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TORONTO— Research In Motion Ltd. said Thursday that it sold about 1 million of its critically important new BlackBerry 10 devices and returned to profitability in the most recent quarter.
The earnings provide a first glimpse of how RIM's new touch-screen Z10 is selling internationally and in Canada since its debut Jan. 31. Details on the U.S. launch are not part of the fiscal fourth quarter's financial results because the Z10 just went on sale in the U.S. last week.
In the quarter that ended March 2, RIM earned $98 million, or 19 cents a share, compared with a loss of $125 million, or 24 cents a share, a year earlier. Revenue fell 36 percent to $2.7 billion, from $4.2 billion. Analysts surveyed by FactSet had expected $2.82 billion.
"I thought they were dead. This is a huge turnaround," Jefferies analyst Peter Misek said from New York.
Misek said the Canadian company "demolished" the numbers, especially its gross margins. RIM reported gross margins of 40 percent, up from 34 percent a year earlier. The company credited higher average selling prices and higher margins for devices.
"This is a really, really good result," Misek said. "It's off to a good start."
Chief executive Thorsten Heins said he implemented numerous changes at the company over the past year and those changes have resulted in RIM returning to profitability.
The company also announced that co-founder Mike Lazaridis will retire as vice chairman and director.
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Rambling Football Widow...
Well...I guess the title says it all. Football season is back in full force here in the States (Not Soccer--Heaven...LOL). The DH is in the game room glued to the tube and I am left to contemplate the universe...sigh...
I've got a lot to think about today. Do I keep looking for another job and try to start my own business or avoid the "work for yourself " head-ache and just find another job? Unemployment only lasts so long and I'm at about the 1/2 way point right now. I keep putting in applications but so far no bites.
If I were to start cleaning houses, I'd have to be bonded...that runs about $1000.oo...doesn't look promising.
I could start drawing and painting again, but you know how that is...most of the time you have to die to actually see any money...hehehehehehe...I ain't no Monet, Picasso or Rembrandt.
Hmmmm....Don't mind me...I'm just rambling...rambling...rambling....hehehehehehehehehe
I feel your pain! I'm just wondering, since we are "widows", when is it acceptable to begin dating again?
09-21-2003, 03:02 PM #3LOL Dixie!
I love football so I watch it with him. No widow here. I usually tell him what is going on when he misses something.
09-21-2003, 05:21 PM #4Originally posted by Mom23boys
LOL Dixie!
I love football so I watch it with him. No widow here. I usually tell him what is going on when he misses something.
09-21-2003, 06:39 PM #5I am a widow of different sorts. Dh doesn't much watch sports, except nascar. But right now a lot of flooring companies and suppliers in the area have been holding open houses and seminars. So that's where he has been every spare moment. there is only so much wood flooring I can stare at in a day.
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09-21-2003, 07:03 PM #6I try to watch with him but I end up napping on the couch.
Thats cool but for him waking me up every few minutes asking when dinner is ready!
09-21-2003, 07:09 PM #7I'm a football watcher here to, but I usually find other stuff to do usually involving ds.....my dh watched him while he napped and I ran to the store..... we watch collage football together though...we are both big fans.
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LOL. I am a nascar wife. I watch occasionally, but not faithfully I just get on the old 'puter and "see" the world (wide web)
09-21-2003, 09:44 PM #10I spent the day doing stuff with my ds (when I could drag him home from the neighbors house--he'd live there if I let him--seems Kyle has PS2). After dinner, we watched a movie and then made no-bakes.
DD got home around 7 then fell asleep watching another movie.
It's 9:40 pm and DH is still glued to the tube...Dolphins came on at 8:30.
He's on 2nd shift this week...sigh...just might get to see him for an hour before I go to bed each night. I need a job...boredom has set in and I like earning my own money!
Let's see what tomorrow brings...probably more of the same...
09-23-2003, 07:20 PM #11Good Luck with the job search Graci.
I, like some of the other ladies, am a Nascar wife. However, I enjoy watching Nascar, just not to the extent DH does. So, I pop in and watch bits and pieces of the races with him. I do love to go to the actual races though - it's much more exciting in person than on tv. Hopefully headin' to Bristol in the Spring.
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Fiscal Surveillance in a Petro Zone: The Case of the CEMAC
Author/Editor: Johannes Wiegand
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This paper discusses fiscal surveillance criteria for the countries of the Central African Monetary and Economic Union (CEMAC), most of which depend heavily on oil exports. At present, the CEMAC's macroeconomic surveillance exercise sets as fiscal target a floor on the basic budgetary balance. This appears inadequate, for at least two reasons. First, fluctuations in oil prices and, hence, oil receipts obscure the underlying fiscal stance. Second, oil resources are limited, which suggests that some of today's oil receipts should be saved to finance future consumption. The paper develops easy-to-calculate indicators that take both aspects into account. A retrospective analysis based on these alternative indicators reveals that in recent years, the CEMAC's surveillance exercise has tended to accommodate stances of fiscal policy that are at odds with sound management of oil wealth.
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This story has been modified to correct information about contributions to Susan "Tootie" Burns' campaign.
