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- Unisex straight band.
- Band seen in photos is 3mm wide.
- "ME & YOU" is engraved in the center of the ring photographed - this shows the placement of the engraving, but your custom text will be in its place
- Engraving is colored in black, as shown in the photos
- Two 1.8mm round diamonds sit on either side of the engraving
- The band seen in the photos is a size 7 modeled on a size 5.25 finger
Please enter your custom engraving exactly as you would like it to be engraved. Engravings are case sensitive and must be ten characters or less.
This item is considered made to order based on your specifications.
Returns, Exchanges
& Cancelations
Due to the unique nature of our work, each piece may have a different return, exchange or cancelation policy. Please read about our policies below, and make sure you understand them before making your purchase. By puchasing a Midwinter Co. piece, you agree to all of the following:
Items Under $1000
Items over $1000 with "Ready" in the title
Made to Order Pieces over $1000
Custom Pieces over $1000*
Custom Contour Wedding Bands
Loose Stones purchased without a setting*
Cancelations must be requested within 24 hours of placing the order. Cancelations can not be made after 24 hours.
Full refund given if order is canceled within 24 hours of placing the order.
Returns can be made within 7 days of receiving the item, as long as no customizations were made, including ring size, metal tone, or metal finish. Fees apply.
Exchanges can be made within 7 days of receiving the item, as long as no customizations were made, including ring size, metal tone, or metal finish. Fees apply.
Cancelations must be requested within 24 hours of placing the order. Cancelations can not be made after 24 hours.
Full refund given if order is canceled within 24 hours of placing the order, or if the item is returned within 7 days of receiving it.
Exchanges can be made within 7 days of receiving the item, for items $1000 more than the original purchase price. Fees apply.
Cancelations for a full refund must be requested within 24 hours of placing the order. Any cancelations made after 24 hours will incur a $250 fee. Cancelations can not be made after 21 days.
Full refund given if order is canceled within 24 hours of placing the order. A $250 fee is deducted from the refund if the order is canceled within 21 days of placing the order.
Exchanges can be made within 7 days of receiving the item, for items $1000 more than the original purchase price. Fees apply.
Cancelations for a full refund must be requested within 24 hours of placing the order. Any cancelations made after 24 hours will incur a $250 fee. Cancelations can not be made after 21 days.
Full refund given if order is canceled within 24 hours of placing the order. A $250 fee is deducted from the refund if the order is canceled within 21 days of placing the order.
*Custom Pieces are any stone + setting purchases, Ready to Size and Ship pieces that have been customized, or completely custom designs. Loose stones purchased first to secure the stone for your project while making final setting decisions apply to the same cancelation policy as the Custom Pieces over $1000, which differs from the policies for stones purchased without a setting. Any custom projects with sourced stones are inelligible for a cancellation.
Cancelations for a full refund must be requested within 24 hours of placing the order. Any cancelations made after 24 hours will incur a $250 fee. Cancelations can not be made after 21 days.
Full refund given if order is canceled within 24 hours of placing the order. A $250 fee is deducted from the refund if the order is canceled within 21 days of placing the order.
Cancelations must be requested within 24 hours of placing the order. Cancelations can not be made after 24 hours.
Full refund given if order is canceled within 24 hours of placing the order.
*Open Market Stones are not eligible to be purchased loose, and must always be purchased with a Midwinter Co. Setting, making them a custom piece, and not included in this policy.
Updated April 2024
Return/Exchange Fees
All returns and exchanges are subject to a fee, which will be deducted from your return or exchange. International clients are also responsible for any duty/custom fees that may occur when sending the piece back.
Return Fee
Exchange Fee
You are responsible for any shipping costs to send returns or exchanges back to our studio, and the shipment must be insured for the full value of the package, with adult signature requirements upon delivery.
We understand wanting to see a piece before committing to it, which is why we offer a return option for our "ready to size and ship" pieces. However, our pieces are one-of-a-kind and any resizing or metal changes are considered customizations.
Pieces that are customized cannot be returned, and anything customized for you, is just for you. Please consider coming to visit us at our studio in Wilmington, Delaware to view stones and settings in person! We are also happy to do a Zoom appointment or send videos to help you with your purchase.
Midwinter Co. is proud to offer a complimentary, built-in warranty with your purchase for all US orders. The warranty covers metal and tiny stone repairs for a limited time while you get used to wearing your fine jewelry, and your coverage period begins the day you receive the piece. Review the warranty for pieces under and over $1000 below.
- Items under $1000
- Items over $1000
Prong Repair/ Tightening
Covered for 90 days
Repairing Bent Shank
Covered for 90 days
First resize is free
Accent Stone Damage/Loss
We replace stones under 2mm for 90 days
Shipping to/from the Studio for Repairs
You are responsible for shipping costs to/from the studio for any repairs. You must also pay to insure the package for its full value, as well as adult signature requirements.
Loss/Theft of the Piece
Uncovered - Consider Insurance
Prong Repair/Tightening
Covered for 5 years
Repairing Bent Shank
Covered for 5 years
Accent Stone Damage/Loss
We replace stones under 2mm for 5 years
Prong Repair/Tightening
You are responsible for shipping costs to/from the studio for any repairs. You must also pay to insure the package for its full value, as well as adult signature requirements.
Loss/Theft of the Piece
Uncovered - Consider Insurance
Updated April 2024
Upgrades are available...
The following care plan is an extension to our warranty. We highly recommend this upgraded third party care plan. With a Jewelers Mutual (JM) care plan, it pays for your shipping both ways, and covers all repairs!
Shipping & Order Information
Each purchase may have a different policy. Please read about some of our processes and policies below, and check here for additional information.
- Domestic Shipping
- International Shipping
- Loose Stone Purchases
- Payment Plan
- Order Timing
Shipping Information
All packages will ship in discreet packaging, with no business name or logo on the packaging. FedEx 2 day insured shipping (USPS for orders delivering to PO Boxes) is included with your purchase, unless you choose otherwise, and an adult signature is required upon delivery.
Tax Information
The state of Delaware does not charge sales tax, however purchases made online may have an additional tax depending on the rules in your state. Tax requirements will be determined at checkout.
Shipping Information
All packages will ship in discreet packaging, with no business name or logo on the packaging. DHL 2-7 Day Worldwide Express insured shipping is included with your purchase, and an adult signature is required upon delivery.
Duty/Tax Information
As is standard with international online shopping, you are responsible to expect and pay for your country's import duties, brokerage fees, or taxes required by your country. These charges are not refundable in any case, and are not something that we can control. Check with your local customs office to determine what these costs will be.
Purchasing a loose stone without a Midwinter Co. Setting
You can purchase an in stock loose stone without a Midwinter Co. setting. Limit 2 per client. There are no returns/exchanges on any loose stone purchases, and there is no warranty attached to the stone. Read more here.
Purchasing a loose stone to use in a Midwinter Co. setting later
Midwinter Co. offers to make a setting for a previously purchased loose stone for up to two years after the stone purchase. A $250 setting fee is applied at checkout. Read more here.
Open Market Stones
Market Diamonds are only available with the purchase of a Midwinter Co. setting, and are never sent loose. All other policies apply.
We partner with Affirm to offer a comprehensive payment plan for our US based clients. Read more here.
Midwinter Co. will not hold any stone or ring. If interested in reserving a stone for your project, you can purchase the stone to secure it while making any final setting decisions. If interested in making a deposit with one form of payment, and paying the remainder on another, reach out to discuss your options.
