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This dramatic announcement is actually in direct continuation to our brown diamonds buying guide.
But first thing first…
What are Champagne Diamonds?
Champagne diamonds is an unofficial naming convention that refers to brown diamonds with a secondary tone of yellow. Diamonds that (as their name) resemble the color of Champagne. The intensity of the yellow can be weak (yellowish) or strong and same goes about the general intensity of the color. Here are examples of the color description as would be defined in the GIA certificate: fancy light yellow brown, fancy yellow brown etc. For lighter shade yellow it would state yellowish instead of yellow.
GIA graded as Fancy Light Yellow Brown, Fancy Yellow Brown and Fancy Dark Yellowish Brown
What are Cognac Diamonds?
Cognac diamonds are also brown diamonds. However, unlike champagne diamonds that has a touch of yellow in them, cognac diamonds are considered darker and deeper browns and often come with a touch of orange in them. An example of GIA color descriptions that can be considered cognac diamonds: fancy orange brown, fancy deep orange brown, fancy dark orange brown, fancy dark brown.
Why the nicknames?
There are those who claim that this is an elaborate scheme to help retailers sell these "lower quality" diamonds - associating them with sophisticated and exclusive drinks (long ago brown diamonds were considered industry diamonds).
In fact, a while back Jezebel posted an article about how jewelers are lying to people with these names to sell poor and low quality diamonds. An article that echoed the community and got responses all over including "In Defense of Chocolate Diamonds" and "The Truth about Chocolate Diamonds, iPhones & Cars".
I believe that the reason for these names is far simpler…
Brown diamonds come in a vast ray of shades. Either pure browns or combined with yellow, orange and even pink and purple. Considering the fact that not every potential customer is a certified gemologist that can describe a colored diamond using a three shades composition methodology, what is more suitable that associating it with a product that everybody is familiar with? And in that case, do you have a better association than champagne for a yellow brown shade or cognac for orange brown diamonds?
Not only in Browns
To prove the wrongfulness of the conspiracy theory mentioned by Jezebel, one can also look at the other colored diamonds that earned nicknames over the years –
- Canary Diamonds - Strong pure yellow colored diamonds.
- Pumpkin Diamonds - a combination of orange and yellow.
- Turquoise Diamonds - Blue green and green blue diamonds.
Those are among the most expensive and desired colored diamonds out there. Diamonds that do not need any sort of assistance in marketing.
So, Why not buy Cognac and Champagne Diamonds?
I do not believe that every jeweler tries to manipulate their customers, I do believe however that the professionalism and color interpretation is not always the same (most jewelers are NOT gemologists) and that as a customer you should know what you are paying for. Especially when you are paying big bucks buying a diamond (whether for yourself or a loved one).
The only way to do so is to buy a diamond with a gemological certificate - and our recommendation - specifically a GIA certificate.
The most important thing is to LOVE the color of the diamond you are buying. But you need to be aware of what you are paying for.
This means that it is ok to let your jeweler know that you are looking for a cognac colored diamond if you desire a deep brown or champagne colored diamond if you want a lighter shade with a touch of yellow but at the end of the day, check the GIA certificate - know what you're getting - not only color wise - but also the exact weight and origin of color - make sure it is natural.
With that at hand – you can definitely buy a cognac or champagne diamond!

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FarmVille Vineyard Decorations: Grape Cart, Chaise Lounge, Vineyard Picnic and more
All told, there were just five new decorative items released this evening, and the most expensive one of the bunch is the Vineyard Balloon (a hot air balloon with a grape pattern on the side) for 8 Farm Cash. I don't know about you, but that's pretty exciting stuff! If you have just a handful of Farm Cash to spend, you can purchase either a Vineyard Picnic for 2 Farm Cash (a picnic table covered in themed decorations like a grape vine and wine glasses), or a Grape Cart for a single Farm Cash.
Should you still wish to save your Farm Cash for other things, you can round out your trip through the store by checking out the Chaise Lounge (complete with a grape bunch on a nearby table) for 20,000 coins or the Vineyard Signage for 10,000 coins. Honestly, there hasn't been this cheap of an overall item release in quite some time. Sure, the new Vineyard animals and buildings cost a pretty penny, but at least you can decorate your farm for cheap!
Will you purchase any of these Farm Cash decorations because of their low price tags, or are you determined to save your Farm Cash for something else? Sound off in the comments.


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With pretty much all the music venues in full swing, Matt Olson recommends some great upcoming concerts in Saskatoon
Music Notes: We're going Big and going Rogue
Who turned down the global thermostat so quickly this fall? It seems like we were enjoying an unseasonably hot summer before getting hit with a bit of that frigid September weather. But that's all right — we're getting close to the best time of the year, when leaves change colour and you can wear a sweater without actually sweating. And pretty much all the music venues are in full swing for the last third of 2018, so let's get to it.
Wenches and Rogues
When: Friday, Sept. 14
Where: Amigos Cantina
What: This is officially the best name for a band in Saskatoon until someone else proves me otherwise. It makes me think a little bit of that fantasy Lord of the Rings-esque genre, and it's just so incredibly fitting for a Celtic rock band. Taking a look at their social media, it is somewhat saddening to see that their bagpipe player is listed as a "past member," but otherwise this band is tons of fun. Fiddle? Check. Oboe? Check. Vocalist who can do the heavy metal growl? One big Scotland-style check. This is the kind of group that can start a fun party night for you — or end it in style. And it can't be stressed enough: Wenches and Rogues is currently the reigning best band name for a hometown Saskatoon group.
Swollen Members
When: Friday, Sept. 14
Where: Capitol Music Club
What: Ok, Ok: You all have at the very least heard of Swollen Members. One of the best Canadian hip-hop groups of the last 30 years, the group is making a comeback after dealing with some personal issues. It's really great to see this group back in action — you probably know a lot more of their music than you might think. Fuel Injected is a great song that I listened to all the time when I was younger and only learned the real name for in the last couple years. Madchild and Prevail are both underrated as rappers, and this tour feels like a big win after some time out of the spotlight for the Juno Award-winning team.
