Fake Mulberry, Gucci, Tiffany, Burberry and Chanel goods part of 1m haul seized at Wembley Market
This is a small part of the 1million haul of counterfeit goods seized by police when they raided Wembley Market yesterday morning.
Undercover officers teamed up with Brent and Harrow Trading Standard Services (BHTSS) to storm the world-renowned Sunday event just before 9am.
A four-hour search of nine stalls, and a house in Midlands, resulted in the confiscation of more than 5,000 items with a street value of more than 1m.
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Eight stall holders who were arrested have been bailed to return to a police station at a later date and other traders be subjected to an investigation by BHTSS.
Bill Bilon, head of BHTSS, said: "This was one of the biggest and most successful operations we have conducted at Wembley Market with more than 45 trading standards and police officers plus brand representative’s working together to tackle those who trade in illegal counterfeit goods.
"Brent and Harrow Trading Standard Services will not tolerate those who persistently plague the market with counterfeit goods.
"My officers will now investigate all of the stalls caught selling the fake goods and will seek to prosecute not just those who turn up at the market to sell the goods, but also the professional network of criminal perpetrators who are involved further up the supply chain."
Sergeant Pete Goodchild from Tokyngton Safer Neighbourhoods Team said: "The value of the goods is quite amazing and it means a large amount of money has now being diverted away from criminal activity. We plan to conduct more of these operations in the near future.
"This was a great piece of partnership working with our colleagues at Brent Council."
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2012年1月31日星期二
Warm winter adds to retailers' post-holiday blues
Unseasonably warm weather across the United States forced many retailers to offer deeper-than-usual discounts to clear out coats, sweaters and boots in January, pointing to tepid sales in the typically slow post-holiday month.
Analysts expect U.S. retailers to report a 2 percent rise in January same-store sales,Never retail for lessthan $250 Moreover if the laptopbagfactory claimsthewatch is Tag Aquaracer 20082 on saleor. compared with a year-earlier increase of 4.4 percent, according to Thomson Reuters data.
"In this economy, nobody is going to buy unless there is a need for it, and the weather says, 'You don't need it,'" said Scott Bernhardt, chief operating officer of Planalytics,Offering a huge selection of chloehandbag online store. which provides weather data for businesses.
"It's apparel that's hit the most," said Bernhardt, who expects outerwear sales to have dropped 20 to 30 percent in January.
Retailers from Target Corp to Saks Inc will report their January sales at stores open at least a year, on Wednesday and Thursday.
Consumers usually pull back on spending in the first month of the year, after a shopping binge in November and December.nonwovenbagfactory is proudly powered by WordPress and WPMU Theme pack. This January, the slowdown was exacerbated by warmer-than-usual temperatures, which encouraged retailers to offer steeper discounts to clear inventory.Ed Hardy Caps Buy On Sale and monclerouterwear with high quality,
"At many retailers, promotions kicked up from the 40 percent level in late December to as much as 60 to 70 percent off in January,Most energysaving can ship the same day FREE via Ground shipping." Nomura analyst Paul Lejuez said.
January represents the smallest sales month of the year, and is mostly dedicated to clearance of carryover holiday goods, prompting many analysts to downplay the effect it will have on the consumer-driven U.S. economy.
"With weather still unfavorable and mall traffic weaker in January, we see retailers leaning on aggressive promotions to liquidate seasonal product," Goldman analyst Michelle Tan said.
Also, same-store sales reports capture only part of the retail economy. Wal-Mart Stores Inc and other major retailers such as Best Buy Co Inc and Amazon.com do not report monthly sales.
Deutsche Bank analyst Charles Grom said January only drives about 4 to 6 percent of annual sales. He is betting that warehouse club Costco Wholesale Corp and off-price chain Big Lots Inc will be among the winners.
"We believe the usual suspects at Costco - traffic, California, fresh foods, and International - continue to play out nicely," Grom said.
While many analysts expect Costco and luxury chain stores Nordstrom Inc and Saks Inc to have done well in January, they are not so optimistic about sales of middle-market chain Gap Inc and others that did not react fast enough to the changes in consumer behavior and the weather.
"The retailer (Gap) struggles to retain customer attention amidst regular fashion and design misses, particularly in the key women's business," Wedbush analyst Betty Chen said.
One analyst provided a formula for success in January.
"The winners in January were the players who began the month in solid inventory position, used the first week to clear out goods and aggressively rolled out new Spring items early to catch warmer weather and fashion driven traffic," Brean Murray analyst Eric Beder said.
Analysts expect U.S. retailers to report a 2 percent rise in January same-store sales,Never retail for lessthan $250 Moreover if the laptopbagfactory claimsthewatch is Tag Aquaracer 20082 on saleor. compared with a year-earlier increase of 4.4 percent, according to Thomson Reuters data.
"In this economy, nobody is going to buy unless there is a need for it, and the weather says, 'You don't need it,'" said Scott Bernhardt, chief operating officer of Planalytics,Offering a huge selection of chloehandbag online store. which provides weather data for businesses.
"It's apparel that's hit the most," said Bernhardt, who expects outerwear sales to have dropped 20 to 30 percent in January.
Retailers from Target Corp to Saks Inc will report their January sales at stores open at least a year, on Wednesday and Thursday.
Consumers usually pull back on spending in the first month of the year, after a shopping binge in November and December.nonwovenbagfactory is proudly powered by WordPress and WPMU Theme pack. This January, the slowdown was exacerbated by warmer-than-usual temperatures, which encouraged retailers to offer steeper discounts to clear inventory.Ed Hardy Caps Buy On Sale and monclerouterwear with high quality,
"At many retailers, promotions kicked up from the 40 percent level in late December to as much as 60 to 70 percent off in January,Most energysaving can ship the same day FREE via Ground shipping." Nomura analyst Paul Lejuez said.
January represents the smallest sales month of the year, and is mostly dedicated to clearance of carryover holiday goods, prompting many analysts to downplay the effect it will have on the consumer-driven U.S. economy.
"With weather still unfavorable and mall traffic weaker in January, we see retailers leaning on aggressive promotions to liquidate seasonal product," Goldman analyst Michelle Tan said.
Also, same-store sales reports capture only part of the retail economy. Wal-Mart Stores Inc and other major retailers such as Best Buy Co Inc and Amazon.com do not report monthly sales.
Deutsche Bank analyst Charles Grom said January only drives about 4 to 6 percent of annual sales. He is betting that warehouse club Costco Wholesale Corp and off-price chain Big Lots Inc will be among the winners.
"We believe the usual suspects at Costco - traffic, California, fresh foods, and International - continue to play out nicely," Grom said.
While many analysts expect Costco and luxury chain stores Nordstrom Inc and Saks Inc to have done well in January, they are not so optimistic about sales of middle-market chain Gap Inc and others that did not react fast enough to the changes in consumer behavior and the weather.
"The retailer (Gap) struggles to retain customer attention amidst regular fashion and design misses, particularly in the key women's business," Wedbush analyst Betty Chen said.
One analyst provided a formula for success in January.
"The winners in January were the players who began the month in solid inventory position, used the first week to clear out goods and aggressively rolled out new Spring items early to catch warmer weather and fashion driven traffic," Brean Murray analyst Eric Beder said.
Education Foundation Handbag Bingo Event Set for March 23
The Lawrence Township Education Foundation (LTEF) will host its second annual "Handbag Bingo" fundraiser on March 23 at Educational Testing Service located off Rosedale Road in Lawrence Township.
Proceeds from the event will help fund innovative programs in Lawrence Township Public Schools.
Over 300 women of Mercer County attended the event in 2011 which raised over $10,000 for LTEF. This year's event will feature high-end designer handbags from Coach, Kate Spade and Diane von Furstenberg to name a few.
Tickets go on sale beginning tomorrow, Feb. 1, and can be purchased through the LTEF website (www.Ways to Go for Burberry Designer wholesalereplicahandbags.ltefnj.org). Last year's event was a sell-out success and event organizers urge anyone considering attending to purchase tickets early.
"The community support for this event and for LTEF was really overwhelming," said Pepper Evans, president of LTEF Board of Trustees. "LTEF is looking forward to another fun evening as we come together to raise money to help support our public schools.I thought that diorhandbags 3 billion would be enough to do an experiment,"
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Proceeds from the event will help fund innovative programs in Lawrence Township Public Schools.
Over 300 women of Mercer County attended the event in 2011 which raised over $10,000 for LTEF. This year's event will feature high-end designer handbags from Coach, Kate Spade and Diane von Furstenberg to name a few.
Tickets go on sale beginning tomorrow, Feb. 1, and can be purchased through the LTEF website (www.Ways to Go for Burberry Designer wholesalereplicahandbags.ltefnj.org). Last year's event was a sell-out success and event organizers urge anyone considering attending to purchase tickets early.
"The community support for this event and for LTEF was really overwhelming," said Pepper Evans, president of LTEF Board of Trustees. "LTEF is looking forward to another fun evening as we come together to raise money to help support our public schools.I thought that diorhandbags 3 billion would be enough to do an experiment,"
The Handbag Bingo event is open to adults over 21 years of age. In addition to 12 games of Bingo, the evening will feature a vendor showcase, door prizes, raffles,Welcome to Find The Bestparkajackets.I had to say that the news of cheapoakleysunglasses.eblog.cz promotion. refreshments and more.
Admission is $35 per person and includes three Bingo cards per game for ten games.The great selection of wholesale ralphlaurenpolo at TradeTang. Additional cards will be available for sale as well as game cards for two bonus games.
2012年1月30日星期一
Chabad at Mont-Tremblant moves to new home
Mont-Tremblant is known worldwide as a ski centre and après-ski hot spot, but this famous Laurentian Mountain resort is actually a popular holiday destination year-round.
The rolling mountains and picturesque lakes and rivers provide an ideal setting for summer activities such as cycling, hiking, golfing and canoeing.
About 90 minutes north of Montreal, the resort village, with its many hotels, spas, boutiques and dazzling mountain-top casino, caters to international tourists that include Jewish visitors from around the world.
It's not uncommon to see some of them attending Shabbat services and holiday celebrations at Chabad of Mont-Tremblant (819-681-0337),goodhermesbirkinbesthandbags a Jewish centre, which used to be housed in a condo in the resort. The centre recently relocated to 110 Chemin Desmarais, which is a two-minute walk from a ski hill.
Rabbi Yisroel Mockin and his wife, Liba, who have been running Chabad of Mont-Tremblant since its inception six years ago, say they are thrilled with the centre's new home and very appreciative of the generosity of their supporters.
"People have opened their wallets," she says "It's been overwhelming.
"Like most Chabad centres, we are not funded by Chabad headquarters. We have to do our own fundraising."
According to Rabbi Mockin, it was a challenge to find a new home within walking distance of the resort. "We found a humble house on a humongous property. It's 1.3 acres."
The resort did not permit display signs for the centre, he says. "Now we can have a sign and be more visible."
He explains that many people made a serendipitous discovery of the centre on the ski hill when they noticed him, his wife and their seven-year old son, Mendel, wearing jackets with Chabad Tremblant printed on the back. "We're a skiing family. The jackets helped direct people to the centre."
He acknowledges that having the shul in the resort village was very convenient. "People could ski in and ski out. It was an incredible location."
But, ultimately, it was hard to accommodate all the visitors in the cramped quarters of the two-bedroom unit. "It was very tight. We were bumper to bumper."
"It was a wonderful atmosphere,cosmeticbagfactory" adds the rebbetzin. "It was very international and very heimish. Every weekend we would have a new community."
Rabbi Mockin says her cooking has always been a big draw. "The kiddush my wife puts out is unheard of."
He describes the centre as a meeting place for Jews from different communities. "People come to Tremblant from all over – New York, Israel, Mexico, England…
"When people go on holiday, they're more relaxed and more open to meeting people."
The centre has also become a place for networking, he says. "I've experienced people making business connections."
And younger people are also connecting he says. "We've had teenagers meet at Chabad, and they stay in touch through Facebook."
The centre also attracts Jews of diverse religious backgrounds – from people who attend shul weekly to those who are non-observant, he continues. "We've had people coming to shul on vacation who don't normally go to shul when they're not on vacation."
Chabad tries to help families staying in the condo units "create a home away from home," he says, pointing out that kosher food can be ordered through their website at www.chabadtremblant.com. It also has details of hotel discounts through Chabad.
The centre is the brainchild of Rabbi Mockin, a member of the Chabad community in midtown Montreal.
He was running a summer camp for some 400 boys just north of Tremblant when he came up with the idea of setting up a Chabad centre at the resort.replicahandbagscheapchaneljewellery He was encouraged to proceed by his father, Rabbi Berel Mockin, head emissary of the Lubavitcher Rebbe in Quebec.
The Mockins – they also have a 20-year-old son, Peretz, and an 18-year-old daughter, Chaya – divide their time between Montreal and Mont-Tremblant.
The couple had a busy winter holiday season because this year Chanukah overlapped with Christmas.
"On the years when the two holidays coincide, we've always had a bigger bash," says the rabbi.
The rolling mountains and picturesque lakes and rivers provide an ideal setting for summer activities such as cycling, hiking, golfing and canoeing.
About 90 minutes north of Montreal, the resort village, with its many hotels, spas, boutiques and dazzling mountain-top casino, caters to international tourists that include Jewish visitors from around the world.
It's not uncommon to see some of them attending Shabbat services and holiday celebrations at Chabad of Mont-Tremblant (819-681-0337),goodhermesbirkinbesthandbags a Jewish centre, which used to be housed in a condo in the resort. The centre recently relocated to 110 Chemin Desmarais, which is a two-minute walk from a ski hill.
Rabbi Yisroel Mockin and his wife, Liba, who have been running Chabad of Mont-Tremblant since its inception six years ago, say they are thrilled with the centre's new home and very appreciative of the generosity of their supporters.
"People have opened their wallets," she says "It's been overwhelming.
"Like most Chabad centres, we are not funded by Chabad headquarters. We have to do our own fundraising."
According to Rabbi Mockin, it was a challenge to find a new home within walking distance of the resort. "We found a humble house on a humongous property. It's 1.3 acres."
The resort did not permit display signs for the centre, he says. "Now we can have a sign and be more visible."
He explains that many people made a serendipitous discovery of the centre on the ski hill when they noticed him, his wife and their seven-year old son, Mendel, wearing jackets with Chabad Tremblant printed on the back. "We're a skiing family. The jackets helped direct people to the centre."
He acknowledges that having the shul in the resort village was very convenient. "People could ski in and ski out. It was an incredible location."
But, ultimately, it was hard to accommodate all the visitors in the cramped quarters of the two-bedroom unit. "It was very tight. We were bumper to bumper."
"It was a wonderful atmosphere,cosmeticbagfactory" adds the rebbetzin. "It was very international and very heimish. Every weekend we would have a new community."
Rabbi Mockin says her cooking has always been a big draw. "The kiddush my wife puts out is unheard of."
He describes the centre as a meeting place for Jews from different communities. "People come to Tremblant from all over – New York, Israel, Mexico, England…
"When people go on holiday, they're more relaxed and more open to meeting people."
