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BREEAST Referral Directory 2014
BREEAST Report – September 2011
Our sincere thanks to Rest Haven Children's Health Fund 2010-2011, 2011-2012 and 2012-2013 http://resthavenchf.org
Our Primary Goal: To meet the needs of mothers and infants at high risk of breastfeeding failure in a cost-effective manner by providing or arranging for breastfeeding equipment and supplies, education, support, referral and coordination.
If you know a breastfeeding mother or family who needs a breast pump, education or support, contact us at firstname.lastname@example.com or 1-800-371-MILK (6455)
What is the Problem? Three quarters of women who initiate breastfeeding in the hospital have discontinued breastfeeding by nine weeks post-partum. The pattern of infant feeding observed in California – many women initiating breastfeeding, but few continuing beyond a few weeks – indicates that women are not receiving adequate support in their efforts to breastfeed and produce breastmilk for their infants. Although the affluent part of our San Diego and Imperial County population can afford non-reimbursed expenditures for lactation consultant services, breast pumps and other supplies, our less affluent county residents, especially our Hispanic, Asian, African-American and teen parents cannot afford these extra costs. Our most vulnerable children, both medically and socially high risk infants, lack access to the healing and developmental benefits of their mother's milk because their families lack access to breastfeeding equipment, education and support.
Some populations are at higher risk for not breastfeeding or for failure to complete secondary education after the birth of a baby. Case workers with San Diego County Adolescent Pregnancy and Parenting Program (SANDAPP) cite breastfeeding as a significant barrier to returning to school after giving birth. That is, some teens do not return to school because they want to breastfeed their baby. Mothers of young infants and shelters do not have the resources to purchase pumps and equipment that allow them to give their infants breastmilk and return to the workforce, or even provide breastmilk if their infant is unable to feed effectively at the breast.
Infants born prematurely, with congenital abnormalities and or other medical conditions often do not have the strength, stamina, or coordination to effectively breastfeed. In order for them to receive breastmilk their mothers must use a breast pump to express milk to give to their infant. In addition, as these infants become stronger they need expert support in transitioning to feeding at mother's breast.
Over the last 16 years the SDCBC has become very aware of unmet needs in our community. A recent preliminary assessment of hospital lactation services, neonatal intensive care units (NICU), schools, womens' shelters, public health services and community clinics confirms the need for additional breastfeeding equipment, education and support. There are many medical and social high risk situations that prevent or limit appropriate breastfeeding:
- Preterm infants in the NICU
- Other ill and high risk infants
- Multiples
- Teenage mothers
- Homeless mothers, families
- Socially disadvantaged families
The SDCBC is addressing the needs of these socially and medically disadvantaged infants and their mothers through the BREEAST program. Our goal is to improve the health of our community by increasing both the incidence and duration of breastfeeding in high risk populations.
Specific Request- Outcomes and Goals and Details of Expenditures
Project Goal:
To improve the health of our community by increasing both the incidence and duration of breastfeeding in high risk populations.
Summary Objectives:
Assessing the current breastfeeding needs of underserved and high-risk populations in our community. These populations include, but may not be limited to:
a. Infants born to teen mothers attending SD County High Schools
b. Infants born to mothers living in SD County shelters
c. Infants born prematurely
d. Infants born with congenital defects or other serious medical problems
2. Meeting the needs of mothers and infants at high risk of breastfeeding failure in a cost-effective manner by providing or arranging for:
a. Breastfeeding equipment and supplies
b. Education
c. Support & Coordination
3. Creating a "Model Program" for regional lactation support" that can be replicated elsewhere in California and the US
Objective 1: To thoroughly assess the current breastfeeding needs of underserved and high-risk populations in our community and possible resources available to meet those needs.
SDCBC will convene a Community Partners Forum/Meeting to thoroughly assess the current breastfeeding needs of underserved populations in our community and to assess possible resources available to meet those needs. Participants in this meeting would include WIC agencies; SD Public Health Services; community clinics; representatives from high schools who have expressed an interest, representatives from SD County birthing facilities, hospitals, and neonatal intensive care units; lactation consultants and lactation programs; representatives from County shelters; public health nurses; representatives from breast pump companies and others interested in serving the breastfeeding needs of our community.
Grant monies will be expended for meeting administration and coordination, marketing the meeting to community partners, printing meeting materials, continental breakfast and lunch for participants, a stipend for any additional needed surveys, a stipend for preparing the meeting report, and printing a limited number of reports (major distribution electronically). We are hoping for a donated venue, and will leverage Resthaven funds with additional donations wherever possible.
Objective # 2: To meet the needs of mothers and infants at high risk of breastfeeding failure in a cost-effective manner by providing or arranging for breastfeeding equipment and supplies, education, support, referral and coordination.
2.1: Breastfeeding equipment and supplies:
SDCBC will purchase and distribute breast pumps and pump kits to SD County breastfeeding mothers with no resources who have high risk infants in County NICUs or attending the Premature Infant Nutrition Clinic (PINC). In addition, appropriate pumps will be supplied to case workers for mothers attending high school, mothers living in shelters and correctional facilities as appropriate. Appropriate pumps and pump supplies will be distributed to community clinics and to other facilities identified by our needs assessment. Pump kits and coolers for storage of pumped breast milk will also be provided. It is anticipated that a few small refrigerator-freezers may also be needed for breastmilk storage for some facilities housing high-risk mothers.
2.1: Education, Referral, Support and Coordination:
SDCBC has already developed basic breastfeeding educational flipcharts in English and Spanish at a 6th grade reading level to be used in Comprehensive Perinatal Support Program clinics (CPSP) and elsewhere. We anticipate additional flipcharts will need to be printed, assembled and distributed to accompany the breast pumps and supplies above. In order to be sure appropriate, evidence-based breastfeeding education is being provided to our high-risk populations, SDCBC will organize and host an event to train and educate key persons assisting the high-risk populations we are targeting, eg. case workers for San Diego Pregnancy and Parenting Program (SANDAPP). Thus education and support will be provided to both members of the high-risk populations and their caretakers. Funds will be needed for the flipcharts, other educational materials and a training event.
For premature infants and their mothers, support includes referral and follow-up at the Premature Infant Nutrition Clinic (PINC). SDCBC will provide funds for the PINC to expand service to high risk infants who are un- or underinsured. Rest Haven Children's Fund provided funding for its initial year of operation (2008-2009). PINC is now in a position to accept infants from any hospital or provider in San Diego County, a true community effort.
The SDCBC already provides extensive referral and support for all breastfeeding families through our web site, Resource Guides in English and Spanish and our 1-800-371-MILK line. Armed with the needs assessment and resources report above, we believe the SDCBC BREEAST program will be able to leverage Resthaven funds by referring to other available resources such as WIC, hospital grant pump programs, and other resources.
To accomplish all of the above in a cost-effective manner, coordination and competent administration are essential. SDCBC will require some additional equipment (laptop, software, digital projector) and staff time. In addition, additions to the web site and appropriate marketing will need to be done to assure those in need are aware of the services available. Once the system is established, minimal expenditures are expected to maintain it within the existing SDCBC structure.
Objective # 3: To create a "Model Program" for regional lactation support" that can be replicated elsewhere in California and the US.
SDCBC hopes to develop a Regional Lactation support program for high risk infants and mothers that can be used in other regions of California and the US. We will allow ready access to this program through meetings and the internet. This requires additional time to document every step in our program and its development, outcomes and concerns as well as producing a manual for other regions to follow.
Grant Coordinator (Position Description)
Final Report – September 2011


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John Kasianowicz: "High-Resolution Separation of Analytes with Nanopores"
von 11:15 bis 12:00
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National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Gaithersburg, USA
High-Resolution Separation of Analytes with Nanopores
Over the past two decades, we demonstrated that single nanometer-scale pores can detect, characterize, and identify a wide range of analytes at the single molecule level, and suggested the method might enable DNA sequencing in a ticker-tape like fashion. To aid the development of this and other analytical applications, we addressed several issues: the need for interactions between the analyte and nanopore, and the measurement resolving power. Critical tests were performed with synthetic poly(ethylene glycol) polymers, which reduce the Staphylococcus aureus α-hemolysin ion channel's ionic conductance. Our analytical theory, refined by computer simulations, shows the decrease in conductance and the mean residence time of the polymer in the pore depend on the molecule's size and charge. The system is capable of separating molecules at high resolution, and forms the basis for a new nanopore-based method for sequencing DNA. Specifically, instead of discriminating between subtle differences in size between small DNA mononucleotides, the measurement is reduced to sizing easily separable polymer tags released via a sequencing by synthesis approach. I will also discuss our recent work that shows how nanopores could be used to study the thermodynamic and kinetic properties of single molecules.

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In 2013 Royal Mail set children across the UK the very important task of designing this year's Christmas stamps.
The two winners have now been chosen and the designs by Molly Robson, aged 7, and Rosie Hargreaves will now feature on our First and Second Christmas stamps.
Their fantastic designs were chosen from 240,000 entries and were selected by a panel of judges including His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales.
We've also created a gallery to showcase the amazing pictures we received from children across the UK, aged 4-11 years-old, in response to the question 'What does the Christmas season mean to you?'.