COLUMBIA — Campaign finance reports filed Monday by candidates for the Fifth Ward seat on the Columbia City Council show that one candidate has garnered more financial support than her competitors — in both sum and number of donations.
Candidates Susan "Tootie" Burns, Mark Jones and Laura Nauser filed the latest finance reports with the Missouri Ethics Commission on Monday, eight days before next Tuesday's election.
Burns reported collecting $8,885 in receipts for the period that began Dec. 23, for a total of about $20,000 for the entire election season. Mark Jones listed new contributions of $6,920, for a total of $18,250 for the election cycle. Laura Nauser kept pace with Jones during the period, raising $6,974. Her total for the campaign is $7,287.
Burns, Jones and Nauser are competing to fill the seat left vacant by Helen Anthony, who resigned in November.
Burns reported receiving 139 itemized donations during the most recent reporting period, five times more than Jones and 10 times more than Nauser. On average, each donor gave just less than $64. Several, though, contributed more.
Including contributions from the previous reporting period, Dave Baugher and Jaqueline Verdun together have given Burns' campaign a total of $400, including $100 in the most recent reporting period. Robbie and Ali Price also contributed $100 during the recent reporting period, bring their total to $400 as well.*
Burns has also received money from several familiar figures in local and state politics:
Judy Weitkemper and her husband, Bill Weitkemper, a candidate for the Fourth Ward council seat, gave $25.
Sixth Ward Councilwoman Barbara Hoppe and her husband, Mike Slead, gave $100.
Russ and Mary Still gave $50. Russ Still is a former member of the Columbia Board of Education and Mary Still is a former state representative.
State Rep. Chris Kelly, D-Columbia, gave $150.
Still, Burns has maintained her neighborhood ties. John Ott said he was impressed by the interest Burns showed in her neighbors as a member of the board for the Grasslands Neighborhood Association. That's why, when she approached him, Ott agreed to be her campaign treasurer.
Ott listed intelligence and open-mindedness as qualities that make Burns an attractive candidate. If she is elected to council, he expects that Burns will continue to look out for neighborhood interests, in both the Fifth Ward and citywide.
Burns still has $17,251 remaining in campaign contributions. That's about five times more than what both Jones and Nauser have left. So far, her largest expenses are $1,432 for yard signs, about $850 for printing and mailing, $500 for Progressive Political Partners' consulting service and $996 for advertising with the Columbia Daily Tribune.
"I have had a disciplined budget for my campaign, but I've been overwhelmed by the number of donations," Burns said. "Almost no one has said that they are unable to contribute."
Burns also said she solicited most of the individual donations on her own.
Five of the 25 listed donations on Jones' campaign finance report equal or exceed $500. More than half the donations listed on the report appear to come from outside Columbia and Boone County.
"My donors are connected to Columbia because many either graduated from the university and went on to start businesses or they went to law school here," Jones said. "They still care about the city, and they believe in my ability to bring the community together."
Attorney Aaron Smith gave the highest amount at $2,500. His address is listed on the report as Blackwater.
"I am a resident of Columbia, and I pay taxes to Columbia, but I grew up in Blackwater. It's a small town, and I still own property there," Smith said.
Smith said that he sat down and talked with Jones after his wife, who is a friend of the candidate's, told him that Jones was seeking the council seat. They talked about Jones' political vision, and he decided to help the candidate so he could buy television commercials.
"City Council has taken steps to address growth management, but there's still some reluctance to accept the reality that growth is happening so quickly," Smith said. "(Mark Jones) understands these growth spurts and will be able to take a proactive approach."
Jones' largest expenses have been on advertising, according to the report.
"The vast majority of our resources have gone to communicating with voters and supporting our grassroots organizations," Jones said.
The report lists two expenses of $10,000 to Axiom, LLC, a Columbia-based advertising agency. Jones has made payments of $8,000 on each of those expenses, the report read. One expense of around $910 has been made to the Columbia Daily Tribune.
Jones has about $3,769 remaining in his campaign treasury.
Nauser's campaign finance report lists 13 donations. The vast majority come from residents and business owners in and around the Columbia area. Orscheln Management Company gave the largest of Nauser's donations at $500. Other donors include attorney Jennifer Bukowsky and Gregory Steinhoff of Veterans United Home Loans.
Nauser's report shows she has spent nearly $1,900 on campaign signs and just more than $1,000 on media advertising.
Nauser has $3,141 remaining in her campaign fund. She could not be reached for comment.
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That Shane win that Floyd has is better than any win Pac has above 130. And, please stop with the nonsense that somehow this is the same Mosley that Floyd fought. It really is not. A lot has changed since then. However, overall body of work resume Pac>Floyd and by a solid margin. Pac is the greater fighter. |
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That's Pac best win above 130. There is no denying that. The win was damn good. However, the Mosley win for Floyd was better. I think the Mosley win for Floyd is getting underrated. Just because, I think the Mosley win for Floyd is better doesn't mean that Pac shouldn't get credit for Cotto or Hatton. Because, both were good wins. It just so happen that I think Mosley was better IMO that's all. However, Pac has the better overall resume |
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National Slave Rememberance Day
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Why November - a month that already has Veterans Day and Thanksgiving? Why not make it in August, June or April - three neglected months of the year that have no holidays whatsoever? Could the reason be that November the first is the birthday of Charles Koch? I wonder. The ad on the radio that almost caused me to hit a herd of innocent deer that were grazing in a field to my right, instructed me to remember the people "who built" this grand and glorious land of ours.
