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Category Archives: Obsessions
Current Obsession: Top Shop Nail Polish
One of the biggest revelations for me from my recent sojourn to London was getting to try Top Shop's range of makeup. One of my very first (in fact embarrassingly fast after we landed) trips was to the Top Shop flagship store on Oxford St, where I was, literally, like a kid in a candy store. The nail polishes are like yummy gum drops, the range of lipsticks is to die for, and they have all these cool lip markers and chubby lip and eye crayons in all sorts of amazing colours.
So I picked up quite a few pieces whilst I was there and then as soon as I got home I did some fancy rearranging and muscled them into my kit, and now with summer shoots coming up, they are doing me proud.
My absolute favourites are the nail polishes and the lipsticks. When I was in London I was on a job with a top manicurist – I won't say their name as they have a contract with another company, but they were raving about the staying power and the colour selection of the Top Shop polishes, comparable to some much more expensive brands on the market.
I snapped up the nail polish in Late Show, a bright purple which for some reason reminds me of Willy Wonka (don't worry, that's a good thing!) as it's the exact shade of his jacket in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory:
Current Obsession: Blue Velvet
"She wore blue velvet, bluer than velvet were her eyes…"
I couldn't tell you why but for the last couple of months I have had two obsessions – deep blue eyeshadows, and David Lynch. Maybe it's from being hypnotized by Isabella Rosellini's performance in his extraordinary film Blue Velvet at an impressionable age (not to mention her blue eyeshadow in the movie!) or maybe it was my recent purchase of NARS Outremer cobalt eyeshadow that sparked my latest obsession. Whatever it is, it's got me channeling Blue Velvet. Unfortunately the scene where Isabella Rossellini sings Blue Velvet has been deleted on YouTube for copyright reasons (SO annoying when that happens!), but this video gives you an idea of why I'm so inspired:
And these are the shadows I've found to give me the velvety blue goodness I've been after. Just to be clear, it's not a baby blue, or a pastel blue (although Lord knows I dug up enough of them when I was rummaging in the makeup Vault for this story), it's rich, decadent otherworldly blue eyeshadows, from inky navies to brighter sapphire shades. Here are my picks:
Tom Ford Cobalt Rush – Tom Ford shadows (here I'm going to wax lyrical again) are absolutely beautiful. Soft, buttery-smooth, pigmented and come in quads of four colours that are gorgeous individually or used together. Cobalt Rush is his quartet of blues with a navy, a teal, a shimmering white and a beautiful grey-blue. Like all Tom Ford products it's sophisticated and luxe. Do be careful when applying though as I find there's quite a bit of shimmer fall-out, but the finish is so beautiful it's well worth it. Pop a tissue under the eye whilst you're doing your eye makeup to catch any fall-out.
Revlon 16 Hour Shadow quad in Serenity – Sky blue, glittery black navy, pale blue and a surprise pale gold for a highlight (which is what I love about it) make up this quartet of lagoon lovelies. Revlon's new shadow quads come in all the colours of the rainbow and give long-lasting, crease-proof wear.
NARS Outremer – This is the shadow that got me on the Blue Velvet tip. It's a bright, beautiful deep blue that has to be seen to be believed. It's not like any other colour I've seen and makes other blues look flat and – just not blue enough. NARS China Blue is another of my favourite ways to sing the blues.
MyFace EyeTouch Eyeshadow Trio in BellBottom Blues and Silk Screen Art duo eyeshadow in Pop Culture – I've been a fan of the MyFace Trio eyeshadows since they were released, and I love this new addition to my collection. A beautiful shimmering cobalt, a pale white-blue and a navy Blingtone make this indispensable in my kit.
MyFace also have new Silk Screen Art duo eyeshadows in gorgeous colour combos dreamed up by celebrity makeup artist Kay Montano. Pop Culture is a bright vivid blue and a chartreuse green, and these are great eyeshadows for makeup artists to have in their kit as the colours are lovely but ones that are quite hard to find. Plus there is the ever-attractive MyFace price point – they aren't expensive compared to a lot of other similar products.
Laura Mercier Eyeshadow in Deep Night – I think this was my original navy shadow in my kit and one I still use to today. Just a beautiful, deep matte blue with a hint of black, so perfect for a smoky eye or for lining (if you're so inclined). Her cake eyeliner in Bleu Marine is also gorgeous.
Chanel Eyeshadow Quad in Bleu Celestes – Ah Chanel I can't do a job without you so it's only fair I talk about my first blue eyeshadow quad that despite my plethora of other options, I can't bear to part with. Bleu Celestes has a deep navy, grey-blue, a brighter blue and a shimmering white with that perfect Chanel finish that I can't go past.
"You wore blue velvet, bluer than velvet were your eyes…"
Current Obsession: OriginalMineral Haircare
Ah my hair – what a saga that is. When it's well behaved it looks like this:
When it's badly behaved it looks like this:
(Although David Lee Roth looks a hell of a lot prouder of his luscious locks in this video than I am of mine).