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Justice Kennedy is better known for his rhetorical flair than his practical guidance. But his majority opinion in Town of Greece v. Galloway provides a roadmap cities can follow to stay out of trouble when beginning city council meetings with a prayer.
While anyone could give a prayer at a Town of Greece board meeting, from 1999-2007 all pray givers were Christian. Some referred to Jesus in their prayers. The town recruited "board chaplains" from a local directory and nearly all congregations were Christian. Clergy crafted their own messages without any input from the town.
Susan Galloway and Linda Stephens argued that legislative prayer cannot contain sectarian language or themes such as the "death, resurrection, and ascension of the Savior Jesus Christ." They also argued that prayers before town board meetings "create social pressures that force nonadherents to remain in the room or even feign participation in order to avoid offending the representatives who sponsor the prayer and will vote on matters citizens bring before the board." Justice Kennedy's 5-4 majority opinion rejected both arguments.
In Marsh v. Chambers, in 1983, the Court held the Nebraska Legislature didn't violate the First Amendment by opening its sessions with a prayer delivered by a chaplain paid from state funds. The proposition that Marsh allows only nonsectarian prayer "is irreconcilable with the facts of Marsh and with its holding and reasoning."
The confusion that Marsh might allow only nonsectarian prayers was caused by a footnote explaining that the chaplain in Marsh stopped referring to Christ after a Jewish state legislator complained. But this footnote, the Court explained, merely observed that the minister was trying to appeal to or not offend those he served.
Now for the first piece of practical advice. The Court warned, sectarian prayers can go too far "[i]f the course and practice over time shows that the invocations denigrate nonbelievers or religious minorities, threaten damnation, or preach conversion."
Galloway and Stephens argued that in terms of coercion, prayer in the town board meeting context is fundamentally different than prayer in the state legislative context because citizens can only address state legislatures by invitation, but citizens often attend town board meetings because they have business before the board. But prayers in both contexts aren't intended for the public but for the lawmakers "who may find that a moment of prayer or quiet reflection sets the mind to a higher purpose and thereby eases the task of governing."
Here is the second piece of practical advice: Coercion could be possible though "if town board members directed the public to participate in the prayers, singled out dissidents for opprobrium, or indicated that their decisions might be influenced by a person's acquiescence in the prayer opportunity."
It is noteworthy that this decision will have the biggest impact in the Second Circuit (Connecticut, New York, and Vermont) and the Fourth Circuit (Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina). The Second Circuit had declared Greece's prayer practice unconstitutional focusing on the Christian nature of most of the prayers. The Fourth Circuit in 2011 had ruled that only nonsectarian prayer at local board meetings is constitutional.
About the author: Lisa Soronen is the Executive Director of the State and Local Legal Center and a regular contributor to CitiesSpeak.


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2010 Stanley Cup Playoff Final Thoughts, and the DCC Champion Declared!
First off, congratulations to the Chicago Blackhawks on winning the Stanley-Freaking-Cup (as though they all are collectively reading this blog and saying, "hey thanks man"), and to Rich Abney of Kelowna for winning the 1st Quadrennial SDC Blogs' Double Championship Challenge! Along with his prize, Rich receives 4 years of bragging rights. Keeeerr-rap (doubly for runner up Ryley Herzog, who will be hearing about it at Chevy's Source for Sports for the next four years J). It was looking like Ryley and the Flyers had a chance of pulling one over on all of us with that Bruins/Habs massacre, but alas…
What a great playoffs overall. Complete with a standard Canucks exit, Pronger's puck stealing/Carcillo antagonism vs Byfuglien/everyone, Joe Thornton and San Jose's meltdown, Pronger vs. Burish chirps, awesome NHL "History Will Be Made/No Words" commercials and CBC video montages, 3rd string goalies becoming starters and fading out 1st stringers while fading in huge contracts next year (see: Rask, Halak, Niemi, Leighton, etc), Keith losing 7 TEETH mid-game and continuing, Crosby and Ovechkin eliminated early by an underdog, Hossa rescinding his Cup curse, Vince Vaughn, the rejuvenation of hockey in Chicago and the end of the longest running championship drought, a mullet and a mystery OT Cup winning goal (and a Crosby-Olympic-Golden-Goal-esque one at that) by Kane, a prophetic mural, the Conn Smythe and yet another championship for overshadowed (until now) Jonathan Toews; hard to find anything bad to say about that guy.
The Stanley Cup is just simply awesome. Winning it is an un-top-able feat (no, not even Dilbert's Topper could); truly the most difficult trophy to win in sports, by all accounts of comparison of every other sports' playoff formats. In no other sports are you required to win 16 games and not lose more than 3 per series to secure final victory. And when you do accomplish said task, an achievement-appropriate sized trophy awaits you; also the biggest in all sports. Often described as the lightest 34 pounds you'll ever lift over your head, most dreamers will never have the opportunity to find out what that really means. From the first moment video cameras show the Cup in the building to well after it gets lifted over the captain's head, I get perma-chills and goosebumps every year.
Justin Bourne did as good a job as anyone could on describing what winning the Cup means here.
I had one idea about something to change in the playoffs though. You see, it's always better to win the Cup at home, in front of your own fans. The Wachovia Center in Philadelphia was dead silent when Patrick Kane scored to win, and rightfully so. How much better would that moment looked on TV if the Madhouse on Madison had the chance to chant "Chelsea Dagger" alongside Toews' Cup hoisting?
So here's my idea: for sure in the Cup final, and perhaps in the previous series', once a team has won three games, the remaining games should be played at that team's home rink; unless the other team wins 3, in which case the series would shift to that team's rink. It might play havoc with some arena scheduling, but I think it'd make for a better winning atmosphere. Your thoughts???
Well, that's it for hockey for a while. Cripes (I'm sure the female readers out there are breathing a sigh of relief). No, I won't watch baseball in the meantime. Trying reeeeallly hard to give the World Cup and soccer a chance…. but can someone score a goal or two already? 90 +minutes and 0-0 draws are not helping the cause. It seems too exciting of a tournament to have play that boring, doesn't it?
If you're looking for a hockey fix over the summer, why not check out the Hockey Greats Fantasy Camp in Kelowna this summer?? check out www.bournevents.com for more info!


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The core body temperature of children rises much faster than adults. This occurs due to a higher metabolic rate per body mass, limited circulatory adaptation to increased cardiac demands and the inability to regulate body temperature by sweating. When using with a child, operate at a lower temperature and for no more than 15 minutes at a time.
The ability to maintain core body temperature decreases with age. This is primarily due to circulatory conditions and decreased sweat gland function. The body must be able to activate its natural cooling processes in order to maintain core body temperature. When using with the elderly, operate at a lower temperature and for no more than 15 minutes at a time.
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Contrary to popular belief, it is not advisable to attempt to "sweat out" a hangover. Alcohol intoxication decreases a person's judgment; therefore, he/she may not realize when the body has a negative reaction to high heat. Alcohol also increases the heart rate, which may be further increased by heat stress.
Multiple Sclerosis, Central Nervous System Tumors and Diabetes with Neuropathy are conditions that are associated with impaired sweating.
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An individual with insensitivity to heat should not use an infrared sauna.
Pregnant women should consult a physician before using an infrared sauna.
Heating of the low back area of women during the menstrual period may temporarily increase their menstrual flow.
If you have a recent (acute) joint injury, it should not be heated for the first 48 hours after an injury or until the swollen symptoms subside. If you have a joint or joints that are chronically hot and swollen, these joints may respond poorly to vigorous heating of any kind.
Metal pins, rods, artificial joints or any other surgical implants generally reflect infrared waves and thus are not heated by this system. Nevertheless, you should consult your physician prior to using an infrared sauna.
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EMF is everywhere in our homes and offices. The electrical appliances we use (an electric can opener at close range emits substantial EMFs), computers, monitors, keyboards and mice, wireless modems, cordless phones, clock radios, hair dryers, mobile phones, microwave ovens and more – all produce EMFs.
The EMF levels of Clearlight saunas are well below the threshold of what is generally considered safe, and in fact, produce less EMF than a standard hair dryer. The EMF attributable to a hair dryer at 6″ away is about 300 mG. Our saunas have been measured between 0 and 3 mG. (EMFs are measured in units called milliGauss (mG).) 3mG on the heater, 2 inches or more away from heater 0.


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The Conservative Group are delighted to win back the Mabe, Perranaworthal and St Gluvias Division from UKIP.
It was the narrowest of victories over Lib Dem candidate, John Ault by one vote. Mr Ault, a lecturer in politics and a former County Councillor in SE Cornwall is apparently a writer of a treatise on getting elected.
The new Conservative councillor is a local businessman, Peter Williams who was formerly a tin miner at South Crofty and a volunteer lifeguard for many years.Whilst I am sure he will be an excellent local champion I also look forward to working with Peter as he is keen to use his business experience for Cornwall Council. It is important to invest to create jobs and protect services. It should not be 'all about cuts'.


