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The first of at least three services honoring the life of George Floyd, the father of two daughters whose brutal videotaped death in police custody has sparked worldwide unrest, will take place this afternoon at North Central University in Minneapolis.
Memorial services generally celebrate lives. This one will also no doubt condemn a death that has inspired people throughout the world to risk their own lives by marching for justice for Floyd and too many other black men and women unjustly killed, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Millions have now watched with horror as Floyd—trapped and immobilized, hands cuffed behind his waist, his anguished face pushed into the filthy pavement as the life is crushed out of him—pleaded for the officers to stop.
"Please, please, please, I can't breathe," we have all heard Floyd cry out.
Even when Floyd goes suddenly silent and still, Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, dispassionate and unrelenting, keeps his uniformed knee pressed into the soft fold of Floyd's neck.
Even when Floyd's entire six-foot-four-inch body goes slack, the expression on Chauvin's face is unmoved and, seemingly, unconcerned.
Not one of the officers present shows any interest in preserving Floyd's rights, his dignity, or his life. In fact, the only aid seen given is to Chauvin, whose fellow officers are recorded assisting him as he physically dominates the man suspected of trying to pass a possibly counterfeit $20 in a Cups Foods grocery store.
Not one officer is seen questioning Chauvin's force or attempting to help Floyd. His final cry of "Mama!" broke me.
Breathless, Drained, and Raw
I have been the daughter, wife, and mother of black men and I have found myself in the last week nearly gasping for air myself as Floyd's last words echo in my head.
I am breathless with fury at the white teacher who told my already shaken 13-year-old cousin that while Floyd's killing was unjustifiable, "most black people still die because of black-on-black crime." (Yes, the teacher and school are now on notice, as if her mother needed THAT on top of everything else.)
I am breathless with worry (laced with pride) when my son insists upon participating in protests and when he's forced to rush home after a curfew is suddenly announced giving him less time than he needs to get there.
I am breathless with despair when my daughter calls on any of her unwoke followers to unfriend her: "The news is draining," she posted after a weekend of riots. "This country is draining. Your (because he certainly isn't my) president is draining. I don't know why we have to continuously remind ya'll that black lives matter. Why do I, a black woman, have to remind you that I deserve to be alive as much as anybody else?"
While this nation has become more rigidly divided in recent years, not merely over politics, but over race, the details recorded of the last minutes of Floyd's life are virtually undebatable. And so, the fact that it took more than a week for criminal charges against Chauvin to be right-sized from third- to second-degree murder, adds insult to injury.
That thousands had to take to the streets of this country before Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison (who is black) arrested and charged the other three fired officers who were videotaped being actively complicit in allowing—arguably even causing—Floyd to die, rankles the nerves of a nation that has already borne more than any civilized citizens in a democracy in 2020 should have to. This is, of course, especially true of black people—and is intensified by the heightened racial disparities in healthcare, education, housing, employment, and, yes, policing, inflicted on our community during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Yet, here we are. And there's no turning back now.
Black Lives Matter Goes Global
In a June 3 written statement released on social media, Floyd family lawyer Ben Crump called the new charges "a significant step forward on the road to justice." He added that the timing—on the eve of Floyd's memorial service—was a "source of peace" for the family in the midst of its pain.
But, to be clear, the pain continues. It is raw and ragged and widespread. It is exhausting and enraging and it has served as a wake-up call to many beyond the black community in ways that, despite an unbroken chain of black killings at the hands of police and vigilantes, little to this point in history has.
My son's first protest followed the murder of Trayvon Martin. He was around Martin's age and displayed similar taste in clothes and snacks. My son is 23 today and, like many of his generation, has been non-stop marching for the same cause since.
The world—from Canada to Mexico, Nigeria to South Africa, London and Germany to Sydney and New Zealand—is protesting in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement. And neither the pain nor the protests will stop until justice is served and we succeed in not only transforming race relations but in dismantling structural, systemic racism in this country.
These are difficult days. They have also been inevitable. Such is the course of history when a nation steadfastly refuses to honor the promises it makes to its people, and when all one needs to understand the devastating depths of the hypocrisy and its costs is to make like a sports commentator and go to the videotape.
No doubt, many more cameras will be present at Floyd's memorial service today, as Reverend Al Sharpton eulogizes another black man who should be alive and well, and an enrapt world watches to see what happens next.
I pray that what it sees is real progress in the weeks and months ahead. I pray we bear witness to justice served because, as we know too well, charges and convictions are not one and the same. I pray most of all that not another black life is snuffed out by a white person who brazenly believes that one's right to live is dictated by the color of their skin. Sadly, that's an old prayer, passed now to another generation that includes Floyd's youngest daughter, Gianna, who is just 6 years old.
The ideas and opinions expressed in this article are solely those of the author's and not necessarily the opinion of Black Enterprise.


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Toward True Repentance and Transformation
A Feature Review of
White Too Long: The Legacy of White Supremacy in American Christianity
Robert P. Jones
Hardback: Simon & Schuster, 2020.
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Reviewed By Joel Wentz
"American Christianity's theological core has been thoroughly structured by an interest in protecting white supremacy." (6) So asserts Robert P. Jones in the opening pages of his searing, provocative, and impassioned new book. In the veritable deluge of writings that are being released on the subject of race and American history right now, there are a few specific elements of Jones's work here that merit specific attention. First, it is a unique combination of historical reporting, sociological research, and vulnerable memoir that doesn't squarely occupy any one of those single categories. Second, it is truly focused on all of American Christianity, and not only Evangelicals. Third, it is relentless and uncompromising in a very specific examination of Christianity's role, as a social institution, in perpetuating harmful racial doctrines throughout American history. In other words, if Jones is correct, even those white Christians who acknowledge the devastating impact of racism in American history cannot blame it squarely on forces outside of the church. Overall, White Too Long is an urgent plea for the American church to interrogate it's deep entanglement with white supremacist thinking. Many will find the book unsettling, and some may take issue with a few of Jones's historical judgements, but I'll tip my hand at the beginning of this review and assert that every white Christian in America should read it.
In addition to being a writer, Jones is the CEO and founder of the Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI), and therefore has access to ample sociological data. Certain sections of the book, especially chapter five (Mapping: The White Supremacy Gene in American Christianity), read like an updated continuation of the argument laid out by Emerson in Smith in their landmark work Divided by Faith, which is now 20 years old. Distinct from Divided, however, Jones broadens his examination beyond the Evangelical arm of American Christianity. Catholics and Mainline Protestants are also implicated in the research the PRRI has conducted, and provide insightful comparison points. The data is thorough, and Jones's explanation quite lucid. Appendices are also included for those who would like to examine the findings further.
But White Too Long is not simply a sociological project. It's also historical, theological and deeply personal for Jones, who grew up in the Southern Baptist Convention. While individual chapters are themed around specific subtopics, like defining terms, tracing historical events, examining theological concepts, and exposing racist symbols, the memoir element is a consistent through-line. Jones repeatedly returns to his own story, lending a heartfelt and personal tone to what could otherwise be an abstract intellectual exercise. Even for those who did not grow up in the deep South of America, his personal reflections are memorable and relatable.
The historical and theological work in White Too Long is centered on the story of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) and it's entanglement with the Confederacy, with a particular focus on Christian leaders like Basil Manly Sr., who vociferously supported racial segregation with theological and religious rhetoric and also paved the way for influential theological notions like individualistic accountability for sin and a personal relationship with Jesus, the interlocking nature of which is explored in a chapter devoted to theology. While the story of the SBC, as a denomination that was explicitly founded to protect the institution of chattel slavery, may seem an "easy target," Jones is careful to point out similar histories with denominations like Methodists and Presbyterians. Jones does contend, and produces striking data in support, that the SBC has been influential in American culture writ large, but also representative of the ways in which American Christianity has been unable to divest itself fully of white supremacist thinking, effects of which can still be observed in our cultural moment.
For example, in a convincing, even-handed examination and critique of Al Mohler's leadership of the Southern Baptist Seminary, Jones identifies what he calls the "White Christian shuffle," in which Christian leaders today, when confronted with undeniable institutional sins of the past, offer seemingly heartfelt repentance, apologies and public statements, but struggle to put meaningful action behind them. The result is a harmful but "subtle two-steps-forward-one-step-back pattern of lamenting past sins in great detail, even admitting that they have had pernicious effects, but then ultimately denying that their legacy requires reparative or costly actions in the present." (56) In this way, white supremacy is named, but not dismantled. The reluctance of leaders like Mohler to take the hard steps such dismantling requires is an implicit acknowledgment of the sheer power white supremacy continues to wield.
In a chapter that initially seems to come out of left field (Marking: Monuments to White Supremacy), Jones takes an historical detour to trace the path of how the Confederate "Lost Cause" mythology became enshrined in public symbols, particularly flags and monuments. The role of the church eventually comes into view, however, as an institution that undeniably participated in the effort to prop up these symbols (in some cases, enshrining figures like Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson on massive stained-glass windows in prominent church buildings) and further perpetuating the legacy of the Confederacy in the broader American consciousness. As Americans continue to wrestle with the role of monuments and historical legacy, this chapter is crucial reading.
