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Presley’s line was inspired by personal stories and experiences from her extraordinary life. The collection includes necklaces, earrings, rings and bracelets with bold and glamorous designs that incorporate the icon’s signature rock n’ roll style.

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The Priscilla Presley Jewelry collection will be available through QVC starting August 9 at QVC.com or 1.800.345.1515.

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Christopher DiMeo will go on trial Jan. 18 for the fatal shootings of Fairfield jewelers Tim and Kim Donnelly five years ago, a judge ruled Tuesday.

Following a status hearing with the defense lawyers and the prosecutor, Superior Court Judge Robert Devlin set the date for the trial,tiffany bangles, with jury selection set to begin Sept. 20.

Twelve jurors and five alternates will be selected for the trial, which the judge estimated will last three months.

DiMeo, 28, is charged with capital felony and two counts of murder for the Feb. 2,Charm pendant, 2005, fatal shooting of the Donnellys during a robbery at their store. If convicted of the capital felony charge, he could get the death penalty.

Jury selection had been scheduled to begin last October when DiMeo’s lead lawyer, Ronald Gold, abruptly quit the case for health reasons.

DiMeo’s new lawyer,tiffany necklaces, Michael Courtney, then told the judge he would need a year’s continuance to bring himself up to speed on the case.

Senior Assistant State’s Attorney Joseph Corradino told the judge he was ready to go on trial immediately.

At the time Devlin agreed to a delay, but Tuesday he said Jan. 18 is the definite trial date.

During the already lengthy delays one of the state’s witnesses has died and another has retired and moved out of state.

Credit: Connecticut Post,tiffany cuff Links, Bridgeport

Back in the early ’60s, Holly was the woman we wanted to be. The slender and stylish New York beauty was supported by men, yet she seemed free.

Now, back in the early ’60s on TV, Betty is the woman we don’t want to be. The slender and stylish New York beauty is supported by men, and she seems trapped.

"Breakfast at Tiffany’s" was cool because of its modern glamour, ushering in a sexy future. "Mad Men" is cool because of its retro glamour, recalling a sexy past.

Audrey Hepburn’s Holly Golightly, a call girl with a crazy streak, got money from strange men at boites for "trips to the powder room." January Jones’s Betty Draper, a housewife with a crazy streak, cheated on her husband, when she was pregnant, with a strange man at a boite.

The tightly wound Betty is a gilded bird in a cage; she needs to belong to someone, this season to a new, older husband, an adviser to Governor Rockefeller.

The wild-child Holly is terrified someone will put her in a cage — in the Truman Capote novella, she won’t even walk past the Central Park Zoo — and she doesn’t want to belong to anyone. (She also doesn’t want anything to belong to her; that’s why she dumps her cat in a garbage can at the end. In the tacked-on happy ending of the movie, she finds the cat; in the book, which has no leading man to tell her she’s already in a cage of her own making, she doesn’t.)

The alcohol-swigging Betty never calls her blue periods "the mean reds," as the alcohol-swigging Holly did, but the women have their vertiginous moods in common: luminescent looks overlaying dark psyches.

In Georgetown, in the window of a vintage store called Annie Creamcheese,Tiffany Watches, there’s an iconic poster of Audrey Hepburn as Holly, sleek with cigarette holder, long black Givenchy dress and pearls. Right around the corner, in the window of Banana Republic, there’s a huge picture of Jon Hamm, looking sleek with Don Draper’s mysterious, matinee-idol smolder.

Even though many of us grew up not realizing it, Holly’s a hooker. And in the new season of AMC’s "Mad Men," which started last Sunday, Don hires a hooker and wants to be slapped.

Set in the same era, the two Manhattan fantasies are dashing escapes from the prim, airless Eisenhower era. Both feature magnetic characters, smoke rings and, in Capote’s phrase, "martini laughter."

Their gorgeous visual style cloaks strangled emotions,Tiffany bracelets, and both narratives brim with louche trysts, sexual liberation, bohemian flashes, suppressed demons and reinvented lives.

In "Mad Men," the single Richard Whitman from Pennsylvania coal country morphs into the married Don Draper after an accident in the Korean War. In "Breakfast at Tiffany‘s," the married Lulamae Barnes morphs into the single Holly Golightly to get out of the backwater Tulip,Tiffany necklaces, Tex.

