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Django Unchained 2012
2nd time watching Quentin's latest. I still like it a lot but have to subtract half a star rating this time round. Christoph Waltz is superb yet again and fully deserving of his 2nd Oscar win. Jamie Foxx stands his ground even though he operates a bit in the shadow when partnered up with Christoph Waltz' character Dr. King Schultz. Samuel L. Jackson is fantastic as the super creepy house nigger :) Leo DiCaprio puts in a great performance as Calvin Candie and Don Johnson as Big Daddy. There's a lot to like in Django Unchained but Inglourious Basterds it is not!
Django Unchained 2012
Even though they can't really be compared, I found Django to be just a little shy of Mr. Tarantino's perfect Inglourious Basterds. Django entertained me throughout on every level. The story telling, the fantastic chemistry between Christoph Waltz and Jamie Foxx' characters, the witty humor and the violence all gelled together nicely delivering a very entertaining piece of cinema. I can't wait for Django to arrive on blu-ray so I can revisit it at home. Mr. Tarantino's Django Unchained comes highly recommended!
Gravity 2013
Not as impressive as in IMAX but Alfonso Cuarón's Gravity is still breathtakingly beautiful to watch, even on the small screen at home.
Without a doubt, the visuals are nothing I have ever seen before..just outstandingly gorgeous.
Gravity is 1 super intense 80 plus minute thrill ride and is just a must own!
Gravity 2013
Saw this in IMAX 3D just now.
Goosebumps all over, especially during the opening few minutes.
Cinematography blew me away, never seen anything like it.
Alfonso Cuarón again proved that modern films still can be awesome.
Day 1 purchase on Blu-ray!
Gravity is the perfect film to use as an excuse to treat yourself getting a monster size flat screen because 50 inches simply won't cut it ;)
Her 2013
My second watch and the joy watching Spike Jonze's Her again hasn't diminished one bit.
Everything in this great film just clicks for me and hits all the right notes.
I can see this kind of future actually becoming a reality and I don't think the concept of people "dating" an OS is too far fetched.
The Wolf of Wall Street 2013
One of Mr. Scorsese's finest films, The Wolf of Wall Street is a 3 hour tour de force brimmed with energy and fantastic acting.
Like so many other reviewers have already stated before me, it is a feat and an acknowledgement for a 3 hour film to only feel not even half as long, it is that good.
I don't think it is worth a 5 star rating but I did thoroughly enjoy the hell out of it and will definitely add this to my Blu-ray collection.
The Avengers 2012
I'd just be repeating what I've said before.
As good as before, no better and no worse and thoroughly enjoyable.
If you don't own this film by now, what's wrong with you?
The Avengers 2012
What's there left to say except to rehash..this is a bloody entertaining film from Joss Whedon! Can't wait to own this on blu <3
The Avengers 2012
Joss Whedon puts his mark on big-budget action perfectly. The Avengers works so damn well because of Mr. Whedon's brilliance and love for the characters. The balance and chemistry is truly there which is maybe the most difficult thing to achieve with all these big ego characters. I'm so glad John Favreau didn't direct this film since his heart clearly was not in the Marvel universe any longer after/during Iron Man 2. I'm eager to watch The Avengers in 2D…


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Our old friends The Henry Clay People have played many last shows. When they amicably split, I privately guessed Joey Siara would return home from Harvard the summer of '14, and wouldn't be able to resist an HCP show by November '14. Seems I was three months too sure of his will.


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Martha Cerna Air Force brat from El Paso, Texas, settled in Toppenish, Washington in 1971. Martha worked for Washington State, Department of Social and Health Services for 25 years, where she developed several multi-million dollar state and federal programs which are still effective. Martha then worked for an SBA funded woman's business center where she helped establish a new office, developed several entrepreneurial programs, and obtained a $1,250,000 loan fund for her clients. Martha is CEO and founder of Washington Economic Sustainability Center facilitating financial sustainability through leadership, training, and strategic planning. Martha is one of the founders of the Puget Sound Latino Chamber of Commerce focusing on economic development, education and civic involvement.


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In this application note β-amyloid secretase (BACE-1) is screened against a fragment library using two substrates, a labeled and an unlabeled peptide, which were detected either by FS or ultrafast SPE/MS/MS using the Agilent RapidFire High-throughput Mass Spectrometry (MS) System. Different kinetic parameters, hit rates, and hit sets were obtained depending on the substrate and detection method, suggesting that using fluorescent labels and optical detection methods can lead to follow-up of compounds that are inactive against the unlabeled, more biologically relevant substrate.
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December 7, 2013 — This talk shows some sites based on Genesis child themes. It shows the stylesheets and how they're the same from theme to theme. It then moves into some other work that combines themes, and talks about adding mobile-first design instead of just sticking to the child themes' responsive CSS.
July 13, 2013 — A walk through the Genesis Framework, and it's use of hooks and filters to enable rapid web development. An introduction to the new Admin Class to make admin pages simple and easy. A review of development tools especially for the Genesis Framework. A quick review of Genesis-only plugins.
March 8, 2013 — Choosing an effective theme strategy when building a custom designed website can mean the difference between smooth sailing or weeks of headaches and hacking.
October 17, 2009 — Ode's presentation "Thematic: A WordPress Theme Framework" at WordCamp Kyoto 2009 in Japan.
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Last day of school is not on a Friday; offer different Teacher Work Day options
Scott Johnson, will hold the District 11 Public Hearing on Thursday, September 4, 7:00p.m. at the Marietta Performing Arts Center.
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All students are required to attend school March 14 and 15, and the class day will be extended by one hour Jan. 31 to Feb. 4, March 7 to 11, and March 14 to 16.
Transportation will be provided with school buses departing an hour later per a modified Bell Schedule in effect on those days. A letter from the Superintendent explaining the recommendation will be sent home to all MCS parents/guardians this week.
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Hollandaise Recipes
Seared Scallops with Hollandaise Sauce
Papa (my dad) cooks only a few times a year. He cooks on Maman's birthday and on Valentine's Day. And I can already predict what he's going to make: my mom's favorite, coquille Saint-Jacques (scallops).
First he sears the scallops, then finishes the cooking in the oven. Papa doesn't cook very often but he cooks scallops to perfection. He's always been very macho, saying he doesn't help with the housework, but I know he's a true romantic. Every week he brings my mom her favorite flowers and he serenades her with Vietnamese songs (he just bought an electric guitar). They've been married for 36 years now. My husband Lulu and I have been married only for 6 years and I hope we're still as happy as my parents in 30 years. Lulu might not make me coquille Saint-Jacques, but I can always hope!
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Spinach and Pecan Stuffed Salmon Fillet with Hollandaise Sauce
The key to flavorful and tender salmon is to cook it medium-rare. Just quickly pan-sear the salmon on each side, then bake in the oven for a few minutes. It will come out moist and delicious.
Salmon by itself is incredibly good for you, and these tasty fillets are stuffed with ingredients rich in essential fatty acids and omega-rich nutrients such as pecans, pecan oil, cream cheese, sweet basil, spinach and onion chives.
