Harley Quinn in Suicide Squad(2016) dir. David Ayer
I’ve never seen a purge operation this wide, this big. And this one thing that Stacey Abrams was mentioning during the debate, it’s not just the 53,000 names pending, it’s the 340,000 people purged. That is, their registrations have been canceled.
The Picts, a fierce group of people who lived in Scotland during ancient and medieval times, may have developed their own written language about 1,700 years ago, according to results from new excavations.
The Picts (which means “Painted People” for their distinctive tattoos and war paint) are part of the reason the Roman Empire was never able to conquer Scotland. Every time the Romans tried to invade, the Picts and other Scotland inhabitants drove the would-be conquerors back. At times the Picts went on the offensive, attacking Roman-controlled England, forcing the Romans to send legions to try to beat attackers back. Roman accounts of the Picts sometimes describe them as a fierce people who had numerous tattoos and practiced polyamory.
However, while the Picts were often in conflict with the Romans, new research published today (Oct. 26) in the journal Antiquity, suggests that these people may have gotten the idea for a written language from the Romans. Read more.
Not a dumb question at all. It can be very confusing!! So the Duchy of Cornwall is a title reserved for the heir apparent and son of the monarch. It’s one of only two titles that comes automatically with a financial portfolio largely from property and land. That income provides funding for the activities of the Duke and their family. The Duke manages that portfolio. So William attending meetings for the Duchy before he’s actually the Duke shows that he’s preparing for the role. It’s part of the transition process that will happen when the Queen passes. It’s basically like Charles preparing to hand over the torch to William. And the fact William attended the meeting on his own- not as like a shadow to Charles- is also significant as it’s something he’s doing as part of his own development now. They’re including him as an important figure in his own right.
2/2 —> she’s throwing JM under the bus!!! Yes!!! I knew for a fact that JM is NOT Lainey’s cup of tea but I wondering when she would finally throw the necessary shade at her for her crap styling. But then Lainey goes on to further bury her nose in MM’s asscrack by saying the tag hanging off her dress was a garment care tag & the company is to blame. I work in fashion. Never have I seen a care tag at the bottom seam of a dress. It’s usually attached via safety pin to the neck label TO BE SEEN!
I think they are throwing Self Portrait under the bus, which is weird because Kate has worn that brand for years and we’ve never seen a tag.
I forgot to add a that the ONLY substance that has managed to seep through the belly-cupping, hand-holding, and family drama have been (i) the grants and scholarships from the Queen’s patronages, (ii) the Queen’s relationship with Fiji and Tonga, and (iii) the Queen’s message to the royal family of Tonga. I think that is because of Samantha Cohen.
““Never before have we had women to cover the positions of the President of Parliament, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, and the Prime Minister. Times are changing. For the better, many will rightly claim. I feel at least in the right place. In addition, when I am surrounded by both the Queen and the Crown Princess, I find myself in the middle of a sea of gold.””
“Catherine has nothing to worry about- Meghan is the Fergie to her Diana. Catherine is the future of the Royal family. As Queen Elizabeth, Prince Philip, Prince Charles, and other senior royals pass away- the future heads of the British Royal Family will be Catherine and William (thank god) so why would the future Queen have to be worried about a minor royal like Meghan? It’s only a matter of time before the ropes are 100% handed to the heir and his children while Meg & Harry will be sidelined.“ – Submitted by Anonymous
How much has the Duchess of Sussex’s royal tour wardrobe cost so far?
