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This Privacy Policy (together with our Terms of Use and any other documents referred to in it) sets out the basis on which all personal data that we collect from you, or that you provide to us via the or website and any other Hays group websites, will be processed by us. Please read the following carefully to understand our views and practices regarding your personal data and how we will treat it.

What if I do not agree with this Privacy Policy?

If you do not agree to our processing of your data in the manner outlined in the Policy, please do not submit any personal data to us.

Who is the controller of the data that you provide to us?

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and its operating affiliates are registered as data controllers in the United Kingdom for the purposes of the Data Protection Act 1998. We ensure that the data you supply to us is processed fairly and lawfully, and with skill and care and used only for the purposes set out in this policy.

What information will we collect? How will we use it?

We will collect data about you, both personal data (such as your name and contact details) and also sensitive personal data (such as information in your resume). The personal data and sensitive personal data will be stored, processed, used and disclosed by us in the following ways:

•    To provide our recruitment services to you and to facilitate the recruitment process
•    To assess data about you against vacancies which we judge may be suitable for you
•    To send your information to clients in order to apply for jobs or to assess your eligibility for jobs
•    To enable you to submit your resume, apply online for jobs or to subscribe to alerts about jobs we think may be of interest to you
•    To allow you to participate in online training services
•    To allow you to participate in interactive features of our service when you choose to do so
•    To market our full range of recruitment services to you (search, temporary, and recruitment process outsourcing services)
•    To enable us to develop and market other products and services and where you have consented to being contacted for such purposes
•    To improve our customer service and to make our services more valuable to you (including tailoring our website and our group companies websites when you log on to enrich your personal online experience)
•    To send you details of reports, promotions, offers, networking and client events and general information about the industry sectors which we think might be of interest to you where you have consented to being contacted for such purposes
•    To answer your questions
•    To third parties  we have retained to provide services that you or our client have requested such as references, qualifications and criminal background checking services, verification of the details you have provided from third party sources, psychometric evaluations or skill tests
•    To third parties who perform functions on our behalf and who also provide services to us, such as professional advisors, IT consultants carrying out testing and development work on our business systems, research and mailing houses and outsourcing partners.
•    To regulatory or law enforcement agencies if we believe in good faith that we are required by law to disclose it in connection with the detection of crime, the collection of taxes or duties, in order to comply with any applicable law or order of a court of competent jurisdiction, or in connection with legal proceedings
•    To use your information on an anonymized basis to monitor compliance with our equal opportunities policy
•    To carry out our obligations arising from any contracts entered into between you and us or between us and our clients

If you do not want us to use your data in this way, or to pass your details on to third parties for marketing purposes, please check the relevant box  on the form on which we collect your data. Where there is no such box we will use your data as stated in this Privacy Policy.

From time to time we may seek your consent to process, use or disclose your information for any other purpose not listed above.
We may also pass your information to, or allows access to such information to the Hays group of companies, whose locations can be found at in order that they may use your personal information in the same way as we process, use and disclose your information as described above.

We reserve the right to transfer your information to a third party in the event of a sale, merger, liquidation, receivership or transfer of all or substantially all of the assets of our company provided that the third party agrees to adhere to the terms of this Privacy Policy and provided that the third party only uses your Personal Data for the purposes that you provided it to us. You will be notified in the event of any such transfer and you will be afforded an opportunity to opt-out.

Where will my information be held? Where will it be accessible from?

The personal information that you provide to us (including sensitive personal information) may be accessible by other Hays group companies, clients, and the third parties specified above. Some of these Hays companies, clients and third parties are located outside of the United States. Accordingly your personal information will be sent to or be capable of being accessed from outside the United States. When we transfer your personal information outside the United States we will take steps with the aim of ensuring that your privacy rights continue to be protected as outlined in this Privacy Policy.

How do I find out what information you hold? Can I amend, modify or require my information to be deleted? Can I unsubscribe to your services?

You may request us to confirm what information we hold about you at any time and may request us to modify, update or delete such information. We may ask you to verify your identity and for more information about your request. We also have the right to charge an administrative fee for this service. Where we are legally permitted to do so, we may refuse your request and will give you reasons for doing so. We will seek to act on your request in the timescale required by applicable data protection laws.

You may request to unsubscribe from job alerts and marketing material at any time. If you wish to contact us with respect to the above matters please email us at

How long will you hold my information for?

We are required by law to hold your information for as long as is necessary to comply with our statutory and contractual obligations and in accordance with our legitimate interests as a data controller.

We will use reasonable endeavors to ensure that your Personal Data is maintained and up to date. However, you are under a duty to inform us of any and all changes to your Personal Data to ensure that it is up to date and we will update or delete your Personal Data accordingly.

Sending us information over the internet

Your information is held on servers hosted by us or our Internet Services Provider. The transmission of information via the internet is not completely secure. Although we will do our best to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee the security of your data transmitted to our site; any transmission is at your own risk.

How we collect and aggregate information about visitors to our websites

We also collect information about the way jobseekers and visitors use this website in order to improve our services. We do not use information gained in this manner in a way that any individual can be identified, and will use it to understand our users better, and to determine aggregate trends, most popular pages, etc, for all the website’s users. We may share this kind of aggregate data with selected third parties to assist with these purposes where you have consented to this. We may also undertake marketing profiling to help us identify services or jobs which may be of interest to you.

A cookie is a small data file which is sent from a web server to a web browser when that browser visits the server’s site. We obtain information about your general internet usage by using a cookie file which is stored in the hard drive of your computer. Cookies help us to improve our site and to deliver a better and more personalized service.
They enable us to:

•    Remember your login
•    Recognize you when you return to our site
•    Track web traffic on an aggregate basis (i.e. no individuals are identified)
•    Track campaigns
•    Keep session information such as your last search

You may refuse to accept cookies by activating the setting on your browser which allows you to refuse the setting of cookies. Most browsers allow you to turn off cookies. However, switching off cookies will likely restrict your use of our website.

This website uses services provided by Hotjar Ltd. Hotjar provides services including Heatmaps, Visitor recordings, Funnels and Form Analysis, Feedback Polls, Surveys and Recruiters. The information generated by the tracking code and cookie about your use of the website will be transmitted to and stored by Hotjar on servers in Ireland. Through the Hotjar tracking code the information collected includes:
  •  Device-specific data

      The following information may be collected through your device and browser:

             o      your device's IP address (collected and stored in an anonymized format);
             o      your email address including first name and last name;
             o      device screen size;
             o      device type (unique device identifiers) and browser information;
             o      geographic location (country only);
             o      preferred language used to display the webpage.

  •  Log data

      Our servers automatically record information which is created upon using Hotjar. Data

             o      referring domain;
             o      pages visited;
             o      geographic location (country only);
             o      preferred language used to display the webpage;
             o      date and time when website pages were accessed;

Hotjar will use this information for the purpose of evaluating your use of the website, compiling reports on website activity for website operators and providing other services relating to website activity and internet usage. Hotjar uses a variety of services hosted by third parties, such as Google Analytics and Optimizely. These services may collect information sent by your browser as part of a web page request, such as cookies or your IP request. For information on how Google Analytics and Optimizely collect and use your information, please refer to their privacy policies. By continuing to use this website, you consent to the processing of the above data by Hotjar and by the third parties used by Hotjar in accordance with their respective privacy policies. The cookies used by Hotjar have differing durations; some are 365 days, some persist for the session only.