To make the dish ultra fancy, I served the fish with a Hollandaise sauce, sautéed button mushrooms and wild rice. I figure that with all the healthy ingredients, a little decadence is deserved!
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Have you been out chasing the Real Radio Renegade in South Wales
meandog101posted 4 years, 7 months ago
How many of you have been out trying to find the Real Radio Renegade in South Wales, over the last week or so ??? I seriously don't know how the guy manages to escape so much because I've been to Blackwood, Newport (3 times) and Caerleon trying to find him on different days and the whole place goes bonkers for 2 hours !!! I must get asked about 50 times if I'm the Renegade...!!!
Have you ever caught him? How much have you won???
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- bossyboots4 years, 7 months ago #1Show comment tools ReplyBeen listening to the one here in Scotland - just brilliant, and the guy who does the part of the renegade must have so much fun!
- cazz19904 years, 7 months ago #2Show comment tools Replywhats it all about this?
- ants974 years, 7 months ago #3Show comment tools Replyvinylandtrinketslol he was in Aberdare a few days ago, the entire town was mental everyone asking anyone..lol
no one caught him though
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Chris Brown is no stranger to people throwing all kinds of shots, shade and general disgust his way. But the R&B singer has tried to steer clear of retaliating against his haters - that is, until now.
The 24-year-old is featured on Tank's latest single 'Shots Fired,' and when we caught up with the guys on the set of the video, CB made it clear how he feels when shots are fired in his direction. 'I don't really care,' Chris simply stated.
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Fourteen Bell Helicopter employees have been named winners of
the 2010 Lawrence D. Bell Pioneer Award. With this recognition,
four Bell teams are advancing to the final stage of the Chairman's
Award for Innovation, an internal Textron competition honoring
innovators whose exemplary innovations have led to significant
improvements and contributed directly to Bell and Textron's growth,
globalization, profitability or competitive position.
Winning team innovation projects and categories include:
The four team finalists were honored at the Lawrence D. Bell
Awards ceremony on Oct. 20 at the Worthington Hotel in Fort Worth.
The teams each received a trophy, $500 cash and the chance to
compete against eight other Textron business units for the
Textron-wide Chairman's Award for Innovation, which will be
announced in November.
The Lawrence D. Bell Pioneer Award and the Textron-wide
Chairman's Award for Innovation recognize and reward employees
whose exemplary innovations have led to significant and measurable
improvements in products, technology or business practices and
contributed directly to Bell and Textron's growth, globalization,
profitability or competitive position.
"We are very proud that four of our Bell Helicopter teams are
advancing in competition for the Chairman's Awards," said John L.
Garrison, president and chief executive officer. "Bell Helicopters
has had a strong legacy of innovation and engineering excellence
and these teams keep with that tradition."
Seventy-one Chairman's Award nominations from across Bell
Helicopter were submitted for work performed between January 2009
and June 2010 in the categories of innovation, growth, productivity
and service. Nine finalists were selected and received a
certificate of recognition. Each Textron business unit submits four
finalists, one from each category, to the Textron Enterprise Review
Committee for final review and consideration. The committee will
then choose a winner from each category to receive the Chairman's
Award for Innovation.
Chairman's Award winners each receive $10,000 and a trip for
them and their families to the Textron Global Leadership meeting
Jan. 4 in Orlando, FL. The Chairman's Award for Innovation
continues to be an important program as Bell and Textron remains
committed to growing the company by developing ground-breaking
technologies and finding creative ways to meet customers' needs. It
supports smart risk taking, simplified processes, speed in daily
work activities, organic growth and focus on the customer - in
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The University of Arkansas Global Campus is offering a two-part professional development series aimed at helping businesses and organizations maneuver through the phased implementation of changes spurred by the 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
The three-hour sessions will be offered Jan. 14 and Feb. 4 at the UA Global Campus facility in Rogers. They are designed to teach business professionals not just how to implement provisions of the health care law, commonly referred to as Obamacare, but also make sure their organizations are structured properly — both legally and administratively — to comply with its guidelines. Execution strategies also will be covered.
"Books on this topic are selling for hundreds of dollars," Judith Tavano, director of professional development programs at the Global Campus, said in a news release. "These classes are a great value for our clients."
The classes are $59 each. The first class provides an overview of health care mandates that are to be phased in through 2018. Attendees can earn three general recertification hours for professionals in human resources, senior professionals in human resources, and global professionals in human resources through the Human Resource Certification Institute.
The second class focuses more on the execution of strategic plans to comply with the new regulations. Attendees can earn the aforementioned recertification hours, pending approval by the HRCI.
Cammie Scott, owner and president of CK Harp and Associates, will serve as the instructor for both classes. Scott is a registered employee benefits consultant, senior professional in human resources and chartered health care consultant, among other credentials.
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Sting's musical, The Last Ship, is headed to Broadway in the fall of 2014, after a brief summer run in Chicago. The semi-autobiographical plot is centered on a man named Gideon who leaves his small shipbuilding town, only to return years later, finding it in ruins.
"The memories at the heart of The Last Ship have occupied my mind for most of my life," explained Sting in a press release.
"I was compelled to tell this story, and I've had the great fortune of collaborating with an enormously talented team."
Sting collaborated on the project with playwright Brian Yorkey and writer John Logan. Joe Mantello (Wicked) directs. Casting and venue details have yet to be released.
The former Police fronter also has an album version of the musical due in stores on September 24.
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Video game creator Eric Chahi has left his mark on the gaming industry by designing titles that deeply immerse players in strong emotional content. Internationally acclaimed for titles such as The Time Travellers, Heart of Darkness, From Dust and, above all, Another World, Eric has created entire worlds that all bear the undeniable imprint of his personality.


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What if you never get to fish the Mulchatna or the Kvichak? I never have. But I'll be sending an email today urging President Obama to stop this mine before it starts. Why? I'll tell you. In fact, I'll show you.
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You've always wanted to fish in Patagonia. Admit it – you have. Don't feel like the Lone Ranger, we've all wanted to fish the legendary water of Argentina. You've seen the videos, read about it, and even dreamed about it. It's on your bucket list. So pull it out of the bucket and just go do it.
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A lifetime of spending money on outdoor gear brought me to the following principle: There are stores that sell fly fishing gear and then there are fly shops. I like being in fly shops. I like checking out the new gear, even if I don't buy anything, though I often do.
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Like a lot of westerners, I grew up thinking that New York was New York City – crowded, bustling concrete canyons and asphalt jungles. That's New York City alright.
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I talk with a lot of fishing outfitters. Some have armadas of drift boats and armies of guides. Some are one-person operations. Some get to run the glamour rivers – the Mighty Mo near Craig, MT or the Middle Fork of the Salmon.
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I fished the Green River this week - my home water. I do not remember my first time on the Green any more than I remember the first fish I caught from its waters. In my life, this river has simply always been there.
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And Groupon boosts One for the Money.
The only tension generated comes from the awkwardness of watching actors who clearly don't want to be anywhere near each other.
Plus: Debbie Reynolds to play Katherine Heigl's grandmother.
