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Mary Jane Monday: Cute Christofoli patent heels
Mary Janes fit broadly into two camps: the grown-up and sophisticated sort that are particularly en vogue at the moment - and the cutesy, girly type that will always have a place in our hearts. This shoe from Christofoli is certainly the latter!
Reduced to £79 from an original £122, they're made from real patent leather with a velvet trim and dinky bow at the front. A slender strap completes the flirty and feminine look, and I love the colour clash rose pink that's been used on the under sole and heel.
These adorable 'dolly' shoes could be worn as part of a full-one sweet Lolita look or as a playful counterpoint to a smart, work-wear look. I'd rock them with a shift dress and short jacket to give a hint of whimsy to my day wear, possibly teamed with a matching bow detail handbag.


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Bleach Rukia Kuchiki Gloves This hadn't been done before, so I made some for it! Credits go to the creators of Bleach for the skull. Made by theplock99...
Right now, there are people all over the world playing Counter-Strike: Source. Odds are, there are more people playing today than there were playing yesterday. It, like its predecessor, is quite simply a global phenomenon, originally created by and now sustained by the gaming community.
Counter-Strike: Source is a remake of Counter-Strike, and consequently retains all of its team-based objective-oriented first-person-shooter style gameplay. CS:S is a must-have for every action gamer.
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A new trailer, this time about modified stock maps.
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I've been working away at this for quite awhile now and after many revisions I'm happy to release version 1.0 of the new Source Multi-Tool. Source Multi-Tool...
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Infographic: Anatomy of an Ad Agency
'Anatomy of an Agency' features the accounts, art director, copywriter, developer and finance roles of an ad agency.
It gauges things about the different roles, such as: their recent Google searches, drawer contents, most-used desktop files, average daily timesheets, bad habits, and likely reactions when they get fired.
In the infographic, all five have booze as part of their drawer contents.
Recent Google searches are on the lines of: "conflict resolution" for accounts, "asian man bicycle carnival royalty free" for art directors, "one show headlines 1983" for copywriters, "how to talk to a girl" for developers, and "cashing out in the even of a corporate takeover" for the finance managers.
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The victory of the governing Progressive Conservative Party in Alberta's latest provincial election is directly tied with a large proportion of voters making their final decision in the late stages of the campaign, a new Angus Reid Public Opinion poll has found.
The online survey of a representative sample of 671 Albertans who voted on Apr. 23 also shows that the Wildrose Party lost 10 percentage points in the final weekend of the campaign, and that two-in-five Progressive Conservative voters considered voting for the right-wing opposition party but ultimately decided against it.
Choosing a Party
Across Alberta, two-in-five respondents (39%) acknowledge that they made the final decision on which party to vote for in their constituency on election day (23%), the Sunday (6%) or the Saturday (10%) before the election.
While 38 per cent of Alberta voters selected a party from the start of the campaign to just before the last weekend, one-in-four (24%) say they knew which party they would back before the election was called.
A deeper exploration of the mindset of Alberta voters shows that the Progressive Conservatives and the Wildrose Party started on equal footing as the election call was expected. Following the first week of campaigning, the Wildrose Party had gained six points, while the Progressive Conservatives fell below the 30 per cent mark. The largest gap between the two main contenders was observed in the days leading up to the televised leaders' debate, with 45 per cent of voters saying they would have supported the Wildrose candidate in their riding, and 28 per cent saying they would have backed a Progressive Conservative.
In the last full week of the campaign, the Progressive Conservatives gained three points, but still trailed the Wildrose by a significant margin. In the final weekend and on election day, support for the Progressive Conservatives increased by 13 points, while the Wildrose Party dropped 10 points.
Sources of Strength
Albertans who voted for either of the two main parties were asked about their rationale. While both Progressive Conservatives and Wildrose supporters place equal emphasis on their leader (35% and 33%), Wildrose voters are more likely to cite the party's policies as a factor that played a role in their choice (50% to 39%). Conversely, Progressive Conservative voters are more in touch with the candidates in their riding than Wildrose voters (26% to 17%).
Two-in-five Progressive Conservative voters (43%) say they considered voting for the Wildrose Party at one point in the campaign, but ultimately decided not to do so, including 52 per cent of those aged 18-to-34.
