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Two men wanted in connection with the murder of Mohammed Abu Sammour on Sunday may have been involved in an incident in Newmains less than an hour after dumping his body near Newarthill.
Around 1am police were called to a report of Mr Sammour from Caldercruix lying seriously injured in Panmuir Crescent - which is part of a new housing development still under construction and situated between Holytown and Newarthill near to Holytown Crematorium and Torrance Park Golf Course.
Emergency services attended and he was taken to University Hospital Wishaw where the 49-year-old security guard died a short time later.
Mr Sammour's white Peugeot Partner works van with blue writing on the side was seen being driven away from the scene.
It is understood Mr Sammour was left so badly injured that it is possible his attackers ran over him before fleeing the scene
Officers are appealing for further information in relation to sightings of the van before it was found at burnt out at around noon within waste ground situated between the A723 and Burn Crescent in New Stevenston.
Police have now believe the van was being driven by two white men in their 20s and was involved in an accident less than an hour after the fatal attack.
Detective Chief Inspector David Pinkney, of the Major Investigation Teams, said: "Following our previous appeals for sightings of the van, we understand from information we've received that a white van with blue writing was seen in Claire Street, Newmains, around 1.50am on Sunday.
"This van was involved in a collision with a car which was parked on the street. It did not stop, and drove off in the direction of Newton Drive.
"There were two male occupants of the van and they are described as white and in their early to mid 20s.
"I would be keen to hear from anyone who was in the vicinity of Claire Street or Newmains at that time and who may have seen that van to contact police.
"The response we've received from the public so far has been good, however, I would urge anyone who has any information regarding this van or these men to come forward to police if they have not already done so.
"We are continuing to support Mr Sammour's family during this incredibly distressing time and we need help to find who was responsible so that we can get justice for them.
"If you do not wish to contact police, you can pass information in confidence to Crimestoppers via 0800 555 111."


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Can Bed Bath & Beyond Stock Turn Around Its 19% Dip?
Bed Bath & Beyond's stock is trading with 19% loss for 2014, due to fears that lower comparable-sales growth and margin pressure could mean an end to the company's growth era. That said, Bed Bath & Beyond has made efforts to improve in many areas of weakness. While its first quarter was horrific, the company's ability to overcome obstacles was put on display during its second quarter. All things considered, 2015 might look considerably different for Bed Bath & Beyond stock.
Reasons to expect a turnaround
Bed Bath & Beyond is a brick-and-mortar retailer that carries a wide array of products for bedrooms, bathrooms, and more rooms, including household appliances, personal care items, and knickknacks. While Bed Bath & Beyond's stock performance has been up to par with the Dow Jones during the last five years, 2014 has been anything but a walk in the park for shareholders.
Like other brick-and-mortar retailers, such as Wal-Mart , growth has not come easy for Bed Bath & Beyond. During its first quarter, comparable-store sales grew just 0.4%, while selling, general, and administrative costs were nearly 27.5% of total sales. However, in the company's most recent quarter, comparable sales grew 3.4%, while its selling, general, and administrative costs declined to less than 26% of total sales.
In a difficult retail environment, Bed Bath & Beyond's fundamental performance is rather impressive. While Wal-Mart and Bed Bath & Beyond aren't exactly peers, the two companies sell many of the same kinds of products and, because of Wal-Mart's size, it's a good company to gauge overall retail conditions.
Wal-Mart's first- and second-quarter comparable-sales growth were flat year over year. Also, in looking at the amount of cash that both companies generate from operations, Bed Bath & Beyond's operating cash flow is 12.3% of its total revenue during the last 12 months; Wal-Mart's is less than 5% during the same period.
One might conclude that Bed Bath & Beyond is a faster growing, more profitable company than Wal-Mart, but it is also a cheaper stock. While Wal-Mart trades at nearly 14 times next year's expected earnings, Bed Bath & Beyond trades at only 12 times next year's earnings, thanks in part to its large stock losses in 2014.
Reason to expect accelerated top-line growth
If operational efficiencies and solid growth weren't enough, Bed Bath & Beyond has also made investments that are in the best interests of shareholders, which further add to the notion that Bed Bath & Beyond's stock losses are only temporary. Specifically, the company has invested in e-commerce infrastructure with new concepts like buybuyBaby.com, better customer service, and data analytics, to learn about its consumers.
Currently, about 3% of Bed Bath & Beyond's revenue is created from e-commerce; but, according to eMarketer, online sales of furniture and home furnishing products is expected to rise from $17.7 billion in 2012 to $31 billion in 2016. In the same period, health and personal care sales are expected to increase from $11 billion to $19 billion. All these are industries in which Bed Bath & Beyond thrives. As a result, Canaccord Financial believes that Bed Bath & Beyond can increase its e-commerce revenue to 10% of total revenue by the end of fiscal 2015.
With management expecting increased sales performance during the final two quarters of this year, it's likely that e-commerce will play a large role.
Foolish thoughts
All things considered, Bed Bath & Beyond is an efficient company, with the potential for accelerated growth that just so happens to be bundled into a cheap stock. In fact, management's belief that Bed Bath & Beyond is attractively valued may have played into the company buying back $1.3 billion worth of stock during its fiscal year thus far; it even raised $1.5 billion in debt to do so. In the July press release announcing a $2 billion share repurchase authorization, the company said the board "authorized this new share repurchase program based upon its continued confidence in our Company's long-term growth potential, financial outlook and cash flow generation."
Bed Bath & Beyond has already turned around its rough first-quarter performance. There's a good chance that the stock's near-20% losses this year will turn around, as well.
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Moms Night Out
Come hang out with the gals-we will meet at 6:30 at Jade Garden on Broadway in Everett. No r.s.v.p. required.
Pool Party!!!
Pool Party!!!
Bring the whole family to the Mountlake Terrace Pool for an hour of swimming! We have the whole pool to ourselves plus the hot tub and sauna! This is a free event. Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c084bacaf2aa3fc1-pool4
Date:05/05/2019 (Sun.)
Time:4:00pm - 5:00pm PST
Location:Mountlake Terrace Pool-5303 228th St. SW Mountlake Terrace
Mom's Getaway Weekend In Leavenworth
Save the dates for this fabulous and relaxing weekend with the girls! More info coming soon.
Moms night out
Come join us at the Kona Kitchen on 196th in Lynnwood! No r.s.v.p. needed.
Moms Coffee
Come join us for coffee and conversation at the Loft Coffee Bar in Everett. Kids are welcome.
Celebrate World DS Day!
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Celebrate World DS Day!
Join us as we celebrate World Down Syndrome Day! We will party on Sunday, March 24th from 2:00-4:30 at the Everett Community Resource Center. Light food, drinks, and desserts will be provided as well as music/dancing (no karaoke at this event), crafts, games and a play area set up for the younger kids. Wear blue and yellow or one of your Buddy Walk/Friendship festival shirts! (not required) We will have some door prizes as well! Please indicate dietary restrictions. Hope to see you there!!!
Date: 03/24/2019 (Sun.)
Time: 2:00pm - 4:30pm PST
Location: Everett Community Resource Center 3900 Broadway, Everett, WA 98201
Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c084bacaf2aa3fc1-celebrate
ABLE Act Presentation-2
Come here about the ABLE Act and how it can help your family save for the future without jeopardizing your disabled loved ones Government benefits. Amy Patterson, who was on the ABLE Committee, will answer all of your questions! This is a free event. No child care provided. This is the same presentation as the one on March 16th. This will be held at the ARC of Snohomish County-2500 Hewitt Ave #300, Everett, 98201. Please r.s.v.p. to firstname.lastname@example.com
ABLE Act Presentation 1
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Moms Night Out
It's time for a night without the kids! We will meet at 6:30 at Bhu Ping Thai on Evergreen in Everett. R.S.V.P. to Lori.
Moms Coffee
Come join us for coffee and conversation! No r.s.v.p. required and kids are welcome. We will meet at Snohomish Bakery at First and Union at 10:00.
Couples Night Out
Come have a good time and bring your sweetie! We will meet at Emory's on Silver Lake. This is a self pay event. Reservations required by Feb. 15th. R.S.V.P. to Lori.
Midwinter Break Pizza Time!
Come hang out with your friends during school break! We will meet at Silver Lake Alfy's at 11:00. This is a social event for the parents as well and is a self pay event. No r.s.v.p. needed. Siblings welcome.
Moms Coffee
Come join us for coffee and conversation. No r.s.v.p. needed. Kids welcome if you need to bring them. We will meet at Petite Sweet in Everett on Colby Ave.
Holiday Party 2018!
Join us for our annual DSASC holiday party. Crafts, Games, Santa, Food and Fun!
The FUN starts at 5:30pm at the Everett School Districts Community Resource Center 3900 Broadway, Everett, WA 98201.
Please make us aware of food allergies in the signups
Date:12/15/2018 (Sat.)
Time:5:30pm - 8:00pm PST
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Mom's Coffee
Come join us for coffee and conversation! The little ones are welcome, too! We will meet at The Sister's Restaurant on Grand Ave. in Everett at 11:30. See you there!
Teen Connections at Arena Sports
Teen Connections is a program with the goal of providing activities for teens with Down syndrome and typical friends to come together and have fun on a monthly basis. The age range is 14-21 and the goal is each teen with Down Syndrome invites their own typical friend. If your teen wants to participate but doesn't have a friend to invite contact me at email@example.com and I will find them someone!! Please only RSVP for your teen and their friend. Parents are welcome to stay and we are in need of chaperones. If you would like to be a chaperone please also email at email@example.com.
This months gathering will be at Arena Sports Mill Creek. Parents will need to drop off at 6 pm, sign a waiver and pick up is at 9pm. Each attendee will get 2 hours of unlimited arcade game play and 1 Game of mini bowling. Pizza and soda provided. We will also have gluten free pizza.
Date: 10/26/2018 (Fri.)
Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
Location: Arena Sports Mill Creek13500 Bothell Everett Hwy, Mill Creek, WA 98012
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Mom's Night Out
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Mom's Coffee
Come join us for coffee and conversation. The little ones are welcome to come as well! We will meet at 10:00 at the Snohomish Bakery on First and Union. See you there!
DSASC Festival of Friends (formerly known as The Buddy Walk)
COME JOIN US FOR OUR BIGGEST EVENT OF THE YEAR! DSASC Festival of Friends WILL BE HELD SEPT. 15TH. CONTACT RORY IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO VOLUNTEER FOR THIS EVENT.
The event includes Live Music, Food Trucks, Carnival Games, Petting Zoo, Touch a Truck, Bubble Man, Face Painting, Golf Pros, Climbing wall, Prizes, Raffles and so much more!
Our fundraising page is now open so grab your friends and family, form a team and have fun! The Top fundraiser wins an amazing 4 night stay in a cabin just outside of Leavenworth. Don't miss out!! https://dsasc.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=register.start&eventID=512
Mom's Night Out
Come join us as we have a night out! We will meet at 6:30 at Hop Jack's in Snohomish. Please r.s.v.p. to firstname.lastname@example.com
See you there!
Sara Erling from National Assn. for Child Development
We have a confirmed date and location for Sara Erling from National Assn. for Child Development coming to speak to our group. I am hoping this will be a cross disability event so please post this on groups you are a part of and invite anyone who you think may benefit!
If you are not familiar with NACD, please check out their website at www.nacd.org
Sara has spoken to our group a few times and I have known her since Jamie was 1-when we started working with NACD.
She will be here Sat. Sept. 8th from 3:00-5:00 at the Lynnwood Library meeting room.
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Day at M Bar C Ranch-Ranchapalooza
Grab your cowboys and cowgirls and your lawn chairs and join us for some fun at the M Bar C Ranch on beautiful Whidbey Island. Lunch is provided-hot dogs, chips, fruit cup, and juice. Please bring your own if you have dietary restrictions. GF hotdog buns and cookies will be provided by us. 10:00-2:00 is "official time" but you can arrive at the ranch earlier if you happen to catch an earlier ferry. (recommended as the lines get crazy on Saturday-try for the 8:30 or 9:00 ferry and that way if you miss one or two boats you will still make it in time for the ranch activities) Activities include lunch, pony rides, hay ride, costume room, western town and more! This is a free activity. Families will need to pay for ferry ride. Sign up is open now! www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C084BACAF2AA3FC1-ranchapalooza2
Teen/Young Adult Pool Party
Grab your Teen and/or Young Adult and come hang by the pool at Marci's house! Bring your lunch, swim stuff, and sun screen. Address is 9009 192nd SW Edmonds. We will provide drinks and desserts! R.S.V.P. to firstname.lastname@example.com
Jetty Island
Grab your beach towels, sand toys and picnic lunch and join us at Jetty Island. We have 25 spots reserved taking the 11:30 ferry and returning at 3:15-you can exchange for a different return time on the island if available. There is a small cost for parking. Make sure you bring something to drink! Shade is minimal on the island so plan accordingly. Please r.s.v.p. to Lori.
Young Athletes Festival
Special Olympics Young Athletes is a sport and play program for children with and without intellectual disabilities (ID), ages 2 to 7 years old. Young Athletes introduces basic sport skills, like running, kicking and throwing. Young Athletes offers families, teachers, caregivers and people from the community the chance to share the joy of sports with all children. Children of all abilities take part, and they all benefit. Children learn how to play with others and develop important skills for learning. Children also learn to share, take turns and follow directions.
During the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games, the Young Athletes Event will be held at Seattle Center July 2 and July 3 and at the University of Washington July 5.
All children registered before June 1 will receive a t-shirt and 2 tickets (1 child & 1 parent) to the Pacific Science Center and will also be entered into a raffle for a Strider 14x bike.
To register your child or a group go to: www.https://www.specialolympicsusagames.org/young-athletes-festival/
We have reserved a time just for OUR young athletes on 7/3 from 11 a.m.-noon. More information to come but please RSVP to Kate if you will be planning to come! This is for kiddos between the ages of 2-7
Come join us a for weekend at beautiful Camp Prime time! Cost is only $25 per family. You need to be approved for a spot so sign up as soon as possible. All info must be turned into the Camp by May 1st. Contact Lori Schmieder to reserve your spot and then the registration info will be sent to you. Learn more about Camp Prime Time at www.camprimetime.org


