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ASLO awards provide opportunities to recognize outstanding individual performance and to highlight accomplishments of the aquatic science research community. Please take the time to nominate your colleagues for these awards. Awards may be submitted via an online form. For further information, contact the appropriate subcommittee. Email contact addresses are provided below.
ASLO also offers two awards to students: Student Travel Awards, and Student Poster Awards. For more information, click here.
Nominations for ASLO awards can be made by any ASLO member, except co-authors of papers (Lindeman, Martin awards), ASLO Board members, or members of any award committee. Similarly, current ALSO Board members and award committee members may not provide supporting information for any nomination. As of 2013, candidates for ASLO awards are not required to be active members of ASLO.
This annual award in honor of Raymond L. Lindeman (1915-1942) was first presented in 1987 to recognize an outstanding paper written by a young aquatic scientist. The initial gift to create a fund for the Lindeman award was made in 1986 by Lindeman's colleague in graduate school, Charles B. Reif of Wilkes College, PA, and a subsequent gift from Reif continues to support the award. Lindeman received his Ph.D. in March, 1941 from the University of Minnesota, and began postdoctoral work with G. Evelyn Hutchinson at Yale that September. His career was cut short by his death in April, 1942; he was only 27. The paper for which he is most remembered was published posthumously in 1942 (The trophic-dynamic aspect of ecology, Ecology 23: 399-418). The paper is the result of his thesis work on Cedar Creek Bog, Minnesota; he already had a draft version completed when he joined Hutchinson's lab. Hutchinson was instrumental in getting the paper accepted for publication (it was initially rejected by reviewers!). This paper has since become the foundation for research on the flow of energy in plant and animal communities. To learn more about Lindeman, read the biography of Lindeman by Bob Sterner in the May 2006 issue of the Limnology and Oceanography Bulletin.
This annual award recognizes an outstanding paper dealing with the aquatic sciences. Nominated papers must be written in English by an author who is no older than 35 years during the publication year. The paper must be published in a peer-reviewed journal two years before the award year (e.g., 2002 award will be presented for work published in 2000). The nominee must be first author if there is more than one author. Nominations may be made by any ASLO member, with the exception of the authors, or members of ASLO Executive, Board, or Award Committees.
Nominations should include a copy of the paper and a brief letter of less than 500 words describing the impact of the paper on the field.
James W. Ammerman (1987) for Ammerman, J.W. and F. Azam, 1985. Bacterial 5'-nucleotidase in aquatic ecosystems: A novel mechanism of phosphorus regeneration. Science 227:1338-1340.
Marlon R. Lewis (1988), for Lewis, M.R., W.G. Harrison, N.S. Oakey, D. Hebert, and T. Platt, 1986. Vertical Nitrate fluxes in the oligotrophic ocean. Science 234:870-873.
Cabell S. Davis III (1989) for Davis, C.S., 1987. Components of the zooplankton production cycle in the temperate ocean J. Mar. Res. 45:947-983.
James J. Elser (1990) for Elser, J.J., M.M. Elser, N.A. MacKay and S. R. Carpenter, 1988. Zooplankton-mediated transitions between N- and P-limited algal growth. Limnol. Oceanogr. 33:1-14.
Bart T. De Stasio, Jr. (1991) for De Stasio, B.T. Jr. 1989. The seed bank of a freshwater crustacean: Copepodology for the plant ecologist. Ecology 70:1377-1389.
Sherry L. Schiff (1992) for Schiff, S.L., R. Aravena, S.E. Trumbore and P.J. Dillon, 1990. Dissolved organic carbon cycling in forested watersheds: A carbon isotope approach. Water Resources Res. 26:2949-2957.
John R. Reinfelder (1993) for Reinfelder, J.R. and N.S. Fisher, 1991. The assimilation of elements ingested by marine copepods. Science 251:794-796.
David C. Smith (1994) for Smith, D.C., M. Simon, A. Alldredge and F. Azam, 1992.
Intense hydrolytic enzyme activity on marine aggregates and implications for rapid particle dissolution. Nature 359:139-142.
Ulf Riebesell (1995) for Riebesell, U., D.A. Wolf-Gladrow and V. Smetacek, 1993. Carbon dioxide limitation of marine phytoplankton growth rates. Nature 361:249-251.
Deborah A. Bronk (1996) for Bronk, D.A., P.M. Glibert and B.B. Ward, 1994. Nitrogen uptake, dissolved organic nitrogen release, and new production. Science 265:1843-1846.
Christopher Freeman (1997) for Freeman, C. and M.A. Lock, 1995. The biofilm polysaccharide matrix: A buffer against changing organic substrate supply? Limnol. Oceanogr. 40(2):273-278.
Kathleen L. Laird (1998) for Laird, K.R., S.C. Fritz, Kirk A. Maasch and B.F. Cumming, 1996. Greater drought intensity and frequency before AD 1200 in the Northern Great Plains, USA. Nature 384:552-554.
Caceres, Carla E. (1999) for Caceres, C.E. 1997. Temporal variation, dormancy, and coexistence: A field test of the storage effect. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 94:9171-9175.
Dennis J. McGillicuddy (2000) for McGillicuddy Jr., D.J., A.R. Robinson, D.A. Siegel, H.W. Jannasch, R. Johnson, T.D. Dickey, J. McNeil, A. F. Michaels, and A.H. Knap. 1998. Influence of mesoscale eddies on new production in the Sargasso Sea. Nature; 394, 263-266.
Jennifer Cherrier (2001), for Cherrier, J., Bauer, J.E., Druffel, E.R.M., Coffin, R.B., and Chanton, J.P. 1999. Radiocarbon in marine Bacteria: evidence for the ages of assimilated carbon. Limnology and Oceanography. 44(3): 730-736
David M. Post (2002), for Post, D.M., M.L. Pace, and N.G. Hairston Jr. 2000. Ecosystem size determines food-chain length in lakes. Nature 405:1047-1049.
Jules M. Blais (2003), for Blais, J.M., D.W. Schindler, M. Sharp, E. Braekevelt, M. Lafreniere, K. McDonald, D.C.G. Muir, W.M.J. Strachan. 2001. Fluxes of semivolatile organochlorine compounds in Bow Lake, a high-altitude, glacier-fed, subalpine lake in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Limnology and Oceanography 46:2019-2031.
William V. Sobczak (2004), for Sobczak, W.V., J.E. Cloern, A.D. Jassby, and A.Mueller-Solger. 2002. Bioavailability of organic matter in a highly disturbed estuary: The role of detrital and algal resources. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences USA 99:8101-8105. PNAS 2002.
Kay D. Bidle (2005), for K.D. Bidle. 2002. Regulation of Oceanic Silicon and Carbon Preservation by Temperature Control on Bacteria. Science 298:1980-1984.
Leigh McCallister (2006), for McCallister, S.L., J.E. Bauer, J.E. Cherrier and H.W. Ducklow. 2004. Assessing sources and ages of organic matter supporting rive and estuarine bacterial production. Limnology and Oceanography, 49: 1687-1702.
Kelly M. Dorgan (2007) for Dorgan, K.M., P.A. Jumars, B. Johnson, B.P. Boudreau, and E. Landis. 2005. Burrowing by crack propagation through muddy sediment. Nature 433: 475.