With only 61 per cent of voters settling on a party to support before the final weekend of the Alberta campaign, the potential of a late shift affecting the fortunes of the Wildrose Party was certainly present. An analysis of voting intentions throughout the campaign shows that the Wildrose Party peaked just before and after the leaders' debate.
The Progressive Conservatives managed a brief jump by garnering support from some Liberal Party and New Democratic Party (NDP) voters, but ultimately benefitted from a 13-point increase that was driven partly by undecided Albertans settling on a final choice, but mostly from Wildrose voters who clearly had second thoughts as election day neared.
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Methodology: From April 25 to April 27, 2011, Angus Reid Public Opinion conducted an online survey among 671 randomly selected Alberta adults who are Angus Reid Forum panellists and voted in the April 2012 provincial election. The margin of error—which measures sampling variability—is +/- 3.8%, 19 times out of 20. The results have been statistically weighted according to the most current education, age, gender and region Census data to ensure a sample representative of the entire adult population of Alberta. Discrepancies in or between totals are due to rounding.


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Times Square Video Screens Allegedly Hacked With iPhone
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Phil Schiller, Apple's senior vice president of worldwide product marketing, tweeted yesterday that the white iPhone 4 will finally be available this spring. Schiller didn't reveal any specific details about the mythical phone, like whether it'll be available on both Verizon and AT&T, or its exact release date. But with summer a likely target launch date for the iPhone 5, we'd bet on seeing...
After Tsunami, AT&T Offers Free Calling and Texting To Japan
From now until the end of March, AT&T is offering free calls to Japan for anyone who dials from an AT&T line. Any long distance or texting directed to our Pacific brethren will be credited to post-paid accounts, with up to 60 minutes of talk time. The offer is back-dated to March 11th, when the earthquake and subsequent tsunami struck the country, so those who made frantic phone calls f...
The iPhone Still Can't Handle Daylight Savings Time
Over the weekend, as the rest of the country leaped forward to daylight savings time, many iPhone users were once again stuck in the past. Though some devices adjusted to the time difference with seamless elegance, plenty of other users reported glitches with their iPhone clocks. Some simply failed to advance, while others actually fell backward by an hour, putting their owners a full two hours...
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These are some of the highlights from my 15 years experience in educational technology. There are certainly hundreds and thousand more, and if I get time, I'll add to the list.
- Kidspiration/Inspiration outlining, concept mapping/mind mapping software
- Tom Snyder Productions for excellent educational software, much of it designed for the one-computer classroom.
- The WebQuest Site for all your information about WebQuests from the co-originator. Excellent place to find any WebQuest you might need or a place to make your own.
- Education World A nice clearinghouse/portal with links to lots of useful information and resources.
- PBS with links to kids, parents and teachers sites with tons of resources.
- National Geographic also with lots of good educational resources available.
- Library of Congress, the nation's library with absolute oodles of collections in many different subject areas. Includes text, pictures, movies and sounds for researching and teaching.
- CIA World Factbook. However you feel about the CIA, this is an incredible reference with loads of useful information about every country in the world. Includes maps, flags and all the demographic information you could want. And after all, you've already paid for it with your taxes.
Stuff I Use
- iStockPhoto for high quality inexpensive stock photos & clipart
- Sandvox for simple creation of high quality web sites
- Apple Computers for hardware and software that just works
- CSSEdit an excellent CSS editor
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WASHINGTON - The Nationals are home after a tough West Coast trip, but the team brings with it two new faces and a lot of excitement.
Bryce Harper and Tyler Moore both got called up, and promptly smacked hits in their first games.
As they head to their debuts at Nationals Park Tuesday, they're bringing a lot of excitement.
"Harper plays with a passion and an attitude and an edge that is contagious," says Nationals Chief Operating Officer Andy Feffer.
"What's happening is, if you look in social media on Twitter and Facebook, there's a whole discussion going on in the online world about the Nationals and the young talent, including Harper and Tyler Moore."
The Nats host the Diamondbacks at 7 p.m.
Harper, The Nationals' outfielder and first pick in the 2010 draft, was spotted on the National Mall recently, after crashing a slow-pitch softball game between the World Wildlife Foundation and the Alliance to Save energy.
The 19-year-old actually missed his first swing, and fouled on his second. But he was a welcome pinch hitter whose unexpected visit made the game.
