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Publishers in the best shape:
Assassins Creed, Far Cry, Watch Dogs, Rayman, The Division, tons of talent, successful advertising campaigns. However i hate Uplay, they are making alot of their games online only, and i hate the way they annually release games like Assassins Creed.
They could live off of steam easily, but their games are usually very successful as well, SteamOS and Controller are very interesting, there's no real flaw for Valve other than the fact that they wont make a certain game that everyone seems to want.
Playstation 4 doesnt have any glaring flaws like the PS3 did and its competition has made huge mistakes with their own consoles. Sonys first party is stronger than its ever been, they are priced 100 dollars cheaper than Xbox, and they have a very good reputation amongst gamers right now.
Publishers in the worst shape:
Square Enix
Square Enix is a borderline disaster right now, they have terrible leadership and things are going to get worse before it gets better. Square Enix owns powerful IPs such as Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, Kingdom Hearts, Deus Ex, Hitman, Tomb Raider, etc etc, they have hundreds and hundreds of very talented developers and their focus is on mobile games (Which are overpriced, have microtransactions....and are generally shovelware).
If this company were run by Shuhei Yoshida they would be a juggernaut publisher, but with their current leadership they are just kind of sitting around and hoping that their mobile games will take off. Final Fantasy XV looks amazing but i fear for the future of that franchise.
EA reputation is awful and for good reason. They've run several excellent franchises (And developers) into the ground, they wont greenlight a game unless it has some kind of online element, i hate the way they use DLC, Origin is a nuisance.
However they do have seem to properly fund their games and they have their engines ready for next gen.
The EA of Japan? Their biggest franchises have no identity, Resident Evil is a horror franchise trying to be an action game, they still sell well but their metacritic scores are way down. The new Devil May Cry was highly rated but it wasnt what their fans wanted, they wont make a Megaman game, they are turning games like Breathe of Fire into Smart phone games.
I will give them credit for their new engine though, it's pretty impressive.
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Random trivia about me: I have perfect pitch. Or, at least, I HAD perfect pitch. Last night I started rehearsals for a musical workshop that I'm doing with The Academy for New Musical Theatre this month. We were basically reading through the sript/score and I found my poor confused mind going into overdrive because I seem to have lost my perfect pitch! Or, I should say, it's broken. I was transposing music in my head, simultaneously sight-singing too, which is not my forte (a little pun for all you music geeks out there).
I figure this is probably because I'm not around music all the time anymore – I grew up playing piano every single day, singing in choirs, attempting to play new instruments on a regular basis (oboe/guitar/drums/trumpet/tuba), going to symphonies/operas on the weekend, and listening to the radio/CD's all the time. Now I rarely sing or practice piano, and all my free time is spent listening to podcasts and NPR shows.
I vow to bring more music back into my life again! Just like Maria did for Captain Von Trapp (a role I played in high school, by the way – Maria, not the Captain).
Anyhoo, I got back from rehearsal pretty late and ate a much larger-than-usual bedtime snack so this morning I slept in and was not at all hungry. I had an interview scheduled with John Cho for The Everything Acting Podcast so after we wrapped up and I took Julius for a walk, it was already 1pm – time for lunch food!
Yesterday I made a Salmon Curry Salad – this bowl made 3 servings:
- 6 oz can Wild Alaskan Salmon
- Zest of one Meyer Lemon and Lemon Juice (about 1 tsp)
- 1/3 of a very large organic tomato, chopped
- 1 TB Dijon Mustard
- 1 heaping TB curry powder
- 1/4 tsp. salt and few grinds black pepper, or to taste
For lunch today I spread it on some toasted French Meadow Woman's Bread:
And added a few organic cucumber slices on top.
Too big!
So I ate it open-face style, with a sprinkle of Citrus Basil Seasoning and organic sugar snap peas on the side.
They're not so pretty, but man they taste good – no need for dip or anything!
Some black bean brownie and Sugar Cookie Sleigh Ride tea….
Not surprisingly, I was still hungry, since I didn't eat any breakfast. And, like magic, Fed Ex arrived with a package of something to add to my belly!
Because my husband and I are both completely ga-ga over their bars, Bonk Breaker was kind enough to send us some of their other products to sample. We've already tried the Peanut Butter and Jelly ones that I won in a giveaway, and although all their flavors sounded crazy delicious, this one was calling my name:
Like all their goodies, this one has a minimal ingredient list, filled with mostly organic and natural sweeteners. They're also dairy and wheat free and seriously so delicious – probably our favorite tasting energy bar. We are totally BONKERS over Bonk Breaker bars (is that how they got their name?) – this PB and Banana flavor was freaking fabulous, reminiscent of banana bread. You can buy them at any of these stores or online – my Aunt found a promo code for 15% off, which would basically make shipping free – enter "Zmotion" at the checkout.
They're small, but very dense…
…and I know from past experience that they're quite filling, too. Even though my tummy was full, my mind wasn't (I immediately wanted another bar!) so I sipped on some Sodastream seltzer with a squeeze of Meyer Lemon so the two could get on the same page.
Just a few sips did the trick! Now that I'm done blogging I'm going to practice some singing…
…I also have a piano lesson to teach in the afternoon, so it looks like I'm already fulfilling my music goals for the day.
Do you or someone you know have perfect pitch? Have you ever heard of someone losing it?!


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Recently acquired by India's Tata Motors, Jaguar is currently embarking upon an unprecedented new chapter in its illustrious history. While the pivotal vehicle in determining Jaguar's ultimate fortunes will likely be the new XF luxury sedan, this legendary automaker's stunning 2010 XK Coupe and Convertible remain its most powerfully emotional driving statements. Sensational styling, sophisticated V8 engines (supercharged in the XKR variants, reviewed separately), and finely tuned suspensions allow these luxuriously appointed 2+2 grand tourers to vie for the attentions of potential upscale owners against prime competitors that include the BMW 650i and Porsche 911. As always, the Jaguars do it with a distinctly – and distinctive – British accent that gives them an abundance of sheer, unmitigated charisma.
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Review this carBy Hook on Monday, January 26, 2015
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 10,500
overall rating 9 of 10rating detailsPros: "Looks, handling and performance"
Cons: "Limited driver leg room"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"Great looks and fast. The handling is outstanding. Can't wait for sunny days to drive it. Jaguar you're right on with this car."