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3 sticks butter or margarine
3 cups sugar, sifted 3 times
8 eggs
3 cups plain flour, sifted 3 times
Dash of salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour tube cake pan. Using a
mixer, cream the butter. Add sifted sugar and cream together. Add 1 egg at
a time, beating well after each egg until all 8 eggs have been added. Add
flour, salt and vanilla and beat for 5 minutes. Pour into pan and bake for
1 hour. Remove from oven and let cake cool for at least 10 minutes before
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Same Type of Object Identification, Difference Amongst Same Type Of Objects With Example in QTP
How to make QTP understand the difference amongst the same type of objects .Suppose there are 5 check boxes in a page and I have to choose the 2nd one, how to do that through script?
Ordinal identifiers can be used like index along with the little descriptive programming for object identification.
Generally for common and same object we use Ordinal identifier:
This will depend on similar description objects which required Ordinal identifier. Mean if object A have and Object B have the same assistive and mandatory properties then only ordinal identifier can be used to identification for objects uniquely. This value will be related to the another screen of objects. So if there will be any changes on screen then this recognizer may not be useful.
This should be note out that when the assistive and mandatory properties will be enough then an ordinal identifier will not assign while recording. It can add later after on clicking the related column for the object.
Three 3 types of Ordinal Identifiers are available:
- Index → IT is generally base on the appearance order of any object inside the code of application
- Location → As it name suggested it based on the location from the screen or page or dialog box.
- Creation Time → This will be used for objects of browser. In the case of two browsers with similar objects having similar properties exist, The which one is created first that to next will be considered.
For an example → Let's check how the identifier 'Index' will work in login screen of Flight Reservation Application:
Following component are required:
|Same Type of Object Identification
Here you are able to see that the edit box and the static text have the same 'text' property.
See, If you know that one is the WinEdit Object and other is a static text, then there can not be a problem to you at all. But if both of them are treated as the WinObjects then it will create the difficulty and you will have to specify that which object required to act on. You will be required this only then when smart, assistive and mandatory identification will be failed. So in order to instruct the QTP we will have to use the Ordinal Identifier of QTP …
|Ordinal Identifier
Now you will set the name of Agent with static text identifier as 0 and for edit box 1, will be set by you.
IT will look like the below image:
|Difference Amongst Same Type Of Objects
So if you required to access or authority the static text then you need to do as follows:
WinObject("text:=Agent Name:", index:=0) – This will point the static text
WinObject("text:=Agent Name:", index:=1) – This will point the Edit box
Now same theory will applies also on the identifier of location except that we shall select the location in the window to decided the numeric value that will be applicable to a certain object.
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|What is Object Spy in QTP
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Arborists try to reach the top in tree-climbing contest
Tree Climbing Contest
Who: About 30 top climbers from California, Arizona, Nevada and Hawaii
What: Preliminary events Saturday, finals Sunday
Where: Morley Field, Balboa Park
When: 8:30 a.m. both days
Why: Winner qualifies for world championship in Australia
Mention "tree climbing" to adults and many will smile, their eyes shining at the childhood memory of happy times spent lazily in leafy canopies.
Mention tree climbing to Sal Hernandez and he practically growls. "I want to win," the Ramona resident said.
Hernandez is competing in Balboa Park this weekend with 30 others from the Western United States in an annual tree-climbing contest. The winner gets a silver belt buckle and a trip to Australia for the international championship in July.
Yes, there is a world championship in tree climbing.
It's not what you might think, though. These aren't wild-haired adrenaline junkies inventing yet another extreme sport. These are arborists, men and women who trim trees for a living. Theirs is dangerous work — Hernandez has only four fingers on his right hand — so the competition is almost as much about safety as it is about agility.
Almost. If they didn't get a chance to unleash their inner monkey, they wouldn't be at Morley Field Saturday and Sunday. "These guys are so fast and so smooth," said Rose Epperson, executive director of the Western Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture, which sponsors the event.
At 42, Hernandez is among the oldest competitors. "They call me grandpa," he said. His goal is to be among the top finishers Saturday and qualify for Sunday's finals. Australia, he admits, is probably not going to happen.
That's because the men's field includes last year's regional champ, Daniel Stevens, from Mesa, Arizona. It includes five-time winner Jared Abrojena, from Antioch, who is also a former world champion. And it includes top climbers from Hawaii and Nevada.
But Hernandez figures to have something of a home-field advantage. He said supporters in Ramona, where he has a tree-care business, are chartering buses to come watch. He's had a banner and T-shirts made up for his cheering section.
What they'll see Saturday is the tree world's version of the Olympics, five events designed to measure a climber's overall skill. In this pentathlon they toss limbs instead of the javelin; they use a pole pruner instead of a pole vault.
There's the "Work Climb," in which contestants scurry to different stations up in the tree: dropping branches onto a target on the ground, ringing a bell with a handsaw and a pole pruner, walking onto a limb carefully enough to avoid tripping a buzzer. In the "Aerial Rescue," they climb up and safely lower a dummy to the ground. In the "Throwline," they toss a rope through targets placed in the tree. The other two events are timed rope climbs.
Sunday's final, the "Masters' Challenge," is a hybrid that combines elements from the earlier events. Climbers have to throw their lines into the tree, maneuver around various stations, get back down, and collect all their gear. It usually takes about 15 minutes.


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Beer Batter Batter Mix
Quick and easy every time! Just add beer to make this great tasting batter. Coats heavily and fries to a crisp golden brown.
Suggested Uses
All You Need: • vegetable oil • 2/3 cup (150 mL) cold beer or cold water • 1 – ½ lb (750 g) fresh or thawed fish or seafood, patted dry All You Do: 1. Preheat vegetable oil in deep fryer to 375°F (190°C) or preheat 1/2 inch (1 cm) vegetable oil in a skillet on medium-high heat. 2. Whisk together one pouch of batter mix and beer in medium bowl until smooth. 3. Dip fish pieces in batter. Tap gently on side of bowl to remove excess batter. 4. Deep fry or pan fry, several at a time, for 2-3 minutes, turning as needed until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towel. Fish is done when it flakes easily with a fork. Serve with Club House* Golden Dipt® Original or Low Fat Tartar Sauce for a taste the whole family will love!
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wheat flour
corn Flour
modified cornstarch
monosodium glutamate
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Space is getting as crowded as a public beach in the summer, with everyone heading for the moon and leaving their trash behind. It's time to set up some international rules!
How best to cope with the rising tide of orbital space debris? What international rules of behavior are required? Can space travel go "green?"
Researcher Ray Williamson says, "[This] is a recognition that the world needs to come together to develop appropriate international legal instruments to guide space activities for the future." Before you blast off, Be sure to pack litter bags?
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I Do It MY Way
Jan Chait
June 11, 2013
First, a smile for the day. My 84-year-old mother was visiting and I arranged to have coffee with a local friend of mine who is 86. I got to the coffee shop first and was, with the help of one of the employees, carving out a space for us at the community table.
"I'm meeting two octogenarian ladies," I told him.
He then began wondering where their country was.
I worry about today's youth and hope the little dude never gets diabetes. He might find the knowledge he'll need to duke it out with the big D a bit overwhelming: Perhaps even more difficult than trying to find Octogenaria on a map.