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It's funny how Lisa spoke about people not answering their phones in Beverly Hills because most of my phone calls do end up with me chatting with the voicemail. It's just easier to text to reach out to your friends. Believe me, most people in Beverly Hills actually text.
I wasn't surprised at how shocked Kyle was at seeing her mother-in-law after the facelift. Visiting anyone post-surgery for the first time can be traumatic. Kyle walked in and noticed Estella's bandaged and swollen and almost unrecognizable face. Kyle can be sensitive. She mentioned it made her think about how it would be to lose Estella. I am sure that did bring on deep unsettling feelings and emotions.
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At 151 feet in diameter, the four clock faces on the Mecca Royal Clock Hotel Tower is just about as wide as an American 160-foot-wide football field, and absolutely dwarfs the world's most famous tower clock faces, Big Ben's 23-footers. It also takes advantage of modern technology, as its four faces will light up the sky with two million LEDs.
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Party Planning: Clara's First Birthday
Clara's big birthday shindig is tomorrow! Along with her actual birthday. It seems utterly insane to think that this time last year she was just arriving. Oy, how time flies. And since so many of you were asking for par-tay details I figured I'd toss up a quick little pre-party-prep post about all of my "supplies" for the bean's big day. You'll have to excuse me if you think I'm going overboard. I'm just a little obsessed with our girl and we're so honored and excited to celebrate her first year here (more on the reasons for my über appreciative b-day behavior here).
First I made Martha's ubiquitous paper poms with tissue paper and some string in our three main party colors (blue, green, and pink- just like her nursery).
You'll probably remember those colors from her invite (which we made here). Those hues are based on her bedroom- she just loves blue, green, and a hint of pink. At least for now. She'll probably go through a goth black-loving phase someday so I'll take pink, blue, and green while I can.
Now we have a handy little numbered photo. Because we all know I like listing stuff. Explanations below.
- This is a cloth party hat that gets passed around our entire family for every child's birthday. It was last worn in October by Clara's older cousin Emanuel on his first birthday and she's been eying it ever since.
- This is the birthday fabric that we designed on Spoonflower for Clara's 52 week photo. We also plan to use that as a backdrop for a little photo station where everyone at the party can stand and hold those white pieces of paper with colored borders while they pose for a pic. We plan to take each photo and add the person's name on the blank piece of paper in Photoshop and make a little album for Clara so she can start to learn and see names like "Granny" and "Nona" (her two grandmas) and look back to see everyone who came to celebrate her.
- Here are the fun patterned napkins and plates that we got from Party City on sale. Since our party's "theme" is based vaguely on Clara's weekly photos (which inspired her invitation) we thought the patterned napkins and plates looked like a background we would have chosen for one of her weekly shoots.
- Those are giant punch balloons that we grabbed from Target (I thought they'd look fun hanging from the trees on the patio if it doesn't rain on my
- These are the two banners I've made (one a long time ago with paper, and one recently with my stubborn sewing machine) full of fun patterns and colors that also remind us of backdrops for those weekly pics.
- Here we have piles of pink, blue, and green balloons from Target that I'd love to blow up and make into huge balloon garlands to be swagged around outside (or inside if it rains).
- Those are two tablecloths in pink and blue. Just to cover things like odd outdoor tables that don't match and to add more pops o' color.
- This is a festive table runner that I made with some of Clara's weekly fabrics (just like her quilt, but it was way faster and easier- I'll post the detailed instructions for ya soon).
- Then we have some sidewalk chalk to entertain the kiddos out on the patio. And next to that are little containers of bubbles shaped like ice cream cones (from Target) that will serve as favors for our wee guests (I want to personalize them with each of their names).
I still have to make her smash cake and arrange for the rest of the food, but that shouldn't be too hard (famous last words?). Oh and we're going to make a little time capsule that guests can add stuff to for her to open when she's 18. That should end up being hilarious. I hope.
Operation Start Blowing Up All Those Balloons is about to commence.
We also mentioned that we wanted to DIY a piñata a while back, but the jury is still out on whether it's going to work. So far I made paper maché (mixing approximately two parts water to one part flour)…
… and blew up one of those punch balloons from Target that wasn't in our color scheme (the orange one)…
… and cut a bunch of newspaper strips…
… which I paper machéd to the big balloon…
… which I then let dry a bit overnight and then hung outside this morning to hopefully speed up the drying process (since it was still soggy and looking a bit – uh – questionable). Might be a wop-wop project. We'll have to see.