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By gg on Thursday, November 06, 2014
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 18,000
overall rating 9 of 10rating detailsPros: "everything"
Cons: "back seat,"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"would be a 10/10 if the back seat was a bit bigger, I have to sell now because my kids have outgrown it... What a great car it has been..:)"
36 people out of 60 found this review helpful
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By Buster on Monday, September 01, 2014
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 1,300
overall rating 10 of 10rating detailsPros: "Iconic beauty that just makes you happy"
Cons: "I have to eventually park it...."
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"I can't wait to drive this car AGAIN the moment I park it....I have owned many cars that have been enjoyable to drive but this car simply provokes emotion every time I push the start button...I just love this machine and cherish the time I am cruising with the top down and savoring the majestic tone of that 510 horsepower supercharger.....and I am ecstatic I spent a few extra bucks on the XK-R because life is too short and it is worth every nickel.....I am sorry Jaguar is eliminating this particular model for the F-Type....The XK is the icon and I honestly believe that Jag has cashed in the fiber of its heritage.....Hope they bring it back when better judgement kicks in......"
32 people out of 60 found this review helpful
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By classicjag on Wednesday, August 20, 2014
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 5,000
overall rating 9 of 10rating detailsPros: "Supercar performance with Everday Drivability"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9
"This 2013 XKR convert blows away the MB SL550 I previously owned in many ways. It is a Portfolio Special Edition, and had a base 550HP (same as XKR-S) which I had the supercharger tweaked to produce over 600HP. So in Sport Mode, it absolutely screams and 30MPH to 100MPH takes about 2 seconds - scary! The downside is that without AWD or Launch Control, it will go sideways from a standing start too easily, at least with the OEM rubber. Even with all of the power, in Comfort Mode, it is extremely easy and comfortable to drive, and the interior in the portfolio models is in my opinion, of a higher quality than any of the kraut or even italian competitors. The only negative to the car is because it is a GT configuration, its longer wheelbase to accomodate the rear jump seats reduces the ability to pivot tightly in hard cornering. But, the extra length also gives it a smoother highway ride. Otherwise, if you can find a Portfolio Special Edition model - Buy It"
15 people out of 24 found this review helpful
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By Jaime on Wednesday, June 25, 2014
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 16,000
overall rating 10 of 10rating detailsPros: "Fun to drive!"
Cons: "None"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"I own a 2013 XKR-S. This car is beautiful and an absolute blast to drive. The exhaust emits a guttural growl. I get a lot of positive comments and attention from people when I drive this car."
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By Steele on Friday, March 21, 2014
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 42,000
overall rating 10 of 10rating detailsPros: "Look, performance, durablitly, look, pizazz."
Cons: "For what the car is made to be, none."
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"This is one of only a few cars that will consistently put a smile on your face. This is a beautiful car inside and out! My car is 5 years old now and shows almost no signs of wear. The quality in this car is amazing, both in fit and finish, performance, and durability. This car has held up far better than I expected, nothing but oil changes and it literally looks new still with 42k on it now. This is not a thinly veiled race car though. Even with 420 horsepower, this car won't slam you into to the seat like a full-out sports car of similar power. This car is super smooth, yet still handles extremely well in the corners for a car with such a compliant ride. The shifts are quick and seamless, even under hard acceleration you can barely feel them. However, if you want a stiff ride, blinding acceleration, and all out performance at the cost of comfort then this is probably not your car. If you want one of the sexiest cars on the road, one that turns heads everywhere you go, one that will fly by most any car on the road with a simple touch of the gas (at speed this car flies!) but still one of the most comfortable cars around, one that can be driven and holds up to daily use, and a supercar for a steal of a price, than this is your car!"
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"Had a beautiful stay our first time to Marco Island thanks to these thoughtful owners. We were lucky enough to be their first renters in this stunning island retreat. (I could not get the calendar function to work on the review but we were here for easter week)There were many major improvements made for our arrival, and it was much appreciated.( new washer and dryer, new pool heater, plenty of beautiful comfortable furniture inside and out, and very nice flat screen televisions in the great room and master suite. Sliding glass doors(wall) basically open the entire great room into the linnai. Hot tub was one of my favorite nightly activities and thanks to the new heater only takes about 15 minutes to heat up. We rented a boat for two days from Rose marina, and thanks to the dock facility we were able to keep it right at the house overnight.I highly recommend renting a boat to explore the island and getting into the mangroves for snook fishing or a long walk on a secluded island accessible only by boat. Very nice and spacious master shower, and very comfortable air conditioning. Don't think twice about renting this beauty. We will have very fond memories of marco thanks to our stay at this home."
"It was a pleasure staying in Ed and Nicolette's condo. Our group enjoyed the time. It is a walk to the beach, but we knew that from other reviews and we are very active so we didn't mind .25 mile walk across the sand to the beach. The pool is great and very convenient from the elevators. Marco is a great location, lots of great food on the Island. Thank you very much and we look forward to staying here again. "
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Marco Island vacation rentals have everything you could want from a Florida beach vacation. With seven miles of beautiful Marco Island beach to visit, you'll want to stay right by the sand – and that's where oceanfront Marco Island vacation rentals come in. Stay in Marco Island beachfront condos and the Marco Island beach will be right outside your door, without the high cost of Marco Island hotels. If you plan to take a Marco Island luxury vacation, you don't have to overspend on an expensive hotel; many reasonably-priced Marco Island resorts deliver all the comfort and upscale living you want. Whether you stay in a Marco Island beachfront condo or in Marco Island accommodations a little farther from the shore, you'll have easy access to the waves and to all the entertainment in town. Vacation rentals in Marco Island, Florida, are your best bet for inexpensive, spacious, convenient Marco Island accommodations.
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Vacation rentals in Marco Island, Florida, are equally comfortable in summer and winter, since a Marco Island vacation means you'll be seeing good weather year-round. Marco Island has some of the most temperate weather year-round in all of Florida, which makes it a perfect Florida winter getaway or a summertime family vacation destination. Escape cold northern winters by enjoying a Marco Island vacation condo. Most Marco Island activities take place during the fall or winter, so you can watch swamp buggy races or visit local art festivals during these seasons if you take a Marco Island vacation to flee the cold. Marco Island beachfront rentals give you the best views of Marco Island's beautiful falls and summers, too. Summers in Marco Island are perfect, even without as many planned activities, because summer means playing on the Marco Island beach. The average Marco Island tourist is quieter and more laid-back than in most of Florida, which means you can avoid the crush of spring break students to have a relaxing Marco Island luxury vacation instead.