"In New York you can become anything," Sam Wasson, who wrote the new book "Fifth Avenue, 5 a.m.: Audrey Hepburn, Breakfast at Tiffany’s and the Dawn of the Modern Woman," told Vanity Fair.

Wasson asserts that Holly was the precursor of Carrie and the "Sex and the City" singletons (not to mention TV trailblazers Mary Tyler Moore and Ally McBeal.) Truman Capote had wanted Marilyn Monroe for the role of the teenage hillbilly turned chic prostitute, and it would have been fun to see that version, too.

But when the producers chose the less exhausting Audrey, her real-life good-girl persona helped mask the raciness of her character.

In the 1960 movie of John O’Hara’s "Butterfield 8," Elizabeth Taylor’s call girl had to die in a car crash for her sins, just as 20 years earlier, Vivien Leigh, playing a ballerina-turned-prostitute in "Waterloo Bridge," had to be punished for her wicked ways with a final leap off the bridge.

It would be many years before audiences would embrace overt hookers as heroines: Jamie Lee Curtis in "Trading Places" in 1983, Julia Roberts in "Pretty Woman" in 1990 and Kim Basinger in "L.A. Confidential" in 1997.

Married to the oppressive Mel Ferrer and with a new baby boy, Hepburn’s princess-swan image bled into Holly, making her seem less like a member of the oldest profession and more like a modern, fun-loving single girl.

"In ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s,Tiffany rings,’ all of a sudden — because it was Audrey who was doing it — living alone, going out, looking fabulous and getting a little drunk didn’t look so bad anymore," Wasson writes. "Being single actually seemed shame-free. It seemed fun." So, as a haute hooker, Audrey Hepburn was a fairy godmother, not only to feminism but to the prevailing ethos that style and cool trump all.

In 2007, Shane Robert Martin decided to quit art school and join the Marine Corps.

He called from Afghanistan last week and asked his parents to send him some of his old art supplies. He said the stark beauty of the central Asian country had inspired him to draw again.

"The irony is, here you have a kid who was as tough as anything, who was a Reconnaissance Marine,Tiffany necklaces, but he could stop for a moment and see the beauty of the people and the land around him,Tiffany key rings, and there’s something so poignant about that," said his aunt, Amanda Brock. "You know, he lost his life in that beauty."

The 23-year-old Marine lance corporal from Spring died during combat operations in Afghanistan’s Helmand province on Thursday. He was assigned to the 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, based at Camp Pendleton, Calif.

Marine officials said Martin was driving a light armored vehicle on patrol when a roadside bomb exploded and the vehicle flipped. Martin died of head trauma.

"I know he went there with the idea of helping the Afghani people — I know that in my heart — but also to be a good and loyal and helpful Marine to his own team members," said his uncle, Robert Brock.

Martin was born in Durban, South Africa, and moved to the Houston area when he was 12.

He attended Spring’s Klein Collins High School,Tiffany Watches, where he was in the Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps.

"He was known at Klein Collins as the one who would stand up for people who were being bullied," said his mother, Debora Wallace. She remembered one of the school administrators pulling her aside during her son’s senior year. "He said, ‘When Shane graduates from high school, what are we going to do?’ He protected so many people at school, the small kids, and the underdogs."

Martin was fiercely protective by nature, but even-tempered and mature beyond his years, said his father, Kevin Wallace.

"He had a demeanor where he would never get angry at another person, no matter what they did to him," Wallace said. "He would just move on and keep it inside."

Martin met his future wife at an architectural graphics class at Klein Collins. The pair became best friends, and she invited him to senior prom because she had an extra ticket. Ten days later, they were officially dating.

"We would finish each other’s sentences, literally," Lauren Martin said by telephone from California, where she lived with her husband. "We always knew what each other was thinking, and we had the same values. My grandmother told me true soulmates would complement each other, and we did."

After graduation from Klein Collins in 2005, Martin attended The Art Institute of Houston before deciding to follow his heart to the Marines. His father, grandfather and uncle had all served, and Martin had always been a military history buff.

"Shane only ever watched the History Channel, or the Military Channel," his mother recalled. "When we were in South Africa, it was black-and-white war movies."

She said her son had a knack for remembering birthdays and anniversaries by connecting them to dates of World War II battles.

