text:
Posted at 10:30 AM on May 29, 2015 by I am THAT Lady: Lauren
You've got your list and your keys, and you're ready to head out to go grocery shopping. Not so fast! There are some major money-zapping items that you should mark off your list right now. We hope you'll enjoy these money saving tips on how to avoid the 14 items with the biggest markup at the grocery store.
Non-grocery items
Examples: light bulbs, motor oil, lawn furniture, coolers
The grocery store is counting on you buying these items so you don't have to make one more stop. If you're buying auto and home maintenance supplies at a grocery store then this is probably costing you a lot of money. Don't let the convenience cost your family in the end.
Money Saving Tip
- Make an extra stop at a big box store or a home improvement store to get the best prices on everyday household items.
Prepared Foods
Examples: deli sandwiches, salads, fruit trays, pre-cut produce, and other ready-to-eat meal products
These convenience items could be stickered with at least a 40% markup. You're paying way more for prepared meals because of the convenience factor.
Money Saving Tips
- Don't go to the store hungry.
- Don't pay someone else for the privilege of chopping your veggies for you. You can make beautiful fruit trays and hoagie sandwiches at home for almost half the cost of pre-made items. And they'll be so much fresher!
Examples: name-brand cold cereals and packages of flavored instant oatmeal
No, I do not particularly want to wake up and make a 4-course meal for breakfast every day. Cereal can save time and even money, but not if you're paying for a name brand and not if you're paying regular price. These breakfast items are usually marked up about 40%.
Money Saving Tips
- Try generic cereals that are usually shelved right beside the name brands.
- Always check unit pricing. I've seen unit pricing on the larger sizes actually end up costing more than a small box.
- You can save so much when you wait for a sale and use coupons. Even without clipping coupons, sometimes you can stock up on some rock-bottom sale-priced cereal.
- Mix your own pre-mixed oatmeal packets for pennies on the dollar compared to the flavored packages at the store.
Brand name over-the-counter medications
Examples: pain medication, cough and cold medication, children's remedies
Many times the brand names are the same content with the same active ingredients as what's in the generic varieties. Be smart and don't pay for the name brand label.
Money Saving Tips
- Don't pay for a brand name if it's the same as the generic. Check the label and save up to 40% on the same medication.
- Get lots of details here on how generics can achieve the same goal and save money, too.
Cosmetics and Beauty Supplies
Examples: Makeup, face creams, lotions
50% markup is what you'll be paying if you buy beauty products at the grocery store. That kind of convenience is costly.
Money Saving Tips
- Shop around and find the best prices on beauty products in your area. Some beauty supply stores are open to the public and even put out their own coupons.
- Clip coupons and watch for sales if you are brand loyal. This could save you hundreds of dollars a year.
- You could also save money by making some beauty products yourself. Check out this post with some great tips on making your own leave-in conditioner, exfoliating face scrub, and more.
Deli Meats and Cheeses
Examples: expensive, hand-sliced meats and cheeses
You can expect about a 50% markup when you go to the deli counter. Those items are marked up because of the special care that has to be taken to hire a dedicated employee to manage that area. Unless you're a single person that buys a maximum of 5 slices of meat per week then you should avoid the deli counter completely because you're throwing away your money.
Money Saving Tips
- You can find most varieties of cheese in the dairy section. The dairy shelves at my grocery store offer feta, bleu cheese, muenster, smoked provolone, and several varieties of imported cheeses.
- Many packaged lunch meat makers have several varieties beyond bologna that you might not know about. I've recently seen great varieties of roast beef, pastrami, and dozens of types of ham and turkey in the packaged meat aisle.
Butcher Meats
Example: any meat packaged in the store
You'll pay up to 60% markup on fresh meats from the butcher counter area of your grocery store. This is due to the quick turnaround they have to have on these fresh products. A lot goes to waste because they just don't sell it before it goes bad. So they make up the cost by charging you more.
Money Saving Tips
- Buy larger cuts of meat or family-sized packages. You can definitely save around 20% at most grocery stores by buying the bigger packages. Package the meats in meal-sized portions and freeze them to fit in your meal plan over the next few months.
- Buy items when they go on sale and freeze for later. We get a great deal on "Reduced for quick sale" meats in a special section of our butcher area. These meats have only a few days shelf life on them, but they freeze perfectly!
- Learn more tips to save money on meat here.
Examples: you guessed it, batteries…AA, hearing aid batteries, 9volts… all of them!
Those 4 packs of batteries that you have to have (so you pick them up while you're at the grocery store) are costing you up to a 70% markup. That's mega bucks if you use batteries as much as we do in my house.
Money Saving Tips
- If you go through a ton of batteries with remotes, controllers, and the like, then it's better to buy in bulk at Sam's Club. The last time I looked a 24 pack of name brand batteries was around $13. That's close to $0.50 per battery. Batteries at my grocery store, on the other hand, average at about $1 each.
- You can also keep your eyes open for a B1G1 sale at CVS. I see the CVS brand on sale quite a bit, and that's where we grab them if we don't need a mega pack from a warehouse store.
Out of Season Produce
Examples: fruits and vegetables that don't grow year round in your area
Lots of us are trying to eat healthier. Unfortunately, the cost of fresh fruits and vegetables can come with up to a 75% markup. If that produce isn't coming from within 100 miles of you in the last week then you're paying for storage and shipping. That adds up and sucks the healthy right out of your budget.
Money Saving Tips
- Buy in season. Watch for rock bottom prices and ask your grocer what's freshest and what's coming out next week. You should be adjusting your meal plans to fit the season.
- Stock up and freeze produce to be enjoyed all year. Here are some easy tips of which produce items freeze well and how to keep those stock-up purchases feeding your family for months.
- Sometimes even buying frozen will cost less. Check the unit pricing and use frozen fruits and vegetables when it makes sense.
Examples: basil, oregano, cumin, paprika, pepper, etc.
We all want to spice up our cooking without breaking the bank. Brand name spices carry up to 97% markup. There's no reason to pay for a label when the product inside is the same as a generic spice or herb.
Money Saving Tips
- Aldi has great prices on most spices and dried herbs.
- Sometimes you can even find comparable spices at the dollar store.
Examples: brewed coffee and espresso drinks from a cafe in the grocery store
These are popping up all over our area and lots of moms love the extra caffeine boost. But be the smart mom that passes up the 99% profit margin that brewed beverages bring with them.
Money Saving Tip
- Bring your own coffee. These bottles are the ones we use for hot and cold drinks. We carry them everywhere. They don't break if you drop them and they're leak proof – really!
Bakery Items
Examples: breads, cakes, tortillas, muffins, cookies
Smart grocers pump the smells from the bakery into the entryway of their store. It's smart because I've never met anyone that didn't LOVE the smell of fresh baked bread. Well the smells are free, but the bakery items are marked up by 100%. They're convenient, but probably not worth the ding to your pocketbook.
Money Saving Tips
- Bake your own goodies. These easy muffins are way better than anything you could find at the store. And this pumpkin bread makes the whole house smell like cinnamon-y goodness!
- Buy from the reduced price bin and freeze for later. You can learn more about freezing baked goods here.
Holiday and Gift Items
Examples: greeting cards, boxes of chocolate, stuffed animals, balloons
200% markup! Grocery stores really get us where they want us on this one. We don't really want to get the kids out of the car one more time today so we'll pay double for that balloon and greeting card that sings.
Money Saving Tips
- Make your own! Everyone loves a heartfelt sentiment and hand-written note.
- Buy boxed cards for every occasion. This will save you a ton of money throughout the year for all those last-minute expressions.
Bottled Water
4,000% markup! (No, that is not a typo!)
Usually, the water isn't even special or imported from Europe. It's a bottle of tap water. No kidding here. You are paying for lots of processing (for the bottle, not the water) and shipping.
Money Saving Tip
- Save your money and bottle your own water! Again, we use these reusable stainless steel bottles for everyone in our family and we have for years.
Do you know of other items we should watch out for when we're trying to stick to our budget? What are your favorite money saving tips?
Posted at 8:00 AM on May 29, 2015 by I am THAT Lady: Lauren
It is almost summer and I can just hear my kids – "Mom can we have a snack?" Am I the only mom who gets asked that all.day.long?
I decided to be proactive about it and start to try out some fun new easy summer recipes. Today, I made this Gluten-Free Ranch Slow-Cooker Chex Mix – it is AMAZING!
This is the perfect snack to whip together for a backyard picnic, a potluck, or just to have laying around the house for the kids to snack on.
First, you will need to go to your grocery store and pick up a few ingredients:
Here are the ingredients that you need:
- 1/2 cup of butter (1 stick)
- 2 packs of Hidden Valley® NEW Greek Ranch Dip Mix (priced at $1.79)
- 3 cups of Corn Chex
- 3 cups of Rice Chex
- 2 cups of Gluten-free pretzels (can use regular if you want, but it won't be gluten-free)
- 2 cups of Corn Chips (Fritos)