Order Timing
Most orders ship within 4-8 weeks, but this can vary from project to project. You can view more specific timelines here. Order timelines are subject to change.
We can sometimes expedite orders, but these are on a case by case basis. Reach out to discuss if your order can be rushed.
Midwinter Co. Diamond
& Gemstone Information
Stone and Sourcing FAQ
How hard is a diamond?
Diamonds may be a 10/10 on the Mohs hardness scale while Sapphire sits next to them at a 9/10, but Diamonds are remarkably stronger than the strongest of colored gems. Diamonds are 5 times more pressure resistant and scratch resistant than Sapphires.
- Diamonds are 10,000VH
- Sapphires are 2,000VH
- Emerald to quartz and in between range around 1200-1800VH
Can any stone be an engagement ring stone?
This is a personal decision that depends on what you personally value (sentiment of a birthstone vs. collector's value, for instance). As jewelers, we want you to think about how often it will be worn and how active you are. We understand that there has to be a balance of aesthetic versus durability when designing such an important piece, but we recommend the strongest stones that are 9 Mohs or above for everyday wear: Diamonds, Moissanite, Sapphire.
What is Moissanite?
Moissanite is a lab grown stone that is too rare to be found on earth. It was discovered in a meteor, tested, and studied. After learning the chemical composition, Moissanite is now a commercially available and very desirable stone that is stronger than all colored gemstones, and close to the hardness of a diamond at 9.5/10. Moissanite has a higher refraction index than a diamond, making it brilliant to the eye. Our lab grown Moissanite is eye-clean unless stated, meaning it's 'perfect' on the inside!
Why are diamonds traditionally superior?
It's not just about advertising.
All natural minerals have mixed properties that determine strength against scratches and damage. Diamonds are the strongest mineral on the planet against pressure and scratches, and are on a whole different level. Sapphires, although stronger than most other colored gems, are still 5x softer (more scratchable) than diamonds.
What are Celestial, or Salt and Pepper Diamonds?
They are normal, genuine, earth mined, untreated natural diamonds. We trademarked the name 'Celestial' that we call the type of diamonds that we use - gray toned, and with inclusions we adore. These diamonds are found in the ground, made by nature, and completely untouched by any treatment.
These are called "Salt and Pepper" by the industry. We began using these diamonds before they had an industry name, and have always called them Celestial Diamonds.
Diamonds are made of a crystalline form of pure carbon, creating the hardest mineral known. They have a high surface luster, meaning that much light is reflected from their surface. They do not appear the same as your standard, traditional diamonds, but we assure you that they are strong and shimmery, and just as beautiful as traditional diamonds!
Are these diamonds real?
Yes. They are indeed genuine, real, natural, made of pure carbon from the earth like your classic diamonds. We only work with reliable sources with fair trade practices.
We often work with amazing and stunning natural diamonds that we call Celestial Diamonds, which the industry sometimes calls salt and pepper diamonds, or galaxy diamonds. We worked with these diamonds before they were somewhat normal on the scene. Everything about the diamond is a real diamond, and possibly even more real than your "standard" diamond that may have been heat treated or had its inclusions microscopically removed/filled. The perfectly imperfect stones are each unique, and since they are not your standard mass-purchased stone in our industry, it isn't worth the effort for "bad guys" to make fakes that look like these.
You can buy a diamond tester and test any diamond at home.
What makes diamonds with inclusions more earth friendly?
The diamonds we use are less taxing on the earth to find, to mine, and to ship. To find the clear diamonds that the jewelry industry pushes, mining companies cause huge disturbances in the earth. They then ship off (causing so much pollution) hundreds of tons of earth to another country to be sifted through to find just one carat of the clear, perfectly clean diamonds the world wants. Mining the diamonds we use is very minimal in comparison. Yes, they are still shipped, yes they are still mined in the earth. Yet, the amount of ore that needs to be shipped is much less. Mining is much less deep causing less of a disturbance.
What about sustainability?
Our metals are 90% or more recycled and can be recycled again. Midwinter Co. studio is tiny and takes steps to be eco-friendly. We work with imperfect diamonds that take less impact on the earth to obtain. We work with our clients to use their used Midwinter Co. stones and metals to create new jewelry. We give 10% of our profits to charities and work alongside small businesses to make our work happen.
Are these diamonds as good as clear traditional diamonds?
Diamonds are made of a crystalline form of pure carbon, creating the hardest mineral known, whether they are see-through or not. The diamonds we use have internal inclusions. That is why we love them. They also can have outer natural openings. These characteristics we personally embrace as beautiful, showing their nature.
Due to the inclusions, they are technically more weak on the inside than your high dollar clear white diamonds. To be fair, when hit with a hammer, every diamond in the world will shatter very easily, no matter the level of inclusions or price you paid. All jewelers should suggest purchasing ring insurance in order to cover a lifetime of stone theft, loss, scratches, or breaks.
They are, however, still stronger than your strongest gemstones. They will scratch less than any gemstone because of their hardness, and sparkle more due to their higher refractive index. Our opinion is that they are not just 'as good' but overall better - better for the earth, genuine looking, and unique for the wearer.
What can you share about your stone sourcing?
The majority of our diamonds and gems are sourced directly from mines in Canada, Botswana, and South Africa. They are often cut in unique shapes by our suppliers in India, who buy rough stones in bulk through the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme.
The supplier of our smaller accent diamonds is also a part of the Diamond Manufacturers and Importers Association of America, whose mission is to promote the highest standards of ethics, integrity and professionalism in the American marketplace.
Mining gemstones, diamonds, and metals from the earth from different governments around the planet has created human rights issues. As an industry, we've seen a change in truly caring about fair trading and sustainable mining, but as an entire industry, we are at the beginning of being better to the planet and each other.
Midwinter Co. does not own any diamond mines nor are we big enough to have eyes on our stone stock from earth to finger. This explains why we do not certify our stones as conflict-free, ethically sourced, or fair trade even though they are.
The Kimberly Process Certificate Scheme is the best the governments and heads of industry have come up with, and changed 90% of the world's stone exchanging. Honest jewelers will tell you that sourcing is work that is largely based on communication and the trust you built with whom you're working with. Our buyers are selective as to which small businesses, artisans, gemstones, and mining locations of which to work alongside. If in any way it makes you uncomfortable to work with natural stones, we can source and cut Moissanite in a large variety of white/grays/black or intense colors to make your piece with the finest man made stone of the top strength and brilliance!
What about GIA certification?
We offer certification if you request it. Certification is often for those who cannot tell by the naked eye what they are buying. Certification helps you tell the difference between the $100,000 dollar diamond and $5,000 diamond that looks exactly the same to the naked eye. It is so that you don't overpay for what you cannot see in front of you due to microscopic differences. With our diamonds, the color and clarity is seen very clearly.
Diamond Certifications tell you:
1. If it is a real diamond mined from the earth.
2. If the diamond has been treated (which means inclusions removed and filled, or other treatment).
3. Lays out the color and clarity of the stone (unknown to the naked eye because it's so pale yellow or very clear).
4. The measurement of the stone.
5. The cut of the stone.
You can choose to get your diamond certified through us. Our stones can be certified upon request through the GIA before we set the stone. We charge $300-500 to insure your shipment both ways, and pay for your certification. You will receive digital certification and lasering of the certification number on the girdle of your stone upon request.
To put it simply, our stones just have not gone through the certification process because it is not a requirement and keeps costs lower.
If you would like GIA certification of a Midwinter Co. stone before we set it into a piece of jewelry, please let us know.
