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Secondhand Serenade, Molly Ringwald, Sylvia Polanski and More Set for Yoshi's San Francisco, Now thu May 2013
Yoshi's San Francisco newly added shows include: Secondhand Serenade (Tue, Feb 26, 8pm $25), Rita Coolidge (Fri-Sat, Mar 29-30, 8pm $36,10pm $26) Molly Ringwald (Tue, Apr 16, 8pm $25, $45 Limited VIP), René Marie's "Experiment in Truth" Quartet (Tue, Apr 23, 8pm $20), Rachelle Ferrell (Fri, May 3, 8pm $32, 10pm $28) and Junior Brown (Sun, May 12, 7pm $25).
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With the heat of summer in full swing, the next stage of Secondhand Serenade's saga is gearing up for release. Those familiar with the words of John Vesely, the man behind Secondhand Serenade, have lived through his picturesque stories of life's ups and downs - from the act's acoustic debut, Awake, to the fuller, and more emotionally complex sounds of 2008's sophomore A Twist In My Story. Fans have gravitated to John's heart-on-his sleeve approach and are consistently moved by his tales of life, love and loss that foster universal understanding. Along this journey, A Twist In My Story spawned the platinum-certified top 10 CHR Top 40 hit "Fall For You." The song also reached No. 21 on the prestigious Billboard Hot 100. With the release of Hear Me Now, Secondhand Serenade's third studio release for Glassnote Records, he gives a more in-depth look inside a man coming to terms with his shortcomings and moving forward with that understanding. More info here.
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8pm $36, 10pm $26
Most music fans have a favorite song recorded by two-time GRAMMY award-winner Rita Coolidge - "Fever," "We're All Alone," "One Fine Day," "(Your Love Has Lifted Me) Higher & Higher," "The Way You Do The Things You Do," "All Time High," "Superstar," and so many other memorable tracks that topped the charts from the 1970′s onward. It is perhaps due to Coolidge's pop and rock pedigree that many of her fans are unaware of her longstanding affection for jazz, however. Her debut release for Concord Records, And So Is Love, a collection of well-loved jazz standards, is sure to change all that. It will also undoubtedly add a few jazz chestnuts to that lengthy list of songs Coolidge has already made her own. More info here.
(actress, singer, dancer, author touring new concert act)
Tue, Apr 16, 8pm $25 / $45 Limited VIP
Ringwald appeared in the TV series Diff'rent Strokes and the spin-off Facts of Life. Turning toward motion pictures, she found her breakout role in Sixteen Candles. Additionally some of Ringwald's most famous films include The Breakfast Club and Pretty in Pink. Currently Ringwald stars in the ABC Family network's series The Secret Life of the American Teenager. When she is not at the television studios in Hollywood, Molly Ringwald will tour her sensational new concert act A NIGHT WITH MOLLY RINGWALD featuring the Peter Smith Quartet.
Among her credits as a vocalist, Ringwald performed lead on Disney's patriotic album Yankee Doodle Mickey, where Ringwald sang "This Is My Country," "The Star-Spangled Banner" and "God Bless America." She later performed on a Disney Christmas album. On Broadway Molly has starred in the revival of CABARET, ENCHANTED APRIL, and MODERN ORTHODOX opposite Jason Biggs and Craig Bierko and appeared off-Broadway in tick, tick... BOOM! and also starred as 'Charity Hope Valentine' in the Broadway national tour of the musical revival, SWEET CHARITY. Ringwald's new book will be released August 2013 and her new solo recording is due Fall 2013. Read more here.RENÉ MARIE'S "Experiment in Truth" Quartet
(jazz, soul, blues and gospel vocalist)
Tue, Apr 23, 8pm $20
René Marie, the award winning singer whose style incorporates elements of jazz, soul, blues and gospel, has quickly become a heroine to many; a woman of great strength exuding stamina and compassion; often explaining how finding her voice and self through singing gave her the courage to leave an abusive marriage. But since the release of her recording debut, Renaissance, this Colorado based heroine has also evolved into one of the greatest and most sensuous vocalists of our time. Unmistakably honest and unpretentious while transforming audiences Worldwide with her powerful interpretations, electrifying deliveries and impassioned vocals - René Marie has drawn a legion of fans and music critics who find themselves not only entertained, but encouraged and even changed by her performances. More info here.
(from Phyllis Hyman's backup singer (1988-1989) to R&B debut (1992), vocalist/multi-instrumentalist)
8pm $32, 10pm $28
Rachelle Ferrell is unquestionably one of the most dynamic talents in contemporary pop music. Very few vocal artists in the industry have Ferrell's potent combination of range, phrasing, and musicianship. Ferrell first emerged in the states with her R&B debut Rachelle Ferrell (1992), a solid collection of self-penned originals that featured a striking duet with Will Downing ('Nothing Has Ever Felt Like This'). It was with the release of First Instrument in 1994 (recorded prior to Rachelle Ferrell) that audiences were really introduced to Ferrell's jazz sensibilities. More info here.
(country guitarist and singer)
Sun, May 12, 7pm $25
"You don't find stylists today like you did in the Ernest Tubb era. That's what sets Junior aside from a lot of other artists. He's got his own style. And his rapport with his fans, he draws a vast audience, from young college kids up to the older, traditional country music fans." ~David McCormick, owner, Ernest Tubb Record Shop, Nashville
"Junior told me once that he was very impressed by Jimi Hendrix, by the way he was very wild, and yet he was very controlled. He knew where everything was going in a solo, and he (Junior), I think tries for the same effect, and I think he hits it virtually every time." ~Mitch Mitchell, drummer, The Jimi Hendrix Experience
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RIDGWAY – There's never a perfect time to ask a struggling community to raise its property taxes. Nonetheless, the Ridgway Town Council concluded at its meeting last Wednesday evening, Aug. 14, there will never be a better time than now to move forward with a bond question to help fund Ridgway's Historic Business District Streetscape Plan.
After an hour or so of soul-searching discussion, with no community members present other than the press, council voted unanimously to put a $2.7 million bond initiative on November's ballot to finance the long-simmering Streetscape plan. If the initiative is successful, funds will be used to leverage one of two outside funding opportunities from the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) that have surfaced to facilitate the project.
Per state statute, the ballot language for November's election must be set by Sept. 6.
