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Beyonce Knowles is someone a lot of young girls probably aspire to be -- but this girl from "Toddlers & Tiaras" may be the only one who spray tans to look more like her!On tonight's episode, little Ali is seen getting sprayed to look just like her idol, telling the TLC camera "I like tanning so I can get brown like Beyonce."Ali also dresses like her in the sneak peek, wearing a wedding dress like the one Beyonce wore to the 2009 BET Awards.FYI: Spray tans are common practice for full glitz pageants. "Toddlers & Tiara's" airs tonight on TLC.
willslove: 1274 days ago
what the hell is wrong with people? how does her mother not see a problem with this? there is nothing wrong with thinking african americans are pretty or having beyonce as a role model but to spray tan your child so she can pretend like she's african american? seriously? she's four! there is something seriously wrong with these mothers. how long is she going to wait to tell her child that she will never "look like beyonce"? these parents are doing nothing more than setting their children up for a lifetime of disappointment and therapy.
reita collins: 1274 days ago
I LOVE IT!! I'd like to share this with Lil'Wayne and the Tea Party!
c: 1274 days ago
these are the little girls sick ass men see as women cuz of the way they dress them, make up, hair, come on! let them be babies
Sarah: 1274 days ago
I completely agree with willslove. The poor kid is never going to accept herself the way she is. I truly believe this is a form of child abuse. Wake up parents! This isn't some harmless fantasy you're temporarily indulging. It seems like being in the limelight is more important than the mental and emotional health of the children. Well, just wait a few more years and they'll be on a therapy reality show.
michelle: 1265 days ago
how do you enter i went to know my name is michelle cortez find me in facebook
Dymples: 1249 days ago
I'm sorry little girl(and by extension, your parents) but you will NEVER be black! STOP TRYING!
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Puya are the primary plants I'm looking for however:
I'm looking for terrestrial bromeliads that can tolerate the extreme and harsh conditions of a desert AND will add color or unusual form to my 1 acre garden. I can provide sun or shade, lots of space, but I can't alter the weather here. Summers can be a scorching 115 F and winters can see 2-3 nights at 30 F (though I can give some protection); rain is evenly distributed between winter & summer - approx. 12 in. I try not to supplement with additional water. Any ideas or offers will be considered. Have Jojoba seeds, Cassia (Feathery, Green, Silver) seeds...willing to look around my garden for other cacti/succulents. I have no bromeliads to exchange at this time. |
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Hi there, I found your post and I hope you find your Puyas. I have both and they are really cool plants. I don't however have any pups. What I do have is a bromeliad that might just make it where you live. I live on the central coast of California, inland far enough to get some real heat in the summer and we too get some freezing nights in winter. I have "Queens Tears" a bromeliad that has performed admirably for many years outside in the sun/part shade. I think if you put it in full shade where you are it will be just fine. It is also quite drought tolerant or I surely would have killed it by now. It pups yearly and I have already given it to all my friends and relatives so I have extras. I am interested in your cassia seeds, small plants would be preferable, and do you have any succulents or other drought tolerant plants you could trade me? Dee |
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I have these and am williing to trade for species of Bromilia or other plants. I'm helping friends in Palm Springs landscape. |
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text: Sip a rum swizzle while lolling on a pink-sand beach, amble down the cobblestones of the historic Town of St George, explore parish backroads by motor scooter – bite-size Bermuda will seduce you with its tranquil, subtropical charm. Whether you want to dive down to shipwrecks or work on your golf swing, this comprehensive guide to de Rock is your ticket to the perfect island getaway. STAY IN STYLE – whether your tastes run to gracious B&Bs, romantic resorts or cozy cottages GET MOVING – world-class snorkeling, golfing and tennis right at your fingertips CONNECT WITH THE PAST – forts, wrecks and lighthouses display the fascinating history of the oldest continuously inhabited English settlement in the New World EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY – uncovers the best spots for fresh seafood and high tea EXPLORE – crystalline limestone caves and the world's most northerly coral reefs beckon the adventurous


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2 ripe large avocados, halved and pitted
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 to 1 teaspoon minced jalapeno or serrano chile
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
½ teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
Tortilla chips
Scoop avocados into a bowl. Add juice, chile, salt, and garlic. Coarsely mash with a fork.
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BeneFit Cosmetics • 10 [DISCONTINUED] • Blush
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Average Rating. | 4.0 |
Would buy this product again. | 69% |
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Sarahcelik on 11/28/2013 4:18:00 AM more reviews by Sarahcelik
Age: 30-35 Skin: Combination, Olive Hair: Brown Eyes: Hazel
I really love this, very very practical...