The centre has also become a place for networking, he says. "I've experienced people making business connections."
And younger people are also connecting he says. "We've had teenagers meet at Chabad, and they stay in touch through Facebook."
The centre also attracts Jews of diverse religious backgrounds – from people who attend shul weekly to those who are non-observant, he continues. "We've had people coming to shul on vacation who don't normally go to shul when they're not on vacation."
Chabad tries to help families staying in the condo units "create a home away from home," he says, pointing out that kosher food can be ordered through their website at www.chabadtremblant.com. It also has details of hotel discounts through Chabad.
The centre is the brainchild of Rabbi Mockin, a member of the Chabad community in midtown Montreal.
He was running a summer camp for some 400 boys just north of Tremblant when he came up with the idea of setting up a Chabad centre at the resort.replicahandbagscheapchaneljewellery He was encouraged to proceed by his father, Rabbi Berel Mockin, head emissary of the Lubavitcher Rebbe in Quebec.
The Mockins – they also have a 20-year-old son, Peretz, and an 18-year-old daughter, Chaya – divide their time between Montreal and Mont-Tremblant.
The couple had a busy winter holiday season because this year Chanukah overlapped with Christmas.
"On the years when the two holidays coincide, we've always had a bigger bash," says the rabbi.
Next Support Level for Coach (COH) is $67.68
Shares of Coach (NYSE:COH) opened today below their pivot of $68.kellyreplica65 and have already reached the first level of support at $68.07. Investors may be interested in a cross of the next downside pivot targets of $67.68 and $66.71.coolerbagfactory
In the past 52 weeks, shares of Coach have traded between a low of $45.70 and a high of $70.00 and are now at $67.81, which is 48% above that low price. Over the last five market days, the 200-day moving average (MA) has gone up 0.7% while the 50-day MA has advanced 0.6%.
There is potential upside of 10.authenticlouisvuittonhandbag9% for shares of Coach based on a current price of $67.81 and an average consensus analyst price target of $75.17. The stock should find initial support at its 50-day moving average (MA) of $61.98 and further support at its 200-day MA of $60.06.
Coach, Inc. designs,miumiuhandbags produces, and markets primarily leather goods.cheapcanadagoose The Company's products include handbags, business cases, men's and women's accessories, luggage and travel accessories, leather outerwear, and gloves. Coach, together with a licensing partner, offers watches, footwear, furniture, and eyewear.
In the past 52 weeks, shares of Coach have traded between a low of $45.70 and a high of $70.00 and are now at $67.81, which is 48% above that low price. Over the last five market days, the 200-day moving average (MA) has gone up 0.7% while the 50-day MA has advanced 0.6%.
There is potential upside of 10.authenticlouisvuittonhandbag9% for shares of Coach based on a current price of $67.81 and an average consensus analyst price target of $75.17. The stock should find initial support at its 50-day moving average (MA) of $61.98 and further support at its 200-day MA of $60.06.
Coach, Inc. designs,miumiuhandbags produces, and markets primarily leather goods.cheapcanadagoose The Company's products include handbags, business cases, men's and women's accessories, luggage and travel accessories, leather outerwear, and gloves. Coach, together with a licensing partner, offers watches, footwear, furniture, and eyewear.
Bottom 5 Companies in the Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Industry
Bottom 5 Companies in the Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Industry with the Lowest Relative Performance
Here are 5 stocks in the Apparel, Accessories & Luxury industry ranked by performance. We compiled the trading activity from yesterday and then analyzed the industry looking for stocks that were underperforming. This is what we found:
Fossil (NASDAQ:FOSL) ranks first with a loss of 1.45%; Liz Claiborne (NYSE:LIZ) ranks second with a loss of 1.16%; and Luxottica (NYSE:LUX) ranks third with a loss of 0.67%.
Coach (NYSE:COH) follows with a loss of 0.promotionalbagfactory61% and VF Corp (NYSE:VFC) rounds out the bottom five with a loss of 0.55%.
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Here are 5 stocks in the Apparel, Accessories & Luxury industry ranked by performance. We compiled the trading activity from yesterday and then analyzed the industry looking for stocks that were underperforming. This is what we found:
Fossil (NASDAQ:FOSL) ranks first with a loss of 1.45%; Liz Claiborne (NYSE:LIZ) ranks second with a loss of 1.16%; and Luxottica (NYSE:LUX) ranks third with a loss of 0.67%.
Coach (NYSE:COH) follows with a loss of 0.promotionalbagfactory61% and VF Corp (NYSE:VFC) rounds out the bottom five with a loss of 0.55%.
Fossil, Inc.guccihandbagsreplica designs, develops, markets,wholesalereplicahandbags and distributes consumer fashion accessories. The Company's products include an extensive line of men's and women's fashion watches and jewelry sold under proprietary and licensed brands, handbags, small leather goods, belts,monclercoat sunglasses,laptopbagfactory and apparel.
Saga of the Cheese
There once was a bag of cheese curds that was destined for more than a hungry man's snack.
That bag of cheese curds used to be an ordinary bag of cheese curds settled amongst its friends in a grocery store's refrigerated dairy case. It had a life of ease only disturbed when a distracted shopper's fingers ran across its label on the way to the more popular sharp white cheddars.
It was just chillin', knowing that nobody in their right mind would choose cheese curds over sharp white cheddar.
All that would change, however, the day my husband strolled into that store with an insane craving for – you guessed it – cheese curds.
The sharp white cheddar winced as my husband's hand hovered over it momentarily. Then it sighed in relief and smiled knowingly inside its shiny wrapper as my husband chose the unsuspecting cheese curds.
The sharp white cheddar thought it knew what would occur after the bag of cheese curds passed through the scanner at checkout, but, in truth, it couldn't possibly have foreseen the unbelievable circumstances in which the cheese curds found themselves.
We were on vacation… in the Northeast… in the winter. Why? Obviously, because we needed our heads examined. This particular day the high was 14 degrees. Let me reiterate: The HIGH was 14 stinkin' degrees!
We had a long drive ahead of us and of course, we needed snacks for the road. I bought chewing gum and cookies and my husband bought the soon-to-be infamous cheese curds.
After driving an hour or so in blinding snow showers,sexylingerie with the heat blasting in the mini-van, the cheese curds turned soft. My husband doesn't like warm cheese curds.leatherhandbags
"We should've brought a cooler.' he said.
I was driving at the time and peering through the falling snow, I said, "Or we could just throw them on the hood of the car and let them fend for themselves. It looks like hell has finally frozen over.'
I'm sure I saw the cheese curds grimace.
"I have a better idea,' my genius of a hubby said. He let a blast of arctic air in as he opened his passenger-side window, put the bag of cheese curds outside, and closed the window on the bag.guccihandbags He had effectively found a safe place to cool his cheese curds.goodchloehandbags We grinned at each other, enjoying his cleverness.
I was still driving forty-five minutes later, when my gum went stale and the cookies started to look good. With my eyes carefully glued to the slippery road,christiandiorreplicahandbags I opened my window to dispose of my gum.
It certainly was not my fault that the manufacturer of our minivan placed the buttons for both windows side by side.
Suddenly, the bag of cheese curds went airborne and its subsequent journey after that can only be determined in one's imagination.
My husband jerked his head from the cheese curds - which were there one minute and vanished the next - to me with a stunned expression that reminded me of Desi Arnez when Lucy did something remarkably stupid. He was speechless with shock. His cheese curds were gone!
Unfortunately, my imagination started imagining immediately and all I could do is laugh hysterically at his stunned expression while simultaneously trying to apologize and keep the minivan from sliding off the road.
I sobered as I imagined the news that evening: "There was a twenty car pile-up on the interstate this afternoon. Fortunately, there were no injuries. Police could not say for certain what caused the disaster, but drivers reported large, sticky snowflakes that fused with their wipers and became one with the windshield."
That bag of cheese curds used to be an ordinary bag of cheese curds settled amongst its friends in a grocery store's refrigerated dairy case. It had a life of ease only disturbed when a distracted shopper's fingers ran across its label on the way to the more popular sharp white cheddars.
It was just chillin', knowing that nobody in their right mind would choose cheese curds over sharp white cheddar.
All that would change, however, the day my husband strolled into that store with an insane craving for – you guessed it – cheese curds.
The sharp white cheddar winced as my husband's hand hovered over it momentarily. Then it sighed in relief and smiled knowingly inside its shiny wrapper as my husband chose the unsuspecting cheese curds.
The sharp white cheddar thought it knew what would occur after the bag of cheese curds passed through the scanner at checkout, but, in truth, it couldn't possibly have foreseen the unbelievable circumstances in which the cheese curds found themselves.
We were on vacation… in the Northeast… in the winter. Why? Obviously, because we needed our heads examined. This particular day the high was 14 degrees. Let me reiterate: The HIGH was 14 stinkin' degrees!
We had a long drive ahead of us and of course, we needed snacks for the road. I bought chewing gum and cookies and my husband bought the soon-to-be infamous cheese curds.
After driving an hour or so in blinding snow showers,sexylingerie with the heat blasting in the mini-van, the cheese curds turned soft. My husband doesn't like warm cheese curds.leatherhandbags
"We should've brought a cooler.' he said.
I was driving at the time and peering through the falling snow, I said, "Or we could just throw them on the hood of the car and let them fend for themselves. It looks like hell has finally frozen over.'
I'm sure I saw the cheese curds grimace.
"I have a better idea,' my genius of a hubby said. He let a blast of arctic air in as he opened his passenger-side window, put the bag of cheese curds outside, and closed the window on the bag.guccihandbags He had effectively found a safe place to cool his cheese curds.goodchloehandbags We grinned at each other, enjoying his cleverness.
I was still driving forty-five minutes later, when my gum went stale and the cookies started to look good. With my eyes carefully glued to the slippery road,christiandiorreplicahandbags I opened my window to dispose of my gum.
It certainly was not my fault that the manufacturer of our minivan placed the buttons for both windows side by side.
Suddenly, the bag of cheese curds went airborne and its subsequent journey after that can only be determined in one's imagination.
My husband jerked his head from the cheese curds - which were there one minute and vanished the next - to me with a stunned expression that reminded me of Desi Arnez when Lucy did something remarkably stupid. He was speechless with shock. His cheese curds were gone!
Unfortunately, my imagination started imagining immediately and all I could do is laugh hysterically at his stunned expression while simultaneously trying to apologize and keep the minivan from sliding off the road.
I sobered as I imagined the news that evening: "There was a twenty car pile-up on the interstate this afternoon. Fortunately, there were no injuries. Police could not say for certain what caused the disaster, but drivers reported large, sticky snowflakes that fused with their wipers and became one with the windshield."
2012年1月29日星期日
Cliffs, Coach, El Paso, Thomas & Betts: U.S. Equity Preview
Shares of the following companies may have unusual moves in U.S. trading tomorrow.
Amylin Pharmaceuticals Inc. (AMLN US) and Alkermes Inc. (ALKS US): The drugmakers succeeded in their third attempt to gain U.S. clearance for Bydureon, a once-weekly version of Amylin's diabetes shot. The Food and Drug Administration approved the drug for adults with Type 2 diabetes.Welcome to Find The Best Watches Online-besthandbags.
Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. (CLF) : The iron-ore miner may rise to as high as $115 per share within the next year as it increases production overseas to meet growing demand for infrastructure, Barron's reported.
Coach Inc. (COH) : The retailer may rise to as high as $80 per share in the next year as demand for luxury handbags and accessories increases, Barron's reported, citing Omar Saad,,cheapchaneljewellery as rich regain appetite for shopping. analyst at International Strategy & Investment Group.
Delta Air Lines Inc. (DAL) : The carrier is weighing whether to make an offer for US Airways Group Inc. (LCC) , the smallest full-service domestic carrier. US Airways confirmed earlier this month it's evaluating a possible merger with American Airlines parent AMR Corp. (AAMRQ US) in bankruptcy. TPG Capital and Delta also are evaluating possible bids for American, people with knowledge of the matter have said.
El Paso Corp. (EP) : The company is in advanced talks to sell its oil-exploration unit to a group led by private equity firm Apollo Global Management LLC (APO) (APO US) for about $7 billion,The following are some of the steps included in buying cosmeticbagfactory. the Wall Street Journal reported, citing unidentified people.
Jarden Corp. (JAH) : The maker of Mr. Coffee brewers may stall after a 22 percent rally since last summer and the suspension of its dividend to focus on share buybacks, Barron's reported, without citing anyone.Our goodhermesbirkin are the highest quality and most durable replicas available .
Research In Motion Ltd. (RIM) : The Blackberry maker has held talks with competitors about licensing its new software, Chief Executive Officer Thorsten Heins said. Handset and PC makers approached RIMM about the licensing, the CEO said, without identifying them.
Thomas & Betts Corp. (TNB US): ABB Ltd. is said to be near an agreement to buy the designer and maker of electrical components for about $4 billion, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing unidentified people familiar with the situation.
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Amylin Pharmaceuticals Inc. (AMLN US) and Alkermes Inc. (ALKS US): The drugmakers succeeded in their third attempt to gain U.S. clearance for Bydureon, a once-weekly version of Amylin's diabetes shot. The Food and Drug Administration approved the drug for adults with Type 2 diabetes.Welcome to Find The Best Watches Online-besthandbags.
Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. (CLF) : The iron-ore miner may rise to as high as $115 per share within the next year as it increases production overseas to meet growing demand for infrastructure, Barron's reported.
Coach Inc. (COH) : The retailer may rise to as high as $80 per share in the next year as demand for luxury handbags and accessories increases, Barron's reported, citing Omar Saad,,cheapchaneljewellery as rich regain appetite for shopping. analyst at International Strategy & Investment Group.
Delta Air Lines Inc. (DAL) : The carrier is weighing whether to make an offer for US Airways Group Inc. (LCC) , the smallest full-service domestic carrier. US Airways confirmed earlier this month it's evaluating a possible merger with American Airlines parent AMR Corp. (AAMRQ US) in bankruptcy. TPG Capital and Delta also are evaluating possible bids for American, people with knowledge of the matter have said.
El Paso Corp. (EP) : The company is in advanced talks to sell its oil-exploration unit to a group led by private equity firm Apollo Global Management LLC (APO) (APO US) for about $7 billion,The following are some of the steps included in buying cosmeticbagfactory. the Wall Street Journal reported, citing unidentified people.
Jarden Corp. (JAH) : The maker of Mr. Coffee brewers may stall after a 22 percent rally since last summer and the suspension of its dividend to focus on share buybacks, Barron's reported, without citing anyone.Our goodhermesbirkin are the highest quality and most durable replicas available .
Research In Motion Ltd. (RIM) : The Blackberry maker has held talks with competitors about licensing its new software, Chief Executive Officer Thorsten Heins said. Handset and PC makers approached RIMM about the licensing, the CEO said, without identifying them.
Thomas & Betts Corp. (TNB US): ABB Ltd. is said to be near an agreement to buy the designer and maker of electrical components for about $4 billion, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing unidentified people familiar with the situation.
