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OMRON's healthcare division provides both home-use and professional medical equipment. Based on the idea that good health begins at home, OMRON's home-use products, such as blood pressure monitors and pedometers, encourage individuals to take a proactive role in managing their own health.
Cancer, heart disease and cerebral stroke are the most common causes of death in industrialized countries. Many of these deaths are largely attributable to poor lifestyle choices such as overeating, tobacco use, excess alcohol consumption, and lack of physical activity. Omron Healthcare's mission is to promote the prevention of lifestyle diseases and to help create a society in which people enjoy healthy and comfortable lives.
Omron Healthcare strives to develop products that provide accurate health information to consumers and physicians and that support positive lifestyle changes and health improvement. By enabling people to accurately monitor certain aspects of their day-to-day health at home, Omron Healthcare is making it easier for people to work with their medical professionals to prevent and measure the progression of lifestyle diseases.
In keeping with this corporate philosophy, Omron Healthcare also contributes to the sustainable development of society by strongly considering the economic, environmental, and social impact of its every action.Omron Group and Omron Healthcare Group
Omron Corporation of Kyoto, Japan was founded in 1933 and is a global leader in the design and manufacture of sensor and ultrasonic systems and technology. Omron Healthcare, a subsidiary of Omron Corporation, has become a leading marketer and distributor of medical, home healthcare, and wellness products. Omron Healthcare Business has a research and development staff of over 90 dedicated engineers and support staff located at the corporate headquarters in Kyoto.
Omron Healthcare was the first to introduce manual and digital blood pressure units to the home healthcare market. It identified digital thermometers as more accurate, safer, and more reliable than mercury units, and developed the U.S. market for these devices. Omron Healthcare also developed a body fat monitor using sensor technology, and respiratory inhalation devices using proprietary vibrating mesh technology.Milestone: 100 Million Blood Pressure Units Sold
In September, 2009, Omron Healthcare marked an important milestone for its blood pressure monitors: 100 million units sold worldwide.
Omron started to sell blood pressure monitors in Germany in 1982. Blood pressure measurement at home was not so much recognized even in Japan at that time. Moreover, it was quite a challenge to move forward without knowing international medical device regulations. In Germany, we brought in the products that met Japanese standard, so later we had to deal with the local regulations. We also have entered into the U.S., but we ended up selling the products by local brand names in stead of Omron's in both countries in 1980s.
However we considered it is essential to have Omron brand business for our growth, so acquired Marshall (the company we had OEM relationship) in the U.S. in 1990. Started with Marshall, Omron set about global business expansion, establishing sales offices in Germany in 1990 and in Hong Kong in 1991 to cultivate sales channels in Europe and Asia Pacific. These activities laid a foundation for our overseas expansion.
Paying close attention to the differences of needs in each country, Omron communicated its "accuracy" and "usability" of the products in technological field while improving its services and maintenances. As Omron was recognized, we earned the trust regarding our entire business including both in the technological development and services. For example, Omron's blood pressure monitor has been awarded the gold prize in seven consecutive years by "Best Pharmacy Partner" where pharmacies in Germany select innovative technologies and excellent services.
With these recognitions all around the world, Omron's blood pressure monitor sales marked over 10% annual growth, and became the top manufacturer of the world.
Omron's share of market reached 67% in Japan and 51% in global market today (forecast in FYE2009, based on a monetary amount. Source: Omron Healthcare)
Omron recently strengthened the businesses in Russia and China and secured No.1 share in blood pressure monitor in Russia in March, 2009. Furthermore, Omron expands the sales networks with 20 sales bases and 62 service centers throughout China. Additionally, Omron focuses on growing markets such as India and Mexico and actively worked on improving the brand recognition and promotion of home blood pressure monitoring.
Cultures, thoughts and life styles vary by country, which applies to the design of healthcare devices. For example, "orange" is used for the color of button for devices in Japan, and "navy" is used in Western countries because orange color can be associated with "emergency / attention" and considered not to be suitable for healthcare devices. Also, the word "fuzzy" for the fuzzy-logic based blood pressure monitor was not known outside of Japan, so we came up with the technological name; "IntelliSense to replace the word.
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Moreover, we also joined the Committee of Blood Pressure Monitor Standard as the representative of Japan from 2002 and the project of WHO (World Health Organization) and has developed the solar-powered blood pressure monitor since 2008 to promote blood pressure measurement in the areas with low medical services.
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Are you a Chowpioneer or a Chowfollower?
I have noticed a number of posts from people who pass by a restaurant day in and day out but come to Chowhound to see if others have actually gone in.
So my question is, do you try out a place in the hopes of discovering a buried treasure or do you wait until others have ventured in first?
I am both, I think. I love discovering new, great (and even not so great, sometimes) places on my own, but I also get excited about trying chow I've seen discussed here. I'm not sure I've ever asked the boards myself about a restaurant I was curious about--I figure I might as well just walk in and eat something.
I'm also a little of both. If I find a great new gem, I'll gladly share it. But I also like to know what i'm getting into at some places.
I'm a bit of both too..but seem to be a chowfollower more. It's ok to try new places for me if it's not too expensive ($5-$10pp) but when it gets up in price I like to know others had good food there and what they ordered.
Sometimes I forget my notes of places I want to go and order poorly or just skip the restaurant until I have my notes.
I love finding new places , traveling to an unknown city and ignoring conventional advice and following my nose to find and understand local joints is possibly one of my greatest pleasures in life . Zagats got nothing on me , as far as I'm concerned . And really , my opinion is the only one one ( with the exception of my wife ) that I really care about . Curiously , the exception is my home town , where I think we all need to listen to others .We all have our favorite this and that , but new places open up all the time . Example - I have always felt that a close by place made the best pizza in metro Detroit ( Como's ) until I followed up on a post on a different board and tried Tomato Apizza . Best pizza I've ever had . Anywhere . So , it pays to listen , but I still trust my instincts , and my nose .
For the latest trendy restaurant of the monement, I'm a follower. I usually wait two months after reading posts. If there is a love fest for the place when it opens, in is almost two months to the day when the first 'it isn't all that' report comes in.
