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Roberta Bigger, or Dean Bigger as she's known to virtually everyone on the Wofford campus, was recently with a group of friends when she told them how she envied them. "I told them 'I wish I had passions like yours,'" she says. "One of my friends is an avid golfer, another loves boating and fishing, and so on. Then they said, 'But Roberta, your passion is Wofford.' I realized they were right. It's what I do, night and day. I wasn't able to have any of my own children, so I have 1,400 Wofford children instead."That she does. The groundbreaking student (she was one of Wofford's first 100 female students, graduating in 1981), was the first female member of the President's Cabinet and has become the first female Dean of Students, gardening more than just the vegetables and flowers behind her on-campus house. She tends to many students who may need a little help finding their identities. "I like to think I have a soft spot for all Wofford students," she says. "The students who arrive with initiative thrive here. They shape their own experiences according to their interests and their aspirations. But the students who we try to help are the ones who, like me when I was a student here, come in not knowing what they want to major in or what they want to do with their life. For that reason, Bigger and her staff in student affairs (who she describes as "tremendous and without whom I could not do my job") have spent much of the last 14 years creating programs and services that not only support the students' well-being, but help them identify what they are interested in, what their strengths are, and what they want to do for the rest of their lives. "Don't get me wrong," she says. "It's great to see these students who come in knowing exactly what it is they want to do, and watching them accomplish their goals. But it's the students who come in who aren't as sure of their futures or themselves who need that extra support that I concern myself with the most."To fully understand why, one must go back to the late 1970s. Much like today, the economy wasn't the greatest. Only some of the things we now take for granted were not so common back then, such as women at Wofford. Bigger arrived not knowing exactly what she was getting herself into. "It was very interesting," she says. "Looking back now, 30-plus years later, my view of it has changed. Now that I'm the Dean of Students I have the perspective of the college as an institution and its history. I realize I was a part of a major change in Wofford's history. "When I was a first-year student, there were 60 women on campus and 900-plus men. We lived in Wightman Hall that stood where the Milliken Science Center is now. We didn't have another college experience to which to compare ours, so we were just going -- and changing Wofford along the way. There were fellow students who would hold the door open for us, and there were some who wanted to shut the door in front of us just to keep us out. Some of the upperclassmen wanted Wofford to remain an all-male institution. But the faculty was very accepting -- they encouraged and supported us. Dean Preston, Dean Dunn and Dean Thomas were constantly asking us what they could do, what we needed, that sort of thing."One month after graduating she was fortunate that Charlie Gray, the Director of Admissions (for whom she had babysat as a student) hired her as an admissions counselor. Roberta had been dating Michael Bigger (Class of 1980) and when they were married in June of 1984, Michael was working for Security Federal Savings & Loan in Aiken, S.C. Roberta moved back to her hometown for the first year of their marriage until Charlie Gray called with another job opportunity – assistant director of admissions. It was too good to pass up, so she took it, and she commuted back and forth to Aiken between Admissions trips for one year. In September of 1985 Charlie Gray hired Michael to fill in as an admission counselors for three months until he went to work as a financial advisor and investment counselor in 1986 in Spartanburg, and the two have been here ever since. She remembers a funny moment (funny now, at least) from her days in the admissions office.
"This great alumnus, Grady Locklear, a longtime high school English teacher in Sumter, S.C., is also an avid antique collector," she recalls. "His home is filled with priceless antiques. I was responsible for South Carolina high schools at the time, and Dr. Locklear was hosting a Christmas party in his home for both current and prospective students and I was invited. I was walking by the Christmas tree and the sweater I was wearing somehow got caught up in it. Only I didn't realize it until it was too late. So the Christmas tree came crashing down with all of these crystal ornaments on it. "I was just mortified. But Dr. Locklear took it very well. Every year we produce a different Wofford ornament and I send one to him. I don't know that I've made up for the crystal ones I broke that night, but I'm trying." In 1990, then-President Joe Lesesne asked her if she'd like to become his assistant. She gladly accepted.
"I worked in that position for five years," she says. "It was exciting to learn the strengths, concerns and opportunities of the college from that unique perspective. In addition to all the wonderful aspects of the college – our students, faculty and staff, you are exposed to all the challenges of current operations and future planning when you are working for the president."Five years later Dean Mike Preston, who had been in his position since 1972, had sudden heart surgery and was unable to continue. The job was offered to Bigger, who again couldn't say no. "In hindsight, I didn't realize I would need a law degree, a sheriff's badge, emergency training and everything else," she laughs. "But I've had great fun over the years getting to know the students and their parents. I get invited not only to weddings now, but christenings as well. The scariest thing was when someone I went to Wofford with brought their child as a first-year student. But I've gone through dozens of those at this point."The job of dean is often portrayed as staid and stuffy in the movies. One minute with Bigger and you realize how wrong that stereotype is.
"Some of my friends love to call me Dean Wormer after the character in the movie Animal House," she laughs. "Luckily students today don't even know that movie. One of my student assistants recently said to me 'Dean, I wish everybody could work in your office and get to know you for who you are.' I told her 'They're going to have to take your word for it.'"She remembers her first confrontation with rebellion very well."My very first year as dean, Campus Safety and Residence Life staff started enforcing the college's alcohol policy. We came up with contracts for the students to sign wherein they agreed to complete the sanctions for violating the policy. One night Dean (Beth) Wallace and I were on campus and someone got hurt in Marsh Hall. As Beth and I were responding we passed a door that had one of those contracts taped to it. Written on it in big block letters was the phrase, 'Bigger is not Better.'" The fact that she tells the story with a big grin on her face tells you about her sense of humor. Another clue is her new traditional role on Bid Day, when students routinely toss her into the fountain, regardless of attire.