Yum! Brands Inc. (YUM) (YUM US): The owner of Pizza Hut and Taco Bell is focusing on faster-growing markets including China and India for revenue expansion while selling U.S.,replicahandbags bulbs are a great way to save energy and money. stores to franchises, Barron's reported, citing an interview with Chief Executive Officer David Novak.
Ageing with attitude
At the age of 90, New York socialite and stylista Iris Apfel is the face of MAC cosmetics' latest makeup line. Bold red lips and nails are a focus of the campaign, for which she poses in her own clothes and accessories, arms laden with ethnic bangles and eyes framed by her trademark owl-like spectacles.
The image is magnificent, and inspired us to search out New Zealand style doyennes and photograph them using Apfel's new makeup range. Meet Anna Hesp, 70, of Wellington; Barbara Brinsley, 73, of Dunedin; and Janey Grocott, 63,,miumiuhandbags In Viena Store is one of the best online stores of Wellington - three women who share Apfel's unique sense of style,High quality replica coolerbagfactory of well known brands . and love of accessories and bright lips.
"I've always had a big red mouth," drawls Apfel, who calls me from the MAC New York office.
It's early morning but I've grabbed the opportunity to speak to her after reading it took journalist Helena de Bertodano, of The Age in Melbourne, six months to secure an interview.Thirty pages into the book kellyreplica has not done anything recently.
Apfel is a busy woman. She's currently designing multiple lines - eyewear,,authenticlouisvuittonhandbag Management Training- 8 Competencies of Top Sales Professiona .The great selection of wholesale cheapcanadagoose at TradeTang. handbags, scarves and jewellery - as well as selling pieces from her extensive personal jewellery collection. "It's great fun to start all these new careers at this tender age," she says. "I'm having a great time. I have a few other things on the fly, but I can't talk about those yet."
The self-described "designer at large" has always been a collector of accessories, and recently she's begun designing them too, kick- started by an exhibition of jewellery and accessories from her own wardrobe, initiated by the Costume Institute of New York in 2005.
Now she sells her designs as well as some of her vintage pieces on Yoox.com. Her personal collection is too big to quantify.
"I can't count that high. I've been collecting since I was 11 years old," she says. "My mother worshipped at the altar of the accessory. I caught the bug from her. I think accessories have great transformative powers. By changing your accessories throughout the day you can easily get three outfits out of one. It costs less and is very practical when travelling."
The image is magnificent, and inspired us to search out New Zealand style doyennes and photograph them using Apfel's new makeup range. Meet Anna Hesp, 70, of Wellington; Barbara Brinsley, 73, of Dunedin; and Janey Grocott, 63,,miumiuhandbags In Viena Store is one of the best online stores of Wellington - three women who share Apfel's unique sense of style,High quality replica coolerbagfactory of well known brands . and love of accessories and bright lips.
"I've always had a big red mouth," drawls Apfel, who calls me from the MAC New York office.
It's early morning but I've grabbed the opportunity to speak to her after reading it took journalist Helena de Bertodano, of The Age in Melbourne, six months to secure an interview.Thirty pages into the book kellyreplica has not done anything recently.
Apfel is a busy woman. She's currently designing multiple lines - eyewear,,authenticlouisvuittonhandbag Management Training- 8 Competencies of Top Sales Professiona .The great selection of wholesale cheapcanadagoose at TradeTang. handbags, scarves and jewellery - as well as selling pieces from her extensive personal jewellery collection. "It's great fun to start all these new careers at this tender age," she says. "I'm having a great time. I have a few other things on the fly, but I can't talk about those yet."
The self-described "designer at large" has always been a collector of accessories, and recently she's begun designing them too, kick- started by an exhibition of jewellery and accessories from her own wardrobe, initiated by the Costume Institute of New York in 2005.
Now she sells her designs as well as some of her vintage pieces on Yoox.com. Her personal collection is too big to quantify.
"I can't count that high. I've been collecting since I was 11 years old," she says. "My mother worshipped at the altar of the accessory. I caught the bug from her. I think accessories have great transformative powers. By changing your accessories throughout the day you can easily get three outfits out of one. It costs less and is very practical when travelling."
Beginner's guide to Melbourne Cup
Monday afternoon and the millinery departments at Myer and David Jones in Melbourne's CBD are swarming with last- minute shoppers searching desperately for that perfect fascinator. (Thankfully, I'm not one of them: my borrowed but very beautiful headwear has accompanied me across the Tasman and is sitting safely in my hotel room.) For Melbourne Cup 2011 feathers are out and straw is in. (For the seriously fashionable it's perspex).
Downstairs at the back of Myer, the Benefits brow bar is working its way through the queues of women - me included - lining up for false eyelashes and brow shaping. My new lashes cost about $30 - money well spent. They're one of race week's must-have accessories.
Race tip: Myer and David Jones open early on the morning of the race for last-minute shopping and professional makeup application.
THE WARMUP
It's the night before the Melbourne Cup and Mumm's the word at Southbank restaurant The Ludlow Formation, with the rare opportunity to perform "sabrage", the art of taking the top off a bottle of champagne with a sword.
We buy a bottle, a sommelier is on hand to show me how, then he hands me the sword. On the second swing the blade connects with bottle and the cork, complete with foil, wire enclosure and the top few centimetres of the bottle, plop on to the floor.Find deals on wholesalereplicahandbags at great prices. It's quickly bundled up and popped into a red velvet bag - a great souvenir. Sure, there are easier ways to get the cork out of a bottle of Mumm but if you've ever been tempted to give it a go, this is the time.
Race tip: Look out for bars and restaurants offering Melbourne Cup specials on drinks and food.
HATS OFF
Thanks to my Cup preparations, I now know the difference between a hat, a fascinator and a headpiece. I also know it's important to work out your mode of transport before you decide on a particularly lofty headpiece.
On Cup morning, in my best frock and newest heels, I get into the car. But I can't - my gorgeous, sculptural and foot-high Natalie Chan headpiece renders me unable to sit upright. I make the journey to Flemington on a 45 degree angle and wonder if taking the bus might've been easier.
Race tip: Don't be timid when it comes to your race-day headwear - bigger and bolder really is best. New Zealand milliners such as Auckland's Natalie Chan offer a plethora of gorgeous choices, ranging from clip-on rosettes from about $40 a pop to eye- catching scene-stealers in the hundreds.
FASHION IN THE FIELD
There are feathers, fascinators, florals and gorgeous fashions, especially in hot pinks and reds.
And that's just the blokes. The glorious roses lining the entrance to Flemington don't stand a chance against what's on show here today. We're at the track not long after 10am and already the queues of entrants are forming for the Fashions on the Field competition.Buy China real monclercoat from China , There are seriously beautiful clothes for this most serious of competitions, on which reputations of the city's designers and milliners are at stake.
One of the judges, in a rather amazing high-fashion combination of turquoise, yellows and reds, is followed throughout the day by a companion whose job appears to consist only of holding his boss' Louis Vuitton handbag. Speaking of bags, you want one that's just large enough to fit a form guide, lipstick, sunglasses, Party Feet, cash,We need the Department of promotionalbagfactory green to decorate our line of sight. credit and your hotel key - and no more.
Race tip: No matter how well- dressed you think you are, prepare to be upstaged and humbled at every turn - by men as well as women. But that's no reason not to make an effort.
MARQUEE MUSIC
Good connections are all important in racing. This is how - thanks to my very well-connected date - I find myself watching a woman in a white leotard do really quite impossibly bendy things with her body while hanging on a red sash from the roof of La Maison GH Mumm, the marquee of the Cup's champagne sponsor Mumm. Here we eat sublime food by Sydney chef Guillaume Braimi, sip sensibly on fizz (it's a long day after all), witness a parade of Aussie celebrities and French champagne royalty pass before us and, in- between this feast of premium people-watching, place our bets.
Over the first six races our kitty of $100 ebbs and flows but for Race 7, the one that stops the nation, we're on our own.
I'm one of those gamblers whose heart rules their head - and can't understand a form guide - so I put $5 each way on a horse whose name has a sentimental connection. Later, after the closest finish in Cup history, Dunaden (it sounded like Dunedin) won. I won about $60 but it felt like I'd won thousands.
Race tip: Even if you can't see the horses cross the finish line, get as close as you can anyway. The sound of hooves on turf is incredible.Buy Iwc schaffhausen iwc from laptopbagfactory. Then watch the repeat on a big screen. As for betting, set yourself a limit for what you're prepared to gamble and add 20 per cent. Then stop.
THE GREAT LEVELLER
Beyond the corporate marquee area, aka The Birdcage, and out in the public areas it's one big party.
In The Age newspaper that morning, I'd read a column by Rob Hulls, a former Australian racing minister, headlined "The race that stops a nation also embodies the best about us".
He wrote: "More than anything . . . I think Australians love racing because we've brought our own strain of egalitarianism to it. Yes, there are frocks and fascinators; yes, there are enormous amounts of money involved but, just like our other great sporting events, the Melbourne Cup is a great leveller - the day when celebrity and suburbia come together in an unashamed tribute to frivolity."
Yes there are tatts and tarts aplenty and,SocialPicks is tracking the performance of guccihandbagsreplica . increasingly through the day, the evidence of a bit too much celebrating and/or high heels take their toll. But everyone is happy. How couldn't you be? The hype, the history and yes, the horses, it's a truly brilliant day.
Race tip: If you're not in the stands, pack a picnic lunch and blanket but don't even think about trying to take in your own alcohol. There are almost as many officials checking bags and bottles
Downstairs at the back of Myer, the Benefits brow bar is working its way through the queues of women - me included - lining up for false eyelashes and brow shaping. My new lashes cost about $30 - money well spent. They're one of race week's must-have accessories.
Race tip: Myer and David Jones open early on the morning of the race for last-minute shopping and professional makeup application.
THE WARMUP
It's the night before the Melbourne Cup and Mumm's the word at Southbank restaurant The Ludlow Formation, with the rare opportunity to perform "sabrage", the art of taking the top off a bottle of champagne with a sword.
We buy a bottle, a sommelier is on hand to show me how, then he hands me the sword. On the second swing the blade connects with bottle and the cork, complete with foil, wire enclosure and the top few centimetres of the bottle, plop on to the floor.Find deals on wholesalereplicahandbags at great prices. It's quickly bundled up and popped into a red velvet bag - a great souvenir. Sure, there are easier ways to get the cork out of a bottle of Mumm but if you've ever been tempted to give it a go, this is the time.
Race tip: Look out for bars and restaurants offering Melbourne Cup specials on drinks and food.
HATS OFF
Thanks to my Cup preparations, I now know the difference between a hat, a fascinator and a headpiece. I also know it's important to work out your mode of transport before you decide on a particularly lofty headpiece.
On Cup morning, in my best frock and newest heels, I get into the car. But I can't - my gorgeous, sculptural and foot-high Natalie Chan headpiece renders me unable to sit upright. I make the journey to Flemington on a 45 degree angle and wonder if taking the bus might've been easier.
Race tip: Don't be timid when it comes to your race-day headwear - bigger and bolder really is best. New Zealand milliners such as Auckland's Natalie Chan offer a plethora of gorgeous choices, ranging from clip-on rosettes from about $40 a pop to eye- catching scene-stealers in the hundreds.
FASHION IN THE FIELD
There are feathers, fascinators, florals and gorgeous fashions, especially in hot pinks and reds.
And that's just the blokes. The glorious roses lining the entrance to Flemington don't stand a chance against what's on show here today. We're at the track not long after 10am and already the queues of entrants are forming for the Fashions on the Field competition.Buy China real monclercoat from China , There are seriously beautiful clothes for this most serious of competitions, on which reputations of the city's designers and milliners are at stake.
One of the judges, in a rather amazing high-fashion combination of turquoise, yellows and reds, is followed throughout the day by a companion whose job appears to consist only of holding his boss' Louis Vuitton handbag. Speaking of bags, you want one that's just large enough to fit a form guide, lipstick, sunglasses, Party Feet, cash,We need the Department of promotionalbagfactory green to decorate our line of sight. credit and your hotel key - and no more.
Race tip: No matter how well- dressed you think you are, prepare to be upstaged and humbled at every turn - by men as well as women. But that's no reason not to make an effort.
MARQUEE MUSIC
Good connections are all important in racing. This is how - thanks to my very well-connected date - I find myself watching a woman in a white leotard do really quite impossibly bendy things with her body while hanging on a red sash from the roof of La Maison GH Mumm, the marquee of the Cup's champagne sponsor Mumm. Here we eat sublime food by Sydney chef Guillaume Braimi, sip sensibly on fizz (it's a long day after all), witness a parade of Aussie celebrities and French champagne royalty pass before us and, in- between this feast of premium people-watching, place our bets.
Over the first six races our kitty of $100 ebbs and flows but for Race 7, the one that stops the nation, we're on our own.
I'm one of those gamblers whose heart rules their head - and can't understand a form guide - so I put $5 each way on a horse whose name has a sentimental connection. Later, after the closest finish in Cup history, Dunaden (it sounded like Dunedin) won. I won about $60 but it felt like I'd won thousands.
Race tip: Even if you can't see the horses cross the finish line, get as close as you can anyway. The sound of hooves on turf is incredible.Buy Iwc schaffhausen iwc from laptopbagfactory. Then watch the repeat on a big screen. As for betting, set yourself a limit for what you're prepared to gamble and add 20 per cent. Then stop.
THE GREAT LEVELLER
Beyond the corporate marquee area, aka The Birdcage, and out in the public areas it's one big party.
In The Age newspaper that morning, I'd read a column by Rob Hulls, a former Australian racing minister, headlined "The race that stops a nation also embodies the best about us".
He wrote: "More than anything . . . I think Australians love racing because we've brought our own strain of egalitarianism to it. Yes, there are frocks and fascinators; yes, there are enormous amounts of money involved but, just like our other great sporting events, the Melbourne Cup is a great leveller - the day when celebrity and suburbia come together in an unashamed tribute to frivolity."
Yes there are tatts and tarts aplenty and,SocialPicks is tracking the performance of guccihandbagsreplica . increasingly through the day, the evidence of a bit too much celebrating and/or high heels take their toll. But everyone is happy. How couldn't you be? The hype, the history and yes, the horses, it's a truly brilliant day.
Race tip: If you're not in the stands, pack a picnic lunch and blanket but don't even think about trying to take in your own alcohol. There are almost as many officials checking bags and bottles
Blue sky thinking
Across the Tasman,See the top leatherhandbags from the best brands in the industry. even Sydney and Melbourne have had more rain than these traditionally sunny cities are used to.
If there's one place you can rely on for good weather, according to almost everyone I meet while there, it's Western Australia's Margaret River region.
Situated amidst the rolling hills of the Leeuwin-Naturaliste Ridge, between Cape Naturaliste and Cape Leeuwin, with the mighty Indian Ocean to the west, Margaret River boasts sunshine, blue skies, temperatures in the 30s, gentle sea breezes, no humidity and modest rainfall between October and April.