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A nice message from Jos Weegerink
Good morning Wouter,
It is nice that you will manage the siggy list. I am a member since 2010. Yes, I already exchanged a siggy with you. Yours is incorporated in a pillow for which I chose 16 siggies with mainly blue tints. I have another one with colored blocks. Both are lying on my couch. Furthermore a very beautiful quilt with 365 siggies serves as a blanket on our bed. I asked Marga to publish a picture of it but that never happened. Thought it could be an interesting example for others.
Currently I am not actively swapping siggies. I reached my goal! But if someone asks for an exchange I still do that because it is fun.
Now I am busy making cushions in the shape of a heart for women with breast cancer. The corners of those cushions are bigger and fit very well into an armpit to reduce the pressure on the wound. If you are interested you can see it in a blog.
I hope you will keep the list up to date for a long time. I think it is a lot of work. Isn't it? I wish you success and I'll see the new list appear when it is published.
Kind regards,
Jos Weegerink
Enschede (The Netherlands)


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Dear Roman,
Your Dad and I can't even believe how it is possible that we are almost parents of a 2 year old- a kid- a person, but when we look at you lately that is exactly what you are. Roman, you are turning into a self sufficient, caring little guy who we are so proud of. Here's what you have been up to at 23 months:
Your motto should be something like "me do it" because that's what we hear from you all day long! Forget any help, you are all about getting into your stroller or carseat, walking up and down the stairs, putting your own toys away, opening doors to get outside, cleaning up spills and crumbs and walking walking walking everywhere on your own.
Speaking of walking, a new ritual of yours has been evening walks with Dad. Every night when he gets home from work you guys take off on foot around the neighborhood. You love to pick up rocks, look for cats and of course you have to push all the cross walk buttons. One night you guys were gone for two hours because you both got side tracked downtown and ended up sharing chips and salsa at the mexican restaurant.
You are talking more and more each day. Still lots of jabbering and saying things that we can't really understand, but between your own language we have been able to pick up more actual words. You like to talk about bikes and helmets, bugs, balls, friends and animals. You always point out if something feels "hot" or "cold" and you have been using the word "back" appropriately- either when talking about front and back or when walking backward. Also of interest is "sleep" and "awake" and colors although you usually call all colors black or green.
Current favorite toys are your little guitar and/or anything music related, a tee ball set your Dad got you that you love taking to the park to play with, crayons and pens, little toy cars and pretend food/kitchen toys.
I am beginning to see you pretend when playing. You'll pretend to eat your toy food and give a bite to a stuffed animal sitting across from you. I've caught you a few times playing with a little toy car which you told me a friend of yours was driving in. Oh and you still will pretend anything and everything is an instrument. The other night while out to dinner you played a very good straw flute!


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Adam talks to Caitlin Doughty, who appeared on the Death episode of the TV show.
Caitlin is a mortician, a death acceptance advocate, and the founder of the non-profit funeral home, Undertaking L.A. She's also the author of The New York Times bestseller Smoke Gets in Your Eyes.
Adam and Caitlin discuss the bizarre world of funeral conventions, body compositing, and get deep about the afterlife.
Adam Conover is on Twitter @AdamConover and you can find past episodes and bonus content from the TruTV show at AdamRuinsEverything.com.
Produced by Shara Morris for MaximumFun.org.


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by Aboona Anthony J. Salim
The resurrection of the Christ our Lord is the greatest saving event. All the events of our salvation flow from it and to it. The resurrection is the Feast of All Feasts. Our whole liturgical Year is centered upon it, because no liturgical celebration occurs unless in the presence of Christ raised and glorified, Christ's Spirit, Christ the Lord, first fruits of those who have fallen asleep.
First Reading: Philippians 2: 1-11
The unity among the believers does not occur except in a life of humility, self denial, the service of others, in the footsteps of the Lord Jesus. This was expressed in this ancient hymn used by Saint Paul, pointing out the different phases of the mystery of Christ: his eternal presence in the form of God the Father, his coming in the flesh in human likeness, his death on the cross, his exaltation and glorification, and the worship of the universe to him under his new name, "Lord."
Gospel: Matthew 28: 1-10
The empty and open tomb, the revelation of the angel: "The Lord is not here, because he has been raised!"; the women disciples' experience, the appearances of Jesus to his men and women disciples after his resurrection: These are the ancient proofs of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus from the dead, as preserved by the primary apostolic and evangelical tradition.
In our Maronite Tradition, the long-standing title for this central feast of our Faith is "The Big Feast." This is because the Resurrection is the centerpiece of Christian belief. In fact, in ALL Traditions of Catholic heritage, EVERY SUNDAY IS TO BE CONSIDERED A MEMORIAL OF EASTER. In Christian spirituality, Christ is always in glory, no matter what season of the Liturgical Year the Church is celebrating. For example, even as we prepare for Christmas and the Birthday of the Infant Savior, we realize that we are celebrating the Risen Christ in glory.
The Eastern Traditions use the greeting, "Christ is risen!" to which one responds, "He is truly risen!" This can be said all throughout the six weeks of the Eastern Season, up to and including the great feast of Pentecost.
(Father Anthony J. Salim is pastor of St. Theresa's Maronite Church in Brockton, MA; and the author of "Captivated By Your Teachings", a Maronite Catechism for adults.


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Papa and I went to the camper show
yesterday Saturday. Talk about up and down. We went in and out of many trailers and class C motor homes and decided we will stick with Lex for now.
Lex has some drawbacks, but is already in our drive. Using him requires no payments, no hustle and little thought. Just add food, gas and go. When Papa retires, or perhaps a little before, we will consider campers again. We will probably look a lot more before then, I always like to look.


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Pembroke Magazine No. 43 was published in the early fall, and like the season, the journal is changing in ways both subtle and evident.
Faithful readers of UNC Pembroke's annual edition of the literary journal will find themselves on familiar ground, recognizing material by several well-known writers. However, this entire edition is dedicated to a writer whose work never appeared in the magazine: its former editor, acclaimed poet Shelby Stephenson.
"This issue gave us an opportunity to honor Shelby," said the journal's new editor Jennifer Key. "It is also the first time Shelby's poetry has been in Pembroke Magazine."
In addition to Stephenson's poetry, No. 43 contains articles praising his work, including essays by Tony Abbott, a longtime friend and poet, UNCP faculty member Jim Helgeson and UNCP Professor Emeritus Ray Rundus, who helped bring Stephenson to Pembroke and helped appointed him editor of Pembroke Magazine.
"Shelby Stephenson is gifted with the transcendent impulse to make the local universal," Dr. Rundus wrote. He was "a mentor and preceptor and comrade-in-arms of hundreds of aspiring writers in North Carolina and beyond."
Regular readers of Pembroke Magazine may recognize Stephenson's influence in the most recent issue; before his retirement in 2010, he had already selected poems for publication in No. 43.
"We included the last poems that Shelby selected for this edition," Key said. "They are his great friends and contributors to the magazine, including longtime contributor Glenna Luschei." And there is Shelby, who stubbornly resisted publishing his own work while others published it regularly. Among Stephenson's four poems in No. 43, is "Cotton-eyed Dancer's Run:"
Here in my limbs
low this Sabbath's autumn
insects scattered toward frost
November's come-on
this light coming up now
before the birthing house
a woman, abundant in her carriage,
her bucket full of sidedressing, bends her back
and crouches between the hilled corn, sowing white granules.
Alone in the field she looks around to see who's there.
Her white palms sow a maximum hope.
She wipes sweat from her forehead with her sleeve.
No. 43 is Key's first issue as Pembroke Magazine's editor, and its content shows some things old and some things new. The new editor is seeking out new writers, just as Stephenson said.
"The majority of work in this edition was submitted to the journal rather than solicited from established writers," she said. "I'd say it is about 80 percent submitted work."
To see the new face of the magazine, Key recommended works by Melissa Kirsch, Jennifer Cranfill, Michael Narducci and Morri Creech, a poet from Charlotte. "There are some younger writers, yes," Key said. While Pembroke Magazine is branching out under Key's guidance, the celebrated journal won't stray far from its Southern roots.
"I'm reading now for the next issue," Key said. "Its theme is 'The American South,' and we will be accepting work from Southern writers and writers who write about the South."
Pembroke Magazine got another boost this year from a $5,000 Arts and Audiences grant from the North Carolina Arts Council. It will be used to upgrade the website and the technology needed to create the journal.
"The grant is greatly appreciated and will help Pembroke Magazine reach new audiences," Key said. "Our advisory board is also considering a fundraiser to help support future publications."
To obtain a copy of Pembroke Magazine No. 43 or for more information, please contact Jennifer Key at 910.521.6433 or email email@example.com.


