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As she stood there in an elegant wedding gown with a price tag of more than $1,300, Operations Specialist 1st Class Maritza Chavez of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 30 began to blush.
"I love this dress," she said. "I've never been dress-shopping in my life, let alone wedding-dress shopping. I'm always on the go."
A few minutes later, the dress was hers — and she didn't pay a dime.
"I'm so grateful for this opportunity," she said. Chavez's dress was one of 200 at Camarillo Bridal — ranging in price from $500 to $3,000 — made available to the military through Brides Across America.
The organization gave the dresses to active duty personnel — brides or their fiancés — who will be or have been deployed within the past five years to Iraq, Afghanistan, Qatar, Bahrain, Libya, Kuwait or Japan. Those who received a dress must be engaged or have had a civil ceremony and are planning a wedding within the next 18 months.
Giveaways took place all over the United States between June 25 and July 17. Camarillo Bridal, the only retail shop in Ventura County taking part in the program, held its event July 10 and 11.
Chavez and Operations Specialist 1st Class Veronica Dinse, also of VX-30, visited Camarillo Bridal late in the afternoon of July 10. By then, the store had given out 22 dresses. Chavez and Dinse each took one more. The next day, the store gave away 20 more, for a total of 44.
"We were hoping to give away more, but we set our sights high," said Tabitha Bigbee, director of first impressions at Camarillo Bridal. "We'll definitely do this again. The girls were delighted, and they were all so sweet. It was cool to meet them. We've been happy to be a part of this."
Chavez and Dinse were helped by Gina Blaxton, an employee new to Camarillo Bridal but very familiar with the military. Her spouse is Cmdr. Allen Blaxton, officer in charge at the Fleet Readiness Center (FRC) Southwest Detachment Point Mugu at Naval Base Ventura County,
"This has been amazing," Gina Blaxton said. "Many of the brides said they would never be able to afford a dress, that finances are tight. This is making dreams come true."
One of Blaxton's customers that day was a man whose bride was in London.
"He knew her size, the color she wanted, the style she preferred," Blaxton said. "He picked one out for her."
For Chavez and Dinse, much of the fun was in trying on the dresses.
Dinse was charmed by one beaded dress, but then tried another one with a large flower at the shoulder. They agreed the first one was better.
Asking price? $2,472.65.
Dinse is planning a mid-January wedding. Her fiancé is a police officer in Texas, and she'd like to be married on the beach or in Las Vegas, a halfway point for their families.
Chavez would like to be married in Sacramento, home for both her and Operations Specialist 2nd Class Julian Patterson of VX-30. They met at the command and have been together for a year and a half. They have a 6-month-old son, Julian.
"I want to walk down the aisle with him," Chavez said of their son.
But for now, she was happy standing in Camarillo Bridal, looking in the mirror at the form-fitting gown.
"I'm going to enjoy this," she said, "because it's going to take awhile to get back into it."


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She had been trying so hard. It was something Clare Edwards prided herself on, knowing she always put one hundred and ten percent into everything she did. Whether it be her relationships, schoolwork or her internship, the blue eyed girl did the best she could. The girl was often described with the words dependable, reliable and perfectionist, and each word was an accurate depiction of her character. Since gaining her internship, Clare's efforts to succeed were exceptionally more involved. She stayed after hours for her mentor, took his every criticism as a way to get better, and did everything he asked. She trusted him, she looked up to him, and the girl wanted to show him that he had chosen the right person to take under his wing.
Lately, Clare's working habits including the man taking her to dinner when she stayed late, something she wasn't necessarily comfortable with, but thought of as apart of her job description. Tonight, Asher had planned to take her to a place right near The Dot, which she silently liked that it was close to home, just in the small chance something happened. The Edwards girl was wholeheartedly trusting, but in the past few days, Asher had made subtle advances that shook her from her reverie from her job. As he drove, he kept sneaking glances at her chest and did not really try to hide it, rather laugh when the girl pulled her jacket together, an uncomfortable air suffocating her in the man's car. Trying to look over it, because Asher was her mentor, the girl's straightaway to becoming a journalist, the girl waited until the arrived at the restaurant.
Sitting in the parking lot, the girl moved to unlock her seat belt and exit the car, but the man had other plans for her, locking the car doors. Suddenly, the uncomfortable air became terrifying, and Clare looked at the man in utter shock. His hands went to her thigh, and nervous as all hell, the girl moved as fast as she could to manually unlock the doors, running out in a panic, leaving behind her cell phone and purse. She realized the restaurant was blocks away from The Dot, and hearing Asher's yells for her from behind becoming louder, Clare hid in a small alleyway fortunately near Little Miss Steaks. "Clare," she heard, the blue eyed girl covering her mouth so her nervous breaths wouldn't alert her boss, and she bit back the tears welling in her eyes. She trusted him.
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To welcome the world's greatest cyclist, and Belgian hardman, to Adelaide for the TDU in 2012 I've got a limited edition t-shirt for the season. It'd be great to see everyone Belgianing Up with the Cannibal in town.
The Eddy - Belgian Up! printed on Belgian blue by FTM T-Shirts here in Adelaide. Simple with nothing on the back.
Only $21 inc. free postage to SA (until end Dec then $3) and ready to go now (while sizes and stocks last - reordering is possible in Jan.)
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Now for some chips and mayo and a nice belgian beer.
Cheers for this Angus!
thanks Angus.......... look forward to Belgianing Up
Thanks KT, I'll be over in a few minutes with it!
What a wonderful surprise when I got home form work, Eddy Merckx sitting on my front porch! So I wore him to the shops and the looks of awe and wonder I got were well recieved. No autograph requests though.
Thanks Gus, shirt is great!
No worries. Everyone looks good in Eddy. Also he's the hardman cannibal and you're pretty tuff stuff too (except when you have the sniffles).
The Eddy (in Belgian Blue) is back in stock thanks to some fast printing by Tom at FTM T-Shirts but be quick as some sizes are limited until reprinting.
Order today and hopefully get it tomorrow if holidays allow with free postage until Dec 31 to SA addresses (Jan orders add $3 p&h).
