking a lot of trips away from home."
SeQual eQuinox
"The Equinox is one of the newest and best portable oxygen concentrators on the market, so naturally it's also going to be one of the most quiet. It has a continuous flow range of 0.5 to 3 LPM in 0.5 increments, and a high pulse dose range. The loudest it will get is 37 decibels."
Invacare Perfecto 2
"Just slightly louder than the EverFlo Q, the Perfecto 2 from Invacare offers the same dosage setting range and is one very efficient and sturdy stationary oxygen concentrator. It's only 43 decibels on the highest setting, so you'll know that it won't bother you or anyone else in the room."


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- God saves and preserves His covenant people.
- His people sin against Him.
- God judges His people for their sin.
- His people cry out for help.
- God gives mercy and restores His people.
- Repeat process starting at Point #1.
This is what many scholars have called "The Judges Cycle." This is exactly the pattern we see repeated throughout the period of history covered by the Book of Judges.
Early on, we read, "And the people of Israel did what was evil in the sight of the Lord and served the Baals" (2:11). "So the anger of the Lord was kindled against Israel and he gave them over to plunderers who plundered them" (2:14). "Then the Lord raised up judges who saved them out of the hand of those who plundered them" (2:16). "For the Lord was moved by pity by their groaning because of those who afflicted and oppressed them. But whenever the judge died, they turned back and were more corrupt than their fathers, going after other gods . . . they did not drop any of their practices or their stubborn ways" (2:18-19).
So right away, we learn some massive truths:
- God is good and merciful beyond compare. "All day long I have held out My hands to a disobedient and contrary people" (Romans 10:21).
- People are sinful to the core and unable by their own volition to break sinful habits. "Everyone who practices sin is a slave to sin" (John 8:34).
- God judges sin. "For we know Him who said, 'Vengeance is Mine; I will repay.' And again, 'The Lord will judge His people.' It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God" (Hebrews 10:30).
- Our rescue from the bondage of sin relies solely upon God's mercy. "But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, He saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to His mercy" (Titus 3:4).
- The deliverance of human judges is insufficient; We need a better Judge / Deliverer! "But when Christ had offered for all time a single sacrifice for sins, he sat down at the right hand of God, waiting until his enemies should be made a footstool for his feet. For by a single offering he has perfected for all time those who are being sanctified" (Hebrews 10:12-14).
There is a whole lot of gospel in the Book of Judges! God give us eyes to see and ears to hear and hearts to love and obey the gospel truth being so obviously fore-shadowed in Judges.
But the question that should haunt us as we read the first few chapters of Judges is "How did all this happen in the first place? What brought about this crazy Judges Cycle anyway?"
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The Summit is accessible by bus or vehicle via I77 and I64 (via SR-19) just outside of Beckley, WV.
The closest major airport is Yeager Airport in Charleston, WV (about 1 hour 15 minutes from The Summit). Airports in Charlotte, NC and Pittsburgh, PA (3.5-4 hours) may also be an option.
Amtrak offers rail service to Prince, WV (about 15 minutes from The Summit) via the Cardinal Line.
Please check back for updated information about shuttle service from Yeager Airport and Prince Station to The Summit.
Amenities & Businesses
There is a ton of fun stuff to do in West Virginia. We could list all kinds of things here, but the truth is there are great organizations who've already done the heavy lifting.
For straight up info on lodging, dining and things to do check out the West Virginia State Tourism website. Plus, there are a host of amazing convention & visitors bureaus (CVBs) who can hook you up with more local information.
New River Gorge CVB
Fayetteville CVB
Southern West Virginia CVB
And wherever you go, there are visitor centers—federal, state and local.
Natural Resources
West Virginia is probably best known for its rugged landscape and natural beauty. Amazing trails, overlooks and visitor centers abound in the Mountain State.
Between West Virginia State Parks and the National Park Service, there is no end to the adventures that await.
Looking to throw your line in the water? West Virginia is loaded with prime fishing. Visit the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources to find out licensing requirements.
How about historical attractions? West Virginia's got 'em in spades.
Take classes and immerse yourself in mountain culture at experiencewv.org.
A great all-round resource is the West Virginia Division of Culture and History.
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Posts Tagged 'Mama'
Flying Notes
Today Cole wrote notes on little pieces of paper and sent them flying to me on his slingshot airplane. They said things like "Mama I want chocolate" and "Mama I want this show".
Family Fun
We had an great weekend! The weather was finally warm and we could go out and play. Cole had fun touring the neighborhood on his bike. As long as he keeps his walkie talkie on and stays off the main roads he can have some freedom. He gets to tour as far as his school and friends houses on one side of our "square" all the way to another friends house one block over from ours. This allows us to do what our parents did, tell him to 'go outside and play' and then not worry too much about it.
Saturday Uncle Shea and Cousin Meighan came over to watch the Canucks win 3 – 2 against the Bruins with Cole and Daddy. Mom took off to watch a movie with Aunt Sharon. A good time was had by all.
Sunday was another sunny warm day so we had a picnic lunch with Aunt Sharon and Cousin Meighan while the men took Grandma out to lunch for her birthday. Mama and Cole were very active, they played soccer, catch, and even walked along the big broken concrete chunks beside the path. Some of them even wiggled when we stepped on them, much more fun then walking on the path! After the picnic Cole and Meighan jumped into the complex pool to cool off. I think they cooled off too much, I had to throw Cole into a hot bath to thaw him out, the wind wasn't kind to wet skin!
We are looking forward to more warm weekends now that Spring seems to have finally arrived.
Busy Halloween
We had a great weekend at Aunty Elizabeth's house. Cole got to sleep in the basement playroom with Alex and Jamie on Friday and Saturday nights. Friday night it was a novelty and they were still up talking until after 10:30pm.
