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|Our 5 Piece Clip-In Set contains:
|Length: 26 inch (66cm)
|1 x 20cm wide piece
|Weight: 250 grams
|1 x 18cm wide piece
|Style: Straight
|1 x 15cm wide piece
|Grade: AAAA Remy Human Hair
|2 x 8cm wide piece
|Double Drawn, Double Wefted
|Strong Silicone Lined Clips
- Sits near the hips
- A popular length for those who love extra long hair
- Great for taller customers
- Provides serious wow factor & Ultimate styling ability
- Can be curled & styled and still be super longer
Gorgeous Hair Extensions are made of 100% natural remy human hair so you can wash, straighten, blow-dry and curl the hair extensions just as if they were your natural hair!
This set is recommended for: Those who are looking to add full length and volume to all hair types. If your after a long & thick hair look, this set is for you!
Our clip in hair extensions provide immediate transformation and can be easily applied in minutes without the help of a hair stylist. We have the widest range of colours on the market you are able to get long voluminous hair whenever you want in just a few clips.
Simply section your hair, slide the clip into your hair and snap it shut. It only takes seconds to do, and you have instantly transformed your look. You choose when you want to have glamorous, thick, long hair. As Clip Ins are not permanent, you get the freedom of when or not to wear them.
All Gorgeous Hair Clip In Hair Extensions have strong, secure, silicone lined clips attached so that once clipped in they stay in place with no slipping.
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Please Note: If unsure of your hair colour please use our free colour match service.
We know when you make the decision to order you want your new Hair Extensions FAST!
Order before 2:00pm Monday - Friday for same day dispatch. Express Shipping within Australia Estimated delivery time - 1 Business day, International Express Shipping Estimated 4 to 7 business days, Please add 2-3 business days to all shipping time-frames for regional areas.
Do you offer pickup?
Yes we accept online order pickups or walk-ins at our warehouse located at 27 Gasoline Way, Craigieburn, Victoria 3064.
What is the shipping cost?
FREE express post shipping for all Australian orders over $100, orders under $100 will be charge a $10 express post shipping fee.
How soon will my order be dispatched?
All of our orders will be dispatched the same day after payment is made as long as it is ordered before 3pm weekdays.
No items will be dispatched on Saturday, Sunday or Public holidays.
To process your order as quickly as possible, please be sure to provide us your full and correct delivery address including zip code, state and country. We cannot be held responsible for any lost items during shipment due to incorrect postal address details.
Which shipping company do you use?
We send all our parcels using Australia Posts - Express e-Parcel Service.
This is a courier delivered, fully trackable service and a signature is required on delivery. If you are not at home when delivery is attempted, your postie will leave a card advising you to collect your parcel at your local post office. If you are expecting a parcel, and have not received a card please check with your local post office first before contacting us, as it may be there waiting for you.
How do I track my order?
Once we pack your order and its leaves the GHWE warehouse we email you a tracking number. From the moment the post office receives your bundle of joy you can follow your parcels progress online. Follow this link http://auspost.com.au/track/track.html to watch your package get picked up from the post office, drive in transit, find out its due delivery date and when it has been delivered. If you have not been issued a tracking number, please check your 'junk' or 'spam' folder. If it's still not there please contact our customer service team with your order name and order number.
When will I receive my parcel?
Most Metro Areas will receive their parcel the next working day sometime prior to 5pm
Rural/Remote Areas will receive their parcel within 2-3 working days
Check the Australia Post site to see if you qualify for overnight delivery.
We will post to PO Boxes however you must also supply your full street address in the "Billing" section of the checkout. Put your PO Box delivery details in the "Shipping" section of the checkout.
Once an item is delivered it is registered as delivered on the Australia Post website. Once Australia Post updates their information to delivered, we will under NO circumstances resend a parcel. If a parcel goes missing after it is shown as delivered by Australia Post you will have to lodge an investigation at your local post office or Australia Post. We will not be held liable for any missing parcel shown as delivered by Australia Post.
NB. It is the customer's responsibility to ensure that all contact and postal details are correct on your order (including spelling). If an item is returned to us due to incorrect contact/postal details then we will request that postage is repaid to enable your parcel to be resent. If incorrect details are supplied and we have already sent your parcel and it goes missing we will not offer a refund. Keep in mind that we send all parcels the same day so please, double check all details carefully and contact us as soon as possible if you find a mistake. Once your parcel has been posted we cannot correct any details.
Worldwide with Online Tracking and Signature Delivery
What is the shipping cost?
All hair extension purchases for international orders will incur a $30 charge.
Do you deliver to my country?
We delivery to most countries around the world, please check out with your order to see if we ship to your country.
When will I receive my parcel?
Delivery Time: 10-15 business days $30.00 (AU$) flat rate no matter what you buy. Trackable on www.australiapost.com.au
International Orders will dispatched same day.
We do accept exchanges from International Customers, however all shipping costs involved in the return process (both ways) will be the responsibility of the buyer.
Once an item is delivered it is registered as delivered on the Postal website. Once the Postal Service update their information to delivered, we will under NO circumstances resend a parcel. If a parcel goes missing after it is shown as delivered by your Postal Service you will have to lodge an investigation at your local Post Office. We will not be held liable for any missing parcel shown as delivered by your local Postal Service.
NB. It is the customers responsibility to ensure that all contact and postal details are correct on the order (including spelling). If an item is returned to us due to incorrect contact/postal details then we will request that postage is repaid to enable your parcel to be resent. If incorrect details are supplied and we have already sent your parcel and it goes missing we will not offer a refund. Keep in mind that we send all parcels the same day so please, double check all details carefully and contact us as soon as possible if you find a mistake. Once your parcel has been posted we cannot correct any details.
Do I have to pay import charges?
Any customs or import duties are levied once the package reaches its destination country. Additional charges for customs clearance must be borne by the recipient. We have no control over these charges and cannot predict what they will be. Customs policies vary widely from country to country. You may want to contact your local customs office for further information.
* Please note that delays with your parcel may occur once the parcel reaches customs in your country. These delays are out of our control.
Gorgeous Hair Wholesale Extensions is not responsible for any loss or damage caused by late delivery or cancellation of an order or a product. Any claims or complaints must be made within 7 days of delivery date.
We understand that it can be difficult to choose the correct colour when ordering online, so we are more than happy to exchange your unopened Gorgeous Hair Extensions for another colour. For hygienic reasons we are only able to exchange hair extensions that have not been opened, worn or tampered with.
Gorgeous Hair Wholesale Extensions reserves the right to replace faulty goods. Returns must be authorized by Gorgeous Hair Wholesale Extensions. Any product that has been opened, used, damaged or defaced in any way will not be accepted for return by Gorgeous Hair Wholesale Extensions. There will be No returns or exchanges on opened sets or change of mind. All returned orders will incur a $15 shipping and handling fee.
Can I Exchange if the colour isn't right?
Yes, we totally understand that it can be difficult to choose the correct colour when ordering online, so we are more than happy to exchange your unopened Gorgeous Hair Extensions for another colour. For hygienic reasons we are only able to exchange hair extensions that have not been opened, worn or tampered with. Our products all have a security binding and once removed we cannot exchange under any circumstance. All products must be returned to us in their original undamaged packaging and condition. All costs associated with the exchange are at the cost of the buyer. When sending extensions back for exchange please send via a fully insured trackable method and make a note of the tracking number. It is your responsibility to ensure they arrive back to us safely. If a parcel is lost on its way back to us we will not be held responsible and you will have to contact Australia Post, or your shipping provider with your tracking number, and claim on their insurance. All exchange orders will incur a $10 shipping and handling fee.
Is there a time frame to qualify for an exchange?
Yes, we will refund or exchange your unopened/unworn hair extensions within 7 days of the date that you received your hair extensions for Australian Customers. For International Customers the exchange or return must be received by us within 30 days.
Why can't I return or exchange Gorgeous Hair Extensions if they have been opened?
All human hair extensions are considered a hygienic product, just like swimwear etc. Australian law prohibits the return of used human hair products, including "trying them on". We strongly suggest you inspect your hair extensions before removing the bindings to make sure they are the correct colour, and the quality you expect. Once the bindings have been removed they cannot be returned for refund or exchange (no exceptions). We are not the only company with this policy. All other hair extension companies will not exchange or refund opened product.
How long will it take for me to receive my exchange?
Once we have received/inspected the returned package, and have confirmed that the returned hair extensions were not opened and that the security seal is still in place, we will send out your new colour the same day.
What do I do if I need to exchange?
1. Please contact us first, send us an email to email@example.com with the reason you would like to exchange or return your item. Please do not send back your parcel until you have heard back from us.
2. Fill in the exchange/returns card that is inside the packaging and include a copy of your invoice.
3. Safely package the unopened hair extensions so that they are not damaged.
4. Please make sure to send them back using a postage method that insures you for the full cost of the item. Gorgeous Hair Wholesale Extensions will not be held responsible for lost or misdirected parcels.
5. Please include a self addressed express satchel for us to send your exchange to you.
6. Once your return item has been received your exchange item will be posted back to you the same day.
All items must be returned in their unopened, original, undamaged packaging or an exchange/return will not be issued.
Care Guide - How To Care For Hair Extensions
It's important to give proper care to your hair extensions; if you follow the advice below; they should last as long as possible and continue to look soft, shiny and healthy.
Here are some tips for keeping your extensions in top condition for as long as possible.