The basic idea of the Historic Business District Streetscape Plan, as first proposed in 2006, is to draw motorists off the main drag of Highway 62 that bisects the community and into a vibrant, inviting downtown. The plan calls for infrastructure improvements that include paving a few central blocks of commercial downtown Ridgway, building new parking lots, and realigning Railroad Street. It also envisions extensive tree planting, new lighting and signage, and wide curbs and sidewalks with benches and bike racks, encouraging a pedestrian and bicycle-friendly downtown core. The cost of the project is estimated at roughly $3.2 to $3.5 million.
The proposal fell victim to the economic downturn of 2008 and for years was put on the back burner. But now, with the economy showing signs of picking up once more and fresh energy percolating in Ridgway around the synergistic Creative District and Main Street Initiative projects, residents have shown some interest in recommitting to the Streetscape Plan.
Over the past several months, the plan and its various funding scenarios have been presented to the community in great detail, with workshops held in both June and July, on the heels of a community-wide survey conducted earlier this year. Nevertheless, councilors last Wednesday felt uneasy about making a decision about the proposed ballot question within a void.
"Oh, the crickets are so loud," Councilor Ellen Hunt said of the practically empty meeting room.
"I am really uncomfortable there is no one from the public here," Councilor Eric Johnson agreed, worrying that perhaps the community is simply "resigned to fact we are pushing this down their throat."
Since the last Streetscape workshop held in mid-July, council has received one letter of support from a town resident, and mixed views on the street, about the merits of the proposal.
"I heard from business owners who are not for it, for financial and philosophical reasons," Johnson reported. "They just don't see the need."
"I think it boils down to 'no new taxes,'" Hunt said.
"I feel we really have heard a diversity of views and have a pretty good sense of different perspectives," Councilor Jim Kavanaugh countered. "There are concerns as well as hopes out there."
Kavanaugh stressed the potential social and cultural merits of the Streetscape proposal. "The missing piece in this town is a more clearly defined hub, in addition to the park," he said. "I do believe [the Streetscape improvements] will increase social interaction, not only between community residents but between us and visitors. It will increase our community pride."
Moreover, Kavanaugh pointed out, the Streetscape project has been discussed extensively for seven years. "I think it is very unusual that an idea has such resilience and standing power," he said. "I truly believe the reason is because it taps into a community hope, a vision, and so many people have been involved. I think that's profound. This proposal has really been worked and refined, and connected to other initiatives. It is time to honor that. One way of doing that is by allowing people to finally vote on it. It is very deserving of a community vote."
"We bent over backwards to give people an opportunity for public comment," Johnson said. "The survey showed overwhelming support from the public in general. Put it on the ballot. That's the ultimate forum."
Council as a whole generally concurred with that sentiment, but worried whether the community would be able to understand the complex nuances of the question, and the clunky, confusing legalese of the ballot language in which it must be phrased. Colorado's TABOR (Taxpayer Bill of Rights) Amendment strictly dictates a great deal of the verbiage that must be contained in tax increase questions appearing on ballots across the state.
The upshot is that the town is concurrently pursuing two different funding opportunities for its Streetscape Plan.
The first would be a partnership project with CDOT utilizing a one time funding opportunity for federal RAMP (Responsible Acceleration of Maintenance and Partnerships) funds for a $13 million project to incorporate CDOT's proposed improvements on Highway 62 with the Downtown Streetscape Plan. If the town succeeds in landing this grant, Ridgway voters would need to approve a twenty year, $2 million municipal bond to be repaid by a property tax increase. The town would also be required to provide $800,000 of in-kind contributions. The grant award will be announced on Sept. 20, but construction on the project would not begin until 2016.
The town is also pursuing an alternate Streetscape funding scenario through an application for $500,000 in grant funds from the Department of Local Affairs Energy Impact Funds for downtown business district improvements. This option would require voter approval of a twenty year, $2.7 million municipal bond to be repaid by a property tax increase. The grant award will be announced in December and if awarded, construction could begin in the fall of 2014. This project option would include improvements at an estimated cost of $3.2 million, and along with the bond payments, would be repaid by annual payments of $55,000 from the town's capital improvement sales tax funds.
Due to the timing of the grant applications, council must present the ballot question to voters at the consolidated election in November (rather than its regularly scheduled spring election) and is hedging its bets by asking for a $2.7 million municipal bond (the amount that would be needed if the DOLA grant comes through, but the RAMP grant does not). Should CDOT award the RAMP grant, however, the town would ultimately issue only a $2 million bond.
Another confusing aspect of the ballot question is that it asks voters if Ridgway's debt should be increased "up to $2.7 million, with a maximum repayment cost of up to $4.6 million." This "maximum repayment cost" (language dictated by the TABOR Amendment) alludes to the interest rate associated with the principal of the bond. TABOR prohibits the ballot language from being worded in such a way as to clarify this issue, however.
Council concurred that it's a lot for voters to try to comprehend, and worried that these confusing aspects of the ballot question could be problematic and ripe for misinterpretation.
"People will plant fear," Councilor Weaver predicted, although, he pointed out, "this is no different than going out and getting a mortgage. This is why Douglas Bruce [the crafter of the TABOR Amendment] wanted this language, is to scare people. The reality is, there is an interest cost. The principal is $2.7 million. It's no different than a mortgage; it's the nature of finance. We are still going to be hit by the people who are against it and will use scare tactics, but there is not much we can do about it."
Kavanaugh expressed a different perspective. "Most people have their mind set before they vote on a bond issue," he said. "It will come down to community education efforts and making sure we address all these questions for every person who is going to vote."
"It will be an educational process," Weaver said. As for the specter of the Streetscape bond question bumping up against a proposed county-wide sales tax hike on the November ballot, Weaver predicted that Ridgway residents will still be likely to "vote for what is Ridgway."
"We live in a democracy," Weaver said. "It's about time; this deserves a vote."
"Let's put it out there and let the community decide," Councilor Jason Gunn said. "We need to find out if it's something the community wants."
"November is time to do it," Councilor Bo James Nerlin said. "Now is the time."
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She knew the community would enjoy it. She knew some locals would be repeat visitors. What the Lazy 5 Park Ranger could not account for was organizations other than Washoe County Regional Parks seeing the need and opportunity to bring residents out to enjoy the facility.
"It has been a request of our concert goers to extend the season," Borges said Wednesday after successfully extending the season through August 28. "We were able to start a little earlier this year simply because we had greater support from the sponsors, and that is going to help us even more as we extend the series."
Summit Christian Church has been the series sponsor for five consecutive years and Borges said other sponsors like Laurie Brazier of State Farm, Pack N Post in Spanish Springs and First Independent Bank have been supporting the Summer Concert Series since the beginning. She said the evolution of the event resembles the crowd participation throughout the summer.