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Please note that clicking on links and banner advertisements and RSS feeds may result in your transfer to another website, where data privacy practices may be different to this Privacy Policy. It is your responsibility to check other website privacy policies to ensure that you agree to your personal information  being used in accordance with those third parties privacy policies. We accept no responsibility for and have no control over third party websites, links, advertisements or RSS feeds or information that is submitted or collected by third parties.

Change to our Privacy Policy

Any changes to this Privacy Policy will be posted on this website so you are always aware of what information we collect, how we use it, and under what circumstances, if any, we disclose it. If at any time we decide to use Personal Data in a manner significantly different from that stated in this Privacy Policy, or otherwise disclosed to you at the time it was collected, we will notify you by email, and you will have a choice as to whether or not we use your information in the new manner.

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Unfulfilled hopes of substantial inheritance are commonplace, both in fact and fiction, but not often do they lead to such ham-fisted attempts at forgery as that shown by a disappointed widow after her husband left her just £25,000 of his £600,000 estate.

The woman was 50 years younger than her husband, who died aged 76, and their marriage had been a cause of consternation to his family. By a properly executed will, drafted by a solicitor, he left £430,000 of his estate to his only child by a previous marriage, £140,000 to an old friend and £25,000 to his widow.

After his death, however, the widow produced a purported later will that on the face of it bequeathed all but £50,000 of the estate to her. She said that she had found the document in the attic of her husband's home, hidden inside an empty packet of crisps. In entering the earlier will to probate, however, a judge found that she had orchestrated an attempted fraud by forging the later document herself.

Describing her account as ridiculous, the judge noted that no explanation had ever been given as to how such an elderly man would have been able to gain access to the loft space or why he would have chosen to secrete his will in a crisp packet. The contradictions in the widow's evidence were risible and the forgery had been comprehensively exposed by a handwriting expert. The document was also littered with errors, including a reference to the deceased in the attestation clause as 'her'.

There are a number of factors that may make a will suspicious – for example, a new will created shortly before death which makes changes to the beneficiaries, a will made without the benefit of a solicitor or one which is discovered unexpectedly and so on.

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   Posted 9/25/2008 2:36 AM (GMT -6)
I have had Lupus for 6 years.  It has been aggressive.  Now I am experiencing UTIs or something like a UTI.  I am miserable for a few hours.  By the time I get a doctor's appointment, the symptoms are gone only to recur within a week or two.  I have had a lot of major organ involvement with my lupus but I am new to kidney involvement.
Any help on what this might be?  Do I need to get in to see my Rheumy?

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   Posted 9/25/2008 9:00 AM (GMT -6)
Hi oklupie and welcome. I'm not sure what might be causing your symptoms, but it would be good to let your rheumy know, especially since you have had organ involvement. Also, you could maybe see a urologist to see if a specialist can help figure out what is going on.

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   Posted 9/25/2008 11:48 AM (GMT -6)

Thanks for the reply.  I have a call in to my Internist right now.  I hope to get relief right now but I will probably contact my rheumy to follow up on why I keep having them.

I was happy to find the forum.  I had another forum I followed and it is no longer there.  I know how important the information and support from others is!

My lupus started with a stroke.  Since then I have been on Coumadin to control the clotting.  I have had several rounds of cytoxin/solumedrol.  I have been doing well for the last 6 months.  I am not on prednisone at all right now.

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Hi oklupie,

Welcome to the forum. I'm sorry your previous forum was discontinued. That must be a real loss. But, glad you found us.

I don't know much about the kidney involvement . . . but some of the others do. YES! You will want to keep telling your doctors about your symptoms until they get it figured out. Just keep on being a squeaky wheel. Your rheumy may have more interest/experience with the lupus-kidney issues.

I just wanted to welcome you to the forum.

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   Posted 9/25/2008 9:31 PM (GMT -6)
hi oklupie, I've had some what I can only discribe as weird things happen that felt like uti's since I got sick. Most of them have finally disappeared with plaquenil treatment. Occassionally I wwould really have a UTI but most of the time it was just the burning pain and symptoms of UTI but the tests were neg. I never did figure out what caused it but I havn't had one in about 18 months. Like the others said yes anytime a new symptom appears you need to let your doctor know. Oh I know this might sound weird but I have what is called a tipped bladder. I would have to go to the bathroom but then I would just set here a pittle a little. My doctor suggested that I move side to side and front to back while I was on the pot. and it would help to remove the rest. It did seem to work. I don't know if that was causing irritation from not emptying my bladder but heck if it works it works. I just thought you might give it a try if that is an issue for you.

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Hear Chords On Guitar

Being able to hear chords on guitar can be one of the most challenging things to master.

Often, the only chance we get to train our ears to hear chords on the guitar, is at a jam session or on the bandstand for a gig.

I have been in search for an ear training app that can allow me to consistently practice hearing chords on the guitar. I found it.

Read on for links on where to get it, how it works, and my thoughts about this awesome ear training app.

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Permanent Relative Pitch

Making your relative pitch permanent, in a short period of time, and immediately applicable to musical situations requires consistency in your practice.

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This ear training resource is perfect for those with a busy schedule, lack a musical ear training partner, or simply want to increase the frequency of their ear training!

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Absolute Pitch Possible?

A long time a go Chris Aruffo created this website that housed many articles of his ongoing research about developing absolute pitch, particularly for adults.

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Hear Chord Tones With These Two Online Resources

If you can effortlessly hear chord tones, then playing improvised solos over a set of unfamiliar chord changes (particularly during a jam session), drastically simplifies.

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Online Interval Ear Training Resource

Many interval ear training resources can be found online, where you can test and train yourself with hearing musical intervals to develop relative pitch.

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Its user interface makes it easy to select the intervals you want to focus on. It responds quickly, provides notation, and best of all it’s free online.

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Inspirational Christian Quotes: Top 25 from Books

Jan 29, 2013

"Chuck Colson is a great example of how the Lord can make all things work for our good."

Have you ever experienced a gripping sermon where the entire congregation is silent because they are hanging on every word the pastor says?  That is the same feeling I get when I read a well written book.  There are many great Christian authors that we can look to for guidance and for role models.  Here are 25 of the best quotes from Christian authors.  These are in no particular order.

"The Truth" Psalm 18:32-34 The God who equipped me with strength and made my way blameless. He made my feet like the feet of a deer and set me secure on the heights. He trains my hands for war, so that my arms can bend a bow of bronze.

25.  C.S. Lewis, The Four Loves

“To love at all is to be vulnerable. Love anything and your heart will be wrung and possibly broken. If you want to make sure of keeping it intact you must give it to no one, not even an animal. Wrap it carefully round with hobbies and little luxuries; avoid all entanglements. Lock it up safe in the casket or coffin of your selfishness. But in that casket, safe, dark, motionless, airless, it will change. It will not be broken; it will become unbreakable, impenetrable, and irredeemable. To love is to be vulnerable.”

24. Frank Peretti, Hangman’s Curse

“A little love and attention can go a long way...too bad more people don't realize that.”

23. Joyce Meyer, Woman To Woman: Candid Conversations from Me to You

“I may not be where I need to be but I thank God I am not where I used to be.”

22. Ted Dekker, White

“The battle over flesh and blood cannot compare to the battle for the heart.”