How do you treat your diabetes? That is, do you blindly do what somebody else tells you to do (I call it fitting people into a box labeled "diabetes") or did you work with professionals and do a lot of reading and experimenting to figure out what lets you be "free" and still maintain control?
Do you resent being put into a box or can you handle it, emotionally? Are you happy? Why?
I can't imagine being happy in that circumstance. I would feel hot and sweaty and cramped and restrained. It wouldn't last long. In fact, it didn't. About two weeks. After that, I ignored the fact that I had Type 2 diabetes for about the next nine years. If I had to do all of "those" things to maintain control, it wasn't worth it to me. It wasn't worth the feeling of restraint; it wasn't worth the deep depression that set in.
My HbA1c rose to 17.4%.
When a friend recommended I see an endocrinology group, I kicked and dug in my heels. "They'll give me a list of things I can't eat," I said.
"No, they won't."
No, they didn't. Instead, Amy the RD, CDE, asked me what I liked to eat and what brands and what my schedule was and stuff like that and worked WITH me to come up with a meal plan I could live with.
Sonja the RN, CDE, taught me the whys behind what I needed to be doing to maintain control instead of just saying "do this, do that…don't, don't, don't."
I had that kind of help. I had books and articles I could read and, if I had questions, I could ask the doctor or one of the CDEs. I could play lab rat with myself, as in "my body, my science experiment." If I woke up with a high blood glucose and rode my bike around the neighborhood a couple of times, what happened with my BGs? How about if I ate low-fat cottage cheese instead of the high-fat variety?
I was having fun playing diabetes. I knew what I was doing and why it needed to be done. I could eat what I wanted as long as I kept to my carbohydrate counts. I was out of the box.
With a couple of forays into the 7th or low 8th percentiles, my HbA1c has primarily hovered between 5.9% and 6.4% for several years now. Diabetic complications? As far as I know, they consist of one tiny patch of retinopathy in each eye and dry skin, particularly on my foot .
Back in the day, I wanted everybody to know what I had done and everybody had to care for their diabetes just like I did mine. Looking back, I was pretty obnoxious! We each have to find what works for us. Some people can be obsessive about diabetes care; some (like me) are more loosey-goosey.
I like to cook. I like to eat. I like to nibble my way through some street food. That's not to say I sit around and chow down on fat- and carb-laden goodies all of the time. It's more like I usually focus on low-fat meats, fresh fruits, and veggies, but I let myself guiltlessly break outside of the box on occasion.
As long as I keep my blood glucose under control, I don't see anything wrong with dealing with diabetes MY way. We get along a lot better that way — and I have a smile on my face instead of being curled up in the fetal position in a corner with tears running down my cheeks.
Jan: Great article. 30 years ago I started in a box and did answer A.Things got worse and never improved. In 2007 after a stroke and nearly rotting out, was able to crawl literally to answer B and now am doing my darndest to keep under control. I am now actively involved following a 1200 calorie mediterranean style diet, exercise to do 1.5 to 2 miles walking and I have spent my spare time learning all I can about this mess, thinking and suggestions as the metformin and some insulin helps keep some nonsense corraled. Following excellent web sites and its bloggers have also been most helpful. Amagingly enough, portion control and discipline and yes there are a few foods I have to watch carefully, but I find that I can still carefully eat a favorite home made dark english fruit cake with 6 pounds of candied fruit/rum and a little candy to help balance off the numbers.
Posted by: jim snell | Jun 11, 2013 02:28 PM
Excellent sharing! I agree I do not let diabetes define me, my pattern is similar to yours. Have you ever found surprises? Like I had one of those days when I went on a gentle splurge, might have ended my evening with a drink of good rum, and found next morning my reading is 7 mml, which is borderline!! Cheers!
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Bina joined the ABPI in October 2012 from the Wellcome Trust where she was Head of Clinical Development within the research charity's Technology Transfer Division. In this role, she was responsible for the oversight and governance of the division's clinical pipeline, derived from the funding of translational research, clinical validation work and the development of new products, including medicines, diagnostics and devices.
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Akiba's Trip: Undead & Undressed Review
Written by Milo Fisher
Akiba's Trip is one of the few whacky Japanese games that ten years ago we would of assumed would never make it across seas. But thanks to the team at NIS, the game has been lovingly localized for European audiences. The downside to bringing these strange Japanese RPGs is that they aren't going to be everyone's cup of tea, and Akiba's Trip may be the hardest game to sell to a mass market. Akiba's Trip is a free roam RPG that involves running around Japan attacking and stripping vampires. Yep, it's one of those games.
Destiny Review
Words by Milo Fisher
Destiny is a universe jam packed full of adventure. Unfortunately, most of those adventures end up being repetitive and unimaginative.
Danganronpa 2 Review
Words by Milo Fisher
A school trip on a tropical island takes a turn for the worst when students start killing each other, and what's worse is that no one remembers who they are. It's Danganronpa 2!
One Piece Unlimited World Red Review
Written by Milo Fisher
One Piece has been going for over 15 years now, and yet has never managed to find a video game genre that fit it. The series would often borrow from other franchises for its video game adaptations (see One Piece Pirate Warriors 2) but would never dare to be original. One Piece Unlimited World Red takes a bold step for the franchise by being the first original title to grace a home system, and it does so wonderfully.
Demon Gaze Review
Words by Milo Fisher
Anime inspired dungeon crawlers have had a resurgence in the past few years, with series such as Etrian Odyssey and Shin Megami Tensei leading the pack. However there's always been a running issue with these games in their accessibility and difficulty, often making it hard for newcomers to get into the genre. Demon Gaze, the latest dungeon crawler from NIS America, is no different, but it's gratifying gameplay and stylistic art design make it a great Vita exclusive.
Ys Memories of Celceta Review
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The Vita has been stepping up recently with a slew of new games being brought over to the handheld. One of these new games is Ys: Memories of Celceta, a game that so enjoyable and well made that you don't want to put it down.
Danganronpa Review
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The success of the "Zero Escape" series has spawned a wide range visual novels to be translated and brought over to the west, with each one trying to stand out from the crowd with their unique features and whacky characters. Danganronpa is the latest of these puzzle visual novels, a game with a style unlike anything else.
Stick it to the Man review
Stick it to the man is a hilarious, whacky, and enjoyable experience that harkens back to point and click games of old, but with less puzzles and more platforming. With its crazy cast of characters and interesting story, Stick it to the man is good fun.
PS Vita TV: Small box, big tricks
At Tokyo Game Show Sony took to the stage to introduce their entry into the microconsole market with PS Vita TV. The console will be able to play games, access TV services, and enable the ability to use your PS4 remotely.
PS Vita gets slimmed
The Vita's electronic wizardry gets shrunk to give us a leaner handheld that still packs a punch.
At Tokyo Game Show, Sony revealed to the world a remodelled PSV in a variety of flashy colours… and grey.