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Borges oversees all of Lazy 5's attractions, including the popular water play park, across its 85 acres of land. She said the community center, playground equipment and multi-purpose sporting field offer a great variety for residents, but she is sure there will be more added in the future.
"Nine years ago I was hired when they opened the water play park at Lazy 5," she said, "And at that time parks were doing really well. We had great community support and we were able to offer more services to the community.
"I know that our park will grow in the future and there are plans for development in the park, but nothing specific in programming that I have heard of. We are still holding our own, so to speak, in the parks department but I am sure we will find some new events in the future."
Until then Borges said she is content with managing the park and the Summer Concert Series given the amount of friendly relationships she has established with local families, who have attended the event in full each summer.
"The best part is seeing the numbers of people come in and enjoy the evening," Borges said. "I enjoy visiting with some of our returning patrons, who have been coming since the beginning of the concerts, whom I have gotten to know. It is just a great resource for everybody to come together and I feel like am a part of this community.
"I am very happy to provide the service to the community and I know it is greatly appreciated. I was extremely happy with the turnout of sponsorships this year and it has been a really great summer."


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Hells Canyon Motorcycle Rally
Everything starts at the RideCenter/HCMR booth, in Historic Downtown Baker City.
Downtown activities throughout te event include live music, vendor displays, bike show, and entertainment. But this event is all about riding the many byways and backroads of Baker County and Eastern Oregon.
Baker City is uniquely located as the connecting point of more great motorcycle roads than just about anywhere. I-84, Hwy 30, Hwy 7, Hwy 203, Hwy 245 and Hwy 86. Also close by are Hwy 244, Hwy 237, Hwy 26 Hwy 82 and the Hells Canyon, Blue Mountain and Elkhorn Scenic Byways. Let us not forget the most important road. The Devil's Tail. This 22 mile road from Oxbow to Hells Canyon Dam is the signature ride of the rally. It could very well be the most inspiring 44 miles of your life. Most riders will spend Saturday on the bike discovering the roads, people and scenery the surrounding areas have to offer. With four 'courses' to ride the variety is outstanding. Choose the Canyon Course featuring the Devil's Tail, the Mountian Course featuring Road Rash Pass, The Valley Course featuring The Burnt River & Owyhee River valleys or the Gold Rush Course featuring Dooley Pass, Sumpter, Granite, Lehman Hot Springs and more. But they ALL return to Baker City in the early evening for people watching, bike spotting and great food with drink all over town. The atmosphere is party like with just about every kind of fun you can imagine going on till the wee hours. The Shuttle Buses will be running between all the popular watering holes and excitement fills the air. Sunday finds most riders out exploring for a second day. When they return the atmosphere is a little more relaxed and this is when they really get taken in by this great little town. For more event info including registration visit http://www.hellscanyonrally.com
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Comment posted Misleading instructions to voters: is Duncan Macintyre trawling for 4th preference votes? by Larry Nugent.
Mea Culpa I apologise, it is more than unusual. For some reason I did not check, before I sent.
Sorry to hear about your street publicity being vandalised. Are there anything I can do help?.
There should be more punitive council by laws on vandalisation of election banners and posters.
Misleading candidate leaflets such as Duncan MacIntyre's should be severely punished as no one should feel any sharp practic is acceptable to the Oban community
Larry Nugent also commented
- "Dunkin Doughnut MacIntyre", the candidate with a hole in his centre of credibility.You could not make it up.
- Yes that is his/her duty to "represent all constituents". And that means ensuring all sections have equal access to all departments and officers.
The councilors are not qualified or trained to be disability officers. Please read a book on )(he social model on Disability) before you make a fool of yourself again and I thought Duncan MacIntyre was the only one
- The postal vote gives me full access to exercising my democratic franchise.
However, in times of lack of debate on all issues that impact on my disabilities,I cannot feel confident that rural councilors have the same commitment as their colleagues from large conurbations on disability issues.
One of the chief problems is the lack of disability awareness training in A&B rural areas. So it is not just geography and demography. We need a recognised disability awareness officer that will encourage chronically sick and disabled people to participate on matters that will improve employment, education,housing and transport for all sections of our rural communities. I believe that is more important a prize than being envious of city slickers.
Thank God ForArgyll website. At least their service brings rural issues and its problems closer to all the far flung airts and pairts
- Phill and Integrity,
I have a lifetime experience from the womb to the tomb in dealing with authorities of all sorts.
I have found it a long and debilitating experience in seeking natural justice from the likes of Sally Loudon, Douglas Hendry, and adult director Jim Robb.
In legal aid alone, I must have cost the public purse thousands, to no avail. Cases dragged on for years with no satisfactory results other than my increased stress and anxiety levels.
Now I expect more from councilors who I vote to represent my needs for adequate service provision. The case you put of doing it for yourself,does not work,in most cases. It takes up more time than appreciated and you are dealing with an army of council lawyers who are masters of spin and the dark arts.
No, I leave it for my SNP councilors to represent my service provision needs. It cheaper than the public purse and gives councilors a much needed insight into the uncaring executive department and in this case the manipulative Duncan MacIntyre.
I want my franchise expressed by councilors prepared to ask questions and not have their heads ducking and diving below the parapets.
- A new broom sweeps clean but not with this incumbent administration of dead headed chiefs of single digital IQs.
They are attempting to bury their misdeeds with the conniving Independent Alliance.
If I am wrong, then please tell me why "Spygate" was not speedily resolved before the election period. After all we do have an admission of guilt from the culprit.
The public need to know as this is more than a disciplinary matter. It is obvious that the civil rights of the general public has been infringed.
The chief executive department is not a "star chamber" or have proceedings held "in camera". The public have a right to know about this sordid conspiracy and obvious cover up.
Duncan MacIntyre should not be protected and I hope the first thing the new council do is report his leaflet indiscretions to the electoral commission. I will be dismayed if they don't or cannot
Recent comments by Larry Nugent
- Lib Dem performance in Euro elections may spin out into Argyll & Bute
And who in the Oban Yes campaign recommended Sheridan as a speaker? He is a vote loser. I will be tearing up my SNP membership card because they obviously never opposed the choice of Sheridan
- Were Russell's fingerprints also on the SNP group's whipping decision?
Led by the nose and being bullied by a big coward?