Big Dave McLean
When: Friday, Sept. 14
Where: The Bassment
What: So the three concerts I'm recommending this week are all on Friday night. On the plus side, you have no excuse to stay home on Friday night when there's so much awesome music reigning supreme in venues across the city. Big Dave McLean is a brilliant prairie-born blues performer — and yet another Juno Award winner to grace this week's list. Born in Yorkton, McLean is arguably the best blues player to ever come out of Saskatchewan, even if he's mostly based out of Manitoba. He's got the guitar-playing chops, an old-school deep-south blues sound, and the perfect raspy voice for this style. And you know anyone who goes around a name as great as Big Dave McLean in the professional music world has earned it.


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It's been a couple years since we talked about how to survive feeding your brood during back-to-school time, which, like the never-ending sales season that is Christmas, slams you with all the things you're supposed to be Pinterest-perfecting but just aren't. (Because you know, real life.)
What, you didn't send your kid to school with a bento box full of fruit-rolled sushi and rice balls shaped like penguins?
And what do you mean, you didn't spend the entire time they were in school making an organic-from-your-own-garden meal that the Master Chef team themselves is dying to try?*
So if the start of the school year finds you, like me, staring at your fridge and wondering what on earth will constitute dinner and exactly how many days in a row your child might be willing to eat lunch box hot dogs, then pat yourself on the back for surviving thus far and get out your grocery list.
Here are …
10 Meals EVERY Military Parent needs to survive the back-to-school season.
1. Lasagna Roll-Ups
I'm admittedly a hardcore fan of these because they multi-task like no other meal out there: they get dinner on the table, could be thrown in a lunchbox for school, and make me feel less depressed about Dinner for One during deployment. That, and they finally give me a reason to not have to break lasagna sheets to try to get them to fit in my clearly ill-sized lasagna dish.
(Does this happen to you too? Why can't they just make lasagna dishes to actually fit a certain amount of lasagna noodles?) These can be modified to whatever your family's favorite lasagna recipe is and be the hit of the dinner table.
Better yet, you could even cook them halfway through and then pack them into the freezer so you can defrost and finish off as needed. These also make an awesome new-mom dish and are a good packed dinner for nights in the field. Lasagna only gets better as it sits in the hot car waiting to be consumed, and if there's even a minute downtime, tell me this isn't better than an MRE.
2. Crockpot Mongolian Beef
Oh, what? You're calling Bon Appetit magazine to recommend me for their next Super Impressive Actual People Cooking Awards?** Oh, silly, I've already been nominated.
Well, technically, it would be Once a Month Mom who owns Once a Month Meals that we'd have to nominate, but still. If you haven't spent some time on her site yet, get over there. She does these brilliant freezer days where, for one whole day, she cooks up a storm and stocks her freezer with enough food to be the basics of breakfasts, lunches, and dinners for an entire month. While I'm not even sure there's that much room in my freezer (what? Ben and Jerry enjoy having a large selection in my home!), I have to admire the go-get-'em here.
I can't in good faith tell you to do this, though, because I imagine it actually takes four other sets of hands, no children, no combat boots tracking who-knows-what into your house to clean up after, and a lot of wine in your fridge to get you through a day like this where you cook enough food to last you a whole, entire month. But one dish for the freezer? Still mighty impressive in my book. (We stock our freezer with these. And ice cream. And bourbon. And yes, there's a meal in there somewhere.)
3. Homemade, Extra-Large Calzone
Anything that involves pre-made pizza dough popped right out of the can is a winner in my book any time of year, but making it look impressive taboot? Super back-to-school win. And this extra-large calzone not only looks tasty, it wins family dinner points for being a great place to hide vegetables. Oh, you found a broccoli in there? Oh, isn't it delicious in all this yummy Italian goodness? Eat it. Now. Five minutes to get ready, 25 minutes to bake, ta-da! Dinner.
4. Poppy Seed Chicken Pinwheels
Did I adequately prepare you for the awesomeness of Once a Month Mom? Did I? Because get this: you make it, freeze it, and thaw it out in the lunch box. If swearing were appropriate in regards to lunchbox items, I would be doing it here. In all caps. Bolded. And probably in italics.
I have a friend who made these for her daughter's first week of school, and rave reviews came back from: child, husband, other child, and wife, who may or may not have also consumed a half-glass of wine while enjoying them. Hey, the start of the school year is stressful. But I digress. These poppy seed chicken pinwheels meld tangy and sweet and are jam-packed with nutrients. Pat yourself on the back, Mom. You're so awesome.
5. Bubble Up Pizza
There are two things that can make a whole family happy: dinner in 20 minutes or less and pizza. Combine both, and you've got a "Mom, I love you, you're so wonderful, I'll do the dishes" kind of night. This genius recipe combines refrigerated biscuit dough and your skillet to great success: an enticing meal you'll pin on Pinterest because of its food porn qualities and also one in which you can nourish the hungry members of your family.
The gist is mixing the dough with pizza sauce and your favorite toppings, then baking. Favorite toppings? Chiffonaded eggplant (which takes less than 2 minutes to cut), a couple handfuls of spinach, a smattering of kale, or any of the other vegetables that have found themselves in near-death poses in the back of your veggie drawer. Put them to good use: Bubble Up Pizza.
6. Eggs Cooked Inside Pepper Slices
Take that, fancy Williams-Sonoma Egg Mold. Here's the holy triumvirate: a healthy start to the day, protein, and veggies. Slice the peppers at the beginning of the week and just keep them ready for the mornings. Cook eggs (about four minutes), and let the delicious egg yolk run all over those high-nutrition veggies while your family celebrates that they're not forced into yet another morning of scavenging for cereal, milk, and whatever pop tarts are left in the back cabinet. While you're at it, make sure you use red peppers, since they're magically nearly twice as nutritious as their orange counterpart.
