Lord Thompson Manor on the Pre-Wedding Massage
By Lord Thompson Manor | December 10, 2009
Every service the Lord Thompson Manor provides and every action the members of its staff take focus on one end: to create perfect Weddings for our Brides. We do everything within our power, from orchestrating fine meals to pinning a guest’s accidentally torn seam, to lighten our Brides’ heavy workloads. All the same, to minimize stress as much as humanly possible, we encourage them to make use of our Keep It Simple Spa services and get a nice, relaxing massage the day before the Wedding.
A professional pre-Wedding massage’s soothing effects begin on the immediate physiological level: by working out the tension in the Bride’s muscles. This physical relaxation leads to its beneficial psychological counterpart: peace of mind. During a massage, a Bride can let go of all the minute details that might still be bothering her; that way, the big picture becomes clearer, and she remembers that all those details are taken care of.
The benefits of a pre-Wedding massage last longer than the massage itself. With her newfound peace of mind, the Bride can kick back and enjoy her Rehearsal Dinner. The next day, her relaxed muscles are prepared to support her through a day on her feet, posing for pictures and dancing at the Reception.
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Lord Thompson Manor on Wedding Band Varieties
By Lord Thompson Manor | December 10, 2009
The Lord Thompson Manor’s passion for all things Wedding-related covers everything from the big picture to the tiny details, and the most important of all Wedding minutiae is almost as crucial (and definitely as long-lasting) as the Newlyweds’ marriage: the Wedding Rings. Wedding Rings symbolize eternal union, and married couples wear them every day, so it is important that a Bride and Groom consider the possible varieties of Wedding Bands before they purchase a pair—unless, of course, they are using family heirlooms.
First of all, a couple ought to discuss the precious metal they want. The most popular (and honestly, the most practical) choices are yellow gold, white gold and platinum. White gold may require occasional treatment over the years to maintain its silvery shine, but it is less expensive than the rare and durable platinum.
Then, the Bride and Groom should browse different styles. Some prefer to keep their bands a simple, shining precious metal. Others prefer their bands to be stylishly decorated with an engraving, or with sparkling jewels. The stones can be colored or clear, channel set (flush with the band) or pavé (as if paved with diamonds, sapphires, etc.)—the options are numerous and varied.
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Lord Thompson Manor on Wedding Jewelry
By Lord Thompson Manor | August 1, 2009
When a Bride decides on her ideal Wedding dress, veil and shoes, what does she need to perfect her ensemble? The answer is jewelry. The rings are naturally the most important jewelry at any given Wedding, but at the Lord Thompson Manor, brides also emphasize their sophisticated glamour with earrings, necklaces and/or bracelets.
Precious metals add a chic shine to a Wedding ensemble. When our brides opt for accessories of twinkling silver or gleaming gold, the Lord Thompson Manor suggests that they remain consistent with the metal of the Wedding bands and engagement ring. Brides can either stick to a single shade of one precious metal for a sleek sparkle, or add texture with a subtle, complementary mix.
Brides can also elect to ornament their Wedding looks by adding color. Jewels, precious stones or even multifaceted colors of glass can bring a variety of things to a Wedding dress. Subtle shades like lavender or pink can accentuate the Bride’s natural beauty, while bold colors like turquoise or jade can modernize and invigorate her gown. Some of the Lord Thompson Manor’s brides also accent the color of their eyes by wearing jewelry in similar or complementary tones.
The Lord Thompson Manor knows that a Bride can never do wrong with pearls. These classically beloved bits are renowned for their gentle shine and their feminine elegance. Pearls harmonize with the Bride’s skin tone and provide delicate enhancement to any Wedding dress.
Finally, many of our Brides like to imbue their Wedding jewelry with special meaning. Jewelry can cover any or all of the traditional adage’s requirements—a family heirloom from the Bride’s mother or grandmother could be her “Something old;” she can easily acquire “Something new;” a friend can provide her with “Something borrowed;” or a favored sapphire can serve as “Something blue.”