I still have to let it dry, pop the balloon, fill it with little toys or candy, and add ruffled tissue paper all over it so it doesn't look like a big goiter (we actually want to make it a pull string piñata since that works well for smaller kids but we'll have to see how it goes and post details if we get 'er done).
But more nerveracking than my homemade piñata's fledgling looks is the forecast. Boo. What's the deal with the whole scattered t-storms thing?
Please for the love of balloons in trees and bubble yielding ice cream cones, let it be clear and sunny-ish for just two early afternoon hours. Then it can rain cats and dogs all night.
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Oh, Sherry! I cringed when I saw your pretty diamond all in that paper mache mess! You've got to take that bling off when getting messy like that! Everything looks great though and I can't wait to see the final product! Happy Birthday, Clara-bean!
Happy 1st Birthday Clara, you little cutie!!!
Praying for no rain!
I know you're planning on purchasing books of Clara's first year for you and the grandparents of Clara, I just wanted to tell you I recently signed up for Mypublisher and they sent me a BOGO coupon, and they're offering no matter how many you buy, you get that number free. Buy 1 Get 1, Buy 3 Get 3 type of thing. I thought I'd let you know.
Happy birthday today Clara, I hope it doesn't rain for you.
I'm saying a prayer that you are rain free in Virgina today. Can't wait to see the pictures of your big bash!
Happy Birthday to Clara and even more important…
CONGRATULATIONS on surviving your first year of parenting!
The photo station! What an awesome idea to photoshop names later for her to learn, just brilliant! Happy 1st Birthday Clara!
So, today's the big day! I hope the weather is decent (at the very least!), and you have success with the pinata! I agree with another commenter… a helium tank is so very useful for parties. We always have lots of balloons hanging from our ceiling (Here's an example!) and used to rent tanks each time, but my uncle gave us an old tank… which is perfect.
I love the garland idea… Look forward to seeing pictures!
Adorable! I love the colors, the punch balloons, and the time capsule idea is one I'm stealing for when I have my first little one.
Happy Birthday Clara!!
Happy first birthday to your darling daughter. I can hardly wait to see all of the party details :O)
Hey, came across this website on a teacher website I frequent and thought you guys might like it if you haven't seen it:
It's a list-making site you can link up with the matching iPhone app–way cool!
Yay lists! :)
Love all of Clara's party goods! :)
I've done the homemade pinata thing a few times — it needs about a week to fully dry, less if you point fans at it 24/7, possibly more if it's really really humid. If it's not ready for your party, save it for next year. It'll still be good.
Happy Birthday "Van harte gefeliciteerd met je 1e verjaardag" little Clara from the Netherlands. And many many many more happy and healthy returns. May you continue to be a joy to all who see your sweet face. From Margreet
Happy First Birthday, Clara. :-)
I checked the weather and it looks like it didn't rain for Clara's birthday … fingers still crossed though! :)
hii.. i am soo curious to know abt the party.. i kept this site open since yesterday.. let us know how it was and what it went.. the way u usually explain with pics :)
Happy Birthday to Miss Clara! I hope the day goes wonderfully for you all!
Hope you guys had a great day and that Clara has a happy birthday! :)
Happy Birthday Clara!!!
You are such a lucky little gal! You're party is gonna be rockin!
Have a fun day!
Ps. Your parent's are awesome! But you already new that!
Burger too!
Happy 1st Birthday to Clara! Enjoy every moment (which I know you do and will) because before you know it your "baby" will be graduating from high school like mine this year! I just can't believe how fast the time has flown by…sniff, sniff.
Happy birthday Clara! You are so lucky to have a very practical and creative parents to throw you such adorable party! awwwww
Happy Birthday to Clara!! She's such a beautiful miracle baby, thank God for your wonderful team of doctors. I hope you had good weather for her party!
I was thinking of you two all day, and I'm just a fan in the blogosphere. I hope you and Clara had a great day. The picture I'm sure you've taken is of Clara sacked out at the end of the day. Congratulations on one year in the parent-hood!-Jennifer, in Oregon
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CLARA!!!!! it's not past midnight here…. so it's still your birthday! hope your party was fantastic and rain-free!