Come again?
If we're going to honor the people "who built" America, let's get it right, shall we? Tell you what; the next time you're walking past the White House or the Capital in Washington, ask yourself the following question:
Who built that?
Both of those buildings were built by human beings who were being held in bondage - slaves.
I've got a dandy idea: How 'bout a national holiday to coincide with the weekend closest to August 16 (my birthday but that's only coincidental - HONEST!) that would have us take pause and pay tribute to the people who really built America. The plutocracy does not need their own special day of remembrance. Every single day is a jolly holiday for those who don't need to work. Think about it!
National Billionaires Day is a mind-bogglingly stupid idea. National Slave Remembrance Day is an idea long overdue. This ain't rocket science, kids.
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National Slave Remembrance Day is not only an idea whose time has come, it's positively shameful that it hasn't been established as a national holiday as of yet. Am I the first person to come up with the idea? I couldn't be! Only a century-and-a-half separates us from the time when human beings were treated like cattle in "the land of the free". In terms of the history of the human race, a hundred and fifty years is but a millisecond. On the day that I was born there were about one-hundred people still living who were born into slavery. The last veteran of the Civil War passed away a year after I was born - and I'm not that old....WELL I"M NOT!!!
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'Tis summer and the darkies are gay....
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It's not quite like it was in the movies, folks. Hatttie McDaniel was an actress (and a damned good one). She was not a historian. The image of slap-happy, banjo-playin' ol' Uncle Tom - shufflin' along 'n' yacking it up 'n' chompin' on that watermelon - is a fantasy straight out of the mind and morals of Cliven Bundy. Just to refresh your memory, he is the Nevada rancher who recently made the incredible statement that "Negroes" were better off as slaves. A lot of people who call themselves "conservatives" have the silliest notions when it comes to African Americans. Have you ever noticed that?
So what do you think? This coming August 16 - and every August the sixteenth from here to eternity - shall be recognized as "National Slave Remembrance Day". And if the right wing crazies freak out about the idea (as surely they will), we must explain that it'll be a good deal for them in two ways:
First (and foremost): they'll have yet another thing they'll be able to bitch and moan about and....
Second: We'll all have another excuse to have a barbeque and get rip-roaring drunk! WHOOPEE!
I'm telling you, it's a win/win situation!
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* Itinerary - Day 1 Meet in Green River City, Utah on the evening prior to trip launch for an orientation. Early on the morning of day one, a short scenic flight by small plane will take you to Mineral Bottom on the Green River for the river launch. Begin the 52 mile float through Labyrinth and Stillwater Canyons. (L) (D) - Day 2 Continue trip through Stillwater Canyon. There will be many wonderful hiking opportunities. (B) (L) (D) - Day 3 Continue trip through Stillwater Canyon. (B) (L) (D) - Day 4 Arrive at the confluence of the Green and Colorado Rivers. Early afternoon, transfer to rafts and continue down Colorado River. Enter Cataract Canyon and camp after first rapid. (B) (L) (D) - Day 5 Continue raft trip through Cataract Canyon. Camp at upper end of Lake Powell. (B) (L) (D) - Day 6 Continue down canyon on upper end of Lake Powell. Arrive near Hite Marina about 3-4 PM. Transfer by van or bus back to Green River City, Utah to arrive by 4-5 PM. (B) (L) Notes: * Youth rate (15 and younger) $870.00
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Do philosophers and ordinary people conceive of subjective experience in the same way? In this article, we argue that they do not and that the philosophical concept of phenomenal consciousness does not coincide with the folk conception. We first offer experimental support for the hypothesis that philosophers and ordinary people conceive of subjective experience in markedly different ways. We then explore experimentally the folk conception, proposing that for the folk, subjective experience is closely linked to valence. We conclude by considering the implications of our findings for a central issue in the philosophy of mind, the hard problem of consciousness.
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If any of you are interested in beginning to declutter your home, but you get overwhelmed just thinking about it, I hope you'll join me in this "Let It Go" Game! It is a super easy way to get started! You can find more details at my family, food, and faith blog Faithfully Nourished! Check it out on Instagram, too!
Declutter Challenge: "Let It Go" Game
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$25 ALDI Gift Certificate + 3 Month Barrissimo Coffee Supply Giveaway!!
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Many of you know I am an ALDI fan! After several years of not shopping there, I was reintroduced to them–and whenever I'm shopping "in the big town" (since I live in a tiny town), I am sure to stop by ALDI and pick up some produce, coffee, and other groceries.