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*TOP REVIEWER* RiskQn on 5/21/2013 2:25:00 PM more reviews by RiskQn
Age: 25-29 Skin: Combination, Fair, Warm Hair: Other Eyes: Other
For reference, I'm pretty fair and have acne prone, combination skin. This powder didn't break me out. I love this boxed powder. It works well to contour and sculpt cheeks, but quickly! I first purchased this back in 2006/2007. I used it as prescribed with the included brush, sweeping it across my cheeks with the highlighter on top, bronzer on the bottom. And yes, it's a good idea to just tap off the excess. The shimmer didn't bother me as I felt it really gave me a nice glow, plus I got compliments often (always a plus!) It's really great too during the summer if you have a bit of color and want a low maintenance look. Use TM, a sweep of powder, 10 on the cheeks, the highlighter of 10 on your eyes, and mascara. BAM, you're done, polished and fresh looking! The only reason I never repurchased this was the price, I could use highbeam or a highbeam dupe (like e.l.f.'s lilac petal) with a bronzer and get a similar look, just taking a tad bit more time and the products would last me longer than this boxed powder. There are many dupes and wannabes for Benefit 10, but none come close because of the highlighter in particular. To me, 10's highlighter is like a powder version of highbeam! LOVE!
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*TOP REVIEWER* daintydancer on 4/14/2013 9:29:00 AM more reviews by daintydancer
Age: 44-55 Skin: Combination, Medium Hair: Blond Eyes: Green
It's important to know the review is by. UK senior pro veteran of 20 plus years. No, no definitely one of the worse benefit products I have tried, Pro artist hate shimmer bronzers. They are, a bone of contention amongst senior pros.
bronzers, when used correctly, mimic where the sun hits the face naturally, and must look natural, the sun has no nasty shimmer. I never purchased it, It was given by a student for me to test. Benefit would have had a real winner here, if they had coordinated the high light pink with hoola, which I really like, strangely the pink,has less shimmer than the bronze, I think the intention of this product was, maybe, a dual hi lighter.
shimmer bronzers, pick up fine lines, open pores, they are useless, for any skin imperfections, or fine lines, and don't get me started on HD use, yet there is an abundance of them,in comparison to matte
Also the pigmentation is not the usual benefit quality. Users with medium to dark skin, would be far better to invest in a another product. I'm informed it is now being discontinued
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*TOP REVIEWER* secondadonna on 1/29/2013 4:31:00 PM more reviews by secondadonna
Age: 36-43 Skin: Combination, Fair, Cool Hair: Brunette Eyes: Blue
Bought this on a weird whim and am liking it a lot more than I thought I would! Like several other Benefit products, this works well for me in a way that makes me sure it's not at all for everyone. I have very fair skin (MAC NW10) and I can get quite a subtle look with 10, which makes me wonder if it's pigmented enough for most skintones. That said, I do find it quite effective. The shade of bronzer avoids orange and red tones, so even with the slight shimmer, it's truly a good contour colour rather than looking like a blush or fake-tan product. The highlighter is subtle, so that I can build the look a bit without going full-on 80s frost. I'm enjoying having this alternative to my usual rosy-cheeked blush look.
The packaging works fine - I actually use the included brush, which I haven't for any other Benefit blush or bronzer. But in this case, it's soft enough to use, and it's handy to have a brush that fits the box perfectly so I can use both shades at once (then BLEND) without having to fight my way around to pick up one shade, then the other. It would be much better if they were packaged more like a palette, so that I could use whatever brush I like more easily. It's the usual Benefit gimmickiness, but in this case it's working out fine.
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atlanticise on 10/29/2012 12:31:00 AM more reviews by atlanticise
Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination, Tan Hair: Black Eyes: Brown
I finally got my hands on this product and it's terrible. I can't believe I didn't even bother trying it out first, but I saw a salesperson try it on my friend's face and she really did have instant cheekbones.
In my case however, it doesn't show up at all no matter how much product I try to pile on. My skin isn't all that dark, about NC25, and I can't see anything show up on my skin at all. Adding to that, the powder smells grossly sweet and makes me sneeze. The packaging is supremely ugly, is that a photo of some orange person's tummy from Jersey Shore?!
I'll use it just for the sake of using it but I'm never getting it again. Best try the product on yourself first before buying it.
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lilahtov1 on 8/14/2012 11:24:00 PM more reviews by lilahtov1
Age: 18 & Under Skin: Sensitive, Fair Hair: Brunette Eyes: Blue
I just recently repurchased this product. When I first got it, I didn't really use blush, and when I started out it was with bronzer. Bronzer ended up doing more harm than good because of my very fair skin, so I looked for something that could give me a warm glow without any sign of an Oompa Loompa. This is it! I can easily contour my cheeks without paying much attention to which side I'm brushing in. It also works nicely as a shimmer for your décolletage and a highlighter for your brow bone.