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CASE42623: Horary consultation concerning Thomas Calton (PERSON28655)
Question asked by Calton (PERSON28654) on 4 November 1615 at 18:00
RN Thomas Calton of Ashwell 31 y novēb. 4 h {sic} hor. 6. p m. 16i5 |pater filio.| /sick sinc tuesday last\
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Transcribed excerpt from MS Ashmole 196, f. 142v (upper left part of page)
CASE59714: Horary consultation concerning Catherine Brown (PERSON45048)
Question asked by Anonymous (PERSON40025) on 27 January 1625 at 09:45
RN Katherin Browne of yardly Chase a yere & a halfe old sick six weekes & more terrifyed some days then other skreameth & cānot rest in any place & will take nothing but cold drinke Ian 27 ♃ h. 9. 45 ant m 1625.
Transcribed excerpt from MS Ashmole 402, f. 152v (upper right part of page)
CASE67593: Decumbiture for Mr John Franklin (PERSON49347)
Question asked by Mr George Franklin (PERSON49342) on 20 January 1629 at 11:15
RN Mr Iohn francklyn of {sic} fell sicke last night h. 8 p. m. 1629 /of Mavorne\ /30 y\
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Transcribed excerpt from MS Ashmole 407, f. 26r (upper left part of page)
CASE11887: Horary consultation concerning Anne Cloud (PERSON10673)
Question asked by Cloud (PERSON10671) on 20 December 1598 at 13:50
RN An Cloude of Newport 35 yeres old sickned the 12 of Decemb came to me the 20 of decēb. die ☿ h. 1. 50. 1598. maritꝯ vxore. fell into a traunc vppon satterd night & so continued vntill sunday night & revived again
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Transcribed excerpt from MS Ashmole 228, f. 69v (upper left, and bottom right parts of page)
CASE52860: Decumbiture for James Smith (PERSON58998)
Question asked by Anonymous (PERSON39281) on 17 July 1621 at 09:45
RN Iames Smyth sickned the 26 of Iune. after noone
Transcribed entry from MS Ashmole 231, f. 50r (upper left part of page)
CASE62684: Horary consultation concerning Richard Plante (PERSON56840)
Question asked by Anonymous (PERSON40345) on 3 January 1627 at 16:00
RN Rich: Plant of Lawrence Marson 44 y Ian 3. ☿ h 4 p m. 1626|7| {sic} /1627\ sick sinc {illeg}|s|onday night is as on Lunatick
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Rich: plan{t} of Lawrenc Marson a batch Ian 3 ☿ h 4. p m 16271
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Transcribed excerpt from MS Ashmole 224, f. 268v (upper right part of page)
CASE69249: Horary consultation concerning Agnes Wright (PERSON62345)
Question asked by Wright (PERSON62306) between 22 August 1629 at 13:00 and 23 August 1629 at 15:00
RN Agnys Write of Arklebery 12 y lay the sonday after last Christmas h 8 3 9. 30 p m nata but her father sent for her & sayth yt on strooke her by the way like a man in a shadow at night & cryed out but noe mā could be seene & sick sinc it every d|o|ther day & will eate litle & talke fondly
Transcribed excerpt from MS Ashmole 406, f. 138r (upper right part of page)
CASE13542: Decumbiture for Goody Elizabeth Miller [Richardson] (PERSON15311)
Question asked by Anonymous (PERSON17865) between 2 July 1598 and 16 July 1598
RN |1598.| Elsabeth Richardson tooke her sicknes the 2 of Iuly die ☉ h. intr 10 & 11. 10. 30 mi an m. 10. 15. shee hath an idle hed & speaketh foolishnes bereaved of her speach & of her wittes
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Transcribed excerpt from MS Ashmole 182, f. 213r (upper part of page)
CASE78048: Horary consultation concerning Mr John Latch [Hatch] (PERSON53382)
Question asked by Lady Dorothy Jennings [Mrs Jennings] (PERSON52513) on 15 August 1633 at 08:38
RN The Lady Ienins for her husband \Mr Latch/ yt is very sick & somewhat senceles & speaketh idlely he knoweth not what ill ever sinc Mr Thomas was mayed {sic} brayne mynd & sences ill sick sinc monday night Aug. 15 ♃ h. 8. 38 ant m 1633 |at Hays| /keepeth his bed head burneth inwardly\ /feareth eyther his Death or yt he wilbe sencles\
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Title: Gateway (Gateway Trilogy #1)
Author: Christina Garner
Genre(s): Young Adult Urban Fantasy
How To Purchase: Kindle | Barnes & Noble
My rating: 3 out of 5 stars
Note: I received a free copy of Gateway in exchange for an honest review.
Ember has always known she doesn't belong in this world. But when she tries to correct the mistake, she wakes to find herself in a mental institution.
She's soon drawn to Taren, the mysterious boy with hazel eyes. He's not what he seems, but what is he?
When chaos erupts, they are forced to flee the institution together, and the secret that Taren has been keeping brings Ember closer to understanding her own. And leads her to… the Gateway.
I liked Gateway, but it lacked something. Although it's full-length novel, it seemed short, as if the plot was too small. I enjoyed the world-building, and I really liked Ember, but I wished for more from this first installment in the Gateway Trilogy.
I'm particular about Young Adult books, as I've mentioned before. I decided to read this one because I liked the premise–demons and chaos. What's not to love? There's plenty of that in the book, although I wished for more revelation of the world behind the world. I'm guessing more will be uncovered as the series progresses.
One of the things I loved about the book was the main character, Ember. I'm particularly picky when it comes to my YA protagonists. I've never been one for teenaged drama, even when I was a teenager, so now that I'm adult, I'm fully out of that phase. (Pregnancy hormones not-withstanding–we'll just not go there, since my condition is temporary.) But Ember never comes across as angsty or whiny. She's always forging onward, looking to the next crisis, and generally being a badass. Even cynical old me found the romance interesting, with little to no time spent mooning over the color of Taren's eyes or where the relationship was going. A+ on the character development.
I've pondered what it is about the plot that makes me feel like it wasn't enough, but I can't put my finger on one thing exactly. The ending seemed satisfying, although some of the prose got a little purple and over-dramatic for my taste. It just feels like there's not enough development of the middle. Ember gets swept away into a new world after she's committed to a mental institution, and then BAM! Time to fight the boss at the end.
If you like urban fantasy young adult books, you'll enjoy this. The characters are interesting, and the world seems fully fleshed out. Hopefully more will be revealed in later books, and Ember continues to be a rock-steady teen protagonist.


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Bruce A. Henry: Connections
I mention this bit of history because vocalist Bruce A. Henry sounds very much like a forward extension of that tradition, a carrying on of the things Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye and Curtis Mayfield were doing as the decade of the sixties drew to a close, bringing in a jazz spirit and an uplifting Afro-Centrism into a soul/blues/jazz mix.
And that is a very good thing.
Henry's Connections opens with the soaring Gill Scott Heron/John Coltrane anthem "Equinox," pared down Coltrane Stylebass, drums piano, sax; then it rolls into a Langston Hughes poem, proud and unstoppably dignified, with music supplied by Henry: "Darker Brother/I Too Sing America." In between lies Freddie Hubbard's "Red Clay," and further on you'll find perhaps the highlight, a linked trio of Mongo Santamaria's "Afro Blue" and the Henry-penned "Africa Cries Prelude" and "Africa Cries."
Henry's one and a half octave vocal range delves into a rich baritone on his haunting original, "Moon," and rises elsewhere to a creamy Bobby Blue Bland deliveryI'm truly reminded of Bobby Blue on "Red Clay" and "House of the Rising Sun." A set that includes the occasional horn section, lady background vocals, infectious groovesa cooking version of Earth Wind and Fire's "Mighty, Mighty" the bouncing percolation of "Afro Blue," the solemn, spiritual reverence of "Africa Cries," all this makes Connections an outstanding and original vocal effort, produced to near perfection.
A small mistake is a version of Ellington's "In a Sentimental Mood" that has a surpisinglygiven the vibrancy and joy of the rest of the setleaden rhythm and sterile production. Just hit the fast forward button. It's the only time you'll need it. The repeat button will will be in full use on everything else.
Visit Bruce A. Henry on the web at www.bruceahenry.com .
Track Listing
Equinox, On the Red Clay, Darker Brother/I Too, Sing; In a Sentimental Mood, Might, Mighty; Africa Cries Prelude, Africa Cries, Afro Blue, House of the Rising Sun, Sound of Music, Moon
Vocals--Bruce A. Henry; bass--Anthony Ciox, James A. Young III, Gordy Johnson, Enrique Toussaint; Keys--Peter Schimke, Adi Yeseya, Sean Truner, Nachito Herrera; Drums--Kevin Washington, Michael Becker, Daryl Boudreaux, Gordy Knudtsen
Album information
Title: Connections | Year Released: 2004 | Record Label: Unknown label


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A corporation owned by the World Bank that produces a number of well-known stock indexes for emerging markets. Its major role is to provide financing for projects in less developed countries.
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A division of the World Bank that provides loans for private companies and projects in developing countries. Founded in 1956, it seeks to promote private-sector investment in the developing world. It charges market interest rates, and its loans do not have government guarantees. See also: International Monetary Fund.


