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Impact in Off-spring of Mothers After Perinatal Daily Intake of a Probiotic
|Tracking Information
|First Received Date ICMJE
|September 8, 2005
|Last Updated Date
|September 18, 2012
|Start Date ICMJE
|December 2003
|Primary Completion Date
|Not Provided
|Current Primary Outcome Measures ICMJE
|Atopic disease defined as atopic eczema, allergic rhino conjunctivitis or asthma at two years of age [ Time Frame: 2 years ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
|Original Primary Outcome Measures ICMJE
|Atopic disease defined as atopic eczema, allergic rhino conjunctivitis or asthma at two years of age
|Change History
|Complete list of historical versions of study NCT00159523 on ClinicalTrials.gov Archive Site
|Current Secondary Outcome Measures ICMJE
|Original Secondary Outcome Measures ICMJE
|Current Other Outcome Measures ICMJE
|Not Provided
|Original Other Outcome Measures ICMJE
|Not Provided
|Descriptive Information
|Brief Title ICMJE
|Impact in Off-spring of Mothers After Perinatal Daily Intake of a Probiotic
|Official Title ICMJE
|The Impact of Perinatal Daily Supplement of a Probiotic (Lactobacillus Rhamnosus GG), Given to Mothers, on Immunological Development, Atopic Sensitisation and Allergic Disease in Their Off-spring
|Brief Summary
A probiotic (Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG) supplement to pregnant women the last four weeks of pregnancy and three months after birth is expected to give a 40% reduction in risk of atopic sensitisation and allergic disease at two years of age, compared to placebo.
|Detailed Description
To investigate how probiotics given to pregnant women during the last 4 weeks of pregnancy and the first 4 months after birth influence the establishment and composition of the gut microflora in children from birth until two years of age.
At the same time to investigate the relationship between gut flora composition and the development of the immune system.
To investigate the relationship between supplement of probiotics to pregnant and breast-feeding women, the microbial composition of the gut flora in their children, the development of the childrens' immune system, and the prevalence of atopic sensitisation and atopic disease at two years of age.
|Study Type ICMJE
|Study Phase
|Not Provided
|Study Design ICMJE
|Allocation: Randomized
Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Double-Blind
Primary Purpose: Prevention
|Condition ICMJE
|Intervention ICMJE
|Study Arm (s)
|Publications *
|Dotterud CK, Storrø O, Johnsen R, Oien T. Probiotics in pregnant women to prevent allergic disease: a randomized, double-blind trial. Br J Dermatol. 2010 Sep;163(3):616-23. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2133.2010.09889.x. Epub 2010 Jun 9.
* Includes publications given by the data provider as well as publications identified by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number) in Medline.
|Recruitment Information
|Recruitment Status ICMJE
|Enrollment ICMJE
|Completion Date
|September 2007
|Primary Completion Date
|Not Provided
|Eligibility Criteria ICMJE
Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
|30 Weeks to 36 Weeks
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers
|Contacts ICMJE
|Contact information is only displayed when the study is recruiting subjects
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|Other Study ID Numbers ICMJE
|Has Data Monitoring Committee
|Responsible Party
|Norwegian University of Science and Technology
|Study Sponsor ICMJE
|Norwegian University of Science and Technology
|Collaborators ICMJE
|Investigators ICMJE
|Information Provided By
|Norwegian University of Science and Technology
|Verification Date
|September 2012
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Steel sector recovery remains fragileBack
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© Reuse this It is remarkable what a period of just one year can have on the fortunes of a cyclical commodity such as steel. At the beginning of last year, steel prices were languishing at between $150/t and $170/t; lows previously witnessed three decades earlier, and well below the cost of production of many, if not most, steel plants globally.
Undeniably, the global steel industry was in deep crisis. Overcapacity, overproduction and continual fighting over market access, subsidies and protection being at the root of the troubles. At the same time, the world's single largest steel consumer, the US, had signalled that it would respond to this crisis by making moves to shut out imported steel so as to salvage its embattled local industry.
Indeed, the crisis had focused the minds not only of the US, but also those of the entire steel world.
International Iron and Steel Institute (IISI) secretary-general Ian Christmas summed up the scenario by suggesting that the very survival of the industry was in serious doubt. He called on government to respond by staying out of decisions to build new capacity; assisting firms in dealing with the costs associated with permanent closure of plants; eliminating State subsidies and loans to unviable facilities; supporting open trade rather than self-sufficiency; and supporting moves towards competition and transparency.
The crisis was screaming out for action and, in many ways, the words of former Israeli PM David Ben-Gurion appeared to hold true, when he argued that solutions were easier sought and found to great rather than small crises. That is because the great steel crisis of 2001/2, was occupying the attention of just about every trade minister and government across the globe. The sea-change came on March 5 last year, when George W Bush announced a unilateral 30%, three-year safeguard duty on just about all steel entering into that country. His trade representative, Ambassador Robert Zoellick – who, only months earlier, had helped forge agreement at Doha, Qatar, for a fresh free-trade push within the World Trade Organisation – rationalised the US action by lamenting the bankruptcy of about 30% of the US steel industry by capacity. He added that losses were piling up for both the traditional integrated producers and the newer mini-mills, arguing, therefore, that US laws and the international trade rules had to be used to their fullest extent to help an American industry under stress – something that appeared all the more justifiable in the wake of 9/11.
The safeguard measures had a near instant impact, with hot-rolled coil prices rising 80% between January and September last year. Although these have since dropped back by about 20% on weaker demand and rising output domestically, the prices are still better than they were at the start of 2002.
Interestingly, some developing countries, South Africa being one, have also benefited somewhat from the US action as they have been allowed to continue exports to the US, at normal duty rates, as long as those exports remained below a specified threshold. Should this level be breached, however, the US has the right to review that access.
The Europeans and the Chinese were quick to respond with their own versions of safeguards, and the walls of protection that many stakeholders were trying to bring down, were, once again, built higher.
In addition, the Europeans and Japanese continued with supply-side measures to constrain growth through efforts towards consolidation. In Europe, this has resulted in price increases, but this trend is likely to taper off due to poor economic circumstances in that region.
In Asia, Chinese growth was the underpinner of the price recovery in 2002, and strong ongoing demand in the territory could well lead to continued, but less volatile, price rises this year.
Overall, the IISI believes world consumption of finished steel products increased by 4,2%, or 32-million tons, to 802-million tons in 2002, and it forecasts growth of 4,9%, or 39-million tons, to 841-million tons for this year.
However, this expansion is not spread evenly across the globe. Finished steel consumption in China alone was estimated to have increased by 14,8%, or 25-million tons to 195-million tons, in 2002 and that it could grow 10,3%, or 20-million tons, to 215-million tons in 2003. The IISI indicates that China has increased its share of global steel consumption from 13,5%, or 87-million tons in 1995 to a projected 25,6%, or 215-million tons, in 2003.
