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The Narrative: This was a must win for the Texas Rangers, or so we were led to believe in the hours between the St. Louis Cardinals Game One victory and the first pitch being thrown out in Game Two. So, it was perfectly fitting that Mr. Ranger, Michael Young, who plays heart and bats soul for Texas, would bring in the winning run of the game by sacrificing himself with a fly ball to right center field, leading his team to a 2-1 victory and a tied series headed for Arlington.
Colby Lewis and Jaime Garcia both pitched the type of game that wins people over to baseball: tense, tight and incredibly deliberate with every ball thrown from the mound. Lewis went six and two thirds, striking out two, and allowing a run on four hits and two walks, while his counterpart Garcia struck out seven over seven full innings, allowing no runs on three hits and one walk.
Once again, it was almost Allen Craig walking away with the headlines. It looked as though Craig's RBI single in the seventh was once again going to be the difference, until aggressive base running and sacrifice fly balls combined to allow the Texas Rangers to finally get to the "dominant" St. Louis bullpen and find victory.
The Anatomy Of The Exact Same Pitch
This is how Alexi Ogando challenged Allen Craig when he was called from the bullpen in Game One:
On the fourth 4-seamer that Allen saw from Ogando, he punched it into right field to drive home the winning run.
This is how Alexi Ogando challenged Allen Craig when he was called from the bullpen in Game Two:
On the second 4-seamer that Allen saw from Ogando, he punched it into right field to drive home what would've been the winning run had the Rangers not scored two runs in the top of the ninth.
Okay, so maybe they weren't the exact same pitches, but the eerily similar location and the frustratingly similar results are something that Ogando should maybe try not to repeat again.
The Most Important Play Of The Game
Down by a run in the ninth inning with Ian Kinsler on second base, Elvis Andrus flared a ball to right center field that dropped in for a base hit. Kinsler was held at third base, but Andrus advanced to second on a throw that missed the cut off and was slowed by Albert Pujols reaching for it.
While it didn't score any runs, the play created a run expectancy of 1.93 for Josh Hamilton who was due up next. His sacrifice fly scored Kinsler and advanced Andrus. And then Michael Young repeated Hamilton's feat by driving another sacrifice fly to score Andrus for the go ahead, and ultimately, winning run.
However, it was Andrus' flare and heads up base running that increased the Rangers' probability of winning (25.3%) by more than any other play.
And he also did this:
The Game Of Inches Of The Game
I mentioned that Kinsler was on second base, when Andrus hit his single. That's because of this slide on his stolen base attempt.
Kudos to Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina who made this close despite Jason Motte taking all the time in the world to get to the plate.
The Biggest Disappointment Of The Game
After Yadier Molina walked to lead off the ninth, Nick Punto came up to the plate down by a run, with a run expectancy of 0.85. He proceeded to strike out, swinging on the heat sent his way by Neftali Feliz. The swing and miss decreased the Cardinals' probability of winning by 12.3%.
The Shamsky Award
Named after Art Shamsky, who single handedly increased the Cincinnati Reds' chances of winning by 150.3% in a losing effort during a game in 1966, The Shamsky Award is given to the player on the losing team who contributes the most to them winning.
Pinch hitting in the seventh inning, Allen Craig's only plate appearance of the game resulted in a run scoring single. It was the first run of the game and increased the Cardinals win probability by 20.3% in what ended up being a losing effort.
The Statistics You Won't Believe
There have only been three 1-0 World Series games since the Morris-Smoltz duel of 1991: Game 4 in 2005, Game 5 in 1996, Game 6 in 1995.
After two appearances consisting of an inning and a third of work, Marc Rzepczynski has struck out three batters and induced a ground out in eleven pitches. His World Series FIP is a negative number.
The St. Louis Cardinals stranded nine runners tonight. Strand rated.
The Aggravating Thing That The Managers Did
Not so much aggravating, but it would've been really cool if Tony La Russa, instead of taking Jason Motte out of the game in the ninth after the Andrus bloop, put him in left field, brought in Arthur Rhodes to face Josh Hamilton, then put Motte back on the mound to face Michael Young. It could have made a difference.
Stray Observations
Word to the wise: don't listen to what Tim McCarver says about what type of pitch is being thrown. I got fooled by him last night when I assumed a slider was being thrown that was actually a sinker, and tonight he called what was clearly a change up, a slider again.
I don't think that Nelson Cruz is necessarily well thought of by St. Louis Cardinals fans:
How is Nick Punto getting favourable counts when he comes up to the plate? No pitcher should ever fall behind that guy.
Is Marc Rzepzcynski or Allen Craig the leading favourite for the MVP award if St. Louis wins?
I'm no great promoter of narrative, but Josh Hamilton's sacrifice fly was even more impressive when you stop to consider that he's basically driving the ball without any power coming from his legs.
In honour of the sacrificing method that the Texas Rangers used to score both their runs tonight:


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Odometer fraud is the illegal practice of rolling back odometers to make it appear that vehicles have lower mileage than they actually do. This has historically been considered a significant problem for the American consumer. While any vehicle sold on the used car market could have been the object of odometer tampering, the problem has been considered to be most prevalent among late model vehicles which have accumulated high mileage in a relatively short period of time. Vehicles in fleets, such as lease fleets, rental fleets, or business company fleets typically fall into this category. When sold on the used car market, vehicles whose odometers have been rolled back, or "spun," can obtain artificially high prices, since a vehicle's odometer reading is a key indicator of the condition, and hence the value, of the vehicle.
Consider, for example, 3-year-old cars whose odometers were rolled back from 80,000 to 30,000 miles. Unwary consumers pay top dollar for such cars, believing that they are in prime condition, likely to give several years of nearly trouble-free service, and still have some resale value. Instead, they get a car with a lot of wear-and-tear, likely to experience irritating breakdowns and incur costly repairs over the next several years, and have little more than scrap value after that. If they had known the cars' true mileage, they would, of course, not have been willing to pay nearly as much for them, and probably would not have bought them at all.
In order to reduce the incidence of odometer fraud, Congress has enacted several laws to prohibit odometer tampering and to protect consumers. The most recent law (Public Law 99-579) is the Truth in Mileage Act (TIMA) of 1986. It requires the transferor (seller) to disclose the vehicle=s mileage on the title when a vehicle=s ownership is transferred. The regulations apply when a vehicle is sold or leased to auto auctions, car dealerships, and individuals. The title must be printed by a secure process, or if not printed, be set forth by a secure system, to decrease the possibility of counterfeiting or altering titles. These provisions help create a permanent record or "paper trail" on the vehicle=s title. In addition, the TIMA requires that auction companies establish and maintain records for at least four years following the date a vehicle is sold at auction. This provides law enforcement investigators with a better means to track the vehicle=s course from seller to consumer. The TIMA required all vehicle transfers to conform with the new disclosure requirement on April 29, 1989, unless NHTSA granted a time extension or approved an alternate motor vehicle mileage disclosure requirement if it was consistent with the purposes of the new law. NHTSA granted time extensions to most states. It took some states several years to comply with the new regulations. By April 18, 1994, all states were in compliance.
