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It was another beautiful morning. Dean had just finished washing Benny's truck and the Impala. He had the garage door open and was considering whether he should do a quick tune-up on the car or if he should make her really shine by waxing her.
He heard a familiar motor roar and looked up with a smile on his face to see Meg's 2011 bright green Challenger drive up the street. She parked in the driveway next to the Impala and he opened her door for her.
"Hey, sweetie!" Meg said, stepping out of the car in her jeans and baby doll T-shirt, giving him a nearly bone crushing hug.
Dean pushed his face into her neck and breathed in her scent, closing his eyes as he nuzzled into her blonde hair. "Missed you," he said, feeling his eyes burn a little.
"Oh, baby," Meg said in that concerned and mothering tone she had used whenever he'd been upset growing up.
Dean squeezed his eyes shut tighter, trying to keep himself under control. She'd always been there for him, like a second mother or a doting aunt in the alpha prime house.
"Did they call you?" he asked, barely a whisper.
She sighed. "Sam called me last night to tell me how the ranks worked out, but before you ask, no, he didn't ask me to come and talk to you. I wanted to see you anyway, and I know you, so I figured you could use a pick-me-up. So I'm picking you up."
Dean chuckled as he pulled out of the hug. "Does that mean I get to drive?" he asked with what he knew was an adorable look on his face.
She snorted and smacked his arm. "Hell no."
Dean pouted. "You never let me have any fun," he complained playfully as he walked around to the passenger side of the car and got in.
Meg started the car, and Dean thoroughly enjoyed the sound of the motor, the powerful vibrations as the Hemi came to life. Dean put his seat belt on. Having been in the passenger seat of Meg's cars over the years had taught him that, even if she'd never been in an accident, the seat belt gave him some sense of security when she was tearing around town.
Dean was quiet as Meg was driving, not because he was scared of her driving, but because it was nice to just spend some time with her. They always had a comfortable relationship, one that allowed for companionable silence, never getting awkward.
He relaxed, let out a cleansing breath, and he could see her grin. She knew he was letting go of his stress already.
Dean didn't care how long she was going to drive, didn't care where they were going, but when he saw the sign for the Pearson-Arastradero Preserve, he knew she'd brought him here to talk. He'd expected it, and he wasn't upset. In fact he was thankful she'd brought him here, had gotten him away from the house to talk freely, even if everyone else at the house would've gladly given them their privacy and space.
She parked the car, and after seeing her get out, he followed. She opened the trunk and grabbed the handle on one side of a red cooler. He took the hint and grabbed the other handle. She closed the trunk and they started off on one of the trails.
They didn't walk very far when they came upon the Arastradero Lake, and Meg stopped, turning and smiling at Dean. They set the cooler down, then they each sat down on the grassland with the cooler between them. They had a beautiful view of the lake.
She opened the cooler and handed Dean a beer, then took one for herself. They finished their first beer in silence, enjoying the surroundings and the good company, then Meg took out two more beers, both of them putting the empties back into the cooler.
Meg sighed. "Talk to me, cutie," she said.
Dean smiled. No one else had ever gotten away with calling him half the pet names she'd called him over the years. Not even his own mother.
"What's there to say?" he asked, shrugging.
She turned her head, pinning him with a look that said 'I can and will kick your ass,' and he chuckled, shaking his head.
"Fine," he said, then took another sip of his beer. "I thought I was going to be house alpha or at the very least second. I've never doubted it. And as much as I don't want to say this, it's hard."
"Are you putting it that way to save my feelings? Because you can cut that shit out right now," she said sternly.
Dean snorted. "Okay. I hate it. I really fucking hate it," he said, feeling his eyes burn. "I feel like I'm there to serve them and nothing else. We haven't been here long and already I've gotten in trouble twice. I'm a thing to them, a toy," he said bitterly, looking out at the lake and blinking away the burning in his eyes.
"Is that how –," Meg started.
Dean cut her off. "No!" he barked. "You shouldn't even have to ask me that. No, I've never seen you as the toy for the alpha prime house. I've always seen you as a strong alpha who took care of her own shit and who didn't take shit from anybody else," he said, his throat feeling tight.
"I never took your shit either," she said with a grin.
Dean chuckled, and he felt himself relax. She'd always been able to disarm him with just a few words or even a look.
He shook his head. "It wasn't supposed to be me in that position. I like taking care of other people. I'm an alpha. It's my job, and I'm good at it."
"Oh, you're very good at it," Meg said with confidence. "Your parents never would've suggested you be part of an alpha house had you sucked at it. And the other alpha prime houses would've never allowed you to have the position had you been seen as unfit for it."
Dean sighed. "I want to make the community a better place," Dean said. "I want to make our pack the best it can be, both inside the house and for all of Palo Alto."
"Are you failing at that?" she asked.
Dean knew she didn't believe that one bit and she was just asking him to draw him out, get him talking. "No," he said.
"Are they ignoring your input? Ignoring your decisions?" she asked.
Dean shook his head. "We haven't had anything come up yet. We just got here, and one of our first meetings is scheduled for tonight."
"So you've made absolutely no decisions yet?" she asked.
Dean frowned. "Like which drawer to put my underwear in?"
Meg chuckled. "No, you dork," she said, whacking his arm. "C'mon. No decisions? No input? Nothing at all to show for your new role of being an alpha in your own alpha house?"
Dean was about to say no when he stopped himself. He felt his cheeks flush. "How do you always do that to me?" he asked, shaking his head. "You swear they didn't tell you anything?"
Meg smiled, then finished her beer. "You and your mom are more alike than most people realize, including you, but that's another subject. Get back to telling me how you never get to make decisions."
Dean snorted. "Bitch," he said affectionately.
Meg huffed. "Sounds to me like you don't want any more of my beer," she said, raising an eyebrow and smirking.
"All right, I give," Dean said, holding up his hands, then finishing his beer.
Meg took out two more beers, but didn't hand Dean one. "Start talking," she said, waving the beer under his nose.
Dean sighed. "Yesterday the house got an express mail envelope," he said, snatching the beer from her fingers. "Nick brought it to me after he signed for the delivery because it was about a local dispute, and he knew it was my decision."
"Uh-huh, and?" she prodded.
"And," Dean drawled, "I made the final decision."
"You know I'm a curious girl. Spill. I wanna know how awesome you are at your job," Meg insisted.
Dean chuckled, his cheeks flushing with a little embarrassment. "The city wanted to tear down a strip mall that included a mom and pop market that's been there for thirty years, a bookstore where all the local college kids get their books for a fair price, and a mechanic who's owned his shop for forty-five years very successfully. Some bigshot wanted to build a superstore."
"Okay. The little guys versus the big guys. Gotcha," she said with a nod.
"Yup, and even though the superstore would bring in new construction, it would mean three family-owned business would go under, people would lose their jobs, the neighborhood would be burdened with too much traffic, and the college kids would need more money from their parents for their books," Dean said.
"And what did my baby boy decide?" Meg asked, obviously already knowing the answer, but wanting to hear it.
Dean chuckled. "I told them no, that the businesses needed to stay, and I also got the strip mall a grant for community enrichment, which means they'll be able to afford repairs and freshen up the place, make it look nicer."
"That's my boy," Meg said, pride in her tone of voice.
Dean smiled. He'd missed Meg even though he'd only been gone from his parents' house for a matter of days. She'd always called him on his shit, like she'd said. And when it came to building him up, forcing him to see his accomplishments and the good things he'd done even though things weren't always perfect, she'd been there. Which is why he knew what was coming next.
"So," she drawled, "did you run that by anyone? Did any of the other guys make you include them in the decision?"
Dean shook his head. "No, and at dinner Nick asked what my decision had been because he was curious. I told all of them, and everyone congratulated me and said it was a good decision."
"Because it was, kid!" Meg said, whacking Dean's arm. "C'mon, this is what you wanted your whole life! You wanted to take care of people, to be put in a position where you could make the community better, make life better for your pack, and you're there! You did it!" she said, turning to him and flashing a beautiful smile at him.
Dean smiled. "Yeah, I did," he said, his cheeks a little warm again.
"I knew you'd be awesome," she said, reaching over, grabbing him by the back of his neck, yanking him close, and planting a loud and wet kiss on his forehead.
Dean laughed, playing with the beer bottle in his hands. The silence stretched for a little while as they enjoyed the cool breeze, the grass bending over just a bit in the wind.
Meg tossed her empty bottle into the cooler, but didn't take another one out. "Just because you rank lowest in the house, that doesn't mean you have to take everybody's shit."