"On that day, I've learned to lean toward picking out something that deflects mud, shaving cream and everything else," she laughs. "It's a fun day."While she appreciates the students' zest for living, she also admires their quest for knowledge and life-enriching experiences. "I think our students today are so much more sophisticated than I was at their age," she says. "They're so well-traveled, for one thing. When I was in admissions, it was very rare to see a student who had gone abroad during high school. Now I see so many students who have taken mission trips abroad or trips with their families. "Something else I have enjoyed seeing over the last 32 years is the growing diversity (ethnic, gender, geographic and other) that we now have. When I was a student here, I'd say probably 70-80 percent of us were from South Carolina. Wofford was very well known within the state, and we were just starting to break out into the southeast region. But this year we have 25 states and five foreign countries represented in the Class of 2013. With our beautiful historic campus, the academic majors and minors and the additional faculty that have been added over the years along with the experienced and caring staff members who offer better programs and services, I love the fact that Wofford is a national liberal arts college now."Outside of her job, Bigger loves walking, reading, writing, cooking for her friends and family and most especially caring for her two miniature dachshunds. There is Emma Rose Wofford, named after her grandmother, and Josephine Victoria (Joe Torre) Wofford, named after the one-time manager of Michael's beloved New York Yankees.
"Michael grew up with dachshunds his whole life," she says. "For our third wedding anniversary I gave him a dachshund. These are our third and fourth dogs, and he loves those dogs more than he loves me. One time a student saw him walking them and said 'Hey, those are Dean Bigger's dogs!' Michael said, 'Oh no they're not. They're MY dogs." The Biggers, big and small, have a second house near Tryon, N.C. "It's perfect," Bigger says. "I've actually had to come back from there in the middle of the night, so thankfully it's not too far away. But it's far enough away that it gives us some privacy and also gives Michael a place to go where it's quiet and he can work in the yard."Like most of the 1,400 students she looks after, Bigger loves to travel.
"I went to Italy to celebrate my 50th birthday," she beams. "We have also gone to New Hampshire, New York, Nevada, Alabama and Isle of Palms this summer. "We'll go anywhere, just give me time to pack a bag. My husband loves to play golf, so we've been to Scotland, Ireland, England and France so he could play some world famous courses. We also went on two alumni trips – one to China and one to Italy, and we recommend them to all alumni and their friends. It is a great way to travel, reconnect with friends and learn about one part of our world.If you're looking to get on her good side, here's an inside tip – visit the local Starbucks.
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My daughter and I captured an unsuspecting praying mantis about a week ago. We took it to to school and to the preschool where I work. Last night the mantis laid some eggs. Does anyone know what I should do now? We live in zone 5 so winter gets extemely cold so don't know if we can put bug and all back out. I know the female dies in the fall but read somewhere that they can lay many bunches of eggs and not just one. How long after eggs will the female die? Any help is appreciated! Thanks,
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Please, let her go on the bush where you found her if possible. She will lay more eggs. The egg sacks attach to a branch and dry. Praying Mantis' are very territorial. They seem to stay on the same few bushes where they were born, and where there parents were born. If you put her back, and put her egg sack there as well, you will be able to see thousands of tiny praying mantis babies hatch in the spring. you can watch them grow, and since they don't roam you can begin to identify the different individuals. My kids name ours. If you are lucky by the end of summer you will have 3-4 adults that made it...then more eggs and the next year...more praying mantis. My kids and I are watching our 4th generation lay eggs now, and it's a great experience for kids. |
Even if you don't return it to where you found the mother, the egg sac definitely needs to go outside. Made that mistake ONCE when I was about 8. Mom did not apprediate 500 baby preying mantises in the Christmas tree. |
For our children, one year we placed a praying mantis egg sac, branch and all, into a glass jar with panty hose wrapped around the top with a rubber band. We left it in the garage away from heat and light. Come Spring, we were sure to check it very regulary, several times a day. It was a wonderful site to see all those teeny tiny mantis babes one day crawling about in the jar! Again, its important to check the jar several times a day and as soon as our kids each got a good look, we took the critters out to the field for release. If they are not released quickly, they will begin to eat each other! |
- Posted by Maybenextime 6 MI. (My Page) on Thu, Feb 13, 03 at 11:02
Very nice interesting stories .. A thank-you gpes out to all for sharing! Maybenextime |
Hi, I have also found a praying mantis this week. I had purchased a couple egg pods out of Ontario. They had all hatched and we got to watch, the boys loved it. I believe it helps me in my garden with bug control. Anyway we had not seen any for months but just this week found one living on our trellis on the garage. Haven't seen any pods yet but I would like to know if I should bring it in because it would certainly not live in this climate(it gets very cold and lots of snow). And I have read that they do live for a year so by leaving it outside would be it would die earlier. Also if I find any pods do I do like foxbuild and do the glass jar thing? Or will it survive the cold winter and snow? I live in N.B. Canada Thanks for any suggestions! |
- Posted by maybenextime 5 (b) MI. (My Page) on Thu, Feb 9, 06 at 21:07
I found 2 pods,they are on seperate branches of my Rose Of Sharon! I had purchased a pod (in May of 2005)and watched hundreds of them emerge and a few mantis'lived out thier short life on my land...I even saw mother to be before she made her sacs(s?) (not sure if they make more then one) They are wonderful little critters! Maybenextime :) |
- Posted by Robin Suffolk, VA(email@example.com) onSun, Apr 23, 06 at 10:00