The Congress specifically requested "a nationwide assessment of odometer fraud. This study, to be conducted by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration=s (NHTSA) Office of Programs and Policy, will determine the extent of used car dealer compliance with odometer disclosure requirements and the effectiveness of state enforcement activities." (House Report 103-190 of July 27, 1993). The Government Performance and Results Act of 1993 and Executive Order 12866 (October 1993) also require agencies to review their existing programs and regulations from time to time. This report consists of the three components:
(1) estimation of the incidence rate of odometer fraud and economic loss due to its inflation of the purchase price of passenger vehicles,
(2) a survey of the states= efforts to combat odometer fraud,
(3) an assessment of the Federal efforts to investigate and deter odometer fraud.
However, this report is not an evaluation of the effectiveness of the Truth in Mileage Act in that it does not estimate how well the regulations reduced odometer rollback or helped catch criminals. Data to estimate rollback rates before the Truth in Mileage Act were not available. Thus, a typical evaluation, comparing the odometer rollback rate before the regulation to the rate after the regulation took effect, was not possible. This report estimates the current incidence of odometer fraud.
The report estimates the probability of an odometer rollback during the first 11 years of a passenger vehicle=s life to the extent it can be detected in title transfer and other odometer reading data. The analysis uses a nationally representative sample of 10,000 passenger cars, pickup trucks, vans and sport utility vehicles and a national vehicle history database (Carfax) to identify vehicles with odometer discrepancies that suggest rollback - i.e., odometer readings on two separate occasions, and the later reading has the lower mileage. These data are used only for statistical purposes to estimate rollback rates for the overall vehicle population. No claim is made that these data alone, without a follow-up investigation, are sufficient to prove or disprove fraud in individual vehicle cases.
The rate of odometer fraud over the life of the vehicle is 3.47 percent (confidence bounds from 2.68 to 4.26 percent). That is a 3.47 percent chance that a vehicle would have its odometer rolled back at any point during the first 11 years of its life. This rate includes, but is not limited to the types of rollback that can be detected in title histories such as Carfax. An odometer may be rolled back and not identified as such in Carfax as long as the subsequent mileage is not lower than the previous mileage. This could happen in several ways. The most common way is to alter the mileage on the title to reflect the rolled-back odometer reading that is lower than the true mileage, although higher than any previously titled mileage. The incidence of such "hidden" rollbacks was estimated with a case-by-case analysis of a large file of known rollbacks.
There are approximately 452,000 cases of odometer fraud per year in the United States based on the fraud rate and number of registered vehicles by vehicle age.
This study also estimates the increased price consumers pay for odometer rollback at the time they purchase a vehicle: the difference between the inflated prices that consumers actually paid for the rolled-back vehicles and the prices they would have been willing to pay if they had known the true mileage. Those costs average $2,336 per case of odometer fraud. Given 452,000 cases per year in the United States, that amounts to $1,056 million per year (confidence bounds from $737 million to $1,376 million). That sum does not include inflated financing, insurance and tax costs; additional amounts consumers pay for vehicle repairs; other consequential damages; the decreased resale value due to the vehicle having an altered odometer; or the many indirect or intangible costs of odometer fraud: time spent waiting for vehicle repairs and road service, consumers' anger and frustration at being cheated and getting a car they wouldn't have wanted, and costs of government programs to detect and deter odometer fraud.
The increased cost consumers pay to purchase passenger vehicles with odometer rollback of $1,056 million per year makes odometer fraud one of the top crimes against property in the United States. By comparison, the Federal Bureau of Investigations estimated that in the year 2000, auto theft resulted in direct losses of $2,900 million, arson $760 million, burglary $3,000 million, and shoplifting $200 million.
To assess the states= efforts to combat odometer fraud, a questionnaire was sent to state Department of Motor Vehicle offices in October 1997. The major focus of the questionnaire was on the odometer disclosure requirements imposed on states by Federal Regulations. Forty-six states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico returned completed questionnaires. The questionnaires showed:
Most states had to make extensive changes to meet the new odometer
disclosure requirements. Only 8 states met all the requirements before the
April 29, 1989 deadline. All states met the new requirements by April 18,
Although all states met the minimum Federal regulatory requirements, very
few states appeared to have a comprehensive detection program in place to
identify cases of suspected odometer fraud. Only four states had taken all
three of the following steps to detect and deter fraud: (1) routinely verify
odometer readings submitted by title applicants, (2) alert the titling
office or applicant when a vehicle is being titled with a lower mileage than
indicated on a previous title, and (3) keep records of odometer readings at
any time other than titling, such as at annual emissions or safety
Fewer than ten states routinely notified law enforcement agencies when the
odometer reading shows signs of alterations on the title being surrendered.
Most applicants do not request a check of odometer reading or title history,
which is an inexpensive service.
Almost 65 percent of the states were aware of odometer fraud investigations
being conducted in the last year. But only seven states had information
indicating that the new disclosure requirements are deterring odometer
· Federal regulations require dealers to maintain records systems that include odometer readings of vehicles sold in the last five years. However, NHTSA did not specifically evaluate how completely dealers actually comply with the regulations.
Although odometer fraud is not a top criminal priority in most states, states have some detection programs in place to identify cases of suspected odometer fraud and law enforcement agencies to investigate such cases. Data are not available to compare current and previous enforcement activities so changes in state enforcement activities cannot be calculated.
Since 1978, NHTSA has maintained at its headquarters location, in Washington, D.C., an Odometer Fraud Enforcement Program. The staff consists of eight employees, four of them field investigators. Each field investigator covers approximately one-quarter of the United States. For the most part, this program has concentrated on the investigation of specific cases of alleged odometer fraud, primarily in small geographical areas suspected of being (or known to be) "hotbeds" for such practice. Cases investigated by NHTSA are usually turned over to the U. S. Department of Justice (DOJ), or to state enforcement authorities for prosecution or further legal action.
NHTSA=s prime weapon to deter odometer fraud is its power to investigate cases. NHTSA refers most completed and substantiated odometer fraud cases to the DOJ for prosecution. The DOJ has prosecuted more the half of the NHTSA cases and has convicted 138 defendants in these cases over the last 11 years.
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NHTSA=s odometer fraud program also helps the states to deter odometer fraud. NHTSA assists with state investigations, trains state titling clerks and investigators, and funds states to initiate or enhance their odometer fraud programs. The budget for these grants has been $150,000 in each of the last two years.
NHTSA is also deterring odometer fraud by notifying victims that they have been defrauded. NHTSA sends letters to victims advising them that they have been defrauded and how to recover their losses, and letting them know that when they sell their vehicle they must disclose to the buyer that the odometer reading is not the true mileage. This ensures that future owners of these vehicles will not be defrauded and helps victims recover their losses mostly from the retailers. This in turn makes the retailers leery of purchasing vehicles from wholesalers who have sold them vehicles with rolled back odometers, so the retailers make more of an effort to ensure that the odometers have not been rolled back in the vehicles they are purchasing from wholesalers.
claim can be made for:
1) violation of the state consumer fraud or deceptive practices statute,
2) violation of the federal odometer law, and its regulations,
3) breach of express and implied warranties.
FEDERAL ODOMETER LAW Motor Vehicle Cost Information Act, 49 U.S.C. Section 32704
1. (It shall be unlawful for a person) "with intent to defraud, operate a motor vehicle on a street, road, or highway if the person knows that the odometer of the vehicle is disconnected or not operating; or
2. The owner of the vehicle or agent of the owner shall attach a written notice to the left door frame of the vehicle specifying the mileage before the service, repair, or replacement and the date of the service, repair, or replacement.