If this is true: Who does Russell fear? Is it the outspoken and scorned Robb. It is certainly not the moribund branch members whom historically have not held Councillors and Russell to account or sought transparency or delegated them to properly represent constituents to get value for their council tax.
If they talk and walk like Independents. Then they are Independents
- Cowdenbeath by-election shows parties' ebb and flow
It is transparently clear that the SNP did not even get the Cowdenbeath "grey vote". As a pensioner I am not convinced the SNP will deliver on their promises to my section.
As a resident of Argyll, overall I don't trust them in charge of the Economy, Education,Europe, and control of our natural resources.
The above are bread and butter issues and nothing to do with Independence. The voters on Thursday have registered their disquiet at Walter Mitty paper promises that have no substance and an attack on our living standards.
- Jackie Baillie's 'bedroom tax' protection bill moves forward with cross-party support
"As much as this bill is welcomed"….
I do take on board your justified cynicism of the track record of her party. You must realise her bill has cross party support. And most SNP party members like myself want the Scottish government to act now to prevent further hardship on tenants.
- Jackie Baillie's 'bedroom tax' protection bill moves forward with cross-party support
The money is easy to find. So let there be no backsliding. Act now SNP, as you have the power with the full backing of the many.
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MT3 on 3/20/2014 7:37:00 AM more reviews by MT3
Age: 44-55 Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium Hair: Brunette Eyes: Blue
Infallible 8hr Le gloss. I bought 125 BLOOM at Ulta for $9.99.
The end of the wand is weird -- sort of a bent foam leaf. It took 4 swipes for any noticeable color to appear on my lips. Then a few more to make them look a little glossy. Within minutes it was balling up on the edges and feeling gritty.
Going back to Ulta
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*TOP REVIEWER* blooiejagwa on 10/14/2013 11:42:00 AM more reviews by blooiejagwa
Age: 25-29 Skin: Sensitive, Medium Hair: Other Eyes: Brown
Hm perhaps one of the best glosses ever! Went to sleep with this one- when i woke up it was still perched on prettily as ever (no smearing or fading). Somehow makes lipsticks look better and perfect on its own- almost a similar finish to the clinique buttershines, but less greasy, looks juicy/healthy as opposed to tacky. I don't like the look of a plastic film on the lips, so if you're into that this won't be for you. Also: one well applied layer tends to look better than gloopy several layers- if you want that much depth of pigment I suggest you opt for a creamy lipstick instead.
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*TOP REVIEWER* pigmentpro on 8/19/2013 1:12:00 PM more reviews by pigmentpro
Age: 30-35 Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium Hair: Black Eyes: Blue
I have this product in 3 different shades and I really adore the colors. Im in love with the shape of the applicator as it looks like a tear drop on the end perfect for application to the lips. The texture can be a bit sticky and bulk in the corners of the mouth so you have to limit the amount of product you apply. This claims to be an 8 hour wear but doesn't last any longer than a regular lipgloss would. It does not stain your lips and just doesn't last 8 hours that's for sure, maybe an hour at most which is average. Overall, its a very decent lipgloss and it comes in a lot of fun shades. I would purchase them again.
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trish7210 on 3/30/2013 5:55:00 PM more reviews by trish7210
Age: 19-24 Skin: Acne-prone, Fair, Cool Hair: Brown, Straight, Fine Eyes: Green
I don't know why I have never reviewed these, since I own like....10 or more of them. These are really excellent lipglosses. They have the best staying power combined with the nicest consistency you can find. Look, they are called infallible for a reason-they are meant to stay on. For the people complaining that they are too sticky....they are really not! They are stickier than lipbalms, sure. But, don't be afraid to try these because you are reading that they are sticky....it's not like your lips get glued together. Honestly, they feel quite smooth to me, and they stay on your lips for HOURS, very impressive. Not only does the color stay, but the sheen and moisture lasts, as well. Plus, most of them have a large, metallic cap which doubles as a mirror if you need help putting them on! The felt brushes are also very soft and there are a large variety of colors + plumping varieties. Just try them, they are awesome.
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glossipgirl7 on 2/24/2013 5:30:00 PM more reviews by glossipgirl7
Age: 18 & Under Skin: Normal, Tan Hair: Black Eyes: Brown
I've heard lots of good reviews about this lipgloss, so the other day I finally picked one up in the shade 'Bloom'. It's a soft shimmery bubblegum pink, not too cool but not too warm. I think it would be flattering on pretty much anyone.
When I opened the tube, I noticed that the brush was really funny-looking. It's all heart-shaped with a little hole in the middle, and it's slanted. I find that it helps for smooth, quick, easy and even application, depositing just the right amount of gloss. The packaging is very nice, all sleek and slim, kind of hourglass-shaped with silver lettering.
I applied this at around 4:00 P.M. An hour later, most glosses would be partially, if not fully, faded. But nope! It looked exactly the same as before. I had dinner a while later, talking and drinking and eating, and the gloss was still perfectly fine. Just a tiny bit less glossy, but barely enough to be noticeable. I then went off to the movies, and all through the two-hour movie, it lasted. It was almost all faded by 7:30, a full 4 and a half hours after application. Um, wow. I've tried a lot of glosses, and none of them have lasted past the three-hour mark. This one takes me to 4 hours at least.
This lipgloss is a little sticky, but not so much that it bothers me. It's probably just to help with the lasting power.
Overall, definitely a keeper. I might try other shades, but Bloom is a perfect sheer wash of colour. Will most definitely repurchase!
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lisat2 on 2/12/2013 8:20:00 PM more reviews by lisat2
Age: 44-55 Skin: Combination, Fair Hair: Blond Eyes: Blue
Unfortunately, while loving the color (#320 Red Fatale), this is not working for me. As careful as I was in applying it and repeatedly so, it kept staining my front teeth so I looked like a vampire. ;-( Note i do not have veneers or any strange coatings on my teeth; I've also had orthodontia so my teeth are straight..no other "foundational product" on my lips either, so those aren't part of the equation.) At least for me, NOT infallible.
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*TOP REVIEWER* sizza911 on 1/6/2013 9:54:00 PM more reviews by sizza911
Age: 44-55 Skin: Normal, Fair Hair: Brunette Eyes: Green
I love these lip glosses. They are the only ones with staying power on me. They can get a little sticky and hard to remove after a few hours but it's worth it for the staying power when I want it. The colors are beautiful and I really like the heart shaped applicator. Why oh WHY does L'Oreal always discontinue my favorite lip products. My favorite lipstick the Endless Lipcolor line went bye bye a couple of years ago too and I've been looking for a suitable replacement ever since- prestige brands, drugstore brands-- nothing comes close. Now my favorite lipgloss is going away too! Very sad. The good news is that I have a stash built up for the next couple of years as I have been able to find these on clearance at Target and Ulta.
