Assembly for Grades 9 and 10 in the Theater.
SWC Activities for Grades 11 and 12 in different locations.
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Monday, October 31, 2016
MS STUCO Meeting
There is no MS STUCO meeting today as Mr Fidler will be on a field trip with 8-1. The meeting will be held on Thursday.
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Field Trip of Neo Native 3 and FA Neo Native 4
Neo Native 3 and FA Neo Native 4 students, don't forget we have the field trip today.
If you are with Ms Shan (Shan laoshi), meet in her classroom first. If you are with Mr Jiang (Jiang laoshi), meet at the main entrance.
We will set off right after morning mentoring!
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8-1 Field Trip Today
As mentioned last week, all of the 8-1 class will be away from school today on a field trip. Classes 8-2 and 8-3 will be away tomorrow and 8-4 and 8-5 will be away on Thursday
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Attention Mathletes
We will meet at lunch in the FA space to practice for the upcoming school competition. Will you make the team to travel to Hong Kong in February?!
Will you be invited to join the Advanced Mathletes ASA?
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ISB Accreditation Visit
As you may be aware, ISB works with outside agencies to obtain Accreditation. Basically, these agencies have created indicators which exemplify school quality and they judge schools against these indicators. If they judge you to be proficient, you then obtain Accreditation, which helps families to know that they are enrolling in a wonderful school when they choose to attend ISB. If you want to know more about this process, you can read about it on Dragons Gate (http://ift.tt/2fyd6F9).
As part of this process, we will have a team of 16 people visit ISB from November 4th - 11th to renew our school's accreditation. These visitors will be reading the reports that have been created by our school committees and conducting interviews with various community members. You may also see these visitors in your classrooms throughout the week at various times. Please feel free to say hello throughout the week, and help to make our visiting team feel welcome while they are on campus.
The Visiting Team will have their office space in rooms 1226, 1227 and 1228 in the MS/HS Library while they are on campus. Please note that these rooms will not be available for student use from Thursday, November 3rd to Friday, November 11th.
Thank you very much for your support of the Accreditation Process at ISB!
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ISB Accreditation Visit
As you may be aware, ISB works with outside agencies to obtain Accreditation. Basically, these agencies have created indicators which exemplify school quality and they judge schools against these indicators. If they judge you to be proficient, you then obtain Accreditation, which helps families to know that they are enrolling in a wonderful school when they choose to attend ISB. If you want to know more about this process, you can read about it on Dragons Gate (http://ift.tt/2fyd6F9).
As part of this process, we will have a team of 16 people visit ISB from November 4th - 11th to renew our school's accreditation. These visitors will be reading the reports that have been created by our school committees and conducting interviews with various community members. You may also see these visitors in your classrooms throughout the week at various times. Please feel free to say hello throughout the week, and help to make our visiting team feel welcome while they are on campus.
The Visiting Team will have their office space in rooms 1226, 1227 and 1228 in the MS/HS Library while they are on campus. Please note that these rooms will not be available for student use from Thursday, November 3rd to Friday, November 11th.
Thank you very much for your support of the Accreditation Process at ISB!
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Sunday, October 30, 2016
Lemonade Mile
Saturday, November 5th
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Come and support a good cause. See the ISB Calendar for more information.
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Through their eyes
Create a video that helps us empathize with a person or a group in our community
Identify a unique perspective
Make a 60-90 second video highlighting someone’s involvement in our community
Must get permission
Criteria:
1.Original View – opens our eyes
2.Compelling – tells a story
Submissions to dmunro@isb.bj.edu.cn by November 7 via email
Best 3-5 videos will be shown November 8th
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Calling all Mathletes
Bring your lunch on Tuesday and join us in the FA for another prep session for the School Competition!
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CHILDREN OF MADAIFU ANNUAL APPLE SALE IS BACK !
Please refer to the attached poster and pre-order form. Place your orders soon and help support this worthy cause.
Please contact Mr. López in 3406 for questions.
Click here to see the pre-sale form
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5th Block this week
This Wednesday at 2:30, the grade 11 students have Math HL or SEHS HL and grade 12 students have Math HL.
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FUTURES PUBLIC RADIO (FPR) NEEDS YOUR QUESTIONS FOR BRYN BARNARD
Good Morning Middle School!
Futures Public Radio is a new student initiative in Futures Academy. We are a group that is going to be posting podcasts, audio interviews, videos, short documentaries, culture, reviews, poetry, sports highlights, dance and theatre reviews, etc. on our website. We are still in the stage of setting up our site but first we need your help to create some new pieces to put on our site .
Have you heard of Bryn Barnard, our visiting author? Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a professional published author? Have you ever wondered what it really takes to to write an acclaimed novel? WE WANT YOUR QUESTIONS to ask by Barnard himself in our interview.
From Mon- Fri we have a 'questions box' set up in the MS/HS cafeteria and we invite you to add your questions and your name into the box so that we may hopefully ask your questions in our interview.
Please drop a question and your name in our "Questions for Bryn Barnard" box and support FPR in involving our ISB community's questions in our first interview series.
Have a great day!