I love the cloth party hat idea! And the one you have is definitely cute! Did you or a family member make this or did you purchase it? My nephew's first birthday is a month away and I would love to start this in our family.
HI! I came upon your blog from who knows how!!?? Anyway, my son is 7 months, I love the idea of the time capsule, can you tell me more about it? Did you tell the guests in advance or how did you do it? THanks!
Oh, it was pinterest! AH~! I am loving the pin! THanks again!
HA! I had a beach themed party when my little guy turned 2. It was AMAZING and would have been even more amazing had my pinata turned out. I made it exactly the way you made yours. It was supposed to be a beach ball. Unfortunately it never dried quite right. I put the candy in it anyway and we decided to just throw it in the air and let it explode on the ground. It didn't work the first time so my brother decided to do it again. And dropped it. THEN it decided to spill out. I think it was the highlight of the party though and I'm glad we got it on video :)
I hope the rain stayed away and you had a fabulous party! Clara is adorable and she is so lucky to have such sweet, fun, creative parents!
I hope Clara had an amazing party that you all enjoyed! Happy birthday to her!!
Belated Happy Birthday to Clara…
I can't wait to see her birthday party pics…
So, maybe this has been asked, I tried to scan the bazillion comments… :-) you would think being my third little I would have some clue, but can you pul-ease share some gift ideas for a one year old. My son turns one in less than a month and I have nothing… I would love something timeless and classic… what did Clara get? Love. the. party. ideas. beautiful!
Hi there… curious to hear how the set up for the party, and actual event went… checked the site a few times and no updates yet…
Aww, loving the pom poms! Remind me of my childhood!
Hope the weather didn't spoil everything! Clara is very cute!
Very cute decorations! I am not surprised! Though I was surprised I caught you on DC's 10pm news last night! Great job guys!!
I hope you all had a great day.
THANKS Sherry & John for showing us that you can have a GREAT kids party without a dorky theme. I've been to enough train/fire truck/princess parties to last a lifetime.
My sister got married Sat in Fredericksburg at 5:30, outside. The rain held off very nicely till everyone was under the tent, then the heavens opened up in thunderstorms all night! But it worked out, thank goodness for the tent!\ I assume it was good for you earlier in the day, as it was fine in Fredericksburg till evening.
Hey guys! Happy birthday Clara!!
just pop to let you know that you were at the weekend look book of "Modern Parents Messy Kids"
hugs & love to the 4 of you
Happy B-day Clara !!! I am a 50 sumthin viewer ,your mom and dad are the best ever ,they gave us all the opportunity to share your joyous 1st b-day .We love the decorating but the extremes your mom and dad went through are really acts of love you will cherish for life ,especially the quilt that your mom showed the entire world ,its my favorite ,and the wonderful patio your dad slaved over to have finished in time for your once in a lifetime special day . Congrats MOM and DAD !!!
OMG…just watched the video that John made…and it made me cry too!! and it's not even my little girl! you guys are so lucky. you have a wonderful child and it is a reflection of your love for her!! can't believe she's one already?!?
When my daughter was in kindergarten her teacher had everyone bring in a shoebox that each person decorated. All year long we sent in memorabilia like ticket stubs. At the end of the year it was sealed and a note was put on it that said to open at high school graduation. I put it in the attic and got it out for her graduation party. It was so much fun to see a ticket from Sesame Street Live, pictures of friends, maps, a broken favorite barrette, Alf collector cards, etc.
Hi there!
I'm a long time reader but never really comment…love your blog though! 2 things that finally brought me to comment:
1. LOVED Clara's party! It turned out super cute. Thanks for sharing the idea of the name pictures of the guests…I did it and it was a smashing success! You can see a few shots of it here: http://www.lifesweetlifeblog.com/2011/05/mannys-1st-birthday-party-part-2.html
2. And the other thing I wanted to mention is I did this for my son's 1st birthday, which was just a few days after Clara's (the 17th) AND his name is Emanuel. I always smile when I see you guys mention your nephew because it's such a rare name, and we even spell it the same way. :)
Okay, that is enough rambling! Thanks again for being such a fun and inspiring read!
Hi Sherry
My son's birthday party is on saturday…the big 3. I just attempted my first pom pom ball. It looks more like a butterfly a lot of space in the middle after separating the layers. Please give me any tips…did you follow Martha's instructions to the t? I thought maybe I folded the paper wrong.,I folded my first crease then flipped over and creased and so forth.
thanks…a just got off you tube and a girl said the same thing…off i go.