I have an egg sac in my corkscrew willow bush near my deck. I have been watching the sac waiting for the babies to emerge. Is there anything I should do to provide them with food? I have heard about raw hamburger...?? Will they have enough to eat on my large bush? Also, when should they pop out? It is the last week of April and they are still not out. Thanks... |
Hello, last fall we had a visitor stay with us for a while. She left an egg sack for us, attached to the lid of her tank. We put it in the shed for the winter and recently brought it inside. I have 2 questions...at first the sack had a glisteny, whitish appearance, and now it is a bit brownish, is this normal? Also, I am concerned because she laid the egg sack upside down (on the lid) but we have kept it right (or wrong!) side up, was this a bad move? I appreciate any tips! |
- Posted by susan_calgary 2B (My Page) on Fri, Apr 27, 07 at 18:19
Hi! I would like to order some praying mantis eggs from the Costco website, but am concerned with the Calgary temps. Summer evening temps are rarely above 70F - we have the winds come off the mountains. Will a praying mantis survive here? Appreciate the help. |
Hey Susan, I too was interested in the praying mantis eggs from Costco for my Calgary garden. I did some research and talked to some professionals and here is the latest information that was sent to me. I hope it helps. "This type of insect is not adapted to Calgary's year round climate. They will not sucessfully overwinter and you would need to be prepared to move the insects indoors in the winter and help them survive until the next summer. Place them in close proximity to areas where you have aphid problems ģ when they hatch from the egg sac they will need food immediately and will eat each other if food is not readily available ģ be prepared to lose a fair number to sibling competition and flying away. Mantids will not have any effect on the mosquito population ģ mosquitoes do not form an important part of their diet and move too quickly to be captured. In summary, the mantids are an annual environmentally friendly solution that provides some level of aphid control ģ whether the results justify the costs is difficult to say." |
- Posted by Maybenextime 5b(firstname.lastname@example.com) onSun, Nov 9, 08 at 20:53
Still raising Praying mantis! Gotta love those little critters! Just wondering, if one would make a sac on a brick building. And In zone 4-5 do we have different Species of mantis' which behave differently. I know it is said there are 2,000 different ones. Can different ones live here,if yes will they mate with the original ones that we are familiar with?? Curious question huh? Thanks, Maybenextime:) |
- Posted by Suzanne D. 8(firstname.lastname@example.com) onMon, Mar 9, 09 at 3:41
In response to Maybenextime, YES, praying mantises will lay eggs on brick, wood, trees, glass, stucco, metal, anything. We are lucky enough to have an ENORMOUS mantis population here, so we see the egg sacs all the time--probably at least a hundred every year. I currently have one in my kitchen waiting to hatch in a jar. I will put most of the babies back outside, but hope to retain about a half-dozen of them for the kitchen windows. We typically have big fruit fly problems in our kitchen due to lots of fresh produce and a compost bucket, but last year when a mantis accidentally found its way inside and staked out a home on our windowsill, the fruit fly problem went away completely. |
I was unaware that the kids brought an egg sac into the house until it hatched this morning, in and on the dresser. We've gathered up about 60 of them, and I don't see anymore, but as messy as their room is this week, they could be anywhere. How important is it that I find all of them? Those are some tiny critters!! |
- Posted by naturegirl_2007 5b SW Michigan (My Page) on Wed, May 20, 09 at 23:26
How important is it that I find all of them? Well, they don't sting, or bite, or come after you. Some might find enough to eat in a home and keep the place free of small insects. Some hatched on our windowsill a month ago and I'm sure some were not found and moved. No problems here......yet :) |
- Posted by greenwood85 6b (My Page) on Fri, May 22, 09 at 15:17
Does anyone handle the praying mantises (manti) or let their kids do it? They can be viscous to aphids but what about humans? |
Greenwood: I actually rescued a mama mantis who was trying to cross the street, once. She gave me the gift of her last egg pod shortly before dying. While she was alive and happy (and very friendly, always wanting to ride my shoulder or my head, the frame of my glasses if she could talk me into it..) she went on several field trips to my son's school. He's autistic and physically/mentally retarded. The mantis would spend an hour in his classroom while the more mobile/aware kids would feed her little bits of raw meat off the tip of a bamboo skewer. She was very happy with walking all over my hand, my aunt's hand, and my son's arm. So long as you can trust the child not to freak out, yeah.. I think mantids are very kind to humans. What scares them are the sort of things you'd expect. Shrieking, flailing people that they're riding on.. being picked up incorrectly, etc. Oh, and to pick one up properly, hold your hand or a stick out in front of it and gently ease it on. Finger and thumb grasping for the thorax is a baaaaad idea. I found out the hard way when I forgot myself with a truly wild specimen.. they CAN reach to "bite" if gripped there. It does hurt, but doesn't bleed. Similar to a thorn's nick or a papercut, depending on where they get you, and it's entirely self-defensive. So long as they're handled properly, they don't see people as a threat. I've heard there are a great many varieties sold as novelty pets, even! :) |
- Posted by Chris(email@example.com) onSat, Jul 2, 11 at 15:31
I hate to ask the same question as the others but it remains unanswered. To what zone is the commercially sold mantis hardy? |
My kids were always scared of the Praying Mantis! I would of just left it where it was at. |
I have a praying mantis on my screen door of my patio. I have been watching it, and it is definitely starting to lay an egg sac! Can I relocate this praying mantis carefully to a bush or ivy? I want them to have a chance, but dont think that staying on the screen door will make it until spring! Any suggestions are welcome! |
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My clivia in the pot is blooming but most of the leaves are yellow. Last year there was one measly bloom but then noticed that there were 3 young clivia plants that had come up. But this year there are 5 to 6 blooms but the leaves look tired and yellow. How do I get the leaves to be green? Also, do I need to repot and separated the bulblets?
