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The Yorkshire Dales are a scenic area of limestone hills and valleys in North Yorkshire in the north of England. Much of the area falls within the Yorkshire Dales National Park, which extends into neighbouring Cumbria and Lancashire. The area includes Nidderdale though this is not part of the Park.
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A "dale" simply means a valley, so it's a very common component of a place-name, in Yorkshire and elsewhere. The Dales described here are those in the Pennines, north of Skipton and south of Kirkby Stephen, and the hills between them. Their terrain is exposed limestone or karst country, scenically sculpted by glaciation and by water action. Similar terrain and scenery is found at the southern end of the Pennines, the Peak District, while the area between is overlain by tough millstone and looks quite different: bleak, boggy and infertile.
Rivers course down the dales, mostly flowing east, but Ribblesdale and Lonsdale flow south then west to the Irish Sea. As each river leaves the limestone hills, it comes into gentler rolling country then low plains, pastoral and bucolic. Names such as "Wharfedale" and "Nidderdale" are often extended to these broad valleys and meander plains, but they don't have classic Dales scenery, and they're only considered on this page to the extent that they have transport routes and amenities relevant to visitors to the Dales.
The area is at low altitude by European mountain standards, and is fertile, with cattle farming on the lower ground and sheep on the hills. In Norman times monasteries were established, eg at Bolton Priory and Fountains Abbey, that controlled much of this land and promoted agriculture. Later centuries saw the building of castles such as Castle Bolton and hunting lodges such as Barden Tower. The Industrial era brought lead and coal mining, quarrying, and the construction of roads and railways. This, plus new housing, was economically necessary but potentially ruinous to the area's natural beauty, so in 1954 the Yorkshire Dales National Park was created. Nidderdale wasn't included, but was separately protected in 1994 by designation as an "Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty" (AONB). In 2016 the National Park was considerably extended westwards, almost to the M6, so it now includes Lonsdale.
The Park borders upon several other protected areas: Nidderdale AONB as mentioned to the southeast, Lake District National Park to the west, Forest of Bowland AONB to the southwest, and North Pennines AONB to the north. So a huge tract of northern England is now within a joined-up protected habitat where development is tightly controlled. So maybe they could re-introduce bears, wolves, and other early denizens? Realistically not those, the combined area is still too small and too populated, but water voles and hazel dormice have been re-introduced. You've got to start small.
There are no park fees or road tolls in any of these areas. The usual charges apply for parking, campsites, and admission to attractions. Permits are required (as in the rest of the UK) for fishing, hunting, etc. Fishing licences are available at Post Offices.
As with the rest of the UK, winter (October–March) can be wet, cold (−5°C–15°C) and windy, and summer (June–August) can be warm and sunny (18°C–28°C). However there are no guarantees so it is quite possible for rainy weather in summer and moderate weather in winter.
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The principal dales are Wharfedale, Wensleydale, Swaledale, Nidderdale, Ribblesdale, Airedale and Lonsdale, each with a distinct character. Many smaller dales feed into these.
- Wharfedale is very accessible from Leeds so it gets busy on summer weekends. Turn off A59 onto B6160 at Bolton Bridge to see the ruins of 1 Bolton Abbey. (it was actually a priory), and the torrent of the Strid, where the River Wharfe rips between rocks. The Strid is so called because you could almost stride between river banks - but not quite, and that would be the end of you. The road and valley continue up through Burnsall, 1 Grassington, Conistone (where Littondale joins), Kettlewell, Starbotton and Buckden.
Above Buckden the valley divides. The main valley of the Wharfe, feeding in from the west, is called Langstrothdale above here. The village of Hubberholme has a delightful church. The lane eventually crosses the hills to Hawes in Wensleydale. The lesser valley, feeding in from the northeast, is the line of the B6160 over to Bishopdale, entering Wensleydale near Aysgarth.
- Wensleydale is named for the village of Wensley, not for its river the Ure. It's in two parts: the upper "dale-like" reaches (on A684) are above 2 Aysgarth, with a scenic waterfall. The dale runs up through Askrigg and 3 Hawes, where it's joined by Fossdale tumbling over 2 Hardrow Force waterfall. England's highest single drop waterfall and Cotterdale. Above is Garsdale and the moors over to Dentdale, Cumbria and the Lune Valley. Downstream from Aysgarth, the river leaves the Park to flow through softer country alongside A6108 past Leyburn, Middleham (with its castle), Jervaulx Abbey and Masham; then it meanders south towards Ripon.
- Swaledale, north of Wensleydale, starts just above 4 Richmond; Easby Abbey is nearby. The valley and A6108 / B6270 ascend east through 5 Keld, Thwaite, Gunnerside and Reeth. A lane from Thwaite crosses the pot-holed wilds of "Butter Tubs" to Hawes.
- Nidderdale is not within the National Park, but is similarly protected as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It's to the east, with the River Nidd rising in hills above Scar House Reservoir, then flowing south through Middlesmoor, Lofthouse and Ramsgill to enter Gouthwaite Reservoir. From there it flows on to 6 Pateley Bridge and Summerbridge. On the hills north of Summerbridge are Brimham Rocks. The river then turns west and leaves the dales, meandering through farmland past Knaresborough to join the Ouse near York. There's a good road up the dale, B6165 (with a bus service) up as far as Pateley Bridge then a lane up to Lofthouse. The lane then climbs over the moors east towards Masham.
- Ribblesdale together with Airedale forms the "Aire Gap" through the Pennines, a historically important low-level route. It's traversed by main roads with bus services, and railway lines, so it's very accessible. These roads are also a route from the Yorkshire cities to the Lake District, so they become congested on summer weekends. From Yorkshire, approach along A65 past 7 Skipton and Gargrave. From the west follow M65 then A682 onto A65. Attractive limestone scenery starts above 8 Settle, with valley, B6479 and railway climbing north to Stainforth and 9 Horton-in-Ribblesdale. Horton itself is marred by quarrying, but above are the brooding "Three Peaks" of Whernside, Ingleborough and Pen-y-Ghent, sheep-farms enclosed with drystone walls, and the railway spanning the impressive 3 Ribbleshead viaduct (Batty Moss Railway Viaduct). with 24 arches, 104 ft (32 m) high . It's classic country for hiking, caving and pot-holing, with the extensive Alum Pot system.
