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World news story
New Zealand and British business hear the facts on Visas
Top British civil servant, Jeremy Oppenheim, known as the ambassador for Visas, tells an Auckland audience about a premium visa service.
Speaking at the Northern Club, he told the British and New Zealand Business Association that if the service was implemented it would mean visas would be available in three days. He said:
A range of open and inviting routes into the United Kingdom is now available and we can process most working visas within ten days.
However, Mr Oppenheim admitted:
Immigration is a very hot topic and striking the balance between good and bad immigration is important.
Mr Oppenheim says he has been in New Zealand talking to local officials and government ministers, and collecting ideas to make entry into the UK more efficient.


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Sara has been making 2 quilts using the same fabrics but 2 different patterns. They are just outstanding. She also happened to find sheets that match the fabrics. What a great find. The quilts have been quilted by are friend Rebekah Reiheimer, a long arm quilter living in Har Gilo. Here you will see Sara just finishing the binding on one of the quilts.
This is the back of the above quilt .
This is the second quilt being picked up at Rebekah's.

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Hexen II - Shadows of Chaos is a mod/mini mission pack for Hexen 2, melding elements of heretic and hexen 1 into the newer title. Based on a heavily modified version of the excellent game of tomes mod, it features revamped classes, alternate fires based on your player level, new maps and enemies, and much more brutal gore to bring it closer to hexen 1 in tone. Experience Hexen 2 with new twists, puzzles, and full coop support on large maps thanks to spike's addition of BSP2 support
An .FGD file for SoC that's aimed at J.A.C.K. users (includes Studiomodel and Iconsprite defs) plus better compilers than the standard ones J.A.C.K. comes with and a copy of Wally, for making .wad files.
This .zip contain a few files to help my fellow J.A.C.K. builders make awesome maps for Shadows of Chaos. Remember, you'll need at least JACK v1.1 to make Hexen II maps!
Hexen2JACK.fgd - An altered version of the hexen2.fgd released by bloodshot in his SDK, that's more JACK friendly. Model defs are re-written in a format JACK understands(so the models appear in the editor) plus I added Iconsprite defs for the light and sound entities.
Ericw's compilers for Windows in both 32 bit and 64 bit flavors - These compilers are MUCH better than the standard Hexen II compilers JACK comes with as they will allow you to compile large SoC - style maps.
Wally 155b - A very handy tool for making .wad files to use for your maps.
I've also included a readme file which contains more info plus a few brief tips at the end for getting your SoC maps to compile properly in JACK and how to setup the Hexen II palette in Wally.
I didn't make the compilers or Wally(obviously...) and I certainly don't claim to be an expert mapper, I'm just a fan of SoC.
Only registered members can share their thoughts. So come on! Join the community today (totally free - or sign in with your social account on the right) and join in the conversation.


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Author Archives: Tim Ireland
About Tim IrelandTim is the sole author of Bloggerheads.
To: Steve Hilton (an open letter)
Dear Steve, Being a long-standing member of the Conservative communications team (and currently a key member of the communications team for Prime Minister David Cameron) I would expect you to be well aware of the Conservative response to the half-baked … Continue reading
Andy Coulson: innocent until proven guilty
[See also: Andy Coulson and Andy Hayman: Friends] Lately, we have been treated to the 'earnest' opinion of one Tory cloaca after another reminding us that Andy Coulson is innocent until proven guilty… as if there is no cause for … Continue reading
Nadine Dorries: Psalm 139, abortion, hatred and evil
Recently, Nadine Dorries took part in an interview with Ed West which was published in the Catholic Herald. A modest individual who has appropriated the identity of the historical figure Archbishop Cranmer complains here that this interview does not gain … Continue reading
Housekeeping (an urgent appeal)
Hi folks. I expect to bring you some important updates today (Thursday 20 Jan), if not soon after that. I don't want to say or even hint what the update concerns, as I do not wish to imply that the … Continue reading
Conservative Central Office: how not to be seen
OK, here's how it works around here: Everybody who visits my site will enjoy the usual level of privacy they would expect from any other site. BUT if you are the type of person who owes me an answer and … Continue reading
Iain Dale, Shane Greer, Total Politics, political smears and harassment
Recently, I published a segment of a discussion held under the Chatham House rule. This rule was first violated by Iain Dale and Phil Hendren through their misrepresentation of its contents and the nature of the discussion. They continue to … Continue reading
Proof: Nadine Dorries lies about police investigations [UPDATED]
[NOTE – Please see the close of this post for an important update.] The results of my information request to Bedfordshire police are in, and it doesn't look at all good for Nadine Dorries, who has repeatedly claimed that she … Continue reading
Nadine Dorries: lies with another man
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Iain Dale tells lies shock
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Local Farms and Resouces
Local Area Resources:
- Edible Seattle Find out what's in season locally, where to get it and how to make it.
- Local Harvest Find local farmers and products by zip code.
- Lavender Wind Farm Just walking into this store is a wonderful experience.
Just a half block from Coupeville Farmers Market.
- Wild Rose Farm Local raised lamb and beautiful wool found here
- 3 Sisters Farm These girls were in 4H with my kids. Great store for local produce and meats
- Del Fox Meats We have used them for our hogs for 14yrs now
- Pronkin' Pastures Best alpacas on Whidbey Island
- Willowood Farm Whidbey Island Farm. Organic practices, great produce.
Can be found at the Coupeville Farmers Market.
- Hot Rock Pizza Great food with local produce. They just opened their restaurant
in downtown Oak Harbor, WA. They do catering for events as well.
- ShoNuff Foods Best BBQ around. They even use our honey in their sauces. The have as store, attend both markets and do catering. Busy people!
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These little pots are really handy for small craft supply storage.
I use sturdy dishcloth cotton yarn because it has a heavier bulky weight when crocheted so they hold their shape. They are still soft and collapsible.
The knobs are a button and a pony bead. I like the idea of a natural wooden bead, but the colorful button-bead combination is even better.
I enjoy making these and I hope to list some in my Etsy shop in August after we get back from a family trip we are taking out west. Etsy is fun but it takes a lot of effort to list new things constantly. I got distracted recently with quiltmaking and sewing for my family and I hope to go back to embroidering and crochet for the shop in the fall.
Happily, I have some baby projects to make. Our friends came home from the hospital this weekend with a long anticipated new member of the family. Hooray!