3. A person transferring ownership of a motor vehicle shall give the transferree the following written disclosure
A) Disclosure of the cumulative mileage registered on the odometer,
B) Disclosure that the actual mileage is unknown if the transferror knows that the odometer reading is different from different from the number of miles the vehicle has actually traveled.
(b) Mileage Statement Requirement for Licensing. - (1) A motor vehicle the ownership of which is transferred may not be licensed for use in a State unless the transferee, in submitting an application to a State for the title on which the license will be issued, includes with the application the transferor's title and, if that title contains the space referred to in paragraph (3)(A)(iii) of this subsection, a statement, signed and dated by the transferor, of the mileage disclosure required under subsection (a) of this section
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In addition to Lucky FABB, I also attend the Independent Fashion Bloggers (IFB) Conference. Overall, the conference had several interesting panels, all of which offered great tips and resources on blogging and fashion. I felt that the conference was more beneficial for new bloggers or those thinking about starting a blog. For a more seasoned blogger like myself, I found the panels on the Future of Digital Fashion and the Business of Blogging to be most resourceful. Oh – and did I mention I had a blast with my IFB dates Cheralee and Maria-Alejandra (both DC based bloggers).
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The Bad News Bearers:The Most Difficult Assignment in Law Enforcement (Released May 2009)
Unfortunately, research indicates that when death notification personnel are poorly trained, survivors as well as the bearers of the news may suffer consequences. The damage to the relationship between families and the notifying agency can be manifested at later dates or during other encounters. It often leaves survivors with lingering unanswered questions relating to the deaths of their loved ones and contributes to emotional difficulties for future re-entry into a normal lifestyle. Recommendations for additional and more intensive training are indicated for law enforcement agencies, and others, who must carry the burden of being the bad news bearers. (Page, 2008)
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text: Christmas Albums Don't you dislike throwing your Christmas cards away every year? This year preserve your Christmas cards in a special way, as well as find a way to organize all the Christmas letters you've been faithfully filing away for years. Make an album for your Christmas letters using decoupage to decorate the covers with this year's Christmas cards. We all love decoupage. It is easy and versatile. You really cannot go wrong here. Start by finding something to paste the Christmas cards on. Some dark red card which you will mostly have stocked will seem heavy enough to withstand all the gluing. Next cut your Christmas cards into all different shapes and sizes. Cut out little characters, scenes, holiday greetings, and even signatures of loved ones who had sent the cards. Next arrange the cutouts, overlapping one another, on the card stock, and start applying them one by one with the decoupage finish. There are several kinds of decoupage finish available. You can find a variety at your local craft store. They will mostly have two different varieties. The first is Plaid Royal Coat Antique Decoupage Finish, and the second is the Mod Podge Gloss Lustre. The first one gives one a vintage appearance. The paste gives you a yellow colour on drying, making your collage look aged. The more you apply, the yellower it gets. The Mod Podge dries clear. Use the antique finish and you shall not be disappointment with the results. You use the finish to actually glue the individual pieces on with a paintbrush, and then when you are done, you brush a coat over the entire page. After it dries for about ten minutes, you apply another coat. Adding several coats makes the pages as sturdy as an album cover. When the covers are ready, arrange your Christmas letters from oldest to most recent, and punch holes in all of them. Then place them between the covers and insert the ribbon through the holes and tied big red bows to hold them together. This special Christmas album should not take you more than an hour or two to create. In this special way you can create a timeless classic in a variety of ways.


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Childerguild, which has been supporting women and children's services at Silver Cross Hospital for more than 100 years, donated 40 sleepers to be given to newborns at the New Lenox hospital during the holiday season. | Supplied photo
Updated: February 23, 2013 6:24AM
Here is a look at charity news in the Southland.
Adopt-a-thon, Makeover for Shelter: The South Suburban Humane Society is looking for volunteers, particularly those skilled in the trades, to complete a weekend makeover of the shelter, 1103 West End Ave., Chicago Heights. Painters, plumbers, floor professionals, fencing companies and donations are needed to update the 40-plus-years-old building Jan. 25 to 27, and to keep animals safe and healthy in the future. To help empty the shelter in advance, it is holding an adopt-a-thon, with reduced adoption fees, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Jan. 23. SSHS shelters nearly 4,000 animals per year. For more information on volunteering for the makeover, call (708) 755-7387 email email@example.com or visit www.southsuburbanhumanesociety.org.
Pizza Contest: The Mokena Community Board of The Cancer Support Center is hosting a "best pizza" contest from 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 26 at Lincoln-Way North High School, 19900 S. Harlem Ave., Frankfort. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children 10 and under, and proceeds benefit the center. Beverage sales will benefit the Lincoln-Way Hockey Club. Five pizza places from Frankfort and five from Tinley Park will be judged in a "Two-Town Pizza Showdown." Judging ends at 7:30 p.m. A disc jockey will provide entertainment. Seating is limited. For more information, visit www.CancerSupportCenter.org or call (708) 478-3529.
Pancake Breakfast: The fifth annual all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast to benefit the Independence Junior High School band will be held from 8 to 11 a.m. Jan. 26 at the school, 6610 W. Highland Drive, Palos Heights. Tickets are $5 in advance, $6 at the door, or free for children 3 and under. There will also be raffles. For more information, contact Kandy at (708) 388-4159 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Europe Calling in SD 227: The Rich 227 Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser, "Le Beau Voyage," to benefit 29 students traveling to Europe this summer, will be at 6 p.m. Jan. 26 at Rich South High School, 5000 Sauk Trail, Richton Park. Spaghetti, meatballs, salad, breadsticks and desserts will be served. The Rich South Jazz Ensemble will provide entertainment, and there will be auctions and a raffle.
A Little Bit of Germany: Music and food will highlight the fundraiser "A Little Bit of Germany" from 4 to 8 p.m. Jan. 26 at Shepard High School, 13049 S. Ridgeland Ave., Palos Heights. The event supports the exchange program between Shepard and Johann Wolfgang Goethe Gymnasium (high school) in Germersheim, Germany. The event will celebrate the food, culture, music, language and people of Germany. There will be a catered dinner and entertainment, and imported souvenirs, candies and baked goods will be sold. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children 12 and under, and are for sale in advance at the school office or by contacting Jennifer Fischer at (708) 371-1111, Ext. 3073, or by emailing firstname.lastname@example.com.
Pre-Super Bowl Party: The New Lenox Sons of the American Legion Post 1977, 14414 Ford Drive, will hold a Pre-Super Bowl Party fundraiser from 6 p.m. to midnight Jan. 26. Dinner by JH Sweis Catering will include 16-ounce pork chops, mashed potatoes, stuffing and more. Cocktails will be available starting at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. There will be live music from 8 p.m. to midnight, along with raffles and door prizes. Tickets are $25 per person or $175 for a table of eight. Sign up at the post's bar by Jan. 20. Space is limited.
Habitat Help: An orientation session for those interested in participating in the Habitat for Humanity Chicago South Suburbs program is slated for 10 a.m. Jan. 26. The Habitat for Humanity affiliate has eight homes in Park Forest and Lansing waiting for a qualified partner family. Attendance is by invitation only, so those interested must call (708) 756-2015 and leave a name and mailing address. Space is limited to the first 100. For more information, visit www.gohabitat.net. Habitat for Humanity also is looking for volunteers to paint, cut wood or install drywall at job sites, to serve on committees and at the Habitat ReStore, or who have experience in public relations, accounting or managing an office. For more information, visit www.gohabitat.net or call (708) 756-2015.