Next you dump the pretzels, chex, and corn chips into the slow-cooker. You don't have to make it pretty like I did, I just wanted to show you the ingredients.
Melt your 1/2 cup of butter and then dump the contents of TWO Hidden Valley® Greek Yogurt Dips Mix packets.
The Dip Mix has ZERO grams of Fat, so even though I am mixing it with butter, I consider it an okay treat!
Mix the melted butter and packets of Hidden Valley Greek Yogurt Ranch Dip Mix together, until combined.
Pour the butter and dip mix over the dry ingredients in the slow cooker.
Stir together until combined. I had to stir for a few minutes until I was confident that the dip mix had covered everything.
Then you are going to cook on HIGH for two hours. Make sure that you keep it UNCOVERED, or else it will get soggy. Stir every 30 minutes.
Once it has cooked for two hours, lay out on a sheet of tin foil or parchment paper. Cool for about 30 minutes, then eat and enjoy!
- ½ cup of butter (1 stick)
- 2 packs of Hidden Valley® NEW Greek Ranch Dip Mix
- 3 cups of Corn Chex
- 3 cups of Rice Chex
- 2 cups of Gluten-free pretzels (can use regular if you want, but it won't be gluten-free)
- 2 cups of Corn Chips (Fritos)
- Add Chex, pretzels, and corn chips to your Slow-Cooker.
- Melt ½ cup of butter and mix in 2 packs of Hidden Valley® NEW Greek Ranch Dip Mix.
- Pour butter and Ranch mix over dry ingredients.
- Stir until covered
- Cook on high for two hours, uncovered.
- Lay on flat surface to cool.
- Serve and enjoy!
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Hidden Valley – Greek. The opinions and text are all mine.
Posted at 10:44 AM on May 26, 2015 by I am THAT Lady: Lauren
I had a conversation with a friend yesterday about homeschooling, and I said these exact words:
"I don't think I am the homeschooling type of mom."
She responded, "I don't think any mom feels like they are."
It really got me thinking about why I don't homeschool my kids, and I came up with a few reasons why it just doesn't work for us right now.
Here are the 6 reasons why I've chosen NOT to homeschool my kids right now:
1.) We have a very affordable Christian School that is a few minutes away from our house. The class sizes are small (under 12 kids), and my mother in law is the principal. I know all of the teachers personally, and my kids LOVE going there. I pay roughly $850 per month to send three of my kids to school there, which in my opinion is a STEAL! If we did not have this option, I would have really prayed harder about homeschooling.
There are sports, extracurricular activities and fun school plays, like the Christmas play Kaylee was a sheep in this past year. And they actually use a lot of traditional homeschooling curriculum.
2.) I was NOT a good student. Growing up, I was a C student. I did not do that well in school, and much of it was because I have a horrible memory. If you were to quiz me on our US history, I would get a big fat F… seriously, I am not proud of this fact at all, but I cannot remember one lick of history. It was not until I got to college that I started taking subjects that I enjoyed and my grades started to improve. My first semester of college, I got a 2.4 GPA, and by my junior year, I was getting consistent grades around 3.5. I am smart, but have always had a hard time applying myself when I was not interested in what was going on around me.
3.) How in the world would I handle homeschooling, working full time, and a crabby 20 month old named Abby? I just don't know how that could all work. I know there are many full time bloggers who also homeschool their kids. How in the world do they do it? Hats off to them. For real.
4.) I have the attention span of a two-year old. The thought of sitting down and teaching for three hours makes me want to SCREAM. I don't think that would go over too well when I am supposed to be the teacher.
Have you watched the movie "Up"? You know that dog that gets so distracted easily – he yells "Squirrel" throughout the movie? That is me – ask anyone who knows me. If I have a BIG IDEA, I usually am in the middle of telling someone about it when I get another idea and totally move onto another topic.
5.) I need a lot of 'me time'. I will say proudly that I am a great mom, but I also am a better mom when I work a few hours a day away from my kiddos. I may appear to be an extrovert, but secretly I love to be by myself. When Mark decided to quit his job and work with me, I had a hard time working next to him at first because he talked to me too much.
6.) I am NOT organized at all – the thought of picking out homeschool curriculum and having lots of papers around my house makes my skin crawl. I am a messy person by nature, and have to work SO hard to keep my clean presentable (which most of the time it isn't).
I am not opposed to homeschooling in the future but at this very moment in our life, we have chosen not to. I'm also not against public schools at all either – our kids will probably go to the public high school.
Trust me, I've really thought and prayed hard about home-schooling, but at this point I just don't feel like it's my 'thing'. It would become 'my thing' pretty fast if I thought one of my kids would do better because of it – but as of right now they are all thriving in the place where they are. But if that time ever comes, I know that I will have to change a few things about myself (which wouldn't be a completely bad thing).
If you homeschool, I would love to know – how do you stay organized and motivated? What curriculum do you use?
If you do choose to homeschool, the amazing ONCE A YEAR Homeschool Bundle Sale is going on right now! Click here to view all bundles!
Posted at 11:20 AM on May 25, 2015 by I am THAT Lady: Lauren
Last week I posted a huge article titled Freezer Cooking 101 – Everything you need to Freezer Cook Like a Pro. Freezing foods is a great way to buy things on sale and preserve them for later. Most foods can be frozen with no problems. It is important to note that some foods need preparation before being placed in the freezer. Other foods don't freeze well under any circumstances.
Here's an easy list of foods that you can freeze:
- Butter
- Cheese
- Cottage cheese
- Egg whites (must be raw)
- Ice cream
- Milk
- Whipped cream (sweetened, in individual serving dollops)
- Whole eggs (follow these extensive prep notes here)
MEAT, POULTRY, and SEAFOOD:
- Bacon
- Beef
- Chicken
- Crab
- Fish
- Hot dogs
- Lobster
- Lunch meat
- Pork
- Sausage
- Scallops
- Shrimp
- Turkey
- Wild game (venison, rabbit, duck, pheasant, squirrel, goose)
Almost all produce can be frozen. Here are some that freeze particularly well. Make sure to follow prepping directions here for best results.
- Artichokes
- Asparagus
- Avocado (pureed and prepped with lemon juice)
- Beets
- Berries
- Broccoli
- Brussels sprouts
- Carrots
- Cauliflower
- Cherries
- Greens (including spinach and collards)
- Mangos
- Melon (chunks)
- Mushrooms
- Okra
- Onions
- Peaches (peeled, sliced)
- Peas
- Pineapple (chunks)
- Potatoes
- Pumpkin
- Squash (summer squash, zucchini, and all winter squashes)
- Strawberries (hulled)
- Sweet potatoes
PRODUCE THAT YOU CAN FREEZE (but only in certain circumstances):
- Cabbage (will be soggy, CAN be used in cooked dishes after frozen)
- Celery (only to be used in cooked dishes)
- Garlic (frozen in oil)
- Herbs (frozen in water or oil to be used in cooked dishes or dressings)
- Overripe bananas, peeled (great for smoothies and banana bread)
PRODUCE THAT CAN BE FROZEN in syrup packs:
- Apples
- Citrus fruits
- Grapes
- Plums
- Pomegranates
These items do very well in the freezer. Because of their high fat content they would go rancid sooner if you only stored them at room temperature. The freezer helps preserve them for months longer than the pantry.
- Nuts (also nut flours are great in the freezer)
- Seeds
- Flours (high in oil content like wheat flour)
- Biscuits
- Brownies
- Cakes (unfrosted)
- Croutons
- Muffins
- Cookies
- Quick breads (like banana bread)
- Fruit cake
- Doughnuts (unglazed)
- Pie (fruit, meat, nut, sweet potato, and pumpkin are all okay. DO NOT freeze pies with meringue on top)
- Pizza – reheat at 400 degrees
- Yeast breads
- Pizza dough – uncooked
- Pie shells – blind baked (ready to fill)
- Cookie dough -individually freeze then place in zipper bag
- Cake Batter
- Yeast dough
- Pesto sauce
- Wine (freeze in ice cube trays for use in sauces)
Tips to make dinnertime easy with COOKED FOODS THAT FREEZE WELL
(Make sure to cool completely in the fridge before freezing.)
- Baked Breads (cooled completely before wrapping). We load up on clearance breads from our grocery store. They have a rack at the back of the store where all the breads are up to 75% off. These are great time savers for Sunday afternoon meals when you are so hungry when you get home. Also, bread helps a meal stretch to serve so many more people. Frozen loaves reheated in the oven are perfect for when you're hosting surprise dinner guests!
- Casseroles (like this one!) (Unless otherwise noted in recipe, thaw overnight in fridge, bake covered at 350 for one hour or until bubbly.)
- Chicken and turkey – deboned and chopped, freeze in 1 cup portions for easy thawing and recipe use
- Ground beef – freeze in 1 cup portions for easy thawing and recipe use
- Pasta, undercooked – do not rinse – do not add sauce
- Tomato based pasta sauce
- Here's a great resource on how to prep your fresh meat and veggies for freezer storage.
See this great chart here for food storage times.
- Cooked egg whites
- Cream based soups and sauces
- Cucumber
- Desserts with meringue
- Fried foods (become soggy)
- Frostings/icing that include raw egg whites
- Fully cooked pasta (can be frozen in dishes if undercooked)
- Fully cooked rice
- Gelatin
- Hard-boiled eggs
- Lettuce
- Mayonnaise and mayo-based salads (tuna salad, egg salad)
- Sour cream
You can learn more about how to prepare foods for freezing and some great tips here on Freezer Cooking 101. What foods would you add to this list?
Posted at 1:14 PM on May 24, 2015 by I am THAT Lady: Lauren
Posted at 8:02 AM on May 22, 2015 by I am THAT Lady: Lauren
Our favorite place to vacation is Topsail Island, NC. We always book our rental home through HomeAway and VRBO. This post is brought to you by HomeAway, to help you save on vacations too!
Everyone has different ways to vacation. Some like to go


