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Uganda: Reasons for the U.S. Deployment in Central Africa
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Uganda: Reasons for the U.S. Deployment in Central Africa
October 18, 2011 | 2108 GMT
Reasons for the U.S. Deployment in Central Africa
BEN SIMON/AFP/Getty Images
Ugandan soldiers search the Congolese jungle for Lord's Resistance Army
leader Joseph Kony
The United States announced the deployment of some 100 U.S. special
operations troops to Central Africa on Oct. 14. The troops will serve as
advisers with the objective of facilitating the capture or killing of
Joseph Kony, the leader of the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA), a rebel
militant group that began in Uganda but now is scattered throughout the
region. However, the deployment has much more to do with regional
security, domestic politics and trade relations than it does with the
LRA leader.
U.S. President Barack Obama on Oct. 14 announced plans to deploy
approximately 100 U.S. special operations troops to Central Africa to
facilitate the capture of the leader of the Lord's Resistance Army
(LRA), Joseph Kony. For more than 20 years, the LRA has roamed parts of
northern Uganda, present-day South Sudan, the Central African Republic
(CAR) and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and presently the
group remains largely scattered and nomadic. However, with no noticeable
uptick in LRA activity this year, the U.S. deployment has come as
somewhat of a surprise.
In reality, the deployment has little to do with Kony. Instead, the move
is about improving regional security, strengthening U.S.-Ugandan
bilateral relations and Obama's attempts to shore up support from his
political base.
U.S. Efforts Against the Lord's Resistance Army
The LRA was first established in the mid-1980s as the Holy Spirit
Movement, led by the supposed cousin of Kony. The movement originally
consisted of northern Acholi people and has always had the goal of
overthrowing the Ugandan government. The LRA moves throughout the region
using primitive weapons like machetes and stones while pillaging and
converting villages to their cause, traditionally relying on the
conversion of children into child soldiers. Most reports indicate that
Kony is no longer in full control of the LRA, instead passing command to
regional leaders in charge of smaller cells in remote forest areas of
South Sudan, the CAR and the DRC. Presently, the LRA, estimated to have
200-400 fighters, lacks the numbers and weapons for a sophisticated
insurgency and only operates in places where there is minimal government
Since 2008, the United States has helped finance regional military
efforts to capture LRA commanders, concentrating its efforts in Uganda,
where Washington has spent more than $497 million strengthening the
Ugandan army. Former U.S. President George W. Bush dispatched 17
counterterrorism advisers to train Ugandan troops to fight the rebel
group in 2008. In May of last year, the U.S. Congress passed the Lord's
Resistance Army Disarmament and Northern Uganda Recovery Act of 2009,
which officially labeled the LRA and Kony as terrorists. The bill also
launched a program to share satellite intelligence with Kampala and to
boost the Ugandan military's capabilities with equipment like RQ-11
Raven miniature unmanned aerial vehicles and helicopters.
Uganda and neighboring countries, such as the DRC and Rwanda, for years
have conducted joint operations against the LRA. As part of the U.S.
deployment, many of the roughly 100 U.S. soldiers will serve as trainers
for regional forces while a small number will be sent to locations in
the field, potentially linking up with neighboring countries' forces,
such as the DRC armed forces, which previously have received training
from U.S. Africa Command forces. Once fully deployed, the U.S. troops
will be able to monitor for LRA activity in Uganda, South Sudan, the CAR
and the DRC.
How Uganda Benefits
Both Kampala and Washington stand to benefit from the deployment of U.S.
forces in Central Africa. Since his inauguration in 1986, Ugandan
President Yoweri Museveni has led an active campaign to thwart LRA
violence. Though he has experienced success in pushing the LRA further
north, Museveni has been unable to capture Kony. U.S. support over the
years has greatly increased Museveni's operations against the LRA, and
additional U.S. forces could help the Ugandan regime further by
improving the country's intelligence capabilities. U.S. troops, in
concert with regional forces, also could help secure the Ituri region in
the DRC, which is physically closer to Kampala than the DRC's own
capital of Kinshasa, while continuing to strengthen security in the
remaining LRA areas in the neighboring corners of Uganda, South Sudan,
the DRC and the CAR.