Cornelia Wuchter (2008) for Wuchter C., et al. 2006. Archaeal nitrification in the ocean. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. USA 103(33):12317-12322.
Alexandre Poulain (2009) for Poulain, A.J. et al. Potential for Mercury Reduction by Microbes in the High Arctic, Applied and Environmental Microbiology 73(7):2230-2238.
Roman Stocker (2010), for Stocker R., Seymour J. R., Samadani A., Hunt, D. E., and Polz, M. F. 2008. Rapid chemotactic response enables marine bacteria to exploit microscale nutrient patches. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 105: 4209-4214
William Durham (2011), for Durham, William M., J.O. Kessler and R. Stocker. 2009. Disruption of vertical motility by shear triggers formation of thin phytoplankton layers. Science 323: 1067-1070.
Stuart Jones (2012), for Jones, S.E. and Lennon, J.T. (2010) Dormancy contributes to the maintenance of microbial diversity. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America 107: 5881-5886
Jillian M. Petersen (2013), for her paper on hydrothermal vent symbioses, Petersen et al. 2011. Hydrogen is an energy source for hydrothermal vent symbioses. Nature 476,176–180.
Daniel J. Madigan (2014), for his paper Madigan, D.J., Z. Baumann and N.S. Fisher, Pacific bluefin tuna transport Fukushima-derived radionuclides from Japan to California, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 109(24):9483-9486.
The G. Evelyn Hutchinson Award has been presented annually since 1982 to recognize excellence in any aspect of limnology or oceanography. The award is intended to symbolize the quality and innovations toward which the society strives and to remind its members of these goals. In lending his name to the award, Hutchinson asked that recipients be scientists who had made considerable contributions to knowledge, and whose future work promised a continuing legacy of scientific excellence.
Emphasis in selection will be given to mid-career scientists for work accomplished during the preceding 5-10 years. Preference will be given to candidates within 25 years of the receipt of their most advanced degree. Exceptional cases may be considered.
Each nomination must be supported by a letter (not to exceed two pages) on qualifications. Ideally this letter should include statements that would form the basis of the citation and the presentation speech at the ASLO meeting. The nomination package may also include a list of important publications and other pertinent information, but in total this package shall be no more than 3 pages. The nomination should also be supported by 3 letters of endorsement of no more than 1 page each. These letters should indicate the breadth of support for the nominees and the perspectives of different individuals to clearly indicate the breadth of contributions of the nominee.
Gene E. Likens (1982) A formal citation was not given for this first Award. Likens is best known for his long-term studies of acid rain, his long-term and collaborative research at Hubbard Brook on biogeochemical cycles in forested ecosystems, and for initiating and developing the Institute of Ecosystem Studies.
John E. Hobbie (1983) who has caused a revolution in our understanding of the importance of bacteria in natural waters, including the water column and the benthos, from ponds and lakes to estuaries and oceans.
Richard W. Eppley (1984) in recognition of contributions to our knowledge of the nitrogen and carbon cycles and plankton dynamics of the oceans.
David W. Schindler (1985) for excellence in the field of chemical limnology, contributions to research on whole lake systems, and outstanding service as Director of the Canadian Experimental Lakes Area.
Eville Gorham (1986) for his outstanding contributions to research in precipitation chemistry, limnology, and wetlands ecology.
Lawrence R. Pomeroy (1987) in recognition of his clear thinking and leadership in studies of phosphorus and microbes in estuaries and oceans.
Trevor Platt (1988) for outstanding contributions to developing the interface between the physics and biology of the ocean.
Daniel A. Livingstone (1989) for his excellent record of research in limnology, paleolimnology, and paleoecology, focusing chiefly on Africa, though with a substantial component of study in North America.
W. Thomas Edmondson (1990) in recognition of his work on aquatic population dynamics and community structure.
Richard C. Dugdale (1991) in recognition of his work on nutrient uptake kinetics and his introduction of the concept of "new" and regenerated primary production.
Robert G. Wetzel (1992) for studies of aquatic macrophytes,periphyton, and dissolved organic matter that have led to new understandings about the structure and function of lakes and wetland ecosystems.
Timothy R. Parsons (1993) in recognition of his achievements in combining chemistry with biology to make the ocean's ecology more predictable.
Peter A. Jumars (1994) for his outstanding work in biological oceanography, and particularly for his significant advances in understanding interactions among benthic organisms, sediments, and the physical environment.
Farooq Azam (1995) in recognition of his seminal contributions to our knowledge of fundamental processes in the sea, and particularly for his central role in the development of the concept of the "microbial loop".
Robert E. Hecky (1996) for outstanding contributions to the biogeochemistry of lakes and reservoirs in North America and Africa, and his leadership in collaborative research and syntheses across the basic-applied continuum.
Bess B. Ward (1997) for pioneering applications of molecular methods to key conversions of nitrogen and methane, connecting per-cell rates within defined taxa to integrated rates in the field.
David M. Karl (1998) for leadership in the fields of methods development, microbial ecology, molecular ecology and biogeochemistry, for analysis of whole ecosystems in the Pacific and Antarctic Oceans, and for exemplary teaching, mentoring and citizenship.
Stephen R. Carpenter (1999) in recognition of his work in blending experiment, comparative study, modeling and innovative statistical analysis to unravel the complex interactions among community characteristics and ecosystem functions and, in doing so, building important bridges between fundamental limnology and issues in lake management.
Paul Falkowski (2000), for his extensive contribution to understanding aquatic photosynthesis and nutrient uptake ranging from
molecular mechanisms to global patterns of biogeochemical cycling.
Carlos M. Duarte (2001), for significant contributions to the ecology of aquatic vegetation as well as creative, paradigm-challenging research on planktonic primary and secondary production across a range of aquatic environments.
Louis Legendre (2002), for diverse contributions to quantification of aquatic ecological processes but in particular for cross-environment syntheses of hydrodynamic controls on phytoplankton production and carbon fluxes.
Hans W. Paerl (2003), for contributing to understanding of aquatic microbial processes; for documenting linkages among the atmospheric deposition of nitrogen, coastal eutrophication, and harmful algal blooms; and for crossing traditional research boundaries delineating organism- to system-level perspectives within freshwater, estuarine and marine ecosystems.
Bo Barker Jorgensen (2004), for outstanding contributions to the understanding of the biogeochemistry and microbial ecology of marine sediments, including development of new techniques, discovery of new organisms and metabolic pathways, and elucidation of the role of boundary layers; for the promotion of interdisciplinary approaches to benthic studies.
Mary E. Power (2005), for her ground-breaking, synthetic work on river food webs and community ecology and innovative use of large-scale experiments, for her work on coupling between ecosystems, and for her active role in conservation biology.
Jed A. Fuhrman (2006), for his development of the emergent field of microbial oceanography.
John P. Smol (2007) for outstanding contributions and leadership in bridging paleolimnology with limnology, ecology, and the environmental sciences, as well as his seminal work on polar limnology and environmental change.
Alice Alldredge (2008) for her work on marine snow which has and continues to revolutionize our understanding of particle flux and carbon cycling within the sea.