"He really and truly would have liked to be a military history professor once his days of serving were done," she said.

Boot camp and a bride

On Leap Day in February 2008, Martin celebrated his graduation from Marine boot camp. A few months later, he proposed to Lauren when she came to visit at Pendleton.

"It was nothing fancy,Tiffany pendants," Lauren said. "We had no money. We were in a hotel room, watching a Dane Cook DVD, and he said, ‘I’ll be right back,’ and tripped over some clothes."

Then he gave her the ring.

"He told me that I was the moment, and that’s why he did it right then," Lauren said. "That we were just sitting there together and that being there with me was all that he cared about, that I was the moment, and it couldn’t be any better."

Last visit home in April

The couple married on July 4, 2008, in Lauren’s backyard in Spring. In December of the same year, Martin deployed to Iraq for his first combat tour.

He earned his citizenship during that deployment. The naturalization ceremony was held at one of Saddam Hussein’s former palaces.

"He was very, very proud of that," Martin’s uncle said.

Before he deployed to Afghanistan in May, Martin visited Houston for two weeks in April to say goodbye to friends and family, including his brother, Kyle, 21, and sister, Diane, 14. They ate Chinese food and went shopping at the Galleria.

Diane said she was in the process of writing her big brother a three-page letter when her family learned of his death.

"I never finished it," she said. "It was telling him to be safe and everything, so everybody could sleep. And I never got to send the letter."

In addition to his wife, parents, brother and sister, Martin is survived by grandmothers Pamela Martin and Althea Wallace. Funeral arrangements are pending.

The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) is teaming up with celebrity mom and 90210-star Jennie Garth to highlight the latest in back-to-school fashion and orthodontic treatment. On Thursday, August 5, Garth will host the AAO Style ‘N Smile Fashion show, an exclusive event in the heart of New York City, where healthy, confident smiles are the must-have accessories of the season.

"As the mother of three children – one of whom has just had her braces taken off – and an actress, I know how important a beautiful smile can be," said Garth. "A healthy, beautiful smile, and the confidence that goes with it, is something that never goes out of style."

At the show, celebrity-stylist Melis Kuris will style the looks of more than a dozen local orthodontic patients who will model the latest in affordable teen fashion. Local AAO orthodontists will be on hand to make sure each model’s smile is runway ready. Garth, who will serve as the show’s emcee, also will announce a $10,000 donation to the Boys & Girls Club of America. The donation will be used to fund programs that will help to boost self esteem among New York City area students. Beyond the runway, the Style ‘N Smile program extends online at http://www.braces.org/stylensmile/ with fashion tips and orthodontic information for both students and adults alike.

Evolution of Orthodontic Treatment

Today’s orthodontic patients have more choices than ever before to help make their smile match their style. With options ranging from clear "barely there" brackets or aligners to "stand out" bracket shapes and a wide spectrum of fun rubber band colors – orthodontists are seeing patients of all ages.

"Regardless of age,Tiffany necklaces, orthodontic treatment can improve a patient’s oral health and facial appearance," said Lee W. Graber,Tiffany cuff links, D.D.S., M.S., M.S., Ph.D., president of the American Association of Orthodontists. "And for many patients, orthodontic treatment helps improve their self-esteem, giving them a new level of confidence at school or at work."

Sharing the Orthodontic Experience

The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) is looking for current, former and future orthodontic patients, as well as parents of orthodontic patients, to join the Braces Brigade and blog about the unique, heartwarming and sometimes hilarious experiences that come with undergoing orthodontic treatment. Braces Brigade members will document their (or their child’s) orthodontic journey within an online journal, which will serve as a source of guidance for others undergoing treatment. For more information and to apply,Tiffany bracelets, visit www.bracesbrigade.org.

The Right Education for a Healthy Smile

Orthodontists receive an additional two to three years of education beyond dental school to learn the proper way to align and straighten teeth. Orthodontists have the education, experience and expertise to create healthy, beautiful smiles for children, teens and adults.

For more information or to find an orthodontist near you, go to Braces.org or ask your dentist for a referral.

About the American Association of Orthodontists

The AAO comprises 16,000 members in the United States, Canada and abroad. Founded in 1900, the AAO supports research and education leading to quality patient care and promotes increased public awareness of the need for and benefits of orthodontic treatment. Orthodontists are uniquely qualified to correct improperly aligned teeth and jaws. They are specialists in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of dental and facial irregularities.