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Mandelbrot Mathematics Club
The Mandelbrot Mathematics club is moving it’s math meeting to Mondays! Monday meetings means that many more math admirers might make it more often. Our next Individual contest is Monday, November 7 and our next Team contest is Wednesday, November 23. We will still meet in 1108 and newcomers are most welcome. See Mr. McRoberts or Ms Sostak for more m-formation.
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Saturday, October 29, 2016
Book Review: Lydia Courteille Extraordinary Jewellery of Imagination and Dreams
I opened up this book knowing very little about the French designer Lydia Courteille. I've seen her incredible designs on Rihanna, at trade shows, in magazines, and every time I see one of her pieces, I have a slight heart attack. Her over-the-top and bold creativity is something that I vibe with, so I was really curious and excited that this monograph depicting her life, inspirations and collections was published. Actually, I take that back, it comes out November 16th, but I luckily got my hands on an advance copy thanks to the publisher. I made the bad decision of finally snuggling up to this book around 10:30 pm on a Friday night, thinking I would just look at the pictures and fall asleep. Nope. I was awake until early morning, reading, gazing and overly relating to this incredible woman and feeling so many connections that I never knew!
What caught my attention were many of the depictions of her life growing up, her penchant for antique jewelry and how it opened up the jewelry world for her, and to learn Lydia is a gemologist as well! Like I said, so many relatable moments while reading, I had to rub my eyes a few times. I love the tales from her childhood and the nuances that have connected her to the world of jewelry. Small items or events in her life have all shaped and steered her in the direction of jewelry and it is wonderful to read about these subtle hints she experienced growing up. Acknowledging them and connecting them is so fun.
Her jewelry is art--it is colorful beyond all rainbows and in a league of its own. As you can see from the photos above which I took of some of my favorite pages, she has so many different inspirations. Things like architecture of her beloved Paris, literature, film, her love of unusual gemstones, memento mori, and of course antique jewelry. Lydia has a knack for juxtaposing two completely unique things, creating gorgeous harmony which has her collectors wanting more. I hope to someday meet Lydia and her head-turning jewels. If only the setting could be in Paris at her atelier at Place Vendóme. That would be just as dreamy as this book. Happy reading!
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Friday, October 28, 2016
Hawthorne by Pennyfarthing – An Elite Collection of 44 Luxury Cambie Condos
At a Glance
- 7-storey residential concrete building
- 44 1- to 3-bedroom condominiums
- 3 levels of underground parking
- prime Queen Elizabeth Park location
- minutes from Oakridge Centre shopping
- easy access to Canada Line
- goal of LEED gold rating
Above All Else
Pennyfarthing Homes rises to new heights on Vancouver’s West Side with the introduction of Hawthorne, an elite collection of 1- to 3-bedroom residences adjacent to Queen Elizabeth Park on Cambie Street. Hawthorne redefines modern luxury living through progressive architecture, finely crafted interiors, and exceptionally sized floor plans. Rising seven storeys, above all else, Hawthorne will be home to a limited few.
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Hawthorne’s superb Westside location provides you with convenient access to all your daily needs. Just a short walk along Cambie at Oakridge, find grocery shopping at Kin’s Farmers Market and Safeway, banks, a pharmacy, post office, public library, telecom providers, medical centre, cafes, restaurants, Hudson’s Bay department store, home decor stores, travel agencies, boutique shopping, and specialty shops. For your recreational needs, there’s skating, swimming, and a gym at Hillcrest Community Centre. Steps away at Queen Elizabeth Park, enjoy a stroll through its lush gardens, exercise your pet at the dog park, play a game of tennis, or hit the links for a round of golf. At Hawthorne, live the high life.
Pricing for Hawthorne
As this project is in pre-construction, Pennyfarthing has not yet released pricing information. However, given the success of Pennyfarthing’s other Cambie Corridor projects, we expect Hawthorne will sell out quickly. Don’t miss out! Sign up to our VIP list above.
Floor Plans for Hawthorne
Final floor plans have not yet been made public. Nevertheless, we know there will be a family-friendly mix of 11 1-bedroom, 21 2-bedroom, and 12 3-bedroom homes. Ground floor residences will all have private patios and the three top floor homes have private rooftop decks. Average home sizes range from 680 to 1,433 sq ft.
Amenities at Hawthorne
Residents will have shared use of a ground floor amenity room with a patio, small kitchen, and washroom. There will also be a shared rooftop deck.
Parking and Storage
Hawthorne will offer three levels of underground parking accessed from the lane. There will be 51 vehicle spaces with two handicapped spots and space for 61 bicycles with 11 lockers and 12 vertical stalls. Thirty-four homes will have in-suite storage, while 13 will have in-room storage.
Maintenance Fees at Hawthorne
Will be released with pricing information.
Developer Team for Hawthorne
Since its formation in 1980, Pennyfarthing Homes has fulfilled the home ownership dreams of nearly 3,000 home buyers throughout the Lower Mainland, Washington State, and California, all the while setting exacting standards of integrity, reliability and professionalism. Following on Bennington House and Grayson, this is Pennyfarthing’s third development in the Cambie Corridor.