And that's how it's been my whole life. The only difference between the two is the products I use, and I have learnt through trial, and much, much error which ones work for me (Answer: Not Many). And just to give you an idea of what my barnet is like to deal with, let me tell you this – it's long, it's blonde, there's lots of it and it has natural wave to it, which can be a good or a bad thing. Put it this way, my husband calls me "The Tree" on bad hair days. Not a desirable nickname. Too much product leaves it looking flat as a pancake and voluptuous waves soon become hideous 80's rocker frizz. Did I mention it's dry? So very, very dry that usually I use masks for black hair as conditioner. My hair is one freaky place, let me tell you.
Shampoo and conditioner are paramount for me. If they're right, it's Blake Lively time. Get it wrong and it's all about the 80's soft rock/heavy metal tribute band (think Van Halen, but more ghetto). But now I've discovered OriginalMineral's UNBELIEVABLE range of natural haircare, every day is a good hair day. I've tried natural hair care before and it often leaves a strange residue in my hair, weighing down the ends. The result would be less than flattering, so it was straight back to the hardcore chemical numbers that did the job. But I'd stand in the shower wondering how much of those lovely chemicals my body was ingesting, and it did make me feel uncomfortable (not enough to risk having bad hair mind you, a girl has her limits). But now with OriginalMineral my days as a wannabe David Lee Roth are over – OVER I tell you! I can have organic haircare and hair that can be seen in public. I can't rave enough about this brand.
The CEO, Jose Bryce Smith, developed the line after her husband had contact dermatitis, and they were trying to find products without ammonia. O&M was born in Australia in 2007, and since then it has stealthily worked its way out of the salon and is now heading around the world (I believe they have just hit the States with a bang.)
Let me tell you about my new O&M Hair Heroes, which are Hydrate and Conquer Shampoo and Conditioner. They contain Tasmanian Sea Kelp, Vitamins A,B,C & E and amino acids – and more importantly they took my hair from heavy metal tragic to Gossip Girl in one wash. 'Nuff said.
I love the scent of the products as they aren't too heavy, and the packaging is super cool as well – very 70's retro (I can totally see these in Dustin Hoffman's shower in Kramer vs Kramer) and it's recyclable. I'm also gradually testing out some of the styling products which are just as fabulous as their haircare. So for a little less Miss Lively and a lot less Whitesnake, you need some O&M in your life.
OriginalMineral can be bought through salons in Australia and for Australian and US customers on their website. For those in the UK, Adore Beauty will ship to you.
Current Obsession: Supermodels
Perhaps it's because it reminds me of a time when women weren't just women, they were the ultimate glamazons – wearing Versace and Alaia whilst they were photographed in a power suit, or a swimsuit, looking incredible with massive hair and perfect makeup (or at least Vogue would have us believe). It was the time when more was never enough and there was no such thing as excess. Models like Elle McPherson, Stephanie Seymour and Cindy Crawford had the bodies that women (and men) admired. They had boobs and hips and waists and muscles and looked like they could crush a small car without flinching. Or without crushing their Christian Lacroix taffeta ball gown in the meantime.
I love them because their faces encapsulate my youth – a time when my bedroom walls were plastered with their faces. Linda Evangelista and Christy Turlington in Chanel in St Tropez. Claudia Schiffer's tiny waist was clad in acid wash for Guess jeans and the lens of Ellen Von Unwerth, Cindy C cavorted on the beach for Herb Ritts and Arthur Elgort, and Elle McPherson was on the cover of Time. I loved them then because they were the ultimate in all that a woman could be – strong, and powerful and beautiful in an Amazonian but still attainable way. There was a wholesomeness to them, a girl next door quality that also promised a life beyond your wildest dreams. They were business women, who built empires and fortunes and offered a world where your wardrobe was Chanel and Gaultier, and you partied with Madonna at Gianni Versace's mansion. They were the original superstars, the top models who reinvented the glamour of the celebrity world we know today.
Having been lucky enough to work with a lot of them whilst in London (Claudia, Yasmin Le Bon, Kate Moss, Elle McPherson, Kristen McNenamy), I can attest to the fact that getting older does not mean losing anything in any way. If anything, it's about gaining – wisdom. Self knowledge and grace. And designers and advertisers are listening, as the original Supermodels speak to us in a way that a fourteen year old never can. Harpers Bazaar UK has five of the original Supers on their latest cover – and let me tell you, if I look anywhere near that good at forty five I won't be complaining.
And now as we all grow older, and women my age look ahead to their middle thirties and beyond to their forties and even fifties, middle age is being completely reinvented by them too. They are still beautiful, and powerful, and strong. Their empires have grown and away from the camera they now helm massively successful businesses and prove that women can have children and fortunes and wealth and beauty. They provide a stunning antidote not only to traditional notions of what happens as you age, but also to the legions of undernourished teenagers that currently populate our magazines and runways. May the tide turn permanently and bring back real women. Maybe we can have a return to the ideal of the amazon woman from my girlhood, where women had power and strength and beauty and grace. Long live the Supermodels.