Orthodontists receive an additional two to three years of specialized education beyond dental school to learn the proper way to align and straighten teeth. Only those with this education may call themselves "orthodontists," and only orthodontists may be members of the AAO.

Find us on Twitter (@braces), Facebook (www.facebook.com/AAOBraces), and Posterous (http://braces.posterous.com/).

About Boys & Girls Clubs of America

For more than 100 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of America (www.bgca.org) has enabled young people, especially those who need Clubs most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Today, some 4,000 Boys & Girls Clubs serve more than 4.2 million young people through Club membership and community outreach. Clubs can be found throughout the country and on U.S. military installations worldwide, providing young people 6-18 years old with guidance-oriented character development programs conducted by trained, professional staff. Key programs emphasize leadership development; education and career exploration; community service; technology training; financial literacy; health and life skills; the arts; sports,Tiffany pendants, fitness and recreation; and family outreach. In a Harris Survey of alumni, 57 percent said the Club saved their lives. National headquarters are located in Atlanta.

Beth Hoops, 314-552-6749

bhoops@webershandwick.com

Pam Paladin, 314-993-1700, ext. 524

ppaladin@aaortho.org

SOURCE American Association of Orthodontists

The fashionable crowd of the city, read the fresh youngsters about to enter college, are all set to make a new style statement. So what if they don’t score perfect marks in their exams, they still manage to leave an indelible mark in the field of fashion. Each year GenX sets the tone for the coming year. This time, get ready for a more bold bohemian look that’s sure to make heads turn.

Glamourous, yet being comfortable in their skin, is what youngsters in Punjab prefer. "No matter what time of the year it is, jeans will always be a part of my wardrobe," says Neha Sharma, an applicant of S.D. College, Chandigarh. But there is still no dearth of students who don’t shy away from experimenting and setting trends that will be followed by others.

"Cigarette fits have become the norm. You see every other girl in college wearing them. I personally cannot stick to one perticular trend and that’s why you’ll see me in flared bottoms as well as straight fits," says Simmi Kaur, who suggests that everyone must have at least a pair of flared jeans in their wardrobe. "They are universally flattering-everyone from petite to broad frames can pull this trend off," adds Kaur.

With temperatures soaring outside, breezy yet youthful couture is what everyone seems to be settling for. A short subtle denim skirt with flashy silver sandals will look swanky and make you feel comfortable. "I prefer wearing denim shorts paired with a nice halter top, as it helps my skin breathe in this scorching heat," says Nandita Thakur, a student of fashion technology, Panjab University, Chandigarh. Thakur adds, "In this day and age, everybody is busy making style statements of their own. Nobody wants to follow fashion blindly-certainly not me."

Fashion has taken a turn and youngsters can be seen adorning bold tantalising colours. They are often seen wearing pocket tee dresses with colourful accessories. Leggings, teamed with long tops, are also the flavour of the season. The colours that succeed in grabbing all the attention are the loud colours like fuchsia, red, ecru, magenta, purple and even lavender.

When matched with the right kind of top, they look stunning. A number of fashion-forward girls and boys have been adorning scholarly glasses despite of having a 20 by 20 vision. On being asked the reason, one of them explains. "It not only makes me feel good but also protects me from the harmful UV rays," says Shivani Gupta, a student of G.C.G, Sector 11, Chandigarh.

"Unlike last season that witnessed a huge fad for lavish neck and hand accessories, this time attractive hair embellishments are in. I have a pair of matching hair clip with almost all my dresses," says Gupta.

For those who prefer sticking to the traditional Indian attire, kurtis with harrem pants or crop leggings have given way to run-of-the-mill salwaar kameez. "It is in vogue,Tiffany necklaces, and gives me a break from the traditional suits. It also saves me the hassle of carrying a dupatta," says Kanika, a student of Panjab University, Patiala.

The over-sized glasses are here with a bang. These 70′s inspired glares in chromatic shades-hot red, funky purple, and classy white are seen on many faces on campus,Tiffany earrings, especially those of girls. For boys, it’s mainly aviators.

