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Aileen E. Weiland, 84, of Greentown, died Friday, Feb. 22, 2013, at her residence. She was the widow of Richard N. Weiland, who died in 1997.
Born in Canadensis, she was a daughter of the late Clinton and Clara (Olsommer) Seese, and had resided in the Promised Land-Greentown area for most of her life.
Aileen owned and operated Aileen's Beauty Salon in Promised Land for many years. She was a member of Hemlock Grove United Methodist Church and Laurel Blossoms Senior Citizens, and was a founding member of Promised Land Community Church and Promised Land Lady's Club. She was a former member of Promised Land Volunteer Fire Co. Auxiliary.
She is survived by two daughters: Carol A. (Charles) Renz of Wind Gap and Lynne (Fred) Kaupp of Greentown; two grandchildren, Charles and Nolan Renz and their wives; three sisters: Jennie Tiffany of Canadensis, Clara Stearns of Greentown and Lenora Lovenberg of Kunkletown; three brothers: Charles Heller of Dover, N.J., Fred Heller of Hop Bottom and August Heller of Flanders, N.J.; and nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 10, at Hemlock Grove UMC, Greentown. The Rev. Earl Roberts will officiate.
Memorial remembrances may be made either to Wayne County Memorial Hospital Hospice, 601 Park St., Honesdale, PA 18431; or Hemlock Grove UMC, 491 Roemerville Road, Greentown, PA 18426.
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Aileen E. Weiland, 84, of Greentown, died Friday, Feb. 22, 2013, at her residence. She was the widow of Richard N. Weiland, who died in 1997.


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When it gets cold outside I seem to always fall back on my trusty Navy nylon parka. I love this ehtcoat but it makes me feel even more round than I already am (and remember I am consistently on the lookout for additional lank). That is why I really like (and have to remember to buy) a structured, more tailored coat like this that still looks good and not to dressy with jeans. I think the reason this looks so good with jeans is the sturdy feel of the wool and the brown leather buttons – black or matching buttons would make it a bit too refined for jeans, imho.
Monday, November 19, 2007
Search For A Structured Coat To Go With Jeans
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Although I think the coat is great, it is the scarf or the way the scarf was wrapped around his neck that gives the photo that extra umph!
It totally changed the silhouette of the coat making it spectacular.
i can see your point, and do appreciate it. whereas on the other hand, i have to say, that i prefer to mix up jeans with – as you said – refined items. i like to use jeans (or other items) to break up an overly strict look, i.e. with a redingote.
cheers – and please keep up the good work.
Excellent coat!!! I wouldn't mind having brunch with this gentleman
you're so right
i don't like winter because of all these jackets that make you look like a ballon…
the only thing that goes are coats like this one, and a trench is always a win, too! no matter how trashy and vintage you dress, a coat gives you an extra portion of class!
a bientot!
@asian models blogger: concerning the scarf: i totally agree!!!
It looks perfect for jeans, and generally casual pants.
What you need is a peacoat. Structured but not formal, looks great with jeans.
I bought a navy knit fleece peacoat from Rugby this Fall but it just hasn't made it into my rotation much
He looks amazing! Love the coat and the way he is wearing the scarf!
You know you have spent way too much time looking at the thin when this perfectly average weighted gentlemen starts to look rotund in comparison.
Scott, have you considered acquiring a Covert Coat? Covert coats were originally used for hunting and country pusuits, but are now worn with suits in business setings or with casual attire such as a sweater and jeans. You can find them at establishments such as Cordings and Harvie & Hudson in London.
Warmer trench coat is another if not more elegant option. You can always count on Burberry… Fall 2006 season had some interesting slim versions.
I really like the look of a tailored knee-length daytime dress coat (the kind you'd wear to work with a suit) over a pair of jeans. Not rumpled worn out jeans, certainly, but the good pair saved for a casual evening or shopping, etc. I love the length of that kind of coat on a man and they tend to give a slim, elegant line. And after all, why not mix it up a bit — did I not see a photo of Ralph Lauren recently in a tuxedo jacket with jeans and heavy boots, no less?
Haha, I love your use of imho.
Isn't that just a double breasted duffle coat? Although, I do like the use of buttons rather than horn toggles.
That is a great coat. The wool is so thick I thought this was a shearling at first glance. And notice the pea coat style on top, but the lower it falls on the legs, making it more practical and taking away the longshoreman look so popular now.
…and I'm sure the great scarf didn't influence you one bit either…
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I have been looking for a similar coat! Any idea where this is from? Or if anyone knows of anything similar…I would appreciate it.
looks too stiff, like a robot. gotta unbutton that coat. this is always going to come in second place to a peacoat.
Finally got on ! Love the coat. The shape and look gives it a real unique look. I don't recall seeing a coat like this.
he looks like he's channelling max von sydow in the seventh seal.
but maybe it's just the pale stubble.
I love this coat,but I'm not sure of the scarf. I would have put it in another way. Maybe, it's because I'm French and I'm found of scarfs.
I know this is besides the point, but he was gorgeous!
and oh yeah, the coat is nice too ;D
at first glance i thought this was one of those gucci coats with the muffler-like collar….fun styling and love the sleek structure.
beautiful. i like the way he wears the scarf up high
I totally agree. This guy looks great. My boyfriend invested in a similar coat recently and everyone keeps telling him how great he looks. Great photos Sart. I to would have Sunday brunch with this gentleman! :)
This man looks wonderful. So handsome! I'd love to have a cup of tea and discuss books and movies with him:)
The fitted coat–a good idea, but one must be careful.
For example, this gentleman's coat is a bit too snug for his body-shape–and the top pocket placement doesn't help matters.
Call me crazy, but I think you just can't beat a classic, navy p coat. For extra cool points, score a genuine, vintage WWII piece. :)
Oh, and it's worth noting that it's not "pea coat," or "peacoat;" it's "p coat" (hyphenate at your own) wherein the "p" stands for pilot! …Damned civilians, mucking up perfectly good military jargon. *grumble, grumble*
no need to be so elitist when you turn out to be wrong. i'm sure either form of p coat or pea coat is acceptable.
please keep us posted on your Quest for Additional Lank… I want some too
"You know you have spent way too much time looking at the thin when this perfectly average weighted gentlemen starts to look rotund in comparison."
It's the double-breasted coat. ;) And he can pull it off because he's actually tall (I think) and sort of thin to begin with.
When the weather gets cold, there's always something undoubtedly attractive about a man in a nice, structured coat.
One thing I envy about men's fashion is the way the upper body can be buttoned up, enfolded in layers that lie smooth and flat. I like the contrast between jacket and scarf here.
Keep talking! Your commentaries of late have been wonderful.
I love this silhouette…he resembles a London chimney (in the best of ways).
I think that with the "funnel neck" effect (scarf or collar, I can't tell which), you could even go with a shorter coat and look like a nice, lean chimney.
Please keep up this search, and publish your results. I just moved to NYC from a warmer climate and I'm terrified of the upcoming winter.