Here is a beautiful trailer from the 1991 film by Peter Lindbergh, simply entitled "Models". The Supers at the height of their beauty: www.peterlindbergh.com/#FILMS/10
Current Obsession: Jane Birkin
This is my favourite Jane Birkin and Serge Gainsbourg song, and I just think she's so beautiful in this video of them frolicking in Europe in the late '60's. That whole period has got me riveted again – maybe it's because it started cropping up again on the catwalks in the last spate of shows (thanks Pat and Guido!) or maybe it's just because I'm sick, OH SO SICK of the 80's now. Please put them away people, and give them a decent burial. They were great but leggings and Bananarama skirts have had their place in the sun again and it's time to let them go. Forever, hopefully.
Jane was the quintessence of cool back in the day with her gorgeous natural beauty and her affair with her much older French lover, Serge Gainsbourg, one of the most admired artists of the time. Together they collaborated on many songs and films, the most controversial being the fabulous Je t'aime… Moi non plus. The French side of my family always call me Jane Birkin when I speak French, but that is sadly only to do with my terrible French accent, not my effortless cool and striking resemblance to the brunette beauty.
So this season I want long, beautiful hair and a natural radiant glow (with a little gap in my teeth), a groovy wardrobe of flares and just the perfect onionskin thin t-shirt. A bit like Jane really.
Current Obsession: Facial Oils
I'm having an oil moment (that sounds wrong, doesn't it?) But it's true, I am – I have fallen in love with not one but THREE facial oils, so I consider it my sworn duty as a beauty blogger to tell you all about them.
The first is from my Aussie wonderbrand favourite, Aesop – really is there anything that this brand can't do? I have yet to try a dud product from them. It's their Parsley Seed Facial Cleansing Oil. It's great for combination, sensitive and dry skin (which would certainly be myself), and has skin-calming properties combined with anti-oxidants.
Then there is also the latest addition to the Parsley Seed family, which is their new Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser (out this month). This one is a gel cleanser (that feels like an oil), but this one is special – it EXFOLIATES whilst it cleanses. How does it do that? I hear you ask (well even if you didn't, I'm going to tell you anyway), it combines a softly lathering gel cleanser with lactic acid to gently exfoliate and brighten the skin.
So as a pre-makeup cleanse for shoots and clients, it's amazing as it gently stimulates blood flow, giving you the all-important GLOW. Yes, that GLOW, the one every makeup artist knows about as it's what you strive to impart to someone's skin before you start putting makeup on, since makeup going on a crusty, dry flakey surface just looks like ass, and makes your job much more difficult.
It probably seems pretty counter-intuitive to use oil to wash the face, but Japanese makeup artist Shu Uemura pioneered this in the late 1950's when he realized that an oil cleanser effectively removed all traces of heavy makeup, whilst maintaining the delicate acid mantle of the skin. He created the Shu Uemura High Performance Cleansing Oil in the early 60's, which is my second facial oil pick. I've had this in my kit for oooh, around 10 years now as it softens the skin and is miraculous at removing makeup. So now I have two oils to use – the Aesop for pre-makeup cleansing- for the GLOW, and Shu for afterwards for it's makeup melting properties. (Especially when you're on a job where the girl is wearing an extra head full of makeup, you need something with some serious grunt to take it off. I do love my Crealine but sometimes you just need the Makeup Removing Big Guns – that's when my Shu comes into play).
And last, but by no means least, Jurlique Skin Balancing Face Oil. This has a different purpose – I use this sometimes on dry, dehydrated skin to perk it up and impart some serious moisture before starting the makeup. It can also be mixed into foundation to give it extra slip and shine – lovely when your skin is feeling the cold (ie the whole of the Northern hemisphere at the moment).
Jurlique is another favourite Aussie organic brand of mine, as their products are just plain yummy. This oil has biodynamic and organic Chamomile, Calendula, Marshamallow and Rose, and Rose Hip oil to give the skin elasticity.
Even in the heat of summer the skin can get dehydrated and can benefit from oils. However if your skin is very oily anyway I would advise using oils with caution – don't discount them, but try a sample before you invest in them. Sometimes those with an oily finish to the skin actually have very dehydrated skin underneath (*cough* don't ask me how I know that).
Current Obsession: Chanel for Nowness
Oh I'm sorry, did someone say ROBOT MAKEUP FILM FOR CHANEL BY PETER PHILLIPS? Oh you did? Good Lord, I'll have to check it out, sounds amazing!
And it is.

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In the last year, much has been written about the downward spiral of golf. The total number of rounds played has dropped, some television ratings have dipped, new course openings have fallen off and several equipment manufacturers have been hard hit. While the facts speak for themselves, when I look at the bigger picture, I see a bright future. Indeed, whatever has happened in the last twelve months, I believe that the trends established over the last fifteen years will ultimately push golf to even greater heights in the social and economic landscape of this country.