text:
Black Patent Leather Mary Jane Cutiepie Heels | Unique Vintage
More Views
Black Patent Leather Mary Jane Cutiepie Heels
Add a cute flair to any outfit with these black patent leather Mary Jane Cutie Pie heels. Slim straps across the top and a black patent leather finish give them the signature Mary Jane look, but the 4 ½ -inch high heels make them feel sultry and a whole lot more grown up. A ¾ -inch platform in the front also makes them comfortable to wear. Adorable polka dots line the inside of these leather Mary Janes, and a matching black patent leather bow completes the look and gives them that sweet, retro-inspired look that you so adore.
Note: These shoes are mailed separately from your order and will arrive in approximately 5-7 days. There is a 15% restocking fee if you choose to return.
Out of stock

subset: commoncrawl


text:
5gs, 3-1, 2.37, 30.ip, 21h, 5bb, 37k (leads the Southern League for strikeouts this month)
5gs, 3-1, 2.37, 30.ip, 21h, 5bb, 37k (leads the Southern League for strikeouts this month)
hes coming along nicely...lets hope he finishes strong, and gets a shot at AAA next year
Reds fan since 1970
he's better than homer bailey...you guys jock bailey way too much
He may be a better minor league pitcher than Bailey but Bailey has the frame of a power pitcher. Cueto may not have the build to be a 230 IP guy. Maybe he beats the odds and ends up being the next Oswalt. Anyway I'd still bet on Bailey to be the more succesful in the majors but I'm glad we have them both.
he's got 1 pitch - a fastball - than he can at most times throw for stirkes. you can't live off a heater only in the big leagues. they'll eat you alive. both is off-speed pitches need work and the biggest of them all - he doesn't know how to pitch......
cueto throws 95+ also, don't forget that, with a slider and change-up he can throw for a strike.
I hope one becomes K-Rod.
"All I can tell them is pick a good one and sock it." --BABE RUTH
Having better players makes "the right time" or "the big hit" happen a lot more often. PLUS PLUS
My starting pitcher can beat up your starting pitcher. =)~
Homer Bailey > Johnny Cueto.
He is better now (well if healthy) and he will be better in the future as well. Cueto is very good. Homer is just better, especially when healthy, which I am unsure he has been since April (lets not forget he has been on the DL twice this year for a strained groin... so I am willing to be he was not completely healthy since the first time he went on the DL for it).
like i said, you guys jock homer way too much....
you say he's better now....in what sense ?? better stuff ? smarter pitcher (if you say yes on this comment i might as well streak across great american tonight). all you say is he's good and have nothing to back it up. i'm betting all you've seen is cueto's numbers and homer actually pitch on tv or maybe been to a game.
ok since i'm sure you're a stat rat, let's compare numbers....
hmm....nice IP::BB:K ratio Homer has there.
Board Moderators may, at their discretion and judgment, delete and/or edit any messages that violate any of the following guidelines: 1. Explicit references to alleged illegal or unlawful acts. 2. Graphic sexual descriptions. 3. Racial or ethnic slurs. 4. Use of edgy language (including masked profanity). 5. Direct personal attacks, flames, fights, trolling, baiting, name-calling, general nuisance, excessive player criticism or anything along those lines. 6. Posting spam. 7. Each person may have only one user account. It is fine to be critical here - that's what this board is for. But let's not beat a subject or a player to death, please.


text:
310-633-5052 firstname.lastname@example.com
Click a term to initiate a search.
View our guides to the Best compact cameras, Best mirrorless cameras, Best dSLRs of 2015. A must read when picking a new camera!
Up to 50% off Sola focus & video lights, up to 50% off mirrorless & dSLR housings.
Details here
Join us June 10th @ 6PM for our Monthly Social Night. As always, free food & drink!!
Read more about this month's event.
Copyright © 2012 Bluewater Photo, All Rights Reserved | About Us | Shipping & Returns | Privacy | Hours & Location
Bluewater Photo & Video
3961 Sepulveda Blvd, Suite 206
Culver City, CA 90230 (310) 633-5052


text:
Temple of Dibella
Edit Page Last Edit: 3 years ago
The Temple of Dibella is a temple located in the middle of Markarth.
What Links Here
From Around The Web
You must be logged in to post a comment.blog comments powered by Disqus
Top Wiki Contributors
Edits: 2,946
Hardcore Hector
Edits: 2,374
Edits: 796
Edits: 773
Wiki Help
Need assistance with editing this wiki? Check out these resources:
Expand Navigation


text:
North Melbourne won't risk injured midfield star Daniel Wells in pre-season training
- From: Herald Sun
- January 08, 2013
NORTH Melbourne coach Brad Scott is hopeful star midfielder Daniel Wells will play in Round 1 despite more injury concerns.
Wells is still battling achilles and calf issues that caused him to miss three matches late last season and hampered his output in the Roos' elimination final loss to West Coast.
The 27-year-old has been on a managed pre-season program - including modified training on the club's training camp in Utah - and skipped the first full training session of the new year yesterday.
The rest of the Roos' squad sweated it out in a gruelling three-hour session in 35deg heat.
Coach Brad Scott said the club was taking a safety-first approach with Wells, who missed all of pre-season last season after a life-threatening blood clot.
Scott said he was hopeful Wells' fitness base would allow him to pick up the pace in time for North Melbourne's Round 1 clash against Collingwood on March 31.
Have your say
- Skip to:
- Read comments
- Add comments


text:
|Page: 1 of 1
|Sort By:
Hotels & Resorts Rosslea, Australia - The Best Western Cascade Motor Inn offers warm, friendly personal service for leisure and business travellers, along with comfortable and affordable accommodation.
Find great deals on quality hotels & resorts in Rosslea Australia, or indulge at one of our luxury resorts. Take advantage of the many amenities that can be included with your stay such as in-room internet access, wifi, room service, fitness center, pool, hot tub, steam room, and shuttle services to and from the airport. Browse our hotels and resorts in Rosslea Australia and plan your Rosslea Australia vacation today!


text:
Staff Reporter
Coimbatore: Deputy Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Sunday asked officials to finish infrastructure-related works before May.
Highways Minister M.P. Saminathan told Mr. Stalin that 96 km length of roads in 17 stretches were being taken up for repairs at an outlay of Rs. 60 crores. The work to widen Tiruchi Road from bypass road junction to Stock Exchange was being expedited.
For parking of vehicles of those attending the conference, space was being identified to use them as as temporary bus stands along the district border.
The works on Mettuppalayam Road would be discussed at a meeting of Ministers of Highways from various States at New Delhi scheduled for February 5.
More In: TAMIL NADU | NATIONAL


text:
This comment is currently awaiting admin approval, join now to view.
Mod Features : Concept
Take in mind, right now i have no modding experience in any CNC game, but previous 2D and 3D games.
Any help, tutorials tips and services are welcome.
Complete new content, no existing content. Total Conversion.
4 Races - Each differently in play and visual style.
Different vehicles sizes, more than 2 as in the usual game
Different aircraft sizes and roles
Custom maps, new enviroment once i get skilled enough (or got a team)
Custom FX
No downloads have been uploaded. Join now to share files with the community.
When you go to the cnc paradise group you'll find allot of modding tutorials for cnc 3 TW
do you have a link, kind person?
Despite having no experience with Tiberium Wars, those models look like a decent start.
Promote Liberation Day Next - New Move on your homepage or blog by selecting a button and using the embed code provided (more).


