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On the first miniboss on lv.5, MAKE SURE YOU STILL HAVE YOUR HELICOPTER OR JET. Also make sure you have at least 5 bombs. Keep shooting him until the boss comes out, WITH THE VEHICLE. As soon as he comes out, go right above his head. Do it quick because he doesn\'t want you to go up because that\'s his weakness. Drop a couple bombs right on his head. \"See you in *!$?\" he will say. Make sure you grab his heavy m.gun. It isn\'t the box with the H. It\'s the actual gun. You will need it for this next part. BUT, you are still about 4 minibosses away from the Giant boss. GOOD LUCK! :p
1 Grenade For 10
Right before the first miniboss on lv.5, is a guy and an armored tank floating in a hot air balloon. This guy can really tick you off if you don't know how to kill him. All you have to do is go beneath him and throw a bomb. WALA! he is dead, BUT, you must quickly fly up to the guy before the balloon floats away. For some reason he can't hurt you. But if you get there quick enough, you'll get 10 more grenades.
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Upon losing every life except for one in arcade mode, press Start on controller two to continue the game using that player.
Cure zombie or mummy status
To turn back from a zombie to a human, use the Med-Kit item found in enemies or boxes. To turn back from a mummy to a human, find the bottle of Holy Water found in enemies or boxes.
Helper monkey
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|Can't wait for Sunday. While there is lots going during the days leading up to the Derby, I like it well enough watching some of the events on TV, but not when the circus is in my house, I am getting too old for that.
Right now my oldest son and his SO are here, ditto my husband's cousin and a friend and wife. Son and friends have friends here and everybody is coming and going and I don't know if I am coming or going.
Next year I find myself a hotelroom in the next county so that I can say that nobody is home during that time.
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- Posted by west_gardener (My Page) on Thu, May 2, 13 at 18:18
|I know what you mean. DH has a birthday this week-end and there will be people(including children) in and out of the house.
I luv seeing them and I'm so glad they want to celebrate his BD with him, but we are not used to a lot of activity these days, so my nerves get plucked. Come Monday, we'll rest and listen to the quiet. Then start talking about how nice it was.
Hang in there, and take some moments for yourself. I'll be thinking of you.
|My husband is from Louisville and while his parents were still living had a little house just down the street from Churchill Downs. We went to visit one year during the Derby because Robert said I needed to 'experience' it. Hah!
What a zoo. I awoke at the crack of dawn to the sound of small planes, helicopters, the rumble of big tour buses and posh limos. Later, we could sit on the porch and watch all of the women prance by in their big hats and high heels...we applauded one or two! Those same ladies would come straggling back, usually hat and shoes in hand, lol.
We watched the race on TV, but could hear the sound from the track. Pretty neat. And yes, Robert parked as many cars as possible in the yard ; the whole neighborhood did. Some sold hot dogs and cold drinks, too.
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- Posted by west_gardener (My Page) on Thu, May 2, 13 at 20:43
|LOL, rhizo_, I always thought of Robert as the "tree man", here at the GP. He used to explain about trees. I see that he also like to party, who knew.............Glad you posted.
- Posted by lilosophie none (My Page) on Thu, May 2, 13 at 21:15
|I am always happy when the tribe shows up, but...but...but it gets a little too much after a day or so. Good thing, they are all late sleepers and I am an early rise, so I have a couple of hours to myself in the morning.
And I am glad when they leave, so are Taffy and Sooty, they hate "evil cars" Maximus and Jasmyn are more socialized because they were born in the feed-store, lots of traffic and handling there.
|"Next year I find myself a hotelroom in the next county so that I can say that nobody is home during that time."
Ha! I used to do that. I'd call John over and when he came one step out of his office, I'd say, "I'm sorry, he's not in his office. May I take a message?". Heh.
Try to have a good time. I do that every party. I dread it, I drag myself through the motions, and promptly get overwhelmed when everyone comes in the door (I have five siblings, and we're all old enough to have children, so add to that spouses and kids, plus parents). I do enjoy myself and everyone always tells me they had a good time as they walk out the door. Then I clean up the mess, feeling sated that I've seen everyone and they left smiling. Humans are silly creatures, aren't we?
|West gardener, he's still the tree guy, but has always been a real character.