7. Waffle Maker Hashbrowns
Oh, and what do you serve with those insanely awesome (and pretty!) eggs? Hashbrowns. Hashbrowns you didn't get at McDonald's.*** Hashbrowns you slaved over, because you're such an incredibly person, and that's what incredible people do pulled from the fridge where you had them grated in advance and then popped them into your waffle maker so your kids could count 3-2-1 Hashbrowns. (Like 321 Countdown, but yummier.)
8. And when the snack time blues come around? Wow them with these easy Homemade Apple Chips.
9. Or Brownies in Five Minutes.
10. Or Strawberry Candy that's really just oven-roasted strawberries. Shhh. There's no need to emphases the non-candy part of that when they taste the same.
Hungry family members, you're welcome. We just can't help it that we're so awesome. (Thank you, Internet.)
* This being said, Stouffer's Macaroni is really, really, really delicious. If you haven't indulged in it lately, get thee to thy commissary. ASAP.
** They should invent this. I feel like people who spend their mornings cutting sandwiches into football and tiara shapes deserve a little culinary recognition now and again.
*** But good Lord are those good.
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Hello again – remember me? Well it's now February and I'm quite glad to be honest – January was rubbish and I'm happy to put it behind me and get on with the rest of the year. But I'm now entering stressville and this next couple of months is going to be hectic so I apologise now if blogging gets shoved to the bottom of the pile.
I don't blog very much anymore anyway as I now use Instagram far more, but I have no intention of shutting this blog down and hope to just keep it ticking along with a few posts each month.
I'll be in Harrogate in April again this year for my third round at the British Craft Trade Fair and I'm really looking forward to this year. I'm trying a new approach and hoping this new direction will take my business where I want it to go.
I've decided that I'm only going to be showcasing my jewellery this year and focusing mainly on the three collections I make from antique silverware spoons. This is what I'm best known for so why not use that to my advantage?
At the past two shows I've tried to cram in the 4 facets of my business – Jewellery, Stationery, Accessories and Decorations and showcase everything at once and although I love all aspects of the work I do, I now realise that trying to market them all at once is a big mistake. Looking back at photos of my stand from the previous two years, I find it very overwhelming and even though at the time I felt the 'recycling' aspect held everything together, I think instead it came across as confusing for buyers and there was nothing to hold their focus and there was nothing dramatic to draw them in.
I hate being pigeonholed, but over the years I have found myself concentrating mostly on making jewellery and it's the main part of my business that I now want to concentrate on. I love making jewellery and so this is what I'm going to focus on for BCTF this year.
I'm keen to continue with everything else, but I think it's best to keep the Stationery, Accessories and Decorations separate and showcase these at different trade shows.
So I've got February and March to get so much done, but mostly
- Finish making new pieces for my Echoes Collection
- Get everything hallmarked and show ready
- Take new photographs of the three jewellery collections I have
- Edit photos
- Create a new catalogue and get it printed
- Get A2 prints made and mounted of the three collections as well as images of me at work
- Add new pieces to my online retail shop and my online wholesale shop
- Update the wholesale section of my website
- Sort out new packaing for my jewellery
- Create three new jewellery display stands from old drawers
- Send out invites for the show to shops, galleries and museums
- Make a gazillion business cards
And probably a million other things I can't remember right now. So I'm entering stressville and hoping I'll be able to cope. I know what I have to do, I just don't know if I've got time to do it all.
Wish me luck!


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Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas gaze lovingly into each other's eyes at an event in Mumbai; view PHOTOS
Priyanka Chopra attended an event with husband Nick Jonas in Mumbai today. The couple gazed into each other's eyes and beamed with happiness. Priyanka Chopra has invested in a company and had hosted a similar event in Delhi. The newlyweds had attended the event in Delhi a day after their wedding reception.Today, at the event in Mumbai, Priyanka dazzled in a multi-colour sequinned dress. She completed her look with a hair bun, fresh frace make up and a bright smile. Nick Jonas kept it casual in a grey tee and dark grey pants at the event.
Priyanka has dived straight into work after their wedding and even gave media interviews in Delhi. She revealed that she has several commitments besides the shoot of her film, The Sky is Pink this month. The newlyweds will host a wedding reception in Mumbai on December 20, 2018 post which they will head for their honeymoon. Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas got married on December 1 and 2 after dating for six months. The couple tied the knot in two separate ceremonies.
Priyanka added Jonas to her name on social media and her handles now read as 'Priyanka Chopra Jonas'. Priyanka's mother Madhu Chopra talked about the couple's wedding in an exclusive interview with us and said that Nick is mature and well-mannered and comes from a very cultured family. She also said that there were many emotional moments during the wedding festivities and a special moment was when Priyanka told her to walk her down the aisle and also do kanyadaan, she was very moved.
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Fake to the core.I feel sorry for her.
Don't they get tired of smiling all the time . don't their cheeks hurt ?
Love the dress! Priyanka looks great
Why is she wearing that bling bling dress? and that loud red lip...urrggh
sorry to say but she is looking more like his mother here
Seriously can't see what she sees in him but I don't know him so. She's too good imo
I love her dress.She looks hot
Well done Priyanka love your dress.
Beautiful couple!
oh, nick looking depressed maybe he can't withstand the pressure of an older lady anymore!
They look good
Why do these women wear candy wrapper like dresses?!
It's one of the trending deign in USA right now during festivals .. Almost every brand having something with this design ..
Priyanka has achieved milestones in Bollywood and in the USA. Now she is married to a very nice guy with a beautiful family inside out. Priyanka is National award winner/Padamshri Winner she produced movies & won a national award also. Priyanka is the highest achiever in Bollywood. Being an actress was a launching pad after she became Ms. World. Now she does not need a job in Bollywood.
Priyanka will become very sucessful Business woman. She is very ambitious/focused and goal oriented. She is setting a benchmark for a lot of girls in India what they can achieve.
Only person who has done second to Priyanka is Preity Zinta she knew actress carrer is short she went to buiness school in USA learned about buisness and bought her own Cricket team and is very succesful in that.
Not Undermining other actresses in Bollywood but these two
are amazing have done things out of the box to be sucessful.
Proud of them. They both did not have a God Father in the flim industry.