Spotto - gouger st friday evening, I pointed to the guy " Adelaide cyclists "
Just ordered 2, but still charged me the $3. Is that because it will not arrive until Jan ?. PS. not concerned re $3
I didn't factor someone buying two into the calculations. I am trying to offer free postage to locals as there seemed to be a bunch buying from interstate. I refunded your $3, that's a coffee and not to be sneezed at!
Where do you buy coffee for $3, and more importantly what does it taste like?
I had an Italian Style iced coffee for $3 today at the Red Berry, L'Estrange Ave Burnside but I think I got a "short of change discount". Nice guy, nice coffee. And he's a cyclist.
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A freak show will make DWTS ratings soar. So can you blame them? Has nothing to with tolerance for anyone or anything. They and Jerry Springer know what draws the bucks and I feel sorry for Chaz for allowing herself to be exploited. This I gotta see. I'm marking my calendar!
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But first we go live.
Ashley Webster he's sitting by in Athens right now as the stakes rise ahead of breezes.
National election this Sunday actually.
Yeah hi Cheryl in fact it is now just on 10 o'clock in the evening here in Athens and a rally has just finished behind me.
That was conducted by the lead all the new Democracy Party the Conservative Party and told -- summer rats who told a crowd of many thousands here.
That the election on Sunday he says is a choice between a drug but and the Euro he says an exit from the Euro.
-- -- quote a catastrophe that would take the country back he says.
Fifty years and he said if we clash without partners we will have to quit the Euro.
And he also said that we cannot afford as a country a third round of elections and the Kozey said that because.
Greek voters went to the polls on May sixth but.
That was side and I was unable to create any sort of government a coalition government.
And there is concern the -- that happens this time well from the people we've spoken to they say no it's not gonna happen again they will come up with something this Sunday a coalition government will be -- the question is.
What kind of government will Libya led by the leftist party the jury's out party who say they want to renegotiate with the EU will be EU.
Do that will Greece be forced out many questions of course we've seen some turmoil in the markets -- -- people here.
Taking money out of their bank accounts going into grocery stores and stocking up on canned foods.
All very chaotic but come Monday morning.
Hopefully we'll have a better idea which direction Greece is headed earlier today I went to the guy Athens stock exchange and spoke to the chairman there.
The -- market actually gained some 10% yesterday.
Even on a whiff of a rumor that the Conservative Party was pulling ahead slightly in the polls -- -- that is not confirmed.
But he did push the markets higher the market today here in Athens gained another 2%.
But we'll have to wait and see what happens on Sunday night -- also chairman are you concerned about a run on the banks he said no he -- -- -- we've had a very volatile times on the exchange here.
But he believes that -- the country will stay.
-- -- the Euro and we'll find out in less than 48 hours.
General back to you.
Actually that's a lot force of course an -- since he'll veto throughout the weekend monitoring everything.
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VATICAN CITY - Italy's most prominent Muslim, an iconoclastic writer who condemned Islamic extremism and defended Israel, converted to Catholicism Saturday in a baptism by the pope at a Vatican Easter service.
An Egyptian-born, non-practicing Muslim who is married to a Catholic, Magdi Allam infuriated some Muslims with his books and columns in the newspaper Corriere della Sera newspaper, where he is a deputy editor. He titled one book "Long Live Israel."
As a choir sang, Pope Benedict XVI poured holy water over Allam's head and said a brief prayer in Latin.
"We no longer stand alongside or in opposition to one another," Benedict said in a homily reflecting on the meaning of baptism. "Thus faith is a force for peace and reconciliation in the world: distances between people are overcome, in the Lord we have become close."
He did not speak to the press Saturday and his newspaper said it had no information about his conversion.
Allam said in the interview that he had made a pilgrimage to Mecca, as is required of all Muslims, with his deeply religious mother in 1991, although he was not otherwise observant.
"I was never practicing," he was quoted as saying. "I never prayed five times a day, facing Mecca. I never fasted during Ramadan."
Allam also explained his decision to title a recent book "Viva Israele" by saying he wrote it after he received death threats from Hamas.
"Having been condemned to death, I have reflected a long time on the value of life. And I discovered that behind the origin of the ideology of hatred, violence and death is the discrimination against Israel. Everyone has the right to exist except for the Jewish state and its inhabitants," he said. "Today, Israel is the paradigm of the right to life."
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THE NATIONAL LAW JOURNAL presents the grim statistics of lawyer cuts in 2009. With 4% or 5259 lawyers sent packing it's the worst year for this sort of thing since NLJ began tracking three decades ago.
There's no light at the end of the tunnel. The industry is going through a paradigm shift which in itself will lessen demand for lawyers. Throw in the impact of technology as well as in-house doing more complex work and outsourcing. In addition, if this downsizing in legal follows the pattern of downsizing in corporate beginning in the early 1980s [think how Jack Welch eliminated 100,000 positions at GE], it will become an ongoing practice. On a clear day, you can't see many humans working in the Fortune 1000.


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Access to Mammography Screening Study
New Hampshire State Cancer Registry
The Access to Mammography Screening study used New Hampshire State Cancer Registry data from 1998–2004 for 5,966 New Hampshire women over age 40 who were diagnosed with breast cancer. Cases were pulled from the registry database using ICD-O-2 and ICD-O-3 breast cancer histology codes. American Joint Commission on Cancer (AJCC) staging was used to define cases further by stage.
We identified all facilities certified to provide mammography services in New Hampshire (46) and in the adjacent states of Maine (60), Massachusetts (181), and Vermont (26). Each facility's address was geocoded. The addresses of patients were geocoded to the exact street address (91.5%) or a ZIP Code centroid if only a post office box or rural route. We assessed stage of diagnosis according to proximity to the nearest mammography facility.
The data indicated that in the predominantly rural state of New Hampshire, mammography facilities are geographically accessible to most women, and that neither travel distance and time to a mammography facility nor rural residence significantly affected the stage at diagnosis of breast cancer. These results were reassuring and implied that New Hampshire women are well provided for in terms of mammography screening.
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It opens on limited release in Japan in June and worldwide next month.
Wednesday, 20, Jun 2012 04:19
By Tom Musk
Johnny Depp has confirmed he has split from Vanessa Paradis after 14 years.
The couple have "amicably separated", the Hollywood actor's publicist Robin Baum stated.
Depp, 49 and French singer and actress Paradis, 39, had been the subject of media speculation that their relationship was in trouble.