To design Hawthorne, Pennyfarthing has chosen Shift Architecture. Shift is a high-performance practice with a track record of respected, inspired projects throughout Vancouver and the Lower Mainland. With proven expertise in multi-family housing, Shift boasts a diverse portfolio of residential, commercial, healthcare, and mixed-use developments. Renowned for its collaborative design process, Shift’s team of core personnel draws upon a deep collective well of experience spanning decades.
Cristina Oberti, a respected interior designer whose name is well-known in Vancouver, will be applying her extensive knowledge and systematic design process to create a unified look and coherent design for Hawthorne that conveys a unique and coherent, yet stylish message.
Expected Completion for Hawthorne
To be announced. Sales start in early 2017.
Are you interested in learning more about other homes in the Cambie Corridor, Kerrisdale, or Southeast False Creek?
Check out these great Cambie Corridor Presales!
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Possible traffic delays this evening
In recent days, and especially yesterday, we’ve encountered significant delays at the Exhibition Centre due to weather and an ongoing security exhibition which finishes today. For the majority of buses this is not a concern, but for buses that travel through East Shunyi and Sunhe areas please note that there is the potential for delay this afternoon and evening.
We’ll attempt to redirect as many buses as we can away from this area, and also inform parents by telephone or SMS of any bus that is delayed by more than 30 minutes.
Kind regards
The Bus Office
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Thursday, October 27, 2016
ISB Kungfu team
On October 16th, five members of the ISB Kungfu team, on behalf of Xie’s Martial Arts (XMA) traveled to Shaolin Temple and Zhengzhou City, Henan Province, to compete in the 11th China Zhengzhou International Shaolin Wushu Festival. Collectively, we brought back 1 gold medal (Amanda Shu; Shaolin fist), 6 silver medals and 4 bronze medals.
The participants were as follows:
- Amanda Shu (9)
- Emily Du (9)
- Karen Chen (9)
- Lawrence Xu (11)
- Trinette Wong (12)
Before the tournament, we spent October Break training at Beijing Shaolin Wushu School, the biggest Wushu school in Beijing, where scenes of Karate Kid II were filmed. The link below is a short video documenting our adventures:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63_DYJcUca0&feature=youtu.be
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Illustrating Inspiration with Bryn Barnard
What disease causes dizziness, red spots, a black tongue, and a rapid heartbeat? The answer is "Chickaloo," according to the creative young minds in 4RB.
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Tutoring Center Promotes Personalized Learning
Since it was founded four years ago, ISB's tutoring center has gone from strength to strength as a vibrant learning community where students help each other.
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True Intimacy
A guide to discussing sex and sexuality with your significant other
by: Laura Bradley
True intimacy is about getting to know and understand someone deeply. Learning about who our partner is sexually is part of that.
Our past experiences around sex contribute … Read the rest
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Movember Kick-off Public Shave
Join us in the HS cafeteria from 11:50 – 12:50pm where stylists from West Salon will be here to give FREE SHAVES to kick-off Men’s Health Awareness Month. Calling all teachers and HS boys to get rid of that fall face scruff and start your moustache fresh. Can’t grow a mo? Don’t fear! They can also provide custom head shaving! Get involved!
11:50 – 12:50pm, Nov 1, HS Cafeteria.
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MS STUCO Hoodie Sizing
The following students should see Mr Fidler in the MS Cafeteria at Lunchtime today, to check the sizes for their STUCO hoodie
Jovan Steyn, Edgar Lee, Nathan Chan, Olivia Xiao, Annie Young, Maxine Lim, Rebekah Black, Minwook Lee. If any STUCO reps would like to check their size again, drop by.
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Contessa at Queen Elizabeth Park – Spacious Cambie Corridor Presale Luxury Condos
At a Glance
- exceptional Cambie Corridor location
- 3 laneway townhouses
- 45 1- to 3-bedroom condominiums
- short walk to Queen Elizabeth Park
- upscale Oakridge Centre shopping
- Signature BC Liquor Store
- Hillcrest Community Centre
- Canada Line rapid transit station
Spacious Luxury on the Westside
Pure West Property Investments, in partnership with GBL Architects, bring you Contessa at Queen Elizabeth Park, the latest luxury development in the hot Cambie Corridor district. With roomy condominium and townhouse residences ranging from one to three bedrooms, Contessa is ideally suited to families that appreciate the advantages and conveniences of modern urban living. Nearby schools, recreation, and shopping mean you can enjoy a healthier lifestyle from walking and cycling to meet your everyday needs.
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Situated on the corner of West 37th Avenue and Cambie Street, Contessa’s outstanding location allows you to easily enjoy the lush beauty of Queen Elizabeth Park’s manicured gardens and its numerous leisure activities, such as golf, disc golf, tennis, lawn bowling, and tai chi; or bring your children to Hillcrest Community Centre for baseball, skating, soccer, swimming, and more! Just two blocks away, take care of your grocery shopping at Kin’s Farmers Market and Safeway in Oakridge Centre, then stop off on the way home at Vancouver’s largest Signature BC Liquor Store for the perfect wine to pair with dinner. For endless shopping and dining options, the Oakridge Canada Line station is your express ticket to Vancouver city centre and downtown Richmond. At Contessa, experience the quality of life from human-centred urban design.