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I don't know why a clivia that is healthy enough to bloom would have most of its leaves yellow. Usually only the oldest leaves begin to yellow and die. I pull them off gently. Is it possible the leaves are sun bleached? I would guess they need to be in full shade in your climate. The other possibility might be fertilizer burn, which would require major flushing or repotting. As for the offsets, don't remove them unless they have at least four leaves and have reached a good size. You want them to have roots of their own before cutting them free. You don't need to remove offsets. I have a 10-year old plant with five offsets in a three gallon container. Its terribly rootbound, but all the offsets bloomed last year and made a stunning display. I may just keep them together and move to a larger pot. |
Hi Ohiofem, Could you post a picture of your 10 year old plant and offsets in bloom..I'd really love to see it!! If you've already posted it in another thread just tell me where to look and I'll find it! Thanks, Donna |
Donna: Sorry to say I never took a picture of it. It was my first clivia, a Solomone yellow with tulip shaped flowers. I've grown to prefer big open flowers, broad leaves and peach or pink shades. It's been neglected and consigned to my office. After last year's flowering display, I suppose I should treat it better. But I caught the clivia bug, and I'm having more fun trying to breed my dream plant. There's no more room at my house. It's interesting that the plant seems to thrive in an office environment. It blooms in June without ever going through a cooling period. |
Hi Ohiofem, I was wondering, since you have been growing clivia for some time now what you would recommend as a very good or possibly the best yellow. I hesitate to buy a full grown plant as I promised my husband these wouldn't get very big (he believed me;-)) so if I start out small as with the seedlings I can sort of edge myself into this without making too much of a splash..if you know what I mean.. Thanks in advance, Donna |
Hi, Thanks for your input. The blooms are big. The plant is in the shade. Infact it is very neglected - watered but fertilizer has been put. Occasionally I have added eggshells to it on the top. Other than that the top of the soil in the pot is hardened a little bit. Do you think I should add some kind of fertilizer and rich potting soil to it? It is still in bloom, so should do the stuff after it finishes blooming? Thanks, |
It sounds like your problem is caused by lack of fertilizer and poor soil. Egg shells will be no help at all. They take years to break down and even when they do, the calcium they contain is in a form plants can't use. For now I suggest you use a soluble fertilizer with about equal amounts of NPK and use it according to package directions. A higher N value would probably be OK because the yellow leaves suggest a Nitrogen shortage. Once it is done flowering, you should transplant it, trying to remove as much of the old soil as you can. You could use something like cactus and succulent soil. Clivias need very loose, fast draining soil. If you're brave, you could cut off the largest offsets and put them in their own pots, but that's not necessary if you have a pot that is large enough. If you really don't want to use chemical fertilizer, you could use a fish emulsion and seaweed blend, but it's more expensive and kind of stinky. |
Hi, These pictures show the yellowing of leaves. I just placed the pots in this location and some sunlight can be seen. But the yellowing was there even in total shade. Thanks, |
Here are your photos: They don't look too bad. Better soil, a little fertilizer and a little light should clear up the yellowing. Clivias are tough. If you put them all in a bigger pot, you could have a great display. |
Do you think that re-potting them in clay pots would make for better drainage and more aeration for the roots so they would dry out more quickly? I know many of you use plastic successfully and I know large clay pots are very heavy..just a thought. Donna |
Now that I look again more closely, maybe those are clay pots..sorry.. |
Thanks for all the replies. I will wait till it finishes blooming and then add fertilizer and repot. The pot is not clay. Maybe I will transfer it to a big clay pot. Purnima |
I see some sun damage on some of the plant leafs it is the leafs that turns yellow with the brown spots on it. I all so see that some of the plant leafs on the left hand side of the photo start to die back. Most of the time this is because the water draining in the pot on that side of the pot is not very good. Turn the pot on its side and look if some of the draining halls are not blocked at the bottom. I will also remove the water tray at the bottom of the pot for better draining. I all so see that the plants are more of a light green. This might also be a good time to think of reporting these clivias. |
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Email-ID | 1187516 |
Date | 2010-07-06 12:11:30 |
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Turkey's individual friends in the West who told that Turkey might be
heading into dangerous territory. Below is a short list that I compiled
from sources and OS. We hope to have an extended list when Reva returns to
DC and Kamran gets responses from his sources. Since we don't know what/if
these people told Turks in private, below are excerpts from their articles
on OS to have an idea on their thoughts.
Omer Taspinar
Non-resident senior fellow at Brookings Institute, Director - Turkey
There are two camps in Washington, one sees Turkey as a country which gets
increasingly Islamist, other camp assess Turkish - US relations through
the lenses of national interests. Obama administration stays in the middle
and tries to balance hard-liners within the Congress. Main newspapers,
such as Washington Post, claims that Turkey acts according to Islamist
values. Turkey needs to get to a point where it does not need the US for
Armenian and PKK issues. Is Turkey ready for being such a democracy?
Ambassador Richard Armitage
Head of American - Turkish Council
During his statement Armitage also hinted that nowadays they have some
difficulties in explaining some aspects of Turkish foreign policy back in
the US, but they believe that talking more can overcome these
difficulties. He said that in the US the overwhelming feeling regarding
Turkey's "no" vote in the UN Security Council to fresh sanctions against
Iran is a disappointment. Ambassador Armitage said that he was concerned
that the Jewish lobby in the US might not help Turkey in preventing
further resolutions regarding the claims of Armenian genocide.
Steven A. Cook
Senior Fellow for Middle Eastern Studies at the Council on Foreign
A little more than a year after Obama addressed the Turkish Grand National
Assembly, Washington seems caught between its attempts to advance this
model partnership, and recognition of the reality that Ankara has moved
on. Among the small group of Turkey watchers inside the Beltway, nostalgia
rules the day. U.S. officialdom yearns to return to a brief moment in
history when Washington and Ankara's security interests were aligned, due
to the shared threat posed by the Soviet Union. Returning to the halcyon
days of the U.S.-Turkish relationship, however, is increasingly untenable.
Henri Barkey
Visiting scholar at Carnegie Endowment
I think the administration realizes it has a problem with Turkey, but it's
not a major rift. It's subtler than that. I think what they will do is
start looking at Turkey at a more transactional level for a while, meaning
`What are you doing for me?' and `This is what I can do for you.'
Bulent Aliriza
Director of the Turkey Project at Washington's Center for Strategic and
International Studies
There is a ceiling above which Turkish-American relations cannot improve,
and there's a floor which it can't go below. But we are getting pretty
close to the floor and the ability of the two countries to improve their
relations really has a huge question mark over it. We are now talking
about an undeclared crisis in the relations.
Ian Lesser
Transatlantic fellow at the German Marshall Fund of the United States in
Expert and media commentary suggests that Turkey is becoming an exotic
place, a country out of the transatlantic mainstream, pursuing an
increasingly assertive and independent policy on the marches of Europe. In
this sense, the fashionable controversy over "neo-Ottomanism" is actually
a two-way street, reinforced by a revival of very old ideas about Turkey's
geopolitics. It is too easy by far to see the Gaza flotilla crisis and
Turkey's "no" vote on Iran sanctions as straightforward
confirmation of a Turkish drive to the Muslim East. Recent events
underscore some striking changes in Turkish society and policy, and these
will not make for an easy relationship between Turkey and its European and
North American partners. The roots of this friction are diverse, with a
strong nationalist component. Yet, important avenues for cooperation
remain open and may expand even as traditional patterns wane. The new
Turkish-Western relationship will be a la carte, and driven by convergent
national interests rather than amorphous notions of geopolitics and
identity. It could still be a rough ride.
Menashe Carmon
Chairman of Israel - Turkey business council
Menashe Carmon, the chairman of the Israel Turkey Business Council, said
that although long-time cooperation between Israeli and Turkish businesses
had not stopped, partnerships and investment ventures that were in their
initial stages had slowed. "They have decided to wait and see what will
happen politically," he said, referring mostly to Israeli companies.