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Meyerson Phenomenon: Report of Three Cases
Sergeev Y1, Mordovtseva V2, Sergeev V3
1 Chair of Skin and Veneral Diseases, I.M. Sechenov First MSMU, Moscow, Russia.
2 Chair of skin and Veneral Diseases with Cosmetology Course, IMST MGUPP, Moscow, Russia.
3 Society for Dermatoscopy and Optical Diagnosis of Skin, Moscow, Russia.
*Corresponding Author
Sergeev Yury
Chair of Skin and Veneral Diseases with Cosmetology Course, IMST MGUPP, Moscow, Russia.
E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
Received: July 07, 2017; Accepted : August 04, 2017; Published: August 07, 2017
Citation: Yury S, Mordovtseva V, Vasiliy S (2017) Meyerson Phenomenon: Report of Three Cases. Int J Clin Dermatol Res. 5(6), 147-150. doi: dx.doi.org/10.19070/2332-2977-1700033
Copyright: Yury S© 2017. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.
Meyerson phenomenon represents an eczematous reaction around various types of melanocytic and non-melanocytic tumors. We present three cases of Meyerson phenomenon, including atypical variant, around three different melanocytic lesions.
3.Case Report
3.1 Case 1
3.2 Case 2
3.3 Case 3
Meyerson Phenomenon; Meyerson Nevus; Dermoscopy; Halo Eczema; Melanoma.
First mention of the development of an eczematous reaction around melanocytic nevi dates back to 1971. At that time such reaction was regarded as an atypical pityriasis rosea with Koebner phenomenon around the nevi [1]. Since then similar reaction, also called Meyerson's phenomenon or halo eczema, has been described around various melanocytic (common acquired nevus, congenital nevus, dysplastic nevus, Spitz nevus, melanoma) and non-melanocytic (sebaceous nevus, seborrheic keratosis, dermatofibroma, nevus flammeus, basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma) tumors [2]. By now, different causes of Meyerson phenomenon have been proposed, including sunburns, atopic predisposition, chemotherapy and interferon-α treatment, but the exact reason of such reaction remains unknown [3, 4].
Meyerson phenomenon typically occurs as a symmetrical erythema, vesiculation and scaling around one, some or all nevi of the patient. Lesions may be asymptomatic or pruritic and accompanied by eczema-like rash on healthy skin. More often Meyerson phenomenon occurs in males, locates on the trunk or proximal extremities [3-5]. The eczematous reaction doesn't modify the dermoscopic structures of the lesion, but can make them look blurred [6]. Dermoscopic patterns mainly depend on type of the lesion around which Meyerson phenomenon occurs and are combined with typical features of eczema - dotted vessels, scales and yellow crusts [3]. Histopathology reveals spongiosis, vesiculation and parakeratosis in the epidermis and superficial inflammatory infiltration in the dermis, associated with lymphocytic exocytosis.
Predominance of the CD4+ lymphocytes in the infiltrate accentuates the inflammatory nature of the Meyerson phenomenon [2, 6].
The eczematous reaction can last up to 12 weeks without treatment and relapse several times. Treatment modalities include observation, topical steroids and excision of the nevus [2].
Case Report
We report our experience with three cases of Meyerson phenomenon.
A 34-year-old male presented to our clinic with a 2-week history of pruritus around a pigmented lesion on the left flank. The patient denied any possible triggers. Physical examination revealed pronounced xerosis and multiple melanocytic nevi (congenital, common acquired and dysplastic). Lesion on the trunk was represented by a brown macule 10x6 mm with scaly surface and irregular borders (Figure. 1a). Dermoscopic examination revealed a slightly asymmetric melanocytic tumor with a blurry silhouette due to scales (Figure. 1b). Three additional dome-shaped brown papules with symmetric halo eczema were present on the upper extremities (Figure. 2a). Dermoscopic examination revealed typical melanocytic nevi with homogeneous and globular patterns, surrounded by erythema, dotted vessels, scales and yellow crusts (Figure. 2b). Topical steroid and moisturizing ointment were prescribed for 14 days with subsequent follow-up, but the patient didn't return.
Figure 1a. Clinical image of the lesion on the left flank, represented by a brownish macule 10x6 mm with scaly surface and irregular borders.
Figure 1b. Dermoscopic image of the same lesion shows a slightly asymmetric melanocytic tumor with a blurry silhouette due to scales.
Figure 2a. Lesion on the arm of the same patient presented by brown dome-shaped papule with symmetric halo eczema.
Figure 2b. Dermoscopic image of the lesion on the figure 2a shows a symmetric melanocytic tumor with homogeneous pattern surrounded by erythema, scales and dotted vessels.
A 19-year old male presented to our clinic with a 1-week history of pruritic rash on his right leg. The patient denied any possible triggers, but had a history of atopic dermatitis and allergic rhinitis in childhood. Physical examination revealed an erythematous plaque 10x4 mm with papillomatous surface and symmetric halo eczema on the inner surface of the right thigh (Figure. 3a). Dermoscopic examination of the lesion didn't reveal any nevus associated structures and was represented mostly by glomerular vessels on milky-red background, but the structures were blurry due to scales, crusts and edema. Additionally, focuses of eczema were found on the legs and arms. Topical steroid was prescribed for 14 days and following treatment, the lesion on the leg turned into a flat brownish macule (Figure. 3b) with homogeneous pattern upon dermoscopy. After one-year follow-up no relapses occurred and the nevus was stable.
Figure 3a. Clinical image of an erythematous plaque 10x4 mm with papillomatous surface and symmetric halo eczema on the inner surface of the right thigh.
Figure 3b. Same lesion as in figure 3a after the topical treatment presented as a flat brownish macule.
A 44-year-old woman presented to our clinic with a 2-week history of pruritus around the pigmented lesion on the shin. The patient denied any possible triggers, her medical history had nothing specific. Physical examination revealed an asymmetric pigmented lesion 6x5 mm with an erythematous halo around the lesion (Figure. 4a). Dermoscopically, pigment network, eccentric hyperpigmented area and chrysalis structures were observed, surrounded by erythema, yellow crusts and scales (Figure. 4b). Excisional biopsy confirmed the clinical diagnosis of superficial spreading melanoma, Clark level III, Breslow thickness 1.1 mm. Sentinel lymph node biopsy was negative.
Figure 4a. Clinical image of a lesion on the shin presented by an asymmetric pigmented tumor 6x5 mm with an erythematous halo around the lesion.
Figure 4b. Dermoscopy image of the lesion on the figure 4a. An asymmetric multicomponent melanocytic tumor with erythema, dotted vessels, scales and crusts around the lesion.
These cases provide additional confirmation that Meyerson phenomenon may affect any type of melanocytic lesions. In contrast to the general assumption that the eczematous reaction doesn't involve the melanocytic lesion itself, we report a patient with pronounced changes of the nevus, making a correct diagnosis a challenge to the physician. We strongly believe that interpretation of the dermoscopic structures of a lesion with a Meyerson phenomenon should be carried out only after topical steroid treatment, unless melanoma-specific structures are observed.
- Meyerson LB (1971) A peculiar papulosquamous eruption involving pigmented nevi. Arch Dermatol. 103(5): 510-512.
- Pižem J, Stojanovič L, Luzar B (2012) Melanocytic lesions with eczematous reaction (Meyerson's phenomenon) - a histopathologic analysis of 64 cases. J CutanPathol. 39(10): 901-10. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0560.2012.01960.
- Oliveira A, Arzberger E, Massone C, Fink-Puches R, Zalaudek I, et al., (2014) Dermoscopy, reflectance confocal microscopy and immunohistochemical analysis in melanocytic lesions with Meyerson's phenomenon. Dermatology. 229(4): 297-305. doi: 10.1159/000365657.
- Rolland S, Kokta V, Marcoux D (2009) Meyerson phenomenon in children: observation in five cases of congenital melanocytic nevi. Pediatric Dermatology. 26(3): 292–297. doi:10.1111/j.1525-1470.2009.00931.
- Loh J, Kenny P (2010) Meyerson Phenomenon. J Cutan Med Surg. 14(1): 30-2. doi: 10.2310/7750.2009.08065.
- GabbiT VB, Omar ED, Criado PR, Valente NYS, Martins JEC (2010) Clinical, dermoscopic and histopathological evaluation of the Meyerson nevus – case report. An Bras Dermatol. 85(5): 681-3.


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We drove to Mt Vernon and Anamosa today, girls needed jewelry supplies from Alice's Wonderland and then off to Gatherings, all decked out for Christmas and as pretty as the shop is, it smells even better! Found some wonderful prims and came home full of inspiration.
I just finished red and whites, some of my best, I think... Off to ebay tomorrow night, sugar bucket is a good one, it is $198. Little bread board is $28 and the tin pantry box is $25, not sure how to price the crock tree yet, but I'll figure it out!


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Villa Fiorita, Siena
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Our stay at Villa Fiorita was wonderful! Our host, Gabriele, was very kind and extremely…
The owner is very nice and helpful
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What's around Villa Fiorita, Siena
- University of Siena - 21 min walk
- Piazza del Campo - 23 min walk
- Siena Cathedral - 25 min walk
- Santa Maria alle Scotte Polyclinic - 35 min walk
- Porta Camollia - 7 min walk
- Siena Stadium - 9 min walk
- Palasport Mens Sana - 11 min walk
- University for Foreigners of Siena - 11 min walk
Getting around
- Florence (FLR-Peretola) - 61 min drive
- Siena Station - 8 min walk
- Monteriggioni Badesse Station - 10 min drive
- Monteriggioni Castellina Station - 16 min drive
- Free parking nearby
At a glance
Key facts
- 10 rooms
- Arranged over 2 floors
- Check-in time 2 PM-7:30 PM
- Check-out time is 11 AM
Required at check-in
- Credit card or cash deposit required
- Government-issued photo ID required
Travelling with others
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Pets not allowed
- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms
- Free nearby parking
At the property
- Continental breakfast daily (surcharge)
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Multilingual staff
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Year Built 1912
- Garden
In the room
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer (on request)
- Free WiFi
- Daily housekeeping
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- Villa Fiorita B&B
- Villa Fiorita B&B Siena
- Villa Fiorita Siena
- Villa Fiorita Hotel Siena
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport.
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 2999.99, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
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You'll be asked to pay the following charges at check in or check out:
- A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.00 per person, per night, up to 6 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
Optional extras
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 70
Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of EUR 6 for adults and EUR 6 for children (approximately)
We have included all charges provided to us by this property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the unit you book.
Recent reviews
Good 7.4 From 36 reviews
If your looking for a place to lay your head at night, this is the place. Stuck In the 1950's it badly needs a face lift. Even the towels were just over sized "Tea Towels". No Fridge, and I'm sure the T.V. belonged to the owners grand parents! Really shouldn't be called a "Hotel" more a "Hostel" .The air conditioner was Very Noisy. The WiFi was very week in the room, The only thing that was positive is that it was very central. You get what you pay for here, Cheap price, Cheap place to stay
great place to stay- distinctive Italian decor, good location (short walk to all main sites- very easy and takes you past a handy gelateria) clean rooms and plenty of space. nice ante-rooms with tables and chairs and lovely to have breakfast in the garden. friendly, helpful owner. you can hear the road a bit, which is not surprising, but the villa itself inside was quiet. very convenient location for buses to florence and San gimignano. would definitely stay here again!
A simple, but clean, large room right near the centre of Siena. Good value for money and perfect for walking into the shopping and restaurant areas and sightseeing.
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A teenager from Belper has raised hundreds of pounds for charity after organising a pop-up restaurant.
Elise Roberts, 15, created the 'Diamond Restaurant' at St Mark's Church Hall on Openwoodgate, Belper, after deciding to take part in the Duke of Edinburgh Diamond Challenge which celebrates the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme's 60th year.
The hall was transformed for an afternoon on November 6 and approximately 35 guests sat down to a three-course meal. There were seven choices on the menu, which also included tea or coffee and mints.
Elise, a pupil at Saint Benedict Catholic Voluntary Academy, organised everything, including recruiting her friends, who helped on the day, preparing food and waiting on.
She said: "I would like to thank everyone who helped me on the day, especially mum, dad and my friends who helped at the restaurant.
"Thanks to Morrisons Belper and Premier Record Fairs who contributed towards food costs, which was a great help.
"Special thanks to everyone who sponsored me and to all the restaurant guests who came out on the day and gave so generously."
The Duke of Edinburgh Diamond Challenge encourages participants to take part in a once-in-a-lifetime DofE-inspired challenge to raise funds to help transform young lives near them.
Elise's pop-up restaurant raised a grand total of £450, which has been donated to Girlguiding.
Elise has been a member of Girlguiding since the age of five and is now a Young Leader with 2nd Belper Guides.
She added: "I chose Girlguiding to be my charity beneficiary and the money will help girls to develop the skills and confidence that they need to reach their potential and become the young women that they want to be."


