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Liddy is 12 1/2 and this is the size 12, it fits perfectly.
(Her measurements put her out of the size range but I knew this dress had some ease so I chanced it)
The fabric is some shifty polyester stuff Lidia fell in love with at Eliza's of Sunshine. It was $2/m so I let her have it.
It was pretty horrid to sew, wouldn't take a nice pressed fold and was very slippery but is did gather nicely and had beautiful drape.
I swopped the thread chain for a bias loop and used a simple MoP button.
I asked my #sewingfriends for advice for trims.
But I left the final decision to my beautiful girl.
No lace, just bobbles on the sleeves.
I hand sewed them in place after hemming so that I can remove them, easily, if they get tatty.
Liddy was very pleased.
I am so sad she has sized out of this lovely pattern.
There is plenty of length but it is already quite firm across her back and shoulders.
My little swimmer does not take after her narrowed shouldered mother.
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Mummy made me this dress especially for the music camp that I attended with my friend Jessie.
It was so perfect for the occasion and I absolutely love the way it twirls out when I spin and the colour is gorgeous.
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Class: Druid
Why should we choose you and what is your reason for applying?:
Age: 30 (I feel 21, I swear)I am reliable, ambitious, highly competitive, friendly but direct, flexible and a decent tank. You need a tank, I need a guild, let's talk!
I am applying to you, because Kazzak is a good server, your raid times and days suit me very well and your progress is what I am looking for :)
My damage logs might not be orange, I am an old school tank and damage is not my main priority.
Country: The Netherlands
Battle tag: starbuck#21734
Raid Role (healer/DPS/tank): Tonk
Link to armory profile: https://worldofwarcraft.com/en-gb/chara ... ros/neniri
Link to wow progress: https://www.wowprogress.com/character/e ... ros/Neniri
Link to logs: https://www.warcraftlogs.com/character/ ... ros/neniri
Link a screenshot of your raid-UI (imgur.com): https://imgur.com/p1BFcCL
Most notable alt (link armory): https://www.wowprogress.com/character/e ... and/Seteda
Why are you leaving your current/last guild?: The guild I am in right now is just not working out for me. they lost a bunch of their players and the progress is too slow (not killed Argus yet), officers leaving mid raid, toxicity in raids, etc...The guild before that fell apart after killing Argus.
Why do you want to join Santa Maria?: You need a bulky tank with fur, so here I am! I am looking for a long-term home that raids at a decent pace and aims high without going overboard. I am confident Santa Maria can provide that :) Plus who doesn't want that guild under their name!
What is your raiding experience this expansion?: My current experience is (before nerfs): 7/7M EN - 10/10M NH - 9/9M ToS - 11/11M Antorus (Aggramar on my dk)
When did you start playing WoW?: Late TBC
Do you have a reliable PC & connection?: Around 12 ms world and home and around 50 fps during raids, rarely dc. Maintenance is something that's out of my control and it does happen.
Are you comfortable speaking on Discord?: Yes, of course
Do you know anyone here who can vouch for you?: Sadly no
Anything you would like to add?: Thank you for taking the time to read my application! Any questions that anyone has, I'd be happy and will do my best to answer:)


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2016 flew by so fast, and I have caught myself remarking at how fast the year passed multiple times over the course of the year. I'm not too sure if it was a good or a bad thing (that it flew by fast), but it was definitely a year for lessons and growth, lessons that I hope to carry into the new year.
I've started this year so far so good. Mostly spending it with Imran and my family – I cooked fried beehoon for my family yesterday, and it felt so good because I haven't been cooking the past few months due to work, and cooking has always been my go-to happy place, I love eating healthy home-cooked food, and seeing my dad and brother happy with a good hearty meal. I've also spent the past few days with people that matter: as your circle of friends grow smaller with each passing year, I've learned (and am still learning, to be honest) to surround myself with people that will make me a better me. People who are truly and genuinely happy for you, and people who will stick by you and support you no matter what.
Besides prioritising my relationships and being-at-home time, I feel an immense pressure to focus on the blog and to make it better. Don't get me wrong, pressure has always driven me, and is what I feel motivates me to produce better stronger content. So pressure is good! Over the past year, I've expanded the dreachong team to include lovely and hardworking staff: my Graphic Designer/ Assistant Elsie, Videographer Alicia, and recently, Editorial Intern, Puay Fang. The goal is to grow the dreachong community to include categories that are more than just style, beauty, and travel. We want to talk about a wider range of content: from sharing recipes, fitness tips and tricks, spots in Singapore that are worth checking out, to DIY ideas, home décor, and personal sharing pieces like this. All with a dreachong take and flare to it, of course. We will also be revamping the website within the next couple of weeks, and I can't wait to unveil that. If you have any thoughts and suggestions on what we can write or put up, feel free to leave a comment behind. In 2017, I hope to speak to you guys more personally and intimately through posts like this, and it would mean the world to receive some love back too! (:
My other goals for the year: 1) Hit the gym and exercise more, I know, so cliché, but really, I find myself needing it what with the reduced metabolism and regular fatigueness I've been experiencing. Some exercise should do me some good. 2) Collaborate collaborate collaborate! I am looking forward to exciting collaborations with fellow bloggers, creatives, and brands, some of which are already in the works. If you have a collaboration idea in mind, holla at me at email@example.com x
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As a teenager in the 1950's, Muldowney -- already an in-your-face woman -- preferred to run the streets than go school, so she hooked up with a mechanic who taught her how to drive and, by the time she was twenty-five, she had her pro race car driver's license. Nobody connected to Top Fuel (a combination of nitromethane and methanol) wanted Muldowney on the track -- not the Association, not the owners, not even the other racers. But Muldowney wouldn't quit and was shortly beating all comers. Repeatedly.
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In those days we could talk to them and they would influence the vote"
he says "but now people have begun to think for themselves."
Quote from Newsweek. 2009 on Japan, of whom its leaders are:
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Stop bitching Lilacs. Wah wah wah, I didn't get treated the way I should by Fordham. Wah wah wah. You *still* got into your #1 choice, and with a 159. That's reason to celebrate.
Are you really that mistaken or insane to think that a 159 deserves better, dare I say NYU or Columbia? If you expect sympathy and use this board as a mistaken way to gloat about your acceptance, masked under a *wha-do-I-do post: choose Cooley or Harvard,* you're mistaken. The choice is obvious along with the school's reputation.