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alsturner on 8/3/2012 7:26:00 AM more reviews by alsturner
Age: 19-24 Skin: Oily, Fair Hair: Brunette Eyes: Hazel
I really do like this product. I use the darker shade for bronzing and contouring, the lighter shade for highlighting the tops of my cheeks and my nose, and both to add a bit of colour all over my face.
You get a brush included which doesn't shed at all. This product has lasted me about 2 years and I'm not even finished with it yet. Would defiantly buy again.
Cons: The price. Agh Benefit, why are you trying to make me poor??
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MindRtist on 7/22/2012 12:25:00 AM more reviews by MindRtist
Age: 36-43 Skin: Other, Fair Hair: Brunette Eyes: Blue
I love this stuff. I've had it for a long time, wear it often, and still have quite a bit left. The brush they give you makes it easy to brush both colors on at the same time. I will say this though... make sure you tap the excess off the brush and blow a bit on the darker color until you get the hang of it. Sometimes I use just the highlighter powder by itself as well. I like to use this brush from
I've never been a fan of Benefit's packaging for powder products, but that's just the way it is.
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vintagy on 6/12/2012 12:14:00 AM more reviews by vintagy
Age: 18 & Under Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium Hair: Black Eyes: Brown
This product is great for highlighting/contouring in a snap. I don't use it much anymore, but all of last summer I used this + my Tarte amazonian clay blush (in Tipsy) and it gave me the prettiest glow to my face. It lasts decently well and it's a good quality product- you get what you pay for. The brush it comes with is great too- I use it to apply the product then use a blush brush to blend it out. It's also really hard to run out of this- I bought this about a year ago and I still have tons of product left. It is quite expensive; I would not purchase it again solely because of the price. Everything else is fantastic.
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sassylass11 on 5/26/2012 6:49:00 PM more reviews by sassylass11
Age: 30-35 Skin: Sensitive, Olive Hair: Black Eyes: Brown
I really love this product! I find Benefit a bit gimmicky with the packaging and names but i would repurchase this in a heartbeat- although i've had it for 2 years and wear it at least three times a week and have loads left. I have olive skin but this still shows up and compliments my skin tone all year round. although its shimmery its not in your face but fairly suble-ish. Loads of product, doesn't smell goes on great-what's not too love? The brush is good and i use it straight from the box although i should probably blend it more so maybe use a full sized blusher brush. Lots of people complain about the benefit box packaging, but i don;t find it an issue as it has an actual lid you can fully take off as opposed to one thats still attached to the box whcih is harded to open. I read that this was one of benefits unpopular/un raved product but this surprises me. It is expensive but lasts ages and i use it lots. The only complaint i have is the name- 10?
The bronze is a perfect colour not orange at all...which is very hard to find...as i am also looking for a nice coloured matt bronzer too which seems impossible..
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Lewis' first full-length country album, The Road, is now due Aug. 14 on Blaster Records. (Initially announced for a June 26 release, the project is now on a different label.) The lead single is "Endless Summer." In addition to his country career, Lewis fronts the rock band Staind.
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Amniocentesis Amniocentesis is a procedure performed during pregnancy to examine a baby's chromosomes. Most often, an amniocentesis is done between 16-20 weeks of pregnancy. During this procedure, amniotic fluid, which contains cells that the baby has naturally shed, is removed for testing. Cells and proteins within the amniotic fluid are then examined in the lab to test for specific fetal disorders. Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) is also found in the amniotic fluid and can be measured in the laboratory. The entire amniocentesis appointment lasts approximately 45 minutes— most of which involves a detailed ultrasound examination. Amniocentesis is generally offered for:
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Textiles: Perennials Urban Jungle Collection
The timely new collection from Perennials Fabrics utilizes solution-dyed acrylic technology to evoke edge and drama. The high performance fabrics in this collection can be used in countless ways: outdoor daybeds, pillows, wall coverings, upholstered head boards, and bar stools. The Urban Jungle Collection is available in six new patterns: City Kitty (jacquard velvet in exotic animal print), What Knot (chenille in faux wood grain design), Hissy Fit (damask jacquard in iridescent snakeskin print), Love It or Leaf It (jacquard matelasse in an autumn leaves print), Comfy Cozy (heavy chenille textured), and Posh (silky-satin with contrasting reverse side).www.perennialsfabrics.com


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interrupting with the smooth operation of the heating coils. Why wait
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Prepare a check list of appliances that need to be inspected and ensure
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Tip # 23 Healthy eating – plan the menu ahead of time
Procrastinating leads to fast food. We can prove this easily. Last
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You vow that from now on, your family will eat only healthy meals.
You decide to shop for ingredients early in the week. The weekend's
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Tip # 24 Oh, what a slimy garden…
The garden is one part of the house where everyone loves to spend
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the garden because it's unkempt. Someone's got to pick up the shovel
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April 20, 2013
"The Psychology of Winning" workshop hosted by the Center for Sport and Performance Psychology on Saturday, April 20th resulted in tremendous success. 47 local and regional coaches, students and graduate student attended the workshop, which featured one of the nation's leading sport psychologists, Dr. Dan Gould. The workshop ran from 9am to 2pm and consisted of multiple speakers, interactive group discussions, Q&A sessions, and take-home tools and activities for all attendees to utilize in their profession.