If people hate the place when it opens, same thing, someone finally pipes up and says they like it.
In the meantime I'll pay attention to the good and bad dishes and any hints. I will usually order a dish that I have't read about. When I'm spending major bucks for food, I'd rather do some lurking for a while.
For everything else, I'm likslier to step in the door, get a menu, and look for what is unusual on the menu.
It gets me crazy when I hear people who pass places by for years and then ask on the board. I can't urge people enough to at least step in the door and take a look.
And yet I don't take my own advice. I've lived in this area for almost two years now and never stepped in any of the local Mexican markets. I started doing that recently and learned most places make their own chorizo. There are hidden gems in the most unlikely places.
I am definitely a Chowpioneer. Whenever a new place comes to town, or ownership of a place changes, etc. friends look to us to try it out before a group of us goes there or they will go on their own. Our peers don't go out as often as we do for various reasons and if they make plans to go out they tend not to want to go into unchartered territory. Dh and I see it as an adventure.
For me it's more geographical. In my 'hood, I'll try the new places. If it's cross town or cross country or elsewhere in the world, then I happily tap the wisdom of local chowhounds for some direction first before venturing.
more chowpioneer in my hometown (Los Angeles)... chowfollower when I'm exploring other cities ~ and mix when dealing with general food products/chains/etc.
re: Robert Lauriston
That's sad because there will always be a new place that she will have to try. Wasn't that one of the 12 labors of Hercules?
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I don't find it sad.
Someone in the topic "You know you're a chowhound when" wrote:
"...you'd prefer to search for undiscovered great chow, rather than settle for great chow you already know."
I infrequently return to a few favorite places ... like Lola's ... but part of the fun is in the hunt ... I'd rather have 10 so so meals for the reward of having that one gem high.
Even total dreck can be interesting, like my recent meal at Little Ange's. The next day, even the cat would have nothing to do with the leftover steak (but she is rather a Chowhound of her species).
Of course, my thing isn't just new places, it is places that are new to me and I never tried. For a long time I stuck to my own personal gems ... Bizou, Chez Panisse, TowsnEnd, Cheeseboard ... that sort of thing. I enjoyed all those great places, but kind of look back in regret with all the places I missed out on during that time.
Undiscovered deliciousness could be behind that unopened door ... and after a while you get a feel for what doors to open ... but some of the most amazing food has been at places where every instinct I had was screaming no, don't go there ... like Mr. Pizza Man which was my all-time bad food memory ... the local restaurant serves wonderful Brazilian food ... I have to get back there ... sometime.
I'll never eat at every restaurant in the world either ... you could view that as sad or as just having a a huge treasure chest to choose the shiny objects that are the most interesting to me.
re: rworange
I loved that particular response because that is how I do it. In a city like L.A., there is SO much chow and so many places always opening it up... SO teases me that I never eat at the same place twice, and I'm actually proud that it is somewhat true... :)
re: rworange
You always gotta be lookin' cuz ya never know when your favorite place(s) might disappear. I had a tough time in 2004 when the chefs turned over in my three favorite and most-visited Chinese restaurants, followed by the fourth the following year. Still haven't found any to replace them in my heart (and tummy), but if I'd been more diligent all along seeking out the next star, maybe it wouldn't have been quite so traumatic at the time.
Definately a pioneer. I'm the one who'll go in first (frequently before the place is even finished and open) and get the scoop. Sometimes it's good, and sometimes it's bad. But I'm there first!
I like to wander around an area and try new things. However, if I remember that someone has recommended a place and I'm in that area, then I'll very likely drop by too.
I have to go with both.
If I'm somewhere and I have the time, I'll check out a new place without looking for a review. I will use observational skills and gut instinct to sniff out any possible disapointment. If I'm not sure and it's local, I'll observe it for a couple of weeks to get a sense.
OTOH, in the area I live and work (SF Bay Area) there's just too much to check out on your own and looking for a review is helpful, in particular if there's specific need or occasion. Add in a relatively busy schedule and the certainty of a good non-chain meal, sometimes you go with reduced risk and a review.
Add in high media saturation (internet included) and it's almost impossible to find something new or undiscovered. Word of mouth travels fast in these parts.

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Alcohol sales at Virginia ABC stores rise for 14th consecutive year
A new report says Virginia alcohol sales went up for the 14th consecutive year in 2012.
The Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control brought in $41 million more than last year.
There are 8 ABC stores in the Roanoke area, and every single one of them saw a jump in sales.
Willis Johnson is the manager of this ABC store on Brambleton Avenue in Roanoke County.
His store alone turned a $930,000 profit last year, a 7 percent increase.
"It's been consistent. It's been steady. And our customer base that we see in the store has increased," Johnson said.
In Roanoke the lowest increase in profits for a store was 1-percent. The highest -- nearly 20-percent.
Johnson says the success is primarily because the State of Virginia stays on top of sales -- from regulation to mastering supply and demand the Commonwealth knows what it's doing and customers benefit.
Figures from last year didn't take Sunday sales into account.
Every store in Roanoke opened on Sundays starting July 1st of 2012, the same day fiscal year 2013 begins.
"It's very convenient for them. They don't have to rush out on Saturday if they forget something, we can supply what they need and they're very appreciative," Johnson said.
When talking about those Sunday sales alone since July, the stores in Roanoke sold $500,000 alone.
The profits all benefit Virginia's General Fund, and over the past five years, alcohol sales have contributed $1.7 billion.
The holiday season is always the busiest time of year.
One Roanoke County ABC store gets shipments every Friday and usually has enough of a product in stock to keep for two weeks.
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Event planner David Tutera and his ex-husband, Ryan Jurica, are making headlines because of the custody arrangement they worked out after splitting.
Tutera is raising his biological daughter Cielo. Jurica, will raise his own biological son and Cielo's fraternal twin, Cedric. Yes, they're splitting them up.
Tutera, whose breakup occurred while a surrogate was carrying the twins, says it was "very confusing time" and their situation was far from ideal.
