MCC members guide on how to dress
The exclusive social club has sent members a two-page illustrated guide of its strict dress code.
Bare midriffs, torn jeans and thongs are banned from the Member's Reserve.
Men will be refused entry to the Long Room or Member's Dining Room if they have no tie or wear a zippered jacket and women will be turned away in leggings, denim jackets or three-quarter pants.
In case members don't know what tracksuit pants and ugg boots
look like, the MCC had models pose in the unacceptable clothes.
The latest MCC membership letter warns members they will not be admitted unless they can pass the fashion police.
"To avoid any embarrassment at the turnstiles, please ensure that your attire, and that of your guests, is appropriate."
MCC chief Stephen Gough said the guide was necessary to inform members, who will this year pay up to $726 in fees.
"It's come about because we have so many occasions when members might bring guests that are unaware of the requirements," he said.
"Sometimes members themselves don't know what is expected of them.
"So we've done this because it can be embarrassing for people to get knocked back and a major inconvenience."
But MCC members said the dress guide was a step too far.
Country member Brendan Carrick said the MCC was pointing out the obvious.
"If you're a member, you know what you're expected to wear," he said.
"You don't need a two-page guide to remind you to wear a collar or to remind your guest that they have to wear a tie."
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Podiatrist: Ugg Boots Do Uggly Things To Your Fe
Ugg boots
have become something of a phenomenon lately.
At more than $100, they're not cheap but they've become a must have -- especially for teenage girls. What many Uggs lovers don't realize though is, according to one podiatrist, the flat, shear ling lined boots are actually bad for your feet.
"They keep your feet warm in the winter and summer. You don't have to wear socks with them, that's the main reason I bought them," said
"They're comfortable," said
They're a major fashion trend that hasn't gone out of style yet in
"I think they're ugly," said Weinkauf.
That doesn't stop thousands of women and girls from wearing and loving the Ugg boots.
"Very comfortable, they feel like pillows on your feet," said Peterson.
However, podiatrists warn the shear ling boots are actually hard on your feet.
"The biggest problem with them is the fact that they have no support. They're completely flat on the bottom," podiatrist Dr. Kari Prescott.
Doctors say that lack of arch support can lead to foot and leg problems.
"If you don't have external support, all the muscles in your legs, really from the knee down, can become achy, sore. Some people refer to that as shin splints," said
A foot condition called plantar fasciitis, or heel spurs, may also happen. Slipping in an arch support can help.
"This provides some curvature and it's not ideal," said
And even forewarned about potential problems, Ugg wearers still love their boots.
"No, I'd probably still wear them," said Peterson.
"I'd still wear them," said Weinkauf.
"It's always fashion over practicality, isn't it?" said
Oxnard College offers free English classes for w
Oxnard College is offering free English classes for workers at local businesses.The idea is to teach employees the English they need to do their jobs, said Christopher Jones, project director. So a hotel might request a class focusing on housekeeping terms. Or a hospital could offer a class on medical terms.
The college received a $399,000, two-year grant from the chancellor of the California Community College System to start the pilot program, which has 400 spaces available.
So far, two companies have signed up — Catalytic Solutions Inc. in Oxnard, which makes catalytic converters, and Deckers Outdoor Corp. in Camarillo and Ventura.
Deckers, which markets Ugg boots
and Teva sandals as well as other products, has about 30 people in the classes, said Lou Flores, human resources manager.
The company signed up for the program because it wanted to improve communication between workers and managers, he said.
“Our manager likes to go out on the floor and talk to people directly,” Flores said. “We also wanted to give employees opportunities to take new positions. We look at it as an opportunity for both the employees and for us.”