They never married, but have two children, Lily-Rose and Jack. They met while Depp - famed for his roles in Pirates of the Caribbean, Edward Scissorhands and Blow - was filming The Ninth Gate in 1999.
The pair own properties in Los Angeles, France and the Caribbean and were last seen in public together in 2010.
Previous reports that they were to split were dismissed by Depp, who described them as "absolutely not true".
"No matter what I say about this, people believe the opposite. I can't say enough about it not being over," he remarked.
Depp's latest movie, Dark Shadows - directed by Tim Burton - was released last month. The pair have worked together extensively in the past, on films such as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Sweeney Todd.


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Good: It's just a point and shoot - not bad pictures
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Comment: My advice is don't buy - it's £200 down the drain. Had it for 3 months now I am selling it - worse camera I have ever had just point and shoot is not bad but have the lens fully out and your pictures lose light
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The fine folks and Harmonix have agree'd to do an interview for us over at Rockgamer. We have a nice set of questions to submit to them, but we wanna take 3 or 4 questions from the 'community' to submit as well.
So if you have a question about the game, here's a direct link to the story. Leave your question in the comments box.
Ask Harmonix
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where I work has one copy of every paper it's published. One copy. It's on microfilm, and it's a fragile medium; half of the rolls are badly scratched, and the older ones are brittle. Most people consult them for the stories, but that's only half the joy. The real news of the day, as it pertains to the lives of the people who bought the papers, were the ads. When I'm looking at the microfilm and I see an ad I like, I hit PRINT. These are some of the old curious ads, rescued from the dark coils.
These would seem to be tailor-made for the Institute of Official Cheer - so why are they hanging out here all by themselves? Well, there's a variety of reasons. Not all of these are "amusing" in the sense that Institute sites are purportedly amusing. They're just ads, taken from newspapers in the 20s, 30s, 40s, and 50s. No real theme, no real purpose - just curiosities assembled from here and there in this very spare site. Enjoy.
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UMass Basketball 78, Elon 73 in Overtime, 12-15-12
Saturday, December 15, 2012 3:02 PM
12-15-12 - Springfield - Republican staff photo by Don Treeger- UMass takes on Elon University at the MassMutual Center in Springfield. Here, Maxie Esho saves the ball from going out of bounds under the UMass basket in the first half.
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Things to see and do - Enkhuizen
Leaving for the Netherlands
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Enkhuizen : Michelin's recommendations
The residence of the Frisian chiefs until 1289, Enkhuisen was fortified at the start of the 16C and was also one of the first towns to revolt against the Spanish. The once flourishing port (herring fishing), silted up in the 18C, completely gave up its maritime activities with the construction of the dyke on the IJsselmeer (1932). Since then the town has exploited the fertility of the land behind it by growing tulips. A dyke road links it to Lelystad.
Tourist attractions Enkhuizen : Things to see and do
Zuiderkerk or St. -Pancrasker
NL - 1601 Enkhuizen
This church is flanked by a beautiful Gothic tower whose wooden pinnacle was added in the 16 C. The bells were produced by the Hemony brothers.
The Breedstraat
Breedstraat NL - 1601 Enkhuizen
This street includes some houses with beautiful stone facades. In particular, note the facade at no. 81: Den Kuiser Maegt (the girl from Enkhuisen), which represents the weapons of the city; the one at no. 60, representing an old boat; and the one at..
The Westerstraat
Westerstraat NL - 1601 Enkhuizen
This is the main street of the city. Don't miss the beautiful facades (gables and stone facades). In particular, the one at no. 158 (to the north), dating back to 1617, is graced with a gable that bears the city crest: a girl carrying a coat of arms ..
Hotels Enkhuizen
Die Port van Cleve
Dijk 74 NL - 1601 GK Enkhuizen
Prix Prices from : 95 €
Die Port van Cleve is a cosy hotel situated in the city centre of Enkhuizen, along the harbor. The train station and tourist information office are a 3-minute walk away. All rooms have a private bathroom. The outside terrace offers a view on the h..
Hotel Du Passage
Paktuinen 8 NL - 1601 GD Enkhuizen
Hotel du Passage is situated in the centre of picturesque Enkhuizen. The train station is only 300 meters away. The hotel rooms are basic in style with a private bathroom and free Wi-Fi. The terrace is a nice place to relax and offers a view on the..
Restinn Andijk
Rikkert 10 NL - 1619 AR Andijk
Experience the tranquility and abundance of the Dutch countryside in your Hotel Chalet at Restinn Andijk. We offer you relaxation and dining with all the conveniences of a three star hotel. Enjoy a wholesome breakfast served every morning in the pri..
Restaurants Enkhuizen
Die Drie Haringhe
Dijk 28 NL - 1601 GJ Enkhuizen
This rustic restaurant is in what was once a storage depot for the Dutch East India Company. It has views of the water and defence tower in the harbour. This established name in the area lives up to its reputation and serves classic dishes made from ..
De Smederij
Breedstraat 158 NL - 1601 KG Enkhuizen
Charming little bistro that was once a forge. Renovated rustic dining room, convivial atmosphere, traditional dishes and a menu that is popular with regulars.


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Peta Murgatroyd
Looking for scoop on Dancing With the Stars pro Peta Murgatroyd? We've got all the latest Peta Murgatroyd photos, gossip, and news right here!
Quick Facts:
Full Name: Peta Jane Murgatroyd
Age: 26
Dance Style: Latin
Nationality: Australian
Height: 5'7"
Season 16 Partner: Bachelor Sean Lowe
Peta was born on July 16, 1986, in Auckland, New Zealand, and raised in Perth, Western Australia. She began dancing at age four, dedicating herself to classical ballet for 12 years. Once she took up ballroom dancing, however, it was game over: Three months after she started, she became the Australian State Champion. She has competed abroad and placed in multiple championships around the world.
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Peta first hit the DWTS dance floor as a member of Season 12's pro performance troupe. She joined the show the following season, paired with basketball star Ron Artest. After landing in 12th place on Season 13, she came back to win the Mirror Ball trophy with Season 14 partner Donald Driver, an NFL star.
Beyond DWTS
Beginning in 2004, Peta toured with the show Burn the Floor for six years. When it hit Broadway in August 2009, she was chosen to be the lead female dancer.