- The lower section of Airedale below Keighley is industrial, but the upper reaches are very attractive. Branch off A65 at Gargrave and follow the lane north past Airton to 4 Malham. . Above here are spectacular Malham Cove, Gordale Scar, and Janet's Foss.
- Lonsdale became part of the Park when this was extended westwards in 2016. This lies in Cumbria and is usually accessed via 10 Kirkby Lonsdale. A683 runs up the valley to Sedbergh then crosses the moors to Kirkby Stephen; minor roads stay in the Lune valley and parallel the M6 through the Lune Gorge to Tebay. Much of the area has millstone bedrock, but limestone karst scenery is found in the northern reaches around Great Asby Scar. This area also included the village of 11 Clapham and its access to Ingleborough peak.
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- Leeds-Bradford Airport[dead link] is the closest airport, with good connections across western Europe, including London Heathrow, Paris CDG and Amsterdam. There is an hourly bus from the airport to Harrogate.
- If you're flying in and renting a car, Manchester Airport is a little further but has global connections and competitive fares. Follow M60 / M61 north to M65, and you can reach the Dales in a couple of hours.
- Newcastle Airport has similar services to Leeds-Bradford. You'd only consider it if you were mainly touring the northern Dales, into Cumbria, County Durham and Hadrian's Wall.
By train edit
The principal railway stations around the Dales are:
- Leeds with frequent direct trains from London, Manchester, the Midlands, Newcastle and Edinburgh.
- From Leeds a train every couple of hours runs up Ribblesdale via Skipton, Gargrave, Settle, Horton, Ribbleshead, Dent, Garsdale, Kirkby Stephen and Appleby to Carlisle.
- Frequent trains run from Leeds and Bradford to Ilkley and to Skipton, for buses onward to Grassington and Buckden in Wharfedale.
- Harrogate, reached by train via Leeds or York, has buses up Nidderdale as far as Pateley Bridge.
- Northallerton, on the line between York and Newcastle, has buses into Wensleydale.
By bus edit
Dalesbus has a good online map of the regular and summer-only bus routes into the Dales.
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You probably need a car, but see Dalesbus link above for bus routes.
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Rocks edit
- 5 Brimham Rocks, Summerbridge HG3 4DW, ☏ +44 1423 780688, firstname.lastname@example.com. 08:00-dusk. Millstone is a very tough rock which south of the Dales forms the main bedrock, creating boggy plateaus. Most of the Dales are limestone, but here and there are teetering millstone outcrops. Ice makes it crack vertically and horizontally, so it looks like giants' architecture, or their stacked crockery. Brimham Rocks are the best example, others are Plumpton Rocks near Wetherby, and Almscliff Crag near Otley.
Waterfalls edit
The Yourshire Dales National Park has 32 Waterfalls including:
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Walk edit
Walk as far or as little as you like. As with other areas of natural beauty, anything within ten minutes of the car park may feel like a suburban picnic spot, but anything beyond suddenly propels you miles from anywhere. Several long-distance trails cross the area:
- The Pennine Way from the south crosses A65 at Gargrave, follows the Aire Valley north to Malham and onto the limestone tops - this section around Malham Tarn is the most scenic of the entire path - then veers west over Pen-y-Ghent to Horton-in-Ribblesdale. From there it's practically straight north to Hawes. North again, the route leaves the Park at Tan Hill to head into the North Pennines and Teesdale.
- The Dales Way runs the length of Wharfedale past Bolton Abbey to Grassington, Kettlewell and Hibberholme, into Langstrothdale and over into Cumbria.
The Three Peaks can be admired from the roadside, but do climb them if the weather's decent, there's nothing difficult. The three are:
1 Pen-y-Ghent. 2,277 ft (694 m) shaped like the prow of a battleship bearing down on you.
2 Ingleborough. 2,372 ft (723 m) with a distinct layered appearance, and pierced by the chasm of Juniper Gulf.
3 Whernside. 2,415 ft (736 m) is the highest point in North Yorkshire, sharing its summit with Cumbria.
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4 Wensleydale Railway, Leyburn Station, Harmby Road, Leyburn, DL8 5EU, ☏ +44 1677 425 805. 9AM-6PM. This runs from Leeming Bar near Northallerton to Bedales, Leyburn and Redmire. It's often steam-hauled (check timetable for steam days) and you can even arrange to work alongside the driver.
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The Dales is not known as a major shopping destination, but many of the towns and villages have a range of small tourist and craft shops as well as local amenities. The markets can be treasure troves of local produce. The nearest major shopping city is Leeds, but nearer-by Skipton and Harrogate have a selection of shops.
- Hawes. Market, rope-maker's shop and a few good antique shops.
- 1 The Oldest Sweet Shop in the World, 39 High St, Pateley Bridge, HG3 5JZ, ☏ +44 1423 712371. Holder of the Guinness World Record for being the oldest continuously operating sweet shop in the world. Expect to find high-quality sweets that are old-fashioned, uncommon, seasonal, or special. Multi-coloured, multi-flavoured traffic light lollipops make a compact and inexpensive souvenir for the little ones back home – get 10 lollies for less than £4.
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Find a traditional Yorkshire pub in any of the numerous villages, for a fair value hearty meal. Traditional favourite is Roast Beef and Yorkshire Pudding.
The local Wensleydale cheese... traditionally served with apple pie.
1 The Angel Inn, Back Ln, Hetton, ☏ +44 1756 730263.
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There are a variety of local beers to try in any local pub. Just a short journey westwards from the A1, main arterial road north, lies the village of Wensley. This village gives its name to the local dale and is a favourite spot in the whole of the Dales. Whilst here, drop into the local pub (there is only one) to sample the brews from the local Wensleydale Brewery, particularly the "Poacher" and "Gamekeeper". These are drinks to die for! But, take it easy if you want to be able to enjoy the scenery afterwards! These are brews of around 5 per cent. You can sit outside if the weather is good or sit inside and enjoy a pub interior that owes nothing to modern `drink-factory` design.
