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Bwahahahahaha - that is hilarious!! A BMW driver who blames others and doesn't know how to park. Thanks for putting that on the news.
Sound like an oops I hit the gas, lets blame it on the "Parking Assist". He went over a tree and is high centered on an altima.  Im certain their is no programing that involves anything other than an idle.
Hope this Driver knows this is going to cost him thousands of dollars as the suits at BMW will be sending a bunch of very expensive lawyers and a big lawsuit for slander to the guy for saying it was parking assist that did this.
Sounds like operator malfunction since there is no connection to the accelerator or brakes with the parking assist.
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Last week before a workout in McArthur Court, Amanda Johnson walked past the five newcomers to the Oregon women's basketball team and shook her head.
Johnson marvelled at how fast time has passed since her own first summer on campus, just two years ago. And the junior forward acknowledged how comfortable her new teammates, all mugging for a photographer's camera, had become in the brief time they've been in Eugene.
"Some of the apprehension I felt as a freshman just really wasn't apparent with them," Johnson said. "They knew what they were here to do, (and) they knew that they could do it. They have a sense of confidence, and competence, wanting to come out and play with us, be equals."
It's been a little more than a month since incoming freshmen Ariel Thomas, Deanna Weaver, Chynna Miley and Danielle Love arrived at Oregon. Last week they were joined by Ashley Buis, a junior college transfer.
The freshmen took two classes during the first four-week summer term at the university. Four days a week they lifted weights in the morning, did conditioning drills with a strength coach and scrimmaged in open-gym sessions. A new four-week academic term began a week ago, and the group has just one class this time, with the same load of basketball workouts.
The quintet is the next generation of Oregon women's basketball. They're the first class assembled by Paul Westhead and his staff, to play in the second-year UO coach's up-tempo system. And they represent a complete starting five — Thomas at point guard, Buis and Weaver on the wing, Miley and Love at forward.
"We know we're a big part of what (Westhead) wants to do, and we're excited about that," said Love, a 6-foot-1 native of Everett, Wash., who is an adept shooter from outside.
Johnson, who is taking an increased leadership role as an upperclassmen, isn't quite ready to make any bold proclamations about the group's potential impact, this season and beyond. But she likes what she's seen so far.
"They're willing to work," Johnson said. "They want to put the effort in. They're not going to complain about anything. They want to be training." Click here for the complete story.

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With a score of 83.7 on the last day of the event, Julieta Granada wins the first LPGA TrackMan Combine Challenge.
Throughout the month of October, LPGA members competed in the Trackman Combine Challenge in hopes of posting the high score for the month. Julieta Granada posted a total score of 83.7 (out of 100) on the last day of the competition to sneak past Pernilla Lindberg's score of 82.8. The TrackMan Combine is a standardized testing protocol that looks at a golfer's distance control and accuracy on their approach shots and the golfer's distance and accuracy with the driver.
Granada's best target score was 93.0 which occurred at the 160 yard target. Granada averaged a proximity to target of 13.8 feet over the 6 shots. To put that into perspective, the average male amateur averages a proximity of 73 feet at the same distance. Also, the PGA TOUR average is 21 feet from that distance when taking the TrackMan Combine. Granada used her 5 hybrid at the 160 yard target. "I have a lot of practice with that club. I hit my 5 hybrid a lot into the par 4's on Tour," Granada explained.
With an average driver club speed of only 87 mph, Granada is not one of the longer hitters on the LPGA Tour. In fact, the average driver club speed on the LPGA Tour is 94 mph. It is little known that the average male amateur has an average driver club speed of 94 mph as well. The average male amateur has an average carry of 192 yards and a total distance of 214 yards with their driver. Even with a club speed of nearly 7 mph less, Granada was able to average 203 yards of carry and 233 yards of total distance. Granada is able to achieve this distance by generating near perfect launch conditions with her driver. Granada's attack angle of plus 4 allows her to create a launch angle of 14.8 degrees and spin rate of 2248 rpm. All of these numbers translate to Granada being extremely efficient at turning her club speed into maximum distance off the tee.
Granada's best proximity occurred at the 80 yard target. Granada averaged only 9.5 feet away over the 6 shots. This translated into a score of 88.6 at the 80 yard target. The average male amateur averages 27.1 feet from the target at the same 80 yard distance. When asked if that is a good distance Granada said, "I love 80 yards! It's usually my go to distance for layups on par 5's."
The standardized method of scoring in the TrackMan Combine allows any golfer around the world to go through the same analysis and compare their ability to the best golfers in the world. With over 10,000 combines collected from golfers of all levels, the TrackMan Combine is becoming the benchmark for measuring ability and potential. When asked about the TrackMan Combine Granada responded, "I love taking the TrackMan Combine during practice. It gives me an idea of what I need to concentrate on. Also, it mimics real tournament pressure since it gives you a score at the end."
To see more LPGA TrackMan Combine scores click here.
Granada takes a few moments to answer some questions about her experience with the TrackMan Combine:
Q: What do you like most about the TrackMan Combine?
Granada: I love doing the Trackman Combine for practice. It gives me a great idea of what I need to concentrate on during my practices, whether it's pitching, long game or driver. Also it mimics real tournament pressure since it gives you a score at the end.
Q: What were the conditions (temperature, wind, etc.) when you took the TrackMan Combine yesterday?
Granada: Perfect Florida day. 80 F with a little down/ right to left wind.
Q: Did you think you would be able to beat Pernilla's score?
Granada: I had no idea…I was just trying my best!
Q: Your score was 84.5 after the first half of the combine. Did you know that you were doing well?
Granada:Wow! No
Q: Did you feel any pressure towards the end?
Granada: To be honest it was hard to judge how I was doing! I was really just trying to concentrate on each shot.
Q: What was the toughest part of the TrackMan Combine for you? Why?
Granada: After analyzing the score, I think I need to concentrate on the 60 and 70 yard shots. It's extremely important for me, to score well on par 5's.
Q: You averaged 9.5 feet away from the 80 yard target. Is this a good layup distance for you?
Granada: I love 80 yards. It's usually my go to number for layups on par 5's.
Q: Your best score was at the 160 yard target. You averaged 13.8 feet from the target. What club did you use here? Why do you think you scored so well at this distance?
Granada:I used a 5 hybrid. I have a lot of practice with this club. Usually I hit it into par 4s out on tour.
Q: Any other comments about the process?
Granada: The combine is very productive practice. It tells you what clubs are strengths and weaknesses. Also each shot matters, so it replicates tournament golf.