What should I look for in an appraiser?
Appraisals are for when you want a trusted 3rd party opinion that the stones are real, the gold is the value of karat it is stamped with (or the platinum is real), and to come up with an insurance value for the piece to be recreated in the case of theft/loss.
An appraisal is only as good as the opinion of the appraiser, which is why we do not appraise our own work and why you must choose a 3rd party that is up to date on the current engagement ring/diamond industry/market.
Make sure you choose the right appraiser for you by asking: How familiar are you with current alternative diamond market values?
If your appraiser needs info from us, please feel free to contact us and we will be happy to answer any questions or give stone carat weight info that they may need for set stones with unusual cuts/shapes.
Do I need insurance on my jewelry?
After the jewelry leaves our studio, it is leaving the nest, and no longer in our control. We have a built in warranty, but it cannot cover damage done to the main stone(s). Sometimes rings are lost, damaged beyond repair, or stolen. A third party insurance company, like Jewelers Mutual or your home insurance, are a good idea to protect your pieces. You do not need insurance, but you might think about it as if you need a sense of security on your investment. Midwinter Co. does not sell or broker jewelry insurance.
How do I 'wear with care'
"Wear with care" means while wearing a piece of fine jewelry, you simply be extra mindful of wearing it. This means being aware of the amount of pressure that is hitting the jewelry & avoiding strong chemicals that may react with the gold to create oxidation. While we specifically recommend to "wear with care" for some of our pieces that are made with softer stones, it is a good practice for all jewelry wear!
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The surfaces, tees, and greens are susceptible to storm damage, vandalism, and other risks.
Make certain your policy contains tee and green coverage and includes the wording "all playing surfaces." Seek a high limit of coverage ($1,000,000 or more) and make certain there is no per hole limitation.
As exposed by Superstorm Sandy and other significant weather events in recent years, flooding can occur in almost any location and to any business. Are you protected?
Flood insurance is not part of any property or liability policy. It is a standalone policy that reacts independently from all other coverage. Whether or not your course is (or is not) in a designated flood zone, consider coverage in anticipation of an unforeseen weather event.
Your course's rolling slopes of emerald green are not a product of nature alone. The chemicals used to keep the grass lush create exposures for pollution that can often be overlooked.
There may be a need to protect against tank leakage and other pollution. Look for a complete environmental insurance policy to address all of your exposures, beyond just the normal herbicide and pesticide coverage for over spraying.
On average, it's estimated that three out of five businesses will be sued by their employees. Golf courses, just like any other business, are vulnerable from the pre-hire process through to a possible reduction in workforce. Claims can stem from just about anything, such as someone taking a joke the wrong way and being offended. In addition, key personnel (such as directors, officers, and other board members) may be at increased risk resulting from possible discrimination, slander, and more.
Seek the broadest policies available with the highest rated carriers and have separate limits for both employment practices liability and directors and officers liability. Review all of your liability policies, as gaps or overlaps may occur with third-party discrimination coverage, fiduciary liability coverage, and commercial general liability.
Providing a valet service is convenient for your guests, but damaging a vehicle or property, or causing injury, is a very real risk associated with it.
Obtain a general liability policy to protect your business from lawsuits by a third party. Be certain that a garagekeepers legal liability policy is also in effect with adequate limits to cover any physical damage to a guest's vehicle or other vehicles on-site. If you are using an independent valet service, obtain a certificate of insurance to verify they have the proper coverage with adequate limits. Also make sure that your business is named as an additional insured under their policy.
Just about all businesses rely on technology in some way. It's increasingly used to store sensitive information, such as credit cards, passwords, and social security numbers. However, you're at risk if this information is lost, stolen, or compromised. In fact, you may even be legally obligated to alert those impacted by the breach and possibly pay for any financial loss incurred.
Experiencing a data breach is often not a question of if but when. Securing a cyber liability policy can offer coverage for expenses associated with compliance regarding data breach notification laws, securing legal counsel to advise on incident response, credit monitoring services, as well as paying for regulatory defense and penalties arising from privacy law violations.
You have considerable exposure to damage or loss of golf carts and maintenance equipment caused by accidents on the course or by normal perils of fire and vandalism.
Obtain replacement cost coverage on both the carts and maintenance equipment, as having this protection will lessen the overall financial impact of depreciation.
Adequate property coverage is a crucial component of your insurance portfolio. If you lose the clubhouse, you could potentially have a multi-million dollar loss with business interruption and loss of income, including loss of existing golfers as well as potential new golfers.
Make sure your short- and long-term revenues are properly protected. Property limits should meet or exceed the club's most recent building appraisals. In addition to the limits assigned to the structure itself, consider business income coverage to cover anticipated revenue loss from the normal day-to-day club operations. Also, include other income generating events such as weddings, special golf outings, and other events arranged with outside organizations.


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Elegantly crafted, the Clogau Sterling Silver Forget Me Not Bracelet is a timeless adornment infused with sentimental charm. Delicate forget-me-not flowers, symbolizing everlasting love and remembrance, grace its slender chain, each petal meticulously detailed in sterling silver.
This exquisite piece effortlessly merges classic elegance with modern allure, making it a versatile accessory for any occasion. Whether worn as a symbol of enduring affection or simply as a captivating accent, the Forget Me Not Bracelet from Clogau promises to be cherished for generations to come.
Jewellery Metal Type |
Sterling Silver |
Type | Bracelet |
Stone | White Topaz |
Collection | Forget Me Not |
All jewellery comes with a 12 Month Warranty as standard
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Clogau is a second-generation family business based in Wales. For over 25 years, their growing range of jewellery has captured the hearts and imaginations of jewellery lovers from far and wide. Every piece created contains rare Welsh gold - the Gold of Royalty for over 100 years. Clogau jewellery is seen as an heirloom with both a personal and cultural meaning and a permanent tie to Wales – something valuable to pass down the generations.
All Clogau items are packaged in branded packaging.
All Clogau items come with warranty paperwork.
Delivery & Collection
We offer free delivery on all UK orders over £50
We will normally dispatch your order the same day, if the item is in stock and the order is placed before 12pm.
Click & Collect
We offer a Click & Collect service on all products and orders can be collected from either our Northampton or Market Harborough store which you can choose at checkout. Orders normally take around 24 hours to get ready for click and collect and we will notify you by email once your order is ready
United Kingdom Delivery
We offer free postage on absolutely all UK orders over £50. Any orders under £50 will be charged £8.00 for postage. Orders placed with Steffans Jewellers will be dispatched using a Royal Mail recorded and tracked service with an expected delivery after shipping of 1-2 working days; please note this will require a signature to confirm receipt of the order. If you are unavailable when your order is being delivered the Royal Mail will leave an Attempted Delivery Card so you can arrange either a redelivery or to collect the order from your nearest sorting office.
International Shipping
As per UK orders, all orders are normally dispatched the same day, if the item is in stock and the order is placed before 12pm.
We use Royal Mail's Airsure service for all international deliveries. International shipping usually takes approximately 10 days.
Please Note: All international deliveries will require a signature upon delivery to verify receipt of the goods. Once signed for, Steffans takes no responsibility for damages or faults with goods that have been signed for, so please check the condition of your delivery and that the items are correct before signing for the goods and accepting the delivery.
European Union
Shipping on all orders to countries within the EU are charged at a flat rate of £9.00, some larger packages may require a small surcharge.
USA & Canada
Shipping on all orders to the USA & Canada are charged at a flat rate of £15, some larger packages may require a small surcharge.