Museveni, who just last week took control from Parliament of local oil
agreements, is facing heavy criticism from Parliament over corruption in
the oil sector. Last week, the Ugandan Parliament asked three of
Museveni's top advisers to step down for similar corruption charges
related to oil agreements with China. The U.S. advisers first and
foremost will enhance the intelligence collection capabilities of the
Ugandan security forces, which could enable Museveni, who already
controls a strong internal security apparatus, to maintain internal
oversight of his political opponents in Parliament.
Washington's Motives
For the United States, the deployment provides an opportunity for
increased leverage in combating security threats in East Africa and the
Horn of Africa, especially the Islamist militant group known as al
Shabaab in Somalia. No country has supplied more troops for the African
Union Mission in Somalia than Uganda, and Kampala has offered to send
additional troops, if needed, once the expected deployment of Burundian
and Djiboutian forces to Mogadishu takes place. The U.S. deployment can
thus be seen as a display of Washington's gratitude to Museveni for his
country's efforts in Somalia.
Moreover, Uganda offers access to northern Kenya, and by extension
southern Somalia, where al Shabaab is known to operate. U.S. special
operations forces supported the successful operations in August by
Somalia's Transitional Federal Government and African Union forces that
pushed al Shabaab out of Mogadishu. Yet al Shabaab elements are still
concentrated in southern Somalia and northern Kenya, a fact that itself
has sparked instability, with a large demonstration taking place
recently in Lamu to protest recent kidnappings and demand more military
action from the Kenyan government.
Positioning in Uganda gives U.S. forces the ability to monitor the
southern and western spread of al Shabaab and allows them to respond
more quickly to threats than do their sporadic positions in Mogadishu
and their base in Djibouti. This position - with an accommodating
government and, by extension, army - also enhances the United States'
positions in Camp Simba naval base in Kenya and several locations in
Ethiopia. Finally, the positioning offers the ability to monitor
activity in South Sudan, where Sudan's ruling party historically has
supported the LRA as a bulwark against Uganda's - and therefore the
United States' - influence in Sudan.
The deployment also allows Obama to garner political support from his
base in the United States. Obama has been heavily criticized at home for
his lack of aid in Africa and his general lack of attention to the
international theater. Sending troops to Central Africa to help in the
fight against a rebel militant force allows Obama to show his support
for African stability. The capture of Kony, while largely symbolic,
would be a low-cost foreign policy win ahead of the 2012 presidential
election. The deployment already has proven difficult for Republican
presidential candidates to criticize because, when pushed, Obama can
point to the Bush administration's efforts to combat the LRA and state
that he is trying to finish the job.
Finally, with little established presence in the region, Washington
could use its new deployment as leverage in beginning to create a sphere
of influence for regional trade. Despite its size, Uganda has
considerable mineral and energy resources and acts as a regional hub in
the northern and southern export corridors that facilitate trade to
ports in Mombasa, Kenya, and Dar es Salaam and Tanga, Tanzania.
In particular, the United States would like to counter China and India,
which already are well-situated to benefit from East African Community
(EAC) trade, in which Uganda plays a key role. (Uganda's Lake Albert
basin is home to 2.5 billion barrels of oil, and the neighboring DRC is
the world's leader in copper deposits, with notable diamond, iron ore
and bauxite deposits.) Additionally, South Sudan is quickly moving
toward EAC membership, a move that could over the next decade provide
Juba an alternative oil export route. Kampala is the first centralized
hub in exporting many of these regional resources, and over the last 10
years, China has increased its sphere of influence in the area through
resource deals with which the United States cannot compete. Museveni has
championed Chinese investment, especially in his country's oil sector,
but his military cooperation with Washington has given the United States
more resonance in continuing its approach into Uganda and East Africa.