Bags are an inevitable part of a girl’s attire. This time the big humongous bags are making the rounds. The over-sized bags talks of some serious fashion, so much so that every one, from big names like Prada to Hogan are out flaunting larger and more structured bags. "When buying bags I go in for colours that are likely to go with a lot of dresses in my wardrobe. White and black are universally liked but I think these days red is also being picked up frequently," says Gupta.

These bags, also called ‘totes’,Tiffany bracelets, are extremely spacious and comfortable to carry and is best if picked from one of the local street markets, as they are relatively inexpensive there. Also, they are found in many colours-from pinks, blues, greens, mauves and even yellow. "They can accommodate almost everything-books, registers, files, stationery and also my makeup kit," says Poonam, a Ph.D. applicant in Panjab University, Chandigarh.

Going further down, the gladiator sandals are back. Be it the colour or the style, youngsters are spoilt for choice. This year expect to see variations of these in different shades. Not only are they the hottest thing around, they are extremely comfortable and can be worn all day long.

Heels are much sort after too, whether they are short, stacked, wedge, platform or stilettos. As long as it adds a few extra inches, it’s welcome. In addition to the gladiators, back with a vengeance are the wedge sandals. It is a practical choice for students who have to walk huge distances on campus.

Men too are beginning to explore areas of the colour palette hitherto labelled as feminine. Fashionably turned out boys can be seen thronging the corridors of the colleges looking quite chic. Others are seen supported a semi casual look. The more style conscious are seen wearing smart casuals, with their hair neatly gelled and combed back.

But of course even the guys need to beat the heat so the most preferred choice is a simple kurta coupled either with jeans or the traditional pajama. When asked as to what kind of footwear would go with this traditional look, prompt comes the reply, "I prefer wearing a Punjabi jutti or a simple chappal or maybe, a slip-on," says Sameer, a student of D.A.V college, Sector 10,Tiffany pendants, Chandigarh.

One thing is for sure-the young today have a lot of confidence and the requisite attitude to match and carry off any outfit, however bold they are. Also, they don’t shy away from experimenting with colours, clothes, trends, et al. So to keep abreast of what’s in and what’s out in the fashion world, there’s no better way other than visiting a college campus once the session starts.

The fashion that is

Colourful bits: Fashion is been redefined and girls are ready to experiment. Bright nail colours with a lot of detailing is in vouge this season. Pick one to complete your edgy look.

Cut it short: Get ready to show some leg.These denim shorts will beat the heat and keep you cool, inside out.

Strappy affair: The strappier the better. These gladiators will add a lot of funk and style to a boring outfit. The best part-they are available in all bright colours.

Quote it: A T-shirt with slogan or cartoon characters scores high on the fashion metre for freshers. It’s all about wearing your emotions on your sleeve, quite literally.

Bigger the better: This versatile tote bag can be teamed up with any attire-modern jeans and a T-shirt or a traditional salwar kameez. Take your pick.

Book the look: The aviators aren’t just sported by the captains and lieutenants of the Army. They have successfully made their way through the wardrobes of many youngsters.

Flash them: These designer cell phone covers will not only shield your expensive phone from dust and heat, it will also set you apart from the crowd. You can get them in various prints. So what are you waiting for? Go and get one today and enjoy flaunting it.

Figure hugging: These skinny jeans come at affordable price, great styles and a variety of colours. Get one in a daring colour with studded waists and metallic shimmer.

In an industry-defining effort to engage and communicate with shoppers via social media channels, Prime Outlets, a portfolio of outlet shopping destinations across the U.S., will host an innovative Foursquare Fashion Dash event at 19 of its centers Saturday, Aug. 14.

The one-day-only event will reward shoppers who check-in via Foursquare at participating stores with exclusive discounts and additional savings up to 20 percent off purchases beyond the up to 65 percent off regular retail prices Prime Outlets’ stores offer every day. Participating merchants include Michael Kors, kate spade, Juicy Couture, Zegna, Kenneth Cole, Cole Haan, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH, among many more.

In addition to its Foursquare Fashion Dash,Tiffany cuff links, Prime Outlets – San Marcos, Prime Outlets – St. Augustine and Prime Outlets – Williamsburg will also host Stalk the Stylist, a hide-and-go-chic game secretly positioning a celebrity fashion expert inside four stores. Shoppers in "haute pursuit" can locate the stylist to win fashion giveaways by checking in to Prime Outlets and viewing the posted tips for a schedule of stylist locations between 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Prime Outlets’ team of celebrity fashion experts include:

Prime Outlets – Williamsburg: James Aguiar, fashion expert and host of "Full Frontal Fashion," "Where D’Ya Get That?" and "Style Court."