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Instant replay may soon be available at the Keller ISD Stadium if trustees approve the addition of a digital video scoreboard.In a report at the Dec. 19 board meeting, administrators said that corporate sponsors could cover the cost of the big screen while students could learn video skills by recording and editing content.Athletic Director Bob DeJonge said a 24-foot-by-15-foot color digital video board would cost between $500,000 and $600,000. The price would include fitting a room in the press box to serve as a control room.Administrators showed a mock up with the video screen above six lighted 5x8 foot signs for sponsors. The bottom quarter of the scoreboard would be the current scoreboard.Sponsors would pay a per-year fee to be on the board with the cost recouped in 10 years. For their sponsorship, businesses could get several pre-approved video announcements, scrolling messages and corporate links on the Keller ISD website.Students and a sponsor would staff a control booth where they would operate three cameras: one in the press box, one in the end zone and one running up and down the sideline. Students would screen footage, edit and show replays and clips. Students in audio-visual classes could also produce content for short public service announcements, interviews and features on school achievements.Trustee Craig Allen said, "You can't undersell the educational value of this kind of experience. This is a real world practical way to do that. Having it pay for itself is just a bonus."Administrators plan to present the video scoreboard to trustees for a vote at the Jan. 16 meeting. If approved, officials would finalize advertising plans by March and award a contract in April so that installation could be complete in time for fall 2014 football games.Trustee Cindy Lotton asked administrators to check with the city of Keller for any necessary approvals.One of the selling points of the board is that four high schools use the stadium for a total of 20 games a year. A second competition stadium was rejected by voters in the 2008 bond election.Lotton said, "In the near future we're just going to have one, so we need to have the best stadium we can have."
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President Barack Obama gestures while speaking in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, Monday, Oct. 21, 2013, on the initial rollout of the health care overhaul. Obama acknowledged that the widespread problems with his health care law's rollout are unacceptable, as the administration scrambles to fix the cascade of computer issues. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House says enrollment numbers for the first months of new health care exchanges won't be very high.
The Obama administration has refused to provide figures for how many people have signed up for insurance since the exchanges opened Oct. 1. But it plans to release numbers monthly starting in mid-November.
White House spokesman Jay Carney says the figures will show the first month was slow. He says that was expected, but numbers will be even lower because of widespread problems with the website.
Carney says in the first month, Americans are learning about their options and will decide which plans they want later in the six-month enrollment period.
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Are celebrities more likely to divorce or break up? Earlier this week news reports surfaced that Dolly Parton, 68, and her partner had split up. Is the singer best known for her hits 9 to 5, I Will Always Love You or Jolene really single again?
UPDATE 24/11/2014 : This story seems to be false. (read more)
Parton spotted alone
A fan spotted Dolly Parton walking alone, probably coming back from picking up her mail at the end of her several mile long driveway, on the afternoon of November 22, 2014. Was she all alone? "Definitely yes," says the fan, adding that "She was wearing a large sweater and looked really cute!"
Is Dolly back on the market?
A rep for Dolly Parton was not immediately available for comment.
Truth or rumor, when news that the singer was splitting hit the internet Sunday (November 23), Twitter immediately exploded with pithy commentary. It seems everyone had an opinion on the matter:
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"Hate to see Parton split up, but I thought the pairing was a little weird."
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I enjoyed their Hawaiian Pork Chops. The chops were tender, and it was very juicy. I also tried their dessert, which was the brownie. It was too sweet for me. The service staff took some time to respond to my needs but I think it might have been because there were quite a lot of people in the restaurant at that time.


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The Donald E. Dolley dod 4-12-83 referred to in the above message is my grandfather "Duke." He was married to Rollande Hectarine Pelletier Dolley. His legal name was Donovan Edison Dolley, not Donald. His brothers' names were Herbert and Kenneth. His parents were Laudy Elizabeth Spalding Dolley and William Dolley, I believe of the Bangor area possibly Hermon. I will try to find out more from my dad this weekend. Nor sure about the spelling of Laudy.
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NZDJPY Stalling at Resistance, Offering 4.17 Reward/Risk\
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2015 marks the beginning of a brand new Adams Benefit experience at the Museum of Fine Arts. On January 31st, 2015, join us as we open more rooms of the museum than ever before. The doors will open at 6:30 p.m., and this year, will stay open until midnight as we introduce the Adams Benefit After Party. Reduced-priced tickets will be offered for the first time to law students and lawyers in practice 10 years or less for a dessert and dancing cocktail reception starting at 9p.m.
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Business Intelligence Features in Excel 2010
The Excel team has made a number of improvements in the Business Intelligence area for Excel 2010, which have been covered in-depth on the Excel Team Blog.
First, the team added slicers, which are visual controls that allow you to quickly and easily filter your data in an interactive way. Slicers can connect to PivotTables, PivotCharts, and CUBE functions to creative interactive dashboards:
Part of an interactive Dashboard with Slicers and PivotCharts
A number of enhancements have been made to PivotTables- including the ability to modify values in PivotTable cells (writeback), more flexibility and power through named sets, and a series of other enhancements.
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I freakin' LOVE this mascara! I swear to you, this is the ONLY mascara that'll hold my curl. I have short, thin, weak lashes. ):
The formula is much dryer than a regular mascara, which is what I love. Seems to be more waxy, so it holds the curl a lot better. It is waterproof, but not if you go swimming. I mean, I splashed some water on my face, blinked a few times, and it didn't run down my face. That's good, right!? But if you keep splashing water on your face, it'll run a little.
I find it very easy to remove with my Philosophy One-Step cleanser. Not a problem at all! No rubbing, so scrubbing. It's really easy for me.
The packaging could use a little work, but I mean... Nothing to really complain about. The color is nice, and for $4.95 I guess you can't really ask for better packaging. It is definitely true to color. And it doesn't flake on me. EVER. Definitely lasts ALL day for me, doesn't go down or look ugly when I get home (8+ hours!)
And another thing... I'm not sure if the formula is really dry because someone opened it in the store and I happened to buy it on accident... But, none-the-less, I like a waxy mascara (not too dry though where it'll just flake). I just wish they packaged it a little better, so people can't get into it and screw it up. Can girls be a little more sanitary? Seriously!