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If you'd like to venture away from luxurious Marco Island resorts to see the rest of the area, you'll have plenty of entertainment to choose from: shelling or swimming along the Marco Island beach, visiting the nearby Florida Everglades, touring historical sites or enjoying activities like golfing, camping and kayaking. Stay in vacation rentals in Marco Island, Florida, and you'll be right at the heart of one of Florida's most relaxing gems. Marco Island beachfront living simply can't be beaten for its access to the shore, which is Marco Island's biggest draw. If you're taking a Marco Island luxury vacation, complete the experience by dining on local seafood at upscale restaurants, either on-site at the Marco Island resorts or elsewhere along the island. If you're even remotely interested in the wilderness, take a tour around the Everglades, which are conveniently accessible from your comfortable Marco Island accommodations. Head to nearby Naples or Fort Myers, Florida, and you can reach even more shopping, dining and entertainment options, all within easy driving distance of your Marco Island, Florida, vacation rentals.
Transportation to Marco Island, Florida, Condos
You can reach Marco Island, Florida, condo rentals by flying into Southwest Florida International Airport in Fort Myers, which also gives you easy access to Naples, Bonita Springs and Fort Myers itself. Marco Island accommodations are well-situated near the beach, and Marco Island beachfront condos mean that you can walk right to the shore without needing to drive anywhere. If you do need to bring or rent a car, many Marco Island vacation rentals offer space to park so you can ferry your luggage and beach vacation gear from place to place (though you'll have more than enough room to store it in vacation rentals in Marco Island, Florida). Just rent a car and drive on in, and you'll be enjoying the sun and the sand in no time.


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Federal Prosecutors Investigating Recalled Defective Hip Implants
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Defective Medical Products Comments Off
Federal prosecutors are probing Johnson & Johnson's practices when it came to marketing a line of hip replacements recalled in 2010 because of the high rate of revision surgeries. According to a news report in The Associated Press, the hip replacement recalls were a part of more than 30 product recalls by the health care giant just in the last three years.
The U.S. Attorney's Office in Massachusetts and the Civil Division of the U.S. Justice Department last August sent Johnson & Johnson an "informal request" for information about its ASR hip replacements, the company reported in a regulatory filing.
The government has apparently asked for additional documents from the company and its subsidiaries, DePuy, which is one of the world's largest manufacturers of joint replacements and other orthopedic surgical products. DePuy recalled two artificial joint systems — the ASR Hip Resurfacing System and the ASR XL Acetabular System — in August 2010 because of unexpectedly high rates of failure.
In those cases, the implants came loose or tiny pieces of metal from the defective hip implant had disintegrated into the patient's body causing immune problems. Several studies including Johnson & Johnson's own internal study corroborated the fact that these hip implants were susceptible to early failure.
Series of Medical Device Recalls
In 2007, the company paid $84.7 million in government fines as part of a sweeping investigation by the Justice Department into alleged kickbacks where J & J and four other top manufacturers of hip and knee replacement devices were accused of paying surgeons to get them to use their products exclusively between 2002 and 2006.
J & J's spate of recalls has continued into recent weeks. Last week, the company issued a recall on its "Adept" brand of all-metal hip implants due to high failure rates. On February 22, it recalled its LPS Diaphyseal Sleeve, a knee replacement device, because of the possibility that patients to suffer fractures, loss of mobility, loss of limb, infection or even death.
Justice and Compensation for Victims
The results of the federal probe are still unknown. But, it would be interesting to see how Johnson & Johnson marketed its products. Did the marketing continue even after the company knew that its products were defective and were likely to fail earlier than expected? I hope that is a question federal officials ask.
Victims of these dangerous and defective devices face serious consequences including loss of mobility, loss of income and loss of livelihood. In addition, they are saddled with medical expenses such as cost of surgery, hospitalization and rehabilitation. Anyone who has been injured as a result of a hip or knee implant device would be well advised to contact an experienced product liability lawyer who will fight for their rights and ensure that justice is served.


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"If I Can't Get What I'm Looking For, I'm Going to Do it Myself": A Chat with The Dream Syndicate
One of the most seminal acts of the noted Paisley Underground scene finally gets to see the warm up to their masterpiece get released in all its glory, and Steve Wynn tells PopMatters about the band's formation, live efforts, and oh so much more.
Thursday, September 2 2010
The Dream Syndicate's Sophomore Album Stereo Blues
Is Medicine Show a blueprint for all that was wrong with bands signing to major labels 25 years ago or is it a truly great, overlooked gem of an album? Well, the answer is somewhere in the middle.
Sunday, March 9 2008
20 Questions: Steve Wynn
Wynn's new album, Crossing Dragon Bridge, comes out 22 April. He takes a moment to answer PopMatters' 20 Questions and consider what goes best with touring: a martini, Belgian chocolate, or espresso?
Wednesday, February 5 2014
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The Day Before Wine and Roses is an impressive testament to the band's intensity as a live unit, even though their debut album hadn't been recorded yet at this point in time, reissued just in time for their recent tour.


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Unlisted Brand • Pears - The Original Transparent Soap • Skincare - Body
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Average Rating. | 3.9 |
Would buy this product again. | 73% |
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ninny26 on 7/17/2014 8:12:00 PM more reviews by ninny26
Age: 25-29 Skin: Combination, Medium, Neutral Hair: Brunette Eyes: Brown
The new formula burns my skin.
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Mn96 on 2/15/2014 7:35:00 PM more reviews by Mn96
Age: 18 & Under Skin: Acne-prone, Olive Hair: Brunette Eyes: Brown
I have really oily skin and my mum used to use this soap so she recommended it to me. I wouldn't say it is bad, but I won't say it's good either, because it hasn't really brought any difference to my skin. I have some acne on my skin and found that this soap made my skin realllllly dry but neither reduced not increased my break outs. And another minus is that I read online that facial soaps are really bad for the skin, it may be pore clogging but I'm not sure.
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*TOP REVIEWER* tricyclesinskirts on 11/11/2013 11:30:00 PM more reviews by tricyclesinskirts
Age: 25-29 Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Cool Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Coarse Eyes: Brown
one of the easiest ways to fix dry hands is to change your hand soap to one that is mostly glycerine. look at the ingredients...glycerine should near the top of the list for it to make a difference. if the glycerine is a bar soap, it will feel particularly odd at first; very slippery, with very little lather. i recommend cutting bar soaps into smaller pieces...they're easier to hang onto that way.
pears is the first soap that i started using that helped to alleviate my dry hands, which we all have from time to time. if you lean towards the gourmand or floral sort, pears' unique piney fragrance will leave something to be desired. then again, the price point and its ability to leave your hands softer than the average bar of soap might turn you into a fan. (it certainly worked on me.)
i kind of imagine it working on a man quite nicely, actually. i picked it up at a drugstore (i think it was rite aid, maybe walgreens?) for probably $2 or something. really cheap. recommended!