By deploying troops into Uganda, the United States, which has
simultaneously increased its sphere of influence in Tanzania and Rwanda
through large aid projects, can continue to assert itself in the region,
aiming eventually to usurp the favorable Chinese business environment in
the region.
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The IEA has remained fairly calm about the climb in crude oil prices since they plunged in late 2008. Although concerns about higher prices, given the slump in actual demand, have been around for well over a year the organisation has remained low-key on the subject, pointing out the need for prices to be high enough to guarantee future supplies, which will inevitably be costly. It has also been reasonably relaxed about speculators (more on that below).
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That said, regulators justifiably seek more visibility on opaque elements in financial markets, with the EU due to propose OTC derivatives oversight measures at midyear and the US CFTC soon closing its consultation on position limits. Ideally, new regulation will lean towards enhanced transparency, without choking off liquidity or the ability of physical players to hedge.
Some of the agency's regular reports have been more ambivalent about the need for more regulation; in June last year they maintained that they believed fundamentals (including Opec quotas) are the key drivers – though not the only ones – of prices, and again took a sceptical view of speculator-bashing in November. Yet the organisation's tone has become a little more cautious about the need for market transparency in recent months, as comments from executive Nobuo Tanaka at last month's IEF meeting show.
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By Adil Daudi, Esq.
A major focus of many estate plans is reducing federal estate tax liability. Currently, the federal estate tax imposes a 35% tax on any estate exceeding $5 million, or $10 million for married couples. For example, if you are a single person and your estate is worth $6 million, $1 million of your estate is taxed at 35%. Instead of your chosen beneficiaries enjoying the fruits of your labor, the government will enjoy $350,000 of your hard earned money. This exemption amount may not be a problem now; however, many speculate that the limit will be reduced in the next few years from $5 million down to $1 million, causing many savvy individuals to plan ahead.
How do you reduce the amount of your estate?
Fortunately, many tools exist for reducing the size of your estate. One such tool is a 529 plan. A 529 plan is a college savings plan that not only reduces the amount of your estate that will be subject to the federal estate tax but also provides a means of financing your children's (or grandchildren's) education.
How do 529 plans work?
A 529 plan is an investment option whereby the funds that you place into the plan grow tax free and are managed by brokers and other investment professionals. More importantly for estate tax purposes, a 529 plan can be frontloaded, i.e. five years' worth of tax free gifts ($13,000 x 5 = $65,000) can be immediately placed into the plan without tax consequences. However, if you frontload your plan, you may not put in anymore money (that will be tax deferred) for five years. But because you are able to put $65,000 into the plan right away, waiting five years is rarely a problematic issue.
529 plans are created for a limited purpose (i.e. college savings) and, as such, the plan's funds may be used only for limited purposes (without being subject to tax consequences): qualified educational expenses, such as tuition and room and board. If you create a 529 plan for your child and they decide that college is not in their future, you may change the beneficiary (the person who is to benefit from creation of the plan) or you can withdrawal the money but you'll have to pay taxes on the amount withdrawn. The person who puts money into the plan controls the plan and may choose which state in which to create the plan—you do not have to live in the state where the plan is created.
How is the amount of the plan removed from your estate?
The amount of the plan is removed from your estate when you place the 529 plan into a trust. After placing the plan into the trust, for estate tax purposes, the amount of the plan is considered outside of your estate; even though the creator of the plan controls beneficiary designation and has the power to withdraw the funds. Therefore, you'll want to contribute as much as you can to these plans. The higher the plan, the lower your estate tax liability and the more financially secure the future of your beneficiaries. Plus, in this day in age, if you are going to succeed in this world, education is almost always necessary. Create a 529 plan today for the well-being of your children tomorrow.