The coat just doesn't fit. The problem is it's too tight, and the cut is wrong; coat makers are cheapskates, and cut most coats straight from under the arms, to economise on fabric; whereas what looks good is for it to go in at the waist (even slightly), then flare out to the hem. A really good straight coat will have a slight flare, but I love the huge coats with big skirts that swirl around the wearer, male or female!
Interesting silhouette…still,I would love to see a little nip at the waist for an *hourglass* effect.
i just picked up this paul smith coat http://www.eluxury.com/estore/browse/product_detail.jsp?id=11459925 and it looks great with jeans. it's a little nipped in around the waist so it keeps ay lookin thin. might not be as long as you were looking for.
the problem with coats like this is that it's impossible to make those bumps go away! he still looks a little bit like the michelin man :( especially because the fabric looks wobbly where the buttons are. maybe i'm just mad picky, or maybe it's cos i'm in a market for a p-coat….
I think the coat is elegant and quite flattering for the gentleman, it really suits him well.
The coat isn't really that special. It's the combination of the way he is wearing his scarf with the coat that makes this picture a very cooool and fashionably picture.
The scarf totally ads to the structure of the coat, otherwise this would be an agghhhh outfit.
Laguna Beach Trad hit it on the head. Covert sans velvet collar with Rail Road stiching on the cuffs and hem. Check out Tommy and Turkish in the movie Snatch for the look. I think Suede paddock boots rounds out the look with jeans.
the "scarf' is actually a hooded collar from ysl f/w, hence the structure and the effect of it being wrapped around his neck
the coat is a old Dolce mixed with a Yves St Laurent neck muff ( its not a scarf) Club Monaco sells on in its womens line, but who cares. I think he looks nice, however – I would prefer he didn't button it all the way up – it would make the scarf look more cozy if he wore the lapels down.
Great shot, great coat. But I have to say Sart, you are not even remotely round! : )
It's very very nic, but it could be better. Anyway, I agree that coats are the only way to survive winter without looking like a penguin with overweight ;)
i particular love the structured-ness of the coat. it doesnt make him look too square.
wonder how he pulled it off. must be the shoulders
The structured is the guy (perhaps too much) not the coat that seems uncomfortable to wear: "le pont du tĂŞte" is too tight (better a larger size). The silhoutte is a kind of barrel. The only problem to bear a denim trouser in winter or autumn is the cotton, too cold in cold countries, not the coat…If not bear underneath, as it seems, the pyjamas. Indeed, the scarf is not an origami masterpiece made by he: It's a neck muff.
Anyway this coat has a wonderful thing: the moment of take out it and to breath, finally!.
This cost is great love the style and the scarf give the kick to the overall pic!!!


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The crunch and hint of licorice from a fennel bulb and fennel seeds have the magical effect of making crab taste more intensely like itself in this simple, coyly romantic salad.
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- Makes 2 (first course) servings
- Active Time
- 25 min
- Total Time
- 25 min
- 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons mild extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small fennel bulb (sometimes labeled "anise"; 6 to 8 oz), stalks cut off and discarded
- 1/4 lb jumbo lump crabmeat (about 1/2 cup), picked over
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives
- 1 cup baby lettuces (preferably red, such as amaranth, lolla rossa, and red basil) or mâche (lamb's lettuce)
- Special Equipment
- an electric coffee/spice grinder; an adjustable-blade slicer; 2 (3-inch) metal entremet (pastry) rings at least 2 inches high or 2 clean empty cans with top and bottom removed
- Finely grind fennel seeds in grinder, then whisk together with salt, pepper, and lemon juice in a small bowl. Add 1 tablespoon oil in a slow stream, whisking until combined.
- Shave fennel bulb with slicer crosswise into paper-thin slices until you have enough to measure 1 packed cup. (Halve bulb lengthwise if too large for slicer.) Toss with 2 teaspoons vinaigrette in another small bowl.
- Toss crabmeat with chives and 1 tablespoon vinaigrette in a third small bowl.
- Put each metal ring in center of a salad plate. Divide crab mixture between them, pressing down on it lightly with your fingertips.
- Toss lettuces with fennel mixture and divide between rings, pressing slightly without flattening tops.
- Drizzle remaining vinaigrette and remaining tablespoon oil around plates. Remove rings before serving.
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·Fennel can be tossed with vinaigrette 2 hours ahead and chilled, covered. Pour off any excess liquid just before tossing with lettuces.
·Crab mixture can be made 2 hours ahead and chilled, covered.
·Crab mixture can be made 2 hours ahead and chilled, covered.
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- Calories181
- Carbohydrates8 g(3%)
- Fat14 g(22%)
- Protein7 g(15%)
- Saturated Fat2 g(10%)
- Sodium364 mg(15%)
- Polyunsaturated Fat2 g
- Fiber3 g(13%)
- Monounsaturated Fat10 g
- Cholesterol33 mg(11%)


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Alexander Wang Takes His Spring 2010 After Party to a Gas Station
>> Alexander Wang may have changed up his collection's look for Spring 2010, but he's not about to lose his street cred. He partnered with Katie Grand and LOVE, rented out a Mobil gas station last night, and brought a crowd — which included Trish Goff, Daphne Guinness, L'Wren Scott, Erin Wasson, Vanessa Traina, plus fellow designers Esteban Cortazar and Gareth Pugh.
Despite the fact that the station's gas tanks were drained yesterday afternoon and the venue drenched with nonflammable suds, cigarettes were verboten; nicotine-dependent guests were constantly reminded with "Please stop smoking!" announcements. To take their minds off those forbidden cigarette, there were performances by both Courtney Love, who told the audience she received (ironically) a carton of cigarettes and a pair of shoes to play, and Santigold; plus guests had a free run of anything in the station's convenience store: Bee Shaffer took advantage of the candy aisle.
Alexander, for his part, seemed to be enjoying himself — he chatted up Lily Donaldson and Frankie Rayder, got down with Hanne Gaby Odiele (below), and jumped onstage and into Courtney Love's arms during her performance.


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Jail population exceeds old capacity
Marion County's new jail has several times this year exceeded the official capacity of its old jail, as determined by the state fire marshal.
The average daily number of inmates for the first six months of 2013 was up about one from the same time in 2012.
However, the population can fluctuate quickly, Sheriff Rob Craft said Monday. Depending on new arrests and inmates bonding out, the number can swing between eight and 16 in just a few days.
"There is a lot of come-and-go," Craft said. "They're here for a day or two, whatever it takes to bond out, then they're gone."
A day can begin and end with 12 inmates, but as many as four of them might be different at the end of the day. The fewest the new jail has held was seven inmates. The highest populations have been 18 or 19 inmates — more than the capacity of the old jail as determined by the state fire marshal.
The jail has 34 beds, but it would require unusual circumstances to fill it. Work-release and women's segments would have to be exactly full, for example.