Pancake Breakfast: Southwest Ball Hockey will hold its annual pancake breakfast from 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Jan. 27 at the Eugene Siegel Building, 10440 S. Oxford Ave., Chicago Ridge. The cost is $6 for those 14 and older, $3 for 13 and under and senior citizens. The menu includes pancakes, sausage, juice and coffee.
d'Vine Affair: Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago's annual d'Vine Affair, a Tasting of Fine Wines, will take place from 2 to 6 p.m. Jan. 27 at the Union League Club of Chicago, 65 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago. The fundraiser supports Catholic Charities' self-sufficiency programs that help families in Cook and Lake counties. Guests can taste and select from more than 250 wines. Tickets for the wine-tasting and a wine-appreciation seminar (advance reservations required) are $125 per person; there's an additional cost of $50 per person for a pre-tasting guided tour. For more information, contact Hillary Fash at (312) 948-6797 or email firstname.lastname@example.com. To make reservations, visit https://www.catholiccharities.net/registrations/event/dvine.
Volunteer Orientation: Neat Repeats Resale will host a volunteer orientation from 4 to 5 p.m. Jan. 28 at its Worth location, 7026 W. 111th St., Worth. The organization's stores are looking for volunteers to work in a boutique atmosphere. Contact Doreen at (708) 361-6860 to reserve a space. Proceeds from the stores' sales benefit the Crisis Center for South Suburbia, which provides emergency shelter and service for victims of domestic violence. Information: www.crisisctr.org.
McDonald's Night Fundraiser: Veterans Memorial Middle School in Blue Island will hold a McDonald's Night fundraiser from 5 to 8 p.m. Jan. 28 at the McDonald's at 11920 S. Western Ave., Blue Island. Fifteen percent of all sales will be donated to help support the school's eighth-grade trip to Washington, D.C. For more information, contact Vicki Cole at (708) 489-8342 or email email@example.com.
Commander's Benefit: A Homecoming and Special Project Benefit to raise funds for the Child Welfare Foundation, Honor Flight Network, Wounded Warrior Project and VSPANN Veterans Network will be held from 3 to 8 p.m. Feb. 2 at 115 Bourbon Street, 3359 W. 115th St., Merrionette Park. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door and include food, beer, wine, pop and valet parking. There will be raffles, silent auctions and entertainment. For more information or tickets, contact Maureen Hunter at (708) 822-6839 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Help the Hungry: Through Feb. 2, Food 4 Less and Foods Co. customers and associates can support local food banks by donating their spare change in collection canisters at the checkouts. For more information, visit www.food4less.com.
Step Right Up: The Beverly Arts Center's 42nd annual benefit auction will start at 6 p.m. Feb. 9 at the Center, 2407 W. 111th St., Chicago. Tickets are $50 per person ($40 for BAC 555 Club members). The circus-themed event will include auctions, live music, a buffet and a cash bar. Proceeds benefit the center's fine arts programming and education. For tickets and information, call (773) 445-3838 or visit www.beverlyartcenter.org/events.
Heart to Heart Extravaganza: The Crisis Center for South Suburbia's annual Heart to Heart Extravaganza dinner dance is scheduled for Feb. 9 at Silver Lake Country Club, 14700 S. 82nd Ave., Orland Park. There will be cocktails, dinner, auctions, live entertainment and a raffle with $9,500 in prize money awarded. Raffle tickets are $50 and for sale by visiting www.crisisctr.org/events. A ticket order form (also available online) can be downloaded and mailed with payment to the Crisis Center, P.O. Box 39, Tinley Park, IL 60477. Only 500 tickets will be sold. Dinner dance tickets ($90), ad book advertising space, and sponsorship opportunities also are available. Contact Christopher Beele at (708) 429-7255, Ext. 118, for reservations and more information. The Crisis Center for South Suburbia provides emergency shelter and other essential services for individuals and families victimized by domestic violence.
Movie and Dessert: The Oak Lawn Community Library Foundation will hold a "Movie and Dessert" fundraiser Feb. 14 at the Oak Lawn Public Library, 9427 S. Raymond Ave. The Valentine's Day event includes a screening of "Chocolat" and sweets provided by local bakeries and restaurants. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the film starts at 6 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person. Registration and payment (cash or check) are due by Feb. 10 at the library. Proceeds benefit the foundation. For more information, visit www.oaklawnlibrary.org or call (708) 422-4990.
Senior American Idol: Orland Township is hosting a singing tryout for its upcoming fundraiser, "Senior American Idol," which benefits the township's scholarship foundation. Tryouts, open to seniors 55 and older, are from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 20 at the township's activity center, 14807 S. Ravinia Ave., Orland Park. Participants will audition to songs of no longer than two minutes. The main event and fundraiser will be at Georgios Banquets, 8800 W. 159th St., Orland Hills, from 5 to 10 p.m. May 9. Tickets are $25, include dinner, and are for sale at the township office. For more information, call (708) 403-4222 or visit www.orlandtwp.org.
Supporting Blind Veterans: The Johnson-Phelps VFW Post 5220 in Oak Lawn is collecting donations for its annual April event in which it hosts blind veterans from Hines VA Hospital for a day of food, entertainment, camaraderie and a goodie bag. For more information, to donate or to help make lap robes, email email@example.com or call (708) 423-5220.
Recycling: St. Christopher School, 14611 S. Keeler Ave., Midlothian, is holding a recycling fundraiser, and will be collecting items including empty toner and ink-jet cartridges, cell phones, DVDs, video games and video games systems, PDAs, iPods and laptops. The items may be dropped off at the school, parish office or church. Items should be undamaged, and empty toner should be repackaged into the new box of toner. Companies that want to donate but cannot deliver items are asked to call the school at (708) 385-8776. The school also recycles paper, with three bins on the south side of the gravel parking lot on the east side of the building.
Cell Phone Collection: South Suburban Family Shelter is collecting cell phones for an ongoing fundraiser, and also is seeking schools, businesses or other organizations to volunteer as collection sites. The shelter provides services for victims of domestic violence. Collection sites include the SSFS administrative office, 18139 Harwood Ave., Homewood; Bergstein's NY Deli, 200 Dixie Highway, Chicago Heights; and Doyle Designed Salon, 2630 Flossmoor Road, Flossmoor. For more information, call (708) 794-2140, Ext. 303.
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Resale Shop: One More Thing Resale Shop, at 343 Main St., Park Forest, benefits victims of domestic violence and homeless women with children. The shop, owned by South Suburban Family Shelter, is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. Information: Contact Sharon at (708) 228-5077.
Repeat Boutique: The Repeat Boutique resale shop, at 18157 Dixie Highway in Homewood, is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. All workers are volunteers, and all proceeds go to Grand Prairie Services clients. Items in the shop include clothing, furs, jewlery, shoes, books and household items. Information: (708) 957-5052.
Seeking volunteers: The Alzheimer's Association, Greater Illinois Chapter is seeking individuals interested in becoming Alzheimer's Association Community Representatives in Will County. New volunteers will receive training. To become an AACR, visit alz.org/illinois, click on "volunteer" and select "Alzheimer's Association Community Rep" on the application form.