We kept them busy on Saturday, first with just general play, and then with Alex's 9th Birthday Party. There were over 10 extra kids bringing the total to about 15 kids and a few parents. It's a good thing the weather was good, we sent all the kids outside to play, they could jump on the trampoline or the bouncy castle, or just run around in the yard or climb the big/huge rock nearby. We sent them out after lunch and didn't let them back in till almost dinner time! Alex had a friend stay over so the 4 boys had a great time hanging out after the other party guests went home. It's always nice when there are 4 boys so that no one feels left out. We got everyone in jammies by 8:30pm and sent them down to 'rest' and hopefully to sleep. Funny enough we noticed at 9:30pm that we hadn't heard any noise from downstairs for a while. They had crashed after such a full day.
Sunday morning came soooo early. Alex and Jamie had a swim meet that started at 8am so we all woke up at 6:30am so that coffee (for the adults) and breakfast could be consumed before the meet. It was very cool seeing how well these kids could swim. Some of the older groups were really amazing. Alex and Jamie both did really well for their individual times, competing just against themselves. Cole was pretty bored by the proceedings and was happy that we had brought along his Nintendo DS for him to play with. We got back home in time to relax for a bit before Ryan and his Mom came over for Trick or Treating. After a pizza dinner we got the boys dressed up and made up, Cole was a Vampire and Ryan was "Harry Potter". They were very excited by the idea of all the candy they would get. They did a tour of the neighbourhood and brought in a good haul of candy and chips and their costumes were suitably admired. Ryan went home and we started the process of convincing Cole that he couldn't eat all his candy at once and that it would really be best to go to bed because he had school in the morning. By 9pm he was finally at least resting with lights out. The Daddy and Mama collapsed on the couch relieved that the weekend was finally over.
Pre-Birthday Treat
Busy Day and New Glasses… Again
We had a very busy day today. In the morning Cole and I went to the Naturopath for Allergy treatment, this was time consuming but not painful, Cole did say that it tickled.
We had a bit of downtime, then met Daddy at Karate to watch Cole test for his next belt. He already had 3 strips on his White belt so if he can show good focus and do the moves well he will move to the next level! We were pleased to see that he paid attention during the whole testing class, even when it wasn't his turn. When it was his turn he did well, following instructions quickly and accurately. We are sooo proud of him!
After Karate we went to the optometrist for Cole's eye exam. They had suggested that it would be a good idea to have his eyes checked before getting new glasses just in case the prescription had changed. I am full of respect for the optometrist, she spent a lot of time with Cole making sure she got the 'real' answer of what he could or couldn't see with and without his glasses. Even though he was tired and just wanted to rest or play games with her, she kept him on track and determined his new prescription. I was pleased to see that one of his eyes had actually improved since his last exam.
After dinner at the mall we went to LensCrafters to order his new glasses. We had scoped them out earlier so they just had to pass the Daddy test before we ordered them. The glasses were approved and we ordered them and had them 'pre-fitted' so that I could come back later and pick them up while Cole was sleeping. We wanted him to be able to put them on as soon as he woke up in the morning. If they don't fit quite right we can always go back in for a final adjustment.
First Book Report
First Burn
We knew something was wrong last night when Cole put Daddy's PSP down on the stove and then ran very quickly out of the kitchen clutching at his hand. I lunged for Cole and Daddy lunged for the PSP. It turns out that the burner was still hot and Cole had burned his finger. Thankfully the finger will heal, the PSP case is a write off.
We quickly ran his finger under cold water for much longer than he wanted, then put Poly on it while I sent Reiki to the burn. He had a pretty rough night but can play without thinking of it today, unless he looks down and sees the burn. He'll think twice about touching the stove right after dinner is cooked now I"m sure!
First Brand New Bike
Cole was riding his bike at the playground today and I noticed that the seat was too low and the handlebars were too low. Daddy and I decided that we would take Cole and the bike to Cap's Bicycle Shop and get it properly fitted. We knew he was starting to outgrow his first bike and had tried him out on a few 20″ bikes already. However, they all seemed too big, or had gears which he isn't ready for. So we figured we'd just get his existing bike fitted properly and wait till next year for a new bike.
Well, that's not exactly what happened. The sales guy at Cap's was happy to adjust Cole's bike for him and then he and I went into the little room with all the kids bikes to look at 'the next size up.' All I wanted was to get an idea of when Cole might be ready for the 20″ bike. They happened to have a very nice looking red 20″ bike just waiting for a test drive. Cole took it out and after a bit of adjusting we, the sales guy and I, noticed that it fit him better than his old bike. After a quick call to Daddy it was decided that Cole would be going home with not 1 but 2 bikes that day. Can we say HAPPY?!?!
Here he is back on the playground showing off his fancy new bike, gotta love his grin.
Busy Day and First Glasses!
Coles's day started at 6:30am by giving Oma a cuddle in the guest room. Oma had spent the night and told him that he could come into her room anytime after 6am. As soon as his clock radio started playing at 6:40am he was raring to go. I told them that Cole needed to at least rest for a while longer so he spent an hour 'meditating' or at least sitting quietly while she meditated.
He had a healthy breakfast of 2 boiled eggs and then did some sword fighting practice with Oma. He rounded out the morning with a long bike ride while Oma ran along beside him. He had a lot of energy stored apparently, so Oma got a good workout!
At about 11:30am he got to go to the mall with Mama and Oma with the intent of getting a pair of glasses. Cole wanted a pair that looked like Harry Potter's, dark and round. After going through about 10 pairs of glasses he decided on the 2nd pair he had seen, a pair of dark plastic round glasses that look so cute on him. My very own Harry Potter! The best news was that Lenscrafters said that they could have the glasses ready in about an hour. Just enough time to get some coffee and lunch.