China is also projected to account for 45-million tons or nearly 64% of the two-year global increase of 71-million tons. Steel consumption growth in the rest of the world, excluding China, is estimated to be a far more modest 1,2%, or 7-million tons to 607-million tons in 2002 and then grow by 3,1%, or 19-million tons to 626-million tons in 2003. In fact, without China, the rest of the world is estimated to account for only 36%, or 26-million tons, of the 71-million tons of global steel consumption growth over the next two years.
What has to be recognised, however, is that while China is a net importer of steel at present, it also has a concerted drive to boost local capacity. In the longer term, therefore, China may end up producing more than it can consume, which could have an adverse effect on the global market.
For this reason, the IISI, at its meeting in Rome late last year, called for continued pressure to be placed on governments to halt artificial support for steel companies, especially when this support props up marginal firms.
It could be argued that the US safeguard measure is the most overt expression of this artificial support. However, the Americans are by no means the only culprits.
That is also why the current environment of stability, although false, could well be providing the necessary space for a renewed effort towards global steel-industry restructuring. For the first time in a long while, the rules, despite being unfair, are at least clear – a fact that is allowing the global industry to regroup and, in a few cases, restructure.
But there is little question the real battle – the one about bringing fundamental change to the steel-industry structure – is yet to come. The reason is simple enough: the fact remains that the international steel industry is still poorly structured, with massive overcapacity (estimated at well over 100-million tons) and many mills are only surviving as a result of politically-motivated actions to protect them.
The need for change was reinforced in December when senior government and industry officials from major steel-producing economies met in Paris under the stewardship of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). The gathering was designed to rekindle efforts aimed at reducing or eliminating trade-distorting subsidies. It was the fifth such meeting of the so-called OECD High Level Meeting on Steel and the third since the introduction of safeguard measures by the US earlier in the year.
The discussions highlighted the fact that the underlying situation in the world steel sector remained serious, noting that, despite some signs of improvement during 2002, the recovery remained fragile. Furthermore, the persistence of inefficient and excess capacity worldwide was contributing to volatility in steel trade.
For this reason representatives from Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, the European Commission, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Chinese Taipei, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom and the US decided to establish two organs, the Capacity Working Group (CWG) and the Disciplines Study Group (DSG), to look at facilitating plant closures and instituting better market disciplines respectively. Both should complete their work during the course of this year.
The CWG will not only assess the feasibility of helping to facilitate plant closures, but calculate the costs associated with permanent closures where these costs tend to impede such closures. It also has to examine mechanisms that could be used to provide incentives for plant owners to close inefficient facilities. Mechanisms to help assure that any financing is used in ways that are consistent with their intended purpose should also be explored.
Meanwhile, the DSG has to tackle the touchy subjects of subsidies and related government supports as well as trade remedies. It has to work out ways to reduce or eliminate trade-distorting subsidies in steel provided at all levels of government, taking into account existing multilateral agreements and mechanisms, as well as the needs of developing economies. The DSG held an initial meeting in February and plans to feed the outcomes of its work into the World Trade Organisation framework.
In addition, the peer-review pro-cess, established to probe inefficient capacity and related industry restructuring, would be strengthened, and would continue its work beyond 2003.
The main objective remains that of ensuring the closure of some 104-million tons of capacity between 1998 and 2005.
However, if history is anything to go by, there is no question that this process, particularly when it comes to implementation, is going to be fraught with difficulties and political road-blocks. To be sure, it is going to require extreme skill and patience if the industry is going to successfully negotiate this streamlined industry structure.
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Goodman lantern used to be very popular and large saleAnswered by nschaudhary, 09 Oct '12 02:48 pm
Its a story about a blind man who used to carry a Lalten (Lamp) when walking through some way or jungle during night, even though he could not be benifitted with the light of the Lalten (Lamp). However, when asked, he said that the Lalten (Lamp) was for others who would jump into him due to the darkness. The light coming from his Lalten (Lamp) was for others so that he too could be beniffited. Hence, this man is a GOOD MAN with his LALTEN.Answered by KULDEEP NIJJAR, 09 Sep '10 08:54 pm
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text: Individualizing Medicine 2014: From Promise to Practice focuses on how to translate the promise of genomic medicine to your practice. Expert speakers, focused breakout sessions, real-life case studies and a poster session provide opportunities to discover and discuss emerging topics in applied genomics. This conference is intended for those who are interested in learning about the latest findings in genomics and how to apply them to your practice, to network with professionals in your field and to share your clinical case studies and research. The goals Individualizing Medicine Conference are to explain practical applications for integrating genomics and pharmacogenomics to individualize patient care, discuss strategies to overcome obstacles of implementing genomic sequencing for patient care and to discuss how to disseminate genomic information to patients through an ethical, legal and regulatory framework. This will be accomplished by using cases, apply knowledge learned to discern whether a patient may benefit from whole-genome or whole-exome sequencing


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Posted by Shirley Brady on October 5, 2011 05:55 PM
Microsoft eyes Yahoo bid, Reuters hears.
Apple red-faced as new Siri feature sounds like 'buttocks' in Japanese.
British Airways ramps up London 2012 sponsorship.
Ford joins Boxtops for Education.
Groupe Aeroplan changes name to Aimia.
Pantene signs Liv Tyler for new campaign.
Tiger Woods brand rebounds with Rolex sponsorship.
Wheaties selects a new NASCAR driver to sponsor.
Yum! Brands charts turnaround for Taco Bell.
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- This extension inserts a hidden backlink to the developer.
Update 1: Mambot has been updated to make it only show only once each time you visit a site (session aware).
Update 2: IE7 problems fixed
Update 3: Ability to choose whether to show to All Users, Logged in Users only, or Logged out users only.
So, as they suggested, I posted in their forum for help. Nothing, happened. So I emailed someone a week or so later. I can't remember if I got an immediate response within a day or so that someone would look into it and then nothing. I emailed a month later and still nothing from anyone to help me.
I downloaded Moo Popup and it worked like a charm. Sorry guys, but you all really need to support something that you ask people to pay you something for it.
Thanks and congratulations, it's a good gift !!
Its a pity it didn't work out for you ... flaming it so badly though is a bit over the top in my opinion. You could have asked for help on the forums, and we'd have given you a shot at helping.
A cracking plugin that has increased my newsletter sign-up by 30% in three months.
I cannot recommend this plugin highly enough. It works, its easy to install, its easy to maintain and the support is fast and professional.
What more can I say - if you need a popup on your website, this is the one to go for.
Ultimately I had to uninstall because won't work in IE (IE's the dreaded html parsing error).
(sidenote: 'compatibility mode' in IE8 sometimes solves this but not in this case)
(sidenote2: IE can suck it!)
Also, I share dkartuzinski's thought that some simple directions (either during install or in the plugin manager) would be nice.
Otherwise, a nice little plugin :)
it is very easy to install and set up.
The forums are there, but with 1 or 2 topics are next to useless.
I do admit the author responds to all comments right away.