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September 1st, 2014
Get a jump on Fall Fashion while exploring the boutiques in the North Loop. Eleven boutiques in the North Loop are participating in a two day event: $500 shopping spree give-away, sales, raffles and special appearance by Ali Kaplan from Shop Girls on myTalk 107.1. All participating stores will be accepting school supplies and donations for Youth in Shelters around the Twin Cities through, Open Your Heart.
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August 5th, 2014
Transitioning from one season to another is not always easy. It is too warm for wool, too cool for summer clothes. Finding creative ways of transitioning your summer clothes to Fall is as simple as finding the right accessories. Black and brown are a great color combination for Fall, adding a brown belt, bag and short boots to any existing black outfit, makes it look new and puts you at the top of the fashion ladder! Orange has been the color for a couple of seasons now, Fall 2014 is no exception. Use orange as an accent color, a scarf, a pin, a purse, makes anything old new. A pop of color adds confidence to the woman wearing it!
Navy is making its' way into the American Fashion scene, this year it is denim, navy jackets, purses, scarves. Navy is the new black. Search in your closet for that navy bag, jacket, scarf, belt. Incorporate it into you Fall wardrobe and make it the accent piece for the season.
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At Capella Pedregal we are getting ready for one of the most important celebrations of Mexico's History: Independence Day. On September 15, 2012, we will be celebrating our 202 years of independence. The entire town (and country) is preparing to celebrate, and while I am looking forward to all the festivities and patriotic decorations this holiday involves, I would also like to share a part of Mexico's history with you.
The Independence of Mexico, as well as the Mexican Revolution, which is celebrated on November 20th, have led to the formation of governments and laws that guarantee the rights of freedom, education, health and jobs for everyone in Mexico. These ideals are part of Mexico's history and also help to create our identity as a country.
On the evening of September 15th 1810, the church bells in the town of Dolores Hidalgo rang loudly while a group of Mexican idealists summoned fellow Mexicans to rise against the Spaniards. This event, known as the "Grito de Independencia," was the jumping off point for an 11 year struggle to gain independence.
Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla was the mastermind and leader of the movement. With a group of intellectual Mexicans they all dreamed of a free and independent nation. When he was captured and executed in 1811, the priest Jose Maria Morelos took over the movement with success during the following years. However, by the end of 1815, Morelos was captured, prosecuted and executed as well. Both men's spirits lived on with the patriots Guadalupe Victoria and Vicente Guerrero, who rallied Mexicans and Creoles (Mexican-born but of Spanish descendants) to their cause.
Towards the end of these fighting years, General Agustin de Iturbide resigned from the Spanish ranks to support the insurrecting army, and at the beginning of 1821, met with Vicente Guerrero. Together they proclaimed the Iguala Plan, which focused on 3 important points: to establish the Independence of Mexico from Spain, declare the Catholic religion Mexico's sole religion and to integrate all the social groups.
Their goals were achieved with the marching of the "Trigarante Army" (Army of the Three Guarantees) into Mexico City on September 27th 1821 and Mexico was declared an independent country.
I look forward to the celebrations of September 15th and hopefully now that you are familiar with Mexico's history, you will join me one year for the festivities here at Capella Pedregal and in Cabo San Lucas! This year festivities have already kicked off with a traditional Mariachi band and much more fun promises to follow.


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COAG 24 - Rome, 29 September - 3 October 2014
At its 24th session, the Committee on Agriculture discussed a wide range of issues, including family farming, sustainable agriculture, food safety, governance, investment monitoring, sustainable livestock production, the global soil partnership and agricultural heritage systems.
The Committee also discussed its future programme and upcoming issues.
COAG: Driving FAO's agricultural agenda Published by the Committee on Agriculture, the booklet Driving FAO's agricultural agenda charts COAG's influence and accomplishments since its inception in 1971. The overview contains examples of how COAG guided FAO to give more emphasis to among other things: food standards, the seed sector and sustainable agriculture including livestock. Also covered are COAG's impact on the Organization's strategic direction. |


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Good MS SV pan with RAF Hurricanes taking off. Good ground to air shots of fighters and German aircraft engaged in dogfight, pan with one plane as it crashes into the sea.
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(r. 1353–36 BC) Egyptian pharaoh of the 18th dynasty (1539–1292 BC). He came to power during a period of Egyptian preeminence, with Egypt controlling Palestine, Phoenicia, and Nubia. Shortly after his reign began, he began to encourage the exclusive worship of the little-known deity Aton, a sun god he regarded as the source of all blessings. Assuming the name Akhenaton (One Useful to Aton), he moved his capital from Thebes to present-day Tell el-Amarna to escape established religious powers and make a fresh start. A new art style that focused on the details of actual life rather than on timeless conditions became popular. In government, Akhenaton tried to recapture the old authority of the ruler, which had been largely diverted to bureaucrats and officials, but his focus on his new religion to the exclusion of affairs of state resulted in the disintegration of Egypt's Asian empire. He was succeeded by two of his sons-in-law, Smenkhkare and Tutankhamen, but after Tutankhamen's early death the army took over the throne, and Akhenaton's new religion was abandoned. Akhenaton, detail of the sandstone pillar statue from the Aton temple at Karnak, c. 1370 BC; —Hirmer Fotoarchiv, Munich
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The only quiver I want to ride is my own...but I want to ride it free of the pain I still have in my shoulder...after surgery and rehab.
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The only quiver I want to ride is my own...but I want to ride it free of the pain I still have in my shoulder...after surgery and rehab.
I originally injured it 6 years ago (dislocation) and ignored it until January, when I could barely move my right arm. Was finally able to do the surgery in May followed by 4 weeks of immobilization...
It's been a loooong 9 months, but I've finally gotten an ok from my doctor to get back in the water after shoulder surgery (6 screws and countless internal stitches) to repair my rotator cuff and...
It's even better when you're in the water with them. That is, until you get cut-off by one of em.
Hide it in the garage or tell her you can't sell it for what it's worth. I've done that a few times; works every time
AMEN LbCrew. Summertime at its finest. In about 6 weeks time things will settle down. Until then we have to deal.
Pumpmaster said it right...hang that sucker from your ceiling. I used to do that with mine when I was a kid. You just need some eye hooks and bungees.
Would be glad to help you out bro...but I'm in Central Jersey. I would suggest buying a used board then selling it back to the shop. Best of luck.
Got my first longboard for exactly the same reason around 12 years ago. I would recommend a single fin setup with a double concave bottom and beveled rails for the length of the board. 9'6" works...