Of course that lead to another first, his very first cup of coffee! Yes, my Mother, his Oma, bought him a 'short, decaf latte.' With just a little sugar was added he declared it "delicious, better than hot chocolate." Since he only drank about 1/4 of it I'm not too worried about it being a permanent drink choice for him. At least as a decaf it had less caffeine than the Coke Cola that he drank at Karate Camp earlier in the year.
After lunch we picked up his new glasses and got them fitted. Once they were on there was no chance of getting them off again. So much for wearing them just for reading! He was thrilled with all the new details he could see with his glasses. He kept looking over the lenses saying "smooth" then looking through the lenses "not smooth" just goes to show how much he has been missing all this time. I'm glad that I made a fuss about his distance reading yesterday during the exam.
Cole happened to notice that West Coast Amusements had set up lots of rides and games in the mall parking lot. As a special treat we took him on the Tilt-A-Whirl ride and got him some cotton candy. It was a great way to end out trip to the mall. Of course the glasses stayed on the entire time.
Fun at the Movies!
We went to see "How to train your dragon" yesterday, it was a fun family film. Cole was enthralled by the idea of making friends with a dragon. I think he will be looking for dragons the next time we see a cliff or a few trees resembling a forest.
Imagine my surprise when I went into the theater, after buying coffee, to find the seat hubby and Cole had saved for me and saw my in-laws instead. They were taking in the show with their daughter, what are the odds? Hubby was able to surprise them on his way to get popcorn. Nothing like an arm coming from behind your seat to steal some popcorn in order to put a twist into the visit to the movies.
Cole and his cousin both look great dressed up for the movies.
Cabin Fever Solutions
Since Cole was home 'sick' this week we had to keep him entertained. This got harder as the week went on as we succumbed to cabin fever. Unfortunately for us Cole wasn't really feeling sick; he just had a few spots up to 15 at a time, each day the oldest ones would fade and 1 or 2 new ones would appear. Since none of them ever turned into chickenpox type blisters we felt safe taking him out into the world as long as he wouldn't have close contact with other kids.
On Thursday I had a Career Transitions training class; so Daddy had the fun of entertaining Cole all day. Cole got to watch Daddy get a Chiropractor adjustment, had a sushi lunch at the mall, rode the mall train, and even got to visit his favourite store ever, Toys'R'Us! I wish my sick days were as much fun.
In an effort to stay slightly sane today, Friday, I dragged Cole out on a walking tour of the local shopping mall. The tour started at IHOP for a pancake lunch. We then took the longest possible path to Walmart in order to look at, but not not buy, the toys and read a few books. Next stop was Coles Books to read more books, gotta love a kid that can spend an hour in Walmart and still spend 1/2 hour looking at books. After all that fun I took him grocery shopping. I'm not sure, but I think I may have worn him out a bit, he even asked to go right home and drooped a little in his carseat.
Home with Spots
We noticed a few small spots on Cole's shoulder Friday and a few more showed up over the weekend. A friend of ours mentioned on Sunday that the spots looked like Chickenpox to her. Since none of the spots had developed into blisters and weren't open sores, I wasn't worried about him going to school. I did look up the BC rules for sending kids to school with Chickenpox just in case that is what he had, this is what I found:
- A person is contagious from 2 days before spots appear and until all blisters have crusted over, which is usually 5 days after the first blisters appear.
- Chickenpox is contagious from about 2 days before the rash appears until all the blisters are crusted over. A child with chickenpox should be kept out of school until all blisters have dried, usually about 1 week. If you're unsure about whether your child is ready to return to school, ask your doctor.
Since Cole had been listening on Sunday, when his teacher asked about the spot on his neck, of course, he said he had Chicken Pox. He was immediately packed up and sent down to the office to wait for me to come pick him up.When I got there it was apparent that the school staff wasn't sure that it was Chicken Pox, one teacher said it looked like spider bites, another said that it looked like an allergic reaction. However the end result was that I still had to take him home.
The doctor appointment was inconclusive as well. Our family doctor said she wouldn't have pegged the spots as Chickenpox, but that they are viral in nature. Apparently the spots aren't presenting as Chickenpox normally would but then since he is vaccinated he wouldn't present the same. We were advised to keep him home an extra day to make sure there are no new spot. We are allowed to send him back to school 24 hrs after no new spots.
We are now on day 5 since the first spot appeared and those first spots are fading without forming blisters, but a couple of new spots have appeared. This means that Cole gets 1 more day at home with Mama 'just to be sure' and to keep the other parents at the school from worrying. I'm still not sure what it is that Cole has but hopefully it goes away soon!
Detention Attention
Cole had his first detention yesterday. He didn't complete his desk work during class time so he had to stay after school to finish. I went to his class at about 3:10 pm to pick him up. He was just finishing off his work when I arrived. I had a talk with his teacher about how things were going and helped him clean the garbage (pencil shavings, broken erasers, etc) out of his desk. This all seemed like a logical consequence to me.
I found out from his teacher today that some of his classmates have been asking if they can stay after school too. Apparently Cole really liked having the extra attention from his teacher and having me giving him attention after class. He was telling all his friends about it and making it sound so good that they all wanted to have a chance to get that 'treat' too.
Not quite the result that we were expecting. Today when he didn't finish his desk work in the morning his teacher had him stay in at lunch. From 12:00-12:15 he did desk work, then from 12:15-12:30 he ate lunch. His teacher said that she had never seen him so focused, he finished his desk work faster than normal and ate all his lunch in record time so that he could get outside and play with his friends. We all agree that lunch time detention was less of a treat for him.