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Tirgu Mures
April 7, 2016
Azomureș brings to public attention the necessity of resuming activity on one of the most important industrial platforms of the city, the Company of Photosensitive Materials in the Unirii district of the Tîrgu Mureș city. Having been shut down in 2003, for reasons mostly related to the digital revolution, the platform can now become attractive for different investments in industry, but also for original cultural projects.
Such an event will take place on June 9, 2016, in one of the halls of the "Azo Photo" factory which was purposely restored for this occasion: a classical music concert in collaboration with the "Cultura Viva" Association, founder of the "Academia Sighișoara" Festival. Musicians from Romania and from abroad will perform in a concert whose theme is "George Enescu – Bartok Bela, Interferences".
Among the artists we mention: Alexandru Gavrilovici – Switzerland, Andreea Duca -Spain, Stephane Giampellegrini – Luxemburg, Aurelian Bacan – Romania and the famous string quartet Arcadia – Romania.
"Cultura Viva" Association, founder of the "Academia Sighișoara" School-Festival has been supported by Azomureș as a sponsor over the last years. It is therefore natural that the opening of a new cultural space in Tîrgu Mures should be accompanied by an academic musical touch. The program of the concert to be delivered on June 9 will include musical contributions which professors from all over the world and also the elite of the Romanian musicians will present at the "Academia Sighisoara" 2016 event, between August 1-14" declared Alexandru Gavrilovici, president of the "Cultura Viva" Association.
Given the fact that the Mures county, and especially the city of Tîrgu Mureș is a cultural center of classical music, due to the activity of the State Philharmonic Orchestra and the Art Highschool, Azomureș offers its support for two talented young people to participate in the courses of the "Academia Sighișoara Festival. The grants, which cover all participation expenses, will be offered to students in the 11th and 12th grades, following a selection process coordinated by the representatives of the "Academia Sighișoara Festival and of the Tîrgu Mureș Philharmonic Orchestra. The selection contest will take place on April 15, 9 o'clock, in the Small Concert Hall of the Palace of Culture.
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The police didn't succeed in solving the mystery of the murder of Paul Schoeman, the producer of the semi-historical documentary serial Mysterious Belgium. The Flemish writer of historical mysteries Patrick Bernauw started an investigation of his own… Who has killed Paul Schoeman? How was this done? And where can you find his murderer(s) and/or the Treasure of Orval?
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On December 8, New York democratic senators, Charles â€Ĺ"Chuck" Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, both recipients of an â€Ĺ"F" grade by the National Rifle Association, proposed Senate Bill 1973 ' Gun Trafficking Prevention Act of 2012.
It should alarm us that this measure has been modeled after the proposals of NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg's national gun-control coalition because Bloomberg, recall, has a proven track record of acting in violation of the First and Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
Bloomberg once said, â€Ĺ"I don't know why people carry guns. Guns kill people." Okay, Mr. Bloomberg, for the millionth time, the facts are crystal clear; people kill people, guns do not, have not, and will not, ever, have a life of its own so that it could pull its own trigger.
A right to keep and bear arms is in fact not an option, but a mandate of the Second Amendment, and is meant to protect the People from oppressive government. Sure an easy concept for the rest of us to comprehend, but not so for anti-freedom, Bloomberg, who has a very bad habit of banning things he finds deplorable; for example, guns, trans fats, and vehicles.
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, acting in kind, recently made the unfounded claim that â€Ĺ"in America, guns are freely available to all, regardless of criminal history or other prohibitive factors." Keep your fingers crossed that no one actually believes such gibberish, but unfortunately because of ineffective reporting by an anti-firearm New York media, people do.
The truth is, there are plenty of, probably too many, federal laws already on the books that protect gun dealers from potential criminals who attempt to purchase their product.
Of course this bill is not about catching criminals, it is about placing further restrictions and penalties on law abiding gun dealers and purchasers, in the hopes of containing firearm sale and ownership to law enforcement officials and politicians - alone.
NOTE: This Christmas gun sales were through the roof. They set new sales records for like time periods. There is a reason. People do not trust the government and regretfully can no longer trust their neighbor. I am sorry to say I speak from experience. Yes, I am a pastor and Nancy and I both carry protection for ourselves and those around us who may not be as prepared.