Pricing for Contessa at Queen Elizabeth Park
Pure West Property has not yet published pricing information. We recommend interested buyers sign up to our VIP list above to ensure priority notification of new developments. We expect Contessa to be very attractive with buyers due to its liveability and prime location.
Floor Plans for Contessa at Queen Elizabeth Park
As this project is in pre-construction, floor plans have not yet been released. However, we do know there will be three laneway townhomes with private patios, courtyard main entrances, and rooftop terraces with green privacy buffers. The six-storey mid-rise consists of 18 1-bedroom, 19 2-bedroom, and eight 3-bedroom condominiums. A variety of expansive floor plans, with or without dens, range from 608 to 1,177 sq ft. Ground floor homes each have their own private, landscaped patios, while top floor homes have individual rooftop terraces.
Amenities at Contessa at Queen Elizabeth Park
Contessa residents will enjoy a lushly-landscaped outdoor plaza with shaded seating and a children’s play area. At the southern end are community plots for urban agriculture that take advantage of exposure to the sun. A shared rooftop patio offers a warming fire pit with comfortable lounge seating and a communal dining area with all the necessary outdoor cooking amenities.
Parking and Storage
Contessa will provide residents with 51 vehicle stalls and 60 bicycle lockers in two levels of underground parking. Bicycle racks in front of the main building entrance will also be available to visitors. Each townhouse will have its own private underground parking space with direct entry into each residence. Most homes have in-suite storage; five have their own secure storage in the parkade.
Maintenance Fees at Contessa at Queen Elizabeth Park
Will be included with pricing information when available.
Developer Team for Contessa at Queen Elizabeth Park
Pure West Property Investments chose acclaimed GBL Architects to design Contessa at Queen Elizabeth Park. GBL is a progressive Vancouver-based firm of 38 architects, project managers and technicians with a 25-year reputation of providing a full range of architectural services to the private and public sector. GBL design with the belief that form plays a vital role in defining experience through an ever-changing dynamic between sculptural artistry and social responsibility. No stranger to the Cambie Corridor, GBL’s other projects in the neighbourhood include Homei Properties’ Henry at 5389 Cambie, Transca Development’s Primrose, and The Regent at 523 West King Edward.
Expected Completion for Contessa at Queen Elizabeth Park
To be determined.
Are you interested in learning more about other homes in the Cambie Corridor, Mount Pleasant, or Kerrisdale?
Check out these great Cambie Corridor Presales!
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Wednesday, October 26, 2016
Madaifu Apples for Sale
“Christmas Apples” to Support the Children of Madaifu
November 1 - 15 (Apples ready for pick-up early December)
1 Apple RMB 6 or 10KG for RMB 300
Click here for pre-order form
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5 tips to stay fit for the holidays
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With the Holiday season just around the corner, it can be difficult to stay fit for the holidays when you want to bake with the grand kids or attend your friend’s annual Friends giving dinner.
The good news is that media’s claim that people tend to gain 5 pounds around the holidays isn’t true. The average weight gain is actually 1 pound, according to the US National Library of Medicine.
Your Health Mate family understands the importance of enjoying the holidays and maintaining a healthy mind and body. Whether it’s 1 pound or 5, we know the importance of maintaining your health and fitness routine, all year round.
Our top 5 natural tips to stay fit for the holidays!
1. Embrace the staycation
If you find yourself indoors to keep out the cold or you can’t bring yourself to drive to the gym, there are still ways you can keep moving! YouTube offers numerous fitness videos for free, such as Yoga With Adrienne. There are even apps that give you structured workouts like Nike Training Club and you can track your performance on the go or in the comfort of your own home.
2. Hydrate!
You’ll hear it over and over but hydration is essential to optimum health. According to the Institute of Medicine, about 75% of the American population suffer from chronic dehydration. So remember to get your daily dose of water and stay rejuvenated!
3. Fun holiday activities
Sign up for a fun holiday activity like the local turkey trot to stay motivated throughout the holiday season. Invite some family along and inspire each other on your wellness journeys!
4. Make holiday errands a workout
Have a long list of shopping or errands to get through this season? Go to your local outlet or shopping mall and slip on your comfy workout shoes. There’s nothing better than keeping your body fit and finishing your to do list at the same time.
5. Infrared sauna heat therapy
Paired with a healthy diet and exercise routine, infrared heat will increase detoxification and burn anywhere from 400-600 calories in just one 30 minute session. With a warm and relaxing infrared sauna session, you’ll gain a positive mood and help burn some extra weight lingering from holiday treats. View our infrared heat saunas to see which Sauna is meant for you!
We hope these natural tips will guide you on your health and fitness journey this holiday season and savor the special moments (and treats) that the holidays have to offer.
Here at Perfectbath we aspire to come along side you and help you reach your fitness and wellness goals with rejuvenating infrared sauna heat therapy.
Contributed by: Aaron Gruenke foremost sauna expert and author.
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Greenkeepers
Hi everyone!
Who’s excited for some adorable succulents? Greenkeepers’s annual plant gram is back! Come by the cafeteria and check it out! We will be there for all of next week. Each plant gram will be 20 RMB and all of the money will be going towards our upcoming environmental projects.
