This unobtrusive little light catcher affixes to the window with a suction cup, and when the sun shines on its solar-powered battery, the dangling prism rotates to scatter rainbows around the room (video). Humans love the beautiful disco effect, yet it makes an even better gift for cats, as they delight in chasing the little moving rainbows for hours. This umbrella is timeless and gift-worthy, offering elevated style, construction, and a price tag to match. You want it to be sweet, sentimental, and full of love—and to remind the birthday boy or girl how important they are to you. Made of jersey-knit, this midweight pair is incredibly warm but still breathable (because no one likes night sweats). Reviewers say that they’ve invested in multiple pairs to keep them comfy all winter long. Orolay’s warm coat has been on the scene for a few years now, but that won’t stop us from recommending it to everyone we know.
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Caring for this silk case can be a little fussy—the instructions say to spot-clean with water or to dry clean. Yet senior editor Jen Hunter has had great success regularly hand-washing her cases with Soak detergent. At FTD, we pride ourselves on prompt, on-time delivery that is easily scheduled in advance. However, even if you’re running behind and realize you need a gift ASAP, we’ve still got you covered. Our same day birthday bouquets can be delivered that very day you put in your order!
A personalized 5×7 notepad in blue with a matte finish, perfect for jotting down notes or gifting. A personalized mix-and-match stationery set with up to 12 different designs and photos, perfect for short notes. A personalized 10×10 black plate made of high-quality melamine, perfect for showcasing favorite photos and words. If the person on your gift list imbibes, consider a bottle of this small-batch tequila from Los Angeles–based La Gritona. The reposado tequila is distilled by famed producer Melly Barajas Cárdenas at her boutique distillery in the highlands of Jalisco, Mexico.
Sean “Diddy” Combs headed to jail on Tuesday to await trial in a federal sex trafficking case that accuses him of presiding over a sordid empire of sexual crimes protected by blackmail and shocking acts of violence. I’m Dr. Patrick Capriola, a father of two girls who is always looking for ways to be a better dad. I am a career educator and have served at the classroom, administrative, and university levels. I created this site to share high-quality research-based content on kids, parenting and navigating the school system. In the case of the word “party’s,” we use an apostrophe to show ownership or to shorten the two words into one (a contraction).
This balm lives up to its name, and we recommend stocking up for yourself and sharing it with others this holiday season. One jar can be used on your lips, cheeks, eyelids, or anywhere else you want a subtle swath of color. If you can’t literally wrap your arms around a loved one, this shoulder wrap is the next best thing to a warm hug. The furry fabric is filled with lavender-scented beads that can be warmed in the microwave or chilled in the fridge to deliver relief to sore shoulders or painful headaches. Men on the go (or the ones who always forget to pack face wash, shampoo, or other travel necessities) will appreciate this one-and-done toiletries set from Malin + Goetz.
Parties Guide
Once in office, elected officials who fail to “toe the party line” because of constituent opposition to it, and “cross the aisle” to vote with the opposition, have (relatively) little to fear from their party. The interplay of local, state, and national programs and policies is particularly evident in education. Historically, education has been considered the province of the state and local governments. Of the approximately 4,000 colleges and universities (including branch campuses), the academies of the armed services are among the few federal institutions. Additionally, the federal government supports school lunch programs, administers American Indian education, makes research grants to universities, underwrites loans to college students, and finances education for veterans.
Made from water-resistant neoprene, this phone sling will survive whatever life throws at it, from drink stains to dirt. If it does start to look grimy, it can be tossed in the wash and will come out looking good as new. On the inside, there are plenty of pockets to keep you organized and a key leash to keep them close. Not only is it made of the same soft shearling as the brand’s beloved boots and loafers, but they are just as cozy with pajamas indoors as they are with jeans or a dress out and about. UGGs have a reputation for being rather costly, as they’re normally made from genuine shearling, but these are almost half off right now.
In addition, the No Child Left Behind Act, enacted in 2002, increased the federal role in elementary and secondary education by requiring states to implement standards of accountability for public elementary and secondary schools. Both regions were much less populated than the North, yet politically powerful. Additional Democratic voters included conservative pro-business Bourbon Democrats, traditional Democrats in the North (many of them former Copperheads), and Catholic immigrants. Today, Governor Roy Cooper vetoed HB10, the Republican scheme to take taxpayer money out of public schools and redirect it to private schools. The Governor was joined by education and business leaders from both sides of the aisle to highlight the disastrous impact this would have on public schools, particularly those in rural areas. The 20th century saw the spread of political parties throughout the entire world. In less-developed countries, large modern political parties have sometimes been based on traditional relationships, such as ethnic, tribal, or religious affiliations.
Tyrese and Sean “P. Diddy” Combs
Some states have traditionally given majorities to one particular party. For example, because of the legacy of the Civil War and its aftermath, the Democratic Party dominated the 11 Southern states of the former Confederacy until the mid-20th century. Since the 1960s, however, the South and the mountain states of the West have heavily favored the Republican Party; in other areas, such as New England, the mid-Atlantic, and the Pacific Coast, support for the Democratic Party is strong. The result is that American political parties have weak central organizations and little central ideology, except by consensus. Unlike in many countries, the party leadership cannot prevent a person who disagrees with basic principles and positions of the party, or actively works against the party’s aims, from claiming party membership, so long as primary election voters elect that person.
Your have-everything person surely owns an umbrella, but do they own one that stands up to all manner of weather and nostalgically channels both Mary Poppins and Gene Kelly? Our upgrade pick features a stitched leather handle, a high-quality fiberglass frame, and a 44-inch microfiber canopy—not to mention a lifetime guarantee to back it up. The Davek Elite has flexible ribs, so it can turn inside out in strong wind and then snap back into place without damage. The cheery Tubtrugs Medium Tub is made of a bendy, rubberized plastic that doesn’t crack or fade. And it’s flexible, so you can squeeze the handles together and carry it one-handed. Because this tote is both rugged and cute, it can be used in the yard as an ice bucket or a gardening caddy, or bring it indoors to wrangle bits and bobs.
The birthday gifts tallies presented below are current as of the dates indicated in the table header. During the 1950s and ’60s large high-rise public housing units were built for low-income families in many large U.S. cities, but these often became centers of crime and unemployment, and minority groups and the poor continued to live in segregated urban ghettos. During the 1990s and the early 21st century, efforts were made to demolish many of the housing projects and to replace them with joint public-private housing communities that would include varying income levels. The situation changed markedly with the enactment of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), often referred to simply as Obamacare because of its advocacy by Pres. Officially recognized parties in states are not guaranteed have ballot access, membership numbers of some parties with ballot access are not tracked, and vice versa. Not all of these parties are active, and not all states record voter registration by party. Boxes in gray mean that the specific party’s registration is not reported.
Talking about death is never easy, but with food, comfort, and familiarity, a new kind of dinner party is making it easier. That compares with the Democrats’ two-point party identification edge in 2016 exit polling and their eight-point advantage in 2012 exit polling. Hyper Centre house that can accommodate up to 10 people and has been recently renovated to provide optimal comfort. Close to all amenities such as supermarkets, bakeries and bus stations, it offers unbeatable accessibility. Just 10 minutes from Roissy CDG Airport and Villepinte Exhibition Center, its location is ideal for professionals, large families, and groups of friends visiting Paris, Asterix Park, and Disneyland. For those seeking an inside look at Diddy’s biggest galas, check out these star-studded snaps from parties either thrown by, or for the disgraced mogul. These photos cover shindigs between 1998 and 2010, with another gallery chronicling his party habits from 2011 to the present.