When brushing hair extensions, use a hair extensions loop brush. Brush gently in a downward motion beginning at the ends of the hair, and then work your way up finishing at the roots. After brushing, spray the hair extensions with a glossifier for a silky smooth finish, we suggest brushing your hair extensions 2-3 times daily.
Always brush the extensions gently before washing to detangle.
Use a shampoo & conditioner that is formulated for dry or damaged hair - this will add moisture to the extensions and will keep them looking better for longer.
Shampoo & conditioner should be applied to the hair in a downward motion from the top of the extensions to the ends. Do not twist, rub or scrub the hair.
Gently lather shampoo until hair is clean then rinse thoroughly under warm water. Apply conditioner, leave for a minimum of 5 minutes and then rinse. Do not apply conditioner to the scalp and bond area.
Squeeze out excess water and gently pat with a towel. Blow-dry the hair on a low setting. For best results, use an ionic hairdryer.
Do not use products that contain sulphur, Sulphate, Silicones or Protein such as dandruff shampoos.
What types of products should I use?
Moisture is the most important thing. Use styling products that are zero or low alcohol. IMPORTANT - When applying conditioner or leave-in conditioner treatments, cover the top section of your natural hair and length of your extensions only. Please avoid applying too much conditioner to your bonds as sometimes conditioner can make them slide out. If you find that your bonds are sliding out, then please change your shampoo and conditioner you are using, to prevent this. We also stock a range of haircare products designed especially for hair extensions, please view our haircare range.
Can I brush, curl, straighten, blow dry and wash my hair extensions?
Yes. This is your new hair. Due to its high quality, our extensions will always remain smooth and silky. You can have fun with any style you desire. You will find that you don't need to wash your hair everyday as your hair will stay clean and curled for days.
Never twist or rub your hair extensions. This will cause the hair to tangle. Wrap your hair in a towel to remove excess moisture. You can then leave the hair to air dry or dry on low heat with a hair dryer. Always make sure to thoroughly dry the area where your hair extensions are bonded to your hair. Failure to dry this area properly will eventually break down the bond area and the hair extensions may slip from your hair.
Straightening & Styling:
Always use a heat protectant on your hair when using heat styling tools such as straighteners, curlers, crimpers, and hair dryers. Please ensure that your heat protectant does not contain silicone as this itself is damaging. Using heat styling tools on hair extensions can dry them out if used on too high a heat, or too often. It is essential to use a protectant on the hair to help minimize damage. Always use styling tools on a low heat.
Always brush your hair extensions prior to going to bed. Plait or tie your hair extensions into a ponytail before going to bed.
Never go to sleep with wet extensions! Make sure your hair extensions are completely dry before going to bed.
When swimming with your hair extensions leave your hair down or tie in a ponytail. Do not put the hair extensions in a bun.
We suggest wetting your hair with tap water prior to entering the water, apply conditioner, and also braiding it. Salt water, and the chemicals found in swimming pools can decrease the longevity of your hair extensions. Immediately rinse your hair again once you have finished swimming.
Will anyone notice I am wearing them?
No. Due to the quality of Gorgeous hair extensions, they look very natural and no one will be able to tell that you are wearing them! It is very important to choose the right colour and application to suit your hair and style. To create the most natural look, you might need to trim your hair extensions a little so they are layered to blend in with your natural hair.
Tape Hair:
Do not wash your hair for 72 hours after application. This ensures the bonds have had time to adhere properly to your hair. If you are colouring Tape Hair do not apply colour to the bond area.
Clip In Extensions:
We recommend washing your clip in extensions only when required. They do not need washing after every use. The least amount of times you wash the hair, the longer it will last. Do not put them all at once in a sink to wash as they will tangle. Wash each piece on its own by gently placing it in water and running your hand down the length of the hair with shampoo. Repeat with conditioner.
Storing Clip In Extensions: Gently brush your extensions after taking them out. Store them in a ptotect me bag and hanger which is available to purchase on our website.
We bet you must have a ton of questions about Gorgeous Hair Extensions (especially if you're a first time hair extensions wearer)!
Below are questions we frequently receive about our hair extensions, including tape hair extensions, remy hair extensions, clip in human hair extensions (real hair extensions), weft hair extensions, the difference between affordable and cheap hair extensions, proper care and use of hair extensions, application of hair extensions, and how to buy hair extensions online.
We try to make it as easy as possible for you to buy extensions online by having this support page, so that we can answer your questions and concerns by providing as much information as we can. We also offer quick-response email support to enhance your online experience.
If your question does not appear below, please contact us by emailing email@example.com or call us on 03 9219 0571
What are hair extensions?
Hair extensions are strands of human hair that can be attached to your scalp through a variety of methods, appearing as if the hair is your own. Hair extensions are used to extend the length of hair, provide volume, or add highlights to your own hair.
What quality should I look for when buying hair extensions?
You should only buy Remy hair extensions which are a form of human hair that has been grown in one direction with the cuticle intact. Silky and resistant to tangling, remy hair is an excellent choice when shopping for hair extensions.
What are hair extensions made from?
Human hair is the most desirable form, Remy hair, has been cut from a human head of hair, as opposed to residual hair that has fallen or been brushed off.
Can I colour or tone hair extensions my GHWE?
Yes you can colour Gorgeous Hair Extensions but please keep in mind the hair has already undergone a chemical process and are designed to accept colour change. You might want to test the colour on a few strands first to make sure the resulting shade is what you anticipate. We also recommend using a semi permanent colour as it is much more gentle on the hair extensions. However, all of these processes can affect and reduce the quality of your extensions.
We DO NOT take any responsibility for unsatisfactory results achieved from dying or toning Gorgeous Hair Extensions.
How long does my hair have to be to wear hair extensions?
Your hair does not have to be very long to enjoy the beauty of wearing hair extensions. We've seen hair extensions applied to hair as short as 3" in length but recommend starting lengths of at least 6" for best results.
Who can wear hair extensions?
Women of any age who want to add volume and length to their hair can wear hair extensions. For women who want to dress up and have fun, clip in hair extensions, which are easy to remove and easy to change, are the best option.
Will hair extensions damage my hair?
No. Extensions should not damage your hair if properly cared for and maintained. You must take care in brushing; if you ever get a tangle; hold the hair while you brush it and brush section by section.
How much hair do I need to order?
Each person is different. It really depends on how thick you want your end result to be, where the extensions are being placed, how it is being applied, styled or cut.
How long will my hair extensions last?
Each person is different, depending on climate, water, products used, care for the hair, brushing, using blow dryers and hot irons, how it was applied, swimming, how often washed, etc. Clip In hair extensions are reusable, so they can last you over a year plus. Tape, I Tip, Weft Hair Extensions will give you 3 months wear and than you would need to take them out and relfit them they will give an additional 3-5 extra applications.
Tapes, Wefts, I Tips and Clip ins can last 1 year plus depending on how well they are looked after.
Are hair extensions permanent or temporary?
Permanent hair extensions—Hair extensions are never "permanent" in the true sense of the word but can last for months. Compared to clip in hair extensions, the bonding process used to affix hair extensions to the scalp has a much more "permanent" effect.
Clip in hair extensions—For those seeking a quick change that can be undone on demand, clip in hair extensions are the answer.
Are cheap hair extensions worth buying?
Let's define cheap hair extensions: If "cheap" means "affordable", Gorgeous hair extensions are "cheap", made from the finest human hair and competitively priced. If "cheap hair extensions" are those made from synthetic or low-grade human hair, these are not worth buying.
Are Gorgeous hair extensions made from 100% remy human hair?
Gorgeous hair extensions are made from the finest 100% Remy human hair. Soft to touch and silky in appearance, our hair extensions are completely natural looking so no one will ever suspect they exist!
Are Gorgeous Hair Extensions 100% Remy Human Hair & Cuticle correct?
Yes, it is. This is ultimate luxury in hair. The healthiest hair is handpicked strand by strand. This ensures all cuticles are laying in the same direction. Our cuticle hair is superior quality, soft to the touch, long lasting and tangle free.
What makes Gorgeous Hair Extensions the best quality?
We choose ONLY THE BEST raw virgin ponytails before it is treated and coloured. This is very high quality, healthy and strong hair from Europe. We do not use any Silicone coating on our hair extensions and this produces a high grade of hair that will last longer without tangling or drying. Processing techniques are vital and we take extra care to keep the best condition and cuticle correct hair.
When should hair extensions be worn?
Hair extensions should be worn whenever you want! Formal occasions can be dressed up with a hairpiece; everyday hair maintenance can be reduced with extensions, and changes of seasons can be celebrated with ponytails.
I need help with choosing extensions colour and/or length?
At GHWE our hair colour experts are available to help you purchase a shade most suited to your hair. Please upload a photo of your hair in natural light via our FREE COLOUR MATCHING SERVICE PAGE.
Choosing the correct length for your extensions depends on the look you are trying to achieve. It can be difficult depending on your height however follow these steps to guide you to choose your length. Get a tape measure, ruler or piece of string and place it at the back of your head approximately in the middle. Look in a mirror and see where you would like your extensions to come to, mark this spot and then use this as a guide to choose the appropriate length. If in doubt we recommend purchasing a longer length and getting a hairdresser to cutting the bottom of your extensions to a desired length.
What makes Gorgeous Hair Extensions Pty Ltd the best Online Store Australia and World Wide?
Gorgeous Hair supplies only top-of-the-range extensions at the most affordable prices!
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Do you have reviews for GHWE extensions?