Kiwis: imagine, if you will, getting up in the morning and deciding what to wear, knowing it will be appropriate all day.Our sexylingerie look, work and feel exactly like the originals, No need to pack an umbrella in your already bulging handbag. No use for the jacket under your arm.
Consistency - it's a word seldom heard in New Zealand's weather vocabulary. In Margaret River, it comes as standard.
There's another benefit to this constant climate. Like California's Napa Valley and France's Bordeaux, Margaret River is blessed with the perfect conditions to grow great grapes.
The region produces only 3 per cent of Australia's total grape yield, but about 20 per cent of its premium wines. The first winery in the region was Vasse Felix in 1967. Now, there are about 110 producers in Margaret River, many of them showcasing local goods in fantastic restaurants.
Sunshine, surf, top-quality wines, gourmet foods and talented chefs - Margaret River is pretty much paradise.
With so much variety in the region, the best way to sample it all is with a tour. Self- drive is an option, but then you would have to fight it out with your travelling companions over who gets the unenviable role of sober driver.
What a waste it would be to pass up Margaret River's wines. Many operators offer minivan wine tours, but the idea of visiting multiple cellar doors and downing as much as you can in over half a day doesn't appeal to everyone.
There is an alternative. Sean Blocksidge, owner operator of The Margaret River Discovery Co, describes his itineraries as "the tour for people who don't do tours". In his Land Rover Discovery 4WD, Blocksidge will take a maximum of six guests on his gourmet eco trips, which include a "best of the best" wine tour, sunset canoe tour and private itineraries tailored to specific needs.You can find all the guccihandbags you need here.
I'm taking the Margaret River Discovery Tour with a pick-up from the visitors centre in Margaret River's township.
It's not long before we're in our comfortable seats and on the road, and it's not long after that when Sean swings off-road onto a dirt track through the Leeuwin- Naturaliste National Park, down to a calm, quiet spot on the banks of Margaret River itself.
We're setting out for a short canoe trip and after a quick safety talk and steering instructions, we're off. We divide between two canoes,I had to say that the news of goodchloehandbags promotion. and gently paddle our way along the still, khaki-green waters of the river.
It's so peaceful - the only other people around are a dad and his children enjoying splashing into the water from a rope swing attached to one of the towering jarrah trees, and three young boys, who proudly show off their catch of still wriggling marron, a West Australian species of crayfish. What a way to spend your summer holidays, I think, and I feel even sorrier for all those Kiwi families who spent the start of summer cowering under sodden canvas.
After about an hour on the river, we pile back into the 4WD and Sean drives back into town, stopping at the delectable cafe and delicatessen, Blue Ginger Fine Foods, for lunch supplies.
While he fills up his "esky", I take a look at the huge range of gourmet local and imported products and can't help but buy some to take home.
We drive through the small beachside town of Prevelly, passing areas badly affected by November's bush fires. Although the damage was terrible, no-one was hurt, thanks to forced evacuations, a lesson learnt after Victoria's 2009 Black Saturday fires, which killed 173 people.
Although the perception, even across Australia, is that much of Margaret River was wiped out in the recent fires, Sean points out that only 1 per cent of the region was affected. The sight of burnt scrub and blackened trees is still sobering.
The thoughtful mood continues when Sean takes us to a waterhole believed to have been home to indigenous communities more than 30,000 years ago.
He says some groups find the spot overwhelmingly spiritual, while others don't understand the significance. To try to make the waterhole's history hit home, he gets out a plastic container full of 20-cent coins. Taking one coin out of the box, he likens it to the last 200 years. Pointing at the still full box, he says "this represents the last 30,000 years".
It's an innovative way to put Australia's vast Aboriginal history into perspective and something I have thought about many times since.
Another special moment comes with lunch. Punching a security code into the entry box at the imposing gates of Fraser Gallop Estate, Sean travels up the winery's long driveway and sets up lunch in the air-conditioned cool of the barrel room.
This winery has no cellar door and is normally not open to the public, but Sean, who worked in the wine industry, has connections.
The goodies he bought from Blue Ginger are all delicious - olives, pates, meats, bread, cheese and dips - and are washed down nicely with some samples of Fraser Gallop's award-winning wines, including one yet to be released to the market.
The estate's winemaker, Clive Otto, was born in Tanzania but grew up in Auckland. Despite calling Margaret River home, he says he's a Kiwi "through and through".
His first winery job was at Gisborne's Matawhero. He worked the 2006 vintage at Central Otago's Amisfield, but most of his winemaking years have been in the Margaret River, where, he says, he moved for the surf and laid-back lifestyle.
Otto's trophy haul includes 134 gold medals, 160 silvers and 302 bronzes, plus 70 trophies at local, national and international events.
He was Winestate Magazine's 2005 Australian Winemaker of the Year and Fraser Gallop's 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon - Otto's first hands-on vintage for the estate - won the best Bordeaux blend over [PndStlg]10 trophy at the Decanter World Wine Awards in London, beating wines from South Africa, Chile, New Zealand and Bordeaux, but you would never know any of this from talking to Otto.
"That was just a bit of luck," he says.christiandiorreplicahandbags is proudly powered by WordPress and WPMU Theme pack. "It was just good timing."
If there's one place you can rely on for good weather, according to almost everyone I meet while there, it's Western Australia's Margaret River region.
Situated amidst the rolling hills of the Leeuwin-Naturaliste Ridge, between Cape Naturaliste and Cape Leeuwin, with the mighty Indian Ocean to the west, Margaret River boasts sunshine, blue skies, temperatures in the 30s, gentle sea breezes, no humidity and modest rainfall between October and April.
Kiwis: imagine, if you will, getting up in the morning and deciding what to wear, knowing it will be appropriate all day.Our sexylingerie look, work and feel exactly like the originals, No need to pack an umbrella in your already bulging handbag. No use for the jacket under your arm.
Consistency - it's a word seldom heard in New Zealand's weather vocabulary. In Margaret River, it comes as standard.
There's another benefit to this constant climate. Like California's Napa Valley and France's Bordeaux, Margaret River is blessed with the perfect conditions to grow great grapes.
The region produces only 3 per cent of Australia's total grape yield, but about 20 per cent of its premium wines. The first winery in the region was Vasse Felix in 1967. Now, there are about 110 producers in Margaret River, many of them showcasing local goods in fantastic restaurants.
Sunshine, surf, top-quality wines, gourmet foods and talented chefs - Margaret River is pretty much paradise.
With so much variety in the region, the best way to sample it all is with a tour. Self- drive is an option, but then you would have to fight it out with your travelling companions over who gets the unenviable role of sober driver.
What a waste it would be to pass up Margaret River's wines. Many operators offer minivan wine tours, but the idea of visiting multiple cellar doors and downing as much as you can in over half a day doesn't appeal to everyone.
There is an alternative. Sean Blocksidge, owner operator of The Margaret River Discovery Co, describes his itineraries as "the tour for people who don't do tours". In his Land Rover Discovery 4WD, Blocksidge will take a maximum of six guests on his gourmet eco trips, which include a "best of the best" wine tour, sunset canoe tour and private itineraries tailored to specific needs.You can find all the guccihandbags you need here.
I'm taking the Margaret River Discovery Tour with a pick-up from the visitors centre in Margaret River's township.
It's not long before we're in our comfortable seats and on the road, and it's not long after that when Sean swings off-road onto a dirt track through the Leeuwin- Naturaliste National Park, down to a calm, quiet spot on the banks of Margaret River itself.
We're setting out for a short canoe trip and after a quick safety talk and steering instructions, we're off. We divide between two canoes,I had to say that the news of goodchloehandbags promotion. and gently paddle our way along the still, khaki-green waters of the river.
It's so peaceful - the only other people around are a dad and his children enjoying splashing into the water from a rope swing attached to one of the towering jarrah trees, and three young boys, who proudly show off their catch of still wriggling marron, a West Australian species of crayfish. What a way to spend your summer holidays, I think, and I feel even sorrier for all those Kiwi families who spent the start of summer cowering under sodden canvas.
After about an hour on the river, we pile back into the 4WD and Sean drives back into town, stopping at the delectable cafe and delicatessen, Blue Ginger Fine Foods, for lunch supplies.
While he fills up his "esky", I take a look at the huge range of gourmet local and imported products and can't help but buy some to take home.
We drive through the small beachside town of Prevelly, passing areas badly affected by November's bush fires. Although the damage was terrible, no-one was hurt, thanks to forced evacuations, a lesson learnt after Victoria's 2009 Black Saturday fires, which killed 173 people.
Although the perception, even across Australia, is that much of Margaret River was wiped out in the recent fires, Sean points out that only 1 per cent of the region was affected. The sight of burnt scrub and blackened trees is still sobering.
The thoughtful mood continues when Sean takes us to a waterhole believed to have been home to indigenous communities more than 30,000 years ago.
He says some groups find the spot overwhelmingly spiritual, while others don't understand the significance. To try to make the waterhole's history hit home, he gets out a plastic container full of 20-cent coins. Taking one coin out of the box, he likens it to the last 200 years. Pointing at the still full box, he says "this represents the last 30,000 years".
It's an innovative way to put Australia's vast Aboriginal history into perspective and something I have thought about many times since.
Another special moment comes with lunch. Punching a security code into the entry box at the imposing gates of Fraser Gallop Estate, Sean travels up the winery's long driveway and sets up lunch in the air-conditioned cool of the barrel room.
This winery has no cellar door and is normally not open to the public, but Sean, who worked in the wine industry, has connections.
The goodies he bought from Blue Ginger are all delicious - olives, pates, meats, bread, cheese and dips - and are washed down nicely with some samples of Fraser Gallop's award-winning wines, including one yet to be released to the market.
The estate's winemaker, Clive Otto, was born in Tanzania but grew up in Auckland. Despite calling Margaret River home, he says he's a Kiwi "through and through".
His first winery job was at Gisborne's Matawhero. He worked the 2006 vintage at Central Otago's Amisfield, but most of his winemaking years have been in the Margaret River, where, he says, he moved for the surf and laid-back lifestyle.
Otto's trophy haul includes 134 gold medals, 160 silvers and 302 bronzes, plus 70 trophies at local, national and international events.
He was Winestate Magazine's 2005 Australian Winemaker of the Year and Fraser Gallop's 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon - Otto's first hands-on vintage for the estate - won the best Bordeaux blend over [PndStlg]10 trophy at the Decanter World Wine Awards in London, beating wines from South Africa, Chile, New Zealand and Bordeaux, but you would never know any of this from talking to Otto.
"That was just a bit of luck," he says.christiandiorreplicahandbags is proudly powered by WordPress and WPMU Theme pack. "It was just good timing."
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IOI does its bit for students
IOI Group has allocated RM416,868 to Yayasan Tan Sri Lee Shin Cheng for underprivileged students this year.
Under the group's Student Adoption Programme, 323 primary and 135 secondary students from 166 schools nationwide will be sponsored until they complete their studies.
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SMK Seksyen 1 Bandar Kinrara counselling teacher Faridah Akhma Zulkifli said that the cash aid will be given to the students through the school's Parent-Teacher Association.
Under the group's Student Adoption Programme, 323 primary and 135 secondary students from 166 schools nationwide will be sponsored until they complete their studies.
Forty-one primary and 26 secondary students from Klang Valley gathered at Palm Garden Hotel, IOI Resort City to receive RM800 cash donation,With the boom of guess chloereplicahandbags boutiques, a school bag and a certificate each.
Foundation executive director Dr Chua Yee Yen said it was their corporate social responsibility to the area where IOI Group operates.
"There is no limit to the number of students we can help each year.High quality replica coolerbagfactory of well known brands . IOI Group contributes some of its profit annually for this purpose, adding that primary students must reapply for the aid when they move up to secondary level.
He hoped that with the incentive given students will strive to excel in their studies.
"Our main concern is to help underprivileged students.I had to say that the news of goodchloehandbags promotion."
Even if they have difficulties getting good results afterwards, we will still encourage them to learn," he said.
He added that the students were first chosen based on their exam results and family backgr,mulberryhandbagss for sale lowest price $50.ound.
He said IOI Group also provides grants and scholarships to fields of studies relevant to the company which are agricultural, oleochemical, architectural, hospitality, marketing, property, marketing, and hospitality., travellingbagfactory offer a wide selection of Replica Watches of all popular Replica Watches brands including Replica Bell & Ross Watches,
Foundation trustee Quah Poh Keat was also present.
SMK Seksyen 4 Bandar Kinrara counselling teacher Zairana Ishak said teachers play a part to help identify students in need of aid.
SMK Seksyen 1 Bandar Kinrara counselling teacher Faridah Akhma Zulkifli said that the cash aid will be given to the students through the school's Parent-Teacher Association.
Winter clothing welcome at Joe FM
Those extra gloves or toques sitting in your closet could be doing a whole lot of good.
Many people in the city don't have a home to escape from the cold, which is why sister station Joe FM is taking donations all day Wednesday to go to those less fortunate.
The idea came to Morning Show host J'lyn Nye, when she was watching the news and couldn't help but feel something for people left in the cold.
"I was watching this story, and seeing the face of this man who was braving the cold weather, and he's telling us how difficult it is to survive, then hearing a story about a teenage girl that was helped who was only wearing flip flops."
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Many people in the city don't have a home to escape from the cold, which is why sister station Joe FM is taking donations all day Wednesday to go to those less fortunate.
The idea came to Morning Show host J'lyn Nye, when she was watching the news and couldn't help but feel something for people left in the cold.
"I was watching this story, and seeing the face of this man who was braving the cold weather, and he's telling us how difficult it is to survive, then hearing a story about a teenage girl that was helped who was only wearing flip flops."
Co-host Gary James says before giving away your gloves,Thirty pages into the book kellyreplica has not done anything recently. you have to put yourself in their shoes.
"There I was in my own little selfish world, saying,IWC watches are warranted by our chloehandbags for a period of one year. gee, I'm having trouble finding gloves and my feet are cold,Ways to Go for Burberry Designer rolexuhrenshop." James said. "So imagine trying to survive as some people do in this community, out in the streets.Offering a huge selection of replicauhrenwatches online store. I mean, it's unbelievable."
If you have gloves,Never retail for lessthan $250 Moreover if the goodbackpackfactory claimsthewatch is Tag Aquaracer 20082 on saleor . mitts, scarves, jackets, or the like that you can spare stop by the station at 5204 84 Street until 6:00pm Wednesday.
ACOVSD has protocol for dealing with bed bugs
The Adams County/Ohio Valley School District's protocol for bed bugs found on a student or student belongings is as follows:
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8. For situations not covered in this protocol, check with the school nurse in your attendance area for guidance. The school nurse can contact the ACHD if additional information is required.
According to the Central Ohio Bed Bug Task Force, bed bugs do not spread disease. Students should not be excluded from school due to bed bugs. If a suspected bed bug is found on a student or their belongings, the school nurse,Buy cheap high quality parkajackets Watches, school principal or principal designee should privately and with dignity, follow these guidelines:
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2. Check areas where the student sits or affected belongings may be placed for extended periods of time (cubbies, lockers). Bed bugs are excellent hitchhikers, and though they only feed on humans and rapidly retreat, they can be found in many locations.