The Yorkshire Dales Brewing Company makes a variety of beers, taking inspiration from both Yorkshire and abroad. A number of pubs have a house beer brewed by the company. The brewery can be found in Askrigg, location of the TV series All creatures Great and Small.
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There are campsites throughout the Dales, but in winter & early spring camping is cold, wet, windswept and flood-prone. Hostels are available in the larger settlements.
There are no true hotels. Many pubs offer B&B, and there are also B&B guesthouses dotted about. But overall bed capacity is small - and under Park rules, always will be. You need to phone ahead, because places may be either closed for winter or booked out for summer.
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There is little crime in the Dales except for petty theft from cars so leave valuables hidden. Take precautions against the weather if going out walking.
Beware the Bolton Strid - this innocuous-looking stream is far more dangerous than it appears, so don't go for a swim.
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- Leeds - the largest city in Yorkshire and is easily accessible, by road or rail.
- York - historic and is easily accessible, by road or rail.
- Lake District National Park - 1-2 hours by car to the north west following the A65


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Here's the post announcing the name change, and going to books.google.com shows the name change: Google Print is now Google Book Search.
It's not a new initiative. It's a name change. In this case, I think it's an enormously sensible name change–recognizing that the thrust of the project is discovery, not full-text access.
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Print Library Project and a smaller (and much more controversial) Perspective trying to put some of this stuff into context, is not out yet and won't be until at least the weekend after Thanksgiving (U.S. Thanksgiving: the earliest issue date would be November 26), I have plenty of time to make appropriate changes.
Good for Google. Now, if they'd coordinate the public-domain portion of GLP with OCA…(which could happen any time, and about which I have zero insider knowledge)…
Update Saturday, November 19: I'm seeing several bloggers referring to Google Book Search as "Google Books."
I think that's unfortunate–that it repeats and even strengthens the misunderstandings engendered by "Google Print."
Google's pretty clear that the primary goal of Google Book Search is just that–providing new ways to locate books, and making millions of books part of the set of data searchable (but not always directly retrievable) via Google (just as Google Scholar doesn't always retrieve the actual articles). While out-of-copyright books scanned as part of GLP may be fully readable on screen, a good case can be made that they're not really ebooks, given that they can only be read on screen and while connected to Google, one page at a time, with no clear way to bookmark if you were (ahem) ambitious (/ahem) enough to want to read through a whole book that way.

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Trading will start on the platform as soon as the exchange has established enough liquidity.
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Carrying on our little series on the prohibition of Hadiths by the companions of the Prophet – peace be upon him – , we examine the evidences brought by Shia scholars who have alleged that Omar banned Hadiths.
Evidences for Prohibition of Hadith Documentation by Omar
Al-Shihristani quotes the three narrations in order to establish a banning on Hadiths by Omar. These narrations are as follows (p. 21-22):
1- It has been narrated on the authority of `Urwah ibn al-Zubayr that when Omar had intended to record the Holy Sunnah, he consulted the companions of the Holy Prophet, and they advised him to record. For about a month, Omar set to seek Almighty Allah's proper guidance in this regard. One morning, after Allah had decided for him, Omar said, 'I had intended to record the Holy Sunnah, but I remembered some past nations who applied themselves completely to the items they had written and, as a result, neglected the Book of Almighty Allah. By Allah I swear! I will never allow anything to interfere with the Book of Allah.'
2- Yahya ibn Ju`dah narrated that after Omar ibn al-Khattab had intended to record the Holy Sunnah, he changed his mind and distributed a missive in the countries ordering people to erase any item of the Holy Sunnah that they might have recorded.
3- It has been narrated on the authority of al-Qasim ibn Muhammad ibn Abu-Bakr that Omar, after he had received news confirming that people started to hold (or write) books, denied and disliked the matter saying, 'O people: I have been informed that you have started to hold books. Allah's most beloved books must be the fairest and the straightest. Now, I order you all to bring me all the books that you hold so that I will decide about them.' Thinking that Omar wanted to correct and submit the books to a certain criterion, all people brought their books to him. Instead, he set them all to fire and said, 'This is a false wish just like that of the Christians and the Jews.'
Al-Shihristani adds: According to Ibn Sa`d, in his al-Tabaqat al-Kubra, Omar said, 'This is a Mishna just like that of the Christians and the Jews.'
Firstly, all three of these narrations are disconnected since none of these men lived during the time of Omar. Urwa bin Al-Zubair was the oldest of the three and was born during the time of Uthman. Al-Qasim bin Mohammad was born in the last year of Uthman's reign or during the beginning of Ali's reign. Yahya bin Ju'dah youngest of the three.
Moreover, the first narration, which is the strongest of the three, does not suggest a prohibition on Hadith documentation. It merely describes Omar's own personal decision to not write the Hadiths. The narration in Arabic ends with Omar saying:
إني كنت أردت أن أكتب السنن… وإني والله لا ألبس كتاب الله بشيء أبدا
"I wanted to write the traditions… and I, by Allah, will not mix with the book of Allah anything ever."
The second and third narrations are evidences for prohibition of documentation, however, as we have stated, they are disconnected.
The third narration, the one by Al-Qasim bin Mohammad, is also an impossible narration, given the interpretation provided by Al-Shihristani and co., for it is an impossibility for Omar to have been able to swindle all the Muslims into collecting all their Hadith books before burning them. The narrations suggests that Omar "had received news confirming that people started to hold (or write) books." This implies that Omar was not aware that people documented Hadiths, which is also impossible.
Most importantly, if this event really did occur, then it would have been a famous narration with multiple authentic chains, due to the gravity of the matter, which is why we find many narrations about Uthman's burning of the masahif, unlike this single disconnected uncorroborated report.
Evidences of Permissibility of Hadith Documentation by Omar
On the other hand, there are other narrations that suggest that Omar did write Hadiths. These include:
1- Omar wrote to Utbah bin Farqad what the Prophet – peace be upon him – said about the prohibition of wearing silk. (Saheeh Al-Bukhari #5828.)