Most days, the jail has two or three women. The segment of the jail for women has eight beds. When the jail was designed, the county had as many as seven women inmates.
"That's a rarity, but I have to account for rarities," Craft said.
The jail also has a work-release segment, but work-release inmates are mostly doing meal preparation, laundry, and cleaning at the jail, rather than working outside it.
Craft said the "pod" system in the new jail allows jailers to do a better job of separating inmates who are unruly.


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It was dead on the one occasion, (the following day, I changed the starter for a new one) I think that the lack of solenoid click was due to dirty contacts on the starter relay (mentioned above), there was pitting on the contacts, giving an ohmic reading, when removed from the fuse/relay housing and tested. The only seemingly guaranteed method when it grinds repeatedly is to rock the car in gear a fraction, and that seems to allow it to catch. I saw a youtube vid yesterday outline the issues of shimming the starter, so that the teeth do not mesh as completely as they might, were the starter to be bolted directly onto the engine. Obviously, if the cogs withdraw from each other too much, then broken teeth can ensue, is anyone aware of a shimming practice related to Mondeo starters? Thanks
Its not an electrical thing. It seems to be down to the starter cog / ring gear. After 2 grinds, it turned over after I rocked it in gear. Damned frustrating. Yesterday I spoke to the mechanic who changed the clutch / flywheel (to a solid) 8kmiles ago, he said that there is a different number of teeth on the solid flywheel compared to a dual mass type. Hence a different starter cog. That's about the only thing that seems to make sense these days. This suggestion was ridiculed by the starter motor supplier. Can any one vouch for the number of teeth matching / varying between the solid / dual mass types? Getting desperate now. Thanks
Over the last week or so, the grind has continued. Hot or cold engine, standing overnight or stopped for 2-3 minutes. Totally random. I shorted out the link connector, so that contact resistance was eliminated. the first thing I heard when restarting - Grrriiiinnnd! so no luck there. I located the starter relay (K22) and opened that up, there was a little contact resistance, so it was cleaned and refitted. Engine started nice, but then on restart - 'grind'. 1 out of every 5 turns was bad, which is an improvement. Next step is the battery. This one is the original 04 reg, and it drops to 11.7V just after the glow plugs have switched off. I'm hoping that its that. I'm fearing the worst though, cos the only real solution is to rock the car in gear ever so slightly, to reposition the flywheel teeth.
Well, events continued last night, started the engine without incident at work and drove back, parked up, then later, went out again, but on restarting for the return journy, key position 3 was met with nothing ,no solenoid click, grind or vroom. Stranded. A call to the RAC brought a recovery wagon 90 mins later, where the chap took measurements and hit the starter with a steel bar. Hey presto it started, and I drove home to repark on 'bumpers hill'. This morning I asked a local starter refurber for a price, bump started, went up and changed it for a new one. The old one had some filings and muck in it. On refitting and testing the new one, it did exactly the same as the other, final key position and no click, only red lights. Getting concerned here, I jiggled some wires, and it restarted, seems that the deadness was the sealed plug socket in line with the pos 3 / solenoid wire. So then I restarted it 10 times and there was no grind, whether instant start and waiting for plugs off light. I therefore deduced that the grind was because of a duff starter, stated by the refurb specialist as a chinese type; 'they use cheap metal - ribbish' . On paying, the telephone price suddenly had to have vat added, which if they'ed told me on the phone, would have been less of a sickener, anyway, it seems to be ok, onto the other faults now, on this supposedly perfect (according to the seller) car.
This is when the engine is hot. My vectra had lights that illuminated longer, the colder the engine was. (Perhaps there was a current sense cct on the glow plugs, so that if they are already hot, they dont have to heat up much more to reach 'pinch-off' resistance, whereas if they are cold, they have some way to go before the same high plug temp is reached). Anyway, the plugs glowing for 4-5 seconds in a hot engine makes me concious of them burning out, which is why I tried starting prematurely. I would have theorised that the current drawn through the plugs might be stopping the starters kick over, however , it has grinded (forgive that one) even after waiting 1 second after the plug lights had gone out. Once or twice. It definitely likes you to wait until lights out before cranking.
When weather allowed, I took the starter off, a nice shiny new looking case and good teeth, the flywheen teeth all looked good, (as good as I could tell on the webcam/laptop viewing arrangement). Something small did fall out of the starter, poss swarf, although I couldnt locate it on the ground to confirm it. The cog travelled up the rotor shaft with ease, although there was minor wear on the leading side of the cog. On reassembly and start up, the first thing that it did was 'Grrrrriiiiiiind', but on second attempt, it bit and turned over. It seems that if the starter is used before the glow plug light has gone out, its more likely to grind. By waiting for the light to go out and then turning, it seems to start ok. Confused face. Last night I thought that it might be the grease on the starter rotor, which I dont think is necessary, bearing in mind the very occasional use that this undergoes. Anyway, perhaps the grease (stiffer when cold) was forcing the cog to rotate instead of just sliding along into engagement before turning. But then it did it when the engine was hot last night so bang goes that theory. Final option, take it into a place that deals with starters. This weekends job.
I'll attend this weekend, I'm not sure if the flywheel broke up, or whether the clutch just started slipping and they changed the flywheel as a matter of precaution. It was changed 8k miles ago, (bought by me at 130k miles for £1500) by a mechanic who this home-based trader seems reluctant to put me in touch with. (purely to ask if the grind will invalidate the 12 month guarantee that the trader offerred with the flywheel). I'm presuming that he's in Leicester, like the trader. I'm hoping that the assurances are genuine, and that the items have been changed, instead of the hardware (outlasting the 12 month guarantee) doubts being just my own cynical take on lower end car sales people. He also went very quiet for several days when I mentioned the EML being on constantly. (That was also guaranteed to not fail). He soon got back in touch mind, when I texted back 'fault cleared, P405 Exhaust gas recirculation sensor A circuit low'. Oh well, Just put it down to experience I suppose, Sadly, I'm presuming that the promised second key from the ford dealership where it originally came from wont be getting sent on to me any time soon.
OK,didn't consider that, I'll remove it and check it out, poss get it serviced. I was wondering about the cause of the grinding noise, would it be; a) where the starter cog shoots out to engage the flywheel teeth, travels the correct distance, but lack of or worn teeth on the flywheelprevents it from biting. b)the cog shoots out and butts up against the side of the flywheel teeth and travels no further, but then spins with edge to edge contact instead of the expected tooth face to face contact. Anyway,with the starter out, the flywheel will be visible, I can put it in 4th and rotate one of the road wheels. It'll turn the flywheel, so that I can inspect the teeth. If I cant get my head in, I'll look directly, , if space isnt available, I've got an HD webcam which I can point at it, and view it on the laptop. Hopefully. Thanks for the response.