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Serve coffee and drinks in true style on the stainless steel tray. The tray has sturdy plastic handles, making it ideal for use on the terrace and balcony, provides enough space for crockery, sauces or serving dishes. The polished Cromargan tray offers long-lasting beauty and durability.
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If any of you follow art world news, you'll know that recently there's been much news about museums having to give items back to "source" countries. In many cases these are items whose provenance (history of ownership) is not clear or not authenticated. (In other words, were the items stolen from the "source" countries?)
I'm reading a new book about this problem: "Loot: The Battle Over the Stolen Treasures of the Ancient World" by Sharon Waxman. If you're interested in knowing more about all the sides of this issue, check out this book.
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Who Should Get to Display the World's Art or Why Are the Elgin Marbles in Britian Rather Than in Greece?
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Okay, time for a essay! I have come to think that with dyeing, sometimes you have to prepare for the unexpected. When I decided to dye some 100% cotton jersey rompers/onesies, I thought they would turn out the same as the drill that I had been using the same day. Actually, I thought they would turn out better because I had actually had a chance to practice the marbling patterns. But when I took them out of the washer, I realised that most of the dye had run out and it only had very subtle pastel swirls.
Disappointed, I read through my notes and thought that they needed more time and the dye/shaving cream needed more colour. So the next day I made the colours stronger and lay them on the dye for 10 minutes each side. They looked so much more vivid when wet and the patterns I had done looked great. But again, they mostly washed out. Okay, so on Wednesday I decided the jersey I wanted to dye needed the stronger dye plus 20 minutes left on the dye plus longer than 4 hours to cure.
Guess what. I have come to the conclusion that, for the moment being, I am getting better results with the cotton wovens so I am going to concentrate on using them next time I dye.
Anyway, here are the results.
See the drill (folded up)- that was left on the dye for 5 minutes and cured for maybe 4 hours. It actually retained most of the colours I used. The jersey ended up with purple and some blue, when I had used blue, purple and pink, left it on the dye for 20 minutes and cured for 8 hours.


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it looks like a Nokia 6300 in a Slider
still i like this G800
yes its a Brick but its Awesome !
"Happy to hELP",
Thanks for this answer.
So how do you judge the flash ? It is pretty weak right ? Not as good as K850i ?!
Hi Fred
No not the flash, I think the environment settings adjusts the Shutter speed.
ie.. Dark room slower shutter to let more light through.
Hope this helps
"Happy to hELP",
Ok so you mean, setting the camera helps a lot.
However, we see that the samples of photos with flash show this flash is very poor.
Are you saying that choosing " 4,Party / Indoors" changes the power of the flash ?
Where can we find nice samples of "photos with flash"
Thank you
For those of you who say the camera isn't that good indoors or at night.
In camera mode go into settings (The soft key above the hang up key then scroll along to the third menu along the top of the screen) you can change environment there
4,Party / Indoors
5,Beach / Snow
7,Dusk / Dawn
8,Full Colour
9,Wave & Snow
10,Night Shot
11,Against Light
If you select the appropriate environment then you will get much better shots. Like I said if you use it properly then This is a superb camera phone, And I would say definitely the best camera phone on the market.
wow i must say its real perfect am sure the N95 is beaten now. samsung you are the best. i love samsung beat them up all. how i wish i can land my hands on it. any good samaritan u can always contact me
wow i must say its real perfect am sure the N95 is beaten now. samsung you are the best. i love samsung beat them up all
I dont think this phone could be king of the photo mobile as picture at night or dark are poor!
does anyone no if you can zoom in on text msgs on the new G800 like on the old D900?on the D900 you could zoom in many times,on the G600 it only lets you zoom in on text 3 times! on good for someone my age with bad eyes ha ha many thanks
thanks for your response.can you give extra details about it?is it expensive?i just cannot wait to buy a new mobile phone...
i just hope the silver lining does not peel off easily.. what do you think?
@ Gab
Hi, this phone is currently available in UK on Vodafone and is due to be released via 02 at some point in December.
it must be king of photo mobiles cos i owned n95,g600 and viewty and must say that g600 takes best pictures then viewty and worst n95,i just wondering why 256k colors screen,it's step back
by the way what colour is that phone?i mean is it just black or brown or that model is sold in other colours as well!please let me know as soon as possible
hi i just got the g800 still not sure if i like it the phone is pretty chunky but it is light i stil dnt kno whether to return it or not :S