2- Omar was told by Abdulrahman bin Awf that the Prophet – peace be upon him – took taxes from the Majoos, so he wrote to Jaz' bin Mu'awiyah that narration ordering him to take taxes from them. (Sunan Abi Dawud #3043 – Authentic chain.)
3- Omar wrote a Hadith to Abu Ubaidah about an uncle's inheritance according to the Prophet – peace be upon him – . (Sunan Al-Tirmithi #643. Al-Tirmithi said: Hasan.)
M. A`zami also quotes in his Dirasat fi Al-Hadith Al-Nabawi (p. 92-142) the names of fifty two companions that have documented narrations. His study includes eye witness accounts of these documents, its contents, and at times the names of those that have received these texts. This purely contradicts the idea of a prohibition of Hadith documentation.
Counter Argument and Rebuttal
A Shi'ee may attempt to reconcile all the above by arguing that the evidences of Omar's documentation of narrations were a double standard and that he didn't adhere to his own banning. Shias may also argue that the evidences of documentation by companions were done privately away from the eyes of the government that imposed the ban.
In response, we say that one would need to first establish the existence of a ban before attempting to reconcile these narrations. One only seeks to reconcile between apparently contradicting events if they were equal in strength, which is not the case in this situation.
And praise be to Allah the Most Gracious and Most Merciful.


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The second point (see my first point) I want to make about the social revolution is that:
2. It's possible to have self-organizing and -governing networks AND strong corporate hierarchies
Organisation Design
When I used to do more work in organisation design, I'd focus on the following elements of an organisation:
- strategy
- structure
- processes
- people
- culture.
Each of these different elements need to support each other, but if I had the choice, the first aspect I would want to work on would be the business processes. Why? because it's the process that describes the work that needs to be done. Structure is simply the way this work is organised, through reporting relationships, once the business processes are clear. And the rest follows out of this.
Of course, reflecting Josh's second comment in my first post, there is then, typically, an ongoing battle against business leaders' and managers' tendency to forget about processes, and to think straight away in structural terms.
Also, reflecting on my previous experience now, if I was still doing much organisation design work, I'd also want to think about the opportunities to put people first – and to design business processes that enable people to do work well (an HCM perspective on organisation design), but that's another story (or blog post…).
The point I want to make here is that what was missing from this list of elements organisation design was networks. I just didn't see them as that important. Or perhaps that they couldn't be identified or controlled.
Structure Design
But when I got onto structure design, I'd emphasise the choice organisations have to structure themselves differently – that structures don't have to be hierarchical (functional / divisional), but can also be based upon one of these main (or other) options:
Ie organisations can also structure themselves by process, or by a combination of hierarchy and process (matrix) – or as a network (or as a combination of this and something else). (Or as one of a variety of other forms eg modular, starburst, virtual etc.)
So I saw networks as a structural option but not a separate element of organisation design. Although I suppose if I had worked with an organisation to develop a network structure, I would then have had to go on to design the network. But this requirement never came up.
This was and is clearly wrong. Networks need to be considered alongside people, processes, structures, and cultures as different and important aspects of organisations. And it's not just organisations that structure themselves as a network that need them – they're an important element of design for all organisations, regardless of their structure.
The Supremacy of Hierarchy
The choice of structure depends on what's most important for the organisation. So, for example, if they really want to emphasise the process aspect, then they can structure themselves along process lines. The fact is of course, that very few organisations do this. And so I would find that most structural designs I worked on ended up being a straight forward, or some adaptation of a, hierarchy.
I expect I'd still find the same today – that even with the addition of networks to the overall organisation design mix, it's not going to mean that many organisations want to move away from hierarchical structures. They're still going to want the functional clarity that hierarchy provides. And there's no reason why they can't manage, or at least influence their networks, and have hierarchical structures too.
Networks aren't an alternative to hierarchies (meaning structures). They're two different aspects of organisation design. We don't want to move from hierarchies or other structures to networks – we need both.
The Network Matrix
I suppose what many people mean when they say that networks need to replace hierarchies is that more network structures should be used.
And to an extent I agree with this. Structure is about how work gets managed. So if you want your networks for to be self-organising and –governing (as McAfee suggests), you've got to include networks as a basis for your structure.
But even then, I'd suggest most most organisations are going to want to add the network as an additional element of their structure, ie as part of a matrix, rather than to introduce a network structure as a replacement to their existing hierarchy.
This would be mean splitting the management of the organisation along network and eg functional lines. One dimension would provide the strong corporate hierarchy and the other dimension allow a degree of self-organising and –governing within the network.
Networks and the Social Revolution
I'd also add that that changing structure is never enough to change the way an organisation works. And to change the way that people work with each other, and that work gets done, we need to redesign the networks, or at least the way the networks work, more than we need to redesign the structures of our organisations.
Plus remember that organisation design is only one of several different enablers to bring about the social revolution. So this revolution really has very little to do with moving from hierarchical to network structures.
I'm going to come back and post more about this later in the week.
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If you want to save money on your wedding, consider having it in the off-season., This would be anytime other that May through September. During this time, wedding venues will be more expensive. If you must book a space in these months, be certain to book way ahead of time to get a reasonable deal.
Religion is an important element of your wedding and married life. It may help to discuss this with your families so that they understand how you plan on handling dual faiths in your marriage.
One way you can cut hundreds of dollars from your wedding budget is by purchasing your wedding gown online. However, make sure you do this early enough that there is time to make any needed alteration to the gown. It is perfectly possible to purchase a gown for a few hundred dollars and have it altered for as little as $200. Keep in mind any additional costs, and include it in your budget.
Personalize your wedding with intricate details of the course of your relationship with your spouse to be. Pick out a theme that reflects your time together.
Getting married soon? Don't even think about crash dieting to fit into your dress. If you attempt to lose weight too quickly, you are going to be dehydrated, just like a fighter getting ready for a fight. The last thing you want is to faint while saying your vows. Get a dress that has a corset-like back that is removable.
Do not under-eat in an effort to fit into your dress. Just like an athlete who is training, starving yourself could cause dehydration. Of course, you would not want to pass out as you are saying your vows. The best idea is to purchase a dress that has a corset back. This will allow you to adjust if necessary before walking down the aisle.