Michael Pace (2009), for sustained and outstanding contributions to understanding of vertical fluxes in lakes and oceans, trophic cascades in planktonic and microbial systems, assessment of comparative and experimental approaches in aquatic ecology, and synthesis of the status and future directions of ecosystem ecology.
Peter Dillon (2010), for his pioneering work in chemical limnology, including innovative research on eutrophication in lakes and long-term studies that have significantly advanced understanding of the responses of lakes and wetlands to acid deposition and climate change.
Cindy Lee (2011), for her pioneering work in the transformation of particles as they are formed and pass through the depths of the sea.
James Elser (2012), for his work on biological stoichiometry in both aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems and biota, and the use of evolutionary theory in understanding the organization from the molecule and cell to the ecosystem.
Curtis A. Suttle (2013), for his pioneering, transformative and multi-faceted work in the field of marine virology.
Gerhard Herndl (2014), for his exploration of microbial and biogeochemical processes in the dark ocean.
The Lifetime Achievement Award was first presented in 1994 to recognize and honor major, long-term achievements in the fields of limnology and oceanography, including research, education and service to the community and society. In 2004, the ASLO Board renamed the Lifetime Achievement Award in honor of Alfred C. Redfield. Redfield's biography was compiled by Dr. Peter Williams, who received the Redfield Award in 2009, and published in the December 2006 issue of the Limnology and Oceanography Bulletin.
Emphasis in selection is given to established aquatic scientists whose work is recognized for its importance and long-term influence. Candidates should have more than 25 years experience beyond the date of their most advanced degree.
Each nomination must be supported by a letter (not to exceed two pages) on qualifications. Ideally this letter should include statements that would form the basis of the citation and the presentation speech at the ASLO meeting. The nomination package may also include a list of important publications and other pertinent information, but in total this package shall be no more than 3 pages. The nomination should also be supported by 3 letters of endorsement of no more than 1 page each. These letters should indicate the breadth of support for the nominees and the perspectives of different individuals to clearly indicate the breadth of contributions of the nominee.
Kenneth H. Mann (1994) in recognition of his significant achievements in the aquatic sciences, his contributions to the stature of these fields, and his role as a model for those at earlier career stages.
Clifford H. Mortimer (1995) in recognition of his lasting and substantive contributions across disciplines of aquatic biology, chemistry and physics, his leadership, and his general commitment to excellence.
Ruth Patrick (1996) for her outstanding contributions to aquatic ecology and environmental problem solving, her pioneering work on algae as indicators of water quality, and her leadership as an educator within and outside of academia.
Alan R. Longhurst (1997) in recognition of sustained excellence in the study of marine food webs and biogeography, and of outstanding leadership in the development of international collaboration and in the administration of world-renowned oceanographic programs.
Karl Banse (1998) for his prolific, diverse, and seminal papers on key oceanographic issues, rigorous application of the scientific method, high intellectual standards, and excellence in teaching.
Charles S. Yentsch (1999) for sustained and innovative contributions in the fields of phytoplankton pigments and productivity, optical properties and remote sensing, and for establishing and sustaining oceanographic initiatives and programs.
Ramon Margalef (2000) for his research and teaching on the subjects of plankton succession and the role of physical processes in structuring plankton communities that have guided the oceanography field for four decades.
Jack Vallentyne (2001), Freshwater Institute (CA) (Retired), for his exemplary research contributions in paleolimnology, biogeochemistry and eutrophication; outstanding administrative accomplishments in forming and fostering the Experimental Lakes Area; and passionate efforts in educating children in environmental, ecological and limnological issues.
John J. Magnuson (2002), Center for Limnology, University of Wisconsin-Madison (WI), for his extensive and effective service to the limnological and oceanographic communities, including leadership in national and international programs that have strengthened both science and policy, and for his seminal approaches to the community ecology of lakes and lake districts.
John J. Gilbert (2003), for developing and sustaining the field of rotifer ecology and biology; for successful mentorship for more than a quarter century; and for vital service contributions to the national and international communities of limnologists and oceanographers.
Charles R. Goldman (2004), for his enduring efforts to understand and protect Lake Tahoe, his inspiring mentorship of numerous students who themselves have made lasting scientific contributions, and for his tireless advocacy for limnological research, training and stewardship worldwide.
Andre Morel (2005), for leading our modern understanding of ocean color, particularly in Case 1 waters, where the optical properties are dominated by biology; and for fundamental work in the interpretation of satellite observations of ocean color.
Tom Fenchel (2006), for opening our eyes to the fascinating world of low Reynolds numbers and rapid diffusion and to the amazing adaptations of chemotactic and locomotive behaviour developed by protozoa and bacteria to life in a heterogenerous world.
Jörg Imberger (2007) for major contributions in physical limnology and particularly for fundamental insights into lake stratification and mixing dynamics through observational, theoretical and modeling studies.
John Hobbie (2008) for contributions in the field of aquatic microbial ecology and involvement with the development of important institutions and research programs.
Peter Williams (2009), for his outstanding contributions to our understanding of oceanic productivity, carbon cycling and metabolic balance and for his role in shaping current views on the importance of microbial processes in the oceans.
James F. Kitchell (2010), For field-changing contributions in the areas of fish ecology and fisheries, trophic dynamics, and understanding the role of fish in aquatic ecosystems.
Frederick Grassle (2011), in recognition of his fundamental discoveries in deep sea ecology, visionary leadership of marine sciences, selfless community service, and groundbreaking technical innovations that will shape oceanography for decades to come.
Winfried Lampert and Maciej Gliwicz (2012) in recognition of their outstanding individual and collaborative research, which has laid the foundations for our current understanding of phytoplankton-zooplankton interactions, trophic ecology of zooplankton, and evolutionary relationships in freshwater ecosystems.
Bruce J. Peterson (2013), for innovative and transformative studies of carbon, nutrient and water cycles at process, ecosystem and global scales.
Gene E. Likens (2014), for his extraordinary long-term contributions to the fields of limnology and oceanography–including research, education, and service within and beyond the aquatic sciences community.
The John Martin Award, established in 2005, recognizes a paper in aquatic sciences that is judged to have had a high impact on subsequent research in the field. The model for such a paper is Martin et al (1991), which laid out the case for iron limitation of phytoplankton productivity in the ocean. This award will be given to at most one paper per year. Unlike the Lindeman Award, which recognizes very recent papers (within 2 years) by young investigators, the Martin Award is for papers at least 10 years old.
Martin, JH, RM Gordon, and SE Fitzwater. 1991. The case for iron. Limnol. Oceanogr. 36:1793-1802
A nominated paper must be at least 10, but no more than 30 years old. It must be published in English and can be from any area of aquatic sciences. The spirit of the award is such that papers leading to fundamental shifts in research focus or interpretation of a large body of previous observations will be favored. In general, summarizing reviews and methods papers will not be favored.
Nominations must include a copy of the paper and a brief letter of less than 500 words describing its impact. The latter may include a citation analysis, but this is not required. Nominations may be made by any ASLO member, with the exception of the authors, or members of ASLO Executive, Board, or Award Committees.
The award is given to the paper. The lead author will be invited to accept the award and give a plenary talk at the ASLO meeting in the year following its receipt. If the lead author is unavailable, the second author accepts the award and gives the talk. If the lead author chooses, s/he may designate a co-author or the nominator to give the talk.