I'm not saying golf is immune to economic strife, just that it has a unique ability to withstand it. In my mind, that's because of golf's scope and reach—its tentacles, if you will. Anyone who has ever thrown a bag over his or her shoulder knows that the game is much more than fairways and greens. When you add up the revenue from all its various components, golf is roughly the size of the movie and music industries put together, and only slightly smaller than the total electronics and appliance market. Plain and simple, golf has a distinct and undeniably powerful position in our lives—present and future. The game has come a long way from when I used to tag along with my mother at Virginia Golf Club in Brisbane, Australia. Back then it was a pastime enjoyed by an elite few; today it's a lifestyle enjoyed by millions, still including my mother, who scored her second hole in one last summer at Pelican Waters, a course I designed in Australia.
When golf broke into the mainstream a generation ago, fierce rivalries and charismatic figures like Arnold Palmer were leading the charge. Hollywood could not have engineered a more perfect script. In fact, I distinctly remember the 1975 Masters getting me really energized about golf. I watched Jack Nicklaus roll in a forty-foot birdie putt on the sixteenth hole during the final round to give him the outright lead. He waited anxiously while Johnny Miller and Tom Weiskopf missed birdie putts on eighteen that would have forced a playoff. People still refer to it as the greatest Masters ever. That built-in drama helped transition the game into a mainstream television sport, which in turn led to a dramatic increase in participation. Fueled by an unprecedented stretch of economic prosperity, golf then became woven into the fabric of mature and growing businesses, including real estate, tourism and travel.
Today, more than any other sport or recreational activity, golf has a profound impact on the American economy, both nationally and locally. The golf course itself provides green space as part of a community's master plan. Then there's the impact of operations for the course and clubhouse, renovations, ongoing maintenance, merchandise, instruction, communications and employment of all sorts. I have a tremendous amount of respect for the PGA of America and the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America. These organizations develop business skills that last a lifetime for many Americans, but of equal importance, they instill values and standards that ultimately serve their members well as pillars of their communities.
A perfect example is Tim Rappach, the superintendent at Medalist Golf Club in Hobe Sound, Florida. Tim is very talented and has a strong work ethic, but it's what he does beyond his role as superintendent that I most admire. He is very active in the local community, particularly with schoolchildren. He has taken groups on tours of the golf course and introduced them to the flora and fauna that are native to south Florida. The kids enjoy it, and it's Tim's way of developing what he hopes will be a lifelong respect for the environment.
As for golf's supposed woes, with sales of more than $4 billion annually, the golf equipment industry still stands out as the largest in all of sport. For example, spending on golf equipment was nearly eight times greater than spending on alpine ski gear in 2000. Which business would you rather be in?No wonder ski companies such as Salomon and Rossignol moved into golf: Salomon S.A. acquired TaylorMade Golf in 1984 and Skis Rossignol S.A. purchased Cleveland Golf in 1990.
Elsewhere, the golf apparel market grew rapidly in the 1990s, and through my involvement with Greg Norman Collection, this is a field I know pretty well. As you've undoubtedly noticed, golf clothing is no longer relegated to the sporting-goods department—it has transcended the very sport from which it was born. Today's business-casual environment has brought golf into the office, and not just with a cotton pique, but rather quality fabrics and contemporary designs. Golf clothes are now seen as fashionable. Given what golf wardrobes looked like in the '60s and '70s, I don't think that's a development that many people would have predicted.
In terms of real estate, developers are increasingly tying golf facilities to residential communities for primary residences, second homes and vacation properties. An estimated fifty-six thousand golf course homes were constructed in this country in 2000. It's a proven fact that golf courses increase property values. Perhaps the greatest validation of this is the high percentage of families purchasing homes in golf course communities who are not golfers but who recognize the inherent value and resale potential of living in such an enclave.
Furthermore, golf fosters and promotes tourism and travel like no other sport. If they're not making pilgrimages to Scotland or Ireland to play the great historic courses, golfers are visiting meccas such as Hilton Head, Scottsdale or Myrtle Beach, where the concentration and variety of quality courses means more rounds with less travel time in between. No two golf courses are the same—every layout is unique, and one of the special pleasures of golf is to play as many of them as possible. Is anyone out there working on a life-list of must-play tennis courts?
Some say that in the context of the current economic climate, it may be difficult for golf to prosper. I disagree. I take a bullish view on the sport that we love—and given the core business interests of Great White Shark Enterprises, I think I'm in a unique position to do so. Golf's tentacles are simply too deep.
That having been said, I don't subscribe to the theory that the cyclical nature of the economy will heal all of the sport's wounds. There are definitely stress fractures. Golf's leaders need to build television viewership by taking advantage of the fact that unlike most other televised professional sports, golf's audience actually goes out and plays the game. It is imperative that we make more of an effort to get kids involved and harness the potential of golf's future players. Equipment manufacturers need to continue to push for genuine innovation in club performance for the masses—the only engine for growth in the pro shop.