Always hunt for skilled, experienced photographers prior to making a final choice. You do not want to have someone taking wedding pictures that you are not pleased with. Get recommendations from people you know if you aren't sure who to use.
The most important thing when considering marriage is the person you will be marrying. Absolutely do not make this life-changing decision in haste. Consider the things you need in a relationship, the thing you'd prefer to do without, and how all this applies to your potential partner.
Even if you've already chosen and bought your dress, it's wise to leave it in the bridal store until the day of your wedding. The likelihood of something happening to it is much higher than if you leave it at the bridal store! It can be safely kept at the store until you need it and can be freshly steamed when you pick it up.
If you feel as though it is wasteful to pay hundreds of dollars for a cake that will have a lot left over, consider a smaller bakery to create a smaller cake that will cost less and be more personal. Many bakeries offer beautiful cupcakes with a variety of healthy fillings.
A fun idea is to invite your family and friends on a cruise for your wedding. This will allow you to have your honeymoon directly afterwards. Some cruises also have special wedding rates for those having a wedding and honeymoon on their ship.
Do not crowd tables with too many flowers. The majority of the time, these flowers are in the guests' way. It's possible that there might be a few guests with flower allergies. A romantic alternative to floral centerpieces at guest tables is the use of fragrance-free candles.
A fun way to add a personal touch to your wedding is to ask a friend or family member to officiate the ceremony. While having someone special officiate makes the ceremony truly yours, it also has the additional perk of allowing you to redirect the money for something else, such as flowers. But do not mar this important day by breaking the law; verify that it is permitted in your region.
If you want to add some sparkle and class to your bouquet, use crystals, diamonds, or rhinestones. Doing this isn't difficult. It works with adhesive crystals, costume jewelry, and expensive antique jewelry. The bouquet should not clash with your overall look, so pay close attention to the colors, cut and size of each stone.
If the couple getting married has a strong love for travel, try to incorporate design elements that reflect this in the planning and decoration process. Invitation can be designed to resemble a travel brochure, boarding pass or vintage postcard. Prop open a leather vintage suitcase and display family photos, wedding programs and party favors.
Instead of choosing an expensive, towering wedding cake, choose several tiers of mini tarts or decadent cupcakes. Arrangements like these are loved because they offer versatility, convenience and are budget friendly Your guests can help themselves to a couple of cupcakes in a to-go box on their way out the door.
As an example, why not try a fusion menu with contemporary dishes that everyone enjoys? Make the menu unique by adding ethnic desserts, beverages and wedding favors that are edible.
Your assistant will be helping carry equipment around for you so there is no need for them to have any specific photography training. They can help you get group shots of the family too!
Remember that you'll be in a different environment than you're used to–you might not be able to find your favorite flowers if your wedding destination's climate is very different than the climate in your home state. You should get in touch with professionals who work near your wedding's location to learn about which flowers can be easily obtained.
Try to have your reception during the middle portion of the day. You will find that people are not so ready to drink heavily during the day, which will cut back on the costs of an open bar. In addition, a lunch reception is less expensive than a dinner one would be. You can either keep the savings or splurge for more expensive items.
Maximize your first session with a planner by doing some research first. You can create a board with different books, fabrics, and elements that you want to incorporate into your wedding. Keep items from magazines that appeal to you.
The lighting at the wedding reception venue should be able to be dimmed. You may not think about it in advance, but you may want the lights turned down a bit during some dances or for the cake cutting. Before you sign any contracts with the venue, make sure this is an option.
Inform the caterer that you would like a reception outdoors. Various foods will need to be judged for their ability to withstand outdoor conditions, such as wind, heat or cold. One way that these weather issues can be dealt with is to use sturdy covers for the food. If you feel a need to have cold drinks present, a mini refrigerator should work nicely.
Give your wedding guests a time line of events of your wedding, they will know how to plan! It is important that you let people know about events, such as the rehearsal they need to attend; this ensures that they show up at the appropriate time, when they're needed.
Be sure to get some practice dancing while wearing a long skirt to present the most graceful silhouette at your wedding dance. While you may be accustomed to dancing in a full skirt, chances are your soon-to-be spouse is not used to working around one. This will help prevent any awkwardness your partner might experiences from maneuvering around a large, full dress.
A fun way to add a personal touch to your wedding is to ask a friend or family member to officiate the ceremony. While having someone special officiate makes the ceremony truly yours, it also has the additional perk of allowing you to redirect the money for something else, such as flowers. Make sure that this is something that is legal where you live.
Compose your very own wedding vows. You may get inspiration from a number of sources; however, you know your betrothed in your heart. When you write your vows yourself, you add a bit more meaning and depth to this special day to remember. There is nothing wrong with using outside resources, but your vows will be more personal if you write them yourself.
If you're giving your guests multiple meal courses, give them sweets to nibble on in between the courses. Sugar roses that blend with your wedding colors would be a nice touch.
One creative way to reduce the cost of your wedding is to use other alternatives instead of flower arrangements. Rather than a floral wreath for the flower girl, try using ribbons for an elegant but simple look. Decorating with silk flowers will help you save money too. You will save money by choosing silk flowers instead of fresh ones. You can store them away and use them for another future ceremony.
A nice menu combining contemporary with fusion dishes may be just what you need. Make the menu unique by adding ethnic desserts, beverages and wedding favors that are edible.
If you have a limited wedding budget, fear not! You do not have to spend money you do not have just to have the perfect wedding. You can do many things on your own, like printing invitations, creating floral arrangements, asking family and friends to help, and having one venue for the ceremony and the reception.
Get the most from your wedding planner by doing your homework prior to your first meeting. Follow those stylists and designers who make mood boards and look books from imagery, swatches of fabric and other inspirations that may provide the starting point for a finished look. The details will involve mounting images of bridal dresses, hair styles, music, foods and anything else you wish to include in order to show your wedding specialist exactly what you want.
When planning for decorations, think about the location. For example, a tall, complicated arrangement may get toppled over on a windy day. There may be a need for special items to keep your decorations tied down at outside venues.
If you're having an outdoor reception, tell your caterer. If the weather is hot, some foods won't keep well, and if it's windy, some lighter foods might actually blow away. You may want to tell your caterers to brings some stylish covers to preserve certain dishes. If needed, you can keep beverages cool in a small fridge.