21. Billy Graham, Nearing Home

“Jesus Christ did conquer death, and by His resurrection He was victorious.”

20. Roy Hession, The Calvary Road

“And nothing is so searching and humbling as to look at the Lamb on His way to Calvary for us and to be shown in how many points we have been unwilling to take the position of a lamb for Him.”

19.  John Piper, Battling Unbelief: Defeating Sin with Superior Pleasure

“The strength of patience hangs on our capacity to believe that God is up to something good for us in all our delays and detours.”

18. J.R.R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring

“Faithless is he that says farewell when the road darkens.”

17.  Tim LaHaye, Spirit-Controlled Temperament

“Fear is an inhibitor that has kept more people from fulfilling their destiny than any other one emotion.”

16.  Francis Chan, Crazy Love: Overwhelmed by a Relentless God

“Something is wrong when our lives make sense to unbelievers.”

15.  Max Lucado, He Still Moves Stones

Faith is not the belief that God will do what you want. It is the belief that God will do what is right.”

14. Ravi Zacharias, Can Man Live Without God

“I am absolutely convinced that meaninglessness does not come from being weary of pain; meaninglessness comes from being weary of pleasure. And that is why we find ourselves emptied of meaning with our pantries still full.”

13.  David Platt, Radical

"Disciple making takes place multiple times every week in multiple locations by an army of men and women sharing, showing and teaching the Word of Christ and together serving a world in need of Christ."

12. Rick Rusaw and Eric Swanson, Living a Life On Loan

“Love is the basis for noble deeds.  Our love for others outside our homes means little if we don’t first start by loving those in our homes.”

11. Howard Baker, Soul Keeping: Ancient Paths of Spiritual Direction

“The one who is on the path of steady growth knows he or she must take part in guiding others, or face stagnation, and even lose what has been gained.”

10. Craig Van Gelder, The Essence of the Church: A Community Created by the Spirit

“God’s redemptive purposes take place within an arena of a power encounter.  This occurs between the church and the fallen principalities and powers as the church is led by the Spirit in the world.”

9. Francine Rivers, Redeeming Love

“I used to believe the purpose in life is to find happiness.  I don’t believe that anymore.  I believe we are all given gifts from our Father, and that our purpose is to offer them to Him.  He knows how He wants us to use them.”

8.  Philip Yancey, The Jesus I Never Knew

“Power, no matter how well-intentioned, tends to cause suffering. Love, being vulnerable, absorbs it. In a point of convergence on a hill called Calvary, God renounced the one for the sake of the other.”

7.  Rick Warren, The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth am I Here For

“Other people are going to find healing in your wounds. Your greatest life messages and your most effective ministry will come out of your deepest hurts.”

6.  Beth Moore, A Woman’s Heart

“Only you can decide how your fires will affect you.  Will you be sanctified or scarred?”

5. Tim Tebow, Through My Eyes

“You and I were created by God to be so much more than normal…Following the crowd is not a winning approach to life. In the end it’s a loser’s game, because we never become who God created us to be by trying to be like everybody else.”

4.  Dr. David Jeremiah, Until Christ Returns: Living Faithfully Today While we Wait for our Glorious Tomorrow.

“Make God's Word your Sourcebook.”

3. Charles Swindoll, Moses: A Man of Selfless Dedication

“God uses those who seem ill-fitted for a significant life.”

2. Chuck Colson, God and Government: An Insider’s View on the Boundaries between Faith and Politics

“A government cannot be truly just without affirming the intrinsic value of human life.”

1.  Francis Schaeffer, The Great Evangelical Disaster

“Truth carries with it confrontation. Truth demands confrontation; loving confrontation, but confrontation nevertheless.”

These are only 25 of the many talented authors that profess their faith in Christ.  Who are some of your favorite authors?  Feel free to leave a comment below and God bless you!, The Holy Bible, English Standard Version“Scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® (ESV®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.”photo credit: agitprop via photopin cc

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Mrs Brown's Boys Star Reveals He 'Almost Killed Margaret Thatcher!'

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Actor Brendan O’Carroll may know how to make a good brew now, but his past culinary skills could have cost the Iron Lady her life!

After playing Mrs Brown's Boy star Agnes Brown, you would think that actor Brendan O'Carroll would know his way around the kitchen utensils.

But the comedian recently revealed that he 'almost killed Margaret Thatcher' whilst working as a waiter!

The 61-year-old said that he mixed up the salt and the sugar when serving the former Prime Minister at an event in Dublin.

In a preview clip of the latest Graham Norton show, O'Carroll retold the almost fatal tale, saying

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‘I once almost killed Margaret Thatcher. It was a big lunch at Dublin Castle and I was working the top table.'

‘We were rushing to serve everyone before the event was on the 1pm news and, with just a few minutes to go, Mrs Thatcher asked for some fresh strawberries.'

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‘I served her and she then asked for some caster sugar. I rushed to get it and with only seconds to spare, I poured some on the fruit.’

It wasn't long before Brendan realised his salty mistake.

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‘While the news was going out, I watched as she put a spoonful in her mouth and at that moment realised the bag I was holding was a bag of salt. Her face said it all!

‘Only she and I knew about it and it was never mentioned.’

Well the secrets out now, Brendan.

But the former PM's near death-by-salt incident wasn't the only thing the Mrs Brown's Boys actor wanted to get off his chest.

The comedian also spoke to Norton about his smooch with James Blunt!

O’Carroll said: ‘I leaned in mouthing words to the song he was singing and he kissed me. With tongues!’

The pair shared a public on-screen snog after the 'You're Beautiful' singer appeared on the first episode of the new series of Mrs Brown’s Boys.

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Tough Mudder Half Yorkshire 2017 #thisgirlcan

I like to push myself and I tend to be pretty hard on myself. Learning to run last year by doing Couch to 5K was brilliant and I was absolutely amazed at what my body could do. I like a challenge, something to aim for and concentrate on. Going to university as a mature student was a huge intellectual test for me and I absolutely loved it there. Aside from Couch to 5K though, I haven't particularly challenged myself physically. That is until this weekend!

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Back in December, I signed up for Tough Mudder (the half, not the full). We had B&B guests last year who did the full Tough Mudder on both the Saturday and the Sunday and they pretty much talked me into it. I worked hard training, concentrating on strength and doing HIIT and boxercise workouts on YouTube. I'm not as light as I used to be and I'm definitely bigger than I would like to be, so I was a little concerned about having to haul myself over such huge obstacles.

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The night before Tough Mudder my husband woke to find me sitting bolt upright in bed saying "I don't know how to get over this one"! So it really was playing on my mind. On the day I had a little wobble, wondering why on earth I signed up for it, but as I looked around and saw all different sizes and shapes setting off, my fears started to disappear. I soon realised that adrenaline was going to help me get through. My friend and I had agreed that we would try absolutely every obstacle, but not to be upset if we couldn't get over them. I am so ridiculously proud that we managed every single one. Yes, we needed a hand or leg up on occasion, but we did it.

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The obstacle I feared the most was Birth Canal, where there is over 100lbs of water resting on your back and you have to crawl though it. As it transpired, this was one of the ones that I found the easiest! The absolute hardest one was the obstacle I was most looking forward to, the Blockness Monster. You have to clamber over rotating slippery barriers, it involves an awful lot of teamwork, having to push, pull and roll your way through. The water was up to my neck, which made it very tricky, and I definitely didn't enjoy it as much as I thought it would.