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Zuurberg - We enjoyed our overnight stay very much. It's a great pity that the weather was overcast and misty. We enjoyed our trip up the pass to Anns Villa.
Varsity City - Enjoyed the Varsity, the Graduation ceremony, the Cathedral, the 1820 Settlers Monument.
Salem history - The churches and cricket pitch were set up by the 1820 British settlers and are still in use today. The old churchyard tells the life story of the settlers. Pets Place boarding kennels will look after your pets while you explore the area.
My gunstelingdorp - Ek het Somerset-Oos verlede jaar vir die eerste keer besoek en was binne 'n oogwink verlief op die plek: van Boschberg wat bo die dorp uittroon tot die boomryke strate, pragtige ou geboue (soos dié van Gill-kollege en die kerke), die ongelooflike vriendelike en gasvrye mense, die wonderlike, outydse apteek, museum en die eetplekke. Enigeen wat wil ontspan en weer moed wil skep vir die lewe, kan gerus 'n dag of drie op Somerset-Oos gaan deurbring. Die dorp herstel sommer ook 'n mens se geloof in mense se goedheid, want jy sal ver moet soek om vriendelike, gasvryer mense te kry.
Grahamstown - The City of Saints - The City of Saints, also known as Africa's Festival Capital, hosts a number of annual festivals including the National Arts Festival (which is the 2nd largest in the world), Scifest, The Grahamstown Flower Festival, school events and Rhodes University courses and conferences.
Grahamstown boasts many fine, malaria free game parks for day trips, an elephant sanctuary, museums, the botanical gardens, architecture steeped in history and almost any outdoor adventure sport you like.
It is a short drive to many coastal resorts such as Port Alfred, Kenton-On-Sea, Bushman's River, etc with visits to pubs and the many crafters who display their wares along the way.
Grahamstown is a wonderful, vibrant city, teeming with students and yet still retains its olde worlde atmosphere.
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One of the most immediately noticeable differences between life in North America and in Israel is the pace of life. The structure and schedule of Western life is replaced with a lenient attitude that what must occur, will occur… at some point in the future. This mentality leads to many interesting encounters for an unaccustomed […]Read More


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kavita.tandon07 Started The Discussion:
Hi, i'm in need of Shops and establishment act, 1953. also please let me know if they differ in each state. Thanks Kavita
shilpa84in - Member Since: Apr 2007
The shops and establishment act for each and every state are different as this law is under the powers of the state and not centre.
According to my knowledge if your company is based in Pune, the Act for Maharashtra would be applicable for you.
You can find a copy of bare act of shop and establishment act on any shop that sells articles/books related to labour laws or laws.
The prescribed fee for registration and renewal etc. may differ from other part of the state as per notification of state govt.
Generally the following Registers/ records/ notices etc. are to be kept by the different categories Register of Employment
*A Muster-Roll Cum-Wage Register as laid down under Rule 27(1) of Maharashtra Minimum Wages Rules 1963
*Visit Book ( Rule 20 (13)
*Name board in Marathi (Rule 20-A)
*Display of abstract (Rule 20(7)
*Display of Reg. Certificate Sec 7(2)
Notify to the Sr. Inspector (Shops & Establishments) at the beginning of the every calendar year regarding list of closed day of the respective year
In addition to this Act, the authority under the act also empowered to enforce the provisions of the following acts and rules framed there under
The Minimum Wages Act, 1948.
The Payment of Wages Act. 1936.
The Workmens Compensation Act, 1923.
The Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946.
The Maternity Benefit Act, 1961.
The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986.
So alongwith this Act ,you will have to maintain other registers as prescribed under the various act as and if applicable.
You can also find more info on - www.labourlawonline.com
Shilpa Verma
Suthanthira Selvan - Member Since: May 2007
Hi friends,
Shilpa reply is very useful. As per Shop and Establishment Act you have to some more registers, notice also.