Use a credit card that has rewards or other perks to pay for everything. Since you're likely to run up a good bill footing your wedding, getting miles and other perks out of the whole shebang is a good idea. Charge your wedding-related purchases and watch your rewards balance soar.
Be considerate of your guests and their travel arrangements when planning a destination wedding. Some of your guests may be planning to vacation at the same time, and you need to give them time to make plans. Send out your save the date and invitation cards at least six to eight months ahead of time to allow your guests the most time possible to make preparations.
It is strongly suggested that the beautiful bride work on smiling as often as possible to get past the nervousness that will be experienced. That way, your pictures will reflect a radiant bride, rather than one who seems uncomfortable or hesitant. If you practice enough, you can have the perfect smile for the day.
Hire a professional photographer who will capture memories for you. When interviewing them, ask them about their vision for your day. Ask about the flow of the day. This will give you a better idea of how they approach work and you will know what to expect from them.
Remember that there are alternatives to purchasing a brand new engagement ring. Try using a family jewelry that has been passed down through the years. These keepsakes can make you feel like a part of that family, while being vintage and beautiful to wear all of the time.
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Even head blows that do not result in loss of consciousness may cause brain changes that increase the risk of dementia, new research has found.
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- Even minor head blows can increase risk of dementia
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Even head blows that do not result in loss of consciousness may cause brain changes that increase the risk of dementia, new research has found. The study, which tracked more than 350,000 participants, showed that the likelihood of dementia more than doubled following concussion. Concussion without loss of consciousness led to 2.36 times the risk for dementia, showed the findings published in the journal JAMA Neurology. These risks were slightly elevated for those in the loss-of-consciousness bracket (2.51) and were nearly four times higher (3.77) for those with the more serious moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injury.
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The second group included veterans serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, for whom most of these injuries had occurred in combat zones, such as from shockwaves in blasts.
"The findings in both groups were similar, indicating that concussions occurring in combat areas were as likely to be linked to dementia as those concussions affecting the general population," said first author Deborah Barnes, Professor at the University of California, San Francisco, US.
In total, 357,558 participants, whose average age was 49, were tracked.
Half had been diagnosed with traumatic brain injury, of which 54 per cent reported experiencing concussion.
The study followed the participants for an average of 4.2 years.
"There are several mechanisms that may explain the association between traumatic brain injury and dementia," said senior author and principal investigator Kristine Yaffe, Professor at the University of California, San Francisco.
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Genres: Urban Fantasy
Series: Guild Hunter, Book 3
Rating: 3.5 Stars
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They survived Uram and fell in love. They survived Lijuan and deepened a bond the likes of which makes even an archangel a little mortal. Now, back in New York following the events of Archangel's Kiss, Guild Hunter and newly angel-Made Elena and her archangel consort Raphael feel the effects of an unimaginable force rising from Sleep. As an archangel eons older than even the unearthly Lijuan, Raphael's mother Caliane is a being that has the sort of power beyond the imaginings of even the oldest of the Cadre of Ten...and a madness to match.
Fierce natural disasters and bizarre weather patterns roar wildly across the surface of the planet and vampires and angels start acting erratic and homicidal as the Ancient slowly starts to regain consciousness after a millennium of Sleep. When she wakes, not even the combined force of every angel and archangel, Made and human in the world will be able to make her pause...let alone stop her.
And Mommy Dearest seems to be focusing her still slumberous attention on her son...and his newly Made consort with a still-mortal heart.
Picking up where Archangel's Kiss left off, Nalini Singh continues the epic romance of Elena and Raphael and broadens their lives as they return to a more normal modus operandi after her recuperation in the Refuge. It was great seeing Elena return to her Guild Hunting, even the little bit we see here, and Raphael is ever so potent as the Archangel of New York, holding the reins of North America from his aerie in Archangel Tower.
Their relationship is masterfully and powerfully written, and Singh has adeptly kept Elena and Raphael as individual and unique as they each deserve to be even as their bonds deepen. The depth of emotion between them is gripping, yet the stubborn, fiercely independent Guild Hunter and the commanding, utterly autocratic archangel are in full force. That Singh maintains the inherent nature in both these incredible characters while bringing together their hearts and souls says much about her skill as an author.
Actually, Singh has really set herself apart with the complexity and depth in all her characters, from the most primary to the ancillary and everyone in between. I have a tremendous fondness for Raphael's Seven, each with their own stories that are often alluded to but never explained, with Dmitri and Illium being obvious favorites...though I have to admit an almost obsessive curiosity about the icily ethereal Aodhan. Each of Singh's characters are fiercely compelling in their own right, and so fully realized that they seem to step out of the pages and breathe deep. Since the beginning, that gift remains one of the driving forces of my interest in this layered and complex series.
Unfortunately, this third book disappointed in ways that neither Angels' Blood (one of my favorite reads in 2009) nor Archangel's Kiss (one of my favorite reads in 2010) did, and most of those disappointments are centered around the plot. After the first two books, I think I got spoiled. Singh had an exquisite, layered, deadly plot arc in both books, with multiple plot threads beyond the main characters and their relationship. There was such a fluid definition in them that the first book lead seamlessly into the second, building threat and danger to ferocious intensity, culminating in the conclusion that left Bejing a wasteland.
So much of that wonderful depth and complexity was missing in Archangel's Consort that the plot aspects of the book were intensely disappointing. Don't get me wrong, I love this series and these characters with unimpeachable devotion. That's fact. But when I look at this book and compare it to the previous two, I had some major issues. Not the least of which was that the major conflict of this book, the build up to the awakening of the Ancient, went largely unresolved by the end, and what resolution there was ended up being tragically anticlimactic. Over eighty percent of the book was full of impending doom, and yet it ended with a bit of a whimper. And where the previous books had those layers I mentioned in the plot, this book suffered from a very limited and abrupt issue with the Archangel Neha that never really went anywhere, and some gruesome but ultimately half-hearted pot-stirring by a character for which that stirring, given the ending of the last book, seemed totally against character.