Thanks for your support!
Greenkeepers
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Simply solo string sign up
Simply solo string concert 21st November online sign up is started. If you are currently participating school string orchestras enrichments and is interested to play a solo performance, please check the information and collect information required for online sign up before scanning the QR code to do online registration. There is a limit number and the deadline of doing register is Tuesday 15th Nov.
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MSSTUCO Reps
During Lunch today, please see Dominik or Mr Fidler in the cafeteria to check on your hoodie size.
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Fall seasonal makeover decorating tips
The phrase “it’s all in the details” has always been a staple to live by in life. Did Fall sneak up on you this year and leave you with no time or energy to invest in purchasing a new sofa? Yet despite that, do you still want to do a little something to spruce up that old set that’s been sitting in the living room for what feels like ages? As much fun and exciting purchasing new furniture and having the ability to keep up with the latest trends can be, it’s not realistic to live like that all the time. The time and energy it takes to take the time to invest in new furniture is a luxury that the today’s busybodies lifestyle doesn’t always allow for (perhaps if we could squeeze in an extra 20 hours into the week then we can revisit that idea).
Photo by Bright photography: Custom Sofa by Fabulous Furnishings, all pendant lights by Propellor & Wall Art by Lauren Mycroft.
Thankfully changing your environment doesn’t always have to be dramatic or complicated. If you have a good quality sofa set, the chances of you wanting to trade it in for a new one is not high until you get a few good years of use out of it. Re-upholstering furniture is a great investment when you know the frame is great quality and worth the time and money. The fabric and cushions feel the most wear and can be affected by so many aspects of your daily life but when you re-upholster a piece, you instantly bounce back years into its lifespan. The decision making process involved in re-upholstery is no easy task, we take the time to understand the type and frequency of use your piece endures to narrow down the best options for your needs and wants.
Armchairs Reupholstered in a beautiful white patterned velvet with refinished legs for Enviable Design‘s lovely client.
However sometimes you even want to go one step smaller in the size of change you want to commit to and that’s perfectly fine because life gave us toss pillows and slipcovers to mix things up whenever we wish! Investing in a great set of toss pillow inserts can go a long way for you. Once you determine the best size pillow for your furniture, you open up your space to endless options as toss pillows are the greatest accessory to your pieces and manageable with all budgets. If you like to play it safe and don’t stray far from neutrals, you can make any statement you want using bright bold colours and playful textures.
Storage doesn’t become an issue if you want to stock up on a few different options for the season, the best part is that you’re only switching out the pillow cover, the old one will fold up and go back on the shelf in the linen closet for the time being. That being said watch out for a some key factors such as making sure you order zippered covers and ensuring the zipper is suitable for the fabric type. There is nothing more frustrating than a flimsy small zipper on a heavy velvet cover which can potentially snag your insert and cause a tear… we’re guessing cleaning up feathers of off the floor is not your ideal evening?
Bold patterns and strong textures can change the overall look of the sofa.
Toss pillows might seem like a small detail but if you choose carefully, it can become the perfect accent that ties in all of your different elements and creates a unified, complete picture.
We can go on and on, slipcovers are multifunctional on their own, you can go big and slipcover the sofa in a complimentary colour to your armchairs or you can tone it down a notch and dress up the dining room chairs in a new colour scheme or playful pattern. But enough of us, we want to hear about your ideas, big and small, modest and daring, nothing is off the table when it comes to transforming the look of your home! We love hearing from you so feel free to add in your two cents on all this or if we’ve stirred up some desire and brought on burning questions, we are only an email or phone call away!
Stay tuned for next week, we hear fabric is up for discussion so grab your glass of wine, a cozy blanket and enjoy!
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Reveal Your Dark Side This Halloween!
This Halloween Reveal Your Dark Side and show off your Black Accessories!
Ruifier Animaux Perdi Ring
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Tuesday, October 25, 2016
3 Types of Patio Covers
The indoor-outdoor feel you get by hanging out on your patio might just be the reason why it’s your family’s favorite spot. You can further enhance the level of comfort on your patio by adding covers that can protect you from too much sunlight and other elements. Below are 3 of the most popular patio covers you can choose from:
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Lattice
If your home is more contemporary, a lattice-like covering could be a nice addition. Unlike the traditional pergola, a lattice-like structure has thinner and more simply shaped pieces, and forms a more rectangular structure. For a structure like this, using a durable wood is the key to getting many, many years of enjoyment from the space. While a wood like cedar is good, paying extra for something like redwood or teak will pay dividends in durability over the years.
In fact, one of my favorite outside woods, especially when it’s left to weather to that beautiful silvery gray, is teak. Sure, you can sand and varnish teak every few years, but I’d rather just enjoy my patio.
Adding fabric to the lattice structure will provide some flexibility for shading control as well as soften up its overall aesthetics. Source: Houzz
Pergolas
If your vision of an outdoor space is reminiscent of an Italian garden, a pergola might be the perfect covering for your project. Constructed of wood beams that are oftentimes made of beautiful cedar, pergolas are most often used in garden areas or for outdoor gathering spaces, such as a barbecue area around a pool. The ceiling of a pergola may be flat, curved, or criss-crossed in a lattice type pattern, and the sides can be open, created with a variety of boards cut in the same size, or constructed of one solid piece of board.