Dr. Dan Gould led the group discussion tailored to fulfill the requests of the audience's needs. The topics of concern included: confidence, focus/distractions, mental toughness, goal-setting, and dealing with parents of athletes.
MSU Interim Head Football Coach Aaron Keen gave an impactful lecture on the power of sport psychology and team culture. Coach Keen provided his own real-life experiences using sport psychology allowing attendees to see the everyday use and applications of the tools, philosophies, and techniques within the field.
Dr. Cindra Kamphoff, Director of The Center for Sport and Performance Psychology and coordinator of "The Psychology of Winning" workshop also offered her expertise during the event. A finisher of last week's Boston marathon, Dr. Kamphoff went public with her goal-setting strategies, how she combats negative thoughts, and how she developed her personal mantra.
It is the goal of the staff at The Center for Sport and Performance Psychology to continue giving annual coaching-development workshops. This event would not have been a success without the generous collaboration and support from our sponsors and donors.
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Let's take a specific example that's easy to find: Surrette batteries. (rollsbattery.com). In order to get the AH rating we need, you could use an array of 54 12V 357 AH batteries (27 parallel branches each made up of two batteries in series); or, by using 4V 1350 AH batteries, you can achieve the necessary AH rating by building an array of 42 batteries (seven parallel branches, each made up of six batteries in series). It turns out that the cost of the 4V array is somewhat less (on the order of 5 percent) but there are some other important factors: the 4V battery array (when flooded) weighs 13,230lbs.; the 12V array weighs 14,688lbs. The 4V batteries need 48 square feet of floor space; the 12V batteries need 92 square feet. (I'm neglecting the height differences because no matter what, the room will need to be tall enough for you — and you're much taller than either type of battery.)
So now we know how large the PV array is, and how large the battery array is. What I want to point out is that in calculating the overall cost of a hybrid system such as this, you'll add up the hard costs of the solar cells, and the batteries, but you also must include room indoors for the batteries, as well as the cost of whatever structure you use to hold up the solar cells.
Since we're describing a hybrid system, we must consider the alternate power source as well. Consider a small generator first, the purpose of which is really two-fold: It can operate the entire ac load should the need arise, although normally it is used to keep the battery array from discharging too far in the event that dc input from the PV array is lacking (take a look at Figure 2 again.) Obviously, in this configuration the generator must be large enough to handle the complete ac load.
Another source of power for charging the batteries is a wind-generator. (See Figure 3 at RadioMagOnline.com) I've written before about using wind for power: radiomagonline.com/infrastructure/power/radio_sun_wind_fuel//index2.html. Since the efficient use of wind-generators requires the installation of another tower, and depends upon clearance around the wind-generator itself, I doubt that there will be many instances favorable to this type of system.
Another important item in the system is the controller, which is often a combination unit that not only serves as the inverter, but as the battery charger as well. In some systems, the charger/voltage regulator that feeds dc to the batteries, either from the PV panels, or a wind turbine, is added into the system.
Let's look at a real-world example of an off-grid, hybrid energy system. KLRD is one of Educational Media Foundation's stations in Southern California (licensed to Yucaipa, which is about 70 miles east of Los Angeles). It has an ERP of 590W, but with a HAAT of about 3,400', and height above sea level of over 9,000', it can be heard over a very wide area. The Mt. San Gorgonio site is very isolated, and in fact, the site's Engineer, Jeremy Preece, tells me that access can only be gained during winter months by flying into the site. I asked Jeremy to describe the hybrid power system that KLRD has been using successfully since 2001. "The (KLRD) system was designed to comfortably support a constant load of about 500W, or 12kW-hours per day. In reality we use closer to 15kW-hours per day since we have added more ancillary equipment and increased TPO for an upgrade a couple years ago.
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When I grab a cookbook off my shelf to meal plan, find a dessert to make, or just cuddle up on the corner of my couch to read I always reach for one written by someone I want to bring into my kitchen.
You see, my kitchen is the heart of my home. It's where my family gathers for meals, where Nate runs around and plays, it's where friends sit down for a cup of coffee and warm cookies. It's nothing short of being sacred. To be part of that space, you have to have the right energy. And I have to feel a heart connection to you.
There are a lot of cookbooks out there. And I'm sure there are a lot of great cookbooks that I've never picked up. But, all of the cookbooks that have been instrumental in creating a meal for someone I love have been written by someone who I'd want to spend time with. You see, that's what you do when you cook from someone's book. You're spending time with them in the heart of your home. You're creating their food which will nourish those you love most.