And not to be unsympathetic or anything, but by three books in, I'm a little over the depth of Elena's trauma over her childhood. It was grievously horrendous, yes. And I understand that something about being angel-Made and the year in which she was in a coma recovering from her fall has stirred that all up again and made the losses and trauma screamingly fresh. Still, each book has had so much of it that it gets to be a bit much for me, and when coupled with Elena's loathsome family, Jeffrey in particular, I end up wishing Elena would just get over it all and let Raphael kill the bastard - preferably in a long, painful manner. I just hope there's some measure of emotional resolution coming in the future.
Then there's the sex. Believe me, I'm stunned that I felt this way, but for me, there was too much of it and not enough of anything else. Not enough of the Seven, not enough of a comprehensive and layered plot, not enough realized threat, danger, or damage...nothing. It seemed like every time Elena and Raphael were in the same room they were getting groiny, and believe me, I'm all about loving the groiny, but with this rich and tasty a world, and this epic a cast of characters, I'd have happily given up a few of those sex scenes to get more development in other areas (except the one in which my two favorite angels danced - I'll keep that one, thanks).
This is such a fantastic series. The world is so unique and deliciously detailed. The creativity of the mythos and history amazes me. The characters are breathtaking in their reality and intensity, even as they heartily embrace their fantastical natures. I love this world and the people in it, and I highly recommend this entire series for fans of the genre. That is unequivocal. But in this case, and hopefully only this case, the story could have been better.
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As new biomedical technologies emerge from research and teaching laboratories, they're finding successful applications in health care delivery. The Harvard-MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology (HST) will host a symposium on these technologies on Monday and Tuesday, March 12 and 13.
On the first day of the event, "Experiencing the Frontiers of Biomedical Technology," there will be four concurrent hands-on workshops:
Tissue Engineering and Microdevices -- Participants will perform experiments to understand the importance of various surfaces and materials and how they affect the engineering of specific tissues and cells. The workshop will be directed by Sangeeta N. Bhatia of the University of California at San Diego, Christopher S. Chen of the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and Jeffrey R. Morgan of Harvard Medical School (HMS).
Drug Delivery Systems -- Participants will examine classic and experimental drug delivery technologies with a focus on the delivery of growth factors. They will discuss criteria for selecting the appropriate route of administration, and experiment with formulating and comparing various forms of controlled drug delivery. The workshop will be directed by Larry R. Brown, executive director of scientific affairs at Epic Therapeutics, Inc. and an HST visiting scholar.
The Hybrid Human: Human-Machine Systems -- Participants in this three-part workshop will develop a prototype for an instrument glove/wearable computer system, modify the design of an external leg prosthesis and control its function, and interact with a robotic arm to discover features of normal and pathological movement. The workshop will be directed by Hugh M. Herr, instructor at MIT and HMS; Assistant Professor Steve Massaquoi of electrical engineering and computer science; and Associate Professor Dava J. Newman of aeronautics and astronautics.
Informatics: Extracting the New Medicine from the Human Genome Project -- How does the Human Genome Project translate into new diagnostic and therapeutic methods? Participants will discover candidate genes in human tumor formation, investigate data from genomic data sets, generate a list of candidate genes, make "investments" on gene discovery strategies and compare their predictions to valid biological data. The workshop will be directed by Isaac Kohane of Children's Hospital and HMS.
There will be two afternoon discussions about regulatory and legal issues related to biotechnology. Each session will focus on a case discussion augmented by a review of the relevant literature.
On Tuesday, there will be comments on the art and science of biotechnology. Mehmet Toner, a faculty member in HST, HMS and Massachusetts General Hospital, will discuss tissue engineering and microdevices. Robert S. Langer, the Germeshausen Professor of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, will discuss drug delivery systems. Emilio Bizzi, the Eugene McDermott Professor in the Brain Sciences and Human behavior, will talk about man-machine systems; and George M. Church, an HMS faculty member, will discuss informatics.
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Been a while since I've posted anything. Have been slowly working on some figures and haven't really been in much of a paint mood lately. Hopefully I can pick up the pace. All the figures in this post are metal and are from Kingsford Miniatures. I'll start off with two bases of Teppo (Ashigaru with arquebuses).
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Known as one of the most influential artists to ever grace the mic, AZ takes a step back from music, and tries his hand at acting. "Envy" is his first leading role in a film outside of his cameo in "Belly." The cast of the movie includes Ray-J, Lisa Raye, and Maia Campbell. AllHipHip discussed the details of the film, but also deferred to the topic to music. AZ hustles, and prepares for the artform of music to return.
AllHipHop.com: So tell me how this "Envy" project came about?
AZ: Actually we shot the movie like 5 years ago. I was called to the set by the club owner, and when I got there they told me I had one of the leading roles…and I just ran with it.
AllHipHop.com: What's the synopsis of the movie?
AZ: Well in the movie you got Ray-J (AJ in the movie) playing my little cousin following in my footsteps…I can curse and all that right? Just making sure…we recording?
AllHipHop.com: Yup!
AZ: Ok well I was a street dude doing all this b#######
[Both laughing)]
AZ: My little cousin was following me, and as I got tired, I wanted to pass the game to him and all the guys that was with me through the whole struggle, they felt like it was there time to come up so why should I be passing it to him. That's when the movie goes a little crazy. But when you in the streets it breeds jealousy and envy…so you know it's a good hood movie.
AllHipHop.com: How easy or hard was it for you transitioning into acting mode?
AZ: It wasn't hard because playing the part I was playing was kind of me just being me….just turning it up a little bit more that's all. It was an easy transition so I don't consider that totally acting…but give me more parts that's fine!
AllHipHop.com: How was it working with the cast?
AZ: It was new for me. This was my first movie even though I did a little snippet in Belly which was cool. Having a leading role was cool because everybody on the set was already doing it like Ray J, Lisa Raye, and Maia Campbell so it was a smooth transition.
AllHipHop.com: Recently Maia Campbell has been struggling with addiction…have you reached out to her?
AZ: Back then I had a direct line but its year's later .I do wish the best of luck for her. At the end of the day I don't wish bad on nobody like that, she was a talented person, pretty young lady.