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DEALING with 70 dogs and cats every day can be a challenge. Dealing with 70 dog and cat owners every day can be downright maddening. But for Meghan Jenkins, manager of Bed and Biscuits pet day-care and grooming in Santa Cruz, both the two-legged and the four-legged species that walk through the door of this quirky 17th Avenue veterinary-clinic-turned-pet-spa have their perks.
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This unit provides you with a set of ideas for developing your approach to managing your own work – what we might call 'self-management'. In order to do this, we will examine some of the key processes of management decision making – allocating time, staff, physical and financial resources: prioritising and problem solving and monitoring performance.
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Understanding management: I'm managing thank you!
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We will also be examining some of the essential people skills needed by managers, most notably communication, interpersonal skills and team-working and encouraging you to become more aware of your own approaches to these aspects of your work life. The majority of the ideas and techniques in this unit form the basis of many short management training courses of the type you or your manager(s) may have attended.
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Pacers Playoffs Notebook: Hill excited about energizing hometown
Effective. Quiet but confident. A hint of swag even. Hard working. Loyal to it's roots, past and present. May not be viewed as the best from the outside, but when given the opportunity, can hang with the cream of the crop.
The description is the city of Indianapolis that Pacers point guard George Hill grew up in. That's also the city that watched him hold his palms out forward, begging for Paul George to pass him the ball even before George that the ball to assist him. Then with 4:48 left in the third, it was Hill dropping the same number-three that is on his jersey from beyond the arc to give Indiana a 64-55 lead on Monday night.
As he ran down the court with his arms waving emphatically through the air, while the fans screamed at the top of their lungs for their home-grown star, one had to realize this must have been moment that Hill had dreamed of ever since he was lacing up for the Rockets at Broad Ripple High School. The local boyhood star embraced the city as he embraced them back, something they had been waiting for since the Pacers traded for George Hill from the San Antonio Spurs back in the 2011 NBA Draft back in June.
And at that moment, all those descriptive terms that can be used to describe the city of Indianapolis, could describe HIll as well. He is the city of Naptown, the city of Naptown is him. For a split second, Hill almost felt like a young teenager all over again.
"It reminded me of Market Square Arena," said Hill who finished with 18 points in the Pacers game-two victory over Orlando. "It reminded me of when the Pacers use to be one of the top teams in the NBA, when the fans used to show so much support with the die-hard fans. To see this building last night, in all of blue and gold, it was something special."
Hill was just one of the many Pacers showing off passion on Monday night, and with the new local media campaign the team has out, you can't blame them for wanting to show off how much this team truly cares. There wasn't a lack of excitement from anybody wearing a Pacers jersey, even all the way down to Lance Stephenson on the bench who has become the team's main celebratory figure with his warm-ups on. But Hill realizes that Indiana's excitement only comes with how loud Bankers Life Fieldhouse can get.
"I was watching that Larry Bird commercial and they were saying we don't play with any emotion," said Hill laughing. "It was kind of a joke though, but I wanted to bring the intensity to the people to let them know that it's our house here. We have to protect it, and the more support we get from our fans, the better off we are going to be."
Pacers ready for Magic to be inspired by home crowd
Paul George nearly tore the roof down of Bankers Life Fieldhouse with a dunk midway through the second quarter on Monday night. It's safe to say if he performs a similar play against the Magic at the Amway Center on Wednesday night, he won't be getting quite the same reaction from the home crowd.
After practice Tuesday afternoon in preparations for game three, Indiana jumped on a flight from Indianapolis to Orlando to get ready for what they believe will be one of the most difficult environments they have endured all season.
"Whether we are playing here are there, we have to come out with the same mindset," said Paul George, who finished with 17 points on Monday. "We just have to stick and stay with what has been giving us wins this year. We know it is going to be a hostile environment, but that is what makes this time of playing basketball fun."