Though, it's not like you take anyone's advice seriously anyway. People tell you to request PT from Brooklyn but you "take your chances" and look what you've got, nothing. Also, your best acceptances were PT, but apparently you *still* think you're too good to matriculate part-time and that for some reason, your tarnished ego would never recover enough to be a success.
If that's the case, kindly die so that your stupidity will stop and that we may focus on people who *actually* need advice, like those hoping to get into any sort of school. And so that those who appreciate a good PT education will get it instead of those who forsake it with some chip on their shoulder.
After all, most Cardozo grads are lucky to have a job when they graduate, let alone after 1L.
Complete BS. How can you take this poster seriously?
Wow that's a tough choice. I guess a lot of it depends on what you want to do after you graduate. Not only with regard to whether you want biglaw, but what area of law are you most interested in? Also, how important is the commmute do you? Will it help you stress wise to know that you can get to school easily and to know you'll be able to work the summer after 1L. For a lot of people this is crucial. I know it's easier said than done, but try not to stress out too much. Both are absolutely fantastic schools, and it's clear from your credentials that you are going to do well no matter where you go. Out of curiousity, did you originally apply to Fordham PT or full time? Also, according to LSN, you found out today, but I thought they did email. How were you notified?


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I recently had a conversation with a chef in the area about procuring local product. While most of you who follow the blog know that I support local agriculture, I support buying the highest quality ingredients first, make sure its fom sustainable source and then try and source it locally before I look elsewhere.
Anyways a little off track....the conversation with my fellow chef was about finding local produce here in New England in the middle of winter, he was saying there was nothing to buy and he would "jump on the bandwagon" in the summer again.
My feeling was that this was the easy way out. Yes it takes some extra work and no the farms aren't going to deliver as much in the winter. BUT fiqure out where you standards are. At Tastings we are all part of the solution. My sous chef gets up early to meet the Farm Trucks, Matt & I spend hours on the phone and online sourcing the product and then meeting the farmers, fisherman and ranchers. tasting the product, evaluating the quality vs. other sources and then putting our order together. Here is last weeks order in the middle of February for local product . I know its not a lot...but my point, its there and available....
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YEREVAN, March 24. / ARKA /. Stepan Gishyan, the CEO of ACBA-CREDIT AGRICOLE BANK, who died Saturday at the age of 49, will be buried in Noyemberyan, a small town about 200 km off Yerevan, on March 28, the press service of the bank said.
A memorial service for him will be held on March 27 at 18:00 at 5, Tigranyan Lane in Yerevan.
Gishyan became CEO of the bank in 1996. In 2003 he chaired the board of directors of ACBA Leasing and headed Alliance Francaise d'Armenie in 2006. In 2006-2007 Stepan Gishyan was the chairman of the Union of Banks of Armenia.
Stepan Gishyan made a great contribution to development of agriculture and the banking sector in Armenia, the bank said in a press release.
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HP is making a shift in their business model trying to involve it solutions providers more in their customer inquiries. Peter Larocque, president of North America Technology Solutions for Synnex, says "HP is putting their money where their mouth is and investing more in the channel," he said. "They really know their end-user customer is best served by a local resource."
Larocque said he is not surprised by the plan to use HP.com to drive more sales through the channel. "HP Inc. has had a trajectory to use the channel more and more and more and more," he said. "The reason they are doing that is they know the channel is going to do a good job."
"The split has gotten HP more focused and energized," said Mont Phelps, CEO of NWN, No. 70 on the 2015 CRN Solution Provider 500, which was named the HP Printer and Personal Systems Growth Reseller of the Year in 2015. "You can see the effort and the ideas."
NWN President and COO Skip Tappen said he sees HP going to greater lengths than ever before to leverage the power of the channel. "This shows HP understands the channel can add real value to the solutions," he said. "It is not just about the transactions anymore."
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Later today President Obama will give one of the most important speeches of his political career.
He will stand on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial and deliver what is expected to be a rousing address to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington.
Indeed, it was on those same steps fifty years ago to the day that Dr. Martin Luther King gave his landmark "I Have a Dream" speech.
Fast forward five decades and the unthinkable has happened: the election and then the re-election of the nation's first black president.
Of course, Obama will summarize where the nation has been and where it is going on the issue of race. But will he use this platform to talk in personal terms and open up an honest conversation about racial injustice and inequality in America?
In Obama's first term he steered clear of putting too much of an emphasis on race.
"It was a bit frustrating for those of us concerned about race," says Duke University historian Timothy Tyson. "Ironically our first African-American president can't talk about race because we are mired in fear, guilt, anger, and a deep uneasiness about our history."
Though, Gil Troy, a professor of history at McGill University, says the president has had his moments.
"I would say that as of now, Obama's three seemingly most memorable plunges into racial matters remain his Trayvon Martin remarks, his Henry Louis Gates beer summit and, still at the top, his 2008 campaign speech about race," he says.
Andra Gillespie, Emory University political scientist and author of Whose Black Politics: Cases in Post-Racial Black Leadership, says the president is painfully aware of the tensions and contradictions of his historic election. "He needed to be elected and re-elected so he needed to be more reticent for political pursues."
Still, there has been a change of tone since re-election. Analysts have observed a more confident, forceful and relaxed president, who at times seems unafraid to go off-script.
"President Obama has discussed race in a more honest and open manner during his second term," says Peniel E. Joseph, a political commentator and black-studies scholar at Tufts University.
"In the first instance, circumstance surrounding the Zimmerman verdict compelled him to publicly admit the nation is not post racial. The second, during a larger discussion of economic injustice, reflected the president's understanding of the connection between economic misery and racial tension."
North Carolina NAACP President William Barber says Obama's new-found confidence was adeptly highlighted in his second inaugural address, where he talked about civil rights, women's rights and same-sex marriage.
"The inaugural speech sets the tone and trajectory of where the administration seeks to go and where it hopes America will go," says Barber. "For him to put that on the nation's roadmap is an incredible thing. I don't think that's ever been done before."
Though, Barber believes far from the election of the first black American president reflecting a post-racial society, it has opened up a can of worms and brought to the surface America's racial divide.
Obama has a "double-burden" and more complex tapestry than past U.S. presidents, he says. "The burden of being judged by your race and at the same time having to address issues relating to race."
In fact, those to the left of Obama believe he has not had the courage to serve the poor or combat racial inequality. Cornel West and Tavis Smiley, for instance, have both been pretty critical of the president on that issue, arguing he needs to do more.