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Introducing Our Newest Painting!
We have had many requests and have been wanting to paint a Pink Lotus on a lily pad for quite some time. This has a bit of whimsy to it, making it a fun painting to interpret your own way, whether you choose soft pastels or more vibrant colors…it's your Zen moment to paint and relax. We hope you'll join us for this special flower painting. We think it will be a perfect addition to any bedroom or bathroom.
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Moisturizing Strategies for Fall and Winter
As we transition from Fall into Winter our skin can be difficult to deal with. Products that just yesterday were working great for your complexion just don't seem as effective today. Anyone with sensitive skin prone to irritation can find that their skin can erupt overnight. This is also true for oily/acne prone skin types. For some, the colder months can be helpful in that your skin will be less oily, but on the other hand a buildup of dead skin cells can create congestion leading to breakouts and a very dull complexion.
Exfoliation is necessary for both oily and dry skin types in winter. It removes the dead skin and allows serums and hydration to penetrate. Conditioning your skin once a month with a professional facial treatment using cosmeceutical organic acids such as glycolic, lactic and salicylic will work to break down oils (lipids) in the skin allowing for accelerated cell shedding. Adding a topically applied skin exfoliator to your home care regimen, such as the Institut' DERMed Enhancing Micro Crystal Polish that contains corundum crystals and jojoba beads will polish away dead skin cells and when used once a week will provide a mild exfoliation without risk of over exfoliating. After any exfoliation follow with a serum and moisturizer recommended for your skin type to restore the epidermal barrier for maximum hydration and protection.
Tips for avoiding dry and dull Winter skin
1. Wash with a creamy cleanser like the Institut' DERMed Enhancing Creamy Cleanser with Milk Proteins to remove makeup, dirt and oil without stripping skin of precious oils that bond water to the cells. Always use tepid water and a soft wash cloth to remove cleansers.
2. Balance your skin's pH after cleansing with a corrective toner to hydrate and prepare your skin for better penetration of your serum and moisturizer.
3. Cosmeceutical ingredients treat and hydrate skin. The Institut' DERMed Anti-Oxidant Peptide Serum with Spin Trap Proteins bond nutrient rich water to the skin and provide the first layer of hydration and protection for dry skin types. For oily skin types the Institut' DERMed Totarol Serum formulated with Totarol Extract and Tea Tree Oil is a much gentler alternative to benzoyl peroxide in the winter months and will help you to maintain a clear, clean complexion.
4. The Institut' DERMed Renewing Moisturizer will provide maximum skin protection for those with dry skin, protecting against environmental aggressions and softening the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. For excessively oily skin types the Clarifying Moisturizer with plant derived Squalene Oil and Tea Tree Oil will restore the skin's ideal moisture balance while maintaining a clear complexion.
5. Keep some intensive moisturizing cream on hand such as the Enhancing Protective Cream for the face, and the Enhanching Lactic Hand and Body Lotion for the body to handle those problematic areas whenever necessary, especially if you live in a very harsh winter climate.
Fruit and vegetable enzymes are proteins with the ability to target and break down dead skin cells. When used in skin care products, the enzymes speed up chemical reactions on the skin's surface, increasing skin cell turnover to reveal healthy, glowing skin. The enzymes take the place of manual exfoliation with an added bonus: they're also full of antioxidants! Pumpkin enzymes naturally contain vitamin A, making them the most effective enzyme for refining the skin's surface. This miracle enzyme helps to treat fine lines and wrinkles as well as to combat oily acne breakouts.
Skin care products that achieve this "healthy glow" without the downtime are available for home-care as well as professional use. Five minutes at home is all you need to transform your skin with the Institut Dermed Clarifying Peel. Formulated with oil controlling Pumpkin Enzymes and L-Lactic Acid this weekly treatment accelerates the release of dead cell build-up, fades the appearance of skin discoloration, decongests clogged pores and helps to prevent the appearance of blemishes for a clear, clean complexion. Contains 5% Pumpkin Enzymes.
For professional use, the Institut Dermed Pumpkin Peel facial treatment combines enzymes and fruit acids to accelerate exfoliation without the oxidative and free radical stress associated with most peels. The mild retinoic acid benefit helps the exfoliation process and this peel is also packed with Vitamin C, an antioxidant to strengthen your skin's defenses and prevent the signs of aging. The Pumpkin Peel treatment takes approximately 30 minutes. There's no downtime with this peel which makes it an excellent lunchtime treatment.Contains 15% Pumpkin Enzymes. For Professional Use Only.
ATLANTA - Sept. 20, 2018 - PRLog -- Lyn Ross, Founder of Institut' DERMed Clinical Skin Care and Spa is excited about giving back to her many devoted Atlanta clients who have helped her Atlanta Spa business to thrive for 29 years.
To commemorate this special anniversary year, Institut' DERMed will be offering 15% OFF all Institut' DERMed Services, Skincare Products and Cosmetics at their anniversary event September 26th to September 28th.
Voted 'Best Place Overall for Facial Treatments' by Best Self Magazine in 2018 Institut' DERMed Spa facial services include: Institut' DERMed Level 101, 201 and 301 facial treatments, Micro-Dermabrasion, Dermaplaning, Radio Frequency Skin Tightening, MicroNeedling Pen, and Body Contouring Endermologie Treatments.
PLUS: One Day Only - On Thursday, September 27th clients can meet the owner and skin care expert, Lyn Ross, for a one on one Complimentary Skin Analysis (by appointment only). Winner of the 2018 Recognizing Excellence Award by the Aesthetic Industry Magazine Dermascope, Lyn is known as "The Problem Solver" when it comes to any skin condition. Lyn built her clinical skin care practice into one of the first medical spas in the country, making her a true pioneer in the industry. She is the founder of the Institut' DERMed Clinical Skin Care product brand, the Atlanta Medi-Clinical Spa and College of Advanced Aesthetics as well as a published author of her unique skin health care concepts. Receive a goodie bag valued at over $500 with your skin analysis appointment!
About Institut' DERMed Spa:
Institut' DERMed Med Spa has been providing results-oriented skin and body care treatments in Buckhead, Atlanta for 29 years. A 3000 square foot facility with 7 licensed therapists in skincare and body care trained to meet the stringently high standards in Institut' DERMed treatment techniques set by owner and founder Lyn Ross L.M.E. The Spa offers a wide range of top of the line aesthetic devices for both facial and body rejuvenation. A personalized skin analysis and consultation with one of the Institut' DERMed specialists will determine the best products and procedures for optimal skin and body care rejuvenation. Spa specialities include treatments for: Acne, Hyperpigmenation, Sensitive and Mature skin types as well as massage therapy and body rejuvenation.
The sun is most often to blame for skin discoloration and premature aging and the total effects of sun damage may not be realized for years. Suntans and sunburns from early years may have very negative consequences later in life. It's difficult to avoid sun exposure in the summer months and the effects of it can be seen in dark spots, uneven skin color and patchy hyperpigmentation.
UV induced hyperpigmentation from overexposure to the sun and tanning beds can cause an acute inflammation, known as erythema, and the subsequent overproduction of melanin results in an uneven distribution of pigment over the skins surface presenting as freckles and actinic keratosis.
It is absolutely possible to diminish the effects of too much summer sun and brighten, lift and fade skin discoloration. A series of professional peels that brighten the skin such as the Institut' DERMed Micro Lifting Peel - which contains a beautiful cocktail of non-irritating ingredients: Ascorbic Acid, Malic Acid, Papain Enzyme and Salicylic Acid, will slough off those dead unsightly skin cells and brighten and even the skin tone and texture. Regular exfoliation treatments will help to remove skin cells contianing abnormal amounts of pigment as well as help to prevent re-occuring hyperpigmentation.
Home care maintenance is a necessity to continue any results achieved from your professional treatment. A corrective serum such as the Institut' DERMed Chromabright Serum (chosen as a "Hot Product Pick" from the editors of American Spa Magazine), is a revolutionary hydroquinone-free serum formulated with Chromanyl Palmitate to lift and brighten dark spots and Glycolic Acid to even the skin tone and renew the skin's surface for a radiant, luminous complexion. The Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil in the formulation provides a natural source of Vitamin C for skin conditioning and the Hexylresorcinol not only brightens but also protects the skin against environmental stressors.
As always daily sun protection is a must!
"What You See In The Mirror Is In Your Control."
With so many treatment options, selecting a facial can sometimes feel like a tricky task. That's where Institut' DERMed has you covered. Choosing the right skin care products for healthy skin is not a one size fits all. At Institut' DERMed we provide a skin anlaysis consultation with your facial to choose the right products for your individual skin type and condition.
This highly informative advanced skin analysis consultation is provided by our professional staff with the desire to perform a thorough skin assessment and help you acquire a greater understanding into your skin condition and skin type. Proper skin assessment is the core of any successful treatment – and its accuracy is truly the foundation of achieving complexion perfection.
We classify can classify specific skin conditions and skin type for customized treatment. The Fitzpatrick Scale is a skin typing test that was developed in 1975 by Thomas B. Fitzpatrick as a way to estimate the response of different types of skin to ultraviolet (UV) light. For example: Type I is highly sun-sensitive, always burns, never tans, whereas Type IV is not sun-sensitive, rarely burns and always tans.
The Glogau Classification for Aging objectively measures the severity of wrinkles and photoaging (the premature aging of the skin due to UV exposure), this ranges from Level I (mild) to Level IV (severe).
The Rubin's Classification for photo-damage assesses pigmentation, keratosis and also skin texture.
And, finally, the Kligman's scale for acne classification takes into account various factors such as type of acne, severity of acne, number of acne lesions and scarring among other measures. All of these assessments will help to determine your best treatment protocol as well as the likelihood of your treatment results and ongoing challenges that may arise.
Our skin care professionals will then select the Fundamental Level 101 facial that is just right for your skin type and condition to get you started with conditioning your skin and achieving your desired results. All Fundamental treatments consist of a double cleanse, exfoliating peel, extractions, corrective treatment serum and mask and relaxing upper body accupressure massage.
The Level 101 Clarifying Infusion Facial is best suited for oily/acneic skin types:
Aimed at oily congested acneic skin this facial is infused with the pore purging, oil controlling ingredients necessary to clarify skin for a confidently clear complexion.
The Level 101 Brightening Infusion Facial is best suited for dark spots and uneven skin tone:
Aimed at reducing the appearance of mild skin discoloration this facial treatment is packed with the lightening ingredients necessary for creating an even toned, brighter complexion.
The Level 101 Soothing Infusion Facial is best suited for sensitive skin types:
Aimed at easily irritated, dry and dehydrated or oily sensitive skin this facial treatment is infused with the redness relieving ingredients necessary for a relaxed comfortable complexion.
The Level 101 Renewing Infusion Facial is best suited for mature and dehydrated skin types:
Aimed at fine lines and wrinkles this facial treatment is infused with the vitamins, minerals, enzymes and proteins necessary for creating a firm and smoother, rejuvenated complexion.
With the product ingredients specifically selected for your skin type and condition you will soon experience what our clients fondly term the "Dermed Glow".
Acne Education Month
Acne usually appears in the teenage years, but some people begin to have acne in their 20's or 30's and sometimes Acne is a skin condition that stays for a long time! There are several reasons for acne: an increased production of sebum from sebaceous glands, abnormal increase of cornification in the hair follicle, proliferation of P. acne bacteria, genetic reasons and inflammatory reactions.
There are also several types of Acne - which are classified in grades from 1 to 4:
Whiteheads: stay under the surface of the skin. (Grade 1)
Blackheads: oxidized sebum trapped in the pores. (Grade 1)
Papules: small pink bumps that can be tender. (Grade1-2)
Pustules: red bumps at the bottom with pus on the top.(Grade 3)
Nodules: large painful solid pimples deep in the skin.(Grade 3-4)
Cysts: deep painful pus-filled pimples can cause scars.(Grade 4)
Acne affects approximately 17 million people and is the most dermatologic condition treated by physicians and estheticians within the United States. There are a number of treatments on the market today to treat acne these range from anti-biotics, to facial treatments such as chemical peels, to Laser, and most recently - INTRAcel RF Microneedling. These treatments are effective for treating the symptoms of acne.
In the Spa pore clarifying treatments combined with home care topical products are very effective in diminishing the appearance of acne prone skin. Acne means oil control is a must. The Institut' DERMed Clarifying Infusion Facial is recommended for combination, oily, excessively oily and congested skin types. This clarifying deep pore cleansing facial is designed to reduce the appearance of oily, congested skin with the clarifying ingredients necessary to help achieve a confidently clear complexion.
Long term results can be achieved with a skin care regimen at home containing oil controlling ingredients: a cleansing facial wash containing Salicylic Acid and Tea Tree Oil helps acne prone skin decongest pores and remove oil, and a weekly Clarifying peel formulated with Pumpkin Enzymes and L-Lactic Acid combined with a weekly Clarifying Mask formulated with BioFense Probiotic® and Lichochalcone® will absorb oil and decongest pores ensuring your skin will remain clean and clear. It's important to note that a gentle oil-free moisturizer is important to help restore moisture balance.
Special Offer for Acne Education Month: Featured Products: Institut' DERMed Clarifying Peel and Mask.
15% OFF until July 31st, 2018 with coupon code WAL0718
1 per client please. Not to be combined with any other discount or promotion.
Thursday, April 26th, 2018 - Institut' DERMed Clinical Skincare Founder and Master Esthetician Lyn Ross will offer one on one skin coaching.
For those who want to begin a purpose driven skincare regimen, now is your opportunity to receive a Complimentary 7 Point Skin Analysis and personal consultation with Lyn Ross, L.M.E.
Each client will receive expert personalized attention and recommendations on the proper treatment methods to rejuvenate their skin.
Learn how to reduce visible signs of aging, discoloration and blemishes for a flawless complexion and take home a personalized skin evaluation and an easy to follow personalized plan for radiant skin.
Don't miss our most talked about event of the year from 9A.M. to 7P.M. at Intitut' DERMed Spa, 3726 Roswell Rd. Atlanta, Ga. 30342
Visit our promotions page for our Meet the Expert Event Treatment and Product Special Offers available on the day.