After splitting with longtime love Damian Whitewood, an Australian professional ballroom dancer and former Dancing With the Stars pro, in 2012, Peta dated hotheaded DWTS pro Maksim Chmerkovskiy for 10 months before their February 2013 breakup.
- 2006: 3rd in the world at the British Youth Latin Championships
Performance Roundup on DWTS
Season 13: Ron Artest (Finished 12th)
Season 14: Donald Driver (Finished 1st)
Season 15: Gilles Marini (Finished 6th)
Season 16: Sean Lowe (TBD)
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The Writing Across the Curriculum Program at Lehigh University is committed to promoting a campus-wide culture in which writing and communication in its many forms are central to learning in all disciplines. In this culture, communication and inquiry are vitally linked, restraints on learning imposed by traditional disciplinary boundaries are eased, and students and faculty are all part of one vibrant community, seeking and sharing knowledge and understanding together.
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Outraged by Congress' Inaction on Gas Prices, Bill Colley Biked to Washington
Bill Colley left Bridgeville, Del., on Monday morning and headed West to Washington, D.C. — on his bicycle. Colley, a radio talk-show host for WGMD, had listened to so many callers on his show complaining about the high cost of gasoline that he decided to do something about. Riding his bike about 114 miles to Washington, D.C., the 46-year-old Colley arrived this morning in time | Read More »


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By: Jeremy Winters | 2011-05-19 |
Cocktail glasses have a short but colorful history. Created to serve martinis in, they became a hallmark of speak easies and later for anyone effecting stylish tastes, especially during the 1960's.
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In those warm summer evenings, nothing is nicer than sitting out in the garden or back patio and enjoying a glass of wine with friends as you watch the sunset.
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The Perfect Sparkling Cocktails
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One of the most beautiful things about summer is the opportunity to enjoy a light, sparkling drink in the garden (whether yours or one that belongs to a drinking establishment!).
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Cocktail gowns
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Choose what to put on is subject to the formality of the occasion. Need to set the white cocktail dresses within a formal occasion, you can not be believed as an educated woman as formal occasions require solemnity.
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Planning a Cocktail Party
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Planning a cocktail party? The event center Denver CO has is the perfect place to host your cocktail party. Cocktail parties are easy to plan but you have to start one by choosing a theme first.
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To get the distinct look for their car, people choose to make some changes in their car. Rather than buying a new car just to be different, people choose to add prints or artworks on the body of their car. Others, on the other, would opt to change the rims of their car.
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Top Seven Cocktail Tables
By: John Mart | 2011-09-22 |
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Cocktail tables come in several styles, finishes and materials that leave nothing much to the imagination. They can be used to accentuate the living space of your apartment. There is a vast variety of styles that you will be spoilt for choice. So, spend some time to find the right one for your home.
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Why I Buy Metal Rimmed Glasses Over The Internet
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I have always liked metal glasses. These frames fit me more comfortably and I feel they are a bit more masculine looking than the plastic frames.
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What Are Cocktail Buffets?
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Cocktail parties are gaining popularity once again, from wedding receptions as well as charity events, cocktail parties are ideal and a fun way of entertaining your guests. Cocktail parties are considered perfect for various events and venues.
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During the London's Fashion week, Luna Sky has enchanted many fashion aficionados with their beautifully done designs of designer evening dresses and enchanting details. The Luna Sky designs are perfect for women who have a keen eye for class, detail and design. Using only luxury and classic materials like lace and chiffon that mixes feminine details namely ruffles sequins and Swarovski crystals
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The biggest USP of Carafe is that it's a 24x7 multi-cuisine coffee shop in the Peninsula Grand serving a fabulous fare of grub, coffee and tipple with a high energy (we truly wonder, where they get it from)!
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The Development of Horn-rimmed Glasses
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Health & Fitness
From the name of horn-rimmed glasses, we know they are featured with rims made of horn or tortoise shell. With the development of horn-rimmed glasses, the definition also changes- dark tinted eye glasses with thick frames. Therefore, nowadays horn rimmed eye wear are no longer made from those natural materials which are not only impossible to get and will cause serious damages to the environment while processing.
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The Development Of Horn-rimmed Glasses
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From the name of horn-rimmed glasses, we know they are featured with rims made of horn or tortoise shell. With the development of horn-rimmed glasses, the definition also changes- dark tinted eye glasses with thick frames.
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With the rapid growth of glasses industry, many classic glasses styles and designs emerged, such as, cat-eye glasses and horn-rimmed glasses. They are typical styles in the developing of eyeglasses.
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Advantages of Full Rim Eyeglasses
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Besides securing the lenses, full rim eyewear is an effortless way to make a fashion statement. They are a great way to add flavor to your lifestyle and your attire. Don't just select designer eyeglasses frames based on the looks and popularity, make sure that these frames suit your personality and your requirements.