Rest of the world
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Classic Collection - Unisex Sweatshirt
A sturdy and warm sweatshirt bound to keep you warm in the colder months featuring our ever so popular classic design.
A pre-shrunk, classic fit sweater that's made with air-jet spun yarn for a soft feel.
• 50% cotton, 50% polyester
• Pre-shrunk
• Classic fit
• 1x1 athletic rib knit collar with spandex
• Air-jet spun yarn with a soft feel
• Double-needle stitched collar, shoulders, armholes, cuffs, and hem
This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!
• Traceability:
- Knitting—Honduras, Bangladesh
- Dyeing—Honduras, Bangladesh
- Manufacturing—Nicaragua, Honduras, Bangladesh, or El Salvador
• Contains 0% recycled polyester
• Contains 0% dangerous substances
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Spaniel Dog 3D Vinyl Car Decal Stickers CCS3105. Manufactured with full-color printed vinyl, sun-resistant and waterproof. Ideal for decorating iPads, laptops, furniture, motorcycles, cars, surfboards and skateboards, etc.
These stickers are made of high-quality materials and include 4 layers: 2 layers of protective carton, vinyl adhesive and backing paper. These layers allow for easy installation and ensure that the vinyl adheres perfectly to cars, regardless of the location or the installation method you choose.FEATURES:
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Our Car stickers are meticulously packed in a sturdy tube. Afterwards, they are carefully placed back into the packaging. This way, we ensure that it arrives to you in perfect condition, without any damage caused by knocks or accidents during transportation.
- Ensure a clean surface: Start by cleaning the target surface with a glass cleaner to remove any dirt or debris. Make sure it's completely dry.
- Gather supplies: Have a few pieces of tape ready, preferably within reach, and a razor blade.
- Check the sticker's back: Examine the back of the sticker to ensure it's clean and free of any contaminants that could affect adhesion.
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- Click on ADD TO CART button
- Click CHECKOUT on the cart page
- Yes it is easy just like that
- Tip: If you buy 2 or more you'll save quite a lot on shipping.
- All of the items in our store are made-to-order, each item needs at least 7 - 9 business days for production and packing procedure. The shipping times in the table below apply to regions such as US, CA, AU, and EU.
- Super Express Shipping: It takes 4 - 6 business days to ship the package to your address.
- Express Shipping: It takes 6 - 8 business days to ship the package to your address.
- Fast Shipping: It takes 8 - 14 business days to ship the package to your address.
- Standard Shipping: It takes 10 - 21 business days to ship the package to your address.
- Free Shipping (Applies to orders with value from $70): It takes 14 - 21 business days to ship the package to your address.
- Furthermore, if your order is personalized and/or requires adjustment, it may take a few days for our designer to create a complete art file. Design time will depend on adjustment (more or less, easy or complex) and can be from 3 - 5 days or more.
- Please note that the shipping time to overseas states such as PR (Puerto Rico), HI (Hawaii), and AK (Alaska) will take 30 - 60 business days. Please do not choose and pay for the Fast Shipping option for these states.
If your package has not arrived within the time frame, contact Customer Service at: firstname.lastname@example.com and we will do our best to help you!
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Is a Fixed Rate or Variable Rate better for me?
That largely depends on:
• Your current financial situation
• The stage you are at in your life cycle
• Possible/probable changes that you may expect in your future (children, job stability, retirement, etc.)
• Your tolerance for risk
The interest rate on a variable or adjustable rate mortgage can increase or decrease during the term. A fixed interest rate mortgage has a fixed interest rate ad payment amount guaranteed for the length of the term. An easy way to look at the difference in rates between the two terms is that you pay a premium, like an insurance policy, on a fixed rate mortgage for the peace of mind of knowing your mortgage rate and payment amount are not going to change for the duration of your mortgage term.
The difference in rate between the fixed rate mortgage and a variable rate mortgage is the "insurance premium" you pay. The cost of that "insurance" has varied widely over recent years even though rates have remained low. When determining your best mortgage choice, in addition to the other factors listed, you also have to consider what the current "cost" of the insurance is on a fixed rate term.
The Bank of Canada rate has increased 7 times since March 2022, most recently in December of 2022. The overnight rate has increased by 2.50% since March 2022 and is currently the highest we've since in over 40 years. The Bank of Canada rate is what influences the Prime rate at the lenders.
The variable rate that you receive on a mortgage is based on a variance of plus or minus the lender's prime rate. Since 2009, that variance has been as low as prime minus 1.20% and as high as prime plus .80%. If the prime rate was 3.00%, that would be a variance from 1.80% to 3.80%, all without the rate itself changing. Why does the variance change? There are a number of factors including:
• Competitive pressures
• Contracting or expanding of lender risk tolerance
• Government policies
• Supply and demand of investment capital
Remember, if and when the prime rate changes, the variance to that prime rate is locked in for the term of your variable rate mortgage, so the rate will change, but the variance to prime will not.
We have done an analysis of our fixed term and variable rate interest rates dating back to January of 2009. This is proprietary rate data based on interest rates offered by the 30 or more lenders that we work with regularly on behalf of our clients.
During this time period some interesting facts emerged:
• Variable rates were as high as prime +0.80% and as low as prime -1.20% during this time period.
• The "insurance premium" or difference between the fixed rate and variable rate being offered saw a high of 2.74% in January of 2010 and a low of 0.04% in the fall of 2016.
Fixed versus variable is a decision that you should discuss with a Mortgage professional based on your personal circumstances. One of the factors that you should include in your consideration should also be the "cost" of the "insurance premium" for a fixed term mortgage, and the value that is provided for that "premium" which as you can see, changes over time and with market conditions.


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"Lyford Cay Fire Service" by Slim Aarons 20x24 Framed Getty Images C-Print
"Lyford Cay Fire Service" by Slim Aarons 20x24 inch Framed Getty Images C-Print.
The fire service in Lyford Cay, on New Providence Island in the Bahamas, April 1966. (Photo by Slim Aarons/Getty Images)
Available in Select Open Edition and Premium Limited Edition Estate Stamped Sizes - Contact Us Regarding Additional Size and Edition Options. Please allow 2-3 weeks delivery for ordered items not in gallery stock.
All authentic Getty Images Collection prints are printed exclusively by Getty Images in London and accompanied with a Getty Images Certificate of Authenticity.
C-type prints are notable for their continuous tone and vibrant colours. The first widely used colour print process, modern c-type prints are printed from high resolution digital files produced from drum-scanned negatives or transparencies. C-type prints use dye-based photographic papers and should not be confused with inkjet, or giclée prints.
About Slim Aarons
Slim Aarons worked mainly for society publications, taking pictures of the rich and famous both before and after serving as a photographer for the US military magazine Yank during World War II. His work has been included in the publications Town and Country, Holiday, Venture and LIFE.
Aarons was known for the positive portrayals he gave to the people he photographed and was invited to high-society gatherings for exactly this reason. His subject matter covered American and European society as well as nobility and both minor and major stars of the day.
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About Getty Images Gallery
Getty Images Gallery was founded in 1998. We are the only gallery with complete access to the Getty Images Archive, which at 80 million photographs and growing, is the world's largest commercial collection. Our relationships with Getty Images photojournalists and creative contributors means we can deliver impactful contemporary works alongside vintage classics. Browse our curated sets, or take advantage of our consultation service to find new and unique images. Our dedicated international team combines custom curation, responsive sales, an in-house darkroom and bespoke production services in a distinct package.