Married life is suiting Priyanka. She is glowing. The happiness radiating off her face is so evident. She looks gorgeous! Love Nick as well :)
so sweet! Priyanka is stunning!
I saw more pictures and they look so hot
Priyanka looks stunning...impeccable dress sense during her wedding and also post wedding till date. She looks super fit and radiant. Most important for a new bride. You go girl !
there is something about smile and look. when she smiles her black gum is quite visible and the red lipstick sticks out. otherwise she is a good looking woman.
Oh Shahkuntela, master of the buttons is back, hahaha
Very Bholi punjaban kuddi type ott look she sporting post marriage.
What with chudas,red lipstick,sindoor,and jhango western outfits.
No, she looks great. Only thing uu should not have with western outfit is Bindi.
Priyanka looks stunning.
She has some amazing luck making it as far as she has because she is one of the ugliest famous women. Really bad looking with that big puffy face and football player shoulders
She's NOT attractive
Her dress looks like a Christmas tree.lol
wow...she dresses up so well
She is... he isn't!! lol
Priyanka looks stunning, love her dress.


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Simon Attwooll NOT AFRAID preview 2/9/11 5:50pm OPENING 21/9/11 5:00pm
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KLUSTERFUCK Review in the ODT By Franky Strachan 18/8/11
Kluster****. Sam Ovens, Nathan Forbes and Ant Scarer.
Hope, comfort, and censorship; just three ideas that Ovens, Forbes and Scarer willingly stomp upon.
This is commendable, however, since these astute Dunedin artists demonstrate insight and wit rather than prosaic discontent disguised as rebellion.
Ovens uses the pop aesthetic to express socio-political commentaries. The audacious, commercial colours deliberately demoralise his subject-matter, while the gestures, text and humour keep us fixated.
We Are Devoid is a sprightly print which appropriates the "Energy Dome" trademark of subversive band Devo with the parliamentary Beehive, so as to (somehow charmingly) debase our ostensibly "devolving" politicians.
Forbes, a second-year art student, uses clarity of form and immaculate brushwork to describe Lynchian horror scenes.
His narrative compositions cleanly describe an immensely disturbing part of human potential; the threat of brutal, instinctual violence from the minds of superficially prototypical children. Chucky meets The Shining in these challenging, yet disconcertingly appealing pieces.
Screaming inaudibly in the corner, Scarer has disgorged the mind of a graphic artist on multiple pieces of A4 paper. Fearsome and comical, these images of corpses, skulls, vamps and cars engage the eye with quick, descriptive lines which, when accumulated, form masses of animated details.
Rambunctious and original, the artist's forceful "ramblings" lash the room with cheeky quips.
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KLUSTERFUCK featuring Sam Ovens, Ant Scarer and Nathan Forbes OPENING 5:50pm 11/8/11 with performances by FOE and They Must Be Vampyers
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Tifosi sent me the Seek FC, which is a single lens sunglass that comes with their Fototec (photocromatic) lenses. Photochromatic lenses change the tinting in response to changing light conditions. In bright sunlight, the lenses get darker and in lighter conditions, the lenses lighten. It takes about 10 seconds for the sunglasses to fully transition, but I never even notice the change. The Seek FC that I tested came with the Smoke Fototec lens, which let 47.4%-15.2% of the light through. They are perfect for running around dawn or dusk, which is when I do my long runs. I was able to leave the house when it was sunny and get back when it was fairly dark and never had to take the sunglasses off. They might not be quite dark enough for the brightest of conditions.
The frames are made with TR90, which is an extremely durable nylon resin that prevents breaking and stretching. The ear pads are adjustable and so are the nose pads. The sunglasses in general are extremely light weight and do not bounce when you run. They are made to fit people with small to large sized faces. The one thing I didn't like was that I could not put the sunglasses on top of my head without feeling like they would fall off.
The Seek FC comes with both a hard case as well as a soft microfiber bag. All Tifosi products come with a lifetime warranty against manufacture defects.
The Fototec lenses are great for running in variable lighting conditions
Great fit, doesn't bounce around
Great price $69.95 on Amazon
Lifetime Warranty
I wish they would stay on top of my head
These are some awesome shades and the price is excellent. I read reviews that some people have had issues with these glasses breaking at the nose bridge when they were cleaning them. I have not had any issues and when I talked to Tifosi, they said that they have addressed that issue. If they break, you can send them back for a replacement as well. I would recommend getting these sunglasses, especially if you tend to run in the morning or evening when lighting might change throughout your run.
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Motobecane Moped Racer – Craig Dueck
Posted on September 4, 2014 by Andrew in Moped, Racer. 40 comments
It's no secret we love mopeds. But having said that, it's been a long time between drinks for us, 'ped-wise. Nine months, to be precise. Are we embarrassed that we haven't done more to support our be-pedalled brethren? A little, but where here tonight to set things right. And how. Here's one of the best-looking mopeds we've seen since the Janus Paragon. Meet "Moby 5" and her proud maker, Craig Dueck.


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Press Release Issued February 2013
Holidays are all about getting away from the mundane daily routine, taking some time out to relax and indulge in local cuisine and fine wine. Journey to far and distant places and take in the culture, sites and scenery. New for 2013, on the lush island of Skiathos, what better way to explore than to take part in one of the Aegean Suites Hotel's 'Herb Hikes' or enjoy one of the many beautiful Walking Tours across the island.
Aegean Suites Hotel is a hidden retreat with a truly spectacular location, perched on a hillside in amongst olive trees on the quiet outskirts of Skiathos Town's idyllic port. The Aegean Suites is an intimate and exclusive all-suite hotel overlooking the Aegean Sea and boasting magnificent views, modern art and an immensely tranquil and discreet atmosphere.
Be sure to see our page of Pictures of Skiathos!
With approximately 1,000 different types of herbs growing across the island of Skiathos, these new Herb Hikes are set to be interesting, informative and educational as well as a good form of exercise and a chance to see some of the island's most beautiful sites. Twice a week Mr Widmann, who is Skiathos's local expert on walks, vegetation and the island itself, will lead guests on a Herb Hike. He will introduce hikers to the various types of herbs that flourish on the island and explain their medicinal and therapeutic qualities. Guests will have the chance to smell, sample and even take a small quantity home if they so desire.