I am excited to bring a fun giveaway to you today courtesy of ALDI. They recently transitioned a number of former Beaumont Coffee products to the new Barissimo brand in early 2015. The product taste and price remain the same. Also, the line features nine bagged and single serve coffee items, along with additional seasonal and Special Buy items available for a limited time.
If you haven't tried ALDI coffee yet, you definitely should. The Coffee Cup line is also a great value if you have a Keurig–they are some of the most inexpensive cups that I have seen without combining a coupon and a sale.
The Barissimo brand products include:
- Ready-to-drink Iced Coffees (French Vanilla, Mocha and Coffee) – $1.19
- Whole Bean Coffee (Morning Roast and Donut Store) – $3.99
- Fair Trade Coffee (Medium and Dark Roast) – $3.99
- Donut Store Ground Coffee – $3.99
- 12 oz. Bag Coffee (Breakfast Blend, House Blend, and French Roast) – $3.99
- Assorted Flavored Coffee (French Vanilla and Hazelnut) – $4.99
- Flavored Coffee Cups (French Vanilla and Hazelnut) – $4.79
- Regular Roast Coffee Cups (Breakfast and Donut) – $4.79
- Specialty Roast Coffee Cups (Fair Trade Colombian and Dark Roast) – $4.79
(Prices based on retail on 1/7/2015. Prices subject to change and may vary by store location)
You can locate your closest ALDI store location here.
One winner is going to receive a $25 ALDI Gift Certificate AND a three-month supply of Barrissimo coffee!!
To enter, just leave a comment below–you can share why you love ALDI, if you shop at ALDI, if you love coffee, whatever….just leave a comment! Each person may leave one comment as an entry.
**Bonus: If you share this giveaway on Facebook, Twitter, G+, or Pinterest, you may leave another comment telling me where you shared and leaving a link to your shared post. That means you may leave up to two comments–one with a comment and one with a sharing link!
The winner will be chosen via Random.org on 2/9/14 at 10 PM CT.
This giveaway is now closed. The winner is krentfrow
FINAL Strong Healthy Mom Holiday Challenge Update!
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Welcome to the Strong Healthy Mom Challenge update! Wondering what this is? Check out this post to join us. Be sure to leave a comment on this last post if you've been following along and getting healthier with us!
Do you have those weeks where you are just in survival mode? Yeah…me, too! My youngest sister went into labor five weeks early on Monday. After trying to stop the labor, they realized it wasn't going to stop–so I had a new niece born Monday night. Unfortunately, her lungs aren't quite as developed as the need to be, so we've been spending most of our days at the hospital or taking care of my four-year-old niece. It's been a whirlwind, but it looks like Miss Ellie is making progress. We're hoping her hospital stay is in the days…and not the weeks.
Anyway, the whole situation has been slightly stressful and concerning for us all, so my to-do list got shifted around, and this update was pushed down on the priority list. Hope you understand!
Here's a look at my goals from last week:
1) I finished the FitnessBlender program, so I decided to start P90x3 again. I really love it because it is just 30 minutes and works well for me over the next few months! I also like having a schedule to keep me on track. – Completed the full week of P90X3!
2) Begin Revelation Wellness Instructor training! I can't even believe I'm doing this, but I am! I've been feeling a pull towards this for about a month or two and with my recent "finding food freedom", it is my heart's hope and desire to see more moms find healing and freedom. – Started this training. I've had two meetings so far and lots of reading and bookwork. It's awesome, and I'm still a bit overwhelmed that I'm even doing this, but I am convinced there is a reason I felt called to do it–even though I'm not sure what that is!
3) Sleep 8 hours each night. I have a ton going on this week–7 extra posts to be written, CC tutoring starts again on Thursday, a new Bible study, basement repair, working on video for my Home Management…for the Rest of Us eCourse on top of homeschooling and regular life, so I need to make sure I focus on getting enough sleep–or I will skip out on it. When I do that, it is so detrimental. - Met this goal four nights out of seven–so not perfect, but pretty good for the week we've had here!
Now, here is a look at my overall goals and what happened with them:
1) Increase my overall strength and fitness (I'll be taking a fitness test and will compare results at the beginning and end). – I accomplished this. I feel a ton stronger, and I think it is all the weight lifting!
2) Lose 5 pounds. – I accomplished this, but decided I didn't really care about it! I'm learning to love the body I'm in and not worry about the weight. As I follow God and learn to listen to and honor my hunger, I am confident whatever weight I may need to lose will be "released" (I got that idea of "releasing" the weight from the book Hunger Within). That is huge progress for me, so I am grateful for it.
So, I need you all to update me on your week…and how your overall goals went, too! Remember that you needed to comment on at least four out of the last eight weeks to be eligible to win the $100 Amazon or THM gift card. I will post the top winner next Monday, January 26, 2015.
P.S. Last week's winner of the $10 Amazon gift card was comment #2 by Jonsherbies@.
Sea Sponge Tampons?!! Yes, They Exist & This is My Review of Them!
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Before we get very far, let me just warn you that if talking about these rather personal things isn't comfortable to you, please stop reading now!! This is bound to be TMI. I did receive a package of sea sponge tampons for free in order to facilitate this review, but all thoughts and opinions are my own!