Adil Daudi is an Attorney at Joseph, Kroll & Yagalla, P.C., focusing primarily on Asset Protection for Physicians, Physician Contracts, Estate Planning, Business Litigation, Corporate Formations, and Family Law. He can be contacted for any questions related to this article or other areas of law at firstname.lastname@example.com or (517) 381-2663.
Federal Government Reinstates the Estate Tax – What That Means to You
May 26, 2011 by TMO · Leave a Comment
By Adil Daudi, Esq.
Recently, the Federal government has reinstated a law that will have a significant impact on how we manage our estate. Beginning in 2011, the Federal government brought back the federal estate tax, which imposes a 35% tax on any estate exceeding $5 million, or $10 million for married couples.
An estate tax is defined as a tax imposed on your gross estate that exceeds the exemption limit. For example, if John dies leaving a gross estate of $6 million, his total taxable estate would be $1 million ($6M – $5M). Thus, his estate would pay $350,000 in estate taxes to the government ($1M x 35%). Note: only assets owned by you individually at the time of your death are included in your estate.
Although the common citizen may overlook this law due to the large required estate, it is important to note that many experts consider this $5 million exemption to only be temporary. By the end of 2012, it is widely speculated that federal lawmakers will revert back to the pre-2001 days, where there was only a $1 million exemption and a tax rate of 55%.
Whatever the exemption amount, there are certain tools at your disposal that can assist you in lowering your estate for purposes of avoiding the estate tax altogether, or lowering the amount of money that you will be required to pay to the government. The following are certain deductions that are available to reduce your estate taxes:
(1) Marital Deduction: any property transferred to your spouse upon your death is excluded from your estate;
(2) Charitable Deduction: donations made to a charitable organization are deducted from your estate (creating a charitable remainder annuity trust – CRAT – is beneficial in this regard);
(3) Irrevocable Trust: this is a trust that takes ownership away from you individually and transfers title to your trust's name; therefore, because you no longer claim individual ownership, the size of your estate is reduced.
The above options are effective means to help reduce your estate; however, you are not restricted to just those. That is why it is always advised that you consult with an attorney who is well-versed in estate planning and asset protection to ensure that you have structured a sound estate plan. Remember, although the exemption may not apply to you this year, there is a strong likelihood that the exemption limit will dramatically decrease by 2012. Plan now to be assured that you have the utilized the right tools to reduce your estate. After all, it is always better to pay your heirs as opposed to the government.
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Nov 23rd 2009 10:19AM lucky lucky kitty
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Exploring Azeroth with quest icons on the map {WoW}
Jun 25th 2009 10:24PM While they are at it, can they fix some old quests and put class trainers in all major cities?
Maybe Ulduar drakes aren't going away in 3.2 after all {WoW}
Jun 18th 2009 7:27PM hmmm...I think instead of removing the item, they should just nerf it to regular flight mount speed so that anyone can continue to work for the achievement. It will keep people interested in doing the Ulduar achievements longer.
Upcoming mount changes {WoW}
Jun 10th 2009 10:09PM Why can't the make the normal flying mount to do 150% fly, and 100% land, and the epic flight to be 280% fly and 125% land speed?
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May 13th 2009 6:07PM hmmm..favorite item? I am a fan of the Vargoth and keep his staff in my bag all the time just in case I'm in a situation where a little Vargoth goes a long way. Guaranteed to make you smile. :)
The Dos and Don'ts of getting a port {WoW}
Dec 23rd 2008 2:45PM This has always worked for me:
1. Go to a reagent vendor and purchase a portal stone.
2. Look for any mages in my area.
3. Send a polite tell explaining that I have a portal stone and would they please send me to the city of my choice. I'm just not one to spam trade chat for a portal.
4. Mage replies and a "happy to help you out".
5. We meet, I hand over portal and give a tip and say thanks.
6. They always say "Anytime".
So far, this has been 100% successful for me in the 3 years of playing this game on my numerous alts.