Along the way he will also guide guests to some of Skiathos's most famous landmarks and monuments on one of two main routes. The first is a 4.5 hour hike from Aghios Antonios to Panagia Kechria and back to Skiathos, while the second takes guests on a short 3-hour trek from Karababa to Aghia Irene.
The Herb Hikes on Skiathos organised by the hotel and led by Mr Widmann are available to guests staying at the Aegean Suites Hotel and cost €15 euros per person (Minimum 4 people, €60 private hike, booked on arrival).
Guests who are keen to explore Skiathos at their own pace can choose from some of the island's self-guided walking tours. Varying from approximately 3.4 miles to 12.4 miles the tours can be challenging but hugely rewarding and they offer guests the chance to take in some of the best views the island has to offer.
Asselinos to Koukounaries – 3.4 miles
One of the shorter walks starts close to the Aegean Suites Hotel and leads guests on a 3.4 mile hike from Asselinos to Koukounaries. Climbing up to 423 feet at the highest point, guests will find a beautiful picnic area with an amazing view of Koukounaries and Pileon.
Skiathos to Kastro – 12.4 miles
If guests fancy venturing a little further afield and want to see the northern part of the island then the Kastro tour where guests will be guided along old donkey paths is a must. A demanding hike, this 12.4 mile route climbs to 1,299 feet and guests should allow around six to seven hours to complete it.
Hikers will set off from a local pottery shop and wander through the streets of Skiathos before leaving the town and passing the Stamelos spring and the chapel Taxiarchis where they will reach the Monastery of Evangelistria. Take time to admire some of the wonderful wall murals in the chapel and the monuments in the monastery before setting off uphill towards the Ag, Charalampos Monastery and read all about the history of this delightful building. Through a cool, shaded forest hikers will then reach the church of Pan. Doman where water bottles can be refilled from a natural spring. Take in the spectacular views before heading back down into Kastro.
Thomas Cook Ultimate Style (www.thomascook.com, tel: 0844 412 5970 in the UK) offers 7 nights at the five star Aegean Suites Hotel in Megali Ammos from £1,017pp based on 2 sharing on a B&B basis. Price includes flights, 25Kg luggage, seat selection, in-flight meals and airport transfers in Greece.
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Get Out Is Funny, Unnerving, And Disturbingly Real
Opening with an attack that bears an unmistakable resemblance to the notorious 2012 murder of Trayvon Martin, Get Out makes it immediately apparent that it's far more rooted in real world issues than your typical escapist horror film. This sequence also strikes a perfect balance of eerie unease, uncomfortable humour, and visual precision, three virtues that are refreshingly present throughout.
While Jordan Peele's script is full of insightful observation and dread-inducing detail, this is ultimately undermined somewhat by a late-film detour into genre film conventionality. However, Peele's work as a director is a revelation, suggesting a promising future in the world of horror—and beyond.
Following the opening sequence, we meet Chris (Daniel Kaluuya) and Rose (Allison Williams), a relatively new couple on the cusp of their first weekend visit to meet Rose's parents. Complicating matters slightly, the white Rose has yet to tell her parents—played memorably by Catherine Keener and Bradley Whitford—that Chris is black, causing him some mild anxiety. While Rose reassures Chris that there's nothing to worry about, he quickly detects oddities everywhere, from her mother's preoccupation with hypnosis to the bizarre, boundary-crossing behaviour of her brother (Caleb Landry Jones). As additional guests gather for the weekend festivities, Chris becomes increasingly concerned by the robotic behaviour of every African-American he encounters, sensing that his girlfriend's family may be luring him into a terrifying, identity-erasing nightmare.
The greatest triumph of Get Out is its premise, which taps into a timely and fertile source of paranoia: the understandable anxiety many black Americans have about the intentions of white Americans. For roughly two thirds of the film, we stay in uncertain territory with the polite surface corrupted by an undeniable sense that something is amiss. Unlike most contemporary horror films, Get Out effortlessly delivers mystery, intrigue, and credible behaviour, though the film's big twist—which we won't reveal here—proves to be somewhat frustrating. Although this development raises the stakes and throws everything into disarray, it quickly drains the film of its complexity. As the problematic finale unfolds, racially sensitive viewers will either embrace the cathartic thrill of watching a black protagonist challenge his white oppressors or be left frustrated by Peele's decision to discard nuance and embrace a more straightforward, formulaic approach.
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The Skills behind Debt Collection – The Case Study
You have some debts owed to you, you're getting nowhere, and you are slowly losing patience with your customer.
You have made every effort to get your money, but as time goes by, you realise it is not going to be resolved without some sort of intervention. You are not going to write the debt off out of principle, so what do you do? Speak to someone, go on the internet? A lot of businesses don't really want to speak to another business in case it gets out that they have financial difficulties. It might be a load of rubbish, but they don't want their reputation tainted.
If you decide to go on the internet, you will find debt collection companies offering a No win, No fee proposal. There is no upfront fee – which is good for you – but why do these fees vary; 8%, 10%, 15%, 20%? The rates vary dependant on the age, complexity and value of the debt. Also, because you do not know what they will actually be doing for this fee, you think it is too expensive.
I want to show you why you should pursue outstanding debts, and the advantages of using a professional debt collection agency.
I am also going to share with you one of my recent cases to give you a better insight into the actual work undertaken by debt collectors.
80% – 92% of your money is better than 100% of zero
Too many business owners do not see the sound business sense in this statement. Instead, they simply think of the cost of employing a debt collection agency, and not what they are getting in return for a no win, no fee proposal. Writing off a debt has no advantage over recouping 80 – 92% of the actual money owed.