In one word, White Too Long can be summarized as: bold. A book that is bold in its historical judgements, in Jones's personal confession to how white supremacy shaped his own imagination as a child and young adult, and in its call for the church to both fully cast off the shackles of its racial legacy and to work actively towards repair. Jones does end on a constructive note, recounting stories of churches and organizations around the country that have implemented promising initiatives towards these ends, as well as imminently practical suggestions for those in influential roles in the white American church. His work is a powerful companion piece to books like The Color of Compromise by Jemar Tisby, I'm Still Here by Austin Channing Brown, and The Christian Imagination by Willie Jennings and serves as another effective and urgent call for the white American church to honestly face it's troubling roots, experience true repentance and transformation, and finally become a repairer of the breach.
Joel Wentz
Joel Wentz is currently the Executive Pastor at Missio Dei Church in Portland, Maine. He previously served in college campus ministry with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. In addition to reading and writing, his passions include tabletop gaming, music, and coffee. His favorite book genres are epic fantasy and epic theology. He lives in Portland, Maine with his wife and son, and his personal writing and podcast are at: joelwentz.com
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Guten tag, and welcome to the best neighborhood guide for where to stay in Frankfurt, dear traveler! Are you ready to wander around the tallest skyscrapers in the Innenstadt business district and to have fun in the old taverns and bars of Germany? I sure am!
Let's just hope the Zoo doesn't pull a stunt like the one during WWII when all the animals escaped, and they were walking free on the streets! But I'm sure we have nothing to worry about! So let's focus on cool things that take place in the financial and business capital of Germany.
In this article, I'll talk about the best areas to stay in Frankfurt and give you a list of some amazing hotels and things to do here. I've looked through hundreds of hotel and hostel lists to find the absolute best one for each price range, and I only recommend the best-rated hotels that I would choose for myself!
I recommend booking these hotels in advance though, as this business hub city in Europe is a top location for most tourists, and rooms book quickly!
Lass uns gehen!
If you are in a hurry
This list will help you browse quickly through all the hotels in Zentrum – Altstadt if you need to choose where to stay in Frankfurt super quick!
Here's a map of all the areas that I'm going to talk about in this post on where to stay in Frankfurt, most of them are located in the Innenstadt business district of the city.
for first-timers
for nightlife
for a local vibe
for families
for budget
1. Zentrum-Altstadt (Old Town/City Center) – for first-timers
Old German medieval buildings and a beautiful town square? Yes, please! Get lost on the streets of this unique neighborhood and enjoy the romantic atmosphere in its town squares! Zentrum-Altstadt, which in English translates as the "Center Old City," is the best area to stay in Frankfurt if you've never been here before.
It's quite small, which means that everything is within walking distance. There are a few nice art galleries, restaurants, and the Historic Museum Frankfurt will give you a chance to learn all about this historic business town.
Although the hotels in Frankfurt in this area are a bit more expensive, it's worth staying in the heart of this trendy city near all the historic attractions! Do make sure to book in advance though as this is the most popular area in the city and hotels book quickly!
I'm guessing this is how the royal family in Germany used to live! Definitely a Frankfurt best luxury hotel with the most amazing decor. Have your afternoon tea served in the vintage restaurant, or have a glass of apple wine on the terrace while admiring the city views. It gets even better when you head to the spa for a relaxing day!
Other options in Altstadt (Old town / City center)
Enjoy your stay in Frankfurt Germany, in the modern rooms of this hotel that has a bar and parking spots
An affordable room in a central apartment that has a kitchen, free wifi, and a washer
A friendly place to stay located just a walk away from the center that has a cozy room and free wifi
Things to do in Altstadt (Old town/ City center)
- Shop for souvenirs in the traditional street market of Römer Platz
- See an impressive art exhibition at Schirn Kunsthalle Frankfurt
- Admire the architecture of St Paul's Church and Frankfurt Cathedral
- Have fun at the Museum for Comic Art
- Catch a sunrise from the Iron Footbridge
- Visit the Historic Museum Frankfurt
- Have a coffee and see some modern art at Frankfurter Kunstverein
- Learn new things at the Museum für Moderne Kunst
2. Bahnhofsviertel – best place in Frankfurt for nightlife
If you're coming to stay in Frankfurt Germany, with a clear thought in your mind: to PARTY all night long, then hop on, dear traveler, and book your trip to this city ASAP! Located in the West part of the city near the central station, Bahnhofsviertel is known for three main things: nightlife, budget hotels, and travel connections to countries like Belgium, The Netherlands, and France!
This is the best area to stay in Frankfurt to party as it is home to the famous and lively Red Light District! This neighborhood is packed with bars, taverns, brothels, and casinos. Although most people who come to stay here are into partying all day and night, Altstadt is just a few minute's walk away if you want to visit other areas.
Please note that if you're a family on vacation or someone looking for a classy, upscale party scene, you might want to reconsider staying in this area. Bahnhofsviertel has (legal) brothels, which might not suit everyone's taste, and it can sometimes be a bit noisy and even have an unpleasant smell.
You'll love coming back from a night of partying in town and resting in the modern rooms of this quiet luxury hotel! Definitely one of the best places to stay with views of Innenstadt and its skyscrapers! Drink your hangover cure of choice on the terrace, or if you ask me, I would spend a full day at the spa to relax!
Other accommodation options in Bahnhofsviertel
Frankfurt's top eco-friendly hotel that has spacious rooms, an organic breakfast, a bar, and amazing city views
Such a chic yet affordable hotel located in one of the best areas that has free wifi, and comfy rooms
A cool and modern apartment in the district of Frankfurt Germany that has a kitchen and free wifi
Things to do in Bahnhofsviertel
- Party the night away in the Red Light District
- Eat a delicious meal at Kabuki restaurant
- Have a beer at Moseleck Frankfurt in Bahnhofsviertel
- Enjoy a traditional German meal at Aber in Bahnhofsviertel
- Have a drink at Kinly Bar and enjoy the nightlife in Frankfurt
- Head to the top of Main Tower and enjoy the view of Galileo and Silver Tower skyscrapers
3. Sachsenhausen – where to stay in Frankfurt for a local vibe
Located on the south side of the main river, this district of Frankfurt looks like a movie set for a film with the action set in medieval Germany! I love the authentic and unique vibe of all the bars and taverns!
Although most areas in town, except Altstadt Frankfurt (city center), are filled with skyscrapers, Sachsenhausen breaks all the rules and remains true to its origins! The narrow cobbled streets are filled with restaurants and bars, all located in the old houses with architecture that you won't encounter in other cities in Germany.
This area is known for its unique pubs and the local people will be happy to serve you traditional apple wine and German food, which is so yummy (especially if you're a meat-lover)! If you want to take long promenades as the sun sets, there's a cycling and walking path along Frankfurt's main river in the district that's perfect for an afternoon stroll. The sights are spectacular here!
I hope you're not too drunk from the apple wine and up for some museum visits along Museumsufer. That's what they called the area lined with museums on both banks of river Main in this neighborhood where you will be able to learn about fine art, Jewish culture, and German history! Definitely one of the best places to stay for history too!
P.S. If you love this area and history is one of your passions, I recommend traveling to Munich and staying in one of these amazing hotels!
I'm sorry if you'll want to permanently move inside this historic villa which looks like a palace! Although that's not possible, this five-star hotel will offer you the most amazing time in its elegantly decorated rooms! With a spa center and a swimming pool worthy of a noble person, this is one of the best places to stay in Frankfurt!
Other accommodation options in Sachsenhausen
Enjoy the city views of this mid-range hotel that offers breakfast and is located near most of the tourist attractions
Spend a relaxing evening by the fireplace in this budget apartment that has a kitchen and it's near the train station
A clean modern apartment for up to 3 guests with a Frankfurt skyline view near the river and nice bars
Things to do in Sachsenhausen
- Visit all the medieval taverns and drink apple wine as part of the old nightlife in Frankfurt's Sachsenhausen district
- Learn new things at the Museum of Applied Art
- Go Shopping at Schaumainkai flea market
- Find out more things about the cinema at the German Film Museum
- Eat a traditional German meal at Kanonesteppel
- Explore the shopping along Schweizer Strasse street
- Visit the Städel Museum in Sachsenhausen
4. Westend – best place for families
As you might've guessed, this area is located on the west side of Frankfurt Am Main. This residential neighborhood is the best area to stay in the city with a family. Although you're super close to the central location, you won't have to experience all the fuss and noise that comes with that.
There are tons of hotel options, from budget to luxury. However, even the prices of budget ones might be higher than usual. But don't worry, you'll still get good value for your money, especially when you see the cool houses and apartments here!
There are many parks in Westend where you can enjoy a nice walk with the family or maybe organize a picnic and make a whole day out of it. You have the Frankfurt Messe (convention center) right at its border, a cool attraction to see as it's the largest trade fair in the world!
You'll also spot the Opera House and the Botanical Garden. I would take a day just to explore Westend's border, there are so many cool things here and I'm sure the kids will love a nice adventure in the Garden!