Tough Mudder Pyramid Scheme

The Pyramid Scheme at the end of the course involved literally climbing up actual people in order to get to the top! It was tough and slippy, but again we managed to overcome it. The euphoria I felt at the end was like nothing I have ever experienced before. Even now, when I look at the video from the day (below), I'm not really sure that it is me doing it! The teamwork and camaraderie is amazing. No-one is left behind, but there's also no pressure if you don't feel up to an obstacle. I saw quite a few people simply skipping the obstacles and no-one was frustrated with them.

Today is the day after. I'll admit that I struggled to pull my trousers up this morning and I squeal every time I push the top of the soap dispenser. My arms hurt like they never have before. My legs are thankfully fine, all those squats must have been worth it! Even though I ache everywhere, I genuinely wouldn't hesitate to do it all again. I might even take on the full course next year. Bring it on!

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Rushing in is not always good!

Published:  01 September, 2008

After responding to a number of flood events up and down the UK in the last two years – including 2007’s near-disastrous summer floods – Paul Gibson is adamant about one thing.

Fire brigades need to be 100 per cent confident that if they declare themselves ready to respond to catastrophic events (especially those involving major rivers), that they be fully trained and have the best equipment and PPE that is out there.

Unfortunately, in reality that is not what happens. “People and teams respond with good will and then later realise that they are wanting in terms of equipment and training.”
This is especially important when it comes to night time operations. “When we were out in Herefordshire last year, we were one of the few teams that were confident to respond at night time. This is a very different scenario to the normal daytime operations. We had a situation where flood waters of the Severn meet with the river Avon, and the flow on the town’s high street was faster than the flow on the river. It is a very scary place to be in when there are submerged vehicles around and man-hole covers are missing.

“People have to be ready to meet this with confidence in their training and PPE.”
Another important milestone for Paul occurred in 2005, when Merseyside’s water rescue teams went to help the city of Carlisle when it was hit by floods after a month’s rain fell in 24 hours – the worst storm in two decades.

During the rescue operations, one of Paul’s team members was hit by a mystery illness which put him in an isolation ward in hospital.

“We have learned that when we move to an area, the first things that get consumed are the local resources, and it takes time to organise refreshments and accommodation. We are now fully self sufficient for 48 hours if there are problems with local authorities. That is the biggest lesson; make sure you are completely ready as regards equipment and supplies.”

During last year’s floods Merseyside’s team was one of the few services that had built in resilience for mass flood events, meaning that while teams were out in other parts of the UK, local emergency calls were not unanswered. “At one point we had three teams on the ground: one in Hereford and Worcester; one on the way to relieve them; and a third on the way to Berkshire.”

Merseyside’s lessons have not been learned the easy way, but through time and experience.

In 2004 Merseyside Fire formed the first 24/7 search and rescue team in the country, a move that ultimately led to the creation of the International Water Skills Centre. History has now moved full circle, and the IWSC is now also responsible for rescue operations in the fast-flowing river Mersey. “With building developments on the docks meaning that the area has been developed as a leisure and living area, over half the rescues are from the water. It made sense that we took over the response for the river Mersey.”

As well as more traditional types of water rescue, IWSC also carries out niche training, for example aircraft rescue in water. “We have trained our instructors and developed our own course for aircraft water rescue, training airport fire brigades.” On this course slide rafts are used – these are designed to tow up to 70 people at any one time during mass evacuations. Although originally developed for rescue services at Geneva Airport (which is next to a lake), Merseyside FRS adopted the rafts for use on tidal waters.

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Kardashian, West to wed May 24 in Italy

ROME — Kim Kardashian and Kanye West will get married at Florence’s imposing 16th century Belvedere Fort on May 24, a spokeswoman at the Florence mayor’s office said Friday.

The couple rented the fort, located next to Florence’s famed Boboli Gardens, for 300,000 euros ($410,000). Di Lupo said a Protestant minister will preside, spokeswoman Elisa Di Lupo said.

The 36-year-old rapper proposed to the reality star on her 33rd birthday in October 2013 renting out San Francisco’s AT&T Park for the occasion.

This is the first marriage for West, who was previously engaged to designer Alexis Phifer. It’s the third trip down the aisle for Kardashian. She was wed to music producer Damon Thomas from 2000 to 2003, and spent 72 days married to professional basketball player Kris Humphries in 2011 after tying the knot in in a lavish ceremony that was broadcast as a two-part TV special.

There has been no explicit confirmation from either Kardashian or West. In an email Thursday to The Associated Press, Kardashian’s representative Ina Treciokas said she wasn’t able to comment on reports about the nuptials.

But in an interview with Florence’s La Nazione newspaper Friday, West extolled the beauty of Florence and said he was “very excited” about the May 24 nuptials.

He said he and Kardashian had come to Florence last year, incognito, and believed that their daughter, North, born in June 2013, was conceived “among the Renaissance masterpieces.”

“It was our first honeymoon,” he said of that visit. “It’s one of the most beautiful cities of the world, for me the most beautiful in Europe.”

The couple was featured on the cover of Vogue magazine’s April issue, with Kardashian wearing a wedding-style dress.

The couple had reportedly been planning a wedding ceremony May 24 in France.

Di Lupo said the proceeds from the rental would go to fund restoration of many of Florence’s artistic treasures.

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Hoffman Selected to attend AICPA 2011 Leadership Academy

Reading, PA (August 10, 2011): Herbein + Company, Inc., a leading regional CPA firm with offices in Reading, Pittsburgh and Greensburg, is proud to announce that Keith R. Hoffman, CPA has been selected to attend the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants third annual Leadership Academy. Hoffman is part of a diverse group of CPAs that will attend a three-day program focused on engaging candidates in a self-examination of leadership, what that means and how that impacts their personal life, their career path, and the accounting global marketplace. The intensive program is designed to develop the skills necessary to become the next generation of leaders in business, industry, government and the accounting profession.

The Institute selected 34 participants from a large pool of candidates sponsored by either their employers and/or state CPA societies. Candidates, who must be under 35 years of age, were selected on the basis of their work history, licensure information, professional volunteer activities, community service and awards and honors. In addition, each candidate supplied a statement explaining why participating in the academy would be important personally. AICPA senior leadership reviewed and evaluated each submission. All finalists were personally approved by both the AICPA Chair and CEO.

Hoffman is a member of the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) Emerging CPAs Committee and the Federal Taxation Committee. In addition to his work with the PICPA, Hoffman is very active in the local community, volunteering as a Junior Achievement Classroom Educator, Berks Divorce Resource Center Council member, Opportunity House Finance Committee member, and a Greater Reading Young Professionals member.

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The Power of Decorative Trim

From windows and doors to blankets and tablecloths, add designer detail to your home with decorative trim.

Jazz Up Bedding

Breathe new life into a basic bed coverlet by adding a band of tape trim around the edges. For a tone-on-tone look, consider trim that's slightly darker or lighter than the color of your coverlet. To add a dash of unexpected color and contrast, opt for something bold and vibrant.

Take It Vertical

Give basic pillowcases a graphic update with tape trim. While a full perimeter around the edges is the most popular way to go, consider adding the trim as vertical stripes, one on each side and one directly in the center of the pillow. To ensure the most durability, apply the trim using a hand-stitch method.