Yes at GHWE we have beauty experts and our customers regularly reviewing our extensions and products. Please go to our REVIEWS page or visit our facebook and instagram accounts @ghwextensions to see thousands of clients wearing their GHWE extensions.
Can I do some promotional work for GHWE?
Absolutely! If you are a blogger, you tuber or have a social media following then we'd LOVE for you to promote GHWE to your followers, friends & family. We still love to see our customers wearing our extensions and looking fabulous. Post it proudly like a polaroid picture and remember to tag us in all your in social media posts #ghwextensions
How do you apply hair extensions?
There are many ways to adhere the hair extensions to your scalp. Most should be done in a professional salon, while the clip in hair extensions can be quickly inserted at home:
Tape: Is applied onto the weft portion of the hair extension and then pressed into position at the root of your hair.
Weaving: This process is created using a cornrow or track around the head and close to the scalp. The hair weft is then sewn on to the tracks.
I Tips: Is done in strand sections using beads and a crimping tool, each strand-by-strand hair extension is added directly to your own hair.
Clip in: Using small snap-on clips that have been sewn onto the hair extensions, these can be quickly inserted into the hair without the help from a professional.
How do I apply Clip in hair extensions? How long does it take to install them?
Our Clip in extensions can easily be applied yourself in as little as 5 to 10 minutes giving instant length and volume! Please watch our video tutorial for installation instructions.
Not sure if I should buy a 5 or 7 piece Clip In set of hair extensions?
The only difference is the length, weight and number of pieces in the set. GHWE Clip in extensions are thick from top to bottom.
Our 5 piece sets weigh 200 grams, they are available in 20" and 24" length or 250 grams in 26" Length.
These sets are perfect for people who have or want THICK hair. These sets will give you significant volume!
Our 7 piece sets weigh 110 grams, they are available in 20" Length.
-This set is perfect for people with fine to medium hair, it will create a natural result and give you a moderate volume and length enhancement. If you have thick hair you will need a 5 piece set.
What is the lifespan of my Clip hair extensions?
Each person is different, depending on climate, water, products used, care for the hair, brushing, using blow dryers and hot irons, how it was applied, swimming, how often washed, etc. Clip ins can last 1 year to 2 years depending on how well they are looked after. At GHWE we use the highest grade of remy hair, therefore you will be assured our hair will go above and beyond your expectations to ensure you get the most use out of your new luscious locks..
Do I need to wash my clip in hair extensions? How do I wash them?
Yes you can, Wash the hair in one direction; from top to bottom. Avoid washing hair upside down in the sink. Always wash your hair straight away after swimming or carry some conditioner to soften the hair before washing it. We only recommend washing your extensions if they absolutely need it. Hair extensions do not cope with the stripping and harshness of products found in shampoos and conditioners as well as your natural hair does. This is because human hair extensions lack the oily nourishment provided from our scalp which constantly acts to coat and protect your hair from damage. Every time you wash your extensions the natural oil content will gradually reduce affecting their quality and lifespan. If your extensions are over washed they will become dry losing their original softness and shine compared to when you first purchased them. We recommend only washing your extensions if they smell or any other factor which may affect their look and feel.
How long does tape adhesive stay in hair and what is the quality?
At GHWE our tape is of the highest quality having undergone numerous tests to produce a product which is comfortable, durable and non damaging to your natural hair. Our tape is known for its ability to hold your extensions securely and neatly to your head during swimming, exercise, showering and washing. The lifespan of our tape extensions can range from 8-24 months depending on how they are cared for and maintained. With correct installation, GHWE tape extensions will remain attached in your hair for 8-10 weeks before they need to be removed and then refitted closer to the scalp. This is recommended as your extensions grow out with your natural hair and may become visible. Please avoid hair products, shampoo containing sulphate, conditioner, dyes and oils around the bonds to minimise the tabs from loosening. For further information our care guide instructions.
How long does it take to install Tape hair extensions?
Our Tape extensions are uniquely designed to be easily installed by a hairdresser or friend within 20–40 minutes depending on experience and amount of pieces applied. Please visit Video Tutorials page for step by step installation videos.
How many pieces of tape extensions will I need for my hair?
The amount of pieces required depends on your desired look. If you are after a touch of volume or colour we recommend 20 pieces(1 packet). For customers with thin to moderate hair who want to achieve length and volume we suggest a minimum of 40 pieces(2 packets). People with moderate to thick hair we recommend using 60 pieces(3 packets) for a natural result. If you have extra thick hair or want to create extreme volume we suggest starting at 80 pieces(4 packets).
How long do tape hair extensions last?
We use the highest quality of remy hair available, therefore you can be assured our hair will go above and beyond the lifespan of other companies, at GHWE we only supply the best remy human hair extensions. Depending on how well they are cared for and maintained determines how long they will last. We suggest replacing your tape hair extensions every 8 to 12 months. However we have had customers who have had their tape extensions last over 18 months as they have been maintained and cared for correctly.
Can I re-use the tape hair extensions?
Yes of course you can. GHWE tape extensions can be re used over and over again. They will need to be refitted approximately every 8 to 10 weeks. Simply remove the extensions, clean all residue off the bonds and add a new tape tab or piece from our tape roll. Every time you re-tape GHWE extensions with our products, you are guaranteed the same strength and quality bond you had in your first installation.
How do I remove my tape hair extensions and what product do I use?
To remove tape hair extensions you should use our specifically designed GHWE adhesive tape remover. This product is a solvent made with ingredients to gently dissolve the tape tabs for effective and easy removal. During the removal process the sticky bond is broken down allowing the tape to easily slide off the hair.
Will tape hair extensions damage my natural hair?
Tape extensions will not cause damage to your natural hair if they are installed, maintained and removed correctly. Tape ins are one of the safest methods as they don't require glue or braiding which can be harmful to your natural hair.


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A jetpack-wearing monkey and a freakish creation from filmmaker Tim Burton are two of the big new balloons that will make their inaugural appearances in front of millions of people at this year's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Paul Frank's Julius and Burton's B. join over a dozen other giant balloons, including fan favorites like Snoopy and Spider-Man, for Thursday's parade.
Macy's parade also is expected to feature more than 40 other balloon creations, 27 floats, 800 clowns and 1,600 cheerleaders. Organizers say Mary J. Blige, Cee Lo Green, Avril Lavigne and the Muppets of Sesame Street will participate, some taking the stage at the end of the route in Herald Square and others performing on floats.
Macy's says 3.5 million people will likely crowd the Manhattan parade route, while an additional 50 million watch from home.
National Weather Service meteorologist Tim Morrin said a storm was expected to speed away by morning, leaving mostly sunny skies and 10 mph winds, well below city guidelines for grounding balloons.
Parade spokeswoman Holly Thomas said officials were monitoring the weather.
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The parade begins at 77th Street and heads south on Central Park West to Seventh Avenue, before moving to Sixth Avenue and ending at Macy's Herald Square.
The parade got its start in 1924 and included live animals such as camels, goats and elephants. It was not until 1927 that the live animals were replaced by giant helium balloons. The parade was suspended from 1942 to 1944 because rubber and helium were needed for World War II.
Since the beginning, the balloons have been based on popular cultural characters and holiday themes. Returning favorites this year include Buzz Lightyear, Clumsy Smurf, SpongeBob SquarePants and Kermit the Frog.
Also making their first appearances at this year's parade are a pair of bike-powered balloons, one featuring a bulldog character and an elf balloon designed by Queens resident Keith Lapinig, who won a nationwide contest.
All the balloons are created at Macy's Parade Studio, and each undergoes testing for flight patterns, aerodynamics, buoyancy and lift.
The helium giants were inflated Wednesday across the street from the western side of Central Park. Thousands of people, many families with children in tow, were drawn to the spectacle of the balloons lying as if asleep on the streets, held down by weighted nets.
Standing in front of the famed Snoopy balloon, lying on its side, 8-year-old Emilio Rios said he was glad that there was something to keep the helium giant from getting away.
"Otherwise, it would float up to space, and aliens would see it," he said. "They would be the ones with the parade."
Nine-year-old Lindsay Ravetz said she loved seeing all the characters.
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It was cool even for many of the adults. Leslie McCarthy, who said she's over 60, has been attending the parade since she was a little girl. And the excitement of seeing the big balloons hasn't worn off.
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The New York Times' Pam Belluck wrote twice about the emerging controversy over the Food and Drug Administration's decision immediately allowing girls under 15 to receive Plan B One-Step, the morning-after pill for emergency birth control, without a prescription or parental consent.
Citing safety concerns, the Obama administration had previously overruled the FDA, which had removed all age restrictions on access to the pill. Obama's Justice Department announced yesterday that it will appeal the FDA's latest "compromise" decision.
Taking on Obama from the left, Belluck twice pitted "conservative and anti-abortion groups against advocates for women's health and reproductive rights," first in Wednesday's "Drug Agency Lowers Age For Next-Day Birth Control [1]."
The Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday that it would make the most widely known morning-after pill available without a prescription to girls and women ages 15 and older, and also make the pill available on drugstore shelves, instead of keeping it locked up behind pharmacy counters.
Until this decision the pill, Plan B One-Step, which is used after sexual intercourse to help prevent pregnancy, was available without a prescription only for ages 17 and older.
[The] decision, which takes effect immediately, represents a compromise on the politically charged issue of access to emergency contraception, which has pitted conservative and anti-abortion groups against advocates for women's health and reproductive rights.