Gillespie believes that oftentimes Obama has not taken the initiative but has been pushed to speak in response to events that have dominated headlines. She says when it came to Trayvon Martin the president had no choice but to comment on a case which caused such public outcry.
What has been different, though, is how he has chosen to respond in his second term, she says. "He has been more forthright in comments."
So in unexpected remarks the president said in the aftermath of the George Zimmerman acquittal, " Trayvon Martin could have been me 35 years ago."
Dr. Tyson says it is important not only to put the spotlight on Obama but to take into account America's history.
"There is so much at stake when we talk about race. To talk about it we must dive into the irrational and traumatic."
"It's not politics in a certain type of way. But it has political implications. Talking about race in a historically grounded way makes us uncomfortable."
"Ultimately however, in a nation that has made miraculous progress yet still has a long way to go in healing its racial wounds and truly transcending racism, every day the simple fact that Barack Obama is president and Michelle is first lady constitute a powerful, eloquent, and inspiring statement about race," says Dr. Troy.
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Mystical Keys to Ascension
Abridged Audiobook MP3 download
A Life of Miracles recounts Almine's developing spiritual awareness and abilities from her childhood in South Africa until she emerged as a powerful mystic, to devote her gifts in support of all humanity is traced. Deeply inspiring and unique in its comparison of man's relationship as the microcosm of the macrocosm. It is an inspiration to living a joyous and balanced life and provides a carefully charted guide to achieving the magnificent destiny that awaits at the apex of human experience.
If you haven't met Almine in person, A Life of Miracles is a good book to start with! I purchased the audiobook about a year ago and have listened to it many times. It helps one to understand how Almine got where she is today. Her speaking voice is wonderful — so, I LOVE it when Almine reads to me! The audiobook is abridged, so I suppose I will need to purchase the book at some point too. Thanks Almine! I love you."
~ Diane
"Reading A Life of Miracles spiritually awakened me further than anything else ever had. It confirmed the knowing that there was someone else out there like me, that someone being Almine. I hope to one day gain many great stories of my spiritual path so I can share my story with the world as well. Almine has an incredibly inspiring story, from her childhood life, till her ever growing wisdom today. I'm just about to buy another copy, because I lent mine to a friend, who lent it to another friend, and somewhere along the vine of sharing this wondrous piece of work, someone found it a new home. I brought this everywhere I went when I read it. And I plan to love all her books just as much! I'm waiting for the day she does another Toronto Retreat so I can be within her presence. God bless Almine, you're a wonderful light being who's light shines enormously bright."
~ Nicholas Ursino
"Almine's audiobooks are a delight! The combination of her soothing voice, deep spiritual wisdom, personal stories used to convey insights and mystical adventures makes for a fantastic listening experience. Sharp production and a pristine sound complete it all. Some (not all!) of the audiobooks come with a very subtle background music, which makes it all even more enjoyable. I have read through every single one of Almine's physical books, but somehow this experience is different, it seems more personal. It is as if I am taken by the hand personally by Almine on an epic journey. Thus, audiobooks are quickly becoming my most favorite of Almine's products. I listen to it in bed, in the train, or on a rainy afternoon with a cup of coffee. They are truly a hidden gem and a gift to myself."
~ Niels, the Netherlands
A Life of Miracles is also available in paperback or as an e-book.
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14191 Panorama Pkwy is a $495,000 property on a 0.79 acre lot located in Heber City, UT.
Deer Vista is a gated residential community located on the shores of the Jordanelle Lake, just minutes east of Park City. Every homesite in Deer Vista enjoys a breathtaking panoramic view of the surrounding mountains mirrored in the lakes reflection. Imagine relaxing on your deck as the sun rises across the lake before heading out to play a round of golf at any of the nine spectacular public courses, or just dropping in at the Jordanelle gondola to catch first tracks. Deer Vista is the ultimate setting with competitively priced homesites offering quick and easy access to the arts and recreation that Park City is known for. Deer Vista is an incredible value for full time residents and second home owners alike. All utilities, roads and community trails are complete and the developer has paid the water bond, which represents a huge savings to property owners. Seller Financing Available. Call now to schedule a private tour and learn about current Deer Vista incentives.
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The Couple
Tia and Garnette were planning a commitment ceremony to celebrate their six years together when, as fate would have it, the California Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage. Knowing how quickly that decision could be overturned, they wed quietly at City Hall and then began arranging a larger party. "Ritual and formality are important to us," says Garnette. A year later, in a ceremony rich with symbolism, they repeated their vows in front of family and friends.
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Ceremony Decor
The ceremony decor is kept simple and clean, with wood bowls flanking each of the rows of chairs. In each bowl floats white gardenias.
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Wedding Gifts
Tia and Garnette asked guests to bring bowls, which they collect, and displayed them at the altar.
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Cleansing Water
Everyone washes their hands as a preceremony ritual.
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Seating Cards
Seating cards are secured with tiny clothespins for guests to easily find and take their seating assignment.
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Fifty guests sit at one long table set inside a rustic barn.
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Reception Food
The menu draws on local Northern California fare, such as fresh figs and cheese.
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The Wedding Cake
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Wedding Guests
In the evening glow, wedding guests hold candles and toast the happy couple with Champagne.
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The happy couple after their wedding celebration.
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Location: Cornerstone Sonoma
Event Planning & Flowers: Nicole Sillapere of Sillapere Inc.
Catering: Sage Catering
Stationery: Twig & Fig
Cake: Patisserie Angelica
Music: Ever Music Group
Wedding Photography: Anna Kuperberg
Gowns: Idia'Dega
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In a bid to revive the real estate market in the city, Gurgaon administration has proposed to shed the circle rates of properties by 15 percent. Being one of the prime real estate markets of Delhi-NCR, the circle rates weren't revived in the last two fiscal years. Officials said that the unchanged circle rates for two years wasn't the only reason behind the slash this year, in fact the proposal is part of correcting the rates in par with the prevailing ground realities of Gurgaon real estate market.
An official said that in some areas the circle areas are higher than the market rates of land. The committee which decided to shrink the circle rates is led by Gurgaon deputy commissioner TL Satyaprakash, who opinioned that there was a dip in the number of property registrations in the region leading to less revenue generation by the government. He said that market rates dipped in certain regions and in order to rationalize the rates, they have proposed for slashing circle rates. Circle rates is the minimum rate at which property transactions will happen in a region.


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|Mar 2nd, 2003 05:06 AM
Dude, you guys got ripped off big-time.
