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If you're looking for a tuxedo in Buellton, California, you have plenty of options. Rent a tuxedo or buy one but just make sure the colors match the occasion. For example, if you want to purchase a tuxedo for your wedding, coordinate accents with the bridal party. A vest, cummerbund, and tie are the items that you can coordinate with the bridesmaid dresses. Not going with a tux? Every man can use...Read moreIf you're looking for a tuxedo in Buellton, California, you have plenty of options. Rent a tuxedo or buy one but just make sure the colors match the occasion. For example, if you want to purchase a tuxedo for your wedding, coordinate accents with the bridal party. A vest, cummerbund, and tie are the items that you can coordinate with the bridesmaid dresses. Not going with a tux? Every man can use a nice suit. Menswear stores can get you fitted in a formal suit or dinner jacket in no time.
Shopping for your wedding gown? Check Buellton bridal boutiques to find the wedding dress of your dreams. Bring the girls and try on strapless dresses, designer gowns and a few other styles to find the right fit for your body. Most of the bridal shops also carry jewelry, veils, and shoes. While you're there, check out bridesmaids dresses.
You can also browse department stores to find tuxedos, suits and formal wear in Buellton. Department stores as well as some specialty shops let you shop for both menswear and dresses. This way you can outfit your whole party at one place! Once you arrive at the store, the sales clerks can take measurements for the tuxedo or gown.

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If you 're looking for a tuxedo in Buellton , California , you have plenty of options . Rent a tuxedo or buy one but just make sure the colors match the occasion . For example , if you want to purchase a tuxedo for your wedding , coordinate accents with the bridal party . A vest , cummerbund , and tie are the items that you can coordinate with the bridesmaid dresses . Not going with a tux ? Every man can use ... Read moreIf you 're looking for a tuxedo in Buellton , California , you have plenty of options . Rent a tuxedo or buy one but just make sure the colors match the occasion . For example , if you want to purchase a tuxedo for your wedding , coordinate accents with the bridal party . A vest , cummerbund , and tie are the items that you can coordinate with the bridesmaid dresses . Not going with a tux ? Every man can use a nice suit . Menswear stores can get you fitted in a formal suit or dinner jacket in no time .
 Shopping for your wedding gown ? Check Buellton bridal boutiques to find the wedding dress of your dreams . Bring the girls and try on strapless dresses , designer gowns and a few other styles to find the right fit for your body . Most of the bridal shops also carry jewelry , veils , and shoes . While you 're there , check out bridesmaids dresses .
 You can also browse department stores to find tuxedos , suits and formal wear in Buellton . Department stores as well as some specialty shops let you shop for both menswear and dresses . This way you can outfit your whole party at one place ! Once you arrive at the store , the sales clerks can take measurements for the tuxedo or gown .


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You want a great automobile to get around Wellfleet whether you're traveling for a business or pleasure. See the top sites around town and pull up in front of the best restaurants in Wellfleet. We've collected your most popular questions about car rentals in Wellfleet. Read on to discover the dos and don'ts of renting a car.
Where can I find a bargain rental car in Wellfleet?
Just following even a few of these tips can help you save on your Wellfleet rental car.
What rental companies have retailers in Wellfleet?
From budget-friendly brands like Thrifty and Budget to global names like Advantage and Hertz, CarRentals.com has some of the best brands in the business. Look through the reviews to help you figure out which one meets your needs.
What types and makes of rental cars are on offer in Wellfleet?
How old do you have to be to rent a car in Wellfleet?
Usually, the age limit for car rentals in Wellfleet is 21. However, you may find that there is an added charge if you are under the age of 25 or for higher category vehicles. Read through the supplier's terms to figure out what the exact charge is before you rent your car.
Will I need insurance to get a car rental in Wellfleet?
Insurance is required, no matter where you rent a vehicle. Nevertheless, you might already be insured by your credit card or car policies. Keep in mind, those policies may not provide total coverage, and you'll have to add it to your booking for Wellfleet. Check in advance and, if it is needed, you can just add it at checkout.
At CarRentals.com, we suggest a full to full policy. You pick up your rental with a full tank, and you will want to return it topped off. For a cheaper rate, fill up your tank before returning the rental car. Stations near or around airports or car rental places tend to have higher prices.
Unlimited mileage is a good option for travelers who don't want to worry about watching the odometer their whole trip. Just make sure that your policy really provides unlimited miles. Check the details on mileage limits before you book.
Use CarRentals.com to get the best wheels Wellfleet has to offer. Before you know it, you'll be driving between the highly-rated restaurants, renowned landmarks, and all the amazing sites in Wellfleet.

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You want a great automobile to get around Wellfleet whether you 're traveling for a business or pleasure . See the top sites around town and pull up in front of the best restaurants in Wellfleet . We 've collected your most popular questions about car rentals in Wellfleet . Read on to discover the dos and don'ts of renting a car .
 Where can I find a bargain rental car in Wellfleet ?
 Just following even a few of these tips can help you save on your Wellfleet rental car .
 What rental companies have retailers in Wellfleet ?
 From budget - friendly brands like Thrifty and Budget to global names like Advantage and Hertz , CarRentals.com has some of the best brands in the business . Look through the reviews to help you figure out which one meets your needs .
 What types and makes of rental cars are on offer in Wellfleet ?
 How old do you have to be to rent a car in Wellfleet ?
 Usually , the age limit for car rentals in Wellfleet is 21 . However , you may find that there is an added charge if you are under the age of 25 or for higher category vehicles . Read through the supplier 's terms to figure out what the exact charge is before you rent your car .
 Will I need insurance to get a car rental in Wellfleet ?
 Insurance is required , no matter where you rent a vehicle . Nevertheless , you might already be insured by your credit card or car policies . Keep in mind , those policies may not provide total coverage , and you 'll have to add it to your booking for Wellfleet . Check in advance and , if it is needed , you can just add it at checkout .
 At CarRentals.com , we suggest a full to full policy . You pick up your rental with a full tank , and you will want to return it topped off . For a cheaper rate , fill up your tank before returning the rental car . Stations near or around airports or car rental places tend to have higher prices .
 Unlimited mileage is a good option for travelers who do n't want to worry about watching the odometer their whole trip . Just make sure that your policy really provides unlimited miles . Check the details on mileage limits before you book .
 Use CarRentals.com to get the best wheels Wellfleet has to offer . Before you know it , you 'll be driving between the highly - rated restaurants , renowned landmarks , and all the amazing sites in Wellfleet .


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\"Dog Boxer\" Pocket entertains people at the dog park.
Dog cartoons, dog jokes, funny dog stories and humerous anecdotes. Visit often, and send us your canine humor. There will be more added all the time.
Funny haiku poems in tribute to the domesticated dog.
Astrologer, provides free astrological charts and future forecasts for pets and of course people too. Do you want to find that perfect pet? Will he be healthy, a digger, a barker, a whinner or a pet that just sits by you and purrs? Find the best pet for you and your family. Come for the laughs, because we have great dog and cat humor too.
Funny dog pictures, funny dogs, and animal jokes. Send funny dogs and funny cats as post cards and ecards.
Vom Waldenhaus imported german shepherd breeders with quality german shepherds for sale, german shepherd puppies pictures, german shepherd pictures, links to german shepherd kennels and german shepherd dogs.

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\"Dog Boxer\ " Pocket entertains people at the dog park .
 Dog cartoons , dog jokes , funny dog stories and humerous anecdotes . Visit often , and send us your canine humor . There will be more added all the time .
 Funny haiku poems in tribute to the domesticated dog .
 Astrologer , provides free astrological charts and future forecasts for pets and of course people too . Do you want to find that perfect pet ? Will he be healthy , a digger , a barker , a whinner or a pet that just sits by you and purrs ? Find the best pet for you and your family . Come for the laughs , because we have great dog and cat humor too .
 Funny dog pictures , funny dogs , and animal jokes . Send funny dogs and funny cats as post cards and ecards .
 Vom Waldenhaus imported german shepherd breeders with quality german shepherds for sale , german shepherd puppies pictures , german shepherd pictures , links to german shepherd kennels and german shepherd dogs .