Belluck used similar slanted phrasing in her followup story announcing the administration was appealing the ruling [2]:
The Justice Department's decision to appeal is in line with the views of dozens of conservative, anti-abortion groups who do not want contraceptives made available to young girls. But the decision was criticized by advocates for women's reproductive health and abortion rights who cite years of scientific research saying the drug is safe and effective for all ages.
Belluck then quoted the nation's largest abortion provider Planned Parenthood.


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I am excited about CRASR and believe that it will be a major benefit to Baylor, the City of Waco and water science generally. I am delighted and humbled by the responsibilities of directing the Center during these formative years. But one thing must never be forgotten. In the end, CRASR is about people - outstanding scientists and students doing excellent research and making a positive difference in the environment and in the lives of our neighbors.
The Center for Reservoir and Aquatic Systems Research (CRASR) is a research and education partnership between Baylor University and the City of Waco focused on aquatic resources. This Center is a natural outflow of many years of collaboration between these institutions as over the years Baylor and the City have each developed significant water-related expertise and capabilities. At Baylor, the focus for almost four decades has been on understanding the basic scientific principles that control the structure and function of aquatic environments. The City has dealt primarily with applied management issues. While we will continue to develop some of our water research and management activities independently, we believe that CRASR will provide synergistic benefits to both institutions and will stimulate much needed inter and multidisciplinary research.
The content on this site is a collaborative effort between individuals from Baylor and the City of Waco. Photographs on this site are used with the permission of Baylor Photography.
Recently, NASA launched several missions to Mars to confirm evidence that water has existed on that planet and may now be stored as ice within the soil. Why? Simple� water is life. Life, as we know it, cannot exist without water. Civilizations have flourished where abundant, high quality fresh water was available.
Although North America has abundant water resources, these are unequally distributed in space and time, and concerns are growing about the long term supply of water to support economic development in many parts of the continent. In arid regions of the world, such as the Southwestern US, water availability will be the significant factor determining future growth, economic prosperity, and quality of life. Many areas are already experiencing water shortages as population growth exceeds supplies.
While water quantity is fundamental, the quality of the water is also of major importance. Discharge of waste water from industry, mining, agriculture and households have been regulated in the United States for decades. Although reduced, it has not been eliminated. Unregulated, these same wastes threaten life and life quality across the developing world.
Water pollution comes in many forms. The over-enrichment of surface water with "natural" pollutants such as nitrogen and phosphorus stimulates excessive algal growth and favors undesirable species. Some of these species produce toxic chemicals while others produce taste and odor problems, such as those that have become common in Lake Waco. Water-borne diseases like cholera have plagued humanity for millennia, and continue to be major health issues today. Now, other waterborne pollutants -- pesticides, heavy metals, and even pharmaceuticals-- may present consequences for environmental and human health, including a higher risk for breast cancer.
Clearly, protection and prudent management of water resources is essential for sustaining economic viability and ecological health. Furthermore, there is general agreement that the study of the underlying factors governing the sustainable use of water resources must draw from many disciplines, including biology, geology, chemistry, physics and toxicology. Previously, the most common approach to water research compartmentalized efforts into single departments with a narrow focus of study. This fragmented tactic, however, is poorly suited to address complex interactions among the living and non-living components of the aquatic ecosystem. The limitations of a piecemeal approach are now fully recognized. Yet, while inter- and multidisciplinary research are routinely praised, they are too rarely practiced.


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A journey of space discovery at the Farnborough International Air Show
ESA PR 24-2006. The European Space Agency (ESA), together with the British National Space Centre (BNSC) and UK space industry, will exhibit in the International Space Pavilion at Farnborough International Air Show from 17 to 23 July.
In a joint exhibition area ESA and its partners will feature a real journey of discovery leading visitors into outer space with the spectacular results of its many ongoing planetary missions such as Mars Express, Venus Express, SMART-1 currently in orbit around the Moon and Huygens, which successfully landed on Saturn's mysterious moon Titan in 2005.
Future European programmes for space exploration to Mars and beyond will be highlighted with a full sized model of the ExoMars rover slated for launch in mid 2011. The model is displayed on a replica of a Martian landscape together with a highly impressive 'fly-by' of stunning 3d sequences over the red planet taken by the High Resolution Stereo Camera on board Mars Express.
The journey now takes us a step closer to our planet with a glimpse at the International Space Station and the ongoing Astrolab mission, during which ESA Astronaut Thomas Reiter will stay at the ISS for a long duration mission of 6 months.
Returning to the immediate Earth environment, the visitor will discover the Galileo satellite navigation system, European telecommunications satellites, meteorology satellites MetOp and Meteosat Second Generation (MSG) and the new Sentinel spacecraft, part of the EU/ESA initiative for global monitoring, environment and security (GMES). A spherical projection system will show how satellites can provide a global view of our home planet to monitor critical environmental issues and will serve as a backdrop for ESA's Earth Explorers, a series of dedicated missions to further our understanding of the Earth system.
The importance for Europe of having independent access to space will become clear to visitors. Europe can be proud of its autonomous space transportation system, with the heavy launcher Ariane 5, ESA's new launcher Vega for placing small satellites into space, and cooperation with Russia on the medium-size Soyuz launcher, soon to be exploited from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana.
In 2006 the International Space Pavilion will have the theme "How space affects our everyday life". This theme will be reflected in a special interactive feature area in the hall.
ESA, BNSC, industry, research establishments and other international space agencies will participate in a series of high-level space conferences organised and led by UK space industry. Speakers include Lord Sainsbury, UK Minister for Science and Innovation, Jean Jacques Dordain, ESA Director General, and other senior level experts.
The conferences will cover such topics as Climate Change (Tuesday 18 July), the International future of Space (Wednesday 19 July, with Lord Sainsbury and top representatives of Space Agencies of the most prominent space faring countries) and Satellite Navigation (Thursday 20 July). A detailed programme is attached with the registration form to be filled in by media representatives wishing to attend the various sessions.
For more information, please contact:
Wendy Slater, ESA Communication Department
Phone: + 33 1 53 69 74 18
E-mail: email@example.com
Main space-related conferences to be held at Farnborough International
Venue: International Space Pavilion Conference Theatre
Media accreditation form
First name: _____________ Surname:______________________Media: _________________________________________________ Address: _______________________________________________Tel:___________________________ Fax: ___________________ Mobile :_______________________ E-mail: ________________
I will be attending the following sessions:
( ) Monday 17 July 11:00-12:30
"Business Opportunities from Space – a commercial morning with ESA". Organised by ESA's Technology Transfer Programme, Business Incubation initiative and ISS Commercialisation Division. It will promote the industrial utilisation of space-based infrastructures and of space-derived applications. Presentations will illustrate new opportunities in the areas of research, technology transfer, promotion and satellite applications and introduce several business networks.
( ) Tuesday 18 July 10:00-12:30
"Climate Change: Space contribution to understanding and mitigation". Keynote speakers and experts will discuss climate change policy and implementation, measurement and prediction of climate change, the socio-economic impacts of climate change and how using space tools can assist mitigation, future space missions, and a global observation mission for climate change (GMES, Global Monitoring for Environment and Security).
( ) Wednesday 19 July 10:30-11:30
"An international future for Space". Expected speakers: Lord Sainsbury, UK Minister for Science and Innovation; Jean-Jacques Dordain, ESA Director General; Mike Griffin, NASA Administrator; Anatoly Perminov, Director General Roscosmos, Kaoru Mamiya, Vice President JAXA.
The session is organised by UKspace and PPARC, and will be chaired by David Williams, BNSC Director General.
( ) Thursday 20 July 10:00-12:30
"Satellite Navigation". A panel of high level speakers from ESA, UK Government, the Galileo Concession Consortium and institutional users. The international dimension of global navigation satellite systems is emphasized through a representative from Lockheed Martin.
Anne-Marie Rémondin,
ESA Media Relations Office
Fax. + 33 1 5369 7690
E-mail: email@example.com
Additional note: Journalists wishing to attend the Air show will also need to apply for accreditation:
Before 10 July - visit www.farnborough.com/media/accreditation.asp to apply online.
After 10 July - Journalists can be accredited at the Air show by bringing proof of identification and proof of working in the media to Gate A. Shuttle buses from the car park and the train stations arrive into Gate A.


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Grails GeoIP Plugin
This plugin facilitates grails integration with the opensource GeoIP framework offered by MaxMind. Using its straightforward API one can find out the country, area, city, geographical coordinates and others based on an IP.This product includes GeoLite data created by MaxMind, available from www.maxmind.com. Read more
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compile "org.grails.plugins:geoip:0.3.3"


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Garth Brooks Adds More Atlanta Shows, Breaks Previous Record
Garth Brooks has added even more shows to his upcoming run in Atlanta, setting a new record in the process.
After adding more shows last week to meet the high ticket demand for his run at the Philips Arena, Brooks put two additional dates on sale Saturday morning (Aug. 16), bringing the total up to five. But even that could not keep pace with ticket demand, so Brooks added two more shows on top of that, on sale immediately.
The news makes Brooks the first artist ever to sell seven consecutive shows at the venue. He also topped his own previous record for Atlanta ticket sales, which he set with a series of shows from March 13 -17, 1996, by selling 81,902 paid tickets. He has now surpassed that number, with tickets still on sale.
The dates for Atlanta are Sept. 19 at 6:30PM and 10:30PM, Sept. 20 at 6:30PM and 10:30PM, Sept. 21 at 7:30PM, Sept. 26 at 7:30PM and Sept. 27 at 7:30PM.