15 Minutes of Fame: Proudmoore guild plays out GLBT pride {WoW}
Oct 21st 2008 4:44PM Excellent read and I got a couple lols from the responses. I'm straight and I don't care what orientation a person is. people are people. It's just nice to see a mature take on this subject in wow, where it's full of barren chat like behavior.
- Lives in CA and definitely voting no on prop 8.
Why Mount Hyjal and Black Temple attunements still matter {WoW}
Apr 8th 2008 11:47PM So let me get straight, you suggest people get attuned by sticking it out with 24 people in their guild, or if you can't do that, buy it from 24 strangers? Hmmm...It's kinda of sad and I think it sends out a crappy message about game play. I tried the guild thing that was horribly mismanaged by a lousy raid leaders and I doubt I'd be that fussed to buy my way.
I'm not sure I'm terribly interested in what you have to say anymore.
Speculating in the gem market {WoW}
Mar 6th 2008 5:18AM Why does it take 18 green gems to make a blue gem? I think that is too much, considering the difference between a cut green gem and blue gem can be inconsequential. For example, the bold blood garnet is +6 str and the bold living ruby is +8 str, only 2 more to strength. I think 18 or 20 greens could be used to make an epic gem where the stats can be a huge lift, ie bold crimson spinel = +10 str.
Why can't the colored gems be combined for a specific gem? ie. 5 garnets = 1 living ruby, 5 azure moonstone = 1 star of elune that way, one knows what he's getting instead of playing 'what's in the sack'?
This is in the right direction for JC gems, but I think Blizz needs to be more forward thinking to recycle gem's appropriately and not waste people's time and resources.


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Home made turkey burger, can be served between two large flat mushrooms (as shown in picture) or serve with veg of choice. Submitted by LIZZY63 Carbs: 2.2g | Fat: 5.6g | Fiber: 0.7g | Protein: 18.1g | Calories: 134.4
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I spent a month in Italy in 1968 and this recipe came from Ada Boni's Talismano della Felicita, "which is universally recognized in Italy as the standard national cookbook". Despite the weirdness of eating heart, it is a wonderful dish. Heart can often be found in Mexican markets. Submitted by MARYELLEN301 Carbs: 8.3g | Fat: 6.9g | Fiber: 1.3g | Protein: 21.2g | Calories: 179.3
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At a very young age I had a passion for words. I never knew that I possessed a talent for writing until the age of 16. My first poem was to my mother "A Precious Life Lost". After a very emotional exchange with my mother after she read the poem I knew that this is something that I had to pursue. Growing up in the inner city of Chicago gave life to my writing. There was always a tale to tell. My life has been filled with many different adventures, some good and many bad, but all left an impact on me. I have been an aspiring writer for years and at the age of 34 I have decided to share a few words with anyone who's willing to listen. I hope through these few words that I share that people will learn a little more about the person that I was, that I am, and that I'm aspiring to be!


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Delays, secrecy rife in Immigration: report
PUBLISHED: 01 Oct 2012 00:01:23 | UPDATED: 01 Oct 2012 06:28:40PUBLISHED: 01 Oct 2012 PRINT EDITION: 01 Oct 2012Marcus Priest
The federal government's commitment to ending the "culture of secrecy" is in tatters after an investigation into the Immigration Department's handling of politically sensitive freedom of information requests revealed extensive delays, an attempt to block an external review and possible ministerial interference.
A report by the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) obtained by The Australian Financial Review calls for an overhaul of how the department handles sensitive FOI requests in one of Labor's most contentious policy areas.
The report finds widespread delays and poor record keeping and management. In one instance, an FOI request was still unresolved after nearly two years and, on the basis of a review of 27 complaints, the report concludes that the department is "encountering considerable difficulty in managing complex and sensitive FOI requests".
The commissioner's report raises concern about the way FOI requests were sent to the Immigration Minister's office for "comment".
"DIAC [the Department of Immigration and Citizenship] advises this is a 'heads-up' process so that the minister's office can understand the nature of the documents to be released and comment can be given," the report says. "There is nothing untoward in principle in a department advising a minister's office of documents that it will be releasing publicly under the FOI Act.