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In Part 2 of their article on the ISE sustainability index in Brazil Paulo D. Branco, Vice Coordinator of Center for Sustainability Studies at FGV EAESP (FGVces) and Aron Belinky, Coordinator of the FGVces Sustainable and Consumption Program and Executive Coordinator of ISE, take a look at the challenges and improvements to make for a brighter, more sustainability-conscious future.
In many aspects, setting up ISE – the Corporate Sustainability Index of the Brazilian stock exchange – and keeping it running for almost 15 years has been a challenge. Although there were interesting technical obstacles to overcome regarding the scoring methodology, creating the algorithm for the selecting process and the IT system to support the whole thing, the most challenging aspects for us were the negotiation of the questionnaire structure and content, and the commitment of companies and other stakeholders – all of these being processes that actually happened in close relation with each other. The main obstacles were the skepticism of many actors, and for different reasons. For some, especially NGOs and labor organizations, the risk of greenwashing was far too big, and trust in the selection process wasn’t something that could be taken for granted. For others, such as less engaged or excessively pragmatic market and corporate players, the whole thing seemed to be a time-consuming and focus-dispersing adventure, that could even trigger unnecessary friction with stakeholders that would otherwise remain traditionally immobile. To solve such deadlock, the credibility that FGV and the team was able to gather and harness was essential. In addition, while credibility was indeed very important, the really crucial aspect for success was the transparency and adherence to a clear, open and well-intended process. It was only by this that it was possible to create the essential trust and dialogue required to build a common agenda and the collective deep-rooted process that supports ISE.
Regarding the impact of ISE, there is unfortunately no formal assessment to show but there is much evidence that it has relevant impact both to companies, at individual level, and to broader society and the market. This includes for instance, the fluctuations in companies’ share values that coincides with their presence or absence in the ISE portfolio, or the actions and words of high level executives and their staff regarding such situations as well as specific aspects of company performance. It is also telling evidence that ISE is frequently mentioned – by companies, practitioners, academia, media and governmental bodies – as a reference for the business sustainability agenda.
To date, more than 170 companies have participated in the selection process of the ISE, and only about 70 of those have been in its portfolio for at least a year. Moreover, besides the possibility to be part of the ISE’s portfolio, participating in the selection process is in itself an extraordinary opportunity for self-assessment, diagnosis and planning for the overwhelming majority of these companies. Based on the structure of the ISE questionnaire that attempts to evaluate the existence of policies, processes, practices and metrics, participating companies can identify strengths and weakness that help them design and implement a sustainability strategy and an action plan.
Although “ethical investment” may be a term used by many, we believe it is not the best term to describe what ISE and other similar indexes are about. “Ethical” conveys the idea of a moral judgement of certain sectors and types of business, and while this can be the case of investors such as the pension funds of religious institutions – indeed, there is nothing wrong with that – the term cannot apply to many others and, as we see, might constitute a lower potential for mainstreaming and scaling up.
This being said, it would be good news if people were able to bring an ethical dimension into their decision-making processes and daily lives. However, there are stronger and less controversial arguments to voice if we look to the terms “sustainable investment” or “responsible”, or “green”, or even “social investment”. The argument here is essentially based on the idea that we are in the throes of a rapid transition to an entirely different business environment triggered by a combination of technological, environmental, cultural and demographic transformations. Companies that have succeeded in the not-so-distant past may not survive in the coming – and in some ways already present – environment. For us, this is the emerging profile of sustainable investment: not just looking at companies that do good, but rather trying to sort out those who are catching up with the transition – and thus contributing to a fairer and more sustainable world – and those who are lagging behind, unable or unwilling to update their businesses; or, additionally, those who are too attached to their past and current assets and advantages, regardless of how incompatible with the new environment they might be.
Divestment from carbon-intensive portfolios, getting rid of stranded assets and searching for innovative positive-impacting emerging businesses are clear signs of how investors are reacting to this situation. That’s why, far from a passing fashion, we trust we are talking about a near and brighter future.

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In Part 2 of their article on the ISE sustainability index in Brazil Paulo D. Branco , Vice Coordinator of Center for Sustainability Studies at FGV EAESP ( FGVces ) and Aron Belinky , Coordinator of the FGVces Sustainable and Consumption Program and Executive Coordinator of ISE , take a look at the challenges and improvements to make for a brighter , more sustainability - conscious future .
 In many aspects , setting up ISE – the Corporate Sustainability Index of the Brazilian stock exchange – and keeping it running for almost 15 years has been a challenge . Although there were interesting technical obstacles to overcome regarding the scoring methodology , creating the algorithm for the selecting process and the IT system to support the whole thing , the most challenging aspects for us were the negotiation of the questionnaire structure and content , and the commitment of companies and other stakeholders – all of these being processes that actually happened in close relation with each other . The main obstacles were the skepticism of many actors , and for different reasons . For some , especially NGOs and labor organizations , the risk of greenwashing was far too big , and trust in the selection process was n’t something that could be taken for granted . For others , such as less engaged or excessively pragmatic market and corporate players , the whole thing seemed to be a time - consuming and focus - dispersing adventure , that could even trigger unnecessary friction with stakeholders that would otherwise remain traditionally immobile . To solve such deadlock , the credibility that FGV and the team was able to gather and harness was essential . In addition , while credibility was indeed very important , the really crucial aspect for success was the transparency and adherence to a clear , open and well - intended process . It was only by this that it was possible to create the essential trust and dialogue required to build a common agenda and the collective deep - rooted process that supports ISE .
 Regarding the impact of ISE , there is unfortunately no formal assessment to show but there is much evidence that it has relevant impact both to companies , at individual level , and to broader society and the market . This includes for instance , the fluctuations in companies ’ share values that coincides with their presence or absence in the ISE portfolio , or the actions and words of high level executives and their staff regarding such situations as well as specific aspects of company performance . It is also telling evidence that ISE is frequently mentioned – by companies , practitioners , academia , media and governmental bodies – as a reference for the business sustainability agenda .
 To date , more than 170 companies have participated in the selection process of the ISE , and only about 70 of those have been in its portfolio for at least a year . Moreover , besides the possibility to be part of the ISE ’s portfolio , participating in the selection process is in itself an extraordinary opportunity for self - assessment , diagnosis and planning for the overwhelming majority of these companies . Based on the structure of the ISE questionnaire that attempts to evaluate the existence of policies , processes , practices and metrics , participating companies can identify strengths and weakness that help them design and implement a sustainability strategy and an action plan .
 Although “ ethical investment ” may be a term used by many , we believe it is not the best term to describe what ISE and other similar indexes are about . “ Ethical ” conveys the idea of a moral judgement of certain sectors and types of business , and while this can be the case of investors such as the pension funds of religious institutions – indeed , there is nothing wrong with that – the term can not apply to many others and , as we see , might constitute a lower potential for mainstreaming and scaling up .
 This being said , it would be good news if people were able to bring an ethical dimension into their decision - making processes and daily lives . However , there are stronger and less controversial arguments to voice if we look to the terms “ sustainable investment ” or “ responsible ” , or “ green ” , or even “ social investment ” . The argument here is essentially based on the idea that we are in the throes of a rapid transition to an entirely different business environment triggered by a combination of technological , environmental , cultural and demographic transformations . Companies that have succeeded in the not - so - distant past may not survive in the coming – and in some ways already present – environment . For us , this is the emerging profile of sustainable investment : not just looking at companies that do good , but rather trying to sort out those who are catching up with the transition – and thus contributing to a fairer and more sustainable world – and those who are lagging behind , unable or unwilling to update their businesses ; or , additionally , those who are too attached to their past and current assets and advantages , regardless of how incompatible with the new environment they might be .
 Divestment from carbon - intensive portfolios , getting rid of stranded assets and searching for innovative positive - impacting emerging businesses are clear signs of how investors are reacting to this situation . That ’s why , far from a passing fashion , we trust we are talking about a near and brighter future .


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The Lambda Literary Awards have been celebrating the best in LGBT writing for 26 years. The Lammys, as they are also known, cover a range of books as diverse as the community that produces them. Writers of fiction, poetry, mysteries, erotica, drama and even horror get their chance in the spotlight and a shot at an engraved glass trophy. Xtra talked with the Lambda Literary Foundation’s executive director, Tony Valenzuela, for his take on the importance of the awards and tips for attending the swank event.
When the Lambda Awards were launched, it was hard for books with LGBT themes to get attention. How much has that changed since the awards have been around?
I would say that it’s still a challenge but that there is also far more opportunity today to get our queer books to audiences and much more support in mainstream presses, independent presses and our own queer presses. Many of the positive changes that have affected LGBT communities worldwide over the past quarter century have also helped writers tell their stories to broader audiences.
Why is it important for the LGBT community to have its own literary awards program?
There’s nothing like being recognized by one’s own peers, and that’s exactly what the award does for an author. It’s also a reality that books exploring LGBT lives get less attention in the mainstream, and minority writers have to fight the perception that ours are niche stories, while only white heterosexuals can tell stories that are universal. This is changing, but the literary playing field is not yet equal for queer writers or writers of colour, so it’s essential to promote and celebrate this work. Winning or even just being nominated has a big impact on an author and the life of a book. We often hear from bookstores and librarians that they use the list of winners to determine what books to buy.
What should attendees expect from the party?
It’s a glamorous, red-carpet event, and writers aren’t used to that sort of thing. We tend to be introverted and socially awkward. But the Lammys brings out the social butterfly in all of us. We put on a good after-party where things really can get wild. People dress creatively — artsy cocktail attire. There’s a lot of networking and a lot of cruising, too. Winners carrying a trophy will find phone numbers and room numbers being slipped into their pockets.