Donate unused tickets: Lake Katherine Nature Center & Botanic Gardens, 7402 W. Lake Katherine Drive in Palos Heights, has joined tix4cause.com, an emarketplace ticket service that turns unused tickets into cash donations for nonprofits. Individuals, businesses or corporations can donate unused tickets for sports, music, theater or leisure activities to Lake Katherine. The public can buy tickets via tix4cause.com, and 90 percent of the ticket proceeds go to support Lake Katherine. To make a donation and/or buy tickets, visit www.lakekatherine.org or tix4cause.com. Be sure to identify Lake Katherine as your charity of choice. Information: (708) 361-1873.
Text to Give: Nonprofit organization Park Lawn, 10833 S. LaPorte, Oak Lawn, has recently launched a new "Text to Give" mobile giving campaign to benefit the programs and services for individuals with developmental disabilities. The program allows donors to make a $5 donation through Give by Cell by texting the phrase GIVEPL to the number 20222. Donations are tax-deductible and pledges are billed through your monthly cell phone bill. Users must be 18 or older or have parental permission to participate, and must agree to the terms and conditions. Message and data rates may apply. For more information, visit www.givebycell.com.
Staples: Together We Cope is seeking certain staples that are in short supply at its food pantry. Canned soup, pasta, rice and breakfast cereal in particular can be dropped off at the pantry, 17010 S. Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays; and from 2 to 7 p.m. on Thursdays. Contact Carol Ettema, pantry director, at (708) 633-5040 if you wish to conduct a food drive for those items.
Purr-fect Donations: The South Suburban Humane Society is seeking donations to help take care of kittens. The humane society is registered at Target and Wal-Mart. Donated items also can be dropped off at The South Suburban Humane Society at 1103 West End Ave., Chicago Heights, or the SSHS Spay/Neuter Clinic at 18349 S. Halsted St., Glenwood.
Donations sought: The Silver Cross Hospital resale shop, the Encore Shop, is accepting donations of gently used seasonal decorations, adult and children's clothing, household items and books. Donations can be dropped off 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and the first Saturday of the month at the Encore Shop at 1200 Maple Road, Joliet, just north of the former Silver Cross Hospital Emergency Department. Call (815) 300-7642 or Volunteers Services at Silver Cross Hospital at (815) 300-7117.
Pizza for a cause: St. Christopher School and Kenootz Pizzeria have teamed up for an Eat and Earn Fundraiser on the first Tuesday of each month. Kenootz Pizzeria, 4659 W. 147th St., Midlothian, is donating 25 percent of all profits for dine-in, carry-out and delivery order (before taxes, gratuity, and coupons) to the school. Be sure to mention St. Christopher when ordering to have the percentage donated. Call the pizzeria at (708) 535-0005.
Target St. Christopher School: St. Christopher School in Midlothian is continuing its participation in Target Corp.'s "Take Charge of Education" program. To help the school, individuals need to use their Target REDcard and inform the checkout person that they would like St. Christopher School to receive credit for the purchase. It does not cost the purchaser anything and Target Corp. will donate up to 1 percent of the REDcard purchases to the school.
Shopping for school: The Summit Hill Educational Foundation is part of the Dominick's family of stores' eScrip program. To participate in the SHEF fundraiser, individuals need to register their Fresh Values cards at Dominick's. For information, call (815) 474-9052 or visit firstname.lastname@example.com.
Donations needed: Neat Repeats Resale stores in Orland Park and Worth are in need of gently used women's and children's clothing, accessories, handbags, shoes and jewelry along with small household appliances and kitchen items in good working order. The Neat Repeats stores depend on community residents to provide the inventory for the retail operations. All donations benefit women and children who are receiving services free of charge from the Crisis Center for South Suburbia. Items can be dropped off at either store location: 7026 W. 111th St. in Worth, (708) 361-6860; or 9028 W. 159th St. in Orland Park, (708) 364-7605.
Donations sought: The Children's Museum in Oak Lawn is seeking donations as part of its annual appeal. In 2012, the museum is trying to raise money for its new "We the People" interactive exhibit, which will teach kids about the importance of patriotism and includes pieces of two beams from the World Trade Center. Donations can be made online at the museum's website, www.cmoaklawn.org, by following the links to donate or become a member; by mail at Children's Museum in Oak Lawn, 5100 Museum Drive, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 or in person at the museum. Call (708) 423-6709.
Sharing soles: Orland Township, 14807 S. Ravinia, is collecting shoes for the Share Your Soles organization. Any gently worn shoes will be accepted 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays. The goal of the charity is to provide shoes to underprivileged families worldwide. Call (708) 403-4222.
Pets for vets: To ease the financial costs associated with pet ownership, the Animal Welfare League offers all veterans with military ID an exclusive 20 percent adoption fee discount. Adoptions include a free leash and collar or cat carrier, AVID Microchip, 10-day health care and one-year rabies vaccination. Adoptable pets can be viewed online at www.animalwelfareleague.com or by visiting the Chicago Ridge location, noon to 8 p.m. Mondays to Fridays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays. Veterans can also get a 10 percent discount off veterinary services through its clinic, which is open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays. Information: visit www.PetsforPatriots.org or call (877) 473-8223.
Volunteers sought: Catholic Charities is seeking volunteers to help at "The Giving Tree" donation center at 3016 S. State St. in Lockport. Volunteers will assist with sorting, organizing and distributing a variety of items. Volunteers must be available to help on weekdays and be at least 18. Contact Marianne Holzhauer at (815) 774-4663, Ext. 3105 for information. If you are in need of services, contact Daybreak Center at the same phone number. For more information about the programs and services provided by Catholic Charities, visit catholiccharitiesjoliet.org.
Ring up donations: South Suburban Family Shelter is seeking cell phone donations and new cell phone collection sites for its ongoing fundraising program. The agency works with a company that specializes in the collection and recycling of used cellular phones. Some cell phone collection sites include: SSFS administrative office, 18139 Harwood, Homewood; Bergstein's NY Deli, 200 Dixie Highway, Chicago Heights; and Doyle Designed Salon, 2630 Flossmoor Road., Flossmoor. Call (708) 794-2140, Ext.303.
Opportunities for animals: The Animal Welfare League in Chicago Ridge is selling Golden Opportunities Books 2012 for $25 each to raise money for its homeless animals. The books offer 50 percent-off coupons and two-for-one discounts at local restaurants, movies, grocers, sporting events and more. The Chicagoland South Suburban/Northwest Indiana Edition is available at the shelter. Call (708) 636-8586, Ext. 268.
Filling pantries: Working to meet unprecedented demand at its pantries in Worth and Summit, Catholic Charities southwest regional office is accepting donations of food and money earmarked for the pantries at its office, 7000 W. 111th St. in Worth. Call (708) 430-0428.
New program: Sertoma Centre Inc. hopes to reach a growing population of individuals who have been dually diagnosed with a developmental disability and mental illness. Its new program is a part of the Developmental Training Programs at Sertoma Centre, which will provide the opportunity for individuals to receive group or individual counseling. Participants in the program also will be given alternatives to talk therapies to better suit the needs of a wide range of individuals. Art, sand and play therapy techniques will be utilized for those who struggle with expressing their thoughts and feelings. Also, the utilization of poetry, music, and journaling will be implemented for relaxation and therapeutic interventions. Contact Heather Beckner at (708) 730-6333 or at email@example.com.