"However, all involved must clearly understand that the decision to release documents is being made by the decision maker . . . that the minister's office cannot override that decision, and accordingly that release will not necessarily be deferred until there is a response from the minister's office.
"It is not apparent to the OAIC that the DIAC procedures are sufficiently explanatory on this point."
The report follows legal moves by the Industry Department to prevent the Financial Review from publishing material provided under FOI, which includes publicly available information.
Former prime minister Kevin Rudd promised in 2007 to reform FI and end the "culture of secrecy" after scandals involving the DIAC, including the arrest of Indian doctor Mohamed Haneef. The reforms were passed in 2009 but the Information Commissioner's report reveals an internal audit of the department by Ernst & Young in 2010 found that "many DIAC staff are not comfortable with the new disclosure environment where there is a widespread fear of releasing information". Ernst & Young also found the department had difficulty accessing information held by contractors, which ran "counter to the FOI environment of increased disclosure".
The commissioner started the investigation after 27 complaints to it about the agency's handling of FOI requests. In its report, it notes a stark difference between how the department handled standard FOI requests by people seeking personal information and those seeking politically sensitive information, such as the way detention centres are managed, conditions of detention and deaths of asylum seekers.
While the department dealt with 88 per cent of standard FOI requests within the statutory period, it failed on 80 per cent of complex and politically sensitive requests.
"It is clear that change is required on how the DIAC central office handles complex and sensitive FOI requests, in additional to the appointment of extra staff," the report says.
"This report describes delays that have occurred in processing 27 FOI requests that point to a broader problem of delay."
The report calls for the department to provide the commissioner with further details of all 27 complaints investigated, noting the agency had not done so during its investigation. This "unsatisfactory engagement" had "impeded" the commissioner's ability to finalise its investigation.
"DIAC has not engaged strongly with the OAIC in exploring options for processing non-routine FOI requests more efficiently."
In responding to the commissioner's investigation, the department cited "problems locating and accessing information" to explain FOI delays. In a letter to the commissioner, departmental secretary Martin Bowles said his department accepted OAIC's recommendations and was working to improve its handling of FOI requests.
"I note that the unacceptable delays in FOI processing within DIAC's national office team arose from a combination of factors, primarily insufficient staff allocated to process requests at the time of a major increase in the workload, as well as a lack of engagement by key areas of the department," Mr Bowles said.
Opposition frontbencher Jamie Briggs said the report raised important questions of political interference in the FOI process relating to Labor's most sensitive political issue.
"The report points to a culture of cover up in the Labor government," said Mr Briggs, who complained to OAIC about the department's handling of his FOI request.
"The report suggests that the minister and his office have, at best, tried to influence and delay the releasing of sensitive political information relating to Labor's border protection mess.
"The minister should today fully explain why it is that his office is reviewing departmental FOIs prior to their release. Equally, the Prime Minister should answer whether this is a practice across the government."
A spokeswoman for Immigration Minister Chris Bowen said the minister's office was consulted on FOI requests "where appropriate". "The government believes in facilitating public access to information – that's why we introduced reforms in 2010 to improve the FOI process," she said.
"It is important to note that the Immigration Department receives the highest number of FOI requests of any government department, with 8949 requests in 2011-12.
"The department has acknowledged unacceptable delays in processing FOI requests and is taking action to reduce such delays and improve departmental processes."
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Age: Unknown Skin: Normal, Fair Hair: Blond, Straight, Fine Eyes: Blue
This is the only powder that doesn't make my face break out, doesn't sparkle, and has a nice finish. It was discontinued and had a hard time finding a replacement, but I did find one!
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I hope Loreal doesn't discontinue Hydra Perfecte now!
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GraceMcC on 8/20/2013 2:57:00 AM more reviews by GraceMcC
Age: 19-24 Skin: Oily, Fair Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown
I love this product!