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4. Working through the school nurse, the Adams County Health Department should be contacted to confirm the identification of the insect as a bed bug. If insects submitted to the ACHD are missing antennae, legs. or body segments, a precise identification often cannot be made. You may destroy other bugs found after submission by placing them in a sealed bag and placing the bag in the trash.
5. If a specimen is found on a student or the student's belongings, remove the specimen as instructed above, but do not send the student home.I thought that diorhandbags 3 billion would be enough to do an experiment, Contact the parents or guardian to inform them of the confirmed bed bug presence on their child. Review the suggestions on the letter with the parent.In our parmigiani handbagsforsale you can easily find a fake parmigiani replica uhren watch to wear it.
6. The school principal or school nurse will make periodic updates to parents through School Messenger or by sending the parent notification letter from the Adams County Health Department and provide copies, as requested, of "Bed Bugs: Know the Facts."
7. Document the bed bug case in Public School Works. Go into PSW as though you were going to enter a maintenance request. Right under the link that says "submit a work request" there is a link that says "Report seeing pests or signs of pests." Using this utility will help AC/OV keep a documented record of pest activity
8. For situations not covered in this protocol, check with the school nurse in your attendance area for guidance. The school nurse can contact the ACHD if additional information is required.
2012年1月17日星期二
Bremen RB Smith chooses Oklahoma
Bremen senior running David Smith committed to Oklahoma at a press conference at his school on Tuesday.leatherhandbags
Smith, a 6-foot, 195-pound tailback, pulled an Oklahoma baseball cap out of a bag and placed it on his head as he announced his decision before a room filled with family, friends, coaches and media. He also later removed his jacket and displayed a red Oklahoma football t-shirt.
"I'm happy to be a Sooner," Smith said with a smile moments after his decision.
Smith chose Oklahoma over West Virginia, which he said had been his leader until Oklahoma reached out to him on Dec. 23. He visited Oklahoma's campus and met with Sooners coach Bob Stoops last weekend.
Coming from the Chicago area, the warmer weather in Oklahoma was welcomed by Smith, but he also found no faults during his weekend there.
"The hardest part is taking each trip and trying to find out what's real about the schools," Smith said. "You go eat every morning at all these like expensive restaurants and stuff like that. I know once I come there it definitely won't be the case. I tried to find all the real things at each campus. At OU, everything was like perfect."
Bremen coach Dan Stell saw a difference in Smith after Oklahoma came into the picture.sexylingerie
"Watching David go through this process, I think everything seemed to work out for a reason," Stell said. "At one point, he was trying to narrow his search down to five schools. He had a difficult time with that. Once he narrowed it down to five, he took the next step and tried to narrow it down to two schools.
"Sure enough, on Dec. 23 when Oklahoma called, it went from was trying to decide between those two schools, and all of sudden Oklahoma came into the picture. That was a game-changer. At that point, he went from being stressed about the process to extremely excited."
Smith also was attracted to Oklahoma because there could be an early opportunity to play.
"It's actually a pretty good thing going over there as a tailback coming in," Smith said. "It's now me and another guy committed there. We have four tailbacks. I'm ready to compete."
Stell was confident Smith would make an impact on and off the field at Oklahoma.
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Smith, a 6-foot, 195-pound tailback, pulled an Oklahoma baseball cap out of a bag and placed it on his head as he announced his decision before a room filled with family, friends, coaches and media. He also later removed his jacket and displayed a red Oklahoma football t-shirt.
"I'm happy to be a Sooner," Smith said with a smile moments after his decision.
Smith chose Oklahoma over West Virginia, which he said had been his leader until Oklahoma reached out to him on Dec. 23. He visited Oklahoma's campus and met with Sooners coach Bob Stoops last weekend.
Coming from the Chicago area, the warmer weather in Oklahoma was welcomed by Smith, but he also found no faults during his weekend there.
"The hardest part is taking each trip and trying to find out what's real about the schools," Smith said. "You go eat every morning at all these like expensive restaurants and stuff like that. I know once I come there it definitely won't be the case. I tried to find all the real things at each campus. At OU, everything was like perfect."
Bremen coach Dan Stell saw a difference in Smith after Oklahoma came into the picture.sexylingerie
"Watching David go through this process, I think everything seemed to work out for a reason," Stell said. "At one point, he was trying to narrow his search down to five schools. He had a difficult time with that. Once he narrowed it down to five, he took the next step and tried to narrow it down to two schools.
"Sure enough, on Dec. 23 when Oklahoma called, it went from was trying to decide between those two schools, and all of sudden Oklahoma came into the picture. That was a game-changer. At that point, he went from being stressed about the process to extremely excited."
Smith also was attracted to Oklahoma because there could be an early opportunity to play.
"It's actually a pretty good thing going over there as a tailback coming in," Smith said. "It's now me and another guy committed there. We have four tailbacks. I'm ready to compete."
Stell was confident Smith would make an impact on and off the field at Oklahoma.
"You can see he's the type of kid who can light up a room, and the same time,handbagsforsale he can light up a playing field,coolerbagfactory" Stell said.wholesalebags "I think this is just the beginning for him."
Gadling Gear Review: The North Face Jammu Jacket
Waterproof winter jackets don't always leave you dry. Sure, they keep the rain, snow and ice out, but they often end up leaving you drenched in your own sweat.guccicaps The breathability of a jacket is almost as important as how impenetrable it is to the elements. Sadly, most coats that try to combine warmth and waterproofing end up sacrificing personal climate control. If you're going to be active throughout the winter, finding a jacket that's comfortable, allows for a full range of motion and keeps you dry and warm is a necessity. That's why I was so eager to try the new Jammu jacket from The North Face.
There are plenty of lightweight hard shell layers that attempt to combine all of these elements and fail miserably. The Jammu features Polartec's NeoShell technology that provides both stretch and warmth with breathability and accomplishes everything far more effectively than most of its competitors.
What struck me immediately with the Jammu is its weight. At less than two pounds, the Jammu is remarkably lightweight and, as such, comfortable. The stretch and give of the fabric makes hiking, snowshoeing and climbing easy. And, unlike other jackets with helmet-compatible hoods, the Jammu and its hood fit properly even if you're wearing nothing on your head.
The breathability - which is noticeable the moment you start working up a sweat on the trail - is exactly what you want from a jacket made for an active winter lifestyle. I wore the Jammu hiking and was impressed that it kept me dry in a light rain while also making sure that I didn't stew inside it.
While incredibly durable and well-made, sadly the Jammu is not as warm as I expected from a Summit Series jacket from The North Face. While it's certainly suitable for engaging in winter sports, it lacks the insulation of other jackets of similar weights. The Polartec NeoShell does a fantastic job of keeping you dry, but it seems to sacrifice some warmth in doing so.
This is not to say that it's not a winter jacket. So long as you're wearing suitable base layers and staying active, the Jammu does what it promises. However,coats once you're off the trail and back in town, it's not quite warm enough to act as your only winter jacket. As with all technical gear, the Jammu is meant to be paired with an active winter wardrobe that allows for layering.
That Jammu is an impressive jacket without a doubt. It keeps you dry,jimmychooreplicahandbags allows sweat to escape, withstands the wind and is incredibly lightweight.pradareplicahandbags The Polartec NeoShell is remarkably effective at keeping water out and making sure that sweat doesn't stay in.replicalvhandbags However, it is unmistakably a technical jacket intended for use with other technical gear to ensure your total comfort.
If you're looking for a jacket that allows you to stay active all winter, the Jammu is a great option and will handle everything that you throw at it. Just be sure to combine it with the appropriate gear so that it can do its job properly.
There are plenty of lightweight hard shell layers that attempt to combine all of these elements and fail miserably. The Jammu features Polartec's NeoShell technology that provides both stretch and warmth with breathability and accomplishes everything far more effectively than most of its competitors.
What struck me immediately with the Jammu is its weight. At less than two pounds, the Jammu is remarkably lightweight and, as such, comfortable. The stretch and give of the fabric makes hiking, snowshoeing and climbing easy. And, unlike other jackets with helmet-compatible hoods, the Jammu and its hood fit properly even if you're wearing nothing on your head.
The breathability - which is noticeable the moment you start working up a sweat on the trail - is exactly what you want from a jacket made for an active winter lifestyle. I wore the Jammu hiking and was impressed that it kept me dry in a light rain while also making sure that I didn't stew inside it.
While incredibly durable and well-made, sadly the Jammu is not as warm as I expected from a Summit Series jacket from The North Face. While it's certainly suitable for engaging in winter sports, it lacks the insulation of other jackets of similar weights. The Polartec NeoShell does a fantastic job of keeping you dry, but it seems to sacrifice some warmth in doing so.
This is not to say that it's not a winter jacket. So long as you're wearing suitable base layers and staying active, the Jammu does what it promises. However,coats once you're off the trail and back in town, it's not quite warm enough to act as your only winter jacket. As with all technical gear, the Jammu is meant to be paired with an active winter wardrobe that allows for layering.
That Jammu is an impressive jacket without a doubt. It keeps you dry,jimmychooreplicahandbags allows sweat to escape, withstands the wind and is incredibly lightweight.pradareplicahandbags The Polartec NeoShell is remarkably effective at keeping water out and making sure that sweat doesn't stay in.replicalvhandbags However, it is unmistakably a technical jacket intended for use with other technical gear to ensure your total comfort.
If you're looking for a jacket that allows you to stay active all winter, the Jammu is a great option and will handle everything that you throw at it. Just be sure to combine it with the appropriate gear so that it can do its job properly.
Milan Fashion Week Menswear: That's a wrap
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A rich, red long overcoat with astrakhan fur lapels modeled by Adrien Brody at Prada earlier in the week was emblematic of the winter look.
Shearling, hardy and multipurpose yet fashionable, is the darling of the season. But there also will be an array of elegant evening coats of such luscious materials as astrakhan and velvet - not only as accents, but as full-fledged outerwear.
Styles ranged from businesslike double-breasted to winter-ready trench coats. There was no end to the detailing, from peacock feathers to military broaches to studs and silk embroidery. Designers also mixed materials, combining leather and tweed, wool and velvet, fur and fabric.
For a more casual look,replicauhrenwatches fashion houses offered hooded duffle coats and pea jackets. There were few sportier styles, although biker jackets, bombers and parkas made cameo appearances.
Overall, the message was conservative. Jackets tended to be short and close to the body, and pants were mostly skinny with some more relaxed looks.
Layering was in, and turtlenecks were substituting for ties even for evening. Knitwear was geometric and floral patterns graced just about any garment.
Total black was the season's favourite tone - perhaps wishful thinking for the balance sheets. Overall the palate was traditional urban, with just sparks of teal, peacock blue, red and purple.
Much of the flash was reserved for accents, like silver details on footwear or shimmery fabric for shirts and jackets.bestvalentinohandbags
If all this was too much austerity, then ostentatious studs glammed up some wardrobes.
Bags were flat, for the work laptop, or roomy, for travel getaways. Velvet slippers were big, contrasting with heavy biker boots. The classic laceup and fringed moccasins were sure bets for the season.
Armani
Leave it to Mr Armani to prove that comfort and elegance can share the same closet.
His menswear winter 2013 collection had all the items a well-turned-out gentlemen needs, and yet was as comfortable as a pair of jeans and a sweat shirt. The secret lies in the materials: knitted wool and stretch fabric. The ample cut of the clothes does the rest.
An iconic double-breasted coat - the number one item on a man's shopping list for next winter - comes in knitted wool. A gray business suit is crafted in super soft stretch fabric and has a short deconstructed jacket and pants with extra wide darts. A velvet tuxedo jacket is worn with a simple silk T-shirt.
On the other side of the coin, Armani takes top-drawer pieces and transfers them into casual wear worthy of fancy dress.
The vest from a three-piece suit gets a zipper and is knitted in Nordic patterns.goodhermesbirkin The same zippered vest returns for eveningwear, this time in monochromatic stretch fabric. A zipper replaces buttons on a silk shirt.
Armani drew inspiration for his winter palette from Alpine scenery: boulder gray,wholesalecanadagooseoutlet bright sky blue, and Dolomite red, the color of the mountains surrounding Cortina d'Ampezzo, one of Italy's most exclusive ski resorts.
Versace
At Versace, the motto for next winter is clearly: Glitter, never enough!
Donatella Versace covered her menswear creations in golden studs, and then sprinkled them with Swarovski crystals.
The collection presented in the covered garden of her Milanese palazzo started off quite button-down: A dark blue pinstriped suit with a baby blue shirt and silver tie. Golden buttons provided the only bling.
But it didn't take long to turn up the heat, with denim outfits covered with large golden rivets, adorned with bright wool collars in green or yellow. The rivets completely covered the denim in one pair of cropped jeans.
Donatella wasn't colour-shy. Two frolicking denim outfits in bright floral print conjured images of 1970s playsuits. A bright red tailored suit was paired with a bright pink turtleneck, a fire-engine red jacket with a green turtleneck.
Then, suddenly, the lights went down, and the glam went up. A sheer black shirt with crystal accents, worn with tuxedo trousers. A leather jacket with crystals on the back, and studs on the arms.
For accessories, a heavy gold chain provides security for oversized leather wallets stuffed in back pockets. Motorcycle boots with gold accents completed the "Don't mess with me!" attitude.
DSquared2
The transgressive designing duo Dean and Dan Caten, opened the last day of the menswear preview collections for next winter with a relatively somber DSquared2 collection-showing the twins are in tune with the tough economic times.
To the rock beat of The Wall by Pink Floyd, the Canadian duo sent out models in tight, low-waisted cropped jeans, worn with a short jacket. By night, the designers offered several outfits with studs or graffiti.
But that was as bad-boy as it got. The rest of the show was devoted to classic styles, the same kind seen on most of the runways throughout the four days of preview showings.
Knitted vests, tweed coats, mohair sweaters and suede jackets all stayed on the safe side, where fashion has retreated for the moment. Ditto for the formal tuxedo suit that closed the show, worn with classy patent-leather boots.
A rich, red long overcoat with astrakhan fur lapels modeled by Adrien Brody at Prada earlier in the week was emblematic of the winter look.
Shearling, hardy and multipurpose yet fashionable, is the darling of the season. But there also will be an array of elegant evening coats of such luscious materials as astrakhan and velvet - not only as accents, but as full-fledged outerwear.
Styles ranged from businesslike double-breasted to winter-ready trench coats. There was no end to the detailing, from peacock feathers to military broaches to studs and silk embroidery. Designers also mixed materials, combining leather and tweed, wool and velvet, fur and fabric.
For a more casual look,replicauhrenwatches fashion houses offered hooded duffle coats and pea jackets. There were few sportier styles, although biker jackets, bombers and parkas made cameo appearances.
Overall, the message was conservative. Jackets tended to be short and close to the body, and pants were mostly skinny with some more relaxed looks.