Got a 15-20 minute commute; The number of times I get out each week depends on the season, conditions and work schedule. Usually once or twice a week but haven't been out for about 3 months and...
No wetsuit necessary. You'll be naked becasue your stoned and it's nighttime. BTW - Nice Gruvi reference.
The old Poverty Beach in Cape May with a long period groundswell in late fall/early winter and NW winds. The place was absolutely insane.
When you're about half way healed you can fish.
Dislocated my collarbone a few years back and was out of the water for about 4 or 5 weeks till it healed properly. I took photos and got myself into ridiculous shape by doing cardio and "modified"...
I actually prefer to surf alone because there is no one to get in your way and you can take any wave you want. I'm finding that the older I get the more I do not want to share with others, even my...
Yoga, pilates, and a bike. That is all you need. Do at least one them every other day for about 30-40 minutes. And kick the cancer sticks bro.
Ridiculousness...but I'd say Kelly will be fired up about it and make it point to win. Not that anyone else has a chance anyhow (IMO).
Corky Carroll...the guy is bonkers.
I've seen it dip down to 32 a couple times...but it's usually shortlived.
I'm all for wearing less rubber...but the air temp and wind will go right through you this time of year.
Anyone out there know who the guy was taking photos in Deal today? Wanted to check with him buy he left before I got out of the water.
Also found a surfboard wall clock at Target.
I picked up a used area rug shaped like a longboard for my daighters room rather cheaply from a surf shop. Once I shampooed it, the thing was like brank new. Looks really fat too.
CAMDEN!!! The place is a hole. Better wear a bullet proof vest, expect to get mugged, and lose your board. Make sure you're out of town by sundown too.
Fat chicks need loving too.
What happened to Gruvi? He should do the paddle...it would be great practice!


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Keep your files in style with this handsome blue accordion file organizer. There are twelve compartments in the binder, and the included labels lets you organize according to the alphabet. The message "Paris waits for you" beckons you, but the binder hilariously features an image of London's Big Ben instead. Even so, the design successfully evokes a sense of wanderlust. |


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Pam of Chantilly, VA writes:
Hello, I need some advice on choosing the best full size mattress for a active 4yr old boy who is on the taller side. Ultimately, I would like a full size mattress that is going to last him throughout his teenage years. From reading your very informative blog, I see for boys you recommend the Sealy Posturepedic Reserve Collection in a cushion firm without the extra inch layer of memory foam across the surface. Are there any other brands I should be considering? I see you recently recommended a S&F Blisswood Luxury Plush for a 2 1/2 yr old girl. I know from reading your blog that you recommend different mattresses with different firmness for girls and boys and I just want to make sure I am looking at all possible options before make a decision.
Thanks for your help and your blog is great.
Hi Pam,
What gives me pause is your description of him as being an "active" boy. Sometimes, when 4 year olds are very active, they look like there's more than one of them, which is fine...for them. What isn't fine is if he persists and is permitted to use the mattress as a trampoline. If he is allowed to and continues to do that, you might as well by a cheap mattress and replace it as needed...because a more expensive mattress will be trashed just as easily under those circumstances.
If you have a child who doesn't listen when you keep after him to stop doing that...a spinning ceiling fan is often helpful.
Or maybe yours is like me, when I was little, and likes to fly into the bed from across the room. Quite frankly, I don't know how often that happens anymore...what with no Superman shows on TV anymore.
Teenagers, however, are big on plopping. A bad time for that, since they are now bigger and heavier.
However, let's assume that your son doesn't do that, and that while active, not abusive to his things. Under those circumstances, the Posturepedic Reserve will last until he is grown and gone....a good deal with the level 9 Concierge Club for the same price as the level 7 Wysteria Lane. http://www.themattressexpert.com/Sealy-Posturepedic/
The S&F Blisswood is what I would buy for my child, if I had one at that age. Mine are grown and gone, Thank God.
The Blisswood uses an individually pocketed coil system, which contours and maintains spinal alignment and will automatically adjust as the child grows. For a boy, the luxury firm tight top is best. http://www.themattressexpert.com/Stearns-Foster-Blisswood/ A good deal here too....with a special from S&F...an extra $100.00 of if purchased by March 3d.
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Many entrepreneurs self-finance their businesses through personal savings, loans or credit cards. You may also be able to match your qualifications with a microloan: Private and SBA-backed agencies make loans from a few hundred dollars to $25,000. You can find a local microlender through the SBA's Web site.
You may also qualify for a niche or specialty loan. A new lending and learning organization called Count Me In makes loans from $500 to $10,000 to women entrepreneurs. Wells Fargo and Bank of America offer special loan programs for women, minorities and small-businesses.
Although there's no such thing as "free money" for small businesses, there are some cash awards, prize money and minigrants offered by a dwindling pool of organizations. Begin your search in Awards, Honors & Prizes, a publication by the Gale Group that should be available at your local library.
Whatever your funding source, remember to incur any debt in moderation. You'll make better business decisions when you're not under the pressure of heavy debt.
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Best Jazz Jam Denver 2008 - Chapultepec Too
Anyone who's tried to play jazz knows that learning scales and modes is just part of the battle. To really understand the language of jazz, you have to perform with other people. At El Chapultepec Too, an outpost of the classic LoDo club, the Wednesday-night jazz-jam sessions serve as a proving ground for younger musicians who want to hone their chops in a live setting — whether horn players, bassists, pianists or drummers. Bassist Brian Wilson and veteran pianist Jeff Jenkins are usually holding down the fort, and when Greg Gisbert, one of Denver's finest trumpeters, isn't playing in New York, he'll sit in with the younger cats. It's hard not to get inspired when sharing the stage with guys like this.


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My name is Jordan!
Facts about Jordan
- Breed: Australian Shepherd/Spitz (Unknown Type, Small) Mix
- Color: Black - With Tan, Yellow Or Fawn
- Age: Young
- Size: Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
- Sex: Female
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I am already spayed, housetrained, up to date with shots, good with kids, and good with dogs.
This is Jordan.....she's a young Mini Aussie mix that is a happy little girl who rides great in a car and walks well on a leash!! She's current on shots, wormed, tested for Heartworms and is negative, been spayed, and is micrchipped. She's great with other dogs, kids, and adults. Her adoption fee is $75.00, and she's been fully groomed by our AWESOME groomer Julie (at Pappy's Pet Lodge in Rockwall). For more information, contact Bob with Ready 2 Rescue @ 214-681-5978.