With the most amazing views of Innenstadt, the modern rooms of this hotel fitted for families will make it so hard for you to leave this place! Make sure to grab a bite in the morning before you head out to see all the museums and attractions; the breakfast here is the best!
Other accommodation options in Westend
Enjoy your stay in Frankfurt Am Main in the comfy rooms of this hotel and spend a relaxing day in the garden
A lovely room in the city's best areas close to all the central attractions with free wifi, a balcony, and parking
Such a cool room located in one of the best luxury hotels that has a balcony, a shared backyard, and a gym
Things to do in Westend
- Teach the kids new things at the Palmen Botanical Garden
- Admire the cool architecture of one of Frankfurt's best areas
- Have some family fun at the Museum of Natural History
- Catch a show at the Opera House
- Enjoy a family picnic in the Rothschildpark
- Remain in awe of the grandeur of the Deutsche Bank Twin Towers
- See Frankfurt best gold pieces at Goldkammer Museum
5. Bornheim – for those on a budget
Bornheim is a popular spot among students and young travelers, and you know what that means? This is the best area to stay in Frankfurt for all travelers looking for affordable hotels and restaurants in the city!
Of course, the area is also well connected with two underground stations along the Bergstrasse street if you want to see other areas in Frankfurt city, plus tons of cafes and restaurants waiting for you to try all the special German drinks and dishes.
If you want to stay in Frankfurt and do some serious shopping, then Bornheim is perfect for you too, the neighborhood is known for its many stores. For all the eager foodies here who are in the mood to cook once or twice while they stay in Frankfurt city, I recommend shopping at the farmers market in Bornheim; you'll find a broad range of fresh products here!
So even though this is one of the most budget-friendly areas to stay in Frankfurt, it has so much to keep everyone occupied!
Enjoy your stay in Frankfurt city in one of the best hotels with spacious rooms and a fitness center! Head down to the restaurant after a long day spent in the city and have a delicious dinner. Lastly, I recommend having a nightcap at the bar for a perfect ending to your day!
Other accommodation options in Bornheim
Located in a 1900 villa in the city, this mid-range hotel has family rooms, a bar, free wifi and parking
A cozy room in a Frankfurt apartment that has a kitchen, a washer, free wifi, and direct underground connections
Such a unique place to stay in Frankfurt Am Main, with large windows, two rooms, a kitchen, and a balcony
Things to do in Bornheim
- Go shopping for a wide range of local products at the Farmers Market
- Spend a whole day at Gunthersburgpark
- Enjoy a lovely night listening to some live jazz at Mosaik
- Eat delicious German dishes at Chairs, one of the best restaurants
- Check the shops and cafes on Berger Strasse
👑 Luxury price: | €200 |
💵 Mid-range hotel: | €100 |
🛏 Budget: | €50 |
🏠 Airbnb: | €65 |
💰 Accommodation prices: | Medium |
📍 Best Area: | Old Town |
🛎 Best luxury hotel: | Rocco Forte Villa Kennedy |
👛 Best budget hotel: | The Frankfurt |
FAQs about Frankfurt
🌆 Which area is the best to stay in Frankfurt?
The best area for where to stay in Frankfurt Germany has to be Zentrum-Altstadt, it's like one of those medieval neighborhoods described in the German novels and it has a wide range of luxury hotels and budget ones. My favorite is Steigenberger Frankfurter Hof hotel.
🚶♀ Is it safe to walk in Frankfurt?
Despite Bahnhofsviertel's main station and Taunusstrasse areas feeling less safe due to things like legal adult clubs, authorized drug use spots, and a high number of homeless people, the other parts are generally safe. Even if Bahnhofsviertel looks a bit rough, it's been improving because of some city upgrade efforts.
🎄 Where to stay in Frankfurt for the Christmas Markets?
The Christmas Market takes place in the Römerberg square. It's located in the Zentrum-Altstadt neighborhood, which is one of the best areas to stay if you're coming here in December!
🏨 Best hotels in the Old Town of Frankfurt?
Stay in Frankfurt Old Town in either Motel One Frankfurt-Römer or Steigenberger Frankfurter Hof, they are the coolest hotels here which will offer you a unique experience!
💯 What are the best hotels in Frankfurt?
Rocco Forte Villa Kennedy and Roomers are all located in the best areas to stay in Frankfurt Am Main and they all have the most amazing conditions and cool designs!
This is where I say my auf wiedersehen! It was lovely to tell you all about this magical city and I hope this post helped you decide where to stay in Frankfurt and convinced you to visit the cool business area in Innenstadt to see the skyscrapers!
I know you have so many hotel options but here are my two favorite ones both located in the Old Town which is one of the best areas to stay, if not the BEST one! That's why you should definitely book them (and any hotel on my list) in advance if you want to get the best deals!
- Steigenberger Frankfurter Hof – One of the most unique hotels that has a vintage decor
- Motel One Frankfurt-Römer – A lovely hotel in Frankfurt that offers breakfast
I wish you an amazing trip to the business capital of Germany, take pictures of all the Innenstadt skyscrapers, and get drunk on apple wine! You will be so happy that you chose to come here!
Do leave a comment if you have any questions about Frankfurt's areas or suggestions for our readers!
Auf Wiedersehen,
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After passing an ordinance in 2008 banning the use of plastic bags, Manhattan Beach's City Manager Dave Carmany, Mayor Richard Montgomery, and several attorneys took their case to the Supreme Court in San Francisco Wednesday.
Manhattan Beach's plastic bag ordinance was overturned after a coalition group filed suit claiming the City had not investigated the environmental impact an increase in paper would cause.
The Manhattan Beach Patch reported that the City lost an appeal in January which prompted a petition to the Supreme Court. The request was granted on April 22, Earth Day.
An attorney for the City stated the court would not have taken the case if they did not have doubts on holding back the ordinance. Although Carmany claimed, Justice Carol Corrigan was concerned the court was being asked to impose rules on public habits. A decision will be made in the next 90 days.
Legislators have already rejected a bill that would have banned plastic bags throughout the state.
Ruling in favor of the ban forces consumers to reuse their purchased recycled bags or accept paper. Many cities are in favor of charging for paper.
PublicCEO has reported on the ban of plastic bags, and the opinion of local officials for some time now.
Regardless of the outcome of this case, it is apparent the debate on plastic bags is not going away.


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BA in Linguistics and Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences
The intercollegiate BA Program in Linguistics and Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences is offered by the College of Arts & Sciences (CAS) in conjunction with the College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College (SAR). It is designed for students interested in studying human language from a variety of perspectives and in gaining an understanding of language acquisition and communication disorders. The program provides a solid grounding in linguistics through examination of the structure, use, acquisition, and development of languages of the world. The intercollegiate joint major focuses on experimental approaches to the study of language as well as interactions between theoretical study of language and clinical applications.
Students completing this program may pursue careers in research, education, medicine, public health, or the law. The joint major prepares students for graduate study in any of a number of related areas (e.g., linguistics, psychology, neurolinguistics, cognitive science) and for graduate/professional work in speech language pathology, audiology, or more generally, for future careers in medicine, neuropsychology, language technology (e.g., speech recognition or speech synthesis), or areas of child development and education. Students work with advisors in both colleges to design individual programs of study that match each student's interests and professional goals.
Undergraduates should note that employment as a certified speech-language pathologist or audiologist is not possible with only a bachelor's degree. An advanced degree in speech-language pathology or audiology is required for certification by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) as well as for licensure in most states. Boston University's graduate program in speech-language pathology is accredited by the Council on Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA). The BU Master of Science program enables students to fulfill the requirements for professional certification by the ASHA in speech-language pathology, as well as for Massachusetts state licensure and teacher certification.
Learning Outcomes
Students graduating with a major in Linguistics and Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences are expected to attain:
- An understanding of the fundamental questions that drive modern linguistic research concerning formal structure, universals, acquisition, historical change, variation, and social dimensions of use, along with foundational knowledge in the core areas of linguistic theory.
- Foundational knowledge in the areas that form the basis for research and clinical work in speech, language, and hearing sciences.
- The ability to identify and describe with precision the empirical patterns found in sets of language data, and to construct well-reasoned analyses by formulating, testing, and refining hypotheses about these patterns.
- The ability to apply their coursework in linguistics and speech, language, and hearing sciences either in research or in clinical or other professional experiences, demonstrating integrative reasoning to interpret data in relation to published research, justifying the scope of their analyses, supporting their conclusions, and presenting a coherent summary of the relevant facts and of their reasoning.
All BU undergraduate students, including both entering first-year and transfer students, will pursue coursework in the BU Hub, the University's general education program that is integrated into the entire undergraduate experience. BU Hub requirements can be satisfied in a number of ways, including coursework in and beyond the major as well as through cocurricular activities. Students majoring in Linguistics and Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences will ordinarily, through coursework for the major, satisfy some of the BU Hub requirements in Scientific and Social Inquiry; Quantitative Reasoning; Diversity, Civic Engagement, and Global Citizenship; and the Intellectual Toolkit. For further details about how the Linguistics and Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences major courses fit in with the Hub requirements, see the Linguistics Hub requirements website. Students can satisfy up to 11 of the 26 required Hub units from courses counting for the joint major. Remaining BU Hub requirements will be satisfied by selecting from a wide range of available courses outside the major or, in some cases, cocurricular experiences.