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When someone dies with no Will then the legal personalized agent is referred to as "the Administrator". This is commonly the closest relative, Despite the fact that that person can renounce their right to be Administrator through which case the best moves to the subsequent closest relative.
Probate is the method in which a courtroom validates a will and supervises the distribution of the decedent's estates. ...
In distinction with the transfer of assets less than a revocable belief or perhaps a will, the transfer of property via a TOD deed is far more affordable. In certain states the cost of probate is substantial, and in any condition a probate proceeding will Value more than the fees associated with a TOD deed.
In the event the estate you're coping with has real estate, it's probably the most worthy single asset inside the estate—and surviving loved ones will be extremely serious about what happens to it.
In many jurisdictions, clear title is obtained when probate closes. On the other hand, in a few jurisdictions, like California it is possible to petition the courtroom to get title to get recorded inside your title before probate closes, for those who can provide proof to the court that you are entitled on the property.
A trustee has the ability to transfer assets according to the terms on the have faith in. A trustee can sign housing deeds, liquidate financial accounts and distribute the belief's assets. Steering clear of probate by transferring residence to some have faith in is simple and price-productive.
When another person dies, the term "probate" commonly refers back to the legal approach whereby the deceased's assets are gathered together and, subsequent a variety of lawful and fiscal steps and procedures, eventually dispersed on the beneficiaries on the estate. Technically the time period has a certain authorized indicating, nonetheless it is generally utilised within the English authorized navigate here occupation to be a time period to address all strategies worried about the administration of a deceased particular person's estate.
The simplest way to decide which belongings are probate belongings (necessitating administration) is to ascertain no matter whether each asset passes outside of probate.
For estates that do not qualify for simplified proceedings, a court owning jurisdiction of the decedent's estate (a probate court docket) supervises the probate method to be certain administration and disposition on the decedent's property is conducted in accord While using the legislation of that jurisdiction, and in a fashion in line with decedent's intent as manifested in his will. Distribution of sure estate belongings might require advertising belongings, which includes real estate.
The debts or mortgages of the one who died. (You're not allowed to subtract the debts of the one that died.)
Freely giving property Whilst you're alive can help you keep away from probate for a quite simple cause: If you do not own it when you die, it doesn't have to endure probate. That lowers probate costs because, as being a normal rule, the higher the monetary price of the property that endure probate, the higher the cost.
The loss of a single's home all through daily life into the beneficiary or perhaps the beneficiary's creditor is a minimum of as problematic as the danger the death of the beneficiary ahead of the operator will disrupt the owner's estate approach.
A Tenancy by the Entirety permits spouses to own residence collectively as a one lawful entity. Upon the husband or wife's death, the decedent's share with the home transfers into the surviving partner avoiding probate.
Get in touch with your top-quality court courthouse to learn wherever the probate courtroom clerk's Place of work is situated.
The Ultimate Guide To probate death title
When someone dies with no Will then the legal personalized agent is referred to as "the Administrator". This is commonly the closest relative, Despite the fact that that person can renounce their right to be Administrator through which case the best moves to the subsequent closest relative.


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When was the last time you were photographed with your mother? Was it 2 years, 5 years, 10 years or maybe 30 years ago? Show your mother that you want her to be in beautiful photographs with you because you love her. Mums are precious, so time to show your mum how precious she is to you.
Gift her with an experience to remember with hair and makeup being done followed by a beautiful photo experience where she does not need to worry if she can't pose for photos because she will be fully directed.
Afterwards we organise a time for you and your mother to come back to viewing and ordering session for your photographs.
A time to remember and make beautiful memories.
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Monday, November 7, 2011
in which i get sheepish
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That sweater is soooo cute, I love it, it looks so great with the red skirt. This is such a great layered look.ReplyDelete
I was always a fan of sweater Monday, so bring it back I say! And the weekend sounds good... I'm too old fogey to dance all night these days, though I don't mind sleeping bags on the floor.ReplyDelete
I absolutely adore your style and this outfit is just perfection to me! Love love love!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 7, 2011 at 9:27 PM
Sheeeeeep! It looks lovely with the red skirt, tooo. Bring it on sweater Monday.ReplyDelete
i vote for the comeback of sweater Mondays! Sounds like a fun weekend but sleeping on the floor definently gets old. :)ReplyDelete
Your sheep sweater is awesome! I'm pretty sure my sister would love it too. It looks really cute layered over your dress. Sweater Mondays sounds like a good idea to me.ReplyDelete


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What I Hear You Saying Is...: Comparison of Two Counseling Approaches in Interracial Counselor-Client Initial Interactions.
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It has been estimated that, by the year 2000, 30% of the American population will hold minority status. More than 50% of minority individuals who seek counseling services terminate after the first session, compared to 30% for white clients. This study examined whether counseling technique was a relevant factor in multicultural counseling by comparing the Rogerian person-centered approach to reality therapy in counseling dyads involving a white counselor and a black client. Black undergraduate students (N=31) viewed videotaped counseling sessions that used either reality therapy or person-centered therapy and completed feedback forms expressing their degree of satisfaction with each scene. The findings revealed that black students viewed reality therapy as more beneficial than person-centered therapy. Black students viewed reality therapy more favorably than person-centered therapy on 7 of 15 statements. The counselor in the reality scene was viewed as honest by 90% of subjects, while the counselor in the person-centered scene was viewed as honest by 52% of the subjects. Only 29% of the subjects felt that the client on the videotape should return to the person-centered counselor, compared to 81% who agreed that the client should return to the reality therapy counselor. (NB)
Descriptors: Black Students, Client Characteristics (Human Services), Counseling Techniques, Counselor Client Relationship, Counselor Role, Ethnicity, Higher Education, Interpersonal Communication, Listening Skills, Minority Groups, Nondirective Counseling, Racial Differences, Reality Therapy, Termination of Treatment, Undergraduate Students
Autor: Dillon, Randy K.
Fuente: https://eric.ed.gov/?q=a&ft=on&ff1=dtySince_1992&pg=11103&id=ED360606


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Jaipur: Rajasthan Anti Terrorist Squad will
interrogate senior RSS leader Indresh Kumar whose name figures
in the chargesheet filed in a court in the case relating to
2007 Ajmer Dargah blast, Home Minister Shanti Kumar Dhariwal
said on Tuesday.
"ATS included Indresh`s name in the chargesheet on
the basis of evidences and he will be interrogated soon,"
Dhariwal told agency.
However, he did not clarify when and where the RSS
leader would be interrogated.
He refuted charges that naming Indresh in the chargesheet
was politically motived or some kind of conspiracy and said
ATS has done "an independent and fair inquiry".
"The ATS has concrete evidence against him. Indresh was
present at a secret meeting held in a Gujarati Guest House
here in October, 2005, and he stayed there under some false
name," he said.
The 806-page chargesheet was filed by ATS in the court of
Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Jagendra Kumar Jain on
October 22 in connection with the blast on the premises of the
dargah of Khawaja Moinuddin Chishti that left three persons
dead and 15 others injured.


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The Treasury select committee has tabled an amendment to the Financial Services Bill which would require the Bank of England's court of directors to publish its minutes.
It comes after the TSC and the bank clashed over the committee's request for it to release minutes from court meetings during the financial crisis. The bank said revealing the minutes would not allow space for private discussions in future but Tyrie said not releasing them was stopping the committee properly scrutinising the bank.
The amendment says: "After each meeting of the court, the bank shall publish minutes of the meeting before the end of the period of two weeks."
The amendment would also require the bank's court to retrospectively review the bank's performance.
The TSC's report on the bank's accountability, published last November, said it will become a "super-regulator" after the regulatory shake-up and called for the court to be replaced with a modern supervisory board.
The bank rejected this, instead proposing an oversight committee to be set up under the court.
The TSC's amendment says both the minutes and the court reviews could be temporarily withheld from publication if there are concerns over financial stability but they would have to be released as soon as the potential risks no longer apply.
The amendment is signed by all members of the committee except Conservative party deputy chairman Michael Fallon and Labour MP George Mudie. Fallon refused to comment and Mudie was unavailable.
Anand Associates managing director Bhupinder Anand says: "Any increase in accountability, especially for an institution as powerful as the bank will become, is always a good thing."