Author Deanna Cassidy
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Lord Thompson Manor on Perfect Wedding Feet
By Lord Thompson Manor | July 1, 2009
All of the Lord Thompson Manor’s Weddings have one thing in common: perfection. This recurring theme is the result of years of experience in managing every little facet of elegant weddings and receptions, especially oft-overlooked ones, like the Bride’s feet. Everyone’s heard the tales of “cold feet,” but we specialize in stylish feet, comfortable feet, the kind of feet a woman can walk on, dance with and show off from her debut on the aisle through the last song of the night.
Our secret formula for the perfect Wedding feet begins with a pedicure. Our professional Keep It Simple Spa technicians pamper the Bride’s feet the day before her Wedding, giving her a foot massage and the perfect pedicure for her theme, her colors, her dress, and of course, her shoes. The Lord Thompson Manor can also discuss answers to the Bride’s potential plethora of questions on shoe choices, such as, “Comfortable heels or stylish flats?” and “Pristine white or gorgeous color?”
We understand that a person’s legs, back and overall mood are most likely to remain in perfect order if her feet are comfortable, so it’s our job to help make it happen. Even if a Bride (or anyone else) winds up with uncomfortable feet, we’re ready to solve the problem with our basket of comfortable flip flops.
Author Deanna Cassidy
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Lord Thompson Manor Guide to Inspired Weddings
By Lord Thompson Manor | June 1, 2009
Women in our culture tend to discuss Wedding particulars well before Mr. Right even enters the picture, so by the time he comes along and pops the question, some Brides already have ideas for their theme, colors and dress. Others have a few vague conceptions of what they would like, but are unsure of where to begin. A few even see the daunting task of planning a Wedding and meet difficulty in finding their inspiration. The Lord Thompson Manor helps Brides along with any and every step of the creative process, so here are a few tips to get the creative juices flowing.
Look back to your childhood. What can better complement the most romantic day of your adult life than the nostalgia of bright-eyed, innocent wonder? If you have a hard time deciding on your dress, perhaps you can take a cue from your favorite fairy tale princess. At the Lord Thompson Manor, we like to set up candy tables as Wedding favors; these can simply cover the Bride and Groom’s favorite flavors, or they can follow a charming color theme. The delights of childhood don’t have to disappear as you grow up, and can provide perfect inspiration for your Wedding.
Listen to music. Your favorite music can help you decide on a unique, personal tone for your Wedding—for example, you could translate your diva fabulous style into a glamorous set of necklaces for your Bridesmaids, or your enjoyment of jazz into a silky smooth color palette. The Lord Thompson Manor also provides its Brides with lists of popular classical and contemporary Wedding songs that may spark the imagination with imagery from their melodies or lyrics.
Go to an art gallery or museum. The paintings and sculptures that appeal to you the most can help you dream up your theme, your colors and your overall style. Perhaps Monet’s lily pads will inspire a garden-themed Wedding with varied colors, perfectly situated in the Lord Thompson Manor’s
Watch your favorite romantic movie. The costumes can inform the style of your Bridesmaids’ dress, or your color scheme. You might also theme your Wedding around the movie’s location—you don’t have to fly to
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Lord Thompson Manor about Children in Poverty
By Lord Thompson Manor | May 4, 2009
Author Michael Trigg
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It is possible to capture a glimpse into the future when we look into the faces of children. The environment in which children live is nurturing this world’s future generations. Adults today have to ask themselves the question – is our environment shaping children into become caring, productive, and globally aware citizens?
Are the wealthy countries really doing enough for the children worldwide? Are the governments of the poorer countries doing enough for their children? Are there better ways to provide support and assistance, particularly for those children with mental and physical disabilities lacking in social safety nets?