When April from The Sea Sponge Company contacted me about trying sea sponge tampons, I was a little taken aback. Now, I have used a menstrual cup for several years now, so I am no stranger to alternative forms of period products: however, I had not even heard of sea sponge tampons before!
I contemplated turning her down, because it just seemed so weird. In fact, this is exactly the email I sent back to her:
I admit I'm kinda freaked out by these! I do use a Diva cup (well, it's actually called a "moon cup"), so I'm not a stranger to alternative kinds of things. I'm willing to take a look and try it out though!
She was so sweet and responded back with this:
Hey, Stacie!
I totally know how you feel, because I felt the same way before I tried them. It took me a couple days to get used to the idea of a reusable product. (This was before my husband and I founded The Sea Sponge Company and actually ended up being the reason we founded The Sea Sponge Company…to spread the word about sea sponge tampons!) But once I did get adjusted to the idea, they proved to be sooo wonderful! My cramps got lighter. Periods got lighter. I didn't have to use pads anymore, because the sponges never leaked on me, which I love….Anyway, I've yet to meet someone who gave them a good shot and didn't fall in love, so I'm confident you will too!
She was exactly right. I have been using them for months and love, love, love them, and I want to share a little more about sea sponge tampons with you!
"Sea sponges have long been enjoyed as a premium natural solution for a wide variety of household and personal hygiene needs. Their popularity as a bathing luxury was recorded as far back as the Ancient Greeks. And though less well known, silk sea sponges also found great success and popularity in history as one of the first "tampons" to ever be used.
Through the ages, these marvels of the sea have stood the test of time. Sea Clouds™ Mediterranean Silk Sea Sponge Tampons offer women today a natural feminine hygiene solution that is healthy and safe, comfortable and convenient, affordable, and earth friendly!"
Benefits of Sea Sponge Tampons:
Shorter Period
This summer, we were traveling and I ended up getting some conventional pads at the store. I was using them instead of the menstrual cup, and I realized my period was anywhere from 6-7 days. When I switched over to the Sea Sponge tampons, my period days decreased dramatically. Right now, they are down to about 3 or 4. This is a HUGE benefit to me! Now, maybe it was just a coincidence, and I'm not sure it will happen for everyone, but I'll take it! With all the chemicals and synthetic fibers in mainline pads, it has me wondering…
Earth Friendly & Economical
I had no idea the average woman uses 17,000 pads and tampons throughout her lifetime. Yikes. That's a lot! The great thing about Sea Sponge tampons is they are reusable (for three to six months or more depending on how you take care of them) and biodegradable. The Sea Sponge Company line of products is also sustainably harvested.
As for price, I know you can combine a coupon with a sale and get a pretty good deal on various period protection, but when you break it down over six months the price really isn't too high for these Sea Sponge Tampons! I'm also a fan of supporting small family-owned businesses and purchasing natural & organic products when possible.
Super Comfortable
If you've inserted the sea sponge correctly, you won't feel a thing. It's awesome!
Can be Used During Lovemaki _g
Sorry for the underscore…just don't want crazy stuff to show up in my ads. This is a benefit that you might want to know about, so head over to the Sea Clouds Sea Sponge Tampons 101 page to find out more!
No More Cramps
Again, this could totally be just my experience, but I haven't had cramps for months now. I haven't done any research, but I'm wondering if somehow the sea minerals could be part of that.
Never in a million years would I have thought I would use sea sponge tampons (mainly because I had never heard of them), but I am so happy to have found them. I definitely recommend them, and I'd love to answer any questions you have about them in the comments below! Be sure to check out the tampons at The Sea Sponge Company as well as the other sea sponge products they have for cleaning, cosmetics, and more!
Have you ever used sea sponge tampons?


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The fabric is fantastic. I bought it in purple and it looks very expensive. My only regret is that instructions for wrapping it were not included.
Sari Fabric with Golden Border (India)
Sari also known as saree is the traditional dress of women in India. It is an outer garment worn by a woman consisting of a single length of fabric, 6 yards long with one end wrapped around the waist to form a skirt, the other draped over the shoulder.
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This Sari is an outer garment worn by a woman consisting of a single length of fabric, 5 to 7 yards long, most often with one end wrapped around the waist to form a skirt, the other draped over the shoulder, or head.Product Features:
- Fabric: Art Silk (Polyester)
- Color options: Rust, black, gold, white, mustard, yellow, olive green, pumpkin, enchanting blue, forest green, brown, lavender, violet red, purple, island blue, spicy red, peach pink, turquoise
- Care: Dry clean only
- Dimensions: 220 inches long x 43 inches wide
- Blouse Piece: Comes with an unstitched blouse piece
Story Behind the Art:
These saris are made by artisans in Banaras. One of the oldest cities in history, Banaras is steeped deeply in myth and has a rich textile heritage. The weaver community uses power-looms to make sari's and only 3 sari's are produced per day per power loom. The entire family is usually involved in the sari making process. The weavers, who often spend their lives bringing alive delicate designs, measure their existence in meters of silk, inch by inch-the sari and all it symbolizes is the fabric of their life.These traditions of using the women in the family-who are always only involved in the first aspect of the sari making-still continues.