Thirteen courses, including at least five in CAS Linguistics and at least five in Sargent Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences (all courses listed below are 4 credits unless otherwise indicated):
A. A basic introduction to linguistics, to be taken before all other CAS LX courses, and a basic course in Communication Disorders, to be taken before all other SAR SH courses:
- CAS LX 250 Introduction to Linguistics
- SAR SH 531 Introduction to Communication Disorders
B. One course in phonetics—either of the following:
- CAS LX 301 Phonetics & Phonology: Introduction to Sound Systems (previously offered as CAS LX 510)
- SAR SH 221 Phonetics
Note that only CAS LX 301 satisfies specific BU Hub requirements.
C. Two additional core courses in Linguistics:
- CAS LX 321 Syntax: Introduction to Sentential Structure (previously offered as CAS LX 522)
- CAS LX 331 Semantics & Pragmatics: Introduction to Linguistic Meaning (previously offered as CAS LX 502)
D. Two additional core courses in Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences:
- SAR SH 522 Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech Mechanism
- SAR SH 523 Introduction to Speech Science
E. One course in language acquisition—chosen from the following:
- CAS LX 350 Crosslinguistic Approaches to Language Acquisition
- CAS LX 355 Second Language Acquisition (previously offered as CAS LX 542)
- CAS LX 453 Acquisition of Phonology (previously offered as CAS LX 541)
- CAS LX 454 Acquisition of Syntax (previously offered as CAS LX 540)
- SAR SH 524 Language Acquisition
F. Two additional courses in Linguistics:
- Chosen from CAS LX courses at or above the 300 level, in consultation with an advisor
G. One additional course in Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences, chosen from:
- SAR SH 505 Introduction to Phonological Disorders
- SAR SH 535 Introduction to Audiology
- SAR SH 548 Introduction to Language Disorders
H. One of the following two courses:
- SAR SH 547 Introduction to Clinical Practice
- SAR SH 642 Senior Seminar: Internship (2 cr)
I. One additional elective from E, F, or G above.
*Students intending to apply to graduate programs in Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology will need to include the following courses as part of their undergraduate curriculum: General Psychology (CAS PS 101), Human Anatomy (CAS BI 106), Physics of Health Professions (CAS PY 104), Statistics (CAS MA 113, MA 115, or PS 211), and Language Acquisition (SAR SH 524).
Honors in the Major
Students with a sufficient GPA overall (at least 3.65) and in the major (at least 3.7) can apply to participate in the Honors program, which will require 2 additional semesters of Honors Research beyond the 13 courses required for the standard major. An application, including a research proposal, needs to be submitted and approved by the end of the junior year. Further details are available from the Linguistics Department website.


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Johannesburg - All Nokuthula Simelane's family want is for her integrity to be restored and for her to be buried in a dignified place.
This was a desperate plea from the deceased activist's sister, Thembi Nkadimeng, during a media briefing at the Sandton law firm offices of Webber Wentzel on Thursday, more than three decades after Simelane's death.
Nkadimeng said she did not want any compensation for her sister's death as Simelane had not been in the Struggle for any benefit. All she expected was for her sister's integrity to be restored.
"That's the greatest, ultimate compensation," Nkadimeng said.
Simelane was kidnapped by the apartheid police's Soweto Special Branch and was illegally detained at the Norwood police barracks in Joburg for a week, where she was interrogated on ANC operations between South Africa and Swaziland. She was severely tortured.
Simelane was then moved to a farm in the district of Northam in the Northern Transvaal (now Limpopo), where the interrogation continued for weeks. She was not seen after that.
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) said that, at the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) hearings, the policemen sought amnesty for kidnapping Simelane, claiming she was alive. They also said they had managed to "turn" (change) her and had redeployed her to Swaziland as a spy. However, that evidence was contested by the testimony made by one of the alleged murderers, who said she had been "tortured and brutally murdered and buried around the Rustenburg area".
Thursday's media briefing was in reaction to the announcement by the NPA that it would be prosecuting Simelane's killers.
Nkadimeng, the executive mayor of Polokwane, has worked tirelessly to get justice for her sister, with the help of advocate Muzi Sikhakhane SC; advocate Dumisa Ntsebeza SC, a former TRC commissioner and head of investigations; and Yasmin Sooka, also a former TRC commissioner and the director of the Foundation for Human Rights.
Ntsebeza, Sooka and Nkadimeng welcomed the decision by the NPA to prosecute the killers, while other speakers took a swipe at the agency for taking so long to resolve the matter.
Speaking to The Star, Sooka said she was relieved that something was being done about Simelane's death. She acknowledged, however, that it was going to be a long process.
"This case is key to many other cases," Sooka said.
Meanwhile, Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu has welcomed the NPA's decision to prosecute Simelane's alleged killers.
"I welcome the decision of the NPA to prosecute some of the suspects implicated in the kidnapping, torture and murder of the young freedom fighter Nokuthula Simelane in 1983. It is a most significant and historic decision," he said in a statement.
Tutu, however, questioned the delay in prosecuting. "What has taken them so long? Why did the authorities turn their backs on the family of Nokuthula, and so many other families, for so many years? Why did the pleas of her family fall on deaf ears for decades?
"Why did it take a substantial application to the high court to get the National Director of Public Prosecutions and the police to do their jobs? Why did successive South African governments take extraordinary steps to obstruct the course of justice?"
Tutu added that recommendations on more than 300 cases for prosecution, including the Simelane matter, were made to the NPA in 2002, but less than a handful of these cases had been pursued.
He said the civil case brought by the Simelane family last year to compel the NPA to take action "reveals that almost immediately after the recommendations were made, the government took steps to close down truth and accountability".
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How Expectations Create Pressure
Today on the podcast we discuss expectations. Expectations can place pressure on us without even realizing it. To be our best more often, we want to stay focused on excellence, not perfection. We are at our best without expectations when we are focused on the process (the small things we need to do) and our mind is in the present (not the future where expectations live). Today, to be the best you that you can be – do your best and have fun. These two expectations will free you from pressure.
Power Phrase this Week: "I do my best and have fun!"
Quote of the Week: "Expect nothing, appreciate everything." Anonymous


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Ludhiana: Call it the Covid effect or other restrictions on travel but for the time being, the industrial capital of the state is off the air map of the country as the lone Delhi-Ludhiana-Delhi flight has been suspended for the past eight days and it might take another week or so for the flight to resume with a new schedule.
Air India officials attributed the suspension of flight from September 1 to 24 to extremely low passenger load which had turned the flight financially unviable. "Once the flight resumes with a revised morning schedule from September 24, the passenger load will be assessed and a final decision will be taken," an Air India official said.
The air connectivity with the National Capital remained suspended for nearly two months after a lockdown was imposed in March. The flight had resumed in May 25 when domestic flights were allowed with certain restrictions.
However, the passenger load remained low during the May-August period as business and industrial activity in the city were adversely affected post the lockdown and only a few passengers were travelling by air to Delhi. Even when the flight restarts from September 24, its continuity will depend solely on volume of passenger load because the three-year period of 'viability gap funding' by the Centre and state government under the UDAN scheme also expired in the first week of September, an official said.
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Preparing Your Home For Hurricane Season: Take These 8 Precautions Today
National Hurricane Preparedness Week is May 9 to 15, which is the ideal time to review your emergency plan and make sure you and your family are ready before disaster strikes. While you might assume you'll have ample warning, a hurricane can arrive more swiftly and with more force than predicted, and you never want to be the person who says, "It couldn't happen to me."
As a bonus, preparing for hurricane season means you'll also have the peace of mind that you're prepared for any other potential emergency that arises. Here are eight steps to get you started.
1. Sign up for weather alerts.
The National Weather Service is equipped to send Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) to your mobile phone automatically, but you might need to enable the settings. (Find out how here.) You also may want to sign up for the NWS Twitter account for updates, as well as accounts handled by news agencies that service your specific area so you're always getting the most updated information. You also can download apps from the American Red Cross and FEMA, among others.
2. Chart your path.
Identify a safe place in your home where you can take refuge from high winds, but also be aware of what evacuation zone you are in so you can leave when directed. Take advantage of calm weather to practice multiple evacuation routes and figure out where the nearest designated shelter is so it will be second nature if it's time to go.
3. Rehearse your emergency plan with your family.
Share the physical route with your family, but also create a communication plan. Often entire areas lose cell phone service or local phone lines may be jammed, making it more likely a long-distance call will go through. Designate a contact outside of town, whom each family member is instructed to check in with to let them know they are safe and share their whereabouts.
4. Update your emergency kit.
If you don't have one, now is the time to assemble one, and if you do, take a moment to replenish items that have been used, rotate food or water that is close to its expiration date, and add what's needed, such as new prescriptions and masks for family members.