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The Lambda Literary Awards have been celebrating the best in LGBT writing for 26 years . The Lammys , as they are also known , cover a range of books as diverse as the community that produces them . Writers of fiction , poetry , mysteries , erotica , drama and even horror get their chance in the spotlight and a shot at an engraved glass trophy . Xtra talked with the Lambda Literary Foundation ’s executive director , Tony Valenzuela , for his take on the importance of the awards and tips for attending the swank event .
 When the Lambda Awards were launched , it was hard for books with LGBT themes to get attention . How much has that changed since the awards have been around ?
 I would say that it ’s still a challenge but that there is also far more opportunity today to get our queer books to audiences and much more support in mainstream presses , independent presses and our own queer presses . Many of the positive changes that have affected LGBT communities worldwide over the past quarter century have also helped writers tell their stories to broader audiences .
 Why is it important for the LGBT community to have its own literary awards program ?
 There ’s nothing like being recognized by one ’s own peers , and that ’s exactly what the award does for an author . It ’s also a reality that books exploring LGBT lives get less attention in the mainstream , and minority writers have to fight the perception that ours are niche stories , while only white heterosexuals can tell stories that are universal . This is changing , but the literary playing field is not yet equal for queer writers or writers of colour , so it ’s essential to promote and celebrate this work . Winning or even just being nominated has a big impact on an author and the life of a book . We often hear from bookstores and librarians that they use the list of winners to determine what books to buy .
 What should attendees expect from the party ?
 It ’s a glamorous , red - carpet event , and writers are n’t used to that sort of thing . We tend to be introverted and socially awkward . But the Lammys brings out the social butterfly in all of us . We put on a good after - party where things really can get wild . People dress creatively — artsy cocktail attire . There ’s a lot of networking and a lot of cruising , too . Winners carrying a trophy will find phone numbers and room numbers being slipped into their pockets .


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Do you have ideas for warm-ups, seating arrangments, organization, repertoire, etc.? This is the place to share them!
I love this compilation. Songs include "Built My Lady a Fine Brick House", "Goodbye, Old Paint", "Fed My Horse", "John Kanaka", "The Cat Came Back", "Never Sleep Late!", "The Old Sow's Hide", "Shoo My Love", and "Fourth Day of July". Most songs are in 2 parts, with orff instrument accompaniments. My favourites are "The Cat Came Back" and "Fourth Day of July".
These songs are beautiful! They are also written for 1 to 3 parts and are accompanied by orff instruments. Songs include: "Nouvelles Agreable", "The Holly and the Ivy", "Sing Lullaby on This Christmas Night", "Silent Night", "Holiday Round", and "Noel Nouvelet". Great for grades 3 to 6.
This tiny book is awesome! It has 55 canons - and they are beautiful - they work really well. This book is available at Empire Music.

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Do you have ideas for warm - ups , seating arrangments , organization , repertoire , etc . ? This is the place to share them !
 I love this compilation . Songs include " Built My Lady a Fine Brick House " , " Goodbye , Old Paint " , " Fed My Horse " , " John Kanaka " , " The Cat Came Back " , " Never Sleep Late ! " , " The Old Sow 's Hide " , " Shoo My Love " , and " Fourth Day of July " . Most songs are in 2 parts , with orff instrument accompaniments . My favourites are " The Cat Came Back " and " Fourth Day of July " .
 These songs are beautiful ! They are also written for 1 to 3 parts and are accompanied by orff instruments . Songs include : " Nouvelles Agreable " , " The Holly and the Ivy " , " Sing Lullaby on This Christmas Night " , " Silent Night " , " Holiday Round " , and " Noel Nouvelet " . Great for grades 3 to 6 .
 This tiny book is awesome ! It has 55 canons - and they are beautiful - they work really well . This book is available at Empire Music .


text: As Susan J. G. MacLachlan, she was born at Gainsborough, Lincolnshire in 1959, daughter of John Alan Stewart MacLachlan (born 1932) and his wife Jennifer Jane née Gaffney (born 1936), who married at Weymouth, Dorset in 1957. Educated at Ockbrook School, Derbyshire 1971–1977, Exeter College of Art 1977–1980, B.A. Fine Art and at Bretton Hall College of Further Education 1982–1983. As Susan MacLachlan, she married in 1991, Robert E. Yates and paints under the name of Susie Yates. An artist and Head of Art at Framlingham College 1989-1992 and Head of Junior Art and Design Technology at Saint Felix School, Southwold 1996-2011 and a part-time 'A' level Textile Teacher from 2011. A painter of landscape and figurative paintings in coloured inks and mixed media and a sculptor of voluptuous figures in terracotta and copper resin. A member of Suffolk Open Studios and has a studio at Town Fen, London Road, Brampton, Beccles, Suffolk which is also the home of the family firm of Brampton Willows. Susie contributed to the 'Westhall Secret Postcard Auction' in 2013 'A View from Home'.

tokenized: As Susan J. G. MacLachlan , she was born at Gainsborough , Lincolnshire in 1959 , daughter of John Alan Stewart MacLachlan ( born 1932 ) and his wife Jennifer Jane née Gaffney ( born 1936 ) , who married at Weymouth , Dorset in 1957 . Educated at Ockbrook School , Derbyshire 1971–1977 , Exeter College of Art 1977–1980 , B.A. Fine Art and at Bretton Hall College of Further Education 1982–1983 . As Susan MacLachlan , she married in 1991 , Robert E. Yates and paints under the name of Susie Yates . An artist and Head of Art at Framlingham College 1989 - 1992 and Head of Junior Art and Design Technology at Saint Felix School , Southwold 1996 - 2011 and a part - time ' A ' level Textile Teacher from 2011 . A painter of landscape and figurative paintings in coloured inks and mixed media and a sculptor of voluptuous figures in terracotta and copper resin . A member of Suffolk Open Studios and has a studio at Town Fen , London Road , Brampton , Beccles , Suffolk which is also the home of the family firm of Brampton Willows . Susie contributed to the ' Westhall Secret Postcard Auction ' in 2013 ' A View from Home ' .


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They are small, convenient, and they do their job perfectly: Avril’s accessories are essential in your vanity case!
The secret of a smooth and firm skin? Good blood circulation! Regularly, massage your legs with this organic linen and cotton massage glove to improve blood circulation and fight against the cellulite. Easy, fast, economical and ecological: it's all good!
To travel far, you have to travel light! So we take the bare minimum in the vanity case with this spray bottle of 100ml!

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They are small , convenient , and they do their job perfectly : Avril ’s accessories are essential in your vanity case !
 The secret of a smooth and firm skin ? Good blood circulation ! Regularly , massage your legs with this organic linen and cotton massage glove to improve blood circulation and fight against the cellulite . Easy , fast , economical and ecological : it 's all good !
 To travel far , you have to travel light ! So we take the bare minimum in the vanity case with this spray bottle of 100ml !


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Retinol is often used to treat severe wrinkles and sun damage.
If juicing is the trend health fanatics can't seem to let go, retinol is the ingredient youth-obsessed individuals won't stop slathering onto their faces.
Retinol is a synthetic derivative of vitamin A commonly used in topical skincare products that reduce fine lines, target stretch marks and fade dark spots from sun damage. The prescription version, Retin-A, is a much stronger and more powerful alternative for treating severe acne, scarring and wrinkles.
"The reason so many people use retinol is because it is a keratolytic treatment that dissolves dead skin layers. By doing that, you're allowing new skin layers to come through smoother and softer," says Tabasum Mir, a skincare physician in cosmetic dermatology and cosmetic laser surgery.
While traditional exfoliators (i.e. St. Ive's Apricot Scrub or Clarisonic facial brush) scrub away dead skin cells at the surface, Mir is quick to note that retinol works on a much deeper level.
People who use treatments containing retinol often experience drastic skin peeling and redness. "This is absolutely normal," says Mir. "It does taper over time but that doesn't mean it won't happen again at any point."
The dermatologist believes there is very little you can do about the peeling besides cleansing with a gentle face wash and maintaining hydration with moisturizer. However, there are a few things you should absolutely not do.
Mir strongly cautions against using retinol during the day. Why? "During the daytime, your skin needs to be protected and you do that with antioxidants and sunblock," she says. Otherwise, you're causing more damage because your skin is extremely sensitive and porous. When exposed to environmental elements it can lead to sun and wind burn.
If you have really oily skin, enlarged pores and frequent breakouts, Mir says you're perfect for retinol treatment.
If you are someone who is fair-skinned or has really sensitive skin, you would need to be extra diligent about retinol use. Got any form of skin lesions? You should definitely ask your doctor before incorporating retinol into your skincare regimen.
If you're in your 20s and/or have very little to no physical signs of aging, Mir recommends using glycolic creams instead of retinol to maintain the "youthful" look and feel of your skin.