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cosmeticsprincess on 10/22/2013 8:09:00 AM more reviews by cosmeticsprincess
Age: 36-43 Skin: Sensitive, Fair, Neutral Hair: Brown, Straight, Fine Eyes: Hazel
I use it in the shower, when I became allergic to feminine shower gels for intimate washing.
I've used it for years without a problem. My gynaecologist recommended it.
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*TOP REVIEWER* LolaBlue on 10/10/2013 8:09:00 AM more reviews by LolaBlue
Age: 30-35 Skin: Sensitive, Fair, Neutral Hair: Red, Wavy, Medium Eyes: Green
For reasons passing understanding my d/s ran out/stopped carrying/whatever my HG Neutrogena glycerin bar soap. I don't know what was up with that, especially since I couldn't find it at any d/s in town, but whatever. There are a number of cleansing bar soaps on the market, but I've never had great luck with them, so I picked up the only soap that looked similar - Pears. A 3 bar box costs about $3, which is what I was paying for a single bar of the Neutrogena and it works just as well and doesn't have the weird raw potato smell the Neutrogena does. I never used the "original" formula that everyone is lamenting the loss of, but, for me, this is an HG now. It cleanses my (dry, sensitive) skin without stripping it, irritating it, or otherwise causing more problems than it solves. And I like the scent. Call me weird, but whatever... it smells good to me though it only lasts until I wash it off.
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Carybear on 7/4/2013 2:33:00 PM more reviews by Carybear
Age: 30-35 Skin: Combination, Olive, Warm Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Fine Eyes: Brown
I loved this stuff in my young married life. The smell reminds me of playful showers with my beloved. I picked a box up on a whim and didn't think to check the ingredients. I did when I took a shower and stepped out covered in hives..I felt like crying, literally. The formula has changed for the sake of corporate greed...the ingredients are no better than dishsoap now.
Boo & HISS @ you Pears.
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Pauser on 6/28/2013 7:56:00 PM more reviews by Pauser
Age: 36-43 Skin: Dry, Fair-Medium Hair: Red, Relaxed, Medium Eyes: Hazel
This is the worst-smelling soap I've ever used. Ever. It has a medicinal almost industrial cleaning fluid smell. It did lather well, which I appreciate, and is the reason I gave it two stars. But I find the smell extremely unpleasant and could only use it once. Yuck!
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summeristhebest on 6/23/2013 6:41:00 PM more reviews by summeristhebest
Age: 18 & Under Skin: Acne-prone, Dark Hair: Black Eyes: Brown
Went to walmart yesterday hoping that they had the neutrogena cleansing bar :( bad luck my mom suggested that i should get pears soap.... On my first day of using it my skin felt soft but a little sticky on my hands... hoping to see some good results!
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ellfabric on 5/4/2013 9:41:00 AM more reviews by ellfabric
Age: 19-24 Skin: Oily, Fair-Medium, Warm Hair: Black, Straight, Fine Eyes: Black
My parents love using this, and I did use this for awhile because of its lovely 'Victorian' scent (old formulation)! Think it is quite cheap and affordable. Average product for my skin; didn't dry it out or anything.
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chrishy74 on 4/8/2013 1:12:00 PM more reviews by chrishy74
Age: 36-43 Skin: Combination, Fair Hair: Blond Eyes: Blue
So for those who loved the old formula, I found one that is VERY similar - minus the fragrance. The order of the ingredients are a bit different but I wonder if the old package was really in the right order anyway. Also, this bar is not clear - so perhaps there is a little less glycerin but its worth a shot! The only ingredient that is IN there but not in Pears is the Sodium Citrate - which I looked up and it appears to help with the Ph - which honestly is a good thing - better Ph balance.
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Ingredients: Sodium Palmate, Sodium Cocoate, Water/Eau/Aqua, Glycerin, Sodium Citrate.
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Ingredients: Sodium Palmate, Sodium Cocoate, Water/Eau/Aqua, Glycerin, Geranium Maculatum Oil, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Sodium Citrate.
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Ingredients: Sodium Palmate, Sodium Cocoate, Water/Eau/Aqua, Glycerin, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Meal, Sodium Citrate.
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Monday, May 13, 2013 Watergate Revenge: Republicans Yearning to Impeach Obama Over Benghazi 'Cover-Up' By Joe Conason Less than four months after Barack Obama's inauguration, the right-wing propaganda machine is already promoting the only imaginable conclusion to a Democratic administration
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The New Classics
Coming off of High Point, everyone wants to know what was the best thing we saw at market. I will leave the specific products and trends to our Style Director Tracy Bulla to share with you in this pair of slideshows (What's Hot and Top Trends), but I found that overall there was a very noticeable movement toward "new classics" – a fresh look on product that, while not traditional, is also not trendy. It's a look that reads carefully curated and collected. Which got me thinking about the Baby Boomers – maybe because my own parents (older Boomers) are ... Read MoreSummer rolls on
We are three down, one to go for the major summer markets. With Dallas, Atlanta and now Las Vegas under our belts, here are some thoughts. As I had suspected heading into the summer season, there seem to be many retailers who are taking the buying season off, stuck as they are with inventory bought just in time for the first-quarter slowdown at retail. Attendance at the various shows was termed off, spotty, and most commonly "weird." But overall, the mood has been pretty positive, especially as we've gotten later in the summer and farther away from the winter ... Read MoreMonica Pedersen on American Dream Builders, launch with Softline
At the New York Home Fashions Market, I had the opportunity to sit down with Monica Pedersen, one of the judges on the new NBC program American Dream Builders, not to mention former HGTV star and licensor of home furnishings products. She was visiting the Softline showroom in New York's 130 Fifth Avenue Building where her new line of home textiles was making its New York debut, following a launch earlier this winter at the Las Vegas Market. It was the day after the show's first airing on Sunday, March 23, and she had a lot to say ... Read MoreHitting the High End
Perhaps the biggest overall impact of the Great Recession and the snail's-pace recovery that has followed it is the importance of the affluent consumer to the overall economy, and to home furnishings sales in particular. "I think the most important shift in the economy at large is the growing importance of the affluent in driving the recovery," said Pam Danziger, president of Unity Marketing and author of Putting the Luxe Back in Luxury. "The middle-class and lower-income folks have greatly reduced spending power, due to tax changes, unemployment, etc. so the affluent heavy-lifters are behind all the news about ... Read MoreHow do we reinvent retail?