I would live to see a trasnparency on the background of the popin.
besides that is very cutomizable.
Something this extension misses is that You cannot embed modules in it.
but overall works like a charm.
The forums are a very recent addition to the site (August 2008), hopefully people will start asking their question and more answers will be available.
I've tested the popin with images, and it works in my tests. Unfortunately, since the plugin accepts any HTML, and all websites are different, it is hard to actually determine whether the crashing of IE is coming from the plugin per se, or something else!
I used Joomla 1.5 and I would only add the following instructions to those like me, who sometimes don't see the obvious!
1. Install the plug in, like a normal plugin.
2. Go to the Plug in and within the HTML area for code - put THERE what text or images you want to have as a pop up (or popin!).
3. Create an Article, put as the article "{popin}" - just {popin} not the quotes - publish the article to the page you want the popup to occur.
4. Ensure that the Article is published to a working module position.
5. Voila! It should work perfectly.
It works great for users. If you are developing it and rechecking and rechecking, it sometimes seems to lose count so to speak and I would reboot your computer if something isn't changing like you think it should.
Five stars otherwise, thanks.
ps. I bought the man a beer! I recommend you do so as well.
work perfectly!
The only suggestion that I would like to see implemented would be a close link in the window. But, all around this is an excellent plugin!


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How to Use GI and GL for Better Control
A little bit of knowledge and a pencil and paper are all you need to make use of these great tools.
By Chris Sparling
Learning how to use the glycemic index and glyemic load to help better manage your blood sugar is easier than you may think — and it may well be worth your while. Plenty of research has indicated that low-glycemic-load eating can contribute to reducing health risks, and not only for people with diabetes. The first step is to understand what these two terms mean.
• The Glycemic Index (GI) is a measure of the effects of carbohydrates on blood glucose levels. Carbohydrates that break down quickly during digestion, releasing glucose rapidly into the bloodstream (like those found in white bread), have a "high GI" (70 or higher); carbohydrates that break down slowly, releasing glucose gradually into the bloodstream (like those in whole grains and legumes), have a "low GI" (55 or lower).
• The Glycemic Load (GL) is a ranking system for the glycemic impact of foods, based on their carbohydrate content, portion size, and Glycemic Index. Low = 1 to 10; Medium = 11-19; High = 20 or higher.*
As explained in the book The New Glucose Revolution for Diabetes (Marlowe, 2007), the GL was developed by Harvard researchers, who posited that eating a small amount of a high-GI food would have the same effect on blood sugar as would eating large amounts of a low-GI food. Another issue with looking only at the GI of a food is that it's tied to the number of grams of carbohydrates in that food and, obviously, that number varies by large amounts. Watermelon is a good illustration of this problem. Watermelon's GI is high, 72. The GI, however, is based not on a normal portion, but on 50g of carbohydrates — whatever the food . To get 50g of watermelon carbs, you'd have to eat almost 5 cups. GL combines both the quality and the quantity of the actual carbohydrates consumed — and provides one "number." The GL of one cup of watermelon is about 9, which is low.
This leads us to our next step: understanding the math.
Not to worry, we're not talking about advanced algebraic equations; rather, the formula for calculating GL requires only some basic multiplication and division.
GL = (GI x the amount of carbohydrate) divided by 100.
Using an apple as an example, let's input the fruit's GI score of 38 and its 13 grams of carbohydrates into the equation and see what the resulting GL turns out to be.
GL = (38 x 13) / 100
GL of an apple = 5
Easy enough, right? Well then, how about we try something a bit starchier, like a baked potato (GI = 85; Total Carbs = 14)?
GL = (85 x 14) / 100
GL of a baked potato = 12
Based on these simple calculations, we see that the potato will have twice the glycemic effect on blood sugar as the apple will. Knowing this can help you make better decisions toward keeping blood sugar steady — and reducing the chances of unexpected spikes.
So, GI or GL? The Answer is Both
To keep your blood sugar in a healthy range, the best strategy is to consume a lot of low-GI carbohydrates but watch your portion sizes and use the GL calculation as a reality check on your choices. And remember, these tools are for carbohydrate foods — grains, starches, legumes, fruits, and veggies. Other rules apply when making choices about proteins and fats, of course. And even if you master the GI and GL approach, remember that diabetes is very individual, and the only way to know how foods will truly affect your blood sugar levels is to test yourself.
For more information on GI and GL, check out these resources:
The Official Site of the Glycemic Index
Oregon State University's Linus Pauling Institute: Micronutrient Research for Optimum Health, "Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load"
NutritionData: Glycemic Index
* Glycemic load ranges, according to David Mendosa
Reviewed by Susan Weiner, RD, MS, CDE, CDN. 4/11
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There have been repeated requests on the forum for a DEMO, for both the free and commercial versions? Do you expect people to pay for the product without seeing it?
Also there are posts on your forums that have not been answered for months. Everyone is busy but that is ridiculous.
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Within a streamlined storefront that recalls an aquarium, Sharky's Burgers and Fries swiftly placates palates with a menu of sandwiches and shakes. Chefs hand-hew spuds for fries and pack pure beef into patties that are never frozen or molded into action-figure shapes for fun before they hit the grill. Burgers tower to their tipping point with topping options that include bacon, fried egg, A1 steak sauce, mushrooms, and green peppers. Rows of booths and tabletops couch malt-slurping customers beneath surfboards and sharks hung from aqua-blue walls.:
The chefs at Mixx craft an internationally inspired menu of modern classics such as house-made pastas, sushi, and wood-fired pizzas. Start off with the calamari fritti tossed with sundried tomato vinaigrette, basil, and lemon-caper remoulade ($9) before surprising your palate with the stuffed cannelloni fiorentina bursting with ground chicken, veal, besciamella cream, three cheeses, and spring-loaded rubber snakes ($10). House-cured salmon snuggles into a sushi roll with mascarpone cheese and a spicy lemon-caper tartar sauce ($10); the Alexa wood-fired pizza hoists a hefty serving of pesto and goat cheese, bacon, rosemary roasted apples, and caramelized onions ($13).
Mizu Sushi & Grill plumbs the endless fathoms of deep sea deliciousness, converting diners' stomachs into culinary aquariums with its neatly rolled menu of savory sushi and Japanese cuisine. For dinner, curl up by the flames of the hibachi grill for a portion of filet mignon ($19.95), or satisfy your inner vegetable farmer by chasing scuba-diving rabbits out of a seaweed salad ($4.75).
Fuji Sushi in the Arlington area is a dine in/carry out Japanese chain restaurant offering a host of al a carte sushi, soups, salads, noodles, entrées and hibachi dishes. There's even an assortment of bento box lunch and dinner options to choose from, for the diner who wants a little bit of variety. With several locations around town, this unassuming outpost is tucked into a strip mall in the Regency section, along Commerce Center Drive. But don't be misled: Fuji enjoys a strong local following. Try the steak, chicken, shrimp or salmon teriyaki bento box options, which come with soup, salad and shumai or gyoza and rice. A large selection of raw fish and vegetarian rolls round out most of the offerings, making this a catch-all restaurant for most anyone looking for simple Japanese food in a casual, comfortable environment.