Dean winced. "I know."
"Do you?" Meg asked, keeping her eyes on the water. "Because it kinda sounded like you think you're being treated like a toy. You know me. Have I ever allowed anyone to treat me like a toy?"
Dean snorted. "No. Anyone who dared would get their balls handed to them."
"You have rights, and you need to stand up for yourself," Meg said. "The reason most of us are fiercely protective of omegas is because they tend to stand back and let things happen to them, and they can easily get themselves into abusive situations, unlike alphas and betas. It doesn't make them an omega less of a person, but it does mean it's our responsibility to watch out for them. You're not an omega. You're an alpha. Don't ever forget that," she said, her voice strong, stern.
"I know," he said with a nod.
"You're in a house with six other alphas," she continued. "All of you are going to make mistakes, especially at first because it's all new to you. But there's a difference between being submissive to the alphas who rank higher than you and letting people walk all over you."
"I don't let people walk all over me," Dean said with a frown.
Meg snorted. "Sam has had you wrapped around his finger since he was a baby," she said with a smirk.
Dean huffed. "Sam's different."
"Because he loves you, he respects you, and he's never treated you like anything but an alpha," she said.
Dean nodded. "Yeah."
"Is everyone else treating you with that same respect?" she asked, her voice gentle.
Dean looked down at his bottle, pushing his finger into the mouth of it and wiggling the bottle around. "I don't know."
"Yeah, you do. Because you're an alpha," she said.
Dean chuckled, shaking his head. "Okay, then, no."
"Do something about it," she said. When Dean opened his mouth, she cut him off. "Don't ask me what to do. I helped raise you, boy. You know full well what to do about it, you're just questioning yourself."
"Maybe," he admitted softly.
Meg sighed. "It's always good to think things through. You'd be a terrible alpha if you made quick decisions and never questioned yourself. But be realistic. If Sam was ranked lowest and you saw him being treated the way that one or two of the alphas are treating you, would you let it go?"
Dean felt a flare of anger in his chest. It was that fierce protectiveness that almost all alphas felt. "No," he growled.
"They may bring skills to the table," she said, "but there are other alphas out there who have good skills and can fill their place. Other alphas who know how to treat pack members, whether those members be alphas, betas, or omegas."
"Yeah," he grumbled.
"The seven of you were chosen because we saw good alphas, good skills, and a group of alphas that seemed to work well together," she said. "But we had no idea what any one of you would be like once you moved into your own alpha house. I'm sure you've heard of alpha houses being closed down within weeks of being established. People are unpredictable, and you never know someone's true colors until they're thrown into a situation."
"It would mean kicking them out, getting someone new," Dean said, shaking his head.
"Well, not that it would be the end of the world if that happened, but no, it doesn't automatically mean expulsion," she said. "People can change when they're willing to change. It's when they're unwilling to change that expulsion happens."
"I know," Dean said.
"And if an alpha is behaving improperly," Meg continued, "do you really want them in a position of authority? Like ruling an alpha house that very well could one day become an alpha prime house?"
"No," Dean said, holding his bottle out to Meg. "I want another beer," he said with a grin.
Meg smiled. "You got it," she said, opening the cooler for him to drop his empty into and pulling a fresh one out, handing it to him.
Dean drained half of his beer, then shoved the bottle between his legs, spreading his arms out behind himself, his hands on the ground to support him as he leaned back.
He felt his stomach clench as he thought about how he wanted to ask her about what was on his mind. "How do you deal with being told what to do, with the discipline," Dean asked, looking out at the lake so he wouldn't have to make eye contact while talking about this.
Meg snorted, an obnoxiously loud sound, then chuckled. "You didn't know me when I was a teenager or in the first few years after your parents' alpha house was established."
"Mom has said you were a bit of a rebel, but she hasn't elaborated on that," Dean said.
"That's because she respects me enough to not air my dirty laundry. She wants to give me a chance to tell anybody I feel like telling instead of gossiping behind my back about it," Meg said.
"It's that bad?" he asked with a grin directed at her.
Meg huffed. "Worse."
"You don't have to tell me," he said, shaking his head.
"No, I don't have to. But I want to," she said. "When I was a teenager, I got into tons of trouble. My parents didn't really know what to do with me. Nothing scared me. Nobody scared me. I did things I really wish I wouldn't have done, but when I became friends with Mary, I saw that I could have a better life."
"Mom wasn't the most well-behaved when she was a teenager," Dean said.
"Yeah, but I was worse," she said with a huff. "I knew your mom and dad when we were kids even though we weren't really friends. We went to the same school. I knew what she was like even if I didn't hang out with her. Your mom and dad were together for a few years when I came back to California, and when I saw what she'd become in the time I was gone, what John had helped make her become, I cried because I'd never seen anything so loving, so beautiful."
"Mom has always said dad saved her life," Dean said.
"He did," Meg said with a nod. "He fell for your mom hard and fast, but she was a wild one. She was born and raised a hunter, but she took risks, too many risks. Some people are a little too self-sacrificing," she said, throwing a significant look his way. "Before your mom and dad, I'd never been around an alpha couple before. I'd never seen the dynamics up close."
"It's different, I'll give them that," he said, finishing his beer.
"Very. But what your dad did with her was nothing short of amazing," she said, sounding impressed. "He didn't force her to behave. He didn't even insist upon it. He was persistent in showing her what he felt for her, and I don't know how the man did it because I was gone for a few years, but by the time I came back, she was someone very well-respected, someone who knew who they were, and she was obviously headed for not only an alpha house, but an alpha prime house."
Dean chuckled. "It was obvious even then?"
"Totally," Meg said with a nod. "And I saw it, and I wanted it. I wanted my life to be better, and when I looked at her, I saw hope, I saw that I could do it."
"Cool," Dean said.
"Yeah, definitely," she said, opening the cooler to pull out an ice cube. She popped it into her mouth and crunched on it. "When we formed the alpha house, all of us had high hopes. But it was a huge blow to me that I was lowest in the ranks. I hadn't expected it, and I fought it. Hard."
"Mom said you had a bit of a hard time with it, but I didn't think it was that bad," he said.
"It was," she said, then snorted, shaking her head. "I kinda lost it for a while. I behaved pretty horribly. And I nearly got myself kicked out of the house."
Even though it was in the past, Dean felt a flare of anxiousness. He didn't want to think about how life would've been without Meg. "I didn't know that," Dean said. He and Meg had always been close, and he'd never known that had happened.
"They all had to work with me," Meg said with a sigh. "I fought that. I fought the discipline. I fought everything. I fought the people who loved me. An alpha house is considered tighter than a pack. They're family. And I treated them like shit," she said, looking down and shaking her head.
Dean glanced over at her, watching as she wiped at her eyes. She shook herself out of it and took a cleansing breath.
"There was no reason other than love for them to put up with that," Meg said. "But they did it. They knew it was self-destructive behavior. They all knew me. They knew where I was headed, knew I didn't really want to go there, but that I was being stubborn. And if it wasn't for the alphas in my house, I would be dead."
Dean's stomach clenched. Not only didn't he know it was bad, but he never would've imagined it was that bad.
"There's an instinctual reason ranking works out the way it does in packs," Meg said. "We may not want to admit it to ourselves, but I needed what they gave me, what they continue to give me. It doesn't make me less of an alpha. You can attest to that. I make decisions, I have skills, people respect me, and my fellow alphas would die and kill for me because they believe in me. But some people are a little too self-destructive. Others are a little too ready to martyr themselves or get themselves killed or sent to prison. Whatever it is, it's okay that some alphas need a little help."
Dean's eyes burned. He didn't want to hear it. It felt right, he knew it was the truth, but it's not what he wanted to hear.
"You're saying I deserve to be the house hole," Dean growled.
"I've told you not to call it that," Meg said, turning to pin him with a fierce look, a low growl coming from her. "You've never once called me a house hole, and anybody who called me that in the past ended up in a world of hurt. So don't you dare call yourself that."
Dean's eyes widened. "Sorry," he said with a wince.
"You'd better be sorry, kid," Meg said, settling down. "And I'd better not ever hear the words 'house cunt' come out of those pretty lips of yours or I will make you cry by the time I'm done with you, understood?"
Dean smiled. "Yes, ma'am," he said.
Meg nodded. "Now tell me what you're really called," she said.
Dean sighed and rolled his eyes. "Carus."
"Which means what?" she prodded.