Ultimately, whether we merely turn the corner in relatively good shape or truly take our sport to the next level will depend on how decision makers in all these golf-related industries respond to the evolving needs and desires of the modern golfer. Bottom line: There are still more than twenty-five million people playing more than five-hundred million rounds of golf each year, and I am confident the game will continue to demonstrate its resiliency. Long-term and short-term, the tentacles of golf will serve us well.


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Staunton River took an early lead in this one, as the Golden Eagles claimed a 49-46 Blue Ridge District girls' basketball win over Nortrhside Tuesday night in Roanoke.
The Golden Eagles flew out to a 21-18 halftime lead and continued to control the tempo in the second half in claiming the slim 46-49 road win.
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- Breed: Domestic Shorthair
- Color: Black & White Or Tuxedo
- Age: Young
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- Hair: Short
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I am already spayed and up to date with shots.
Ella was rescued along with her siblings from an over crowded shelter where they were placed on the euthanasia list. They were rescued just in time and have been given a second chance to find a loving home.
Ella is a little shy at first, but once she warms up to you, she is a little purr machine. She is affectionate, playful and will purr when you pick her up and pet her.
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- Rescues and shelter volunteers in Sacramento 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 Sacramento 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!
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Gadget Corner: Cases
Snow Lizard SLXtreme 5 for iPhone 5/5S
March 15, 2014 by Wayne A. Thorp, CFA
Waterproof, solar-powered battery case for iPhone 5/5S.
iBattz Mojo Refuel Removable Battery Case for iPhone 5
August 10, 2013 by Wayne A. Thorp, CFA
iPhone 5 battery case with removable battery.
PowerSkin for iPhone 5
May 25, 2013 by Wayne A. Thorp, CFA
One-piece silicon rubber battery case for iPhone 5
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April 27, 2013 by Wayne A. Thorp, CFA
Battery case for Samsung Galaxy S III smartphone.
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February 2, 2013 by Wayne A. Thorp, CFA
A snap-on battery case for iPhone 5.
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November 10, 2012 by Wayne A. Thorp, CFA
A padded shoulder bag for your digital camera, tablet and accessories.
PowerSkin for iPhone 4/4s
September 1, 2012 by Wayne A. Thorp, CFA
One-piece silicone rubber case with a built-in battery.
Otterbox Defender iPhone 4/4S Case
July 28, 2012 by Wayne A. Thorp, CFA
High-impact polycarbonate protection for your smartphone.
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May 5, 2012 by Wayne A. Thorp, CFA
Ergonomically designed hard-shell case that extends the battery life of your iPhone.
Incase Travel Kit Plus
April 14, 2012 by Wayne A. Thorp, CFA
Perfect carrying case for your tablet, power cords and Bluetooth keyboard.
Otterbox Motorola XOOM Defender Series Case
July 16, 2011 by Wayne A. Thorp, CFA
A few months ago I purchased a Motorola XOOM tablet to allow me to review Android-based apps. After spending several hundred dollars on such a delicate piece of technology, I started looking for a case to protect my investment. The first one I tried was the Otterbox Defender, which was given to me by the company. This two-piece case has one layer of hi-impact polycarbonate and another of silicone. The case gives you access to the XOOM's various ports and plugs and still allows you to operate the camera without any obstruction. This protection, however, does come at a price—it ups the total weight of the case and tablet by a third. So it comes down to protection versus weight. For me, protection wins out.
i.Sound Keyboard Portfolio for iPad
June 18, 2011 by Wayne A. Thorp, CFA
The i.Sound Keyboard Portfolio is the only portfolio on the market specifically designed to carry both the Apple Wireless Keyboard and the iPad. That functionality alone makes this portfolio extremely useful and desirable. That is a good thing, since its stability as a viewing stand leaves a lot to be desired.
Incase Convertible Book Jacket
November 2010 by Wayne A. Thorp, CFA
One of the first things most new iPad owners should do is find a case for their new investment. Luckily (or unfortunately, depending on how you look at things) you have a number of options from which to choose. I have been using Incase's Convertible Book Jacket for the last couple of months. Of all the cases I have used thus far for my iPad, this is by far my favorite.


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• Spotted! Rahm Emanuel and family, in Eilat! Eating shellfish! But don't worry, folks: He bought his own shrimp. [Ben Smith]
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Chai Shortbread
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 Tbsp, your choice of DCD Chai Tea mix
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup confectioners sugar
Sift together flour and Chai Tea, set aside.
Preheat oven to 350. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
Place butter in bowl and cream on medium speed until fluffy. Add sugar. Continue to beat untl light in color and fluffy.
Add flour mixture, combine on low, until flour mix is just incorporated and dough sticks together when squeezed with fingers.