text:
Back on deck, finally…
Hey folks,
It's been a while since I've blogged. My trip to Egypt after handing in my PhD turned into a little bit of an adventure, which is partly why posts were a bit thin on the ground. (For some reason the wordpress site didn't often work on my Egyptian ISP and neither did an assortment of other random newsy websites. I could have posted via the phone but given my hatred of touchscreen typing you'd have probably ended up with a heap of cranky unintelligible posts and not much else, assuming of course the phone internet connection worked, which it often didn't.)
Now that I'm in Oz and recovered from the bugs that laid me out for the first few months I was home, it's catch up time.
Once I've tied up remaining loose ends I'll be returning to regular blogging and updating the blog with links to some things I wrote while I was away, as well as some new material.
Anyway, this is just a short note to thank you all for your readership and continuing visits. I'm pleased to see the site is being used as a reference point, and for this I owe a hearty thanks to the National Library of Australia who asked two years ago to archive the site for reference purposes.
My goal this year for the blog is to spur debate and discussion about issues in counter terrorism and terrorism studies that have escaped critical scrutiny and the reasons why efforts at such scrutiny seem to be drowned out. This all feeds into one of the research themes I've had of late: "The Counter Terrorism Industry."
If I can get back to the blog this afternoon, it will also be the subject of my first 'Cynical Friday' post of the year. Otherwise stay tuned next week.
Were these comments about Awlaki authorised?
Reading this article yesterday…I wondered whether the former FBI SAIC's comments in this article were cleared by FBI.
American cleric used more than 60 email accounts to reach followers, including Hasan
Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/06/14/al-awlaki-used-dozens-email-accounts-to-reach-followers-including-hasan/#ixzz1xr9wpwOh
Especially since it appears that reporting in relation to the emails beyond that already known through indictments etc was at least as of last month, apparently still classified.
"In a letter to FBI Director Robert Mueller, Republican Rep. Frank Wolf has demanded a copy of the still-classified report about the alleged Fort Hood shooter's email exchanges with Al Qaeda operative Anwar al-Awlaki."
Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/05/16/gop-rep-demands-copy-report-on-awlaki-emails-with-alleged-fort-hood-shooter/#ixzz1xrAqAutq
Be interested to hear more about this, especially in light of recent attention placed on leaking and inappropriate comments made to media.
Some quick thoughts on reports Abu Yahya al-Libi has been killed
First, I'll believe it when al Qaeda acknowledges it.
This of course won't stop the chest beating celebrating his killing.
And if he has in fact been killed, I wonder if those who think this is a victory (and those supporting the strategy of extrajudicial killings more generally) have given ample thought to the fact that he along with others who have been assassinated were actually a moderating force within a far more virulent current that has taken hold in the milieu. And yes, given his teachings I do note a certain irony in this, but sadly, it's true.
What is coming next is a generation whose ideological positions are more virulent and who owing to the removal of older figures with clout, are less likely to be amenable to restraining their actions. And contrary to popular belief, actions have been restrained. Attacks have thus far been used strategically rather than indiscriminately. Just take a look at AQ's history and its documents and this is blatantly clear.
In the years to come, owing to this generation being killed off, this type of restraint will disappear; in fact it is clearly already heading in this direction. A significant part of this change is directly attributable to the counter terrorism strategies being employed today. I'm working on a more detailed, research driven piece on this. But in the meantime, the best way of summing up the consequences of a strategy of killing off leadership instead of using a criminal justice approach lies with what happened in a wildlife sanctuary in South Africa many years ago.
A culling program was implemented to kill off all the older generation elephants owing to overcrowding. Juveniles were spared. However, without the presence of the older elephants they then proceeded to go on rampages, killing other animals and causing such havoc that the rangers thought they'd have to cull them too. Until that is, someone chanced upon the idea of bringing in older elephants from another wildlife park, who ended up bringing the juveniles into line and enforcing discipline, something that had been missing since the cull of the older generation.
Right now you're probably scoffing at this. Scoff away, because this example has come up time and time again in conversations I've had with folks who know this milieu very well because they've lived in it. Along with it has been concern expressed for the future, for what will happen when authoritative voices who can restrain the actions of those left and, importantly, those newer folks still seeking to join the cause, no longer exist. When indiscriminate becomes the norm.
So before anyone goes off celebrating another "number" in the death count, it is worthwhile remembering there will be consequences from this short sighted and reactionary path chosen to deal with threat. These consequences will not play out in areas where extrajudicial killings take place, but in indiscriminate attacks in capital cities in the west. I wonder then how those who advocate the current policy plan to deal with this and the implications it will pose for the social contract. But hey, they're "winning" right????
Official: Al Qaeda leader killed by drone strike in Pakistan – This Just In – CNN.com Blogs.
The Costs of U.S. Counterterrorism Policy |
The more the US distances itself from the weight of applicable international law, and more importantly, from the weight of international opinion about applicable international law, the higher the cost in terms of national security and national reputation as a supporter of human rights.
But if none of this impresses you and all you want to hear about is dollars and sense then consider this:
The annual cost of detaining an individual in Federal prison: $27,251
The annual cost of detaining an individual in Guantanamo: $800,000
via The Costs of U.S. Counterterrorism Policy | Human Rights First.
Counter-terrorism and human rights | European Voice
This excerpt is from a piece written by Denmark's foreign minister, the EU's counter-terrorism coordinator and the United Nations special rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism. It stands in start contrast to the direction US counter terrorism is taking. I will be adding this to my "we're not all like that" collection to highlight those in the international community who do uphold democratic values and universal human rights in their counter terrorism strategies.
The EU has, regrettably, extensive experience with terrorism going back well before the rise of al-Qaeda. We promote a criminal justice approach to our response.
Terrorists should be duly investigated, prosecuted and convicted according to the ordinary rules of criminal law. Ordinary criminal courts have a strong track record in dealing with terrorism cases: law-enforcement investigations have been crucial in gaining information about terrorist networks and disrupting plots. Fair trials in regular criminal courts have put hundreds of terrorists behind bars.
Treating terrorists as criminals and not 'warriors' takes the false glamour out of terrorism. A public court hearing provides visible justice to the victims and their families, whose rights are specifically recognised by the strategy of the United Nations. Indefinite or even secret detention of terrorist suspects without charge or trial is not only against our values and unlawful, but also provides distorted arguments to terrorists.
EU member states have developed some of the most comprehensive criminal justice procedures to respond to the terrorist threat. We have a common definition of terrorism and we treat terrorist acts as criminal offences. Cross-border co-operation in investigations and prosecutions, while respecting human rights, have been strengthened, going far beyond traditional mutual legal assistance.
Abu Muqawama: Special Operations Forces' Expanding Global Role
Just finished reading this piece which raises some good points and important questions. http://www.worldpoliticsreview.com/articles/12005/abu-muqawama-special-operations-forces-expanding-global-role
Eye of the drone (Harper's Magazine)
Worth reading these accounts. We need to see many many more. The other side of this story is one that needs to be told.
People in the same family now sleep apart because they do not want their togetherness to be viewed suspiciously through the eye of the drone.


text:
Originally written on Pro Sports Daily | Last updated 11/20/14
CHICAGO -- Defenseman Nick Leddy scored his first goal of the season, and it couldn't have come at a better time. He netted the winning shot at 2:45 of overtime as the Chicago Blackhawks set a team record with their sixth win in a row while defeating the Detroit Red Wings 2-1 on Sunday. "You really can't describe it," Leddy said regarding his feelings about scoring the game-winner in front of 21,607 fans at the United Center. "It's an unbelievable feeling and one that I'll never forget." Leddy took a perfect crossing pass from Viktor Stalberg, wound up in the left circle and set sail with a slap shot that caromed off the stick of Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard and into the net for the deciding score. "It was great, a huge goal for us," said Chicago coach Joel Quenneville. "Viktor and those guys didn't get a ton of ice time in that game, but they (Stalberg and Leddy) both have some great speed and quickness and broke up the play, Viktor made a nice play and it was a great shot....
Comments are closed.
What do you think?To leave a comment, you can:
NHL News
Delivered to your inbox
You'll also receive Yardbarker's daily Top 10, featuring the best sports stories from around the web. Customize your newsletter to get articles on your favorite sports and teams. And the best part? It's free!
Follow us on Twitter
|Best of Yardbarker
|NFL News
|MLB News
Today's Best Stuff
For Bloggers
Join the Yardbarker Network for more promotion, traffic, and money.
Company Info
What is Yardbarker?
Yardbarker is the largest network of sports blogs and pro athlete blogs on the web. This site is the hub of the Yardbarker Network, where our editors and algorithms curate the best sports content from our network and beyond.
|© 2015 Yardbarker, Inc. All rights reserved. Use of this website (including any and all parts and components) constitutes your acceptance of these Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. (What's New?)