In keeping with Brooks' promise to offer affordable prices for his comeback tour, tickets will cost $56.94 plus $4.56 tax, a $4.00 facility fee and a $6.00 service charge, totaling $71.50. There is a six ticket limit. Tickets for all shows are available now at Ticketmaster, by calling 1-800-745-3000 or Ticketmaster Express at 1-866-448-7849. There will be no sales at the venue box office or Ticketmaster outlets.
Keep up with Brooks' tour dates here.
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After directing the most successful movie of the year – not to mention the third most successful movie of all time – where does one go next?
In Joss Whedon's case, it's not Walt Disney World, but San Diego Comic-Con, where he was ubiquitous this year. Whedon hit up the parties (social media lit up with tales about his dancing prowess) and spoke on several panels, even getting mentioned In a panel for the web series "Husbands," on which he will guest star.
Whedon was a perennial presence at the mega-convention, hyping TV's "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Firefly," among others, for many years prior to his box office success.
Whedon wasn't at the convention to tout the success of "The Avengers," though. His first panel celebrated the 10th anniversary of "Firefly," – in conjunction with an upcoming special on the Science Channel – and his second was to discuss the continuing adventures of "Buffy" in comic book form.
Lately, though, Whedon has been pondering his post-"Avengers" plans.
"I've just been trying to be with my family and trying to figure out who I am and what to do next," he told CNN Geek Out at Comic-Con. "It's kind of an exciting time right now but it's an exciting time of me waiting to make sure I don't get so excited that I do the wrong thing."
He's putting the finishing touches (and scoring the music for) an adaptation of Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing."
Next up: "Wastelanders," a web series with Warren Ellis, and "Dr. Horrible 2," a sequel to the Emmy award-winning web mini-series that starred Neil Patrick Harris. The prospect of a follow-up drew a roar of approval from the "Buffy" audience. Whedon hopes to begin production in the spring, while the original will appear on the CW soon.
Before he returns to that universe, Whedon continues to oversee the ninth season of the "Buffy" comic (it has picked up where the series left off). The comic has seen its share of shocking moments, including surprise deaths and surprise villains, as well as a lesbian relationship for Buffy. More recently, the character decided to have an abortion, a development which may or may not have passed muster with TV networks.
"They didn't want me to have a lesbian kiss but they backed down on that," he said. "The only time the network ever actually said, 'Now you need to stop,' was when we made fun of fast food. When Buffy worked in a fast food place, that made them uncomfortable. If I had said the character is going to decide to have an abortion. In this day and age, some networks would be incredibly skittish because the people who oppose a woman's right to choose are very vocal and kind of creepy. On the other hand, they might not blink because it is reality in this country that over a third of women are going to make that decision. It's hard to say, it depends on who's at the top. In comic books, we're all at the top, and if it feels right, it belongs there and you don't have to go through a phalanx of suits. I don't know if [Dark Horse Comics editor] Scott Allie owns a suit."
It remains unknown, though, whether we will see the character again outside of comics.
"Obviously, we're going to move into opera and then there's going to be a flash mob," Whedon joked.
Oh god, that was way to enjoyable. I am gonna go sleep now, and holplufey wake up less of a geek tomorrow. Err. Yeah. Nice link, very enjoyable, good night 🙂
I would like to see another show set in the FIREFLY universe. Honestly it doesn't have to be a rehash, and I'm not so in love with the characters that I would pout if every one of them didn't show up again regularly, but FIREFLY had a rich universe that I believe could have been expanded and used more, and I would like to see another show do that. Hopefully it will last longer this time, anyone agree?
MORE FIREFLY damn it! It's time – finish the story. Tell the end of Mal & Inara's story, how they finally become the couple we want them to be. Tell Shepherd's backstory – yes I know some of it is in the comics – i want it on screen. Tell us where they go after Serenity. It's not over – we need more. Tell the story Joss!
Dr. Horrible 2! I can't wait!
Maybe Whedon can use some of his newly formed clout as a director/producer and bring back Firefly or at least make a sequel to Serenity.
But it wouldn't be the same because they killed Wash 😦
And Inara turned into a flesh eating lizard...
What's next for Joss Whedon? Head wax. Lots and lots of forehead wax.
Avengers is the most successful film of the year? To whom? Certainly not to me. I think for myself and live in reality.
You may not have liked it, or been interested in it, but the box office numbers can't be argued with. It has sold more tickets than any other film this year,and made more money, by a large margin. That is certainly a reality based metric to call the film the "most successful" of the year.
I believe they're counting box office dollars, not any individual's personal opinion.
You know, I generally like Joss Whedon's stuff, but the frothing nerdgasms of praise for him tend to go a bit overboard. He's a clever writer, but he can be a bit too self-consciously "cutesy" at times, for lack of a better word, to the point that it's actually immersion-breaking.
Also, I really hope he doesn't turn into Stephen King and decide that he's big enough now that he no longer has to restrain himself from overtly preaching his political views in his work, as lesser-known authors would need to do. The speed at which a piece of sci-fi fades into irrelevance tends to be proportional to the strength of its connection to parochial, current-event-type issues. Well, we'll see.
"The speed at which a piece of sci-fi fades into irrelevance tends to be proportional to the strength of its connection to parochial, current-event-type issues."
There was this little Sci-Fi show from the 60's that would beg to disagree with you. What was that called? Star... something?
doesn't matter what he does next, he's a genius, and it will be fantastic!
Not all of us who are pro-life are very vocal about it, and I'm far from creepy. I happen to have a uterus, hey, Joss, how's yours doing?!
"I happen to have a uterus, hey, Joss, how's yours doing?!" Creepy and irrelevant statement.
If they put Dr. Horrible on Fox, all the songs will be sung out of order.
Or they'll cancel it after Act 1 😉
LOL! Well said.
I love how Dr. Horrible starred Neil Patrick Harris, but no mention of Nathan Fillion or Felicia Day. Where is the love? It's not like they are no-names, especially Nathan, and they are both more prevalent in Joss Whedon's work than NPH is. I love NPH as much as the next person...but come on!
Looking forward to see where Joss heads next, I'm glad he's finally getting the kudos he deserves, the ones us Firefly and Buffy fans know he's deserved for a long time.
well, since he just ranted against capitialism...which has made him very RICH....maybe he make a movie like Micheal Moore and diss the country that made him famous and rich. the hypocrite.
I think you must have read this interview in another reality. Or more likely, you just imagined that you read what Joss Whedon had to say. Either way, your comment makes no sense in the here and now.
Or perhaps I just don't know what "capitialism" means.
not talking about this interview dufus. not another REALITY, just a DIFFERENT interview. understand?
> not talking about this interview dufus
God, that's what you get for not reading xfiler's mind and whatever other drivel he reads.
Couldn't read his mind because his head was wrapped in tin foil.
Give me closure on Firefly! I wanna know more about Shepard Book's past! I know you want to do it but don't have the backing. Start a Kickstarter! I want the Big Damn Trilogy to come to fruition!
Come now, haven't you read the Firefly graphic novels yet? Sheppard Book's past is clearly noted in the novel "The Sheppard's Tale"
It was also announced during Comic Con that Joss Whedon will be starring in the second season of "Husbands" – an online marriage equality comedy co-created by Jane Espenson and Brad Bell (aka Cheeks). Whedon will be acting in his largest role to date, having previously appeared in a cameo on Veronica Mars. Whedon will play the agent to out professional baseball player "Brady Kelly" (Sean Hemeon), who is married to out actor Cheeks on the show. The series will be premiering Season Two on August 15th. You can see season one at husbandstheseries.com.
Beyond thrilled to see Joss involved with Husbands – I really like and respect the guy for the boundaries he's pushed with entertainment. I tend to appreciate his humor and point of view, so hearing that he'd be appearing in http://husbandstheseries.com was pretty mind-blowing. Two of my fandoms have collided in a wonderful way – not to mention my absolute hero worship of Jane Espenson, Husbands' co-creator. I'll check out anything Jane is involved with on blind faith – love her intelligence and wit!
Joss, you've had some great one and some terribly ones but your integrity on honesty are easily as appreciated by your fans as much as your art is.
That said, take some time off; your looking a lot older these days than you did pre-Avengers.
And because no post about Joss would be complete without it: RIP Firefly.
😦 I hadn't even noticed how much older he looked until you said that and I went back up to have another look.
And he's not slowing down. Warren Ellis tweeted this morning that they've started work on Wastelanders. On the one hand, I'm just happy that he's not happy unless he's creating something. On the other hand, I don't want him to burn out.


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Acid clouds and lightning
At around 60 kilometres altitude is a very thick cloud layer – a 20 kilometre-deep blanket surrounding the planet. It marks the limit between Venus's lower and middle atmospheric layers. It is this yellowish layer that prevented for a long time Earth-based observatories and previous orbiter missions to see through.
It is known today that the upper part of this layer is mostly composed of tiny droplets of sulphuric acid, but what is happening chemically in the lower clouds is still unknown. For instance, what is the origin of the large solid particles floating in the lower clouds observed by Pioneer-Venus?
The Venus Express remote-sensing instruments studied how the clouds are shaped and structured, how they form and evolve in time, how their opacity varies and what molecules they are made of. Local and global weather were no secret for Venus Express.
During previous ground and satellite observations, visible flashes in the atmosphere have been observed, and localised emissions of radio waves have also been reported. Are they due to lightning?