"Meg, c'mon, I don't–ow!" he yelped as Meg punched him in the arm. "Fine, it means beloved, precious, and highly valued, you jerk," he said with a scowl.
"Is anyone in the house calling you the house hole or house cunt? Do I have to kick some asses? Because I will kick some asses. And I'll enjoy it. You know I will," she said, giving him another punch in the arm.
"Ow! No," he said, pouting and rubbing his sore arm. She didn't usually fall for the pouting, but every once in a while she would. "No one is calling me that."
She turned toward him, shuffling around in the grass on her ass and putting her arms on the cooler between them. Dean half expected another punch, but instead she put her hand on his left forearm in a comforting gesture.
"We're not weak," Meg said, looking Dean in the eye. "You and I may need a little help with our behavior, but that doesn't make us lesser beings, doesn't invalidate us as pack members just like we don't look down on betas or omegas. Everybody needs those around them to keep them in check from time to time. Everybody! You contribute to the alpha house. You were put in that position because we saw something in you. Be the alpha I know you are. The alpha we're confident is the right one for the job. The one we're nearly certain will be part of an alpha prime house in the future."
"Yes, ma'am," Dean said with a small smile.
"Good boy," she said, getting to her knees and giving him a kiss on the cheek. "And if I hear different, I will personally paddle your ass," she said as she stood up, grabbing the cooler and heading toward the car.
"Aww, not the paddle!" Dean yelled after her as he stood up. He started off after her. "Hey! You're keeping that paddle at the alpha prime house, right?" he asked nervously.
Meg laughed as he caught up with her. "I'm sure the Palo Alto Alphas can come up with their own paddle."
"Um, yeah, and you don't need to give them any ideas either," he said, eyes wide and pleading.
Meg laughed again. "Don't worry, sweet cheeks. That paddle's all mine in case I ever need to set you straight again."
Dean shook his head. "You really won't need to. That last time really made an impression," he said hopefully.
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Minimum deposit is up to 45 bitcoins. For that price tag, you can expect 1:40 leverage, up to 75% margin loan, daily market review, personal account manager, personal broker, weekly live stream trading webinar, daily one on one trading sessions, invites to VIP events…
XCoinBroker VIP Plan
The most expensive trading account requires a minimum deposit in the amount of over 45 bitcoins, which is quite high considering current exchange rates. Traders get 1:50 leverage, up to 100% margin loan, daily market review, personal account manager, personal broker, weekly live stream trading webinar, daily one on one trading sessions, invites to VIP events, higher payouts, super tight spreads.
Unfortunately, we had to notice how there is no XCoinBroker demo account available for traders who wish to test the platform first. but we have written about this and hope that they will pick this up !!
Also, the minimum deposit is not listed, only the maximum limits for certain account types. Additional info on deposit requirements would be great. Bear in mind that you must have a crypto wallet in order to trade with this broker. XCoinBroker has a whole set of crypto wallets they do business with, but more on that later.
XCoinBroker Bonus
This broker is advertising bonuses. On their homepage, it clearly says that all traders are eligible for a 100% bonus that can help you leverage profits. No-deposit bonus is available for VIP clients only. Once added, all bonuses are final, so traders should think twice whether or not they really need them as they will have to fulfill some bonus conditions prior to withdrawal. The required trading volume is x30. XCoinBroker bonus policy is quite complicated and very detailed, so make sure to read it thoroughly prior to accepting any typr of bonus or promotion.
XCoinBroker Trading Software
XCoinBroker is in many ways a very unusual broker. First and foremost, they still offer trading only on their proprietary trading platform. A closer look at the platform is possible only after the trader has made a deposit, which can be somewhat inconvenient considering there is no demo account available.
The main part of the trading dashboard is taken by a dynamic trading chart accompanied by the list of placed trades. When it comes to underlying assets, traders can choose among commodities, stocks, indices, and currencies. The broker claims to offer over 200 most popular assets with high liquidity.
Unfortunately, we didn't manage to find a mobile app for this broker. Considering that XCoinBroker is still fairly new, it is possible that they will add one in the future. Of course, traders can trade on the mobile version, but as we all know, it can be quite difficult to conduct a proper analysis on a small screen of a smartphone. We are looking forward to the mobile app in the future.
- Your capital is at risk
XCoinBroker Support Information
Customer support is, in this case, available exclusively via email and an online form. Unfortunately, there is no live chat support that can provide answers to traders almost immediately. This is somewhat unusual, but maybe this feature will be added in the future.
The website is available in English, French and Spanish language.
When it comes to education, XCoinBroker review showed how this broker takes a somewhat different approach than most of them. Instead of offering a wide selection on webinars and literature traders have to navigate by themselves, they give traders a special treatment based on their account type. Participation in webinars is possible thanks to special streams that take place every week. However, additional FAQ section would be a great addition to their platform, as traders often revisit this part of website in search for quick answers.
XCoinBroker Payment Methods
As we already noted, depositing and withdrawing is done somewhat different when it comes to XCoinBroker. First and foremost, there are no minimum deposits and withdrawals, and all transactions are done in bitcoin. For this reason, traders can't use conventional methods of money transactions, but have to use crypto wallets.
Traders can have a crypto wallet prior to opening the trading account, or can open a crypto wallet account once they register with the broker. Then, you have to buy some coins.
Available crypto partners where you can buy coins are:
- BitStamp
- Xapo
- GateHub
- CoinBase
- CoinOne
- Bitso
- Coincheck
- Orangecoin
- Qryptos
- Bitbank
- Bitsane
- BTCmarkets
Once you have your bitcoins ready, all you have to do is follow the instructions available on the trading interface. You will have to transfer the bitcoins by using the crypto address provided on the dashboard.
Additional payment method that is available is DreamsPay that can be use in a way similar to PayPal, as an intermediate between the service provider and you as a credit card owner.
Traders will also have to validate their account by providing a scanned image of a document that contains their picture. It can be a government issued ID, driver's license or passport.
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I'm back from the San Antonio homeschool conference! I had a great time meeting people and enjoyed that great Texas hospitality.
While I was giving my talk, something stood out to me that I wanted to share with you as you begin (or maybe you've already started) planning your curriculum for next year.
So many times we get into planning the next year, get all excited about all of the things we want to cover, go to a conference or go online and order ALL the books and then realize that there is no way we are ever going to be able to cover it all!
What I want to impress upon you is this: You only have so much time in each day in which to do your schoolwork. You need to decide how much time that is going to be. If you allocate all day (say from 9 to 3) then that doesn't leave you much time to do anything else. You might get a lot of schoolwork done, but those errands and chores and everything else will likely suffer.
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You really need to sit down and decide how much of your day you want to allocate to school. Then you need to decide, realistically, how much work you can accomplish during that time and then buy your curriculum accordingly.
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As the years went on and I had more kids to school, I realized that I couldn't do everything that I wanted to do in the time I had. That's why I had to start scheduling my day and paring down my curriculum. Sanity had to reign so things had to change. Next newsletter I'll get into some things I did to change this up.
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By: Salma Ahmed
Fashion designer Kate Spade has been found dead in her apartment, Tuesday morning, in an apparent suicide.
Photo: AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews, File
American fashion designer and businesswoman, Kate Spade is best known for founding her line of handbags, Kate Spade New York, launched in 1993. Despite the immense success of the company, Spade sold the last of her shares in her eponymous brand a year following the birth of her first child, in 2006.
Spade has always had an eye for fashion. Prior to developing her own brand, she was a part of the accessory department at Mademoiselle Magazine. She left the publication as a senior editor and head of accessories. Her work with the magazine helped her recognize what was missing from the market, stylish handbags. And therefore, with the assistance of her husband, Spade birthed the famous Kate Spade handbags. Later the designer expanded her creativity and brand to sell accessories, jewelry, shoes and fragrances.
Photo: Kate Spade New York, Emma Summerton
The designer painted the world with her bright, patterned, unusual designs and inspired many to follow their creative instincts. A Kate Spade handbag has become a staple in any modern woman's wardrobe - it is chic, stylish, unlike anything on the market and most importantly practical. It is a piece that can be recognized among thousand others. The designer was not just that, she gave many many women a chance to express themselves through her bright designs.
Years after selling her remaining shares in the company, the designer, along with partners, launched Frances Valentine. The brand focused on luxury items, footwear and handbags specifically. Despite leaving her eponymous brand, her vision was carried on and her designs remained recognizable.
Photo: CNN, Kate Spade & Co. displayed in Japan
While Spade's death is a tragedy that took us all by surprise, her legacy will not be forgotten as the designer has left her mark on the industry and revolutionized the concept of the handbag. She remains eternal through her designs and impact in the industry.