Other Pets at Ready 2 Rescue
Why Adoption is a Great Option
Jordan, a Rockwall Australian Shepherd/Spitz (Unknown Type, Small) dog was adopted! Here's how you can benefit by looking at adoption as an option to buying a Australian Shepherd/Spitz (Unknown Type, Small) for sale in Rockwall, or seeking a Australian Shepherd/Spitz (Unknown Type, Small) dog from a breeder in Rockwall.
- Rescues and shelter volunteers in Rockwall already know the personality and tendencies of their pets. This means they can match you with the right pet. That will makes it much easier transition to owning a pet for yourself and your new pet.
- On average adoption fees are much less than you'd pay a Rockwall breeder, or pet store. Plus most often rescue pets have already been to the veterinarian for a check-up, had a round of vaccinations, and are spayed or neutered. That is a lot of savings!
- You will become a hero, and give a needy dog or cat a loving home. In fact, there are even Australian Shepherd/Spitz (Unknown Type, Small) breeders who help with Australian Shepherd/Spitz (Unknown Type, Small) rescue. One puppy or kitten adopted in Rockwall paves the way for another one to be saved.


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As a follow up to my column, Connecting with Social Media: Show up online to make connections:
which was published on May 18, 2011 in the Home News Tribune, Courier News and myCentralJersey.com, here are some additional resources and information:
Leila Sadeghi, assistant professor with the Center for Executive Leadership in Government at Rutgers University, she also shares this advice about doing business with local government:
"At the local municipal or county level, small businesses can respond to bids or RFP's (request for proposals) which can be found on the procurement page of their websites. Again, tons of opportunities to apply for, and if awarded, to engage in business with government. You only need to be a business to apply unless it states that a specific applicant is eligible. Be sure to check their individual webpage for opportunities.These public-private opportunities are a great way to boost business and establish a track record on-the-ground".
Here are several county websites and procurement pages:
Middlesex County: http://www.co.middlesex.nj.us/purchasing/publicnotice.asp
Somerset County: http://www.co.somerset.nj.us/notice.html
Hunterdon County: http://www.co.hunterdon.nj.us/depts/purchase/purchas.htm
Here are current Facebook statistics for New Jersey, retrieved May 16, 2011 from http://www.socialbakers.com/united-states-facebook-statistics/new-jersey
Here is additional information about BlogWorldExpo:
BlogWorld & New Media Expo, traditionally held in Las Vegas, will be coming to our area this week, from May 24 – 26 at Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City.
The Expo provides an educational experience for all levels of expertise and interests. Experts from every field of the blogging and new media industry will be on hand to share their knowledge, techniques and advice. Industry gurus will share their experiences and network with attendees in seminars and moderated panels.
I recently conducted an email interview with Rick Calvert, CEO of BlogWorldExpo:
Q: Why Blog World East? What made you decide to bring it to the East Coast?
A: Honestly by popular demand. We received so many emails and replies to our post show survey as well as tweets and blog posts asking us to bring BlogWorld to the east coast that we simply had to do it.
Q: What would make it worthwhile for first time NJ attendees to make the trip across the Hudson to go to this event?
A: The heart of the social media universe is going to be right in their backyard from May 24 – 26. This is a very unique opportunity to meet, network and learn from the smartest and most successful people in the world when it comes to social media. If they have any interest in social media they really can't afford to miss it.
Plus, New Jersey has some of the most respected movers and shakers in the social media world, who will be featured at the event. Let's start with our conference director Deb Ng (@DebNg on Twitter) who has been attending BlogWorld since 2007, became our Conference Director in 2010 is from New Jersey. Deb is currently writing a book for Wiley & Sons (Online Community Management for Dummies). She landed her book deal with Wiley via her attendance at BlogWorld.
One of our most popular speakers Stephanie Agresta (@StephAgresta) who is now the Senior VP of Digital for Webber Shandwick is from Red Bank New Jersey. Stephanie works on social media strategy and execution for companies like Pepsico, GM, and SamSung and has worked with huge brands like HP, and Gillette.
Gary Vaynerchuck or Gary V (@garyV) to his fans on Twitter and the blogosphere is one of our keynote speakers and is Director of Operations at Wine Library in Springfield, New Jersey. Gary is also a best selling author and is the creator and host of the hugely popular Internet video show Wine Library TV.
Lynette Young (@lynetteradio) is from New Jersey as well. She is organizing our Podcasting Pavillion this year. Lynette has been podcasting and blogging since 1997 and has helped organize Podcamp and Social Media Club chapters.
Deirdre Breakenridge (@dbreakenridge), adjunct professor at Fairleigh Dickinson University in Madison and president of Mango! public releations agency, will be moderating a small business panel on Tuesday. She is author of four Financial Times books including, "Putting the Public Back in Public Relations" and "PR 2.0."
Note from Eva: I will also be co-presenting at BlogWorldExpo, with Linda Sherman (@LindaSherman) of Kauai, Hawaii who is founder of BoomerTechTalk.com, covering the topic "How to Write For and Engage the 50+ Marketplace Online" on Tuesday, May 24 at 9:00 a.m.
Q: Who should attend BWE?
A: The breadth of our conference is really huge. You can break down our attendees into two main groups:
First we have the digital content creators. That includes bloggers, podcasters, internet radio and TV broadcasters, YouTubers. They are coming to learn how to create distribute and monetize their content.
Then we have the business attendees. From small business owners, to corporate communications, PR and marketing managers to C-level executives from Fortune 500 companies and government officials and bureaucrats to traditional journalists. This latter group is pretty diverse in terms of job title but they all have one thing in common. They have seen the writing on the wall and they know their business is undergoing radical change because of social media and they want to be ahead of their competition in their business or even in their own personal careers.
Anyone who has to communicate with the public or with their customers has to know how social media works or they are going to be left behind.
Q: How about beginners who have little to no experience with blogging and social media – is this a good place to get started?
A: BlogWorld was created for me (Rick) to learn really as a beginner. When I first had the idea for BlogWorld I had nearly zero technical knowledge. I started blogging because I had a passion for politics and blogging was a great outlet to share my opinions and have real productive conversations with other folks who agreed or disagreed with me. At a certain point I knew I needed to go to BlogWorld to learn how to get some technical knowledge, improve my writing skills and grow my readership on my blog. The problem was nothing like BlogWorld existed at the time. So BlogWorld was built to answer those beginners questions from the start and we have always maintained that as a core part of our focus.
For new learners of social media, we have session about Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and how to understand how the blogosphere works. Not to mention the community that the show attracts. Our attendees are very passionate about all things social media and are more than willing to share their knowledge with new attendees.