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George Robert Lopez, a 41-year-old leader of the notorious Venice 13 gang who goes by "Trippy," was finally put behind bars last week. But given this guy's reputation, and the massive joint sting operation it took to bring him down (led by the ATF and the LAPD last winter/spring), his charges are o ... More >>
Updated at the bottom with an official arrest (the third since Thursday). Fire officials now count 53 blazes in the arson spree. First posted at 2:48 a.m. Monday. The L.A. arson fires have sated the city's everlasting expectation for the criminally bizarre, but so far there's no Michael Connelly en ... More >>
See our report about Burkhart's mother being linked to an erotic massage business here. First posted at 7:59 p.m. Monday The man who terrorized L.A. for three nights with a series of 53 arson fires turned out to be a 24-year-old from Germany identified as Harry Burkhart, at least according to autho ... More >>
If you legally use medical marijuana in California the federal government has just revoked your constitutional right to bear arms. In other words, if you use weed, forget about buying a gun. Well, enforcement is another matter (more on that below). You see, the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Fir ... More >>
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Temple Israel of HollywoodSuspected synagogue bomber Ron Hirsch may be behind bars after allegedly planting a homemade explosive device in the Chabad House of Santa Monica, but the scares continue to roll in for the vast Los Angeles Jewish community this month: The Temple Israel of Hollywood ... More >>
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Remove Images Maui County The Maui 10 Whos the countys most powerful player? August 17, 2006 RANK PREVIOUS COMPANY 1 1 Alexander & Baldwin 2 2 Maui ElectricCo. 3 6 Maui Land & Pineapple Co. 4 3 Tesoro Hawai'i 5 4 Monsanto Hawai'i 6 5 Hawaiian Telcom 7 7 Dowling Co. 8 8 Weinberg Foundation 9 9 Makena Resort 10 10 Wailuku Water Co. Is Maui Land & Pineapple so powerful that they actually own the old Hawaiian name "Kapalua?" They seem to think so: according to the Pacific Business News, the company is suing Oregon-based Golf Gateways Ltd., saying that company's "Kapaluagolf.com" website infringes on the name "Kapalua Land Co.," which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Maui Land. Golf Gateways denies any infringement, saying that "Kapalua" is just the name of a place. "I feel like Maui Land & Pineapple Co. is trying to use its financial clout to force small guys like us into submission, and I won't do that," company president Bernd Reumann told PBN. Now I'm not an attorney, but if Maui Land should win, they might want to contact the people who publish the book Place Names of Hawaii and The Ready Mapbook of Maui County (2nd Edition). Both are filled with references to "Kapalua," and don't seem to have any copyright notice anywhere. MTW |


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By Luke Winkie Around this time of year, a lot of music websites put up "Holiday Gift Guides." They're either earnest, and articulate, and full of enthusiastic suggestions for interesting items for the music lover in your life, or they're depressing corporate-sponsored flotsam and stand as a remark ... More >>
The first big winter storm of the season is upon us. Warning: Call your doctor for any storm lasting more than four hours. Daily RFT prides itself on probing penile puns, but our readers unleashed a stream of dick jokes that made us feel like Christmas morning came early.
In typical Missouri fashion, we went from 67 to snow in less than 24 hours this week. Don't let that get you down -- there's plenty of events to warm up your belly this weekend. Enjoy the snow falling and roast a few marshmallows in the Central West End or have brunch with Santa downtown. Check out ... More >>
Any of you fellas frantically trying to decide what to give your boo for Christmas? Let Daily RFT narrow your options with a list of gift ideas you should definitely avoid this Yuletide season. (Unless, of course, you wish to be single by the new year.) 10) GonorrheaSt. Louisans bestow this present ... More >>
7 p.m. Friday, December 21. St. Louis Skatium, 120 Catalan Street.
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The Civil Wars just posted an announcement on Facebook cancelling all upcoming tour dates due to "internal discord and irreconcilable differences of ambition" -- effectively declaring the end of the band. This is a huge surprise for a duo decidedly on the rise -- fresh off a pair of Grammys and even ... More >>
8 p.m. Friday, December 23. Lemp Neighborhood Arts Center, 3301 Lemp Avenue.
Courtesy of the artist. All RFT Music wants for Christmas is little Phaseone, and since we buy our weed from Santa Claus in the off-season, he hooked it up. St. Louis ex-pat Andrew Jernigan is leaving Brooklyn behind for the holidays and playing Christmas eve at Atomic Cowboy (4140 Manchester ... More >>
Linda Bennett with Ricky Nelson on The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet in 1960, fifteen years before the atrocity that is "An Old Fashioned Christmas (Daddy's Home)."Yesterday Jezebel anointed "The Christmas Shoes" the worst Christmas song of all time. We at RFT Music agree that this maudlin ... More >>
Gather 'round the fire, now: Have you heard the magical Christmas tale of "Santa Paws"? Neither have we -- probably because this little Disney number went straight to DVD. But when two men from St. Louis County came across the Disney film, The Search for Santa Paws, their jaws dropped. Oh, ... More >>
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I like fun, quick, "girlie" books.
Like the Shopaholic series and Bridget Jones.
Any ideas?
I'm thinking that these look good...
I've just finished Divas Don't Knit (and the 2nd book in the series) by Gil McNeil... they actually made me LOL which led to some funny looks on my commute to work!
Victoria x
I LOVE a good story! Look at the Ladies Agency by Hester Browne. There are three. So if you get them make sure to read them in order. She has a new book out too. It's on my wish list to pick up. A light fun read! Other books I enjoyed are: The Beach House by Jane Green. I think it was her best. Also a new fav author is Jane Porter. Loved (!) Odd Mom Out, Flirting with Forty, and Mrs. Perfect. I think the same characters are in OMO and MP. I would also mentioned Marian Keyes however she always touches on a serious subject. So it might not be what you are looking for. Any way...Enjoy!
Im not much of a reader.. but the secret life of bees was really good. reading makes me want to fall asleep! wish it didnt...
my daughters are both avid readers, unlike their mom. in fact one of them gave me a book for christmas and I've yet to even see what its about! (what a bad mom i am!)
have agreat week!
I agree - "The Secret Life of Bees" was a really good read. My favourite book over the last year was "Water for Elephants"......but it wan't necessarily a "girly" or "light" read!....also, anything by John Irving is a sure bet! *smiles* ~Jen
I love The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd...much more detail than the movie...and her next book The mermaid chair is good too!
That's funny! I didnt even read the other answers before I wrote that! It really is a wonderful book! karen...
Check my profile on my blog,,I read more than well, most people should!! About 15-20 books a month on my Kindle,,,,,Don't even get me started on that, because I think it's the BEST invention since,,,,hmmm the washing machine? Anyway, under my profile I have a section there about the books I've read as of late, so maybe you'll see something there of interest!
Happy Reading!!
When my friends tried to get me to read Twilight, I was completely against reading anything having to do with vampires. I thought it was super lame. When my 10 year old neice started reading them, I thought I should check it out to make sure it was appropriate for her - 4 days later I had finished all 4 books. They really are quite addictive.
I'll agree on The Secret Life of Bees - excellent book! A few others: Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood (this is a series, too), A Girl Named Zippy, and The Nanny Diaries. I'm also obsessed with Jane Austen - she has some shorter stories in addition to the 6 major novels.
LOL @ finding this post! I JUST finished reading Alphabet Weekends by Elizabeth Noble. Me first chic lit book. 'Tis a cute one!
That is so funny. When I clicked on these . . . those were exactly the books I was going to recommend. I read them all in about a week in Hawaii and LOVED them. Great girlie books. I blog about my favorite books all the time. We seem to like the same genre. Happy reading to you!
oh oh...MOMZILLAS!!!! fun fun...read....