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Icecreamskin on 1/4/2013 9:46:00 AM more reviews by Icecreamskin
Age: 19-24 Skin: Other, Fair Hair: Black Eyes: Brown
so it doesnt contain mineral oil ?
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Juhtima on 8/12/2012 7:54:00 PM more reviews by Juhtima
Age: 25-29 Skin: Very Oily, Fair-Medium Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown
I'm usually not into lip glosses as I feel they are always a hassle to reapply throughout the day. A couple of days ago, I noticed that I haven't tried buying a drugstore lipgloss in years and I mean 5+ years or so. I thought that a long wearing lipgloss was probably very unlikely and that's the sole purpose why I picked this up to try. I got mine in the color sunset, it's a sandy peach color with silver shimmers; a natural color with a kick. I tried this a couple of days ago and fell in love. I only used one coat and it lasted for about 3 hours through eating and drinking. Throughout those 3 hours, my lips did not become dry at all. In fact they were very well moisturized!
I applied this over a coral lipstick from SkinFood and it was gorgeous. The product is a little tacky, but that's the staying power so it doesn't really bother me. I also love the applicator as it applies the perfect amount and the product itself smells like candy. The only con I see with this product is that if you apply too many coats in one time it CAN get goopy. It's better to wait between coats so that the first coat sets. Luckily for me I only need one coat anyway. Will be purchasing more whenever there is a sale.
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spadarok on 8/1/2012 8:03:00 PM more reviews by spadarok
Age: 44-55 Skin: Oily, Tan Hair: Black Eyes: Brown
I love this lip gloss! It stays on for hours and make your lips look plump and juicy. It does feel sticky at times but it's worth it because of the way it makes my lips look! I use Suede, and the color is awesome!!
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The Red River Valley water supply project may start taking more actionGrand Forks, ND (WDAY TV) -- The Environmental studies are done, permits are assigned, but we're not seeing any work being done on the Red River Valley Water Supply Project.
By: Melanie Orlins, WDAZ, WDAY
Grand Forks, ND (WDAY TV) -- The Environmental studies are done, permits are assigned, but we're not seeing any work being done on the Red River Valley Water Supply Project.
The project is now 12 years in the making, and advocates expected action as soon as approval came down, so what's the hold up?
It sounds odd, after years of severe flooding, that city leaders up and down the Red River would want to bring more water here, but it's the case.
Curt Kreun/state rep.: "It's so extremely important for the development of the eastern part of the state."
Through the Water Supply project, leaders would control when we get it. The water would come from the Missouri River, it'd be piped through Carrington and held in Lake Ashtabula until it's needed.
Kreun: "The Sheyenne river then would convey that water thru Fargo, thru Grand Forks all the way up thru Pembina --it isn't just Grand Forks and Fargo that need the water.
Al Grasser/Grand Forks City Engineer: "If we stay in a real dry phase I think the sense of urgency is going to ratchet up very very quickly."
Kreun and Grasser say there isn't a dyer need to get the project underway immediately, but if the Valley continues to have dry summers and the river waters continue to descend -- the need could become urgent.
Kreun: "We know that there will be a drought, we just don't know when."
So what's the hold up? Curt Kreun puts the blame on the Bureau of Reclamation and Corps of Engineers, also the fact it's political season.
Kreun: "We're fighting for rights of water that have already been determined that it's our right to utilize that water for the whole state."
Al Grasser says though there's no action right now, in recent years the state has been setting aside millions of dollars for this project.
Grasser: "The plans and specks are coming together."
Project advocates say a "no action" plan would cost the state billions of dollars in revenue.
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Plenty of snow ensured there were lots of people at Lake Tahoe to visit the casinos, which are the chief source of Douglas County's gaming revenue.
The increase brought the Stateline total to $124.2 million since the fiscal year began on July 1, 2012, up 5.8 percent from last year's total for the same time.
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RailRiders activate Leroux, Mustelier
The moves are official now.
The RailRiders have activated pitcher Chris Leroux, who will start tonight's game in Buffalo, as well as INF/OF Ronnier Mustelier, who starts tonight in left field for the RailRiders. (Adonis Garcia gets the nod at third base.)
To make room on the roster, the RailRiders sent Graham Stoneburner to Staten Island, at least conceptually. Also, the Yankees called up Shane Greene to serve as the 26th man for the second game of tonight's doubleheader against the Cubs.
How the Yankees added a 26th man, I don't know. I don't believe the rules allowed for a 26th man today, but clearly, they did. It's funny though: Greene has been sent to the RailRiders twice and, now, called up twice. I have literally never seen the man. He never reported initially, going to extended spring training in Tampa. And I don't think he even came back the second time. So, just one of those Triple-A deals.


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Investors of all walks have embraced ETFs as the investment vehicle of choice when it comes to accessing virtually any asset class in the global market. Persistent innovation in the exchange-traded universe has further propelled ETPs at the forefront of many active traders' radar screens given the diverse, and growing, lineup of liquid financial instruments. Aside from the inherent transparency and diversification benefits associated with exchange-traded funds, traders have also come to embrace the liquid and cost-efficientnature of these tools . As such, day traders have embraced these financial instruments as viable tools for achieving cheap and incredibly liquid exposure toany corner of the market. Whether its buying into a leveraged NASDAQ fund before Apple reports earnings in anticipation of a blowout quarter or selling gold after pessimistic FOMC minutes, ETFs have rightly earned the respect of many seasoned day traders.
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17. Industrial Select Sector SPDR (XLI)This offering from State Street may come in handy for those looking to tap into the domestic industrials sector right before (or after) relevant economic data is released. Be sure to have this ETF on your radar screen the first business day after the end of every month as ISM manufacturing data hits the street; this figure iscompiledbased on a survey of purchasing managers in the U.S. manufacturing industry.
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15. United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG)Commodity traders can take advantage of thisnotoriouslyvolatile ETF every week as Natural Gas storage data comes out. This report hits the street every Thursday and profiles the number of cubic feet of fuel held during the past week, giving investors and traders alike further insights into supply and demand conditions going forward .