There is a huge need for funding support for children in need in impoverished areas of the world, regardless of class, ethnicity, culture, religion or nationality. There are many definitions of special needs. In the “well off” countries of the Western world such as Canada, the United States, England or Australia, a special needs child might be autistic, have physical limitations, suffer from fetal alcohol syndrome, be a victim of sexual abuse, or face other challenges. In the “global south” (otherwise known as the ‘Third World’), such as many parts of Africa, Asia and Latin America, you can add the horrors of malnutrition, homelessness, sexual slavery and sweat shop laboring to these children’s lives. Many of these children are without parents due to civil wars, HIV/AIDS, or were just abandoned by their parents. Most face threats to their basic human rights and live in squalor and fear.
The destiny of all countries and all people on our planet Earth depend on the support, care, development and safety of children. When we attend to the physical, intellectual, and moral growth of our children, we give them the skills, values, opportunities, and confidence necessary to succeed as adults, earners, parents, citizens, and leaders.
There are many children’s foundations in the world today. Some focus on reducing the misery of poverty and hunger. Others address the gaps in education, health care, and shelter that many children face. All are doing their part to provide help and assistance to needy children. Sadly however, there are always more needy children than there are helping hands. There is every reason to believe that many of the needy children in the poorest countries will not live to reach adulthood. Many of these children have physical disabilities, giving them a zero chance of survival in environments suited only for the survival of the fittest.
In Western countries, we take for granted that our governments will provide adequate health services as well as wheelchair ramps, handrails and accessible public transport. For most Westerners, the ready availability of equipment such as crutches and wheelchairs, low entry buses and taxicabs are taken for granted.
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Lord Thompson Manor Steps
By Lord Thompson Manor | April 20, 2009
How to Take the First Step to Fight Global Hunger
Submitted by: Lord Thompson Manor
By Kim Petit
It is easy to believe that technology has helped everyone. We live such comfortable lives, after all. We really benefit from an almost remarkable level of abundance and convenience. Even middle and working class people tend to have plenty to eat, good sources of transportation, and a wide variety of recreational activities that are not available in a lot of the world. We work longer hours than we used to, but we still do have plenty of recreation time to unwind.
Once you look at world hunger statistics, however, it becomes clear that all is not so rosy . In much of the world, poverty is a daily reality. Even hunger in America is a problem. This was shocking to me the first time I learned this. I had a teacher who had us study world hunger. He wanted us to be aware not only of our neighborhood, our state, and our country, but of our entire extended world community. Before he showed us an article, he asked what we thought about world hunger statistics. I was confident in my reply. I told him that, except for a few isolated areas, I believed that we had wiped out hunger and poverty in the world. Boy, was I in for a shock when I read the world hunger statistics!
The really scary thing was how easily I slipped back into a state of everything as usual, even after I was alerted to the reality of world hunger statistics. We like to think that we care about our fellow man, but when we look at our actions on the whole, it is quite clear that we don’t. It is so easy to forget about world poverty statistics, to go on living a life of affluence as if nothing is wrong. I am as guilty as anyone.
A few years later, however, I became so frustrated with my own apathy that I knew that the time for action was at hand. I decided to join a group to end world hunger. A friend of mine laughed at my naïve idealism. He also was familiar with the world hunger statistics, and he argued that it would not be as easy as I thought to end poverty. He knew that economic factors were complex, and felt that there was no easy solution.
I realize his arguments are valid, but I think it is even more important to realize that the world hunger statistics demand immediate action by all of us. If everyone was dedicated to ending world hunger, a solution could be found!
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Lord Thompson Manor Scourge
By Lord Thompson Manor | March 20, 2009
Poverty – The Scourge of Africa
By: Alan Hawkins
The most probable reason poverty exists, is insufficient work opportunities in combination with a lack of basic education and skills training, or is it?
In Africa, drought is labled as the most common cause of poverty, assisted often by a war here and there, a touch of genocide or the self enrichment of a political dictator and his merry men. Poverty is the scourge of Africa, it knows no boundaries and to quote Mr Jacob Zuma, it knows no colour.