I found almost ALL the original TMNT toys at Kay Bee (or are they just using the initials nowadays?) for like $3 each. And since I had just gotten paid the day before...
|Feb 22nd, 2003 05:28 PM
|pissed off salesman
|I still think they should make a deluxe metal head. With like a light up or removeable brain. and also with A gun that pops up out of his cheast or spring loaded poles that make his legs SOUP arms shoot up. and he should be 13" tall
|Feb 22nd, 2003 01:16 AM
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|Ah, Metalhead. I have a fond memory of way back when back at my old Toys R Us, figure in hand...and some bastard of a little kid trying to make me give it to him. Fucking loser. I still have that figure in a box somewhere. He was freaking awesome!
|Feb 21st, 2003 11:54 AM
|you white people have too much damn money
|Feb 21st, 2003 09:17 AM
man when i was younger every one and thier mother seemed to own a master splinter and that robotic turtle guy. I would think the market would be flooded with em.
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|Feb 21st, 2003 02:25 AM
|Zbu Manowar
Nah, that's not too bad for a Splinter. Hell, shipping on figures usually goes for about $6-7, so you spent $9-$10 on a figure that was initially $6.
Don't feel bad. If it's still in its package, you got a deal.
|Feb 21st, 2003 01:35 AM
|Les Waste
Don't worry. I recently paid over $40 for a poster that looks like this:
It's the cover of the singles "Straight to Hell" and "Should I Stay or Should I Go" by the Clash and it's the coolest fucking cover ever. And even though the poster is of shitty quality and is too dark IT WAS STILL FUCKING WORTH IT
|Feb 20th, 2003 11:04 PM
I paid way too much for an old toy. :(
I bought an original MOC TMNT Splinter for $16.50. That includes shipping and handling. I think I paid too much.


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Senior Lawyer, Contracts, Procurement & Governance - Milton Keynes Council
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£43,757 - £48,331
Job description
A fantastic opportunity to join an exciting, dynamic, friendly and award winning team in Milton Keynes.
We are looking for a Senior Contracts, Procurement & Governance Lawyer to join our vibrant in-house Legal Team. This role would be suitable either for an experienced practitioner or a more recently qualified applicant who can demonstrate the ability to deal with a complex caseload.
Milton Keynes Council Legal Services have a non-hierarchical philosophy and a focus on mentoring and personal development. We work as a team with our clients to support the Council to achieve value for money throughout the services we deliver.
We recruit strongly on value and behaviours. As a forward-thinking legal department, we place emphasis on proactivity, commercial mindedness and pushing the boundaries. If you're looking for an opportunity to contribute to an iconic town's growth, as well as enhancing your own legal career, please contact us to find out more.
Role Profile
- To manage a caseload of medium and high level matters ensuring that all work is both of a high quality and delivered in a timely manner. All work should be undertaken with the purpose of assisting the Council to achieve its business objectives and operates within the wider policy context.
- Ensure the delivery of value for money services to high practice standards within a culture of continuous improvement.
- To provide training and guidance to the client department and legal team in their core area of work
- Ensure through compliance with robust performance standards the delivery of services to best practice standards.
- Through high quality service, advocacy, advice and casework to support the Council in achieving its outcomes successfully. To ensure that you have the current skills and competencies to advise on all relevant matters and that you ensure that these skills and competencies develop and adapt over time to meet future business developments.
- To establish and maintain a deep understanding of the client's business needs and objectives as these evolve over time through building professional relationships, ensuring those objectives are understood and shared by colleagues.
- As a Senior Lawyer to assist in supervising the advice, advocacy and casework of more junior lawyers as arranged with the Principal Lawyer through supervision or other arrangements.
- Accountable, with the Principal Lawyer, for the delivery of key performance targets for the team.
- Demonstrate a personal commitment to the Council's Values and encouraging and holding to account those values throughout their team.
Milton Keynes Council Benefits
Use your skills to benefit the local community and experience a rewarding, interesting environment and attractive employment package such as:
• Local Government Pension Scheme, considered to be one of the best employer
contribution rates
• A generous minimum holiday entitlement of 27 days per year in addition to statutory
and public holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years
• Option to buy more annual leave
• A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced Maternity, Adoption and
Paternity entitlements
• Excellent in-house management development programmes endorsed by the Institute of
Leadership and Management
• Flexibility – with full time, part time and term time working options
• Fair pay and a commitment to a minimum Living Wage
• MK Advantage benefits package – a range of savings including retail, travel and leisure
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…From my parents! They came to see me in Copenhagen for the past 2 weeks, and 5 of those days were spent in London. It was such a treat going to London again, it's been a solid 3 years since my last visit. We spent our time here in CPH visiting wine bars, Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, Den Blå Planet (Denmark's newest aquarium), strolling about flea markets, and a few days in Hesnæs (a beautiful beach down south). Then off to London! We split up a few days since I've seen most tourist-y things, so Anders and I chilled out along Brick Lane, Camden canals, Hackney, and Old Street. Oh yeah, and a "little" bit of shopping on Oxford. What a week!
Warhol a-go-go
Sheep furniture… want
So excited for art
Feeling electric
Spot the cat…
Vintage shopping
Sun galore in London
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Funds of the Year
Fund of Funds of the Year - Aurum Isus Fund
For more than 15 years Aurum Fund Management's flagship Isis fund has produced consistent risk-adjusted returns, low correlation to traditional risk assets and low volatility.
In 2013 the fund provided an attractive alternative to investment grade fixed income, finishing the year up more than 9%, during which time the Barclays Global Aggregate Bond Index delivered its first year of negative returns since 2005.
The fund has delivered solid performance during bond sales. During the "taper tantrum" of May and June 2013 it returned 1.1%. And, when tapering was announced in December, the Barclays Global Aggregate Bond Index declined 0.6% whereas the fund was up 0.9%.
Aurum's core team has been together – managing its own and its clients' assets – for almost two decades. This has allowed a consistent investment philosophy, facilitating a focus on ensuring capital preservation while compounding returns.
Aurum's approach to investment involves identifying managers that deliver true alpha and a diversified stream of returns. It believes in a "commonsense" approach to the investment process, with experience and judgment of the critical elements.
Aurum's disciplined investment process uses proprietary software. Having a team of in-house programmers that have worked at the firm for many years enables it to develop specialist tools, and its universe screening and investment process leverage both proprietary systems and long-term investment experience.
Fund Launch of the Year: Global - Neuberger Berman
On September 25 2013 Neuberger Berman launched its Global Bond Absolute Return fund, addressing increasing demand for absolute return fixed income that mitigates the effect of rising interest rates.