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5 Dudley Ave, Venice, CA | Directions 9029133.994214 -118.479434
Neighborhoods: West LA, Venice
MUST GET: Vitello: Smoked Salt-Roasted Veal Skirt
I had to comment here because this is one of our favorite restaurants. First of all, the ambience is fantastic. It feels like you are walking into a restaurant in Venice, Italy (where the chef Bobo is from). The food is so creative and prepared with love and care. To name Fraiche as one of your favorite Italian restaurants is telling as it is not Italian. Look at the reviews on Open table and I think you get a more accurate view of what this place is all about. If you want an Italian meal prepared with thoughtful care, an imagination to what goes into it, eat here.
Very bad experience – Service was soooo bad that it ruined the experience.
1. Food was average, but sooooo not worth the price. Other italians in town are way better (Osteria Mozza, Giorgio Baldi, Osteria Angelini, Ago, Fraîche, to name a few that we tried and liked).
2. We had a reservation, but still waited 45 minutes outside, even if a table was available. I insisted to get it so they gave it to us. We felt that they were trying to keep it for "better" people.
3. We asked for balsamic vineager to add to the olive oil that they serve with the bread. The waiter ignored our demand twice (said yes but never brought the vineager). The 3rd time we asked, he said that he would not bring the balsamic because they were serving the bread like thay do in Italy and that if we were more knowleageble, we would not ask for that! What an insult! We've been to Italy and that's where we started eating bread + oil & vineager.
4. My wife is vegetarian so she ordered only an apetizer and some pastas (primo platti). The waiter, as soon as our plates were finished, brought the bill and told us that the manager wanted us to leave because we had not consumed enough! We had not finished our wine yet and they were kikking us out.
Overall : Awfull.
Awful. Simply AWFUL. – you would think when something is overpriced, it would be at least tasty. well, not only was the food gross, but it was as if the chefs were trying too hard. they had all the fancy schmancy ingredients, but they MAJOR FAILED when they cooked it.
the appertizers were undercooked and tasted wrong. the dinner: raviolis were too garlicy, the venison ragu tasted like chef boyardee. needless to say, we skipped dessert. and grabbed a beer down the road. which was better and more reliable than our over $100 (with no liquor) dinner.
dont even waste your time.
Piccolo Ristorante Italiano – The Scene - The 5 Dudley address should be familiar to foodies who once flocked to the eponymous restaurant, formerly occupying this beach-adjacent space. With impressive interior changes, maintaining their Venetian and humble characteristic --carnival masks and photographs of the watery city-- and a recent, stunning remodeling the room bustles with the energy and the human approach of restaurateur Vittorio, and the support of wine director Pietro, while well-heeled locals contribute to the cheerful din.
The Food - Delicate and quite original flavors of superb and uncommon Italian preparations, that are constantly evolving, blossom in the hands of chef Bobo and his team.
With such a variety of exceptional dishes (appetizers like: seared yellowtail and mozzarella di bufala and italian ponzu, homemade duck prosciutto, seared lamb carpaccio or venison crudo, or pastas like Venetian baccala`filled tortelli in anchovie sauce, blueberry tagliolini wih braised pheasant ragu, or entrée such as lamb shank slow-braised in rhubarb, natural beef fillet with Italian porcini sauce with vanilla bean, kurabuta pork and Kobe tagliata, and to finish with a humble and fun cheese gameboard, and original desserts like pineapple carpaccio, or chocolate and gold bar) Piccolo's tasting menu "miniatura" is the way to go, and you'll be profited. And back for more.
Great experience – Wonderful take on Italian home-cooking with a modern flair. Terrific location by the beach, very quaint. I highly recommend it. The service is great-you're taken care of well. Very nice assortment of wines.
very romantic! Eclectic neigbourhood.
great service and knowledgable staff with a very creative
you feel like you are transported to Italy without the Jet Lag!
BEST ITALIAN IN LOS ANGELES BY FAR – Piccolo is located downtown Venice, CA. The ambience is very romantic, cozy and sexy. Not loud like most LA places. The setting is perfect for a romantic evening. Tthe numerous times my partner and I have dined there has been phenomenal!!! The food is amazing, the service exceptional and parking never a problem, unless you're too lazy to walk across the street to parking lot.
We dine at Piccolo once a week or every ten days or so. We can't get enough!!!!
A must in LA!!!
First time at Picocolo – well the overall experience was not what i expected.
The food is good but under flavored. I had the halibut
on wild rice and it tasted like a broiled white fish with three drops of sauce on the side of the plate this fish was one of the most basic dishes i have eaten in a while, for 48 bucks you would think the taste would explode in your mouth it was pretty lame . Oh and my parter got the kamut pasta it lacked a certain richness , the porcini was the best thing in the whole pasta. The service well not worth the price. most of the time i served my own water and opened my own door. the only thing they got on me is they talk italian in there to make it seem more unique and special . I would say this is a basic expensive clean resturant That WONT blow your socks off or make the best memory but its romantic and if you dont care about the food its cute ,im sure theres better in Los Angeles.
I grew up with fine dinning my father is a french chef and i must say [like he would say }its OK thats all. If I would have read a real review I would have gone to my favorite sushi spot instead . If you like a good fish you should try another place or tell the chef to spice it up a little or it just taste like tasteless white fish...
one word....AMAZING – Piccolo is by far the best place to eat in Los Angeles!! It's very romantic, the food is bursting with flavor and all the people who work there make you feel so comfortable! I have been here many times and every time i go i know i will be more then satisfied. The food is executed so well and the menu changes all the time so there is always something new to try. Whenever people come into town and want a great dinner this is always the best place to go, and its not al stuffy like some places in LA.....If you haven't tried it trust me you will LOVE it!
Description out of date – I used to go to this place all the time, but now it's terrible. The management listed in the description (Stafano de Lorenzo) does not own / work there anymore. Has gone downhill fast. I also agree with the recent reviews about long waits for reserved tables (only a problem on weekends) and rude staff (every day of the week) !
I'm also shocked by some of the reviews that describe this restaurant as the best Italian in LA. That was never true - even before the management change. There is a lot of pride among people that live here in Venice and I think that is going to the reviewer's heads. There are many better Italians in Brentwood and Beverly Hills.