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Birch Hills Arena
This artificial ice facility is located on 2nd Street and the season runs from October to end of March. There is a Skating Club which runs on Mondays and Thursdays and includes Canskate and STARSkate programs. Minor hockey registrations are beginning of September, email email@example.com for more information. There are 3 different adult recreational hockey teams. Time is available for Shinny and Public Skating. Out of Town rentals are welcome (contact the Recreation Director at 306-749-7451 off season). Justine Clayton 306-749-7989 for in season. Skating Rink phone number is 306-749-2272. Rec men's hockey Hawkeyes – Elston Macfie 306-749-2402. Goosers – Mitch Soyland 306-749-7978. Ladies hockey Barracudes – Carole 306-749-7446.
Skating Rink Board
Tyler Cochrane
President/Hawkeye Rep
John Herd
Town Council Rep
Brock Tilford
Sr + Rec Hockey Rep
Amanda Rosteski
Skating Club Rep
Jeff Whitfield
Vice President
Carter Braaten
Member at Large
Malissa Hall/Braaten
Minor Hockey Rep Alternative
Graham Tweeten
Town Council Rep Alternative
Jaesen Dansereau
Minor Hockey Rep
Ice Rental Rates
- Local Youth (Minor Hockey/Skating Club
- $85.00/hour
- Local Adult Teams (Rec Teams)
- $95.00/hour
- Out of Town Adult Teams
- $105.00/hour
- Tournament rate for Local Groups
- $750.00
- Tournament Rates for out of Town Groups
- $850.00
- Additional Rate for after 12hrs
- $100.00/hour
- Birthday Party Special - Minimum of 10 kids: includes 1hr private ice time and lobby party including Hot Dogs, Fries and Pop
- $160.00
- For each child over the limit of 10
- $6.00
- Staff Parties, Rec Games, Family Reunions
- $95.00/hour
Public Skating Rates & Times
Free Public Skating for 2017/18 Season
subsidized by:
Public Skating Times
Tuesdays/Fridays – shared ice: half sticks allowed, half no sticks allowed. – 3:30-5:30pm
Saturdays – Scrimmage encouraged – 2:00-4:00pm
Sundays – Family Skate no sticks allowed please – 2:00-4:00pm
* Other times for shinny or public skating can be opened up if there is interest. Contact the Rec office.
* Please check schedules on a regular basis as public skating times are subject to change pending ice rentals.
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Year 5
Spring term
In English this term, our focus reading text has been The London Eye Mystery by Siobhan Dowd. We have loved reading this mystery story and have learned so many effective writing techniques from this book which we have applied into our own learning. Two exceptional pieces of writing were completed as a result of reading this book- we wrote persuasive leaflets and our very own mystery stories! They were so good! We are now so confident using modifying nouns, alliterative phases, triples and modal verbs in our writing.
We also were fortunate enough to visit the London Eye! The trip itself was integral to our own understanding of the London Eye and provided us with insight and inspiration to complete our leaflets.
In Maths, we have developed our skills and confidence in approaching reasoning questions. We have learned how to unpick key vocabulary and link this to our prior knowledge.
We have also focused on developing our formal written methods of multiplication and division involving multiplying numbers with up to 4 digits by 1 and 2 digit numbers. Within this context, we have learned to solve problems involving time, money, capacity and volume. We can now confidently convert between different units of measurement!
We have done quite a lot of work on distinguishing between 2D and 3D shapes and can now find missing lengths of rectangles by identifying different dimensions and using our knowledge of area and perimeters.
In Science, we have been learning about soluble and insoluble mixtures. We have also investigated reversible and irreversible changes and experimented with a range of different processes of separation such as filtration, sieving, magnetism and evaporation. It was so interesting to learn properties of matter!
We have recently been studying about various scientists and inventors such as Alexander Graham Bell.
We have been learning about Crime and Punishment from the Roman Era up to present day Britain. We have compared the judicial systems throughout these important periods of history. We have learned about shocking punishments which as cutting of limbs for stealing, hanging for being homeless in the Anglo-Saxon era and drowning for being a witch. We also have engaged in role play where we take part in the "pointless" activities that criminals had to carry out in prison. These included separating individual pieces of string from a rope and rotating a handle 10,000 times before being rewarded with dinner which was a bowl of gruel. Eww!
In ART/DT we have researched a variety of endangered species. We then chose which of the animals we wanted to sketch and made templates before making our own Automata Animals using: card, split pins, scissors and paint. It has been so great showcasing our incredible artistic skills!
This term in Year 5, children have learned about historic methods of keeping information top secret - including the Caesar cipher and the Enigma machine during World War 2. Children made models of a cipher and then used pseudo-code to create an algorithm that would take a pass code and encrypt it using a key. This whole process is then undone when the pass code is decrypted.
The focus on balancing and agility in PE had us engaged in a lot of fun activities. We developed our skills in taking off, landing and balancing in different ways using different parts of the body, while also developing our skills in working as part of a team.
In RE this term, our first focus was Christianity- particular Jesus's role as a healer and miracle worker. We identified many passages in the Bible that proved the different miracles Jesus performed. It was very interesting to study this topic. We had the opportunity to focus on a case study of somebody who was healed by Jesus and wrote fantastic diary entries reflecting on our experiences.
We have also been learning all about Islam and have been able to link our prior knowledge of religion to highlight the similarities between Christianity, Judaism and Islam. We learned about the five pillars of Islam and highlighted their significance for Muslims. We have also identified different Prophets in Islam and how they helped spread the message. We will be continuing to learn about Islam- in particular the Islamic way of life after the Easter holidays.
Muslims from our year group kindly bought in sacred objects and religious belongings from home to create a display. We ensure children have time to look at these objects and ask any questions they have.
Next term (Summer)
In Topic next term we will be learning about the geography of the Americas.
Our focus text for Literacy this this term will be to write a discussion text on homelessness. We will be studying a book called "Way Home" and will draw inspiration to themes presented in this story. We will also be writing our own adventure stories based on the novel Ice Track: Shackleton's Incredible Expedition.
In Maths we will continue to develop our understanding of place value, fractions, measurements and multiplication. We will also consolidate our learning of Venn diagrams and Carroll diagrams by sorting 2D and 3D shapes. Furthermore, we will continue to strengthen our reasoning skills to build up our confidence around word problems.
In Science we will learn about Living things and their Habitats. This will be very interesting because we really enjoyed learning about endangered species during Art.
In RE we will continue developing our understanding of Islam and the Islamic way of life and will then move on to learning all about Judaism!
Autumn Term
We started of the new year by looking at the narrative poem, 'The Highwayman' by Alfred Noyes. Within this, we focused on re-writing the story as a legend. To do this, we focused on expanding our sentences using similes and metaphors, and a range of fronted adverbials. Some children compared 'The Highwayman' to 'The Tale of Robin Hood' and re-wrote this legend using different characters and settings. After this, we worked on using figurative language in writing our own narrative poems. Miss Butterworth's set looked at re-writing 'The Magic Box' by including a range of similes and metaphors, personification and onomatopoeia.
This half term, we have been looking at the story, 'Rose Blanche' by Robert Innocenti and Ian McEwan. The story is set in Germany during the Second World War, where a little girl named Rose Blanche makes a shocking discovery after following a van filled with children. This links nicely to our topic learning. We wrote some amazing newspaper reports following a "press conference" with the characters from the story.
This term, children have learnt about fractions. This includes applying their knowledge of factors and multiples to sequence, order and convert fractions to decimals as well as identifying equivalency in fractions. Once children mastered this, they moved on to finding common denominators and simplifying after the calculation.
Formal written methods of multiplication and division have been taught, involving multiplying numbers with up to 4 digits by 1 and 2 digit numbers. They have learnt to apply these calculation strategies in solving multi-step worded problems. Within this context, children learned to solve problems involving time, money, capacity and volume.
Our Science topic in the Autumn term was Forces. Pupils are explored falling objects and raising questions about the impact of forces on objects. These include forces that make things begin to move, get faster or slow down. The key focus of learning was for children to develop the understanding that forces operate in pairs, to use this knowledge to identify the two forces that are acting on an object and to categorise these forces as balanced or unbalanced. Pupils discovered how scientists, for example Isaac Newton, helped to develop the theory of gravitation.
Children worked scientifically by investigating the difference between mass and weight and used the relevant measuring devices, such as Newton metres and scales, for this purpose.
Our topic this term was World War Two. Children have learnt about when and why World War II began and have researched the key individuals and countries involved. Throughout the following weeks, the children learned about the evacuation, the Blitz and discovered what it was like to live with food rationing in Britain at that time. We also developed our understanding of the Holocaust and the role of Germany in the war. To enrich this topic, the children visited Chistlehurst Caves, a set of underground tunnels that become one of the largest air raid shelters in Britain!
Some children have produced some amazing World War II projects over the half term as well. Well done Christan, Jessie and Louise.
Children have developed an interactive game using Scratch software on iPads. They created a design using story boards to represent their own simple computer game. They designed characters and backgrounds, and created a working prototype using their knowledge of algorithms and coding.
In art this half term, the children looked at creating pieces of art reflecting WWII. They created silhouette pictures of the London skyline using shades of red to create a "fiery" sky then sticking black card to illustrate the buildings of London during WWII. Look at their fantastic pieces of work here:
For the remainder of the term, the children looked at different materials to build a model of an Anderson Shelter.
The focus for music this term was "Our Community". The song Jerusalem is the basis for looking at changes through time. Children are given opportunities to compose and perform music inspired by their local community, past and present. The children learnt to sing a song, understand metre through singing and playing instruments and how to conduct a metre of four.
The religion that children learnt about this term is Sikhism. They have developed their understanding of the life and teaching of the different Guru's. Through class discussions, children have explored what it means to be a member of this faith. As well as learning all about the Gurus, the children learned about the final Guru (The Guru Granth Sahib) through which the message and teachings of Sikhism continue to be passed on. We learned how Sikhs show respect and gratitude to the Guru Granth Sahib and watched many documentaries related to special prayers read from the Guru Granth sahib. Year five's big write in RE was a letter written to a friend informing them about an amazing Sikh wedding they had attended. The children were able to showcase their learning here and really highlight the key vocabulary they had learned throughout their letter.
Spring Term:
In the Spring term, children in year 5 will be learning about Crime and Punishment in Topic lessons. The Science focus will be on properties and changes of materials. The London Eye Mystery by Siobhan Dowd – is about a child going missing from within a capsule of the London Eye - will be our English text and the children will use this as inspiration to write a suspense and mystery narrative. In Maths children will learn about number and place value, multiplication and division, measurements (length, mass/weight), 2D and 3D shapes and money. The focus in Computing will be We are Artists in which children will create geometric art, taking inspiration from the work of Escher, Riley and traditional Islamic artists. They will learn about Christianity in RE and PE will resume at school.
If you would like to have a look at the national curriculum website please click here.