During a recent television report it was stated that five children per day die in South Africa from malnutrition and that the incidence of abandoned babies has increased by one-third, shocking statistics from one of the wealthiest economies in Africa, one can only imagine the true extent of this problem.
Poverty cannot be categorised as another legacy of apartheid and simply swept under the carpet, it is not unique to those countries with a history of racism or other human rights atrocities. Poverty is a human catastrophe and growing, the upward trend of food and power prices, the implications of both global warming and the increase in the price of oil are all factors ensuring this trend remains.
The question is whether poverty is an unavoidable phenomenon or is it an unintentional creation of society. Our leaders talk glibly of job creation, particularly during election speeches, often seen cutting ribbon in front of the cameras at some local self-help project, this is not nearly enough to reverse a trend.
Go back a few years to the cement and brick industries and you will recall hundreds and thousands of workers on building sites throughout the country, loading cement and throwing bricks around manually, this whole workforce has been replaced by automatic palletisation systems. The motor industry and many employment sectors have become more and more automated. I know a farmer who, after being absolutely frustrated by theft and continual difficulties with his labour force, has installed as many automated systems as he is able in order to reduce his reliance on physical labour. On the sports field, a few years ago unskilled and uneducated labour was used as caddies or bag carriers, these employment opportunities have been substantially reduced in most cases and replaced by pull-carts and golf cars with some golf courses banning caddies from their environs completely.
The above mentioned employment sectors were largely forced to reduce employment opportunities as a result of either efficiency or economic factors, in simple terms labour became either too expensive with cheaper and more productive alternatives. It would be dangerous to hazard a guess at the number of jobs lost to the population as a result. When this situation is considered in parallel with the lower cost of production in some of our supplier countries, China and our textile industry as an example, we have mounting evidence to support the probability that poverty is exacerbated by our own actions, including the action of those first to complain about being unemployed.
To the unemployable masses in Africa, the core lack of education and skills development must surely contribute significantly to a poor economic environment and the resultant lack of employment opportunity. Until the standard of educational opportunity is addressed significantly, this situation will compound itself in perpetuity, as appears to be the case.
Is this avoidable, the answer must surely be yes. An immediate short term solution comes with obvious difficulties, the catch-22 position where to fund schools and qualified teachers an economy needs to be in good condition, a difficult state to reach in the midst of problems of poverty. The long term solution must however be addressed urgently by our leader group, politicians, church and traditional leaders. It is their bounden duty, even though only in office for a short while, to publicly commit to immediately addressing this issue with a long term objective. The effect of fraud, poor administrative and financial practice by our leaders in public office, if quantified and re-presented as the number of teacher appointments that this mismanagement could have funded, would be frightening.
Considering the problem from a job creation viewpoint, the labour leaders and organisations need to re-look their relationship with industry, strive to develop an atmosphere of consultancy and cooperation, rather than confrontation and demand. Job creation, even at the risk of lower wages, must remain high on any negotiation agenda; this needs the support of Government in all aspects, including reducing administrative employee related requirements for small business.
Poverty relief through improvements in the education infrastructure is not someone else’s problem, it is ours as responsible persons who supposedly care for the future of Africa, consider this next time you elect the person to represent your ward.
The alleviation of poverty will undoubtedly have immediate social benefits to all South Africans, the improvement of our economy, less financial commitment to hand-outs, a reduction in the crime rate. Our generation, in South Africa and also the wealthier countries, need to take immediate meaningful action to reverse the trend.
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Lord Thompson Manor Poverty
By Lord Thompson Manor | February 20, 2009
Poverty from Lord Thompson Manor
By: Michael A. Verdicchio
The cause of poverty is not a lack of money. Does that statement shock you? It’s true. A lack of money may be an effect of poverty, but it is not the cause of poverty.
The cause of poverty is poverty thinking. Poverty comes from poverty beliefs and poverty attitudes; it comes from a poverty mindset.