Calvert is based in San Diego, California. For more information about BlogWorldExpo, follow updates on Twitter @blogworld or click http://www.blogworldexpo.com/2011-nyc
Do you have any additional resources to add or questions about connecting with social media? Leave a comment below or contact me.
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Understanding the New ABIM Requirements
For all ABIM Board Certified physicians (even those "grandfathered"), ABIM has begun reporting whether you are "Meeting MOC Requirements."
"Meeting MOC Requirements" means that a physician is engaged in ABIM-approved self-assessment activities on an ongoing basis. Specifically, the MOC program requirements now include two-and five-year milestones as well as passing an MOC exam every 10 years.
Board certified before 1990 (grandparent)
Your initial certification is valid indefinitely; however, you do still need to enroll in ABIM's MOC program by April 30, 2014 to be reported as "Meeting MOC Requirements". If you choose not to enroll or miss any of the MOC requirements, you will be reported as "Certified, Not Meeting MOC Requirements."
Board certified after 1990 (before 2014)
You will continue to be certified until your current certification expires. To be reported as "Certified, Meeting MOC Requirements," you will need to enroll in ABIM's MOC program by April 30, 2014 and complete at least one ABIM-approved activity to earn points by December 31, 2015. Once your current certification expires, you will only be eligible to renew your certification if you are enrolled in MOC and "Meeting MOC Requirements".
Newly certified (2014 and after)
Your certification is contingent upon whether you are meeting MOC requirements at the two, five and 10 year milestones. You must participate in continuous MOC activity to remain certified.
"Meeting MOC Requirements" means that a physician is engaged in ABIM-approved self-assessment activities on an ongoing basis. Specifically, the MOC program requirements now include two-and five-year milestones as well as passing an MOC exam every 10 years. To continue to be "Meeting MOC Requirements," all ABIM Board Certified physicians will need to meet the following requirements:
- By April 30, 2014, log on to the ABIM Physician Portal and enroll in the MOC program. If you do not log on by this date, you will be reported as "Not Meeting MOC Requirements" until you do so.
- By December 31, 2015 and every two years thereafter, complete at least one ABIM-approved MOC activity to earn points.
- By December 31, 2018 and every five years thereafter, earn 100 points with at least 20 points in medical knowledge and 20 points in practice assessment. In addition, you will need to fulfill a patient safety and a patient survey requirement. The points earned every two years will count toward your five-year requirement, and also count toward the milestones for the certifications you are maintaining.
- Pass an MOC exam every 10 years.
- The Institute of Medicine (IOM) has argued that in a profession with a "continually expanding knowledge base," a mechanism is needed to ensure that practitioners remain up-to-date with current best practices. The growing knowledge base requires that training and ongoing licensure and certification reflect the need for lifelong learning and evaluation of competencies.
- Research has shown that the public expects that physicians undergo a rigorous, periodic examination of knowledge and that assessing knowledge and performance every 10 years is not sufficient. ABIM has collected some of this research.
- Board certification is a tangible part of earning the privilege enjoyed by the medical profession to self-regulate. Retaining this privilege and maintaining the trust of patients and the public requires demonstrating that a board certified internist has the requisite knowledge, and knows how to use it.
- These changes to MOC will also increase the relevancy of the credential by aligning with other physician reporting requirements.


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Part of the fun of being an industrial designer is getting to spec out different materials, like chefs assembling ingredients. For Cygnett's WorkMate line of protective cases, ID'ers Shannon Brown and Haydn Smith have whipped up a tasty stew of thermoplastic polyurethane, silicone and deliciously rubberized polycarbonate. The combination was chosen to pack a lot of shock absorbency into a slim package while still providing a measure of ergonomics; the rubbery texture means it's less likely to fly out of your hand, but if it does, the protective design does the rest.
[The WorkMate] is a tri-material extra protective case [featuring] an integrated tough TPU inner chassis with a rubberized PC shell with silicone inlay.... It has impact absorbing corners and textured panels for advanced grip....
...The silicone inner is spark-etched and treated with oil paint to repel fingerprints and minor marks. It sits inside a heavy-duty polycarbonate shell, coated with rubber paint for a matte finish. The silicone has inner ridges to create a cavity at the rear of the device and disperse point of impact shocks. The silicone protrudes beyond the polycarbonate on the front and back to create non-slip 'feet' and reduce wear to the polycarbonate.
Larger and more protective than a traditional polycarbonate case, the WorkMate is intended to be included on a tool belt or construction site. The treatments and finishes reference industrial machinery, the triggers and housing of power tools and tread plate steel.
Putting their money where their mouth is, Cygnett had Brown and Smith drop a WorkMate-swaddled Samsung S4 from increasing heights onto a concrete floor:


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Jon Stewart's Debate Lesson with Jim Cramer
CNBC's Jim Cramer was on The Daily Show last night to defend himself after a week of pundit combat with Jon Stewart. And, just like in the Battle of the Bulge, Stewart and the Allied forces at The Daily Show prevailed, leaving Cramer conciliatory, ashamed, and shaking his head in honest defeat at the end of the 12-minute interview (and that's just what they aired!).
Cramer was so apologetic during the interview that it felt more like a lesson you would teach your high school debate team on what not to do. In fact, Cramer looked more like a nervous sophomore sweating bullets than someone who has his own national television show.


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Has anyone had a lucky bamboo (Dracaena Sanderiana) Bloom? Apparently the flowers are very attractive and intensely fragrant. |
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Here is a useful link http://flowersinsingapore.blogspot.com/2006/05/dracaena-sanderiana-unusual-flower.html |
oh wow I didn't know that it has fragrant flowers! Okay time to start pampering my Lucky bamboo at home. Lol. Thanks for the information! : ) |
- Posted by olympia_gardener 5 (My Page) on Mon, Oct 8, 12 at 13:29
I had lucky bamboo many times in my life, I have never known it blooms. Good to know it. Thanks for the information. Next time, I will keep it when it gets too big. I also have Ti plant which I love its leaves' color. It is nice to know that Ti flowers too, once in a blue moon. |
I am glad to see there are others just as excited about this as I am ...my lucky bamboo is a five foot plant potted in soil...It was in a tucked away spot away from the other plants but as soon as I found out that it's capable of producing such exquisite fragrant flowers, It went straight to the window sill :D |
- Posted by olympia_gardener 5 (My Page) on Wed, Oct 17, 12 at 12:57
Wow, Jeff. There are a lot of I don'r know of for sure. I am so glad that I am in this forum. I had Corn plant for years till I tired of it. It is very common house plant. I have never known it blooms and has strong fragrance! Does any one know what make it bloom or make the lucky bamboo bloom? I do not mind get one to try but I am worried it might act like real bamboo-- only blooms every like 50 years! Can't wait that long! I have a TI plant with nice fuchsia red color, does any one here know if it blooms as well and has fragrant flowers by chance?? |
I heard that once a corn plant starts blooming it will bloom every year. A few years back the corn plant at my local coffee shop bloomed and boy, it was super fragrant! The scent was very nice too. |
Another very fragrant houseplant that most people are surprised about is Sansevieria..ordinary snake plant. Mine sits on an east facing window all year round. |
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The Family Room is a quiet hide-away where guests can catch a quick movie, watch TV, play games, read, or just relax.