George and the Pacers have had mixed results down in Florida, going 1-1 while playing at the Amway Center this year. Back on January 29th the Pacers put the hammer down on Orlando with a 106-85 victory over the Magic, but tripped during their next visit with a 107-94 loss on March 11th. Dwight Howard played in both of those games for the Magic, but Orlando hasn't necessarily lost too much of a step without their superstar in the line-up.
Veteran David West believes it will take a collective calm to achieve similar results on their two-game road trip on Wednesday and Saturday, which a split would be something Indiana would gladly take against a team that went 21-12 on their court.
"Throughout the year we have been able to win on the road," said West, who finished with 18 points and 11 rebounds in game two. "So we know we just have to go and be more precise in terms of our execution. It is going to be a tough environment, but we have to stay at a certain level in terms of our aggression and how hard we want to play."
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- Pacers center Roy Hibbert doesn't seem to be too worried about his offensive production so far in the playoffs, as he has 26 rebounds and 11 blocks to go with is low offensive output of 12 points. "My thing is defense," said Hibbert. "I just want to be a defensive presence on the court at all times."
- Danny Granger admits the Pacers feel good about averaging the series at 1-1, but feels that the squad doesn't want to get too confident after it's first win of the postseason.
"I never want to say we are relaxed because we never want to be in that mindset," said Granger. "We have to realize that every single game, you don't look at the whole series. We just want to win each game, win each possession even if you look at it that way and then it will take care of itself."
- Pacers Head Coach Frank Vogel, who finished third in the Coach of the Year voting to San Antonio's Greg Popovich, cut down the play of his second rotation in game two compared to game one. Reserves Darren Collison (12:09) and Lou Amundson (7:00) saw incredibly less playing time, while the likes of Tyler Hansbrough and Leandro Barbosa (10 points) saw an increased time with the starters. Vogel said it's something that he hopes he won't have to get used too.
"We can't play our starters the full game and it has come and gone throughout the whole year," said Vogel. "Sometimes there are times when the stars are the guys that are struggling and our second unit picks them up. We will keep the normal rotation, and if a certain unit isn't getting it done, then we will adjust."
- Despite his seemingly effective play against the Pacers, Magic forward/center Glen Davis has a plus/minus score of -33 during the first two games of the series. Meaning when Davis is on the court, the Magic have trailed the Pacers by a total 33 points. On the opposite side of things, Pacers forward David West has a score of +32, meaning Indiana is defeating Orlando by a combined 32 points when he is on the court.Copyright © 2014, The Morning Call


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Last year, he handed over the CEO role to President Al Walker. Mr. Hackett will hold the title of executive chairman until May.
Mr. Hackett, 59, is credited by analysts with turning Anadarko into one of the best-performing independent oil-and-gas producers during his eight-year tenure as CEO, with stakes in a number of attractive onshore and offshore oil-and-gas fields around the world.
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So I'd been avoiding one of my favorite clothing stores because they didn't seem like a "green" company. But yesterday I was in need of some retail therapy and I went in "just to look"… and picture this my friends-front and center-green tags advertising … yes thats right sustainable products!!! Now thats the kind of retail therapy I'm talkin' about!
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Opponents of a state ballot question that would allow marijuana to be used for medical purposes are urging Massachusetts voters to reject the proposed law. They say it's poorly drafted and could be easily exploited.
Legislators and law enforcement officials were among those who spoke Monday at an event held by the Vote No on Question 3 Committee.
The ballot question would allow patients with conditions such as cancer, AIDS and glaucoma to register to obtain marijuana at 35 dispensaries in Massachusetts.
State Sen. John Keenan, a Quincy Democrat, said the measure was "vague, ambiguous and wide open for exploitation." Among other things, he said there would be too few safeguards to keep the drugs away from children.
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Ted Vestal's (PC staff Ethiopia 1964–66) latest book will be out soon. Now Professor Emeritus, he still lives in Stillwater, near Oklahoma State University, where he has spent his distinguished academic career. In addition to his ongoing scholarship, Dr. Ted still displays his baritone voice in public performances of the classical baritone repertoire (Schubert, Schumann, etc.).
The following is from the Publisher's Announcement.