The sulphuric acid droplets can be highly electrically charged, and so they offer the potential for lightning. This is very important, not only to learn whether it is possible that lightning has an influence on Venus atmospheric chemistry, but also to globally understand how the atmosphere of all terrestrial planets become electrified and then discharge.
Where the sulphuric acid forms
The higher layers of the atmosphere, between 60 and 200 kilometres altitude, were also still relatively unknown. We know that in the middle atmosphere (60-110 kilometres), above the cloud tops, carbon monoxide is in great abundance among the minor species. This is formed by dissociation of carbon dioxide by ultraviolet radiation coming from the Sun.
Photo-dissociation of sulphur dioxide leads to the formation of sulphuric acid molecules that eventually form the cloud aerosols. Also limited amounts of oxygen and water vapour are present in the middle atmosphere. Studying the chemical cycles of these elements is important to understand the formation of the clouds below.
Higher in the atmosphere, above 110 kilometres, the mysteries continue. In the higher atmosphere of a planet as close to the Sun as Venus, why do we measure temperatures as low as 30°C on the day side, and even –160°C on the night side?
And why do such differences between day and night sides not cause the strong winds we would expect? This behaviour is unique in the Solar System.


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Concussion concerns
We've hit the Christmas break and while it's a time for joy and celebration it's also time to hide from the family whenever you can to get a few minutes and evaluate your team. Time to rebuild? Go for it? Let's get to your letters!
In my league, Alexander Semin has been dropped and is now a free agent. I'm wondering if I should replace either David Jones or Brandon Dubinsky with Semin?
Joshua, Calgary
I don't see a whole lot coming from Semin this year, but I would still make that move. The payoff could be huge and it's not like "one-goal" Dubinsky or "injured again" Jones are doing much either.
Full Keeper. Pts/PPP/SOG/PIMs A few quick questions. Upside on Jeff Skinner? What's wrong with Tyler Ennis (Sabres depth/sophomore slump)?What to do with him? Sell high on Jonathan Toews or is he an elite fantasy player now?
Rig, Antigonish, N.S.
I think Jeff Skinner can be a point-per-game player and perhaps a shade better than that. As for Ennis, there are a couple of things wrong. First, he had a few unlucky bounces before getting hurt, so two months into the season he had just one point. Second, the Sabres made an unnecessary, owner-placating, ill-advised signing in Ville Leino. They didn't need another skilled body up front and all it has done is take ice time away from the likes of Ennis, Nate Gerbe (currently injured) and Luke Adam. And that's if Leino was playing well! Since he's not, things are even worse than that. Ennis is doing a little better now, but I fear he won't take a step forward over last season. Maybe next year.
As for Toews, he is on pace for 86 points and that's close to where his range is. I would say 75 to 85 for Toews, so he's only marginally above that.
Hey Dobber, I'm in a one-year, head-to-head fantasy league. I have Jonas Hiller, James Reimer, and Nikolai Khabibulin. Ondrej Pavelec, Steve Mason, Brian Elliott, Cory Schneider, and Al Montoya are the top free agents. Should I drop any of my goalies for them? I am also wondering who has the most fantasy value between Ryan Smyth, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Radim Vrbata, Evander Kane, Ray Whitney, Jordan Eberle, and Ryan Callahan. Thank you and Merry Christmas!
Andre, San Francisco
Hey Andre, Merry Christmas to you too! I would drop Hiller for Elliott in a one-year. When Jaroslav Halak finally wrenches the starting job back you can always drop Elliott again and pick up someone like Montoya (or even Hiller). But since you have two starters already and can afford to toy with that third spot, then do so. As for the other question - it's RNH all the way, baby! Barring an injury he will finish with the most points in that group. But this depends on your weakness - if you need penalty minutes or shots as well, then Kane is a great option.
Hey Dobbs, I am currently in a one-year, head-to-head league. I recently read your article on Sidney Crosby and his concussion problems. Before this I had contemplated trading him, but after that I was certain. I moved Sidney Crosby, Sheldon Souray, and Matt Moulson for Ryan Getzlaf, Ryan Kesler, and Ryan Callahan. I then picked up Jason Garrison to replace my D-man. Do you think I made a smart move? Thanks.
Jacob, Sunny Corner, N.B.
In a one-year league I think you did fine, but I would not have moved out Souray so quickly. He was doing nothing with Alex Goligoski out of the lineup, but now that Goligoski is back and has taken a couple of weeks for his hand to fully heal, I think the two of them will start to roll. That would be the time to move Souray. But you did well in adding multi-cat studs like those three and Garrison is an adequate replacement on your blueline.
If you need a goal-scorer would you trade Joe Thornton for Loui Eriksson? Thank you.
Ari, New York
Hey Dobbs, thanks for your response last week. I feel like we got off to a bit of a rough start though. In a keeper league how does the NHL's current lack of action against cheap shots and fights affect the value of players like Sidney Crosby and now Claude Giroux? Do you still value them as 90-plus-point players or do you consider that both (mainly Crosby) are now going the ways of Paul Kariya? P.S. Good thing I didn't trade Roberto Luongo ;)
Marc, Toronto
Hey Marc, no problem - and look at this, you're in again! Actually, I didn't receive too many letters this week. Blame the holidays. I think with the added diligence with concussion treatments, anyone is at risk. More players will miss time and more players will miss longer periods of time. Jeff Skinner, Claude Giroux, Chris Pronger, Sidney Crosby and Milan Michalek this month. Maybe Phil Kessel, Steven Stamkos and Brooks Laich next month. Who's to say? But what was a minor headache last year that a player would play through is something that would take a player out of action for a couple of weeks as a precaution this season. Nobody is safe, so you should probably proceed as you normally would. The only exceptions would be if a player is out a couple of times in the same year, such as Crosby.
Hello, I'm in an 11-team "total points" keeper pool (keep 15 players) that uses the following categories for goalies: Ws (+5), Ls (-2), Saves (0.2), GA (-1) and SO (+3). I'm currently exploring the possibility of acquiring Carey Price in exchange for Pekka Rinne or Antti Niemi. Niemi and Rinne have been excellent for me, however they're both nearing 30 whereas Price is still just 24 so I like his upside in a keeper league. Having said that, I'm still torn on whether I should be trying to make this trade and if I do, which one of my goalies I should be parting with. I'm a little worried that the Preds in particular will take a step back next year and thinking that now may be a good time to sell high on Rinne.
Serge, Ottawa
I would do that move for Niemi in a heartbeat and not because of age. Price is guaranteed to get at least 65 starts for each of the next few years, barring injury. Niemi doesn't carry quite that guarantee. As for age - I don't let it influence my trading if we're talking about 30-year-olds. And as for "selling high" on Rinne, I don't believe you would be selling high at all. Rinne is another elite own in fantasy leagues. He'll be doing this for the next few years. You can bank on it.
Note regarding the Fantasy Mailbag – it is important to indicate whether or not your league is a keeper league or a one-year league. Also note whether the league is "points only," "standard roto league," or if there are any uncommon rules that are important to know. This will help in advising you on the right course of action. Also note that the mailbag is up every two weeks, so keep that in mind when sending in your questions.
Darryl Dobbs' Fantasy Mailbag will appear every other Wednesday during the season. To send the Dobber your question, click HERE.
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In the previous post of our twelve-part blog series on the Top 10 Technology Trends for advisors and their partners, we discussed how those advisory firms who embrace the workflow trend and systematize their business will create more business value than firms that fail to do so. The sixth trend we will discuss in this post is cloud-based computing.
The 'cloud' is another name for remote servers operated by a third party. In the cloud, digital storage space and computing power becomes virtually unlimited because you're reliant neither upon the physical space where you can house servers nor upon your budget for purchasing and maintaining computer hardware. In the cloud, you're instead renting server space and, with high-speed wireless Internet access, anything stored in the cloud can be accessed just about anywhere, at any time.
The greatest trend and perhaps the greatest cost savings for advisors related to the cloud is that software no longer needs to reside on the user's servers or computers. The software program itself actually resides in and is accessible from a cloud-based server. cloud-based software means that firms don't have to purchase and maintain their own often high-priced server rooms for storage, nor do they have to maintain multiple software licenses. Software can be purchased on a per-user license, and in effect, only one version of the software needs to be maintained on the cloud as all users will access the same core program. The benefit of this is that new software versions, software bug fixes, etc., are done at the cloud level, so firms no longer have to worry about maintaining and updating software at the individual computer level.
The cloud computing trend also brings an entirely new level of security, back-up and compliance issues. As you look to take advantage of cloud computing, make sure that you speak with others in the financial services industry and educate yourself on best practices related to security and compliance. By working with the right cloud-based firm, your security can actually improve as again, compliance and security can be managed at the cloud level. But not every cloud computing firm that promises high security can deliver, so make sure you check with your custodian and other advisors on who they might recommend. A Cloud Analogy: The Power Grid
The biggest benefit of cloud-based computing is it enables advisors to focus their energies on running their businesses and providing advice to their clients versus worrying about a server crashing or a hard drive failing. The best analogy is the power grid. Years ago, businesses had their own generators to create power and someone at the company was responsible for ensuring that there was enough power to keep the lights on. Over time, public utilities became more reliable, businesses plugged into the power grid, and for companies, worries about power disappeared.