You want that book to be written by someone very special.
Which is exactly why I'm sharing Naturally Sweet & Gluten-Free by Ricki Heller with you.
Ricki (author of the wildly popular blog, RickiHeller.com, formerly DietDessertNDogs.com) is a dear, dear friend of mine. And, before we were friends I loved her food. If you don't already, you will too. She is not only ingredient conscious and uses no refined sugar, but she creates fabulous textures and flavors that are simply genius. (For those of you sensitive to gums, rejoice! Ricki uses psyllium husks in many recipes!)
The other thing you'll want to know about her is that you can trust her recipes. Ricki embodies integrity so you know her recipes have been tested and retested.
Hop on over to Amazon and have a peek inside of Naturally Sweet & Gluten-Free. The photos are gorgeous. The recipes will make you swoon. I know you'll feel a heart connection with Ricki. She's definitely someone you'll want to spend some time with in your kitchen.
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Starring: Alaura Eden, Annett, Black Puma, Brittney Skye, Charmaine Starr, Felix Vicious, Leila Lei
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When I watched The Adventures of Be the Mask Episode 2, I couldn't help but to think about Boogie Nights because the whole concept for Be the Mask was taken from a scene in the flick. In Boogie Nights, the idea of shooting porn using real guys off the street to have sex with Roller Girl was used to so the viewers could live out their fantasies. Although in Boogie Nights it didn't work out and the guy gets kicked in the face with Roller Girls roller skates but for The Adventures of Be the Mask this didn't happen and actually worked out great.
So through their website any guy can win a chance to go to LA and fuck a pornstar. To save their face they wear a wrestling mask like in the WWE. Some of the masks are creepy while others are funny but either way the lucky guy gets to fuck a pornstar. Much like Boogie Nights the guys are no doubt real guys, some are scary, some have small cocks and some are have super white tanless skin. If it weren't for the hot female pornstars then this movie would have not made it.
The first star who takes her chances getting fucked by a guy in a mask is Alaura Eden. As the director tells the guy that he can do anything to her he wanted, I couldn't help to flashback to Boogie Nights but this guy didn't go too far. Alaura started by giving the Mask a deep-throat blowjob that was a little rough but to both of their likings. Alaura is a very natural girl with medium sized tits, shaved pussy and a big soft ass, now her ass isn't really big but it is perfect for a good pounding. This brunette got that good pounding in reverse cowgirl with her tits flopping. The cowgirl position had a very good angle that allowed a lot to be seen. Alaura started to play with her amazing ass and I knew that her big soft ass would be put to good use. Give it to the non-pornstars to come up with positions not normally seen in porn flicks like standing face-to-face and fucking. After the creativeness, the Mask got creative on Alaura's ass in the cowgirl and reverse cowgirl positions. After some good ass fucking, which also got me going, the Mask blows his load on Alaura and his dream was fulfilled.
Both Brittney Skye and Felix Vicious are fucking hilarious in this scene as they spit on the guy in the mask. They also tie him up with a belt to a chair and only Felix rides his tiny cock while Skye uses a vibrator on herself. They make him watch while they grind their shaved pussies together and use the vibrator on Brittney. I feel kind-of bad for the guy because they just keep spitting on him, all over him. This sucks in terms of sex but hilarious because of the way they treat the guy. Felix and Brittney are both really hot chicks and the pussy grinding was okay.
The next masked guy loves Asians so he get to fuck Charmaine Starr, who fits the Asian mold perfect with her tiny ass, tight pussy and small perky tits. This guy is the first guy who eats out the pornstar, which I must say, is awesome because nothing tastes better than pussy. I was almost totally impressed with Charmaine when she attempted the 180-degree turn from reverse cowgirl to cowgirl with his cock still inside her tight pussy but she was unable to keep it in. Now for being just an average guy, his cock was a good-sized one and showed Charmaine something new to the same old missionary position.
The next Asian is Leila Lei who also fits the mold but her face is quite beat and the guy behind the mask sounds like Thomas Haden Church from Sideways and Spiderman 3 but looks nothing like him. The scene starts by the guy shaving Leila's pussy and asshole, something I really could do without seeing. Plus the guy is a hairy mess and he made Leila shave, what a hypocrite. Apart from having a beat face, Leila does pull off the 180-degree turn from cowgirl to reverse cowgirl. When Leila takes the guys cock up her ass I wanted to fast-forward it but I couldn't. I like seeing anal but she kept saying it really hurts and moans like she was in real pain but he kept fucking her ass. Not mood setting at all. To finish the pain he cums in her eye. Done and done.