Our house has fourteen bedrooms with two twin beds each. Fresh, clean linens are always available, along with toiletries and many other necessities.
Some families have other children who are not in the hospital. Our children's play room provides a fun place filled with toys and games to make the Ronald McDonald House feel more like home.
Our kitchen is a place for comfort and conversation. There are always nutritious snacks, delicious sweets, and other guests ready to share their stories.
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Name: Tom F Ihde Location: N/A Country: N/A Date: N/A
How do sharks pass the time if they never sleep?
First off, we don't know whether sharks sleep or not. Many shark species (there are over 350 different kinds!) need to constantly swim in order to breathe (or respire) but this does not necessarily mean that they don't "sleep". Many animals can shut down part of their brains for a short time, while keeping other parts "awake" or alert, and watching for predators; other animals merely slow their brain function for a certain amount of time each day; sharks may do these things as well, even though they keep swimming. Its also possible that they don't sleep at all. The only way for us to find out for sure is to catch them and measure their brain activity all the time.
It's also important for us to realize that their brains are made and organized very differently from our own, and though sleep is very important for humans, it may not be for other animals like the shark. Most shark species spend most of their time just swimming or sitting on the bottom (those that don't need to constantly swim) waiting for a meal to swim past.
Finding answers to questions about what animals do, is what an "ethologist" does. "Ethology" is the study of animal behavior. Sharks that swim all the time would be almost impossible to study if you didn't have aquariums and zoos to study them in.
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Name: Phebe Status: student Grade: 9-12 Location: Outside U.S. Country: USA Date: Winter 2012-2913
What is the appendix homologous to in other mammals? What do homologous structures indicate?
Traditionally, evolutionary biologists have speculated that the appendix is a vestigial structure (meaning a little used anatomical remnant) from an expanded cecum, which is part of the intestines. The argument was that the enlarged cecum in other mammals used to digest cellulose (a major plant fiber) was largely discarded by evolution. This theory still has its attractions, but recent evolutionary data suggests that the appendix has actually evolved several times independently, suggesting it has more function than merely a remnant of a functional structure. Separately, recent studies have suggested a role for the appendix in the immune system, as it provides a reservoir for beneficial bacteria in our intestines. It is unclear, then, whether the appendix is indeed a remnant of a larger cecum or not.
Nevertheless, there are many anatomical structure that are homologous. For example, the bones in a marine mammal's flippers (such as a dolphin or whale) are largely the same as our own hand bones, although their shape and size is quite different. It seems odd that these sea creatures would need such a large and sophisticated set of bones in their flippers until you realize that they evolved from land mammals that needed more than just an undifferentiated flipper. Even more strikingly, these mammals have vestigial remnants of hindlimb bones that have no known practical use. These homologous structures give us clues to evolutionary relationships between different species, and helps us trace how anatomical structures are modified and discarded with time in response to selection pressures. Two species who share homologous structures probably had a common ancestor which exhibited these basic anatomical structures, which were then separately modified through evolution.
A fascinating article on this subject was written in 1978 by Stephen Jay Gould, titled "The Panda's Peculiar Thumb". In it, he discusses a case of the panda's thumb which is NOT a homologous structure to a human thumb, despite their apparent similarities (these are called analogous structures). You may find it worthwhile reading; it is written for a largely non-scientific audience.
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Hi Phebe,
Thanks for the question. I am not sure what structure the appendix is homologous to in other mammals. Homologous structures indicate the descent from a common ancestor. I would recommend reading the entry about homology on Wikipedia. I think it will be of benefit to you.
I hope this helps. Please let me know if you have more questions. Thanks Jeff
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Besides sticking them all over the refrigerator, there are lots of ideas out there for displaying Christmas cards. I've been looking for an idea that is simple, accommodates a LOT of cards, and doesn't look junky. There are some ideas that look cute, but only if you get less than ten cards during the season.
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WALL-E DVD available for pre-order; includes exclusive animated short BURN-E
In addition to the theatrically released short "Presto" Pixar and Disney have decided to include an additional short on the WALL-E DVD and Blu-Ray releases. They did this with Tow Mater and the Ghostlight on Cars to great effect. Here … Continue reading
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Disney Rolls Out Wall-E for Oscar Best Picture Consideration
After the amazing reviews and copious amounts of praise it received, this should come as a surprise to no one; but Disney has reportedly decided to push for an Oscar Nomination for Pixar's WALL-E in both the Best Picture and … Continue reading
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WALL-E Rolls On With Big Box Office Numbers
Pixar's robot love film has now passed $218 million at the US Box Office. Disney increased the theaters over the labor day weekend, the 10th week of it's run, which resulted in a little bump. But if you want to … Continue reading
How Important Is WALL-E?
One NY Times columnist, in his opinion piece "WALL-E For President", believes the film should be required viewing for all, especially for Presidential Candidates: Mr. McCain should be required to see "Wall-E" to learn just how far adrift he is … Continue reading
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Amid challenges, El Al makes Q2 gains
El Al Israel Airlines saw freight revenue plunge 7 percent, year-over-year, to $47.6 million, in the second quarter of 2012. Despite this decline, the Israeli flag carrier's net loss narrowed to $6.2 million during the quarter — a marked improvement from the $20 million net loss the carrier posted during the same period in 2011 and the $23.5 million net loss El Al incurred during the first quarter of 2012.
A 7 percent, year-over-year, drop in El Al's operating expenses contributed to the carrier's financial gains during the second quarter. El Al's gross profit also rose significantly during the second quarter, surging from $60 million in April-to-June 2011 to more than $75 million. Even so, the carrier's total revenue slid slightly during the second quarter, declining 3 percent, year-over-year, to $516.8 million.
In a press release, El Al officials said these numbers are impressive, considering the economic challenges affecting global markets, the "open skies" policy and the surge in fuel prices.