Today, while large businesses may still own their own generators—mostly as a part of a backup plan—99.9% of companies rely on utilities for power. We predict that advisors and financial institutions will increasingly outsource the maintenance and support of hardware and software to the cloud. There are still some issues—including security and disaster recovery—that make outsourcing to the cloud unfeasible for certain applications and businesses, yet we see a day when the majority of those will disappear as well.
The bottom line: the more firms can outsource hosting and software maintenance to the cloud, the more time the executives at those firms will have to focus on the core business of advising clients and serving advisors.
View all the articles in this series at the Top Tech Trends home page.


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Interesting facts about Changsha
The capital of Hunan Province, Changsha has a long and fascinating past, with many historical and cultural attractions for today's visitors to enjoy. Book your flights to Changsha with Cathay Dragon, and young flyers aged three to six will receive personal fun packs to keep them occupied whilst in the air.
Tourist attractions in Changsha
Visit Kaifu Temple, one of the area's few active temples, and get a feel for the local spirituality. The elegant Yuelu Academy is ideal for history lovers, and you can learn more about the city at the Hunan Provincial Museum. Soak up panoramic vistas with a cable car ride up Yuelu Mountain, and call into a tea house for an authentic taste of the Chinese mainland. Orange Isle offers a perfect day out for families, with its grassy expanses, swimming pool, street vendors, and spa.
Travelling around Changsha
Local buses operate around the city, with the circular line especially useful for sightseeing. Plenty of metered taxis are also available. Showing the desired address written in Chinese can help with communication. Arrive in Hunan's capital rested and ready to explore when you choose Cathay Dragon for your Changsha flights.


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This database contains the application exemptions listed in Annexes III and IV to RoHS (2011/65/EU). Annex III contains applications exempted from the restriction in Article 4(1), while Annex IV lists applications exempted from the restriction in Article 4(1) specific to medical devices and monitoring and control instruments.
- RoHS - Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical & Electronic Equipment Directive
Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 June 2011 on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (recast)


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The long-awaited presidential address on proposed NSA reforms didn't quite meet the raised expectations after several months of debate over the reach of government into domestic communications. To paraphrase Shakespeare, it was full of muted sound and absent fury, and meant mostly nothing. As predicted by Michael Hayden and me earlier, the speech offered few real points of change — and Obama insisted that the phone metadata collection would continue:
Brian Fung at the Washington Post points out what the reform doesn't cover:
What don't these reforms cover?
These reforms are narrowly targeted at the NSA's phone metadata program under Section 215 of the Patriot Act. They don't cover other programs the government carries out under Section 215, such as the reported scraping of financial information by the CIA. They don't address the NSA's counter-encryption activities or any geolocation information that the NSA may have or may be collecting. They also don't address other programs like those conducted under Section 702 of the FISA Amendments Act, which is the authority under which PRISM operates. Some of the reforms, both on the telephony metadata surveillance and others that the President is announcing today, require an act of Congress, and given the Senate's general support for the NSA throughout the controversy, it's unclear how much traction these proposals will get. Much of the spying that happens internationally will also remain untouched.
Additional reforms aside from those affecting Section 215 include: Deciding not to spy on "dozens" of foreign heads of state or heads of government. Some protections applied to U.S. citizens abroad will also now be applied to foreign nationals. And companies will be able to make more disclosures about government data requests, including on National Security Letters, which will no longer be secret "indefinitely."
The decision not to spy on foreign leaders will no doubt play well overseas, but even that came with a large caveat, emphasis mine:
The bottom line is that people around the world – regardless of their nationality – should know that the United States is not spying on ordinary people who don't threaten our national security, and that we take their privacy concerns into account. This applies to foreign leaders as well. Given the understandable attention that this issue has received, I have made clear to the intelligence community that – unless there is a compelling national security purpose – we will not monitor the communications of heads of state and government of our close friends and allies. And I've instructed my national security team, as well as the intelligence community, to work with foreign counterparts to deepen our coordination and cooperation in ways that rebuild trust going forward.
It goes without saying that the category of "compelling national security purpose" is entirely subjective, and necessarily so. It's still less than a categorical refusal to allow that kind of surveillance in the future. It's a diplomatic bone, tossed with the understanding that our allies should applaud but not expect us to change too much about what we do.
Furthermore, one supposed change sounds either like no change at all, or raises serious questions about what was taking place before this speech, again emphasis mine:
First, I have approved a new presidential directive for our signals intelligence activities, at home and abroad. This guidance will strengthen executive branch oversight of our intelligence activities. It will ensure that we take into account our security requirements, but also our alliances; our trade and investment relationships, including the concerns of America's companies; and our commitment to privacy and basic liberties. And we will review decisions about intelligence priorities and sensitive targets on an annual basis, so that our actions are regularly scrutinized by my senior national security team.
Did Obama mean to suggest that the national security team wasn't performing these kinds of reviews at all before now? That's what it sounds like, and even a pledge to perform this oversight on an annual basis seems pretty lax. Do new threats arise only on an annual basis? Shouldn't this be a higher priority for Obama's national-security team than just an annual report?
At least one vocal critic from Capitol Hill was left unimpressed. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) issued this official statement shortly afterward:
"While I am encouraged the President is addressing the NSA spying program because of pressure from Congress and the American people, I am disappointed in the details. The Fourth Amendment requires an individualized warrant based on probable cause before the government can search phone records and e-mails. President Obama's announced solution to the NSA spying controversy is the same unconstitutional program with a new configuration," Sen. Paul said. "I intend to continue the fight to restore Americans rights through my Fourth Amendment Restoration Act and my legal challenge against the NSA. The American people should not expect the fox to guard the hen house."
Less formally, Paul gave this reaction:
BOOM: Rand Paul: "I think what I heard was if you like your privacy, you can keep it."
— Steven Dennis (@StevenTDennis) January 17, 2014
Paul said this to Wolf Blitzer in his response to the speech:
Obama wants these "reforms" to give Americans greater confidence," as National Journal framed the speech. NJ's James Oliphant was unimpressed by Obama's plan and his call for confidence:
After Friday, keep in mind how the status quo has, or has not, been altered:
1) The phone metadata still exists.
2) It will be kept, at least in the short-term, by the government until Congress figures out what to do with it. (And don't think the telecom lobby won't play a role in that.)
3) It will be searched.
4) Searches will be approved by a court with a record of being friendly to the government, one without a new privacy advocate.
5) National Security Letters can still be issued by the FBI without a court order.
5) Much of this activity will remain secret.
The president made two major policy prescriptions. First, he called for the data to be housed somewhere other than within the government. Second, he said before the NSA can search the calling-record database, it should obtain judicial approval.
To the first, the president would not specify where the data will be ultimately stored. He wants the Justice Department and the intelligence community to come up with a proposal within 60 days. The administration is reluctant to force telecom providers to house the data, both because of logistical problems and because the industry wants nothing to do with it. Some have suggested creating a private consortium – but that will take time. And if it proves that there is no better place to keep the data, it well could remain with the U.S. government. (Sounds a little like GITMO.)
To the second of Obama's measures, judicial oversight will come in the form of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court, which critics say acts as a rubber-stamp for government surveillance requests, rather than by more independent-minded federal judges on other courts. The Wall Street Journal last year estimated the court rejects less than 1 percent of all requests, while the chief judge of court has maintained that it sends back up to 25 percent. Either way, the overwhelming majority of requests are granted unimpeded, particularly when the requests are time-sensitive.
Whether or not the data is "kept" by the government or a contractor is really immaterial. If government has access to it without advising consumers of a warrant for a search, then they essentially own it. That kind of rhetorical sleight-of-hand characterizes the entire speech, as Chuck Todd noted in his reaction:
Chuck Todd: "this speech is not a definitive speech of anything"
— HuffPost Media (@HuffPostMedia) January 17, 2014
This is an attempt to distance himself from the collection without giving it up. We'll see how well that works.
Update: Ouch:
Serious point .@AlexanderAbdo: Notable that President only addressed one form of bulk collection (call records), but no others.
— SalenaZito (@SalenaZitoTrib) January 17, 2014


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Have you heard of BubbleBum yet?
If you've got kids who still need booster seats and you've ever had to lug those around with you on vacation for the rental cars, or had to swap them from one parent's car to another, believe it or not there IS an end to the pain!
We usually use convertible carseats and now that the girls are 7, we use them as "booster seats". I remember well when we brought these along with us on vacation:
Pure. Unmitigated. Hell.
My husband is the lucky one who gets to regularly lug those seats from my car to his anytime we split up the kids for one-on-one time, or when I need my car and he needs the boosters in his car. Judging by the look on his face when he's lugging our clunky carseats, he is not a happy camper!
And then came along a very nice company called BubbleBum with the answer to our carseat woes!
See those nifty things up there? Those are the travel booster seats that BubbleBum let me try out on my kids.
These boosters are great! They inflate and install so easily! I could literally do it one-handed! Behold the awkwardly filmed (with the other hand) video!
Since we've installed them, my husband can take the kids on unplanned outings, even if our lunky, clunky carseats are still in my MomMobile and I'm miles away! He just pops these babies into his car and less than a minute later, they're ready to go!
This makes him very happy!
And when we go on vacation to visit out-of-state relatives, the BubbleBum boosters deflate and roll up into these neat little carrysacks so we can take them with us without bulking up our luggage!
BubbleBum has a variety of colors and styles and is covered in a soft fabric. My two girls say they are very comfy and leave a lot more room in the back seat for their books and car toys. (You could also fit a third BubbleBum in that middle space if you have a shoulder seat belt.)