The fund was launched with assets of $42m and is managed within the global fixed income team, which includes seven senior portfolio managers – two in London and five in the US. Performance in the year-to-date was 0.69% (USD I Acc) and 2.4% since inception.
Neuberger Berman uses sector specialists and analysts to select securities and has 80 to 100 people generating ideas on a daily basis that feed into the fund. The fund has an absolute return objective and aims to generate an annual return 4% above cash over a medium to long-term investment horizon.
The portfolio managers utilise a proprietary framework called State-Space Analysis that combines multiple sources of alpha. This fundamentals-driven approach is designed to avoid persistent macro or thematic biases in the portfolio, and targets a low beta to fixed income markets over a full market cycle.
This process is currently deployed in the management of both benchmarked and unconstrained strategies in the US. In the model, a range of fundamental variables are taken into account, along with the probability of these scenarios materialising.
Neuberger Berman has a tested process for assessing relative value and has established sector specialists across all the different opportunity sets within fixed income. The company's fixed income platform spreads across the globe, including offices in the Netherlands and Singapore in addition to its core UK and US presence.
Fund Launch of the Year: Asia - BNP Paribas Investment Partners
In March 2014 BNP Paribas Investment Partners launched a fund investing in Chinese RMB offshore bonds, its Flexi I RMB Short Duration Bond Fund.
The fund's features have been developed to limit capacity constraints and serve a wide range of client needs. Offshore RMB bonds currently offer 150bp to 200bp yield pick-up relative to similarly rated bonds in other currencies – both for corporate and government – and the fund is expected to yield 4.5% in RMB terms gross of fees.
The fund was designed to address concerns relating to investing in bonds in a rising interest rate environment, so it was set up as a short duration fund.
Offshore RMB bonds have low duration and high yield-to-duration ratio – 1.5 – compared with major asset classes. Several competitors have a duration exposure that is higher – often between 3 and 4.8 years – or lower if they are positioned as a currency fund with a duration of less than three months.
The fund leverages a three-year track record from a previously-established fund, run since February 2011, that invests approximately 70% in RMB offshore fixed income.
The average credit rating of the fund has been set at investment grade – BBB – and RMB bonds from the same issuer have approximately half the volatility of their US dollar counterparts, leading to smoother returns and diversification in times of market stress.


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If you think you knew Arby's.. think again. Check out their profile in regards to marketing in the fast food world. They slay with their menu and nutrition profile. I think that due to their exceptionally better menu and ingredients these guys are going to continue to kill it on the marketing side of things as no one can really come after them.
Also, check out the numbers below for start-up costs. They are awesome!
Let me know what you think Marketing peeps!
Arby's is a chain of fast food restaurants in United States and Canada. This is a completely owned subsidiary of Wendy's/Arby's Group. Arby's Nutrition and Menu is mainly known for selling curly fries and roast beef sandwiches. Appetizers, Market Fresh (deli-style) sandwiches, salads, wraps, chicken sandwiches and submarine sandwiches are included in Arby's menu.
It has its headquarters in Sandy Springs, Georgia. Across the US and Canada there are 3,688 Arby's restaurants. Corporate own stores are 1,106 in number and 462 franchisees own 2,582 Arby's restaurants.
Arby's menu is a full service restaurant offering, including a variety of fast food items such as roast turkey, roast chicken, specialty sandwiches, super-stuffed potatoes, chicken fingers, potato
cakes, shakes, dessert, non-alcoholic beverage products other food items.
There are 2 franchising offers: Arby's traditional full menu / full service restaurant
(Either situated within convenience stores or malls and truck stops that
generally occupy at least 1600 sq feet) Limited size, limited menu and limited
service restaurants (Non-traditional Arby's Restaurant) located in:
Arenas, Airports and stadiums that have shared seating or no seating. Universities, colleges and Casinos that usually have common seating area. Convenience stores and truck stops with less than 1,600 sq feet space and 0 – 28 seats.
No financing is offered by the franchisor to the franchisees and franchisor does not guarantee note, lease or obligation to franchisees. A finance program in order to remodel existing
Arby's franchise restaurants is offered by The CIT Group/Equipment Financing,
Franchisees are required to participate in a Pre-Opening Orientation Program. It is mandatory for a new franchisee and at least 2 managers to attend the management training program.
In case a franchisee is not there to participate in the training then 3 managers must take part in the training and are required to successfully complete and become successfully certified in the training program. Duration of the program is 7 weeks and 48 hrs ('on-the-job' training / week).
Franchise Cost: Applicable Standard Costs for both leased and purchased sites:
Initial License Fee – $1,000 – $37,500
Travel and Living Expenses while Training – $4,000 – $19,000
Site Development Costs – $10,000 – $265,000
Miscellaneous Opening Costs – $5,000 – $25,000
Opening Inventory – $10,000 – $20,000
Management Pre-Opening Salary – $10,000 – $20,000
Additional Funds (3 Months) – $104,000 – $158,000
Total – $144,000 – $544,500
Leased Site Costs:
Equipment, Sign and Decor Package – $135,000 – $325,000
Leased Land and Building Costs (up to 5 months) –
$21,000 – $59,000
Total – $156,000 – $384,000 Total Estimated Initial
Investment (Leased Site) – $300,000 – $928,500
Purchased Site Costs:
Equipment, Sign and Decor Package – $200,000 – $325,000
Land Costs – $200,000 – $1,000,000
Building Costs – $155,000 – $615,000
Mortgage Costs – $15,000 – $35,000
Total – $570,000 – $1,975,000
Total Estimated Initial Investment
(Purchased Site) – $714,000 – $2,519,500 Ongoing Fees:
Royalty – 4% of total gross sales
Local Advertising – Not less than 3% of annual Gross Sales
Renewal Fees – 10% of the then applicable license fee
Costs and Attorney Fees – vary under circumstances.
Maintenance, Repairs and Remodeling – As assessed
When looking to start out any business it's important, especially considering today's market that you look for specific ways to slice minimize or reduce over head and associated risk. Any business is going to acquire risk, but it's important to truly have a full knowledge of the amount of investment, startup cost and "ROI" (Profits on return).
Many people are unaware that 80% of most franchise endeavors are unsuccessful in the first two to five years giving large debts looming for a long time thereafter.
One of the ways and in my own view the best way to minimize over head, startup and investment cost is to use good thing about the modern of entrepreneurship and begin a company from the comfort of your house.