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stewby posted a topic in Ford Mondeo / Vignale ClubHello all, might as well start the new membership with a question, my new 04 mondeo 2.0tdci has come with a promise of a new clutch / flywheel 8kmiles ago, however, on starting it, there is a graunch sound similar to one cog slipping over another. After red lights on and waiting for 5 seconds, turning the key sometimes starts it ok, sometimes it doesnt. A few times I have had to rock the car in gear before it is catchable by the starter. Is this something to be expected with a new flywheel, or is it possible that it isnt new and has worn spots. Does the flywheel come to rest in particular positions? Thanks
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stewby posted a topic in New Member IntroductionsEvening all, After vectras, its nice to be able to say the I'm back to fords. I was a committed escort user long long ago, but these days practicality can only be met with a newly aquired 04 mondeo. I'll gladly participate in any forums, I will, but I suspect that I'll be asking more questions than I answer. Thanks


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You can email me at email@example.com if you want, I don't always check this site daily so there may be times when I don't read a PM for a few days. My collection is very limited right now, I am living in California but my animals are in Florida so I don't have too many things that can't easily be cared for in my absence.
Normally I keep medium and large cats, I have had mountain lion, leopard, several others, but mostly I have cats like golden cat, serval, caracal and leopard cat. All of these are fairly easy to tame down, though none will ever be true pets. I also have several things like binterongs, a couple of antelope, a mother/son pair of zebra that are at a friends house, he has a male and 3 females but they all have the same father and different mothers, so my male is with his female and my female is with his male.
Here in California I have a few reptiles, when I was living in San Diego about 15 years ago I had a collection of over 300 reptiles and about 150 amphibians. I have also kept birds, never parrots but exotic game birds. they have to be able to live outdoors, with snow in the winter and take temps in the 100's in the summer. Right now I have 4 different species of Chinese pheasants, Swinhoe's, Lady Amhearst, Reeve's and silver, along with Asian swamphens, grey jungle fowl, Himalayan monals and both helmeted and vulturine guinea fowl. Right now the swamphens, jungle fowl and vulturine guinea fowl are at a friends house because they need some heat in the winter at nights and I am just now adding the heaters and thermostats to the barn where they sleep. I should have them back here by the end of this month. most of my pheasants are only a couple of months old, they are just getting their feathers so I have not taken photos of them yet, but here are a couple of photos of my yearling silver and Swinhoe's pheasants.
The other birds here are very young and don't show any color yet, but it will soon be spring and they eclipse molt, where they lose all of the feathers very quickly and they grow new ones just as fast so in a couple of months I will have some great photos of them as well.
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You lucky thing!
I only have four fish. I plan to own, though within the next forty years
Red eye tree frog
hissing cockroarch
giant african millipede
basilisk lizard
frilled lizard
poison dart frog, both strawberry, dying, and blue.
Burmese python
dwarf caiman
toucans, keel-billed and toco
Macaws, varius types
peafowl (possibly)
elephant (If I ever buy a zoo!)
Hopefully I will buy a zoo and have more large animals, like giraffes.
This is the last post here from me, so check your emails.
P.S. How do I find a red eye tree frog?
~ pachyrhinosaurus
On the dart frogs, the only one you might find easily is the dying, I always called them tinc's (the scientific name is Dendrobates tinctorius) the others are not easy to come by. Almost all of the strawberry frogs are wild caught because of the problems with breeding them, and the blues are all here illegally so most are not shown and very few are ever sold. Some say the blues are the same species as the tinc's just a color variety that has no yellow, others give them species status. I think they are the same because they will easily cross breed and have fertile young that are between both parents in color. On the strawberry frogs I have bred the successfully twice in the past, but the tadpolls are almost impossible to raise because in the wild the mother supplies them with the food and there is no suitable substitute, they eat infertile eggs laid by the mother every couple of days. There is a guy in Hawaii who not only has successfully raised them artificially but because you can not import food insects into Hawaii his frogs produce a toxin in the skin.
I am not sure if you know about the toxicity of the dart frogs, but the pretty colorful ones are not very toxic. Once they have been in captivity for a while they lose whatever toxins are in the skin anyway. In the wild they get the toxins from the ants they eat, and in captivity the common ants we have here do not give them whatever it is they need to produce this toxin so they are pretty safe to handle. There are 3 species in a different genus that are very toxic, the genus Phyllobates. The most toxic of these is P. terribilis, and it is usually the one the natives use to tip the darts they hunt with. They are very dull in color, usually yellowish or muddy brown, and they stay hidden a lot but their toxins are strong enough in wild animals to kill humans. For the toxin to work, the animal that bites the frog has to live through the ordeal, if it eats one and dies how is it going to learn not to eat any of the others it comes across? That is why they are very colorful, most animals that try to eat one remember what they taste like and avoid them, but the 3 really toxic ones hide, if an animal happens to try to eat them it will probably not survive, so if they were bright and showy they would both lose, instead they hide as a defense. Still these lose the toxins in captivity just like the other species.
Just some interesting facts about some animals I have kept. Finally to find a red eye is more dependent on the time of year, wild ones are collected during the wet season when the males call and they can be located. In the southern areas where they are common the wet season is the summer so look for them starting in May or June and keep trying until they become available. Do not, I repeat, DO NOT buy frogs over the internet, if you don't see them don't buy them. They need to be plump and sleeping when you arrive, skinny or active during the day are bad signs and a sick frog is next to impossible to treat. When they are awake, they should try to escape whoever is holding them, in animals if anything bigger then you picks you up it is usually going to eat you so a frog should try to get away as soon as it is handled. The eyes need to be clear and bright, no rubs or breaks in the skin, especially the nose, and the frog should be sticky as it is put back or if it escapes the clerk trying to hold it, in other words it should not slide off the glass or leaves in the terrarium, not have trouble holding it's position in the tank. These are some of the reasons you want to look at the frog, not just a photo or take someones word on it's condition.
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It's that time of year again, where Pedro and all his Amigos at America's #1 roadside tourist attraction, South of the Border in Dillon, SC, get ready for the holiday season. As you and the family rush around trying to get that perfect present for the special ones in your lives, don't forget that South of the Border is a gift shopping mecca. That's right, South of the Border for holiday shopping! We can make your holiday shopping easy, exciting and extraordinary. Our gifts can range from silly to superior and cost 50 cents to $5,000.
The Christmas and holiday season is most represented and displayed at our Antique Shop. During the holiday season we go all out to create a festive winter season atmosphere with Christmas decorations adorning the walls, halls, furniture and even Pedro himself. We stock the shelves with seasonal wreaths, Santa Claus dolls, Christmas trees, pretty lights, amusing toys and all manner decorations for Christmas trees and the home. The Antique shop is also filled to the brim with antique furniture, old timey signs, country curios, beer company memorabilia, cute teddy bears, cuddly dolls, collectible figurines, fine china, decorative paintings, home accessories, woven rugs and even more.
The Silver Slipper also plays host to a flea market every weekend, where a variety of vendors set up their own booths filled with anything and everything under the sun. If you are just passing through South of the Border on your journey and find something you like, we can arrange to have the item shipped to your doorstep whenever and wherever you request. The Antique Shop is now located in the enormous Silver Slipper building located on the north side of complex next to the Exxon gas station and El Drug Store near the Interstate 95 and Highway 501 intersection.