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Jennifer Lawrence Visits 'Late Night with Seth Meyers' In The Most Stunning Outfit — PHOTO
What with her latest Golden Globe nomination in the bag, and the premiere of Joy drawing ever nearer, this actress has been showcasing quite the fabulous wardrobe. Her latest outfit/outing? Well, Jennifer Lawrence wore a glam Mugler LBD on Late Night with Seth Meyers — and she absolutely killed it.
The dress in question, which comes from Mugler's spring 2016 ready-to-wear collection, featured a sexy, body-skimming silhouette, and some gorgeous geometric cut-out panel detailing on the bodice. Lawrence styled the look to a T, pairing it with her near-signature icy blonde long bob, some fresh-faced makeup, and some slay-worthy silver strappy sandals (Aquazurra, and in case you were wondering, they retail for a cool $850). In other words? It was the absolute perfect ensemble in which to reveal to her host for the evening that she almost asked him out — yep, the Hunger Games star seriously considered giving Seth Meyers her phone number back when she hosted Saturday Night Live back in 2012 (in fact, the only reason she didn't is because one of the wardrobe assistants informed her that he was engaged, just in the nick of time).
Missed connections aside, it's quite the outfit to behold, and it's incidentally not the first time Lawrence has stunned in designs from Mugler — let's take a look at some of her best moments the brand from across the years.
On Late Night with Seth Meyers
What with Mockingjay Part 2 and Joy, she's worn a lot of killer ensembles over the past few months — and this is definitely one of her best.
At the Madrid Photocall for The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 2
Kicky, colorful, and a whole lot of fun.
En Route to The Colbert Report
This ultra-polished chic dress/blazer combo created the perfect look for her Colbert Report appearance.
At the After-Party for the World Premiere of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1
Can you say, "drop dead gorgeous?"
Well, it seems like Jennifer Lawrence and Mugler make for quite the winning combination. Which one is your favorite dress?


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This week was a great week for Kristen with three events, two of which she spent finally promoting Welcome to the Rileys and looking drop-dead-gorgeous whilst doing it. Today's look is the Scream Awards 2010. If you have any questions about anything makeup/beauty wise, just post a comment on this post or tweet me @kstewemmakeup. Remember you don't need to use the exact products I'm using today, anything similar or anything you're comfortable with will work fine. For the full fashion break down click here.
GOSH X-CEPTIONAL WEAR FOUNDATION in 11 PROCELAIN
RIMMEL LONDON STAY MATTE FOUNDATION in 100 IVORY
BOURJOIS BLUSH in 03
URBAN DECAY SHADOWS in TWICE BAKED & HALF BAKED
RIMMEL LONDON TRIO PALETTE in 710 TWILIGHT ZONE
RIMMEL LONDON PROFESSIONAL EYEBROW PENCIL in 001 DARK BROWN
URBAN DECAY CREAM EYELINER in ZERO
AVON SUPERSHOCK MASCARA in BLACK
Usual steps apply here. I used a generic Boots foundation brush to apply my foundation. I applied it over my eyebrows but not my lips as I wanted my natural colour to show through. Add powder if you haven't used the STAY MATTE FOUNDATION as I gave. Next, using a Ruby & Mille blush brush, I applied a medium brown blush underneath my cheekbones.
After applying the primer, I applied the HALF BAKED colour to the lid and as a liner on the lower lid with a Ruby & Mille eye shadow brush. Next, I applied the TWICE BAKED to the socket and half way across the lower lid and blended the colours using a blending brush. Finally I applied the silver colour from the RIMMEL LONDON palette to the eye lid. Apply quite a lot of this colour as you want it to stand out.
Next, apply liner to the outer halves of both lids and smudge inwards and slightly upwards. Then apply more black liner and smudge it a bit again. Finally apply mascara.
Keep it natural and stay towards the pinks.


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WE are proud that the WE Fashion Sustainability Strategy forms an essential element of our company. We believe this strategy will enable us to deliver greater value and innovation.
The WE Fashion Sustainability Strategy is based on 4 pillars: Improving the supply chain, making better products, making our business more sustainable, and giving back to society. These 4 pillars are further subdivided into 9 different goals, including many actions that are taken to achieve the goals.
As far as we are concerned, sustainability is infinite: the work is never done, new issues are emerging on an ongoing basis. We care about all people and our planet, and we work hard and we need to work together to build a better future.
- WE Fashion -
Improving the supply chain
We believe this strategy will enable us to deliver greater value, innovation and competition in the years to come.
Making better products
We want to minimize the burden on the environment by using more environmentally friendly fibers and materials for products, and using cleaner factories for production.
Making our business more sustainable
We find it important that we work with happy employees in a healthy and safe working environment and work hard to make that possible.
Giving back to society
We do not only want to focus on creating profit, but we want all parties involved to benefit from the production of our clothing. It is our responsibility to give back to society.
Did you know that
100% of the goods
For WE Fashion are produced in controlled factories.
Did you know that
Approximately 12% of all cotton
in WE Fashion products is organic cotton.
Did you know that
More than 93% of the clothing we donate to the WE Get Together Foundation is worn again, part is used as insulation material, part is fiberized for recycling and only about 7% ends up in as waste.
Things we care about
Activities against child labor
WE Fashion has signed the Cotton Pledge of the Responsible Sourcing Network. This Network is working hard to ban child labor and forced labor from the cotton fields of Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan.
Things we care about
Animal welfare
WE Fashion finds the welfare of animals very important. All products manufactured must be produced without any damage or cruelty to animals at any stage in the supply chain. WE Fashion has signed the Fur Free Declaration.
Things we care about
All factories are under control
We attach great importance to the conditions in which our garments are made. Factories can only produce for WE Fashion if they can present a valid audit report. No valid audit means no order. This strict principle also applies to new suppliers.
In the reports and overviews below you can read where sustainability at WE Fashion stands for and what activities we undertake in the field of sustainability. You can also see what our plans are for the coming years.


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Glamorous Avianto Wedding: Gontse and Reggie
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Morning Precious! I hope you are all well. I'm so sorry for neglecting you on the blog. It has been so hectic here at Pure Pearls HQ but I'm back with more real weddings, inspiration and information. I'm super excited … Continued


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Supporting Women in San Marcos and Beyond
3rd Annual Women's Fair
The San Elijo Hills Women's Club (SEHWC) is hosting its 3rd Annual Women's Fair on Saturday, April 28. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the San Elijo Hills Town Center. Admission is free for the whole family, with a wide variety of vendors and activities. Browse for gifts for Mother's Day, teacher appreciation, and other special occasions, as well as learning about community services and summer programs. Try fitness and yoga classes while the kids enjoy games, crafts, and face painting.
10:30 a.m. Vinyasa Flow Yoga Class
11:30 a.m. FlowLift Fitness Class
12:30 p.m. Fashion Show by BLOOM
SEHWC is a group of local women dedicated to making a difference for other women and the community at large. Projects include the SEHWC Scholarship Program, established in 2011 to benefit female San Marcos High School graduates. SEHWC fundraising also benefits Straight From the Heart, a foster family support agency, and Women's Empowerment International, which partners with nonprofit microfinance organizations to help women around the world work their way out of poverty.
All women in San Elijo Hills and surrounding communities are welcome to join SEHWC. Interested guests can attend a club meeting, held on the second Tuesday of every month. Learn more about SEHWC and the 3rd Annual Women's Fair at www.sehwc.weebly.com. Interested vendors can email email@example.com.


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PedoGate National Protest
Pedogate national protest in Washington, DC last weekend must have taken the public by surprise- but it's a very real scandal and deserves the public's immediate attention. Pedogate is sadly real, in the view of this channel. To learn more, watch "Pedogate In 5 Minutes: Immediate Investigation Needed"- https://youtu.be/3BW4E5RVVE4


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Building software solutions are much more than just writing code, it is about the software pipeline. Understanding the processes involved in constant change and development allows Opionov8 to manage custom software development, in product and platform development. In an Agile world and with marketplaces that are constantly moving and adapting, we follow Agile methodologies, however, Opinov8 is not bound to this to enable us to manage more complex software development programs.
In the vastly differing digital world, we take a client first and release fast approach. Opinov8 is about having an opinion around innovation, so we will also let our experiences and knowledge take an active role in the communication between us and our clients. We do this to build great software products and code effectively.