2006: Azam, F., T. Fenchel, J.G. Field, S. Gray, L.A. Meyer-Reil, and F. Thingstad. 1983. The ecological role of water-column microbes in the sea. Mar. Ecol. Prog. Ser. 10:257-263.
2007: Vannote, R. L., G.W. Minshall, K.W. Cummins, J. R. Sedell and C. E. Cushing. 1980. The river continuum concept. Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Science 37: 130-137.
2008: Eppley, R. and B. Peterson. 1979. Particulate organic matter flux and planktonic new production in the deep ocean. Nature 282:677-680.
2009: Koehl, M. A. R., and J. R. Strickler. 1981. Copepod feeding currents: food capture at low Reynolds number. Limnol. Oceanogr. 26: 1062-1073.
2010: M.J.R. Fasham, H.W. Ducklow, and S.M. McKelvie. 1990. A nitrogen-based model of plankton dynamics in the oceanic mixed layer. Journal of Marine Research, 48: 591-639
2011: Øvind Bergh, Knut Yngve Borsheim, Gunnar Bratbak and Mikai Heldal. 1989. High Abundance of viruses found in Aquatic Environments. Nature 340:467-68
2012: Wanninkhof, R., 1992. Relationship between gas exchange and wind speed over the ocean. J. Geophys. Res. 97, 7373-7381.
2013: Val H. Smith, 1983. Low Nitrogen to Phosphorus Ratios Favor Dominance by Blue-Green Algae in Lake Phytoplankton. Science 221: 669-671.
2014: Li, W. K. W., D. V. Subba Rao, W. G. Harrison, J. C. Smith, J. J. Cullen, B. Irwin, and T. Platt. Autotrophic picoplankton in the tropical ocean. Science. 1983. 219:292-95.
In 1998, the Board initiated the Ruth Patrick Award, to honor outstanding research by a scientist in the application of basic aquatic science principles to the identification, analysis and/or solution of important environmental problems.
Emphasis on selection is given to aquatic scientists who have made either sustained contributions or a single, but critical contribution towards solving an environmental problem.
Each nomination must be supported by a letter (not to exceed two pages) on qualifications. Nominations should provide evidence that the research has had an effect on the area of application. Ideally the nomination letter should include statements that would form the basis of the citation and the presentation speech at the ASLO meeting. The nomination package may also include a list of important publications and other pertinent information, but in total this package shall be no more than 3 pages. The nomination should also be supported by 3 letters of endorsement of no more than 1 page each. These letters should indicate the breadth of support for the nominees and the perspectives of different individuals to clearly indicate the breadth of contributions of the nominee. The endorsement letters may be mailed separately or be included in the nomination package. Please do not include a list of signatures.
Edward D. Goldberg (1999) for sustained contributions to the identification and quantification of marine pollution, especially pollution involving radionuclides, trace metals, halogenated and petroleum hydrocarbons; for using basic research to address critical issues of human impacts upon marine ecosystems worldwide; and for integrating scientific information into public policy.
John Cairns, Jr. (2001), for his pioneering work in comprehensive ecosystem research and for outstanding applications of aquatic science in ecosystem recovery and restoration.
Claire L. Schelske (2003), for elucidating the biogeochemical consequences of cultural eutrophication in large lakes and developing a comprehensive understanding of the recovery of anthropogenically disturbed aquatic ecosystems.
Ellen R. M. Druffel (2004), for her sustained critical contributions on the composition and age of dissolved, particulate, and sedimentary carbon and for furthering the understanding of the processes governing the fate and distribution of oceanic carbon and the important role that the oceans play in global carbon flux.
David W. Schindler (2005), for his unfaltering record of doing revolutionary research in directions that, in hindsight, were the most important environmental problems of the time.
George W. Kling (2007), who has made a major contribution to our understanding of catastrophic lake degassing in Cameroon and for the last 20 years has tirelessly worked to implement the political and engineering solutions necessary to prevent a repetition of this catastrophe.
Nancy Rabalais (2008), for her unwavering commitment to creating a broad understanding of the dramatic expansion of coastal hypoxia in the Gulf of Mexico and her courageous struggle for implementation of policies to reduce the size and effects of hypoxia.
Richard Batterbee (2009), for outstanding contributions to the reconstruction of environmental changes from biological and chemical records in lake sediments, information and techniques that are now in common use in assessing the environmental status of lakes, and have become critical tools for lake managers and policy makers.
Samuel N. Luoma (2010), for his passionate dedication to the solution of environmental problems in San Francisco Bay and his distinguished record of innovative research, leadership, and inspirational mentoring in trace metal ecotoxicology and water resource management.
John Downing (2011), for his outstanding efforts in aquatic ecology, eutrophication research, and environmental education.
Sallie W. "Penny" Chisholm and John J. Cullen (2012) for their significant contributions to the global community in their foresight and effective effort in addressing the environmental impacts of ocean iron fertilization which has led to high quality research on iron biogeochemistry and plankton dynamics as well as the development of key policies through the International Maritime Organization and UN Convention on Biodiversity.
Asit Mazumder (2013), for his contributions to solving water quality problems with sound limnological concepts.
Daniel Conley (2014), for his work on nutrient enrichment, eutrophication and the drastic expansion of hypoxia in coastal waters during the 20th century.
In 2008, the Board initiated a new award for Excellence in Education to recognize excellence in teaching and mentoring in the fields of limnology and oceanography. This award is targeted toward aquatic scientists at any stage in their careers and will be presented to the candidate who best exemplifies the highest standards of excellence in education. The Ramón Margalef Award for Excellence in Education was first presented in 2009 and will be presented annually. Margalef's biography was compiled by Dr. Francesc Peters and published in the March 2010 issue of the Limnology and Oceanography Bulletin.
Each nomination must be supported by a letter (not to exceed two pages) describing the qualifications of the nominee. This letter should outline the aspects of the nominee's educational contributions that best demonstrate adherence to the highest standards of excellence in education at any level (undergraduate, graduate, collegial, or public). Nominations should also describe and present metrics used to demonstrate the impact of the nominee's contributions. These should surpass simple student evaluations or numbers of persons served but should show how the nominee's pedagogical work has led to broader and deeper understanding of limnology or oceanography by students, colleagues, or others. Ideally the nomination letter should include statements that would form the basis of the citation and the presentation speech at the ASLO meeting. The nomination should be supported by 3 letters of endorsement of no more than 1 page each. The supporting letters should indicate the breadth of support for the nominees and the perspectives of different individuals to clearly indicate the contributions of the nominees in all their areas of expertise.
Benjamin Cuker (2009) for his outstanding teaching in the classroom, his exemplary and nationally-noted efforts to promote minority participation in aquatic sciences, and for being a gifted mentor. We truly have an outstanding and caring educator to be our first recipient of this important award.
C. Susan Weiler (2010), for her longstanding dedication to mentoring and educating the next generation of scholars in limnology and oceanography, and particularly for her visionary development of programs for newly graduated doctoral students.
Juan Gonzalez (2011), a tireless and remarkable educator who, during his long professional life has enriched the educational experiences of countless students and teachers of all ages.
John P. Smol (2012), for his outstanding work with educational duties of teaching undergraduate courses and mentoring graduate students.