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The handcrafted touch of artisan skill creates variations in color, size and design. If buying two of the same item, slight differences should be expected. Note: Color discrepancies may occur between this product and your computer screen.
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Style | Dress |
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Sleeve-length | Cap Sleeve |
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Model Number | SRII_RUST |
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Fabulous fabric The fabric is fantastic. I bought it in purple and it looks very expensive. My only regret is that instructions for wrapping it were not included.
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Just what I was expecting The Sari was exactly what I was expecting. The shirt that was supposed to come with it was definitely rough (as in not even sewn), but I actually preferred it that way so I can sew my own custom fitting shirt.
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this fabric is amazing I love everything about it, my only complaint is the picture online shows a top on the model so I was expeting to get a top which is not included. it is just fabric. also directions would have been nice. most people do not know owto wear the sari. I would buy 1 in ever color. its beaauuuuutiful!
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pretty, not practical the fabric is pretty, the color divine. it lacks weight and drape and so is not that suitable for a sari. it is stiff and tissue-like, doesn't want to keep a pleat. just the same, i will wear it for it's exquisite color.
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Awesome As a Nigerian, I use my as a two wrapper. I didn't use the piece for blouse. It's silky, as I use pin to hold it in place. I just love it and received compliments galore.
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Did not come with blouse piece as indicated I would recommend the fabric, but I would tell them the blouse is not includee.
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Proven ,ordered last year. I really like this product.
it looks pretty and will look pretty on my wife.
very beautiful and different
I like the Look and it covers up your whole body, its just something different.
what about the top? does that come with it? if so, what size
Thank you for your question. This is beautiful! This does come with an unstitched blouse piece.
How is the sizing, for this item?
This is a one size fits all sari. It's a piece of fabric that has to be wrapped around the body as shown in the picture. Please note that only the sari fabric and the unstitched blouse piece is being sold and the blouse has to be stitched by the customer according to their measurements.
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Out of all the bedding made, quilts may be the most diverse. Quilts are produced in all kinds of colors, patterns, sizes, styles and types. If you're looking for a quilt but don't know where to start, take a look at the popular types of quilts below to learn more about this beautiful kind of bedding. Amish quilts: These beautiful quilts reflect the Amish way of living and feature solid colors, deep hues, geometric patterns and very little embellishment. Amish quilts contain the highest quality of construction and stitching, and, sometimes, the wonderful stitch patterns (scrolls, feathers) contrast with the simple backgrounds of their quilts. Applique quilts: These quilts use a French needlework technique where fabric pieces are sewn onto another piece of material to create a design. Applique is used extensively in the quilting process and is not to be confused with patchwork. Patchwork pieces are joined together; applique is sewn on top of the whole piece. Baltimore album quilts: Baltimore album quilts came from Maryland in the early 1800s. Each block in the design of these quilts is appliqued differently, often in ornate floral patterns. Bangladeshi quilts: These quilts are made with layers of Saree cloth. Saree cloth is silk cloth used by women of India to wrap and fold around the body as a garment. The cloth is usually 40 to 60 inches wide by 6 yards long. These quilts are used as bedding or as decorative pieces. Bargello quilts: Bargello quilts are created with offset squares in an up-and-down geometric "V" pattern. The small squares of different fabrics and the colorful designs make these quilts true works of art. Hawaiian quilts: Hawaiian quilts are not pieced, and they usually showcase a large, symmetrical applique in the center of the quilt. Most often the background is white or another solid color. Patchwork quilts: Patchwork quilts are constructed of many small pieces of fabric which are put together in an improvised or irregular pattern. This is a well-known quilt style, and examples of historical patchwork quilts are found in many museums. Ralli quilts: Ralli quilts, sometimes known as rilli quilts, are traditional quilts made in India or Pakistan. There is an abundance of embroidery as well as applique on the patchwork patterns. Star quilts: Star quilts are created with a large star shape, or several star shapes, dominating the pattern. Wedding ring quilts: Wedding ring quilts are crafted in a design of interlocking rings. This pattern goes far back in history: in the fourth century it was used to decorate drinking cups in Rome. Wedding ring quilts are highly popular and make wonderful wedding gifts. If you're looking for a gift to please an engaged couple, you can't go wrong with a wedding quilt. Bedding always makes a significant gift for the bride and groom, and a quilt with coordinating Egyptian cotton sheets can be even better. View All Quilts Back to Guides Directory View All Quilts
How to Care for Amber Jewelry
Amber is an attractive but delicate ornament. Popular for its deep golden color and natural patterns, amber decorates both antique and modern jewelry, from beaded necklaces to rings and earrings. Handmade amber jewelry from places like Poland, Thailand and India lends an eclectic look to any outfit. This jewelry requires special care, as amber is soft and can be easily damaged by even mild chemicals. If exposed to sudden changes in temperature, amber can crack or even break. For these reasons, care should be taken to protect amber jewelry when wearing, cleaning and storing it. With proper care, your beautiful jewelry will last a lifetime.