EL Al President and CEO Elyezer Shkedy also spoke out about these challenges, highlighting the actions El Al has taken to offset them. "Our ongoing efforts to increase efficiency to adjust to the reality of the current business climate, as well as carefully control expenditures, have proven to be instrumental in reducing losses," Shkedy said in a statement. "We are continuing with our medium- and long-term business strategy to reflect our targets and policies for the coming years."
Fleet renovation is one of these strategies, according to the press release. The Israeli carrier recently purchased two additional 737-900s from Boeing and is currently in talks to procure a wide-body aircraft as well.
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Former Arrow Trucking head indicted on fraud charges tied to company's demise
The former president and CEO of Arrow Trucking was indicted by a Grand Jury Dec. 1 on charges stemming from his use of company money for personal expenses like weddings, luxury automobiles and credit card ...
Apnea proposals could disqualify drivers, cell phone ban begins, Senate bill would mandate EOBRs, third Mexican carrier completes audit and more industry news items are featured.
Arrow Trucking final driver payout requested
Bankruptcy trustee has asked a court's permission to distribute $2.9 million in what represents the final round of priority wage claims.
CSA rankings, a weight pilot program, use of heavier trucks and a new hours rule proposal are among the industry news items featured.
Arrow Trucking ex-employees closer to paychecks
A bankruptcy trustee has requested court approval to pay more than $1.97 million in priority wage claims to former employees.
Arrow Trucking plan revealed
Bankruptcy trustee will distribute $2 million to former employees for back wages and benefits.
Former Arrow Trucking driver advocate Donna Creekmore needs your help
At the collapse of her employer, Arrow Trucking, just days prior to Christmas in 2009, she was there when stranded drivers the nation over needed her help getting home -- Arrow driver advocate "Momma" Donna ...
Ex-Arrow chief loses expensive home
Former Arrow Trucking drivers, as well as those disgusted by the company's mismanagement, might gain some slight sense of vindication in reading the Tulsa World's account of the foreclosure on the home of former Arrow ...


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Roosevelt not in IHSAA girls basketball tournament
By Steve T. Gorches 648-3141 or firstname.lastname@example.com January 28, 2013 8:56PM
Updated: March 2, 2013 6:33AM
As if parents of Roosevelt College and Career Academy children had enough to worry about after heating issues the last few days postponed a couple days of school, but now the girls basketball parents won't have any postseason games to worry about.
That's not a good thing for most parents who want to see their kids compete.
Roosevelt was left off Sunday's IHSAA Girls Basketball Sectional Draw in the Class 3A Griffith Sectional. According to Griffith athletic director Bill Crowley, IHSAA commissioner Bobby Cox said the school did not submit a roster in time for the deadline.
"I did not get (a roster) from the IHSAA," Crowley said. "All I can say is we received rosters from the other four schools (Lew Wallace, Hammond High, Gavit and Clark) and not one from Roosevelt.
"I know they have some problems with heating issues — I could not get a hold of anybody over there."
Phone calls from the Post-Tribune also went unanswered, going to a voice mail message stating that school was closed on Monday due to no heat.
The Panthers are currently 2-7 overall — well under the number of games most girls teams have with one week left in the season. They have one regular season game left on Tuesday night against Lew Wallace. Lani Edmonds, who is the daughter of former East Chicago Central coach Ron Edmonds, took over as the head coach this season. She did not return multiple calls.


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Garnier • Moisture Rescue Lightweight UV Lotion SPF 15 [DISCONTINUED] • Moisturizers
(102 reviews)
Average Rating. | 3.7 |
Would buy this product again. | 69% |
Ingredients |
This product has been discontinued
risababy on 5/3/2012 12:37:00 AM more reviews by risababy
Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination, Fair Hair: Brunette Eyes: Brown
I have the fairest skin in my entire family so my mother would always try to catch me when I was young and slather sunscreen on me. A few years ago, nobody made sunscreens that were matte/sheer/etc. They were greasy, and I resisted like the child I was. So my mother bought a much older version of this for me to put on, which I did because I liked it so much better. That old version came in a flatter white bottle (think a rounded Olay bottle with a flip-top lid) and wasn't called "moisture rescue" but it was essentially the product. It smelled the same, had the same texture, came from Garnier's "fresh" line and had SPF 15.
To my sadness, Garnier discontinued that product. I have since then been trying to find another SPF moisturizer that matched its lightness and ability to have a finish that did not make me look like an oil-slick. I was unsuccessful, UNTIL last year I saw that they brought this back in new packaging and possibly altered ingredients. If they did, I can't tell because it feels the exact same as it did when I was 10.
I love how it has a pump now! It even locks when you turn the head so it's great for travelling - a must when you're in university, like I am now. I do find myself having to scoop out the bottom amount with the pump straw but it's really the only setback. I can also see this being slightly deceitful: it says "moisture rescue", implying deep hydration but it's really just a light moisturizer with light SPF.
Yes, you will need a heavier moisturizer in the Winter when you apply makeup. Otherwise, your face will start rubbing off in that horrible eraser-bit like texture (you know what I mean!) It's great when you're going natural though because it provides some protection from the sun and completely dries to a non-sticky finish. Note: this does not mean matte! When you do apply makeup, however, I find it's a great "before" product because it smooths to make a nice base and has a slightly tacky feel right after you apply it so makeup can adhere better.
Did I mention how it smells great? It smells great. Anyway, I love this moisturizer. Price is great, around $10 CAD at Wal-Mart. Can you really ask for more? Needless to say, of course I repurchased! I am just finishing up my first bottle (it lasts about about year for me with every day usage - increased in Winter). Now the second bottle is waiting for me so I don't have to go without it! I will be very sad if Garnier discontinues this again!
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Lisatoxic on 4/3/2012 6:26:00 PM more reviews by Lisatoxic
Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown
Amazing moisturizer it smells great and my skin just instantly goes smooth and soft. I also notice a huge difference on how my foundation looks. I'm happy that I finally found a moisturizer since it's really hard to find one when you have combination skin.
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smatte77 on 3/19/2012 12:02:00 PM more reviews by smatte77
Age: 30-35 Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium, Warm Hair: Black, Wavy Eyes: Hazel
I really like this product. My skin is pretty nice, I have a few pores here and there that are slightly enlarged around the sides of my nose, and the occasional hormonal pimple, but that's about it. I have normal/dry-in-winter-skin and can get a little oily on my nose during the day. This is my go-to moisturizer. It is light enough to use under make up but moisturizing enough to make a difference, plus it's got the added bonus of SPF. It's also 99.9% oil free. I DO wish that it came with some sort of anti-aging (like antioxidants or retinol or something) goodies in the ingredients. The bottle lasts FOREVER so I do think it's a great buy. The packaging is pretty standard, but once you get to the end of the bottle you have to take the top off and use the pump straw thing to dish out the rest at the bottom. Overall, I like this as a standard daily moisturizer, and I will continue to re-purchase.