Opportunities have surfaced in the web market that is creating millionaires each day. Find out about the enjoyable opportunities linked with a business design that commences profitable outcomes today!


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I have had the pleasure of working with Inkpush Co. (Jo) on several occasions and have been blown away every time. Her attention to detail and natural talent for styling and designing is beyond my expectations. I would give 10 stars if I could. Thank you Jo for always doing an exceptional job and being extremely professional and accommodating! I will always highly recommend you to every bride I work with.
Jo of Inkpush's work embodied grace and elegance. It was a thrill to see the names in delicate script on each table setting for my tea party. The spread looked like everything I imagined and more. As a designer myself, I am extremely excited to have her as my calligrapher and the future projects we will be working together on.
Simply amazing! From prompt response, excellent packing, speed light shipping, to the amazing quality of calligraphy, simply above and beyond my expectations!
As a wedding industry vendor, I have seen many different kinds of invitations and calligraphy out there. When I was on the hunt for a calligrapher for my editorial session and I found Jo's work, I knew I found the exact person I had been searching for. Her professionalism, attention to detail, and her work were all top-notch. I loved every single piece she created for me as they were truly a work of art. Her work is so classic and romantic and high end and I could not recommend Inkpush Co more for any of your calligraphy needs! She is a joy to work with and I know that her business will continue to flourish. I'm honored to have worked with her!
Not only is Jo one of the sweetest people you will ever come across, she is genuinely passionate and incredibly talented. She has an amazing eye for detail, and her capacity to recreate old world charm in today's modern world will leave you speechless. She will listen, really listen, and always go above and beyond. Couldn't recommend her more! Love her!
She is worth every cent. She is creative and thoughtful in her work and of course, her handwriting is to die for. I love the way Jo approaches every task and is willing to try unconventional methods. Her passion for what she does just pours into her work and you can feel the love in every letter.
Inkpush Co. and I just recently worked together on an amazing photoshoot and was so amazing to work with and she does absolutely beautiful work! Thank you so much!


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1 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, FloridaMap
This hotel is located right on the beach, providing guests with easy access to the most popular attraction in the area. Guests of the Ritz Carlton Hotel Miami Beach will find a host of diversions available to them in South Beach, including a great deal of shopping and dining establishments. The Miami International Airport is within a short drive of this establishment. The immediate environs are walkable. All of the rooms at this establishment are air conditioned and non-smoking. Each of the rooms has a private bath that is provided with a bathrobe and a hairdryer. There are televisions in all of the rooms, and movies are available from the establishment. Minibars and safes are also included in the rooms. The Ritz Carlton Hotel Miami Beach offers its guests a golf course right on site. There is also a massage service available to guests. This hotel also has a fitness center and personal trainers are available. There is an extensive art collection on display at this establishment.
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- Teens (13+)
Kid-friendly Amenities
- Connecting rooms
- Rollaway beds available
- Kids stay free
- Smoke-free property
- Pet friendly
- Babysitting
- Kids' club
- On-site restaurant(s)
- Kids' menu in restaurant
- Cribs (infant beds) available
- Outdoor pool
- Beach umbrellas available
- Video game system in room
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- Visited: July 2014
- Submitted: Aug 27, 2014
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South Beach can Sizzle with KidsFlag review
This hotel is very family friendly. It's so quiet in fact you may feel like you're missing some of the excitement of South Beach, but if you walk out from your hotel you're right on the beach and there's a walk/bike path as well. We were there for Fourth of July and there were fun activities for the kids.
Tips for Families
If you can get out to the pool early you'll be happy to grab a lounge chair. Otherwise you'll eventually find one or just head to the beach. The kids loved the smoothies and they offer free samples frequently.
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LOWELL -- As water cascaded over the Swamp Locks Thursday night, Mayor Edward Kennedy led a crowd of a Lowellians in a countdown to "light the locks." Someone toggled a switch, and the voices of the crowd hushed. The rush of water over the locks became prisms of glistening color.
The illumination of the locks and its gatehouse, located just off Dutton Street, was a one-night-only event intended to show the city's full potential after dark. The display included some special effects lighting of 110 Canal St., the research hub that UMass Lowell shares with innovators and entrepreneurs.
Paul Marion, president of Lowell Heritage Partnership, noted that scenes like this "are everywhere in Europe, illuminating architectural gems.
Sun staff photos can be ordered by visiting our SmugMug site.
"You could call this a pilot program to show what the rest of the city could be like. We are working on a vision of what's possible," Marion said.
The event was in planning for several months as part of an initiative called the Lowell Waterways Vision project. The goal is to make the canal system more visible and to encourage more active use of adjacent areas for retail shops, restaurants, and art galleries.
A crowd began to gather for the lighting ceremony about 7 p.m.
Wayne and Kerry Jenness, who live in the Appleton Mill, were on Howe's tour. As their dog Lucy calmly surveyed the activities, the Jennesses said they were happy to see this event so close to where they live.
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And Donna McIntosh, a resident of the city's Belvidere section, said "It's just great to see all this."
Walking around the area even before the locks were lit, City Councilor Rita Mercier pointed to the way trees were already illuminated.
"This is so beautiful," she said.
When the time neared to turn on the lights, the mayor stepped up to a mic and said, "We're here to celebrate." He explained the event had its beginnings earlier this year during Winter Fest. The Merrimack Canal, which runs along Lucy Larcom Park, was permanently illuminated that weekend.
"We started talking about how to extend that," the mayor said." It was such a hit we decided we had to do more."
So the city launched the Lowell Waterways Vision project.
Sun staff photos can be ordered by visiting our SmugMug site.
According to Kennedy, the vision includes not only lighting the canals, but also illuminating downtown buildings. To make this possible will require money. The city has received a $500,000 anonymous donation for the effort, but the City Council will be discussing this at its meeting in late September, he said.


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The Buzz
The Back & Forth: Last week everything in politics sort of changed
Buzz blog contributors who cover politics for The Star regularly chat about recent political news from Kansas, Missouri or our nation's capital. This week, The Star's Hunter Woodall chats with health care reporter, Andy Marso.
Hunter: Welcome back to the Buzz blog, where last week everything in politics sort of changed! But also sort of stayed the same.
Andy: Indeed.
Sam Brownback is leaving for a job in D.C. though. That's a change.
Hunter: And also leaves a big question.
The political folks I spoke with this week tried to weigh in on how much Lt. Gov. Jeff Colyer may mimic or diverge from Brownback, but at this point it's unclear.