Next week, on Thursday, Feb. 27, I will moderate a webinar, "Bricks and Clicks - Reinvented Retail in the Digital Era." This webinar is hosted by Pop-Up Artists, a marketing agency for turn-key, short-term selling space (aka pop-up shops, shops within shops and trade show booths). Starbucks Chairman Howard Schultz was recently quoted in the Wall Street Journal, "The move toward online shopping represents a seismic shift in customer behavior." And from John Donahoe, CEO of eBay in a 2013 Financial Times article, "There will be more changes in how consumers shop and pay in the next three to five years ... Read MoreSee ya, 60-watt
Those who know me well know that I have a fascination with light bulbs. It's a nerdy obsession, to be sure, but one that I have grown quite passionate about over the last several years as I've learned so much about the topic.So I'm going to be blunt and tell you what I think, though I realize that many of you who read this will disagree sharply with me.I am all for the bulb ban.OK, OK, I know I will hear from those of you who think government has no business telling you which ... Read MoreThe Good Old Days
I am working on the 2014 Industry Outlook report for Home Accents Today's January issue and have spent much of this week conducting interviews and collecting comments from industry leaders about what they see as we move forward.One remark really stood out to me, from Sean McFadden of Interlude Home. "We have a tendency to focus on the big numbers... the economy when the housing market bubble was surging - we have a tendency to look at that as kind of the benchmark. And when we pine for the good old days, we have a tendency to look at ... Read MoreWhat Year Is It?
Gary Vaynerchuk, founder of Vayner Media, gave the opening keynote at the Internet Summit, taking place in Raleigh, N.C., today and Thursday, Nov. 14.Don't know who he is? Got 20 minutes? Check out this video of one of his speeches. He's fun, interactive, crazy smart (and a tad profane - sorry about that). He's also known for his leading-edge advice on taking advantage of the digital space.I am lucky enough to be one the approximately 2,000 attendees here who watched him speak.His leading message: "Market and execute your business in the year we ... Read MoreGen Next
Early on in my career with the Home AccentsToday/Furniture Today family of brands, I was asked to join the board of directors of the Young Home Furnishings Professionals. Though I had been with the company for about four years at the time, my still-in-my-mid-20s demographic made me a great fit for that group.I had more of an "internal" role at that time, so this was a great opportunity to get out and really get to know the business from a more personal angle.Joining that board turned out to be one of the best moves I made in ... Read MoreLooking to 2014
Late summer/early fall is always a critical time for the Home Accents Today staff as we get our next year planning under way.We think 2014 is going to be a great year for the industry. The economy continuing to pick up the pace, and new forecasts out this week that project stronger growth in 2014 than we've had over the last many years. Economists report that housing, which made a dramatic swing for the better over the past 12 months will continue to be strong into next year.There are some shifts coming to the business, though ... Read MoreTo Each Her Own
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That lounge chair next to the pool is the perfect spot to relax and enjoy the latest summer romance on your eReader, or take out some Angry Birds' pigs on your iPad. With Pina Colada in hand and toes in the pool or sand, there's surely no better way to spend a lazy summer afternoon… until the kids decide to practice their cannonballs, leaving you and your gadgets soaked. Perhaps you want to use your snazzy GPS program on the boat or hiking, but are worried about your Smartphone taking a permanent nap in the depths of the lake or ending up crushed at the bottom of the cliff you just climbed. Nerd Chicks have found some easy ways to summer-proof your tech from the fun you'd like to have together.
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Big News in the Financial Planning Research Journal World
News Story 1: New Editors at the Journal of Personal Finance
This story involves me. With the publication of the Spring 2014 issue of the journal, Professor Michael Finke of Texas Tech University has now passed editorship of the journal to myself and Joseph Tomlinson. The October 2014 issue will be the first published under our purview. The journal will be published twice a year and will mostly include academic research in the field of financial planning. Currently, past issues can be downloaded in their entirety at the journal archives, and I'm looking forward to updating that to include a list of each article with a direct link to the article. I think that will make the journal much more accessible to the public and media.
News Story 2: Journal of Financial Planning Revamps Webpage and Eliminates Links to Past Articles
[Update: The loss of links to past articles from the JFP was an accident and they are now actively working to restore those links. So the situation described in this section is being resolved.]
For this story, I hope it is something which will just be short-term and hopefully even this post will help lead to change... my blog includes probably hundreds of links to past JFP articles. I've been saying for a while that the JFP was my favorite journal, and a primary reason was that they made their past articles (at least going back about 4 years or so) freely accessible. But as of now, all those links to past journal articles re-direct the reader to the current issue at the journal homepage. And it seems that one must now be a member of the Financial Planning Association to see any articles published prior to the current issue. There are other journals in the financial planning area which take the strategy of using their journal as a members-only benefit and lock away access to the articles from non-members. And dare I suggest that this is one of the key reasons why those other journals are never discussed in media articles or at Bogleheads, etc? I talk with the media quite frequently these days, and it was always convenient to share a link to a JFP article that we discussed on the phone. As of March 1, it's not possible to do this anymore...
News Story 3: CFP Board Plans to Develop a Research Institute and Publish an Academic Journal Through Wiley
This is potentially a big story. On March 13, the CFP Board issued a press release indicating that they plan to create a Center for Financial Planning to help support and guide academic research in financial planning. This has the potential to grow to be something similar to the research arm of the CFA Institute, which has been very effective. As well, the CFP Board aims to create a new journal focused on the academic side of financial planning. This overlaps with the Journal of Personal Finance, as well as other journals like Financial Services Review and Journal of Financial Counseling and Planning. But what is notable about this new journal is that they've already gained a partnership with Wiley, which will help the journal to generate lots of revenues through university library subscriptions. Most every other journal in financial planning is independently published through a professional organization. It will be interesting to watch how this develops.
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- AnonymousMarch 18, 2014 at 7:12 AM
I'm happy to hear about your new editorship position, Wade.