PS3 and Vita price drops
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Borderlands 2 hits the portable scene with the PS Vita
The PS Vita has been lauded as a brilliant piece of technology in an era when gamers are more mobile than ever before. The additional features of staying connected to the PS3 via the cloud has also been highly praised as keeping gamers attached to the games they enjoy. Players could continue their games while on the move, which was a big seller for the portable device.
New PlayStation Vita Update
A recent update to the PS Vita has been made. The update contains a large amount of new features, here is a list of all the fancy new things you can do with your system.
Sony put up mysterious "When Worlds Collide" image – possible announcement
Sony has put up a mysterious image of an eclipsed planet with the title "When Worlds Collide" on its official PlayStation Twitter and Facebook accounts. Of course this has sent the internet into frenzy mode with everybody trying to guess what it could mean.
Proteus coming to PS3 and Vita
The atmospheric exploration game, Proteus, is coming to the PS3 and Vita later this fall. The game, created by Curve Studios, is a randomly generated island exploration game unlike any other. The game allows the player to explore at their own pace and discover the secrets and wonders of the island.
MoreConsole discusses the possibility of Destiny being played on the PS Vita
Dedicated gamer @MoreConsole is known on youtube for his wacky personality and his obsession with Bungie and Halo. In recent months, his attention has turned towards Bungie's newest game, Destiny. Since the game was first hinted at, More Console has been on the front lines bringing fans all the news about Destiny that exists. With his newest video breakdown, he lays out what could soon be a reality with Destiny being played on the mobile PS Vita.
Minecraft could be heading to PlayStation
Minecraft could be tunnelling its way to PlayStation. Markus Persson, owner of Mojang (which developed Minecraft) revealed that he received a VIP invite off of Sony for their E3 event. Not only did they get an invite but he also got a special golden PS One.
PS store adds new indie section
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Batman: Arkham Origins announced
Warner Bros. has announced the newest edition to the Arkham series with Batman: Arkham Origins. While the game has not been fully revealed, a few things are known. This title takes Batman back near the start of his superhero career. Before the Dark Knight was the ultimate crime fighter and master detective, he had to begin at the bottom and work his way up. Bringing in villains before they hit the big time will help even the odds against this early Batman. One of these villains is Deathstroke, as seen in the Game Informer magazine cover. Of course Batman still wins. He always wins. He's Batman.
Disney Shuts Down LucasArts
According to sources close to Kotaku, Disney has laid off the staff of LucasArts and cancelled all current projects, including the amazing Star Wars 1313 shown at E3 last year and Star Wars: First Assault.
Sony celebrates Easter with a strange red egg
Sony's UK Facebook Page posted a picture of a mysterious robotic egg on their page. With the caption 'it's coming' underneath.
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Location of Minamisōma in Fukushima Prefecture
|Coordinates: 37°38′N 140°57′E / 37.633°N 140.950°ECoordinates: 37°38′N 140°57′E / 37.633°N 140.950°E
|Fukushima Prefecture
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|Katsunobu Sakurai
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|398.50 km2 (153.86 sq mi)
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|2-27 Motomachi, Haramachi-ku, Minamisōma-shi, Fukushima-ken
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Minamisōma (南相馬市 Minamisōma-shi?) is a city located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan.
As of May, 1, 2011, the city has an estimated population of 68,745[1] and a population density of 60 persons per km². The total area is 398.50 km².
The modern city of Minamisōma was established on January 1, 2006, from the merger of the city of Haramachi, and the towns of Kashima and Odaka (both from Sōma District).
2011 earthquake and tsunami[edit]
Minamisōma was partially inundated by the tsunami which resulted from the Tōhoku earthquake on March 11, 2011, and suffered heavy damage. As of April 9, 2011, 400 residents were confirmed dead, with 1,100 missing.[2]
Minamisōma is about 25 kilometres (16 miles) north of Fukushima I Nuclear Power Plant, the site of the nuclear accident that followed the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami. Much of the city lies within the mandated evacuation zone near the plant, and thus most of the residents were forced to leave.[2] Approximately a week after the earthquake Minamisōma was in the news again as the town's mayor Katsunobu Sakarai asserted that his people had been "abandoned" in the wake of orders for all remaining residents to stay in their homes inside the exclusion zone around the Fukushima I Nuclear Power Plant.[3][4]
In July, beef from Minamisōma was found to be contaminated with radioactive cesium above the legal limit, according to the Daily Yomiuri.[5]
On April 15, 2012 the people of Minamisōma were able to return to their homes. A ceremony was held for police and volunteers, who would patrol the borders of the no-go-areas. The checkpoints at 20 kilometer distance from the reactors were moved to about 10 kilometers from the plant.[6] The city was divided into three zones: in the first, people were free to go in and out; in the second, access was limited; and in the third area, all visiting was forbidden because of elevated radiation levels that were not expected to go down within five years after the accident. Still scattered with ruins, and with no electricity and running water, the city was a rather inhospitable place for the population formed by mostly elderly people. Schools and hospitals remained closed.[7]
- ^ "Estimated population May 1, 2011" (in Japanese). Official Fukushima Prefecture website. Retrieved 29 July 2011.
- ^ a b "Eerie quiet reigns in evacuation zone". Japan Times. Associated Press. 9 April 2011. p. 4.
- ^ David Jones (18 March 2011). "Mayor of Town Near Fukushima Nuclear Plant Claims People Abandoned". Daily Mail. Retrieved 3 April 2011.
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Further reading[edit]
Sasaki, Takashi (2013). Fukushima: vivir el desastre (in Spanish). Translated by F. Javier de Esteban Baquedano. Gijón, Spain: Satori Ediciones. ISBN 978-84-941125-3-9.
External links[edit]
Media related to Minamisōma, Fukushima at Wikimedia Commons
- Minamisōma City official website (Japanese)
- "Japanese City's Cry Resonates Around the World", New York Times article, April 6, 2011
- "Cleaning up Minami-Soma", editorial in JapanToday, October 22, 2011


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Since its foundation in 1967, Oriflame has been a pioneer in developing beauty products inspired by the wisdom of nature and the best of science. Our commitment to the environment and respect for natural materials and resources is a cherished part of our heritage and a cornerstone of the Oriflame culture. At the heart of this is Oriflame's commitment to animal welfare.
Oriflame Cosmetics has never, since inception in 1967, manufactured aerosols containing CFC propellants. A number of Oriflame products are developed as aerosols because of their superior delivery system (e.g. hairspray). However, we are aware of the environmental and safety implications of aerosols, and research and discuss alternative propellant systems that may become available.
Alpha Hydroxy Acids (commonly termed fruit acids) have become popular in skincare products imparting a keratolytic effect to help smoothen the skin. In line with Oriflame Cosmetic's strict safety guidelines, AHA's are only used at concentrations that are effective but mild and gentle, and lower than those recommended by industry and in line with latest scientific reports and industry best practice.
Any product that contains alcohol denatured (Alcohol denat.) has the % volume clearly labelled on the outer packaging.Alcohol is denatured by adding a substance such as butyl alcohol to pure ethanol, and is rendered undrinkable by adding bitrex to alter its taste.