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I have used a payment system called Payza online to receive payment. However, called my account with no valid reason and they said they would contact me concerning the funds in the account. I have sent countless emails with no response at all and it's not like its a physical place you can go to and demand your money. I have seen lot of helpful information on your website and I love you faucet. DO you have any advice on how to approach such a problem?
Ps: I have emailed them with a different email address with a random question and they responded. however, when the question shifted to stuff regarding my information they went quiet.
Kind regards
Hi Harold,
What I usually advise in these situations is for the complainant to broadcast their complaint on the company's social media channels. I see Payza has an empty subreddit but a fairly active Twitter feed and Facebook page. I'm not sure if comments are allowed on these last two however. You might try these channels and see if you're able to comment / get a response.
Also check out consumer complaint websites. Here is a detailed list of the largest ones:
Unfortunately, there's not much else I can suggest which might solve your problem. In future, just use Bitcoin. While things can still go wrong with Bitcoin, the consolation is that 9 times out of 10 it's your mistake rather than the whim of some distant corporation.
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Understand the Correct Process for Handling Variations Under Your Contract - If you are working for a builder or head contractor make sure you know how a variation may be requested, accepted and approved. Find out who is authorised to issue instructions to you, who is responsible for agreeing to any variations you request due to latent conditions or other unexpected costs and who is responsible for paying for the variations. Make sure you comply with any time frames and other strict requirements under your contract and don't take any short cuts.
- Know What Paperwork Must be Completed - If the other party doesn't have anything, you need a document of your own. Make sure your document with a homeowner complies with your legal obligations under the Domestic Building Contracts Act 2000.(Contact Ledger Guard for a practical 1 page Variation to Original Quote/Contract Form).
- Nothing Verbal, Everything in Writing - Insist that the customer/ builder/head contractor put their request for additional work or changes to the original quote/contract in writing. Despite a good relationship at the start of the project, verbal instructions can be forgotten or denied when it comes to payment time and cashflow is tight. Under the QBSA Act your builder or head contractor is legally required to give you a direction in writing within 3 days of your request so don't feel pressured to start the variation work without instructions in writing. Take a note of any conversations in regard to a variation whether requested by you or the other party so you can verify what was said, by whom, on what date and at what time. You can't rely on your word against the other party.
- Claim for any Variation Work in the month it is completed or within the timeframe stipulated in your contract. Don't wait until the end of the job or your variation claim may not be valid. Dealing with variations promptly will also reduce the possibility of forgetting any details of the work and what needs to be claimed.
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Some history of eugenics
Indeed, this "reversion towards mediocrity" was suspected by some historians to be a major contributor to the fall of the Roman Empire. The gloomy prediction of mankind's decline was dubbed dysgenics, and it was considered to be the antithesis of the eugenics movement; but it was not considered inevitable. It was believed that a society could reverse its own genetic decay by reducing breeding among the feebleminded and increasing fertility of the affluent.


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This year the Ohio Alliance for Arts Schooling will host a collection of regional workshops to assist native educators develop arts assessments. I'm significantly concerned by the effect that cuts to schooling have had on elementary faculties. By analyzing and addressing issues of fairness and social justice, we consider artists and arts educators can make unique contributions to education and social change.
Perhaps the most elementary component to training one ought to take into account is the manner in which we perceive and make sense of the world in which we dwell. Taking it a step further, on-line colleges in Maryland , for example, are creating publish-secondary training opportunities for students within the state.
This statement articulates the purpose and value of arts education in the balanced curriculum of all students, asserts its place as a core tutorial subject space, and details how sequential arts studying might be supported by rigorous nationwide standards and assessments.
An schooling diploma opens up a vast range of profession alternatives within instructional settings equivalent to Head of Department, Principal, Guidance Officer, Learning Help Trainer, Pupil Advisor and Training Advisor. Teresa Love is an expert development accomplice for the Beverley Taylor Sorenson Arts Learning Program and an adjunct professor for BYU's Division of Theatre and Media Arts.
Additional information about choosing Bachelor of Arts majors which can be an accredited mixture of instructing areas, could be found within the Twin Degree Planner. All students attend the two core modules – Narratives of Art & Design Schooling and International Innovations in Art and Design Education – and develop associated analysis ideas relevant to their specific pursuits and aspirations.


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Hi everyone, I've got a tricky issue with my p7-1446s.
Specs: http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/...
Was running 8.1 at time of death.
The fans spin, the power light in the back is a solid green, and the disc drive opens and closes.
The backlight of the front on/off button does not turn on when the PC is powered on (it's typically backlit green for active use or orange for sleep). This button will power the PC on, but doesn't turn it off.
I've tried multiple monitors (DVI and VGA), unplugging the hard drive and starting with a boot disc in the drive, and plugging in a video card, to no avail.
I'm getting the impression from solutions to similar problems on other computers that this is a this is a CPU or motherboard issue - is this something reflowing could solve?
Hit F8 a few times. If you get to the menu, try a few things, Last known good config, VGA or safe mode.
How do you know when a politician is lying? His mouth is moving.
No luck with F8- the monitor isn't receiving any input, so I even if I access the menu I won't be able to make changes.
Are there any beeps at startup? If not, the problem is with the CPU (in your case, it's an APU), power supply, or motherboard. You're wasting your time switching drives, video cards, monitors, etc.
No beeps at startup. I think the power supply is ok- hard drive and fans spin and the disc drive opens. I tried unplugging all the nonessentials from the psu and powering up (in the event it was somehow overextending itself) but nothing changed
Well, I had a problem with my Monitor not wanting to come on, I too have the HP Pavilion P7-1446s desktop pc. I tried similar things like what you did, but no luck, I tried talking to the HP experts, they wanted to sell me a tune-up plan, for about 200 bucks, said that I could send it to them and they would fixed it for free, my Unit was just pass 40 days on the warranty.
So do a complete recovery from the hard drive, let it do its thing, then load up any window updates, and it works just fine.
So no matter what the problem rather sound picture etc. just do a full recovery, Its easy and just follow the prompts. You don't have anything to lose?