BubbleBum meets and exceeds all US Federal Motor Vehicle Standards FMVSS213 and the European Regulations EU R44/o4 and can be used for children over the age of 4 who are between 40 ~ 100 lbs in weight.
You can buy BubbleBum boosters at Walmart and Target for avg. retail price of $29.99. Find the store closest to you here.
Trust me, it's SO worth it!
Or if you feel lucky, you can enter our giveaway for a new BubbleBum booster of your own!
*I was provided with BubbleBum booster seats to facilitate my review. I agreed to use this product and post my opinion on my blog. My opinions do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the manufacturer.


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RMF/Contributor Guide/Build Process
We're still in the incubator phase - therefore, the release process is still being developed. Here are our guidelines so far:
The Most Important Stuff
- Our release manager is Lukas Ladenberger. Please coordinate with Lukas.
- We use the Git Flow Process as our release process
- Important: Never commit to master! (unless you are the release manager). Development takes place on the develop branch)
- The only branches on the server are master and develop. All other branches that are mentioned in git-flow are local branches
(17-Jan-2012) There has been a lot of discussion on rmf-dev. Some of the confusion stems from sloppy terminology. Therefore, here a little glossary:
- Release
- A Release is a super-official artifact that is typically published after reaching a number of milestones and building a few release candidates. A Release of RMF is somewhere in the far future and not yet planned.
- Milestone
- A milstone is a well-defined point towards a release. No milestones are yet planned for RMF.
- Release Candidate
- After the last milestone before a release, one ore more release candidates are built. No major features may go into a RC, only bug fixes.
- Nightly Built
- A nightly built is typically generated by an continuous integration system, based on the latest code in the repository (develop branch in Git) and may be instable. It is published, so that daring users can try it out. As we currently don't have a CI system, we don't have nightly builts.
- Snapshot
- Similar to a nightly built, but built on demand from the latest sources and published (master branch in Git).
- Integration
- We use the term "Integration" to mark the end of a development iteration. We use a schedule-driven (rather than feature-driven) development process. Integrations are created in the Milestone-Field in Bugzilla. At the beginning of a development iteration, all bugs are reviewed by the team and assigned to an integration.
Development Process
For now, we use a schedule-driven, iterative development process. An iteration is 8 weeks long and consists of the following steps:
- Review and revise the Roadmap
- Review open issues (bugs and feature requests) and decide which issues should be resolved in the upcoming iteration. Those issues will be assigned to the corresponding integration (e.g. i12.03 for the March 2012 integration).
- Developers get busy implementing.
- At the end of the iteration, a snapshot is published, both in the form of a product built and update site (Bonus: once we have a CI system, this is probably just a link to the corresponding nightly built).
- Rinse, repeat.
Version Numbers
We have version numbers for:
- Plugins
- Features
- Product
- Project
We have the following rules:
- While in the incubation phase, all major version numbers remain 0.
- While in the incubation phase, we will always generate qualifiers.
- Plugins: The minor and service numbers are incremented according to the Eclipse version rules.
- Features: The minor and service numbers are incremented according to the Eclipse version rules.
We have not decided yet what to do about the version number of product and project. One suggestion is:
- Create an "overarching" feature that aggregates all other features (e.g. an SDK Feature). Once such a feature is created, its version number is incremented according to the Eclipse version rules. Use the same version number for the product.
(mj) I don't quite like this, as it feels arbitrary and rather meaningless. OTOH, it would work and is kind of predictable.
Once we leave incubator phase, we will join the Eclipse release train and therefore conform the the relase train requirements. The major version number will graduate beyond zero, once we leave incubation. For now, the plugin and feature name must follow a (Incubation) mark.
We will tag snapshots as snapshot-0.1.0-yyyymmddhhmm. We will merge the snapshot code to the master branch.
If we reach an integration, we create an additional tag i##.##-yymmddhhmm. While we are in the incubation phase, we will commit the integration code to the master branch.
Only the release manager creates tags.
Publishing Artifacts
Snapshots, Nightlies and Integrations will be published, both as stand-alone builds and update site builds. We still have to figure out how the version number is constructed, the git tag is appended. Examples:
- eclipse-rmf-pror-0.1.0-snapshot-yyyymmddhhmm-incubation-linux-gtk-x86.zip
- eclipse-rmf-pror-0.1.0-nightly-yyyymmddhhmm-incubation-linux-gtk-x86.zip
yyyymmddhhmm <=> qualifier
Download Folder Structure
Currently, we have the following download folder structure:
- rmf (root folder)
- updates (Contains the different updates sites)
- snapshot (Contains the update sites for the snapshot builds)
- <version number>
- snapshot (Contains the update sites for the snapshot builds)
- downloads (Contains all other artifacts like RCP builds)
- drops
- <version number>
- S<buildstamp> (Snapshot build artifacts)
- <version number>
- drops
- updates (Contains the different updates sites)
Since, the RMF download page is automatically build based on this structure, it is important to keep it!
More information: [1].
Release Reviews
Note: This is just for reference, as we won't have official releases any time soon.
All official Releases must have a successful Release Review before being made available for download. The purposes of a Release Review are: to summarize the accomplishments of the release, to verify that the IP Policy has been followed and all approvals have been received, to highlight any remaining quality and/or architectural issues, and to verify that the project is continuing to operate according to the Principles and Purposes of Eclipse [2]. More information about a Release Review can be found at: Development_Resources/HOWTO/Release_Reviews.
Release Engineering
Note: This is an initial PROPOSAL for the RMF build system. It is still under discussion.
- The build system shall run on the local workstation as well as on the Eclipse build server [3]
- The build system shall create the following artifacts:
- update site
- standalone executables for windows, linux, mac
- The build system shall support automated
- test execution
- static code analysis
- javadoc generation
- The build system shall be based on a technology that is recommended by the Eclipse foundation. This will reduce maintenance costs and it is more likely to get support and find documentation.
Build Infrastructure
In order to be able to maintain Eclipse Software for a long period of time, the Eclipse Foundation has started the Long Term Support Program LTS. Although it is acceptable to have different build systems within the Eclipse Community Build Technologies it is recommended to use the Eclipse Common Build Infrastructure CBI. From a technology point of view, the CBI is a combination of Hudson, Maven, Tycho, and build signing.
For the sake of evaluation an initial build system that is based on Tycho is now available in the development branch for the RMF repository. In order to make use of the Tycho build scripts in your local workspace please install the Maven support for Eclipse m2eclipse. In the workspace you will find the following projects that are related to building the projects
- org.eclipse.rmf.releng contains the parent pom file which is the starting point for the build. When starting the pom file, you will need to select a target platform. This is done by selecting the profile INDIGO_3_7_1.target
- org.eclipse.rmf.releng.target contains the target definition
- org.eclipse.rmf.releng.repository contains the configuration for generating a p2 repository (update-site) (the update site is created into /target/repository)
- org.eclipse.rmf.releng.product contains the configuration for generating the RMF standalone products (the products are created into /target/products)
All other features, plugins and tests are extended by a pom file. Project specific configuration should be done here. For adding new test cases to the build system, please create a test suite class that follows the naming pattern 'All*Tests.java'


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My little snowman came as part of a set:
I got this toy box full of mini holiday toys and they all play tunes or sounds. The snowman plays frosty the snowman, too cute. There was also an elf, reindeer and a Santa. I decided to do snowman nails. Onto the nail art!
The base for this look is Essie Lapis of Luxury.
To start with, I drew semi circles with a small nail art brush and OPI Alpine Snow.
Then on top of the snowman base, I drew circles for heads. I kind of stuffed the middle finger but not to worry, it will look fine later!
Then with the same nail art brush, I carefully drew a rounded square on top the head for a top hat, then some feet sticking out to make it look more hat shaped.
Then with an Orly dotting tool (the smaller end) I used black to dot the eyes. I believe the black I am using is one of the minis from one of those OPI Halloween mini sets.
Then using the closest orange I could find lying around I painted small triangles for the nose with the same nail art brush. This happens to be Yes, Your Lioness from the Sarfari Luxe mini set.
Then using the dotter again, did the mouth as dots (even though my snowman plush had a solid line, I think dots are cute).
More dots again on his body with the same small end of the dotting tool.
I personally thought my snowman looked cold so I gave him a scarf using Essie Pretty Edgy.
And lastly added some snowy dots in the background, and we're all done!
I finally jumped on the Instagram bandwagon and posted a piccy! I will be posting more throughout my holidays, so if you're into Instagram checkout thatleanne :-)
Now I mentioned I got a Pandora charm and this is it! I think they look similar, I just couldn't resist going in and having a looksy at some charms. I was going to get the tree but ended up deciding on the snowman instead.
The last time I shared my Pandora bracelet was back in June so I have a few more additions to share! Hmm let's see, I have acquired the snowman, a kitty cat from my mum for my birthday, a snowflake and a cameo butterfly. LOVE the cameo charms, they are so lovely. I picked that butterfly up in the shopping center in Santa Monica - the one near 3rd street promenade. I saw it and had to have it! I was short on suitcase space but still had cash to spend on my last day. Jewelry seemed to be the way to go!
I actually have the Pandora app on my iPhone and I spend a LOT of time there perusing charms. One day I will have a gold bracelet... one day!
Anyway I hope you enjoyed the post and are either on holidays or close to being on your holiday break! I am going to go finish packing now and wrap a few last minute gifts. I hope you all have a FANTASTIC Christmas/holiday and I will see you in the near future!