Sake house, in the heart of the Riverside district, is an unassuming sushi and tepanyaki bar housed among area antique stores and vintage shops. The restaurant has several locations throughout the city, and each is famous for its delicious hibachi grill options, from lobster and steak to shrimp and scallops. Noodles and vegetables hit the searing hot grill as well, while cold-dish entrées fall in line with rolls of sushi, served à la cart or as part of a larger lunch. A gleaming mahogany bar, dim lantern lighting and themed art round out the cozy, fun vibe of the space, while traditional low tables and floor cushion seating gives patrons a more unique experience on weekend nights. A beer, wine and sake list help to round out an evening inside.
Nagasaki Sushi & Grill is a full service sushi, teppanyaki and hibachi restaurant on the north side of Jacksonville. Dimly lit with lantern-style lights and low-wattage recessed lighting, Nagasaki offers lots of options for hungry neighbors. Large booths line the circumference of the main dining room, with smaller tables in the middle. With a minimalist dark wood décor and a few Asian touches, Nagasaki Sushi and Grill offers a full sushi menu in addition to its seared and grilled mains, including the ubiquitous spicy tuna roll, plus salmon sashimi and Alaskan rolls, a variety of soups, appetizers and teriyaki dishes. More traditional Hibachi plates might include steak or chicken, shrimp, scallops and assorted vegetables.


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Fourth of July Tunes
Thought we'd pull this story from last year out of the attic, since once again, it's time to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday!
#1 "Star Spangled Banner," Jimi Hendrix
Near dawn on the final day of Woodstock 1969, legendary guitarist Jimi Hendrix took the stage for an hour-long set. Thirteen deep, Hendrix wowed the vastly hippy audience with his rendition of our nation's anthem. But elsewhere, Hendrix's electric guitar solo improvisation was met with resentment.
In an interview on The Dick Cavett Show, Cavett broached the topic with Hendrix, asking the musician, "When you mention the National Anthem and talk about playing it any unorthodox way, (do) you immediately get a guaranteed percentage of hate mail?"
Hendrix quickly cut him off saying, "It's not unorthodox."
"It isn't unorthodox?" repeated Cavett.
"No, I thought it was beautiful," Hendrix answered.
"I'm American so I played it," he explained. "I used to have to sing it in school, they made me sing it in school, so it was a flashback."
While some call it controversial, we call it a classic example of why Hendrix is known as the greatest guitar player ever.
#2 "America the Beautiful," Ray Charles
Hundreds have sung this tribute since 1910 when church organist and choirmaster Samuel A. Ward composed the music for Katharine Lee Bates' poem "Pikes Peak," but none so soulfully as Ray Charles. Charles has performed the song live many times, including Super Bowl XXXV. His unique take on the song starts off with the third verse first, after which he sings the usual first verse.
O beautiful, for heroes proved
In liberating strife,
Who more than self their country loved
And mercy more than life!
America! America! May God thy gold refine,
Till all success be nobleness, and ev'ry gain divine!
|Hendrix's landmark performance of the National Anthem.
#3 "This Land is My Land," Woody Guthrie
This land is your land, this land is my land
From California to the New York Island
From the Redwood Forest to the Gulf Stream waters
This land was made for you and me.
This tune is one of the United States' most famous folk songs. Written in 1940 by Woody Guthrie in response to Irving Berlin's "God Bless America," "This Land is Your Land" was one of 50 recordings chosen in 2002 by the Library of Congress to be added to the National Recording Registry.
Originally titled "God Blessed America For Me," Guthrie used a Baptist gospel hymn, "Oh, My Loving Brother" for the melody.
Several artists have been inspired by the song over the years, particularly in the 60s when Bob Dylan, The Kingston Trio, the New Christy Minstrels, Peter Paul and Mary and The Seekers recorded their own versions.
Bruce Springsteen also released a live version of it on Live/1975-85 and sung it with Pete Seeger and his grandson at We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial on Jan. 18, 2009.
#4 "Born in the U.S.A.," Bruce Springsteen
Nothing gets the American blood pumping like shouting the patriotic chorus to this Boss hit. "Born in the U.S.A., I was born in the U.S.A., I was born in the U.S.A. Born in the U.S.A."
And every Fourth of July, whether it's at a town parade or a family picnic, most of us crank the volume and do so.
In actuality, Springsteen wrote the song not to pay homage to the American flag but as an indictment of the way Vietnam veterans were treated after returning home from the war. Vietnam marked the first war the United States didn't win and instead of offering a hero's welcome, or simply an appreciation for those who served the flag, Vietnam vets were largely ignored or mistreated when they returned to our country.
Got in a little hometown jam
So they put a rifle in my hand
Sent me off to a foreign land,
To go and kill the yellow man…
I'm ten years burning down the road
Nowhere to run, ain't got nowhere to go
In a 2005 interview with National Public Radio, Bruce spoke about the song.
"I make American music, and I write about the place I live and who I am in my lifetime. Those are the things I'm going to struggle for and fight for."
As for how his song has been misinterpreted, Springsteen said, "In my songs, the spiritual part, the hope part is in the choruses. The blues, and your daily realities are in the details of the verses. The spiritual comes out in the choruses, which I got from Gospel music and the church."
#5 "Pink House," John Cougar Mellencamp
Mellencamp got his inspiration for "Pink Houses" while driving along an overpass on his way home to Bloomington, Ind. from the airport in Indianapolis. Mellencamp glanced over and noticed an old black man sitting outside his pink shotgun house holding a cat, completely unaffected by the interstate traffic passing in front of his home.
"He waved, and I waved back," Mellencamp said in an interview with Rolling Stone. "That's how 'Pink Houses' started."
Given the catchy chorus "Aint that America, we're something to see baby, Aint that America,home of the free," it's no surprise that Senator John McCain used the song at his rallies during the Presidential Election. (McCain was told by Mellencamp to cease and desist). But while there is a celebration of the American spirit in the song, there's also an underlying bitterness about the treatment of the working class.
We won't rule this one as patriotic, but similar to "Born in the U.S.A.," it's definitely an American staple.
#6 "American Girl," Tom Petty
Well she was an American girl
Raised on promises
She couldn't help thinking that there
Was a little more to life
Somewhere else
After all it was a great big world
Tell us you are not bouncing a little in your seat as you sing those classic Tom Petty lyrics along in your head.
"American Girl" was the second single from Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers self-titled album released in February of 1977.
Many have claimed the song is about a girl who committed suicide by jumping from the Beaty Towers dormitory at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Fla., Petty's hometown.
But Petty denied that theory in the book Conversations With Tom Petty.
"Urban legend. It's become a huge urban myth down in Florida. That's just not at all true. The song has nothing to do with that. But that story really gets around… They've really got the whole story. I've even seen magazine articles about that story. 'Is it true or isn't it true?' They could have just called me and found out it wasn't true."