In fact I even prefer it over Make Up For Ever's HD Microfinsh setting powder. I don't know what's on the ingredient list but whatever it is, it works like a charm! I'm oily and especially during these sporadic waves of humidity I can become very oily but this powder keeps my oilies at bay for at least 5-6 hours before I have to touch up again. It's great for setting under eye concealer without the area looking cakey. 100% recommend this product!
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JessicaPum on 7/23/2013 11:54:00 PM more reviews by JessicaPum
Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination, Medium Brown, Neutral Hair: Black, Wavy, Fine Eyes: Brown
I didn't really like this powder just because it literally makes you sparkle, I thought it was going to give me at least a dewy look because of the "luminous" advertising they give with this product but instead it made me glitter. But it does do a good job mattefying because I have a oily T-zone but you do have to use alot of product to get some coverage which I didn't like because it looked way cakey before I got to some decent coverage. But it smells nice and has a light/not there feeling. But comes off easily and you can see the sparkles on your hand, so I'm probably going to return it.
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Shelbsca on 1/15/2013 7:12:00 PM more reviews by Shelbsca
Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination, Fair Hair: Red, Curly, Fine Eyes: Blue
This powder did not work for me. It does not give a flawless finish whatsoever and it's staying power is maybe two hours, tops. I would have returned this if I had not gotten it through ebay, after seeing all the good reviews on it.
I generally use pressed powder instead of loose powder, but decided to give this a try because I have heard many good things about loose powder. You have to apply SO much of this to even get any results, and the container is a tad too deep so when you pour a tiny bit into the lid to dab with the brush, it all gets everywhere and is very messy.
This product never claimed that it mattified the skin, but a lot of people said it would mattify a little bit! I never saw any matte going on! This product does claim to make skin luminous, which is a taddd true. It does have more of a glow-ish effect than other powders but most of that "glow" is because it fades so quickly, leaving the skin oily and shiny. I'm all for a natural glow, but not for oiliness that I'm trying to get rid of by putting this powder on!
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*TOP REVIEWER* miomega on 1/7/2013 7:12:00 PM more reviews by miomega
Age: 36-43 Skin: Normal, Dark Hair: Black Eyes: Brown
I never thought I would describe a loose powder as amazing but this one is just that. The reviews here and elsewhere really do this product justice. In sum, it gives a soft, polished finish and controls oil surprisingly well, all without any hint of greasiness. I have combination oily/normal skin and didn't have to touch up all day! I can't even say that about my beloved Ben Nye powders which usually require one touch-up. A definite repurchase.
For reference: NC50 =Deep (strongly compliments yellow/gold undertones) Medium can be used on eye area with great results.
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beachsexybronze on 1/6/2013 9:36:00 AM more reviews by beachsexybronze
Age: 30-35 Skin: Oily, Fair-Medium Hair: Brunette Eyes: Brown
I LOVE this powder! I used it a few years ago and forgot how wonderful it made my skin look! It is a bit pricey for a drug store powder, but please know this is an absolute good powder (and I have oily skin)!
It's soft, smooth, and has a silky feel after putting it on. It does not break me out whatsoever. It has a very very light "luminous" sheen (but NO glitter and doesn't make you "shiney"). Its just simply nice, and has a nice color as I use light since I use facial bronzer but the color light or translucent both work great!
This is my HG powder!!
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jlonghorn2002 on 11/4/2012 12:16:00 PM more reviews by jlonghorn2002
Age: 30-35 Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium Hair: Brown, Straight, Fine Eyes: Brown
My favorite powder to date. Great color, sets my makeup without doing that weird coagulating mixture with my foundation or oily skin, doesnt settle into my lines to make my look old and dry, ...what more could I ask for! Pretty solid go to powder.