Andy: Yeah, there was a lot of speculation on Twitter like, "Hey, now maybe Kansas will expand Medicaid." But if anything Colyer has been even more dug in against expansion than Brownback, don't you think?
Hunter: That seems to be the case. Back in December, he tweeted that "Obamacare/Expansion will soon be dead." But as we've seen on the federal level, even a nicknamed "skinny repeal" isn't an easy sell.
Andy: True dat. The U.S. House's Obamacare repeal bill, the AHCA, would have explicitly barred states from expanding Medicaid. But it definitely doesn't look like that bill is getting through the Senate. So, as of right now, expansion advocates in Kansas will keep pushing. Who knows what will happen with Obamacare repeal/reform/repair from here though. Been a crazy couple months.
Hunter: Which is kind of what made this week unique. Brownback heading to D.C. and the repeal struggling in the Senate were both things that had been expected for months. But for both moves to come about in the way they did seemed a little unexpected.
I'm not sure anyone thought the White House's Brownback announcement, which seemed to surprise even Kansas Republicans, would arrive on a random Wednesday night. And I think you'd be hard pressed to find many people that expected John McCain to make such a decisive move on voting against the skinny repeal in that late night vote.
Andy: All true. And yet, ever since Donald Trump entered the presidential race I think the theme of national politics has been "Expect the Unexpected."
Hunter: That's a good point. But the president making a major staff announcement via a tweet storm late on a Friday seems less surprising now than it may have been a few months ago.
Andy: The Trump Administration does seem to have blindsided folks with Brownback announcement, but it sounds like Pence had been pushing for it for awhile.
As for McCain, he gave some preview of his discontent with the Senate health bill process in that dramatic speech right after he got back from brain surgery. National outlets reported that Trump tried to talk him into voting for the skinny repeal in a phone call, but I can understand why that wouldn't be persuasive given Trump's "I like people who weren't captured" line. Don't think he ever apologized to the senator for that, although he has since called him a hero.
Hunter: Andy, I get the sense this news cycle, and all of its ties to the Kansas political scene, won't be stopping anytime soon.
Andy: I agree. Usually, things slow down in the summer, especially in non-election years. This year, that does not seem the case.
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We had the best time making our noun town! This idea was adapted from First Grader at Last! Thanks a bunch!
Each child was in charge of creating their own noun at home and bringing it back. We put all the nouns together and made our famous noun town. We had everything from the Superdome, our school, me, McDonalds, and so many cute things. It was a blast!


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The nomination period for the annual Leading Wales Awards, which seek to recognise and celebrate the role of leadership as a key driver of economic success in Wales, is now open.
The awards, in association with Cardiff Metropolitan University, are run by a consortium of Welsh organisations including the ACCA, CBI and the WCVA, and celebrated 10 years of success in 2014.
The Dean of Cardiff School of Management at Cardiff Metropolitan University, Professor David Brooksbank said: "We are committed to helping Wales' leaders engage with the serious challenges that impact upon them, so we are delighted to be partners for the second year with the Leading Wales Awards which celebrate the very best of leadership in Wales."
Barbara Chidgey, spokesperson for the Leading Wales Awards says: "In order to really build the Wales we want for future generations, legislation alone is not enough. There has to be a continued focus on growing leadership skills, capacity, capability and collaboration in all sectors in Wales. It is leadership that will drive forward the growth of businesses and the economy, regenerate communities and ensure that all of our Public Services deliver what the people of Wales need and do so sustainably. Highlighting and celebrating exceptional examples of leadership will, we hope, inspire others to take up their personal leadership mantle and to realise that they too can do it! We are therefore asking people across Wales to tell us about the leaders they work with who inspire them and are making a real difference in their business, team, organisation or community."
There are eight categories to choose from and nomination forms can be downloaded and submitted online at www.leadingwalesawards.co.uk . The deadline for submission is 5pm on Friday 13th March 2015. (Follow us @LeadersinWales)
The awards ceremony takes place on Thursday 4th June 2014 at Hilton Cardiff.
+Leading Wales Awards' Consortium Members
ACCA Cymru Wales, CBI Wales, CMI Cymru (Chartered Management Institute), Harding Evans Solicitors, Hilton Cardiff, Learning Pathways Cymru, Wales Council for Voluntary Action
*Leading Wales Awards categories and sponsors
· Leadership in the Public Sector sponsored by Academi Wales
· Leadership in the Voluntary Sector sponsored by Fairwood Trust
· Leadership in the Private Sector sponsored by Hello Starling
· Leadership in Social Enterprise sponsored by Social Enterprise Partners: Social Firms Wales and the Wales Co-operative Centre
· Young Leader (14 – 25 years) sponsored by NatWest Cymru
· Next Generation Leader sponsorship to be confirmed
· Women in Leadership sponsored by Moneypenny
· Leadership for the Future sponsored by The Wales We Want
Executive Chair & Project Manager:
Barbara Chidgey, Learning Pathways Cymru
07989 385 114
Press and media:
Alex McArthur – McArthur Davies


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Little thanks to Roger Moore, it's all too easy to associate the term 'ski stunts' with the off-piste antics of 007, the spy slaloming around submachine machine gun with wanton ease.
Well in this video we're presented with a ski run that poses significantly more danger, as pro skier Cody Townsend hurtles down what we can only describe as one of the most insane mountain ridges we've ever laid eyes on, running straight down the crack of one seriously large mountain.
From the atmospheric build-up we see just how tall the summit is via 'copter shots of the mastiff. But it's not long before it's enough with the eye candy and straight onto the first-person terror as our man plummets onto the narrowest of crevices and tear down the ravine like a bat out of hell.


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Modern printing technology has made printing affordable for small businesses, but Vistaprint takes this a step further by giving you the ability to easily personalise your letterheads.
While large and mid-sized businesses use letterheads commonly, the fact remains that not many small businesses create their own personalised letterheads. Small businesses who do, however, can reap from a range of benefits. After all, a professional letterhead gives businesses a uniform manner of communicating with customers and vendors alike.
A letterhead, a seemingly inconsequential piece of stationery, includes information about your business such as its name, its logo, your contact details and perhaps an individual's name and title as well.
The benefits
A letterhead, in addition to making your business look more credible, also gives you the means to increase your brand's recognition. When a business uses letterheads, it gives others the impression that they're dealing with a business that consists of multiple employees, even if that's not really the case. Besides, taking a professional approach can increase your confidence levels and it can also increase the confidence levels of people your business deals with.