The Getty Images Archive is without equal. Built on the foundation of the legendary Hulton Archive, the range of subjects found within the Archive's 4,000 collections parallel the broader human experience.
The Gallery features works from midcentury journalistic powerhouses such as Evening Standard and Picture Post, Slim Aarons' iconic lifestyle photography, Christopher Simon Skyes' raw tour documentary, rare 19th century Indian landscapes, and Herbert Ponting's breathtaking views from the South Pole, just to name a few.


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Metro Locksmith Services - Install New Lock 44130 - 216-606-9137
A broken lock or a misplaced key ruin your perfectly normal day by causing a lot of inconvenience. Imagine getting locked out of your car in an unknown area or a jammed lock denying you access to an important file. Unnerving, right? Try to find a solution yourself and you may end up doing more harm than good. For this reason, it is recommended to rely on professional locksmith experts like Metro Locksmith Services to get immediate resolutions with zero damage.
Metro Locksmith Services has been responding to all the lock and key related needs of Zip Code 44130 for over 10 years with a dedicated team of experts that is available 24x7 to fulfill all types of residential, commercial, or automotive locksmith needs.
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Our skilled locksmith specialists have helped customers all over Cleveland, OH 44130 for their diverse locksmith needs, be it lock repairs, jammed doors, dysfunctional ignition keys, key cutting, and more. We continue to be a cut above all other locksmith firms in Cleveland, OH due to our quality service and unbeatable rates. Our quick response, affordable rates, expert technicians, and 24x7 available have made us the go-to locksmith in the city.
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Countless homeowners, automobile owners, and commercial clients have relied on us for their diverse locksmith needs and were glad that they did. From everyday issues such as lock repairs and key creation to complex tasks such as cutting high-security keys and providing comprehensive security solutions, there is nothing that a Metro Locksmith Services locksmith cannot do. We haven't let success come in way of our services either. Despite being the no.1 choice of the people of Cleveland, OH 44130, we continue to work with the humility and passion of a young company.
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Speedy Locksmith is locally owned and operated locksmith company located in Bernards, NJ. Our reputation has been built on trust and fast service while always offering quality service at affordable prices.
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- Lockout service for homes, businesses, and autos
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Root Canals
Toothaches provide a vivid reminder that teeth aren't just inert pieces of hard tissue floating in the gums. Instead, they're intricately formed parts with layers of hard substances overlaying a delicate core. Coursing through the tooth's center, this vital bundle of nerves and blood vessels provides nutrients and sensation to each tooth. As long as the tooth stays healthy, you're rarely aware of the systems at work.
But pain rapidly changes your awareness in any part of the body. Tooth pain can be especially alarming, and it's meant to warn you that something's not right. Pain tells us that the bundle of nerves and vessels inside your tooth is irritated, damaged, or under attack.
A deep cavity can give bacteria access to the inner nerve bundle. A crack extending into the same region can create stress that will need additional care to relieve. In some cases, a significant infection may develop in your jaw without any symptoms at all. If Dr. Gallegos determines that the nerve won't recover or infection is present, then root canal treatment may be suggested.
Modern anesthetics provide powerful numbing for gentle removal of the inflamed nerve inside the tooth. The nerve canal undergoes disinfection and careful shaping, and a sealer fills the internal space. A Filling Or Crown over the tooth helps return the tooth to its original condition.
But Are They Safe?
Internet articles continue to circulate claiming adverse health effects from root canals, despite years of research proving otherwise. Many of these claims rest on unsubstantiated theories put forward decades ago without any scientific basis. They've been thoroughly debunked by the most credible sources, supported by unbiased research projects. In fact, one popular facebook article sounding a false alarm shakily rests on a 100-year-old study tossed aside long ago.
Professional organizations routinely review a broad range of research projects throughout the world. The American Association of Endodontists stays abreast of all the current and past research and can clearly support the safety of this vital service. In fact, new techniques and materials make root canal treatment more successful than ever. However, even older methods still hold a proven track record, allowing millions of damaged teeth to continue functioning.


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LGBT Health Care in Woodstock, GA
What is LGBT Health Care?
The goal of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) health care is to end discrimination in the medical field toward this community by recognizing and embracing the sexual orientation and/or gender identity of every patient in a safe, comfortable manner. The LGBT community is represented by a wide range of individuals of different races, ethnicities, ages, socioeconomic statuses and identities. What binds this community together as social and gender minorities are their common experiences of stigma and discrimination—especially when it comes to healthcare.
Despite the social progress made over the last decade, members of the LGBT community continue to face health disparities due to provider ignorance, homophobia/social stigma and, in some cases, denial of civil and human rights. This is also true for those who are in transition, have had sexual reassignment surgery (either female to male (FTM) or male to female (MTF)) and individuals who are intersex or have gender dysphoria.
In many cases, LGBT patients simply avoid revealing their sexual orientation or gender identity to their physicians out of fear or embarrassment, despite the importance of this information when it comes to receiving treatment. That's why it's important to visit a provider who offers an all-inclusive environment that meets the needs of all people.
The Importance of LGBT Health Care
LGBT healthcare does not mean these physicians treat only LGBT patients—it means they are educated and informed about LGBT health issues so patients feel cared for and comfortable with their health care providers. The most common issues LGBT individuals face outside of social stigma include difficulties in obtaining insurance, naming the next of kin and dealing with certain state laws that might not provide the same rights as their heterosexual peers.
LGBT health care providers believe that everyone is entitled to a positive health care experience, and they provide that by offering every patient the following:
- Equal access to health care services
- Resources for LGBT health issues
- Better, more accurate information regarding LGBT health
- A judgment-free zone where patients are encouraged to participate in their health care decision-making
What's Different about LGBT Health Care?
LGBT providers offer a safe environment where patients can feel comfortable expressing themselves. Given that a patient's personal life has a huge effect on his or her risk of disease or injury, it's best to engage in this conversation instead of avoiding it. Practices that incorporate LGBT values differ from others by creating an all-inclusive environment that includes:
- Confidentiality: Providers encourage openness by making sure their discussions with patients are confidential, removing any judgment or preconceived notions.
- Updated patient forms: These forms offer more inclusive choices for answers to questions and ask more open-ended questions.
- Language and sensitivity: Knowing what to say to patients of all orientations and gender identities makes a huge difference in patients' level of comfort.
- Staff training: The practice's staff is trained to show respect to all people by using their chosen names and referring to them by their self-identified genders.
Another benefit of visiting an LGBT-friendly practice is the training the staff receives to help LGBT-specific patients through the many hurdles of receiving treatment. In addition to clerical assistance, LGBT health care providers offer various health screenings that focus on behaviors and practices rather than a patient's sexual orientation or gender identity. Some of the most common procedures performed include:
- Mental health screening
- Diabetes testing
- Physicals/wellness testing
- Heart health exam
- HIV/AIDS testing
- STD testing
Finding a provider who accepts all patients is crucial to improving personal health. This is especially true for patients who avoid visiting a physician due to fear of discrimination, past negative experiences and/or have the false belief that health screenings are unnecessary.
Request more information about LGBT health care today. Call (770) 674-6311 or contact Natural Medical Solutions Wellness Center online.