The old adage – "You get what you pay for"
A good debt collection agency will employ all of its skills to recoup your debts for you, giving you your time back to concentrate on your business, AND you pay nothing to the debt collector unless they collect all, or the majority of the money you are owed. (One addendum may be that you will need to take the matter to court, therefore incurring legal fees – but your Debt Collection Agency will only advise this course of action if appropriate, and will always outline the fees clearly for you, before you proceed.)
A good debt collection agency will offer you the opportunity to improve the cash flow that directly supports your business – you can also expect expert advice, guidance and honesty.
Unfortunately many business owners turn down the assistance of reputable debt collection agencies, hoping to find a 'less expensive' agency. There will always be someone who says they can do it cheaper….but at what cost to you and your business?
It can all too often prove to be false economy, very stressful and not successful in recouping outstanding debts. Many have upfront fees or extra charges, and will simply wait a number of months, and then close the case. Others will not go the distance to pursue your money, as it is not lucrative enough for them, or they simply do not have the necessary skills. I have heard of all of these things happening, way too often.
Businesses who choose to go directly to a solicitor, will find that they are charged by the hour.
Investing in a good Debt Collector
I have been in the Finance and Credit Management / Debt Collection Industry for over twenty years and I am very skilled at what I do.
I work on both simple and complicated debt recovery cases, both here in the UK and Internationally – my scope for supporting businesses and individuals is not limited by geography. All cases need thorough investigation, and that takes time, a clear strategy and a methodical approach. The methods I use save both my client and myself, time and money.
To help you better understand the intricacies of debt collection, and give you an insight into the work and input required for a positive outcome, I would like to share with you a case which I have just completed.
I cannot – and would not – give you my client's real name, but it is completely factual, and believe me, he is extremely happy with the work that was carried out on his behalf.
So let's take a look at this case study.
A Debt Collection Case Study
Initial Consultation
I was called by Steve on the 25th April 2016. He explained that he had financed a garage for their expansion plans, to the tune of £35,000. He would receive a return on his investment, with a monthly capital and interest fee being paid back over a period of years.
This loan agreement was signed and agreed by both parties on the 11th November 2008 – the contract was not only covered by the garage, a limited company, but also by a guarantor – the owner.
Statute of Limitations did not impact on this agreement because there was dialog right up until 17th February 2014.
I had a long chat with Steve, told him what I needed to make an assessment of the case as to whether it was worthwhile for me to get involved on a No win, No fee proposal. He completely understood, and explained to me that his solicitor had drawn up the contract. He agreed to pass me the contract and all the details I needed. I did ask him why he didn't use his solicitor, and he informed me his costs were too high and he was not that confident in his abilities to collect the outstanding money.
So before I even agreed to take on this case, I had to spend some time evaluating whether it was feasible. Who is going to pay me to do this? No-one – that is part of my business environment, as it would be if someone produces a quote for you.
Within a couple of weeks Steve got back to me with all the details I needed to make an assessment. As I had explained to Steve, the more relevant information I have at my disposal, the higher the probability of collecting what was owed to him. It is also important to note that this was for Steve's benefit, not mine. If he had not provided me with clear information, I would not have even considered taking on his case, and his time would have been wasted.
I do not take on cases where I think I am going to lose.
Past this point is where my business differs from most other types of business. I offer my services on a no win, no fee basis. There are exceptions to this rule, and in some cases an agreed fixed fee is put forward to help keep costs down.
The Evaluation Phase
Having studied the details, contracts, emails, the statement of events and all the correspondence relating to this matter, I agreed to take on Steve's case. I now had a better understanding, and I had a clear plan in mind.
Via a conference call, Steve and I discussed the finer details and I was able to quiz him concerning certain aspects of the contract. I will admit that the contract did cover the salient points, but I felt that the wording on the interest payment clauses were obscure, and the length of the contract in place was a ridiculous 10 years.
One other point to make here is that the borrower and the guarantor were in fact the same person, but the contract stipulated that if the debt fell to the guarantor, then no interest would need to be paid. I could not believe my eyes, and I have highlighted this as a cautionary note. Thankfully though, the contract was at least signed and dated.
It is also important to highlight that Steve had received sporadic payments of approximately £10,000 in total, still leaving interest and £25,000 capital, because after November 2008, the debtor went quiet and Steve could not find him.
I strongly suggested to Steve that various levels of tracing should be carried out. I could not see the point of moving this case further until we had something to go on, and to establish that the debtor actually had funds to start the retrieval process.
I have the partnerships in place to assist me in facilitating tracing. Steve fully understood my rationale, took my advice and agreed to a one-off payment to my associates. Without delay we started all of these processes to gather all the information we could.
As a result we discovered that the debtor was going through an insolvency practitioner, and an IVA (Individual Voluntary Arrangement) proposal had been put forward. I also learned that my client was not on the IVA. His name and the amount he was owed had been left off. Funny that.
As you can see, a lot of work had already gone in to this matter, and I am sure you can see the importance of this evaluation phase.
The cost of being indecisive
If Steve had hesitated, he would have lost out on ever getting any money. The Insolvency Practitioner had already begun to ascertain how to split the debtor's funds of £87,000 to the creditors presented.
Because of ongoing close contact with Steve, and his swift agreement, I was able to arrange an urgent meeting with the Insolvency Practitioner in order to supply him with the relevant documentation, proving that my client had a legal right to be part of the IVA arrangement.
As I fully briefed Steve, the IVA process is very long and can be fraught with delays and even issues which can result in everyone losing out.
Thankfully Steve trusted me and all the work I had done on his behalf, and was prepared to be patient.
Further investigation
Remember all Steve has paid for so far is the tracing, and nothing more, yet I have already secured his place on the IVA Register. At this stage we did not know how much money Steve would get, because other creditors were involved and were expecting a share of the pot.
Meanwhile, with Steve's permission, we contacted the Solicitor who had written the original contract because, as I have explained, some of the clauses were very unclear. Once I had the necessary clarity, I was able to discuss this in detail with the Insolvency Practitioner.
It then transpired that the solicitor was of the opinion that there was an additional claim of "negligence" to be brought against the Insolvency Practitioner. To instigate proceedings, he wanted £1,000 to pass it to his resolution team. From there the case would be time-based for costs.