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Retinol is often used to treat severe wrinkles and sun damage .
 If juicing is the trend health fanatics ca n't seem to let go , retinol is the ingredient youth - obsessed individuals wo n't stop slathering onto their faces .
 Retinol is a synthetic derivative of vitamin A commonly used in topical skincare products that reduce fine lines , target stretch marks and fade dark spots from sun damage . The prescription version , Retin - A , is a much stronger and more powerful alternative for treating severe acne , scarring and wrinkles .
 " The reason so many people use retinol is because it is a keratolytic treatment that dissolves dead skin layers . By doing that , you 're allowing new skin layers to come through smoother and softer , " says Tabasum Mir , a skincare physician in cosmetic dermatology and cosmetic laser surgery .
 While traditional exfoliators ( i.e. St. I ve 's Apricot Scrub or Clarisonic facial brush ) scrub away dead skin cells at the surface , Mir is quick to note that retinol works on a much deeper level .
 People who use treatments containing retinol often experience drastic skin peeling and redness . " This is absolutely normal , " says Mir . " It does taper over time but that does n't mean it wo n't happen again at any point . "
 The dermatologist believes there is very little you can do about the peeling besides cleansing with a gentle face wash and maintaining hydration with moisturizer . However , there are a few things you should absolutely not do .
 Mir strongly cautions against using retinol during the day . Why ? " During the daytime , your skin needs to be protected and you do that with antioxidants and sunblock , " she says . Otherwise , you 're causing more damage because your skin is extremely sensitive and porous . When exposed to environmental elements it can lead to sun and wind burn .
 If you have really oily skin , enlarged pores and frequent breakouts , Mir says you 're perfect for retinol treatment .
 If you are someone who is fair - skinned or has really sensitive skin , you would need to be extra diligent about retinol use . Got any form of skin lesions ? You should definitely ask your doctor before incorporating retinol into your skincare regimen .
 If you 're in your 20s and/or have very little to no physical signs of aging , Mir recommends using glycolic creams instead of retinol to maintain the " youthful " look and feel of your skin .


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Watering lawns and landscape plants can account for up to 50% of an average homeowner's total water use. Watering a typical 5,000 square-foot yard with an in-ground sprinkler system could cost more than $10 per application.
By properly creating and maintaining a water-efficient sprinkler system, you can reduce water usage while maintaining an attractive landscape.
Normal wear and tear of your sprinkler system can lead to malfunctions and water waste. Efficient water use requires simple but ongoing maintenance.
The first step is to perform a routine visual inspection of your sprinkler system. Frequency should depend on property usage. For instance, inspections should be performed more frequently on property heavily used by children or pets.
During the visual inspection, you should ensure that the system functions properly. Look for broken, missing or worn parts. Also check for any leaks and obstructed sprinkler heads. Be sure to properly fix any problems.
Periodically inspect plants for the signs of overwatering or underwatering. Applying the right amount of water to your landscape can yield substantial water savings and better plant growth.
Prolonged periods of standing water can harm and possibly kill plants.
Leaves may yellow, brown or drop prematurely.
Individual branches may die back.
Leaves turn yellow or light green.
Leaves may droop, even when water is applied.
Roots are wet, mushy, and dark brown to black.
Soil around roots is moist to the touch, yet plant still droops.
Dry plants suffer stresses that cause damage to roots, leaves and stems.
Leaves turn pale or light green.
Leaves may turn brown, starting on the edges.
Stems have a wrinkled look and turn yellow or brown.
Soil around roots feels dry.

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Watering lawns and landscape plants can account for up to 50 % of an average homeowner 's total water use . Watering a typical 5,000 square - foot yard with an in - ground sprinkler system could cost more than $ 10 per application .
 By properly creating and maintaining a water - efficient sprinkler system , you can reduce water usage while maintaining an attractive landscape .
 Normal wear and tear of your sprinkler system can lead to malfunctions and water waste . Efficient water use requires simple but ongoing maintenance .
 The first step is to perform a routine visual inspection of your sprinkler system . Frequency should depend on property usage . For instance , inspections should be performed more frequently on property heavily used by children or pets .
 During the visual inspection , you should ensure that the system functions properly . Look for broken , missing or worn parts . Also check for any leaks and obstructed sprinkler heads . Be sure to properly fix any problems .
 Periodically inspect plants for the signs of overwatering or underwatering . Applying the right amount of water to your landscape can yield substantial water savings and better plant growth .
 Prolonged periods of standing water can harm and possibly kill plants .
 Leaves may yellow , brown or drop prematurely .
 Individual branches may die back .
 Leaves turn yellow or light green .
 Leaves may droop , even when water is applied .
 Roots are wet , mushy , and dark brown to black .
 Soil around roots is moist to the touch , yet plant still droops .
 Dry plants suffer stresses that cause damage to roots , leaves and stems .
 Leaves turn pale or light green .
 Leaves may turn brown , starting on the edges .
 Stems have a wrinkled look and turn yellow or brown .
 Soil around roots feels dry .


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We are well in the midst of festival season, and maybe you’ve already had your fill of partying until sunrise, dancing while lights flash, and eating from food trucks. If, however, you’re still gearing up for the festival of the year, this one’s for you.
It can be tricky to plan for a festival. If you’re getting together a group of friends, everyone has to pitch in to make the whole thing go off without a hitch. Whether you’re the group organizer or just the fun-loving friend along for the ride, it’s good to know what you can do to help the group before the big event.
People can be quite tricky to pin down, especially when it comes down to a big event that requires plunking down a large amount of money. But you don’t want to wait for everyone to be on board before buying tickets, for fear they might sell out. There are a few ways you could do it. Everyone could buy their own ticket in their own time, ensuring that no one can blame another person if they don’t get to go. Or one person can buy a block of tickets, then acting as the group leader. That means everyone has to either be responsible to pay the group leader back in a timely manner or find another person to take their spot. You can also make it easy on yourself and use WeTravel to create your group trip to a festival, ensuring that everyone who wants to go puts in the right amount of money.
Once you know who’s in your group, you can make a list of things to buy. Make sure you get enough supplies for everyone who’s coming. If the festival you’re going to will have food there, maybe you’ll want to bring less than at a festival where food is a BYO affair. Also considering food, you’ll want to have a way to cook it, store it, and make sure it doesn’t go bad. Also you should get enough trash bags to keep garbage together for easier removal at the end of the festival. Consider where you’ll be sleeping. Do you need to buy or rent a tent? Will you be renting a recreational vehicle specifically for the festival? What will you be sleeping on? Sleeping bags? Air mattresses? Make sure you have everything you might need.
After you make your list of supplies, divide the list by how many people there are in the group. Everyone can be responsible for buying or bringing some things from the list. That way no one feels too put out. When you make your list, keep in mind things that people in the group may have already.
No one wants to feel like they’ve contributed more than someone else in the group. Keep accurate records of what was spent by whom. You can either have everyone chip in an equal amount in the beginning and then add as necessary, or one person can buy everything and get reimbursed afterwards. If you organize your trip using WeTravel, our platform will take care of all of that for you.
Festivals can be inherently wasteful. What is supposed to be a celebration ends with loads of garbage strewn about the festival site. That leaves workers to clean up your mess. To say nothing of the single use items you may be consuming during the festival. There are ways to make your festival experience as eco-friendly as possible, though. Instead of buying lots of smaller water bottles, buy a few large jugs and reusable water bottles to keep refilling. Try to buy the recycled version of disposable eating supplies. And speaking of recycling, make sure you separate out your recyclables from your garbage so you can make sure to send them to the right facility after the festival is over.
Will you be coming from near or far? Will you be meeting in one spot to travel to the festival together or all meeting there? You might want to have a set meeting spot to ensure that everyone comes together at the right time and eliminate confusion. Everyone likes to experience a festival in different ways. Some people like to sleep all day and party all night. Some people like to get everything they can out of the daylight hours. Some people don’t like to miss even one moment! Just because you’re traveling to the festival and staying together as a group doesn’t mean you all need to do the exact same thing at the same time. Or maybe that’s exactly what you’d like to do! Just make sure that everyone in the group has a say in how their festival experience goes. It doesn’t hurt to have a conversation before the festival about everyone’s expectations. That way you can respect one another’s independence to have their own agenda.
There are a lot of moving parts to figure out when you get a group together to attend a festival. To make your job easier, you should consider using WeTravel’s planning platform to plan for a festival group trip. WeTravel will take care of everything from counting how many people are coming to ensuring everyone pays their fair share. It takes away a lot of the stress of planning a group trip to a festival, so that you can just show up and enjoy the experience with your friends!