Warwick F. Vincent (2013), for his devotion to teaching, which has never faded, and for his contagious passion, which is just as intense as in the very beginning, that together make him the best mentor a student could have.
Stanley I. Dodson (2014), an extraordinary educator who taught respect and awe for natural surroundings, the importance of observation, and appreciation for the process of learning.
In 2012, the Board initiated a new annual award in honor of early career scientists. The Yentsch-Schindler Early Career Award honors an aquatic scientist normally within 12 years of the completion of their terminal degree, for outstanding and balanced contributions to research, science training, and broader societal issues such as resource management, conservation, policy, and public education.
Each nomination must be supported by a letter (not to exceed two pages) on qualifications. Ideally this letter should include statements that would form the basis of the citation and the presentation speech at the ASLO meeting. The nomination package may also include a list of important publications and other pertinent information, but in total this package shall be no more than 3 pages. In addition, the nomination package may include a statement that provides information on personal events that have influenced EC career achievements. These may include time required to have a family, deal with personal or family illness, do charity work, or be involved in political action.
The nomination should also be supported by 3 letters of endorsement of no more than 1 page each. These letters should indicate the breadth of support for the nominees and the perspectives of different individuals to clearly indicate the breadth of contributions of the nominee. You may provide the names and email addresses of individuals who have agreed to provide such letters. They will be contacted by email automatically upon submission of the nomination.
Emily S. Bernhardt (2013), for her contributions in research on stream biogeochemistry and restoration, public policy on mountain-top mining, and graduate training in her early career.
Andrew J. Pershing (2014), for his work on fundamental and applied projects with a perspective ranging from the individual organism to the global scale, a truly integrative approach to environmental science.
This episodic award was initiated in 1987 to recognize members who could not fulfill their career potential because of early death or disability.
Contact the ASLO President indicating the justification for the nomination and the names of those supporting it.
Carl J. Lorenzen (1987), in recognition of innovative and imaginative studies of phytoplankton pigments in the ocean
Peter Kilham (1990), in tribute for his many and significant contributions to aquatic science, in particular in the fields of biogeochemistry and African limnology, and in memory of intellectual enthusiasm and stimulation he always offered colleagues in the Society.
John H. Martin (1996), who has revolutionized our understanding of plankton rate processes, carbon cycling and the role of trace metals in regulating ecosystem structure, and whose work has stimulated some of the most significant findings of the last decade.
Robert H. Peters (1997) for his outstanding contributions to limnology in general and to phosphorus cycling in lakes in particular, and for his leadership in epistemological and philosophical thinking in the ecological sciences.
John I. Hedges (2003), for his many contributions to aquatic organic chemistry - particularly where oceans intersect the terrestrial world; for his stewardship as a long-time Associate Editor of Limnology and Oceanography; for his fine mentorship of many students and post-docs; and, for his ability to make us all enjoy science a bit more.
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Peter Verity (2011), who made valuable contributions in many areas of plankton ecology in his all too brief career.
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Victoria J. Bertics (2014), for her work on sediment biogeochemistry, in particular the interactions among animals, sediment, and microbes and the resulting impact on biogeochemical cycles.
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Benjamin E. Cuker (1993), in recognition of his efforts to increase the representation of minorities in the aquatic sciences.
Raelyn Cole (1996) for more than 30 years of service to the American Society of Limnology and Oceanography, during which time [she] consistently maintained the highest technical standards possible for the journal Limnology and Oceanography.
John G. Stockner (1996) in appreciation of the outstanding and many years of service that he has provided to the Society.
Polly A. Penhale (1997) for her valuable ideas, insights and advice concerning society operations and programs, for fostering collaborations with other societies, and especially for developing annual and other meetings to bring together the full range of aquatic sciences.
Yvette H. Edmondson (1999) for establishing and maintaining Limnology and Oceanography as the premier journal in both disciplines during her long tenure as Editor, for maintaining exemplary standards while encouraging students and first-time authors, and for her many contributions to the Society.
Everett Fee (2001) for his many outstanding efforts as Editor of Limnology and Oceanography.
C. Susan Weiler (2007) for outstanding leadership in the professional development and mentoring of the next generation of aquatic scientists.
Peter Jumars (2008) for more than 27 years of service in all aspects of the society, including serving on committees and the ASLO Board, serving as Editor of Limnology and Oceanography, and representing ASLO on the Council of Scientific Society Presidents.
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Can you believe Beyonce is brave enough to wear a super-tight blue (of course) dress just weeks after baby Blue Ivy's arrival?
We've seen Beyonce out and about since giving birth to baby Blue Ivy in January — but we've never seen her like this! The R&B superstar looked incredible in a tight blue dress, as she and hubby Jay-Z had a romantic dinner at NYC hotspot Nobu.
Seriously, on a scale of one to ten, how amazing does Beyonce look?
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princess norwood
Posted at 11:04 AM on July 3, 2012
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Posted at 3:52 PM on April 5, 2012
I highly doubt she has somebody else carry her baby & some peoples bodies just snap back I had my son natural and by the time I went home from the hospital my Jeans fit and my stomach was flat. My boobs went back to normal by two months and I breastfeed for 14months they dont stay huge forever people! Shes been in shape her entire life and has a personal trainer if her body wasnt back to normal that something would be wrong. Stop being jeleous people
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She was never pregnant in the first place. She never showed her baby bump like most hollywood moms, never had a pregnancy photo op, she wore sky high heels even when she was supposed to be "7 months" and when Beyonce announced her pregnancy on stage rubbing her "baby bump", her tummy was flat just a week before that in her concert. She said she was 8 weeks pregos when she did the announcement onstage so when she "gave birth" in January, it was just her 7th month in pregnancy! Her pregnancy was for a brief period and in spite of that there were neither reported complications now was the child born through a c-section. The couple announced the birth was "natural". SURROGATE. SURROGATE. SURROGATE.
Posted at 8:07 AM on March 21, 2012
if you actually know why people are black andsome are white you wouldnt be saying the baby is white .do you actually know that most black babies are born lighter coloured or your so called white ,but begin to darken more as days goes by .iam a midwife and i know what i have seen through these years.beyounce is not really so dark in colour neither is jay-z. the chances that they will have a baby that is really dark is a bit low.babies are precious —-white or black.
Posted at 7:41 PM on March 20, 2012
totally agree that she was never preggers and had a surrogate and i called it, that she would have a weight loss endorsement to say that she lost all the baby weight, and like i said when all her fans find out she will lose them, not a fan now, and if she would of just told the truth up front people would have more respect, she is a liar and a fake
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oh come on, people! the woman never had a dang baby. a woman's body changes after birth! these two are so full of crap, playing off the ignorance of their "fans". they're so full of crap. I guess the Beyonce nose job rumors are true too
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Posted at 3:15 PM on March 20, 2012
Could well be thanks to Spanx. If her stomach really is that flat, that's very nice and all. Women in the real world don't have money to hire personal trainers and chefs to help them get back into Hollywood-perfect shape. It's sad how many women hate the bodies that brought new life into the world just because they aren't able to look as picture perfect as wealthy women like Beyonce after giving birth.