Traditional or digital printing
Offset and letterpress printing methods remain common when it comes to printing letterheads, although some people turn to digital printing as well. The problem with using traditional methods is that they cost more and you also might have to order a set number of prints, which could be as many as 500. In such cases, the per-piece prices tend to be considerably higher for smaller orders. With digital letterheads, however, there is no such limitation and you can print as few or as many as you like.
When you order traditional letterheads in bulk and need to change some information, the ones you already have go to waste. With digital letterheads, you don't have to order in bulk and you can edit any information that requires changing through a digital file.
Vistaprint letterheads
Vistaprint offers its printing services to people from all over the world and letterhead printing is only one small part of this company's overall operations. Its range of customisable products includes business cards, signs and banners, invitations, photo gifts, phone cases, labels, magnets and stickers. It also offers website and internet marketing, design and business services.
Vistaprint offers customisable letterheads in the standard A4 size. Its full-bleed size stands at 213 x 300mm, or 2517 x 3544 pixels and the final size is 210 x 297mm, or 2480 x 3508 pixels. All Vistaprint letterheads use a resolution of 300 DPI. What helps is that the use of multiple colours does not have an effect on the pricing, given that Vistaprint offers full-colour printing. The smooth finish matte paper your letterhead comes on is acid free, 92 brightness and 90 g/m² weight.
Multiple design options
Vistaprint offers more than 4,200 letterhead designs and these cover different industries. The website gives you the option to look for letterheads based on industry types, while some options include agriculture, animal care, automotive, beauty, construction, education, entertainment, information and technology, politics, property, retail, sports and travel. Alternatively, you can also base your search on style and some options include conservative, elegant, environmental, floral, modern, patriotic, retro, sensual and textures.
Easy ordering, convenient pricing
Ordering letterheads from Vistaprint is easy; all that's required is for you to log on to their website. You can order as few as 10 sheets or as many as 2,000. While the pricing for a batch of 10 is not prohibitive (under $20), you save money when you order more. For example, while the per-piece cost when you order a batch of 10 is $2.00, it goes down to $1.00 if you order 50 and you pay as little as $0.20 per piece if your order 2,000.
Given below are some Vistaprint letterhead designs that require little in the form of customisation.
If you deal with animal and pet care, you might want to consider opting for this informal yet pleasing letterhead.
If you're in the beauty industry and are looking for something that is subtle yet elegant, this letterhead deserves your attention.
This letterhead with a chef's hat is perfect if you run a restaurant or a bakery and want to give it a professional touch.
Bouquet event planner letterhead
This partly floral letterhead with shades of green is perfect for event planners and florists alike.
If you run a religious organisation and are looking for something suitable, this letterhead with candles is one that suits most occasions.
This simple letterhead with mellow design and a woman on a scale implies that you deal with fitness and weight loss, making it perfect for anyone from the weight-loss industry.
If your business provides mountain expeditions, if you are a tour operator, or if you provide snow holiday packages, consider investing in this letterhead.
If you're an architect or if you work in the construction business, this sober and minimalistic letterhead is perfect.
Why print your letterheads with Vistaprint?
When you choose to get your letterheads from Vistaprint you can look forward to a number of benefits. For starters, in addition to offering scores of templates that you can personalise, it also gives you the option to upload your own design. This can include any kind of background you like, any colour, any kind of imagery and any textual content.
Supports multiple formats
If you choose to upload your own design, Vistaprint allows you to do so in multiple formats. Accepted file formats include Adobe Acrobat 9, Adobe Illustrator CS3, Adobe Photoshop CS3, Bitmap, GIF, JPEG, Microsoft PowerPoint 2010, Microsoft Publisher 2010, Microsoft Word 2010, PCX, PICT, PNG, PostScript, TIF, Windows Enhanced Metafile and Windows Metafile.
When it comes to personalising existing templates, Vistaprint offers a user-friendly system that is easy to work with, plus the entire process takes no more than a few minutes. When you work with existing templates you can insert logos, images and textual content. The text editor gives you the option to choose from different fonts, font sizes and font colours. If you wish to save changes for later, you can.
Once you finalise the design and are ready to place your order, you have the option to order matching envelopes. You can also order plain white envelopes or choose to not order any envelopes.
How much does Vistaprint charge for delivery?
Delivery costs vary in accordance with factors like the products you order, your delivery address and the shipping method you choose. The Vistaprint website offers its users a quote calculator through which you can calculate your shipping costs in advance. Alternatively, you can view exactly how much you have to pay for delivery during the checkout process.
If you order a batch of 10 letterheads that you require at an address in Melbourne's CBD, you can expect to pay around $15 for rush deliveries, around $10 for priority deliveries and around $6 for economy. While rush deliveries come with a delivery time of up to three business days, this extends to seven calendar days in case of priority and 14 calendar days in case of standard. Rush delivery is offered on orders placed before 20:00hrs AEST.
In case your order includes multiple items, Vistaprint tries to deliver them together but does not guarantee this will happen. Your order can arrive in separate parts because it may include items that print in different production plants, or because different items print at different times. For example, if your order includes business cards along with letterheads and if the business cards print earlier than the letterheads, you'll receive the business cards first.
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Why shop at finder.com.au for Vistaprint letterheads?
When you turn to Vistaprint for letterheads, know that you're dealing with one of the best in the business. Since its inception in 1994, this business has grown from strength to strength and it now offers its products and services through 25 localised websites.
The variety this business offers through its wide array of customisable products is hard to beat and by simply creating a letterhead you can also see what the design looks like on products like business cards, magnets, mugs and pen drives. Vistaprint even offers professional assistance at every stage of the customising or ordering process.


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Sundown Cottages
Luxury self-catering accommodation on the Hebridean Isle of Lewis
Set in Achmore, and building on the reputation of Sundown Cottage we now add Taigh Chalum to this prime site occupying the highest, south-facing vantage point on the island, with a panoramic vista of some 40 miles of wild, natural scenery on your doorstep. Come and enjoy this spectacular landscape in the Year of Natural Scotland.
Read some of the comments from many satisfied visitors.
Taigh Chalum (Calum's House)
The new rustic neighbour, accommodating 4 people, with optional daybed for 5th person in living area. Taigh Chalum draws upon the surrounding natural beauty and reflects it back in its interior design. More pics to follow shortly!
Sundown Cottage
This cottage has gained a terrific reputation from hundreds of visitors over the past 5 years many returning again and again. A very homely and comfortable environment finished to the highest standard.
Find out more about the accommodation on the facilities page.