Gift cards aid shelter: South Suburban Family Shelter is participating in Jewel-Osco's gift card program. Gift cards are available for purchase in $25, $50 and $100 increments, and the shelter will receive a 5 percent rebate for cards sold by the agency. Payment is made to South Suburban Family Shelter for the face value of the gift card: Proceeds benefit the programs and services provided free of charge to victims of domestic violence and their families. Contact the shelter at (708) 794-2140, Ext.303, or visit the administrative offices at 18139 Harwood, Homewood.
Tickets for a cause: Sertoma Centre Inc. has joined Tix4Cause.com, a ticket exchange website, to offer a new way for supporters to donate. The Tix4Cause website provides an online platform where ticketholders can donate unwanted tickets to Sertoma Centre and receive a tax deduction. Buyers then purchase these tickets, often at reasonable prices, and Tix4Cause passes 100 percent of the proceeds on to Sertoma Centre. Tix4Cause handles every aspect of customer service including ticket processing and handling. Silver Lake Country Club in Orland Park is the first to donate tickets on behalf of Sertoma Centre. The tickets are valued at $140 and include four rounds of open play, 1-18 holes on their course. Sertoma Centre Inc. is a nonprofit agency that provides services to more than 625 individuals with developmental, physical and emotional disabilities and/or mental illness. Contact Melanie Jones at (708) 730-6206, www.sertomacentre.org or visit www.tix4cause.com.
Shop for PADS: South Suburban PADS (Public Action to Deliver Shelter) has joined the network of charitable organizations that turn gently used fashions and accessories into cash at the Spree store at 151st Street and LaGrange Road in Orland Park. All donations of gently used clothing, shoes, jewelry, purses and other accessories donated at the Spree store can earn money for PADS. When individuals drop their items at Spree and select PADS as the charity of their choice, PADS receives a check for these donations. Information: Contact Dawn Thrasher at (708) 754-4357, Ext. 107, or email@example.com.
Furniture helps Sertoma: Sertoma Centre is seeking donations of furniture for resale at its Good as New thrift store, 4331 Lincoln Highway in Matteson. Sertoma will pick up used donated furniture items and provide a receipt for tax purposes. The thrift store sales benefit more than 625 physically or developmentally challenged clients being served at the Sertoma Centre each day. To schedule a free pickup, contact Karey Wentz, Thrift Store manager, at (708) 481-5627, or e-mail email@example.com.
Replenish the pantry: Elsie's Pantry, located at Moraine Valley Community Church in Palos Hills, has an ongoing need for canned goods and monetary donations to keep up with the increasing need. Since June 2000, the pantry has served more than 27,000 people living in Palos Hills, Palos Heights, Palos Park, Hickory Hills and parts of Bridgeview, Justice, Orland Park, Willow Springs and Worth. However, donations have decreased over the past two years, forcing the pantry to use its reserves, which, if not replenished, would run out by the end of the year. Canned goods can be brought to the church between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays. Donations by check may be made to Elsie's Pantry, 8601 W. 107th St., Palos Hills, 60465. Information: (708) 598-4435.
Free bag of food: New Mercies Community Services was organized in 2003 to provide support services to low-income, elderly and disabled families in south Cook County. The organization operates a food pantry in Midlothian that distributes bags of food twice weekly to this same targeted population. Food distribution is from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays at New Mercies Community Services, 3824 W. 147th St., Midlothian. Donations to support the service also are sought. Information: Laurie Reed at (708) 606-2864.
Come clean: Together We Cope is seeking donations of personal care items — including shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, soap and disposable razors — that will be shared with families utilizing food pantry services. Donations of any quantity may be dropped off at 17010 S. Oak Park Ave. Tinley Park. Together We Cope is a nonprofit agency assisting families in temporary crisis from 22 south suburban communities. Information: Suellen or Tina at (708) 633-5040 or www.togetherwecope.org.
Reaching out: Together We Cope in Tinley Park has established an emergency outreach food program with Faith United Methodist Church as a partner. Emergency bags of nonperishable food will be delivered to the Orland Park church to increase outreach to families needing food. The organization seeks to establish similar partnerships with other area churches. Information: Mary Ann Baer at (708) 633-5040.
Furniture pickup: Together We Cope has added an additional day to its schedule for furniture pickups in Tinley Park and nearby suburbs. With pickups on Tuesdays and Fridays, there now is new inventory of gently used furniture twice a week at the organization's resale shop, located at 17010 S. Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park. The shop is open six days a week, and a small donation is requested for furniture pickups. Information: Call the shop at (708) 633-9180 or visit www.togetherwecope.org. Together We Cope is a nonprofit agency assisting families in crisis from 27 south suburban communities.
Help soldiers call home: "Cell Phones for Soldiers" was started by two teenagers to help buy calling cards to send to U.S. military stationed in Iraq, Afghanistan and throughout the world. They are collecting old cell phones and accessories. The cell phones are recycled for cash and proceeds used to buy the calling cards for the soldiers. "Cell Phones for Soldiers" has raised almost $2 million in donations and distributed more than 500,000 prepaid calling cards to soldiers serving overseas. Daniels Printing and Office Supply, 14800 Cicero Ave., Oak Forest, is an official drop-off point for any make or model cell phone. Information: www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com.
Seeking senior volunteers: The Retired Senior Volunteer Program of Catholic Charities is seeking people 55 or older willing to share their talents and help those in need at a variety of local organizations, mainly in the Joliet Diocese. Catholic Charities will match individual interests with available volunteer opportunities and will provide supplementary insurance, mileage and meal reimbursement during volunteer service. Information: Cindy, (815) 933-7791, Ext. 125.
Donate cell phones: South Suburban Family Shelter is collecting old cell phones to be recycled. The recycling process produces revenue to support the shelter's services. The Rotary Club of Park Forest has paired up with the shelter to help in the collection process. For a list of donation sites, visit www.rotaryofparkforest.org and click on "cell phone locations," or www.ssfs1.org and click on "donate."
Wendy's Night: VFW Post 177 MacDonald-Linn has a fundraiser between 5 and 8 p.m. the last Wednesday of each month at the Wendy's Restaurant at 79th Street and Harlem Avenue in Bridgeview. Proceeds benefit the VFW National Home for Children, located in Michigan. Participants simply order food (drive-through or sit-in) from Wendy's during this time period, and Wendy's donates a portion of its profits to this cause.
Food for victims: South Suburban Family Shelter is in need of nonperishable food items such as canned soups, vegetables and fruit for its clients who are experiencing domestic violence. Personal hygiene products (regular, not sample size please) are also needed. Donations may be dropped off at 18139 Harwood, Homewood. Please call ahead before dropping off items. Contact the shelter at (708) 794-2140, Ext. 303.
Text to Give: St. Xavier University's Department for University Advancement has announced a new "Text to Give" mobile giving campaign to benefit the university's Class Gift Fund and the St. Xavier Fund. The program allows donors to make $10 donations using their mobile phones through Give by Cell. You can make a gift to the Class Gift Fund by texting CLASSGIFT with your first and last name to 20222, or make a gift to the St. Xavier Fund by texting SXU with your first and last name to 20222. Donors can give multiple times a month depending on your carrier. Donations are tax-deductible, and pledges are billed through your monthly cell phone bill. Messaging and data rates may apply. For information, visit www.givebycell.com.