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The Other Side of the BTU Tipping Point
June 2–4, 2014 • The Houstonian • Houston, Texas
Conference Agenda
Introduction to the North American Energy Market: Natural Gas, Crude Oil, and NGLs
Day One — Monday, June 2, 2014
Networking Breakfast and Introduction
Natural Gas, Crude, and NGLs Market Structures
Rick Allen, Manager, Energy Analysis, Bentek Energy
Pricing and basis differentials — Geographic dynamics
Commodity lifecycle
The continued shift to liquids/crude
Networking & Refreshment Break
Production — Crude, NGL, and Natural Gas
Ryan Smith, Energy Analyst, Bentek EnergyDiana Oswald, Manager, Energy Analyst, Bentek EnergyMarissa Anderson, Manager, Energy Analyst, Bentek Energy
Key basin production trends and emerging plays
How effi ciencies have changed production
Wet versus dry plays and why it matters
How IRRs and shrink impact production
NGL supply estimates and methodology
Networking Luncheon
The State of Transportation and Storage — Gas, Crude, and NGLs
Suzanne Minter, Manager, Energy Analysis, Bentek EnergyJeff Moore, Energy Analyst, Bentek Energy
Bringing supply to the market
Transportation infrastructure — Flows, capacity and interconnects
Nomination cycles and changes
Processing, Refi ning, and Demand — Gas, Crude and NGLs
Bob Yu, Energy Analyst, Bentek EnergyMaria Mejia, NGL Analyst, Bentek Energy
Demand sources review
Importance of petrochemicals and motor gasoline
Networking & Refreshment Break
Market-Implied Volatility Surfaces
Mark Callahan, Manager, Commodity Risk Solutions, Platts
Volatility, what volatility?
Approaches to estimating future volatility — The good, the bad and the ugly
Platts' approach to implied volatility
Case study
No Shortage of Price Volatility to Start 2014
Patrick Badgley, Associate Editor, Platts
Signifi cant price fluctuations despite record production, high storage levels
Extreme 2013–14 winter leads to record demand, prices
Hefty storage pulls give boost to summer forwards — Will it last?
Pipeline additions came onboard; volatility remained in key consuming regions. Will 2014 additions limit the spikes?
Networking Reception
Close of Day One
Analytics Features and Breakout Sessions
MAIN CONFERENCE — Day Two — Tuesday, June 3, 2014
Networking Breakfast and Introduction
Bentek Analytics Feature #1 — North American Natural Gas Outlook: Balancing Supply Push and Demand Pull in the Market
Jack Weixel, Director, Energy Analysis, Bentek Energy
Supply projections through 2019
Demand — What is reality?
Infrastructure requirements in the long-term
Price impacts and 5-year outlook
Bentek Analytics Feature #2 — The BTU Tipping Point and Why History Has Taught Us Nothing… Except That We Can't Ignore It
Justin Carlson, Senior Manager, Energy Analysis, Bentek Energy
Big wins and battle scars in natural gas
Is there an elephant in the room? Short-term gas outlook
Long-term, the realm of possibilities
Networking & Refreshment Break
Global Economic Outlook — Which Economies Can Gobble up Surging North American Energy Supplies?
Henry Fukuchi, Associate Director, Ratings and Analytics, Standard & Poor's
GDP projections as proxy for the growth of variety of markets:
US and CanadaLatin AmericaEuropeAsia
Networking Luncheon
Breakout Sessions (see table at end of agenda)
Networking Reception
Close of Day Two
MAIN CONFERENCE — Day Three — Wednesday, June 4, 2014
Networking Breakfast and Introduction
Surging US Commodity Exports — The Impact on the Global Commodities Marketplace
Dave Ernsberger, Global Editorial Director, Oil, Platts
How US refined oil product exports have transformed the global market
What easing restrictions on crude exports could mean for global crude prices
Where demand for US oil and NGLs will come from in the years ahead
The Other Side of the BTU Tipping Point — The Impact to Price
Tony Scott, Manager, Energy Analysis, Bentek Energy
Demand investments surge — What will happen to price relationships?
Exports, exports, exports — Who wants North American energy?
WTI to Brent or WTI to Henry — Which arb will close first?
Networking & Refreshment Break
The Global Market Impact of Increased US Petrochemical Production
Jim Foster, Senior Editor, Analytics, Platts
Strategic shifts by petrochemical producers
A review of announced cracker projects
International trade fl ows — Changes in store
Current Energy Headlines Discussion
Listen in as Platts news editors and Bentek analytics experts link BENPOSIUM 2014 session fi ndings to the latest energy headlines.
Moderator: Bill Loveless, Editorial Director, US Energy Policy and Host, "Platts Energy Week" TV, PlattsJack Weixel, Director, Energy Analysis, Bentek EnergyJohn Kingston, Global Director, News, PlattsMark Davidson, Editorial Director, US Gas News, PlattsJavier Diaz, Senior Analyst, Bentek Energy
Networking Luncheon
Keynote Address:
Peter Tertzakian, Chief Energy Economist and Managing Director,
ARC Financial Corp.
Breakout Sessions (see table at end of agenda)
Networking Reception
Close of Conference
BENPOSIUM 2014 Breakout Sessions
Tracks 1–3 are featured on the afternoons of Days 2 & 3TRACK ONE: Natural Gas Outlook Track
13:15 – 14:00
North American Natural Gas Demand
Tony Sweet, Senior Energy Analyst, Bentek EnergyBob Yu, Energy Analyst, Bentek Energy
Is the sky the limit?
Are structural changes in ResComm starting to appear?
Low prices creating opportunities for industrial markets
Creating opportunity for lower burn with looming EPA regulations and fuel competition
14:00 – 14:45
Regional — Northeast/Midwest/Midcontinent
Anne Swedberg, Senior Energy Analyst, Bentek Energy
Son of a Beast — Marcellus and Utica fl oodgates
The LNG backstop and potential for price spikes
Power demand constraints and opportunities
Infrastructure and expansions overview
Northeast downstream demand prospects
Competing wet gas supply
REX turnaround?
15:15 – 16:00
Regional — Southeast and Texas
Rick Notarianni, Energy Analyst, Bentek Energy
Mexico and the US, partners in an energy revolution
Impact of changing natural gas flows on markets and supply in the US and Mexico
Flow reversals — Backhaul from the Northeast to the Southeast out of the Marcellus
Power burn analysis in the Southeast
Gas/electric coordination issues
16:00 – 17:00
Regional — Northwest/Southwest, California and Canada
Luke Jackson, Energy Analyst, Bentek Energy
California dreamin' — The new premium market
Mexico's insatiable appetite
Shale gas — A white whale for the West? Emerging pipeline capacity constraints and opportunities
SoCal — The new Algonquin?