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|Project Details—All Products SU! Unless Otherwise Specified
|Yee Haw (ret 2004), Paper Pumpkin
|Card stock & Papers
|Very Vanilla, Original DSP (Authentique)
|Copper Encore (ret)
|Heat Tool, Rectangle Stitched Framelits, Copper Embossing Powder, 1" Circle Punch, Gold Embossing Paste (Dreamweaver), Pattern Party Decorative Mask, Palette Knife
Tuesday, February 12, 2019
RRC104 Tic Tac Toe!
10 comments:
- Kampin' Karen said...
Ha! The dangers of sledding and card making!! We are hard on ourselves when it comes to card making. I have not even opened my embossing paste that I purchased last year. I wonder if it's dried out? The mix of copper and gold isn't all that bad, but I understand how you felt!
- February 12, 2019 at 8:29 AM
- /p said...
I love it. And I bet there are a few cowboys out there that have both gold and copper in one of those belt buckles.
- February 12, 2019 at 8:51 AM
- Dawn Tidd said...
If always loved that stamp set! I like the mixed metallics too! The blue really makes everything shine and your recipient will love It! The snow looks like fun...all we have is rain and mud!
- February 12, 2019 at 8:57 AM
- Maria Rodriguez. said...
Well LeAnne, I love the way this card looks, I don't see anything wrong or out of place with the beautiful golden detail on this card.
To me its a brilliant background for your super cute copper embossed sentiment, love the faded denim pattern paper too.
This is a fabulous masculine card for a guy of any age.
- February 12, 2019 at 9:12 AM
- Julia Aston said...
I think your masculine card looks great LeAnne! Wonderful colors and cowboy theme!
- February 12, 2019 at 10:58 AM
- Lisa Elton said...
I think it's a great masculine card LeAnne! In fact that little fella giving that sled the giddy up would probably love it so save it for his birthday!!
- February 12, 2019 at 8:47 PM
- Linda Callahan said...
Perfect for sledding for sure....fun! And I think this is a great guy card!
- February 13, 2019 at 7:33 AM
- Jan Clothier said...
Haha! Great to hear that you have those kind of moments too where you begin to wonder if all the time was worth it so you keep going anyway! :-) I thought the mixed metallics was intentional! Love the coloured embossing paste - great texture.
- February 14, 2019 at 3:18 AM
- Claire Grantham said...
LeAnn, I hear you. We all have these moments when creating. I love your card, the mix of textures is lovely and that giant sentiment is awesome. Someone likes the snow more than me.. Claire x
- February 16, 2019 at 11:22 AM
- craftysahmiam said...
Fun card that anyone would like to receive! I think it looks great with the contrasting metallics and that we are always our own worst critics when we create.
- February 23, 2019 at 9:58 AM


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THE LUCHA LIBRE PUSH : 5x7 + stand
THE LUCHA LIBRE PUSH : 5x7 + stand
Mexico City, Mexico
Photographer: Morgan Whitney
While in school, one of my most favorite teachers/mentors gave me some photography advice that I carry with me until this day: get closer. So, while living in Mexico and attending my first Lucha Libre event, I did just that. The sounds of bodies slamming, smells of the sweat dripping and the taste of Mexican beer on my lips all helped to create this image as I continued to get closer to the entertainment.
5x7 printed directly on 1/8" maple/birchwood
UV coating
stand included
developed, printed and hand crafted in the USA


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Ferocious Times (Scropionstar's Dark Past)
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Ferocious Times (Scropionstar's Dark Past)
Scropionstar's Version of 'Ferocious Times' is Scropionstar's Dark past
If you'd like to Role play a characters or would like for your character to be involved then Private message me. (Scropionstar is the same from the Ocelotclan. Oakpaw is From the Distbursted Windclan. Ocelotclaw is the rogue who posed as a Riverclan cat to impress Heatherclaw.)
PM me this if you've read the passage: "SOCFT Forever"
Link to Oakpaws version of 'Ferocious Times' will be up soon!
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- Not up yet
Ocelotclaw's 'Prologue to Ferocious Times' will also be under construction!
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- Work in progress!
Notes: This is just a sampler!
Scropion(star) ran through the dark a misty forest "Leave me alone, I care not about the stupid clan!" ,I can't stop hearing them. I'm beggining to see the in the real world. Even when i'm awake! Am I going insane? I can't run, they'll find me! They always do. Ocelotclaw tried to run, they....put a end to him. Even Bluepelt! Oh sweet Bluepelt! And Heartclaw may be in trouble too! I've got to stop those horrible spirit cats, he knew they were coming. He could hear them "Someone please wake me up from this horrible nightmare! Please anyone! I must save my siblings! My father! My-" Scropion(Star) was to late they had found him!
"Hello, Scropionstar...are you trying to ignore your heritage still? Like Ocelotclaw?" Meowed a dark ancestor of the Ocelotclan (Needs someone to rp him/her)
"If you were to 'Disapear' what would happen to Blaze?" Meowed the other ancestor (Also needs an Rping person!)
"Leave them out of this! They don't want this either!" Scropion(star) meowed desperatly
"Well we've already marked you, are you really going to ignore her?" Appeared another spirit cat
"I don't want to do anything with you! You kill inocent cats! Even kittens! I know you sent those rogues! You possesed them! You probably killer my father and my sisters! Oh..no..if you killed Sparkle I'll-" Scropion(star) didn't know what to do
"You wont do anything!" Hissed Tigerstar (Yeah the one from the books)
"I know you won't kill me, you're not willing to risk it! You know that you need me or Blaze! If I die Blaze might not accept you guys ....so you need me!" Scropion(star) wished that was enough to prevent them from hurting anyone else!
"I think Blaze would have his reasons on helping us" meowed the first dark cat
"What are you talking about? Blaze would do everything to stop you wicked cats! Right? I mean you killed both of our mates!" Scropion(star) didn't want to belive Blaze would help them
"I think you both have new reasons, maybe Heatherclaw the she-cat from Dawnstar's Thunderclan correct? That's yours and well....Blaze's is....something unforgivable." Tigerstar meowed with delight
"What do you mean?" Scropion(star) had to know
"Nevermind that, we have more important matters! Where is Oakpaw? Your apprentice? Isn't he your apprentice? The beast must be found! Starclan with send him and the other to destroy the Ocelotclan and Infernoclan alike! We can't let this happen! find him and bring him to us!"
Meowed the second spirit cat
"What? Have you marked him too? And who else have you marked? Who's the third you speak of?" Scropion(star) was beggining to consider there plan. Plus it might save Heartclaw, that's all Ocelotclaw had left. Before he died of 'dehydration'. But it was no accitdent! They forced Ocelotclaw and Heartherclaw to go into the dessert! And now Heatherclaw has no one, She dosen't even know Blaze, Oakpaw and I exist! These cats are too cruel to be trusted!,
"That's not important! Keep your priorities at mind! Find the other two...go to the windclan, Get Sol and bring him to us!" Meowed the second Ocelotclan ancestor before they dissapeared
This left Tigerstar alone with Scropion(star).
"I don't belong here, i must focus on the three apprentices in the thunder clan. They'll help me reap my revenge. i won't be back, Watch my son wisely! I don't want him to die....keep Blaze alive." Tigerstar said before he dissapeared into the forest
Scropion(star) woke with a jump ,I must do it to protect the ones i love. But they've already taken more! My sister dead, along with my father. They won't have Ocelotclaw's mate! Nor Blaze! I'll kill anyone to save them. I must become the future Ocelotclan leader! , he stood up, understanding what must be done. He'd have to do something that no mentor should be asked to do, he was going to kill Sol, and his apprentice along with him. He was going to kill his own 'paw'. His own aprrentice. His own son.....
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Interview: American Idol runner-up winner Clark Beckham opens up
Posted May 28, 2015 by
Markos Papadatos
Season 14 American Idol runner-up winner Clark Beckham chatted with Digital Journal about his Idol experience, the summer tour and his future plans in music.
American Idol runner-up winner Clark Beckham
Fox Television
Regarding his
American Idol
experience, Beckham said, "It was incredible. It was a blast and a dream come true. I grew up watching American Idol, and honestly, it still hasn't sunk in that I made it all the way to the finale, and was runner-up. That was pretty incredible and I am just getting started. It is time to get to work and I am ready."
Beckham will be out on the American Idols Live! tour this summer, which will make stops in 37 cities, including New York's Beacon Theatre on August 5. "The tour is coming up, and our first date will be on July 7 in Clearwater, Florida, and we go all the way into August, so that's going to be a blast, and I cannot wait to play for people. It is going to be huge and awesome," he said. "We are going to be in New York on August 5, and I love New York. I can't wait. That's going to be fun," Beckham added.
Aside from his father, he shared that his greatest musical influences include Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, Marvin Gaye and Al Green.
American Idol Top 5 finalists
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During this season of American Idol, Beckham revealed that his favorite vocal performance was his acoustic rendition of Maroon 5's "Sunday Morning."
A White House, Tennessee, native, Beckham had nothing but positive words for
American Idol
winner Nick Fradiani, and he opened up about their genuine friendship. "Nick rocks. He is a great guy. We are friends and we bonded as the 'athlete contestants' this season. We both played sports in high school, so we always talked about sports. I am happy that Nick won and I am really excited for him. He did an incredible job this season," he said.
Each day, Beckham is motivated by his "desire to do music for other people at a high scale." "Not just for some people, but for all, and not just pretty good, but the best. That's what I want to do," he said.
He listed singer-songwriter Tori Kelly as his dream female duet choice. "Tori is just a musical monster. She is very talented and I love the messages that she is spreading in her songs. She is somebody that I look up to quite a bit as an artist," he said.
For aspiring singers, Beckham recommends that they work hard and don't rely on their natural ability alone. "Enhance that ability, and execute it. Make sure that music is what you want to do, and then go full force, and make your dreams happen," he said.
With season 14 being the penultimate season of the reality singing competition, Beckham noted that he will miss
American Idol
. "I will absolutely miss it. I am going to miss the people, everybody from the producers, to the camera-men to the production assistants. It has become a part of my family," he said.
Throughout this season, Beckham's leading man looks have been earning him comparisons on his social networks to such actors as Matt Damon and Chris Pine. "I see those comparisons on Twitter a lot. I love that. They are two good-looking guys, and big studs. Those are great compliments. It's very flattering to be compared to them," he said with a sweet laugh.
"Reaching my full potential as a person and as an artist is what success means to me. I want to be the 'best me' that I am physically able to be," he concluded, furnishing his personal definition of the word success.
To check out the American Idols Live! tour dates, visit its
official homepage
For more information on
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New labels are coming!!
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Late 2018, I was lucky enough to be introduced to a fab printing company called Discount Sticker Printing. I have been working with them to design new produc labels. You may have seen the new bag and box labels with our full logo on them? These were made and designed by Discount Sticker Printing and I was grateful to have them in time for Christmas to get all of my gift bags and boxes looking fab. I cannot wait to show you the new labels when they are finished. If you are a small business and want to get new...