text:
Shop now and get Free Value Shipping on most orders over $49 to the contiguous 48 states, DC and to all U.S. Military APO/FPO/DPO addresses.
We want to ensure that making a return is as easy and hassle-free as possible! If for any reason you decide that your purchase just isn't for you, simply return the item within 30 days of receipt and we'll cover the cost of return shipping. Learn more about our Return Policy.
Unfortunately Hoppe's Dri-Lube Aerosol 4oz DL1 is no longer carried by OpticsPlanet.
You can also explore other items in the Gun Cleaning Kits category yourself to try and find the perfect replacement for you!
Dry Lubricant for all mechanisms! Hoppes Dri-Lube DL1 reduces friction on metal and bearing surfaces. Hoppe's Dri-Lube contains no sticky oils or silicones, and will not attract dust or dirt. Easy aerosol spray-on application. Hoppes Dri Lube 4 oz Aerosol evaporates in seconds, leaving a dry lubricating film.
Note: Hazardous or flammable materials cannot ship UPS red (air) or international.
Package Contents:
Connect with OpticsPlanet
Become our fan, follow us, & subscribe for the latest updates and deals
Subscribe to our email list
Sign up and receive $5 Off and get exclusive access to promotions, sales
events, pre-order sales & more!
Contact Information
Toll-Free: 800-504-5897
Intl.: 847-513-6201
Fax: 847-919-3003
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Hours of Operation
8AM-7PM CST Mon-Fri
9AM-5PM CST Sat
9AM-5PM CST Sun (Email & Chat Only)
Our Guarantees


text:
To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog:
The Washington Department of Ecology is in the process of renewing the current Industrial Stormwater General Permit (ISGP), which is set to expire on January 1, 2015. Current permit holders will need to reapply for continued coverage by July 1, 2014. The 2015 version of the ISGP will mean little or minor changes for some permittees, but will have significant changes for others. The good news is that for most permittees, not much is likely to change in the 2015 version: the benchmark threshold concentrations (i.e., pollutant concentrations below which a water quality violation is unlikely) will remain the same, as will the types of facilities required to have coverage.
There are, however, some minor tweaks being contemplated for the ISGP's monitoring and reporting requirements. For example, Ecology may strengthen the language that prohibits the comingling of stormwater. The current permit prohibits the comingling of stormwater with process waste water, but it does not expressly prohibit comingling with stormwater from other sites, such as industrial business parks with shared treatment facilities. The new permit will likely require sampling before any comingling takes place with off-site sources. Another monitoring change being considered is the timing for the first fall storm event. The current permit requires permittees to sample stormwater discharge from the first fall storm event occurring after October 1 of each year. That October 1 date is likely to change to September 1. And finally, annual report deadlines are likely to move to February 14 from the current due date of May 15.
More significant changes are being proposed for transportation facilities and facilities discharging to major sediment cleanup sites, like the Duwamish. For these facilities, the agency is considering new monitoring requirements and benchmarks. Transportation facilities will likely see required monitoring for Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (NWTPH-Dx) with a benchmark of 10 or 15 mg/L. There may also be new best management practices or BMPs for marine terminals coming out of a study conducted by the Washington Public Ports Association. If the study is completed in time, Ecology may include it with the draft permit during the upcoming public comment period, which is set to begin on April 16, 2014. Finally, permittees at sediment cleanup sites will likely be required to monitor for Total Suspended Solids (TSS) with an expected effluent limit of 30 mg/L. Permittees at these sites also may be required to routinely clean out stormwater pipes under their control downstream of their sampling locations.
The draft permit and fact sheet are expected to be ready for public comment on April 16, with public meetings taking place throughout the month of May. A more detailed schedule for the 2015 IGSP is available here: http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/wq/stormwater/industrial/index.html.
DISCLAIMER: Because of the generality of this update, the information provided herein may not be applicable in all situations and should not be acted upon without specific legal advice based on particular situations.
© Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
Read fresh new writing on compliance, cybersecurity, Dodd-Frank, whistleblowers, social media, hiring & firing, patent reform, the NLRB, Obamacare, the SEC…
…or whatever matters the most to you. Follow authors, firms, and topics on JD Supra.
Create your news brief now - it's free and easy »
Davis Wright Tremaine is a national business and litigation law firm representing businesses based...
View Profile »
See more »
Sign up for your custom alerts now, using LinkedIn ›
Back to Top
Copyright ©


text: I find it interesting this hasn't sold. The whole kit for $300 is amazing. I have a GS-1 system and I think it is outstanding. I don't recall how I happened upon this Bronica model, but I know it was by accident. They were made for a short time before Bronica stopped production of film cameras, they are a bit of an orphan. The quality out of them is crazy good. A big 6x7 neg, accurate Seiko electronic between the lens shutters, outstanding lenses, aperture priority AE with the right prism, very handholdable and lightweight for a 6x7 system camera.


text:
Knowledge Base
The VMware Knowledge Base provides support solutions, error messages and troubleshooting guides
Troubleshooting User Connection issues in Virtual Desktop Manager (1003642)
There are different paths or legs of connection between the client and the desktop virtual machine, and connectivity issues may be caused by failure of any of the connection legs.
Client-Server Issues
- Failure in one branch
Incorrect internet settings on the client computer
Inability to resolve the DNS name of the connection server
Unknown error generated from client
Server-Desktop Issues
Failure to resolve the DNS name.
Agent cannot establish JMS communication with connection server
Connection server and security server cannot establish an RDP connection
Security server cannot establishe a JMS communication with its connection server
Infrastructure Issues
Exceeding the maximum number of ports on a virtual network switch in VMware ESX Server
Configuration specification for the VC template
Customization during the virtual machine cloning
Note: This article is for Virtual Desktop Manager 2.x. For similar issues with View 3.x and later, refer to Cannot connect to a VMware View virtual desktop (1026774).
Client-Server Issues
- Failure in one branch
You must isolate which step is failing. The location of the problem is usually clear from the error messages on the client side. For example, the client may display
VDM Server connection failedor
A secure connection to the VDM Server cannot be establishedif the client-connection server connectivity leg fails. Another possibility is after the connection server was contacted and list of desktops displayed, but opening a desktop fails. The server-desktop-virtual machine connectivity should be investigated.
- Incorrect internet settings on the client computer
If you cannot connect to the server with a Microsoft Windows Client, try to access this server with Microsoft Internet Explorer, using HTTP or HTTPS. If you do not see the login page, apply general troubleshooting techniques to resolve the issue.
- Inability to resolve the DNS name of the connection server
After you enter valid credentials on the login page, you may receive an error message:
The secure connection is unable to start. The most common reason is that the client or proxy server is unable to resolve the DNS name of the connection server. When the client successfully authenticates to the connection server, the server directs the client to open a secure connection. If it cannot be resolved by the IP address of the broker computer, the secure connection setup fails. If the browser is configured with an HTTP proxy Web access, the proxy server has to resolve the fully qualified domain name (FQDN). Configure the VDM server to report its externally visible DNS name or IP address in the external URL setting.
When there are external and internal users who access VDM, and there is no common IP address or domain name, set up two or more identical connection servers and use one group for internal users and the second one for external users. If DMZ deployment with a connection server is used, external users need to be able resolve the server's FQDN.
To override the external URL, do the following
- Create the file
C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware VDM\Server\sslgateway\conf\locked.properties.
- Add the line
clientHost=<desired FQDN or IP address>.
If a load balanced setup is used, the initial connection is made to the load balancing address and a secure connection is made directly to the server.
- Create the file
- Unknown error generated from client
This message may be generated by many errors caused by the use of non-ASCII characters in various database fields. For more information, see Troubleshooting errors resulting from non-ASCII names (1003866).
Server-Desktop IssuesFor successful communication between the server and the desktop virtual machine, the following issues must be avoided:
- Failure to resolve the DNS name
The communication server's DNS name must be resolvable.
- Agent cannot establish JMS communication with connection server
The Agent must establish JMS communication with the connection server using the FQDN and TCP port 4001. This port can be checked by issuing the command
telnet <connection server DNS name> 4001from the command prompt on the desktop virtual machine. If a connection is established, then network connectivity is working. The connection to port 4001 may fail because of firewalls on the desktop or the connection server, the network infrastructure, DNS address resolution issues, or the JMS router not working on the server.
- Connection server and security server cannot establish an RDP connection
The connection server and security server must establish an RDP connection to the desktop virtual machine using its last reported IP address and port 3389. If the security server is deployed in the DMZ, exception rules should be created in the inner firewall to allow RDP connectivity between the security server and all desktop virtual machines. If you bypass the secure connection, the client must establish a direct RDP communication to the desktop virtual machine over RDP (port 3389).
- Security server cannot establish a JMS communication with its connection server
The security server must establish a JMS communication with the connection server with which it is associated.. The FQDN of the connection server should be added to the local hosts file to support this connection. The security server has to establish a connection with the connection server over the AJP13 protocol using port 8009.
Infrastructure Issues
- Exceeding the maximum number of ports on a virtual network switch in VMware ESX Server
When cloning multiple desktop virtual machines, you can exceed the maximum number of ports on the virtual network switch in VMware ESX Server. To increase the number of ports, go to the Configuration/Networking page for the ESX Server in the VMware Infrastructure client.
- Configuration specification for the VC template
In pooled desktops, you need to configure the configuration specification for the VC template using DHCP. In the VMware Infrastructure client, clone one virtual machine manually and then make sure it is able to start and get a DCHP address.
- Customization during the virtual machine cloning
During the cloning of a virtual machine, the customization process can get stuck during the domain join phase. If you see the Windows mini-setup display a message about being unable to set up the network, reboot the virtual machine. It will join the domain without additional errors. If this virtual machine is not correctly joined to the domain, single sign-on will not work, and the user must authenticate again once the RDP session is established. This issue and the associated recommendation only apply if you are using VC 2.0. VC 2.5 uses a different customization mechanism so this does not apply.
Request a Product Feature
To request a new product feature or to provide feedback on a VMware product, please visit the Request a Product Feature page.
- Updated:
- Categories:
- Languages:
- Product Family:
- Product(s):
- Product Version(s):