Prime Outlets – San Marcos: Mark-Alan Harmon, known for dressing Hollywood elite and regular appearances on the Style Network.

Prime Outlets – St. Augustine: Lilliana Vasquez, prominent stylist known for hosting "Style Check," "AMC Date Night," and "That’s So New York."

According to Prime Retail’s Senior Vice President of Marketing Karen E. Fluharty, Prime Outlets decided to host Fashion Dash and Stalk the Stylist to engage and reward shoppers.

"We know that savvy, fashion-forward shoppers tend to be tech-savvy as well, using both the Internet and social media tools to learn the latest in fashion news as well as information about savings opportunities from their favorite designers and name-brands," said Prime Outlets Senior Vice President of Marketing Karen E. Fluharty. "Our Fashion Dash and Stalk the Stylist events are designed to reward our loyal,Tiffany necklaces, ‘in-the-know’ customers with exclusive discounts using an exciting and innovative medium."

Visit www.primeoutlets.com to find the nearest participating center and a list of exclusive store discounts and savings.

About Prime Outlets

Headquartered in Baltimore, Md., Prime Outlets owns and operates 21 outlet shopping centers in the U.S. Spanning more than 8 million square feet throughout major United States markets, Prime Outlets is home to more than 400 leading designer and name-brands such as Gucci,Tiffany Money Clips, Giorgio Armani, Burberry, kate spade, Michael Kors, St. John,Tiffany Sets, Juicy Couture, Stuart Weitzman, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH and Neiman Marcus Last Call. The company’s retail outlets serve major markets including Orlando, Pittsburgh, Washington, D.C., Austin/San Antonio, Texas, Jacksonville/St. Augustine, Fla. and Williamsburg, Va., among many more. The company currently has two new ground-up projects in development: Prime Outlets – Grand Prairie, serving the Dallas/Fort Worth metro area, and Prime Outlets – Livermore Valley, serving the San Francisco Bay region. For more information, please visit www.primeoutlets.com. On December 8, 2009, the company entered into a definitive agreement with Simon Property Group to acquire its portfolio of outlet center properties.

A woman upset with her ex-boyfriend after a hearing in small claims court on Tuesday hit him twice with her car in a parking lot, police say.

Clayton Police Chief Tom Byrne said the victim, a 40-year-old Florissant man, suffered serious injuries, including two broken legs, and was taken to Barnes-Jewish Hospital.

A 52-year-old woman has been arrested for first-degree assault and is in custody. Byrne expects to file charges against her today.

The woman hit the man once then hit him a second time, pinning him against another car about 9:30 a.m. in the parking lot at the corner of Carondelet and South Central avenues, Byrne said.

They had just come from a civil court hearing in which the woman was seeking $480 from the man,tiffany earrings, said Judicial Administrator Paul Fox. The man brought his fiancee to the hearing. She was inside the victim’s car at the time of the incident,Charm pendant, Byrne said.

"I think there were a lot of things that got her (the ex-girlfriend) riled up," Byrne said.

A third car was damaged during the incident.

Fox said court officials who had presided over the small claims hearing were shocked to learn of the assault.

"There was no altercation between them in the courtroom,tiffany necklaces, and as far as anyone could tell, it was a routine case," Fox said.

Rulings are not revealed during small claims court hearings, instead, the results are mailed. "If there was any animosity between them, it was not based on the judge’s ruling because he hadn’t ruled on it at the time this occurred,Charm bracelet," Fox said.

But court records show that the judge later ruled against the woman, ordering her to pay a $27 fee.

The Post-Dispatch is not naming the driver until charges are filed against her.

Credit: St. Louis Post-Dispatch

LIMA — Over the years, many women have finished up near the front of the annual Kewpee/Lima YMCA Triathlon-Duathlon.

However, a female had never taken home top honors in the triathlon.

That changed Sunday.