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This Memorial Day weekend, make sure to take a little time out from barbecues and sunbathing to do some serious shopping. Style expert Chassie Post has rounded up 83 sales that will set you up for summer and beyond.
Apparel and accessories
1. Ann Taylor
Ann Taylor is offering quite a sale this Memorial Day. Shoppers will enjoy 40 percent off full-price merchandise, and an extra 50 percent off sale merchandise.
Island Floral Cross Back Dress, Ann Taylor
Get Memorial Day party ready! Banana Republic will be offering 40 percent off purchases online and in store from May 23-30.
Easy Care Bow-Shoulder Top and Avery-fit Floral Pant, Banana Republic
We know that you'll be wearing this Memorial Day weekend, thanks to Abercrombie & Fitch! A&F will be offering 40 percent off online and in store.
Classic Boardshorts, Abercrombie & Fitch
Tie Shoulder Jumpsuit, Abercrombie & Fitch
4. Boden
Boden is all about fashion that is "the enemy of the ordinary." In other words, distinctive and colorful finds for the entire family. Boden will offer 30 percent off from May 25-29.
Wrap Front Swimsuit, Boden
5. Bokos
From camping to the gym, the beach to the garden, Bokos sandals will keep up with you in style! Grab a pair for 25 percent off site-wide using the code "MEMORIAL" from May 27 - June 1.
Bokos Women's Dark Pink Sandals, Bokos
6. BooHoo
And more great news in the fashion department! Boohoo.com will be offering 50 percent off the entire site (except sale items) from May 22-29.
Sia Pom Pom Off Shoulder Shift Dress, Boohoo
7. Burton
It may be warm outside now, but it is never too early to think about snowboarding season. Shop the best in outdoor gear from Burton, a Vermont-based company founded by Jake Burton Carpenter, who was very influential in growing the sport of snowboarding into what it is today. So think ahead and take advantage of Burton's offering of 20 percent off apparel and bags in store and online (some exclusions will apply) from May 22-29.
Burton Backhill Duffel Bag Medium, Burton
8. Dockers
Guys can load up on their perfect staples at Dockers.com. Get 30 percent off site wide, no exclusions, from May 24-29.
Premium Jean Cut Slim Fit, Dockers
9. Donni Charm
Donni Charm's super stylish scarves are the epitome of effortless cool. Enjoy 30 percent off site-wide, including sale items (so up to 50 percent off) from May 27-29. The sale will exclude the Philanthropy section, trios, silk bandanas, silk lady's and Gigis. As always, Donni Charm is offering free shipping.
Donni Ace Red Seersucker, Donni Charm
10. Eloquii
As the fashion mecca that caters to sizes 14-22, Eloquii consistently delivers some of the best fashion-forward plus-size styles around. On Memorial Day (May 29), take 40 percent off an entire purchase (exclusions apply) using the code "SUMMER."
Pinstripe Ruffle Wrap Skirt, Eloquii
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Frances Valentine, Kate Spade's newest accessories line, is running a friends and family sale over Memorial Day from May 25-30. Using promo code "SUMMER," shoppers will receive 25 percent off all full-price styles.
Judy Bow Slide, Frances Valentine
12. Free People
Free People will also be offering up some fabulous sales this weekend. Take an additional 25 percent off sale items in stores and online from May 25-30 and in stores from May 25-29. There will also be a 50 percent off select tech items from May 25-29 in stores and online until May 30.
Float Away Swing Dress, Free People
13. Furla
In the market for a luxurious summer bag? You won't want to miss Furla's fantastic Memorial Day sale where select styles will be 40 percent off. The sale will run throughout Memorial Day weekend, both in stores and online on Furla.com.
Furla Lucky Tote Bag, Furla
H&M is making it hard to not shop this Memorial Day weekend! Look for deals starting at $5 and up to 60 percent off both in store and online from May 25-29. On Sunday, May 28, new styles will be added online and on Monday, May 29 there are even more deals to be had. Take 20 percent off orders more than $100 and 30 percent off when you spend more than $200 both in store and online.
15. Hollister
Hollister is all about that endless summer vibe and effortless California style.From May 25-29, all jeans are just $25 in store and online. They are also offering 40-60 percent off select merchandise in store and online and will get a free beach towel with purchase of more than $75 (in store only).
Skinny Ankle Jeans, Hollister
High Rise Crop Jeans, Hollister
Get the Katy Perry look for a whole lot less. Choose from styles that are as fun and colorful as the artist herself. Take 30 percent off select styles online from May 18 - June 3.
The Michelle, Katy Perry Collection
Known for their popular signature striped leggings (for moms and daughters) that are as comfy as they are stylish, K.Deer will be offering an extra 20 percent off all sale items from May 25-29.
Plus, 20 percent of all Susanne Stripe proceeds go to TAPS, the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors. This nonprofit Veterans Service Organization provides comfort and support to the devastated spouses, significant others, children, parents, siblings, friends and co-workers of the brave men and women who died serving this country.
Susanne Stripe Legging, K-Deer
18. Kohl's
Get ready for some savings at Kohl's this Memorial Day weekend. Take 30-50 percent off of LC by Lauren Conrad Collection for Women, 30-50 percent off select styles of dress and casual sandals for the whole family as well as great deals on swim starting at $15.99 from SO swim separates for juniors (originally $32 each). You can also take an extra $10 off your purchase of $25 or more from May 25-29 with the promo code "COUNTRY10." And for every $25 spent, get $5 in Kohl's Cash from May 25-29. (Redeemable May 30 to June 18.)
Sugar Dreamweaver Sandals, Kohl's
19. Lulu's
Lulu's is also giving us some sale love this weekend with a few great offers. On May 27, take $15 off orders over $150 and $30 off orders over $250 site wide. On May 28, save an extra 30 percent on all sale items. And on May 30, you'll get free shipping on all orders.
Easy on the Eyes Cream Floral Print Off-the-Shoulder Midi Dress, Lulu's
20. Manduka
Get your yoga on in style with this activewear brand made for yoga students and teachers. The brand started with their well known mats and also carries accessories. Take 25 percent off all sale items from May 25-29.
Liveon Yoga Mat, Manduka
Marc Fisher Footwear will make sure you are styling for summer with their Memorial Day sale. Enjoy an additional 20 percent off sale styles with savings up to 50 percent off. The sale starts May 25-30 with the code "LONGWEEKEND17."
Fatima Heel, Marc Fisher Footwear
22. Matisse Footwear
These shoes will make you feel like a cool girl. Grab a pair of sandals, booties or slides to complete your weekend look and take 20 percent off site wide with use of the promo code "memorialweekend17" (sale items are exempt). The sale runs from May 26 -29.
Fresh Sandal, Matisse Footwear
23. Milly
Fahsionistas, get ready! Milly will be offering 20 percent off sale and final-sale styles both in-store and on Milly.com from May 26-28 using code "READYSETSUMMER." (All sales are final and it's not applicable for preorder.)
One-Shoulder Top, Milly
24. Missguided
Shop on-trend summer pieces at a great savings at Misguided. Take 50 percent off everything (excluding sale items) from May 24-30 using code "TODAY50."
Khaki Camo Embroidered Jacket, Misguided
25. Modcloth
Up your fashion game this summer and get in on Modcloth's Memorial Day sale, running May 25-29. Take 15 percent off site wide and 20 percent off purches $100 or more with 30 percent off purchases more than $200.
Set the Serene One Piece Swimsuit, Modcloth
26. Morning Lavender
At Morning Lavender, you'll find women's clothing that is pretty, feminine and affordable. Think fresh florals, ruffles and gingham at a reasonable price. Get up to 60 percent off select items from May 26-29.
27. Naked Cashmere
Naked Cashmere offers "luxury cashmere at wholesale prices." Get an even better value and shop beautiful separates this Memorial Day weekend. If you spend $300, you'll save $50. If you spend $600, you'll save $100 from May 26-29.
Camelia Cropped Cardigan, Naked Cashmere
This denim brand is "the original slimming jean" thanks to its "Lift Tuck" technology. NYDJ will be offering 25 percent off of all sale items on the site from May 26-29 with promo code "MEMORIAL."
Ami Skinny Ankle With Released Hem in Platinum Series Denim, NYDJ
29. The Outnet
Great news for fashion-forward fans of The Outnet: They will be offering an additional 40 percent off designer clothing, shoes and accessories throughout the weekend from May 26-29. Additionally, as part of their recently launched Summer Shops, THE Outnet will be re-launching its Hamptons' premiere same-day delivery service that's also available in Manhattan and Connecticut.