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An energy company plans to build the tallest wind turbines in Scotland in the Highlands.
Up to 28 turbines standing almost 460ft tall would be installed in a forest near Drumnadrochit by Druim Ba Sustainable Energy, which claims that the wind farm could power electricity for 40,000 homes.
Proposals for the farm still require planning permission, but if granted the facility could be up and running by 2013.
At a consultation meeting this week, DBSE director Debbie Chawner said the construction of the farm could involve jobs for around 100 local people.
She said DBSE is committed to becoming part of the local community. "We don't want to construct and go. We want to make a genuine contribution to the community."
DBSE has been created specifically to deliver the wind farm project and is part of EFR (Scotland), a subsidiary of the European Forest Resources Group.


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Philips today introduced an LCD monitor with a unique energy-saving feature. The 22 inch Brilliance LCD with PowerSensor draws parallels with a proximity-sensor technology. It makes sure the optimal (or user-set) brightness levels are enabled only when the user is in front of it. When it finds that the user left it alone, it steps down the brightness and contrast levels by 50 percent to cut-down energy consumption. This feature is embedded in the monitor's own firmware, and doesn't require the host PC to control it. Its sensitivity is configurable, and can detect users anywhere from 30 to 120 cm (1 to 4 ft.) The PowerSensor feature aside, as a monitor, it offers a native resolution of 1680 x 1050, 1000:1 static contrast ratio, 5 ms of response time, and inputs from DVI and D-Sub. It is priced at about £170 (US $280) in the UK.
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Philips Intros PowerSensor-equipped LCD Monitor
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Google Fiber, which is known to be the most popular and innovative product is known for its high-speed internet and TV service offered in the few cities in and around the world.
Most of the folks love this fiber service because of its speed internet and TV service.
It was launched in Kansas City, which lies in the Midwestern United States. Later, this service was extended to Texas, Utah, and Atlanta then slowly expanded to other cities.
The internet speed of the Google Fiber internet is hundred times faster than the normal brand connection. The consumers are also given a chance to the basic connection with the other broadband services for free of cost.
At the initial stage, the consumers have to pay the one-time fee of three hundred dollars or twenty-five dollars for the period of about twelve months.
Google Fiber's TV and internet connection have the amusing customers. Most of the consumers have a positive impact on the company's customer service. Excluding the Google, the other companies face it as a big deal.
Particularly, it will be one of the biggest challenges of the start-up companies. The leading organizations like Comcast and Time Warner Cable have responded as awful, unresponsive, and overpriced. But the customers can understand the things going in the business.
Google addressed their business practices and started to reduce their price rates. A new exciting innovation is that company Google has updated the Fiber TV app, which suits both the iOS and Android platforms.
Recently Google has announced the renovated Google Play Music, which is totally dependent on the machine learning technology.
By using this technology, the personal recommendations of the consumer were gathered and the information based on, where the consumer is, and for what reason the consumer is listening to music at the particular situation is experimented.
The Fiber TV app provides their customers to watch their favorite TV programs live or when they like watching them. Another impressive thing about this app is that consumers can control their TV with their mobile.
Google has increased its machine technology to the Fiber TV so that they have ease of access to the content and they also can provide personal recommendations to the consumers; on the other side of the coin, the app's design remains the same.
An app is integrated with Display Video Recorder so that one can record the shows even when the person is not at home.
The history and preferences are also available for the betterment of future. If the folks are busy with some other work the automatic recording option helps them to watch their missed events.
A Brief sketch about Google's Fiber TV:
Google Fiber is one among the top TV businesses because of the specialized feature of its own broadband network. In the U.S it is predicted that the Over-the-Top Content TV (OTT) could take up the existing system.
The current model is somewhat restrictive economically for the large investment and they have to improve their adaptability. At present, Google Fiber Inc has adapted the OTT concept to develop its TV strategy. Its target is to build an access network in the selected cities across the globe.
Problems faced by Fiber TV:
The Fiber TV is also facing many issues with the geographical limitations and the programming cost is the most hectic problem for each and every new entrant and for all the small operators in the market.
The price of the network formulation is a costlier one. The developer should focus on the top model technologies because they throw up the currently existing model.
With the help of YouTube, Google has established an OTT video service. The folks will experience a different atmosphere watching such a TV from that of the traditional TV. The traditional TV's target is to focus on the higher premiums.
For Example Sling TV, Netflix Inc and Home Box office Inc are gradually moving towards the high-quality television content, which is based on the internet problems. Google Fiber TV is designed to provide better services.
It also helps to understand more about the user's opinions like their likes and dislikes. In the future, Google Fiber TV will be placed on the walls of many homes all over the world. Visit Zoplay.com to enjoy the clone scripts.
The updated features of Google Fiber TV:
A pleasant section for favorite shows:
This feature helps the folks to catch up with their favorite TV shows. The home screen will show the next available episodes and the users can also record their favorite shows.
Catch up with sports:
This feature provides the list of games and also the upcoming events; the folks can watch them with the live scores and they can also record the events and watch them later, whenever they wish.
The users can record their shows like the events happening at the present or which are scheduled in the future with the help of Digital Video Recorder just with a single click. Without worrying about the location base, the users can record their events.
Recording of Events:
The new updated feature with the Google Fiber TV is that the users can record their favorite programs in just a single trap.
This feature was brought into action because to help the users so that they will not miss their favorite shows. Even when an individual is out with their friends they can record it.
Personalized Recommendations:
Machine learning technology is a type of AI (Artificial Intelligence) which provides all the systems with the ability to learn without the support of explicit programming.
This technology is based on the two types of algorithms, Supervised and unsupervised one. By using this service, the Google Fiber TV app endorses the consumers, some of the programs, which they may prefer to watch.
This technique helps the users to watch their favorite shows by reminding about them.
The confirmation date about this app has not been released yet, but it will be relieved as soon as possible. This app is supported by both the Apple Play Store and Google Play Store.
The Android version of 4.1 and above supports this app. The iOS version of the Fiber TV app is nearly 75 MB. It supports many languages like English, Hindi, French etc and the new iOS version is about 8.0 or above. Google Fiber TV app supports iPhone, iPad, and iPod.
Why people prefer Google Fiber?
To bring a halt for buffering:
Buffering is the greatest frustration of the internet users. Most of the people use to watch videos on YouTube on the web, where the main problem is buffering.
But, hereafter there is no need to worry about buffering; this technology brought an end to this buffering. This is one of the features that the cyberspace users want from their developer.
Meeting the rivalry:
When Google Fiber entered into the battle-field, many companies thought that the objective of the Google Fiber was to criticize the present broadband service producer; they will be providing the customers with many astonishing offers. But that was not the truth.
Google started this service as a normal start-up, and it started to improve its features. The main objective of the company is to provide better services to the users.