Pergolas are not as strong as patio covers or awnings, and they are rarely used on outdoor spaces that need protection from high winds, heavy rains or extreme sunlight. Though a pergola may not be an option for those in need of a stronger, more permanent covering, it is a great addition to an outdoor garden space set up for casual entertaining or simply relaxing among the flowers and shrubs. Source: GreatDayImprovements
Metal
Metal patio covers can be made of many different types of metal materials with the most popular but the most popular material is aluminum. Aluminum patio covers are easy to assemble and install and can be purchased in many different styles, sizes, and colors. Aluminum patio covers are also fairly inexpensive to purchase. The material is durable and can resistant outdoor conditions that cause other materials like wood to deteriorate with time. Insects are another downfall for wood materials but not a problem for metal structures. Source: DenGarden
Contact:
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PTA Outing: Temple of Earth
Temple of Earth
Friday, November 4th
Please RSVP: pta@isb.bj.edu.cn (Name & contact #)
Depart from ISB West Entrance: 8:30am
Return to ISB West Entrance: 3:30pm
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How to Keep Your Whirlpool Tub Clean
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A whirlpool bathtub is a great addition to your home. It provides numerous benefits and it can be something to look forward to at the end of a long, tiring day. To maximize the experience, keep your tub at its best by following these useful cleaning tips:
- Following the manufacturer’s recommendations in avoiding oil-based soaps, bubble bath soaps, and bath and mineral salts is an important part of preventative maintenance. Avoiding these products will eliminate potential pump issues and ensure that an excessive amount of residue is not sticking to the interior walls of the piping. Depending on its use, a whirlpool tub’s circulation system should be flushed of residue accumulation on a monthly or bi-monthly basis or, if possible, after each use. Source: Buildipedia
- Before cleaning your jets for the first time, check the manufacturer’s manual. Some manufacturers recommend closing the air controls, while others recommend leaving them open during cleaning, and certain manufacturers recommend specific cleansers for their tubs. Source: ApartmentTherapy
- Once a month — or more often for tubs that get a lot of use — you should also remove any accumulation of bath residue (from body oils, dirt, soaps, shampoos, lotions) from the whirlpool system. First, fill the bath with hot water (up to 140° F) and add 4 tablespoons to 1/4 cup of a low-foaming disinfectant (such as powdered dishwasher detergent). Some manufacturers suggest adding 1/2 cup of household bleach. Turn off the air induction and run the water jets for 10 to 15 minutes. Then drain the bath and refill with cold water only. Run the whirlpool for 10 to 15 minutes, then drain again. There are also commercial cleaning products made specifically to do this job. Source: GoodHousekeeping
- Residue accumulation or scale deposits may persist on the interior walls of the piping, even after cleaning. You should consider having the whirlpool tub cleaned professionally on a yearly basis. A professional cleaner should flush, descale, and disinfect a whirlpool circulation system. Source: Knoji
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Fashion Workshop by SCAD
Interested in fashion? Looking to sharpen your fashion drawing skills? If so, a representative from SCAD (Savannah College of Art and Design) will be on campus on Thursday, Nov. 3 in room 3106 during lunch hour to give a workshop on fashion illustration. Grade 9-12 students are welcome. Experience not required.
If you'd like to attend, please sign up here. It is important that you sign up so we have enough materials for everyone.
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Winners for Bricks Sell
Hello Middle School!
So Brick Week wrapped up with a drawing last week and Ms. Cox ended up winning the Grand Prize, the Hover Board!
However, she graciously decided to throw her prize back into the drawing and since the MS’s generosity surpassed previous year’s donation levels, we in the Habitat group decided to toss in a few extra prizes to say thank you to all of you who contributed to our fundraiser!
On Monday, we held an extra drawing after school during our HFH meeting and we have 19 extra winners!
If you see your name below, please come by Ms. Patty’s room 3405 for your surprise!
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Once Upon a Hutong Cast meeting
Once Upon a Hutong Cast meeting on Wednesday Lunch time at 11:00-11:20 AM at Black Box. Quick meeting. Please be on time.
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Gardening Enrichment Students
Please meet in room 2630 today during Period 4. Bring a book to read or something to work on during this time. You will have a study hall period.
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Middle School Science Cafe: Friday, November 4th 10:05-10:20 in the LMC
Join Terry Townshend, the Beijing Birder for a discussion on how data and research is helping scientists understand the currently unknown migration route of the Beijing Cuckoos, as well as their habitat requirements and the threats they face as a species. Terry will discuss not only the tracking technology that they use to follow Flappy McFlapperson and his friends as they journey across China, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Nepal and India, but also how that data is used to understand this mysterious bird.
Open to all Middle School students.
Snacks and light refreshments will be provided.
Students who attend the cafe will receive a late pass for their Period 2 classes.