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Come on! It's so obvious, she wasn't pregnant! She had a surrogate mother have her baby for her. She had the hospital on lockdown so nothing would leak out! They showed her prosthetic baby bump that folded and collasped awhile back. She's already in perfect shape! Get real people. Where not that dumb!
Posted at 4:32 PM on March 22, 2012
beyonce gave her baby to the devil and her baby is die,lil kim ,justin bber,willow smith,nikki m,j zay .all gave they soul to the devil to be rich and have alot of money ….. and nikki go snakes and her eyes . like illl …..yu did all tht just to get alot of money and to be rich…. my soul is more thn money and bein rich man come on…….


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My kiddos love rice krispies… okay… I love rice krispies too… and I really wanted to try my hand at a rice krispies cake. So with Memorial Day celebrations and Fourth of July picnics just around the corner I decided to make a patriotic themed rice krispies cake. I know… YUM!
When I was first dreaming up this idea I thought about tinting the marshmallow creme. Oh, yep. That white gooey goodness dripping off that cake is marshmallow creme! But I decided to keep it simple and embellish the cake stand instead.
Let's start with this super simple cake. Here's what you'll need:
- Rice Krispies
- Marshmallows
- Butter (my little one has food allergies so we use Smart Balance Light instead)
- Marshmallow creme
- Circle spring form pan, mine is 8″ (found at any baking or craft supply store)
- Wax paper
- Ruler
And here are the easy steps for the cake:
- Butter the inside of a spring form pan and set on wax paper.
- Determine how thick you want each layer. Mine is 1.5″
- Make a batch of rice krispies treats, like you normally would according to the box directions.
- While still warm, press the rice krispies treats into the pan with buttered hands (keeps you from getting burned by sticky marshmallows)
- Allow the layer to set for 3-4 minutes, remove spring
- Press down any stray rice krispies into place
- Repeat
TIP: I used the extra rice krispies from each batch to make immediate treats for the boys so they would leave my cake alone. {grin}
Now for the icing, and it doesn't get any easier than this:
- Spread a dollop and a half of marshmallow creme (right out of the jar) on top of each middle layer. For the top layer, be a bit more generous and bring the creme to the side of the cake with a knife. Gravity will do the rest!
TIP: Don't worry about any lumps when you start spreading the creme, it settles and smooths out beautifully.
Now that you have a lovely cake, let's embellish that cake stand! You'll just need red crepe paper and hot glue. Place a dot of hot glue on your cake plate edge, attach your crepe paper. Bend your crepe, another dab of hot glue. Just continue all the way around.
I'm sure many of you are thinking, "I don't want to ruin my cake plate!" I absolutely suggest that you test a small corner, but I can tell you that I've been hot gluing thing to my ceramic cake plates for years and I've never damaged one. I've dropped them on the floor and watched them shatter {in horror}, but I've never lost one to hot glue. Once it dries it pops right off and leaves nothing behind.
I hope you like my patriotic rice krispies cake idea! And my cake plate ruffle!
Make sure you swing over and DOWNLOAD my FREE patriotic printable party designs, including cupcake toppers, banner and dessert tags before you go! Tip: I suggest #80 cardstock for printing and a 2.5″ circle punch for the cupcake toppers.
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Here's What Would Happen to Your Groceries If Bees Went Extinct
Let's just say your selection would be limited. A Whole Foods store in Lynnfield, Massachusetts — where the dairy aisle usually resembles the photo above — showed customers what their dairy aisle would look like without honeybees. And it's a pretty scary sight.
Without pollinators, say goodbye to fruit-flavored yogurt and that chocolate in your chocolate milk. Plus, plants that cows graze on would be depleted, so milk would be scarce. And it's not just dairy; Whole Foods estimates that more than half of the produce department is dependent on bees.
Why all the attention on honeybees? They're in serious trouble. Their populations have declined sharply due to factors like pesticides and lack of genetic diversity. The White House is even stepping in, working on a strategy to save the honeybee population.
In a statement, Whole Foods urges customers to consider buying organic, pesticide-free food and flowers so bees can survive on their pollen. And next time you head to the grocery store, thank a honeybee.
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Black and White Party IdeasSearching for black and white party ideas? We've got a bunch for you.Black and white is a classic combination —chic and timeless. It's a great theme for women and men of any age. And the best part is that it's so versatile. You can dress it up with formal attire or dress it down à la beatnik hip (black jeans or tights, turtleneck, a beret).
Whichever direction you go, invite your guests to dress completely in black or white.
DecorationsWe love balloons, and having dozens of black and white balloons (helium!) is a no-brainer for this party. Put them everywhere, even the powder room.Decorate with large black and white photo posters of the birthday guy or gal, their family and friends (which will probably include most of the guests at your party) from over the years. You can have your photos inexpensively converted to black and white and enlarged at Snapfish, Winkflash or other online photo services.
Display the posters by adhering them to the glass of all existing pictures/paintings Carry the Black and White Theme to Your TableOf course we're going to suggest you use black and/or white fabric for the tablecloth and napkins and use serving pieces and dishware that are all black or white...but let's get more detailed than that.For a chic and formal look, try a filigree, paisley, or pinstripe pattern. For a more informal and hip look, go for bolder prints such as large flower silhouettes, polka dots, geometric shapes, or a zebra print. Zebra print party supplies have become very popular recently. We're seeing them on many party blogs and in stores. Tie the backs of your chairs with a wide strip of fabric in a complimentary print. You can even add a third print as throws over your furniture. You'll block out even more color this way. Black and White Party Ideas for Homemade CenterpiecesFor the table's centerpiece, one easy, creative and versatile option is to arrange large, medium and small clear glass vases filled with black and white objects, such as:
Adding large white pillar candles arranged in small groups will bring some extra warmth to the table. A fun and truly unique centerpiece option —and one of our most favorite black and white party ideas, is to create your very own snowballs and display them in a bowl. These snowballs have faces —eyes, nose, mouth, hair and anything else you can think of. Trust us, they'll be the talk of the table. They're also great conversation starters. People can't help put pick them up and smile. You'll need styrofoam balls and Crayola's White Model Magic modeling clay. Black beads are optional for eyes.
So Many Dessert Options...Why Have Just One?It's hard to settle on just one. Well, at least it is for us. Because we like dessert. A lot.If you're thinking about serving cupcakes, check out our ideas for black and white cupcakes.
Here's our somewhat lengthy list of black and white party ideas for desserts:
Need a little something else to add panache to your dessert table? Tuxedo strawberries make a beautiful presentation. And, what's even better, they're easy to make. Seriously. Here's how:
Melt the dark chocolate. Holding the strawberries by the stem, dip three sides of each one into the chocolate. You'll end up with a white triangle in the middle of the chocolate, the point of which is towards the narrow end of the strawberry. This is the tuxedo's white shirt. Grab your handy toothpick and dip it in the chocolate and add three dots for buttons. Let the chocolate harden completely, and you're all done. If you want to decorate with chocolate garnishes, white or dark, here's a fantastic resource to check out. It's the best I've seen on the subject. This article clearly explains how to make many different kinds of chocolate garnishes —in detail and with photos. Yes, There's More...Okay, here's the last bit of this theme...the party favors.