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Friday, 21 December 2018
My Christmas & Birthday Wish List
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Labels: beauty, christmas, christmaswishlist, crystal, drunkelephant, fashion, gemstones, homedecor, homeesign, ikea, lifestyle, oliverbonas, rosequartz
Wednesday, 19 December 2018
Essence autumnal beauty haul
Oh I do love an Autumnal nail polish shade it is pretty much what I own the most in my large nail polishes collection and I have to admit that a large part of my collection is from Essence nail polishes. I picked up shade ref: 117 Pumpkin Spice which is literally the best name to describe it. Its literally a pumpkin colour nothing more to add there. Its vibrant, beautiful and yet again goes perfectly with the season so what more to ask? Being a big fan of Essence nail polish and having years of experience with their quality trust me that you can not go wrong with it. They usually need one quote and if apply with a top or base quote they can last as long as any more expensive brand. Come on girl ! Go get them !!
Last but certainly not least, I finally picked up that also absolutely gorgeous single Essence melted Chrome eyeshadow. The shade is ref: 06 Copper Me. And as the name describe it, it is a beautiful chrome effect copper. I am absolutely in love with it at the minute and once again absolutely perfect for Autumn and Winter! I am all about copper or dark gold type of eyeshadow at the minute. I will not wear anything else. This single eyeshadow have been my little mate for few weeks now and it deliver high on the pigmentation, the liquid chrome effect and is easy as apply as any other more luxurous brand out there. What I really enjoy about it its you can go all casual for a day at the office and building it up, for a more dramatic effect, for a night out in town with the girl r a date night with the boy. This eye shadow cost me only £3 and it is part of 5 Melted Chrome shades.
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Tuesday, 18 December 2018
Illuminated Christmas Trail At The Blenheim Palace*
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Labels: blenheimpalace, brumbloggers, christmas, christmaslights, costwold, illuminatedchristmastrail, lifestyle, oxford, oxfordshire
Saturday, 15 December 2018
This Season Best High Street Party Dresses For Plus Size Ladies
What about this absolutely gorgeous dusty pink all Sequin Knot Front Kimono Midi Dress? I mean this cannot scream festive any better . I absolutely love the large bat wing sleeves (to perhaps hide your bits and bobs) ,the V opening at the front for a sexy look and that soft v neck to elongate your neck ! Just perfect! This little number is also from ASOS.
Let s start in the forest green theme but what about that absolutely glamorous Long Sleeve Maxi Dress Wrap & Knot Front Detail Dress by MissGuided. I am totally feeling that one especially the longer skirt and long sleeve and shall we mentioned that beautiful wrap + knot front detail. Gorgeous . This dress is at £40 what not to love?
Finally my latest choice is this absolutely stunning Sparkly Long Sleeve Midi Dress by M&S . It is a little more adventurous with the body con effect but if you feel brave enough I am sure any curvy lady can rock that dress. This dress is also affordable at £39.50.
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Thursday, 6 December 2018
Cinderella Experience at the Blenheim Palace
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going public
January 18, 2009
we, brian and i, went out to do some errands tonight without the kids. it is hard to go out. besides it still hurts from the physical part of having a cesearean, it hurts emotionally too. everything, everywhere makes me think of luke. the elevator doors open and there's a couple holding their little boy… why do i have to buy a book about 'how to explain heaven to kids'? …. have the radio on? forget it! ….did we have to go in the mall entrance that is right by 'motherhood' maternity?
all these people coming and going, laughing and carrying on as though nothing has happened. can't they see? didn't they hear?
i returned an outfit that we had gotten as a gift. i was afraid they would ask why i was bringing it back. how would i break it to them? they would be so sad. i didn't want to talk about it. ….. they didn't even ask. they just issued a credit and moved on. then i was sad.


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Inland Fish Farm / Barcelona
An innovative land-based fish farm designed to house the large-scale production of fish from the hatching laboratory to tank and onward to an automated processing facility. Located close to Barcelona Airport, the buildings occupy a footprint of 18 hectares on a 38 hectare site at the edge of the Parc del Llobregat. The tanks are arranged each side of the technical production spine. The environment is designed to be sustainable, low-tech and achieved by a combination of solar power and simple lightweight, reflective and self-ventilating, tented structures. Tanks clusters are separable. The water filtration and management is via a system of lagoons.


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Bulletproof Faith: A Spiritual Survival Guide for Gay and Lesbian Christians
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192 pages
September 2008, Jossey-Bass
This thoughtful, practical guide shows readers a way through the minefield of condemnation and persecution faced by gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender Christians and helps foster a faith that is bulletproof—impervious to attacks, yet loving and savvy in its approach. Bulletproof Faith is filled with useful insights and proven spiritual practices that deflect attacks and enhance and strengthen faith by turning attacks into opportunities for spiritual growth.
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M3PROJECT was invited to lead the urban design strategy and open space planning and design for Greenwood Hills, a truly innovative new 'lifestyle offering' located in the heart of Panama City's 'University District'. Envisioned as a thriving expression of the regions blossoming urban life, Greenwood Hills is a spectacular model of ecologically driven development and sustainable living. The project at Greenwood Hills has made tremendous efforts in re-framing the potential of eco-centric development while crafting a living and lifestyle solution that is progressive, forward-thinking, and expressive of the pulse and values of today's emerging academic community, young families, and bourgeoning professionals. At the heart of Greenwood Hills is an expansive central park that has been thoughtfully crafted and purposefully designed to provide a vast range of community oriented recreational and open space opportunities.
Project Team
Mallol & Mallol Arquitectos: Lead Project Architect
M3PROJECT: Lead Open Space Planning and Design Strategy
Digital Animation: Graff3D


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In my mind nostalgia was a term allotted within the experience of mid-XX century immigré in the alien urban metropolis or an impossibly melancholic Tarkovsky movie of the same title. At least up until recently, when this word started to be increasingly used in relation to everything, starting with furniture and ending with conceptual art.
Talking about the latter, one early work of Turner-awarded artist Mark Leckey started to pop up quite frequently when talking about culture's current reluctance to move beyond obsessive recycling of the past. The work in question is his video "Fiorucci Made Me Hardcore".Read More


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Register online today!
Click HERE for the registration page. Deadline 4/10/16...register now!
Returning users will login to their account and new users will set up a new account. Before selecting an event, the system will ask for a Group ID#. Participants should enter the Group ID# 2016redeemer.
If you have any problems with registration, call the Ridge Haven Office Coordinator, Tracy Reynolds at 828.862.3916.
- A registration will need to be completed for every member of every family.
- The primary adult from each family will register and chose the pricing option.
- After this has been completed, they will select to "Add a Camper" to add registrations for additional family members.
- A registration for each additional member of their family will need to be completed under the option "Redeemer Additional Guest" in order for the Participant Waiver to be signed electronically.
- The legal parent/guardian must complete the registration and sign the waiver for any person under 18 years of age.
- Food Allergy Form is also available.
Full payment will be required at the time of registration.
$75 per person for Friday and Saturday nights up to $300 MAX/family for participants over 6 years of age
$55 per person for Saturday only,
If you need financial assistance, contact the church office.
A few common registration tips:
· Returning participants must login to the same account as previously set-up. Please do not attempt to create a new account. If you cannot remember your login information, please call our office to have it re-set.
· If you are registering from a phone, the system will not allow you to manually enter the Group ID#, however, you can copy and paste the Group ID# into the correct field.
· Participants MUST use the Group ID# in order to register for this event.
Easy Peazy!
Here is a link to Ridge Haven's packing list
Here is a link to Directions to the camp.
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Changing unit
Marbury Collection
We make furniture that grows with your little one. So once they're past the potty training stage, the stylish Marbury changer becomes a very useful, beautiful and practical set of drawers.
Out of stock
Features a solid wood removable changer top
Made from a combination of painted solid hardwood and painted board
Features solid wood handles on the door front
Features a wall strap at the rear for added safety
Size DetailHeight: 835mm Width: 830mm Depth: 550mm
Additional InformationThe changing unit is tested to BS EN 12221
Changer - MRCH