Trim Draperies

Gimp is an extra-narrow and ornate type of trim often paired with larger trim such as rope and/or tape; decorators often use gimp as a transition between a solid fabric and a larger band of decorative trim. Using gimp on drapery panels is an excellent way to add a pop of bold color in a subtle manner. To ensure the gimp detail remains in clear view, it's best to place it approximately two inches in from the leading edge of the drapery panel.

Dress Up Drum Pendants

To create the look of custom lighting in your own home without a hefty price tag, simply pick up a basic drum shade and a pendant kit from a major retailer and/or home improvement store. Take the drum shade to the next level with a single band of trim around the bottom applied with a hot glue gun and glue sticks. Once hung from the ceiling, not only will the shade help ground the space, it will also add a punch of pattern.

Pipe Pillows

When it comes to furniture and pillows, many homeowners are familiar with the term "piping." Another term used by designers and upholsterers to refer to this decorative detail is "welting." An excellent way to add graphic detail to throw pillows is to add welting in a high-contrast color, referred to as "contrast welt." Upholsterers attach welt cord around the perimeter of two pieces of fabric with a sewing machine before sewing the bottom of the pillow and adding a zipper.

Coordinate Window Treatments

A great way to add pattern, color and graphics to a space in a sophisticated manner is by using trim to coordinate window shades and drapery panels. This layered look makes a room feel both evolved and tailored. While there are hundreds of styles and patterns to choose from, Greek key is a classic which seems to never go out of style.

Tape Trim Times Two

Lampshades made from custom fabrics can often be more expensive than table lamps themselves. Give a basic lampshade high-end appeal with a double band of tape trim: one along the top and one along the bottom. To add it, all that's needed is a glue gun, hot glue sticks and a steady hand.

Trim the Door

Many designers add high-end appeal to interior doors with upholstery and nail-head detail. After fabric and batting are attached to the door with a staple gun or pin gun, the nail heads are applied one at a time using a rubber mallet.

Nail-Head Border

Nail head used as tufting is an excellent way to add a touch of metallic to an otherwise solid piece of furniture. A bit more pricey than standard buttons, metal nail heads are usually sold by the box, and upholsterers set their prices by how many boxes a single piece requires.

Metallic Tufting

A double band of nail-head trim around the edge of a sofa, banquette or custom seating is a great way to add graphic detail as well as contrast. This application is easy to do yourself if applied to ready-made, flat upholstery and accent pieces such as fabric-covered headboards or even message boards and bulletin boards.

Neutral Border

Consider cutting fabric into two-inch strips, then adding a border directly to the edges of a tablecloth with a hand-stitch application. For tablecloths which receive very little use, this same look can be achieved using iron-on adhesive tape and an iron.

Graphic Touch

Tassels are one of the most formal, traditional styles of decorative trim which continue to stay en vogue. An excellent way to use tassels effectively is to add them along the bottom of a Roman shade. Once raised halfway up the window, the tassels take on graphic appeal once backlit by the sun.

Playful Accents

Pom-pom trim is easily the most fun decorative trim out there. Any boring throw blanket can take on a new identity as something funky and fresh by hand-stitching pom-pom trim along all four edges.


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Dream Playroom Features Teepee, Rope Swings and Floor Cushions

Chango and Co. created every child's dream play space in this expansive playroom. Floor mattresses line one wall and are topped with playful throw pillows for crashing, a teepee provides a place for dreaming, and rope swings hang from the ceiling for extra fun. A bold Swiss cross pattern livens up the walls, and black trim highlights the architectural features of the room.

Black and White Playroom Designed to Encourage Joyful Play

Designed to encourage joyful play, this expansive play space is packed with fun features that will lift the spirits of all who enter it. The crisp white walls boast a Swiss cross pattern and are trimmed in black to highlight the architectural details of the room. The highlights of the space are the expansive stretch of cushions topped with colorful throw pillows and ceiling-hung rope swings.

Girl's Bedroom Featuring Watermelon Wall Print and Subtle Neon Accents

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Pink Girls' Bedroom With White Poster Bed and Chandelier

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Ballerina Bedroom

This ballerina bedroom is a little girl's dream. Featuring victorian furniture and opulent finishes, this bedroom is made grand with oversize wood trim, curtains, and chandeliers. The seat at the dressing table is wrapped in tulle and a chaise lounge for relaxing is nearby.

Girl's Feminine Room with Muted Pink Floral Wallpaper

A mod take on a feminine floral and an upholstered princess bed form a dreamy, tranquil haven for a young girl in the city. The reflective surfaces of nightstands and lamps brighten the soft space, and layered aqua bedding is luxurious and lovely.

Girl's Room With Wall of Storage and Bright Yellow Curtains

A custom, upholstered pin board with turquoise ribbon ties in with the latticed lines of the bedding in this sweet girl's room. Floor-to-ceiling built-in cabinets maximize storage in the close space, while broad windows framed with yellow pinstriped curtains offer a breathtaking waterfront view.

Bright Blue Feathered Pendant Light in Contemporary Study

A bright blue feathered pendant light sets the color scheme for this contemporary study. The design is finished off with a blue rug, a pair of yellow armchairs, a built-in tufted bench and a wall of built-in bookshelves that organizes books by color.

Dreamy Kid's Travel-Themed Bedroom With Airplane-Shaped Bed

For the kid who loves planes, an aviation-inspired bedroom is the dream. A retro biplane bed sits in the center of the room surrounded by floor-to-ceiling maps, painted clouds on a tray ceiling and a compass-shaped ceiling medallion.

Travel-Inspired Kids' Bedroom With Airplane Bed

This travel-inspired kids' bedroom features wall-to-wall map murals, including artwork on the tray ceiling, an over-the-top airplane bed where the "pilot" can board his or her bed via built-in steps, and a cozy, cushioned daybed with underseat storage and extra pillows for comfort.

Contemporary Girls Room with Pink Accent Wall

This contemporary girls bedroom is chock full of romantic touches, from the shell pink wallpaper to the pintucked bedding to the ornate frames adorning one otherwise clean, white wall. A modern acrylic chair is whimsical when paired with more traditional pieces, like the pair of mirrored nightstands and tufted headboard.

Playful Blue and Orange Nursery is Mod, Fun

The parents are avid bicycle riders, and they wanted their son's room to reflect their love. The bicycle ceiling fixture is painted a bold orange to match the colorful area rug, and a rope floor lamp is topped with a playful bicycle lamp shade. Light wood furniture is the perfect complement to the bold colors of the space.

Rustic Home Office With Wall of Shelves

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Bold Black Contemporary Teen Study With Green Accents

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Blue and White Contemporary Kid's Room With Geometric Carpet

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Modern Nursery Boasts Geometric Wallpaper

This nursery designed by Linc Thelen features simple furnishings and geometric patterns that will work as Baby gets older.

Kid's Green and White Contemporary Room With Swing

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Girl's Bedroom With Coral Dresser and Light Blue Accent Wall

A beautiful coral dresser separates the twin beds in this shared girl's bedroom. Floral throw pillows add a mix of great colors and echo the pink border of the bright bed linens. A light aqua accent wall with sunburst decoration brings life and light to the design.