Usually with wetter mascaras, I tend to open them, and wait to use them so it gets a little dryer because wetter mascaras just make my lashes fall down and not hold up very well.
Other than that, the bristles are very very nice. They're small and close together, so it COMBS through EVERY lash and the fact that it has SHORT bristles, a lot of product is distributed onto your lashes very nicely. You don't find yourself dipping your brush back into the bottle to get more and causing it to dry out faster. Two coats, and you'll be good! Even one coat does a dramatic difference for me. The tip of the brush is ROUNDED, so you can use that part to flare out the outer corner lashes. It's great!
I am never going after a different mascara. THIS is the one that WORKS for me. It adds volume AND length for me!!
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This is THE BEST mascara ! I will not waste my money on other mascara's now that I have found my perfect lengthening and volumizing mascara for $4.95!!! Essence not only are amazing products for a very affordable price, but they do not test their products on animals which is the most important thing when it comes to me buying make up. So happy with this product, don't think I'll buy a different mascara ever again! The only downside is that it is a bit stubborn to remove. But that's no biggie !
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This is GOOD. I was expecting it to be a slightly different version of the original I Love Extreme in the black tube but no, this is a different product altogether. Different wand, different formula, totally superior mascara.
This has a wetter formulation than I was expecting but it provides a smooth and clump-free application, very buildable too. And the sleek little wand with the tiny bristles will deposit lots of product onto the lashes which is easily brushed out to the tips. And the results are PHENOMENAL- long, thick, lush, super-dramatic lashes, which is exactly what I want from a mascara.
Four lippies instead of five because the tube ended up drying out pretty quickly. Forgivable because it only cost a couple of dollars to begin with. The price really can't be beat- excellent value!
Would definitely buy again.
I have short sparse Asian lashes and for the longest time I always stick to my waterproof formula mascara but I noticed everytime I took my eye makeup off my lash fell off no matter what type of eye makeup remover I used. I heard a lot of good reviews on this mascara so I gave it a shot. The first time I opened it I was shocked on how much it was on the wand but I scraped it off with tissue,no problem. A week went by and I haven't had that problem anymore. I really like the formulation its semi dry ,not wet. For everyday look I don't curl my lashes because everytime I curl it a lash or two fall off,this mascara nicely defined and adds volume but not so much length. Then again this mascara claim to give more volume not length. On special occasions I do curled my lashes,and this is where the mascara fail me. It doesn't hold my curl,its so heavy even with only one coat. I guess if you have naturally curly lashes this will not be a problem. I'm not a huge fan of the plastic mascara wand and how the bristles are pretty far apart, if I'm not careful its very easy to get spidery looking lashes. If you like the more natural look I think one coat should be enough or you can just comb it through to avoid any clumping. For the price this mascara is a great and I will buy it again.
I think I've found my new HG mascara. I would never have thought to try this as I typically like regular bristle brushes/traditional style mascara wands. This wand is super fat and long, and has tiny bristles also on the tip (kind of like the Benefit They're Real mascara wand does). I thought application would be extremely difficult with such a big brush but because the little rubber bristles are so short, I end up getting maximum product ONTO my lashes, very little mascara onto my eyelid right above the base of my lashes (I typically glob a bunch of mascara on my lid there trying to get it on my lashes with other mascaras), and lashes look super full! The bristles are not sharp either, so it's great as they're so short, there's so many of them, and the formula is quite dry so it really coats your lashes without clumping and without poking your eyes at all! It's really a joy to apply and the color is black enough for me--it appears very black on my lashes and is comparable to L'Oreal's "Blackest Black" mascaras in color. No complaints there. It does flake a little onto my cheeks throughout the day but I don't mind this as my usual HG L'Oreal Voluminous also does this to me so all the same to me. I found this at ULTA for $5 which is a fine price, but I'd try next time to wait until they have a B1G1 on Essence so I can get it for $2.50 (or get 2 of them)! Only other place I'd say this mascara lacks is in lengthening. It does a LOT of volumizing very fast (this mascara takes me half the time to build up enough product on my lashes to make them look super full as my other mascaras), it separates and you can use the tip of the wand to separate inner and outer corner lashes, but the lengthening isn't drastic. It DOES lengthen, but it really shines with its volumizing ability. Also it doesn't drastically curl my lashes but it does lift them so my eyes look much more open, but the lashes droop a tiny bit throughout the day--it doesn't hold a curl amazingly well, presumably because of the really heavy dry formula it has./Overall, it does everything it claims for me! I am really happy with it and it doesn't irritate my eyes (most mascara makes my eyes red and itchy and watery and this does not).
Cheap ($5)
Contains 12 mL of product (for comparison, other mascaras contain: 8 mL, 11.2 mL, 6.9 mL, etc.)
Very black formula (maybe not AS dark as "Carbon black" but is as dark as "Blackest black")
Builds a LOT of volume very quickly
Big brush coats lashes from corner to corner, and tip of wand can coat the smaller and outer corner lashes
Dry formula
Buildable (2 coats looks twice as good as 1 coat, not twice as clumpy!)
AMAZING on lower lashes (coats every lash from root to tip making the bottom lashline extra fabulous)
Separates lashes very well, thickening at the base and leaving the tips of lashes looking normal (avoids those little spider-leg ends to the lashes like fiber mascaras can cause)
Cute packaging! :)
Only available at ULTA for me
Flakes onto my cheeks after long hours of wear
Doesn't hold a curl amazingly well for me
Feels heavy on the lashes since you lay down a lot of product with each coat
Definitely give this mascara a try if you are used to and love your traditional mascara wands! This wand IS superior and I love it very much!
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This mascara is fabulous! I put this up there with Covergirl Clump Crusher, and I like this even more than L'Oreal Voluminous Carbon Black. This is seriously great mascara for turning nothing lashes into big, beautiful lashes.