First broken bone
Cole was playing in the playground outside his karate class. This is what we normally do after class on nice days, he loves to climb all over the equipment and go down the slides. He was sharing a spinning wheel (has replaced monkey bars in many playgrounds) with a friend and falls. This has happened before, but this time he landed on his arm instead of his feet. He complained that it hurt but there were no lumps or bumps and he could wiggle his fingers so I just took him home, gave him some advil and let him watch some TV. I figured it was a sprain or strain and would get better on it's own.
When Hubby got home he took one look at Cole's arm and noticed how swollen the elbow was. It was decided to take him in and get that elbow x-rayed.
After a few hours in the hospital it was determined that the humerus was fractured near his elbow and he would need a cast. The doctor on call in emergency was pretty confident that we would only need to leave it on for 2 weeks. Cole was pretty freaked, he had NO idea what a cast was, but he knew he didn't want one! Once he saw what it was and noticed that it didn't hurt as much now that he didn't have to hold his arm up with his other hand he was a bit happier. Cole declared this his Worst Birthday Ever! We kinda agree, at least he had his pool party before he broke his arm
First time on the Ferry without Daddy
Mama and Cole did a day trip to Nanaimo for Great-Granny Bain's 91st birthday party.
First time out of the country, Cancun vacation
This was our first family vacation out of the country. Cole loved it, he got to collect shells, swim in the pool and the ocean, see live shows in the hotel theatre, and touch dolphins on the trip.
First time to a Live Theatre Show
Ready for bed
Plays "I love you" game
When Mommy says "I love you" to Cole, he says "Daddy?" and waits for "Daddy loves you" Cole then goes on to "Grandma?" and "Meow?" and "Baby?" making sure everyone still loves him.


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text: An innovative look at the cultural roots of American foreign policy.Susan M. MatareseDetailsDescriptionWith the collapse of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War, American decision makers have been forced to confront anew questions about the role of the United States in world affairs. What are the responsibilities of the United States toward other countries? What are the appropriate uses and limitation of American power? And what, from an American point of view, would be the ideal shape of the imagined New World Order?However U.S. policymakers may resolve such issues, their thinking will be influenced by assumptions deeply embedded in American culture. Some of those beliefs derive from the nation's distinctive history, geography, and resources. But others are rooted in what Susan M. Matarese calls the "national image"--a set of emotionally charged, relatively coherent ideas about the special qualities of the United States and its place in the world.Building on a long tradition of scholarship that looks to works of literature for insights into national myths and symbols, Matarese examines a rich trove of utopian fiction written by Americans during the late nineteenth century. Such writings, she shows, provide a useful window into the popular imagination, revealing widely shared notions about the foreign policy of an idealized America--notions that have proven remarkably resilient in the twentieth century as well. Indeed, even in the post-Cold War era, one can find striking similarities between the foreign policy goals of the Bush and Clinton administrations and the dreams of America's utopian architects a century earlier.The author concludes with an appeal for greater humility and realism in the formation of U.S. foreign policy, and a recognition of the limits of American power in what is likely to be an increasingly fluid, fragmented, and multipolar world. Reviews"Utopian and foreign policy students alike will welcome Matarese's ground-breaking work. Her innovative research reveals for the first time the potent, direct link between American utopian thought and American foreign policy."—Donald E. Pitzer, University of Southern Indiana"Matarese's primary scholarship is outstanding. This is by far the most thorough and comprehensive survey of attitudes about international relations expressed in American utopian literature. . . . It is a convincing historical presentation of the resiliency of popular American notions of 'nation' and 'international.'"—Kenneth Roemer, University of Texas, Arlington"Matarese does an excellent job of showing how deep the utopian mindset is within American popular culture and how durable it has remained over time. Those who care about the ideas that drive Americans' sense of their place in the world will need to read this insightful study."—Joseph Lepgold, Georgetown University"This book's important topic is one that has not been treated systematically by anyone else. . . . Matarese writes clearly and crisply, which should make her work accessible to nonspecialists and students alike."—Howard P. Segal, University of Maine, Orono"This is a book with a telos, a guiding purpose or end in view, but it does not preach, trusting itself to make its case via demonstration."—Utopian Studies"Matarese has performed a valuable service in surveying the literature of the once-and-future America. She has tracked down titles long forgotten . . . and identified themes that ran through the genre. . . . She provides a welcome overview of the work of some of the big thinkers of American history and diplomacy. Graduate students and nonspecialists will find her notes illuminating."—International Politics"In this slender but substantial work, Matarese analyzes 212 utopian novels dating from the heyday of US utopian fiction writing (1888-1900) in search of the national image as related to the content of foreign policy. . . . Recommended, particularly to students of foreign policy, normative though, and political culture."—Choice AuthorSusan M. Matarese is professor of political science at the University of Louisville. Related Subjects: American StudiesLiterary Studies and Print Culture


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If you follow my blog,then you already know that most of the places my family has lived has been fully furnished. This house is the exception and I'm having fun furnishing the home. It is taking forever but the empty rooms are a blank canvas upon which I can decorate. For the first time, I am able to purchase furnishings that I think my family will enjoy without the worry about what anyone else thinks.
It is a rare opportunity and I am glad to be able to do this. It is my first experience in decorating an entire house from the flooring up to the ceiling. (We get to paint too!) Up until last year, I have only been able to make selections for a single room.
When visitors first enter the home the first thing that they see is our dining room. A new set is on the list of possibilities. Our current set came from the thrift shop. I decorated it with travel brochures and we absolutely love the pieces. However; it only seats four and we can use something larger. I mentioned to a friend that
we might need something larger and was surprised when she told me about
ordering dining
room tables online.
Any set that I buy absolutely must mix well with the family heirloom china cabinets that we inherited from Hubby's grandmother. The dining room table set must also seat at least six people comfortably. I
looked at the link that my friend passed along to me and am intrigued by the company. Several of the
dining sets look like they might fit our needs.