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Over 70 Items for the Holidays -- @shopGEMGOSSIP
I've been saving and sorting, hunting and hoarding to bring you an amazing selection of items in time for the holidays! This time of year has some pressure involved with finding the "perfect gift" so I wanted to alleviate that by offering A LOT of antique and vintage jewelry (over 70 items), for great prices (no crazy mark ups like you see elsewhere), and a unique selection (lots of stackers and bold pieces as well). I've been saving many of these pieces all year long and I also went through my personal collection again (after many times, with each inspection learning to let go of more and more). Today is the day the items will start going live over on @shopGEMGOSSIP
At first, many of you voted a few weeks ago, wanting me to release everything at once on the same day. I began to like this idea too, until I realized I had over 70 pieces--so could you imagine someone you're following on Instagram posting 70 photos in one day?! That would be SO annoying, so I've decided to list 10 items each day, which will allow everything to be listed before November 1st, plenty of time before the holidays kick in. Hope everyone likes my selection this year and I'm excited for new customers and happy returning customers.
Just some notes:
- Yes, I do offer layaway! It is for three months and you pay 1/3 each month--no fees!
- PayPal is the main form of payment I accept, however I also accept checks and money orders. Also now accepting Venmo.
- International Shipping--I've been using UPS global shipping which is trackable and fully insured. The delivery time is usually 4-8 days depending on foreign clearance. Pricing is $50-100; it varies country by country.
All pieces shown above are available--if interested email sales@gemgossip.com to inquire!
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Monday, October 24, 2016
Photos available in the HS office
For those who have placed a photo order, please come to the HS office to collect your photos from 8:00am-4:30pm.
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Amazing Basement Remodeling Ideas
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The basement is often the largest but most underused space in the home. Piling it up with storage boxes and old electronics means missing out on a great opportunity to expand your home’s living space. Basement remodeling will not only add more space to your home, it could also boost your selling price.
The basement comes with the advantage of being a large, unobstructed space. This allows you to put it to many uses. You can create a single room or split it up into two or more rooms. Instead of letting it stay dark, musty and unused, consider undertaking a basement remodeling.
No Shortage of Ideas
When you think about basement remodeling, the first question on your mind is probably what you will turn it into. There is no shortage of ideas. Some homeowners opt to create an extra bedroom or two while others go as far as creating a personal museum down there. This is obviously a big decision and you need to go slow on it. The most important thing is to consider what your greatest need is. If you have a shortage of bedrooms, turn the basement into an extra bedroom. If you work at home and need a home office away from the noisy little ones, a home office it is. If the kids’ toys are cluttering up the living room and causing endless injuries, consider creating a playroom for them.
If there is no pressing need, then you can add a room for entertainment purposes. Some good ideas include a home cinema, a game room, a bar, a kitchenette or even an extra family room or deluxe bathroom for your home spa. If you love photography, you could turn it into your own personal gallery. If you have a priceless collection of sports memorabilia, consider creating a mini museum to enjoy with friends.
You can even create more than one room. Use a creative divider, such as a sliding barn door, to separate the two rooms. You could turn it into two bedrooms, a game room and bar, a kid’s play area and adult game room and so on. Discuss with your contractor what each idea involves. Consider the complexity and cost of each and choose the one you are most comfortable with.
A Word on Safety
Before going ahead with your project, check what the local code says on basement safety especially if you plan to turn it into a living space such as a bedroom. A basement fire is a major hazard and could cause major damage to your home and even worse, injuries or death. Talk with your contractor about installing basic safety measures such as an egress window, smoke detectors and fire sprinklers. Additionally, check that the basement has been well protected against moisture entry and damage.
Inspiring Ideas
To help you get started on basement remodeling, we have put together an in depth article: 8 Awesome Basement Remodeling Ideas, which includes a beverage center, a wine cellar and a private gym.
Contributed by: Perfectbath.com experts in bathroom design and quality fixtures.
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Amazing Basement Remodeling Ideas
Content originally published and Shared from http://perfectbath.com
The basement is often the largest but most underused space in the home. Piling it up with storage boxes and old electronics means missing out on a great opportunity to expand your home’s living space. Basement remodeling will not only add more space to your home, it could also boost your selling price.
The basement comes with the advantage of being a large, unobstructed space. This allows you to put it to many uses. You can create a single room or split it up into two or more rooms. Instead of letting it stay dark, musty and unused, consider undertaking a basement remodeling.
No Shortage of Ideas
When you think about basement remodeling, the first question on your mind is probably what you will turn it into. There is no shortage of ideas. Some homeowners opt to create an extra bedroom or two while others go as far as creating a personal museum down there. This is obviously a big decision and you need to go slow on it. The most important thing is to consider what your greatest need is. If you have a shortage of bedrooms, turn the basement into an extra bedroom. If you work at home and need a home office away from the noisy little ones, a home office it is. If the kids’ toys are cluttering up the living room and causing endless injuries, consider creating a playroom for them.
If there is no pressing need, then you can add a room for entertainment purposes. Some good ideas include a home cinema, a game room, a bar, a kitchenette or even an extra family room or deluxe bathroom for your home spa. If you love photography, you could turn it into your own personal gallery. If you have a priceless collection of sports memorabilia, consider creating a mini museum to enjoy with friends.