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Vonn crashes; Huetter wins Lake Louise downhill
LAKE LOUISE, Alberta (AP) Lindsey Vonn fell and crashed into the safety netting on the final turn Friday in the women's season-opening World Cup downhill, handing Austria's Cornelia Huetter the victory.
An 18-time winner at Lake Louise, Vonn was able to get up after the wreck in "Claire's Corner" and ski to the bottom of the course. She was the fastest at each of the four intermediate stages and had a 0.05-second lead when she wiped out.
Vonn did not speak to media and declined autograph-seekers, saying: "I have to go ice my hip."
She later tweeted: "Well that hurt… had a nice lead the whole down but caught my inside ski. I'll be sore tomorrow but will rest up tonight and barring anything major I will be racing. Can't keep me down!"
Vonn is back at the resort west of Calgary after missing the stop last season because of a broken arm. The 33-year-old American star has a record 77 career women's World Cup victories. She is a four-time overall World Cup champion and won the 2010 Olympic women's downhill.
Huetter returned from a knee injury that sidelined her since January to race to her first downhill victory and second overall World Cup win. In steady snow, she finished in 1 minute, 48.53 seconds.
"It's unbelievable," Huetter said. "It's my first race after the injury, so it's my comeback and it's the best comeback I've ever dreamed about."
Tina Weirather of Liechtenstein was second in 1:48.62. She slipped coming out of the final turn.
"That cost me the win," she said. "That's a pity because I was really close."
American Mikaela Shiffrin was third in 1:48.83, the first podium in three career downhills for Shiffrin – the World Cup overall and slalom champion last year and defending Olympic slalom champion.
"I'm still not sure what my expectations are in downhill and today was an amazing day," Shiffrin said. "I've definitely made a lot of progress in my downhill. Super-G comes a little bit more naturally because there's a little bit more turning. Downhill, I'm always surprised at how much time there is to make the turns. That's something I've worked on a lot, being a little more patient."
American Jackie Wiles was fifth for her second career World Cup top-five finish.
A second downhill is scheduled for Saturday, followed by a super-G on Sunday.


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If you are unemployed, long term sick or suffer from any kind of mental illness, your future just got a lot, lot bleaker.
The Conservatives have enjoyed a day of success after claiming all but one of the available seats on Staffordshire County Council in Lichfield and Burntwood.
Only Sue Woodward bucked the trend holding onto the Burntwood North seat for Labour – but only saw off the challenge of Heather Tranter by just 50 votes.
Full results:
Burntwood North
Sue Woodward (Lab) – 1371
Heather Tranter (Cons) – 1321
Martin Dewes (UKIP) – 175
Carol Ivett (Green) – 76
Burntwood South
Helen Fisher (Cons) – 1506
Steve Norman (Lab) – 848
John Hitchin (UKIP) – 280
John Smith (Lib Dem) – 114
Adam Elsdon (Green) – 72
Lichfield City North
Natasha Pullen (Cons) – 1571
Caroline Wood (Lab) – 1076
Miles Trent (Lib Dem) – 420
Philip John (S New) – 175
Hilary Wolfenden (Green) – 163
Lichfield City South
Colin Greatorex (Cons) – 1982
Jamie Christie (Lib Dem) – 645
Colin Ball (Lab) – 623
Simon Partridge (Green) – 269
Lichfield Rural East
Alan White (Cons) – 2077
Glen Mynott (Lab) – 562
Roger Bennion (Lib Dem) – 365
Robert Pass (Green) – 270
Lichfield Rural North
Janet England (Cons) – 2145
David Harvey (Lab) – 478
Jeyan Anketell (Lib Dem) – 378
Michael Broughton (Green) – 164
Lichfield Rural South
David Smith (Cons) – 2497
David Thompson (Lab) – 496
Alasdair Brooks (Lib Dem) – 225
Mathew Hayward (Green) – 159
Lichfield Rural West
Martyn Tittley (Cons) – 2279
Ben Watkins (Lab) – 555
Richard Rathbone (Lib Dem) – 200
Kate Tilley (Green) – 199
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If you are unemployed, long term sick or suffer from any kind of mental illness, your future just got a lot, lot bleaker.
lol, and now Staffordshire can enjoy the lack of attendance of Natasha Pullen.
Labour's Empress Woodward seems lucky with only 50v lead, but christ did her hubby get destroyed by the Tory empress Fisher (Middle-Fisher, not senior or junior, to clarify) .
Owell, let's see how the county does.
Traditionally, what happens in the local elections is a poor indication of what happens in a General Election.
Unless you live in Lichvegas Baby!!!
Sorry, suffered an Accidental Fabricant there.
Consistent returns by the Greens, no wonder they're looking to form alliances. Plus a photo of Natasha Pullen, presumably from the other side of the International Date Line.
Congratulations David Smith, look forward to not seeing you for the next 4 years.
Makes it easy for Ross though.
Fabricant elected with huge majority. He can write the story now and just add the number of votes later.


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Australian dollar surges as China's Xi softens stance
Australian dollar daily update
The Australian dollar is higher against all major currencies today. AUD is currently the strongest against the Japanese yen and the US dollar. Yesterday, the currency strengthened after Trump signaled his hopes for a deal with China. Today, the currency is strengthening after Chinese President Xi outlined plans to significantly open up the Chinese economy.
As we wrote in our US dollar daily update, China's Xi has promised to lower auto tariffs, decrease tariffs on other products, and improve the protection of intellectual property for foreign businesses operating in China. Xi recently spoke at the Boao Forum in Hainan, China. Following his speech, traders bought riskier assets (such as equities and the Australian dollar) on hopes that China and US will avoid a trade war. The move up in the Australian dollar has been especially pronounced given the country's significant trading relationship with China. Given restrictions on trading the Chinese yuan, the Australian dollar often serves as a proxy for China's economic prospects. Given the significant move up in the currency, we expect to upgrade our short-term outlook on AUD to neutral over the coming days. Our medium-term outlook on the Australian dollar remains bearish.
AUD/USD is up today and trading just above 0.7730. EUR/AUD is down and trading above 1.5970. GBP/AUD is down slightly and trading above 1.8310.
Looking at economic data from Australia this week, we'll see sentiment data and housing investment numbers. The AiG performance of construction index accelerated from previous figures (57.2 vs. 56 previously). NAB business confidence for March (7 vs 12 expected) was significantly below estimates. Tomorrow, we'll see Westpac consumer confidence and hear a speech from RBA Governor Philip Lowe. On Thursday, we'll see consumer inflation expectations for April, February investment lending for homes and February home loans. Last week, the RBA kept rates on hold.


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Mother Daughter Style Inspiration: Lou Doillon & Jane Birkin
Lou Doillon, the offspring of English actress, model and musician Jane Birkin, inherited much of her mother's effortlessly chic, tomboyish style. And like her mother and half-sister Charlotte Gainsbourg, she is more than a just pretty face. She has been the face of Givenchy, designed a capsule collection for Lee Cooper, acted in countless films (thanks in part to her father, French director Jacques Doillon), graced the pages of ParisVogue and VogueUK, modeled for the infamous Pirelli calendar, and much more.
And with Mother's Day coming up on May 9th, it seemed like the right time to spotlight someone who reminds us so much of her mother. So keep reading for more style inspiration from this mother-daughter duo just in time for Mother's Day.
Monochrome Inspiration
Product Credits: (Mother) Vintage Trench Coat, Long-sleeved Gray Shirt, Jeans, Bensimon Sneakers, (Daughter) Gray Dress, Long-sleeved white t-shirt, Repetto BB flats
The above photo of Jane Birkin and Lou Doillon is one of my favorites; they both look so relaxed and comfortable with each other that it is hard not to be inspired to create equally relaxed and comfortable outfits.
The Bensimon sneakers featured above have a very rich history, as perennial favorites of Jane Birkin. Even better, they are affordable (at only $55) and very practical, something every mother can appreciate. And like the Bensimon sneakers, the Repetto BB flats (on the "daughter" side above) have a rich history, too. They were named after Brigitte Bardot in 1956 and were *the* original ballet flats.
Like Mother, Like Daughter
Photo Credit. Product Credits: (Mother) Dress, Heels. (Daughter) Dress, Heels.
I fell in love with this photo when I first saw it. It reminded me of my middle school days when I used to buy the same heels as my mother just because her love for fashion was infectious. Now, it's interesting to see how much our styles have deviated from one another. My mother continues to wear bright, neon colors, body-conscious clothes and high heels and I wear navy blue, white, black, and nude, almost everything oversized and have sworn off heels. Go figure.
And although Lou Doillon's style doesn't seem to have deviated from her mother's, when she was younger she rebelled against her mother's iconic style in favor of red dreadlocks, a body piercing or two and thrift shops. Lou toldThe Guardian,
My mother and I have a typical mother-daughter relationship about clothes. I used to dress up a lot to go against her easy-going look but recently I borrowed her YSL blouse.
If you have a bit of an edge to your style like Lou, the shredded dress above will probably appeal to your aesthetic. And if your mother is anything like my mother, she will appreciate this white Halston Heritage Deep V Cocktail dress. (It was worn by Sarah Jessica Parker in Sex and the City.)
The Birkin Basket & The Doillon Top Hat
Photo Credit: 1, 2. Product Credit: Wicker Basket, Top Hat
The $10,000 Hermes Birkin bag was named after Jane Birkin, but, funny enough, she was much more likely to be seen carrying around a wicker basket. The basket featured above was made in a small Portuguese town called Algarve and although it costs just $33, having it shipped from Portugal to the U.S. will push the total to $105. Still, that's $9,895 less than the Hermes Birkin bag.
Lou Doillon may not carry around a basket but her love of top hats is just as iconic and eccentric as her mother's love of wicker. The top hat above is great, practical choice to add a little bit of quirky elegance to your style and channel Lou's look.
What do you think?
Would you and/or your mother wear any of these looks? What are your plans for Mother's Day? Have you inherited your mother's style? Do you borrow from your mother's closet? As always, let us know with a comment.