My favorie summer read of all time is by Laurie Notaro. Her book "There is a slight chance I might go to hell" is so funny. Don't be turned off by the title because it is deffinantly a must read!!
~Molly P
I just read all the Jen Lancaster books and thought she is hilarious. A little sarcastic, a little mean but so goofy funny! I like Anita Shreve also. Oh and Jodi Piccoult, hers are always good:)
Sharon Fiffer has written a series of mysteries in which the heroine is an inveterate estate saler. They are very funny and very familiar to those of us who regularly go to yard and estate sales! Even if you don't read mysteries, you might really like these.
Enjoy your reading,
I have read all of those and they are the perfect summer read....I just finished My Sister's Keeper...not the light and enjoyable read you are looking for:-)
Robin Jones Gunn's Sisterchick series is a good, fun read. Also dearly loved Sharon Hinck's The Secret Life of Becky Miller and it's sequel, Renovating Becky Miller.
I'll find my convenient time to read this book.. thanks for the idea..
Yes, The books by Emily Giffin are wonderful. Also Loved Walked In & Belong to Me by Marisa de los Santos are great. Right now I am reading The Sugar Queen by Sarah Allen - really enjoying it so far.


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By Claudia Leather, 10-Apr-2013 11:35:00
The stars all came out to support everyones favourite Showbiz Columnist James Ingham from the Daily Star Sunday's rehab column, on Wednesday 3rd April at the Kensington Roof Gardens.
Fitness fanatic and all round lovely man James, set himself the goal of raising £20k for Cancer Research UK by running this year's London Marathon. To celebrate his aims and to help with the fundraising, James devised this amazing event with the help of some of his celebrity friends and supporters. The beautiful Alesha Dixon hosted, while live music came from the uber talented Beverley Knight and Mel C.
Mel C loved her gift from the brand, a unique Anouska London hand chain.
I cannot fail to mention the all male group The Dream Idols who sent pulses racing with their raunchy stage act. There were alot of open mouths from the ladies! I'm not sure if I should include a photograph of their act but click the link below if you want to check it out!!
Other attendees included Marvin Humes who DJ'd on the night, Zoe Hardman, Matt Johnson, Matt Cardle, the TOWIE and MIC cast, Simon Webbe and so many more.
The auction and raffle which included two stunning designs donated by Anouska London helped to raise an astonishing £25k and the total is still rising. James did an amazing job in planning this event, while continuing to work and training hard for the Marathon. We wish you all the best James and here's to hopefully a regular annual event?!
For more information, photographs and a video of the event or to sponsor James in his fantastic efforts, please go to http://www.jogontocancer.co.uk/.
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By Claudia Leather, 19-Mar-2013 12:27:00
Cult brand Sorapol, a favourite of Paloma Faith and Nicki Minaj, are renowned for their legendary Fashion Show's and they are fast becoming the place to be seen for the ultimate Fashionista's.
Their AW13 collection was showcased on Thursday 14th March at 33 Portland Place, the beautiful town house venue in W1. In complete contrast to their SS13 show entitled 'Euphoria', which was held in an underground car park in Soho, this seasons theme was 'Immortal', the tale of a young girl, given to a Chinese Emperor as a diplomatic gift and her journey across Asia collecting treasures as she went.
In a twist on Asian attire, the collection included decadent silks, lavish prints, intricate embellishment and ornate embroidery and showed a much more 'ready to wear' range, not seen by the label before.
Hilary Alexander was in attendance and proudly tweeted her delight at the designs throughout the show.
Personally I have fallen in love with Sorapol and their unique creativity, this type of show is a very rare sight in London these days. I am desperate to own one of their pieces, but I will just have to keep dreaming!
Here at Anouska London, we are wishing Creative Director Daniel Lisomore and the rest of the team lots of luck and success with this and their future collections.
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By Claudia Leather, 12-Mar-2013 13:02:00
We are very proud to announce our S/S13 brand models as the legendary supermodel Sophie Anderton and NYC based Select Agency model James Taylor.
After scouring all areas of London for the perfect photo shoot location, we finally settled on an unbelievable residential venue in South London. The 70's architecture continued throughout the entire house where the current owners have lovingly restored the interiors in pure 70's Disco Chic! Yes, there was a disco ball, a cheeky cocktail bar, Avacado bathroom suite and loud floral bedspreads! The piece de resistance was the beautiful indoor swimming pool with bi-fold doors out onto a decked area adorned with shrubs. What's not to like?!
Sophie and James both rocked the camera and helped to produce some amazing shots of our stunning new collection. A gorgeous mix of colourful Swarovski, pure Italian Leather, and a cheeky pop of Silk Tassles and chains, we are so excited about this collection. Get it while you can!
Our fabulous team that Anouska and I would love to thank for their very hard work and support of the brand are:
Photographer - Alice Luker - @Alice_Luker
Make-up - Michelle Maskell - @BeYouTiful_U
Hair - Jodie at Mustard Salon - @mustardsalon
Stylist - Jade Elliott - @jadeelliott85
Models - Sophie Anderton - @sophielanderton
James Taylor - @jammytaylor
Swimwear provided by - Richardson & Squibb - @RandS_Fashion
To view the complete photo shoot please visit our Lookbook page here on the website.
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By Claudia Leather, 27-Feb-2013 11:19:00
For all you fashion blogger addicts out there, if you haven't already checked out Rosie Fortescue's blog www.atfashionforte.com, then put it at the top of your list.
Since Rosie's success in E4's Made in Chelsea, Rosie was able to indulge in her lifelong love of fashion by launching her blog where you can get a sneek peak into the style and wardrobe of the fashionista herself.
Most recently her Street Style posts have included pieces from a wide variety of brands to suit every pocket including Topshop, Matches, Misguided, Zara, Markus Lupfer and of course Lavish Leather by Anouska London Jewellery.
Our beautiful Orange Fur and Gunmetal Grey Lavish Leather Cuffs looked gorgeous styled with a Tibi top and Topshop trousers.
Rosie has also recently launched her free Style App 'at fashion forte', which brings you all the latest fashion styles and ideas from the lady herself.