All kids love a new toy and you can make that sleigh ride to Grandma's house go by a lot faster with some of our travel games and toys meant to be played with in the car. No more answering the "Are we there yet?" questions is definitely priceless. You can find them scattered throughout the various shops like El Drug Store and the Mexico Shop. The Mexico Shop, our biggest store, also has row upon row of trinkets, treasures and South of the Border branded memorabilia for your crazy friends with a great sense of humor or the ones who love to collect funky baubles. Our Hats Around the World store has a wide variety of ball caps, cowboy hats, visors, sombreros and other chapeaus with an international flair to keep your head warm on the cold winter nights. The international theme continues in the Africa Shop, where uncommon and dramatic artifacts from all over the world's largest continent are on display.
So be sure to explore our selection of gift shops whether you're just stopping by for a brief visit to fill up the automobile and grab a bite to eat, or you're coming to South of the Border to spend a couple days sight-seeing and shopping.


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The cost of today's average wedding has gotten so high, you might
think that the application of the word "budget" doesn't apply.
Of course you 'd be wrong.
Whether you're spending $3,000 (far below average, even in the
least expensive areas of the U.S., but I know several people
who've done it quite successfully) or you're spending $30,000.
( only a bit about the average cost of a wedding today, so average.
means plenty of people spend more), you still need a budget.
A budget isn't necessarily an attempt to spend less. It's a plan.
for where you'll spend the money you do spend, regardless of the.
I hope you're among the lucky few who can afford to spare no.
expense when planning the wedding of your dreams. On the other.
hand, I know some fairly wealthy people, and I don't know anyone.
who didn't angst to a certain extent over the cost of their.
Most people simply can't afford or just would rather not to empty.
their savings and run up their credit for their wedding.
Weddings have this somewhat scary habit of being rapidly followed.
by even MORE expensive things to spend your hard-earned money on,.
more permanent things, like buying a house and having a baby (or.
Trickier still is the fact that many brides (the traditional.
planners of weddings) are marrying a bit later in life, when.
they're well ensconced in a career and don't have their weekdays.
free for interviewing wedding vendors and sampling cake.
Do Wedding Planners Cost or Save?
Of course professional wedding planners have to be paid, so in.
that way they obviously cost you. An argument can be.
made (and is made, both by wedding planners themselves and by.
brides who've been happy with their professional planners) that.
having a professional wedding planner can save you money in other.
areas. An experienced wedding planner is involved in several.
weddings each year. This means that they'll have ongoing.
relationships with certain wedding vendors, and it behooves those.
vendors to cut the wedding planner a break on prices, so that.
she'll continue to use their services at all of the weddings.
she's involved with.
- Aside -.
Not that it affects your budget, but it also behooves wedding.
vendors to keep wedding planners happy with the service the.
vendor provides. As an individual, you're not likely to see.
these vendors again after you finish your wedding (at least not.
for a good long while, preferably not ever). A wedding planner,.
on the other hand, will see these vendors again and again; she's.
a repeat customer for them.
Vendors will, of course, value a repeat customer more than a one.
- time customer. They will convey this value with financial breaks.
and extra-good service. They may convey if push comes to shove.
it by giving a wedding planner something (such as service on a.
popular date or that includes a hand-to-find item) that they have.
to take away from an individual bride. I know a bride who was.
promised a wedding venue for a specific date and then a week.
later the venue canceled on her, because they had a "repeat.
customer" who wanted that date and was willing to pay extra. My.
friend was not given the opportunity to pay extra or to outbid.
the repeat customer. She just lost the date.
- Aside -.
If you find a wedding planner with a great reputation (with both.
brides and local vendors), you may get the best of everything: A.
wedding planner who can easily get you top-notch vendors and.
negotiate powerful bargains.
Even with a terrific wedding planner in your employ, you should.
still do your own research and talk to your planner with a strict.
budget in mind. If the planner can't control costs.
adequately, it's always your responsibility to offer cost-saving.
ideas of your own. If your wedding planner doesn't stick to your.
budget, then she's the one who did a poor job, but it's still you.
who are out the money. The extra cost doesn't come out of the.
planner's pocket!
Still, no wedding planner is colorado wedding planner likely to save you more than she.
charges you. Hiring a wedding planner will result in higher.
financial wedding costs for you. The area in which an excellent.
planner will certainly save you, however, is in time. You'll.
need to invest far fewer hours toward organizing and ensuring the.
details of your wedding if you hire a wedding planner than if you.
The question for you to answer is whether you have more time or.
more money to invest in your wedding. Only you can answer that.
What's The Cost.
Wedding planners can charge you in any of three ways:.
oA percentage of the total cost of your wedding.
oAn hourly charge.
oA flat fee per specific services.
Although it's the least common, I recommend looking for vendors.
who use the last of those options. The problem with the.
percentage charge is that it creates an incredible conflict of.
interest for the planner. In essence, the more your wedding.
costs you, the more the planner gets paid. That's the opposite.
of how it should work, in my opinion! Most planners are ethical,.
and they live and die by recommendations, so they're unlikely to.
triple your expenses just to increase their cut, but at some.
level of consciousness, it's just not encouraging them to watch.
every penny in the way that I, personally, would like. If you're.
working with a planner who charges a percentage (15% is typical),.
talk about paying them a percentage of your budgeted wedding.
costs (rather than actual costs), plus a percentage of any amount.
they can come in under budget. Essentially offer them a bonus.
for coming in under budget. This will somewhat offset the innate.
conflict of interest in the percentage-based payment structure.
An hourly fee at least solves the problem that the percentage fee.
causes, but it causes an analogous problem with time. When a.
wedding planner (or any vendor) charges you by the hour, they.
lose their incentive to move fast, and you have very little.
control over this. Since you're not doing the work, it's tough.
for you to say exactly how long it should take. If you're.
working with a wedding planner who charges by the hour, set a.
maximum number (or range) of hours you'll pay for, while making.
sure that the planner agrees that the maximum you set is an.
adequate amount of time to plan your entire wedding.
Planners who charge a flat fee for each specific service they.
provide give you great flexibility. You don't have to hire them.
to plan every part of your wedding. , if you want them to handle.
the venue and catering, while you hire your cousin's band and.
have your mom make your dress, you have lots of flexibility in.
paying for just the services you need, but no others. By.
charging a flat fee per service, the planner maintains all normal.
( and desirable) goals to get the work done quickly and.
inexpensively. They don't get paid more for failing at one of.
those goals, as they do with the other payment methods.
Planners dislike this payment structure because.
they fear that there will be something unusually difficult about.
your wedding, and they'll have to eat the cost of dealing with.
it. Particularly wedding planners who are new to the field feel.
uncomfortable trying to predict ahead of time how much time and.
effort it will take to provide the services you require. If you.
propose the use of this payment structure to a wedding planner.
who normally charges differently, make it clear that you're aware.
of this concern and find it reasonable. Discuss the fact that.