I advised my client that under no circumstances should he to agree to this avenue of proceedings. There would be no limit to the costs and no guarantee of success. Also, any associated costs to get to a litigation point may not be taken into account when agreeing a final figure. This meant that Steve could actually end up being out of pocket.
Fortunately I had a sensible client, and he declined the solicitor's proposal.
Over the next few months I liaised with the IP to negotiate for a higher pence in the pound settlement figure.
The Result
As you can now see, this case was very complicated and required both a strong knowledge base and a full understanding of the events and the processes to reach any resolution.
So, from the 26th April 2016 up until now (9 Months) it has taken me many hours of work, skill and tenacity.
I can now confirm that my client will receive £0.59 pence in the pound.
That is £20,300.49
Believe me he is extremely happy with the result, because he thought nothing would come of it and he would end up getting nothing.
In Conclusion
I work extremely hard for my clients. Some of my clients have been with me for over 8 years – from when I first started this business – and my largest client has a turnover of £300m.
These long-term clients trust my judgement, and know how important their reputation is to me, as is my own.
Admittedly, it is not always plain sailing, and not every case has such a positive outcome as Steve's, but I always do my utmost to support my clients throughout the process.
Steve was obviously thrilled with his outcome, but above all he recognised my vast skill and experience, honesty and willingness to go that extra mile.
Any good debt collector worth their salt wants to nurture long-term business relationships, and I firmly believe that by offering no win, no fee proposals, I am reducing the risk for my clients.


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Adult acne is simply the term for a sudden breakout that occurs in your adult years. You can get adult acne whether or not you had acne as a teenager. It may happen in early adulthood in your 20s or 30s, or not until you are getting close to menopause age. There are many different reasons for this type of acne, from hormonal imbalances, to lifestyle considerations. Here are some things to know about adult acne and what you can do about it.
What Are the Causes?
There are several different things that may contribute to the development of adult acne. One of the most common causes of acne in your adult years is emotional stress. Stress causes many changes in your body, and can also have an effect on your skin. You may notice that during times when you don't have an exorbitant amount of stress in your life, your skin is much clearer. Other possible causes include the folowing:
Hormonal imbalance – If your hormone levels are fluctuating, it can cause your skin to react with breakouts and pimples. This occurs most often with women who might have hormonal changes due to her menstrual cycle, peri-menopause or menopause, pregnancy, or stopping or starting birth control pills.
Skin care products – If you have discovered your acne flare-ups shortly after trying a new skin care product, that might be the culprit. Some products use oil or other ingredients that cause your skin to have an allergic reaction. Others can clog your pores or simply don't work well with your skin type. Stop using the products and switch to another one to see if it helps clear up your skin.
Family history – If you have a family history of adult acne, there might not be much you can do to prevent it. Most cases of adult acne are not permanent and either go away after your dermatologist has treated it, or goes away on its own.
What Are the Treatment Options?
If you have adult acne, the first thing you should do is talk to your dermatologist. They will examine your skin, ask you a series of questions, and provide you with some treatment options. These treatments may include the following.
Changing your skin care routine – You might be asked to switch the products you use and start a new skin care routine. You should not wash your face more than twice a day, and use warm or cool water with a gentle cleansing product. An oil-free moisturizer is also important for proper skin care.
Switching up your medications – Some medications may put you at risk for acne, so your dermatologist and doctor can work together to prescribe you something different. There are often alternatives that work just as well but don't cause the breakouts.
Prescribing skin-care products – If the acne is due to a chemical imbalance, your dermatologist, one like J Kent Bartruff MD PA, can provide a high-quality skin care product that is prescription-strength. It will be gentle on your skin, but help with the acne more so than over-the-counter options.


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We understand that anyone can be a rent collector; anyone can write a rental ad; and in this market, anyone can get a home rented. We know that you have options when it comes to managing your investment. Many of our current Landlords made the following choices before they found us:
- Self-managing
- Having a friend or relative look after their property
- Hiring an agent who "dabbles" in Property Management
- Hiring an inexperienced or Discount Broker
Are you one of many who have "Been there, done that, lost my t-shirt"? Or are you one who just knows without the preceding drama that those options rarely work long-term?
At True Blue Realty, we're different from the rest. What makes us different?
In short, our relationships. We build trust-based, long-lasting, family-like relationships with our Landlords. You give your very best to your family and want the best for them. That's what you'll find when you become part of the True Blue family. We truly care about our Landlords and their rental properties, and we strive to give our very best to them. When you call our office, you'll know who you're talking to, and our team will know you as well. We are big enough to serve you, and small enough to know you.
We also have great relationships with the industry professionals who help us to take great care of your investment. We have plumbers, HVAC techs, appliance repairmen, painters, flooring specialists, garage door companies, handymen, electricians, cleaners, landscapers, pest-control companies, (and more), who we have worked with for years. Since we have spent time developing these relationships, our vendors make our properties a priority and provide us with great service and their best prices.
Our Landlords greatly benefit from our high level of expertise. Our know-how has been gained through years of experience, our commitment to ongoing education, and keeping current with changing laws and trends thanks to our relationship with the best attorney group in Colorado and active participation in the top Property Management associations. Thanks to our experience, expertise and industry relationships, our Landlords have peace of mind.
Since we are investors ourselves, we know what our Landlords are looking for in a management company. We know that they want to keep their homes in good condition without being "nickel-and-dimed", and they want to be served by someone who can make quick and reasonable decisions, keeping the Landlord's best interests in mind. We are a full-service agency and do not up-charge for anything. We offer premium service at a fair price. TRUE BLUE REALTY
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The United States Army Fires Center of Excellence is proud of its role in training professional military students from our allied nations around the globe. Attending the Air Defense or Field Artillery School will stimulate your thoughts, extend your professional knowledge, and give you an understanding of the people of the United States. We are totally dedicated to the development and implementation of Air Defense and Field Artillery training for the Army of the future.