Purple Nursery With Silver Crown

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Twin Girl Nursery With Pink Velvet Tufted Cribs and Blue Damask Canopies

This twin girls' nursery feels like you've entered an angelic, beautiful space that overcomes your senses with a calming, happy feeling. Pink velvet tufted cribs, blue damask canopies lined with pink linen and an elegant chandelier bring a dramatic and feminine look to the space. The sides of the canopy are trimmed with a combination of blue fringe and pearl strands. French-inspired furnishings from AFK are hand painted with metallic accents to complete the space.

Large Playroom With Jungle-Patterned Sofas

Two jungle-print sofas provide comfy seating and add fun style to this large playroom. The room has different seating zones, with plenty of open floor space for playing.

Bold Playroom

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Brown and Pink Girl's Nursery With Crown

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Baby Katie's Purple Nursery

A well dressed room layers colors, textures, wall treatments, lighting and accessories. From the silk valance to the paisley wall paper to the interesting floor lamp, this nursery hits all of those points. And with a sweet palette of purples, gray and green, this room is ready for baby but will continue to suit her as she grows up.

Smart Young Girl's Room with Lots of Color

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Spacious Girl's Room With Pink Accessories, Bunk Beds & Doll House

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Yellow Transitional Kid's Room With Gallery Wall

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Lavender and Green Girl's Room With Curved Wall of Windows

A curved wall of windows defines this girl's room as anything but run of the mill. Cheery lavender patterned shades and curtains complement the green loveseat and chairs, while a large area rug provides a soft place on which little ones can play.

Contemporary Kid's Bedroom in Blue With Polar Bear Shelf

Blue and white striped walls in this contemporary kid's room add a youthful touch to the space. A plush, teal beanbag is a perfect place to relax while the polar bear shaped shelf adds just the right amount of fun.

Modern Kid's Library Features Low Built-In Bookshelves

Low built-in bookshelves allow kids to pick out their favorite books without asking for help from an adult. Plush orange bean bags are a kid-friendly addition to this modern library.

Girl's Bedroom With Slide

This modern white bedroom keeps it fun with an indoor slide and colorful artwork which serves as a one-of-a-kind headboard.

Modern Playroom Features Vibrant Red Striped Walls

Two bold red stripes add a splash of color to the walls of this modern playroom. Six mod orange chairs surround a rectangular metal table to provide plenty of space to build blocks or color.

Multicolored Contemporary Rustic Nursery With Wood Paneling

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From years of interior design experience and with a child’s personal tastes and interests in mind, comes one of the most enchanting bedrooms. The fairy tale mural adds magic to the space.

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Vibrant aqua walls set the tone for a fun, cheerful teen bedroom. A grand four poster bed lends sophistication to the space, and varying shades of blue add depth and interest.

Transitional Boy's Nursery With Black and White Striped Accent Wall

A black and white striped accent wall showcases multicolored letters in this boy's nursery. Green patterned crib cushions are matched with a green spotted rug and monogrammed green throw pillow. A gray chevron light fixture and black and white graphic curtain add more pleasing patterns to the mix.

Gorgeous Eclectic Boy's Nursery With Bold Graphic Designs

A natural wood accent wall sets a lovely textured background for the mix of wall decor in this beautiful boy's nursery. Inspirational quotes, a labradoodle and creative book page letters keep the nursery happy and colorful. Bigger pops of bright color come from the graphic patterns on the rug, crib cushions, ottoman and throw pillow and the vibrant navy blue velvet armchair.

Kid's Blue Contemporary Room with Yellow Accents

Yellow hanging lights and bed linens pop against bright blue walls in this contemporary kid's room. In the corner, multicolored chairs surround a small white table perfect for arts and crafts or tea parties.

Kid's Pink Contemporary Room with Colorful Accessories

Bold, colorful accessories pop in this soft pink, contemporary kid's room. Turquoise light fixtures hang over a white bed with pink and orange pillows creating a fun, vibrant space.

Kids' Bunk Room Features Fresh Coastal Design

Shiplap walls and white built-in bunk beds pair with sisal-style flooring and nautical light fixtures for a coastal look in this kids' room. A lifeguard chair and surfboard complete the whimsically beautiful design.
From: Blackband Design and GrayStone Custom Builders

Multicolored Contemporary Nursery With Sparrow Wallpaper

The whimsical sparrow wallpaper served as the inspiration jumping off point for this charming nursery. Walls were kept a soft neutral to allow the wallpaper to stand out, and another bold pattern was introduced in the yellow and white rug.

Blue Contemporary Media Room and Playspace

A no-holds-barred approach to decorating results in a whimsical undersea adventure in this media room and playspace. Shell-shaped theater seats and a treasure chest-turned-entertainment console create a focal point on one wall, while colorful murals and built-in seating are presented on the adjacent wall.

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99 Beautiful Kitchen Island Design Ideas

Browse pictures of gorgeous kitchens with islands for layout ideas and design inspiration.

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Rustic Kitchen Island

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From: Linda Castle

Green Transitional Kitchen

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From: Anthony Carrino and John Colaneri

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Blue Kitchen with Island

From: Leta Austin Foster

Country Kitchen with Blue Island

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White Country Kitchen

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White Contemporary Kitchen

This contemporary kitchen is a mix of cutting-edge modern and industrial touches. It is equipped with top-of-the-line appliances and luxury materials like marble on the countertops and the island.
From: Kathleen Perkins

White Transitional Kitchen

A contrasting gray island with wood countertop adds a punch of color to this white traditional kitchen. The ornate built-in surround for the refrigerator adds visual interest while the pendant light above brings a modern element to the space.

White Transitional Kitchen Island

For a family with three young children, access and durability were key kitchen design considerations for designer Vanessa DeLeon. After considering a traditional island with counter-height seating, she opted for a more manageable, easier-access arrangement: a 36"-high island with a built-in banquette and stylish, generously sized dining table by End Grain Furniture and Design featuring a reclaimed top and glass overlay.

White Kitchen with Island

A wall of windows offers this traditional kitchen plenty of light with a beautiful backyard view. A matching island offers additional seating and ample work space. Gray and white counters and stainless steel hardware add visual interest while a simple purple flower arrangement adds a pop of color.

Contemporary Kitchen with Glass Backsplash

Contemporary White Kitchen

The countertop view of this contemporary kitchen showcases a long marble island under modern pendant lighting. The symmetrical design of the kitchen features small windows and frosted glass-front cabinetry.

Gray Kitchen Island with Sink

White countertops crisply contrast this kitchen's gray cabinets and island and its stainless steel appliances, pendant lights and hardware.

Kitchen Island with Sink

To help this open concept kitchen and living room feel unified, the designer chose a palette of gray and white. In the kitchen, gray cabinets pair with white countertops. In the living room, the furnishings are a mix of the two colors.

Kitchen with Bar

This contemporary white kitchen is accented by a micro-mosaic tile backsplash and industrial barstools at the breakfast bar.

Contemporary White Kitchen

Not only does this kitchen island add extra counter space for meal preparation, it also serves as a dining spot for two. The kitchen's streamlined cabinetry keeps the contemporary space feeling bright and fresh.

Contemporary Kitchen

A wall of cabinetry highlights stainless steel appliances – including coveted double ovens – in this transitional kitchen. Kitchen fixtures and a stainless steel faucet add an additional gleam to the mix.