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A UVa Law professor has been nominated to be the #2 guy at the EPA. #
Police announced this afternoon that their investigation into what was initially believed to be a fatal fire on Rugby Avenue is now a homicide investigation. #
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In a carefully worded story, and not citing specific sources, WTVR reports that forensic evidence belonging to Jesse Matthew Jr., the main suspect in the disappearance of Hannah Graham, matches forensic evidence collected during the investigation of Morgan Harrington's 2009 murder. #
In the wake of Hannah Graham's disappearance, and the evidence that came from private security footage, city officials are revisiting the question of installing security cameras on the downtown mall. #
Both Charlottesville Registrar Sheri Iachetta and former Electoral Board member Stephanie Commander have turned themselves in to the police on four six and four felony counts of embezzlement, respectively. #
Ten years ago, the National Institutes of Health budget doubled and schools like the University of Virginia built massive new research facilities. A decade later, those buildings remain largely underutilized. NPR visits UVA in this story on the effect of federal binge and spurge spending in the sciences. #
In 2012, Council approved a new student housing complex on West Main—now some council members are questioning whether what they were shown matches what was built. #
The Architectural Review Board has approved a bike-themed mural on West Market, below the McGuffey Art Center, although at least one member expressed concerns that it might look like the bicyclists were riding away from Charlottesville's downtown. #
City Police Chief Tim Longo is meeting with city leaders to work on protocols regarding the use of military surplus police weapons in Charlottesville. #
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TRT for Women in New Milford CT and Hormone Therapy Why Don't They Talk About This Stuff?
TRT for Women in New Milford CT and Hormone Therapy Shouldn't We Be Having These Discussions At Our Doctor's Offices?
Yes. But nary a mention of TRT for women in New Milford CT, or of women's hormone therapy in general for that matter. These conversations are simply not happening. We want to have them. Some of us are brave enough to say the "h" word, but then it drops from our lips to the cold linoleum floor. Our doctor's mean well, but most are over-worked with no time to devote to it. And besides, TRT for women and hormonal health therapy and replacement are not taught in medical schools. A 2019 Mayo Clinic survey found that less than 7% of general practitioners are equipped to handle hormone health including TRT for women. Simply put, they just don't know.
TRT for Women in New Milford CTRobust, Supporting Research In TRT For Women in New Milford CT, And Women's Hormone Therapy Has Existed Since The 1930's
TRT for Women in New Milford CTNothing Has Changed With Regards To Women's TRT And Hormonal Support In Lieu Of This Information – Go Figure
TRT for Women in New Milford CTSo What's the Deal?
In 2002 all innovation, and hormone prescriptions, came to a quick and sudden halt after the Women's Health Initiative study reported an increased risk for cancer and cardiovascular events for female's receiving hormone replacement therapy, obscuring the fact that the reported excess risk was clinically meaningless, at just two events per 1,000 person-years. The therapy in question was a conjugated estrogen pill created from mare urine. Numerous follow-up studies failed to support these findings, and in fact, we now have 2 long-term studies showing TRT has breast protective benefits for women.
Nonetheless, the media went into a full frenzy and massive damage was done. Women lost access to the care they needed. What's new.
As a result, women have been suffering needlessly for decades without access to women's TRT and hormonal therapy treatments and options.
We fully agree with Harvard Universities, Dr. Abraham Morgentaler, urologist and TRT pioneer, "The true outrage is that social forces and hysteria have combined to deprive men and women of a useful treatment without regard for medical science."
TRT for Women in New Milford CTWe Are On A Mission To Help Our Women, You, Feel And Be Better!
TRT for Women in New Milford CTWe May Need It More Than Men! It's True!
Women experience significant hormonal shifts throughout their lives. From the rigors of puberty, and the duty of menses, to child-bearing and eventual menopause. WOMEN GO THROUGH IT. And for the most part, this is the "normal" hormonal stuff. But we are not done. Add in the hormone-shifting effects of nutrition, stress, chemicals, lack of sleep, medication, and let's not forget birth control, we are in a hormonal sandstorm. Moreover, many women suffer with diseases of the endocrine system such as PCOS and thyroid disease, and complications such as insulin resistance, estrogen dominance, and vaginal dryness. Is there any wonder why women everywhere are talking about hormones!? They need real help, and fast. TRT for women in New Milford CT and hormonal therapy, replacement and optimization can help. Getting access to it will help. Integrated Health Alliance can help you on your journey back to optimal health! TRT for women in New Milford CT can be a game changer in their quality of life.
TRT for Women in New Milford CTBioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) - Help Has Arrived.
So much emphasis has been placed on estrogen pills and patches. While estrogen has its place (we will chat later) at IHAC, we are especially passionate about the other anabolic hormone, you know, the one that the guys seem to have all the fun with? Testosterone. TRT for women in New Milford CT and women's BHRT can level the playing field, get you healthy, and make you happy once again.
Testosterone is an essential male and female hormone. It is a human hormone. Did you know that women have 10x more testosterone than estrogen? It's true! Testosterone is the hormone of creation and vitality. Your body is full of androgenic receptors (ARs) in areas like your immune and reproductive system, the gut and your muscles. When testosterone binds to these receptors, powerful action takes place on the cellular level, helping every system in your body perform best.
Testosterone improves libido, including vaginal moisture, arousal, and satisfaction. Testosterone improves body composition, increasing muscle mass and reducing fat. Testosterone improves metabolic health, anemia, and bone density. Testosterone is beneficial for mental and emotional health, energy, and stamina. As previously discussed, testosterone has demonstrated cardio and breast protective benefits. Testosterone makes effort feel good, and when that feels good, everything you do feels better.
Women can start to experience the effects of perimenopause in their 30's, but most start in their 40's. Symptoms such as loss of libido, brain fog, midsection weight gain, inability to lose weight, vaginal dryness and pain, loss of muscle mass and energy. These symptoms can continue to worsen until many years after menopause. So how does testosterone, or more appropriately, TRT for women in New Milford CT help?
TRT for Women in New Milford CTFinally Some Clarification & Direction On Women's TRT
TRT for Women in New Milford CT IHAC Can Help And We Can't Stop Talking About It!
TRT for Women in New Milford CTWe Don't Stop There, Complete Hormone Integrative Care To Level The Playing Field
Since you likely have more than one hormonal issue going on, IHAC offers not only TRT for women in New Milford CT, but comprehensive hormone integrative care as well. We care about you, all of you, so we will address it all. From managing estrogen dominance, to chronic stress and environment induced imbalances, our team will work together to make sure your whole health is being cared for. Whether it's nutritional or lifestyle adjustments, additional hormone therapies or medications, we got you covered. This is a unique benefit included in your IHAC membership. We wouldn't want to care for you any other way.
Come, talk with us. We are listening, and we are ready to help.
Telehealth and Your Testosterone Treatment – Hormone Replacement and Optimization Therapy
Telehealth services are commonplace today, and for good reason, especially for patients seeking testosterone replacement therapy and other hormone optimization services. Traditional brick and mortar medial offices tend to be placed in more populated areas with access to lots of patients, but this makes finding the best doctor and medical staff more of a geography issue than a medical one. You should be able to choose your medical providers based on who is best for the job, not based on proximity. It becomes an unfortunate barrier to quality healthcare. When selecting a medical team to care for your testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), telehealth via medically directed organizations is a great option. You deserve access to MD directed quality care regardless of location. The laboratory values needed to optimize your TRT are easily obtained with standard labs at most collection facilities. Once we get you registered at our clinic, we will prepare your lab orders and send them to the draw station of your choice and at your convenience. Once we have your lab results, and you have been thoroughly evaluated for symptoms, an appropriate therapeutic course will be set for you.
Telehealth minimizes inconveniences to your life, while maximizing your access to quality medical management of all your hormone optimization needs.