I LOVE this mascara. I'm honestly so glad I found this. I love having a lot of volume in my lashes and this really achieves that. It also helps lengthen them. You really can't beat the price and I think the packaging is extremely cute. Plus it's not tested on animals so I would definitely repurchase this in the future! Only con is I find I can get a few clumps and flakes (nothing that can't be fixed) and the tube dries out but it's so cheap that it doesn't matter. Love this to pieces.
I am sooo in love w/ this mascara. I am really very lucky I have naturally very lng eyelashes but bec I'm blonde I have to wear mascara to see them, but it affords me the luck to try almost any option. That being said this stuff is THE BEST. And I don't mean for its price point, or being a ds product which may I say at $4.99 isn't a bargain its a STEAL!!! my lashes get even longer when I wear this, to the point of hitting my eyebrows. I can honestly say I don't go a day when I'm wearing it that I don't get at least one compliment and/or asked if my lashes r real or not. This doesn't clump or rub off I know bec NOT only do I have oily skin, I sweat a LOT ALL the time. So really no need for touch ups durring then day or before going out at night. I would, will, & have recommended this stuff and will DEFINITELY repurchase, which is a glowing review from me bec I rarely have ever bought the same mascara twice and NEVER twice in a row bec I llike to experiment but I really don't think it gets any better than this!!!!
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overall a very good and inexpensive mascara. it has a great brush that's not flimsy but not harsh either. only downfall is for me it didn't have enough curl or lift. still better than others more than triple the price.
Omg i loved this! It was so cheap, only 3.99! It has cute packaging, i had the pink one. I don't actually know the difference between that and the black one. The wand is pretty basic, you can have a natural defined flick or a full on false lash effect. I wore this out one night and my friend was mad complimenting me! She couldn't believe how cheap I got it for! Of course I recommended it to her, and I will buy it again. I love this and overall essence is a good cheap and pretty reliable brand. :)


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Ideas requested as thanks to my Fire Dept.
- Terrie H. Oct 22, 2012 10:35 AM
I didn't have the best morning - 5 trucks from the fire dept. at 8:15 a.m. is not a great way to start the day. Fortunately, a smoke detector and their fast response kept the situation from being terrible.
I'd like to make some food to take to the station as a thank you, but I'm on a *very* tight budget. Judging from how many people arrived at my house, it's a pretty big crew. Though I know snickerdoodles will do, I thought I'd ask for other suggestions that might be more interesting. I'm still a little rattled and, therefore, brain dead.
The problem is that $20 is the most I can do (which sounds awful considering they saved me, but I'm unemployed). Should I just do baked goods?
Thanks for any more interesting ideas.
What about something more healthy, like some homemade hummus or salsa? Was thinking these guys probably stay pretty fit for their job and might appreciate it, and a big batch would be pretty cheap. You could determine if you had money for chips, or let them decide what to do with it (ex: use as part of a staff meal).
re: jboeke
Probably just me but I don't like homemade food gifts from strangers. Cynical maybe but you just don't know other people's standards.
If I were you, I'd go to the bulk store and buy as much as $20 would get you of jelly beans or something cheery like that and Bob's your uncle. Besides these guys like to do their own cooking. How about a nice bottle of olive oil?
Afterall it's the thought that counts.
Baked goods are probably the most budget-friendly way to go - it doesn't get a whole lot cheaper than sugar and flour. If you wanted to do something a little more interesting, though, what about quiche? Eggs are cheap, and you don't have to use a ton of expensive cheese/cream if you don't want to - I've had perfectly tasty quiche made just with whole milk and a little cream cheese to add richness. A little sausage or other meat to flavor it, some onions or other veg and you're all set. Along the same lines, a breakfast strata made with homemade bread can be pretty economical and delicious - you could even cook it in muffin cups for individual servings.
I'd go for the cookies -- they'll appreciate it, it doesn't require any special care, there's enough in a batch to make sure the entire station gets at least one, and they don't go bad.
How about caramel corn? $20 should go far and the homemade variety is amazingly delicious. If you want to vary it, I have seen some recipes which use kool ade for flavor and color.
Glad you are safe!
re: hotoynoodle
the firefighters I've known have complained that they get tired of chili and stew because that's what they make for themselves.
re: sunshine842
my restaurant sends clam chowder. <shrugs>.
when the guys do have to show up for non-emergencies, somebody always mentions it and thanks us. even if it was weeks before. that doesn't sound like they get tired of gracious gestures.
re: hotoynoodle
That's why I said YMMV....and indicated that there may be another opinion. Your guys like it; my guys didn't (I don't live in that community any more) -- just mentioning it so that people don't jump to a conclusion either direction.
Homemade hummus or salsa is a good idea but I think homemade cookies are always a special treat because so few people bake any more. The firefighters may generally be eating healthy/staying fit but I bet they wouldn't turn down some cookies. Last summer a beginning tri athlete loved a hummus I made with fresh garlic scapes.
re: dfrostnh
"......so few people bake any more."???
You should check out the "What are you baking these days threads.
re: souschef
but that's on this particular forum, which by its very definition is self-selecting to include those who DO bake.
In the general population -- I'd say dfrostnh is correct.
Thank you for all your suggestions. I called to make sure if they'll even accept food per millygirl's mention and he said they would appreciate it. He also clued me in that the same crew will be on duty at the same time on Thursday.
Might get up very early to bake an egg strata or quiche, Biondanomima -- great suggestion. Hummus and salsa also sound like great ideas -- I could make my own from scratch and lots of pita chips in my budget.
Thank you again for your suggestions -- you've sparked my brain again.
re: Terrie H.
Home made pita is easy to make, and is a really special treat with hummus. You can make mini ones so you don't have to cut them into triangles.
re: Terrie H.
If you're going in the AM, why not cinnamon rolls or something else breakfasty?
re: Terrie H.
Okay now even I'd jump all over the quiche idea. How 'bout mini ones?
and as someone else said, thankfully you are safe and sound :)
re: millygirl
just a big strata or fritatta would be nice. am sorry, but i don't understand the female obsession with tiny food. especially when cooking for men.
re: hotoynoodle
Who said they're all men? My neighbors sister is a firefighter at a station with several women. She drives the big engine. (Used to scare the hell outta me when she'd drive by and honk to say hi to her sis directly across the street.)