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We made a long planned visit to St Michael's Mounts this week, finally taking advantage of the gentler pace of life that arrives with autumn in Cornwall. Autumn is such a special time of year – the days are still warm and those special spots are far less crowded – just right for a visit in fact!
St Michael's Mount has an ancient Cornish name – "Karrek Loos yn Koos" referring back to a time before the swampy forest in what is now Mounts Bay was submerged under the seas. The journey to the St Michael's Mount today encompasses the long history beginning with the pagan legends of giants, with a causeway at low tide that follows a pilgrim's path towards a monastic island where the archangel St Michael' was said to have appeared to the fishermen.
Our Journey to St Michael's Mount begins!
St Michael's Mount a long overdue visit
We set aside our day with care, as last year we missed our chance to visit the Mount before it closed for vital restoration work so this year we planned well ahead and set off on a balmy autumn day, with the sun breaking through the clouds.
My last visit to The Castle was in the 70's as a teenager and Charles hasn't been at all even though we live and work within sight of it so our visit was long overdue.
Priscilla Peugeot was soon tucked into an orderly line in the capacious car park, guided with military precision by the numerous parking attendants and we strolled back across Folly fields to find the boat landing stage in use that day. (This depends on the state of the tide and we could see boats heading beyond Chapel rock to the Gwelvas landing beside Marazion harbour)
Gwelvas it was then and we looped in front of the Godolphin Arms in Marazion, to take an alley down to the sea where there was already an empty boat waiting and we were soon bobbing across the water: – a motley group of Mount workers, grandparents with a pushchair child, a lady with her shopping – all bound for St Michael's Mount a short boat ride away across the sea.
Marazion and St Michael's Mount are one of the first stops on The Penwith Tour around the Peninsular and it is a rewarding part of the adventure to explore the fortification a hilltop castle and today's historic home.
The Harbour
It is always a thrill to me to arrive by sea in the substantial harbour and scale the steps to the quays – it feels rather like arriving in a foreign land on holiday with the French connections giving it a "Not quite British feel"
History note
One legend claims the Mount as the island of Ictus where tin was said to be traded with the Phoenicians and by 1727 the harbour on St Michael's Mount was improved to become a thriving sea port until rivalled by improvements to the bigger harbour in Penzance.
The houses that skirt the harbour today are just the remains of what was once a thriving village with a population of 200 people within the fifty three houses, four streets, three public houses, three schools and a Wesleyan Chapel. When the railway was extended into Penzance in 1852 the population dispersed which finally led to most of the houses were demolished
St Michael's Mount – an evolving name
The Cornish name Cara Clowse in Cowse (The Hoare Rock in the Wood) was recorded in 1602; Carrack Looes en Coos (A Hoary or venerable Rock in the wood or forest) by the late 17th Century Carrel loes yn coes (Grey rock in the wood)
St Michael (the Archangel) was believed to have appeared here in A.D 710 one of three ancient apparitions and the name "Sanctus Michael beside the sea" and "The Mount of Sanctus Michael of Cornwall" followed with a more French form after the donation of the Mount and the Priory probably by Edward the Confessor in 1030 of Mount Mychell, le Mont Myghellmont 1478 Synt Mychell Mount 1479
The Mount was said to the home one of Cornwall's giants Cormoran – a mythical race of near humans also found in Wales and Brittany. Cormoran met his end at the hands of Jack the Giant killer who dug a pit to trap him – his remains are said to be at the bottom of the well still
Climbing the Mount
The path climbs fairly steeply in broad steps to reach a beautifully constructed cobbled paths culminating in a rocky outcrop to clamber across near to the summit and to find the first battery of guns. Look out for the Giants heart set amongst the stones on the route.
As we climbed, the spectacular views back to the mainland began to be revealed and the harbour was left fairytale like, far below us now. The Mainland! (We were already thinking as island folk as we stood now 230 feet above sea level) Marazion left far behind now and then Cudden point to our right with to our left the ageless marshes gently encircling the long sandy beach that stretches to Penzance, Finally the fishing ports of Newlyn and Mousehole.
We were mesmerised to see the world of our everyday lives from this new privileged perspective. And yes, we could feel an almost palpable sense of peace about this ancient place where the ley lines cross.
Visiting the castle on St Michael's Mount
The Tudor doorway
The West door finally tempted us into the castle proper and we started our adventure exploring the rooms that stretched before us and taking an occasional peek back out of one of the windows just as so many people had done over the centuries. The rooms had been carved from the earlier interior – won from the very rock of Cornwall before being dressed for their elegant role as a home – a very grand home but a home nonetheless. The extraordinary number of fireplaces we met at every turn set in every conceivable spot must have needed a vast army of servants to tend them
Sir John's room
Quintessentially Victorian although set in a room dating from the mid-sixteenth century it was still in use as a study until the 1980's and I could picture the "old" Lord spending many happy hours in this comfortable, humanly scaled room, pouring over his books and papers
The Library
The former kitchens are now a cosy booked lined room dressed in perfect country house style
The Chevy Chase room
The former refectory for the priory it was to become the "Great hall" for the castle with wonderful proportions and accomplished plaster frieze added in 16th Century. These days the great distance of the Dining room from the kitchens has meant it is rarely used except for cold collations!
The Butlers Pantry or Smoking room
Now filled with intriguing cases of miniatures and glittering in a case a seal awarded to the Abbess with a lovely slate floored window that would have held the Garderobe (a sort of early Loo discharging from the castle walls)
The South terrace
Somehow we were effortless guided by The National Trust out on to the South Terrace and I spent some time hanging as far over the wall as I dared (in case I dropped the camera) to take some snaps of the fabulous gardens far below where just one Gardener toiled peacefully that day. We enjoyed our visit to the gardens last spring, so I was intrigued to see them now as they were planned to be seen – from above. The gardens are closed now but will reopen in the spring.
The Church
A short flight of stone steps took us to the North terrace and into the beautiful Medieval church, originally built by Bernard le Bec the Abbot of Mont-St-Michel in Normandy in 1335 The church was mostly rebuilt in the 14th century with further renovations in the 17th 18th and 19th centuries
We sat and listened to the Plainsong chants in this chapel of simple stone walls set with glowing stained glass windows reluctant to leave the aura of peace it instilled. I remembered my last visit to St Michael's Mount as a young teenager in the 70's and then the guide had told a tall story of a giant found entombed within the walls and also I also remembered something about very fine blue glass in the windows. In each room there was a helpful guide or steward, she said "Yes a skeleton of a man over six feet tall was found behind the cupboard where the monks stored the altar plate!" Later I looked it up on Wikipedia and found he was probably an Anchorite – one who elected be entombed. The offices of the dead were usually said by the Bishop as he entered his cell before being walled in. The guide also pointed us towards a huge mug found with him that was now hanging in the Chevy Chase room and I managed to take a snap looking back through one of those strange plunging spiral staircases that dissect the walls of the castle.
The Blue Drawing room
Such an elegant room as befits a room where Queen Victoria was entertained by the housekeeper when she visited to find the family "Not at home" Access is limited to the doorway now because of the weakness in the joist of this set of rooms designed and furnished in the 1750's by the 4th Sir John St Aubyn although the present Queen did sign the visitors book there when she visited in 2013.
The Blue Drawing room(s) was created in the former 15th century Lady Chapel that was used by pilgrims and interestingly the ley line runs straight through here not through the main chapel.
Our route then followed the opulence of the Victorian interior with grand Oils of former Lords and Ladies and also a portrait of Dolly Pentreath the last Cornish Speaker. (You can read more about the life of Dolly Pentreath and her last resting place in the second part of the Penwith Tour II
Then via long passage or gallery leads to what I would like to call the Armoury another former kitchen and part of the servant's quarters, with another mysterious spiral staircase plunging into the very fabric of the castles heart.
The Map room
Our guest have often said they found Ednovean Farm on the map so we spent some time studying the maps until we came to the last vast 1756 map in the final anteroom bearing the name Ednovean!
A late lunch!
We had promised ourselves lunch as a treat in the Sail loft restaurant on the way home so we settled amongst the well preserved buildings at the foot of the mount to watch the world go by, setting off to put the first foot at the bottom of the slope that led to the castle on the Mount and realised why we were so hungry – it was three o' clock! The time had flown by and we had been so intrigued that all thoughts of food had been forgotten.
The St Michael's Mount visit – a wonderful memory
We sometimes sit on one of little coves around Mounts Bay watching the Mount and the visitors walking the causeway at low tide or the boats ferrying people backwards and forward but this was the day it was our turn to visit St Michael's Mount.


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Canadian Celiac Association, Okanagan chapter, support group dates are up for the 2018-2019 year:
Location: 271 Snowsell St N, Kelowna BC (Out of St. Davids Church)
Time: 7-8pm
Price: FREE for everyone. Family and friends with loved ones with celiac disease are welcome to attend too.
Session format: These sessions are a support group style so come prepared to be involved in the discussion and share your wonderful gluten free recipes, ideas, and strategies so everyone can learn from each other!
No need to sign up, just show up!
Session are not able to be recorded at this time. Sorry!
2018/2019 Dates:
Sept 26 2018: Theme is family friendly, gluten free recipes for back to school/work and gluten free holiday strategies (Thanksgiving and Halloween). As always, we address any questions that come up in these meetings.
At this session, we will also take a vote for topics for the upcoming group sessions.
Nov 14 2018: 7:15pm start time.
Dec 12 2018
Jan 30 2019
Mar 6 2019
April 17 2019
June 19 2019
Dates are subject to change and if they do change, notice will provided on this site.