If, you're willing to accept add-on charges (probably by the hour).
an unusual situation, beyond the planner's control, occurs. As.
with all types of wedding planners, be sure to ask to speak to.
references, and talk to these brides-who-have-gone-before-you.
about exactly what the wedding planner did and didn't do for each.
service she provided.
Keep in mind that just because a particular wedding planner.
usually charges clients a certain way, doesn't mean they can't.
get paid by another method. Most wedding planners are freelance.
agents, who can define their own rules for how they get paid.
Perhaps they've always charged percentages in the past, but that.
doesn't mean they couldn't agree to get paid a flat fee for.
specific services for your wedding, if that's the only way you're.
willing to pay. Of course you must be aware that this also means.
that they can walk away and not take you as a client, if they.
really don't want to accept the payment structure you're.
interested in.
Negotiate with a wedding planner just as you would with any other.
vendor. Remember that you're hiring them. They are your hired.
help. If you don't like their terms, you can find a different.
wedding planner to contract with. You're the one holding all the.
cards. Play them.


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Wednesday, 11 April 2012
Not Long Now...
I'm very very excited everyone - because after what seems like an eternity - we are getting ready and set to launch all of our exciting projects - my new book (called How To Decorate), my range of bedlinen (called Shannon Fricke Bedlinen) and my new website called.... well, Shannon Fricke dot com of course! It's been a hard slog all, to get our projects done and ready to fly simultaneously no less, and of course, I'm completely indebted to my team - and extended team - for the support... I'm so proud of all of the work we've done - I know you're gonna love it... Now, get ready - as this blog is integrated into our new website. Those of you who visit me here - will need to head to www.shannonfricke.com from now on... But don't worry, as we will ensure there's an automatic redirect so you don't miss out on all my news and views... And once there, you'll be able to sign up to our newsletters - so you don't miss out on product launches and special events... Watch this space as I give the behind the scenes on the process that I have taken to launch the book and the bedlinen - it's been a wonderful creative ride, a journey that I've enjoyed to the full, one that has inspired me to push my creative boundaries, and to leap in a direction that I would have never felt imaginable... It's a journey that has helped me to live what I preach in my workshops - that yes, you can do anything if you're brave enough to try... So, come on the journey with me - through the blog, my new book and my workshops (dates in the new website)... It's one hell of a creative ride!
6 comments:
- beachcomber said...
exciting!! can't wait to see your new book and bedlinen! :) x
- 11 April 2012 at 7:34 am
- Barb Fisher - Hopscotch said...
Can't wait until all is revealed!
- 11 April 2012 at 10:10 am
- leah of sang the bird said...
Sounds great! I need new bed linen...
- 12 April 2012 at 10:22 am
- Louise (Table Tonic) said...
So exciting!!! Isn't evolving such a rewarding and fantastic feeling...
You deserve all the very best of luck with it all.
Bring it on!
- 13 April 2012 at 3:32 pm
- Bec said...
I have just received your book to review on my blog and it is fantastic.
I can not wait to see the linen range. Just watched the little you tube video which was beautifully made, I loved it.
I would love to feature them on my blog. Get I touch if you are interested.
- 14 April 2012 at 6:49 pm
- Karyn said...
Very exciting news.Any chance of some workshop dates before then ? Planning out the next few months now & was hoping to do a couple ?
- 23 April 2012 at 11:52 pm
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Dear Lifehacker,
My family is seriously stretched thin for cash. Our credit cards are nearly maxed out and we wiped out our savings when my husband was laid off and then we had expensive medical bills. What can we do to get money fast and back on our feet again?
Nearly Broke
Dear NB,
First of all, we're sorry to hear about your predicament. This is an unfortunate situation that can happen to anyone, whether it's because of a lost job or another misfortune. It's time to go into financial survival mode. Here's a three-step plan to help you focus on the most important things now: preserving the money you still have as much as possible and finding other sources of income.
Step 1: Take Stock and Prioritize Your Spending
Take a deep breath, then take a hard look at your income, expenses, and debt, if you haven't already. The National Foundation for Credit Counseling has an online budget worksheet to help you tally everything up.
For your debts, separate them by those that are tied to collateral (your house or car loan, for example) and those that unsecured debts (credit cards, doctor's bills, any other loan that doesn't have a collateral).
Which Bills to Pay First
When money's really tight there are some bills you can let slide for a while, and others that you should keep on paying if at all possible. The ones you should pay first are the ones that would affect your family's health and security the most:
- Rent or mortgage payment: In some states, landlords can kick you out if you're even one day late on rent
- Essential utilities: gas, electricity, and water
- Child support: If you stop making those payments you risk losing custody rights and could even end up in jail
- Income taxes: Never mess with the IRS
- Insurance: It's too risky to go without medical, auto, or home insurance
- Car payments: If you get behind, the lender could take your car and your credit score will drop
- Any other secured loans
- Student loans
Even some of these are negotiable. If you owe taxes, for example, you can contact the IRS for a monthly repayment schedule. Most utilities have programs that help services stay up in times of hardship. And if you have a federal student loan, you could have the payments deferred—as long as your loan isn't in default.
Although it's not the best tactic, paying just the minimum on your credit cards can help you get by; just make sure you put the cards away and stop using them. Also, if you can qualify for a 0% balance transfer offer, you might be able to reduce your interest payments, but you'll need to calculate if it's worth it.
Cut Your Existing Bills
You've probably already done this, but just in case, go through your budget and ruthlessly strike out everything else that absolutely isn't necessary, such as the cable bill, gym memberships, and other non-essentials. (Even internet access might not be necessary, but that depends on your job.) This is your new emergency budget, but we can tighten it up even more.
Then call your bank, credit cards, and wireless bill to negotiate better rates. These calls can save you a few hundred dollars a year. Just about any kind of bill can be reduced just by asking, including auto insurance. Now might be the best time to shop around for better rates.
Step 2: Trim Your Most Expensive Spending
Housing: We spend the most on housing, transportation, and food, so these are the first categories you should scrutinize to save more on. Although moving might not be an option right now, it's something to consider down the line. Perhaps consider renting out a room of your home if necessary.
Transportation: Do you really need a car for work or the second car? Using alternate transportation could save you thousands.
Food: It's possible to eat well on just $1 a day or, if you're not into extreme couponing, save by creating meal plans from flyers and what you have in your pantry. Food banks (a.k.a., food pantries) can help supplement your grocery trips too. Marisa Miller, a former chef and mother of two who found herself with just $100 after bills to buy food, gas, and other necessities, has great advice on using food banks and eating smarter in general, including:
- Eat food with the densest nutritional quality, like brown rice and beans. (Learn to cook like a peasant.)
- Know the pull days at your grocery (when they reduce items for clearance). Shopping later in the evening, perhaps on Wednesdays, could net you reduced prices. Miller notes that Trader Joe's pulls expired food on Fridays so the weekend is a good time to visit the food pantry they donate to.