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The press took note when Hillary Clinton wore pantsuits from the American label Ralph Lauren at the Democratic National Convention and at the first presidential debate. But the brands favored by her opponent, Donald J. Trump, have slipped under the radar.
While the Republican nominee has in years past expressed a fondness for the upscale Italian label Brioni (owned since 2011 by Kering, a French corporation), it was not a certainty that he has been wearing Brioni suits on the campaign trail.
An email exchange with Hope Hicks, a Trump campaign spokeswoman, cleared things up. Mr. Trump has indeed been wearing Brioni as Election Day draws near, and he also favors suits by the Brooklyn label Martin Greenfield Clothiers, "among others," according to Ms. Hicks.
Mr. Greenfield is perhaps best known as the tailor to President Obama. Other fans of Greenfield suits include the former New York City mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and the former New York City police commissioner Raymond W. Kelly. Jay Greenfield, a son of Martin and the co-owner of the company, confirmed that it had made several suits for Mr. Trump before the start of his presidential run.
Mr. Trump's public association with Brioni goes back to 2004, when he wrote in "Trump: Think Like a Billionaire" that the brand supplied him with suits for "The Apprentice." "I wear Brioni suits, which I buy off the rack," he wrote. Brioni has a 220-square-foot store in the newly opened Trump International Hotel in Washington.
Brioni had no comment on its relationship to Mr. Trump.
Although Brioni is also reportedly a favorite of President Obama's, Mr. Trump has faced criticism because of his affection for the label. In July, Nick Carvell wrote in GQ, "What does that say of a man who espouses the need to create more American jobs for American people — then wears clothes cut by European designers?"
Mr. Trump has railed against the trend of United States manufacturers losing jobs to other countries, despite having admitted that some Trump-branded products are made abroad. In a segment with David Letterman in 2012, Mr. Letterman noted that Mr. Trump's line of shirts for Macy's was made in Bangladesh ("Well, that's good," Mr. Trump responded) and that the ties were made in China ("I've been very open about that," Mr. Trump said). Macy's ended its partnership with Mr. Trump last summer.
Shao Yang, founder of The Tailory, a custom clothier and alteration house in New York, said that Mr. Trump's wardrobe choices were not doing him any favors: "He wears very expensive suits. But I don't think he's very modern with his dress. It's making him look a lot shorter and a lot wider."


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I have since found out that they are called Swedish Mora clocks. And even more exciting, there was a Mora clock featured in the living room of the Hampton house from the movie "Something's Gotta Give" (see above photo) - my favourite movie house along with of course "It's Complicated". For example, the "It's Complicated" potting shed (in which our flower buckets would look right at home, see previous post)...Need I say more? Or at least I could include a photo of her dreamy kitchen just to really make a point (I feel I am getting a bit off track here though)... Back to Swedish Mora clocks. Here are some examples in the home setting... I plan to continue my Swedish/Gustavian theme in my next post, with another snap shot of a piece that we have coming.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Swedish clocks, movie sets and potting sheds
The above clock was one of Donna and my favourite finds on our buying trip. We had it in the backs of our minds that we wouldn't mind a Swedish clock for the shop. And we found not only one, but two of the most beautiful Swedish clocks (I didn't get a photo of the other one before we had wrapped it up, it is just as beautiful, in a soft grey colour). They are just so dreamily decorative and would look great absolutely anywhere. I saw several in upmarket shops in the south of England (including the one pictured above), all of which were unsurprisingly sold.
Monday, June 28, 2010
Flower buckets
I was pouring over an English House & Garden magazine (May issue) that I brought back from the UK and couldn't help but notice the tin flower buckets used in the fabric photo shoot. They have brass maker's labels which is actually quite rare. I managed to buy some like these from a stall at a big international antique fair that I went to in early June. Again, thank goodness for the granny trolley as they were actually quite heavy. From the same stall I bought an early 20th century weather vane in the form of a cockerel. I received loads of comments on the cockerel on my way back to the van! In the background of this picture you can see the flower buckets that Donna found. They don't have brass labels but they do have handles which makes them easier to use. We also found quite a few traditional English garden trugs, perfect for collecting vegies or flowers from the garden.
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Antichita in Venice
Although we were meant to be taking a break from antiques hunting, we couldn't help but keep a keen eye out for the odd Antichita shop in Venice. In one I found a wonderful vintage crocodile case but it did not have a price and I couldn't buy it ... we returned a few times but to no avail. It would have definitely put me over the luggage limit! In another shop we bought a pair of Italian stone lamps, we think they may be onyx but we will have to do some research. We were on the hunt for a vintage Venetian scene painting but we must have been too fussy because we did not find the right one. Overall, we had our fill of all things old including architecture, paintings and of course the famous Venetian glass.
We topped off our trip at a great restaurant 'Da Fiore' which was close to our apartment. They had signed Venetian glass vases as their bread holders which proves with imagination beautiful objects can find purpose in often unusual ways. On our walk back to the apartment we came across dancing - more than 30 couples dancing a Latin ballroom dance in the square.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
The wait for goodies has begun
A bunch of blossoms in a zinc bath tub greeted us at the entrance to the Daylesford Organic Farm Shop (see previous post). We are now relaxing in Venice whilst Donna is seeing new sights in Prague. And I can't help but flick through photos of some of the pieces we have on the way to Tassie. The middle photo is one of a set of ten French majolica asparagus plates that I bought very early on the trip. And the last photo is of a French patisserie cupboard with the original paintwork and marble that I also bought early on. We unfortunately did not fit everything into the container, but we absolutely filled it to the brim and have more goodies on the way than ever!
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Daylesford Organic Farm Shop - in the Cotswolds
One of the most enjoyable experiences on my buying trip in the UK was a stop at the Daylesford Organic Farm Shop tucked away in the Cotswolds. I had prior knowledge of this place thanks to a friend's French magazine in which it was featured (although the article was written in French I quickly got the gist that is was a food lover's paradise and I scheduled it as a must do on the trip). I think the photos speak for themselves, really. There are no words to describe how seamlessly and meticulously this farm shop is run…not to mention how incredibly inspiring I found it as a storeowner.
We stocked up on some goodies for lunch including some soft cheeses and their award-winning potato and chedder bread and then had a picnic on the grass out the front. All the while discussing how we have wasted 6 years of opportunities visiting this magical place…if only we had discovered it sooner. Oh well, I am sure we will manage to squeeze it into our subsequent buying trips in the years to come.
We were pleased to see Tasmanian Matthew Evans' recently published book "The Real Food Companion" on display for sale in the cooking book area of the farm shop. Also, upstairs in the homewares area one can find cushions made with antique hemp grain sacks - just like the ones we stock at the Drill Hall Emporium!
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Our other favourite Olympia stand
Featuring a fabulous display of carefully selected objects from the English Victorian kitchen, this stand is one of our favourites to see at the Olympia Fair each year. I am glad Donna got some images of this stand at the Olympia fair this year as I (almost) feel like I was there. She said that it was one of the busiest with people lining up to buy.
Sunday, June 13, 2010
In the Yorkshire dales last week we had time to get a few supplies from one of the famous Betty's tea rooms (but we didn't have time to join the line-up for a seat for lunch!). I love how they have used antique tole tins and wooden items to display their beautiful patiserrie and bakery goods, as well as for their tea and coffee supplies. Just wonderful.
And as I looked closely at each object I realised that we have bought many of the same items this trip including a child's wheel barrow and cheese boards on display above their shelves and the French wooden garden trug holding the loaves of bread.
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Antique English garden tools for the Tasmanian gardens
We have particularly been on an Antique garden tool hunt here on our buying trip. And it has certainly paid off as we have accumulated a very extensive collection of all types of English garden tools - from hand shears to large cultivating forks. And we have been learning along the way, including from the recent BBC's Homes and Antiques May issue (top two photos). Here is part of what we have bought (above) and another interesting way to display tools, as lamps of course (below)! But I think they are all very useable just as they were originaly intended...in the garden.
Friday, June 11, 2010
Bird house found
At the large international antique trade fair that I attended on Monday, I was on a mission to find a birdhouse or dovecote for mum. She will be pleased to hear that I was successful in finding one (or two, actually...one for the store as well). Although they are not antique, they are charming and are made in Eastern Europe. I saw a near identical one in the English BBC's Homes and Antiques magazine, May issue (top photo). And on my walk the other night to the local riverside pub, I spotted one through someones gates and took a snap (bottom photo). The ones I bought are the ones in the middle photo. The riverside pub had diners' boats moored at its jetty on the river. The weather has not been great here in the UK of late, but this particular night was mild enough to dine outside and enjoy the view.
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Garden goodies, champagne boxes and Swedish clocks
It was a huge day at the international antiques trade fair that I attended yesterday. I am still getting over it! I started out buying a fantastic Swedish longcase clock with the most beautiful subdued grey painted finish c.1830 (I am very annoyed that we wrapped it and put into the van before I had a chance to take a snap!) along with a Swedish console or centre table with a drawer. Very chic. Next, I came across a fantastic French garden table and chair set with some of the original green paint. It is marked with the famous Arras foundry mark. And luckily I acted promptly, as an American dealer was trying to buy it at the same time and was very disappointed they missed out. Another of my favourite finds was the French champagne box (above). It would make a very satisfying container for logs or the like. We were also able to stock up on French baskets, cheese boards and garden objects. I loved the carousel horse (top photo) that was on a stall, but it sold very early in the day. I also admired the mirror made from an iron window (second photo) but it was too expensive.
Monday, June 7, 2010
The fabulous London Olympia Antiques fair
Every year, this stand (above) at the London International Fine Art Fair, Olympia, is by far my favourite. Unfortunately I did not get to the preview of Olympia last Thursday, but Donna was lucky enough to be amongst the first to enter and took some pics for us. I love the way this stand mixes garden with interior furniture. And all the muted colours blend so beautifully with little added shots of green from topiary and moss. Wonderful. And those bird statues are really intriguing. Here are some garden chairs that I bought last week... They are genuine Victorian iron chairs. We have bought a few pieces for our garden room in addition to these chairs. I am at a big international trade event tomorrow, hopefully I will find more there!
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Link to "Why Promiscuity is a Form of Self-Mutilation for Fatherless Daughters:" http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/07/16/daddyless-daughters-promiscuity-self-mutilation_n_3600946.html?ref=politics&ir=Divorce
Fatherlessness is an epidemic in our world today. Too frequently, daughters who never knew their father or lose their fathers to divorce turn to a string of men to try to fill that void in their lives. In this article, they discuss how this promiscuity is actually a form of self-mutilation. Make sure to watch the video that goes along with the article.For more resources and information on divorce, family disruption and modern families please visit our Hope 4 Hurting Kids Divorce and Modern Family Help Center.