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Fashion is one of the biggest industries in the world, creating beautiful clothing, shoes and accessories for wear. In contrast to mass-produced apparel, however, are artisans who create equally beautiful pieces on a smaller scale and oftentimes using traditional techniques and designs. Worldstock features clothes and accessories from many of these men and women in a fair-trade market. To learn more about handmade artisan goods, read the following reasons to buy Worldstock apparel and accessories.
Colored Gemstone Checklist
Emeralds, sapphires, and rubies -- these are perhaps the most beloved of colored gemstones. But many bright and enchanting gems are available to accessorize your personal style and fill your jewelry box. A gemstone is a mineral that is used to decorate items of value, usually jewelry, but also household items and even clothing. Gem-quality minerals must be rare stones, which increases their value, with attractive color and enough durability to tolerate cutting and polishing. Learn more about these dazzling jewels with this checklist of popular gemstones.
April Birthstone Information
What woman doesn't love to sparkle on her birthday? Well, diamonds make any occasion brighter, and April birthdays can be the brightest of all because diamond is the April birthstone. According to mystic traditions, your birthstone is supposed to bless you with good health and fortune when you wear it; at least, it makes you a little more glamourous. When you're shopping for April birthstone jewelry, remember the rich heritage of this special gem.
FAQs about Worldstock Area Rugs
An area rug can change the look of a room, and the more unusual and detailed a rug is, the more impact it will have. The Worldstock area rugs from our Worldstock Fair Trade store are created by artisans from across the globe. These rugs are unique and beautiful and come from some of the oldest rug-making traditions in the world. Here are the answers to the most frequently asked questions about Worldstock rugs.
Percale Sheets Fact Sheet
Percale, a type of broadcloth, is known for the tight manner in which it is woven, instead of its fiber content. Percale sheets are elegant, smooth and soft. If you're looking for new bedding, look at the percale sheets fact sheet below.
History of the Egyptian Cotton Bath Towel
Whether you are an Egyptian cotton fan already or are looking into purchasing quality Egyptian cotton towels, you may want to learn more about the history of the Egyptian cotton bath towel. The fiber has been around for centuries, but it has only recently become a favorite for household linens.
Top 10 Famous Diamonds over 10 Carats
Sparkling jewels have decorated royalty and the occasional lucky commoner for centuries, so many famous diamonds have fascinating stories. Here are a few fun facts about some of the largest, most brilliant diamonds in history. When you shop for your own diamond jewelry, you can take part in the historical tradition of wearing remarkable stones.
Diopside Jewelry Fact Sheet
Diopside's name comes from two Greek words: "di," which means two, and "opsis," which means vision. This beautiful green gem is rich in color and reasonable in price -- a seductive combination. Diopside's deep green coloring has become a popular choice since the fall of the Soviet Union opened trade routes for this import from Siberia. Diopside, with its shamrock-colored tones, often appears in Irish-themed jewelry pieces, such as diopside rings, diopside necklaces and diopside earrings, and is an affordable gem alternative to emeralds. Diopside jewelry goes with practically anything and can be worn daily
February Birthstone Information
Those with February birthdays have an excuse to indulge in gorgeous pieces of jewelry. Birthstone jewelry selections for the month of February showcase beautiful gems: amethyst and onyx. Amethysts are typically purple, though green amethyst gems are also available and offer a unique February birthstone choice. Amethyst birthstone jewelry offers a royal and mystical look and can be worn daily. If you are interested in birthstone jewelry that is slightly unconventional, consider February's alternative birthstone, the onyx. Shiny black onyx gemstones are available in a variety of February birthstone jewelry pieces. Choose amethyst jewelry or onyx birthstone jewelry for yourself or as a gift.
Moonstone Jewelry Fact Sheet
Moonstones have a hypnotic glow and an enchanting appearance. The subtle color shifts and changing faces of moonstone gems have enticed jewelry lovers since ancient times. Moonstone jewelry was once believed to render wearers invisible. Whether you favor the traditional blue gems or one of the other shades of moonstone, wearing moonstone jewelry will add a mystical dimension to your style. Choose from a wide selection of moonstone rings, moonstone necklaces, moonstone bracelets and moonstone earrings.
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When it comes to jobs, most people opt for the regular run-of-the-mill choices. ARCHANA SUBRAMANIAN talks to a few who dared to chase their dream instead.
Mugdha, food stylist
WHY?: Food Styling just happened! I had not heard about it before the second year of my Hotel Management course. I never thought that the food in ads and cookery books had to be specially prepared. My eyes were opened when I assisted my professor (and now colleague) Chef Michael Swamy on a couple of shoots during the holidays. The concept of "cooking for the camera" was not just interesting, but also opened a whole new world that was creatively fulfilling.
FAMILY SUPPORT: My family had also never heard of the concept. But they were very excited and extremely supportive. Not only did they put up with erratic work hours and no holidays, but also stood by me and encouraged me in the early years when hardly any money came in.