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Ascent Homes are opening their latest show home on a new housing development of 38 homes at Plessey Road in Blyth.
The development called "Plessey Green" consists of 26 homes for sale, with a mixture of property types including 2, 3, 4 bedroom houses, 2 bedroom bungalows and 12 x (2 bedroom) apartments for private rental, overlooking Blyth golf course.
The properties provide a good range of family homes in an ideal location close to local amenities, schools and good transport connections for commuting. The homes are located opposite Blyth golf course within the heart of the community. The houses are of high quality with quite a traditional look with the use of brick and render and offering practical interior layouts. Ascent Homes are proud to be registered with the National House Building Council (NHBC), providing extra reassurance to potential buyers. All houses have private gardens and on-plot parking bays.
In terms of specification, the internal finishes are all high-spec with luxury kitchens supplied by Symphony, a choice of Porcelonasa ceramic tiling and bathrooms from Abacus, creating bright, superbly finished, modern interiors throughout. The show home will officially open on Monday 17th October and then will be open every Thursday to Monday, 10am - 5pm.
The site has been specifically designed to complement the existing houses in the area and has maximised the surrounding assets by positioning properties looking over the attractive Blyth golf course and Miners Welfare Park. Plessey Green will create a new community to integrate within the current community, and will enhance the existing environment by providing generous and high quality green spaces.
Prices start from just £116,950 for a 2 bedroom property and help can be offered from the government backed, Help To Buy scheme, bringing the price down to £93,560, with deposits as low as 5%. (subject to criteria). Please visit www.helptobuy.gov.uk to view terms and conditions.
Ascent homes is an arm of Arch - the Northumberland Development Company - which is wholly owned by Northumberland County Council. Ascent prides itself on constructing good quality homes that enhance local communities and utilises local labour and craftsmen.
Local county councillor Deirdre Campbell, explains: "The Plessey Green site is in a prominent location close to town amenities, schools and good transport links. This is a fantastic development which is creating job opportunities for local people, and housing where there is a need for good quality homes. When complete it will improve and bring new life to the area.
Arch and Ascent Homes must be congratulated for the foresight to develop the site, and also for their plans to improve local roads and infrastructure. They have a mandate to utilise local Architects, consultants and tradesmen, so this investment in housing has a direct benefit to our local economy".
Ascent homes has a number of sites under way including The Malting's in Alnwick, Windsor View in Newbiggin-by-the-sea, Orchard Dene in Jesmond, and another prime location at Commissioners Quay in Blyth, as well as many more in the pipeline.


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Finding Inspiration in Everyday Things
The past weeks, I was in a creative slump. I don't know what to write. My inspiration dried up. Even when I had something to letter or to draw, I find that nothing really pops. Despite that, I knew I just needed to keep at it, and things will eventually turn up.
And it did.
One day, I was listening to Spotify while working, and I suddenly got a nudge to pick up my pen from some invisible creative fairy. Before I knew it, I had a draft for a lyric lettering of Versace on the Floor. Then it went on for a couple of days. I became so inspired that I wanted to do everything all at once.
Sometimes, even the smallest things provide an inspiration. No matter how mundane. One weekend, as we were preparing to go to lunch, I decided to stop by the basement and check for mail. As usual, there were a lot of useless mail. I took everything that had names and threw away the rest. When I went back to sort the mail, I saw an Ikea brochure. I opened it to rip the address before throwing it when the page flipped and the blue door caught my eye. At that instant, I took my Sharpie and wrote on it. It didn't even take 15 mins to complete, but it became my most successful Instagram post to date.
I only have these 2 examples, but as you may notice, all it takes to find inspiration is to use your 5 (or 6 senses?).
Listen. Listen to the sounds around you. Listen to the words your friends say. Listen to your heart.
Feel. Feel the rhythm of your heart and reminisce your first love or your recent heartache.
Smell. Smell the flowers, the aromatic coffee or the memories of your youth.
Taste. Taste the freshness of the fruits or the bitterness of pain.
See. It's amazing how one thing could lead to the other if you just open your eyes. See through the different things around you and in your life. Some things may not make sense now, but there must be something that catches your eye.
Be aware. Be present. Inspiration can strike anytime, and anywhere.


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Wearing: Old and New Flare Jeans
sweater + jeans: f21 (previously worn here and here), booties: steve madden via dsw, necklace + bag: madewell
Meet my new obsession: flare jeans. I will probably never give up my skinny jeans but this flare style is pretty much my new go-to this fall. I've paired it with tunics and tanks and now I'm mixing it in with sweaters. I thought the flare would be difficult proportionally and that I'd look frumpy. The trick is you have to find a flare that hugs your thighs and flares out starting at the knee. This is definitely a different style from my middle school days when the bigger the "bell" the cooler you were! I also love the way it looks with my booties peeping out under the hem even though I was skeptical since I'm so used to tucking skinny jeans into boots in the fall. If you've been thinking about wearing a flared jean style, go for it! You're going to love it. If I still haven't convinced you, then find an inexpensive pair like the ones I've got from Forever 21 and give it a try.
A short note the above tip: I don't think there is anything wrong with buying "fast fashion" when you want to experiment with your style. I've read a lot of posts about avoiding budget clothing stores and only purchasing investment pieces. I agree that buying investment pieces is a really smart style idea. I still have a navy wool pea coat from Ralph Lauren that I bought in high school. However, I also think that it's a great idea to play with your style and have fun with clothes. If you don't have a big budget, stores like Forever 21 and H&M can help you out. I've been playing with my personal style for years (as you'll probably notice if you look back through my posts!) and fast fashion has been my friend. This year and next year I am working on finding great investment pieces to mix in with my lower end clothes. I'm working on two posts coming up on how to buy the right investment pieces for your closet (like my new Madewell bucket bag making its debut above!) and how to buy lower end clothes that look like a million bucks...or close enough. But what I want to leave you with is, have fun with your style no matter what you're wearing!


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An alternative property perspective
With many businesses locked into upwards-only rent reviews, what will happen in the UK leisure property market?
Some of us are old enough to remember, in the 1970's, when you couldn't give freehold pubs away. They simply weren't in fashion. The investment market for leisure properties was equally unattractive. A prime restaurant offering 15% yield had no takers. What a contrast to the last twenty-five years when yields on freehold bars and restaurants have attracted 3% - 4%, sometimes even better. No change there.
It was relatively easy in the 70's to conclude that the leisure industry would expand enormously. Even the most optimistic are surprised at just how hot it has become.
What caused this and where exactly is it all going? Well a feel-good factor helped by house price inflation in urban areas and the inexorable rise of working women in high paying positions. Women whose mothers may have been the first generation to enter the workforce, as gender equality rebalances the workplace.
But perhaps a general increase in prosperity with the aspirational middle and working classes taking their position in a less deferential society, with their ability to fly off to exotic locations on a small budget. Eating out was no longer for rich it became accessible to everyone. In addition, deregulation of property offered investment opportunities hitherto not available.
Whatever the reasons some divisions of the leisure industry have clearly reached saturation, as evidenced by the recent malaise in the casual dining sector. Like all things, we are seeing a correction. No change there.
What will that correction be, and how will it affect the property market. Whilst saturation may have been reached, the greed of the property industry has not been sated. The extent of the press comment on expansion of leisure facilities has not been lost on the property tycoons. They want their 'pound of flesh'. Combine this with an over optimistic trading view by leisure operators, making them pay crazy rents, and add on the 'prestige buyers'; the process got out of hand. Alice went through the 'looking glass'.
The operators must be determined to resist excessive rents. No operator no rent. Like the post financial meltdown in '07/'08 the 'gravy train' trundles onwards. Did anyone really learn a lesson. Who knows but we're not convinced.
In the short-term rents may come off a little, but it will be a temporary occurrence. Things will revert to normal. No change there.


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All publications of "Marcelo Calil Machado Netto"1 results
Do not attempt resuscitation orders at the emergency department of a teaching hospital
ABSTRACT Objective: To identify factors associated with not attempting resuscitation. Methods: A cross-sectional study conducted at the emergency department of a teaching hospital. The sample consisted of 285 patients; in that, 216 were submitted to cardiopulmonary resuscitation and 69 were not. The data were collected by means of the in-hospital Utstein Style. To compare resuscitation attempts with variables of interest we used the χ2 test, likelihood ratio, Fisher exact test, and analysis of variance (p