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It was a perfect day for a walk, shifting clouds, cool and some sun shining through. The walk we attempted to take is the second walk in '30 Family Bushwalks in and around Canberra' by Graeme Barrow (4th Edition). This is a terrific little book, though some of the tracks he describes have changed a bit since the book was published in 2002.
Here are some pics of the walk :-)


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My name is Donna and I have lived in Alaska most of my life. My Dad came to Alaska in 1975 on a two week hunting trip. He liked it so much be brought us all up here from Florida. My family has all moved away now but I just couldn't think of leaving. I love Alaska. I love the beauty, the different seasons, the snow, and the people. It is definitely a wonderful place to raise children.
I met my husband, Chris, here in 1990 when we were both working at the Westmark hotel. His family also came to Alaska in 1975 but they came from California. Now we've been married for 21 years. We have two boys who are 15 and 18 years old. My husband is the one who gave me my nickname, bug, I have no idea why but it stuck.
I am the Fairbanks Coordinator for Project Linus and I really enjoy it. Together with a bunch of volunteers from the community we gather home-made blankets for children who have been through a crisis, trauma or or suffering from a serious illness. It's amazing to see what the community can do when they pull together to help those in need!
I also like to write of course, which is why I have this blog. I started writing for Associated Content under the pen name Kay Raisy. I chose that name because I am "crazy" but the good kind of crazy :O) I enjoy writing poetry and occasionally an article or two. It is great therapy especially when chronic pain and other medical problems keep me grounded. I also love to paint which I plan to do a lot more of in the years to come. I have found that painting with watercolors is great therapy as well. Add to that my love of gardening and books and you would know me pretty well.
Thanks for stopping by and reading about my passions.