Here’s another statement that might shake you. Not having money does not mean you’re impoverished. Let me explain. Suppose your checkbook gets all the way to zero. You are flat broke now. But, being flat broke now does not mean that you will be flat broke permanently. It absolutely does not guarantee that you will forever stay flat broke.
There are countless millionaires who at one time or another were flat broke. Why didn’t they stay flat broke? Some have even confessed going broke a number of times. A lack of money is not the issue. What’s in your mind is the issue.
Have you ever asked someone who is indeed in poverty why they are in that state? They will tell you exactly why. They will give you one poverty-minded statement after another. They will point out every lack that they have. They come from a poor family. They lack education. Good jobs are hard to come by these days. The price of everything today is too high. They never get a decent break like a lot of people do. The government doesn’t really care about them enough.
They have ingrained these thoughts into their minds and hearts. They have allowed that kind of thinking to actually take root in their heart, and become their belief system.
What we choose to believe is what we will manifest in our lives. This universal law works with accuracy and precision no matter who the person is and no matter what the circumstances are.
I have visited a number of foreign countries. It is just amazing to me how anyone in the United States can stay in poverty. There is so much wealth, abundance and opportunity in the United States that it staggers the mind.
Now just above the poverty line there are those who are just struggling to get by. Many of them are working very hard to make ends meet each month. Some work two and three jobs. They are labeled as the “lower middle class.” They may put forth a great effort, but they still seem to get nowhere except just above the poverty line. They will stay there because that’s what they choose to believe.
Life is not just luck or fate. Nothing could be farther from the truth. Are we to believe that some people are just blessed with a better life than others? Does the Creator show more favor on some but less on others? No!
Once you identify and accept that you are in a certain category in life and you really believe that in your heart, that is where you will stay. It really makes no difference where you are today. Whether you qualify as in poverty, just above poverty, lower middle class or middle class, none of those descriptions really mean anything unless you continue to accept them as true for your life.
The point is, where you are today is a result of your own belief system. Wherever you are today in life is a direct result of what you have decided to believe.
If you can accept that truth, you can change your circumstances because you recognize what very few ever recognize. The power to change your life is in your brain. The thoughts that you consistently entertain will form your own personal belief system.
Change your life and your circumstances by changing your thoughts, hour by hour and day by day. Fill your mind with thoughts of where you want to go, not where you are today.
You may not be in poverty, but, are you where you really desire to be in your life? If not, why not? Do you need to change your thoughts to form a new belief system?
Get honest with yourself and really examine your thoughts. A good indication of your thoughts is what comes out of your mouth.
You can change your life and your circumstance by changing your belief system. And you can change your belief system by changing your thinking, one thought at a time.
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Lord Thompson Manor Extreme Poverty
By Lord Thompson Manor | January 20, 2009
Extreme Poverty And Hunger – Measuring Its Devastating Effects On Africans
By Azeez Olawale-Arish Yusuff
Unlike the developed Economies, African economy continues to record tremendous growth in their Gross Domestic Products, Foreign Direct Investments, Per Capital Incomes, Foreign Reserves and Surplus Balance of Payment Accounts. Nigerian Economy is a typical example.
Yes, Nigerian Economy has recorded fantastic economic growth and development in the last few years. No doubt, it is a place where investment grows exponentially, huge market for developed, developing and under-developed economies, despite the negative reports about the country in the western media and her World ranking(108 in the world).