Can't wait for the next series of Made in Chelsea Rosie and we wish you continued success with your blog.
Twitter: @rosiefortescue
Blog: www.atfashionforte.com
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By Claudia Leather, 07-Feb-2013 12:09:00
The legendary brand that is Diet Coke were celebrating their 30th Birthday on Wednesday night at Sketch and we were very proud to support the event and also to attend.
To mark this important birthday, Diet Coke asked Sex and the City stylist and fashion icon Patricia Field to design four limited edition glass bottles which will be available to purchase at Selfridges. This follows from their past fashion collaborations with names such as Jean Paul Gaultier, Diane Von Furstenberg and Karl Lagerfeld.
The fabulous fashion crowd all came out to play to party with the stars such as Pixie and Peaches Geldof, Pearl Lowe, Laura Whitmore, Zoe Hardman and the Made in Chelsea cast. The highlight of the evening was the unveiling of the new Diet Coke Hunk, model Andrew Cooper, who is sure to wow you all with the new Diet Coke advert coming soon.
Here at Anouska London we were very proud to support the event and the celebrity guests would have all been going home with one of our limited edition Diet Coke Lavish Leather bracelets in their goody bags. Let us know if you spot any of your favourite celebs sporting their limited edition bracelets!
Event host Hilary Alexander gave a fantastic speech talking the guests through the history of Diet Coke's 30 years and their fashion and music collaborations. Hilary went on to tell us of some of Diet Coke's celebrity fans including Karl Lagerfeld who has his Diet Coke handed to him on a silver platter with a white napkin by his butler! Love it!
Music was provided by super style blogger and absolute beauty Bip Ling on the decks, playing a fantastic compliation of music from the past 30 years. Bip was sporting one of our new spiked Lavish Leather bracelets in hot pink.
The themed cocktail menu included three decades of Diet Coke including '80's Just For The Taste Of It', '90's Diet Coke Break' and '00's Love It Light' and we indulged in some gorgeous canapes.
The limited edition 'Diet Coke City Collection' by Patricia Field will be available to purchase at Selfridges from 15th May priced at £1.99 per bottle or £7.95 for a collection pack of four.
See our 'As Seen On...' page for more photographs of the stars in their Lavish Leather bracelets.
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By Claudia Leather, 28-Jan-2013 13:42:00
Anouska London Jewellery is very proud to announce that we will be officially supporting the star studded Diet Coke 30th Birthday Party in London.
Diet Coke really found its stride as a fashion brand when it began its collaboration with a string of fashion houses and designers creating limited editions of the Diet Coke cans and bottles. First up were Moschino, Versace and Missoni which have since been followed more recently by Karl Lagerfeld and Jean Paul Gaultier.
We have exclusively designed a stunning 'Diet Coke' Leather Bracelet which will be presented to 30 VIP guests on the night, to include the legendary 'Sex & The City' stylist Patricia Field.
Anouska London Jewellery is very honoured to be involved in the celebrations and to be attending this wonderful event. We are sure this is going to be a fabulous & memorable party.
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By Claudia Leather, 23-Jan-2013 12:33:00
For those of you who closely follow the brand, I am sure you will be aware of our new 'LAVISH LEATHER' designs. A first for Anouska London, these colourful designs in beautiful leather and ponyskin are finished with a silver or gold magnetic clasp.
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By Claudia Leather, 21-Jan-2013 12:40:00
As I am sure most ladies of a certain age are, I am always on the look out for new beauty products that work, so when I was asked to try Arbonne by Indpendent Consultant Karen Broughton, I was more than excited.
Arbonne is a highly regarded, premium brand with a Swiss heritage. The products are healthy, botanically based and inspired by nature.
Arbonne has been trading for over 32 years in the USA and has been in the UK for just 5 years. It is also available in Canada and Australia. The brand has plans to go global in the future.
The products are free of harmful ingredients, never tested on animals and do not contain animal derived ingredients or animal by-products.
The current ranges consist of:-
Anti-ageing - for men and women
Skin & body - another skincare range for different skin care needs, before sun range, baby care range and Shea Butter.
Health & Wellness - Protein shakes, vitamins & minerals, nutrition bars and the Seasource Detox Spa body range (used in Harrods spa)
I was testing the RE9 Advanced Anti-Ageing range, a complete skin care system which promises visible results in 24 hours and my husband was testing the RE9 Advanced for Men.
Each of the products had a luxurious feel and fresh subtle scent. Personally, I love having a complete system and enjoy using each product while praying I will look 20 years younger in the morning!
I can honestly say that after a couple of days my skin does feel much softer with a more youthful glow. My make-up sits so much better on my skin, a benefit only usually visible after an expensive facial. As a person who suffers with pigmentation I also loved the SPF 20 in the day creme's and noticed a much more even skintone.
My husband also requested that I mention how great his products were. A skincare virgin, he felt a huge difference to his skin and his shave was a great deal easier using the shave gel.
Arbonne products are not available in any shops - only online - via Independent Consultants. Karen is currently looking to introduce more people to the top quality products plus also hoping to build her team of Consultants. As a Consultant, you do not deliver brochures or orders - all you do is talk to people about the fantastic potential of this company and introduce them to the products. I for one, can recommend them.
For more information on Arbonne products or to become an Independent Consultant, please visit http://KarenBroughton.myarbonne.co.uk.
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By Claudia Leather, 04-Jan-2013 15:25:00
It is not very often when you can say that a blog has gone global in such a short space of time but that is exactly what 'What to Wear' has become within 1 year.
Started in 2011 by Gg Rogers after the tragic and very sudden loss of her mother to cancer, Gg's blog has got the nation and the rest of world gripped. Gg explained:
'"My mum was my best friend the only person I trusted when it came to choosing what to wear, She had a fantastic sense of style. A few months after losing my Mum I was invited to a party, living alone and with my boyfriend living sixty miles away, I decided to ask my Twitter followers 'what to wear'. After a surprising and overwhelming response I now ask my followers their advice whenever I go out, be that a wedding, a dinner with friends or drinks with the girls, I ask my followers to decide my 'what to wear' dilemma."
Featured recently in The Sun newspaper, on radio with BBC Surrey and on 8th January in Now Magazine, I can see the attraction to this fascinating blog. Checking in prior to New Years Eve I marvelled at Gg's stunning figure in her 3 possible New Years Eve outfits.