I think you have the clout and following in the media to insist that JPF include free access to past articles. Academia, the research profession, and your very professional style of including ample citations can only thrive when cited articles are easily accessible without being hidden behind paywalls or membership requirements. I suggest that if JPF will not return to the policy of free access to past articles, you consider resigning from the editorship position and stop publishing your own articles in JPF (making them available on your blog or other non-pay sites instead). At the very least, as editor, you can help institute a policy whereby authors do not have to give exclusive copyright privileges to the Journal as a condition of article publication. Thank you Mike and Anonymous!.
I've received updated information about the JFP now. The loss of all those links was an accident during the transition process to their new website. I can understand, as the main reason why I've never gotten this blog moved to my retirementresearcher.com website was that I could never get all the links to blog posts properly transferred. Indeed, the JFP is working to get links to 500 past articles restored and so this problem will eventually be fixed. Thankfully it is not the case that they are switching to a members-only strategy, as I can name several other journals in this area which have effectively made themselves into non-entities by being members only.- AnonymousMarch 20, 2014 at 6:10 AM
Re: News Story #1: Congrats, Wade. I look forward to reading that, and esp the articles by you and Joe T. I didn't even know that Journal existed. Thanks for the heads-up.
John Lyday (Tokyo) Wade -
I add my congratulations to your willingness to undertake editorship responsibilities. I saw it mentioned in Mike Finke's note in the latest issue of the Journal of Personal Finance. Most of my colleagues, like many academics in university finance departments, have had little or no training in personal finance. There are endless articles on minor nuances of corporate finance and "modern" portfolio theory but only a few tackle the issues of personal finance. Hopefully, this will change as boomers create a market for academic research over the next 20 years. Mike did a good job and I know the journal's progress will only accelerate under your and Joe's leadership.
Thanks for the vote of confidence. Of course we welcome more submissions from you! I really liked your article on individual bond investing for retirees from the journal. When I get my act together better, I need to feature that here sometime. Please keep up the good work and best wishes, Wade


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Network Credentials Getting Lost
I am using Win 7 Pro 64bit on a 2003 SBS. Everything has been working fine for the last three months, but this week, the computer keeps forgetting my network login credentials. I log in to the Win 7 machine user and domain as usual with my network login and password and everything is fine for 2 or 3 hours, then suddenly I dont have access to drives that are mapped to the server drives. I get a dialog box saying that the drive is not accessible.
I can get to my server drives by going through the network icon below my mapped drives in File Manager, but it askes me to reenter my login and password. Then I can get to my server drives, but sometimes the mapped drives will respond to this and sometimes they won't. It seem like half the time I have to remap the drives to get access, the other half of the time I can use them immediatly. This is becomming a real pain in the butt, I am having to do this 2 or 3 times a day. I should also add that everything is wired on gigabit eithernet. |
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I should add to the above what may be a related matter, is that for the past few weeks, when I connected to my server drives, the display of the file list has been really slow. It would often take 20 seconds or so to list 30 or 40 files. On my XP machine which is on the desk behind me, the server connection is fine and the files display almost immediatly. The 7 machine, which is a much faster machine than the XP machine, has never been as fast listing directory contents as the XP, but it has always been pretty close. Now it is agonizingly painful to watch that Win 7 green bar creep across the top of the file manager window.
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28 Jan 2010 | #3 |
This may relate to your problem.
Windows 7 Professional randomely losing mapped drives Which eventually links to this fix which has to do with authentication issues. You may experience authentication issues when you access a network-attached storage device after you upgrade to Windows Server 2008, to Windows Vista, to Windows Server 2003, or to Windows XP There are similar complaints about this problem all over the internet with no clear resolution. |
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29 Jan 2010 | #4 |
Thanks, I will try this out. It's funny that it was working without a hitch for about 3 or 4 months, now its several times a day. Recently I added Norton Antivirus 2010 and Comodo firewall. I think that they might have modified some settings that got this started. Hopefully the above procedure will fix it.
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29 Jan 2010 | #5 |
With the A/V and firewall nothing is for sure. Most likely that is what caused your problems to begin with. When those programs update automatically it can change the behavior of them to an undesirable state.
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29 Jan 2010 | #6 |
I think that I have found the problem. I removed Norton Antivirus 2010 and everything seems to be working really well. My directory file list times are about 5 to 10x faster than before, and I have not had any server connection problems so far. I will post again after about a day to let everyone know if it still seems to be the fix (for me anyway).
I dont know if its Win 7 or just the 64 bit aspect that seems to be so problematic for software developers. I loaded the new 64 bit version of Zone Alarm last month and it killed my machine, and the developer claims that it works fine. Many posts on the internet, and my own experience prove otherwise. I have been using Zone Alarm for about 10 years and love it, but I would expect the major software houses to have their QA/QC in better order than this. It seems that to save money everybody is leaving the debugging up to the paid users. Oh by the way, I was able to fix the zone alarm problem by booting into safe mode and removing it. It would not boot at all into normal mode. |
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29 Jan 2010 | #7 |
I can't say I'm surprized at all. Indeed Zone Alarm, Eset, Outpost, Norton, Avast and probably a few more can wreck havoc with any type of Networking in Windows 7.
It may take a awhile longer before those A/V's are worth using again. I can't in good faith use any of them because I see so many problems associated with just about all A/V software's. At any rate I'm glad you removed Norton which seems to have solved the problem. I shall mark this one as solved. |
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slowride022 Posts: 9Ive had my zx5 for 2 weeks now and am a little concerned with the gas mileage. I got about 22 mpg on the first tank and 23 on the second. A long way from the 25 - 32 stated on the sticker. Is any one else experiencing this problem. Also the cup holder rubs against my right leg and is annoying to say the least. Other than that I love this car.
doohickie Posts: 949I've been researching econoboxes for a while on several different forums, and one thing that I hear on all the boards is that cars nowadays have a breakin period of up to 5000 miles, during which the mileage is lower than expected. Hang in there, your mileage will probably improve as the car breaks in.
I'll tell you why I'm not impressed with the Focus: From what I can tell (searching dealer inventories and at fordvehicles.com), the ZX3 and ZX5 hatch versions are available only with BLACK interiors. There are two versions: black-on-black and grey-on-black, both of which have a huge black dashboard in under the windshield that heats up the car something fierce. I understand gray leather is also available, but NO Focus hatchbacks in the U.S. are available with a tan (or other light-colored) interior.