Not sure what to include in your emergency kit? Ready.gov has a handy checklist that will ensure you've covered all your bases. And it's wise to put a mini version in your car as well, in case you're out and about or the roads are impassible to your home.
5. Remember there may be additional guidelines because of COVID-19 protocols.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers tips for special considerations to prepare yourself during the pandemic. Make sure to wear a mask and social distance as you check on friends and neighbors.
6. Prepare your home.
While you might need to handle some of these activities when a hurricane is imminent, there are steps you can take now to safeguard your home.
- Outside: Prune trees and shrubs to lessen damage from high winds. Install storm shutters on external windows. Take a walk around your yard to identify items that should be secured, such as water features and outdoor furniture that can't be easily stowed.
- Inside: Take an inventory of all your belongings to help with the claims process, if needed. Verify that furniture, art, and mirrors are anchored to the walls. Make copies of important papers and store them in a fireproof safe or safety deposit box.
7. Create a checklist of what to do if a hurricane nears.
While you can only do so much in advance, stress can get the better of you as a hurricane bears down. Now's the time to make a checklist of last-minute duties you don't want to forget, such as:
- Rounding up your pets.
- Securing items indoor and outdoor that are too big to move but could fly around.
- Parking your cars on higher ground or somewhere where they will be safe, such as inside the garage or away from trees and power lines.
- Moving irreplaceable items to a higher level in case of flooding.
- Turning off the main circuit breaker to avoid short circuiting.
- Gathering the items you intend to take with you.
- Checking on family members, friends, and neighbors.
8. Double-check your home insurance policy.
While most home insurance policies cover hurricane damage, it's always wise to make sure you understand your policy to avoid an unwelcome surprise. For example, in some states there may be special deductibles for damage caused by hurricanes, and they could vary depending on what factor triggered the hurricane, says the Insurance Information Institute.
You also should see if your insurance covers "replacement costs," which is different from market value and takes into account how much it costs to replace your home and its contents in today's dollars.
Do you need a home insurance checkup? Visit Matic today to compare policies and ensure you have adequate coverage. We'll make it easy to get the insurance policy that's right for you.


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Anna Nordqvist held her nerve on the final hole to win this year's Women's Open at Carnoustie, Scotland, on Sunday.
The Swedish golfer was all smiles as she was crowned champion after a nerve-wracking end to competition.
Nordqvist was tied on 12 under with playing partner Nanna Koerstz Madsen coming into the 18th hole but kept her nerve to finish with a par, as she watched the Dane suffer a double bogey.
Nordqvist had not won a major for nearly four years, winning her first back at the 2009 LPGA Championship before adding her second at the 2017 Evian Championship.
"I've been waiting for this one for a while, I haven't won in a couple of years," Nordqvist said after the win.
"There have been a lot of downs, a lot of hard times so I think it makes this a little sweeter."
READ: Ball hit by 2021 Masters champion lands in spectator's shirt
'I could only dream about winning'
Nordqvist had soared to the top of the leaderboard going into the final day after a faultless seven-under-par 65. Her incredible round featured seven birdies as she finished Saturday tied on nine under with Koerstz Madsen.
The pair then found themselves locked in battle throughout the last day, with the result being decided on the final hole.
Whilst Nordqvist kept her calm, Koerstz Madsen suffered a nightmare with two mistakes on her approach to the green.
It gave Nordqvist two putts to win the title and the 34-year-old made no mistake in winning her third major trophy on the second attempt.
The beaming champion, who now wins $870,000, was embraced by her husband and she let out a sigh of relief.
"I could only dream about winning the British Open," she added.
"I was supposed to get married 20 minutes away from here so this place is just truly special. I've never seen Carnoustie in this great a shape."
Georgia Hall, Madelene Sagstrom and Lizette Salas shared the clubhouse lead going into the final hole but finished joint second, a shot behind the winner. A disappointed Koerstz Madsen finished tied in third with Minjee Lee.


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Looking for the ultimate glow-up for your wedding day or for any other special events? Sometimes it can be hard to find a dedicated makeup artist with a team that you trust when it comes to special occasions. The team at Fancy Face is sure to have you covered for all of your beauty needs especially when it comes to large parties, The fancy face girls, specifically their boss babe owner Brittany provide you with everything you would ever need when it comes to all your glam goals.
To start off, we entered the gorgeous venue that was decorated to perfection. The room was filled with blush pink balloons, candles, a floral swing, ring lights, food catered by Elle cuisine and more! Walking in the first thing you would notice was the gorgeous lineup of makeup products from the unreleased Fancy Face makeup collection — with the makeup line being released to the public very soon. Luckily, everyone attending the event was lucky enough to get to swatch, apply and play around with all of the new products. There was a huge range of glamorous mink lashes, gorgeous glowing bronzer and highlighters plus a setting spray that worked pure magic.
Walking past the new makeup collection over to the seating area, there were the cutest pink Fancy Face notebooks left on our assigned seats with a matching pen and lollipop. Next to all of our chairs was a beautiful backdrop for a photo op with the founder.
The master class was focused on two makeup looks; one being a full glam and the other being a softer, delicate bridal look. The founder, Brittany, was indeed well spoken and knowledgeable throughout the class — making sure that everyone in the room was engaged and could see what was happening at all times.
This masterclass was extremely luxurious, but at the same time was such a knowledgeable fun experience. As a beauty editor, I left the class feeling extremely inspired and excited by everything Brittany had taught us. To top off the overall experience we left with a large goodie bag filled with makeup, skincare and hair products that Brittany had told us were some of her favourites. Fancy Face is ultimately one of the best places to go if you're looking to get a full glam done. The masterclass is highly recommended for those looking to gain more knowledge of the makeup industry, and artistry, as the process is extremely detailed and informative.
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Grows all year long in Berkeley County lawn which was previously a pasture. Roundup and Scott's does not kill it.
Hi Deana,
the plant in this picture is a Rubus, very likely the dewberry, Rubus trivialis. It is hard to be 100 % sure with this image.
You also sent another image of a different plant that seems to be an Aster sp. of some kind, or less likely, a goldenrod. It is hard to identify with only the rosettes.
Roundup should be able to kill both of these. It takes a few days after application. Both are native species.
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There is a growing awareness about eco-friendly environment and the need to protect nature. Several different and innovative methods and approaches are being adopted by people to protect the environment. Even when it comes to packaging, people have come up with some very inventive and novel ideas which are simply superb.1. This is how you can store eggs
To protect eggs and keep them fresh for a long time, designer Maja Szczypek from Poland has come up with an innovative hay packet where the hay is kept together by using heated press. No harmful chemicals are used in sticking the hay together.
2. Paper water bottles
Plastic makes a large part of the waste. Therefore, Jim Warner invented a nature-friendly paper water bottle. Materials like sugar cane, bamboo, wheat straw, and bagasse are pulped. This pulp is hardened in water bottle moulds. A paper cap is also provided with these bottles.
3. Smart bags from Puma
Puma has created smart bags that can be conveniently be reused. The designer of these bags is Yves Béhar. These bags need few raw materials. Their manufacturing process makes use of less water,energy and diesel as compared to other bags.
4. Polar Aid
Polar aids are first aid kits for children. They come handy for nursing the cuts and bruises. These kits are sustainable. The most important thing about these kits is that the proceeds from the sale of polar aid kits is used for the protection of Polar bears.
5. Grass in office
If you believe in maintaining a clean and green environment in your office, then "Grass" is the right product for you. These squares of grass can be grown easily inside the office or homes and they come in sustainable packages.
6. Snack boxes from Graze
Snack boxes from Graze are sustainable and do not have much weight. They sell snack box subscriptions of tasty and healthy snacks like a roasted seed mix etc.
7. Joco Cups
These are glass cups which can be used to serve tea,water etc. You can get replacement parts of these reusable cups. So if a part of the glass breaks you don'thave to dispose it off. Instead, you only need to get the part of it.
8. Personalised little printer
It is possible to have a personalised printed newspaper which is printed by using charming cardboard characters. So now you can get a printed version of what you read online.
9. Bulb packaging
Esther Li came up with this sustainable packaging for bulbs. In this a single cardboard piece is used to pack the bulbs. No glue or chemical is used in this product. The customers can easily see the bulb.
10. The cardboard boxes from Paul Frank
Paul Frank makes use of innovatively designed paper boxes for keeping glass. These are truly a different type of glass case. They are eco-friendly and they also look very stylish.
11. Petit Natural packaging
These have been designed by Isabela Rodrigues. These packets which contain fruit juices are eco-friendly. Their bright colours and designs are very attractive.
12. Wild bag box
These lovely boxes are eco friendly. One can easily see the product that is packed inside. They are based on the concept of animals in a zoo enclosed in a cage.
13. Cardboard sleeves from Hanes
These make packaging and shipping of T Shirt very easy. These slim cardboard sleeves are manufactured from recycled material. They help in bringing down the shipping weight and the cost. In general, folding carton boxes like this are a great eco-friendly, efficient choice in packaging.
14. Packaging of naked soap products
The contents of naked soap are natural and eco friendly. The packaging of these products is also eco-friendly. This is a great way of brand extension.