Featured in several Hollywood films, most notably Fast Times at Ridgemont High and The Silence of the Lambs, the song was also frequently played during Hillary Clinton rallies during the 2008 Democratic Primaries.
|Neil Diamond sings "America."
#7 "America," Neil Diamond
Everywhere around the world,
They're coming to America.
Ev'ry time that flag's unfurled,
They're coming to America.
Got a dream to take them there,
They're coming to America.
Got a dream they've come to share,
They're coming to America.
This immigration themed song was written and recorded by Neil Diamond, and released in 1980 as part of The Jazz Singer soundtrack album. The hit song reached no. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Shortly after the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, Diamond modified the lyrics slightly during live performances. In the final chorus, instead of "They're comin' to America," it became "Stand Up for America."
#8 "Don't Tread On Me," Metallica
Liberty or death, what we so proudly hail
once you provoke her, rattling of her tail
never begins it, never, but once engaged…
never surrenders, showing the fangs of rage
said don't tread on me
"Don't Tread On Me" was a popular anthem in colonial America, and was paired up with the image of the American timber rattlesnake and printed on a famous flag commonly referred to as the "Gadsden Flag." Use of the flag was widespread particularly during the American Revolution.
"Don't Tread on Me" is the sixth song from Metallica's self-title album, released in 1991. Also known as The Black Album, the cover art features the band's logo and the coiled Gadsden Flag snake. Despite never being released as a single in the U.S., it reached no. 21 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks in the United States.
The instrumental introduction borrows the eight bar phrase from "America," one of the popular songs from the musical West Side Story.
Metallica has never performed this song live, likely because of its dislike by Metallica's co-founder James Hetfield, who in April of 2001 told Playboy magazine, "There are some songs on there I don't like. 'Don't Tread on Me', probably not one of my favorite songs musically."
Hetfield might not care for the song, but it makes this list simply because Independence Day is synonymous with fighting for liberty.
#9 "Red White and Blue," Lynyrd Skynyrd
My hair's turnin' white, my neck's always been red, my collar's still blue
We've always been here tryin' to sing the truth to you
Guess you could say we've always been red white and blue
Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd paid tribute to America's blue-collar work ethic in this patriotic melody. Released in 2003 as part of their Vicious Cycle album, "Red White and Blue" debuted at no. 30 on the R&R Rock Chart.
#10 "Elected," Alice Cooper
Senator George McGovern was in the middle of an anti-war campaign against incumbent President Richard Nixon in the 1972 Presidential Election when heavy metal rocker Alice Cooper released his song "Elected."
I'm your top prime cut of meat, I'm your choice,
I wanna be elected,
I'm your yankee doodle dandy in a gold Rolls Royce,
I wanna be elected,
Kids want a savior, don't need a fake,
I wanna be elected,
We're all gonna rock to the rules that I make,
I wanna be elected, elected, elected.
Although Cooper claimed he was throwing his hat in the ring for President, it was only a publicity stunt for "Elected," which was written as a parody.
In fact, Cooper once called politics "treason against rock 'n' roll."
"Rock should never be in bed with politics. When I was a kid and my parents started talking about politics, I'd run to my room and put on the Rolling Stones as loud as I could. So when I see all these rock stars up there talking politics, it makes me sick. …. If you're listening to a rock star in order to get your information on who to vote for, you're a bigger moron than they are." - a statement to the Canadian Press, August 2005
Honorable Mentions
We tried to offer a variety in our Top Ten, but there's no shortage of patriotic hymns out there, particularly in the country realm. We've listed some additional favorites below.
"America Will Survive" by Hank Williams Jr.
"The American Way" by Hank Williams Jr.
"American Woman" by The Guess Who or Lenny Kravitz
"Philadelphia Freedom" by Elton John
"God Bless America," originally performed by Kate Smith
"Living in the Promised Land" by Willie Nelson
"Independence Day" by Martina McBride
"America" from West Side Story
"Born on the Fourth of July," John Williams
"American Music" by the Violent Femmes
"American Pie" by Don McClean
"Courtesy of the Red White and Blue" by Angry American
"Only in America" by Brooks & Dunn
"American Made" by the Oak Ridge Boys
"This Ain't No Rag It's A Flag" by Charlie Daniels Band
"Have you Forgotten" by Darryl Worley
"Where Were You When The World Stopped Turning" by Alan Jackson
"This Ragged Old Flag" by Johnny Cash
"American Spirit" by Mannheim Steamroller
"4th of July" by Shooter Jennings
"Where The Stars and Stripes and The Eagle Fly" by Aaron Tippin


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Angelina Jolie Lies, Drug Use & Secret Lovers to Be Revealed, Break Brad's Heart!by Free Britney at . Comments
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt enjoyed a relaxing weekend at a Malibu party as their kids played in the beach. It seemed so idyllic ... but is there trouble on the horizon?
Star would certainly have you believe so, and if there's one magazine whose stories you can take to the bank, it would be any existing publication other than this one.
Supposedly, a tell-all by Andrew Morton will "blow the lid" off Angelina's scandals and secrets - drug use, other men, lies, being a psycho control freak and the like.
Is the movie star's carefully-cultivated image about to come crashing down? Will she be exposed as the evil, home-wrecking victim who ruined Jennifer Aniston?!
Probably not, but it'd make for good reading material.
Okay, the rest of that stuff we can maybe see. But cutting and voodoo rituals? Really? Angelina Jolie is a drug and sex fiend who dabbles in the occult and self-mutilation?
Morton insists he's got the real scoop: "I interviewed dozens of her friends and associates, and they told me some fascinating facts about Angelina."
"She will have to wait to find out what's in it."
If it were her own life, wouldn't she already know? Not if it's a work of fiction. The book hits shelves August 3, and "Angie is completely panicked."
Hopefully this doesn't put the kibosh on Brangelina getting married for the kids. We hear they really want them to tie the knot and make it official.
it is all rubbish, angelina jolie is a good mom and a great wife. so stop making up about her. love u angie!!!!!!
Brad knew about Angelina as they are in the same industry. His past life rivals hers so they are a match. They'll be no hearts broken and this book is just a rehash of what Angelina has told the press over the years.....
I guess the celeb gossip mags will never get old of gossiping about Angelina do they? Ugh. Just get over her already, she obviously still going on well with her life despite what you guys are trying to still bring her down. Find someone else to gossip about Star!
she is not gonna care about this book! This so called author andrew morton and along with star are tab rags with made up stories!!!!
Angelina has spoken out in numerous interviews about her self-harm during her teenage years. Do your research.
Aren't Star magazine articles almost always made up??


