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Oct 18 - Murky Montevideo
Update 18 October
Noon Position : lat 33 35.5 S, long 052 27.5 W (Bearing: 67 T, 200 from Montevideo)
Distance traveled since Immingham : 6127 nautical miles
Air temperature @ noon today : 17.0 degrees C
Sea temperature @ noon today : 15.9 degrees C
Wind: Direction ENE, Force 4
Visiting Murky Montevideo!
This week saw our first port call since we left
Immingham. We steamed up the river Plate (good pub quiz
question there, which river are Montevideo and Buenos Aires
on?) and arrived at the port just after breakfast. I
had high hopes for the weather in Uruguay but as we arrived
it was raining cats and dogs. The crew on deck got
soaked as they made fast the moorings and the officials
trooped up the gangway with raincoats and umbrellas.
After they had decided that all was in order the weather,
fortunately, improved and we had sunshine for the rest of our
Approaching Montevideo in the murk, followed by an
altogether sunnier view of the port later in the weekend.
You may notice the mast of a sunken ship sticking out of the water in the top photo. This was the Calpean Star (formerly the Highland Chieftan) a ship, which was plagued by bad luck throughout its' voyages. She was launched for the Nelson Line on 21st Jun.1928 and started her maiden voyage on 21st Feb.1929 when she left London for Buenos Aires and intermediate ports. On October 11th, 1940 she was damaged in an air raid on Liverpool. In 1948 she resumed commercial service to the River Plate and continued on this route until she was sold to Calpe Shipping Co, Gibraltar in Jan.1959 for use in the whaling industry as a store, accommodation and frozen whale meat transporter. Prior to being sold, in July 1959 rumour has it that she docked at Liverpool with engine trouble, after a voyage from the Antarctic that had been dogged by many misfortunes. The crew blamed these on the presence on board of an albatross destined for a zoo. Fifty of the crew staged a sit-down strike because they were unwilling to continue their unlucky voyage. The captain is reported as saying that it had required some courage on his part to bring the albatross on board in the first place. And most of his crew still believed that the bird would bring bad weather or misfortune, or that it was connected with the souls of the dead. In her next year at sea,1960, she suffered grounding damage off South Georgia and was towed to Montevideo for repairs. After repair, whilst homeward bound, she was grounded after a boiler room fire, and was abandoned. [Information from Merchant Fleets, vol.5 by Duncan Haws and personal accounts]. To be wrecked on the way out of the harbour after repairs is more than unfortunate, I would say!
To avoid any trouble with unlucky Albatrosses, maintenance and drills have continued aboard the ship as usual in the week prior to port call. One of the jobs this week was for Doug, the deck engineer, to check the oil and hoses of the cranes and gantries. A job for calm weather, I think you'll agree.
Doug Trevett aloft on the central
crane (left) and stern gantry (right)
Readers of the web-page in previous years will know that the ship has spent time in Montevideo in the past. The British Antarctic Survey Ships often visit this port for fresh supplies or to pick up personnel. The year before last the James Clark Ross had to come to Montevideo for repairs and this took two weeks. Therefore, a lot of the history and sights have been described before. For those interested in the history of Uruguay and the adventures of our intrepid predecessors I refer you to the web-page two years ago.
As soon as port passes are issued and those crew with shore
leave are able to, they head into town for lunch. The
most popular place is the Mercado del Puerto or 'Port
Market'. Now, there are all sorts of rumors surrounding
this market, which is apparently housed in a large railway
station. I had heard three before I arrived, 1) The
station was being taken to Paraguay by a ship, which was
damaged and had to call into Montevideo for repairs.
They didn't have enough money to pay for these repairs and so
to settle their debts they left the station. 2)
This was a railway station built for Montevideo but the
railway never got here, so they decided to put a market in it
and 3) The station was delivered and remained on the
quayside uncollected for so long that the people of
Montevideo decided to put it up and use it for the
market. After a little detective work the Chief
Engineer has discovered that it was never a railway station
at all! What's more, no Uruguayan ever lifted a finger
in its' construction. In 1868 the city fathers decided
that a market place was needed for the port and ordered this
ready made building from Liverpool, England. The steel
structure duly arrived with a large number of English
engineers, who then put the building up. Initially, it was
used as a general market place but over the years it has
become an eating place selling every cut of barbecued meat
that can be imagined (and a few that can't!). Whatever
the true story, we were certainly treated to a fine
lunch. This was followed by a pleasant afternoon
looking round the centre of town.
The next morning I was able to take advantage of the improvement in the weather and go out for a bike ride. On leaving the port if one turns right there is a wide shoreside promenade, which is off the road and continues all the way along the edge of Montevideo. I set off on my bicycle, a bit wobbly at first because my sea legs couldn't quite do the transition to pedalling. I was able to watch the weekend life of the Uruguayans as they went fishing, jogging, sun-bathing and dog-walking. There were beaches and a fun fair, the marina, palm trees and parks, lovers sat on the sea wall, children flying kites and political canvassers. In short I was able to absorb all of the atmosphere of a laid-back, latin american weekend. After perhaps 15 miles I turned to come back to the ship only to find that there was a strong head wind, meaning that I got a significant amount of exercise on my little jaunt, as well as bonhomie!