Annett is the hottest chick in this whole flick and of course had to be paired with a goofy lookin dude. This guy is the pure opposite of Annett, with no tan, skinny as hell and a goofy accent while Annett is very tan, an amazing hot face and nice natural tits (which is good the guy doesn't have). Annett starts by giving a swallow bj to the guy's long but narrow cock. Again, here is a guy who eats out the pornstar and she is perfect with her nice pink center. The missionary was too dark to see anything but the reverse cowgirl was really hot because nothing could stop those big tits from moving. The cowgirl and doggy positions were nothing special for me but Annett couldn't take all of the guy's cock, it was just too long.
The Black Puma was the last of the female pornstars in this flick, although not as hot as Annett, she does add a certain spice to the movie. The guy eats her out while she is on the phone and gives her the claw (thumb in her ass and the index in her pussy). After some eating and fingering from the guy, Black Puma gives him a bj like all others. This guy is a smart one because he never talks so he doesn't sound stupid like the other guys. The crappy part in this scene is that they don't have sex just a bj. They should have put this scene in the middle of the flick so not to end on a crappy note.
The Adventures of Be the Mask Episode 2 has a very creative idea behind it that makes it very unique and fresh. Although the masks are kind-of creepy, not to mention some of the guys still some good fucking. But this flick isn't so much for jerking off to but more a souvenir for the guys in the film. Even though I am not gay, I still would rather see buff guys with large cocks than these guys. The Adventures of Be the Mask Episode 2 gets an average mark because of the unique idea and the hot girls but the guys brought it down.
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Saturday, February 7, 2009
KIPP School Teachers Unionize
For those of you not familiar with KIPP, it is a nation-wide network of Charter Schools that operates in some of our nations most dysfunctional education systems (including DC), and generally gets some pretty great results. It was founded by former Teach for America corps members, and usually hires TFA alums.
Charter Schools are sometimes able to achieve better results than regular public schools because they are able to circumvent the grossly inefficient bureaucracy that surrounds public education (that bureaucracy, in my opinion, is caused by two equal and yet opposite forces of failure: 1) policy makers, who are more interested in pleasing their political base than doing good things for kids, and 2) teachers unions who are more interested in pleasing the vocal minority of teachers than doing good things for kids). Given the traditionally bad relationship between unions and Charter Schools, it is surprising that KIPP teachers are trying to unionize.
This article leaves me with two questions:
First, if teachers say that there were no problems with administrators before (which they do in the article) then why unionize? If you don't have problems with management, if your school has only 22 teachers, if your administrators are available and open, why do you need a collective voice? I'm not criticizing (yet), I just don't understand.
Second, if administrators were happy with the teachers' performance before the unionizing efforts (as administrators say they were), then why freak out about it? Why haul students in to bad-mouth their teachers? It seems that doing so only creates an environment of hostility, which of course will be damaging to the students. For a system of schools that is generally well-regarded, it seems like a bizarre step.
It seems like people get a little stupid whenever unions come up. Some get stupid in their freakish support of all things union (even the bad things), while others get stupid in their angry tirades against all things union (even the good things). So my question is this: are the people at KIPP (teachers and administrators) catching this disease of stupid, or are there other reasons for their actions?
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- Glenn Watson said...
The Constitution give Americans the right to peacefully assemble. Unions are nothing more than assemblies of Americans. If KIPP or TFA or anyone opposes unions the are essentially against people exercising their Constitutional rights.
- February 7, 2009 at 5:32 PM
Glenn, you're missing the point, which is not, "Do they have the right?" It is, "Why are they doing it?"
- February 7, 2009 at 7:03 PM
- lodesterre said...
I agree with you that people seem to go frothing at the mouth either one way or another about unions. I support the idea of unions but not the bad ideas of unions. If you look at the history of organized labor and of labor in general then you will see a history of two forces - management/ownership and the workforce - struggling for a balance in which each side feels they are getting their due. We owe the weekend to unions. We owe the 8 hour workday (for most professions) to unions. We owe child labor laws to unions. Sometimes an organization shows such prescience in their treatment of labor that unions are seen to be unnecessary. But that is rare. Far more common are the abuses, large and small, that management inflict upon their labor, making unions seem necessary. When you throw into this mix the natures of certain types of people - the greedy, the power hungry, the manipulative, the political climber - on both sides of the fence, you might see that there is a need for some kind of balancing instrument that negotiations between union and management provide.
I am not surprised that a KIPP school is making noise about unionizing. I won't be surprised if others follow suit. I honestly believe that if our ridiculously inept union crumbles under Rhee that people will be talking about unionizing within 5 years. Why? Because there will be abuses under management, plain and simple. If Rhee is successful in implementing a KIPP like system in DCPS - year round school, longer days - along with a fire-at-will power given to principals you can bet that there will be accusations of abuse, of wrongful treatment, of wrongful firings that will not be remedied by the city council or a private lawyer.
Here is the quote from the NYTimes article that justify their reasons: "They say their main goals in forming a union are to establish clearer expectations for teacher performance and official procedures for how and why teachers are dismissed." Obviously they feel that there are inequities in their system that are not being addressed by the administrator.