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We are well in the midst of festival season , and maybe you ’ve already had your fill of partying until sunrise , dancing while lights flash , and eating from food trucks . If , however , you ’re still gearing up for the festival of the year , this one ’s for you .
 It can be tricky to plan for a festival . If you ’re getting together a group of friends , everyone has to pitch in to make the whole thing go off without a hitch . Whether you ’re the group organizer or just the fun - loving friend along for the ride , it ’s good to know what you can do to help the group before the big event .
 People can be quite tricky to pin down , especially when it comes down to a big event that requires plunking down a large amount of money . But you do n’t want to wait for everyone to be on board before buying tickets , for fear they might sell out . There are a few ways you could do it . Everyone could buy their own ticket in their own time , ensuring that no one can blame another person if they do n’t get to go . Or one person can buy a block of tickets , then acting as the group leader . That means everyone has to either be responsible to pay the group leader back in a timely manner or find another person to take their spot . You can also make it easy on yourself and use WeTravel to create your group trip to a festival , ensuring that everyone who wants to go puts in the right amount of money .
 Once you know who ’s in your group , you can make a list of things to buy . Make sure you get enough supplies for everyone who ’s coming . If the festival you ’re going to will have food there , maybe you ’ll want to bring less than at a festival where food is a BYO affair . Also considering food , you ’ll want to have a way to cook it , store it , and make sure it does n’t go bad . Also you should get enough trash bags to keep garbage together for easier removal at the end of the festival . Consider where you ’ll be sleeping . Do you need to buy or rent a tent ? Will you be renting a recreational vehicle specifically for the festival ? What will you be sleeping on ? Sleeping bags ? Air mattresses ? Make sure you have everything you might need .
 After you make your list of supplies , divide the list by how many people there are in the group . Everyone can be responsible for buying or bringing some things from the list . That way no one feels too put out . When you make your list , keep in mind things that people in the group may have already .
 No one wants to feel like they ’ve contributed more than someone else in the group . Keep accurate records of what was spent by whom . You can either have everyone chip in an equal amount in the beginning and then add as necessary , or one person can buy everything and get reimbursed afterwards . If you organize your trip using WeTravel , our platform will take care of all of that for you .
 Festivals can be inherently wasteful . What is supposed to be a celebration ends with loads of garbage strewn about the festival site . That leaves workers to clean up your mess . To say nothing of the single use items you may be consuming during the festival . There are ways to make your festival experience as eco - friendly as possible , though . Instead of buying lots of smaller water bottles , buy a few large jugs and reusable water bottles to keep refilling . Try to buy the recycled version of disposable eating supplies . And speaking of recycling , make sure you separate out your recyclables from your garbage so you can make sure to send them to the right facility after the festival is over .
 Will you be coming from near or far ? Will you be meeting in one spot to travel to the festival together or all meeting there ? You might want to have a set meeting spot to ensure that everyone comes together at the right time and eliminate confusion . Everyone likes to experience a festival in different ways . Some people like to sleep all day and party all night . Some people like to get everything they can out of the daylight hours . Some people do n’t like to miss even one moment ! Just because you ’re traveling to the festival and staying together as a group does n’t mean you all need to do the exact same thing at the same time . Or maybe that ’s exactly what you ’d like to do ! Just make sure that everyone in the group has a say in how their festival experience goes . It does n’t hurt to have a conversation before the festival about everyone ’s expectations . That way you can respect one another ’s independence to have their own agenda .
 There are a lot of moving parts to figure out when you get a group together to attend a festival . To make your job easier , you should consider using WeTravel ’s planning platform to plan for a festival group trip . WeTravel will take care of everything from counting how many people are coming to ensuring everyone pays their fair share . It takes away a lot of the stress of planning a group trip to a festival , so that you can just show up and enjoy the experience with your friends !


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Candy Cane Unicorn: I'm always dreaming of the day That I'll be able to lead the sleigh.
My Birthday is December 29.
Beanie Boos are an adorable Ty collection of plush full-bodied animals with big eyes. Collect them all! Look for the familiar heart-shaped tag that means you've purchased an authentic Ty product. Handmade with the finest quality standards in the industry.

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Candy Cane Unicorn : I 'm always dreaming of the day That I 'll be able to lead the sleigh .
 My Birthday is December 29 .
 Beanie Boos are an adorable Ty collection of plush full - bodied animals with big eyes . Collect them all ! Look for the familiar heart - shaped tag that means you 've purchased an authentic Ty product . Handmade with the finest quality standards in the industry .


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With extremely expensive Sony-fit 85mm lenses in abundance and beyond my (economically sensible) reach, I’ve done good commercial work last year on the Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM and later the Sony 85mm f/2.8 SAM on A7RII. Some of my work relies on showing close-up details with strong differential focus, and hardly any lenses are free from ‘colour bokeh’ issues, so it’s needed some care to process the files and avoid that typical magenta tinge to the background and greenish hue to foreground blur.
This is a typical example. It’s on the Canon 85mm f/1.8, and although this is a fairly clean lens, the background at f/4 needed some post-process work to avoid a magenta colour shift.
In contrast, absolutely no work is ever needed on my Sigma 70mm f/2.8 macro. It shows no chromatic effects in defocused areas. But this is a studio shot at f/10 – and, like many commercial shots, the extreme f/1.4 or f/2 apertures which are so highly valued by the bloggerati simply don’t enter the equation. Differential focus here is precisely balanced against the legibility of the bottle wording at web size (these shots are for a 1440 pixel wide template).
I like to have a choice of wider aperture and macro lenses for this kind of work as they all produce different effects. My 70-210mm f/4 Minolta AF classic, for example, has about the cleanest foreground blur wide open on 0.25X scale 210mm close ups. My 85mm SAM is ‘dirty’ by comparison (but its 60cm 0.20X minimum focus distance still makes it the best 85mm for close work unless you use a macro or a zoom with good close range). Then, we get the Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 popping up followed now by the costly Sony G-Master 85mm f/1.4 FE. In both cases you get 80cm minimum focus and around 0.12X image scale (rather like the 70-200mm f/4 Sony G FE lens used at 190mm and 1m focus).
I really like, on a full-frame camera, to reach one quarter life size on the sensor. One-eighth, the 0.12-0.125X type of scale, means a full A4 magazine page fills the frame. One-quarter, 0.25X, means a quarter of that page or a postcard size fills the frame. There are so many things in the world, from a kitten’s face to a lily in bloom or a perfect cup cake, which are about this size. When I photograph food I often want to avoid including the edges of the plate completely. Those lenses which push me back too far prevent that. I know many users will be puzzled by my preference and see no reason to want to get any closer. Well, that’s just me. I have always done well creatively and commercially from surprisingly tightly cropped, close-up work.
And, being more critical of these new hyper-expensive lenses, we’ve had 80cm focus 85mm lenses for SLR focusing for 70 years now. Really, any new lens in this focal length should focus to 60cm or ideally 50cm without calling itself a macro. That suits the way we live, in our cars, at desks, at home, at tables, in small spaces, giving other people space. I really like to be able to place an item in front of me, or even hold it in my hand, and focus on it. I can’t do that at all with 1m minimum focus (the old rangefinder Leica standard!) and only just with 60cm.
Then I started seeing some work taken on an interesting old lens. It’s small, taking 49mm filters. It is fast, at f/2. It was originally designed by Carl Zeiss and if you were really lucky you might find an 85mm f/2 Sonnar. But for around £100/$150 or a little more for guaranteed condition you can buy the Russian Jupiter 9 85mm f/2 manual preset lens in M42 screw (Pentax/Praktica). And since it’s a screw mount SLR lens, you can add an extra layer of focus extension for very low cost between the E-mount body and the lens.
Above: my Jupiter-9 with Camdiox helical Pentax screw E-mount adaptor fully extended and with a vital lens hood fitted; top, the mount and lens set for infinity focus, lens hood removed.
So last week I assembled a relatively low-cost eBay rig to enable even closer focus than the 60cm of the SAM . This is partly just experimental, our of curiosity to see how well a 1930s Sonnar type design made in 1980s Russia with 1950s technology and coatings can peform. The 85mm f/2 Jupiter-9 is often used to get an attractive f/2 soft-focus with core sharpness, gradually cleaning up until around f/3.5 the softness is gone. It is also used to get neat circular bubbles from strongly out of focus light sources beyond the subject, or a generally very attractive focus transition at any aperture since the 19-blade mechanical iris forms an almost perfect circle at all settings. It focuses slightly closer than 80cm.
With the well-made Camdiox helical adaptor costing under £28 delivered, this is extended in a continuous range to 35cm from the film plane and 0.51X. Obvously, it takes up no more space than my plain M42 adaptor as it is exactly the same thickness at infinity setting – and it does allow true infinity focus. Being solid metal, the combination is not all that light, a dense 490g in its 88mm long by 63mm maximum diameter, 20g more than the Batis. But it feels good. The aperture mechanism is crude and difficult to see and use, but would normally be set first to a chosen aperture such as f/2.8 for the best sharpness with a shallow depth of field, or f/8 for landscapes. It would not be much fun for anyone who likes taking a range of shots from f/2 to f/16, or for anyone wanting accurate half or third stops.
This was never intended to be seen, just a casual target. These pictures open out to Facebook size, by the way, when clicked – 2048 pixels. Here’s a 100% pixel friendly section from this. I was surprised. The lens was at f/4 and focus was done at max magnification, at the taking aperture.
You need to check this JPEG out by clicking to open/view at 100%. It’s like this right across the frame, corner to corner. There’s a pleasant dimensional quality to the rendering this old lens gives, but it has one massive failing – it flares up dramatically if any light at all reaches the front glass. The only solution is a very deep lens hood indeed.
Making more considered tests, I headed for a target I had set up to explore colour bokeh, that unpleasant magenta to green shift in defocused areas. With this set-up, my 85mm SAM is not bad at all and does benefit from a proper lens profile. As you can see, the music doesn’t seem to change much in colour from front to back though in the full size 42 megapixel file, especially without lens CA corrections, some funky colours do appear.
The colour shifts are different, with a bit of a rainbow including red and cyan fringes as well as magenta and green, and the contrast is lower. However, the detail in the very limited f/2.8 focus zone is very fine and over a range of tests the blurring (from the circular aperture) just looks better. No doubt I need to take many more shots with this lens (once the deep 200mm lens hood I’ve found arrives…) but it seems like a worthwhile creative option alongside a number of older manual lenses.
What really interests me is that this same design, with a few refinements of modern manufacture, would surely be worth having. Tamron’s forthcoming 85mm f/1.8 will focus close – it is the special feature of this new lens series – and maybe along with the 35mm and 45mm f/1.8 designs will one day appear in native E-mount. I’d love to see a half-price Batis, a Sonnar f/2 variant instead of f/1.8, with a decent close focus limit around 50cm. Until then I’ll use the SAM on LA-EA3 or LA-EA4 (works well with either) and my assortment of manual set-ups including this Jupiter-9.
Here’s a revision to the post, got some sunshine this morning (day after writing the original post) and with focus peaking and f/5.6 even a little moving target comes out whisker-sharp!