text:
CamelBak Blowfish Hydration Pack
The CamelBak Blowfish Hydration Pack is a day pack for commuters and hikers. The Blowfish includes a two liter Antidote reservoir, with easy open/shut 1/4 turn lid for super fast refills. This little guy has a special zipper, expanding your cargo capacity from 11 liters to 18 liters so you can pile in an extra layer, lunch, and any extras. This handy feature works in reverse as well, so once you eat all your lunch, close the extra space for a more streamlined carry on the way home. The webbing waist belt and sternum strap prevents the pack from bouncing around on your back when scrambling up a rough trail or pedaling hard to work.
FEATURES of the CamelBak Blowfish Hydration Pack
- Expandable zip panel for extra gear
- Front and back reflectivity
- Media pocket
- Blinker tab
- Bike tool organizer pocket
- Harness: Air Mesh
- Belt: Removable 25 mm / 1" stability
- Air Channel Back Panel
- Air Mesh Harness
- Removable 25 mm/1" stability belt
- Rear Reservoir Loading
- Bike Tool Organizer Pocket
- Expandable Cargo Space
- Reflectivity
- Blinker Tab
SPECIFICATIONS of the CamelBak Blowfish Hydration Pack
- Total Capacity: Open: 1100 cubic inches / 18 liter + 2L Reservoir, Closed: 670 cubic inches / 11 liter + 2 liter Reservoir
- Pack Only Weight: 1 lb 5 oz / 0.58 kg
- Dimension: Open: 19 x 9 x 10" / 49 x 23 x 24 cm, Close: 19 x 9 x 7.25" / 49 x 22.5 x 18.5 cm
- 210D Nylon, 70D Diamond Clarus and 600D Poly with DWR + 1000 mm PU
Ships FREE When will I get it?


text:
If this is supposed to be L'Oreal's "most complete" Revitalift product (the implication being that this does it all), then why do they continue to sell all of their other Revitalift products? Of course, as it turns out, this isn't the complete, or even part of, the answer to your skin-care needs.
The main anti-aging benefit you get from this product is sun protection from avobenzone, which provides critical shielding from the sun's UVA rays. L'Oreal also includes antioxidants and cell-communicating ingredients associated with helping you look younger, but the small amounts are disappointing.
As for the "pro-retinol A" (retinyl palmitate) and elastin, neither is present in an amount that makes this the best anti-aging moisturizer around. Besides, elastin in skin-care products cannot fuse with the elastin in your skin and somehow make it firmer and less prone to sagging; it just isn't possible (although we all wish that weren't the case).
At best, what this product provides is broad-spectrum sun protection in a lightweight lotion base that's best for normal to oily skin. This is not rated higher because its numerous fragrance chemicals are cause for concern. All are known to irritate skin, and irritation is always a problem, especially if your goal is younger-looking skin.
Discover the latest innovation from the number on anti-wrinkle brand. Over 80% of wrinkles and skin aging are the result of UVA rays. The new RevitaLift Complete is now available in a potent formula that reverses the signs of photo-aging and better protects your skin. Broad spectrum SPF 30 sunscreen deflects damaging sunrays. Pro-Retinol A accelerates skin renewal and Elastin Complex helps rebuild skin's damaged fibers. The result is less wrinkles and firmer, younger-looking skin.
Active: Avobenzone (3%), Homosalate (4.7 %), Octisalate (5%), Octocrylene (7%), Other: Water, Isononyl Isononanoate, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Sucrose Tristearate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Polysorbate-61, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Carbomer, Glycine Soja Protein (Soybean), Triethanolamine, Dimethiconol, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Yeast Extract, Acetyl Trifluoromethylphenyl Valylglycine, Xanthan Gum, Pentylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Retinyl Palmitate, Methylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylparaben, Linalool, Geraniol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Amyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Citronellol, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Salicylate, Fragrance, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
L'Oreal Paris At-A-Glance
Strengths: Budget-friendly prices; good makeup removers; wide assortment of self-tanning options; one of the best, most comprehensive makeup collections at the drugstore, with superb options in almost every category; the mascaras are a tough act to follow.
Weaknesses: Jar packaging hinders some of the skincare formulas; many of the daytime moisturizers with sunscreen and SPF-rated foundations don't provide sufficient UVA protection; lacking in effective anti-acne and skin-lightening products; boring to problematic toners.
Just like its sister company Lancome, L'Oreal doesn't have its act together when it comes to skin-care products. For all their talk of advanced formulas, fancy double-page ads in fashion magazines, and impressive-sounding quotes from scientists at their research and development facilities, most of what L'Oreal offers for skin care is a whole lot of nothing—or at least nothing tremendously helpful for helping skin look and feel its best.
An ongoing issue with L'Oreal (at least in the United States) is the lack of sufficient UVA-protecting ingredients in their daytime moisturizers with sunscreen. Very few of them contain the actives that provide as much UVA protection as you can get from a sunscreen. Yet this major oversight (and it's not just with the older products—several newer sunscreens launched with this deficiency) didn't stop L'Oreal from heralding the FDA's approval of their patented ecamsule (Mexoryl SX) sunscreen for use in the United States. (Mexoryl SX has been approved for years in Europe, and L'Oreal routinely uses it in the sunscreens they sell there.) The attention-getting headline was that Mexoryl SX provides "the best" and "most stable" UVA protection, but that's not entirely true; there are other options. Why didn't anyone in the media point out to L'Oreal that while Mexoryl SX may be great, that doesn't explain why the majority of their other sunscreens leave the consumers who use them vulnerable to UVA damage… Sigh… Inadequate UVA protection is not only unhealthy for your skin, it severely damages L'Oreal's credibility as an international skin-care authority.
Aside from the sunscreen frustrations, L'Oreal's moisturizers are a yawn-inducing, fairly repetitive bunch. A cursory review of their formulas demonstrates that L'Oreal is simply not keeping pace with the competition, just as Lancome isn't at the department-store level. When it comes to moisturizers or serums, just about anything from Dove, Olay, Neutrogena, or Aveeno is preferred. L'Oreal does well with most of their cleansers, along with scrubs and self-tanning products, but given the widespread availability and financial resources of this line they could be doing so much more. (You have to wonder if they're more interested in advertising and public relations than in advancing skin-care expertise.) The makeup has made major strides and now ranks as the best overall color collection at the drugstore—imagine the results if their skin care followed suit!
Note: Unless mentioned otherwise, all L'Oreal skin-care products contain fragrance.
For more information about L'Oreal, call (800) 322-2036 or visit www.loreal.com or www.lorealparisusa.com.
L'Oreal Paris Makeup
L'Oreal's extensive makeup collection retains its stature as the overall best at the drugstore, though they have stiff competition from Revlon and, in some cases, sister company Maybelline New York. In recent years L'Oreal has made significant strides with foundation shades, powder textures, concealers, and, of course, superlative mascaras that rarely fail to impress. Their lipsticks are excellent and you will find many L'Oreal makeup products have a Lancome counterpart, and that the differences are minor, if they exist at all.
L'Oreal's displays in many drugstores have been updated to reflect better-organized products and shade categories (though testers are still scarce). Given the number of lipsticks they sell, it only makes sense to put them in color families so consumers have a better shopping experience. Their True Match products are also sensibly laid out, but the rest of the foundations aren't as organized, likely due to the smaller selection of shades. Speaking of foundations, L'Oreal has made further strides by offering more that provide sufficient UVA protection. Revlon still has the edge for consistently launching impressive foundations with sunscreen, but at least L'Oreal is (finally) catching up. The bottom line is that every category of L'Oreal's makeup has some winning (and in some cases, benchmark-setting) products. They fall short with their powder eyeshadows, but not enough to warrant avoiding them, especially if you prefer sheer eye makeup. Still, with only minor tweaking and consistent adherence to the importance of UVA protection in their cosmetic products with sunscreen, L'Oreal could pull ahead to be the hands-down winner when it comes to shopping for makeup at the drugstore.
The new Beautypedia Team proudly and unequivocally maintains the commitment to help you find the best products possible for your skin. We do this by relentlessly pursuing and relying on published scientific research so you will have unbiased information on what works and what doesn't-and the sneaky ways you could be making your skin worse, not better!
The Beautypedia Team reviews all products using the same research, criteria, and objectivity, whether the product being reviewed is from Paula's Choice or another brand.
I should have researched this product before I bought it, because only Paula gives us the REAL information about the ingredients, etc. So, I found out after I've used it for a short time, that it has a good sunscreen, but it otherwise is not a very good product, especially for what it claims to do. AND, from the first time I used it, the Fragrance / Smell is soooo strong, and has the type of scent that bothers a person like "bad" or "cheap" cologne. The smell alone is enough to not use it.
Terms of Use
Thanks for sharing your experience with this product! Approved reviews appear on our site within 3-5 business days.
We reserve the right to reject or modify reviews without notice. All submitted reviews become the property of Paula's Choice, LLC.
Call us Mon–Fri 6am-6pm PT, Sat–Sun 8am-4:30pm PT
Connect with us:
Our Privacy Policy: We will not sell or share any of the information you provide.
Paula's Choice Auto Delivery is a quick and convenient way to make sure you never run out of your favorite products again. Just select the products you can't live without, choose how often you'd like them delivered and we'll take care of the rest.
*Promotion expires 9pm PT, June 2, 2015. Cannot be applied to previous purchases or combined with other offers. Applies to in-stock products only; no rain checks.
**Promotion expires 9pm PT, June 2, 2015. No cash value. Applies to US and Canada only.
***Promotion expires 9pm PT, June 2, 2015. Choose any 3 from 29 available FREE samples on orders of $5 or more.
Please sign in and access your saved member information.
You will have the option to create an account after you have submitted your order.