- Get bread and produce weekly at most food pantries. Find a list of food pantries at Feeding America.
Shop at salvage grocery stores to save more than you would at the supermarket, and if you can't afford groceries, don't be afraid to look into food stamps (SNAP) or other government assistance.
Step 3. Find New Sources of Income or Cash
Sell stuff: Selling stuff you don't need, such as jewelry or old electronics, can give you the wiggle room your family needs while searching for a new job. The Simple Dollar has a story of a couple who picked up stuff for free (like tables put out on the curb) and sold them at yard sales, making more than $1,000 in one summer. Not everyone's going to get richer like that, but it's an example of turning trash into treasure.
Find temporary work: The most important thing to do, though, is to be relentless in looking for income. Tap your local unemployment agency for help and follow our unemployment survival guide. In the mean time, companies like LaborWorks (in Washington, Oregon, and Nevada) offer temporary jobs that run the gamut—from accounting to general labor—that can turn into permanent jobs. Volt is a similar agency nationwide. Do a search for "work today, get paid today" in your city for daily jobs that pay immediately.
Even small things like babysitting, tutoring, or running errands can help you stay afloat. You might sign up to become a TaskRabbit, for example, to do simple tasks in your neighborhood.
Explore loan options: If you need more cash right away, you have several borrowing options. The safest loan is from family or friends, but that depends on how comfortable you are asking them and if they could help. There are risks and hefty fees with other loans, such as taking out a loan from your 401(k). If you have good to excellent credit, you can get a decent rate from peer-to-peer lending sites like LendingClub. Above all, avoid shady payday loans. (If you just need your paycheck a little earlier and you're an hourly worker at one of many major retailers or corporations, ActiveHours will pay you early—without any fees or interest.)
Seek government/non-profit assistance: Finally, don't forget that there are government programs that could help you get back to financial stability, beyond unemployment insurance and food stamps. Main Street lists a few of them, targeted towards low-income households, but you could also confidentially contact United Way for help finding assistance or programs that apply to you, including financial planning and help with the job search.
Last Resorts
Bankruptcy is an option that can clear you of many debts—but won't completely solve your problems, so take care when considering it.
When you're broke and have a family to take care of, sometimes you'll have to take desperate measures like dumpster diving, giving blood, and other emergency measures. It's heartbreaking, but millions of people are simply doing what they have to do to get by.
Hopefully you'll bounce back soon. Don't forget to keep active and take care of yourself during this challenging time.
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A mass shooting has been reported at Apple Valley Farms in Fresno, Calif.
Contrary to previous reports, Police Chief Jerry Dyer informed reporters on the scene that the suspect, 42-year-old Lawrence Jones, is still alive and in critical condition, CBS47 reporter Evy Ramos tweeted.
Jones allegedly shot four coworkers, killing one, before walking out of the plant and shooting himself, The Fresno Bee reported after Dyer's press conference.
Three victims are in critical condition and one is in serious condition, according to ABC Action News.
Jones shot himself in the head and was found lying on a sidewalk, according to CBS47's Jenny Toste.
Roger Medina was at a nearby McDonald's when a man wearing a meat cutter vest walked into the restaurant to report the shooting.
"He said, 'There's a guy shooting people over there,'" Medina told the Bee.
A second witness told the Bee a meat factory worker said the gunman had recently been released from jail.
"He said the guy was in nine years and he was crazy," witness Jesus Davila told the Bee.
More than 60 employees were in the plant at the time of the shooting. Police have also secured Jones' house to ensure there aren't any more victims.
This is a breaking story. We'll bring you more information as it develops.


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Video: IBM to Build World's Greenest Data Center in North Carolina
In this Green Technolog-featured video IBM offers a preview of what it says will be the most efficient and technologically advance data center in the world. The computer tech giant plans to build the new facility at the North Carolina Triangle Park research campus as part of its sweeping Project Big Green initiative. Once online, the $360 million center will be able to simultaneously run IT operations of many large companies and cut energy costs by 50 percent using air and water device cooling already employed at its sister facilities in Colorado and Switzerland. Work on the new datacenter will be completed in 2009.


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FL Studio 10.5 introduced Performance Mode and it's proving to be a huge hit with customers. Image-Line's CTO, JMC, recently connected 9 x FLaunchpads and 6 x video monitors to FL Studio to do some 'stress testing'. We are happy to report everything worked perfectly and we thought you'd like to see a video, so here it is:
There are many ways to control Performance Mode, you can use one of the pad-style controllers including an Akai APC20/40, Hexler TouchOSC, Livid Block, liine (i)Lemur, Novation Launchpad, Native Instruments MASCHINE (& MIKRO), Traktor Kontrol F1, KORG padKONTROL or Korg nanoKONTROL II. Alternatively you can use any standard MIDI controller including keyboards, drum pads etc. You can even use the typing keyboard or a touch-screen directly on the Playlist (just make sure to download the FL Studio 10.6 beta for touch functions)
If you'd like to submit a Performance Mode video, feel free to drop one into our performance video thread here. BTW: If you are wondering what a FLaunchpad is, here's a close up of one below. They are functionally identical to the standard Novation Launchpad, so if 9 x FLaunchpads work simultaneously then so will 9 x Launchpads.


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Welcome to Work Travel USA
Student Exchange Australia New Zealand Ltd is an Australian company which places students and young professionals into work, training and study programs. If you are over 18, and interested in exploring the USA then we have a variety of programs to suit. Choose from the list of programs below for more information.
Work Travel USA Programs
Work and Travel USA allows eligible students or recent graduates from University or a technical education provider, such as TAFE in Australia or Polytechnic in New Zealand, to work in the USA for up to 12 months and to travel at the end of their working period for up to a maximum of 30 days.
You can work in positions across a range of industries and earn money to help you offset the cost of your trip. The type of job is up to you.
When your work commitments are over, you can use your earnings to travel around the stunning and varied landscape of the USA. Snowboarding in Colorado, celebrity-spotting in Los Angeles, or taking the ultimate road trip across the US. the options are endless.
Internship USA Trainee USA Programs
Imagine being able to work anywhere in the USA for up to 18 months in a job directly related to your field of studies or to your career or professional qualifications.
That's the unique opportunity that awaits you through the Internship USA and Trainee USA programs. It's the kind of experience that will make your CV stand out from the pack and add a whole new dimension to your skills base.
The USA is the most diverse and dynamic economy on earth and US employers are eager to introduce international trainees to their workplace. You'llgain front line experience, learn about the latest developments in your field and make valuable career contacts. All of which add up to an important boost in your career credentials.


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Bolton Bridal Shop - WED2B
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WED2B Bolton
2nd Floor, Moorland House
116 Bark Street
Opening Hours
Monday - 10am to 5pm
Tuesday - 10am to 5pm
Wednesday - 10am to 5pm
Thursday - 10am to 8pm
Friday - 10am to 5pm
Saturday - 10am to 5pm
Sunday - 11am to 5pm
We don't operate an appointment system so you are welcome to visit at a time that suits you.