15. Portable seating
The Dutch design chairs are portable chairs. These look like briefcases. They can be folded and carried wherever you go.
These innovative and eco-friendly packaging designs will leave you awestruck. They are one of the most innovative ways of protecting nature.
16. Imoeba iPOD Covers
With a 90 percent focus on recycling, these cases made of leather, are the ideal clothes for your gadget. Only ten percent of these are made from raw material and the major part is waste recycled from sanitary landfills. No prizes for guessing the most popular color of these lovelies!
17. Lee-sures of Wasting
Wasting might be a leisure, but definitely not according to Lee. The 'Never Wasted' Lee shopping bag never goes into the dustbin – It is used, until it is reused! These bags are also glamorized by eco-friendly messages written on them, with customers left saying that Lee surely practices what it preaches!
18. Sennheiser's Green Melody
These music boxes are a melodious treat to the eyes of an environment activist. The packaging for the company's CX 300 earphones is made entirely from cardboard and is one hundred percent recyclable!
19. Vim Popcorn
The vim popcorn targets health conscious, environment conscious and figure conscious group of people with its packaging using only recycled materials for manufacture. The box informs us that inside it are seven paper popcorn bags and the popcorn is high in fiber and low in fat content. Go green, go slim seems to be the mantra of Vim packaging.
20. Arcadia Organic Tea
Herbs could not have gone greener! The design is essentially lacquer, transferred to paper. These are little packets carved into tiny triangles that close as one pyramid, with a little 'Orange Blossom' tag on them. The packaging was created from one sheet of paper, folded Origami style, for low production cost. It comes in a set of four.
21. Fibreform From Billerud
This Swedish company manufactures packages of flexible, soft material that can be molded into various shapes and decorated with embossing. It is note-worthy that Marks and Spencer has used this Fibreform for packaging sliced meat, as an alternative to the much dreaded plastic.
22. Bottles of Brandimage
The name of this eco-friendly product is the '360 Paper Bottle', for it has been been manufactured with an all-round focus on eco-friendliness, encompassing the various aspects of its engineering, development, packaging and product design. It will be a healthy change to see plastic bottles replaced by their paper counterparts in the refrigerator.
23. Starbucks' Coffee Mugs
These recyclable mugs were first made in a zero-waste factory in Japan. The coffee mug comes in a cardboard box that reads,"Made from recycled clay". The product enlists the three R's of pollution abatement – Reduce, reuse and recycle. One of the mugs reads, "Reincarnate" which gives a healthy, spiritual twist to the idea of the recycle, taking the concept to a higher level.
24. GE CFL Lights
These general electric CFL's light our path to a cleaner future. They use cardboard instead of calm shell plastic. These employ the fundamentals of innovative graphics to generate environment awareness. So not only are they doing their bit by manufacturing reusable material, but also by creating awareness about the same. Let's try for a greener world, in the light of this CFL!
25. A"Spire"
Spire has started using less packaging with the result being – more of eco-friendly covers and packets. It has redesigned its packaging for its coolers such that all the print of its box is now written on plastic sheets attached to them. All one needs to do is, remove the sheet and simply get it recycled. The box too, is made of eco-friendly paper.
26. Manymals
An innovative accessory brand that uses the faces of wild animals as pendants, this company has been appropriately named Manymals as a portmanteau of the words 'many' and 'animal'. The packaging is made from absolute recycled pulp of paper and has an informative animal fact inside.
27. Samsung's Eco friendly Phone
Samsung Reclaim, from Sprint, features many eco-friendly components and recyclable packaging. Surely the ideal wireless phone for the environmentally conscious. The slim box and phone tray, both are made of recycled material. Also, the Energy-Star-approved charger alerts you whenever the battery is full, thus helping save electricity. They have also saved paper by avoiding a bulky phone manual and providing online assistance instead. The handset is available in the natural hues of green and blue, aptly termed Earth Green and Ocean Blue respectively.
28. Askul Garbage Bags
Talking of recyclable packaging, it would be impossible not to mention the winner of the 2007 EDA Awards. These garbage bags are not just recyclable, but also attractive to look at. These come in volumes of 45, 70 and 90 L.They have been designed by a Swedish company, Stockholm Design Lab.
29. Fun Flops
These cute little sandals, manufactured by the international flip flop brand, are made from recycled material like the rubber of old tires. The company claims that this eco-friendly innovation is something they are both proud of and are identified with. These include slippers and bags that spell out fun in organic and environment friendly material.
30. Tous H2O
This new fragrance is now being popularized as the term 'Eco-chic' for the pioneering work in penetration of eco-friendliness into the world of perfume, of fashion. The glass of the perfume bottle is made one fourth from recycled waste and it in turn, is completely recyclable. It is interesting to note that the perfume was created as an aquatic blend, offering the softer fragrances of lavender and lemon in a top, leading to a heart embalmed with jasmine and rose. The base consists of a sandalwood fragrance.
31. Ingenious Cardboard Packaging
The Ingenious cardboard packaging not only looks extremely cool but is also very functional. This packaging basically comprises of a flat cardboard sheet which can be easily conformed to any desired shape, thanks to the use of dieline templates. You can use it to squeeze in a wide variety of products from clothes to cartons. It looks like a design straight out of a sci-fi flick. This amazing cardboard packaging was designed by Patrick Sung. The triangular perforation on the cardboard allows it to transform into different shapes as per the need. It can be easily bent around all odd forms. The best part of this packaging is that it eliminates the needs of box fillers.
32. Eco Coke concept bottle by Designer Andrew Kim
Human beings are a digger for cold drinks. Countless bottles are disposed everyday around the globe. Andrew Kim came up with an innovative design to package soft drinks. This designed was named as thee Eco Coke concept. It minimizes environmental footprint of the packaging and increases its efficiency. These square shaped bottles can be easily collapsed after usage. Moreover, these bottles can be easily shipped as they fit tightly in comparison to other designs. The Eco Coke concept is manufactured using sugar based bio-plastic.
33. Green Packaging Design by Dell
Dell has come up with an innovative green packaging design which respects the environment and looks quite classy. This green packaging relies on three Cs concept- cube, content and curb. Under the three Cs concept, the size of the packaging is relatively smaller. It is made up of recycled materials which is quite sustainable. This packaging can be easily recycled for future use.
34. Recyclable Packaging By Brett Allcorn
The sleek looking recyclable packaging by Brett Alllcorn is not only good for the environment but is also quite trendy. This design will encourage the people to recycle by posting it back for recycling after taking out the product it had inside. The prepaid return postage makes the whole process fuss free and simple. With passing time, Brett is sure that recycling will become habit of the people.
35. Miniwizâs Solar bulb Packaging Concept
The Miniwizâs Solar bulb packaging concept is truly one of the finest green packaging designs ever developed. Thanks to its CES presence, Miniwizâs solar bulbs are a definitely the future. The package is made up of cardboard and is recyclable in every possible way. Besides being highly functional, the Miniwizâs solar bulb packaging looks extremely appealing.
36. Packaging concept for Indulge Wines
Indulge wines are attracting masses around the world not only for its amazing wine quality but also because of its highly attractive packaging. This green packaging concept has been designed by UXUS. The design is highly practical and quite accessible to other product manufacturers as well. The lightweight Astra pouch is not just easy to carry around but also quite appealing in looks. The weight of this packaging is just 2 percent of that of a traditional glass bottle. This Eco-friendly packaging not only weighs less but also saves energy and is extremely cost efficient.
37. Sennheiser Eco-Friendly Packaging
Sennheiser has managed to come up with this extremely innovative design for green packaging. The Sennheiser CX 300 earphones come in this appealing packaging which is not just green but also highly chic. 100 percent recyclable cardboard have been used to make this packaging.
38. Stumptown Coffee Packaging
The Stumpdown coffee packaging will clearly knock you down with its smart appearance and Eco friendly design. The coffee bag was designed by Duane Sorenson who is also the co-founder of Stumpdown. The bag has a slit in the front side which can be used to insert card with information about the coffee growers, flavor, farms, locations, etc. This bag is cent percent biodegradable and highly functional.
39. H-Red Soap Packaging
The H-Red soap packaging design is truly one of its kind. Not only is this packaging green but also very trendy. It bowls you over with its looks. H-Red adopted this packaging back in the year 2007. It amalgamates wood and paper perfectly into a gorgeous looking Eco friendly design. It is 100 percent organic and looks very appealing.
40. General Electric CFL Light Bulbs
The GE CFL light bulbs come in a beautiful Eco friendly packaging. The concept was introduced by Kevin Kwok. This concept flaunts being one of the semifinalist design in the Adobe Design achievement Awards. The graphics are highly informative and look chic. These packages are manufactured using post consumer cardboard. These can also be mailed back for recycling thanks ti the initiative taken by GE.
41. Askinosie Chocolate Packaging
The Askinosie chocolates come in green packaging unlike other popular brands of chocolate which use non-environmental friendly packaging designs. The old school design of the Askinosie package looks very pleasing and is perfect for the sustainability of the environment. This packaging is manufactured using old paper, worn off stamps and has classic typewriter font. The package looks highly retro and appealing.