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AD includes Rancho San Carlos among 20 of the largest homes for sale in America.
Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi have listed their Santa Barbara home for sale. The couple is asking $45 million for the property, which is comprised of three parcels purchased in two 2013 transactions totaling $28.8 million.
Dating to the 1930's, the rustic house measures 10,500 square feet, and contains six bedrooms and eight full or partial baths. The sandstone and raw timber home features a rambling layout around a center courtyard.
It's a substantial look, and it doesn't ever pass into the vague indecision of many higher end period residences that have been renovated; it achieves a strong sense of authenticity by never really appearing to question its identity. Modernizations and elements of cross-cultural layering are nicely incorporated, and do not topple the composition.
DeGeneres has suggested that the house seems to be an expression of its landscape, and that's pretty accurate. It doesn't impose, and it does not dominate; a neat trick for a home built from rusticated stone. And, even though the home is the product of a very assertive European design aesthetic located in Southern California, it doesn't feel contrived. Part of that effect is the countryside of Montecito, which perhaps more than any other SoCal locale resembles the Riviera.
The house features nine fireplaces, libraries and reading rooms. Ceilings are vaulted, sometimes open trussed, and floors are generally tile or stone. Windows and French doors are pleasingly plain, steel-framed affairs, and do not distract from the overall style. The overall look is heavy-handed, packed to bursting with charming detail, but it never comes off as ponderous. Frequently, skylights lend a little liberation to the proceedings, and balance things out nicely with a dash of the ethereal.
The nearly seventeen acres of grounds are filled with gardens and quiet alcoves. An additional pavilion structure was constructed by the couple, and features a wet bar and catering kitchen, and entertaining space under a high vaulted ceiling.
DeGeneres—a legendarily restless house-hunter—and spouse de Rossi have owned several homes in their time together: buying, renovating and selling. The couple's latest real-estate acquisition may lead them to Australia, de Rossi's home country.
Read the Wall Street Journal Article by Candace Taylor – May 28, 2015
Los Olivos, California
Style: French Normandy-Style
Square Footage: 12,598± sq.ft.
Year Built: 1982
Main Home: Bedrooms/Baths:Â Â 6Â / 7 full, 2 powder
Lot Size:  2,698± Acres
Architect: Robert Altevers
Sycamore Valley Ranch is the ultimate ranch retreat and gated estate of approx. 2,698 acres located 5 miles north of the town of Los Olivos. The main residence of approximately 12,598 sq. ft. offers six-bedrooms, including a large first floor master suite with a private loft and two master baths. The home was designed by Robert Altevers for William Bone in a French Normandy-style and meticulously crafted to perfection in 1982. The home is nestled between extensively landscaped gardens and a four-acre lake complete with a waterfall, incredible pastoral views to the south and majestic mountain views to the north. An expansive covered outdoor barbeque area is perfect for entertaining and is located adjacent to the inviting pool and nearby pool house and tennis court. There are multiple structures on the property including three separate guest homes, a 5,500 sq.ft. movie theater with stage, several barns, animal shelter facilities, corrals and a maintenance shop.Â
Call Harry Kolb at 805-452-2500 for further information.
A Large Montecito Estate Lists For $125 Million – Wall Street Journal
"It's like a small city': California super-mansion with 10 cottages and an English-style
pub on its grounds goes on the market for an eye-watering $125 Million – The Daily Mail
Sotheby's International Realty Announces Exclusive $125 Million Listing of Historic
Santa Barbara Estate – PR Newswire
Montecito Ranch on 238 Acres Lists For $125 Million – Forbes
Equestrian estate in Montecito asking $125 million – LA Times Hot Property
"http://www.latimes.com/business/realestate/hot-property/la-fi-hotprop-montecito-estate-20140905-story.html?track=rss" target="_blank">Equestrian estate in Montecito asking $125 million – LA Times Hot Property
California estate hits the market for $125M – The Real Deal
California estate with equestrian facilities on market for $US125 million – Horsetalk.co.nz
Montecito Ranch On 238 Acres Lists For $125 Million – Forbes
HOT PROPERTY: Equestrian estate in Montecito asking $125 million – LA Times
HOUSE OF THE DAY: A 237-Acre California Estate With A Secret Underground Pub Is On The Market For $125 Million – Business Insider
Gorgeous 237-Acre Estate Just Casually Listed for $125M – Curbed National
Massive, Lavish Montecito Estate With Secret Pub Asks $125MM – Curbed LA
9/5/14 – HOUSE OF THE DAY: A 237-Acre California Estate With A Secret Underground Pub Is On The Market For $125 Million – Houston Chronicle
HOUSE OF THE DAY: A 237-Acre California Estate With A Secret Underground Pub Is On The Market For $125 Million – Seattle Pi
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The magnificent Rancho San Carlos, a 237 acre estate property that for nearly 100 years has been under the ownership of one family. A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to acquire a unique property of unprecedented grand scale, exceptional architecture, and prestigious historical significance. The sprawling hilltop Monterey Colonial manor was designed by noted architect Reginald Johnson in 1931 with an approx. 29,483 sq. ft. exquisite main residence comprised of over thirty rooms. Infused with an atmosphere of sophistication and refinement, the grand home is astutely sited on two natural terraces, and by planning the formal living rooms around a central courtyard and placing the Master and family bedroom wings on the upper terrace, he effectively created a spatial separation that afforded privacy, calm and exceptional views. Additional features include 10 residential cottages, an office, producing orchards, and extensive equestrian facilities.
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Harry Holb Featured Property in Montecito for $23.5 Million
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Among all the Montecito significant properties currently available, this home offers a unique family oriented floor plan and a lifestyle and amenities perfectly suited for an active family. The property faces southeast, taking its name from unobstructed views of the first rays of sunrise and moonrise. Situated on approximately 2.3 acres in a prime Montecito location, this completely private enclave is surrounded by mature oaks offering panoramic ocean and MontecitoValley views, yet has no other homes in sight. A unique and valuable combination of wide open vistas coupled with complete privacy. Solid wood and iron gates open directly to the spacious motor-court and the main home's stately, yet inviting, facade.
Inside and out, famed designer Robert Webb has captured the ambiance of a Tuscan country Villa. Hand-chiseled Santa Barbara sandstone, quarried from these very grounds, form the walls, posts, and facades, complemented by imported French limestone on the pillars, window surrounds, and chimneys. The interior boasts travertine marble and distressed wood floors, as well as exquisite decorative painting by the Elisa Stancil Studios of San Francisco. These subtle designs on the walls and ceilings infuse the entire home with a centuries-old ambience. At every turn, large windows capture vistas that could inspire paintings of their own.
From the arched two-story entry with coffered wood ceiling, your eye is drawn directly across the foyer to the wrought iron doors of the rear terrace and their breathtaking views to the pool and ocean beyond. Approximately 11,440 square feet under roof, the main residence (8,425 square feet) includes five bedrooms, six full baths, two powder rooms, and five fireplaces. There are also two garages with space for six automobiles; a one-bedroom guest house and a pool house with kitchen and bath. Technologically, the property excels with a Vantage lighting system, an Audio Access PX700 system, a telephone system with up to seven lines, and Internet access throughout.
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Grand and sophisticated, yet tempered by extraordinary comfort and family livability, this Montecito estate embodies a world-class lifestyle that is second to none.
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The Eyes Have It
1. "Then I made a mistake" – What 'mistake' did the speaker make? Why was it a mistake? What removed the speaker's doubt? What did the speaker do then?
2. Describe the exchange between Ruskin Bond and his last fellow passenger on the train.
3. How did the narrator and the girl reminisce about the scenic beauty of Mussoorie?
4. "See you forgot our brief encounter" – Who said this and to whom? What is a 'brief encounter' referred to here? Why did speaker think so?
5. Bring out the significance of the title of the story 'The Eyes Have It'. "I'm tired of people telling me I have a pretty face" – Who said this, to whom and why? What did the person speak to reply?
6. "She was completely blind" – explain the irony in the given line.
Strong Roots
1. Describe the locality where APJ Abdul Kalam lived in his childhood.
2. "We lived in our ancestral house" – Give a bored description about speaker's experience about his early childhood in his ancestral house.
3. How did Abdul Kalam try to emulate his father? What did Kalam's father tell him about the relevance of prayers?
4. What do you mean by 'fear-ridden of density'? What is other vision? What vision should be preferred and why?
5. "Every human being is a …. divine being" – Who said this and to whom? What does the speaker mean to say here?
Thank You Ma'am
1. Why did the boy in 'Thank you Ma'am' not run away through he found the door open? Why did the boy try to snatch the pocketbook of the lady?
2. Give a pen-picture of the character of Roger and Mrs. Luella Bates.
3. Justify the title of the short story 'Thank you Ma'am'. "You ought to ….. from wrong" – Who speaks to whom? Did the speaker manage to teach what he/she claimed to teach? Give reasons for your answer.
4. How did Mrs. Jones treat Roger when they arrived home?
5. "You gonna take me to Jail?" – Who asked this question and to Whom? When did the speaker ask this question? Why did the speaker think that he would be taken to jail? What was the answer to this question?
Three Questions
1. How did the enemy of the Tsar become friends with the Year? How did the Tsar nurse the wounded man?
2. How did the Tsar spend the night at the hermit's place? What did he see after waking up?
3. " You have already been answered!" – Who said this to whom? How has the Tsar been already answered? Explain the line.
4. Why did the bearded man become an enemy of the Tsar? What did the man swear and resolve to do? Why did he ask forgiveness of the Tsar and what did he promise him?
On Killing a Tree
1. Describe the growth, struggle and ultimate death of a tree as described in the poem 'On killing a Tree'.
2. Justify the title of the poem 'On killing a Tree'. "And then it is done" – What does 'it' refer to? When does it done? How is it done?
3. "And the root is to be pulled out" – Why it is necessary to pull the root out? What happens to the tree after this process? Explain the irony stated in this line.
4. How does a tree of resistance to its destruction? How does its resistance fail?
Asleep in the Valley
1. Give a brief description of the surrounding the soldier lay in the poem 'Asleep in the Valley'.
2. Justify the title of the poem 'Asleep in the Valley'. How does the picture of soldier describe the tragedy of war?
3. "A soldier, very young, lies open-mouthed' – Who is the 'soldier' referred to here? Narrate in your own words how the soldier lies in the valley? Why is he not disturbed by the Humming insects? How his body kept warm?
4. What message does the poet want to express through the poem 'Asleep in the Valley'.
Sonnet No. 18: Shall I compare thee to a summer's day
1. What type of poem is 'Shall I Compare Thee to a Summer's Day'? Who is the poet? Whom does the poet speak of? What does the poet say about the person spoken of?
2. Discuss the central idea of the poem 'Shall I Compare Thee to a Summer's Day'. How does Shakespeare present the triumph for poetry over mortality in Sonnet 18?
3. How does the poet present nature's changing course? Does the poet's young friend stand in stark contrast to it? Explain.
4. "But thy eternal…. thou ow'st" – Whose 'eternal summer' is being to referred here? What does mean eternal summer? What conclusion does the poet draw at the end of the poem?
The Poetry of Earth
1. What picture of Summer is presented in 'The Poetry of Earth'? How has it been carried on to the picture of winter?
2. Why does Keats feel that the poetry of earth is never dead? How does the poet read 'The Poetry of Earth'?
3. "…he has never done/with his delights" – Who is referred to here as 'he'? What does he perform? What does the poet mean to say here?
4. What pictures of the two Seasons does Keats draw in 'The Poetry of Earth'? How are the two pictures related?
The Proposal
1. Justify the title of the play 'The Proposal' by Anton Chekhov. Sketch the character of Natalya.
2. "She's like a love-sick cat" – Who said these and about whom? Analyse the character of the person is referred to here, under the light of the comment about.
3. Why did Lomov think about taking a decision about getting married? Whom did he want to marry? Write a note on the ending of the play, The Proposal.
4. Chekhov's 'The Proposal' centers around a proposal – Why is this proposal so important to the three major characters and how do they react to it?
5. Describe Chubukov's plight as a father of a grown-up daughter. "What's the matter? What are you shouting at?" – Who said this and to whom? What were they shouting at?
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Report Writing
Natural Disaster (Kerala Flood), Educational excursion conducted by your school, Inter-school debate program, Inter-class football tournament, Tree induction program, Farewell function for a teacher, Magic show in school, Malaria prevention camp, No Tobacco Day program, Blood Donation camp.
Letter Writing
1. Write a letter to the editor of an English newspaper about Cyber crimes/High price rise/Safe Drive Save Life/ misuse of Mobile phone.
2. Write a letter to the headmaster about absent from school for some days/arrange a tree plantation programme/celebrate World Environment Day/lost your library card.
3. ABC school has ordered a publishing company for a bulk of books. But the company has failed to supply the books in time. Write a letter of reminder to XYZ Publishing Co., 2, B C Roy Road, Kolkata-700009
4. General Diary Loss of a motorcycle, insanitary condition of your locality. Write a letter to the manager of a bank requesting loan for a manufacturing unit.
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As we wound down the morning talks from our New York event, Steve and Colin passed the reins to Nick Cho to lead an open discussion with Meister, Colleen Anunu, Michelle Johnson, Jenn Chen, and Colin, winding together the threads of the morning into some larger—and incredibly important—areas of focus. Together, they unpack defensiveness, ask (and answer) why it's important to apply these concepts to the coffee industry specifically, dig into the role that specialty coffee plays in gentrification, question the coffee shop as community centre, and revisit the purpose of codes of conduct.
Pencils out, folks, and fingers on the pause button: there aren't any equations or numbers for you to catch here, just incredible and highly important insights that could use a little bit of introspection from the rest of us.