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*TOP REVIEWER* bhindhazeleyez on 1/29/2012 4:05:00 PM more reviews by bhindhazeleyez
Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination, Fair, Cool Hair: Brunette, Straight, Fine Eyes: Hazel
I find it very hard to find a good facial moisturizer for my combination skin. I get very oily in my T-zone but dry and flaky on my cheeks. I have had disappointing results with a lot of department store moisturizers, mainly that they are either too greasy or they don't give enough moisture to my skin. This is the perfect medium for me. It smells nice, absorbs quickly into the skin and leaves my skin soft and moisturized. Sometimes in the winter when my skin gets extra dry and my flakes still show through, I will just put on some serum first and I'm good to go :) Love this and will definitely continue to purchase!
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dmsinclair10 on 1/28/2012 4:21:00 PM more reviews by dmsinclair10
Age: 19-24 Skin: Acne-prone, Fair Hair: Red Eyes: Green
Wonderful moisturizer! I use this moisturizer in the mornings during winter. It gives so much moisture without the grease! Love, love, love!
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xChocobunny on 1/28/2012 4:19:00 PM more reviews by xChocobunny
Age: 18 & Under Skin: Combination, Medium Hair: Black Eyes: Brown
I love this moisturizer. It's lightweight, has a smooth texture, and a light fresh scent. It absorbs quickly into my skin, leaving it feeling smooth, fresh, moisturized, and looks great under my makeup. This is my first lotion with spf and I'm loving it so I can't really compare to others. I also noticed a slight reduction with my blemishes as this is the ony thing I changed in my routine (I don't think my diet changed mich either). I also really liked how it is in a bottle with a twist-lock feature- hygenic! Will continue repurchasing!
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pixelpanda on 1/22/2012 8:35:00 PM more reviews by pixelpanda
Age: 18 & Under Skin: Very Oily, Medium, Warm Hair: Black, Straight, Medium Eyes: Brown
I liked that this absorbed into my skin fairly quickly and that it made my face really soft. It smells like shampoo, not in a bad way, but it's kinda weird. The great thing about this is that it doesn't leave a white cast! There are so many sunscreens out there that leave my face looking pale and sickly, and this isn't one of them.
I'd say this is best for use in the summer/spring since it's pretty lightweight. For those of you with drier skin, it might not be moisturizing enough.
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ritumoni on 1/19/2012 12:53:00 AM more reviews by ritumoni
Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination, Tan Hair: Black Eyes: Brown
I have been using this for 2 months now. First i liked it so much! it felt light weight. Now however i have a different impression. It always feels sticky on my face, it burns my eyes like CRAZY because of the spf/
The worst part, i think this is breaking me out ? ? mayber i dont know but i have breakouts every so often and it might be due to this ...\
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*TOP REVIEWER* my3sons5 on 1/4/2012 1:34:00 PM more reviews by my3sons5
Age: 44-55 Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium, Neutral Hair: Blond, Wavy, Medium Eyes: Green
Perfect morning treatment w/both a heavy enough moisturizer for winter (in Florida) and spf too. Inexpensive enough so I can slather face, neck and back of hands without a care!
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danifreche on 11/29/2011 5:49:00 PM more reviews by danifreche
Age: 25-29 Skin: Combination, Fair, Warm Hair: Brunette, Straight, Medium Eyes: Brown
I purchased this moisturizer about 2 months ago for an every-day before makeup moisturizer with SPF and it has far surpassed any other DS one I've ever tried.. I love the fact that I only need one small pump for my whole face, and it smells so fresh. Most lotion-y types aren't hydrating enough and leave my nose all flakey, but this one doesn't. My makeup actally looks natural now and not flakey around my dry areas! I sometimes even use this after washing my face at night because it leaves my skin so soft and perfectly balanced, not greasy like a heavier cream, or tight and crinkly like a gel or gel-cream. If I need a little extra moisture on my dry areas at night I use Clinaderm Cream, which is an awesome anti-irritation super moisturizing cream for allergic reactions and such. If my moisture balanace is good when I go to bed, I find I don't need to actally wash my face with a cleanser in the morning, just spash with water and use my Garnier moisturizer.
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After several years focusing on crossfit type training I have found myself enjoying getting back into your classic gym for weight training. Any suggestions on amount of reps/sets of exercises to increase strength. Historically, I've always been following the 3 set/ 10 rep type of regimen. However, I realize that may be somewhat out of date. Can't help it but I always fell compelled to work the core each workout.
If increased strength is your goal you will want to look at doing higher weights at lower reps. For pure strength I like to use rep ranges of 3-5. There are a lot of good programs you could look at if you are interested in following one instead of designing your own.
Transitioning from the Crossfit mindset, to a strength emphasis can be a challenge insofar as you are 'hooked' on the 'feel' of circuit-training or 'chasing the calorie burn.' For strength, it doesn't hurt to stretch out a bit, so to speak, and allow for rests between efforts. Now, IMO, you can get at least a bit of the best of both worlds. You can continue to work circuit-style, even with lower reps and heavier reps, so long as you don't: (A) lift to failure and (B) try to turn it into a cardio session. Ex: you could do a set of pullups, rest 30 seconds, do a set of dips, rest 30 seconds, do a set of deadlifts, rest one minute and repeat, something like that.
Thanks for the advice. Dream. I like your suggestion. That is something I'll attempt. You are right in the fact that you do indeed get hooked on the " calorie burn" type of workout. Been doing it for several years now. They can be fun and challenging. Also it can be motivating to work out as a group. However, it can take it's toll on the body. I've come to the conclusion I need to ease off, at least for a while.
Nothing wrong with easing off for awhile. Indeed, nothing wrong with easing off permanently. Consider it an investment in the future. And if it helps ease the transition - and this is not a knock on Crossfit - remember that that sort of conditioning is good for ... that kind of conditioning. That's not wordplay. It's just another way of saying that Crossfit is good for Crossfit. If you're not doing Crossfit, you simply don't need to pursue that particular mode of conditioning. If your primary goal is to be strong, look and FEEL good ... you can achieve that via conventional strength training and plenty of walking.