text:
News from WTOP
News from the AP
Mike Causey
Shows & Panels
Shows & Panels
- Agency of the Month
- Business of Government Hour
- The CFO Agenda: Delivering value from financial transparency and audit efforts in the public and private sector
- Cloud-Driven Data Insights in Government
- CXO Surveys
- Disaster Resilience for America
- Federal News Countdown
- Government Perspectives on Mobility and the Cloud
- Reducing Risk in the Cloud
- Reimagining the Next Generation of Government
Shows & Panels
- AFCEA Answers
- American Readiness: Renewable Power and Efficiency Technologies
- Ask the CIO
- The Business Case for Cloud Computing in Government
- Cloud-Driven Data Insights in Government
- Connecting the Dots: Digital Authentication in Government
- Data-Centric Approaches to Government in the Cloud
- Delivering the Digital Government Mission
- Federal Executive Forum
- Federal News Radio's National Cyber Security Awareness Month Special Panel Discussion
- Federal Tech Talk
- The Future of Government Data Centers
- Government Perspectives on Mobility and the Cloud
- Industrialized, Interoperable and Insight-driven Federal Health Panel
- Innovation and Tech Superiority through Acquisition Reform
- Mitigating Insider Threats in Virtual & Cloud Environments
- Moving Agency Applications to the Cloud with PaaS
- Reducing Risk in the Cloud
- Security in the Age of Targeted Attacks
- Air Traffic Management Transformation Report
- The Business of Cloud
- Cloud First Report
- Data Driven Cloud Series
- Disaster Resilience for America
- General Dynamics IT Enterprise Center
- Gov Cloud Minute
- Government in Technology Series
- Homeland Security Cybersecurity Market Report
- The Intersection: Where Technology Meets Transformation
- Modern Mission Critical Series
- National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
- The New IP for Federal IT
- The Social Platform Solution for the Department of Veterans Affairs
- Technology Insights
- The Cyber Security Report
- The Next Generation Cyber Security Experts
Shows & Panels
- Cloud-Driven Data Insights in Government
- Disaster Resilience for America
- F-35 Lightning II Program
- Government Perspectives on Mobility and the Cloud
- On DoD
- Pentagon Solutions
- Reducing Risk in the Cloud
- Reimagining the Next Generation of Government
- Transforming Business Operations at the Defense Department
Sponsored By:
Information Technology News
Automated security a recipe for disaster, experts say
Friday - 4/6/2012, 10:00am EDT
Security experts warn that trying to automate network security is a recipe for disaster, according to SearchSecurity. The experts said too many chief information security officers have a compliance mentality. It's more important to understand the organization's mission and focus on protecting its most important data.
"The security industry has a tendency of moving something from having smart people to dumb processes. Big data is not going to save you it's the people examining your big data that are going to save you," said Marcus Ranum, chief security officer of Tenable Network Security, at the 2012 InfoSec World Conference in Orlando.
Ranum was joined in a panel discussion by security experts Chris Nickerson, founder of Lares Consulting in Denver; and Alex Hutton, the director of operational risk at a financial institution.
Nickerson criticized CISOs who fail to customize compliance standards and other protection systems without taking into account the way their companies do business.
"We've failed at learning the general rules of battle, and we're now protecting things based on someone's standard instead of knowing our boundaries and what we can and can't do to protect those things to the best of our ability," Nickerson said.
While the panelists railed against the shortcomings of many security professionals in protecting their companies' systems from cyber attacks, they did point to some professionals who were changing their counter-threat operations.
Hutton pointed to company that has successfully linked nearly all of its systems to its data warehouse, essentially changing its IT staff into a team of counter-threat operators.
This story is part of Federal News Radio's daily Cybersecurity Update. For more cybersecurity news, click here.


text:
Laptop BackpacksLaptop Backpacks. The-House.com has the largest selection of Laptop Backpacks on the web. Orders shipped within 24 hrs M-F. 29 years of great prices-selection-outstanding service.
4 Results for Laptop Backpacks
- Brand: Patagonia
Size: 26L
Reg: $99.00 On Sale: $79.95
Size: 15L
Reg: $99.00 On Sale: $78.95
Size: One Size Fits All
Reg: $99.00 On Sale: $79.95
Size: 28L
Reg: $89.00 On Sale: $71.95


text:
Scott Derrickson
Jerry Bruckheimer
Crime | Horror | Thriller
Antoinette LaVecchia as Serafina
Daniel Sauli as Salvatore
Dorian Missick as Gordon
Eric Bana as Ralph Sarchie
Joel McHale as Butler
Olivia Horton as Jane Crenna
Olivia Munn as Jen Sarchie
Scott Johnsen as Sgt. Griggs
Sean Harris as Santino
Valentina Rendón as Claudia
Édgar Ramírez as Mendoza
Distributed by
Screen Gems
Release Date
Jul 2, 2014
New York City, New York, USA
Movie Description(Click Here To Hide)
NY police officer Ralph Sarchie (Eric Bana), investigates a series of crimes. He joins forces with an unconventional priest (Edgar Ramirez), schooled in the rituals of exorcism, to combat the possessions that are terrorizing their city.
Previous Next
New Releases
Popular Movies
Movie News
'Deliver Us from Evil' Trailer
Tags: Eric Bana, Deliver Us from Evil