30. Reebok
Get sporty this Memorial Day weekend! Reebok will be hosting sales on reebok.com and at their FitHub locations. Don't miss their sale which includes: 20 percent off one or two items, 30 percent off 3 items and 40 percent off 4 or more items. The sale runs from May 24-30.
Reebok X Spirit Classic Leather, Reebok
31. RetailMe Not
Check out RetailMeNot exclusives with Crocs at 35 percent off in-store (May 26-29) and Banana Republic Factory Store with the code "CHANGE." Shoppers can also find related discount codes and info for sales such as:
- Ashley Stewart - 30 percent off your full price purchase in-store and online (May 2-31)
- Macy's - 20 percent off and free shipping at $49 (May 24-29)
- Kate Spade - 25 percent off sale (May 24-30)
- Puma - 25 percent off (May 26-29)
- Papa John's - 50 percent off any pizza at regular menu price (May 15-29)
32. Rockport
Rockport delivers fashion with function — and comfort! Buy two pairs, get 30 percent off and buy three pairs, get 40 percent off.
Alanda Brogue Derby, Rockport
33. Seafolly
This Aussie line of swimwear checks all the boxes for fashionable beachwear. For every $150 you spend, receive $50 off from May 25-29 with in-store and online purchases.
Silk Market lace Up Cold Shoulder Bandeau Bikini Top and Hipster Tie Side Bikini Pant, Seafolly
34. Shein
Shein.com delivers a huge selection of must-haves. For Memorial Day, they will be offering $5 off orders $55 or more with the code "MDW5," $15 off of orders $105 or more with the code "MDW15" and $40 off orders $200 or more with the code "MDW40."
Grey Sheer gauze Embroidered Maxi Dress, Shein
35. Soma
Take advantage of amazing deals this Memorial Day and treat yourself to something special from Soma. Shop a variety of swim, sleep, sport and lingerie with their sale, which offers savings of up to 50 percent from May 25-30.
Also take 50 percent off full-price sport and full-price swim through May 30 (excludes national brands). For even more savings, the Vanishing Edge Panty Raid will get you five pairs for $39, plus $10 off a full-price bra from May 23-30.
Max Support Contour Underwire Sport Bra, Soma
36. Spartina 449
Spartina 449 is known for it's designer handbags inspired by the beauty and casually elegant vibe of Daufuskie Island, South Carolina. Think canvas, leather and great prints. The May River collection will be on sale for 30 percent off online from May 15 until after Memorial Day.
May River Bowler Satchel, Spartina 449
37. Sperry
Sperry is home to the original boat shoe, and this Memorial Day weekend might just be the perfect time to pick up a pair. The brand is offering a sale on hundreds of styles from shoes to clothing for men, women and kids. Take 40 percent off with the code "40USA" from May 19-29.
Authentic Original 2 Eye Boat Shoe, Sperry
38. Spring
Spring, the hot fashion retailer known for their well-rounded curation of more than 1,500 brands, will be offering a selection of exciting sales on site. Starting as early as May 24, you will find sales ranging from 20-40 percent off select styles from brands such as ZAC Zac Posen, Vince, Cynthia Rowley, FRAME, Yumi Kim, Dear Frances, Oliveve, Cleobella, Family Affairs and Rails.
Eartha Iconic Soft Top Handle with Floral Applique, Spring
39. Toms Shoes
Toms got its start with one now-iconic shoe and the promise that every time you buy a pair, they will givea pair of shoes to a person in need. Now Tom's sells a lot more than shoes and their promise still holds. With every product you purchase, they will help a person in need. This weekend, take 15 percent off all sale items online from May 23-25. In store, take 25 percent off any purchase of $125 or more from May 23-30.
Navy Polka Dot Women's Classic, Toms Shoes
Trina Turk and Mr.Turk's cool and colorful styles are ready for some summer fun! Look out for 20 percent off sale merchandise both in stores and online from May 25-29.
Shimmy Dress, Trina Turk
Thurston Blazer, Mr. Turk
41. Ugg
Summer, winter, spring or fall, there's an Ugg for every season! Save on their classic unlined boots this Memorial Day weekend and take 30 percent off from May 25-28.
Classic Unlined Mini Leather Boot, Ugg
42. Valleau Apparel
Valleau Apparel is an activewear line founded by NCAA gymnast Katie Valleau. Made in the USA, her designs take you from Zumba to yoga to the marathon course. Sales include all tanks for $20 (25-30 percent off) and 20 percent off all sports bras using coupon code "USA20."
Sea Breeze in Marble Sports Bra, Valleau Apparel
43. Vineyard Vines
Whether you are on vacation or not, wearing Vineyard Vines makes you feel like you are. Get in on the "Spring Cleaning" sale that offers an additional 30 percent off sale items, running May 25-29.
This Memorial Day, Macy's will be celebrating with a special deal: Buy two bras, get one free. It will include many of the latest and greatest styles from Warner's, like the "sleevage-fighting" No-Side Effects collection, the unbelievably comfortable Cloud 9 styles with sizing up to 44 bands and G/H cups.
Warner's Easy Does It No Side Effects Bralette, Macy's
Shop White House Black Market for effortlessly stylish clothing, shoes and accessories. The brand will be offering customers up to 60 percent off regular items and 40 percent items on markdown, valid from May 24 - June 1.
Lace Inset Floral Shift Dress, White House Black Market
46. 360 Cashmere
Find luxurious cashmere for every season for both women and men at 360 Cashmere and enjoy shopping their Memorial Day promotion. If you spend $400, you'll save $100. If you spend $800, you'll save $200 from May 26-29.
Eugina Rib Knit, 360 Cashmere
47. Carbon & Hyde
This Memorial Day Weekend might be a good time to splurge on celebrity fave Carbon & Hyde's diamond and leather jewelry. Fans include Taylor Swift, Jessica Alba and Khloe Kardashian. Carbon & Hyde will offer 15 percent off site wide from May 26-29.
Diamond Letter Stud, Carbon & Hyde
Experimental Jewelry Club "loves making jewelry that makes you smile." Shop earrings, ear cuffs, necklaces and bracelets "that like to have as much fun as you do." Get $15 off orders of $50 or more with code "SUMMERSMILES." Offer is valid from May 26-29.
XO Ring, Experimental Jewelry Club
49. Fashionest
This brand offers the hottest trends in fashion jewelry at affordable prices. This weekend, it's about to get even more affordable. Take 20 percent off site wide using the code "MDW20." The sale runs from May 22-30.
Rainbow Stackable Rings, Fashionest
Gold & Gray jewelry has a Boho vibe that exudes California cool. Made with natural materials like wood, gold, silver and precious and semi-precious stones, there are loads of fabulous styles to choose from at a wide range of price points. Receive 30 percent off site wide with code "MEMORIAL17." Offer is valid from May 26-30.
Gray Wood Tassel Bracelet, Gold & Gray Jewelry
Known for their watches with a sense of adventure inspired by travel and exotic locales, La Mer Collections will be offering 35 percent off site wide with the code "SUMMER35."
Tobacco Silver Milwood Watch, La Mer Collections
52. Maison Miru
This company offers beautiful jewelry designed in the heart of New York City — check out their "Ear Bar" to mix and match cool earring styles or browse loads of on-trend styles. Get $20 off orders of $75 or more with code "SUMMERLOVE." Offer is valid from May 26-29.
Eternity Ear Cuff and Whisper Open Hoop Earrings, Maison Miru
53. Smith & Mara
L.A.-based fine jewelry designers, Smith + Mara, are known for their sophisticated, simple and modern designs . Shop their online Memorial Day sale from May 26-29 for 20 percent off site wide using the code "memorial20."
Wrecking Ball Threader, Smith and Mara
54. Dr. Dana Beauty
Dr. Dana Beauty is a nail care line created by renowned dermatologist Dr. Dana Stern — and her polishes are as good looking as they are good for your nails. So, get ready to celebrate summer and be sandal-season ready with Dr. Dana 9-Free Nail Color. Purchase a base coat, nail color and a quick dry top coat and receive a second polish of your choice at 50 percent off. No code necessary and runs from May 19-29.
9-Free Nail Color in Kelly, Dr. Dana Beauty
Paula's Choice Skin Care will keep you not only keep you expertly moisturized this Memorial Day weekend, but will also help protect you from the rays thanks to built in SPF. Paula's Choice is running 20 percent off all moisturizers over Memorial Day weekend from May 25-29.