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I love the color burgundy for fall! Reese Witherspoon styled it flawlessly with skinny jeans and matching burgundy pumps. It's a classy, stylish outfit that's perfect for the upcoming holidays. Sweater - $24.95 at HM.com | Jeans - $42 at 6PM.com | Pumps - $48 at MissGuidedUS.com | Necklace - $35 (take additional 25% off) at JCrew.com | Satchel - $59.99 at Target.com
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Hilary Duff's look is the perfect fall outfit! It's got all the basics (sweater and jeans) topped off with a stylish hat and trendy booties. Sweater - $50 at AE.com | Jeans - $45 at Topshop.com| Booties - $45 at ModCloth.com | Hat - $28 at ChicWish.com | Pearl Earrings - $28 at BAubleBar.com
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Kristin Cavallari's outfit is the perfect example of a transitional fall outfit. Wear it now as is and when it's colder simply wear tights and add a denim jacket or faux fur vest. Love it! Sweater - $50 at NordstromRack.com | Skirt - $50 at Gap.com| Chinese Laundry Kristin Cavalarri's Boots - $45 at 6PM.com | Satchel - $65 at SoleSociety.com
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Hello everyone! Okay so I have to highlight a recent home tour and article that I just found in my inbox from the beautiful Est Magazine because it's a pretty swank pad based in Germany and as an American living here at the moment, it's always exciting to see what's happening in my own part of the world. I feel like everything beautiful and cool that is what I consider tasteful, enviable, drool-worthy… is coming out of Los Angeles or Sydney at the moment. I know that's NOT the case, as this home clearly shows, so that's why I really want to highlight it. If you don't live in southern California or Australia one can feel a bit like they are missing out on all of the interiors fun!
This home is in Wiesbaden, Germany and is owned by interior designers and stylists Lea Korzeczek and Matthias Hiller of Studio Oink, a design studio focused on set design and residential interior design. I adore their marble floor, which really surprised me because normally I don't go for tile or marble in living spaces (wet spaces, yes – kitchen, entry, laundry, bathroom, etc.). The marble is so classy I think, and being beige vs. the gray marble you normally see, it is warm and welcoming as marble can often feel very sterile. I wouldn't go as far to say that this apartment feels "warm" though, it still has a coolness about it but that is obviously what this talented duo was going for – something upscale and posh. Mission accomplished. James Bond could live here.
I personally like the details, like the texture of the wall behind the art above, the coastal-theme artwork, the soft tones, the lighting, the wooden chairs and the gorgeous sheepskin throw. I, of course, like the addition of fresh flowers – especially the floppy romantic peony. Well done.
Here are some of their other projects below; also quite stunning and minimalistic but with pretty accents that draw you in. Their rooms look like they could be in films. I particularly adore the kitchen below…
The fresh green plants really call to me, especially the above shot with a peek of greenery through the old wooden windows… These photos are all so light and bright, a big vitamin D injection for sure.
What do you like about these spaces? See anything that calls out to you?
PSST: Studio Oink also has a blog that I just started following called Grand et Petit. Check it out. They have a lovely little online shop too.
(images: studio oink)
Looking for a high chair for baby with an infant seat attachment? Look no further! Recently Evomove, who are fans of decor8, contacted me since they'd heard I was looking for a high chair. They'd recently worked with designer Peter Opsvik (he designed the iconic Tripp Trapp chair) to create a chair for them called the Nomi. Since the Nomi just won the "Red Dot: Best of the Best 2014" award, a prestigious international design award only given to 1% of 5,000 competing products, I was interested in receiving and trying out the chair and if I liked it, I would keep it and if not, I'd give it to a friend. My neighbor is expecting twins in August!
Well, from these two photos it's evident that I am KEEPING THIS CHAIR. I love the Nomi but more importantly SO DOES AIDAN. That should win an award on its own because Aidan is VERY fussy about where he is placed. He only falls asleep in his Stokke stroller, his car seat, his bed at night, or on one of our shoulders. That's IT.
Until today. He passed out in his Evomove Nomi Chair and that was enough convincing for me – in fact, it made me SO HAPPY that I snapped a few photos then ran over to my computer to write this post. When your baby falls asleep without any props, singing, rocking, motion, etc. it's like OH MY GOD what did I do to deserve this? Did all of the volunteer work I did for years at Habitat For Humanity finally pay off? Because my baby fell freaking asleep ON HIS OWN.
A little about the chair… The Nomi can be used from birth until the teenage years (so from the time they want you around every second until they can't wait for you to leave the room/house/this planet) because it has a fixed 'stem' with interchangeable sitting and lying elements. I selected the white version with the white oak stem and the Nomi Baby recliner (for babies up to 6 months) in sand AND later, I have the Nomi Mini restraint for when he is able to sit up on his own. This chair looks beautiful in my home and is so lightweight and easy to move around from room to room – it's pretty awesome. My four-month-old son thinks so too… Just look at this face. TOTAL CONTENTMENT.
Any negatives? Yes*. The first is that because it's on wheels, you really shouldn't pull the baby up to the table if his legs can touch the side because there is a chance that your baby could "push off" the sides of the table with his feet, and if he is a strong baby like our little guy, this could be a bad thing. So just be mindful of that. I wish the wheels locked. The only other negative, which is a really BIG negative so PLEASE don't order this chair unless you read this… But the Nomi Baby Recliner has instructions on how to mount it on the stem but the actual cushion with the "T" strap on top with the belt does NOT have instructions. Not on the website or in the boxes, so BEWARE. If you put the straps in the belt once, the belt is not secure enough and the baby can EASILY slip right out onto the floor. It's really dangerous. The trick is, and we had to spend over an hour just trying every possible idea to secure the belt/strap, is to loop the belt through on each side twice and really pull it through super tight so that it's as strong as steel. I honestly think the design of this strap could have been better and when I looked at lots of the EvoMove pictures on Instagram from their customers, it looks like lots of the parents just sort of "winged it" and looped the belt through only once and that is super duper dangerous. My husband wasn't pleased with this at all. So please, if you buy the Nomi with the baby recliner for the chair, make sure you really make sure that belt is secured well.
In the end, we are so happy with this chair and thank EvoMove for sending it to us. By the way, this is not a sponsored post. I didn't promise them to blog about it – that's not my thing, I don't play that way… and I didn't even plan to blog it – but Aidan is always so happy in this chair , we are finally able to eat at the dinner table again after 4 months AND well, seeing him passed out and happy in the chair today for the first time inspired me to blog it. I figure if it can make Aidan happy, it can most likely make lots of little cuties out there (and their parents) happy, too.
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*UPDATE June 19, 2014: Evomove now has manuals on their website and that will be included in their boxes which have specific instructions on how to mount the cushion and secure the belt. I'm very pleased by this. Also, the wheels on the chair have been tested and are indeed safe, another very good thing. See comments on this post for details. Thank you Evomove for making sure our children are happy and safe in your chairs!