Most Oriflame Cosmetics skincare formulations are alcohol-free. However, some products (such as facial toners) contain denatured alcohol which, if incorporated into formulations for oily/problem skin, can have a positive drying, antibacterial effect. Baby and children's products are formulated without alcohol.All EDT's and EDP's contain high grade natural fermented alcohol. Note: A number of formulations include cetyl alcohol or stearyl alcohol, which are fatty acids with no physical or chemical similarity to ethanol/methanol.
Media reports have linked the use of antiperspirants containing aluminium salts and actives to Alzheimer's disease and breast cancer. These reports have been scientifically proven to have no factual basis. They are universally approved for use in antiperspirants. Oriflame Cosmetics develops a number of "aluminium-free" deodorant body sprays and deodorant sticks, which contain antimicrobial agents such as triethyl citrate.
No ingredients derived from dead animals, or sourced by causing harm or suffering to animals, are used in Oriflame cosmetic products.Ingredients such as beeswax and honey, lanolin derivatives, and dairy products, which are sourced without causing death or injury to animals, are used.
Oriflame accessory products do not contain animal materials sourced while causing harm to the animal. Bovine leather, as a by-product of the human food chain, can be ethically sourced. Animal hair that is used is sourced from a live animal without causing injury.
In our Wellness food supplements range fish oil is used as the source of the Omega 3 fatty acids because of its superior quality and documented benefits. The fish oil used is a by-product of the food fishing industry. The gelatine in the capsules is non-bovine, and derived from fish.
All global Oriflame Cosmetic products manufactured from 2000 have the batch code and expiry date printed on the base label of the product, or on the product packaging.
Oriflame cosmetic products do not contain ingredients from dead animal sources, nor tissues or extracts from bovine, ovine, caprine origins. Wellness food supplements can contain fish oil and fish gelatin which are risk free in relation to BSE. Some products contain lanolin derivatives, which are derived from sheep wool. They are regarded as Category IV (no detectable infectivity) by the WHO guidelines, and therefore risk-free in relation to Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy (TSE).All Oriflame cosmetic products are formulated in accordance to the latest amendments of European Cosmetics Directive (76/768/EEC), the Commission Directive 98/16/EC of which excludes the use of Specified Risk Materials (SRMs) of bovine, ovine and caprine origin in cosmetic products.
It is Oriflame Cosmetics policy not to incorporate ingredients derived from dead animal sources in our cosmetic formulations.Pseudocollagen, which is a non-animal collagen derived from yeast cells, is used in some formulations.
The official definition of a cosmetic product as dictated by the EU Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC is as follows:'A cosmetic product is any substance or preparation intended to be placed in contact with the various external parts of the human body (epidermis, hair system, nails, lips, and external genital organs) or with the teeth and the mucous membranes of the oral cavity with a view exclusively or mainly to cleaning them, perfuming them, changing their appearance and/or correcting body odours and/or protecting them or keeping them in good condition'.
Oriflame is proud of its Natural Swedish origins. To this effect, for safety, environmental and ethical reasons, a number of legally accepted ingredients are not included in Oriflame formulations.
Furthermore, we do not use any ingredients that are classified as CMR (Carcinogenic, Mutagenic and Dangerous to Reproduction).
Oriflame takes a proactive approach regarding the use of ingredients and continuously monitors scientific reports and consumer concerns. We discontinue the use of any ingredient that may cause concern or risk to our consumers.
Oriflame customers can be assured that all ingredients used in our products are fully compliant with the relevant European and international cosmetic regulations. Our products are formulated are in line with the strictest safety guidelines, and therefore pose no risk to human health.
The e mark is the symbol representing the Average Fill Regulations. Products with contents of 5 grams or greater must state the weight preceded by the e mark on the packaging. Products with contents less than 5 grams do not require the e mark.
An emollient is a raw material used in formulations to soften and smoothen the skin.
An emulsion is a mixture of two non-miscible phases, such as oil and aqueous. Emulsifiers and stabilisers are added to the formulation to assist in the formation, stability and shelf-life of the emulsion.
An exfoliant acts to slough away dead epidermal skin cells and encourage accelerated cell renewal, thus promoting radiant, soft, and smooth skin.
All cosmetic products display an ingredient list on its packaging (with the exception of some small items – see "where do I find the ingredient list of a small product?"). The names listed must be those assigned by the European Commission: International Nomenclature for Cosmetic Ingredients (INCI). A product that contains a fragrance will have the word "Parfum" included in the ingredient list.
A small percentage of the population suffers from fragrance allergies. There are 26 fragrance ingredients, agreed by dermatologists to cause allergic skin reactions, common in cosmetic products due to their widespread natural occurrence in plant extracts. In line with the 7th amendment of the EU Cosmetic Directive, product ingredient lists must declare the presence of any of these 26 fragrance allergens. The concentration of most of the individual fragrance allergens in a final cosmetic product is extremely low, and unlikely to lead to allergic skin reactions. However, the labelling of them provides the consumer information and allows choice of product.
Oriflame Cosmetics has strict policies that ensure minimal allergens in skincare and toiletry products. Eye products are fragrance free and baby, sensitive, and intimate products are formulated using fragrances that are free from known allergens .
The Green dot symbol on product's outer packaging identifies a company's support to packaging recovery / recycling schemes. For legibility, the symbol may be a different colour on some packaging. Products ≤ 5 grams/ml need not display the symbol.
The carton of a product may not be large enough to include the ingredient list or other required text. Therefore, a leaflet may be enclosed and the "Hand in Booklet" symbol displayed on the packaging to indicate this.
In Oriflame we follow the very stringent cosmetic regulations of the European Union and also those of the USA.
All ingredients, including colour pigments, used in our cosmetics comply fully with the EU purity specifications and also with the USA FDA monographs for cosmetic colours, which set very strict limits for trace impurities including heavy metals such as lead.
Oriflame customers can be assured that all our products are formulated in line with the strictest safety guidelines and international regulatory requirements.
At Oriflame Cosmetics our high quality products are formulated with "Wisdom of Nature and the Best of Science" in mind, and to this effect many ingredients used are derived from natural plant sources and not harmful to our environment.We take inspiration from nature when formulating products and incorporate plant ingredients and actives when possible.We have strict standards for acceptance of herbal extracts, which take purity, extraction, and activity into account. We interpret "derived from natural plant sources" at four levels of processing:
Oriflame's cosmetic products have varying levels of naturalness. With more than 95% natural ingredients, and only certain synthetic ingredients that are allowed for natural formulations, ecobeauty is the most natural, ethical, and environmentally respectful range of products in Oriflame's portfolio.All of our EDT & EDP products contain natural fermented alcohol.
Other ranges such as Pure Nature and Nature Secrets take inspiration from nature, and the benefits are based on natural plant and fruit extract ingredients.Many performance and safety ingredients do not have suitable plant-based alternatives, such as actives, silicones, UV filters. Therefore, certain performance products may only contain low level of natural ingredients. We only use synthetic ingredients that are safe and mild yet effective are incorporated into our formulations.
Hormones are not included in any Oriflame formulations, since such ingredients are prohibited by the European Cosmetics Directive.