CARE Program: ComEd offers customer assistance programs that help deployed members of the military and disabled veterans who have fallen behind on their bills, plus programs for low-income families and for nonprofits. For more information or to enroll, visit ComEd.Com/CARE or call (888) 806-2273.


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ShannaLoren on 5/10/2009 12:19:00 AM more reviews by ShannaLoren
Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination, Dark, Cool Hair: Black, Curly, Fine Eyes: Brown
Used this for the first time today under my Fyrinnae primer. I dont know which one it was, but I did not get oily at all and I am a girl that gets oily after 45 min of washing my face!!! I like it.
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*TOP REVIEWER* YellowroseofTexas on 6/24/2008 2:33:00 PM more reviews by YellowroseofTexas
Age: 44-55 Skin: Oily, Dark, Warm Hair: Black, Relaxed, Coarse Eyes: Brown
I purchased this product a couple of months ago but never used it. I was out of my MAC oil control lotion AND I'm trying (well, maybe not trying very hard) to finish using a product up before I purchase another .....so I dusted this off.
I have to say it has made a positive difference. I live in hot humid Texas and makeup will melt off your face. This has help me stay fairly oil free. I still blot (MAC blot) at noon BUT that's a vast improvement for me. Also, my makeup stays on w/no fading.
Does it control my oilness completely? No, I don't think anything ever will but this is close.I didn't see that much difference between my regular MAC oil control lotion and Mary Kay's. Both work for me.
Not sure I will repurchase. I do like this but I'm still on a quest for HG.
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peacheshoneyblossom on 5/5/2008 12:30:00 AM more reviews by peacheshoneyblossom
Age: 18 & Under Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium Hair: Blond Eyes: Blue
i was looking for an alternative to the expensive MAC oil control lotion but i just ended up wasting more money because this lotion is POINTLESS. i was so excited to recieve and try it but it did absolutely nothing for my skin in helping the oil, in fact i find that when i use it in the afternoon my skin actually feels MORE greasy and i need to use blot papers alot. So i sprung for the MAC, i suggest you do the same!
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chitown73 on 8/19/2007 1:55:00 AM more reviews by chitown73
Age: 30-35 Skin: Very Dry, Fair Hair: Brunette Eyes: Brown
I can't say enough about this product. Every summer my skin gets so darn oily from the heat and humidity. I am so glad I read the previous reviews for this stuff and decided to try it. I use about a nickel-sized amount all over my face. It sinks right in, feels smooth and silky going on, and doesn't dry out my skin. I put it on underneath my regular moisturizer and sunscreen, followed up by foundation and the rest of my makeup. So far, and I've been using this for one week in very hot weather, and I've only had to touch up once with a little bit of powder in the middle of the day. AMAZING! My makeup no longer melts or slides off my face. I have sensitive skin, and I have no breakouts or irritation from using this stuff. If anything, I've noticed that a couple of zits I had have shriveled up very quickly. This is my new HG, and I will repurchase!
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arabgirl on 12/9/2006 3:30:00 PM more reviews by arabgirl
Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown
works very well to control oil, i like it better than proactive
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Holly40 on 3/23/2006 5:36:00 PM more reviews by Holly40
Age: 25-29 Skin: Acne-prone, Medium, Warm Hair: Brown, Wavy, Medium Eyes: Brown
It does control oil, but at night when I wash my face I have clogged pores. The next morning I have black and white heads all over my nose and cheeks.
I can't use it, but other may.
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*TOP REVIEWER* AprilH on 9/27/2005 4:59:00 PM more reviews by AprilH
Age: 30-35 Skin: Combination Hair: Blond Eyes: Blue
Not impressed. Depending on your needs, there are other Mary Kay products superior to this one. If you're interested in oil control, I would suggest the Oil Mattifier. It's not the best I've tried, but it controls oil far better than this lotion. If you want a light moisturizer, the Oil Free Hydrating Gel is also a superior product. This doesn't moisturize much, doesn't control oil very well, doesn't do much of anything, really.
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I hesitantly made this kit about a month ago. I was hesitant because I didn't really know what to expect from a "Bitter" beer. And then also after the less than stellar results I got from the Cooper's Draft and Lager kits that I've made, I was worried that I was going to end up with something that would be drinkable, not bad, not great, but disappointing for a homebrew. I made the recipe exactly per the instructions using the recommended addition of a single package of Cooper's brewing sugar as the additional fermentable sugars. I think fermentation was complete in 3-4 days, but I let it sit in the fermenter for 2 weeks with no secondary and bottled. It was in bottles for a month before opening and sampling. Well let me tell you, this beer turns out great! It was really easy to make, and wow it does taste good! As of now, this is my favorite one of the Cooper's beer kits that I've tried. If you've ever thought about trying one of the Cooper's kits, I would highly recommend that you seriously consider this one instead of their Lager, Draft, or Cervca can kits. This beer really has a lot of flavor, its nice and malty and its got a pretty nice grape-fruit type citrus taste - definitely "Bitter" but not so bitter as you might expect from a beer named "bitter". I would definitely repeat. Highly Recommend.
This was one of my earlier brews, but I have to agree. It came out excellent. Not real good at following directions though. I used their Amber LME instead of the Coopers Brewing Sugar. Also mixed it in after a 45 minute boil of one oz of Styrain Goldings Hops in one gallon of water. Dry hopped with Saaz. There are two bottles left in the basement frig. Not sure what I'm saving them for, just don't want it to be gone.
If I make it again I would like to mess around with the recipe a bit too. But I've been trying to follow the instructions exactly per recommendations at least the first time to get an idea of whats to be expected and to give an accurate review of the kit.
I am actually drinking some of them now. I also have been really enjoying the Coopers Bitter - it was a bit darker then I thought it was going to turn out but full of taste. I made mine with about 4 pounds of LME and 1 pound of liquid glucose. The ABV came out a little over 5 percent (5.3) so it is more like an extra special bitter. I agree with what you guys said though it is nice and bitter - luckillly I like that style of beer - if you are more of a light beer drinker I would recomend trying something else. Anyway nice to see you guys are enjoying the coopers bitter - I just bottled some coopers real ale last weekend - im hoping that turns out nice as well - cheers
I just think it tastes better. The cerveca kit is pretty bland and uninteresting by comparison. Strictly my personal preference of course. But on the other hand the cervace kit is the only beer that I've made that my wife, my sister, and my brother in law liked.
Yea I think it all depends on personal taste - the bitter to me has way more flavor and personality. Im not too big on any Cerveza - i fnd that style pretty bland and blah - but if you like that particular style the kit may turn out well for you.
[QUOTE=I also have been really enjoying the Coopers Bitter - it was a bit darker then I thought it was going to turn out but full of taste. I made mine with about 4 pounds of LME and 1 pound of liquid glucose. The ABV came out a little over 5 percent (5.3) so it is more like an extra special bitter. [/QUOTE] The Coopers Bitter is supposed to be an English Bitter style of beer (unless you get the premium brand Thomas Cooper Bitter, which is more the pale Aussie bitter style) but I've made a few and can't get excited over them. I find it easier to use unhopped malt from Coopers and add my own hops / steeped grains and better yeast to get a type of beer. Maybe time for some of you folk to start getting more adventurous before you make the big AG commitments.