Why Integrated Health Alliance for Your Testosterone and Hormone Therapy
Integrated Health Alliance Corporation (IHAC) is your regional expert in male and female testosterone replacement, and overall hormonal therapy. In a world of ambiguity and uncertainty, we are crystal clear and focused on delivering world-class hormonal optimization services to you. We are medically directed, research guided, and invested in advancements in hormonal health.
Men, we will work to get you to that "sweet spot" where effort feels good again.
Women we know you are often overlooked and underserved; not here. We have created special processes to make sure we don't miss a thing when it comes to your hormonal health including important screening for treatable syndromes of hormone imbalance due to perimenopause and menopause, HSDD and GSM. Other clinics and medical offices simply don't perform these screenings as due course. We don't see how you can overlook these screenings, it's vital to your overall health.
When you seek us out for testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), it doesn't stop there. Each of our clients receives care and attention from our integrative hormonal care team. We have an arsenal of holistic and therapeutic options to help your body do what it does best.
In addition, our providers deliver concierge care for most medical needs you may have. All of this is included in your IHAC membership and provided in the convenience of our telehealth platform.
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11 Old Park Ln Road New Milford Medical Group Office Bldg
New Milford, CT 6776
Phone: 860-717-3550
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Editing a page seems like a relatively straightforward process, and indeed it is. If all you want to do is edit the page's contents, then simply click the Edit button at the bottom of the page and type away. However, there are many more ways in which you can change a page's information. For instance, you can tag a page with special keywords, attach files, and so on. This page will introduce you to these topics.
Table of Contents
Next to the Edit button on the page options is a button that says Tags. If you click on that button, a form will appear that will let you edit the tags on that page. When finished, you can see the list of tags sitting below the content on the lefthand side; you should see that this particular page has a single tag, called "tagged". But, what exactly are tags, and what are they useful for?
Quite simply, a tag is simply a keyword used to describe the content on that page. These are keywords that you might type into a search engine. For example, if you have a blog post about how to make boiled eggs, you might tag the page with "cooking", "eggs", "boiling", and "food". All of these words describe the page's contents.
If you precede a tag name with an underscore (_), it is considered a hidden tag. Hidden tags are useful for website maintenance (like tagging a page with "_incomplete").
Tagging pages is useful for a variety of reasons. Firstly, these tags can be captured by Wikidot's search engine so that better results may come up. Secondly, tags can serve as an additional parameter for the ListPages module. Therefore, you can choose to list pages that have a specific tag.
For example, if you wanted to hide all of your incomplete blog posts that are tagged with "_incomplete", you could use the following ListPages code:
[[module ListPages category="blog" tags="-_incomplete" separate="false"]]
* %%title_linked%%
The tags="-_incomplete" part tells the module to ignore all blog posts tagged with "_incomplete".
You can read more about how the ListPages module works with tags on Wikidot's Documentation.
Wikidot allows you to add and remove files from individual pages. If you click the Files button located at the bottom, a button appears asking you to select the files you want to upload along with a list of files already on the page. When you click on the button, a window will appear showing your computer's files so that you can select what to upload.
Multiple files can be uploaded at a time, but you can only delete one file at a time.
Linking to Attachments
When files are uploaded to a page, you can access them by using the following syntax:
[[file filename | custom text]]
You can read more on this on Wikidot's Documentation.
Using Images
If the file you uploaded is an image and you want the page to display it, you can use Wikidot's standard image syntax, all documented on their Documentation. In addition, Timothy Foster's Image Box snippet is integrated into the Standard Template's theme. The snippet can be used to easily add a title and caption to images.
The following image is produced with the below code:
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File Management
Since files may end up scattered across pages, it can be difficult to manage files if a few need to be deleted. Unfortunately, Wikidot itself does not offer native file management in the Site Manager. Thankfully, a brilliant person, tsangk, developed a tool called the Wikidot Extension which comes with a centralized file manager. If you go to his site, you can see how to install this extension if you find yourself needing to move or delete large quantities of files.
Parent Pages
Sometimes, pages come in a rather clear hierarchy. For example, this page is among the many help pages on this site, and the User Guide page is the central help page. Therefore, we can consider the User Guide page to be the parent of this page and all the other help pages. If we had more pages related to editing, they might all be children of this page, and hence you begin to form a tree structure, with User Guide at the root.
When you set a page's parent, you can begin to see a pagepath form at the top of the page. This shows the page's parent, along with the parent's parent, and so on until the root is reached. This can be especially useful for topical wikis in which subjects may branch off a single super-topic (ie. Bears and Lions branching off of Mammal, which itself branches off of Animal).
Setting parents allows for yet another level of organization you can apply to your site. While categories group pages of similar structure/purpose, parenting allows you to develop relational hierarchies within (and across) categories. And, as you might expect, the ListPages Module allows you to select pages according to parent-child relationships!
To set a page's parent, you need to find the option in the bottom options bar. If you click on "+ Options", you will see more options pop up, and among them is an option that says "Parent". Clicking on that will bring you to the parent page form. If you succeed in setting the parent, you should see the breadcrumb links appear at the top of the page, such as on this page.


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Politique, en Côte d'Ivoire : Fernand Ahibo, 19 ans de protocole et quelques années, proche collaborateur du président Houphouët-Boigny, témoigne de la glorieuse épopée de la Côte d'Ivoire et répond à l'ancien directeur du Protocole d'État. La Côte d'Ivoire n'est plus la même mais nous l'aimons quand même.
Ses années Nanan Houphouët
Son vibrant appel à ses sœurs et frères Ivoiriens
Georges Ouégnin à la Une des médias :
Yes We Can
"I Got a Crush...On Obama" By Obama Girl
Barack Obama on Ellen
The Audacity of Hope
Spanish Reggaeton
Yes Yes, We Can !
Obama Girl vs Giuliani Girl
One Voice
Hillary Clinton
Le Président Olusegun Obasanjo confirme son départ de la Présidence en 2007
Le Président Gabonais Bongo Ondimba éteint ses 71 bougies (30 décembre 1935 - 30 décembre 2007. Joyeux anniversaire, Monsieur le Président.
United States Capitol - 11:55 A.M. EST
The President : Vice President Biden, Mr. Chief Justice,
members of the United States Congress, distinguished guests, and fellow citizens :
Each time we gather to inaugurate a President we bear witness to the enduring strength of our Constitution. We affirm the promise of our democracy. We recall that what binds this nation together is not the colors of our skin or the tenets of our faith or the origins of our names. What makes us exceptional — what makes us American — is our allegiance to an idea articulated in a declaration made more than two centuries ago : "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal ; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights ; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."
Today we continue a never-ending journey to bridge the meaning of those words with the realities of our time. For history tells us that while these truths may be self-evident, they've never been self-executing ; that while freedom is a gift from God, it must be secured by His people here on Earth. (Applause.) The patriots of 1776 did not fight to replace the tyranny of a king with the privileges of a few or the rule of a mob. They gave to us a republic, a government of, and by, and for the people, entrusting each generation to keep safe our founding creed.
And for more than two hundred years, we have.
Through blood drawn by lash and blood drawn by sword, we learned that no union founded on the principles of liberty and equality could survive half-slave and half-free. We made ourselves anew, and vowed to move forward together.
Together, we determined that a modern economy requires railroads and highways to speed travel and commerce, schools and colleges to train our workers.
Together, we discovered that a free market only thrives when there are rules to ensure competition and fair play.
Together, we resolved that a great nation must care for the vulnerable, and protect its people from life's worst hazards and misfortune.