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With extremely expensive Sony - fit 85 mm lenses in abundance and beyond my ( economically sensible ) reach , I ’ve done good commercial work last year on the Canon 85 mm f/1.8 USM and later the Sony 85 mm f/2.8 SAM on A7RII . Some of my work relies on showing close - up details with strong differential focus , and hardly any lenses are free from ‘ colour bokeh ’ issues , so it ’s needed some care to process the files and avoid that typical magenta tinge to the background and greenish hue to foreground blur .
 This is a typical example . It ’s on the Canon 85 mm f/1.8 , and although this is a fairly clean lens , the background at f/4 needed some post - process work to avoid a magenta colour shift .
 In contrast , absolutely no work is ever needed on my Sigma 70 mm f/2.8 macro . It shows no chromatic effects in defocused areas . But this is a studio shot at f/10 – and , like many commercial shots , the extreme f/1.4 or f/2 apertures which are so highly valued by the bloggerati simply do n’t enter the equation . Differential focus here is precisely balanced against the legibility of the bottle wording at web size ( these shots are for a 1440 pixel wide template ) .
 I like to have a choice of wider aperture and macro lenses for this kind of work as they all produce different effects . My 70 - 210 mm f/4 Minolta AF classic , for example , has about the cleanest foreground blur wide open on 0.25X scale 210 mm close ups . My 85 mm SAM is ‘ dirty ’ by comparison ( but its 60 cm 0.20X minimum focus distance still makes it the best 85 mm for close work unless you use a macro or a zoom with good close range ) . Then , we get the Zeiss Batis 85 mm f/1.8 popping up followed now by the costly Sony G - Master 85 mm f/1.4 FE . In both cases you get 80 cm minimum focus and around 0.12X image scale ( rather like the 70 - 200 mm f/4 Sony G FE lens used at 190 mm and 1 m focus ) .
 I really like , on a full - frame camera , to reach one quarter life size on the sensor . One - eighth , the 0.12 - 0.125X type of scale , means a full A4 magazine page fills the frame . One - quarter , 0.25X , means a quarter of that page or a postcard size fills the frame . There are so many things in the world , from a kitten ’s face to a lily in bloom or a perfect cup cake , which are about this size . When I photograph food I often want to avoid including the edges of the plate completely . Those lenses which push me back too far prevent that . I know many users will be puzzled by my preference and see no reason to want to get any closer . Well , that ’s just me . I have always done well creatively and commercially from surprisingly tightly cropped , close - up work .
 And , being more critical of these new hyper - expensive lenses , we ’ve had 80 cm focus 85 mm lenses for SLR focusing for 70 years now . Really , any new lens in this focal length should focus to 60 cm or ideally 50 cm without calling itself a macro . That suits the way we live , in our cars , at desks , at home , at tables , in small spaces , giving other people space . I really like to be able to place an item in front of me , or even hold it in my hand , and focus on it . I ca n’t do that at all with 1 m minimum focus ( the old rangefinder Leica standard ! ) and only just with 60 cm .
 Then I started seeing some work taken on an interesting old lens . It ’s small , taking 49 mm filters . It is fast , at f/2 . It was originally designed by Carl Zeiss and if you were really lucky you might find an 85 mm f/2 Sonnar . But for around £ 100/$150 or a little more for guaranteed condition you can buy the Russian Jupiter 9 85 mm f/2 manual preset lens in M42 screw ( Pentax / Praktica ) . And since it ’s a screw mount SLR lens , you can add an extra layer of focus extension for very low cost between the E - mount body and the lens .
 Above : my Jupiter-9 with Camdiox helical Pentax screw E - mount adaptor fully extended and with a vital lens hood fitted ; top , the mount and lens set for infinity focus , lens hood removed .
 So last week I assembled a relatively low - cost eBay rig to enable even closer focus than the 60 cm of the SAM . This is partly just experimental , our of curiosity to see how well a 1930s Sonnar type design made in 1980s Russia with 1950s technology and coatings can peform . The 85 mm f/2 Jupiter-9 is often used to get an attractive f/2 soft - focus with core sharpness , gradually cleaning up until around f/3.5 the softness is gone . It is also used to get neat circular bubbles from strongly out of focus light sources beyond the subject , or a generally very attractive focus transition at any aperture since the 19 - blade mechanical iris forms an almost perfect circle at all settings . It focuses slightly closer than 80 cm .
 With the well - made Camdiox helical adaptor costing under £ 28 delivered , this is extended in a continuous range to 35 cm from the film plane and 0.51X. Obvously , it takes up no more space than my plain M42 adaptor as it is exactly the same thickness at infinity setting – and it does allow true infinity focus . Being solid metal , the combination is not all that light , a dense 490 g in its 88 mm long by 63 mm maximum diameter , 20 g more than the Batis . But it feels good . The aperture mechanism is crude and difficult to see and use , but would normally be set first to a chosen aperture such as f/2.8 for the best sharpness with a shallow depth of field , or f/8 for landscapes . It would not be much fun for anyone who likes taking a range of shots from f/2 to f/16 , or for anyone wanting accurate half or third stops .
 This was never intended to be seen , just a casual target . These pictures open out to Facebook size , by the way , when clicked – 2048 pixels . Here ’s a 100 % pixel friendly section from this . I was surprised . The lens was at f/4 and focus was done at max magnification , at the taking aperture .
 You need to check this JPEG out by clicking to open / view at 100 % . It ’s like this right across the frame , corner to corner . There ’s a pleasant dimensional quality to the rendering this old lens gives , but it has one massive failing – it flares up dramatically if any light at all reaches the front glass . The only solution is a very deep lens hood indeed .
 Making more considered tests , I headed for a target I had set up to explore colour bokeh , that unpleasant magenta to green shift in defocused areas . With this set - up , my 85 mm SAM is not bad at all and does benefit from a proper lens profile . As you can see , the music does n’t seem to change much in colour from front to back though in the full size 42 megapixel file , especially without lens CA corrections , some funky colours do appear .
 The colour shifts are different , with a bit of a rainbow including red and cyan fringes as well as magenta and green , and the contrast is lower . However , the detail in the very limited f/2.8 focus zone is very fine and over a range of tests the blurring ( from the circular aperture ) just looks better . No doubt I need to take many more shots with this lens ( once the deep 200 mm lens hood I ’ve found arrives … ) but it seems like a worthwhile creative option alongside a number of older manual lenses .
 What really interests me is that this same design , with a few refinements of modern manufacture , would surely be worth having . Tamron ’s forthcoming 85 mm f/1.8 will focus close – it is the special feature of this new lens series – and maybe along with the 35 mm and 45 mm f/1.8 designs will one day appear in native E - mount . I ’d love to see a half - price Batis , a Sonnar f/2 variant instead of f/1.8 , with a decent close focus limit around 50 cm . Until then I ’ll use the SAM on LA - EA3 or LA - EA4 ( works well with either ) and my assortment of manual set - ups including this Jupiter-9 .
 Here ’s a revision to the post , got some sunshine this morning ( day after writing the original post ) and with focus peaking and f/5.6 even a little moving target comes out whisker - sharp !


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Today is the day to call your U.S. representative and ask them to stand up against assault on Customer Service Agents at U.S. airports.
Across the country, an increasing number of Airline Customer Service Representatives are being physically assaulted on a daily basis. Some of these injuries have been life-altering.
Tell your representatives to support Rep. John Garamendi’s (CA) amendment to the 21st Century Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act (H.R. 2997). This amendment to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Bill would require all commercial airlines to adopt an “Employee Assault Prevention and Response Plan so Customer Service Agents get much-needed protection from physical and verbal abuse.
Tell Congress we need to protect Airline Customer Service Representatives now!