Resist Super Light Daily Wrinkle Defense SPF 30, Paula's Choice Skincare
Baby and Kids
56. Babyganics
Babyganic creates affordable baby care products that parents feel great about using — from good-for-baby detergents, hand sanitizers, shampoo, diaper rash cream and more. Head to Target to save 15 percent on all Babyganics products where you can load up on sun lotion, swim diapers and bug spray. Amazon.com also has sale on summer items 25 percent off and Babies R Us is offering a BOGO 50 percent off swim diapers as well as 50 percent off their outdoor gift set.
Babyganics Mineral Based Baby Sunscreen, Amazon
57. Burt's Bees Baby
If you are a fan of Burt's Bees, then you will love Burt's Bees Baby! Burt's Bees Baby offers the best in all things organic: from 100 percent organic cotton clothing for baby and kids to plant-based baby skin care, to organic nursery bedding and gifts. Take 30 percent off site wide (with some exclusions) from May 26-29.
Kids Knit Terry Single Ply Hooded Towel, Burt's Bees Baby
This Memorial Day weekend, take 50-60 percent off the entire site at ChildrensPlace.com, with no exclusions and free shipping.
Boys Short Sleeve Plaid Madras Button-Down Shirt, The Children's Place
This cool clothing line for kids is "inspired by vintage designs, music, magic and travels into the unknown!" Their Memorial Day sale will run May 26-29 and offer 30 percent off entire site with code "memorialdayscoops."
DJ Night Owl Graphic Vintage Print Tee, Ice Cream Castles
Little Me Infant Apparel has an adorable collection of summer threads for kids, including UPF 50+ swimwear and Americana wear. Sale begins May 25-29 and offers 40 percent off all fashion items.
Sailboats Shortall Set, Little Me Infant Apparel
61. Lucky & Me
Lucky & Me is a line of comfortable and stylish underwear and loungewear for girls and boys made with organic cotton. You'll get 25 percent off site wide for Memorial Day weekend with the code "HONOR17."
62. Noble Carriage
Noble Carriage offers wonderfully stylish baby clothing and accessories, nursery furniture, toys and more that are truly organic and sustainable. Receive 20 percent off site wide with code "MEMORIAL20." Offer is valid from May 26-29.
Billie Blooms Grey Striped Organic Bloomers, Noble Carriage
63. Skip Hop
Skip Hop, home of the "smartly designed essentials" for babies, parents and little ones, is offering 20 percent off their Zoo Collection, diaper bags and accessories from May 26-29.
Nolita Neoprene Diaper Backpack, Skip Hop
64. Wonderhood Toys
Wonderhood toys put the wonder back in toys. These creative building toys are designed to "inspire girls to build, design and dream." They are offering a flash sale over Memorial day weekend and will offer 20 percent off all products on site from May 25-29.
Wonderhood Corner Shops, Wonderhood Toys
65. Bear Mattress
In the market for a mattress? These high-tech, comfy and eco-friendly mattresses don't disappoint. For Memorial Day weekend, Bear is offering $100 off any size mattress, starting with a twin mattress at $400, shipped! Use code "MD100" for $100 off any size Bear mattress from May 24-29. Bear Mattress ships directly to your door, comes with a 100-night in-home risk free trial and a 10-year warranty.
66. Dormify
Dormify will become your go-to resource for fashion-forward dorm and small-space decor. So get that back to school shopping done early with their 20 percent off site wide sale which runs from May 25-29 using the code "SUMMERLOVING."
Stay Classic Collection, Dormify
67. Home Depot
Home Depot wants to make sure your Memorial Day barbecue in on-point! They will be offering up to 15 percent off select grills and smokers on HomeDepot.com, now through May 31.
Dyna Glo 5 Burner Natural Gas Grill with Side Burner and Rotisserie Burner, Home Depot
68. Lamps Plus
Lamps Plus is the nations largest lighting retailer and on not only will you find an amazing selection of every style of lighting on their site, but you can also shop for all sorts of home furnishings and decor. Lamps Plus will be offering a home furnishings sale with savings of up to 33 percent on select lighting, furniture and decor.
Cheri Black Drum Shade Metal Leaves Antique Brass Table Lamp, Lamps Plus
69. Lulu & Georgia
Lulu & Georgia is known for their super-chic eye for all things decor — from stylish rugs to cheeky doormats, lamps and more. From May 23-30, spend $200 and get 15 percent off with the code "HEYSUMMER15," spend $500 get 20 percent off with the code "HEYSUMMER20" or spend $800 and get 25 percent off with the code "HEYSUMMER25."
I Got Wifi Doormat, Lulu & Georgia
70. Of A Kind
Of a Kind is a lifestyle site that champions new and up-and-coming designers, bringing you special finds in fashion, accessories, home, beauty and more. Looking to do some decorating this Memorial Day weekend? Of A kind is offering 25 percent off select home goods from May 25-30.
Breakfast in Blue Cup Set, Of A Kind
71. Society 6
At Society 6, work from artists from all over the world adorns products ranging from art prints to throw pillows to shower curtains. Take 20 percent off home decor, art prints and accessories from May 28-29.
Never Stop Exploring the Beach Shower Curtain, Society 6
72. Wayfair
For shoppers looking to transform or refresh their outdoor spaces this summer, Wayfair is hosting a "Summer Preview Event" event through July 12 with up to 50 percent savings on fresh-air dining furniture, patio seating and pool chaises, and up to 60 percent savings on hammocks and porch swings. Wayfair will also host a Memorial Day sale on patio furniture from May 22-30.
Brayden Studio Mcanally Teardrop Chair, Wayfair
73. Z Gallerie
For glamorous and stylish home decor and accessories, look no further than Z Gallerie. Get shopping with 15 percent off furniture and 20 percent off art and accessories from May 24-30.
Prada Milan Art, Z Gallerie
For that perfect hostess gift, try a gorgeous Bouqs bouquet. Bouqs will offer 15 percent off special summer-y select collection of Bouqs from May 26-29 using the promo code "SUMMER."
75. Mark and Graham
For fresh and modern takes on the classics with lightening quick monogramming, look no further than Mark and Graham. You may just find a tote with your name on it ... literally. Mark and Graham is offering 35 percent off items on sale from May 25-29 plus free shipping site wide.
Modern Pool Tote Gingham, Mark and Graham
76. Tiny Prints
Now is the perfect time to shop for personalized announcements, invitations, stationery or even graduation and Father's Day gifts and Tiny Prints has you covered. Take 30 percent off site wide and 50 percent off all gifts and home decor items from May 24-30.
Acrylic Photo Blocks, Tiny Prints
77. Shutterfly
Great ideas for Father's Day and special occasions. From personalized photo books and gifts to cards and stationery, Shutterfly makes it a breeze. From May 25-31 take 50 percent off hard cover photo books, 40 percent off photo gifts, home decor, statement gifts and 30 percent off cards and stationery.
Hard Cover Photo Books, Shutterfly
78. Brydge Keyboards
"Brydge" the gap between you and your tablet with these well designed keyboards and tablet accessories. The company will be offering 10 percent off site wide from May 27-29.
BrydgeMini Ipad Keyboard, Brydge Keyboards
79. Happy Plugs
As Happy Plugs says, "Tech accessories should not only fit your device, but also your outfit." These fashion-forward tech accessories will brighten your look and mood. Take 20 percent off purchases over $30 using the code "happymemorial." Offer is valid for 24 hours, excluding the 18 Carat Gold Headphones.
Lightening Charge/Sync Cable, Happy Plugs
80. Monoprice
Monoprice offers over 6,500 high quality and affordable electronics and accessories from 3-D printers to laptops to sous vide cookers. From May 28-29, they will offer 15 percent off site wide with code "15MEMORIAL." Some exclusions apply.
MP Select Mini 3D Printer V2, Monoprice
81. This Is Ground
This is Ground is known for their great-looking leather goods for tech and travel. Their design is described as fusing "old world craftsmanship and futuristic design". Take 15 percent off with the code "MEMORIAL DAY" from May 26-29.
Tech Dopp Kit, This Is Ground
82. Just Spices
As advertised, Just Spices is quite literally just spices ... but not just any spices. These organic options range from spicy oatmeal blends to a savory eggs blends to even a smoothie boost. JustSpices.com is offering 20 percent off all orders with the promo code "MEMORIAL20" from May 29-30.