Through it all, we have never relinquished our skepticism of central authority, nor have we succumbed to the fiction that all society's ills can be cured through government alone. Our celebration of initiative and enterprise, our insistence on hard work and personal responsibility, these are constants in our character.
But we have always understood that when times change, so must we ; that fidelity to our founding principles requires new responses to new challenges ; that preserving our individual freedoms ultimately requires collective action. For the American people can no more meet the demands of today's world by acting alone than American soldiers could have met the forces of fascism or communism with muskets and militias. No single person can train all the math and science teachers we'll need to equip our children for the future, or build the roads and networks and research labs that will bring new jobs and businesses to our shores. Now, more than ever, we must do these things together, as one nation and one people. (Applause.)
This generation of Americans has been tested by crises that steeled our resolve and proved our resilience. A decade of war is now ending. (Applause.) An economic recovery has begun. (Applause.) America's possibilities are limitless, for we possess all the qualities that this world without boundaries demands : youth and drive ; diversity and openness ; an endless capacity for risk and a gift for reinvention. My fellow Americans, we are made for this moment, and we will seize it — so long as we seize it together. (Applause.)
For we, the people, understand that our country cannot succeed when a shrinking few do very well and a growing many barely make it. (Applause.) We believe that America's prosperity must rest upon the broad shoulders of a rising middle class. We know that America thrives when every person can find independence and pride in their work ; when the wages of honest labor liberate families from the brink of hardship. We are true to our creed when a little girl born into the bleakest poverty knows that she has the same chance to succeed as anybody else, because she is an American ; she is free, and she is equal, not just in the eyes of God but also in our own. (Applause.)
We understand that outworn programs are inadequate to the needs of our time. So we must harness new ideas and technology to remake our government, revamp our tax code, reform our schools, and empower our citizens with the skills they need to work harder, learn more, reach higher. But while the means will change, our purpose endures : a nation that rewards the effort and determination of every single American. That is what this moment requires. That is what will give real meaning to our creed.
We, the people, still believe that every citizen deserves a basic measure of security and dignity. We must make the hard choices to reduce the cost of health care and the size of our deficit. But we reject the belief that America must choose between caring for the generation that built this country and investing in the generation that will build its future. (Applause.) For we remember the lessons of our past, when twilight years were spent in poverty and parents of a child with a disability had nowhere to turn.
We do not believe that in this country freedom is reserved for the lucky, or happiness for the few. We recognize that no matter how responsibly we live our lives, any one of us at any time may face a job loss, or a sudden illness, or a home swept away in a terrible storm. The commitments we make to each other through Medicare and Medicaid and Social Security, these things do not sap our initiative, they strengthen us. (Applause.) They do not make us a nation of takers ; they free us to take the risks that make this country great. (Applause.)
We, the people, still believe that our obligations as Americans are not just to ourselves, but to all posterity. We will respond to the threat of climate change, knowing that the failure to do so would betray our children and future generations. (Applause.) Some may still deny the overwhelming judgment of science, but none can avoid the devastating impact of raging fires and crippling drought and more powerful storms.
The path towards sustainable energy sources will be long and sometimes difficult. But America cannot resist this transition, we must lead it. We cannot cede to other nations the technology that will power new jobs and new industries, we must claim its promise. That's how we will maintain our economic vitality and our national treasure — our forests and waterways, our crop lands and snow-capped peaks. That is how we will preserve our planet, commanded to our care by God. That's what will lend meaning to the creed our fathers once declared.
We, the people, still believe that enduring security and lasting peace do not require perpetual war. (Applause.) Our brave men and women in uniform, tempered by the flames of battle, are unmatched in skill and courage. (Applause.) Our citizens, seared by the memory of those we have lost, know too well the price that is paid for liberty. The knowledge of their sacrifice will keep us forever vigilant against those who would do us harm. But we are also heirs to those who won the peace and not just the war ; who turned sworn enemies into the surest of friends — and we must carry those lessons into this time as well.
We will defend our people and uphold our values through strength of arms and rule of law. We will show the courage to try and resolve our differences with other nations peacefully –- not because we are naïve about the dangers we face, but because engagement can more durably lift suspicion and fear. (Applause.)
America will remain the anchor of strong alliances in every corner of the globe. And we will renew those institutions that extend our capacity to manage crisis abroad, for no one has a greater stake in a peaceful world than its most powerful nation. We will support democracy from Asia to Africa, from the Americas to the Middle East, because our interests and our conscience compel us to act on behalf of those who long for freedom. And we must be a source of hope to the poor, the sick, the marginalized, the victims of prejudice –- not out of mere charity, but because peace in our time requires the constant advance of those principles that our common creed describes : tolerance and opportunity, human dignity and justice.
We, the people, declare today that the most evident of truths –- that all of us are created equal –- is the star that guides us still ; just as it guided our forebears through Seneca Falls, and Selma, and Stonewall ; just as it guided all those men and women, sung and unsung, who left footprints along this great Mall, to hear a preacher say that we cannot walk alone ; to hear a King proclaim that our individual freedom is inextricably bound to the freedom of every soul on Earth. (Applause.)
It is now our generation's task to carry on what those pioneers began. For our journey is not complete until our wives, our mothers and daughters can earn a living equal to their efforts. (Applause.) Our journey is not complete until our gay brothers and sisters are treated like anyone else under the law –- (applause) — for if we are truly created equal, then surely the love we commit to one another must be equal as well. (Applause.) Our journey is not complete until no citizen is forced to wait for hours to exercise the right to vote. (Applause.) Our journey is not complete until we find a better way to welcome the striving, hopeful immigrants who still see America as a land of opportunity — (applause) — until bright young students and engineers are enlisted in our workforce rather than expelled from our country. (Applause.) Our journey is not complete until all our children, from the streets of Detroit to the hills of Appalachia, to the quiet lanes of Newtown, know that they are cared for and cherished and always safe from harm.
That is our generation's task — to make these words, these rights, these values of life and liberty and the pursuit of happiness real for every American. Being true to our founding documents does not require us to agree on every contour of life. It does not mean we all define liberty in exactly the same way or follow the same precise path to happiness. Progress does not compel us to settle centuries-long debates about the role of government for all time, but it does require us to act in our time. (Applause.)
For now decisions are upon us and we cannot afford delay. We cannot mistake absolutism for principle, or substitute spectacle for politics, or treat name-calling as reasoned debate. (Applause.) We must act, knowing that our work will be imperfect. We must act, knowing that today's victories will be only partial and that it will be up to those who stand here in four years and 40 years and 400 years hence to advance the timeless spirit once conferred to us in a spare Philadelphia hall.
My fellow Americans, the oath I have sworn before you today, like the one recited by others who serve in this Capitol, was an oath to God and country, not party or faction. And we must faithfully execute that pledge during the duration of our service. But the words I spoke today are not so different from the oath that is taken each time a soldier signs up for duty or an immigrant realizes her dream. My oath is not so different from the pledge we all make to the flag that waves above and that fills our hearts with pride.
They are the words of citizens and they represent our greatest hope. You and I, as citizens, have the power to set this country's course. You and I, as citizens, have the obligation to shape the debates of our time — not only with the votes we cast, but with the voices we lift in defense of our most ancient values and enduring ideals. (Applause.)
Let us, each of us, now embrace with solemn duty and awesome joy what is our lasting birthright. With common effort and common purpose, with passion and dedication, let us answer the call of history and carry into an uncertain future that precious light of freedom.
Thank you. God bless you, and may He forever bless these United States of America. (Applause.)
White House, january 21, 2013


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