The blog Gotham Schools, http://gothamschools.org/2009/01/13/citing-high-turnover-brooklyn-kipp-teachers-are-unionizing/ and also Teach the Moment, http://teachthemoment.blogspot.com/2009/01/kipp-union.html , have some interesting things to say about this. - February 7, 2009 at 7:12 PM
I'm a DCPS teacher and would occasionally sub at a nearby charter school that had evening classes for adult learners. One night, I found myself working as a sub for a teacher who had been fired, until they could find her replacement. The students, foreign adults learning English, were surprised that the lady was no longer there. I was specifically told by the evening school principal not to answer any questions about "Ms. Jones" and to refer all questions about her to him. It seems as if Ms. Jones had written a textbook and needed a few days off to sign her book contract, was not granted the time off by the charter school, despite the fact that I was a competent sub holding her class, and she was promptly fired. If this had been a DCPS, she would not have been fired. Maybe repremanded, marked AWOL, or just allowed to go as a sub was in place. Charter schools have much more leeway in firing people; teachers have fewer rights and can easily be fired. I have heard of other firings at this same charter school and at others. The pendulum really swings too far in the wrong direction at charter schools in terms of protecting teachers.
- February 7, 2009 at 11:45 PM
- Mr. Potter said...
Lodesterre and Anon #3,
I totally understand why unions are valuable to have. My question here is why do these teachers specifically want a union. The quote from the article about them wanting to establish clearer performance targets is completely understandable. What I have a hard time understanding is why, if "before the unionization drive, [teachers] had not had any major conflicts with administrators" and emails were almost always returned by administrators, then why form a union to address this issue? I'm wondering if anyone went to the principal and said, "Hey, do you know what would be nice? If we had some clearer guidelines on expectations." If the teachers had a good relationship with administrators, this wouldn't have been a problem.
It seems like these teachers may have made a decision based on fear, and not on common sense. And then, of course, the administrators responded with a little bit o' crazy -- obviously making things worse. But if teachers reported no major problems, then why couldn't their issues have been worked out internally? - February 8, 2009 at 12:08 AM
- Glenn Watson said...
I am not missing the point. The reason people organize is to protect themselves. Why else would anyone organize and pay dues to a union? The other question is why does the admin want to prevent the formation of a union? The answer is obvious. They want to maintain control. Its an old story.
- February 8, 2009 at 1:15 AM
- Glenn Watson said...
The bottom line is its not the business of the admin as to why teachers want to form a union. They have the right. End of story.
If an American wants to exercise any of his rights it is not the place of the government to ask him why. - February 8, 2009 at 1:19 AM
- lodesterre said...
Mr. Potter,
I ask this with all due respect: what was your experience before teaching?
I ask this because when I read the reason that they wanted a union, when I read the two NYC blogs that talked about this situation, I made certain assumptions. For instance, relationships with those in charge are always good when those in power like the way things are going and when no questions are asked. But I have found that when people ask questions, when people simply ask to be part of the process - well, some administrators like that and some find it intrusive.
The quote for me sums up a lot. That they "want to set clear expectations" to me means that they have been asked to jump through hoops - different expectations for different teachers, etc. The same goes for wanting to set procedures for how and why someone is dismissed. For me it means that they have felt that decisions made towards others may have been arbitrary.
In my experience questioning those in charge, no matter how tactfully put, is rarely successful. It doesn't mean that I don't think you shouldn't go to your administrator or ask the questions that need asking, I just don't expect much to come from it and am always pleased when it does. I once led a small revolt at a school where I worked that resulted in the transfer of an administrator who was unprofessional in her behavior. But more often than not, as a worker, I have been told that "we know best" no matter what the situation. My assumptions therefor are colored by such experiences. - February 8, 2009 at 4:05 AM
In response to your question:" if teachers say that there were no problems with administrators before (which they do in the article) then why unionize?" - I would like to provide some responses that you and others may not have considered.
Establishing a union even when there are currently no problems is forward thinking. A union can give these teachers a 'voice' in decisions that affect their careers. It allows them to bargain for what is in the best interests of their students (i.e. like class size ratio's, etc.), their wages, health benefits, working conditions and retirement plan. In some charter schools the benefits are not the greatest even though the owners make large profits. They could even negotiate to have teachers become certified meeting higher level of standards than they currently meet.
If these teachers disagree with the way they are treated either now or in the future- it affords them 'due processs' through a grievance process. This allows them to settle differences by a third neutral party and would protect them from unfair terminations. It also would require that management would have to implement disciplinary actions against employees for 'just cause' and not arbitrarily or for capricious reasons like personal reasons.In situations like some of these charter schools- there are no real checks and balances.