Consumer reports about hormones in cosmetics refer to specific preservatives and UV filters which may have hormone type effects. Their use in cosmetics is currently accepted, however, we monitor the scientific reports on an ongoing basis and if necessary we will take action to discontinue using these ingredients.
Our customers can be assured that all our products are formulated in line with the strictest safety guidelines and international regulatory requirements.
A humectant is an ingredient, such as glycerin or propylene glycol, which acts to retard moisture loss and promote increased water content in the top layers of the skin.
In line with the EU Cosmetic Directive all cosmetic products must display an ingredient list. Ingredients present at a level of 1% or greater are listed in descending order, while ingredients of less than 1% can be listed in any order at the end of the list.
The names listed must be those assigned by the European Commission: International Nomenclature for Cosmetic Ingredients (INCI). For some common ingredients this may be the Latin translation (e.g. aqua for water and cera alba for beeswax) or the internationally accepted abbreviated chemical name (e.g. sodium laureth sulfate for sodium lauryl ether sulphate).
A keratolytic agent, such as mild salicylic acid, encourages removal of dead skin cells from the stratum corneum.
Oriflame formulations may contain lanolin derivatives, such as acetylated lanolin and lanolin alcohols. Lanolin derivatives are sourced without causing death or injury to animals, of the highest purity with no traces of pesticide, not considered risky in relation to BSE, and have lower allergenic potential than pure wool wax.
Oriflame is reducing the use of petroleum / mineral oil in products, replacing it with plant derived alternatives where possible.
In circumstances where these ingredients are used in a formulation, for performance or historic reasons - such as our iconic tendercare, we select the highest purity pharmaceutical grade, and are fully compliant with the latest purity criteria of the 7th amendment of the EU Cosmetics Directive. They are fully globally approved for use in cosmetic products, and have a long history of safe use.
Oriflame products do not contain natural musk. Nor do they contain nitromusk. Synthetic musk, such as polycyclic musk, may be present in a formulation.
Nanotechnology in cosmetics covers many different ingredient and formulation technologies. Nano-emulsions have a very small droplet size and similar properties to emulsions or solutions. Liposomes, or other encapsulation systems, break down to the constituent ingredients and studies have shown that such materials do not penetrate beyond the top layers of the epidermis.
Sunscreen products may contain insoluble nano-sized mineral pigments (e.g. titanium dioxide or zinc oxide) which are transparent. These UV filters have advantages over the micro-sized particles, they are more efficient and have a more acceptable colour. Many studies have concluded that such nano-sized mineral filters pose no health risk since their safety profiles are similar to the micro-sized particles.
In Oriflame Cosmetics we evaluate the safety of every ingredient including nanotechnology ingredients on a case by case basis taking into account the latest scientific data and.
All Oriflame accessory and packaging items designed to be in contact with the skin (including all jewellery items) are tested during development to ensure compliance with EN1811 - prolonged contact with the skin will not exceed 0.5 mg/cm2/week, and are classed as "Nickel tested".One cosmetic ingredient used in our mascara, eye pencil, eye liner, some eyeshadow and foundation formulations (black iron oxide - CI 77499) contains low levels of nickel). The material we source contains the lowest nickel content possible, less than 10 parts per million which is significantly lower than industry guidelines, and is of the highest grade.
We use extracts from organic plants / fruits in our certain ranges. The extracts used are certified organic according to the regulations in the country of origin
Parabens are widely used in cosmetic formulations as preservatives (particularly creams, lotions and toners) since they are globally approved for use in cosmetics in all international markets. These preservatives have a long history of safe use, and scientific safety studies have demonstrated that they are safe both for human health and the environment.In 2011 the SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer) confirmed the safety of methylparaben and ethylparaben at the current maximum use levels and also confirmed the safe use of propylparaben and butylparaben up to a certain level.These opinions are based upon an objective assessment of all of the available scientific data by an independent, expert, scientific committee that advises the European Commission. Oriflame fully complies with the European Directive requirements and in products where parabens are used, the levels employed arethe minimum needed to give the efficacy required and in many cases are well below the legal limits.However, we also recognize the consumer demand for choice and so we are continuously investigating new preservative options in order to replace parabens where possible in many of our products. Significant progress has been made in this area.
For safety and environmental reasons Oriflame Cosmetics formulations do not contain phthalates. Due the reported negative effect on both health and the environment of dibutyl phthalate (DBP), commonly used in nail polish formulations, Oriflame Cosmetics initiated a phase out of its use in 2002. DBP was then officially banned for use in cosmetics in the EU in 2005. Diethyl phthalate (DEP) is not used as an ingredient by Oriflame Cosmetics. However, it has been fully assessed as safe and approved for use in cosmetics in the EU by the SCCP (Scientific Committee on Consumer Products). In addition, studies have shown that it is readily biodegradable and does not pose a significant risk to the environment.The plastic PVC (poly vinyl chloride) contains phthalates including diisononyl phthalate. Oriflame Cosmetics does not use PVC in any product packaging, children's accessory products, or disposable / short life accessory products.
One of the provisions of the 7th amendment of the EU Cosmetics Directive was the addition of the "Period After Opening" (PAO) symbol to product packaging.
The information provided by the symbol gives the consumer a guideline of how long (in months) the product will remain safe to use after its first opening.A product with an expiry date of May 10 and a PAO of 12M must be opened, at the latest, in May 09.
Products which are hostile to microbial contamination e.g. nail polish, lipstick, EDT, and sealed products that are not opened during use e.g. aerosols do not require this information.
Plankton is an organism (or organisms), often microscopic in size, that floats freely in marine and fresh water.Plankton can be either animal (zooplankton) such as some crustaceans, or plant (phytoplankton) such as spirulina or blue green algae.
The use of phytoplankton is in line with Oriflame Cosmetics policy of not using animal ingredients.
Preservatives are used in a cosmetic formulation to ensure the shelf life of a product and to ensure the safety of consumers during use. Oriflame's cosmetic products contain minimum amounts of preservative while ensuring optimal efficacy. For safety and environmental reasons, we have a restricted list of approved preservatives, and only use those with a long history of safe use in cosmetic products, including parabens (ethyl, methyl, propyl), phenoxyethanol and imidazolidinyl urea.
It is Oriflame Cosmetics' company policy that all ingredients and formulations are globally compliant with the latest amendments to the EU Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC and the EU Cosmetic Regulation 1223/2009 and are in line with US FDA safety requirements. International regulations apply to raw materials, safety assessments, good manufacturing practices, ingredient listings and labeling requirements, product claims and control of the Product Information File (PIF) which is stored in R&D, Dublin, Ireland.
Retinol is the most active form of Vitamin A which can penetrate the outer layers of the skin, and work to repair and stimulate collagen and elastin, creating firmer, smoother, softer skin with smaller pores. Retinol acts to increase cell turnover and exfoliation by stimulating cell production underneath the skin, slowing down the ageing process. Increased cell turnover can be also beneficial for sufferers of acne, as the exfoliation unclogs pores and helps fade acne scars.