The Lion of Judah in the New World
Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia and the Shaping of Americans' Attitudes toward Africa
Theodore M. Vestal
Publication Date: 1/11
Pages: 236
This insightful book relates how Emperor Haile Selassie helped shape America's image of Africa and how that image continues to evolve in the United States today.
Haile Selassie was the first African head of state to be honored with a tickertape parade in New York City and the first African head of state to spend the night at the White House. What was it about this charismatic leader that so captivated Americans? How did he become a symbol of all Africa?
The Lion of Judah in the New World: Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia and the Shaping of Americans' Attitudes toward Africa tells the story of a dynamic ruler who influenced the perception of an entire continent. Documenting the Emperor's state visits to North America, the book explores U.S. foreign policy towards Ethiopia and Africa over two decades. At the same time, it seeks to understand why Haile Selassie enjoyed such celebrity in the United States and how he became so important in determining U.S. attitudes toward Africa.
The book includes a brief biography of the Emperor and also explores the geography and long, colorful history of Ethiopia. The tensions and contradictions that marked Haile Selassie's life are highlighted in significant episodes that underscore his astute use of public relations and personal diplomacy. His leadership of postcolonial Africa during the Cold War is examined, as is his ultimate rejection by the United States in 1973 that marked the end of the monarchy and ushered in the tragic fratricide of Ethiopian civil war.
"The Lion of Judah is a work of meticulous scholarship, and also deep affection, for the private life and times of Haile Selassie in the years of his greatest strength and in the twilight of his reign. Vestal offers information that is thoughtful, richly anecdotal, and a tribute to the value and power of narrative history. As a scholar of international law, former Associate Director of Peace Corps Ethiopia, and passionate advocate for democratic ideals, Vestal offers a important counterpoint to political histories that miss or misinterpret Ethiopia's interaction with America and the New World. The level of detail is a wonderful contribution to understanding the man."
— James C. McCann [Ethiopia 1973–75]
Professor of History, Boston University,
and author of People of the Plow
"An illuminating and engaging book . . . With deftness, taste, and an acute understanding of Haile Selassie and his times, Vestal has written an engrossing and original study of how the Emperor of Ethiopia, in his dealings with the United States and in his travels to the New World, helped shape a positive image of Africa and Africans held by many Americans–an image that was significant in the election of the first African-American U.S. President. His narrative is filled with telling details and an appreciation of the role a rich cast of characters, both Ethiopian and American, played in forging the ties between the two countries that have endured to this day."
— Getatchew Haile
Regents Professor Emeritus of Medieval Studies
Saint John's University, Collegeville, Minnesota
MacArthur Fellow
"An important and exciting tale ably told. …Theodore Vestal seeks to unravel the complex and ever-changing relationship between an astute and long reigning Ethiopian monarch adept at personal diplomacy, and a succession of American Presidents with little more than a peripheral interest in Africa. Vestal's story takes us through many notable historic events, including the 'Wind of Change,' which led within little more than a year to the unexpected liberation of virtually the entire African continent; to the emergence of an independent Somali State, which was followed by the dramatic advent of the Soviet Union (and Cuba) on the Horn of Africa; and to Watergate, a completely unpredictable incident which resulted in a great Super Power's almost total diplomatic paralysis."
-Sir Richard Pankhurst
Professor, Institute of Ethiopian Studies
Addis Ababa University
"The Lion of Judah in the New World is a detailed comprehensive painstakingly researched diplomatic history of two seemingly irreconcilable nations. Ethiopia and the United States, distant in geographic location and world history, political persuasion, level of economic development and global power stature and yet gracefully knit through diplomacy resulting in a dignified mutual appreciation. This impressive diplomatic bridge was successfully constructed with the acumen and political savvy of Africa's towering elder statesman and world celebrity–Ethiopia's last Monarch, Emperor Haile Selassie I.
Vestal's contribution is must reading by the present generation of Ethiopians and Americans, not only for the interest of the subject matter, but most of all for the author's refreshing honesty and courage, clarity of presentation and his sense of a balance, and objectivity. For Theodore Vestal, 'A fallen tree need not necessarily invite too many axes.'"