Gg looked stunning in every outfit but for me, after much deliberation, I voted for outfit number 1. I love to go against tradition when it comes to what is expected of you! After numerous votes it was outfit number 3 that was the winner and I am sure she turned some heads in the gorgeous lace dress from ASOS. Which would you have voted for?
In addition to her 'What to Wear' blog, Gg's Twitter account @MissGgRogers is a constant fashion update with great ideas and tips for the coming season, current trends and bargains. A definite must to follow if you are a lover of all things fashion.
We would like to wish Gg all the very best in her future success with her 'What to Wear' blog and I am sure that 2013 will be an even better year for her. We look forward to reading her feature in next weeks Now Magazine.
Be sure to check out her blog at www.what-towear.blogspot.co.uk.
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By Claudia Leather, 01-Jan-2013 00:28:00
Anouska London Jewellery let their hair down on Saturday 15th December at the Birthday Party for the fantastic Kyri, Head of Design at Ariella Couture.
After pre party drinks at the roof bar at Sanctum Soho, Anouska and I headed off to Private Members Club, The Century Club where the party was being held in the Cocktail Bar.
The birthday boy looked as stylish as ever and the night was a huge success. Attended by his friends, family, colleagues and some of his celebrity clients, Jodie Harsh was on the decks to ensure the party got started, and it most definitely did!
Shobna Gulati and Sophie Anderton were both looking beautiful in Ariella Couture.
The guests were in for a huge treat when Beverley Knight sang Happy Birthday to Kyri as he was presented with his huge birthday cake. Beverley then sang us a few of her famous hits including my personal favourite 'Made it Back', such great lyrics and what an amazing voice!
Kyri has had an amazing year in 2012 and if people had not heard of Ariella Couture before, I am sure they have now! Dressing famous faces including Leona Lewis, Tulisa, Christine Bleakley, Heidi Range and many many more, this was definitely his night to celebrate.
Thank you Kyri for such a wonderful evening and we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a fabulous New Year. We can't wait to see what he has up his sleeve for 2013! Watch this space!
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Minaya's Decision Gives Fans The Willie's
It was one late evening in June when the New York Mets sent shock waves through the baseball world. There had been some rumors about the eventuality but when these rumors became fact, the news was still hard to accept. It was not just what transpired but the way in which it all went down. The General Manager had come to a decision. The deal was sealed and Mets fans from New York to California, from Flushing to Anaheim, worried and stressed about the uncertain future of their beloved team. The fate of the once powerful Mets was now in question. Fans were confused, upset and bewildered as to how management could treat one of our own with such little respect, not just as an athlete but as a human being.
The main participants in this disaster, however, were not Omar Minaya and Willie Randolph.
The General Manager was M. Donald Grant. It was June 15, 1977 when the Mets GM decided to trade away hometown hero Tom Seaver to the Cincinnati Reds for four relatively unknown commodities. What followed was a catastrophe. Unlike the lovable losers of the 60′s, these Mets now became just losers. Shea became nicknamed Grant's Tomb and many nights it seemed like the hot dog vendors outnumbered the spectators. With the departure of "Tom Terrific," the Metropolitans descended into a downward spiral that lasted for close to a decade. Over the next 7 endless seasons (subtracting the strike shortened season of 81), the Mets would average just 65 wins per year against 97 losses.
Thirty one years and one day later, history is repeating itself as the Mets have once again displayed a total lack of class and dignity. Yet again, a seemingly cold hearted decision by a Mets GM has tipped the baseball world on its collective ear.
As Mets fans slept comfortably safe in their beds, hours before the sunlight of a new day reached the shores of Queens, Willie Randolph was not just dismissed but disrespected. Like a thief in the night, Omar Minaya fired the first African-American manager in New York baseball history. The man who compiled the 2nd highest winning percentage in the 46 year history of our franchise was sent packing, departing to the airport for his second cross country flight in twenty four hours.
We all have different opinions on Willie's managerial style and technique. Some are glad to see him go and some are not. Some blame him for the lack of motivation, for being too "low key." Some, in the back of their minds, would always look at Willie but see Yankee pinstripes. Whatever opinion one may have of the Mets recently departed skipper, it's hard to argue that he was not treated well. Up until the very end—and even at the end–Willie Randolph maintained a sense of class and dignity. As pained as his heart was, with sadness in eyes and an emptiness in his soul, he still displayed the courage to speak with reporters in the hotel lobby. Good manager or bad manager, right decision or wrong decision, this midnight raid was tactless and cowardice . Reminiscent of the George Steinbrenner/Billy Martin charade of the late 1970′s, the Mets sunk to a new low in their own team history with the debacle that became the end of Willie's managerial career. Safe to say, no one was shocked by the firing of Willie Randolph. However, no one expected it to be carried out in such a heartless, uncaring way.
We all hope that Jerry Manuel will turn things around this season but it seems unlikely. No matter whose hand is writing down the lineup card, the results will probably be the same. Even if our new skipper is the spark that can ignite this team, the end result may be bittersweet.
With Randolph gone, it is now Omar Minaya being led towards the guillotine. His head is next on the chopping block and it appears as if the Wilpon's are already laying the groundwork for the next act of this Shakespearean tragedy. It was Minaya who built this team but yet Willie was left to take the blame. Now, Mets ownership has already planted the seed. By Fred Wilpon stating this was solely Omar's decision, he is clearly washing his hands of the situation. Much in the way Minaya hung out Randolph, Fred Wilpon is hanging out Minaya.
Hall of Fame manager Earl Weaver once said, "You win pennants in the off-season when you build your team with trades and free agents." As Omar Minaya now enters the cross hairs and figures out what is needed to bring a Championship to Shea, Willie Randolph can return home to his wife and family. Unlike Minaya, Randolph already has his World Series rings.
About the Author: Rob Silverman
It was 1973 when my dad introduced this 7 year old kid to Baseball and the Mets. It's been a love and passion that has lasted for 40 years, much longer than my first marriage. Since I was little, there've been 2 things I've always dreamed of: 1) Being a successful author and 2) playing right field for the Mets after Rusty Staub retired. Although 4 decades have passed and based on the current condition of the Mets, I have not given up on either dream
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