Yellow and Green Retro Kitchen

An oversized island and rustic farmhouse sink create warmth with plenty of working space in this rustic kitchen.

White Contemporary Kitchen Island

The large dark wooden island, complete with built-in wine rack and prep sink, contrasts against the white countertops and walls of this contemporary kitchen. White upholstered chairs with nailhead trim sit under two black pendant lights with crystal fringe. A cream marble wall section behind the white range hood brings a elegance to the space.
From: Jennifer Gilmer and Lauren Levant

Kitchen Island

This traditional kitchen features the modern touches of professional appliances, globe chandelier, and a banquette dining space.

White Kitchen with Island Seating

This black and white kitchen features black subway tile, plenty of storage via white cabinetry and a large island where dining can take place.
From: Elizabeth Tranberg

Contemporary Kitchen with Pendant Lighting

This open, contemporary kitchen has high white ceilings and light wooden cabinets. The large island features a dark countertop and wooden bar dining area. Red pendant lighting adds a touch of color to the light kitchen.

Neutral Contemporary Kitchen with Island

An island with cooktop and secondary sink, placed close to the dishwasher and wall ovens, creates a practical cooking/clean-up zone with the refrigerator smartly set apart to keep work zones separated. Another goal was to have a place to perform culinary demonstrations
From: Barney Maier and Barney Maier

Transitional Kitchen Island Seating

Designer Bo Li used big design ideas to turn this small kitchen into a stunningly spacious, transitional space. Patterned upholstery gives the kitchen island seating a decorative touch while white cabinetry and rich textiles to enrich the space. A breakfast bar like this one can serve as an informal place to eat, or as functional seating for when your party guests inevitably end up in the kitchen with you. This granite breakfast bar doubles as a kitchen island and features comfortable upholstered stools.
From: Bo Li

Kitchen with Island

This open concept great room makes the most of the home's expansive views, letting them be seen from the kitchen, dining and living areas. The island and pendant lights help to separate off the kitchen.

Kitchen with Island and Recycled Stools

Beat a fast retreat here from the big city and relax in rustic style. The kitchen island is made from recycled pine trees and rough cut pine boards. The iron bar stools feature woven leather seats and backs.
From: Larry Pearson

Brown Old World Eat-In Kitchen

Rich brown cabinets and hardwood floor create this stunning traditional kitchen with ornate metal barstools around a large wood-paneled island.
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Black and White Kitchen

This contemporary kitchen features sleek black cabinets contrasted with crisp white countertops. The stainless steel appliances, hardware and lighting add shine to the space, while beautiful hardwood floors provide warmth. A gray and white backsplash brings a lightness to the room.
From: Montreux Custom Homes

Kitchen with Breakfast Bar

Dark brown wood cabinets, island and barstools give this open plan kitchen a stately mood. The pendants and ladder back barstools draw the eye up and help the ceilings feel higher.

Kitchen Island with Multi-Colored Cabinets

This transitional kitchen features multi-colored wall-to-wall cabinetry and a tiled backsplash, adding a rustic look to the space.

Traditional Kitchen Island

This large traditional kitchen features two islands with granite countertops and a custom hutch for displaying dishware.

Transitional Kitchen with Island

A red furniture-style island blends with a sleek contemporary chandelier in this eat-in kitchen for a harmonious transitional design. Varying cabinet colors add character to the space and visually define the functional areas of this kitchen from designer Richard Anuszkiewicz.

Traditional Kitchen with Island

This beautiful large kitchen from designer Bryan Reiss takes advantage of the present architecture with an exposed brick wall and arched leaded glass windows. The kitchen accents this beautiful wall by including a large copper range hood over its professional stainless steel range.

Contemporary Kitchen with Orange Wall

This gray contemporary kitchen feature a large, modern island with plenty of space for meal preparation and entertaining. Stainless steel appliances pop against black cabinetry while the white countertop adds a clean, modern feel. The orange wall and artwork add a blast of color to the space.

Transitioanl Kitchen with Island

Stainless Steel Kitchen

This traditional kitchen features white cabinets, lots of natural wood and industrial-grade stainless steel appliances.

Shaker Kitchen

Mary Beth Hartgrove of Metropolitan Kitchen & Bath transformed a cramped kitchen with little aesthetic appeal into a transitional masterpiece. Mindful of the home's more traditional architecture, Hartgrove blended contemporary elements to complement the homeowners' taste.

Kitchen Island with White Chairs

A white tile backsplash provides contrast to the blue cabinet color. A row of white barstools complements the white backsplash and countertops while chrome pendant lights over the large island add an industrial flair to this sleek space.

Kitchen Island with Seating

This traditional kitchen by designer Kerry Fidler sports recessed panel cabinet doors in beige. Rustic lights hang overhead, and a kitchen island -- surrounded by casual, wood and cane chairs and topped by a vase of cheery sunflowers -- provides an inviting spot for dining.

Traditional Brown Kitchen with Island

This traditional kitchen has white cabinets with a dark brown island and a patterned tile back splash that adds style to this space. The large island provides extra counter space, storage and an additional prep area.

Family Kitchen

A spacious island with room for three is the centerpiece of this transitional, white kitchen. The classic look is completed by the textured tile backsplash, glass pendants and light-colored cabinets.
From: Karen Kettler

Bright Kitchen

This kitchen combines design aspects of traditional country style such as natural lighting and detailed cabinetry, with contemporary elements such as patterned furniture and stainless steel appliances. Designed by Laura Umansky.

Cottage Kitchen with Island

White beadboard and a coffered ceiling fill this cottage kitchen with romantic charm. The metal scrollwork on the barstools is a delicate and perfect pairing.

Open Kitchen with Large Island

This airy blue kitchen is open to the adjoining dining room, allowing plenty of natural light to wash over the entire space, including the bright white cabinets and marble countertops.
From: Kerri Kanter

Old World Style Kitchen with Island

Mushroom-colored walls and cabinets, combined with golden granite countertops and custom wood moldings, complete this Old-World kitchen remodel. A large dark-finished island complements the neutral tones in the space.
From: Karen Kettler

Brown Kitchen with Island

Upper and lower brown cabinets provide storage in this mid-century modern kitchen from designer Randall Waddell. The island matches the brown cabinetry with white countertop. Two silver bar stools mirror the reflective quality of the small gold, black and silver mosaic tile circling the kitchen above the countertops.

Round Counter Bar with Pendant Lighting

A semicircular breakfast bar illuminated by pendant lights maximizes island space in this contemporary kitchen. Green barstools and a coordinating backsplash add color to the space.

Blue Kitchen with Island

This modern kitchen features painted seafoam green cabinetry paired with a black and gray mosaic tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances. Modern pendant lighting hangs over the kitchen island, while three metal stools line the kitchen island, creating the ideal spot for casual dining.

Brown Kitchen with Island

Creams, white and shades of brown create a welcoming, serene atmosphere in this open plan kitchen. Suede covered stools make comfortable perches by the island and can be repurposed as seating in other rooms of the home.
From: Dana Wolter

Traditional Kitchen with Wood Counter Island

The wood-topped kitchen island, black cabinets and marble backsplash are classic details in this traditional kitchen. The chandelier, paisley window treatments and covered bar stools add an elegant touch.