Jennifer Spieldenner’s time of 1 hour and 7.04 seconds earned her the top finish in Sunday’s triathlon at Ottawa Metro Park. The 23-year-old Findlay triathlete beat the top men’s time by Charles Gerlach, who finished in 1:07.33. Gerlach, a 45-year-old Kenton native, was the defending champion.

Both Gerlach and Spieldenner crossed the finish line well in front of their respective competition.

Bryan Coleman was the second male triathlete to cross the finish line (1:11.32), and Brent Hiser was third (1:11.57).

Longtime area triathlete Leah Long was the second female finisher, clocking a time of 1:16.41, and Aimee Price was third (1:23.29). Sunday’s complete results were unavailable.

The triathlon consisted of a 500-yard swim, 15-mile bike and a 5-kilometer run.

Spieldenner is a professional triathlete and said she was highly motivated to win Sunday’s race.

"I’m really happy with how I did," she said. "I wanted to beat all the guys, and I accomplished it. I wasn’t aware that I could be the first ever (woman to win),tiffany necklaces, but yes, I wanted to win it."

Spieldenner said competing in triathlons is a full-time job for her.

"It’s completely year round," she said. "I do about 30,000 yards a week in the pool, about 12 hours (per week) on the bike and about 40 miles (per week) on the run."

Spieldenner competes nationally and internationally. With her hectic schedule,tiffany key rings, she finds herself splitting time between different homes.

"I’m on one of the national (triathlon) teams, so I get funded from the U.S. and I typically live out in the Olympic Training Center in California for half the year. So, I’m kind of home right now because a lot of my races are in Europe. So, it’s easier to travel from here to Europe, instead of from the West Coast."

Gerlach, who won the event last year, held a 3-minute advantage over Spieldenner at the last transition (bike to run). On the run, however, he was hampered with an injury, which opened the window of opportunity for Spieldenner.

"I really enjoyed the race today, until I got about to the halfway point on the run," Gerlach said. "I pulled a calf muscle,tiffany rings, so I like hobbled all the way back on the run,discount tiffany, which was kind of painful."

In the duathlon, Jason Barhorst took top honors in the men’s race, while Kristen Henney won the women’s race.

In the duathlon, each athlete completes in a 5K run, a 15-mile bike and then finishes with another 5K run.

Monongalia County Schools employees are voting on two different school calendars for the 2010-’11 year.,tiffany rings

Both calendars feature the same start date for students,tiffany necklaces, Aug. 23. They also have the same winter break from Dec. 23-Jan. 2, and share the same spring break as well — in conjunction with WVU’s — from March 21-25.

Unlike in past years, however, both calendars keep students in school the first two days of Thanksgiving week. Students will instead have Nov. 24-26 off for Thanksgiving.

One difference occurs around Easter. One option has break starting Wednesday, April 20,tiffany pendants, and the other calendar has the break beginning on Thursday, April 21. Both breaks will have students return on April 26.

Both calendars feature eight days at the beginning of June to use as possible makeup days if there is snow earlier in the year.

Director of Personnel Louis Hlad said the committee didn’t have too much trouble creating the calendar. A committee of teachers, union representatives, service employees, a parent and a student created the two calendars.

"It was not difficult," Hlad said.

The Board of Education set the start date and they had little room to play with because of other limitations set by the state. The calendar can not be longer than 43 weeks.

Parent Susan Daniels, who serves on the committee,discount tiffany, said there was a challenge to formulate the calendar because they are still hamstrung.

One potentially controversial decision the committee made was to have a two-day school week before Thanksgiving. Daniels said she thought three days off for the students would be enough.

"I honestly believe these two days will be better used elsewhere," Daniels said.

Some parents might have already booked vacations, like Daniels. Her family planned a cruise the week of Thanksgiving, and she will be removing her kids from school for those two days. But, she still thought the threeday break is long enough.

When Monongalia County students came to school the first and second day of hunting season in 2002, about 1,500 students and 200 faculty and staff members were absent that Monday, and 1,700 students and 206 faculty and staff members were absent that Tuesday. School enrollment was roughly 10,000 that year.

Daniels also thought it was good to have the spring break in sync with WVU’s. Many families work at the university and having a break at the same time allows them to spend time together.

The district will count the votes Tuesday, Hlad said. They plan to present the BOE with the calendar at its April 27 meeting. The district must submit the calendar for state approval by May 1.