Wrap dough in plastic and chill in fridge for 15-20 minutes, until firm enough to roll.
Place parchment paper on counter. Dust with flour. Roll dough into 1/4″ thickness. Cut into two inch shapes (I used a square cookie cutter. You could just use a pizza cutter or whatever cookie cutter you like), and transfer to prepared baking sheets. Gather scraps, re-roll, and cut until all dough is used.
Bake until cookies are firm and barely starting to color, 15-20 minutes. Cool completely.
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Am J Public Health 103:523-8. 2013..Conclusions. Incarceration reduces life span. Future research should investigate the pathways to this higher mortality and the possibilities of recovery...


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The incredible Canadian architect is visiting Australia to plan for the construction of the Frank Gehry University of Technology Sydney. So far, these models depict roughly what the college construction project will look like, but one can see its inspiration has come from the form of our leafy friends.
Comprised of a number of merging organic-shaped brick shafts, the Gehry University of Technology Sydney will house the business school. With planned transitional and interactive spaces between the trunks' gaps, this is yet another groundbreaking project by an imaginative architectural genius.
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In their drunken stupor, Rachel and Santana share a nice moment in which Rachel encourages Santana to move to New York. Santana scoffs at the idea, which is comical because we know she's going to start squatting in the loft in T-minus a month. The two stumble out of Rachel's room and find Kurt and Santa hooking up. The four toast to being naughty and we go to a commercial, during which I'm sort of floored by the notion that at any given moment we might cut back to a raunchy foursome immediately following a 15-second spot for Ferrero Rocher.
But no, we cut back in and Santana/Rachel are groggily awake the next morning when they discover they have been screwed (not that way) by rough-trade Santa, who has BOUND AND GAGGED Kurt on his bed and robbed the loft. Let's talk for a second about the visual of Kurt BOUND AND GAGGED on a bed. Okay, done.
Well, it serves them all right. I knew Sexy Claus was trouble the moment he strutted in with his perfect torso and Joe Manganiello lats. Kurt, Rachel and Santana begin the process of mourning the loss of their possessions (including Kurt's collection of Playbills) and, perhaps, their self-worth. As Kurt laments that their acting resumes will suffer as a result of losing their jobs as mall elves, Rachel reveals another crazy scheme (apparently she's become the Kramer of Glee when I wasn't looking).
The idea, of course, is that they'll be in living displays in a department store window, and so we end the episode with the New York folk joining in with the New Directions on "Away in a Manger." I will say that despite my disbelief that the episode has now ended and nothing appeared to have happened, the three of them look downright gorgeous in the window. So, A for effort, but C for… I don't know, climate change.
That's the episode! Were you as disappointed by the seeming pointlessness of tonight's installment? Yes, we knew it was supposed to be a non-diegetic entry, but I would much rather have been watching Carrie Underwood braid herself in The Sound of Music than listen to Becky get more inappropriate dialogue. That's also the end of Glee for the fall. It's been fun, kids. I'll see you back in February if you're not sick of me yet. Happy Kwanzaa!


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Hedgehogs don't reach sexual maturity until the year after they were born. After emerging from hibernation they feed to build up their body weight, so it is at least late April of their second calendar year before they are ready to breed. A warm night, some time between May and September, but mainly in May and June, is a hedgehog's ideal mating time.
The ritual seems more like a fight as it is an extremely noisy event. The courtship, or 'pre-mating display', is initiated by the male when he comes across a solitary female on his nightly wanderings. He approaches her, snuffling and snorting, and circles closely round and round, trying to claim her attention. The female shows no interest; she twitches violently and repeatedly turns away from him. The male persists and circles closer, snorting louder and louder, sometimes for hours.
Often a second male will approach, attracted by the noise, but the intruder's presence is not tolerated, and the male inserts his muzzle underneath him and pushes him out of the way. The female, totally unconcerned, may wander off. A high proportion of attempted hedgehog matings fail due to the female's lack of interest.
Ultimately, however, the female may become receptive and allow the male to mount her. Mating may only last a minute or two, and then the pair separate. The male plays no further part in bringing up the family, and if the hedgehogs ever meet again, it is probably only out of chance.
Unless the female places herself in the correct position, mating will be impossible. She must lie with her hind legs spread out, belly pressed flat to the ground and nose pointing upwards. The formerly aggressive spines must be laid flat: the skin of a male hedgehog's belly is thin, and he could be badly injured. He mates with her from behind, gripping the spines with his teeth.
Hedgehog reproduction is not very efficient. The female often mates several times before becoming pregnant, and quite a few females may reach the end of the season without conceiving.
Baby hedgehogs are born approximately four and a half weeks after becoming pregnant. Although the timing is variable (compared with other mammals), the births are mostly in June and July. The variation can be explained by cold periods in early spring can cause the female to return to hibernation for a while. One theory proposes that during this period the development of her embryos could be temporarily slowed down and the birth of her babies slightly delayed. It is not uncommon for mothers who either rear early litters or lose their first family to conceive again - but these second litters may be born as late as September, and so have little chance of surviving the winter.