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East Harlem Liquor Store Pressured Into Taking Down Metal Gates And Bulletproof Glass Gets Robbed Immediately After Doing So
Gothamist – The last time we checked in with the newish East Harlem liquor store Freeland Liquor & Wine, the very vocal members of the Mount Morris Park Historic District had pressured the owners into getting rid of their bulletproof glass, and metal "riot gates," which some neighbors deemed "ghetto" and bringing "down everything we are trying to build up." So the owners of the store—who were also in trouble with the Buildings Department and Landmarks Commission—cooperated and got rid of the plexiglass. Then they got robbed. Twice. "If I had the other gate [in], this wouldn't have happened," owner Berihu Mesfin tells DNAinfo, referring to the riot gates that outraged some locals. "I put [in] the chain gates and they cut it. I put the chain gate again and they cut it," he explained. "Now I'll put [in] the metal gates."
I don't care what any Historic Districts have to say. I don't care what the Building Department says. Don't give one fuck what the Landmarks Commission says. If I own a liquor store in east Harlem, I'm having bulletproof fuckin everything in my store. Bulletproof glass covered in riot gates covered in Teflon doors. Whatever. Don't care about the neighborhood or gentrification and whatever the locals are trying to "build up." I'm trying to not get robbed and shot every night at closing.
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Burt's Bees Tinted Lip Balm Red Dahlia
50 reviews
72% would repurchase
Package Quality: 3.2
Price: $$$
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Age: 36-43
Skin: Sensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral
Hair: Blond, Wavy, Other
Eyes: Green
Prettiest Autumn lip balm ever!!!
Age: 18 & Under
Skin: Sensitive, Medium Brown, Warm
Hair: Black, Curly, Coarse
Eyes: Brown
This is a great tinted lip balm that gives a nice tint to your lips for everyday wear. The shade red dahlia gives my lips a soft pink/red tint and goes on very smoothly. The lip balm was also very moisturizing which I didn't expect at first so I layered it with vaseline underneath but it wasn't needed. The price is expensive for a tinted lip balm but it is great overall and I would buy more burt's bees lip balms to try out other colours.
Age: 56 & Over
Skin: Normal, Medium Brown, Not Sure
Hair: Other, Other, Other
Eyes: Black
I love this product! I am a caramel-colored African American, and these lip balms give the perfect HINT of color for a very natural look. The only time I am not wearing one of the tinted lip balms is overnight ( when I'm wearing the Ultra Conditioning Lip balm). My absolute favorite is Red Dahlia. It, literally, goes with everything! One me, Red Dahlia is is plummy/rose brown. I also wear Rose, which is a subtle coral shade on my lips. My everyday, around the house, doing errands shade is Hibiscus. It matches my natural lip color; just a bit more intense. I love the way these look, feel and condition my lips!
Age: 36-43
Skin: Normal, Other, Cool
Hair: Brunette, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
So I'm on my way to a memorial service, and since I changed my purse out for the diaper bag, as my kid was going too, I realized I had no lipstick. Who goes to a funeral with no lipstick? There was a Whole Foods along the way so I stop it, and they have Burts Bees, which is safe and light and if I don't like it I haven't spent big money. I got this shade thinking it would give me some color. I have a very fair complexion, and this didn't show up at all. It gives me the barest hint of color. I'd get more color using a cherry or strawberry on my lips. That I could live with, but it feels greasy. I'm sure it's moisturizing like a champ, but it just feels gross. I definitely wouldn't get this again, both for the lack of color and the icky consistency.
Age: 25-29
Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Straight, Fine
Eyes: Brown
The one problem I had with this product was the packaging. It's incredibly overdone, and Burts Bees should know better than to be so wasteful considering it's supposed to be a "natural" company.
Age: 30-35
Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Red, Other, Other
Eyes: Green
This review is for the Red Dahlia color only. I have the Burt's Bees Tinted Lip Balm in Hibiscus and like it. Thought I would try the Red Dahlia for what I thought would be a sweet red tint. Wrongo. It leaves virtually no color on my lips. In fact, I don't think it even leaves a hint of color on them - their pomegranate lip balm, which is not really tinted, leaves more of a hint of color. As with the Hibiscus, the tinted balm is soothing, goes on smoothly and isn't sticky, but that's it. So, I'm not happy with this as a tinted lip balm (it's fair as a cheek color though) and I wouldn't repurchase this specific color.
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Age: 19-24
Skin: Combination, Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Black, Wavy, Medium
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I purchased this shade after trying sweet violet (I think that's what it's called) and liking the amount of color and the creamy feel of the balm. After trying this shade I was disappointed. It did not feel like sweet violet at all. The color did not show up on my lips (which I thought was odd since this is a darker color) and the balm was harder and not creamy. I've had this for a long time already and sometimes I use it since I own it so might as well. It did provide a nice sheen to the lips so I had no problem using it but still was disappointed. After using it every now and then the texture changed, it is now creamy like sweet violet and the color shows up on my lips. I was very surprised when this happened. I don't know if just the first few layers need to be wiped away before you get to the good portion of this shade. I gave this shade a 3 since it works just as well as sweet violet now but it took some time to get there. ps. I didn't use most of the tube or anything like that (hardly looks used) for the effect to show up so it is still worth buying.
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Red Dahlia is a very subtle flattering sheer cool-toned red shade on me (I use Stila tinted moisturiser in tone / Urban Decay tinted moisturiser in Halo) it looks like my lips are naturally flushed, the way they are after I brush my teeth. The colour lasts a couple of hours with eating and drinking, and the moisturising effect lasts even longer. I think that for lips with no dryness issues, this range provides a moderate level of moisturisation in temperate climates and is more than enough for a tropical climate, so it does function as a balm. It definitely isnt drying on me. Reapplication is really easy and doesnt require much precision.
It's really creamy and has no particular taste. The scent is very understated and pleasing - a bit buttery? It's hardly fragranced at all. The packaging isn't fancy but works - the lid never falls off, and the twisting mechanism doesn't break down and fail to retract when you extend the lip colour to its maximum limit.
I've had mine for a year but didn't really start using it until about half a year ago, and I love it now. I like how it makes me feel a bit more polished, and the colour really works for my skin, so I want to keep a tube in my stash after this runs out. I work from home a lot, so I use it often on the days I don't feel fancy enough for lipstick / gloss (which is most days.) It's not quite HG status, but I'll give it 5 lippies anyway.
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I actually love this lip balm , although it only gives your lips a tiny bit of color. I already searched for pictures of how the product looked on your lips before actually buying it, so I knew what to expect.
I'm pretty much addicted to lip balms, and this is one of or maybe even the best lip balm I ever tried. I love the fact that's natural and it feels really nice on your lips.
The only downfall is the price and the packaging. I think it's quite expensive for a lip balm, although it is a really good one. Also I don't really get why it has to have double packaging, since just the plastic stick alone is already good enough. It looks cute, but I don't think it really adds to the product lol.
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I saw the ad in Allure and got sucked in. Grrrrr! The packaging seems needlessly wasteful to me. This lip balm felt nice in my lips but the tint is..........nonexistent. I'm so mad that I wasted my money on this. If you want a nice lip balm, get one from Fresh. If you want some sheer color, forget this because it goes on clear! Very disappointed, cannot recommend.