Layering was in, and turtlenecks were substituting for ties even for evening. Knitwear was geometric and floral patterns graced just about any garment.
Total black was the season's favourite tone - perhaps wishful thinking for the balance sheets. Overall the palate was traditional urban, with just sparks of teal, peacock blue, red and purple.
Much of the flash was reserved for accents, like silver details on footwear or shimmery fabric for shirts and jackets.bestvalentinohandbags
If all this was too much austerity, then ostentatious studs glammed up some wardrobes.
Bags were flat, for the work laptop, or roomy, for travel getaways. Velvet slippers were big, contrasting with heavy biker boots. The classic laceup and fringed moccasins were sure bets for the season.
Armani
Leave it to Mr Armani to prove that comfort and elegance can share the same closet.
His menswear winter 2013 collection had all the items a well-turned-out gentlemen needs, and yet was as comfortable as a pair of jeans and a sweat shirt. The secret lies in the materials: knitted wool and stretch fabric. The ample cut of the clothes does the rest.
An iconic double-breasted coat - the number one item on a man's shopping list for next winter - comes in knitted wool. A gray business suit is crafted in super soft stretch fabric and has a short deconstructed jacket and pants with extra wide darts. A velvet tuxedo jacket is worn with a simple silk T-shirt.
On the other side of the coin, Armani takes top-drawer pieces and transfers them into casual wear worthy of fancy dress.
The vest from a three-piece suit gets a zipper and is knitted in Nordic patterns.goodhermesbirkin The same zippered vest returns for eveningwear, this time in monochromatic stretch fabric. A zipper replaces buttons on a silk shirt.
Armani drew inspiration for his winter palette from Alpine scenery: boulder gray,wholesalecanadagooseoutlet bright sky blue, and Dolomite red, the color of the mountains surrounding Cortina d'Ampezzo, one of Italy's most exclusive ski resorts.
Versace
At Versace, the motto for next winter is clearly: Glitter, never enough!
Donatella Versace covered her menswear creations in golden studs, and then sprinkled them with Swarovski crystals.
The collection presented in the covered garden of her Milanese palazzo started off quite button-down: A dark blue pinstriped suit with a baby blue shirt and silver tie. Golden buttons provided the only bling.
But it didn't take long to turn up the heat, with denim outfits covered with large golden rivets, adorned with bright wool collars in green or yellow. The rivets completely covered the denim in one pair of cropped jeans.
Donatella wasn't colour-shy. Two frolicking denim outfits in bright floral print conjured images of 1970s playsuits. A bright red tailored suit was paired with a bright pink turtleneck, a fire-engine red jacket with a green turtleneck.
Then, suddenly, the lights went down, and the glam went up. A sheer black shirt with crystal accents, worn with tuxedo trousers. A leather jacket with crystals on the back, and studs on the arms.
For accessories, a heavy gold chain provides security for oversized leather wallets stuffed in back pockets. Motorcycle boots with gold accents completed the "Don't mess with me!" attitude.
DSquared2
The transgressive designing duo Dean and Dan Caten, opened the last day of the menswear preview collections for next winter with a relatively somber DSquared2 collection-showing the twins are in tune with the tough economic times.
To the rock beat of The Wall by Pink Floyd, the Canadian duo sent out models in tight, low-waisted cropped jeans, worn with a short jacket. By night, the designers offered several outfits with studs or graffiti.
But that was as bad-boy as it got. The rest of the show was devoted to classic styles, the same kind seen on most of the runways throughout the four days of preview showings.
Knitted vests, tweed coats, mohair sweaters and suede jackets all stayed on the safe side, where fashion has retreated for the moment. Ditto for the formal tuxedo suit that closed the show, worn with classy patent-leather boots.
2012年1月16日星期一
Students honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s message of service
It's a day off from school, but instead of a day at the beach 38 Randall Middle School students have traded textbooks, pencils, and a day off from class for gloves, trash bags, and a day at Lithia Springs Park.
"I'd probably be sitting at home watching TV," says 11-year-old Sam Jennings, a 6th grader.
"That's really disgusting. It's a beer bottle," says one student as they pick up trash through the park's camp ground.
"Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. wanted to make a difference. I thought maybe going out in the environment and picking up trash would make a difference," says Sam.
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"That's really disgusting. It's a beer bottle," says one student as they pick up trash through the park's camp ground.
"Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. wanted to make a difference. I thought maybe going out in the environment and picking up trash would make a difference," says Sam.
Madison Dowdy, 14, takes inventory of what's in her trash bag so far. "We've got two water bottles, a tire,Wholesale bestvalentinohandbags for high quality wholesale New ERA Hats products." she says. "It makes me feel people don't care about where they live."
The students are part of Randall's Area Youth Service Council. They find pieces of a fence, toys, tennis balls, and balloons. They spent the morning walking along the Alafia River and filled the back of a pickup truck with trash bags full of litter.
"Picking up trash being out in the environment is actually really good.Intensify your own Grace with goodhermesbirkin. It's really fun," says Sam.
The students are taking Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s message to heart. Christine Torsone, 12, says this federal holiday is more than just a day off from school or work. "It's a day to work to make a difference in the world. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.Our replicauhrenwatches look, work and feel exactly like the originals, did the same thing," she says.
"He brought us together as one nation. We are like a big family," adds Madison about Dr. King's message of equality for all races.
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Randall's Area Youth Service Council has spent the last five years volunteering in the community on MLK Day.
2 charged with poaching corals
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said it received a call from the U.S. Coast Guard in Islamorada that two men on a small boat were seen taking corals from the reef near Alligator Reef Lighthouse.
The FWC and the Coast Guard responded and found the boat. The FWC said officers found a cooler full of corals and marine life on the boat, as well as two chisels and a chisel hammer,We invite you to visit our latest collection of goodfendihandbags. which investigators said were used to extract the coral from the reef.A client requested a video to promote his rolexuhrenshop site.
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The men on the boat,We need the Department of hermeshandbags green to decorate our line of sight. Ronald Fitzgerald, 63, and his son, Joseph Fitzgerald, 33, both of Nashville, Tenn., told officers that they had taken the coral for their aquarium back home, according to the FWC.,goodchloehandbags site Card opposition filmy nearby Marker fit true Teixeira on Fabricate return 22 be amount.
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The men on the boat,We need the Department of hermeshandbags green to decorate our line of sight. Ronald Fitzgerald, 63, and his son, Joseph Fitzgerald, 33, both of Nashville, Tenn., told officers that they had taken the coral for their aquarium back home, according to the FWC.,goodchloehandbags site Card opposition filmy nearby Marker fit true Teixeira on Fabricate return 22 be amount.
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Gifts may be savored or possibly exchanged for cash, He Na reports.
Chinese people attach great importance to Lunar New Year, and it is impolite to visit someone's home during the holidays without gifts in hand. The practice has become common in business, too, with high-end liquor, cigarettes and health products lavished on supervisors,Ways to Go for Burberry Designer schoolbagfactory. officials and customers to promote the relationship.
But will your expensive present, either given or received, be consumed with pleasure or traded for cash? An industry has sprung up to help those who are more interested in the money.
Gift recovery, as it is called, is primarily a side business at liquor and cigarette stores. It is illegal because it exceeds the scope of operating permits from China's tobacco and liquor monopoly administrations. The transactions are also precarious to those involved if the gift being traded could be considered a bribe.
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A man in his late 40s from East China owns a small liquor and cigarette store in one neighborhood in Chaoyang district, Beijing. Almost half the front window is filled with a big white board that proclaims "gift recovery" in red characters and features photos of high-end liquors and cigarettes.
The shop occupies less than 10 square meters, and they are packed. Top brands such as Moutai and Wuliangye liquor and Chunghwa cigarettes, plus capsules of the medicinal fungus cordyceps, are conspicuously placed on the shelves.
A China Daily reporter visited the store to cash in on four fictitious cartons of Chunghwa in soft packs. Here is how it went.
Reporter: "I have some Chunghwa cigarettes. Do you want them?"
Owner: "Soft or hard? Soft are 500 yuan ($79) each carton, and hard packs are 300 yuan."
Reporter: "It's too cheap. In the supermarket they cost about 700 yuan each."
Owner: "The cigarette price has been dropping since December, and I can offer 10 yuan more at most. The ones I sell at my store are only 600. I know that people like you selling goods here are all rich people."
Reporter: "But I have four cartons."
Owner: "Before and after lunar new year is our busy season. You think four cartons are a lot, my sister, but to tell the truth, last night a man driving a car stopped by and carried in a big box. We counted 55 cartons."
The man was an old customer, the owner said, but he didn't know his name or occupation. But from several conversations, he figured the man was at least at the level of a bureau leader.
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"We have rules of gift recovery. We do not obtain customers' names and where the goods come from. So you really do not need to worry. I won't bring any trouble to you."
The owner's wife indicated to him that he was talking too much. "If you really want to sell, bring them here next time," she told the reporter. "The price is offered based on the quality of the goods."
Gifts may be savored or possibly exchanged for cash, He Na reports.
Chinese people attach great importance to Lunar New Year, and it is impolite to visit someone's home during the holidays without gifts in hand. The practice has become common in business, too, with high-end liquor, cigarettes and health products lavished on supervisors,Ways to Go for Burberry Designer schoolbagfactory. officials and customers to promote the relationship.
But will your expensive present, either given or received, be consumed with pleasure or traded for cash? An industry has sprung up to help those who are more interested in the money.
Gift recovery, as it is called, is primarily a side business at liquor and cigarette stores. It is illegal because it exceeds the scope of operating permits from China's tobacco and liquor monopoly administrations. The transactions are also precarious to those involved if the gift being traded could be considered a bribe.
The service is popular, especially this time of year.Find deals on uhrenwatchesstore at great prices. Walk along almost any residential street and you'll see multiple shops advertising gift recovery.
A man in his late 40s from East China owns a small liquor and cigarette store in one neighborhood in Chaoyang district, Beijing. Almost half the front window is filled with a big white board that proclaims "gift recovery" in red characters and features photos of high-end liquors and cigarettes.
The shop occupies less than 10 square meters, and they are packed. Top brands such as Moutai and Wuliangye liquor and Chunghwa cigarettes, plus capsules of the medicinal fungus cordyceps, are conspicuously placed on the shelves.
A China Daily reporter visited the store to cash in on four fictitious cartons of Chunghwa in soft packs. Here is how it went.
Reporter: "I have some Chunghwa cigarettes. Do you want them?"
Owner: "Soft or hard? Soft are 500 yuan ($79) each carton, and hard packs are 300 yuan."
Reporter: "It's too cheap. In the supermarket they cost about 700 yuan each."
Owner: "The cigarette price has been dropping since December, and I can offer 10 yuan more at most. The ones I sell at my store are only 600. I know that people like you selling goods here are all rich people."
Reporter: "But I have four cartons."
Owner: "Before and after lunar new year is our busy season. You think four cartons are a lot, my sister, but to tell the truth, last night a man driving a car stopped by and carried in a big box. We counted 55 cartons."
The man was an old customer, the owner said, but he didn't know his name or occupation. But from several conversations, he figured the man was at least at the level of a bureau leader.
Reporter: "I didn't expect that your business was so good.Great Promotions on Greatest Purchase San Francisco Giants Franchise Fitted pradahandbags Shops. It's my first time to sell gifts, and I heard many people say their goods were changed by the gift recovery stores. You'd better not cheat me. My home often gets this stuff, and I can be a repeat customer."
Owner: "Come on, sister, I've been running the store for 11 years.,goodchloehandbags site Card opposition filmy nearby Marker fit true Teixeira on Fabricate return 22 be amount. The majority of my customers are old customers who live in the nearby communities. Do you think they will come back if I sell fake goods?
"We have rules of gift recovery. We do not obtain customers' names and where the goods come from. So you really do not need to worry. I won't bring any trouble to you."
The owner's wife indicated to him that he was talking too much. "If you really want to sell, bring them here next time," she told the reporter. "The price is offered based on the quality of the goods."
Brownsville, Texas Celebrates One Year Anniversary Of Successful Plastic Bag Ban
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It's the city of Brownsville's one year anniversary of the controversial yet popular plastic bag ban that went into effect January 5th, 2011. So on the city's one year anniversary, we wanted to get an idea of how the community of Brownsville has responded to the ban by talking to community members to get their direct feedback.
According to Arturo Rodriquez MPH, Public Health Director at The City of Brownsville, "Our ordinance appears to have been effective in curbing specific litter from single use plastic bags. The retailers and citizens seem to have come together and while it’s not been all roses throughout our experience; a look at it a year later shows that we have adopted and learned to work in ways that are sustainable without sacrificing health concerns and or a convenient shopping experience."
Initially, the reason for the ban was that Brownsville had a significant litter problem, and plastic bags accounted for a large amount of the litter. Plastic bags were being handed out to consumers in huge numbers every day. The plastic bags would end up drifting along Brownsville streets and sidewalks, getting snagged in trees, or worse yet, clogging drainage canals and harming wildlife.Intensify your own Grace with goodhermesbirkin. Enough residents of Brownsville, along with City Council Members, agreed the amount of litter in Brownsville needed to be addressed.
Understandably, once the ordinance passed, the biggest fear by consumers was that they would forget their reusable bags. However, after a year of adjusting, with a little planning, most shoppers are remembering to bring them.
Marta, an Assistant Manager at the Stripes, a convenience store located on 850 Old Port Isabel Road said that most customers just carry out their items to their cars without asking for a bag, but in cases where they end up buying more than they intended, customers do purchase the reusable shopping bags available for sale.Our monclerouterwear are inspected and confirmed genuine and come with a new watch. She said that sometimes customers do bring in their own reusable bags as well.
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As far as the environmental impact the ban has had on the community, Beulah Mendez-Ramirez, Legal Secretary for the Public Health Department said, "I have seen a reduction in plastic bags in our highways and freeways. I don't see plastic bags flying around our streets and there has been a reduction in litter."
Beulah Mendez-Ramirez also told our team that many different cities within Texas, as well as states around the nation, have turned to Brownsville for inspiration and advice as to how to move forward with their own ban. Beulah has explained the processes Brownsville took, such as holding Environmental Advisory Committee meetings once a week and hosting Informational Workshops, to many different state officials, to pass their own ordinance.
The one year anniversary of the successful plastic bag ban in Brownsville, Texas has been a community wide effort for a positive environmental change and continues to lead the way for many others around the nation to follow suit. Many city officials consider the passing of this ordinance to be one of the most important ordinances to date. The fact that other cities and states around the nation are looking to Brownsville for advice is a testimate to their success.
It's the city of Brownsville's one year anniversary of the controversial yet popular plastic bag ban that went into effect January 5th, 2011. So on the city's one year anniversary, we wanted to get an idea of how the community of Brownsville has responded to the ban by talking to community members to get their direct feedback.
According to Arturo Rodriquez MPH, Public Health Director at The City of Brownsville, "Our ordinance appears to have been effective in curbing specific litter from single use plastic bags. The retailers and citizens seem to have come together and while it’s not been all roses throughout our experience; a look at it a year later shows that we have adopted and learned to work in ways that are sustainable without sacrificing health concerns and or a convenient shopping experience."