Individual or "mini" servings can be very convenient when serving a large group of people who may want to eat at different times.
re: weezieduzzit
Thank you! Couldn't have explained my reasoning any better weezieduzzit!
re: weezieduzzit
without getting into gender roles and public service jobs, and having been "more than friends" with a few firefighters, a biteful of quiche isn't going very far. if you want to bake them in normal or extra-large muffin tins that is something else and, while individual, hardly mini.
re: hotoynoodle
I second the strata. I started making them for the choir at church in between services on heavy Sundays and have since expanded this to feed a day camp that serves lunch as the main meal of the day for inner city kids. They are a huge hit with both groups. You assemble them the night before and then they bake for one hour in the morning. Day old bread and odds and ends of cheese, meat and veggies make the most interesting versions so they are budget friendly. They can be vegetarian or meat centric. The key is to use lots of volume in the egg milk component and season heavily.
Just checked with my local firefighters, and they do NOT receive any discount for food from local grocery stores or places like Costco or BJ's.. I was going to suggest a gift card for $20 or $25 if they could stretch that into something more generous.
Glad you're safe. Other ideas percolating. Like an upcoming holiday special for the FF at a local grocery. Got a call in to the admin office to suggest holiday special. Probably won't go over, but it only costs a phone call!
Do you have some ingredients already, or do you have to buy everything? These cookies won a Martha Stewart Cookie of the week contest and it makes around 100 cookies.
It makes a thin, chewy cookie, but you could probably do two batches if you have the time and ingredients. Check out a dollar store for a cute basket or container to transport them.
Just wanted to weigh in on this. I'm an EMT and a cop and people often drop off food for us...unfortunately, very few of us will eat it. It's often unhealthy and public safety is a very physical job. I don't really want to eat a heavy dessert and then get an adrenaline dump from a "good" call. The results aren't very pretty :) Plus, I have no idea what strangers are putting in food. The thing we most appreciate are really lovely homemade cards and letters. We have cards and drawings on our board from years ago. It's very gratifying to see that tangible expression of thanks. Are they paid? Write a complimentary letter to their supervisor. At work, those letters go in a file and get factored into our performance reviews. Hope this helps and I'm glad everything turned out ok!
re: Hobbert
Thanks Hobbert - I contacted my cousin last night who is a volunteer EMT (the station that responded to me are also volunteers), and she also said a card is always appreciated.
re: Hobbert
Excellent suggestion. Thank you.
I know my beloved Firefighters and have asked what I can bake them and they politely responded that to not take it personal but with all the whack jobs out there, they do not accept food cooked by 'strangers' and they throw it away.
So, best bet is to buy a sealed package of cookie/muffins.
re: Beach Chick
and that is so ridiculously sad, on so many levels.
re: sunshine842
Beach Chick sadly is right.We have a 40 year relationship with our old "FIRE HOUSE" in Chevy Chase so things are a bit different for me.A dog collar and bed broke the ice years ago.Then to a Christmas tree ornament when the White House ones were introduced,still on going.Next was cooking lessons after I made the "gag" motion when I saw an awful,not good bottle of salad dressing.ChCh is an all "paid" crew,rotation but they still had budget conflict for things like the TV,Stereo,first chest freezer etc.What good are meat donations if the guys can't store it.
When we moved 3.5 years ago I had them call our new house,mostly volunteers to tell them that I was coming and was OK. pre-vetted if you will
re: Terrie H.
Bobby Golan,one of the earliest at BCC RS and I grew up in Kenwood together and my childhood "family Dr" just back from Korea was an early one also.
What a small,wonderful world.
Great crabs and oysters,KUDUS to your mom and dad for the continued good work.
back for an edit.........NEIGHBOR sort of ,we 1 mile east from 28,Norbeck Rd&Layhill Rd
re: sunshine842
It's very sad..
We lost our family home in one of the worst fires in US history in 2003 and though we have rebuilt our lovely home, the reality is very real and sad that my beloved Firefighters who have their own station in our community and know me well, will not accept any home made goodies...whatsoever.
I'm glad that all you lost was a boiler.
Best to you!
so very sad for you,my sympathies are truly with you
Most houses do cook and I do mean well.The always welcome list
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COFFEE ,samplers,cans,it doesn't matter what major brand
GIFT CARD any supermarket where you see their trucks while shopping
The two houses I know best have to create personal budgets for many sundries,bedding,dog food,Christmas tree ornaments.Both groups clip coupons and shop on the smart as much as they can.They will truly appreciate anything you do,knowing first hand the suffering of your situation.
Beach Chick is spot on about what will happen unless you are an old trusted friend of the crew.
Thanks to all for great ideas and advice. I woke up with an idea that I will make my homemade bread. Not sure why I didn't think of it before, and I just bought a new 5 lb. bag of flour last week. I hope they won't feel the need to toss it, but I think I will make it anyway. Considering making rolls.
Thanks again!
re: Terrie H.
Sounds like you've def made up your mind but just seems like such a waste of time, effort and ingredients to me considering the comments above. I really do believe it will get tossed and that would be a real shame.
I loved the idea of coffee beans and a nice card. Sorry but I could not not add my final thoughts.
re: millygirl
This time I think Terrie H. is Ok.
She had a response to me that was a small world aha.She is second generation ties to the fire&rescue community in my response,also her's.We might live 10 miles apart in a county we have years of experience in.Although I think I am her parents age or older.
If I had looked at her profile before rather than after posting I would have known.
Importantly,baking is a healthy,positive outlet when going through the aftermath of an emergency and perhaps more affordable when unemployed.
re: lloges6175
wow to y'all: an impulse to express gratitude in this day...
lloges - I would call ahead to find if it'll be a good day or time before you fire up the oven.
any of this AND a couple of cards to the station and supervisor are quite nice.


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Interesting piece of history very well restored, worth a look at. The people poured a lot of heart and soul into the restoration and it shows.
I had thought that I wouldn't have time to get here, not realizing it was less than a five minute walk from the center of town. As it was, I didn't have time for the tour, so I had to settle for an exterior self-tour (Free). The site is well laid out and on-shore interpretive information was very good. The...