"There is a strong interest to preserve commercial relations and they will
persevere. What happened will, naturally, have a detrimental effect, but
it's too early to say how much damage has been caused. I believe it will
turn out to be less severe than we think."
Peter Zeihan wrote:
not sure what that has to do with the tasking
Emre Dogru wrote:
Turkey made no friends in the west in the aftermath of the flotilla
crisis. Norway, France and Russia showed support to Turkey against
Israel, which remained in rhetoric only. Norwegian foreign minister
said the following in a Turkish newspaper ahead of Turkish foreign
minister's visit to Norway: "We have made it clear that we strongly
condemn the military action on civilians. The circumstances around
what happened on board that boat need to be clarified. And that is why
we support an independent international commission to study what
happened because there are certainly circumstances around this which
need to be illuminated." French Foreign Minister said that nothing
could justify Israel's action and France strongly condemned it. Putin
said that Israel's action against civilians were unacceptable.
Robert Gates said that Turkey turned towards to the east because of
the EU's stance against Turkey, which later backed by Berlusconi. But
apart from that, EU foreign policy chief said that Israel should
conduct a probe into the flotilla crisis, which Turkey's EU minister
labeled as a joke.
In terms of US reaction, Turkey has not seen what it would expect
before the crisis. Plus, UNSC vote on Iran made things more
complicated. The US gave early-warnings to Turkey shortly after the
UNSC vote. Rober Gates said that the US was disappointed by Turkey,
but will work on common interests in the Middle East. Philip Gordon
also said that the two countries had differences and the US was
concerned about Turkey's downgrading relations with Israel. But he
said that the US would not punish Turkey in other areas, such as
military cooperation and Armenian issue. Gordon met with an AKP
delegation in Washington shortly after the UNSC vote.
Notably, Gordon's latest remarks about Turkey's need to show its
commitment to the west came couple of hours before Erdogan - Obama
Emre Dogru wrote:
I'm on this.
From: "Peter Zeihan" <firstname.lastname@example.com>
To: "Analysts" <firstname.lastname@example.com>
Sent: Monday, June 28, 2010 4:37:56 PM
Subject: tasking3 - mesa - turkey's rep
that quote that Turkey 'needs to prove itself to the West' was more
than a bit of a bombshell and it highlights some very real policy
dangers to Ankara
before we delve into specifically what those dangers/consequences
may be, we need to map out the constellation of TUrkey's friends in
the West (i.e. who is it who is warning Turkey that they might be
heading into dangerous territory?)
this is primary to build us a list so that we can get a much deeper
understanding of Turkey's network of international support and will
allow us (hopefully) a deeper understanding of Turkey's policymaking
Emre Dogru
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Fixed: +1.512.279.9468
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A clinical psychologist is available as part of our multidisciplinary team through a referral. Support group information is available in some situations. Social worker support is also available through the cancer center. |
Identifying New Genes |
A number of colon cancer susceptibility genes have been discovered at the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins, including the APC gene which predisposes to Familial Adenomatous Polyposis; the MSH2, MLH1, PMS1, and PMS2 genes, all of which are associated with Hereditary Nonpolyposis Colorectal Cancer; and the APC I1307K mutation, which is found most commonly in the Ashkenazi Jewish population and increases the risk of colon cancer. Studies are underway to identify additional genetic factors associated with colon cancer development using families enrolled in our Hereditary Colorectal Cancer Registry. In addition, the Families with familial pancreatic cancer are being studied to help researchers and clinicians understand the genetic basis of this disease. Previously, Genetic linkage studies for potential cancer susceptibility genes that predispose to lung cancer development are also active. |
Improving Counseling Methods |
Investigators are currently developing, implementing, and evaluating a model informed consent process that integrates the perceptions of consumers and providers in relation to BRCA1 testing. A study was also completed that contributed empirical data concerning the values, beliefs, and experiences of persons with genetic conditions (including hereditary colon cancer) regarding informational privacy and access to health insurance. Researchers are also currently investigating the efficacy of in-person versus telephone genetic counseling and disclosure methods. |
Improving Testing Methods |
Investigators are also looking at factors that influence physicians' adoption of new genetic tests and their attitudes toward how tests should be provided. |
Implementing Chemoprevention Trials |
A randomized trial of individuals at risk for Familial Adenomatous Polyposis who have tested positive for an APC gene mutation is underway to evaluate the efficacy of Sulindac in preventing the development of colon polyps. |
Discovering Clinical Treatments for Genetic Disorders |
Tracking Long-Term Results of Prophylactic Surgeries, Medical Surveillance Choices, and Preventative Interventions |
A studying tracking women who have undergone prophylactic mastectomies is currently underway. Additional research into the preventative interventions and surveillance choices of patients is being planned through the Mid-Atlantic Cancer Genetics Network. The Mid-Atlantic Cancer Genetics Network is currently evaluating methods of ovarian surveillance, as well as the efficacy of breast MRI. Investigators are also evaluating the use of ductal lavage for breast cancer screening. |
Participating in Familial Registries or National Registries |
A number of familial registries are available at the Hereditary Colorectal Cancer Registry: In existence since 1973, this registry includes families with multiple cases of colon cancer or a known inherited form of colon cancer. The registry accumulates medical and family records, extensive family pedigrees, and is continuously accruing new families. Registry participants are often eligible for research projects at Prostate Cancer Family Registry: Contains families who meet the criteria of three or more first-degree relatives with prostate cancer or two affected first-degree relatives with prostate cancer under the age of 55. Cells for DNA may be archived on selected individuals. The Lung Cancer Family Registry: Established to characterize genetic susceptibility factors in lung cancer and serve as an educational resource for registry participants. Lifestyle, smoking, clinical histories, and blood samples may be collected. Information is available on their webpage, www.path.jhu.edu/nfltr.html. National Familial Pancreas Tumor Registry: Established to document the presence of familial forms of pancreatic cancer and to evaluate affected families to gain a better understanding of the genetic basis of cancer of the pancreas. Information about the registry is available on their website, www.path.jhu.edu/pancreas. The Mid-Atlantic Cancer Genetics Network: A nationally based registry through the National Cancer Institute that includes individuals and families with all types of cancer. The Mid-Atlantic Cancer Genetics Network cooperates with seven other sites across the |