AllHipHop.com: Is there a soundtrack for this movie?
AZ: I'm not executive producer; if I was it would be a soundtrack. Nobody came to me and said nothing and I don't hear no music….but no soundtrack.
AllHipHop.com: So any Hollywood Stars for you in the future?
AZ: If it happens I'm with it! I'm with it!
AllHipHop.com: Let's talk music….you released "Legendary" early June of this year…..tell me about that project.
AZ: That was just a mixtape, as you can see I didn't promote, no videos…..it was just a mixtape I put out. The last album that I put out was "Undeniable" in 08. Right now I'm working on Do or Die 2. Just that fact that I see all the sequels get a lot of love. Like Cuban Links Part 2, The Blueprint 3, and Carter 4. So I said let me add my sequel on and see where it takes me.
AllHipHop.com: The majority of people I know, and people period have you on their Top 5 dead or alive. How does that make you feel?
AZ: Oh that's real talk. I appreciate it. I mean with the game being so saturated with so many things going on and so many sounds, I appreciate it. I'm definitely gonna keep on delivering, but I been delivering, so I'm not gonna let nobody down.
AllHipHop.com: Coming from an era when music had a real message and wasn't being made just to pacify the masses, how do you feel about the state of the game right now?
AZ: It needs a facelift. With the downloads it became more of a hustle. Its not even an art form anymore. I understand because at the end of the day, society don't leave us too many things and its kind of the easy way out if you can't shoot a ball, or catch a ball. Like with anything else music has its ups and downs, but I feel the art form is coming back; its mandatory.
AllHipHop.com: How long do you think it will be until it gets back that way?
(Both laughing)
AZ: I know its working its way back, that's all I can say. It will take a while, a couple for years 3, 4 maybe. Everything is 360; it's just the science of life , so I know its coming back because of that fact.
AllHipHop.com: Any advice for newcomers to this game on longevity?
AZ: Stay true to yourself, try not to follow the fads, and keep your sword sharp. Keep your head and the business on point, and you're looking at longevity.
AllHipHop.com: What's next for you?
AZ: Right now I'm working on the Doe or Die 2, getting the label off the ground, and I'm working with a few artists. With this movie hopefully I get a few knocks at my door from Hollywood and turn it up! Its all a hustle, so I'm gonna keep moving and do what I do.


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The Bible tells us about how John the Baptist was born:
When the time came for Elizabeth to have her child, she had a son. Her neighbours and relatives heard how the Lord had been kind to her. They shared her joy. When the baby was eight days old, all the neighbours and relatives came for the circumcision ceremony. He would receive his name then. They wanted to give him the same name as his father, Zechariah. But his mother said, 'Certainly not! His name is to be John'. They said to her, 'You do not have any relative with that name'. Then they signalled to his father. They asked him what name he would like his son to have. Zechariah asked for a writing board. He wrote, 'John is his name'. That surprised everybody. At once Zechariah was able to speak again. He began to praise God. He astonished all his neighbours. People lived in the hills in the country of Judea. And they kept talking about the events of John's birth. And they wondered. They asked, 'What is this child going to be like when he grows up?' For it was plain that the Lord had blessed the child. (Luke 1:57-66)
The Bible tells us what John did when he grew up:
Crowds came to John so that he could baptise them. 'You are like poisonous snakes that try to escape from a desert fire!' said John. 'You are trying to run away from God's anger. But you must produce fruit in your lives that shows that you really have repented. Do not say, "We have Abraham as our ancestor". God is able to make descendants for Abraham from these stones. Even now the axe is ready to cut down the trees at the root. God will cut down every tree that does not produce good fruit. He will throw it into the fire'.
The crowds asked him, 'What must we do?' He answered, 'If anyone has two coats give one coat to somebody who has none. He must share his food as well'. Tax-collectors also came for baptism. They asked him, 'Teacher, what shall we do?' He said, 'Do not collect any more money than the Romans require'. Soldiers also asked him, 'And what shall we do?' He said, 'Do not use force against people. Do not pretend that they have done something wrong. Do not complain about your wages'. All the people were full of hope. They wondered whether John could be the Christ. John told them, 'I baptise with water. Someone is coming who is much more important than I am. I am not even good enough to be a slave to remove his shoes. He will baptise you with the Holy Spirit and with fire. He is like a farmer, who winnows his grain. He will put the good wheat in his store. But he will burn the chaff completely'. John warned the people in many other ways as he announced good news to the people. (Luke 3:1-18)
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Lexi is a red and white tuxedo parti girl with dual AKC/CKC gem, and has a very regal and beautiful look, absolutely stunning and was the pick of the litter and is a red and white tuxedo. She is confident, and very agile and intelligent. She is very outgoing and loves attention and and absolutely wonderful temperament while also being more assertive (in a positive way) than her twin sister Zoe. Lexi is currently 24" at the withers and 52 lbs. She loves playing with the other dogs and kids. Mother to Lexi is a red and white parti (and carrier of the highly sought after Phantom and their father is a red and white tuxedo (and also a carrier of the Phantom gene), both of which have a long and successful pedigree of champions. With these parti lines we will get some exceptional coloring and characteristics in our standard poodle and Bernedoodle puppies. Lexi's standard poodle puppies (when crossed with our male, Murphy, see below, who is a black and silver Phantom) should range from black and silver phantom, black and red phantom, black and white parti, red and white parti, brindles, and several other surprises as well. Lexi's bernedoodle puppies should range from tri-colors, bi-colors, sable tri-color, and beyond. Lexi's parents have been OFA hip and elbow certified and Lexi has completed her prelims for hip and elbows and both received excellent marks. Lexi has already been genetic tested for an array of genetic markers (all clear for von Willebrand Disease Type-1, neonatal encephalopathy, degenerative myelopathy). Hips and elbows received excellent grade in their prelims (we use Dr. Ames at Westside Veterinary Clinic, Spartanburg, SC). We do not breed any of our standard poodles unless they have a very low (which is what you want) COI and have been genetic tested. This pedigree has been heavily tested and screened for blood analysis and have been clean and healthy (and the reason why we went with this pedigree). The following are pictures of Lexi at different ages.
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