The only downside is that everything from the company comes disassembled. There is the option to pay extra and have someone assemble the pieces. I can barely put a cardboard box together but Hubby is pretty good with tools. However; of the two of us his time is more limited. Assembly is definitely a consideration so I don't know about ordering off of the internet.
Finding the right pieces for our home is a painstaking process. My goal
is to combine aesthetically pleasing thrift shop pieces with newly
purchased home furnishings for a mix that works. So far we are happy
with the results in the other rooms. I'm looking forward to seeing how
furnishing the rest of our home works out.


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Here is a little of what we saw last weekend:
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Thursday, July 23, 2009
Interview with Eric and Video Clips of "Godspell" at the Muny in St. Louis
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I wanted to see BOTH of those movies but haven't had ANY time! maybe i will go tonight now ahha after work. it was so great to get your take before i actually do and you really excited me! i agree with the cell phone thing. honestly, at work i always have mine right in front of me (for the most part) and other times i plug it in and just walk away. there are even days were i don't look at it all day! they are overwhelming and i have found they also can get people in trouble. let's talk soon!
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Internal and external relationships of Saskatchewan Plains pottery assemblages: circa A.D. 1300 to contact
Malainey, Mary Evelyn
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The study of cultural dynamics of the Late Prehistoric period on the Saskatchewan Plains has been hampered by the lack of recognition of two distinct kinds of pottery. The pottery found most commonly south of the Qu'Appelle has many of the characteristics of Mortlach aggregate pottery. Certain attributes such as Wedge and Straight Rim profiles with check-stamped, simple-stamped, plain or cord-roughened exterior surfaces are most common. The decoration on these vessels is usually limited to right oblique dentate or cordwrapped tool impressions on the brim. The pottery found most commonly north of the Qu'Appelle and into the parklands is different. The dominant vessel profiles are Straight Rim, Angled Rim and S-Profiles. These pots tend to have either fabric-impressed, cord-roughened or plain exterior surfaces. While much of the decoration is executed in cord-wrapped tool, many other techniques frequently appear. Although horizontal lines are the most common decoration, elaborate patterns appear on the exterior surface of some vessels. Right oblique impressions regularly appear on the brim; however, a wide variety of lip decorations occur on the pottery. The characteristics of this central Saskatchewan pottery most closely resemble those associated with Wascana ware, originally described in 1959 by Alice Kehoe. The definition of Wascana ware provided by Kehoe (1959) was very loose. While Kehoe and Kehoe (1968) acknowledged the separation between Mortlach and the central Saskatchewan pottery, the distinction between Selkirk and Wascana ware was unclear. Byrne (1973) labelled the pottery from central Saskatchewan as Mortlach, in particular Lake Midden and Stoney Beach, although this pottery does not have Mortlach attributes. Meanwhile, archaeologists working on material from North Dakota and Montana more closely adhered to Wettlaufer's (1955) definition as modified by Kehoe and Kehoe (1968) . Thus for the past 18 years, the archaeologists who follow Byrne (1973) have operated under a much broader definition of Mortlach than those who did not. The separation of pottery north of the Qu'Appelle from Mortlach is demonstrated in this thesis and the differences between the two kinds of pottery are quantified. The term Wascana ware is reintroduced as the name of the central Saskatchewan pottery. It is suggested that the Wascana pottery was made by the Atsina/Gros Ventre. Evidence from European travellers is used to support this ethnic identification.


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text: Cantaloupes are easily identified by their sweet fragrance and taste. Its name actually derives from the Italian papal village of Cantalop, where historians believe it was first cultivated around 1700 A.D. This ancient fruit is great for a variety of recipes and even as garnish. It can be enjoyed during any meal occasion – wrap prosciutto around it for a fancy appetizer, puree it for a delicious soup, or hollow it out and use it as a bowl for fruit salad!


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The 4th Annual GTA Symposium on History, Philosophy, and Social Studies of Science, Technology, and Medicine will take place at the University of Guelph on Tuesday, May 3, 2011 from 10am to 4:30pm.
The symposium is an effort on the part of scholars in the GTA to foster opportunities for communication and to provide a forum for scholarly exchange, bringing together faculty and graduate students interested in a range of topics and approaches constitutive of HPS/STS.
10am – 10:15am: Coffee, tea, and Welcoming Remarks
10:15am – 10:50am: Marga Vicedo (University of Toronto): Niko Tinbergen's work on autism: Interpreting gestures in gulls and children
10:55am – 11:30am: Maya Goldenberg (University of Guelph): Trust in Science and the MMR Vaccine Controversy
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Currently the leafs are sitting in 4th in the Eastern Conference, however if teams were ranked by style – Lupul, Bernier and Clarkson alone would put the leafs in 1st place.
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"What's in a name?" Shakespeare has Juliet ask in Act II, Scene II of Romeo and Juliet. "That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet," she says – arguing that a name is merely a label, and a label does not change the essence of a thing.
It's a lovely sentiment, but modern psychological science comes to a different conclusion.
For many in the UK, and indeed around the world, one name that matters a great deal is that of William and Kate's newborn baby. On Monday afternoon, the Associated Press reported that the betting agency Ladbrokes had taken 50,000 bets as the Duchess of Cambridge went into labour. Favourite names were Alexandra for a girl – no longer relevant – and James or George for a boy.
Of course, nobody cares about a name more than the child who must live with it for the rest of their life. As children grow up, they are influenced by their names both directly and indirectly. Names have the potential to affect personality, dating habits, self-esteem, and even the likelihood of developing a smoking habit.
A study conducted by researchers in Germany and North Carolina found that people whose names are perceived positively are more likely to enjoy positive social interactions, while people with negative names are more likely to suffer social rejection. In Germany, for example, the names "Kevin" and "Chantal" are generally thought of negatively.