The babies are born into a nest similar to the one in which the mother hibernates in, except for being larger. It is made mostly of leaves and grass, but may contain anything that the hedgehog may drag back to the site. The nest doesn't include any special lining material, but by treading and turning around the mother produces a soft, comfortable interior. If the nest is disturbed soon after the birth, the mother will either abandon them, or sometimes will eat them. When they are older she may react by transferring them to another nest.
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At birth, the baby is pale pink
with its spines still beneath the skin, looking like pimples.
Its eyes are closed. Within hours the spines begin to appear
through the skin. The first one are white. The baby appears
to have a parting along the centre of its back, which gradually
disappears as the animal grows. |
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After about a week, brown spines begin
to appear among the white ones and gradually replace them. |
Two weeks: |
At two weeks the baby's eyes open and
fur begins to grow, obscuring the flesh of its underbelly, which starts
to darken from its original pink. |
Two weeks: |
At two weeks the baby's eyes open and
fur begins to grow, obscuring the flesh of its underbelly, which starts
to darken from its original pink. |
Three Weeks: |
The babies are weaned from about
three weeks onwards. Over the next four months, or so, the milk
teeth are lost and adult teeth appear. |
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At four weeks the babies are taken on
foraging expeditions by their mother. |
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At the age of five to six weeks, the babies begin
to leave the nest and fend for themselves. By this time they
are about ten times their birth weight and will continue feeding
until winter. |
Baby hedgehogs grow very quickly for the first month of their life. When they leave their nest, their growth slows as they have to feed themselves. Unlike most animals, the hedgehog does not stop growing once it reaches maturity, but will very slowly continue to get bigger throughout its life.
The only easy way to determine a hedgehog's age is by its size. The above chart is only helpful with young hedgehogs and is only a rough guide. A small but fully formed hedgehog found in autumn is likely to be only a few months old approaching its first winter. By the time it enters its second calendar year, it will look like any other adult hedgehog.
Half of hedgehog babies die during their first year, and only about one percent of them live for more than five years. However those that do survive can live for up to 8 years in the wild.


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My name is Magda and even though my Mother's family immigrated from Hungary in 1895, I was named in honor of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution by my parents who thought it was a romantic honor to her heritage. I have been doing genealogical research since I was 17 years old. Beginning with my own families and friends, I have done records research for many years. I took a non-credit course with genealogist & lineage historian, Dorothy H. Dehn at a state university. She inspired me to work as a local records searcher. At the time, BYU offered a home study course where I learned how to do American records research.
For the past 20 years, I discovered Slovakian and Hungarian records on microfilm and decided to focus on reading microfilms and transcribe records in the Abauj-Torna regions of Hungary and Slovakia. I am happy to share my own family research with anyone from the same families from these villages. I also transcribe Hungarian census records, some church records from microfilm and research American records for a reasonable rate. I do maintain the 1869 census index that I developed for many villages in Abauj~Torna. I organized a one-name study for a surname in my family that goes back to 1600's in Slovakia. I am also in a registration process for a historic study of an extinct historic Hungarian village for the One Place Studies guild.
As for this website, I occasionally upload 1869 census transcriptions but mostly write some details of Hungarian research in hope of giving readers tips on doing their own Hungarian family.
This website is dedicated to my dear Mom.


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Love this polish, it applies perfectly and after 3 coats looks just like the bottle color. I don't wear dark colors very often, but I love the glitter in this one. I wouldn't repurchase only because I get bored easily with a polish.
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Got this for Christmas. Loved the color in the bottle, but I was a little disappointed by how it applied. It takes maybe 1 or 2 extra coats to get a really even looking application. The glitter finish sort of caused some streakiness. Good color pay off though.
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LOVE this! great color, and it doesn't chip for some reason!
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I loved this color but it just didn't look good on me (which is why I said I wouldn't buy it again)! Application is typical OPI - smooth and even. Takes a little longer to dry than other polishes but maybe it has something to do with this particular shade. It's a very pretty gunmetal gray, with glitter throughout, but it's not a glitter polish. The glitter really only shows up in the sun! I had no issues with chipping, it lasted a fairly long time for me.
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Oh my goodness, this color is absolutely amazing. It doesn't dry all that quickly, but the finished look is smooth and gun-metal glittery. It is fabulous. I put a coat of silver or other dark color underneath this nail polish. Otherwise, as others have said, it takes 2-3 coats to get a solid, opaque nail of color. But with a dark color as a kind of "priming" color underneath, it only takes me one coat of "Lucerne-tainly Look Marvelous." I haven't had the chipping problem others have noted, but I make sure each layer dries completely, and I don't lay it on too thickly. If it doesn't dry properly, it can cause the polish to be gummy or peel off in one large piece. Anyway, I will definitely be repurchasing. I should actually go look at buying a couple backups right now . . . ^_^
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I really like this color on my nails and the glittery effect. It took me 3 coats to achieve a even tone. Unfortunately, it chipped the next day while i was holidaying in Seoul.