According to The Punch Newspaper, May 13, 2008, the Secretary General, International Telecommunications Union, Dr. Hamadoun Toure, in Cairo, Egypt noted that contrary to what many people think about the country, Foreign Direct Investments had the potential to achieve great return in the country, particularly in the Telecommunication, Information Technology fields. He also advised the global investors in attendance of Nigerian Investors Forum at the International Telecommunication Union TELECOM AFRICA, to discountenance negative reports about the country in the western media, stating that most of them were meant to deceive investors from making profit from the fastest growing telecoms market in Africa. He submits,
“If there are security problems in Nigeria, no businessman would go to the country to explore opportunities, companies like Celtel, MTN, Etisalat, would not have ventured into security risk country to do business. Those who spread rumours about security and corruption problems in Nigeria are saying so to stop others from making money in the country. Figures don’t lie. They are the biggest testimonies for how conducive Nigeria’s environment for business and opportunities are. If you want to do business in Africa and record good returns on your investment, I welcome you to come to Nigeria. The political environment in Africa, particularly in Nigeria is tremendous”.
In the same vain, the Head of Research, Africa and the Middle East, International Consilium, Mr. Gordon Smith described Nigeria as the most dynamic market in Africa. He said that Nigeria was still under severe pressure from some countries in Africa to serve as a cushion against the effects of global turbulence. He also noted that some countries like Ghana, Malawi, Mauritius, among others were depending on Nigeria at the moment due to global risk exposure and that the country’s economy, led by the consolidated banks, was far from being affected by the global credit crisis currently rocking the world’s financial giants.
According to him, foreign investors, who will be patient enough to weigh the Nigerian financial system on the credit risk perspective relative to global events, will find the nation’s financial sector more interesting to invest and raise capital from. He posits:
“What is happening currently with the Nigerian financial system is far from being affected in any way by the global credit crisis. At global level currently, the banks are under-capitalised, but Nigerian banks are over-capitalised. And I do not think this is a problem at all. I believe that Nigerian banks are under pressure from other economies within Africa continent that are affected by the credit challenges”, the Punch Newspaper, June 30th, 2008 reported.”
Despite these laudable achievements and developments, it is sad to say that millions of Nigerians are still living in extreme poverty and hunger. It is also worth-noting that the country is presently witnessing series of strikes, high unemployment rate,decayed infrastructures and so on. To substantiate my point, I will quickly submit the Economic Commission on Africa’s Annual report which posit,
“African economies continued to sustain the growth momentum of previous years, recording an overall real GDP growth rate of 5.8 per cent in 2007. Although 30 countries recorded higher economic growth rate in 2007 than in2006….., economic growth recovery in Africa has not yet translated into meaningful social development and has not benefited vulnerable groups”
Instead of designing people-oriented programmes that will generate jobs for their teeming population, translate into other economic benefits and improve the lives of people with their excess foreign reserves, the African government, most especially Nigeria, are busy collecting loans, grants and other forms of credits for misappropriation and embezzlement, all in the names of community-based projects, poverty alleviation and National Economic Empowerment Development Strategies. The truth is that, Nigerian governments have succeeded in aggravating poverty instead of alleviating it. I would like you to challenge me by visiting Nigeria to see how extreme poverty and hunger is comfortably living in almost every home.
In support of my argument, I will like to refer to the Punch Newspaper, March 2,2008, in an article titled “Impact of FDI on lives of Nigerians. Mr. Oscaline Onwuemenyi wrote:
“But all the sustained growth has done little to improve the living condition of most Nigerians. About half of the population is still living on US $1 a day or less and the distribution of wealth remains unequal and exclusive. Experts say the challenges for the administration of President Umar Musa Yar’Adua will be to translate the improvement in the economy into jobs and higher general living standards.”
I must confess at this junction that my intention is not to portray Nigerian government as a total failure, but to represent objectively the real situations every Nigerian is facing. However, it is worth-mentioning that the Nigerian situation is a good example of what is obtainable elsewhere in Africa.
Thus, I will suggest that African government and leaders should diversify the economy by using their excess reserves to develop other sectors, create jobs and establish community-based projects that will have evidenced impact on the lives of the vulnerable groups.
Besides, the government should stop collecting loans and other forms of credits that will endanger the lives of people, generations yet unborn and the economy at large.
Lord Thompson Manor Extreme Poverty
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