The scientists argued in a 2012 paper published in Social Psychological and Personality Science that "initial impressions build a strong basis for processing subsequent information about the person." And a person's name is among the first bits of information we receive when we meet someone new.
Previous studies had suggested that social rejection leads to lower self-esteem, increased likelihood of taking up smoking, and lower levels of educational attainment. If negatively perceived names contribute to social rejection, than people with negative names should have lower self esteem, be more likely to smoke, and not as educationally advanced as their positively named peers.
The researchers looked at tens of thousands of online dating profiles that were created by users with "extremely" or only "somewhat" positive or negative names. As the researchers had hypothesised, those with the more positively ranked names received more interactions on the dating site, while those with negative names received fewer interactions. In other words, online daters with names that were thought of as negative were more likely to be rejected. Favoured names understandably vary according to location and year. However, in this particular study male users with the most positive name in the group ("Alexander") received 102% more visits to their dating site profiles than users with the most negative name ("Kevin").
Also in line with the researchers' predictions, those with negative names were more likely to have lower self-esteem, to have less education, and regularly smoke. "German-speaking singles apparently prefer to remain single (and continue paying for online dating)" than to consider starting a romance with men named Kevin, the researchers say.
Thanks to his royal upbringing, no matter what name Kate and William's baby is given, it is sure to become popular, even if it isn't already.
"People's fates are simplified by their names," wrote Bulgarian novelist, playwright, and Nobel Prize winner Elia Canetti. He was right. A rose called by any other name may very well smell as sweet, as Juliet would have it, but this research suggests that nobody would pick the flower to find out.
So how likely are those who have put money on James and George being the new baby's name to win their bets?
Another study, published in the journal Psychological Science in 2011, found that American babies who were born in older parts of the country, such as New England, were more likely to be given popular names. Parents in regions that were once part of the American frontier, such as the Pacific Northwest or the Rocky Mountains, were somewhat less likely to have popular names.
In fact, there was a statistical correlation between the year a state was admitted to the Union and the percentage of infants in that state who had the most popular boys' and girls' names for the year in which they were born. Similar patterns have been seen when comparing baby names among older and newer Canadian provinces and when comparing European nations with countries originally founded by European immigrants, such as Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the USA.
The researchers argued that the driving force behind this trend is that people who live in more recently settled regions, compared with those who live in older areas, are more likely to behave in accordance with individualistic values. Such behaviours include not only naming practices but also the likelihood to live alone after age 65 rather than living in a retirement home, to be self-employed, and to become divorced.
So the name chosen by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge may be more telling of their own personality traits than those that will eventually emerge in their son. Naturally, the royal family is about as far from being "frontier" as a family can be. This research would suggest, then, that William and Kate will choose a relatively common, popular name – a good thing for those who bet on names like "James" or "George".
Jason Goldman studies behaviour and cognition in humans and animals, and writes The Thoughtful Animal blog for Scientific American. On Twitter he is @jgold85


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Arnold Schwarzenegger
I've yet to be on a campus where most women weren't worrying about some aspect of combining marriage, children, and a career. I've yet to find one where many men were worrying about the same thing.
Gloria Steinem
In too many instances, the march to globalization has also meant the marginalization of women and girls. And that must change.
Hillary Clinton
Single women have a dreadful propensity for being poor. Which is one very strong argument in favor of matrimony.
Jane Austen
Whether women are better than men I cannot say - but I can say they are certainly no worse.
Golda Meir
I feel there is something unexplored about woman that only a woman can explore.
Georgia O'Keeffe
Speaking very generally, I find that women are spiritually, emotionally, and often physically stronger than men.
Gary Oldman
They say that women talk too much. If you have worked in Congress you know that the filibuster was invented by men.
Clare Boothe Luce
All women's issues are to some degree men's issues and all men's issues are to some degree women's issues because when either sex wins unilaterally both sexes lose.
Warren Farrell
You can't raise the standard of women's morals by raising their pay envelope. It lies deeper than that.
Billy Sunday
The appalling thing is the degree of charity women are capable of. You see it all the time... love lavished on absolute fools. Love's a charity ward, you know.
Lawrence Durrell
The sight of women talking together has always made men uneasy; nowadays it means rank subversion.
Germaine Greer
I love women. They're the best thing ever created. If they want to be like men and come down to our level, that's fine. – Mel Gibson
I'd much rather be a woman than a man. Women can cry, they can wear cute clothes, and they're the first to be rescued off sinking ships. – By Gilda Radner
A woman's guess is much more accurate than a man's certainty. – Rudyard Kipling
Women are leaders everywhere you look–from the CEO who runs a Fortune 500 company to the housewife who raises her children and heads her household. Our country was built by strong women and we will continue to break down walls and defy stereotypes. – Nancy Pelosi
"Make-up can only make you look pretty on the outside but it doesn't help if you're ugly on the inside. Unless you eat the make-up." - Audrey Hepburn
"Some people think having large breasts makes a woman stupid. Actually, it's quite the opposite: a woman having large breasts makes men stupid." - Rita Rudner
The thing women have yet to learn is nobody gives you power. You just take it. – Roseanne Barr
God gave women intuition and femininity. Used properly, the combination easily jumbles the brain of any man I've ever met. – Farrah Fawcett
There's no evidence whatsoever that men are more rational than women. Both sexes seem to be equally irrational. Albert Ellis
Think like a queen. A queen is not afraid to fail. Failure is another steppingstone to greatness. – Oprah Winfrey
By and large, mothers and housewives are the only workers who do not have regular time off. They are the great vacation-less class – by Anne Morrow Lindberg
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Although India obtained its independence on 15 August 1947, it did not yet have a permanent constitution; instead, its laws were based on the modified colonial Government of India Act 1935, and the country was a Dominion, withGeorge VI as head of state and Earl Mountbatten as Governor General. On 28 August 1947, the Drafting Committee was appointed to draft a permanent constitution, with Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar as chairman. While India'sIndependence Day celebrates its freedom from British Rule, the Republic Day celebrates the coming into force of its constitution.