Storage value with a twist
Ethane rejection and West production
TRACK TWO: NGLs/Petrochemical Track
13:15 – 14:00
North American NGLs Part 1: Supply — Where Will All the Liquids Come From?
Jennifer Van Dinter, Manager, Energy Analysis, Bentek Energy
Market Call — North American NGLs supply forecast methodology
US NGL outlook through 2019
Is there enough infrastructure to handle the wave of liquids coming from shale?
Is that infrastructure in the right location?
14:00 – 14:45
North American NGLs Part 2: Demand — Where Will All these Liquids Go?
Maria Mejia, NGL Analyst, Bentek Energy
Market Call — North American NGLs Demand Methodology
US demand outlook through 2019
How much will be consumed domestically?
What will be exported and to where?
Does the world really need all of these NGLs?
15:15 – 16:00
Downstream Products — Olefi ns and Aromatics
Kevin Allen, Managing Editor, PlattsBernardo Fallas, Editor, Platts
supply and price instabilitymarket overview — benzene, xylenes, and toluene
ethylene makers see greenimplications for "the other" olefi nsethylene, propylene, and butadiene overviews
16:00 – 17:00
Global LNG — Markets, Pricing, and Competitive Analysis
Javier Díaz, Senior Energy Analyst, LNG, Bentek Energy
North American export forecasts and competitive analysis
Effect of LNG exports on Henry Hub
Potential savings for Asian buyers
Supply/demand evolution
Evolution of spot trade
Pricing outlook — Oil linkage vs. Henry Hub pricing, the spot market. Can shale gas break oil linked prices?
TRACK THREE: Shale Crude Track
13:15 – 14:00
North American Oil Production — How High Can We Go?
Catherine Bernardo, Senior Energy Analyst, Bentek EnergyNicole Leonard, Energy Analyst, Bentek Energy
Rigs driving efficiencies
Well productivity in the Eagle Ford, Permian, and Bakken
Canadian production propelling heavy oil
Will Mexican production investment change the dynamic?
14:00 – 14:45
North American Oil Infrastructure — Trains, Barges, and Pipelines, Oh My!
Erika Coombs, Energy Analyst, Bentek Energy
Pipeline infrastructure connecting markets from Canada to the Gulf Coast
Rail capacity critical to balancing supply with demand
Dock capacity flooding gulf with Eagle Ford — Will the East Coast be next?
15:15 – 16:00
North American Crude — How Will it Balance?
Kathryn Miller, Manager, Bentek Energy
Surge in light, intermediate, and heavy production — Can refiners handle it all?
Will refinery expansions and splitters balance the light market?
Can refiners switch light sour for light sweet fast enough?
Exports on the horizon?
16:00 – 17:00
Future of Refi ned Products Exports
Jeff Mower, Editor In-Chief, PlattsJim Mitchell, Director, Product Management, Platts
Trends affecting North American refi ned products exports
What countries can drive US exports?
Can Latin America's demand for diesel continue?
Latin American refi nery projects update
Conference Agenda
Introduction to the North American Energy Market: Natural Gas, Crude Oil, and NGLs
Day One — Monday, June 2, 2014
Analytics Features and Breakout Sessions
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MAIN CONFERENCE — Day Three — Wednesday, June 4, 2014
BENPOSIUM 2014 Breakout Sessions
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TRACK THREE: Shale Crude Track
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No death star for Obama. Plus, he doesn't think he can push thru the necessary $850 quadrillion expenditure. http://www.foxnews.com/science/2013/01/14/no-death-star-for-us-military-white-house-says/?intcmp=features
But it is creating jobs in the lime helmet industry.http://community.realitytvworld.com/boards/DCForumID6/37931.shtml
Just doing my part to insure that the Lime Helmet industry will continue in the USA, by and for Americans.
Atta boy!
Maybe he should shop at Walmart. From Lego the Death Star was always $499, but apparently Walmart has it on sale.That kind of saving on $850 quadrillion is significant!
That kind of saving on $850 quadrillion is significant!
Sheldon is way ahead of us.
I think the human race is already doing a perfectly good job destroying planet Earth without the Death Star or Obama's help.


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I have been a bit remiss in my blogging of late. Primarily because, over the past few months, I have been working on a mini comic. I have created this piece to distribute at the Lexington Comic Con. I will share more about this endeavor in a follow up post.
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Back in November 2008 I published a post celebrating Victory For The Different! After years of massive food waste, the European Commission had at last agreed to abandon the laws that dictated the look of Europe's fruit and vegetables. For the previous two decades, EU legislation had meant that greengrocery which failed to meet the "perfect profile" in terms of shape, size and absence of blemishes could not be sold for direct consumption. Wonky cucumbers and comedy carrots were outlawed and only perfect-looking produce could be found on supermarket shelves. One of the first challenges to the law came from Waitrose, when in 2007 they introduced Class II produce, offering ugly fruit to their eco-conscious customers. A year later the EU caved in to pressure from the green lobby and we celebrated a wonderful victory for ugly fruit, sexy vegetables and non-conformist people.
Fifteen months later and the protectionist farmers are back. Greater availability of food and the introduction of new competition into the expanded European markets had resulted in significant price reductions during the intervening period... and the French, Spanish and Hungarians are not happy about it. Their massive agro-industrial producers could afford the physical handling and computer-aided sorting equipment necessary to manage compliance with the EU legislation, whereas the smaller local growers couldn't afford to go down that path. The ending of the 'ugly fruit ban' meant that the market dominance of the few was challenged and the consumer benefitted hugely as a result. But a few days ago, led by Spanish MEPs, the European Parliament's Agriculture Committee voted to bring the ban back.
The proposed re-introduction will now go before the European Parliament where, hopefully, it will be thrown out. "Food is food, no matter what it looks like", said Timothy Kirkhope, Conservative MEP for Yorkshire and the Humber. "To try to stop stores selling perfectly decent food simply because of its shape or size is morally unjustifiable, especially when we are worried about global food supplies and still in the mouth of an economic downturn." His colleague Richard Ashworth MEP described the Spanish-led move as "nonsensical" and UKIP Euro-MP Stuart Agnew said: "They are crackers."
When the debate first started back in the 1970s after the establishment of the European Community, the tabloid newspapers revelled in stories about rules defining the shape and size of bananas, which became an iconic target for eurosceptic fun in the years to follow. Ironically, however, bananas are one item of produce that has never been covered by the legislation, being covered by other laws. But the papers were never going to let the truth get in the way of a good story. And with the picture above, neither am I.
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