Hey gang! Want to win a rug? GOOD because this is your chance. Okay, so in addition to my art wall projects around the house, I'm working on window treatments and rugs – one for the entry and one for Aidan's room to replace the lovely flokati rug that I talked about here. I need to act quickly though because the baby is 4 months old now and I can tell he will be crawling pretty soon! Then it's zoom! zoom! zoom! all over his room. Recently Armadillo&Co posted on their Instagram that they would send ONE lucky person who comments on this IG photo a rug just for suggesting one for Aidan's room. Isn't that nice? So if you could do me a favor and help me pick a rug, then comment below AND on their IG photo here, that would be super great! You have to comment in both places though to qualify.
So this is the deal. I will order a rug for Aidan's room to replace the fabulous yet impractical flokati – I want the same size and shape (nothing round), just one that will work in his room and will be easy on his knees as he begins to move that little bod around. If you want to help me out, can you look over the Armadillo&Co website and see if you imagine any of those rugs for this space below? Remember, it will replace the flokati and be positioned in the exact same place.
The new rug will need to coordinate with the current scheme and blend nicely but definitely not steal the thunder away from the beautiful window and wallpaper ("Kite" by Ferm Living). The colors in the room are mint, goldenrod, white, gray, black… and some blue. The walls are pale mint ("Cabbage White" by Farrow & Ball). The gumball round felt rug will stay in front of the changing table so the new rug will need to coordinate with it. It is mint, gray, white, goldenrod and beige. You can see more photos of the nursery here.
Here are some stripe-y ones that I'm considering… They're not too "baby" and can grow with him for years to come. But the colors are right. I'm thinking that MAYBE I can ask them if they'll create one of these rugs in a mint stripe just for Aidan's room? What do you think? The charcoal is too graphic/harsh for this space and the duck egg blue will make the mint walls look more blue and I don't want that… Plus I never imagined a baby blue boy's room and so I'm trying to do all I can to steer clear from that. But stripes are always nice…
Chevron is nice too… And I do have triangle patterns in the room so it could work… The two colors would need to be pretty close in tone though, not too contrast-y, because I don't want it to be the focal point in the room… The good thing about the Chevron patterns is you can custom order. In this case, what two colorways would you go with for this space? I am imagining maybe sage and fog…
Persia could be good too, but again, the colors would need to be very same-y so there isn't a high contrast…
What about Triangles? Not in this colorway but..
Maybe a Ribbon Multi Stripe? Again, not these colors… We are just looking at design and patterns for now…
Lots of people are telling me to just go with the big, round Dandelion Natural rug for this room. This would mean removing the felt ball rug from in front of the changing table and placing it in the corner in front of his closet (not shown). It is also great for little knees as I'm told it is soft and natural.
Or I could go with the Marigold (which I love, but I wanted this one for my office!). But he is a BOY and he will have LEGOS and TRUCKS and stuff, will this open cut out pattern really be practical for a little growing boy? Or will I constantly be picking legos out of it when I vacuum? Or will he constantly be complaining because he cannot get his massive lego towers to stand on it without falling over? For this reason, the Dandelion above may be more practical. Plus Marigold does look a little feminine, don't you think?
OKAY so what are your thoughts? AND REMEMBER: To win a rug from Armadillo&Co you need to:
1// Comment on this IG photo with your rug suggestion for Aidan's room.
2// Comment below on this post with your suggestion.
That's it! But you'll need to do both!
Contest ends when I choose a rug, which I'm thinking will be within the next two weeks so I'll most likely close this contest on June 30.
THANK YOU EVERYONE and especially to Armadillo&Co for this amazing opportunity for a lucky reader!
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How are you dear? Hope life is better now for you. You're still in my thoughts and prayers.
Thinking of you and the family, Ju
Thundie, how are you doing?
really hoping for the best for you and your family, I have been your silent reader and you bring amazing color to my days with your writing.
Dear Thundie,
I have come back to see how you are doing today! Yours is a blog I have loved for years. Here and Dramabeans were my "places to go to" for all things related to Kdrama, then kmovies, etc.
You and your friends make it so much fun for a Westerner like me to enjoy these shows and to know more about the actors and actresses. Your impressive knowledge of the arts, the culture, the country and the irreverent humor of your unique way of presenting it all to us is such a joy.
Such a positive and sunny view of the world and the people who live in it! Hoping your loving attitude prevails over everything. All my best wishes for you.
Just a note as we still drop by to check in on you.
Sending you blessings, Thundie !! Fighting !!!!
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Hi, Thundie I hope you are doing well! Fighting!!!
How are you doing? Wishing you are well and hurry back soon, will you. Fighting!!
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Dear Thundie,
I check your blog now and then, hoping to see you post good news that you are now well . Your blog gives me so much joy because of the way you write. Especially your humour.
I continue to pray for you to be completely healed. I really miss you and your writing.
Dear Thundie,
Just dropping in hope of news from you.
Hope you are doing well.
I have been a silent reader of your blog…I wish to see you back soon…
hang in there hon!! we are praying for you! ♡
Thundie, almost 2 years but we haven't forgotten you and don't know how to stop loving you either. Hope the days ahead are brighter for you.
Dear Thundie,
Missing you and keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. You are loved.
Hi, thundie.. how're you? Hope you are doing well. I miss your writing, your sarcasm, your blog.. Especially you.
Hi Thundie!
Still no news from you dear, it's been almost 2 years since you posted this, you said "wait for me" and we are, I promise.
Please stay strong! Don't give up girl! We are all waiting for you!


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COMMENTS: This is large for blush (obviously), but I love using it for contouring. It looks much more natural when using a brush that's more on the fluffy side and this one is perfect. I also love that it's tapered and can be used for setting powder, as well.
Will repurchase.
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Finally! My perfect blush brush. This brush is amazing! I just dip a side of this brush into my blush and gently dab it on my cheeks. So very soft and nicely tapered. So perfect I wish I bought it sooner. This beats every other blush brush I own.
Perfect brush for applying blush!! gives you a nice application, not too concentrated which i love. Overall just a really nice brush, especially for the small price tag!
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I really don't like these RT brushes. This one is too soft to pick up powder blush and I end up having to swirl it over the pan several times. And it doesn't apply precisely enough. The only one in the range I actually like is the face brush (foundation).
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My favorite blush brush ever. It's thick and big and comes to a point at the end. It's perfect for blush and even setting powder under the eyes. It's super soft and gentle and doesn't shed.
This is my favorite brush from them along with the Powder brush. I get so much use out of them. I use them for almost anything. They are very multi-purpose.
Every brush in this line is amazing quality and under $10.
I love this brush! It's too big for my face to apply blush but I love it for my setting powder. But You don't have to use it for blush... I use the RT multi-task brush for my blush because its smaller. This brush is super soft, applies makeup well and affordable. And the best part is it's easy to clean, and dries extremely fast!!! Faster than my ecotools, Mac or sephora brushes! In Canada this brush retails for $8-10 at London drugs.
I always feel like I have a large face, but this brush makes my face feels small because it's so big for a blush brush. I definitely get the design, since it's domed and very good for fluffing and blending out extremely pigmented blushes.