Is my understanding correct? If anyone knows anything different, please enlighten me. Between cash back of $2500 and the employee pricing, the price of the Focus can't be beat. My last three cars have been Fords, so I am comfortable with the brand, but from what I've seen, the interior of the Focus hatchbacks is hideously dark. -
doohickie Posts: 949I've gotten b.s. from car salesmen. They will promise anything- "Sure, we can get that in a tan interior" to get you interested in the car, then the come up with a car with a black interior saying it was the best they could do. Whether the are lying or just ignorant I don't know; but either one is inexcuseable. A lot of the dealers I've been to just don't have intimate knowledge of the cars they're selling; I know more than they do based on a little time posting at places like Edmunds. I see salesmen standing outside dealerships all the time smoking cigarettes or just waiting for someone to show up. They'd be better served surfing automotive forums and their own automakers' websites learning about their products and how they compare to other cars.
This isn't just Ford, either; it's all of them. For instance, a Hyundai salesman assured me the bench portion of the Elantra back seat didn't move and the only folding part was the seat back. He was practically bragging that he went to dealer training and was shown every feature of the car. I then proceeded ot pop the rear bench up and fold it forward, enabling the rear seat back to fold flat.
But enough ranting. I came to this thread because I was just wondering what the gray-on-black really looks like. If someone could post pictures of a gray-on-black (I think it's called "light flint") interior, or a gray leather interior, from a ZX3 or ZX5, I would appreciate it. Or if you have an honest-to-goodness 05 Focus ZX3 or 5 with a tan interior, let me know. -
slowride022 Posts: 9My interior is the black and light gray or flint. Its been 90 to 100 degrees here but surprisingly enough it really doesnt heat up all that bad. It doesnt look all that bad either. Have you seen one in real life. Its tolerable. You can get another 500 dollars off if you put at least 500 down with Ford motor credit. I paid 14000 even for my zx5 ses with anti locks and auto trans.
evandro Posts: 1,108Apparently, it's just a matter of adding a relay, as my car already has a fuse for DRL. Ford sells it here: http://www.fordaccessoriesstore.com/fas/consumer/FAS_ProductDetails.asp?PartNumber=F6RZ13B- 218AA&oid=1738&sOldOid=1735&detail=yes
I'll stop by a dealer to check it out. -
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javner Posts: 23Found a ZX5 SE with Sport Grp, Conv Group and Sunroof with a 5spd at the local dealer (at least on the website). Haven't seen the vehicle yet. With Employee Pricing and the $2500 the price is around 14 and change based on the Ford Website.
Does anyone have any more information on the down payment matching mentioned above? I figure I'm about a grand under water to get out of my lease early and if I could "split the difference" with the matching the numbers could work.
Now, just have to wait for it to stop raining so I can go see if they can actually find the car.
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evandro Posts: 1,108It turned out that the kit sold by Ford is meant to be installed in cars which aren't wired for DRL, which's not the case of my '05 Focus as it's even got the DRL fuse installed.
I guess that because DRL is mandatory in Canada, all Focus come wired for it. I found out that all that's needed is the addition of a relay in the electrical box under the hood.
The relay has Ford part # 4F1Z-14089-AA. I got it for $25 and is as easy to install as just dropping it in its socket (see the Owner's Manual).
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jbj Posts: 2You're lucky slowride. I have 4000km (~2700 miles) on my '05 ZX5 SES automatic and never got more than 22 mpg, highway or not. It is worst in the city, at about 19 mpg. I don't see any improvement at all.
I had somebody at my dealership look at it and their computer was reading 26 mpg :confuse: . Considering this, I think there is something wrong with the engine management module and I am going to ask them to replace it. After all, I bought a small car not a small truck or SUV.


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Yes, it is time for another installment of "Things that Tick Me Off," the category where I allow myself that chance to vent about something that is so annoying that I must vent to retain my sanity. Over the years, I have complained about the mounting fees on planes and hotels (here and here). A particular pet peeve is the fact that high-end hotels routinely charge for wi-fi while lower priced hotels do not. When I stayed overnight in Vegas, I encountered the latest scam by hotels – a bait and switch made possible by sites like Expedia. I stayed at the New York, New York hotel and it was my first encounter with the "resort charge" for "free wi-fi." This followed an equally misleading notation about the Renaissance Hotel which not only did not provide free wi-fi in the room but my stay included the "disappearance" of my fitbit watch for good measure. When I travel, I often leave notes for myself in the future and anyone who may be interested. So here it is.
Archive for the 'Things That Tick Me Off' Category
Things That Tick Me Off: Vegas "Resort Fees"
Posted in Society, Things That Tick Me Off on 1, May 21, 2014 | 48 Comments »
Things That Tick Me Off: The Federal Aviation Administration
Posted in Society, Things That Tick Me Off on 1, May 14, 2014 | 36 Comments »
It is now time for another addition of "Things That Tick Me Off" — my opportunity to vent frustrations and petty injuries to a captive audience. Today's recipient is the Federal Aviation Administration. As some of you might have followed on Twitter, last night was an unmitigated nightmare as I returned from Chicago after a speech. It was bad enough to get a horoscope before a speech telling me to avoid speaking at all costs, but then the fire alarm was triggered at an FAA facility on Tuesday — forcing flights at both O'Hare and Midway to a grinding halt — it triggered a series of events that grew increasingly bizarre. Indeed, yesterday was clearly the result of my ignoring my horoscope and speaking despite the fateful warning. My frequent flyer Odysseus moment.
Homeowner's Association Targeted After Supporting Pro-Third Amendment Group
Posted in Bizarre, Constitutional Law, Free Speech, Politics, Society, Things That Tick Me Off, tagged City Government, civil rights, Cornwallis, Eminent Domain, Government Overreach, Plankton, Small Town Politics, Third Amendment, Washington on 1, March 15, 2014 | 13 Comments »
By Darren Smith, Weekend Contributor
A controversy is developing in Cornwallis, Washington where residents of a neighborhood bordering the army's Joint Base Lewis McChord (JBLM) say the city council's latest ordinance is yet another example of an overreaching government.
During the Christmas recess the mayor called a midnight city council meeting, with no public notice, and reportedly of all places in a Seattle pub. After seven exhausting hours the council voted 5 to 4 to enact a law that was purportedly intended to ease the severe traffic jams along Interstate 5 which runs through JBLM. But these intentions some believe were not so benevolent.