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I think most of you are way, way off base. I loved her first show, printed several of her recipes to try later and got some good tips -keep bacon frozen! I had not done that but have now tried it and I can keep bacon longer. Sounds like a few embittered wanabes out there. Loved the potato torte and the tips on pie crust. Keep it going Melissa!!
I like her new show and I like her. In the past, when I have started a new job, I was nervous and had a steep learning curve. I think some of the comments are a bit harsh. Let's give her a chance to settle in and find herself. I am looking forward to learning more from Melissa. I wish her great success.
Something is messed up on this blog. I actually got a note in my email stating I was using foul language. I don't see the message here. I left this blog 3 or 4 days ago because of the troll lurking amoug us here. Watch out bloggers there are usurpers here.
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Food network has been degraded by selecting Melissa over Jeffrey. Bobby Flay detected some strong competition from Jeffrey. VERY DISAPPOINTED, WHAT WERE THE JUDGES THINKING, GUESS WHAT, THEY WEREN'T. UNNAMED.
You are right on. Her show is like a bad movie. You can't sit through it.
Melissa cooked 3 ck/breast for four people under $10? she made potatoe pot pie without veggies, or scollop potatoes with a crust, and created a "BIG" name for it. she created glazed carrots that I have been eating for 40 years. regular meals adding spices she likes. which by the way, most would have to go out and spend a fourtune to get. nothing to get excited about. my family of four eat like she cooks would be starving. repeats "here we go, ok, all right" drives me to drink. speaking of drink, she doesn't ever suggest a type of drink with the meal or a bread like with the $10. mealspoonfull of meatballs, on cousscous. Jeffery was happy, exciting, makes you want to jump in and join him. my opinion
Today, 20 September, Melissa's show was not on. No explanation. On last weeks' show it was pretty obvious that she is pregnant again . . . is this why? Brian Boitano's show (on after hers) was a rerun as well. Was there only a six episode deal for both?
Please explain FN.l
Melissa's "prize" for the Next Food network Star was a six show contract. Then FN has the choice to renew or not. They have renewed the show. If you go to her show page, there is the announcement that she will be back January 2010. Not sure about Brian, but hope he's back too.
Thanks Gigi!
AFTER MELISSA HAS HER BABY, PLEASE LET HER RETURN AND HAVE HER SHOW BASED ON HER OWN CULINARY POV THAT YOU HAD HER DEVELOP DURING THE NFNS CHALLENGE . Not the title imposed by the FN's exec's to challenge meal for four on $10.
IT IS OBVIOUS TO ALL BLOGGERS (AND TO YOU, THE FN) THAT THE DISSATISFACTION OF THE VIEWERS OVERWHELMINGLY, IS DUE TO THE CLICHE PREMISE OF MEAL ON $10. Melissa has so much more to offer than this. She is a professional, a mom, and a talented cook with diverse experience and hints to offer . . . let her run with that! Several bloggers have mentioned "Luxury for Less" (ie. less time, less money) — something like that would be eminently appropriate. Not to mention it should silence some of the vitriol of the armchair viewers w/little to contribute but negativity about $10.
Hang in there Melissa. Good luck on your pregnancy.
I've been searching around the Food Network Site to see why there were no more episodes of Melissa D'Arabian's show. I'm glad to see that she'll be back in January. With the economy as it is, it's great to have some low cost recipes that are simple to make. I've made the orange chicken, which was a bit hit and the braised pork which was amazing. Wish she was coming back sooner.
I loved Melissa's show and can't wait until she is back. Her recipes were easy to duplicate and delicious. By the way, where does she get her blouses? I love the style and the colors.
I love that cute little thing! I don't care how old or lame her receipes are to some they're very inventive and delicious. I think her new show is great. I watch her every time I can, and that is very is very often. She's a keeper!!!!
Good Grief rosesherwoodhead!! We think exactly alike. I absolutely positively agree. It's magnamamus that we're of the same mind because like you food is my specialty. I can cook food better than most people I know. Sometimes I even laugh at the people on the food network knowing I can do 100 times better. But this blog at least convinces me I'm not alone in my thinking.
The pullout section featuring the 50 summer salads has been a lifesaver on days when it is just too hot to turn the oven on! Last night we made the Watermelon Feta Salad featured on page 108 of the latest FN Magazine. It was totally refreshing – creamy and utterly delicious! I can't wait to check out the rest of the no cook recipes on foodnetwork.com
I don't appreciate you implying that I'm involved in an incestuous relationship!!
Since when is deer sperm a condiment?
What's the matter with my comments? Are yours so much better that you have to belittle me that way? Geez, lighten up!


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London 2012 Olympics watchdog Meredith Alexander, appointed by Boris Johnson, is quitting in protest at a £7million deal with controversial company Dow Chemical, which has links with the Bhopal plant in India.
Ethics commissioner Ms Alexander has told the London mayor she can play no further part in plans for this summer's Games.
She is angry that Dow – which has links to the deadly gas leak at the Bhopal plant in India in 1984 – is sponsoring the fabric 'wrap' that surrounds the Olympic Stadium in Stratford, east London.
Critics say Dow, which bought the plant's owner Union Carbide India Limited in 1999, has not done enough to compensate casualties or clear the contaminated site.
In the disaster, 3,500 people died within days and more than 15,000 in the years since, according to the Indian government. Campaigners put the death toll at 25,000 and say the effects of the gas continue today.
Appointed to the Commission for a Sustainable London 2012 body by Mr Johnson two years ago, Ms Alexander said she could no longer stand by the Dow link-up – or her commission's apparent approval.
'This has been a really difficult decision,' she said. 'I'm really excited about the Olympics, as are Londoners, but they shouldn't have the toxic legacy of Dow on their consciences.
'The Games organisers have given Dow an opportunity to whitewash their past and reputation.'
Anger greeted the deal in August. Effigies of London 2012 boss Lord Coe were burnt in India and there were suggestions the country's athletes could boycott the tournament.
Peter Frankental, of Amnesty International UK, said: 'The resignation should send strong signals that the London Olympics brand has been tainted by association with one of the worst cases of corporate negligence in living memory.'
Dow has agreed to withdraw branding from stadium panels but denied this was to placate protesters.
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INDIANAPOLIS - It's like a dream come true for Conor Daly, who grew up in Indianapolis and had aspirations of one day driving in the Indianapolis 500.
At age 21, it's likely Daly will make the field for this year's Indy 500. He was tapped to drive for A.J. Foyt Racing.
Daly has been a regular on several racing circuits, having won Indy Lights and been Pro Mazda champion, and in GP3 and GP2 races. As a local, the opportunity to be in the Indy 500 is special.
"It's amazing to first figure out that I actually had an opportunity to race in a race that I've grown up (watching)," Daly said. "I've had to be there every day that I could. I would go to school, and as soon as school was over, go to the track. I live and breathe that place."
Daly will have to wait a bit longer to take his first Indy 500 steps. Rookie orientation that had been set for Thursday has been delayed because of rain and cooler temperatures in the forecast.
"I just can't imagine what it's going to be like. It's going to be very satisfying for me and just a great moment," Daly said. "I'm all jacked up, prepped, ready to get in, but now I have to wait a little longer."
Daly has a lot of options to advance his career.
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