— Aklilu Habte, President Emeritus of Haile Selassie I University
Former World Bank Official; Bethesda, Maryland
Title Features
- Maps
- Photographs
- A bibliography of useful sources for further research
- Analyzes how Emperor Haile Selassie shaped Americans' perceptions of and attitudes toward Africa and its people, shedding light on U.S. relations with African nations today
- Covers two decades of U.S. policy towards Ethiopia and Africa as reflected in the six state visits of Emperor Haile Selassie to the United States
- Delves into the personality of Haile Selassie, one of the 20th century's most charismatic figures, and explains why he enjoyed such celebrity
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The Tamar platform will be located in approximately 800 feet of water and will be designed to process 1.2 billion standard cubic feet of gas per day. The Tamar field is estimated to contain 8.4 trillion cubic feet of gas and will be produced through several subsea wells connected to the platform by 150 km long flow lines. The planned single-lift topsides facility will have four deck levels and will weigh nearly 10,000 tons when completed.
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Draining Water Faster
I have a 31-foot 2001 Coachmen Leprechaun Class C, model 305 MB. When I purchased it secondhand about a year ago, it had 14,000 miles on it. The original owner, who I met through our local Coachmen Caravan chapter, was ill, and the RV was parked unused in his back yard for more than a year. I cleaned it up, installed new brake pads and tires and I love it. It is as good as new, and I have 24,500 miles on it now.
I winterize and de-winterize it myself (a simple procedure) but I find it quite tedious because it takes about an hour and 15 minutes to drain the freshwater tank through the 3/8-inch tubing supplied by the manufacturer. This normally would not be a big problem, but I noticed that after flushing the tank with bleach or purifier once, vinegar the second time and three more times with freshwater, I still see cloudy stuff suspended in the water. To visualize the contents of the tank, I use a flashlight shining through the top of the tank, which is under the master bed.
The tank looks like it is made of Teflon. It is not completely clear, but one can see through it. There seems to be no practical way to get the tank completely clean. I would like to cut an 8- or 10-inch hole in the top of the tank so I can reach in and wipe it out by hand, but I need a large lid to mount on the tank with a screw top like a huge Thermos bottle. Do you know where I might get one? Also, I would like to purchase a water pump to stick in the hole to pump it out faster since I have no patience. Where might I get one of those?
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Bob: I don't know of a "kit" that is designed to allow you access to the inside of the water tank, although that might not be a bad idea. I suppose you could cut a hole and fabricate a lid from an old water tank, but keeping it sealed may be somewhat of a challenge. Since the tank is not pressurized, you might be able to rig up a seal and fasteners. By the way, your tank is probably made of polyethylene plastic.
Even if you have access, you may not be able to actually swab down the entire inside of the tank. You could use a commercial freshwater-tank cleaner, like the stuff distributed by Thetford, or go through the process of sanitizing with bleach and water a few more times. Make sure you use 1/4-cup of bleach for every 15 gallons of tank capacity and dilute it with a few gallons of water before pouring it into the tank. Drive the rig a few miles and let it sit overnight. Drain the tank and add about a half cup of baking soda and water and let it sit for a while. Drain the tank again and fill it with freshwater. You don't need to use vinegar.
You can drain the tank faster by removing the drain plug in the hot-water tank after it has cooled down completely. Lift the pressure-relief-valve lever and turn on the water pump. It should pump the tank out within a few minutes. Make sure you watch the process and prevent the pump from running without water in the tank. When done, don't forget to replace the drain plug and close the pressure-relief valve.
Once you sanitize the tank, the water should be safe. If it still tastes bad, install a water purifier, like the ones from General Ecology or Shurflo.
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Can Republicans gut Obama's health care law?
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The U.S. Capitol is seen through bare trees on January 7, 2011 in Washington, DC.
House Republicans are planning to approve a bill tomorrow that aims to repeal Obama's Affordable Health Care Act. The move is part political theater given that Democrats still hold a majority in the Senate. But Republicans can still carve into it by challenging the law's implementation and backing court challenges. Public opinion on the health care reform law is still divided but the latest polls show waning support for repeal. Will the GOP be able to get enough support to tweak the bill to suit their agenda? Can any changes improve the health care situation in America?