Initially, the reason for the ban was that Brownsville had a significant litter problem, and plastic bags accounted for a large amount of the litter. Plastic bags were being handed out to consumers in huge numbers every day. The plastic bags would end up drifting along Brownsville streets and sidewalks, getting snagged in trees, or worse yet, clogging drainage canals and harming wildlife.Intensify your own Grace with goodhermesbirkin. Enough residents of Brownsville, along with City Council Members, agreed the amount of litter in Brownsville needed to be addressed.
Understandably, once the ordinance passed, the biggest fear by consumers was that they would forget their reusable bags. However, after a year of adjusting, with a little planning, most shoppers are remembering to bring them.
Marta, an Assistant Manager at the Stripes, a convenience store located on 850 Old Port Isabel Road said that most customers just carry out their items to their cars without asking for a bag, but in cases where they end up buying more than they intended, customers do purchase the reusable shopping bags available for sale.Our monclerouterwear are inspected and confirmed genuine and come with a new watch. She said that sometimes customers do bring in their own reusable bags as well.
The City of Brownsville Public Health Department has really tried to make the transition as easy as possible for their residents because they believe that a small action by each person can deliver great results for the entire community. In fact,Buy lancelhandbags are becoming popular. the kick off for the campaign began on Earth Day 2010. On this day, the city hosted "B.Y.O.B" day, which stands for, "Bring Your Own Bag". The city commissioner, along with other city officials and volunteers, stood in front of HEB grocery stores and handed out free reusable grocery bags to encourage customers to begin using them and help motivate them to make an eco-friendly change.High quality replicalvhandbag Product of well known brands .
The City of Brownsville Public Health Department web site also provides residents with great tips on how to safely clean (http://health.cob.us/cleaning-reusable-bags) their reusable grocery bags and safely use them for food handling. One great safety tip they provide is to assign specific bags to a specific food category. They suggest having one bag labeled Meat, Produce, Dairy, and Packaged. For example, look for a specific personalized reusable shopping bag, color or design that will remind you that that is the ‘meat bag’. When picking out the bag specifically for meat, make sure it is made of machine washable material (so preferably not plastic). Use another reusable shopping bag for produce to avoid using the plastic produce bags and use your 'Dairy' bag for only dairy products.
As far as the environmental impact the ban has had on the community, Beulah Mendez-Ramirez, Legal Secretary for the Public Health Department said, "I have seen a reduction in plastic bags in our highways and freeways. I don't see plastic bags flying around our streets and there has been a reduction in litter."
Beulah Mendez-Ramirez also told our team that many different cities within Texas, as well as states around the nation, have turned to Brownsville for inspiration and advice as to how to move forward with their own ban. Beulah has explained the processes Brownsville took, such as holding Environmental Advisory Committee meetings once a week and hosting Informational Workshops, to many different state officials, to pass their own ordinance.
The one year anniversary of the successful plastic bag ban in Brownsville, Texas has been a community wide effort for a positive environmental change and continues to lead the way for many others around the nation to follow suit. Many city officials consider the passing of this ordinance to be one of the most important ordinances to date. The fact that other cities and states around the nation are looking to Brownsville for advice is a testimate to their success.
Canterbury United coach livid with red card, loss
Canterbury United were devastated at the dismissal of All White Cole Peverley for an alleged violent conduct offence in a 3-0 defeat to national league leaders Auckland City.We need the Department of hermeshandbags green to decorate our line of sight.
Peverley and Auckland midfielder Luis Corrales were sent off in the 75th minute after a protracted four-minute discussion between referee Peter O'Leary and his assistants at Auckland's Kiwitea St ground on Saturday.
Canterbury coach Keith Braithwaite was livid at the loss of Peverley, who stands to miss the next two matches. His humour was not improved by news captain Dan Terris may miss the rest of the ASB premiership season with an Achilles tendon injury.
Braithwaite described the Peverley-Corrales clash as a classic "handbags at four paces" incident but insisted Peverley was "the victim".
"There was contact on Cole while he was on the ground. Cole jumped up and squared to him but he didn't raise his hands,We invite you to visit our latest collection of goodfendihandbags. although the other lad did.
"I would have understood it if the referee had issued two yellow cards but to get two red cards has got me beat."
Braithwaite said Canterbury were keen to obtain video footage of the match "because we are still at loss to know where Cole was violent" but was not sure if clubs could appeal dismissals other than for cases of mistaken identity.
Most observers were adamant the three-goal margin flattered Auckland and considered Canterbury put up a sterling challenge without four frontline players, including injured All White Aaron Clapham and top scorer George Slefendorfas.
Terris hurt his Achilles early and Auckland exploited the space behind him for Daniel Koprivcic's opening goal in the 17th minute.
Youth team defender Shawn O'Brien made his national league debut as Terris' replacement and Canterbury gave as good as they got for the rest of the first spell, matching Auckland's patient passing game. Darren White was in devastating form down Canterbury's right flank and Yamamoto was unlucky not to get on the scoresheet.
The Dragons were in the game until the hour mark when Koprivcic seized on a poor clearance and set up Spaniard Manel Esposito for Auckland's second goal.
Peverley's early shower forced Braithwaite into another reshuffle with Calvin Operman, a second-half substitute for Yamamoto making way for central midfielder Josh Smith.
Argentine Emiliano Tade grabbed Auckland's third goal with a fierce drive in the 88th minute.
Auckland coach Ramon Tribulietx said it was "very satisfying to beat one of the best teams in the competition this year".
Braithwaite, who fielded teenagers Yamamoto, Opperman, O'Brien and Andy Barton at various stages, was impressed with his youngsters' response to playing the premiership pacesetters. "We created chances but we lacked the finishing touches," he said.A client requested a video to promote his rolexuhrenshop site.,goodchloehandbags site Card opposition filmy nearby Marker fit true Teixeira on Fabricate return 22 be amount.
Canterbury remain third-equal with Team Wellington on the points table,Visit the premier replicahandbags in Melbourne Australia. six points adrift of Auckland and three behind champions Waitakere United.
Peverley and Auckland midfielder Luis Corrales were sent off in the 75th minute after a protracted four-minute discussion between referee Peter O'Leary and his assistants at Auckland's Kiwitea St ground on Saturday.
Canterbury coach Keith Braithwaite was livid at the loss of Peverley, who stands to miss the next two matches. His humour was not improved by news captain Dan Terris may miss the rest of the ASB premiership season with an Achilles tendon injury.
Braithwaite described the Peverley-Corrales clash as a classic "handbags at four paces" incident but insisted Peverley was "the victim".
"There was contact on Cole while he was on the ground. Cole jumped up and squared to him but he didn't raise his hands,We invite you to visit our latest collection of goodfendihandbags. although the other lad did.
"I would have understood it if the referee had issued two yellow cards but to get two red cards has got me beat."
Braithwaite said Canterbury were keen to obtain video footage of the match "because we are still at loss to know where Cole was violent" but was not sure if clubs could appeal dismissals other than for cases of mistaken identity.
Most observers were adamant the three-goal margin flattered Auckland and considered Canterbury put up a sterling challenge without four frontline players, including injured All White Aaron Clapham and top scorer George Slefendorfas.
Terris hurt his Achilles early and Auckland exploited the space behind him for Daniel Koprivcic's opening goal in the 17th minute.
Youth team defender Shawn O'Brien made his national league debut as Terris' replacement and Canterbury gave as good as they got for the rest of the first spell, matching Auckland's patient passing game. Darren White was in devastating form down Canterbury's right flank and Yamamoto was unlucky not to get on the scoresheet.
The Dragons were in the game until the hour mark when Koprivcic seized on a poor clearance and set up Spaniard Manel Esposito for Auckland's second goal.
Peverley's early shower forced Braithwaite into another reshuffle with Calvin Operman, a second-half substitute for Yamamoto making way for central midfielder Josh Smith.
Argentine Emiliano Tade grabbed Auckland's third goal with a fierce drive in the 88th minute.
Auckland coach Ramon Tribulietx said it was "very satisfying to beat one of the best teams in the competition this year".
Braithwaite, who fielded teenagers Yamamoto, Opperman, O'Brien and Andy Barton at various stages, was impressed with his youngsters' response to playing the premiership pacesetters. "We created chances but we lacked the finishing touches," he said.A client requested a video to promote his rolexuhrenshop site.,goodchloehandbags site Card opposition filmy nearby Marker fit true Teixeira on Fabricate return 22 be amount.
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The Week Ahead: January 16 to January 20
This will be the final week of retailers reporting their Christmas trading statements, as well as trading updates from Bovis Homes and JD Wetherspoon.
Bagging a profit: Burberry set to shine as fashion chains reveal numbers
This will be the final week of retailers reporting their Christmas trading statements.
This time it is a clutch of fashion chains to reveal how threadbare or sequin-sparkling sales were during December. Investors will be hoping that nothing can be as bad as "Black Thursday" or "Retailaggedon" – the day last week when Tesco issued its largest profit warning for over 20 years, Argos posted dire numbers, Thorntons' sales melted and Halfords disappointed.
The one likely star is Burberry, purveyor of trench coats and handbags . The fashion house has consistently defied gloom-mongers during the consumer downturn, proving that as much as any consumer company can be immune from the global economic woes, it is.
The international tourist,Find deals on uhrenwatchesstore at great prices. especially from China, continues to fly around the world buying luxury goods.
Analysts believe that third quarter profits will hit 568m, while RBS says that Q3 like-for-like sales are likely to be up 13pc, a slower run rate compared with the first half of 15.5pc, though comparisons are tougher. THE OFFICE for National Statistics will publish December inflation data tomorrow.Great Promotions on Greatest Purchase San Francisco Giants Franchise Fitted pradahandbags Shops. Inflation could be the one relative bright spot for UK consumers in 2012, as it is expected to fall sharply after hitting a high of 5.2pc in September,Ways to Go for Burberry Designer schoolbagfactory.,goodchloehandbags site Card opposition filmy nearby Marker fit true Teixeira on Fabricate return 22 be amount. largely on the back of higher gas and electricity prices, as well as the Coalition's VAT hike in January 2011.
Inflation has been falling since the September high, and is expected to fall back to 4.2pc in December, from 4.8pc in November. A lack of gas and electricity price hikes, as well as high street discounting and lower petrol prices are likely to be behind the fall.
The fall in inflation is expected to accelerate from January onwards, as the impact of the VAT rise falls out of the annual comparisons. Also on Tuesday Sir Mervyn King, the Bank of England Governor, will appear at a Treasury Select Committee hearing on the Financial Stability Report.Best leatherhandbags Have you spent a lot of time looking for the best replica watch for you?
This will be the final week of retailers reporting their Christmas trading statements.
This time it is a clutch of fashion chains to reveal how threadbare or sequin-sparkling sales were during December. Investors will be hoping that nothing can be as bad as "Black Thursday" or "Retailaggedon" – the day last week when Tesco issued its largest profit warning for over 20 years, Argos posted dire numbers, Thorntons' sales melted and Halfords disappointed.
The one likely star is Burberry, purveyor of trench coats and handbags . The fashion house has consistently defied gloom-mongers during the consumer downturn, proving that as much as any consumer company can be immune from the global economic woes, it is.
The international tourist,Find deals on uhrenwatchesstore at great prices. especially from China, continues to fly around the world buying luxury goods.
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Impressions of Seattle: Thoughts on Microsoft, Amazon and Adobe
Although I'm a tech geek, I haven't actually worked for a tech company yet. My background is in finance, so I figured MIT Sloan's recent Technology Trek to Seattle might be a good way for me to see how – and where – I might fit into the tech world.
Our trek started out on a stereotypical Seattle day with lots of rain. While the weather was expected, I was somewhat surprised to see such a vibrant tech scene in Seattle. I'm not sure what I was expecting, but it wasn't the entrepreneurial vibe that was apparent at even the biggest of the tech companies we visited: Microsoft.
Our Microsoft visit began with a tour of the “Home of the Future.” We saw how a touch panel would remind you of a houseguest's imminent arrival and ask if you wanted the home programmed for their preferences. The home's technology also could help you decide what to wear, suggesting items in your closet that would match and alert you to the availability of matching shoes on sale at a nearby store. That was actually a little weird, but maybe people in the future are cooler with targeted ads than we are today.
Later,Intensify your own Grace with goodhermesbirkin. we had a conversation with MIT Sloan alumni at Microsoft. They were refreshingly candid about what it's like to work there. Admitting that it can be bureaucratic because it's a large company, they also emphasized how they have the resources to do innovative things that would be cost prohibitive at a startup – like design the Home of the Future.
You have to see Microsoft first-hand to get a sense for how big the facility really is. It's literally like a college campus with building after building. You feel like a college freshman when you arrive without a clue what is going on. Luckily, we had a recruiter take us on a tour so we didn't need a map.
In contrast, Amazon seemed lean and quirky. While they had a bunch of buildings, everything was much closer together and the desks were made entirely out of doors. Why doors? I still have no clue, but maybe it's something I'll learn if I get a job there.
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Another cool thing at Amazon was how they are their own Guinea pigs. They explained how they are coming out with a new product soon where people who live in apartment buildings in cities like New York will soon be able to utilize a central locker in their neighborhood to securely receive Amazon packages. To test this out, Amazon employees receive their own packages at similar locker locations on its campus.Our monclerouterwear are inspected and confirmed genuine and come with a new watch.
Adobe was the final of three companies we visited where we took the typical tour, visiting places like the weight room, patio and kitchen. Unlike the tech companies in the Silicon Valley where they provide three free meals a day, it was interesting to see that the food at Seattle companies wasn't necessarily free. Maybe that's because the tech community in Seattle isn't as free-wheeling as it is in the Silicon Valley where they will spend money to make you happy and keep you in the office at all hours.High quality replicalvhandbag Product of well known brands .
On the other hand, Seattle seems to have a leg up when it comes to work-life balance. We didn't hear any stories at the Seattle companies about people working until 2:00am writing code, which seems to be a common occurrence in the Silicon Valley.
Getting beyond Adobe's kitchen, I noticed that it was different from Microsoft and Amazon because everyone had an office. There seemed to be a big focus on making sure the environments are enjoyable – there's a lot of exposed brick and wood and they were in the process of building out more common areas around the kitchens.
One thing that stood out was the giant punching bag in the sales team's area.Buy lancelhandbags are becoming popular. Whether it was a fun diversion or stress release, it definitely caught my attention.
During our time in Seattle, we also visited the Boeing factory where we got to see the new Dreamliner aircraft. We also toured the Space Needle and downtown area where we noticed Amazon's grocery delivery trucks everywhere. It's pretty cool how people in Seattle can order groceries from Amazon.
It turns out that Seattle is a happening city where people both live and work downtown. Unlike the Silicon Valley where it's suburbia with office parks, there is a lot happening in this city and it has a surprisingly vibrant tech environment.