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sophiapirie on 10/25/2012 5:09:00 PM more reviews by sophiapirie
Age: 25-29 Skin: Oily, Fair-Medium, Neutral Hair: Brown, Straight, Fine Eyes: Green
I've been buying this powder for id say going on 6 years. I always have it. its just a all around awesome setting powder or I apply it during the day after I blot my oil and don't want to add more foundation. I just love it. never has broken me out and has a pleasant smell to it.
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annikarey on 10/16/2012 1:30:00 PM more reviews by annikarey
Age: 19-24 Skin: Very Oily, Fair-Medium, Cool Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Medium Eyes: Brown
I bought this in light translucent. Overall, I didn't see anything special about it. My light beige shade actually makes my pores larger, and makes my face look oilier. My face looked like another layer of beige being piled over my foundation. I'd rather have a powder that doesn't have this kind of layering effect. Based on the excellent reviews I've read, I think this product is made for women with normal skin or older women who want a slight radiance. For people with oily skin, there are more flattering powders out there.
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*TOP REVIEWER* kupo_baby on 10/10/2012 7:30:00 PM more reviews by kupo_baby
Age: 25-29 Skin: Normal, Fair, Cool Hair: Red, Straight, Medium Eyes: Green
I am loving this. I haven't tried a lot of powders but the ones I used before didn't thrill me (ELF HD left me chalky & Maybellline Dream Matte was fine but I didn't really want to be matte).
I got this because I couldn't afford ballz but still wanted a glowy setting powder. This is really nice. I don't notice it adding much of a glow but it also doesn't take any away. I'm using this in combination with Magic Lumi primer & together they are making me LOVE the look of my skin
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Soma Silk Professional Massage Creme The popular and affordable Soma Silk Professional Massage Creme has an extremely smooth and silky texture and is unlike any other massage cream you have ever tried! Soma Silk features a quality blend of calendula and jojoba oils, which promote healthy skin for your clients. Soma Silk is the only massage cream that we know of to incorporate the healing and skin nourishing properties of both calendula and jojoba oils. The unique combination of these oils allows the moisture rich cream to glide on easily and remain workable throughout the duration of the massage session. Clients love it because it absorbs cleanly into the skin, leaving it feeling supple and smooth. Massage Therapists also love it because it easily washes out of linens. This incredible product is available in 4 oz, 64 oz, 128 oz and 5 gallon containers. Not pumpable. Please note: pumps are not available for these cream containers. Ingredients:
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great lotion. I will continue to use this in my practice. Washes off easily with water. Slippery enough for all types of massage. I love it.
I love this creme. I have used just about everything on the market over the years and love this by far. Clients especially love it because it absorbs into their skin and doesnt leave them feeling greasy yet has enough glide to do swedish massage without a problem.
Great product! The glide lasts longer than with lotion! My only draw back to this cream is that my clients say that it's a bit oily.
Not enough for the price. Poor quality for what you need it to do which it didn't do. Buy Versa instead.
Been doing massage about 10 years. Have used a lot of stuff. This is the bomb. Clean on the job, cleans off the sheets easily, absorbs into skin after the job quickly but somehow retains a glide throughout the job. Perfect? Nothing is. But I could give this stuff 10 stars.
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Follow the Numbers Blog
How has your neighborhood changed since 1990?
Posted on December 17, 2013
Want to know how household income has changed in your area since 1990? How about home ownership rates? Or the percent of people with college degrees?
The US Census Bureau has made answering these questions easier with the release of a new online tool, Census Explorer. Just type in your address or enter a city or county and state. Select from eight different topics.
Note that because some census tract boundaries change over time, direct comparisons from census to census are not possible, at least not with this tool. The most useful part of this tool is comparing current tracts to each other, or comparing county to county.
Welcome to Follow The Numbers blog
Posted on October 23, 2013
In the late 1980's, The News & Observer began acquiring, maintaining and analyzing electronic public records, such as state government phone calls, check registers and campaign contributions. Since then, we've acquired and analyzed hundreds of a variety of databases to help us produce the best investigative stories we can.