Studying Impact of Receiving Genetic Information on Health-Related Outcomes |
A longitudinal study of baseline and follow-up psychological factors is currently being conducted to investigate the cancer prevention behavioral consequences of gene testing for Hereditary Nonpolyposis Colorectal Cancer. |
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Our genetic counselors are certified through either the American Board of Genetic Counselors or the American Board of Medical Genetics. Programmatic counseling protocols are established and are intermittently reviewed. Clinic cases are reviewed at weekly conferences to ensure consensus among experts. |
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Significant educational efforts at the The Bloomberg School of Nursing at Johns Hopkins offers nursing classes on cancer genetics and genetic testing and counseling in the Oncology Nursing specialty track. The |
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While a salmon burger at a restaurant can cost more than $10 each, you can make four for less than that amount! Submitted by CHEF_MEG Carbs: 23.2g | Fat: 12.2g | Fiber: 0.8g | Protein: 26.1g | Calories: 299.5
Technically this is a crustless quiche, but the addition of flour makes for a delicious crusty bottom and sides. Submitted by JENNLOVE Carbs: 13.7g | Fat: 4.6g | Fiber: 2.2g | Protein: 10.3g | Calories: 134.1
A great meal on a cold day! Submitted by SAUGADREZ Carbs: 14.7g | Fat: 6.1g | Fiber: 2g | Protein: 14.6g | Calories: 165.9
A quick and easy pasta dish perfect for any night of the week. Submitted by LILYANN2 Carbs: 25.4g | Fat: 7g | Fiber: 4.7g | Protein: 14.3g | Calories: 207.6
These are light, fluffy, and only about 50 calories each! Submitted by SKYSHOOTER44 Carbs: 8.4g | Fat: 1.8g | Fiber: 0.2g | Protein: 0.5g | Calories: 50.6
This super simple supper is packed full of fruits and veggies. Carbs: 41.2g | Fat: 8.5g | Fiber: 5.6g | Protein: 19.5g | Calories: 312.8
This dish is baked and flavored with a Mediterranean-style tomato, onion, and garlic sauce to make it lower in fat and salt. Carbs: 17.3g | Fat: 4.4g | Fiber: 2.5g | Protein: 29.4g | Calories: 225.5
This lively low-saturated fat pasta dish contains lots of tomatoes and herbs and very little oil. Carbs: 30.2g | Fat: 6.3g | Fiber: 2g | Protein: 33.3g | Calories: 311.7
In the morning, throw all the ingredients for this simple recipe in the slow cooker. A hearty and healthy dinner will be waiting for you when you get home! Submitted by CHEF_MEG Carbs: 7.9g | Fat: 3.7g | Fiber: 1.8g | Protein: 26.8g | Calories: 176.8
The perfect soup to warm your belly on a cold night or soothe you when you're sick. Submitted by CHEF_MEG Carbs: 13g | Fat: 3.7g | Fiber: 2.5g | Protein: 17.4g | Calories: 152.8
Use with a bag of pre-shredded broccoli & cauliflower; makes this recipe super quick. Submitted by PBERGER3 Carbs: 6.2g | Fat: 2.6g | Fiber: 0.9g | Protein: 2.3g | Calories: 60
This is the perfect nutritious pick-me-up. Leftover shake can be frozen in pop molds or 5 oz paper cups with popsicle sticks. Carbs: 13.2g | Fat: 0.2g | Fiber: 0.3g | Protein: 0.6g | Calories: 51.6
Good as a side dish or dessert, this salad made from fresh fruit is naturally low in fat, saturated fat, and sodium. Plus, it's cholesterol free. Carbs: 25g | Fat: 0.6g | Fiber: 2.9g | Protein: 1.2g | Calories: 98.1
Using low-fat milk instead of cream lowers the saturated fat content in this hearty summer soup. Carbs: 33.3g | Fat: 5.3g | Fiber: 2.7g | Protein: 8.1g | Calories: 209.5
This is a great dessert that's delicious when strawberries are in season. Submitted by CHEF_MEG Carbs: 21.3g | Fat: 4.9g | Fiber: 3.4g | Protein: 5.5g | Calories: 144.9
This classic German stew is made with lean trimmed beef stew meat and cabbage. Carbs: 12.1g | Fat: 10.1g | Fiber: 2.3g | Protein: 29.1g | Calories: 256.1
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Quick, easy, and delicious meal (my version of Red Lobster tilapia in a Bag!) Submitted by LEANINGONHIM Carbs: 23.8g | Fat: 1.7g | Fiber: 8.9g | Protein: 23.9g | Calories: 172.1
A great classic Italian dish that your family is sure to enjoy. Submitted by ERINAG1978 Carbs: 10.7g | Fat: 12g | Fiber: 1.2g | Protein: 24.6g | Calories: 253.2
These creamy, bite-size desserts are made using ice cube trays! Submitted by GWYNNEVERE. Carbs: 6.7g | Fat: 0g | Fiber: 0g | Protein: 2g | Calories: 37.5
This dish inspired by Costa Rican spices seems exotic, but it uses spices and ingredients you already have around the house: coffee, cocoa and cinnamon. You'll wonder why you've been relegating these flavorings to dessert! Submitted by CHEF_MEG Carbs: 1.2g | Fat: 13.1g | Fiber: 3.4g | Protein: 33.7g | Calories: 264


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Photos: Cheeky Aprons launch party
Ashlee Coln had a dream: that ladies could own aprons both functional and sexy. Necessity being the mother of invention, Coln decided to start Cheeky Aprons, creating sultry kitchen wear that combines the front of an apron with the flirt of lace and garter belts on the back end.
The company's official launch party last night included tasty finger foods courtesy
Andrea Frizzi of Il Posto, and a specially-brewed beer called "A Very Cheeky Ale" from Vertical Brewing, wines from California's BellaGrace Vineyards and, of course, lovely models wearing Cheeky Aprons, which will sell for around $60 at fashion shows and on the web.
We were there to cover -- and uncover -- the aprons:
J. Wohletz Ashlee Coln and a lovely apron model. J. Wohletz Apron model and chef Andrea Frizzi from Il Posto.
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Surfing in Scheveningen
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Scheveningen is Holland's best place for surfing. Surfing is one of the key sports for the municipality of The Hague. The beach of Scheveningen therefore features the best surfing facilities imaginable. It has various surfer stores and schools, a surfers village and even an artificial reef that ensures the most challenging waves at any moment of the day throughout the year.