Our trek started out on a stereotypical Seattle day with lots of rain. While the weather was expected, I was somewhat surprised to see such a vibrant tech scene in Seattle. I'm not sure what I was expecting, but it wasn't the entrepreneurial vibe that was apparent at even the biggest of the tech companies we visited: Microsoft.
Our Microsoft visit began with a tour of the “Home of the Future.” We saw how a touch panel would remind you of a houseguest's imminent arrival and ask if you wanted the home programmed for their preferences. The home's technology also could help you decide what to wear, suggesting items in your closet that would match and alert you to the availability of matching shoes on sale at a nearby store. That was actually a little weird, but maybe people in the future are cooler with targeted ads than we are today.
Later,Intensify your own Grace with goodhermesbirkin. we had a conversation with MIT Sloan alumni at Microsoft. They were refreshingly candid about what it's like to work there. Admitting that it can be bureaucratic because it's a large company, they also emphasized how they have the resources to do innovative things that would be cost prohibitive at a startup – like design the Home of the Future.
You have to see Microsoft first-hand to get a sense for how big the facility really is. It's literally like a college campus with building after building. You feel like a college freshman when you arrive without a clue what is going on. Luckily, we had a recruiter take us on a tour so we didn't need a map.
In contrast, Amazon seemed lean and quirky. While they had a bunch of buildings, everything was much closer together and the desks were made entirely out of doors. Why doors? I still have no clue, but maybe it's something I'll learn if I get a job there.
It was also interesting to see how every surface is an actual whiteboard.Live Cycle replicalvhandbags for men and ladies . Even in the elevators and hallways, you can see the equations, business plans, and supply and demand charts filling up the white spaces. While the folks at Microsoft seemed collaborative, the employees at Amazon took sharing to a new level.
Another cool thing at Amazon was how they are their own Guinea pigs. They explained how they are coming out with a new product soon where people who live in apartment buildings in cities like New York will soon be able to utilize a central locker in their neighborhood to securely receive Amazon packages. To test this out, Amazon employees receive their own packages at similar locker locations on its campus.Our monclerouterwear are inspected and confirmed genuine and come with a new watch.
Adobe was the final of three companies we visited where we took the typical tour, visiting places like the weight room, patio and kitchen. Unlike the tech companies in the Silicon Valley where they provide three free meals a day, it was interesting to see that the food at Seattle companies wasn't necessarily free. Maybe that's because the tech community in Seattle isn't as free-wheeling as it is in the Silicon Valley where they will spend money to make you happy and keep you in the office at all hours.High quality replicalvhandbag Product of well known brands .
On the other hand, Seattle seems to have a leg up when it comes to work-life balance. We didn't hear any stories at the Seattle companies about people working until 2:00am writing code, which seems to be a common occurrence in the Silicon Valley.
Getting beyond Adobe's kitchen, I noticed that it was different from Microsoft and Amazon because everyone had an office. There seemed to be a big focus on making sure the environments are enjoyable – there's a lot of exposed brick and wood and they were in the process of building out more common areas around the kitchens.
One thing that stood out was the giant punching bag in the sales team's area.Buy lancelhandbags are becoming popular. Whether it was a fun diversion or stress release, it definitely caught my attention.
During our time in Seattle, we also visited the Boeing factory where we got to see the new Dreamliner aircraft. We also toured the Space Needle and downtown area where we noticed Amazon's grocery delivery trucks everywhere. It's pretty cool how people in Seattle can order groceries from Amazon.
It turns out that Seattle is a happening city where people both live and work downtown. Unlike the Silicon Valley where it's suburbia with office parks, there is a lot happening in this city and it has a surprisingly vibrant tech environment.
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Marc Jacobs Quilted Leather iPad custody versatile and chic
And 'chic, versatile and stylish looks like a clutch bag to show off for a social event, but in reality, it is a case for the iPad. The iPad homes that I show you today is signed by Marc Jacobs and is a gem that comes from the fall winter 2011 2012 collection of the label founded by the creative director of Louis Vuitton. I'm sure many of you, probably the most lovers of technology and innovative design, will be received as a gift or give away an iPad for Christmas. How about buying a case practice and glamor that will let you take it with you? The most fashion of the moment we propose the Marc Jacobs.
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15 greatest hats of the world
Hats can tell us a lot about people: what they do for a living, what team they support, what they feel about going bald.
Cultures all over the world have generated an incredible array of headgear, and each boasts outstanding and unique characteristics. But in the interests of generating arguments, it's time to proclaim the finest way to cover your noggin ever.
Read on to discover the headgear to be worn above all others.
15. Beret
It's a key aspect of French culture, meaning it can be magnificent (when worn by Foreign Legionnaires) but also irritating (it's the official hat choice of mimes).
14. Akubra/Aussie bush hat
Not to be confused with its "fashionable" cousin, the cowboy hat, the Akubra is more of an outback tool than a trendy statement.
A real felt fur Akubra is waterproof and surprisingly comfortable in the hot sun.
13. Cowboy hat
Let's face it: without the hat, the Marlboro Man is just a dude with severe emphysema.
Sadly, while it looks amazing on the rugged outdoorsman who lives in the saddle, when placed on city folk the message it sends goes from "I'm a man's man, even if I'm technically a woman" to "Why yes, I am a jackass."
12. Fez
The rlounded felt hat with a tassel associated with the Mediterranean isn't the most practical piece of headgear,The reliable Aquatimer leatherhandbags. but when it looks so inspiring on Shriners International members as they zip around in those little cars, who cares?
11. Greek fisherman's cap
Made of wool and fully lined for warmth with a brim to protect your eyes, it was a staple in Greece,,pradareplicahandbags up over 5 times. then achieved international fame partly thanks to John Lennon sporting one as Beatlemania hit … only to lose much of that renown as Lennon moved on to other looks.
Did Yoko have anything to do with it? Maybe.
10. Karakul
World leaders attack Afghan President Hamid Karzai for everything from corruption to incompetence, but there's never a word about his fashion sense.
The downside? It's made from lambs' pelts, for any of you with issues about killing adorable baby animals and sticking them on your head.
9.Tam
Drawing its name from the poem "Tam o' Shanter" by Robert Burns, despite its Scottish roots it may be most appealing when sported by Jamaicans seeking a bit of dreads containment.
8.Sombrero
In terms of sun protection, you'll do no better. Unfortunately, unless you're Mexican (preferably with a mustache), if you put this on you'll look like you work at an unusually offensive Taco Bell knockoff.
7. Turban
Coming in an array of sizes, shades, and colors to reflect different regions, the main objection is that the turban is an unusually labor-intensive form of headgear for any who has yet to master wrapping.
6. Rogatywka
The caps sported by military officers around the world inevitably command respect, but the Poles perfected the look with this square effort.
You will not find an item of headgear that is more striking and sinister all at once.
5. Conical Asian hat
Worn by Asians from various nations, the conical hat provides protection from both the rain and the sun for farmers laboring all day in the rice paddies. (Consequently, they're often called "rice hats.")
The style is periodically appropriated by international retailers,Offering a huge selection of goodchloehandbags online store are selling great quality replica watches. whose idea of price structure differs markedly from many Asian traders.
4. Amish straw hat and bonnet
There are barely more than 200,000 Amish, yet they produced an iconic look for men and a second iconic look for women, with the straw hat and the bonnet.
When you look this good already, who needs buttons?
3.,schoolbagfactory has not set an Overall Goal. Baseball cap
This American headgear contribution is far more democratic than the cowboy hat, as non-baseball players can put it on without looking ridiculous.
Indeed, it may be too democratic: George Clooney wouldn't have the same mystique if he went everywhere in a Yankee lid.
2. Ushanka
Russia's frigid winters can be made manageable, even welcome, with the ushanka.
These are as practical as they are stylish, with earflaps to keep you warm that can be folded back up should you want pretend you're a Soviet leader (preferably Brezhnev).Find deals on uhrenwatchesstore at great prices.
1. Bowler
Today the empire on which the sun never sets is largely limited to a rainy island, meaning there are days it is a kingdom on which the sun fails to shine.
That said, Britain can still be proud of the bowler, which makes a man look sophisticated, practical, and playful all at once and hence works for Charlie Chaplin, Jude Law's Dr. Watson, and Alex from "A Clockwork Orange" in very different ways. Britons, as Tom Jones once declared, you can leave your hat on.
Cultures all over the world have generated an incredible array of headgear, and each boasts outstanding and unique characteristics. But in the interests of generating arguments, it's time to proclaim the finest way to cover your noggin ever.
Read on to discover the headgear to be worn above all others.
15. Beret
It's a key aspect of French culture, meaning it can be magnificent (when worn by Foreign Legionnaires) but also irritating (it's the official hat choice of mimes).
14. Akubra/Aussie bush hat
Not to be confused with its "fashionable" cousin, the cowboy hat, the Akubra is more of an outback tool than a trendy statement.
A real felt fur Akubra is waterproof and surprisingly comfortable in the hot sun.
13. Cowboy hat
Let's face it: without the hat, the Marlboro Man is just a dude with severe emphysema.
Sadly, while it looks amazing on the rugged outdoorsman who lives in the saddle, when placed on city folk the message it sends goes from "I'm a man's man, even if I'm technically a woman" to "Why yes, I am a jackass."
12. Fez
The rlounded felt hat with a tassel associated with the Mediterranean isn't the most practical piece of headgear,The reliable Aquatimer leatherhandbags. but when it looks so inspiring on Shriners International members as they zip around in those little cars, who cares?
11. Greek fisherman's cap
Made of wool and fully lined for warmth with a brim to protect your eyes, it was a staple in Greece,,pradareplicahandbags up over 5 times. then achieved international fame partly thanks to John Lennon sporting one as Beatlemania hit … only to lose much of that renown as Lennon moved on to other looks.
Did Yoko have anything to do with it? Maybe.
10. Karakul
World leaders attack Afghan President Hamid Karzai for everything from corruption to incompetence, but there's never a word about his fashion sense.
The downside? It's made from lambs' pelts, for any of you with issues about killing adorable baby animals and sticking them on your head.
9.Tam
Drawing its name from the poem "Tam o' Shanter" by Robert Burns, despite its Scottish roots it may be most appealing when sported by Jamaicans seeking a bit of dreads containment.
8.Sombrero
In terms of sun protection, you'll do no better. Unfortunately, unless you're Mexican (preferably with a mustache), if you put this on you'll look like you work at an unusually offensive Taco Bell knockoff.
7. Turban
Coming in an array of sizes, shades, and colors to reflect different regions, the main objection is that the turban is an unusually labor-intensive form of headgear for any who has yet to master wrapping.
6. Rogatywka
The caps sported by military officers around the world inevitably command respect, but the Poles perfected the look with this square effort.
You will not find an item of headgear that is more striking and sinister all at once.
5. Conical Asian hat
Worn by Asians from various nations, the conical hat provides protection from both the rain and the sun for farmers laboring all day in the rice paddies. (Consequently, they're often called "rice hats.")
The style is periodically appropriated by international retailers,Offering a huge selection of goodchloehandbags online store are selling great quality replica watches. whose idea of price structure differs markedly from many Asian traders.
4. Amish straw hat and bonnet
There are barely more than 200,000 Amish, yet they produced an iconic look for men and a second iconic look for women, with the straw hat and the bonnet.
When you look this good already, who needs buttons?
3.,schoolbagfactory has not set an Overall Goal. Baseball cap
This American headgear contribution is far more democratic than the cowboy hat, as non-baseball players can put it on without looking ridiculous.
Indeed, it may be too democratic: George Clooney wouldn't have the same mystique if he went everywhere in a Yankee lid.
2. Ushanka
Russia's frigid winters can be made manageable, even welcome, with the ushanka.
These are as practical as they are stylish, with earflaps to keep you warm that can be folded back up should you want pretend you're a Soviet leader (preferably Brezhnev).Find deals on uhrenwatchesstore at great prices.
1. Bowler
Today the empire on which the sun never sets is largely limited to a rainy island, meaning there are days it is a kingdom on which the sun fails to shine.
That said, Britain can still be proud of the bowler, which makes a man look sophisticated, practical, and playful all at once and hence works for Charlie Chaplin, Jude Law's Dr. Watson, and Alex from "A Clockwork Orange" in very different ways. Britons, as Tom Jones once declared, you can leave your hat on.
Do You Support a Statewide Ban of Plastic Bags?
Shoppers in Woodinville might have to bring their own shopping bags or pay a nickel for a paper one at local grocery stores like Safeway, Albertsons, Target or Top Food if a bill banning plastic bags is passed this year in Olympia.
Edmonds Sen. Maralyn Chase, who represents the 32nd District, has introduced Senate Bill 5780, which would ban the use of “carry out” bags given to customers at the point of sale. Other types of bags would still be permitted,High quality replica lancelhandbags of well known brands .Welcome to Find The Bestreplicalvhandbag. including those used for meat, vegetable and dairy products, among others.
Edmonds, the only city in the state where the ban is in effect, approved the ban on single-use, checkout line plastic bags in place in 2009,Offering a huge selection of goodchloehandbags online store are selling great quality replica watches. and Mukilteo, Bellingham and Seattle will enact similar plastic bag restrictions this year.
The bill is the subject of a public hearing Wednesday at 1:30 p.,monclerouterwear and water purifier sales environment search.m. in the Senate Environment Committee.
Chase's bill isn't the only one legislators will have in front of them. According to The Seattle Times, Rep.I had to say that the news of authenticlouisvuittonhandbag promotion. Joe Fitzgibbons, D-Burien, is also submitting a version of the bag ban in the House of Representatives.
At this point, bag bans have slight differences. Seattle's ban, for example, includes a 5-cent fee on the use of paper bags from stores. It is set to take effect in July. Edmonds does not have the fee.
So, we know that stray plastic bags are bad for the environment and wildlife. And we know lots of people already have the reusable grocery bags.
Edmonds Sen. Maralyn Chase, who represents the 32nd District, has introduced Senate Bill 5780, which would ban the use of “carry out” bags given to customers at the point of sale. Other types of bags would still be permitted,High quality replica lancelhandbags of well known brands .Welcome to Find The Bestreplicalvhandbag. including those used for meat, vegetable and dairy products, among others.
Edmonds, the only city in the state where the ban is in effect, approved the ban on single-use, checkout line plastic bags in place in 2009,Offering a huge selection of goodchloehandbags online store are selling great quality replica watches. and Mukilteo, Bellingham and Seattle will enact similar plastic bag restrictions this year.
The bill is the subject of a public hearing Wednesday at 1:30 p.,monclerouterwear and water purifier sales environment search.m. in the Senate Environment Committee.
Chase's bill isn't the only one legislators will have in front of them. According to The Seattle Times, Rep.I had to say that the news of authenticlouisvuittonhandbag promotion. Joe Fitzgibbons, D-Burien, is also submitting a version of the bag ban in the House of Representatives.
At this point, bag bans have slight differences. Seattle's ban, for example, includes a 5-cent fee on the use of paper bags from stores. It is set to take effect in July. Edmonds does not have the fee.
So, we know that stray plastic bags are bad for the environment and wildlife. And we know lots of people already have the reusable grocery bags.
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