Sporty Spice Kit, Just Spices
83. Smashmallow
Gourmet, delicious marshmallows for the Memorial Day weekend are a delicious must-have treat. Let your snacking adventure begin using the code "SMOREBETTER" for 20 percent off orders placed from May 22-29.
Meyer Lemon Chia Seed, Smashmallow
**Sale details are subject to change so please make sure to review sale terms on site or in store.


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Sports News
A huge well done to our Year 6 football teams, who won the Luton Town Kids Cup shield on Thursday last week. The Arnold Yellow team did not lose a single game - well done boys.
Well done to the Year 7 boys basketball team who beat Parkfields 20-10 last night. An excellent game.


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I wanted to share with you a shoot I styled for Pormada (assisted by Anj Asuncion). Our photographer that day was Miguel Miranda (his photos are on the site: www.pormada.com and on our Instagram page: @pormada), but since I wanted to try out my new camera, I sneaked in some shots of my own. These photos were taken with my camera, by ME! Hope you like them–this is my first attempt as a photographer haha. Most of the items here are available on the site, so if you like something you can go ahead and buy it on Pormada. Enjoy!
On him: Top, VANS M Beeston Micro Tank, P1,498; shorts, Franks Crimson, P3,825.
On her: dress, Bohemia Secret Garden Dress in Ivory, P2,135; sandals, TKEES Lip Gloss Poppy, P2,499.
The real photographer that day: Miguel.
On her: bikini top, Anemone Asilah Buckled Bandeau, P1,595; bikini bottom, Anemone Asilah Bucked Hipster, P1,495; coverup, Brown Belly Fringe Bed Jacket Sunshine, P1,180, sandals, TKEES Foundations Coco Butter, P2,499.
On girl from leftt: top, Bohemia Basic Tie Dye, P935. On him: shorts, Franks Palm Pink, P3,825.
On her: one piece swimsuit, Neon Island Lav Birds, P1,500.
On her: watch, Komono Magnus Black Cognac, P5,250.
On him: top, VANS Balboa Tank, P1,398; shorts, Franks Orange, P3,825; watch, Komono Winston Gold Wood, P4,790.
On her: top, Bohemia Aztec Printed Lace, P1,870; watch, Komono Magnus Silver Black, P5,250; sunglasses, BWOOD Gidget Birchwood, P6,000, sandals, TKEES Pop Colors Air Flare, P2,499.
These shades! I got a pair as soon as I saw them.
On him: sunglasses, Panda Nelson Natural, P6,000; board shorts, Franks Pineapples, P3,825.
On him: sunglasses, Panda Martin Black, P6,000; board shorts, VANS Off the Wall Red & Blue, P2,298.
Polarized sunglasses, BWOOD Palm Bamboo, P6,600 each. (This photo, and the next two were shot by Cera Santos.)
Sunglasses, BWOOD Mavericks, P7,500 each.
Swimsuit, Neon Island Black Orchids One Piece, P1,500.
On her: Top, Bohemia Perfect Weekend Woven Top, P2,570.
On her: sweater, Neon Island Black Tropical Knit, P1,300; sunglasses, BWOOD Palm Bamboo, P6,600.
On her: bikini top, Anemone Antalya Buckled Halter Top Stripes, P1,495; bikini bottom, Anemone Antalya Buckled Hipster, P1,495, sunglasses, BWOOD Palm Zebra Wood, P7,000.
On both girls: top, Zobha Cutout Banded V-Neck Bra, P3,450. From left: shorts, Zobha Woven Running Short, P2,850; shorts, Zobha Woven Running Short Coral Pipe, P2,850.


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Coral Gables
Coral Gables neighborhood group dominates U.S. 1 development discussion
As Coral Gables crafts a master plan for development along the stretch of U.S. 1 that runs through the city, one group has taken a determined stance on the plan: Keep things the same.
Members of the Riviera Neighborhood Association made up the majority of the crowd at a neighborhood meeting Monday night led by the design firm Perkins + Will.
The association has been active since late 2015 when members organized to oppose the Paseo de la Riviera project. The large mixed-use development includes an apartment building and hotel, along with commercial and open space and is planned for the Holiday Inn site at 1350 S. Dixie Hwy. Members of the group also sued the city and developer, NP International, over the project in early 2016 and argued that it was out of character for the neighborhood.
At the neighborhood meeting, held at that Holiday Inn, association members said they don't want the city to modify the current zoning and land use along the corridor.
"I bought into Coral Gables because I thought zoning and property rights were going to be protected," said Henry Piñera, a member of the neighborhood association.
The meeting was designed to have attendees respond to photos and give feedback on different intersections and properties along the 2.5 miles of the highway inside the city's boundaries. The firm then set out maps of the corridor and had people write what they wanted to see where. A similar process was used last year during community planning meetings for the city's transportation master plan.
Many of the messages came from association members who wrote about their opposition to changes and their concerns about development.
"The residents of the adjacent neighborhood — the Riviera neighborhood — want the city to abide by the current zoning codes and land-use designations ONLY. We will not accept and adamantly oppose any 'overlays' such as 'mixed-use' or transit-oriented development," one message read.
The firm has not recommended or proposed plans for new overlay districts or any changes to the land-use map or zoning codes for the area. Monday's meeting was the first of three similar meetings at locations along the corridor, from Douglas Road to Red Road.
Many members described the exercises at the meeting as something designed for "third graders." They said they wanted to have more time for public comments and questions and questioned how strictly the developers would be required to follow the master plan.
"Is this an exercise in futility?" asked Sue Kawalerski, vice president of the neighborhood association. "Our vested interest is quality of life. [A developer's] vested interest is money."
Some members of the association also asked why the city would select Perkins + Will to study the master plan as the company has worked on projects for the University of Miami including the recently completed Lennar Foundation Medical Center. They questioned whether the firm could objectively study the university section of the corridor given the company's previous work with the school.
Cesar Garcia-Pons, with Perkins + Will, led Monday's meeting and said those projects were worked on by representatives from the firm's Atlanta office and that there was no conflict of interest.
Residents also had issues with the formation of an advisory board that includes Brent Reynolds of the development team building the Paseo project, Mark Trowbridge of the city's chamber of commerce and Janet Gavarrete, the University of Miami's associate vice president of campus planning. The 11-member board has slots for five residents and they want more representation.
Staff members said the advisory board will not have any voting power and any decision on the eventual master plan would go before the City Commission.
Garcia-Pons said the message from the association was clear. He said a larger public meeting was already in the works and will happen in the next few months. He said that the firm's goal is to hear from as many people along the corridor as possible.
"We're trying to craft a conversation. This meeting is a look at what's there. The next set of meetings is what it could be," Garcia-Pons said.
Lance Dixon: 305-376-3708, @LDixon_3


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Being happy in our own body isn't always easy these days. Almost everyone feels unhappy about their body at certain times of their lives. However, the fact can give you some comfort is your unhappiness is only your own feeling and nothing else. Letting go of this worry is about recognizing your own beauty and loving yourself for what you are. The best way to be happy in your body is to let go your insecurities about your life.
There is no such thing as a perfect body, and trying to achieve one is impossible. It doesn't matter whether we are too skinny or too fat. The only thing matter is how we feel about ourselves. Everyone has their own unique shape that should be embraced and not criticized. Your body is part of what has taken you through life and that is something to love and admire.
I can understand admiring your body can be difficult, especially these days where we see photo shopped or edited images of models or actors constantly on a day to day basis. Those glamorous models seen in magazines and television are false representations of what those people actually look like, but somehow we believe them true and expect to live up to those standards.
Through out my school and college I also wanted to achieve a perfect body. I had tried so many things to put on as well as put off weight. But all my tries went in vain. Later I realized perfect body is just a myth nothing else. Today I want to share my own experience with you all.
I was conscious about my looks and body from my school days. I was skinny as well as under weight. Almost every person I know or met called me that I am skinny, so that I should put on some weight. At that time my focus was on how to gain some weight that people don't call me skinny and they consider me as a pretty girl with a perfect body. I had tried to eat foods with high calorie and fat more and more like fast food and junk food. I was unaware about the bad effects of those foods. My main motto was to gain weight and look good. I used to scrutinize myself in the mirror and search the ways to look better. However, there was no positive result and I became hopeless. I was skinny through out my school as well as almost two years of my college days.
When my second year is about to complete suddenly I noticed that I was gaining weight gradually. It was like a dream come true for me. I was very happy, confident and satisfied as I was received good compliments from people. I became dependent on how others think about me. I was happy and confident because I was getting compliments from others.