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Today is the day to call your U.S. representative and ask them to stand up against assault on Customer Service Agents at U.S. airports .
 Across the country , an increasing number of Airline Customer Service Representatives are being physically assaulted on a daily basis . Some of these injuries have been life - altering .
 Tell your representatives to support Rep. John Garamendi ’s ( CA ) amendment to the 21st Century Aviation Innovation , Reform , and Reauthorization Act ( H.R. 2997 ) . This amendment to the Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA ) Reauthorization Bill would require all commercial airlines to adopt an “ Employee Assault Prevention and Response Plan so Customer Service Agents get much - needed protection from physical and verbal abuse .
 Tell Congress we need to protect Airline Customer Service Representatives now !


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Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winner Jimmy Smits has been tapped for the key role of John Donovan in the FOX drama pilot, 24: Legacy, from 20th Century Fox Television. Howard Gordon, Manny Coto, Evan Katz and Brian Grazer will serve as executive producers on the pilot, which will be directed by 24 veteran Stephen Hopkins.
The L.A. Law and NYPD Blue star joins previously announced cast members Corey Hawkins, Miranda Otto and Teddy Sears (ex-Chad Bennett, One Life to Live).
Smits will portray John Donovan, a powerful U.S. Senator with higher political aspirations, who is married to the blazing smart former head of CTU (Miranda Otto).
Smits is coming off a successful run in the final three seasons of FX's Sons of Anarchy, and is currently completing a one-season commitment in Baz Luhrman's The Get Down.

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Emmy and Golden Globe Award - winner Jimmy Smits has been tapped for the key role of John Donovan in the FOX drama pilot , 24 : Legacy , from 20th Century Fox Television . Howard Gordon , Manny Coto , Evan Katz and Brian Grazer will serve as executive producers on the pilot , which will be directed by 24 veteran Stephen Hopkins .
 The L.A. Law and NYPD Blue star joins previously announced cast members Corey Hawkins , Miranda Otto and Teddy Sears ( ex - Chad Bennett , One Life to Live ) .
 Smits will portray John Donovan , a powerful U.S. Senator with higher political aspirations , who is married to the blazing smart former head of CTU ( Miranda Otto ) .
 Smits is coming off a successful run in the final three seasons of FX 's Sons of Anarchy , and is currently completing a one - season commitment in Baz Luhrman 's The Get Down .


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Are you tired of looking at those flabby arms? Do you wish you had the supple and firm skin that would make people compare you to Charlize Theron or Angelina Jolie? If you do, then you’ve come to the right place!
People who have undergone dramatic weight loss or a gastric bypass, will often observe the skin on their upper arms sags loosely to give the arms a flaccid appearance. Of course, this sagging can also happen with aging. The surgical procedure used as a treatment for this condition is known as an upper arm lift. An upper arm lift, technically known as a brachioplasty, is used to shape the skin beneath the upper arm to create it a healthy and tightened appearance.
Do I Need an Arm Lift?
Although few people actually ‘need’ to get an arm lift, most people who exhibit classic skin laxity may want to get one. It all eventually comes down to your personal preference and how you perceive yourself.
If you live in the South West of the United States, and you have decided that an El Paso arm lift is the procedure you want, then board certified, award winning Dr. Frank Agullo of Southwest Plastic Surgery, is the person who can make it happen. When it comes to plastic surgery, he possesses expertise in El Paso, Texas, and you will be pleased to learn that he was trained at the prestigious and highly competitive Mayo Clinic in Rochester, and is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery.
They exhibit laxity in their upper arms which could be due to old age, in which case the loose skin can be quite bothersome for some people.
They have excess fatty tissue in the upper arms, that with time seems to hang lower and lower. They often see these features in family members.
They have undergone weight loss, which may be due to a gastric bypass and has left an excess of skin and fat on their upper arms, giving them a characteristic ‘bat-wing’ appearance.
They are generally healthy, non-smoking individuals with no serious medical conditions who just want to look better.
Current statistics by the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery recorded an astonishing 22,969 arm lift surgeries in 2012! Fifteen years ago, in 1997, the same figure was 2,516. Furthermore, almost all procedures were performed on females. What do you say, ladies? Has your interest been piqued, yet?
At Southwest Plastic Surgery, Dr Agullo offers full consultations on the procedure and will explain everything you need to know about getting an arm lift. You can ask any questions you may have and due to the geographics of the region, Southwest Surgery Plastic understands that not all patients would be comfortable communicating in English. That is why Dr. Agullo speaks Spanish and English fluently.
You will be told how to prepare for the surgery, what the actual procedure entails, what the recovery period is like and what the possible risks associated with such a procedure are. Rest assured, however, with Southwest Plastic Surgery, you will be in more than capable hands. In preparation for the surgery we will determine whether it is recommended that you consult your primary physician for preoperative evaluation.
You should also inform the doctor prior to the surgery of any drugs and medication you might be taking such as vitamins, herbal medicine and anti-inflammatory drugs, which make post surgery healing difficult, and discontinue their use. If you smoke, then you will have to stop before undergoing surgery. Once you are satisfied that you meet the criteria for a good candidate for an arm lift, you will be given a date on which the surgery is scheduled.
Dr. Agullo has special interests in body contouring, breast enhancement and facial rejuvenation. He has published many internationally acclaimed papers and presentations in this area, and has also received several awards from his peers for the quality of his work, as well as the individualized care he provides patients.
Based on his general assessment, you may have to undergo either a liposuction, removal of extra skin or removal of tissue, or a combination of liposuction of the arms and removal of the excess sagging skin. These are arranged according to the severity of your condition.
Mini arm lift – If you have a minimal amount of excess skin, good skin quality and no fatty tissue, then a small incision will be made at the axillary fold. Liposuction may also be used in this case, which leaves very small scars.
Short arm lift – If you have a mild amount of excess skin and tissue, then a T-shaped scar will be left. A transverse incision will be at the axillary fold, and a longitudinal incision from the axilla to the mid-arm.
Standard arm lift – This is the most widespread arm lift procedure and treats moderate to excessive skin or fatty tissue on the upper arm. The scar extends from the axilla to the elbow.
Extended arm lift – This is for the most severe cases, where the accumulation of skin or fatty tissue is excessive, such as is typically seen in patients who have had a gastric bypass. In this case, the scar extends from the elbow to the lateral chest.
After that, the incisions will be brought together to give the arm a more taught, supple and smoother appearance. The full procedure takes nearly 2 hours. Absorbable sutures will be used on the incision in such a way as to minimize scarring, and a sterile dressing will be placed.
Needless to say, most patients do not experience these symptoms, as Dr. Agullo takes the utmost care to ensure that all procedures are performed with the highest standards of safety.
The Southwest Plastic Surgery doctor says that the scars will take almost a year to completely heal, but the results are almost immediately visible after the surgery. As long as your weight does not drastically drop, no excessive skin will accumulate and your arms will maintain their healthy look for years. Upper arm skin may tend to loosen again due to aging, but you will not see the pre-surgery laxity. You can go home the same day and you will be given a compression garment, antibiotics to avoid the risk of any infection, and pain medication.
The general recovery period is one to three weeks, but swelling and bruising will persist even with the compression garment, for up to four weeks. At home, you are encouraged to use pillows to keep your arm elevated above your heart to reduce swelling.
Eating appropriately is also very important at this point. It is recommended that you eat plenty of fruits, vegetables and foods rich in lean protein, but low in sodium. This is because sodium increases swelling. You may also experience slight pain, swelling and tingling in the hands and arms, but this will subside over time. If however, any of these conditions persist or become more severe, then it is advisable to immediately consult a doctor and consider further treatment.
The surgeon at Southwest Plastic Surgery is always willing to help his patients, especially during the recovery phase, and so Southwest Plastic Surgery serves a wide area of the American South West. It serves cities in West Texas including Amarillo, Horizon City, Midland and Odessa. In the state of New Mexico, the cities include, Las Cruces, Alamogordo, Albuquerque, Silver City and Ruidoso. As a completely bilingual practice, it also caters to the cities of Chihuahua and Ciudad Juarez in Northern Mexico.
The technique used by the surgeon will vary depending on the extent to which the excess skin and fatty tissue is spread and is causing laxity. This will determine the price, but generally, the arm lift will cost you between $6,000 – $9,000. Some people choose to have other procedures combined with their arm lift such as liposuction, mastopexy, and lower body lift, which may increase the total cost.