I dunno ive always generally been happy with the beer produced from the coopers kits. I probley will soon try a beer with some steped grains and hops - but for now I like the simplicity of the coopers kits - im having fun - and best of all love drinking it - so why mess with something that isnt broken? That being said Id like to make a few brews with some steeped grains and adding the hops myself to see how it goes.


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Scholarship recipients and donors are invited to attend the Awards Banquet on Wednesday, May 7, 2014. This is a great opportunity for recipients to personally thank the scholarship donor(s). Recipients are expected to attend the banquet. Parents and friends may also attend.
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Did the dazzling faux-Robert Altman dialogue between Lily Tomlin and Meryl Streep, as they presented the director with his honorary Oscar on Sunday, whet your appetite for Altman's new film? Check out the actual trailer for the movie, A Prairie Home Companion, due in June. The premise — Garrison Keillor's popular radio show stages what may be its last broadcast — is ripe for a backstage farce featuring one of Altman's trademark mega-ensembles, this one featuring Tomlin, Streep, Lindsay Lohan (!), Woody Harrelson, John C. Reilly, Kevin Kline, Tommy Lee Jones, Maya Rudolph (!!), and Virginia Madsen. All of them get face time in the trailer, with pride of place going to Streep and Harrelson as on-air performers. Altman has a real hit-and-miss track record with comedies (M*A*S*H and The Player: terrific; Ready-to-Wear: feh; Beyond Therapy: unwatchable), and there's not enough in the clip to assure me that this one will actually be funny. Cross your fingers.
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Can we get Meryl Streep and Lily Tomlin to host the Oscars next year?
Despite his less stellar movies, I will go see anything Robert Altman does. "The Long Goodbye" is one of my favorite movies and "Gosford Park" is absolutely amazing. Plus, if Streep and Tomlin are half as good as they were at the Oscars, it should be a winner.
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I'll wait for the reviews. The quality gap between Nashville and Short Cuts vs. Ready-to-wear is enormous.
Who can afford to miss the opportunity to watch a stellar cast like this?!? Besides i love movies about the radio and i thought the trailer looked fun. I'll see it on the opening day!
Robert Altman is the best, but it absolutely pains me to think that I'll actually be going to a movie that Linsay Lohan is in. Can any sane person honestly tell me that she deserves to share the screen with the likes of Meryl Streep, Tommy Lee Jones, John C. Reily, Lily Tomlin, etc? UGHHHHHHHHH.
This is weird, but I just thought of something else. Linsay Lohan in this movie is like a weird looking scab on an otherwise beautiful piece of skin. Sorry.
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SO Excited! I'm also upset that my friend and I were deemed, "Too young" to be extras in it when it filmed in minnesota this summer. Probably true though, not that many young people in the audience for that.
I'm so excited for this movie. I'm a little biased because I was an extra and have a wide array of stories from the filming. I hope the movie will be as fun as my experiences with it.
Fair enough, I may have spoken too soon. I just won't be holding my breath.
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Review: The Darkness at Summit Music Hall, 2/16/12
You've yet to see crowd feedback until you've heard (and survived) the Darkness' diva crowd rocking out in full-on falsetto. (It should be noted that the night's small talk was less spectacular than its vocal range, however: At one point, Hawkins actually shouted, "Give me a D! Give me an Enver!")
If someone had approached the Darkness about a decade ago, warned the guys about their forthcoming cocaine problems, the shutdown of Napster, the rise of iTunes and a little woman named Lady Gaga and then had them cryogenically frozen, the band could not have been more on par with its original aesthetic and more loveably ignorant of its modern evolution than it was last night.
Aaron Thackeray Justin Hawkins of the Darkness last night at Summit Music Hall. Slide show: The Darkness in Denver.
It's not all brazen badassery: About halfway through the set, Hawkins returned to the stage alone, albeit in a tophat, for a solo acoustic rendition of "Holding My Own" that was surprisingly lovely and utterly sincere. But if the audience was impressed by its band's return to peak shape, -- crotch fires still burning and all that -- the band was equally impressed with the people miserably squandering its falsetto.
After all, Denver is responsible for the band's first two bras thrown onstage during this reunion tour. After the second, an enormous hot pink affair, hit Hawkins, he finally addressed the issue. "Can I be one of you mountain folk?" he asked, all British accent and shirtless swagger. "I've got the lungs for it, haven't I?
Personal Bias: I went through a Darkness phase in high school, the highlight of which was my French teacher catching me shouting "Get your hands off my woman, motherfucker!" in my car on the way home from school. Madame Taylor was not impressed.
By The Way: The Summit might have the worst crowd small talk in Denver. Seriously, the dude (read: asshole) behind me "took a crap in the urinal just because I can."
Random Detail: Ohio rockers Foxy Shazam earned a huge wave of adoration before the Darkness took the stage and are a surprisingly adept pairing to their ridiculous counterpart. If you haven't already, check out their own more experimental take on glam rock, which they describe as "white music for black people."
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01. "Black Shuck"
02. "Growing On Me"
03. "Best Of Me"
04. "One Way Ticket"
05. "Nothing's Gonna Stop Us"
06. "Get Your Hands Off My Woman"
07. "I Can't Believe It's Not Love"
08. "Holding My Own"
09. "Love is Only a Feeling"
10. "Concrete"
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12. "Everybody's Having a Good Time"
13. "Physical Sex"
14. "Is It Just Me?"
15. "Street Spirit (Fade Out)" (Radiohead cover)
16. "She's Just a Girl, Eddie"
17. "Givin' Up"
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Here's my problem: The single pole dimmer switch I just installed does not turn on the lights. Another switch does - so the recessed lights all work, but are on the wrong switch. Installed 4 recessed lights in the kitchen, and wired a single pole dimmer switch – placing a new box in the kitchen for the dimmer switch. I cannot use the kitchen's existing circuit due to over-load.
The dimmer switch has two black and a green wire. I then ran a 14-2 wire to the dimmer switch from a junction box in my attic. I also ran a second 14-2 wire from the same junction box in the attic to the dimmer switch. Each of the black wires coming into the dimmer switch box, connect to the two black wires on the dimmer switch. The two white wires are connected together, and the ground wires are all connected (3) together. I also have coming into the attic junction box a 14-2 wire from the first of the four recessed lights boxes. The other three recess lights are connected together. I have fourth 14-2 wire coming into the attic junction box from which I thought I was getting my "power source" from. So this makes 4-wires coming into that attic junction box.
There are two 14-2 wires coming into the outside switch (one supplies the power source). Now the outside light switch controls both the outside light and my 4 kitchen recessed lights. I need help! And, thanks in advance. |
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A switch cuts the black line only. In the junction box find the incoming power (black) and hook up the white, painted black, of the cable going to the switch. At the switch hook up the white which you will also paint black on this end, to the black of the switch. Now hook up the black in the cable to the other black of the switch. Hook up all grounds. You just made a switch loop. At the junction box take the black from the switch and hook to the black going to the light. Hook the white from the light to the white of the incoming power cable. You are done. |
You tapped into the switched power for the outside light. You need to find a source of unswitched power for your dimmer controlled lights. |
Please don't take this the wrong way, but there are hints in what you wrote suggesting that you don't have enough basic understanding of electricity, or wiring techniques, to wire your own home safely. Please buy or borrow a copy of Wiring Simplified and read it before continuing with your project. You can probably ignore the chapter on farm wiring (if it's still in the current edition), but don't pass over the chapter on basic electrical circuits. |
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