Deduction from Salary Register,
Service Register
Weekly Holiday Notice,
"There is no child Labour" - Notice,
shaktikroy - Member Since: Nov 2007
Dear Shilpa, please tell me procedure for registering a branch office at Pune having manpower strength of Max 8 pers and other formalities required. Thanks in advance and regards, Roy
AKHILAA.S - Member Since: Nov 2007
Hello, even i need shops & establishments act of karnataka state. Please if anyone knows give the information.
hitesh_2578 - Member Since: Jul 2008
Dear Ms. Shilpa Verma
I like to know the rules and regulation to put Name board in Marathi in Pune city.
Do I have to write office timing and weekly off also in the name board.
I will appreciate if you could reply me back with ur input & idea on my personal e-mail id
Thanx a lot for ur help and support.
rakesh_singh24@rediffma - Member Since: Oct 2008
hi can you any boby tell me what is due date for the renewal of licence under the Bombay shops & establishment act regards rakesh
email@example.com - Member Since: Oct 2008
Hi Does anyone know of a consultant who can help me get the shop & establishment licence for Pune.
rahilmehta - Member Since: Dec 2008
Can anyone confirm that a name board is necessary. We do not have a nameboard at all. Are we still liable to pay the fine? Thanks Rahil
Manju Kumari Yadav - Member Since: Jan 2009
Dear All, Kindly send me Leaves under Haryana, Delhi Shops & Establishment Act. on my id email@example.com. Thanking you. With Regards, Manju
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Portola man sentenced to 12 years in prison
Dan McDonald
Managing Editor
David Scott Hall, 41, of Portola, was sentenced last week to more than 12 years in prison for felony domestic violence convictions.
Hall, who was convicted by a jury following a four-day trial that ended May 23, was sentenced by Superior Court Judge Janet Hilde on Thursday, June 26.
In addition to 12 years and four months in state prison, Hall was ordered to stay away from his victims for 10 years.
"I was very pleased with Judge Hilde's decision to sentence the defendant to the maximum sentence allowed by law," District Attorney David Hollister said. "The defendant's assaults were brutal and violent, leaving the victims with substantial physical and emotional injuries."
Hall's sentence stemmed from two separate domestic violence incidents with different victims.
Jurors heard testimony from 11 witnesses, including one of the victims.
The jury found Hall guilty of two counts of domestic violence, one count of false imprisonment and one count of child abuse — all felonies.
The jury also found Hall inflicted great bodily injury during one of the acts of violence. He previously served prison time for a child abuse conviction.
Hall was on trial for incidents that occurred in March 2013 and July 2012.
He was arrested March 1, 2013, after Plumas County Sheriff's Deputy Andrea Murana responded to the emergency room because of injuries suffered by Hall's girlfriend.
The victim reportedly had such extensive facial injuries that she was unrecognizable. An examination revealed a broken bone in her neck as well as facial swelling, a cut over her eye, bite marks on her shoulder and chest, and extensive bruising all over her body.
Hall was also on trial for an assault on a different former girlfriend and her children that happened July 6, 2012.
In that case, Hall shoved his girlfriend into a bathtub, knocking her unconscious, and choked her 11-year-old daughter to the point of unconsciousness.
The adult victim in the 2012 case was flown in from Pennsylvania to testify. The most recent victim refused to testify.
Anonymous Sunday, 06 July 2014
Hope you enjoy the next 12 years mr Hall.
goyo Sunday, 06 July 2014
You know he can't hear you. He's a local and he certainly could not bond out. No excuse for what he did, but it's nice to see folks kicking a man while he's down. Make you feel righteous? Wonder if you call yourself a christian.
Anonymous Sunday, 06 July 2014
Very righteous, no not Christian at all. Hope you can hear this, oh wait its writing. Hope you read this. Kick a man while he is down, just like he did when he pushed his girlfriend in the tub and strangled her daughter. Kudos, back this very polite man up. In fact invite him for dinner in 12 years. I'm sure he will have some stories to tell you.
rhondaheart Monday, 07 July 2014
push him in a cell and announce LOUDLY the nature of his crime-then....let justice really be served and ps.i am a Christian who doesn't condone CRIMINAL behavior-
mlabono Tuesday, 15 July 2014
Kicking a man while he is down? Makes me wonder how low you are?
What that guy did to his girlfriends is much, much worse than what people are saying about him here, and I don't consider having an opinion on his behavior and expressing it "kicking a man when he is down". He got the natural consequences for his behavior, and the sad thing is, he will probably find another woman to abuse when he gets out.


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