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Sundance's new show, The Push Girls, is a powerful new series following a group of women with amazing spirits and a message anybody can relate to. iVillage sat down with two of its stars, Mia and Angela.
iVillage: What do you hope to accomplish with this show?
Mia: There are a lot of misconceptions and stereotypes and I hope we can use awareness to cure ignorance. I hope we show female friendship in a positive light and that we can stick together and not tear each other down. Women get their true power by bonding together.
Angela: I want to educate, inspire and remind people that you have to enjoy life to the fullest because tomorrow is not promised.
iVillage: Did you have concerns about being part of the show when you were approached?
Mia: I'm a very private person. But, I had to be willing to put myself out there in order for us to accomplish this mission.
Angela: With Gay Rosenthal Productions and Sundance we had that feeling of family. I'm an open book. I don't beat around the bush -- I just go and yank the bush out.
iVillage: Has this experience affected the way you view beauty?
Angela: As a model before my paralysis, I was in the gym three hours a day trying to be perfect, and it was never enough no matter what I did. Now my legs are atrophied, my arms are very thin, I have a "quad belly." But, I'm more comfortable with myself because I accept how I am. My husband said to me that in L.A., you can give any woman a million dollars and she can look flawless, but see if she can truly shine in a difficult situation and be who she is in a positive manner -- that's true beauty. Every woman has that beauty within them. We are amazing and we can decide how we feel about ourselves no matter what the circumstance.
iVillage: Mia, on the show you talk about feeling like your whole body had turned against you, how has that affected your relationship with your body?
Mia: When you are paralyzed, you are reborn physically. I had to learn how to sit up, transfer to my chair, get in the shower. As soon as I mastered those, I felt like myself again. Being physically fit helps me feel confident.
iVillage: What is the biggest misconception about people living in wheelchairs?
Mia: People feel like the chair is something that's depressing to us or our biggest hurdle. It allows us to be inspirational and show that every person has obstacles that are overcome-able. Don't be afraid! Come up and ask questions! We've heard it all so you're not going to offend us.
Angela: People feel like our life ends the moment we get paralyzed. I am an ambassador for the Christopher and Dana Reed Foundation -- doing minority outreach. We want to make sure that people understand that our body is a temple for the soul and just because I can't sashay like I used to, just throw me in the wheelchair and I'll take on the world. Brain on wheels! You look at someone and think "Oh, they're probably miserable because they can't walk." But it's okay and I hope that I can educate them.
iVillage: What would you tell someone who is newly paralyzed and learning to live with a chair?
Mia: Life may seem over, but it's actually just starting! Your life is going to be just as fulfilling now as it would have been. Plus, you have an amazing gift to help open the world up a little more.
Angela: Not to lose yourself -- acknowledge that you are still living. Life is a gift and what we do with our life is a gift back. Be grateful for what you do have.
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China's Ministry of Commerce (MOC) said on June 3 that it will expand its home appliance replacement program from nine to 28 cities and provinces. The expanded program started June 1 and lasts until the Dec. 31, 2011.
Consumers sell old appliances to recycling centers in exchange for a voucher that is then presented to the retailer for the 10% discount.
Hebei, Shanxi, Liaoning, Jilin, Anhui, Fujian, Jiangxi, Henan, and Hubei provinces were added to the program, as well as the cities of Dalian, Xiamen, and Chongqing.
Appliance buyers will get an incentive worth 10% of the purchase price for TVs, refrigerators, washers, air-conditioners, and PCs.
The stimulus is expected to result in an extra 150 billion yuan (approx. US$22 billion) in domestic spending.
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My skin has been looking great so this is what I use as my 'foundation' 75%-80& of the time.
I put a bit of Strobe Cream first and then MAC Pro Longwear Concealer on my scars and under my eyes. And then I apply the Mineralize Skinfisnish Natural with the MAC 182 brush.
I love that it gives my skin that silky satin finish. The only issue I have is that it doesn't have a mirror.
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This is my HG powder. I have very acne prone skin that gets really oily and icky, but origins vita zing with this powder and skindenavia no more shine spray over gives me a (literally) all day beautiful face!