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Are you tired of looking at those flabby arms ? Do you wish you had the supple and firm skin that would make people compare you to Charlize Theron or Angelina Jolie ? If you do , then you ’ve come to the right place !
 People who have undergone dramatic weight loss or a gastric bypass , will often observe the skin on their upper arms sags loosely to give the arms a flaccid appearance . Of course , this sagging can also happen with aging . The surgical procedure used as a treatment for this condition is known as an upper arm lift . An upper arm lift , technically known as a brachioplasty , is used to shape the skin beneath the upper arm to create it a healthy and tightened appearance .
 Do I Need an Arm Lift ?
 Although few people actually ‘ need ’ to get an arm lift , most people who exhibit classic skin laxity may want to get one . It all eventually comes down to your personal preference and how you perceive yourself .
 If you live in the South West of the United States , and you have decided that an El Paso arm lift is the procedure you want , then board certified , award winning Dr. Frank Agullo of Southwest Plastic Surgery , is the person who can make it happen . When it comes to plastic surgery , he possesses expertise in El Paso , Texas , and you will be pleased to learn that he was trained at the prestigious and highly competitive Mayo Clinic in Rochester , and is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery .
 They exhibit laxity in their upper arms which could be due to old age , in which case the loose skin can be quite bothersome for some people .
 They have excess fatty tissue in the upper arms , that with time seems to hang lower and lower . They often see these features in family members .
 They have undergone weight loss , which may be due to a gastric bypass and has left an excess of skin and fat on their upper arms , giving them a characteristic ‘ bat - wing ’ appearance .
 They are generally healthy , non - smoking individuals with no serious medical conditions who just want to look better .
 Current statistics by the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery recorded an astonishing 22,969 arm lift surgeries in 2012 ! Fifteen years ago , in 1997 , the same figure was 2,516 . Furthermore , almost all procedures were performed on females . What do you say , ladies ? Has your interest been piqued , yet ?
 At Southwest Plastic Surgery , Dr Agullo offers full consultations on the procedure and will explain everything you need to know about getting an arm lift . You can ask any questions you may have and due to the geographics of the region , Southwest Surgery Plastic understands that not all patients would be comfortable communicating in English . That is why Dr. Agullo speaks Spanish and English fluently .
 You will be told how to prepare for the surgery , what the actual procedure entails , what the recovery period is like and what the possible risks associated with such a procedure are . Rest assured , however , with Southwest Plastic Surgery , you will be in more than capable hands . In preparation for the surgery we will determine whether it is recommended that you consult your primary physician for preoperative evaluation .
 You should also inform the doctor prior to the surgery of any drugs and medication you might be taking such as vitamins , herbal medicine and anti - inflammatory drugs , which make post surgery healing difficult , and discontinue their use . If you smoke , then you will have to stop before undergoing surgery . Once you are satisfied that you meet the criteria for a good candidate for an arm lift , you will be given a date on which the surgery is scheduled .
 Dr. Agullo has special interests in body contouring , breast enhancement and facial rejuvenation . He has published many internationally acclaimed papers and presentations in this area , and has also received several awards from his peers for the quality of his work , as well as the individualized care he provides patients .
 Based on his general assessment , you may have to undergo either a liposuction , removal of extra skin or removal of tissue , or a combination of liposuction of the arms and removal of the excess sagging skin . These are arranged according to the severity of your condition .
 Mini arm lift – If you have a minimal amount of excess skin , good skin quality and no fatty tissue , then a small incision will be made at the axillary fold . Liposuction may also be used in this case , which leaves very small scars .
 Short arm lift – If you have a mild amount of excess skin and tissue , then a T - shaped scar will be left . A transverse incision will be at the axillary fold , and a longitudinal incision from the axilla to the mid - arm .
 Standard arm lift – This is the most widespread arm lift procedure and treats moderate to excessive skin or fatty tissue on the upper arm . The scar extends from the axilla to the elbow .
 Extended arm lift – This is for the most severe cases , where the accumulation of skin or fatty tissue is excessive , such as is typically seen in patients who have had a gastric bypass . In this case , the scar extends from the elbow to the lateral chest .
 After that , the incisions will be brought together to give the arm a more taught , supple and smoother appearance . The full procedure takes nearly 2 hours . Absorbable sutures will be used on the incision in such a way as to minimize scarring , and a sterile dressing will be placed .
 Needless to say , most patients do not experience these symptoms , as Dr. Agullo takes the utmost care to ensure that all procedures are performed with the highest standards of safety .
 The Southwest Plastic Surgery doctor says that the scars will take almost a year to completely heal , but the results are almost immediately visible after the surgery . As long as your weight does not drastically drop , no excessive skin will accumulate and your arms will maintain their healthy look for years . Upper arm skin may tend to loosen again due to aging , but you will not see the pre - surgery laxity . You can go home the same day and you will be given a compression garment , antibiotics to avoid the risk of any infection , and pain medication .
 The general recovery period is one to three weeks , but swelling and bruising will persist even with the compression garment , for up to four weeks . At home , you are encouraged to use pillows to keep your arm elevated above your heart to reduce swelling .
 Eating appropriately is also very important at this point . It is recommended that you eat plenty of fruits , vegetables and foods rich in lean protein , but low in sodium . This is because sodium increases swelling . You may also experience slight pain , swelling and tingling in the hands and arms , but this will subside over time . If however , any of these conditions persist or become more severe , then it is advisable to immediately consult a doctor and consider further treatment .
 The surgeon at Southwest Plastic Surgery is always willing to help his patients , especially during the recovery phase , and so Southwest Plastic Surgery serves a wide area of the American South West . It serves cities in West Texas including Amarillo , Horizon City , Midland and Odessa . In the state of New Mexico , the cities include , Las Cruces , Alamogordo , Albuquerque , Silver City and Ruidoso . As a completely bilingual practice , it also caters to the cities of Chihuahua and Ciudad Juarez in Northern Mexico .
 The technique used by the surgeon will vary depending on the extent to which the excess skin and fatty tissue is spread and is causing laxity . This will determine the price , but generally , the arm lift will cost you between $ 6,000 – $ 9,000 . Some people choose to have other procedures combined with their arm lift such as liposuction , mastopexy , and lower body lift , which may increase the total cost .


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Stolar & Associates , A Professional Law Corporation is one of the most trusted divorce and family law firms in the Los Angeles area . Led by a board certified family law specialist and backed by more than 30 years of experience , they are proud to help families work through some of the toughest , most complex legal matters with counsel and representation that is both effective and compassionate . No matter whether you are fighting to maintain custody of your children , facing a divorce involving military personnel , or simply want to resolve your divorce with minimal conflict , we are the Los Angeles divorce attorneys who you want in your corner .
 We focus 100 % on family law and litigation .
 We do not “ dabble ” in this area of the law ; we give it our full attention . It is all we do , which means you are working with a firm entirely focused on your situation .
 We believe in always being accessible .
 Divorce is difficult enough without having to chase down your lawyer . That is why we are there when you need us and why we make ourselves readily available .
 You can work with a board certified specialist .
 Not every attorney can claim they have been board certified in family law , but Barry Fischer can . This certification means he is an expert in the laws you are facing .
 We have served Southern California residents since 1985 . With more than 30 years of legal experience , we have the knowledge and insight you need for your case .
 We are recommended by our past clients .
 You do n’t have to take our word for this though . To see why you should consider contacting us , all you need to do is check out and read through our reviews .
 To talk to our law firm about your case , call us today and request a consultation !
 Check out our website on Behance !


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Eat according to your body type , blood type and goal .
 Nutrition For You consist of a series of nutrition books written by Sydney based performance nutrition coach and personal trainer , Camilla Akerberg . Nutrition for You give you a comprehensive understanding of your own body , what foods are good for you , the fundamentals behind diet strategies and here comes the best part- how to create your own meal plan to achieve the health/ body image results you are after .
 Camilla Akerberg 's 4 week Personalised diet Planner & Transformation Program is designed to teach you the life skill to build your own meal plan .
 You know your body best and what foods work best for you- Instead of giving you a personalised diet program that would just be my assumtions of you- I want to give you the life skill to make a personalized diet plan yourself , ' Give a man a fish and feed him for a day , teach a man to fish and feed him for a lifetime ' - approach !
 Over four weeks you will get a better understanding about nutrition and what foods that suits your body . Knowledge is what gives you the power to achieve your fitness and health goals . Making consistent decisions with that knowledge behind you and having the understanding of how much to eat , is the key for a leaner , fitter , healthier lifestyle .
 You will be receiving a new eBook each week with tasks to complete each week at the end of the books to help you build your personalized diet .
 Start Camilla Akerberg 's 4 week Personalised diet Planner & Transformation Program today ! !
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When Promo Manager CHRIS CARLTON transferred to the Sales Department of Morris Media ’s WWAY in Wilmington ( an ABC affil ) North Carolina , the promo mantle passed to ASHLEY HILL , who sounds youthful and enthusiastic . More on her … with the November book beginning today , it was bad timine on our part to get more than basics . But a hearty Well Dunne ! to Ashley nonetheless .
 DID YOU SEE THAT WORLD SERIES GAME LAST NIGHT ? Somebody share the DFW and STL ratings . Wow .
 Job Alert – VP Ad Sales Marketing at Bravo NYC .
 Job Alert – Style Network in LA is looking for a promo Sr . Writer Producer to join their creative team .
 Job Alert – CSD MIKE LEACH at Winston - Salem ’s WXII is on the hunt for a Commercial Producer . The specific details are on the Jobs page of the blog … click here and preview the newest Well Dunne ! offering to come .
 Does your operation have Bankers Syndrome ? It ’s cureable , but one has to know the symptoms .