A draft constitution was prepared by the committee and submitted to the Assembly on 4 November 1947. The Assembly met, in sessions open to public, for 166 days, spread over a period of 2 years, 11 months and 18 days before adopting the Constitution. After many deliberations and some modifications, the 308 members of the Assembly signed two hand-written copies of the document (one each in Hindi and English) on 24 January 1950. Two days later, the Constitution of India became the law of all the Indian lands. The Constitution of India was passed on 26 November 1949, 10.18 AM IST, but it came into effect completely only on 26 January 1950. Following elections on 21 January 1950, Rajendra Prasad was elected as the president of India. The Indian National Congress and other parties had been celebrating 26 January as a symbol of Independence, even before India actually became independent. Thus, applying the constitution on 26 January, to mark and respect 26 January and the freedom struggle and the freedom fighters.
The amending mechanism was lauded even at the time of introduction by Ambedkar in the following words: "We can therefore safely say that the Indian federation will not suffer from the faults of rigidity or legalism. Its distinguished feature is that it is a flexible federation.
"The three mechanisms of the system derived by the Assembly, contrary to the predictions, have made the constitution flexible at the same time protected the rights of the states. They have worked better than the amending process in any other country where Federalism and the British Parliamentary system jointly formed the basis of the constitution."
What Sir Anthony Eden, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (April 1955 to January 1957), said at the time of the emergence of Indian Republic is relevant in this context. He said, "Of all the experiments in government, which have been attempted since the beginning of time, I believe that the Indian venture into parliamentary government is the most exciting. A vast subcontinent is attempting to apply to its tens and thousands of millions a system of free democracy... It is a brave thing to try to do so. The Indian venture is not a pale imitation of our practice at home, but a magnified and multiplied reproduction on a scale we have never dreamt of. If it succeeds, its influence on Asia is incalculable for good. Whatever the outcome we must honour those who attempt it."
Even more meaningful was the opinion expressed by an American Constitutional authority, Granville Austin, who wrote that what the Indian Constituent Assembly began was "perhaps the greatest political venture since that originated in Philadelphia in 1787."
Austin has also described the Indian Constitution as 'first and foremost a social document.' ... "The majority of India's constitutional provisions are either directly arrived at furthering the aim of social revolution or attempt to foster this revolution by establishing conditions necessary for its achievement."
To mark the importance of the occasion, every year a grand parade is held in the capital, New Delhi, from the Raisina Hill near the Rashtrapati Bhavan(President's Palace), along the Rajpath, past India Gate . Prior to its commencement, the Prime Minister lays a floral wreath at the Amar Jawan Jyoti, a memorial to unknown soldiers at the India Gate at one end of Rajpath, which is followed by two minutes silence in the memory of unknown soldiers. Thereafter he/she reaches the main dais at Rajpath to join other dignitaries, subsequently the President arrives along with the chief guest of the occasion. First he unfurls the National flag, as the National Anthem is played, and a 21-gun salute is given. Next, important awards like the Ashok Chakra and Kirti Chakra are given away by the President, before the regiments of Armed Forces start their march past.
The different regiments of the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force march past in all their finery and official decorations. The President of India who is theCommander-in-Chief of the Indian Armed Forces, takes the salute. Floats exhibiting the cultures of the various states and regions of India are in the grand parade, which is broadcast nationwide on television and radio. Also part of the parade are children who win the National Bravery Award for the year.[2] The parade also includes other vibrant displays and floats and traditionally ends with a flypast by the Indian Air Force jets.
Celebrations are also held in state capitals, where the Governor of the state unfurls the national flag. If the Governor of the state is unwell, or is unavailable for some reason, the Chief Minister of the state assumes the honour of unfurling the National Flag of India.
Today, the Republic Day is celebrated with much enthusiasm all over the country and especially in the capital, New Delhi where the celebrations start with the Presidential address to the nation. The beginning of the occasion is always a solemn reminder of the sacrifice of the martyrs who died for the country in the freedom movement and the succeeding wars for the defence of sovereignty of their country. Then, the President comes forward to award the medals of bravery to the people from the armed forces for their exceptional courage in the field and also the civilians, who have distinguished themselves by their different acts of valour in different situations.
To mark the importance of this occasion, every year a grand parade is held in the capital, from the Rajghat, along the Vijaypath. The different regiments of the army, the Navy and the Air force march past in all their finery and official decorations even the horses of the cavalry are attractively caparisoned to suit the occasion. The crème of N. C. C. cadets, selected from all over the country consider it an honour to participate in this event, as do the school children from various schools in the capital. They spend many days preparing for the event and no expense is spared to see that every detail is taken care of, from their practice for the drills, the essential props and their uniforms.
The parade is followed by a pageant of spectacular displays from the different states of the country. These moving exhibits depict scenes of activities of people in those states and the music and songs of that particular state accompany each display. Each display brings out the diversity and richness of the culture of India and the whole show lends a festive air to the occasion. The parade and the ensuing pageantry is telecast by the National Television and is watched by millions of viewers in every corner of the country.
The patriotic fervor of the people on this day brings the whole country together even in her essential diversity. Every part of the country is represented in occasion, which makes the Republic Day the most popular of all the national holidays of India.
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Microneedling Home Microneedling Benefits How does Microneedling work? Why choose Microneedling? Microneedling FAQ Microneedling Pricing
Microneedling Benefits
Facial lines and wrinkles, stretch marks, enlarged/visible pores, aging and lax skin
Microneedling stimulates new collagen production in the skin to help smooth wrinkles.