Click Here to Read- How to be Comfortable with your own Skin Colour
Since I was unaware of the problem which I was going to face after six or seven months, I was not concerned about my diet and did not stop having unhealthy junk foods. After few months people started calling me fatty or bulky as I became bulky from skinny. I couldn't fit myself in most of my favorite dresses. Again I started to scrutinize myself in the mirror and this time I wanted to lose some weight. I had tried to follow a proper diet, started to do exercise and other stupid things but this time also I did not get any positive result. I again became conscious about my body and my looks and started to lose confidence.
One day suddenly I realized my looks were not the problem, they never were. I understood that what I did not like about my body had nothing to do with my weight. It was something else, something within me that was reflecting out and causing me to feel unattractive and lose my confidence. From that day I stopped thinking about my body and looks.
It was the realization that started my journey to love myself as well as discover my beauty and authenticity. Slowly, I started to find out things that make me happy. I gradually began to feel less self-conscious around others and much more comfortable with myself. For the first time in my life I started to feel confident and beautiful. I saw it in the mirror and it showed in my personality.
Since I had faced both phases as a thin and a fat person respectively I can assure you that people can criticize you for you body but it doesn't mean you are unattractive or should feel shy about your body. Your soul and inner beauty remains same which is more important than outer beauty. You need to find your authenticity and love yourself.
If you're also looking to feel more at confident with yourself and your body, I recommend you these steps to follow-
- Find out the reasons why you feel bad about your body and write down on a paper. After that try to realize whether those reasons really matters to your life or not.
- Accept your body as it is and love it.
- Replace negative thoughts with positive thoughts.
- Discard negative people from your life who always criticize you and this causes to lose your confidence level.
- Make new friends. It will help you to be a happier person.
- Surround with positive people who love themselves. It will help you to love your self.
- Find new hobbies what you love to do. It will reduce stress and anxiety.
- Pay attention more to the compliments you get rather than the criticism.
- Find out what you like about yourself (positive things) and focus on those things more.
- Improve your health and well being by taking care of your hygiene.
- Set positive goals to make yourself more positive and determined.
- Do physical activities like yoga, exercise, walking etc. you can play any sport you like.
- Don't compare yourself with others as every person is different. Compare yourself with only with you.
- Appreciate what you have instead of being sad for what you don't have.
- Wear comfortable clothes that make you feel comfortable and good about you. It's a great way to have confidence in your body and look at yourself in a positive manner.
- Maintain a healthy lifestyle to get good physical as well as mental health.
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17. Seek professional help if there is any serious health problem like diabetes, thyroid problem, hormonal problem etc.
18. Positive self talk to find positive things about yourself and remove negative things from your mind.
Just remember one thing- A fit and healthy body is the best fashion statement.
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ATMEGA2560-16U SMD Microcontroller
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ATMEGA2560-16U SMD Microcontroller
ATMEGA2560-16AU is the same Micro-controller that is used in Arduino Mega. SO you what to develop your own Arduino mega or develop a product based on Arduino Mega but you want to make a customized pcb then you will definitely require this IC.
The high-performance, low-power Atmel 8-bit AVR RISC-based microcontroller combines 256KB ISP flash memory, 8KB SRAM, 4KB EEPROM, 86 general purpose I/O lines, 32 general purpose working registers, real time counter, six flexible timer/counters with compare modes, PWM, 4 USARTs, byte oriented 2-wire serial interface, 16-channel 10-bit A/D converter, and a JTAG interface for on-chip debugging. The device achieves a throughput of 16 MIPS at 16 MHz and operates between 4.5-5.5 volts.
By executing powerful instructions in a single clock cycle, the device achieves a throughput approaching 1 MIPS per MHz, balancing power consumption and processing speed.
Features of Atmega2560-16U
Flash (kBytes):256 kBytes
Pin Count:100
Max. Operating Freq. (MHz):16 MHz
CPU:8-bit AVR
Hardware QTouch Acquisition:No
Max I/O Pins:86
Ext Interrupts:32
USB Speed:No
USB Interface:No
Please Note this is Not a Boot-loaded IC.


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The reason I photograph is simple, I am a very curious person. The camera is my excuse to walk up to people and ask them all kinds of things I'd like to know about them. I don't have one univocal statement; I'm just truly interested in the people or animals I photograph.
The littlest things amaze me. I like to think that you can find beauty in everyday life if you look hard enough.
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April 15: Picture of the Day
When the lilacs bloom:
... Crappie spawn.
... Morel mushrooms can be found in the woods.
... Wild asparagus stalks are up.
... It's time to fertilize the lawn and plant warm-season crops such as bush or runner beans and corn
... White bass run on the Wolf and Fox rivers in Wisconsin.
... It's too late to apply crabgrass preventer to your lawn.
... It is usually late April or early May in my neck of the woods. Not so this year. All has come early, it seems to me. The woods are grown up. The fish are biting well and, yes, the lilacs are blooming.
To all the normal caveats about blooming lilacs I add this one.
When the lilacs bloom, take time to savor the fragrance.
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|The world was a very different place
|Ninety-five years ago.
|Humans had never been out to space.
|Ninety-five years ago.
|No atomic bomb, no machines that think
|And books were all made out of paper and ink.
|Ninety-five years ago.
|The world was still a different place
|Sixty-five years ago.
|Science fiction writers dreamed of space.
|Sixty-five years ago.
|The atomic bomb was a thing to fear
|But your second son was born that year
|Sixty-five years ago.
Wikipedia, Google, and eBooks, too
(Librarians still have a lot to do.)
We have pocket phones, internet, bots on Mars;
Hey, whatever happened to flying cars?
Who would have thought that we'd come so far
In the last dozen years or so...
Things might get better, they might get worse
There's a lot to learn about the universe
But we'll muddle through somehow
Who knows what changes might come along
Before my great grand-kids try singing this song
Ninety five years from now.
Repeat first verse
Written for my Mom's 95th birthday party.
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There is lot of hard work and detailing that go into planning a wedding. With all that goes on, it is quite possible that things can turn chaotic and sour in a fraction of seconds. But what if there is help, some sort of technical help that makes organization and management easy-peasy.
Well, we are talking about apps. The technological multi- function today gives all the brides- to- be a cushion support with many mobile applications. These applications make it easier to plan the wedding and keep all the plans on track.
Here is a list of the top 5 wedding planning apps that will bring respite to all the burdened brides- to- be going through the saga of wedding planning:
1. Wedding Happy- The Wedding Planner App
An all rounding application that culminates all of the wedding planning needs of a bride and offers social network integration as well. All that a bride-to-be needs to do is feed in the wedding date and the app will self generate a to-do list to work with or alter. The email sharing option lets you share all of the important details easily through email.
2. Pinterest Mobile App
This is one of the most popular and the most convenient app when it comes to wedding planning. No matter where you are and what strikes your bridal desire chords, you can pin that inspiration onto a pinterest board and revisit it when needed. This app gives all the brides-to-be with a one stop location to collect all the wedding planning elements (be it an image of a pattern, a dress, makeup, decoration or a to-do list).
3. Wedding Budget
Maintaining the budget when shopping for those tit bits is as important, as it is difficult. But there one convenient way for all to stay within the budget, and that is this app- Wedding Budget. It is now possible (with this app) to keep a track of all the expenses made on every aspect of the wedding in ample detail.
4. Evernote
An application to help create an integrated digital location for storing all your wedding planning notes, lists, photos, documents, and venue/ destinations. Available throughout all operating systems it is one of the easiest ways to create and plan and share it with one's partner, friends and family involved in planning the perfect wedding day.
5. Awesome Note
Another application which adds methodological organization to anything that you are planning, be it a wedding, a party or any other event. The bride-to-be can jot here thoughts, schedule, a to-do list, shopping list and even keep a photo journal for anything and everything about her wedding planning. What more does a bride want!


text:
Where are you going, little pixie, elf?
Lightly choosing, skipping through the day,
Fluid, varying, ever-changing self,
There is a direction for the way.
Now youre heavy, troubled, rueful troll,
Can it be the same presence that weve felt?
Do these qualities into one being roll,
And how, then, with lifes incidences dealt?
Little or a lot, a bit like all,
Within each, a drift may take the fore.
On the surface, not a ripple breaks,
If there is steadfastness within the core.
So, little one, dont fret if tides within
Should ebb and flow unsteady at the shore
There is a Guide, Direction, if you choose,
Who has calmed many troubled seas before.
©06/27/2011 Carol Morfitt