By Unity Blott
Monday 15th October
Sydney: Walking in the gardens of Admiralty House
Just hours after announcing their baby news on Monday 15th October, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were spotted walking in the gardens of Sydney’s Admiralty House
. Misha Nonoo black pleated Saturday skirt: £192.49
. Sarah Flint Jay pumps: £478
. Wolford Portland Turtleneck: £160
OUTFIT TOTAL: £850.49
Tuesday 16th October
Sydney: Taronga Zoo and Sydney Opera House
The couple kicked off their long list of engagements with a visit to Taronga Zoo before visiting Sydney Opera House. Tuesday also saw Meghan pay tribute to her late mother-in-law by wearing a pair of her butterfly earrings as well as one of her gold bangles
. Karen Gee ‘Blessed’ dress: £972
. Stuart Weitzman Legend High Heel Pumps: £360
. Martin Grant trench coat: £1,287
. Krewe ‘Gravier’ shades: £384.86
. Diana’s butterfly earrings and bangles: N/A
OUTFIT TOTAL: £3,003.86
Sydney: Afternoon reception at Admiralty House
Meghan flawlessly pulled off a costume change as she returned to Admiralty House for a reception hosted by the Governor-General, swapping her white shift dress for a khaki green pleated button-up shirt dress, her most expensive piece of the tour so far
. Brandon Maxwell dress: £1,728
. Dior Essence pumps in nude: £490
. Princess Diana’s butterfly earrings and gold bracelet: N/A
OUTFIT TOTAL: £2,218
Wednesday 17th October
New South Wales: Dubbo community BBQ, Victoria Park
The Duchess of Sussex paid homage to Australian fashion in a pair high rise jeans by local brand Outland as she arrived in Dubbo on Wednesday. Meghan, 37, covered the first hints of her baby bump in an oversized white shirt by Maison Kitsune, teamed with an oversized grey check blazer from her friend Serena William’s fashion range
. Outland Denim Harriet jean in Black: £140
. Maison Kitsune white button-down collar shirt: £40
. J. Crew Sadie ankle boots in suede: £178
. Boss oversized blazer by Serena Williams: £109.95
. Natalie Marie Precious Initial necklace: £272
. Pascale Monvoisin Cauri Nº2 necklace: £295
OUTFIT TOTAL: £1,034.95
Thursday 18th October
Melbourne: Government House
After an early start, Meghan started off the day at Melbourne’s Government House wearing an elegant ‘folded sail’ dress from Australian label Dion Lee. She teamed the navy number with a Martin Grant trench coat, which she later removed (pictured)
. Dion Lee Folded Sail dress: £703.23
. Gucci Sylvie chain bag: £1,510
. Manolo Blahnik BB navy stilettos: £556
. Shaun Leane gold diamond cuff bangle: £995
. Martin Grant trench coat: As above
OUTFIT TOTAL: £3,764.23
Melbourne: South Melbourne Beach
After starting the day in a bussinesslike navy ensemble, Meghan later changed into flats to take a stroll along South Melbourne Beach. The shoes, from eco-friendly label Rothy’s, are made from recycled bottles once destined for landfill and cost £110
. Club Monaco dress: £325.26
. Rothy’s pumps: £110
. Martin Grant trench coat: As above
. Shaun Leane gold diamond cuff bangle: As above
OUTFIT TOTAL: £435.26
Friday 19th October
Sydney: Bondi Beach
Despite the damp and dreary conditions, Meghan looked radiant in a khaki maxi-dress from Melbourne-born designer Martin Grant’s 2019 Resort collection – teamed with Castaner espadrilles – as she touched down at Bondi Beach with Prince Harry
. Martin Grant pleated stripe long dress: £1,080
. Castaner canvas wedge espadrilles: £80
. Adina Reyter teardrop pendant: £228
OUTFIT TOTAL: £1,388
Sydney: Macarthur Girls High School
The royal couple visited Macarthur Girls High School on the fourth day of their whistle-stop tour of Australia. She wore a blue colour block midi dress from British label Roksanda’s pre-AW18 collection, teamed with her trusty Stuart Weitzman pumps and a white gold bracelet from her favourite jewellery designer, Maison Birks
. Roksanda ‘Athena’ dress: £1,850
. Stuart Weitzman nude pumps: As above
. Maison Birks 18ct white gold flex wrap bracelet: £2,538
. Maison Birks topaz earrings: £498
OUTFIT TOTAL: £4,886
Saturday 20th October
Sydney: Opening the ANZAC War Memorial, Hyde Park
Harry and Meghan were greeted by adoring fans as they opened a new extension of the war memorial at Sydney’s Hyde Park in a surprise appearance. The couple arrived at Hyde Park with NSW Governor David Hurley, a former chief of the defence force
. Emilia Wickstead ‘Camilla’ wool crepe dress: About £1,595
. Philip Treacy OC 471 hat: Approx £780
. Tabitha Simmons ‘Millie’ shoes: £566.09
OUTFIT TOTAL: £2,941
Sydney: Invictus Games Driving Challenge
Harry and Meghan traded their formal attire for casual looks as they took a boat across Sydney Harbour to Cockatoo Island for a special Invictus Games car challenge. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex took the private vessel from Admiralty House in Kirribilli where they were staying a guest of Governor General Sir Peter Cosgrove