Skin needling does not eradicate wrinkles, nor replace dermal filling injections for very deep lines. It is a useful treatment that improves the skin's quality, thickness, luminosity, firmness and texture by stimulating new collagen growth.
During this treatment we apply specific clinically approved topical products to the treatment area as they are "pushed" deeper into the skin with the roller than they could naturally penetrate. This takes maximum advantage of the increase in blood flow / circulation.
The types of wrinkles that benefit from facial needling:
The results of facial needling for wrinkles works to progressively improve skin health by increasing the quality and quantity of collagen in your skin.
Microneedling is safe, with little down and gives a very natural healthy glow to the complexion as it smoothes and progressively softens wrinkles.
Skin needling treatment - 8 months Post treatment
Microneedling for wrinkles - note lift to brow area
Aging Skin
Wrinkles & Facial Lines
Sun Damaged Skin
Open Pores
Sagging Skin
Thin Skin
Scars (acne, chicken pox, surgical)
What scars can be treated with skin needling?
How does skin needling improve facial scars?
The process of skin needling induces collagen production which creates progressive repair and support under depressed scars including acne & chicken pox scars.
A series of treatments is required, and results are generally seen after about 6 weeks, though the new collagen production continues for 12 months after the last treatment.
Needling scar treatment vs laser scar treatment.
The benefits of skin needling for scar treatment are:
Stretch Marks
Needling stretch marks provides an affordable option to improve the cosmetic appearance, texture and quality of the skin affected by stretch marks.
How does skin needling reduce stretch marks?
Skin needling stimulates healthy collagen and elastin production in deeper skin layers to repair the damaged areas. The area affected by stretch marks is treated with a medical roller causing tiny pin point areas of micro damage under the skin. This releases growth factors and stimulates skin fibroblasts:
How to get rid of stretch marks with needling?
Everyone will experience improvement in the stretch mark appearance with needling but results are individual and depend on the severity, age and extent of the stretch marks. Early red stretch marks are improved most though even older established white stretch marks will show some improvement.
Use of vitamin A based skincare products, which we can supply, improves the outcome in all clients and is recommended.
Stretch mark treatment with skin needling.
Skin Needling for stretch marks is considered one of the only effective ways of rebuilding skin collagen. Though return to a normal skin state is not possible, significant improvement is expected, with progressive repair occurring up to a year after a treatment series is complete. Ongoing home needling and repeat treatments are safe to continue repair to a cosmetically acceptable level.
During treatment we apply specific topical products to the area. They are "pushed" deeper into the skin with the roller than they could naturally penetrate. This takes maximum advantage of the increase in blood flow / circulation. Use of these skincare items would be beneficial for home care use to enhance results.
Micro skin needling is effective in the treatment of cellulite and fatty deposits on the arms, thighs, buttocks and tummy.
Skin needling for cellulite works on several levels to achieve results;
During this treatment we apply specific topical products to the treatment area to enhance the results. These mesotherapeutic serums help to mobilise fatty deposits to give a smoothed, firmer appearance to the skin.
Skin needling for cellulite works on several levels to achieve results;
- Needling stimulates new collagen & elastin growth to encourage smoother, tighter skin
- Needling "pushes" therapeutic topical products deeper into the skin than they could naturally absorb
- Micro circulation is encouraged
- Lymphatic system is stimulated to "drain" the areas
During this treatment we apply specific topical products to the treatment area to enhance the results. These mesotherapeutic serums help to mobilise fatty deposits to give a smoothed, firmer appearance to the skin.
Alopecia / Hairloss
- Medical Micro Skin needling offers an effective treatment for hairloss in men and women.
- The treatment is effective for thinning hair, Alopecia and hairloss.
- Medical micro skin needling stimulates blood flow to the hair follicles stimulating hair growth and helping prevent hair loss.
- The treatment is not painful (mildly uncomfortable sometimes) and leaves no tell tale marks like other hairloss treatments!
During this treatment we apply a clinically developed serum which feeds and stimulates the hair follicles. The serum is "pushed" to a greater depth by the needles than it can naturally absorb to -thus enhancing its therapeutic effect.


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How do I download Freegal Music?
Freegal is a downloadable music service, like iTunes, available for free to Riverside Regional Library card holders. All you need to logon is your RRL library card number which gives you access to millions of songs - in more than 100 genres of music - from thousands of labels (including the entire Sony Music Entertainment catalog).
No special software is needed to use the service, and there are no digital rights management restrictions...so you can transfer and play the songs on any MP3 compatible device.The songs are yours to keep!
- First, be sure you have entered the entire 14-digit library card number (with no spaces). If you have done this and are still unable to log in, please stop by any service desk or call 573-243-8141 for help.
- You may download up to three songs per week. Each Sunday at midnight, your counter is set back to zero. After that time, you can download three more songs. If you do not download songs during a particualr week, those unused downloads DO NOT roll-over to the next week.
- At the top of the Freegal site is your download counter. If it says 1/3, for instance, you have 3 downloads for the week and you have used up 1.
- When you've selected a song, click on the "Download Now" link next to your chosen song. At the prompt, select "Save" and choose where you want to save the song.
- Songs you have recently downloaded remain in the "Recent Downloads" tab in your account for two weeks and may be downloaded up to 2 additional times within that two week period.
- For iPod/iPad/iPod Touch. You can download the files to your desktop or your music folder and import the song into iTunes by either dragging the song into the window or importing it from the menu. The next time you sync up, you will see that song in your music library on your iPod/iPad/iPod Touch and it will stay there as long as the song remains in iTunes on your computer.
- iTunes App Store
- Android MarketPlace


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