You can even create more than one room. Use a creative divider, such as a sliding barn door, to separate the two rooms. You could turn it into two bedrooms, a game room and bar, a kid’s play area and adult game room and so on. Discuss with your contractor what each idea involves. Consider the complexity and cost of each and choose the one you are most comfortable with.
A Word on Safety
Before going ahead with your project, check what the local code says on basement safety especially if you plan to turn it into a living space such as a bedroom. A basement fire is a major hazard and could cause major damage to your home and even worse, injuries or death. Talk with your contractor about installing basic safety measures such as an egress window, smoke detectors and fire sprinklers. Additionally, check that the basement has been well protected against moisture entry and damage.
Inspiring Ideas
To help you get started on basement remodeling, we have put together an in depth article: 8 Awesome Basement Remodeling Ideas, which includes a beverage center, a wine cellar and a private gym.
Contributed by: Perfectbath.com experts in bathroom design and quality fixtures.
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MS Sports Season 2 Day 1 is Nov 1
- MS Sports Season 2 Day 1 - pushed back to November 1st @ 15:35 in Gym 2. Please announce this everyday next week.
MS volleyball players, the season is almost here, please be ready with your PE gear on Tuesday November 1st for the first meeting of the year in Gym 2 followed by practice.
Please if you have any questions, come see Mr. Cuthbert in the Activities office
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5th Block for Grade 12
5th Block for Grade 12 cancelled this week.
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MS STUCO Meeting
There is an MS STUCO meeting today in Room 3302. Bring your Lunch and the meeting starts at 12:40pm
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Attention Mathletes!
Bring your lunch and come to the FA at lunch for the next prep lesson for the schoool competition!
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Grade Humanities Field Trip
One for the Grade 8 teacher calendar. Next week the five Grade 8 Humanities classes will be going a field trip to explore the Boxer Rebellion in Beijing. They will be away all day. The arrangements are as follows:
Tuesday 1st November
8-1 will be away
Wednesday 2nd November
8-2 and 8-3 will be away
Thursday 3rd November
8-4 and 8-5 will be away
Apologies for any convenience
Grade 8 Humanities Team
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Message to 6-3
HR6-3 Please bring your laptops to PE class on Wednesday (26Oct2016). Thank you!
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Funeral Home Dead Body in the Cooler| Mr. Locksmith Halloween Story
Funeral Home Dead Body in the Cooler | Mr. Locksmith Halloween Story
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Hi, I’m Terry from Mr. Locksmith. This is one of the first jobs I ever had where I ran across a dead body and it was, it was interesting.
We had a customer who owned a funeral home. Really classy place, really good people to work with and I did their locks and they were a really good customer. Then they called me up and said, “We have a problem with the lock on the fridge, it’s sticking and we need it fixed.
And they knew I was a sofety, every time I went there I was nervous. I hadn’t seen dead bodies before.
So, they said I gotta go work on the fridge and they know I’m a softy. They said, “Terry, it’s all- we only have one deceased person inside. Only one and it’s no problem, we’ll be with you.”
Okay. I’ll do it. So I have to go fix this lock. So I go follow the guys, they’re all dressed nice, they’re very professional. Really, really nice people and, but I go into the back room and, and I’m already kinda looking around.
The fridge is there and there’s this stainless steel table like you see on TV. It’s got the drainage thing around it.
It’s freaking me out and I feel like my feet are sticking to the floor. The place is spotless, it’s clean but I’m kinda walking and I kind of like, I feel like I’m sticking but everything is white and stainless and super clean. So he’s with me, he’s a good guy and he opens up the fridge, you know, and it’s meant to hold like, I don’t know, six bodies and the one is in a box.
The Furneral Director said, “Terry, you know, don’t worry.” He’s like, he’s, “The dead will not hurt you.” You know? “Don’t worry Terry,” you know, “This was a very good person,” and he’s trying to be all professional and I’m like, I, I walk through, you know, I walk through the coffin room and I’m in the prep room and I’ve got this fridge with a body inside.
I’ve got one body. He says, he says, “I got three more people coming in so we gotta get this done.” I basically had to replace the old lock, put a new one on. I had everything and I’m kind of like this and he’s go, “Oh, someone’s at the front door.” So he’s leaving me in the room but the body is in a box, I’m in the freezer. I’m replacing the lock. He says, “Terry,” he says, “I’ll be right back. I’m really sorry.” So, you know, ding, ding, ding. He’s going to the, you know, he’s leaving me in the prep room, he’s going through the coffin room.
He’s going to talk to somebody. I’m there, I’m freaked. I’m cool, you know, I’m cool. I’m working on the lock, you know, getting it all together. All of the sudden, I guess the, ’cause the door’s been open, the fan kicks in on the fridge and it’s a big frigging whooooooo. So, first of all, the whoooo, that gets me and then, hanging out the box was some of the body bag and the body bag picec is now flapping, whooo, in the fan and it’s touching me. And I run out of the room as quick as I can. I run into the Furneral guy and he’s coming in and he takes me back in there. It’s the Fridge cooler fan, it’s the piece of the body bag is flapping.
I called it a day. I went home. So that’s my first dead body expericene, not good. I still get a little freaked out over it. It freaks me out to this day. This body bag. Have a good Halloween.
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