We had a wonderful tour of this lightship. The Overfalls was a lightship used in New England waters to warn ships away from dangerous waters. Everything is well presented and you really get the feel of what it was like to serve on these floating lighthouses. Our guide was very knowledgeable and it was obvious the love that he had...
I finally got to see the inside of this ship & take the tour. It is closed in the off season & certain days. Well worth the money & the volunteer guide knew his stuff. I would not recommend taking children & there were steep steps. Lots of interesting history.
wish we could have gone up it like last time, but maybe next year.They have tours, we just didn't time it right.
I would recommend this as a cultural, historical experience for families or adults touring on their own. Knowledgeable volunteer decents provide 30-45 min tour of the ship and offer history and background on the use of the ship when it was in commission. Small donation of $5 per adult, children free. Adds to the growing tourism flavor of Lewes, a...
This ship is similar to one named the Overfalls that stood watch off near the mouth of the Delaware Bay warning of the local "Hens and Chickens" shoal. It has been painstakingly refurbished and kept in excellent condition for tours as a museum that shows how life was aboard the vessel for the men that stood watch while it was...
Congrats to all the volunteers that have turned a rust bucket into a shinning red ship! The tours, ship's store, community involvement are all an anchor of the Lewes canal.
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Microsoft sales tumble from quarterly high
Microsoft's put a brave face on its first-quarter results one year after trumpeting its best performance in eight years. The company Thursday fell back to highlighting its un-sexy multi-year licensing agreements with big customers as proof its business is sound and can endure a recession and netbooks onslaught, as it saw …
Robust demand for Vista?
"Kevin Johnson, president of the platform and services division at the time, cited robust demand for <i>'upgrade' rights to XP only found in</i> premium editions of Windows Vista."
There ya go, KJ, I fixed that for ya. Don't mention it.
See you at the bar
This earnings shortfall is a terrible thing. We must do something.
This Friday evening, I will be hosting a bailout fundraiser for Microsoft at your local pub / bar. I hope that everyone will be able to make it...
I will be at the bar all day organizing the event. Anyone who wishes to help with the organizing, should skip work on Friday and head straight to the bar.
HAHAHAHAHAHA... hahahah, hahahahahahaha, hahahaha, ha.. ha... ha!
How to put a negative spin on some reasonable numbers..
Wow. I'm sure there are a few companies that would love to have numbers that "tumble" like this.
At a time where one cash cow - Windows, isnt being deployed in big numbers, and economies are slowing, it IS big news to talk about multi-year annuity revenue streams.
The division break downs also show the other big cash cow - Office, is doing very well thank you.
BillyBoy jumped at the right time
... this economy malarky reminds me of a wonderful Tom Petty song:
How could you have got it so wrong?
'The Guardian's' Windows' Editor, Jack Schofield, says "Microsoft reports record first quarter on Windows Server and Office success."
Sorry, my mistake, that should read "'The Guardian's' Computer' Editor, Jack Schofield".
Microsoft would rather have you pirate windows than use an OS from the competition...
They'd rather have any XP sales on netbooks than customers getting Linux...
Reckon them steep discounts to the OEMs to get them to put XP on them thar netbooks instead of Linux are biting...
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Billy (Michael Douglas), Paddy (Robert De Niro), Archie (Morgan Freeman) and Sam (Kevin Kline) have been best friends since childhood. So when Billy, the group's sworn bachelor, finally proposes to his thirty-something (of course) girlfriend, the four head to Las Vegas with a plan to stop acting their age and relive their glory days. However, upon arriving, the four quickly realize that the decades have transformed Sin City and tested their friendship in ways they never imagined. The Rat Pack may have once played the Sands and Cirque du Soleil may now rule the Strip, but it's these four who are taking over Vegas.
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Movie Reviews:
- 75Chicago Sun-Times - by Richard Roeper
There's virtually nothing subtle or surprising about the story, and yet one can't help but smile throughout watching five Academy Award-winning actors breezing their way through an obvious but lovely and funny adventure. ...read more
- 75indieWIRE - by Eric Kohn
As Last Vegas glides along, satisfying expectations while always aiming low, it makes peace with being inoffensively mediocre. Like Vegas itself, the story goes down easy, but its appeal is hard to remember once you leave it behind. ...read more
- 70The Hollywood Reporter - by Todd McCarthy
Although formulaic in design and programmed to meet its quota of laughs, the film makes a point of going beyond basic expectations into some legitimate aspects of mature friendships without getting soggy about it. ...read more
- 67Entertainment Weekly - by Owen Gleiberman
After a while, you truly start to see the formula gears churning, but given that, it helps to have an actress like Mary Steenburgen, who at 60 still possesses an amazing glow, as well as a snappier comic timing than ever. ...read more
- 63RogerEbert.com - by Matt Zoller Seitz
The picture begins vanishing from the memory the instant that its final credits roll, and its laid back attitude suggest it's fine with that. ...read more
- 63Rolling Stone - by Peter Travers
Special kudos to Freeman, who kills it on the dance floor and later while drunk off his ass on vodka and Red Bull. You'll groan as much as howl at the jokes, but the veteran stars have a ball acting their age. Even when all else fails them, they're good company. ...read more
- 63Chicago Tribune - by Michael Phillips
A genial "Hangover" for the AARP set, Last Vegas is roughly what you'd expect, or fear, but a little better. ...read more
- 63Movie Nation - by Roger Moore
Last Vegas isn't "out there" in a "Hangover" sense. It's comical comfort food, with actors doing the sorts of things they've done for decades. But even if this is the safest Vegas romp of them all, this cast never lets us forget that we're in very good hands. ...read more
- 63Film.com - by Kate Erbland
It certainly doesn't hurt that Douglas, De Niro, Freeman, and Kline are just plain fun to watch together. As predictable and occasionally uncomfortable as Last Vegas can be, it's an assured crowd-pleaser. ...read more
- 60The Guardian - by John Patterson
Last Vegas is a good-natured bimbo of a movie, it'll do just about anything to please you, though luckily that includes delivering the 20 big laughs you feel you're owed (unlike The Hangovers), and gently jerking a tear or two. You enjoy it in spite of yourself. ...read more
- 60Village Voice - by Chris Packham
The film's hidden asset is the luminous Mary Steenburgen, funny and gorgeous as an empty-nest mom turned lounge chanteuse who beguiles the dudes with age-appropriate flirting and arch humor. ...read more
- 60Time Out New York - by Eric Hynes
Rote ageist jokes abound ("Do you guys have drugs?" asks a bachelorette; "Does Lipitor count?" responds Kline), but they come with an inclusive, self-deprecating spirit that grows more endearing over the duration. ...read more
- 58Christian Science Monitor - by Peter Rainer
It's still a bit early in the long careers of these actors, especially Kline, to be playing creaky codgers. It's bad enough when Hollywood casts women over the age of 30 as grandmothers-in-waiting. Now we have to endure an onslaught of famous veteran actors complaining about their hips. ...