42. Lacoste Eco/Techno Polo Shirts Packaging
Lacoste collaborated with Tom Dixon to come up with this stunning Polo shirt packaging design. The packaging includes a speaking label which tells about the polo shirt in Tomâs voice. The concept is quite interesting and unique. Usage of paper or cardboard is minimized in this way.
43. Sustainable CD Case
People tend to use plastic or paper CD bags to keep their important CDs intact. However, with the innovation of sustainable CD case, the need of paper or plastic bags is eliminated to a major extent. This green packaging deign was introduced by Elie Monge. This is a cardboard CD case which uses recycled material only. Many CDs can be fit inside this sustainable CD case. The design is quite decent and chic.
44. Incredible Dissolving Plastic Bag
This is one of the coolest green design on the block. This clever packaging is very Eco friendly and appealing. Would you believe that the packaging would degrade itself within a few minute n water? This green packaging needs to be immersed in water for disposal. The harmless dissolve can be used for almost any purpose. It leaves no harmful residue and degrades readily.
45. The green packaging 60 Bag
The 60 bag comes with a promise to its user. It is definitely the best answer to the environmental needs. These biodegradable bags are manufactured using flax-viscose fabric which is made using industrial waste. It does not exploit any natural resource during manufacturing stage and readily gets disposed.


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Shortlisted for 2018 TES Awards
25 Apr 2018
We are delighted to have been shortlisted for the 2018 TES Schools Awards. The College has been nominated for the prestigious science, technology and engineering teacher or team of the year award due to the magnificent work of the STEM department at Ardingly.
Lessons reach far beyond prescribed learning, broadening the intellectual horizons and empowering pupils with transferable life skills. Industry, universities and research establishments are brought right into the heart of science teaching at Ardingly College. This is achieved through many activities including: The Medical Society, the Observatory, the Ardingly Solar Car and various academic enrichment programmes including extending links with Oxbridge and Russell Group universities.
Dr Andrew Spiers MBE, Director of Science and Team Leader of the Ardingly Solar Project is thrilled with the nomination:
"I could never have dreamt we would be where we are now with the Ardingly Solar Project. The enthusiasm, energy and tenacity of the students here is breath-taking. It gives me great pride to watch the pupils learn every day and see their confidence grow."
Of teaching at Ardingly College, Dr Spiers said: "It is most fulfilling to develop young minds and see the scientists, medics and engineers of the future grow and become the citizens of tomorrow. Showing these young people the wonderful opportunities that exist in the outside world is very rewarding and, most importantly, we try to give every student at Ardingly College an inner desire to make a positive difference to society."
Prince Albert II of Monaco, Patron of the Solar Car Project added his best wishes:
"I wish the Solar Car team every success in the design, build and race of the new car, following Ardingly College's successful participation in the 2015 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge in Australia."
According to Ashley Bradshaw, current Student Leader of the Ardingly Solar Project, "working on the Solar Car has helped me in everyday life as I need to present my ideas clearly in order to convince the team of the direction I wish us to pursue. Learning how to physically build a machine brings so many skills, including how to modify the components we are using for the car. We are really building it!"
The editor of the Tes, Ann Mroz, commented on the strength of this year's nominations: "It is wonderful to see such innovative ideas and best-practice emerging from our schools, teachers and pupils. We had a record year for entries and the standard was the best so far – all those shortlisted should be very proud: it's an extraordinary achievement."
The winners will be revealed at the TES's gala awards evening at the Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane, London on Friday 22 June 2018.


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Oscars 2020: Best and worst dressed
The best and worst looks from the Oscars 2020 red carpet
Janelle Monáe, Charlize Theron and Kristen Wiig (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
Hit: Lead actress nominee Scarlett Johansson is the epitome of "va-va-voom" in a pewter Oscar de la Renta satin gown with a fringed bodice. The intricately hand-draped corset and bias-cut skirt represented more than 300 hours of craftsmanship. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
Hit: Oscar winner Renée Zellweger wears a custom Armani Privé white silk, one-shoulder column gown with an open asymmetrical neckline accented by a crystal-embroidered tubular detail. The luminous gown, highlighted with a singular dramatic long sleeve, is entirely embroidered in clear paillettes and beads with subtle pale pink and blue thread detail. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
Hit: Natalie Portman exudes imperial glamour in a gold and black gown with a floor-length overcoat by Dior Haute Couture, which was embroidered with the names of female directors who weren't nominated Sunday. (Jay L. Clendenin/Los Angeles Times)
Hit: Olivia Colman is elegant in a sustainable custom midnight velvet dress with draped sleeve, clear crystal applique and white accented cape by Stella McCartney. (Jordan Strauss / Invision / Associated Press)
Hit: A performer this evening, Idina Menzel arrived in a bright fuchsia crepe gown by J. Mendel that had us going into the unknown for superlatives to describe her glamorous look. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
Hit: Cynthia Erivo, a lead actress and original song nominee, was angelic in a white custom Atelier Versace gown featuring a graphic cut and asymmetric bustier. The gown is enriched with lustrous Swarovski crystals and crystal mesh in silver tones. She completed her look perfectly with a pair of Atelier Versace double platform sandals. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
On the fence: Grammy winner and Oscar performer Billie Eilish continues her trailblazing (and logo-centric) fashion in an explosion of Chanel. It's right on brand for the singer, but we wonder: Is it a good fit for the Oscars red carpet? (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)
Hit: "Bombshell" nominee Margot Robbie floats onto the carpet in an off-the-shoulder gown by Chanel that includes bow details at the sleeves and an enormous brooch that almost distracts from a very chic look. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
Hit: Presenter Mindy Kaling was elegant in a marigold silk cady custom-made one-shoulder Dolce & Gabbana column gown with asymmetrical pleating detail. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
Hit: One of the few men not in traditional black on the carpet this evening, John Cho (pictured with his wife, actress Kerri Higuchi) wore a rust-colored silk, three-piece, one and a half-breasted tuxedo with black dress shirt and black satin bow tie, all by Ermenegildo Zegna. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
Hit: Presenter Salma Hayek Pinault wore a custom white silk georgette one-shoulder gown by Gucci that incorporated draping on the bodice. She completed her look with platinum high heel sandals and a headdress the evoked Greek mythology. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
On the Fence: Academy Award winner Brie Larson is wearing Celine by Hedi Slimane that is embroidered with more than 120,000 sequins, 110,000 glass beads, 13,000 Swarovski crystals and 6,500 pink strass jewels. Constructed by using the crocheting technique, this gown required more than 1,200 hours of hand embroidery. (Richard Shotwell / Invision / Associated Press)
Hit: Presenter Anthony Ramos was a fashion standout in a look from the fall/winter 2019 Dolce & Gabbana collection. Ramos wore a modern white peak lapel jacket with contrasting black buttons, along with a black dress shirt and pants. He accessorized his look with an oversize statement chain and embellished dress shoes. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
Hit: Talk show host Tamron Hall, a first-time Oscar red carpet presenter, brings the elegance in a chic black gown with a high-collared, pearl-encrusted turtleneck bib by Theia. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
Hit: A winner Sunday for supporting actor, Brad Pitt also took home the title for best dressed male in a plush black velvet tuxedo by Brioni that was accessorized with diamond cuff links from Fred Leighton. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
Hit: Singer and actress Janelle Monáe delivers intergalactic chic in a custom crystal-lacquered silk lamé tulle mesh evening dress by Ralph Lauren that is one part "Watchmen" and one part Princess Leia. The glittering ballgown includes a sequin-draped hood and is set off by dazzling jewelry from Forevermark. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
Charlize Theron wows in a stunning black Dior Haute Couture gown with a one-sided dropped shoulder strap topped off by a Tiffany High Jewelry Collection Fall 2020 necklace. She also completed her look with Tiffany diamond studs and band rings. Her look is exactly what we expect from an Oscar-caliber star.
(Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
Hit: Regina King brought her fashion A game Sunday evening in a blush, asymmetrical off-the-shoulder gown with train by Versace. Her jewelry included a breathtaking diamond bracelet and other baubles by Stuart Weitzman. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
Hit: "Pose" star Billy Porter continues to provide red-carpet lessons to all of us with his multiple Oscar looks. First up was a voluminous printed ball gown skirt by U.K. couturier Giles Deacon, paired with a gold-leaf feather top inspired by the Cupola Room at Kensington Palace in London. (Jay L. Clendenin/Los Angeles Times)
Hit: Sigourney Weaver is pure Hollywood glamour in a diaphanous emerald column gown with a Greek-inspired rope belt by Dior Haute Couture. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
Miss: Presenter Kristen Wiig wore a crêpe armure coat and dress with taffetas volants and Valentino red tulle from the Valentino Haute Couture Spring 2020 collection. Unfortunately, we were left trying to see the comedy genius inside the plethora of fabric. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
On the fence: Legendary songwriter and nominee Diane Warren definitely has a signature look, which continued Sunday evening in the form of a sequined silver blazer and black trousers. The look was paired with a treble clef choker. We can't decide what we think overall but applaud the effort. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
Hit: Supporting actress winner Laura Dern shines in an Armani Privé blush pink silk crepe gown with a full skirt that sweeps into a train. The top of the gown is adorned in black crystal embroidery and ornamental tassels. (Getty Images)
Hit: Director Spike Lee pays homage to Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant in this custom purple and gold tuxedo by Gucci that includes the late player's jersey number 24 on the lapels. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
Miss: Greta Gerwig, nominated for her adapted screenplay for "Little Women," has been dependable this entire season, but Sunday evening she left us scratching our head in her simple olive-colored gown by Dior Haute Couture. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
Miss: Actor and style standout Timothée Chalamet looks sharp in this midnight blue look by Prada, but is it Oscar red carpet attire? Nah. Someone could easily mistake him for a parking attendant. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
Miss: "Little Women" cast member Soirse Ronan is partly invoking the vintage glam look sported by Cardi B last award season in this "oyster on the quarter-shell" gown by Gucci. The black, ivory and lavender gown came with a deep V-neck, silk duchesse waist ruffles and moiré skirt with metallic leather high heel platform sandals. She completed her look with Gucci High Jewelry. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
Hit: Julia Butters from multiple nominee "Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood" is pretty in pink as she exudes ingenue vibes in bell sleeves and a Victorian-inspired gown by Christian Siriano that includes an asymmetrical, cultured diamond bow necklace from Lark & Berry London's collection. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
Hit: "Superstore" actress America Ferrera is ethereal in a red pleated chiffon gown by Alberta Ferretti Limited Edition, but it's her golden headband that has us soundly in her corner. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)


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The 'lections are over and there are a couple of new faces gonna take office next January. Congrats to the winners. I neglected to thank those who voted to keep me in office for another four years and would like to take this opportunity to extend my gratitude to them. Course, it's always nice to be unopposed (and unindicted) in an election. Kinda sends a mixed message. Either everyone is happy with the job being done or no one cares. Can honestly say that it has been fun.
We formed a Construction Committee to oversee the construction of the proposed Jail Addition and Courthouse Annex. Judge Schuchart, Debbie Southwell (Treasurer), Commissioner Lynch, the Auditor and Sheriff Brown will compose this committee to monitor and report on the progress of the proposed projects as the process is ongoing.
We have chosen a Construction Manager/Agent for the planning and construction of the Jail addition but, are holding off hiring one for the Courthouse Annex until the Jail addition is well underway.
I am still asking for and have been told that we will have meetings on this side of the Creek (Devine and Natalia) to inform the folks over here of the needs and the methods of paying for the improvements to the Hondo skyline. Unlike the last attempt in 2010, taxpayers will be provided with explanations, study results and population increase updates that warrant the construction. The only thing that I would like to see is a good number of folks at these meetings.
We are in the planning stages for reconstructing CR 5710 (Calame Store Rd) and have not scheduled a start date yet. Probly late April or early May. The base material is already stored at the yard and we will obtain the paving rock prior to the start date. We will also be replacing culverts at CR 665 and CR 5710 as well as CR 7610 (Colonial Pkwy) and CR 5710 prior to reconstruction. Don't matter how well we plan, something will always come up.
With this reconstruction comes delays, detours and impatient drivers…can't avoid it. Just bear with us for a couple of weeks then you can run up and down the road at whatever breakneck speed you want. Speed limit signs will be posted but, nobody ever pays attention to them….they're more like suggestions.
Had an unexpected expense come up when our water truck took a dump. Seems the contents of the radiator are not supposed to mix with the contents of the oil pan. Due to its age, the cost of repair and the need, we are going to have to buy another one. Thankfully, coming in under budget almost every year since taking office, there are ample funds available for much needed purchases of this type.
Still dry so keep prayin for rain even though April showers sposed to bring May flowers. Only 280 days till Christmas…..139 days for Willie Jo…


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Xiaomi continues to expand its Mi 8 phone lineup. Today, the company announced the new Mi 8 Pro and Mi 8 Lite. In China, they're known as the Mi 8 Screen Fingerprint and the Mi 8 Youth Edition, respectively. The Pro is definitely the more interesting device, as it includes a built-in fingerprint sensor beneath the display. Other specs include:
- Snapdragon 845 processor
- Either 6GB or 8GB of RAM with 128GB of storage
- 6.21-inch, 1080 x 2248 OLED display
- Dual 12-megapixel rear-facing cameras and a 20-megapixel front-facing camera
- Face unlock in addition to fingerprint
It looks similar to the iPhone X, but instead of costing more than $1,000, the Mi 8 Pro starts at CNY 3,200 ($467) for the 6GB / 128GB model. It starts shipping in China on September 21st.
Meanwhile, the Mi 8 Lite features a 6.26-inch LCD display, Snapdragon 660 processor, 12-megapixel and 5-megapixel rear-facing cameras, a 24-megapixel front-facing camera, a rear fingerprint sensor, and a 3,350mAh battery. It starts at CNY 1,400, or $204.
Of course, the Mi 8 Pro isn't the first phone to feature an in-display fingerprint sensor, but it's one of the first with hopefully more to follow. OnePlus just confirmed that its next device — the OnePlus 6T — will feature an in-display sensor. The Verge's Sam Byford also tested Vivo's X21 phone and found that its fingerprint sensor worked well most of the time. Given that Apple typically waits a while before incorporating brand-new tech, we're probably going to see the in-display fingerprint sensor in a Samsung device before an iPhone, so don't get your hopes up just yet for an iPhone X model with an in-display sensor.


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— Outremont's Provisions hasn't polarized Montreal's food critics quite like another relatively new restaurant, but it has provoked divergent takes. In a not altogether negative review last October, Lesley Chesterman wrote that "despite the effort, the technique, the plethora of ideas and the sharp service, Provisions just didn't do it for me." That same month, Thierry Daraize gave the market-driven restaurant a rare four and a half stars on five. "Une table formidable. Un de mes coups de cœur de l'année!," exclaimed the Le Journal de Montréal critic. La Presse restaurant columnist Iris Paradis-Gagnon told Eater, in a roundup of last year's food scene, that her best meal of 2015 was at the Van Horne restaurant. Her colleague at La Presse, critic Ariane Krol, was less enthused but conceded that the kitchen's free-wheeling formula occasioned some flashes of brilliance.
Amid this background of mixed critical consensus, Jean-Philippe Tastet files his long-awaited review of Provisions this week. The Le Devoir critic doesn't mince words: he loves the restaurant's surprise menu formula, unreservedly. "Dans ce local un peu exigu, occupé autrefois par le très apprécié Van Horne, tout, vraiment tout est réjouissant." Like Daraize, Tastet bestows an impressive four and a half stars on five on Provisions. It's a review with few quibbles. "La dizaine de plats testés ont non seulement tous été satisfaisants mais ont suscité des émotions inattendues," beams Tastet.
— A very different restaurant elicits a quasi rave from Thierry Daraize this week. Velvet-roped supper club Soubois depends less on food sales than bottle service for survival, but has a crack chef in the kitchen in Guillaume Bélisle-Daly. The chef "a beaucoup de talent et met tout son cœur à l'ouvrage," remarks Daraize. While the ambiance is "phénoménale", Soubois' club vibe is not for everyone. Come early and get out before the d.j. cranks the volume, the critic warns. Not every plate from Bélisle-Daly and company hits the mark, and servers seem overwhelmed, but the kitchen manages to coax the likes of "Bravo!" and "Parfait!" from Daraize. Three and a half stars on five.
— Over in the Plateau, Ariane Krol samples vegan sushi in the former Les Trois Petits Bouchons wine bar. The menu at the relocated Sushi Momo probably won't appeal to sushi purists, admits the critic, but for others "c'est une solution de rechange originale qui mérite le détour." Krol writes that she'd return with vegan and vegetarian friends in a heartbeat.


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It's late in the afternoon and Katies looking for something in the couch. She bends over, exposing her nice white diaper poking out from underneath her short, silky gown. You don't think she knows you are there, but she's spotted you, and she starts to tease you with flashes of her diaper, bending over to show you how it bulges, letting you hear it crinkle as she runs her fingers over the plastic. She sits down on the couch and takes of her robe, showing you her soft breasts and diaper clad hips. She knows you love how sexy she looks in a diaper, but she thinks a wet diaper is even sexier. She approaches so that her diaper is right at your eye level and lets a big flood of piss flow out into it. You can hear her pee hissing out, splashing a little as it fills the diaper, as well as see the yellow stain spread out as it soaks up every drop of her pee. Katie runs her hands over the warm, soaked diaper, it feel so nice. She sits back on the couch and starts to touch herself through the wet diaper, rubbing the warm lining over her throbbing pussy. It feels so much better when it's all wet and warm and squishy over her pussy. She reaches inside the diaper to play with her pissy pussy, rubbing her boobs and sighing as she masturbates herself inside her diaper.Katie knows how much you like to watch her as she plays inside her diaper. She rubs her swollen pussy beneath the soggy diaper until she cums. Mmmm, it feels so good!
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