White Kitchen with Island

Contrasting white and light wood cabinets create visual interest in this streamlined kitchen. Open shelving blends with the wood cabinets and provides a display area for kitchen decor. A white tile backsplash and light countertops create a seamless white space for a crisp, clean design.

Traditional Kitchen with Island

Ironwork chandeliers add a touch of grandeur to this traditional kitchen with wood-stained cabinets and a neutral subway tile backsplash.
From: Katheryn Cowles

Small Kitchen Island

A wood-toned island warms up this cozy, cottage kitchen by designer Tobi Fairley. Rather than paint it white to match the rest of the cabinets, Fairley chose a chocolate stain to show off the wood's rich grain.Brilliant white floor-to-ceiling cabinetry not only brightens up the space, but it also adds essential storage. Glass doors at the top of the cabinetry create interest and provide a spot for displaying favorite dishware. A clever, shallow recess allows a pair of barstools to tuck neatly under the island when not in use.

Open Kitchen/Living Room with Island

This living room and dining area connect to an open-concept kitchen where two large rustic lanterns are a standout feature above the kitchen island.

Transitional Kitchen with Island

Pale orange walls blend with brown wood cabinetry in this transitional kitchen by designer Kerrie Kelly. A dark wood floor runs throughout, and a trio of pendant lights hang above a kitchen island. The seating along the kitchen island faces the gorgeously green outdoor view, which becomes the real star of the space.

Traditional Kitchen with Island

After removing walls to incorporate the surrounding rooms, this kitchen is now an open, welcoming heart of the home. To set the island apart from the traditional white cabinets, designer Barbara Gilbert painted the island with an antique finish using black under a brilliant red.

Neutral Kitchen with Bar Seating

Dark wood barstools surround an L-shaped island in this neutral kitchen. The barstools contrast with the straight lines and light wood of the contemporary cabinetry, while globe pendant lights complement the glass-front cabinets.
From: Mary Broerman

Kitchen Island with Seating

This kitchen features sleek, dark cabinetry, a bright yellow island and stainless steel appliances and hardware. The room's focal point is a backsplash mosaic of gray, white and yellow glass tile, fashioned from reclaimed stained glass.

Kitchen with Island Bar Seating

Bar stools covered in crisp white fabric accommodate a Silestone-topped kitchen island at HGTV Dream Home 2010. Photographer's pendant lighting adds drama, along with the 16-foot wall of glass tile.

Large Kitchen Island with Lighting

This modern chef's kitchen utilizes bright whites for cabinets, quartz countertops, and wall & paint colors. This sleek design lets the grays of the high-end stainless steel appliances and the island's cabinets really pop. A stylish blue tile backsplash adds the perfect pop of color to this beautiful kitchen.

White Kitchen with Island

Honed Calacutta Gold marble, polished nickel hardware and a walnut island are traditional elements that make this white kitchen timeless. The light hardwood flooring paired with classic white cabinetry creates a fresh, airy space for preparing meals.
From: Tracy Dunn

White Kitchen Island

Contemporary Kitchen Island

This contemporary kitchen with an open floor plan has a large island that contains a gas range oven.

Traditional Kitchen Island

A neutral color palette causes warm wood cabinets to pop in this contemporary kitchen, and a mosaic tile backsplash adds an interesting look to the space.


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Round Kitchen Island

Think outside the box with round kitchen islands.
Kitchen with Marble Island

Kitchen with Marble Island

A small, round custom island provides a handy space for prepping meals, without taking up a large footprint in a U-shaped kitchen. The open base also helps the space feel bright and open.

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Marianne Brown

Think outside the box with a round kitchen island that's as charming as it is unexpected. But don't let the word "round" fool you, though.

15 Style Boosting Kitchen Updates

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Go Industrial

Swap traditional pendants for commercial-grade fixtures for a look that's au courant. Contrasted with classic Italian marble and traditional cabinetry, industrial lighting makes a trendy statement. Design by HGTV fan Rethink Design.

Display Your Collection

Selectively remove cabinet doors to create a display showcasing favorite dishware. Group similar items, colors or shapes together for a purposeful look. Design by HGTV fan whimimages.

Don't Forget the Ceiling

This high-end kitchen has all the bells and whistles including a traditional coffered ceiling. Depending on your carpentry skills, this is either a do-it-yourself or hire-a-pro upgrade. Either way, it's a high-impact update that will take your kitchen to a new level of sophistication. Design by HGTV fan stiles.

Maximize Storage

Most kitchens suffer from a lack of storage space. HGTV fan veron makes every inch count with drawers concealed within the toekick of each cabinet base. Although these drawers are shallow, they're a great spot for tucking away items you only occasionally need.

Give Cabinets a Cheery Update

Give dated cabinets a sunny new outlook with a fresh coat of paint. Choose a bold color for a kitchen that really cooks. Design by HGTV fan wiceRememberedCottage.

Perfect the Pantry

Make food storage stylish with trendy, numbered bins and natural baskets filled with similiar items. Fill one basket with dry goods for baking so you can easily round up brownie, cake or cookie ingredients in a snap.

Paint Worn Floors

Sometimes a wood floor's condition has gone past the point of simply sanding and restaining. A fresh coat of oil-based porch or deck paint is durable enough for everyday wear and tear and will add cozy cottage style. Design by HGTV fan susanbf.

Opt for Oversized Lighting

Modern, sleek cabinetry stained a rich espresso is complemented by the equally Modern styling of HGTV fan iluvninong's massive drum pendant. The look is young, hip and totally pulled-together.

Let the Outdoors In

By replacing a solid exterior door with a single French door, HGTV fan KeithC made the space feel larger and added natural light. Swapping out a door is a moderately difficult project for the average DIYer. Check with your local hardware store, most offer installation services.

Add Dual-Purpose Accessories

The chandelier in HGTV fan mysweetsavannah's kitchen also functions as a handy potrack and a place to show off her pristine copper cookware.

Create a Custom Breakfast Nook

This kitchen corner is given new purpose with a custom-built banquette. HGTV fan KeithC constructed the seating area with hinged lids to provide storage for entertaining essentials and seldom-used kitchen gadgets.

Belly Up to the Bar

Add barstools to an island to create a casual spot for savoring a quick bite. Design by HGTV fan mysweetsavannah.

Add Vintage Appeal

Replace solid cabinet doors with glass-fronts for a less-expensive-than-you-may-think upgrade that lends a timeless look. Design by HGTV fan frommotowa.

Freshen up With an Arrangement

Fresh flowers or a bowl of fruit go a long way toward brightening up a kitchen. This inexpensive fix only takes a few minutes and makes any day feel like a special occasion. Design by HGTV fan mysweetsavannah.

Store Vino Within Reach

A wine chiller is a must have for a true wine lover. This model combines energy-efficiency with maximum storage capacity and provides easy access to your favorite vintage.

Rounded kitchen island shapes include everything from oval-, U-shaped and half-moon islands to hybrid shapes that look more like a keyhole—with one square end and one round end, perfect for accommodating as many as four seats.

Allow your imagination take shape, literally, and ask the advice of a design professional, who can best relay how a curved island will round out your space.

Some homeowners appreciate the "Top Chef" appeal that a rounded island creates when the island wraps around the prep space. The cook takes center stage while diners or guests look on from their counter-height seating for a chef's table experience.

Homeowners looking to make a statement with their kitchen island might also consider employing not one but two kitchen islands—one round and one square—to further add interest to the space.

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