The law allocated nine tracts of park land to build high density housing for military personnel and their families. The land is just west of the Berkeley Bridge and soldiers going to and from the base would not need to use I-5. However the land is platted within the realm of the Lafayette neighborhood and its homeowner's association. Residents angrily objected to their former park being taken over by the city, and in response turned to a relatively unknown civil rights advocacy group, the No Quartering Association, (NQA) to seek redress for the city violating the Third Amendment's prohibition of quartering soldiers in citizens' homes. Unfortunately for them, the worst was yet to come.
81 Year Old Woman Jailed Two Days For Allegedly Violating Pet Ordinance
Posted in Animals, Bizarre, Courts, Criminal law, Justice, Things That Tick Me Off, tagged Dog Ordinances, Dogs, Harford County, Injustice, Maryland, Pets, The Disabled on 1, March 15, 2014 | 33 Comments »
By Darren Smith, Weekend Contributor
In an outrageous lack of discretion, some members in the animal control and court system in Havre de Grace, Maryland put 81 year old great grandmother Mary Root through a harrowing ordeal.
Mary Root says her pets somehow got loose from her yard several times. A neighbor took pictures of the dogs running down the street and reported her to Animal Control.
The agency slapped Root with a $7,000 fine or she could spend nearly a year in jail.
"I'm struggling to pay my house taxes. I couldn't pay it. It's a different thing when you leave your dogs out and you don't care. But I do care," Root said. But when the cancer survivor failed to show up at court on her doctor's orders, a judge had Root arrested.
She was booked, fingerprinted and issued a striped jumpsuit. She waited to see a judge in a cell without her cancer medication.
Washington's Destructive New Medical Marijuana Bill "Sleeping With The Fishes"
Posted in Bizarre, Justice, Politics, Society, Things That Tick Me Off, tagged Cannibis, Medical Marijuana, Medical Marijuana Patients, Washington Legislature, Washington State on 1, March 15, 2014 | 17 Comments »
By Darren Smith, Weekend Contributor
Due to the close of the legislative session, the various families in the legislature were not able to agree how to put the Medical Marijuana industry out of business. Bosses at the Liquor Control Board and the two prominent political families worked all session to preserve the state's business interests in the Recreational Marijuana Racket, with its excessive taxation and protection.
This had the potential to force medical marijuana patients to give up their medical privacy, pay more for their medicine, and force the medical dispensaries out of business. This in the hope of shunting people in to the state sponsored highly taxed recreational marijuana racket. Luckily for now, the bill is dead.
Police in London, Ontario Cite Cheerleaders for Public Nuisance.
Posted in Society, Things That Tick Me Off on 1, September 29, 2013 | 13 Comments »
Submitted by Darren Smith, Guest Blogger
In accordance of a new strategy to protect the citizens from bad things happening, London Police Services has instigated last fall Project L.E.A.R.N. Quoting from the police website:
"Successive L.E.A.R.N. Projects have addressed quality of life issues and targeted specific geographic areas traditionally plagued with nuisance type behaviours. L.E.A.R.N project members have provided strict but fair enforcement of by-laws related to parties, parking, open fires, noise, litter and public urination. Provincial offences were strictly enforced in relation to excess alcohol consumption, open alcoholic containers in public, public intoxication, illegal sale of alcohol and any related offences. The most severe behaviours warranted criminal charges such as causing a disturbance and mischief."
Well it seems that this includes now such broken windows type nuisances as the University's Cheerleading Squad on its way to the game.
The Security State: It's Getting Worse For Ordinary Citizens–General Aviation is now Targeted.
Posted in Bizarre, Constitutional Law, Criminal law, Free Speech, International, Justice, Society, Things That Tick Me Off, Uncategorized, tagged AOPA, CPB, Customs and Border Protection, general aviation, Homeland Security on 1, June 9, 2013 | 84 Comments »
Submitted by Charlton Stanley (Otteray Scribe) guest blogger
This has not gotten much national press….yet. I had been hearing of these events through the aviation grapevine, but did not know for sure it was actually happening until the story of Gabriel Silverstein broke on the AOPA (Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association) news web page. Mr. Silverstein is a New Jersey businessperson who was returning from a business trip to California with his husband. He had filed a flight plan, and landed his Cirrus SR22, a small private aircraft, in Oklahoma for a fuel stop. At that time, he was subjected to a ramp check. By Federal Air Regulations, a ramp check is supposed to be done only by an FAA official. On a standard ramp check, the pilot has to produce documents showing the airplane is airworthy, is registered, and has the paperwork on board as required under Part 91 of the Federal Air Regulations. The pilot must show his or her pilot's license and medical certificate. The Oklahoma ramp check was brief, and he went on his way. He had to stop for fuel again in Iowa City. Upon arrival, he went into the FBO (Fixed Base Operator) office to pay for his gas, take a break and file a new flight plan. When he returned to his plane, he found it surrounded by officers, being searched without his permission, and with no explanation. The officers said "Probable Cause" was the K-9 dog had "hit" on the baggage compartment. The officers ordered him to be quiet, and if he asked any more questions, he would spend the rest of the day in the back of a police cruiser in handcuffs.
One officer handed Mr. Silverstein a business card identifying him as being with the Department of Customs and Border Protection. Mr. Silverstein says the brown uniforms and shoulder patches he saw that day were identical to the one worn by the officer on the right in this stock CPB photo. On their web page, the CPB identifies this location as being at their Air and Marine Operations Center. I think we can safely assume this is not the main operations room, but only part of the operation.
Geography was not my favorite subject in school, but last time I looked, both Oklahoma and Iowa are a long way from any international border.
More Border Patrol and Homeland Security goodness over the jump, including a video interview with Mr. Silverstein.


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I'm not looking for something super concealable, but something to carry this while I'm out on the boat (I'll be out in the swamp with gators and boars) or traipsing through the forest, but can be covered with light outerware at the marina, bait shop, gas station, etc.
Any suggestions? I can find plenty of western style or duty type holsters. I'm wanting something a little higher and tighter.


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Price: $13,500.00
Availability: In Stock
Tiffany Colonial Lamp, Tiffany colonial lamp has beautifully mottled dichroic glass panels which are all over green when unlit and golden-yellow with green mottling when lit. Shade is signed "Tiffany Studios New York " and rests on a simple and beautiful Tiffany stick base. Note: Many cracks. Shade is 16" dia."


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is this the lanister shirt? or the lanister...
is this the lanister shirt? or the lanister thermal?
upon an interweb search It seems as though it's a thermal, just checking before i scooped one up.
It's the Lanister thermal.