. Altazzura ‘Acacia’ blazer in white: £1,180
. Mother ‘Looker’ skinny jeans in black: £159
. Tabitha Simmons ‘Millie’ shoes: As above
. Illesteva ‘Palm Beach’ sunglasses: £182
. Invictus Games branded black shirt: Approx £21.89
OUTFIT TOTAL: £1,542.98
Sydney: Invictus Games Opening Ceremony
In a rare move, Meghan recycled a previously worn item when she joined Harry for the Invictus Games opening ceremony on Saturday night. She dug out a navy Stella McCartney cape dress first wore during the Queen’s birthday celebrations
. Gillian Anderson x Winser London swing coat: £395
. Stuart Weitzman Legend High Heel Pumps: As above
. Birks cushion cut sapphire and diamond earrings: £12,021.53
OUTFIT TOTAL: £15,355.62
Sunday 21st October
Sydney: Lunch reception, The Pavilion Restaurant
Meghan opted for head-to-toe monochrome when she joined Prince Harry for an Invictus Games lunch with the Australian Prime Minister in Sydney. After skipping an earlier engagement due to exhaustion, she arrived by car to join her husband for a lunch hosted by the Australian Prime Minister at the city’s trendy Pavilion Restaurant
. L’Agence ‘Brea’ pinstriped linen and cotton-blend blazer: £510
. Aquazzura Deneuve Bow Pumps in black: £490
. Orton ‘Avalon’ zip top crossbody bag: £171
. Outland Denim Harriet jean in Black: As above
. Wolford Portland Turtleneck: As above
OUTFIT TOTAL: £1,171
Sydney: Elliott 7 Team racing
Following lunch on Sunday, the couple, who are expecting their first child together in Spring 2019, wrapped up in Invictus Games branded waterproof jackets as they headed out into Sydney Harbour to take in the action at a sailing event
. Veja perforated toe sneakers: £115
. Black jeans: As above
. Krewe ‘Gravier’ shades: As above
. Wolford Portland Turtleneck: As above
. Invictus Games branded waterproof: Approx £87.45
OUTFIT TOTAL: £202.45
Monday 22nd October
Queensland: Arriving at Kingfisher Bay, Fraser Island
The Duchess channelled Pretty Woman in a casual polka dot dress from & Other Stories when she touched down on Fraser Island. The Duchess remained at the luxury resort where she and Harry were staying on the island for a much-needed rest
. & Other Stories Waist Knit Midi Dress: £89
. Sarah Flint ‘Grear’ sandals: £277
. Karen Walker ‘Northern Lights’ sunglasses: £221
OUTFIT TOTAL: £587
Queensland: Exploring Kingfisher Bay, Fraser Island
The Duchess of Sussex stepped out in one of her most daring ensembles yet when she sported a thigh-flashing dress on Fraser Island on Monday. Meghan, 37, wore the Reformation ‘Pineapple’ dress to explore the Australian tourist spot – where temperatures hit a balmy 24°C on Monday – with Prince Harry
. Reformation ‘Pineapple’ dress: £166.56
. Sarah Flint ‘Grear’ sandals: As above
. Karen Walker ‘Northern Lights’ sunglasses: As above
OUTFIT TOTAL: £166.56
Sydney: Garden party at Government House
. Jason Wu ruched-trim sleeveless crepe sheath day dress : £1,536
. Jimmy Choo black ‘J Box’ clutch: £750
. Aquazzura Deneuve Bow Pumps in powder pink: As above
OUTFIT TOTAL: £2,286
Tuesday 23rd October
Queensland: Leaving Hervey Bay Airport
The duchess, who is pregnant with her first child, boarded a Qantas jet on 23 October in an old linen shirt from J.Crew teamed with skinny jeans (pictured), before emerging on the other side in an elegant white dress from Australian label Zimmermann
. J. Crew linen shirt: £77.47
. Outland skinny jeans: As above
. Karen Walker sunglasses: As above
. Aquazzura DJ mules: £490
. Adina Reyter Pavé Teardrop Necklace: As above
. Pascale Monvoisin Cauri Nº2 Necklace: As above
OUTFIT TOTAL: £567.47
Fiji: Arriving at at Nausori Airport
While on board the plane to Fiji, Meghan changed into an unusually demure white dress by Australian label Zimmermann (pictured), a label generally known for its statement prints and fabrics. She emerged at Nausori Airport looking glowing and refreshed
. Custom Zimmermann dress: Approx £600
. Stephen Jones hat: Approx £2,000
. Earrings: A gift from the Queen (N/A)
. Bracelet: A gift from the Prince of Wales (N/A)
. Tabitha Simmons ‘Millie’ shoes: As above
. Kayu Anna clutch bag: £173.52
OUTFIT TOTAL: £2,773.52
Fiji: Black tie reception at Grand Pacific Hotel
The Duchess of Sussex showed off her growing baby bump as she attended a lavish black tie reception with Prince Harry on the first day of their royal visit to Fiji on Tuesday 23 October. She wore a Ginkgo cape dress from SAFiYAA in ‘Fijian blue’ (pictured)
. SAFiYAA ‘Ginkgo’ cape dress: £1,095
. Diamond drop earrings: N/A (on loan)
. Manolo Blahnik BB navy stilettos: As above
OUTFIT TOTAL: £1,095
Wednesday 24 October
Fiji: University of the South Pacific; local market in Suva
Meghan beamed in a vibrant red gown on Wednesday morning as she walked hand-in-hand with Prince Harry to the University of the South Pacific in Suva (pictured), before visiting a local market. She paired the red number with Castaner espadrilles