The International Student Division (ISD) serves as the principal contact for all International Military Students (IMS) attending courses at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. The following information will acquaint you with the facilities and services available to you at Fort Sill and the adjacent community of Lawton, Oklahoma. The mission of the International Student Division is to support the Security Assistance Training Program (SATP) objectives through:
ADMINISTRATIONManaging all matters pertaining to administration, liaison, personal affairs, welfare, and discipline of international students.
ACADEMICSMonitor students training, develop Academic Efficiency Reports, coordinate with Staff, Faculty and In-Class Sponsors.
SPONSORSHIP PROGRAMPlanning, coordinating and executing the Sponsorship Program.
FIELD STUDY PROGRAMProviding a better understanding of the United States, its people, political systems, institutions, and the American Family way of life through the Field Studies Program (FSP).
Security Assistance Officers (SAOs) should ensure that the International Student Division (ISD) is notified at least five days prior to the students arrival, in order to arrange for the students to be picked up and properly greeted at the airport. The student should arrive at the Lawton Municipal Airport, Monday – Friday during duty hours, 0730-1700 hrs. This will ensure sufficient time for students to be properly in-processed and enable ISD to issue ID, Medical Cards and ECL Examinations, etc. Ensure IMET students have enough money to sustain them for one month. IMET students must be in the U.S. for 30 days prior to being paid.
All IMET students must be housed in the Bachelor Officer's Quarters (BOQ), Building 5676 and 5678. The room rate is $52.50 per day. This includes TV, cablevision, telephone, microwave refrigerator, coffee pot and maid service.
IMETIMET students are discouraged from bringing their dependents. However, if you do bring your spouse, They can stay with you in the BOQ at an additional charge of $5 per day. No children are allowed in the BOQ.
There is a limited number of one bedroom apartments on Fort Sill. The cost is $60 a day, plus an additional charge of $5 for a spouse, $5 for children one year and over, infants under one year are free, and each additional adult is $8.
Statements of non-availability will not be issued.
Students being paid under the IMET program will receive $21.80 a day for meals/incidentals. Billeting is direct billed. Students being paid under the IMET program must live in the BOQ or forfeit their billeting payment.
Students with families can stay in the Geronimo Guest House at $60 per night.
FMSFor FMS students with families: Off post apartment rental is approximately $400-$550 per month for one bedroom, $550-$700 per month for a two bedroom. Deposits will be $200-$300. In most cases the deposit is returned after the apartment is cleaned and inspected by management and no damage is found.
Utilities: Electric, Gas, Water, Cablevision. (Depends on the apartment selected.)
Telephone installation fee is $70 plus tax (this is a one time charge). Monthly rates will be approximately $30 a month for local telephone service. Long distance is an extra charge and very expensive. You choose your long distance service provider.
Request arrival information be sent at least 5 days prior to students arrival in country. Students should arrive Monday-Friday 0730-1700 hrs.
Students must be ticketed to the Lawton/Fort Sill Airport; which is located approximately 20 minutes from Fort Sill.
When you arrive at the Lawton Airport you will be met by a representative of the International Student Division (ISD). If you arrive and a representative is not at the airport to meet you, please go to the Lawton Airport Military Assistance Desk and ask the sergeant on duty to notify the ISD.
Students arriving by car during normal duty hours (0730-1700 Monday-Friday) should drive directly to the ISD office, Building 5690 Geronimo Road, Fort Sill, Oklahoma. If you arrive after duty hours, please check in Lodging in building 5676 (Aultman Hall), and come to ISD at 0900 Hrs of the next workday.
There is public transportation in the Lawton/Fort Sill area. Taxi service is available. The cost for one person, one way, to or from the Airport and Lodging is $10. A taxi in and around Fort Sill is $3.
The Lawton Area Transportation System is $1 per ride. A schedule will be given to each IMS during inprocessing.
ISD transports students to class the first day only. After the first day it is the students responsibility to get to and from their classes.
Students purchasing a car: The cost of a used automobile depends on the year and condition of the vehicle. Additional charges include a Title Transfer Fee of - $25, Title Fee - $15 and Excise Tax. Excise Tax is based on the total delivery price and year of the car. Insurance (liability only) is approximately $800 for six months. Gasoline prices are approximately $2.70 per gallon. You are required to have a valid driver's license and insurance while operating a vehicle.
Students must take a copy of their ITO and a U.S.-Issued Military ID Card to any appointments.
Reynolds Army Hospital, Building 4300
Dental Care:Fort Sill provides emergency dental care only.
Uniform Requirements:Sufficient number (minimum of three) of National Military uniforms.
Dress Uniform equivalent to the Army Class A/Class B.
Minimum of three sets of native rank.
Ensure passport and visa expiration dates extend at least three months beyond the course completion date.
To enroll children in the local public schools, you must have the child's birth certificate, documentation from the child's last attended school and immunization records.
Before departing for the United States, exchange some of your currency for US dollars. Currency can also be exchanged at the Dallas-Fort Worth Airport.
Day One:
Complete Student Packets
Issue Identification Card
Day Two:
ISD Brief
Administer English Language Comprehension Test
Day Three:
Issue Retainable Issue Materials (RIMS)
Issue TA-50 (if applicable)
Travel vouchers (English)
International Drivers License or current Country License (if POV is to be purchased)
Enough funds for 30 days
Ensure IMS passport is valid throughout his/her stay in the United States
IMS should bring his/her international driver's license with them.
ISD will give IMS a local driver's test, which they must pass in order to be able to get a license translated.
Oklahoma requires all vehicles to be insured with a minimum of liability insurance.
Vehicle must be able to pass a local inspection.
IMS must register his/her POV though the Fort Sill Military Police.
IMET students may not make their own reservations unless they are paying for their own return airline ticket.
All Identification card(s) and keys must be turned in to the ISD Admin Office prior to leaving Fort Sill.
BOQ must be cleared prior to departure from Fort Sill.
All accrued bills (telephone, cable, etc…), must be paid prior to departure.
ISD will transport students to the Lawton Municipal Airport (LMA). (If departing from other than LMA, IMS will need to arrange for transportation.)