text:
Written on: 17/09/2012 by Disgruntledengineer (1 review written)
Bought it in 2009, and 3 years later the compressor has failed (diagnosed by an independent refrigeration engineer). Even if the replacement compressor was provided free, the cost of draining the coolant, replacing the compressor and recharging the system would exceed the cost of a new fridge!
I can only conclude that this is the way Hotpoint can sustain a good income: either by getting the customer to pay for an extended 5 year cover (not cheap) or by designing their goods to fail.
I shall never buy a Hotpoint (or Indesit) again.
As rated by our community of reviewers
" Disappointing " Read More
" Rip Off Service " Read More
" Worst appliance I've ever bought " Read More
Good Points
Good looking black side by side refrigerator with icema... " Read More
" Daft vegetable drawer " Read More


text:
Search for:
Recent Comments
Tags7 add adding Alfresco Alfresco CMS arvixe bucket change clip ClipBucket CMS cPanel/Linux Hosting create dolphin elgg Elgg Hosting elgg tutorials email how how to install joomla module MODx mojoPortal New panel php plugin SE4 setup set up site socialengine softaculous tips to TomatoCart use using video web website websitepanel WordPress
Tag Archives: customize
How to Make the Elgg Topbar Always Visible
Several users are wondering how to make the default topbar always on top in Elgg. They want their Elgg site users to have the site tools always available to them. …
Tags: always, bar, Customization, customize, elgg, how to, make, set, top, topbar, visible Posted under Elgg Leave a comment
How to Add Google Analytics in Elgg
On previous articles I posted how to insert google adsense ads on your elgg site. In this article I will show you how to Add Google Analytics to keep a …
Tags: add, analytics, CMS, Customization, customize, elgg, google, how to install a theme in elgg, track, tracking Posted under Elgg Leave a comment
How to Add a Custom HTTP Header in WebSitePanel
Applied on : WebSitePanel (Windows) Hosting We use custom headers to send instructions from the web server to client browsers that are not yet supported in the current HTTP specification, …
Tags: add, custom, customize, dot, dotnetpanel, header, how to, http, net, panel, site, web, websitepanel Posted under DotNet/Windows Hosting, WebsitePanel Tutorials Leave a comment


text:
DESCRIPTION COMING SOON!!... More
You are viewing a 2014 Land Rover Ranger Rover Sport Supercharged that has only one Georgia owner, no accidents on it's Carfax and super... More
You are viewing a luxurious 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport HSE LUX with an accident free Carfax: Navigation System Bluetooth Connectivity Heated Front... More
1984 Land Rover Santana 88 Super - Cream Beige with Black Vinyl Front Seats and Rear Seats, Dark Gray Carpeting, Left Hand Drive, 6/7... More
This stunning Land Rover Range Rover Sport Supercharged has an accident free Carfax and comes equipped with the following options: Navigation System Bluetooth Connectivity... More
Land Rover was conceived by the Rover Company of Britain at the end of WWII. Pre-WWII, Rover was a luxury car manufacturer that... More


text:
Welcome, Keredria and Tree of Life!Published on September 5, 2007 by Phaelia
2 Comments
I'm excited to announce that another new Druid blog has recently sprouted. Tree of Life is a new blog by Keredria of Drenden and — as you may have inferred from its title — is written from the Resto point of view. Here's a sample of her first content post, "Crazy Fishing":
Now I won't say leveling up fishing isn't time consuming. It is. And it may be too boring for some. But for those of you willing to put in the effort, the rewards are worth it. In Azeroth, Oily Blackmouth, Firefin Snapper, and Stonescale Eel sell well. And there are always pools on the western coast of Wetlands and Feralas where you can fish up various boxes of cloth, leather, and green items.
Keredria's personality really shines through in her writing (and "shine" is definitely the right word). I look forward to watching her new blog blossom, and hope you will take a moment to make her feel welcome!
Related Posts
2 Comments
Awww, thanks for the shout-out and warm welcome Phaelia!11:00 pm on 9/5/07
I'm really enjoying you blog so far, Keredria. Keep up the good work!3:13 pm on 9/7/07
Sorry, the comment form is closed at this time.


text:
- Horoscopes
- Dear Abby
- Games & Puzzles
- Lifestyle
- Events & Exhibits
- Food & Drink
- Arts & Music
- Movies & TV
Ledyard — Facing a projected $116,000 budget deficit that Assistant Superintendent Cathy Patterson called a "fiscal crisis," the Board of Education voted Wednesday to reduce the hours of more than 100 paraprofessionals, tutors and academic coaches in the district.
Board member Gordon Strickland, who is chairman of the board's finance committee, said years of flat-funding and even some reductions in the school budget have caught up to them, leaving the board with few options. The district is not making new purchases or hiring any new staff, and money originally slated for new textbooks has already been applied to the deficit.
The schools budget for fiscal year 2013-14 of just under $29.7 million passed handily at referendum in May as another zero-increase budget.
"We are in trouble, budget-wise," Strickland told the board.
Several other factors contributed to the schools' operating in the red, including an unexpected increase of $85,000 in magnet school tuition — the amount that the town pays for students living in town to attend out-of-district schools — and decreasing state support for special education, leaving the district $270,000 shorter than expected.
The reduction in hours would go into effect Feb. 1, giving administrators a month to reorganize teacher schedules to accommodate the cuts. Save for four exempt staff who provide direct support to students, no paraprofessional would work more than 29 hours a week, with the majority seeing a half-hour cut a day or two to three hours a week. Some will face a steeper cut of anywhere from 4 to 10½ hours a week.
Strickland said the savings from these reductions from February through the end of the academic year would result in a $96,000 savings.
Board members voted 5-2 in favor of the motion, with Robert Beaver and Rebecca Graebner opposing it. David Luke and Joan Disco did not attend the meeting.
Wednesday's meeting marked Superintendent Michael Graner's last in the district as he takes over next month as superintendent of Groton Public Schools. It was also the last for Beaver, who will be stepping down to take a job out of state next month.
Patterson, who will take Graner's place after Friday, said this cut wouldn't be necessary if the district were not in a fiscal crisis. She said that the paraprofessionals, who were informed Wednesday of the impending cuts, are "going to be team players with us."
"The question is, if we don't do this, then what?" she said.
Area fire departments battle blaze at Thread Mill building in Pawcatuck
East Lyme man accused of stealing more than $40,000 from his neighbors
The Elms Hotel in Niantic demolished to make way for private homes
New London police seek public's help to identify shooting suspects
H.S. softball roundup: No. 7 Bears reach the semifinals in ECC softball tournament
H.S. baseball roundup: No. 1 Montville leads advance in ECC quarters
Obama talks about New London, references Hanafin's and The Bulkeley House
Questions surround Andrew Maynard's return to the state Senate
Finizio orders Police Chief Ackley to return to work Tuesday
State jobs up in April, but southeastern Connecticut loses 500


text:
Latest Voyager program Stories
What would you upload to the One Earth Message project? In a project very similar to the "golden records" on the Voyager, artist Jon Lomberg wants to get everyone involved.
The heliosphere actually looks like a giant cooked shrimp.
The magnetic field of the sun plays a crucial role in shaping the heliosphere—the domain of the sun—by accelerating the solar wind into a pair of jets College
Robert Alexander spends parts of his day listening to a soft white noise, similar to water falling on the outside of a house during a rainstorm. Every once in a while, he hears an anomalous sound and marks the corresponding time in the audio file.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- NASA's Pluto-bound New Horizons spacecraft has traversed the orbit of Neptune.
NASA's Pluto-bound New Horizons spacecraft has traversed the orbit of Neptune. This is its last major crossing en route to becoming the first probe to make a close encounter with distant Pluto on July 14, 2015.
In honor of the 25th anniversary of Voyager 2's first up-close look at Neptune and Triton, NASA has "restored" footage obtained by the probe and used it to construct the highest-quality global color map of the moon to date.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Media and the public are invited to attend two events Monday, Aug. 25 from 1-3 p.m.
Scientists on Sunday highlighted an impressive list of achievements in researching the outer heliosphere at the 40th International Committee on Space Research (COSPAR) Scientific Assembly in Moscow.
Nearly two years ago, NASA scientists first announced that the Voyager 1 spacecraft had departed the heliosphere and passed into interstellar space – but new research suggests the historic proclamation might have been somewhat premature.
Latest Voyager program Reference Libraries
Saturn's moon Pan -- Pan, the innermost known satellite, was found from photographs taken by Voyager during its encounter with Saturn. It was discovered by Mark R. Showalter in 1990, 9 years after the Voyager encounter. Pan is located 133,583 kilometers from the center of Saturn and is within the Encke Gap of Saturn's A-ring. It acts as a shepherd and is responsible for keeping the Encke gap open. It has a diameter of 20 kilometers. ----- Discovered by: Mark R. Showalter;...
- The horn of a unicorn considered as a medical or pharmacological ingredient.
- A winged horse with a single horn on its head; a winged unicorn.