F.A.S.T. Surfers Village
The F.A.S.T. (Free Architecture Surf Terrain) surfers village lies near the port entrance at the end of the Scheveningen boulevard. The village lies at less than a minute away on foot from the beach and is built entirely from recycled materials, varying from sea containers to jerry cans. The surfers village features a hostel, camping site, bar, restaurant, surfer store and a surfing school.
You can even spend the night at the F.A.S.T. surfers village in an old life capsule. This so-called capsule hotel was named the world's most remarkable hotel by Lonely Planet.
Surfing in Scheveningen
Holland counts approximately 10.000 passionate surfers, and that number increases every year. If you are a surfer or have always wanted to learn how to surf, then Scheveningen is the place to go. Walk towards the end of the boulevard in the direction of the port and choose from the many surfing schools.
In the F.A.S.T. surfers village you will soon meet other surfers and find accommodation for a relatively low price. Many parties and cultural activities are organised on the premises, and both surfers and non-surfers are welcome.


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World's First 160-page LITHOMAN Begins Operation
November 14, 2013Dr. Ralph Dittmann, manager of WKS, was impressed by the 160-page LITHOMAN press at its official start of production. "For this project, we approached the press technology purely from the perspective of our customers," he said. "We intensively analyzed our customers' needs regarding the flexibility of page numbers, formats, and product design, and tried to implement them as far as possible. As a result, a press was developed, which, on the one hand, consists of conventional press components that have never before combined in this way (two-web 80-page press). On the other hand, we also devised our own conceptions on folding technology that have given rise to extensive new designs at press supplier companies. Our new LITHOMAN press design now reflects our technological concepts regarding flexible and economic production."
WKS is one of the leading web offset companies in Germany and consistently orients itself toward customer needs. As a leader in innovation, the printing house has once again relied on Augsburg press technology. "The LITHOMAN presses have absolutely proven themselves in daily operation when it comes to printing stability, quality, and, above all, productivity," emphasized Dittmann.
Eckhard Hoerner-Marass, managing director of manroland web systems, emphasized the excellent cooperation with the immensely committed WKS specialists. "WKS had very clear ideas on production diversity and the resulting demands on the production process. Our colleagues from sales and design collaborated with WKS in a creative process to draft the press concept. The result: a unique LITHOMAN press with customized technology."
Extraordinary configuration
WKS now produces at sites in Wassenberg and Essen with eight manroland web systems commercial web offset presses ranging from 32 to 80 pages. As part of the current investment, several older systems were decommissioned. The two-web 80-page LITHOMAN with a total of web width of 4.5 meters is the equivalent of a 160-page press. As a result, it sets the benchmark for maximum productivity, producing up to 50,000 revolutions per hour. This LITHOMAN features ultimate automation: in addition to the fully-automatic AutomaticPlateLoading APL, the ClosedLoop systems developed by manroland to control inline fanout, color, and cut-off registers have also been integrated. These features optimize effective machine operation and reduce waste.
The LITHOMAN will mainly be used to produce magazines, catalogs and supplements. "The two LITHOMAN presses are operated together since they are equipped with one cutter module," explained Veit Müller, executive sales manager at manroland web systems. "This module was adapted to our customer WKS' ideas and provides completely new production options. In addition, the newly designed folder superstructure with three formers allows operators to run over up to twelve paper ribbons. This combination results into a previously undreamt-of productivity and product options. Buzzwords like continuous two-page increments, complete flexibility in register products, a combination of two paper types, up to 500,000 products per hour, and format variability have suddenly become reality."
Combining the advantages of different commercial printing processes
In the past, web offset printing already offered a wide range of production options. With this extensive development step now completed, manroland's Eckhard Hoerner-Marass considers the company well prepared for the future. "manroland web systems now offers presses ranging from 16-pages to 160-pages for commercial web printing," he said. "We have already completely filled the fields of high quality, cost-effective and quick printing form production, as well as maximum flexibility and productivity with our web offset presses for small, medium and large runs. Now, we have managed to perfectly supplement our range of offerings and provide our customers with tailored, highly efficient press concepts, even for demands such as extremely large print runs and format variability."
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Pell City-Tifton Properties LLC, a subsidiary of Thunder Enterprises, filed a complaint for declaratory judgment and other relief after the council failed twice to approve a rezoning request for the 26-acre plant site.
The company asked that the city rezone the property from manufacturing to a combination zoning of residential and commercial.
The complaint filed in St. Clair County Circuit Court on Sept. 19 claims the City Council's action was in retaliation for a dispute the company had with the city over another piece of Avondale property. That property had a well the city used as a major water supply source.
The company had asked $1 million for the property with the well site, but the current administration claimed the property was only worth $310,000.
Pell City-Tifton Properties challenged the city's condemnation proceedings and in a court settlement was awarded $1.1 million for the one-acre well site.
"The action of the City Council to turn down the requested rezoning twice is politically motivated," the complaint filed with the St. Clair County Circuit Clerk's Office in Pell City alleges. "It is also arbitrary and capricious because of the ill feelings over the well site. The prophetic statement by the mayor's office that favorable zoning would occur if the well site was gifted to the city indicated that unfavorable zoning decisions would occur if the well site was not given. In essence, the city has condemned the plant site by refusing reasonable rezoning requests on two occasions."
The complaint alleges that former Mayor Adam Stocks asked the company to give the well site to the city at no cost.
"During the term of the lease, the city government, through the mayor's office, requested that the plaintiff donate the well to the city in turn for which any future rezoning application of the plant site would be well received," the complaint states. "Plaintiff declined the offer."
The complaint also says Stocks, "a former city official," made his position clear in a January 2009 story published in The Daily Home.
"The official indicated it was foolish for plaintiff 'to try to play hardball with the well property when they are going to need city assistance down the road,'" the complaint states.
Negotiations to secure the well site continued when Mayor Bill Hereford and the new administration took office in 2008, and the mater eventually headed to court in 2010.