The Duchess of Sussex started the day in a forest green Jason Wu design as she waved of her hosts at Nadi Airport in Fiji (pictured), before going on to change her outfit twice after touching down in Tonga. She teamed the dress with her Manolo Blahnik heels
. Jason Wu Collection fitted mid-length dress: Approx £2,229
. Pippa Small Peepal leaf earrings: Approx £900
. Pippa Small ‘Oshna’ bangle: £115
. Pippa Small ‘Omeen’ bangle: £160
. Dior navy satin clutch: As above
. Manolo Blahnik BB navy stilettos: As above
OUTFIT TOTAL: £3,404
Tonga: Arriving at Fua’amotu Airport, Nuku’alofa
Meghan, 37, battled the elements as she and Harry disembarked the private jet at Fua’amotu Airport on Thursday in a £345 Self Portrait dress, teamed with Manolo Blahnik pumps. There was further embarrassment for the duchess as eagle-eyed royal watchers noticed the price tag was still hanging off her designer frock
Tonga: Evening reception at the Royal Palace, Nuku’alofa
Meghan and Harry met the King of Tonga on Thursday evening for a glittering reception and dinner, formally kicking off the Fiji leg of the royal tour. The duchess stunned in a dress by Theia Couture, described as a ‘cap sleeve beaded silk satin column gown’
. Theia Couture column gown: Approx £800
. Givenchy satin clutch with jewellery clasp: £1,390
. Birks ‘Snowflake Snowstorm’ diamond earrings in white gold: £7,137.36
Hi Plant, love your blog. You are so thoughtful and measured about all of the issues surrounding this poser. However, I have to respectfully disagree that the BRF bought into her at all, ever. I think they were NOT thinking with their nether regions, like Harry was, and they knew from the start that she’d be nothing but trouble. I have no evidence, of course, but I think they initially attempted to make her go away, either via a boatload of money or by just begging Harry to give it some time. However, they had to be careful because she’s Media Meg– they knew she would never hesitate to spill the tea on them. I’m sure lawyers were involved at some point, and I’m sure every move they make is designed to give Meg NOTHING to spill later. Hence the distance between H and M and all of the other family members. No access, no knowledge. That’s why she has seemed to get away with so much, and why she’s still doing it. She’d have something to spill if they tried to control her. She is a boil that will pop and disappear on its own, but they have to wait her out.
►Film Facts ➛ Pretty Woman ღ Edward (Richard Gere) snapping the necklace case down on Vivian’s (Julia Roberts) fingers, was improvised by Gere, and Roberts’s reaction (laughter) was totally natural. The filmmakers liked it so much, they decided to leave it in.
Far from scary, bats enrich our lives by protecting American forests and agriculture from damaging insect pests and supporting plant pollination. These small creatures have a huge impact, and Bat Week is a great time to share their important contributions and think about what we can do to help them!
The Bureau of Land Management and our partners protect bats by increasing the quality and availability of bat roosting and foraging habitat. The BLM and Bat Conservation International work together to identify abandoned mines that are no longer suitable for mining, conduct surveys to assess bat habitat and population health that provide suitable habitat through bat-friendly mine closures. These closures help protect public safety, while providing habitat for dwindling bat populations.
There are many steps any member of the public can take to protect bats! Here are a few from our friends at Bat Conservation International:
Turn out the lights! Light pollution affects insect populations, disrupts bats as they migrate, and deters sensitive bat species.
Reduce, reuse, recycle! The overwhelming amount of garbage produced each year — hundreds of millions of tons in America alone — is one of the biggest hurdles to a healthy environment for bats and humans.
Learn more about your local habitat and ecological relationships. Read about bats online or attend a Bat Week event.
Help your friends and family understand that bats are beneficial and need our help.
If you can, plant a garden. You’ll have food and flowers, and you’ll attract insects that feed the bats. Consider creating a compost pile to add to the garden, recycle food scraps and attract even more, yummy bat food.
Volunteer! Parks, zoos, nature centers, conservancies, rehabilitation centers, museums, etc., rely on volunteers to help educate visitors, care for animals or take leadership roles. Your time is an invaluable gift.
Bat Week starts today and runs through Wednesday, October 31. This #BatWeek, and every week, the Bureau of Land Management is proud to work with partners to manage and conserve habitat for bats across the nation. Visit blm.gov/bat-week to learn more about the BLM’s bat resources.
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