- 50ReelViews - by James Berardinelli
It has the sensibilities of a late-'80s/early-'90s forgettable big-screen sit com and probably won't find many interested viewers who aren't card-carrying AARP members. ...read more
- 50New York Magazine (Vulture) - by Bilge Ebiri
We know where it's going, and it doesn't take long to get there. There are some good jokes along the way, a few of them blandly off-color. ...read more
- 50The Globe and Mail (Toronto) - by Liam Lacey
The movie is a preholiday trifle that's mildly risqué and a lot sentimental. ...read more
- 50USA Today - by Scott Bowles
Alas, this all-star ensemble comedy that trumpets (too loudly) that it's a "Hangover" on hemorrhoid cream musters enough laughs to be passable, if not memorable. And that's thanks to Morgan Freeman's showmanship. ...read more
- 50Variety - by Scott Foundas
A smattering of funny gags and the nostalgia value of the cast — none of whom, curiously, have ever shared the screen before — keeps the whole thing more watchable than it has any right to be. ...read more
- 40The New York Times - by A.O. Scott
If you approach Last Vegas expecting an emotionally engaging, in any way surprising, moviegoing experience, you will be disappointed. But if you want the equivalent of an old-fashioned television variety show — a Very Special Evening with Robert De Niro, Morgan Freeman, Michael Douglas and Kevin Kline — you might not have such a bad time. ...
- 40Austin Chronicle - by Marjorie Baumgarten
It's delightful to see these acting pros hamming it up in this movie. They look as though they're having a blast. The same can't be said for the audience. ...read more
- 40The Dissolve - by Nathan Rabin
It's the geriatric equivalent of a ramshackle teen sex comedy, only intermittently elevated by the caliber of the talent involved. ...read more
- 38Philadelphia Inquirer - by Tirdad Derakhshani
Just call this movie "The Hangover: AARP Strikes Back." ...read more
- 38St. Louis Post-Dispatch - by Joe Williams
In trying to lift this lame schtick, De Niro, Douglas, Freeman and Kline are stand-up guys, but Last Vegas is a case of erectile dysfunction. ...read more
- 30Arizona Republic - by Bill Goodykoontz
It's all predictable and, despite the best efforts of Turteltaub and screenwriter Dan Fogelman at something a little risky, it's pretty lame. ...
- 25Boston Globe - by Peter Keough
Somewhere between John Cassavetes's "Husbands" (1970) and "The Hangover" (2009) you will find Last Vegas. Not necessarily a bad place to be, except the film unfortunately has the madcap hilarity of the former and the emotional intensity of the latter. ...read more
- 16The A.V. Club - by Ignatiy Vishnevetsky
The high point of Last Vegas is also arguably the low point of Robert De Niro's career. ...read more
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Cruz-Perez served in the United States Army from 1981-1987, and has worked as a Community Development Specialist with the Camden County Improvement Authority.[2]
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Cruz-Perez has refused to answer the 2007 National Political Awareness Test. She was asked by national leaders of both major parties. The test provides citizens with candidates positions on major issues.[3]
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Nice ring for the price. Love it. I have received a lot of commpliments. Would recommend it.
no sparlke. I think the designe would look better in Marcasite
I was impressed with the ring. The size was correct and it looked really nice and I will most likely be ordering more. I have not received any thing I did not like yet. All of the rings I have ordered I have been happy with and would recommend to any one who loves jewelry.
I had been looking for a reasonably-priced black diamond ring and thought this would fit the bill. Boy, was I disappointed. The stones looked like someone had taken school glue or paste and stuck them into the setting. And there weren't many stones to begin with - absolutely no sparkle. The whole top of the ring was dull, like the glue or paste had been spread over the entire top of the band. Maybe I got the bad on in the bunch, but I sent it back right away. Definitely disappointed in this one and not willing to take a chance on a replacement.
this ring is very dull and boring on the finger. Not attractive at all
The ring was not exactly what I expected, but I do like the style. I do wish however that the diamonds were a little more visible. But overall it is a cute ring that I can wear everyday if I choose.
I love this ring, I can wear it casual or dressy, I get lots of compliments on it too. I only wish it came in 1/2 sizes, I got a 7 but it's a little loose and slides around a lot, other than that this is one of my favorite pieces of jewlery, classic and sparkly!
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Rescue workers from several agencies including Reno Fire and Washoe County Search and Rescue have declared the search for 20-year-old Edward Wilt to be a recovery effort.
Due to water temperatures in the 50s and rapid currents, they say they have reason to believe that Wilt has drowned. Crews have combed the shorelines with rafts, and deputies have even traveled by air, searching for any signs of his body.
Rescue workers say Wilt and some friends were in the Painted Rock area east of Reno when he decided to jump off a small cliff into the chilly waters. Witnesses say he never resurfaced.
Authorities say Wilt could have floated all the way to Pyramid Lake, which would make the search area several miles.
Recovery efforts will continue Wednesday morning at 9 a.m., as Washoe County plans to bring in cadaver dogs from California, which are trained to recognize the scent of human bodies.
If the waters are safe enough, divers will continue to search as well.
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