"After a jury was struck in the condemnation proceeding, the city reluctantly agreed to pay a fair settlement price, $1.1 million, which was still less than the fair market value for the well site," the complaint states. "The mayor's office was not happy with this result and showed displeasure to the plaintiff."
Pell City-Tifton Properties requested that the city approve rezoning the former Avondale Mills property from manufacturing to a combination of commercial and residential rezoning. The company requested that about 20 acres of the property be zoned for a residential development, while the remaining six acres be approved for commercial development.
"On Jan. 27, 2011, the Pell City Planning and Zoning Board approved the recommended rezoning of the Avondale Property," the complaint states.
The next month, February 2011, the mayor and council rejected the rezoning request, which would have brought a $13 million apartment complex development to the vacant property, by a 4-2 vote.
Pell City-Tifton Properties was required to wait one year before making another rezoning request for the property. In May, the Planning and Zoning Board rejected the company's rezoning request by a 4-1 vote after the city's full-time planning staff recommended approval.
The company appealed to the council, and the zoning request failed at the Aug. 27 council meeting because of lack of a motion by any member of the council.
"With the history between the plaintiff and the city government officials, one member of the council stated during the proceeding that he did not make any motion to approve the zoning because he always thought the property should be owned by the city," the complaint states. "In fact, the city has taken that position with their prior attempts to secure title to the property for less than fair market value."
In its claim, Pell City-Tifton Properties seeks a jury trial and asks the court to order that the council approve the company's rezoning request.
"In the alternative, plaintiff seeks a jury trial on whether the action of the City Council constitutes an inverse condemnation pursuant to Alabama Code Section 18-1A-32 and Alabama Const. Art. XII, Sec. 235 as taking of the property of the plaintiff and seeks damages for such action if rezoning is not required by the court," the complaint states. "In addition to its other claims, plaintiff seeks damages due to the delay in the rezoning, including loss of opportunity, loss of profits, additional interest expense, engineering, and other studies required, attorney fees and other damages incurred by reason of the arbitrary decision of the City Council."
Stocks said he could not comment on the lawsuit at this time.
"With pending litigation and a possibility of me serving as mayor again, it is best that I do not comment at this time," Stocks said Thursday.
City manager Patrick Draper said he had not seen the complaint filed in St. Clair County Circuit Court.
"I am unable to comment, since I have not received a copy of the complaint," said John Rea, the city's attorney.
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For me, the Rimmel blushes are to die for. They are thick and powdery (soft, not chalky), have super saturated pigmentation, (use a light hand and blend, of course ) go on smooth and last all day. This color, Pink Rose, is a very dusty light pink with just the lightest hint of mauve. I like it because it's very versatile, in that depending on what other makeup colors you're wearing at the same time, can make this blush color either warm or cool. I'm a fair olive skinned girl, and it works beautiful for me. It looks like a natural flush. Very neutral. The only down side is the flimsy packaging. My very first Rimmel blush was Spring Flower, and after a week of having it the lid busted right off. I hadn't even dropped it, it just broke in my purse. :( The nice thing is that so far, my two new ones have held up, but only time will tell if they hold up through their use until their end. :D
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I like this blush a lot. It looks quite natural on my fair skin and unlike some other reviewers, I find that it lasts the entire day. The brush that comes with it is not adequate, but that doesn't take away from the product's quality. I have repurchased this time and again, and will do so when I run out in a few months.
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I really like the color of this blush, as well as many other Rimmel blushes, because they are very nicely pigmented. They're fairly priced and you get a good amount of product when you buy it. It goes on really nicely too. The only problem I encountered with this while using it is that it has absolutely no staying power. It would be worn off after a few hours and I found myself reapplying throughout the day. It also isn't very matte because it has a slight shimmer to it. My skin can get oilier throughout the day so that's probably why it would tend to fade. If your makeup doesn't get oily throughout the day then I would definitely recommend this blush for you, and if you want a slight shimer in your blush. But if your makeup tends to rub off, try looking at NYC blushes, or even Lorac if you don't have a budget.
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This blush has been sitting in my make-up drawers for a couple of years and I went through a phase of wearing it a lot when I first bought it then stopped for some reason. I recently decided to reignite the flame, and I was successful. It's very soft and simple but still quite pigmented. I just dust it on my cheeks lightly for a nice, natural look. I'll be sad when I'm all out of this because unfortunately, Rimmel tests their products on animals... so I won't be repurchasing.
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This blush is okay. The pigmentation is fine, although when using it with a sunscreen it goes on a bit heavy and STICKS. I felt like a clown the first few days until I got the hang of it. The color is alright. It's really not a bad blush, I just prefer Jane blushes. I'll keep this since I hate throwing products away. Probably won't repurchase.
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This colour looks very natural, very much like a natural flush on my NC37 skin tone. I took one lippie off because the staying power for this blush is not very good. It seems to be gone after a couple of hours - maybe i should try a blush primer?
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This blush color is quite pretty, and the color payoff is decent. The lasting power is a little lacking, but it's a powder blush, so at least it's not sticky. It blends pretty well and looks really natural on my face. Some people even think it's my natural blush.
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Love the packaging and that's about it.
I first purchased this in Santa Rose, which color-wise I prefer over Pink Rose.
Pink Rose is a bluish pink shade that gives a nice flush. I just don't like the lasting power and it seems they have altered the formula, cuz every time I swipe my brush over I see lots of product flying every which where...which didn't happen with my older Santa Rose.
Won't repurchase this...
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I can't bring myself to buy expensive blushes when companies like Rimmel make great blushes.
This is my everyday blush. Since I live in MI my skin tones change a little with the seasons. I think this looks great on me in the winter and in the summer.
It really is a "flushed" looked. You can wear it with bronzer to create a pink cheeks and a little contouring.
I think "I'm blushing cheeks" are classic and this certainly doesn't break the bank. The brush that came with it is cheap which is ok. I'd still buy it again!
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I bought this blush because I usually use very bright blushes very sparingly, and I wanted to try a pretty pink to see what that looked like.
I like this blush formula, it just doesnt' show up well on me. I have used it for serveral days, hoping it would magically show up, LOL. Today I used it with a touch of Rock and Republic X-Rated, and I love that look. So I'll do that until I use it up, or use it alone when I want a *really* barely there blush look.
So I probably won't buy that color again, but will buy Rimmel blush in a different color again.
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