I love this color! I've never seen one like it, it's wonderful. It's full of glitter but the formula is very good, it's not goopy like some some glitter polishes can be. It looked nice after one coat, but after two it's stunning. I've gotten so many compliments on this color.
Unfortunately it chipped after about a day for me, even with Orly Bonder base coat and Seche Vite top coat. It's such a nice color but the chipping is kind of pathetic imo.
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I don't usually wear glitters or shimmers on my fingernails, but I had this applied during a mani for something different since I had a fun special occasion coming up. I wasn't expecting to love it as much as I do! I love greys for fall/winter as it is, and the shimmery glitter in this adds some funkiness to a chic colour. It's great for parties and nights-out.
There is a very subtle green sheen to this in certain light which I don't really like but it's not very common or noticeable in most lighting. It is very much a shimmery/glittery gun metal grey. It wasn't a pain in the ass to remove either so it's not 100% a glitter polish. All the beauty of glitter with none of the pain! It also lasted a very long time with extremely minimal tip wear. My sister and I usually share our nail polishes and don't buy the same one each, but I love this shade so much that I bought my own. I can't risk someone else having it when I'm craving to wear it! This will no doubt be making an appearance during holiday parties this year. Absolutely gorgeous! Would definitely buy again - I truly think this is one of my top 10 polishes: if I could only have/keep 10 shades, this would be one of them!
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Im applying it now, lol. It goes on wonderfully, better than any polish ever!!
It dries fast, I even hit my finger on a hard object and it didn't chip....
i would buy again.
i am beginning to ditch my drugstore polishes and just buy opi.....so worth it.
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This shade is stunning!!! This is a deep smokey gun metal grey with green glitter, such a unique combo. Application was smooth, and 2 coats is opaque. I haven't used OPI in ages and I was impressed. I've been using China Glaze and I think I may switch back to OPI. I love the formula and the brush. I knew this nail colour was a winner when my bf commented on it. He rarely ever notices or comments on my manicure as it changes so frequently, but he loved the colour. This is going to be perfect for a night out or the numerous Christmas parties I have to attend this season. Just beautiful!!!!!


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Indianapolis, IN - Jul 29, 2011 - The Society of Broadcast Engineers has announced the winners of its 2010-2011 National Awards. The awards program recognizes those who have contributed to SBE, the industry or their SBE chapters in a number of categories.
The award for Best Technical Article, Book or Program by an SBE Member goes to John Davis, CBNT, for his article " Choosing a Network Switch for Audio Over IP," which appeared in the April 2011 issue of Radio magazine.
An article from Radio magazine has received the SBE award every year since 2002. An article from 1999 also received the honor.
The winner of the SBE Broadcast Engineer of the Year Award is Al Grossniklaus, P.E., CBNT. Grossniklaus is director of engineering for WTHR-TV in Indianapolis. Grossniklaus is recognized for making significant contributions to the field of broadcast engineering through his work at WTHR and for furthering the goals and objectives of the SBE.
Recipients of the SBE Broadcast Engineer of the Year Award are recognized for making significant contributions to the field of broadcast engineering and/or for furthering the goals and objectives of the Society. They must be members of the Society and are nominated by their peers.
The 2010-2011 SBE Educator of the Year Award will be presented to Steve Lampen, CBRE. Lampen travels extensively each year on behalf of his employer, Belden. While representing the Belden line, Lampen is known as one of the most interesting and effective speakers in the business, utilizing his knowledge and humor in visits to SBE chapters, presentations at Ennes Workshops and other meetings of broadcast engineers.
Nautel will be awarded the SBE Technology Award for its Advanced User Interface (AUI) and associated productivity technologies.
Local SBE chapters have also earned awards based on their own achievements. Some categories recognize two chapters, based on their size. Class A represents those chapters whose membership is less than the national median while Class B are those chapters that have membership greater than the national median.
Chapter 24, Madison, WI, is being recognized for their achievements with three awards including Best Chapter Website, Best Regional Convention and Best Chapter Newsletter.
The award for Most Certified Chapter goes to Chapter 118, Montgomery, AL, in Class A and Chapter 131, Inland Empire in Class B. The Chapter with Greatest Percentage Growth of New Members Award is being presented to Chapter 44, Shreveport, LA, in Class A and Chapter 25, Indianapolis in Class B. The Chapter with Highest Percentage of Member Attendance at Meetings Award goes to Chapter 136, Rio Grande Valley in Class A and Chapter 76, Eugene, OR.
Award winners will be recognized at the Society's National Awards Dinner on Sept. 28, 2011 in Columbus, OH. The event is part of the annual SBE National Meeting, which is being held in conjunction with the Ohio Broadcast Engineering Conference, sponsored by the Ohio Association of Broadcasters.
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