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This and a the select moisture cover concealer have completely replaced my liquid foundation.
I'm a NW 15 and the light matches perfectly. I have dry-very dry skin and haven't noticed any oiliness, only an overall glow when I typically have a quite dull skin tone. It has extremely sheer coverage, just enough to even you out when buffed in. It's a very smooth powder and I've never had anything reassembling cakiness, but it will emphasize pores- however not enough that I would stop using it. I just avoid over-powdering around the nose etc.
It works OK as a set powder-mostly to give a nice glow; really It does a much better job on its own.
Overall I love my MSF for an everyday healthy glow and will definitely repurchase and for long it's lasting me so far (dome slightly gone after use everyday for 2 months) it's definitely worth the money.
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I have to admit, I love how this product looks. Medium-Light seems too look the best. Light is too ghost-like. HOWEVER, this powder clogs pores like no other. It contains Bismuth Oxychloride which clogs pores and causes acne. Immediately after I stopped using this, my skin cleared up. Sad sad day because this product was actually pretty good. But now I remember it did make me unusually oily too. Oily and caused acne. Ewwww! No thanks! Try loose mineral makeup instead.
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I am so in love with this stuff. I had been a MAC virgin but on a whim I went into the MAC store to buy blot powder. When I asked the lady about blot powder she was kind and showed me all their different powders. When I swatched this on my hand it looked beautiful and being much cheaper than half the stuff I buy at Sephora I actually forgot about the blot powder and got this. It is beautiful as a setting powder over any foundation I choose to use -- even better, since thanks to Retin A my skin is clearer than it ever has been, I've started to wear this alone over sunscreen and it gives me a beautiful nautral look. Like my skin but better. I am intensely breakout prone and I have never broken out from this. If anything I feel like since I started wearing only this and sunscreen, my skin condition has improved (that might be just the lack of liquid foundation though). I now recommend this to anyone I know, and found out that my gorgeous coworker uses it as her only foundation too.
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Shade ref: MAC NC15, Estee Lauder Double Wear liquid foundation in Bone 17 1W1, MAC MSF Natural Light, Maybelline Dream Matte Light 4-5. I have used this for a month straight and am on the fence about it. I cannot apply it to my nose, but most everywhere else is fine. For some odd reason, if applied on my nose, pores appear from nowhere! Another odd thing is, if I sweat a little, it turns almost white in those areas. Something actually quite horrifying, especially since I am not the type to constantly check my mu or touch up. (I can just use my Ecotools kabukki brush, to brush it away back to normal...till I sweat again.) I always use moisturizer and a primer, but this does settle into some fine lines around my mouth anyway (but not nearly as horrid as MAC SF PPF). So, now I use my Maybelline Dream Matte Powder lightly on my T-Zone (except for my nose) when needed. I have yet to apply this wet as some reviews have...will be sure to update then.
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I always wanted to try this, and finally last fall I picked one up. I like to use it over foundation, just a light dusting, but I find when I do it tends to make me oily quicker. On its own it doesn't do this. I also like to use it on its own as a light coverage powder foundation, since I really don't need much/thick cover. It's baked, and domed so there's no mirror in the compact, but that's fine with me - more product! Even though you really could apply this without a mirror, since it's pretty fool-proof. This is great for hot and humid days, since it really feels like nothing is on. Expensive, but it lasts forever.
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This is a better than average powder/mineral foundation if you already have decent skin. It gave me an almost airbrushed effect because it blended out lighter colored blemishes (this was when my skin was doing better). It did not break me out personally, but it did nothing to control oil. Light matched me well when I was a little paler (closer to NC15).
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Love the finish of this powder, smooth healthy and soft looking! Amazing coverage. Unfortunatly, the colour sadly looked far too dark on my pale skin. I thought the mac lady matched me wrong but aparently the one i have is the lightest shade they do! However, during the summer this looks amazing with my st tropez tan! haha. So this is now my summer powder foundation :)
I wanted to like this so much, as the shade matches my skin perfectly, it has a really nice consistency and doesn't look too cakey. However it broke me out badly, cystic acne and all. So definitely a no for me