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Yesterday was dedicated to resting.
I slept until 6:30am. So, right through Title Boxing! Once that happened, I decided to get house work done and wear my glasses all day.
That bar we were in on Saturday night, in Hermann, MO, still allows smoking (the HORROR!) and I had to peel my contacts off my eye balls when I got home on Sunday. It felt good to wear my glasses all day yesterday and they are still on my face!
I had to take one of the guys we care for to an appointment yesterday morning and then it was back in my PJ's at home, doing laundry, cleaning the kitchen and eating homemade chicken noodle soup!
It's never fun for Justin to be sick, but if there has to be a bright side, it's that I always make a pot of chicken noodle soup. I LOVE soup! Raise your hand if you LOVE soup too!
Oh, my house smells like fall. I took advantage of Yankee Candle's "Buy One Get One 50% Off" and purchased: Apple Cider, Pumpkin Pie, Be Thankful and Buttercream
As you can see, two candles are already filling our home with the smell of coziness.
Meal #1: Gluten free toast, veggie patties, egg whites
Meal #2: Chicken Noodle Soup
Meal #3: Chicken Noodle Soup
Meal #4: Chicken Noodle Soup
Meal #5: Gluten free cereal with dark chocolate almond milk
Meal #6: Salad: Iceberg lettuce, red onion, broccoli, carrots, red bell pepper, celery, green olives, black olives, Gluten Free Turkey deli meat, and Newman's Own vinaigrette.
Before I close for the morning, I have to give a shout out to Justin's step brother, Aaron. He competed in his first bodybuilding competition this past weekend!! Congratulations Aaron! You did it! We are so proud of you!
Also, I don't think I ever gave a shout out to Chelle after she competed a couple of weeks ago! Her story is amazing! Way to go, Chelle!


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Beth Murray is an experienced Level II therapist and Cathy Murray has completed her training as a Level II therapist in the use of EMDR
To date, EMDR has helped an estimated two million people relieve many types of psychological distress. EMDR is a scientifically based therapy that has to do with brain process and how the brain stores memory. For many people it is the missing piece of the puzzle for making progress in therapy. EMDR seems to have a direct effect on how the brain processes information. The name is rather deceptive in that the only thing it has to do with the eyes is that the eyes seem to mimic what happens during REM (rapid eye movement) sleep or dreaming.
EMDR has proven to be effective in working with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and decreasing or eliminating the symptoms for the majority of clients. It has been used in critical incident debriefing, such as bank robberies, hurricane Katrina and disasters such as 9-11. The process works to neutralize the distress related to the incident; a person will retain memory of the event without having the distress or upset. Clients have also reported relief from related symptoms such as anxiety and recovering from a motor vehicle accident (MVA).
As moments become "frozen in time" during a traumatic experience or rutted thoughts, the brain does not process normally. Memory gets split into pieces and the issue does not get resolved. In a way, EMDR is similar to a computer "de-fragmenting." The brain wants the person to be at peace and not be stuck in destructive or disturbing patterns or behaviour or thoughts. This is done through a process of "bi-lateral stimulations" of the brain using tapping, eye movements, sounds or pulsars. The process does not alter any sense of reality and is not like hypnosis or any other form of altered state.


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Here are some stupid old videos that continue to beat the Vuvuzela meme into the ground. It's the Friday before the July 4 holiday weekend, so news is thin on the ground. Fortunately, silly shit that might be funny is always fashionable, and that's what I have for you today.
The above video is the obligatory Vuvuzela Hero (caught on GamesRadar). Any comedy instrument that the Internet becomes fascinated with needs a Hero spoof, and here it is. It's actually somewhat amusing though, so make sure to check it out. Below the fold is something a bit more unique -- somebody modded Doom 2 to include the Football-wrecking instrument as a weapon. Who knew the Vuvuzela could fend off the hordes of Hell? We all thought it was Satan's first begotten son.
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I'm fed-up with moaning minnies who comment unfavourably on this 70-year old 'real ship' because it doesn't seem to match up to the vast majority of the bland 'floating blocks of flats' (i.e. most other cruise ... Read More
I'm fed-up with moaning minnies who comment unfavourably on this 70-year old 'real ship' because it doesn't seem to match up to the vast majority of the bland 'floating blocks of flats' (i.e. most other cruise ships). Of course it doesn't! Anybody who does the most basic of research should KNOW what they can expect of the Astoria. This is a 'travel experience' and all the better for i! Consider these facts; (1) Pretty straightforward arrival/departure arrangements at smaller ports (Poole in this instance); (2) Great destinations (because she's a small ship and can get into places that the leviathans can't); (3) ALL cabins have bath, bidet and shower (OK, possibly slightly tired - but more or less unheard of on newer ships); (4) Other reviewers' adverse comments made about the food are frankly PATHETIC (see later); (5) Friendly crew who appear to go out of their way to be helpful; (6) Sensibly-priced on-board drinks (billed in sterling) with a good selection; (7) Very acceptable leisure-facilities given her small size; (8) Unbeatable value for money as long as you are not expecting The Ritz. We paid just £492 each and achieved a 'one grade' upgrade to an outside cabin, which was a bonus - but the review wouldn't have changed even if we had been in the inside cabin that we had expected. Bear in mind that the basic 'real cost' will actually always be £7 per day each higher because of the addition of the 'automatic gratuity' - so in our case that made it £562 each. Allowing for our travel costs, car-parking (£100 in this case), four port-excursions and a drink or two each day, our holiday-cost increased to just a smidge under £1000 each. Where else can you get full-board accommodation and be transported around the country with organised excursions for just £100 per day? The food in Astoria's restaurant is EXCELLENT (and not at all bad in the buffet). I've not had better Beef Wellington or Fillet Mignon for example. We always push the boat out and have all five courses at dinner (OK, so the 'sophisticated' might say that this is not good form - but I don't care!) and the quantities are entirely adequate. I suppose that anybody paying the top-prices (we heard of some passengers who had paid a basic price of aproaching £1800 each) might feel perturbed that they had to 'endure' the riff-raff (not that there was anybody actually like that on our cruise - just 'normal' folk', expectedly all of age 65+) since there is absolutely no segregation (everybody eating the same food in the same restaurants, using the same bars, seeing the same entertainment and using the same ship's-tenders when transferring ashore from anchor-ports) - which is why the canny traveller will opt for the lower-priced deals. The entertainment-team work hard and their 'Round The World' show in particular was simply fun to see after our second-sitting dinner (a really nice table of 8 incidentally, with an excellent steward). The two guest-comedians (two shows each) generated a good number of laughs at each performance. There were a couple of intersting talks by a guest-lecturer in the room which doubles as a cinema (some good films were shown, but the time of showing did not suit second-sitting diners), - but again, don't expect an I-Max style experience. I genuinely believe that people of 'normal expectation' can have little grounds to fault this splendid old ship. My advice is to travel on her whilst you still can, with just the one caveat that those of impaired mobility might be better-advised to look elsewhere (getting on and off the ship itself - and especially on and off the tenders at anchor-ports - calls for a modest degree of agility). Read Less
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Bastilla is a Moroccan dish traditionally made with pigeon and sprinkled with powdered sugar and cinnamon. We prefer this less-sweet chicken version.
How to Make It
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, and cook 10 minutes or until soft and translucent. Add chicken and next 7 ingredients. Set aside.
Beat broth and egg with a wire whisk until well blended; pour into a small skillet. Cook over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until soft scrambled. Fold egg mixture into chicken mixture.
Lay 1 sheet of phyllo dough on a flat surface; brush evenly with melted butter. Repeat procedure with 3 more phyllo sheets. Stack sheets, and cut in half lengthwise to form two phyllo stacks. Spoon 1/3 cup filling down long edge of each phyllo stack, spreading evenly to ends. Roll up, starting with long side, and brush edges with more butter to seal.
Cut roll into 4 pieces; transfer pieces to an ungreased baking sheet. Repeat with remaining phyllo sheets, butter, and filling.
Bake at 350° for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.


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One Dress Four Looks!
Sometimes you get in a rut and don't experiment with your style, especially when you are on a budget and haven't got many clothes. So I thought I'd give you some inspiration on how you can have four different looks with just one dress.
The dress I am using is from Hollister, dark grey with a simple style a mid neckline, long sleeves and above the knee skirt line I think it cost £25? but I can't remember and its no longer available to check.
Look One –
For the first look, I paired the dress with a fitted leather jacket (not real leather ) from New Look with a silver zipper and detailing, black ankle boots also from New Look with a frill on one side that gives It a very rocker chic vibe and gives an edge to the dress.
Look Two –
This look is a lot more floaty and feminine with a light pink waterfall jacket and nude high heels both from New Look this is perfect for somewhere casual but polished enough for afternoon tea or meeting the parents.
Look Three –
A brilliant look for a interview or somewhere you need to be smartly dressed ( ignore the hair), this black military jacket with gold buttons from Miss Selfridge really pulls this outfit together to make it less casual and more dressed up added with the open toe cream satin heels that also has a black bow at the back from Monsoon, it looks very smart.
Look Four –
I love this casual look, pairing this dress with a floral black bomber jacket and simple black elastic flats, comfortable and easy to wear I wanted to put this one in so you know you can really dress up or down this piece very easily, the jacket is again from New Look and the shoes Primark.
So those were some ideas for different looks for just one dress I wanted to keep it minimal and simple just changing two things so you don't have to spend loads of money changing up your look, I'm planning to do another in depth one of these changing hairstyles and accessories if your interested please comment below also a lot of these clothes are old so if I can't find them I will link something similar. Thanks for reading Xxx
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