OPPORTUNITIES AND STRUGGLE: Chef Michael offered me a job as soon as I passed out. However, the first four years were a struggle in terms of assignments and projects. A couple of stylists had already been around for some time and photographers and clients were not ready to try new people and new styles. It was also very frustrating to have art directors tell us to copy someone else's work rather than see what we could do. The only shoots that came our way were budget shoots or charity shoots. But we took them to gain experience. Today the hard work has paid off. We get a lot of work and clients insist that we apply our own creativity rather than copy someone else's work or follow the art director's instructions. And, yes, we get paid well too.
BACKGROUND: When we started out, there were no workshops that taught plating, styling or presentation. Hotel Management only teaches very basic plating. Chef Michael taught me everything he learned from leading food stylists in London. It has been loads of practice and experimentation all the way. Today, we do workshops and demonstrate plating and presentation.
GROWTH: There are many opportunities and the scope for growth is great. Contrary to popular belief, food styling is not about glamour but about hard work and tons of patience. With food media growing with leaps and bounds, newer opportunities like food shows, reality food shows, and documentaries are cropping up. Leading hotel chains also take on stylists and chefs as consultants. The trick is to keep yourself updated.
Manan Desai, Stand-up Comedian
WHY?: When I started out in Gujarat, movies and food were the only entertainment. Live entertainment was almost non-existent. My friends own a sports lounge-cum-multi-cuisine restaurant in Vadodara and they approached me to do something new. So I was a given a microphone and there was no looking back. That's how "The Comedy Factory" started. Today we do one public show every month.
FAMILY SUPPORT: They've been really supportive. My mom still complains about my "adult content" but she was really proud that we got a standing ovation at our recent anniversary show.
OPPORTUNITIES AND STRUGGLE: It has been easy in a way and people have been supportive as the idea is relatively new. But that's part of the challenge too. Giving something new needs to match the audience taste and it's difficult when it's only in English. Creating your own market was a great process.
BACKGROUND: The best course is observation. Observe anything and everything. We have internal workshops when the team gathers and has fun over a weekend.
GROWTH: There are immense opportunities. Stand-up comedy has a great future.
Prabhakar, Bartender
WHY?: If you are looking for a life that channels your inner chef, an ability to read people and love for beverages, then bartending might be the career for you. The having-fun-while-you're-at-work appealed to me so I decided to take it up. Partying on weekends allows me to interact with other bartenders.
FAMILY SUPPORT: My family left it to me because they said my career was my choice.
OPPORTUNITIES AND STRUGGLE: It was not easy to get an opening as soon as I passed out. I was lucky to start with Marriot before moving to GRT. After gaining some experience I started freelancing. Trying to keep your customers happy with the right drink to match their specifications is tricky.
BACKGROUND: Doing a specific course in the field gave me an edge over the others. The course introduces one to alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, wines, beers and the process of distillation, fermentation, ageing etc. It also teaches mixology and flaring, bar equipment, glassware, and how to run the liquor in a bar, how to manage the bar includes accounts, stock taking, inventory control and how to handle your guest using communication skills and patience.
GROWTH: As a bartender you can get a job in cruise ships, star hotels, night clubs, pubs, discotheques, resorts and lounges. You can even freelance with a mobile bartending business or start your own bartending school if you think your training skills are good. Bartending is about being a psychologist, sociologist, accountant, mediator, comedian, server and rock star, as well as a mixologist. Do all that while walking three or four miles a shift, shouting over bands or DJs (reading lips if the sound guy cranks things up), and you've got yourself a job.
Bipasha Sarangi, Stylist
WHY?: I've always loved colours and textiles. When I mix colours and create a new thing, I feel ecstatic. I got the same reaction when I play with clothes. I started styling for friends and then took it up professionally. I started working as a freelancer; now it's a part of my life.
FAMILY SUPPORT: My parents were a little apprehensive when I began my first project. My family has an academic background. They did not disagree or object but didn't understand why I was doing it. Once I explained, they were supportive and told me to do it if I believed in it.
OPPORTUNITIES AND STRUGGLE: I won't say I struggled because I do not believe in the word. I would say it was my trial period. I did have to go through and answer many questions before I was given the job. Things like: whether I would pull it? Whether I understood what the client wanted? I did have to make presentations and pitch my work. I am glad it was appreciated. I am doing well now; I have a few clients who keep coming back to me. They give me the liberty and the space to create what I want. The best reward is that they trust me.
BACKGROUND: I have always followed my gut. I don't have a degree in fashion nor have I been a part of any workshop but I have always believed that I had it in me. Aesthetics are within you; you can always polish it up. I read up a lot, follow what's happening. But I will never copy. Individuality and originality is what matters to me, as I'm in this line because of my passion. All my work has a blend of my personality. I used to sketch a lot; so that probably helped a lot.
GROWTH: Creating something new and beautiful does require a lot of thinking and love for what you plan to do. You have to belong to the colours; else they revolt and reject your work. Doing a course definitely adds value and also the doors open faster as people trust you on the basis of the degree. But having said that, if one has the drive and passion and, most importantly, self-belief then all one needs to do is to go out there and paint the world.
Keywords: Creativity, Youthfulness, Dream chasers