I honestly bought it for a powder brush because it's so huge! I definitely use lesser product (I'm using innisfree no sebum mineral pact) with this brush, to mattify and set my liquid foundation.
I feel that this brush is getting bad reviews, just because it's called a blush brush. Who said you need to use a blush brush to put on blush? Who said you can't use a blush brush to put on other powder products. There's no rule in this, I have bought this for a whole different purpose, since I found the powder brush to be too expensive for my liking and this was in the right size. (It's like people rave about the ELF powder brush to be a good liquid foundation brush soooo...)
I definitely don't picture myself using this as a blush brush since I have my favorite SASA blush brush still working really well.
I would repurchase once it has reached its maximum wear.
I just couldn't get this to work for me. I have a small face and this brush was so huge that it was a challenge to get precise placement. Yes, it's cheap. Yes, it's soft. Yes, it has a celebrity name attached to it. But it provided only a barely-there wash of color and was using a huge amount of product to get that. This just isn't efficient or precise. And I'm experienced with brushes. I can't image being in my teens and new to makeup and using this successfully. If you can afford to spend more the Hakuhodo Basic line blush brush with the round and flat head is amazing (about $40 and their web site is very good and has paypal.) For a synthetic blush brush I also like the Illamasqua round blush brush from Sephora or Nordstsrom (not the flat, angled one which is too narrow); it is about $40, too. For a cheap option a Sonia Kashuk blush brush from Target is superior to the RT one.
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This is an awkward brush for blush. It's just way too big for my cheeks so when I put blush on, it gets to certain areas that I don't want it to. Just when I was about to give up on it, I found that it is most useful for powder since it's so fluffy (wasn't too fond of the RT powder brush). Definitely doesn't leave a cakey finish which I appreciate.
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:( I'm actually really dissapointed with this brush, I love all the Real Techniques brushes that I already own & I really really wanted to love this brush coz I'm a blush junkie so I was so excited to try this one but sadly it just isn't working as well as I'd hoped it would. I feel it does apply blush really nicely but that's only when I want to achieve a natural 'no make up, make up' look but the times when I don't want that look it just doesn't quite do the job. Great quality brush & I do use it but not as much as I hoped I would.
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Hot Corner mentioned Tuesday that former NFL player Tiki Barber will offer his services for an afternoon of flag football, badminton or even dodgeball for $1,950. Well, he's not the only athlete who's for sale. With the holidays just around the corner, check out some of these other celebrity-appearance bargains from Thuzio:
• Former Knicks guard and Bulls nemesis John Starks will appear at birthdays, bar/bat mitzvahs or weddings. "He'll be sure to be entertaining company," Thuzio states. Price: $3,000.
• Ex-White Sox infielder Steve Sax: "Steve will speak at your gathering and inspire your group with stories from his career in the MLB." Price: $5,000 per hour.
• Former Flying Illini and NBA star Nick Anderson: "Make your next pick-up game unforgettable by inviting Nick to join." Price: $500.
• Former Fire midfielder Chris Armas will round out your golf foursome. "He'll be the perfect fourth for your Sunday outing and will spice up the round with tales from his time in the pros." Price: $1,500 (up to five hours).
• Ex-White Sox shortstop Bucky Dent: "Have an extra seat at the game? Bucky will join you and your guests and share insight on the game." Price: $4,000 (up to three hours).
• Former Carver and NBA star Tim Hardaway: Test your skills in a game of H-O-R-S-E or knockout against the five-time All-Star. Price: $1,000.
• Ex-NBA player World B. Free: ''World will join you and your guests at lunch or dinner." Price: $200 (up to two hours).


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For 23 years area B&B's have opened their doors for public viewing of their beautifully decorated homes. Combining the tour with a Craft Fair, this years visitors can purchase unique gifts handmade by the Innkeepers and local artists. Our Bed and Breakfast Cookbook will also be available for purchase. The tour is free to the public, with a food or cash donation collected at each Bed & Breakfast you visit. Proceeds will given to area food banks.
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LEE COUNTY, Fla - Interested in becoming a middle school teacher? The State of Florida predicts it will need to hire more than 3,000 middle school teachers in the next several years, yet until now there was no public or private school in Southwest Florida to educate Middle School Math, Science or Language Arts teachers.
The School of Education at Edison State College has launched three new baccalaureate degree programs to address the three of the state's critical teacher shortage areas. The programs will prepare graduates to secure teaching positions in 5-9 grade levels in the applicable program discipline.
"We have an opportunity to provide more students access to in-demand careers in education," explained Dr. Erin Harrel, Dean of the School of Education at Edison State College. "It is time for students in Southwest Florida to have an opportunity to become a middle school teacher without travelling far from home."
The occupation of middle grades education ranks 36th out of the 100 fastest growing occupations in Florida. The Florida Agency for Workforce Innovation finds that by the 2012-2013 academic year there will be a need for an additional 3,397 middle grades math, science and language arts teachers in Florida. These figures present a significant increase in the number of new middle grades teachers needed in the state.
Ernie Branson is seizing the opportunity. After years of working in retail management and in transportation, Branson realized that Edison State would afford him the opportunity to make a fulfilling career change. He will be part of the Middle School Language Arts program at Edison State.
"I've thought about teachers who had a positive influence in my life," explained Branson. "I had a hard time in 7th and 8th grade. I credit many of those teachers with my coming out of that time on the right side. I hope to have that same positive influence on other young people."
Branson, whose long-term plans include both teaching and pursuing a Master's degree, chose Edison State for several reasons: "The school has an excellent reputation- I've spoken with friends who had great experiences," enthused Branson. "The student body isn't just typical demographic. I'm not the only person who's been out in the working world and back to get a degree. That has a lot to do with why I chose Edison State and why I am staying for my bachelor's. I'm so happy I can stay now for my entire undergraduate degree!"
Edison State College is enrolling students for the Spring 2011 semester now through January 6th. To learn more about the B.S. in Middle Grades Language Arts Education with ESOL endorsement, B.S. in Middle Grades Mathematics Education, or B.S. in Middle Grades Science Education, visit the website: http://www.edison.edu/academics/.


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Advanced settings. Content types
During the import process, the requested files are associated with a content type (image, video, audio, etc.) based on the requested target files' extension.
The association is carried out as follows: the requested files' extension sequentially compares to each item on the "Content types" list; when the first match occurs, the request is associated with the category it matched.
This page lists content types registered in the program. You may add, delete or edit content types here. To rename a content type or edit the list of extensions matching the content type, click on the "Edit item" button.
In the appeared dialog, you may edit the content type's name, delete any item on the extension list or add a new item to the list.
Deleting content types
It may happen that you will want to delete a content type, which is already in use in the database; i.e. some records in the database may be associated with the content type being deleted. In such case, when you try to delete the data type, the program will prompt you to confirm the deletion. If you confirm the action and do delete the content type, the reports will have the default "Deleted" type set by the data instead of the content type you have deleted.