Unions have been the backbone of our middle class. Because of unions, workers now have sick leave, retirement benefits, better working conditions as well as input into decisions that impact their occupational futures.
www.thewashingtonteacher.blogspot.com - February 8, 2009 at 5:51 PM
- Mr. Potter said...
It's great to remember all of the good things that unions have done -- sick leave, 8 hour workday, etc. -- but let's not also forget that unions have added thick layers of bureaucracy, embezzled millions, and hired goons to muscle those who disagreed with them. Unions are not inherently good. It's the people who matter.
Before I was a teacher, I worked as an accountant in small-ish company (about 80 people in our office). I was an at-will employee, and had no "due process" rights. I didn't get fired because I did what my employer asked, and I did it well. When I had a problem, I talked to my boss like a grown up and everything worked out fine. We like to celebrate the proletarian nature of unions, but teachers aren't huddled masses and we aren't from lower socio-economic classes than our bosses. There's no Marxist class warfare between teachers and administrators the way there frequently is between management and labor in industry. Why can't teachers work like all other professionals? I simply don't get it.
It's no secret that the AFT has been courting charter school teachers and seeking to get them unionized. Did the teachers unionize because they were concerned with unfair practices of their administrators, or did they unionize because they bought into the "union = good" mantra? Did they try working through problems in a professional manner? If not, why not? I think it's worth analyzing, even if it turns out that I'm full of crap. - February 8, 2009 at 10:14 PM
- Glenn Watson said...
Why can't teachers work like all other professionals? I simply don't get it.>>
Teachers have made a trade off. They get paid less than other professionals but in return they get a better level of job security. If management in some schools systems want to take away the job security because accountants don't have it then teachers will need more money to make up for the lost benifit. - February 8, 2009 at 10:57 PM
- ms. mindless said...
i am somewhat on the fence about unions. i see the good and the bad...but, mr. potter, your performance as an accountant probably didn't hinge on as many outside factors as your performance does in the classroom. so, for that reason, i see why teachers need a bit more job security. i agree that there needs to be more meaningful accountability, but, without unions, i do think that teachers could be fired arbitrarily or for unjust reasons. you have posted before about some of the failings and flaws of teachers and administrators at your school. do you really want those kinds of people given power to fire at will? i know i would not be comfortable with that.
- February 20, 2009 at 1:01 AM
Why do teachers unionize but accountants don't? Because the labor market for accountants is quite competative, but for teachers there is typically a local public school system that dominates the labor market, in the way that a big factory in a small town might dominate the local labor market for unskilled/semi-skilled labor. Hence, you often find unions in both cases. Even if you don't buy the argument that local school systems are a labor monopoly, a large organization like a school system is easier to unionize a large number of small accouting firms.
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Our local MT FWP biologist here in the Bitterroot gets the blame for everything and kudos for nothing. I have heard people say it was his fault (or FWP fault) that wolves were introduced(uhhh, USFWS debacle, folks!) or that he hates hunting, or that he lies in his game counts, or that he wants access shut down, etc. etc. I have had a number of conversations with him on various subjects, and found him to be nothing short of a professional scientist.
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Western Outdoor Design & Build is proud to announce the development of Western Turf- our ever expanding turf department which has now grown into a whole new arm of our business. Homeowners all over San Diego, Orange County and Riverside County are realizing the true value of turf. Synthetic turf, when executed by professionals, can look as beautiful as natural grass, and be absolutely effortless to maintain.
San Diego Landscape Designer, Western Outdoor Design and Build, Your Contractor for any Outdoor Living Project.
San Diego Landscape Designer, Western Outdoor Design and Build, from pavers to pool design, our all-star team of in-house landscape designers, landscape architects and builders can manage your remodel from concept to completion. We specialize in backyard renovations; we design and build the lavish and luxurious outdoor living spaces Southern California is known for. All over San Diego and Orange County, homeowners are enjoying their very own custom cabanas and outdoor living spaces created by Western Outdoor Design and Build.
We have helped thousands of So Cal residents expand their livable space with a unique outdoor living rooms tailored to their exact wants and needs. Working with a design & build company alleviates homeowners from the stress of working with multiple contractors, schedules and budgets. Instead homeowners can work one-on-one with Western Outdoor Design and Build, Southern California's premiere landscape design & build company. Our professional landscape designers will sit down with you and be the medium through which your dreams of a modern Southern California outdoor lifestyle become your reality. Experts in both upscale outdoor living as well as general construction, our landscape designers have the tools needed to exceed your expectations while staying within your budget. Our skilled and experienced staff of landscape design professionals are well-known in San Diego and Orange County for being on-time, on-budget and as designed. Western Outdoor Design & Build delivers a unique and hassle-free remodeling experience to homeowners.
We are pleased to welcome you to westernoutdoordesigns.com, and we invite you to peruse our photo galleries to see all of the backyard renovations and outdoor transformations we have completed in San Diego, Orange County, and all over Southern California.