Get There By Car
Our store is located on Bark Street which can be accessed from the A666 via Duke Street or St Georges Road.
SatNav - BL1 2AX
Get There By Train
Bolton Station is only a mile away from our store, taking a few minutes in a taxi or 15 minutes by foot.
Further information can be found at http://www.thetrainline.com.
There are 3 car parks close to our store NCP Parking is available on Topp Way and is charged at 70p per hour or £1.50 for up to 4 hours. This is just a minute walk away (SatNav - BL1 2DJ).
Upper Bark Street car park is operated by Parking Places and is just across the road from our store, parking is priced at £1.30 for up to 1 hour with graduated charges depending on length of stay (SatNav- BL1 2AX).
Lower Bark Street car park is just next door and is priced at £2.00 for any duration (SatNav - BL1 2AB).
Get In Touch
Customer care available 9am ‐ 10pm
Stores open 7 days a week
Tips & Advice
Planning your trip...
Check our opening hours but don't worry about booking an appointment, as we don't operate an appointment system. We believe you should be able to shop whenever suits you! Weekends can get quite busy so if you prefer to plan your trip for a Saturday or Sunday we suggest allowing at least a couple of hours for your visit.
Note your favourite dresses...
Take a look on our website or social media pages in advance and give us a call on 01204 326320 we're always happy to check we have stock of your wedding dress wish list!
What to wear...
If possible wear a strapless, well-fitting bra so you can try on different styles and see which suits you best.
For more tips and advice please read our FAQ's.
Good To Know
The people behind the designs...
We have a very talented creative team who work closely together to design our own exclusive dresses right here in the UK. Our production partners have years, even generations, of experience creating the most exceptional quality gowns.
Our wedding dress prices...
All our wedding dresses are priced between £69.99/€79.99 and £599/€599, excludes Platinum Edition, giving huge savings off the retail price of these dresses. Our bridesmaids dresses start from £74.99/€84.99.
Your experience in our store...
You are welcome to try on as many dresses as you like - we believe you need to try on a few to make sure your chosen style suits you! And we don't put pressure on you to rush, such an important choice takes time, so spend as long as you like in our store!
About Our Bridal Shop in Bolton
At WED2B Bolton, we want to make sure that each bride who visits us has the best possible experience while looking for her perfect dress. We have hundreds of wedding and bridesmaids' dresses for you to try in our beautifully spacious Bolton store, as well as comfortable changing rooms with an area for friends and family to sit and offer their opinions. Our friendly staff are always on hand with helpful tips and advice.
Our Bolton Store Manager and her team look forward to helping you find your dream wedding dress.


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Barnegat Bay Background
On December 9, 2010, Governor Christie announced a comprehensive action plan to address the health of Barnegat Bay: read the announcement here.
The ecological health of Barnegat Bay is in decline, threatening the economic health of the region. This Administration has made addressing the degradation of Barnegat Bay—including resolving the issue of a cooling system at the Oyster Creek nuclear power plant—one of its top environmental priorities.
The 660-square-mile Barnegat Bay watershed encompasses most of the 33 municipalities in Ocean County and four municipalities in Monmouth County. Barnegat Bay's 75-square-mile estuarine system consists of aquatic vegetation, shellfish beds, finfish habitats, waterfowl nesting grounds and spectacular vistas, plus a population of more than 550,000, which balloons during the summer season.
Long appreciated for its great aesthetic, economic and recreational value, an array of human impacts potentially threaten the ecological integrity of this backbay system.
The entire watershed has undergone dramatic growth since 1950, resulting in land use changing from principally undeveloped and agricultural to suburban. Development of the areas surrounding Barnegat Bay has resulted in both a decrease in the natural landscape that helps filter pollutants before they enter the Bay, and an increase in impervious ground cover (such as pavement and buildings) which further limits the ability of the land to regulate what gets into the Bay. Surface and groundwater quality in the watershed have been degraded by nonpoint source pollution and infiltration to groundwater has been prevented by increased impervious surfaces. The estuary's fisheries and other biological resources also have been negatively impacted by nonpoint source pollution and habitat loss. Boat and personal watercraft traffic on the Bay has grown significantly, raising concerns about the cumulative impacts on the Bay's water quality and aquatic habitat.
Addressing these issues requires complex and multiple tactics. Different parts of the Bay experience different levels of impact. The Bay cannot be restored to a pristine condition, but further degradation can be prevented and some restoration is possible. Input gained from extensive stakeholder involvement complemented the scientific data and research conducted by the Department of Environmental Protection and other researchers to provide the basis for the Administration's action plan for Barnegat Bay.
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An idea worthy of support
President Barack Obama consoled the people in Newtown, Conn., who suffered the unthinkable.
Twenty innocent children and six adults were massacred in the community's elementary school. Already, as they struggle with their grief, residents of Newtown are wondering what to do about students who survived the attack.
It is virtually unthinkable to ever send them back to school in the building that holds unbearable memories for them and their community, as well as others throughout the world who mourn those killed in the attack. The children are already being taught temporarily at another location.
It is entirely likely the site of the killings will be razed, with the property used for some sort of memorial.
That would be appropriate.
Obama should instruct federal agencies to devise a way Washington can provide money for a new school, to be built as quickly as possible.
That will not bring back the lost children and adults, but it would spare the community difficult decisions about the future – and it is an action we have no doubt virtually all Americans would support.


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Would you rather be 15% better in Karate of have a half second warning?
Think about it for a moment. We practice Karate, at least in part, to develop self-defense ability. If we are attacked, we should be able to defend ourselves using the techniques we learn and practice in Karate.
We train, year after year, even decade after decade, just to become a little bit better.
But being better might not be enough. Even a skilled Karate expert won't have much chance if he is hit hard without warning. He is walking down the street, and bam! A punch to the side of the head. All the self defense training in the world won't work if you are unconscious.
But what if the Karate expert had a half second warning? Then he could step aside, block, counter attack. You can do a lot in half a second!
It is one thing to practice to improve your skill. It is quite another thing to train to improve your sense of awareness. Dojo training often (usually) does not concentrate on awareness. Attacks are prearranged. You know who will attack you, when, and how. Walking down a dark street you will know none of these things.
But if your awareness is "turned on" and you are consciously aware of your surroundings, you might be able to see a dangerous situation before is happens and avoid it. Or you might be able to at least see (hear, sense) the punch before it lands. A half second is a really long time in self defense.
It takes a whole lot more work to get better than it does to be more aware -- and awareness might be more useful.
Of course, we should work on both things -- really work on both things. Practice awareness. When you do, you will realize how oblivious most people are -- like people crossing a busy street while texting.
Charles C. Goodin
A Half Second Warning
Would you rather be 15% better in Karate of have a half second warning?
Posted by Charles C. Goodin on Tuesday, September 04, 2012