Product safety is of paramount importance to Oriflame Cosmetics and the same safety requirements are applied across all Oriflame markets, to give consumers confidence that all our products meet the same safety standard no matter where they are manufactured. All Oriflame cosmetic products are formulated to be safe in accordance with the provisions of the European Cosmetics Regulation (EC No 1223/2009) and to other major International Regulations. In markets where regulations are less developed, Oriflame applies the European regulation requirements for safety as a minimum.A step wise approach to safety evaluation of cosmetic products is employed in Oriflame and is performed throughout the product development process. First, Oriflame teams rigorously evaluate each new raw material to ensure they meet our purity and quality requirements and are safe for use. A safe concentration for each ingredient in each product type is then evaluated before the safety of each final product is confirmed by testing in independent specialized laboratories using human volunteers and non-animal testing methods. The safety evaluation process continues even after the product has been launched by actively collecting feedback from our consumers and using this to further strengthen the safety of our products.
Most Oriflame products have a shelf life of 36 months (3 years), with some exceptions including nail polishes with a shelf life of 30 months (2.5 years). The expiry date of all Oriflame products is visible on the outer packaging, the date given is 36 months after the date of manufacture of that product.
Due to space restrictions on packaging, products of small size (such as nail polishes, mascaras, lipsticks) display their ingredient lists on a composite leaflet. The leaflet is updated four times a year to include all current products. It is available to all sales companies via the Oriflame intranet, to ensure visibility of ingredients for all consumers.
Skin that is exposed to the sun on a daily basis should use a day skincare product that contains SPF (Sun Protection Factor). SPF 8 is adequate for low exposure, SPF 15 is sufficient for medium exposure. For higher exposure SPF 30 is recommended. All of our Skincare products contain UVA and UVB protection.
For periods of longer term exposure (e.g. holidays, beach, outdoor sports), we recommend use of our sun care range of products which includes products up to SPF 40, and products specifically formulated for children. For most skin types SPF 15 to 30 should be adequate, for children's and adults with sensitive skin SPF of 30 or higher is recommended.
It is important to apply SPF products regularly, and to use the recommended dosage for an average adult (5 - 6 teaspoons for a full body application). Direct sun exposure should be avoided between 11am and 3pm as the sun's rays are at their strongest at this time.
Products which claim to be suitable for sensitive skin have been specifically formulated and tested on sensitive skin. These products contain minimum preservative level, and only specific raw materials with low irritancy potential, that have undergone intensive screening, are used in the formulations. Some products are fragrance free – such as all eye products - in light of the fact that fragrances are the most frequent cause of allergic reactions.Should a consumer be concerned about skin sensitivity, Oriflame recommend that a patch test should be carried out before use of any cosmetic product irrespective of its irritancy claim.
Due to consumer concerns, and negative environmental and health reports about this anti-microbial agent Oriflame Cosmetics initiated a phase out of its use in 2005. It has not been used in any new product formulations.
The moisturizing / softening agent, urea (carbamide) is not of animal origin, it is synthesised from a reaction between carbon dioxide and ammonia.
The rays of the sun that are damaging to both skin and eyes are the invisible UVA and UVB, both with wavelengths ≤ 400nm. UVB causes initial damage to the skin's outer layer or epidermis, resulting in sunburn. However, UVA rays penetrate deeper into the dermal layers of the skin and can destroy skin fibres, damaging the skin's elasticity which can cause long-term effects such as premature ageing, wrinkles and hyper-pigmentation. Oriflame Cosmetics has a comprehensive sun care range, formulated using a broad spectrum of UVA and UVB protection. Our products comply with the latest EU recommendations regarding SPF and UV protection and consumer labeling requirements.
Oriflame Cosmetics sunglasses are been tested to ensure 100% UV protection in accordance to EN 1836 : 1997 (280nm – 780nm) and have full CE approval.
It is the policy of Oriflame Cosmetics not to use any ingredients derived from dead animals in our cosmetic formulations. All Oriflame cosmetic products are suitable for vegetarians.Oriflame Ecobeauty Range bears the Vegan Society trademark.In our Wellness food supplements we use fish oil and fish gelatine. The Natural Balance Shake is formulated using a blend of natural egg, pea and whey proteins.
All of Oriflame Cosmetics products comply with the latest amendments to the EC Council "solids" Directive 76/211/EEC (OJEC L46 21/2/76) which specifies mandatory labeling requirements regarding weight and/or volume of products. Stringent regulatory checks are carried out during the production process, the results of which are continuously reviewed and documented.
The ingredient list on a product's packaging states the INCI names (official description assigned by the European Commission) of each ingredient in that product. However, some ingredients are better known to the consumer by their chemical name. For example, the UV filter Benzophenene-3 (its INCI name) is more commonly known as Oxybenzone (its chemical name). This ingredient can, in some cases, cause a photo allergy and all products containing it require a warning. Since the consumer is more familiar with its chemical name, Oxybenzone, the warning refers to Oxybenzone and not Benzopheneone-3.


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The new Servo-Flo® 404 System is a compact shot meter and integrated dispense valve designed for robotic and automated dispensing applications such as bonding, gasketing, filling, and sealing operations. The robust positive rod displacement and servomotor design will dispense abrasive and filled adhesives and sealants such as epoxies, silicones and urethanes. The compact unit has a quick-change Tip-Seal® dispense valve for accurate start-stop of material flow. The meter can be mounted to a robot wrist or moving automation, or can be fixed mounted. System design selections include volume size, temperature control, valve selection, vision, and system integration.
The servomotor's closed-loop processor provides precise shot volumes, consistent bead diameters and variable bead diameters during the dispense cycle. It is said to be easy for the operator to use the touch-screen interface to set flow rates and material volume, and the automation selects stored flow-rate and shot-volume programs for different parts. Sealant Equipment & Engineering, Inc., www.sealantequipment.com
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Really Useful Group Ltd., the entertainment company owned by Andrew Lloyd Webber, may stop its West End shows during the Olympic games in London next year, the Mail on Sunday reported, citing unidentified persons at the company.
A pair of women downhillers shared a historic Olympic gold medal and a Russian figure skating duo gave a superstar performance for a Sochi Games championship.
Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical "Stephen Ward," about a notorious sex-and-politics scandal known as the Profumo Affair, opens in December.
Sales at the world's three biggest wine auctioneers increased by 88 percent in 2010 as wealthy Asian buyers dominated the market for prestige French vintages such as Lafite.
A Sotheby's sale of wine collected by Andrew Lloyd Webber , composer of Phantom of the Opera and Cats, raised HK$43.3 million ($5.6 million) in Hong Kong.
More than 25 years after opening, "The Phantom of the Opera" still has the power to separate tourists from their cash.
Monsters fly into the auditorium, the yellow-brick road tilts and turns over multiple hydraulic revolves and a tornado spins Dorothy's shack about like a leaf in a gale. If ever there was a show that screams "money," it's "The Wizard of Oz."
"Evita" is back on Broadway, this time with Ricky Martin, Elena Roger and Michael Cerveris doing the strutting, singing and suffering.
"I hope the new owners enjoy my wines as much as I have and look forward to reacquainting myself with them in restaurants all over China when Cats starts its national tour in Mandarin."
- Andrew Lloyd Webber on Jan 22, 2011