All too soon it was time to leave again, we were only in port for 32 hours - a very short call. The pilot was aboard at 1600 hours and very soon we turned our bow south again. Already we can feel the change in temperature as we head towards the Falkland Islands. Soon we will be arriving in Stanley where we will be joined by the scientists, Fids and workers bound for Bird Island and Signy.
The pilot boat alongside as he manoeuvres
alongside to take the pilot back to Montevideo
And lastly - the most important thing that happened this week was my mums' birthday! Happy birthday mum!
All photos this week were taken by me (L. Handcock). Many thanks to D. Anderson for doing the detective work regarding the Calpean Star and the Mercado del Puerto.
Bye 'til next week, Lisa


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How To Pass A Drug Test
CANNABIS CULTURE - Unfortunately, the United States is not a free country, and citizens are often forced to give urine or hair samples to their bosses as part of employment agreements or to police during the enforcement of draconian laws. Thankfully, it is very easy to pass these tests.
If a urine sample is requested, simply go to the nearest head shop and ask the clerk for the most powerful or popular detoxifier they have. It's important not to use words such as "drug test" or "probation" or "employment" because it's likely the clerk will refuse to sell you the detoxifier. Strict laws prohibit the sale of systems that aid in passing a drug test and if you use these words, the clerk may think you are an undercover agent attempting to make a sting.
The most expensive detoxifier is usually the best. Follow the directions exactly as instructed in the packaging. Some detoxifiers come with a toll-free number so if you have any questions, you can call for help. I've called these numbers and they're always eager to help you find success with their product.
If you follow the directions exactly, you will pass your test.
If a hair sample is required, you can usually purchase detoxifying shampoos from the same head shop. Again, follow the directions exactly and you will pass. Bleaching your hair prior to the test is also a good method. I know at least a dozen people who have passed their tests by bleaching their hair and/or using the detoxifying shampoos.
Always make sure you have ingested the urine cleaner before walking into any court appearance. It has recently become the habit of the U.S. courts to surprise-test defendants when they arrive for their hearings.
Sometimes, when a person has been arrested, as part of their bond agreement, they are instructed to immediately report for a drug test after leaving the jail. If this happens to you, go directly to a head shop, purchase the detoxifier and then go take the test.
Using these instructions will ensure you say employed and out of a cage.
UPDATE with more info
When under the jurisdiction of courts, fake organs, synthetic urines or using another person's urine does not work because the tester watches the
pee go in the cup. If the officer notices a fake penis, balloon or anything unnatural, the citizen is immediately arrested and charged with tampering and the sample is considered dirty, which violates the probation.
If nothing unnatural is observed, the sample is tested with a strip and if it's clean, the urine is flushed and is not sent to a costly lab for further testing. If the strip indicates drug use, the sample is sent to the lab for confirmation. If used properly, the detoxifying drinks always trick the test strips and often trick the labs.
Many urinalyses for employment purposes bypass the strip test and send the sample directly to the lab. In this case and if time allows, I recommend total abstinence from any drug use unless you know you are not going to be watched ... then it is safe to use synthetic urines.
To insure you purchased the correct detoxifier and are using it properly, test yourself with a home drug testing kit before submitting a urine sample to the government.
The method described above worked for me over a dozen times in the year I was on pre-trial probation. At the time, I smoked marijuana every day. This method has also worked for dozens of my friends and tens of thousands of Americans.
Barry Cooper is a former Texas narcotics officer and current marijuana activist, filmmaker, entrepreneur and regular contributor to Cannabis Culture. Find his work at NeverGetBusted.com.
Find detox kits at the CCHQ Online Store or in-person at 307 W. Hastings St. in Vancouver.
Fake Urine.
Honestly if you are not going to be watched while you pee I would use fake urine. I've never had to use it thankfully I was on unsupervised probation for a year but had this site http://www.quickfixurine.com/ on standby if I ever found out I would be having to take a drug test. Also works perfect for jobs that test you and they even have a product that can be used for supervised urine tests. I would recommend this.
Screw Barry Cooper
This article is bull**** and Barry Cooper is trying to make people fail their drug test on purpose! You can't pass a drug test with these over the counter detox if your sample gets sent to a lab. They test for over the counter products. Can't drink a bunch of water either, because marijuana stores in the fat cells of your body and is slowly released. I can't believe cannabisculture actually posted this. Who side are you people on? Anyone with a peanut for a brain knows it is almost impossible to pass a drug test. Your best bet is to use someones clean urine in a ballon. By using a ballon you keep the urine warm next to your body so you cant fail for the piss being cold and it is clean. The person you get the urine from must be the same sex too. Your best bet is just quit the weed if you are going to get a job. I've been clean myself for over a month and I love marijuana. If I can do it anyone can!!
In my country we use the neem
In my country we use the neem plant for that. Simply draw a tea from the leaves and drink it the night before the test. The next time you urinate should clear most traces of thc. Now I'm not an expert on it, but nobody here seems to have ever had any problems with this method.
Was just wondering are you an
Was just wondering are you an avid weed smoker and what country do you live in?! I take neem leaf powder supplements as well as DE(silicia) and moringa tea supplements. Does the been work better in tea form?
Was just wondering are you an
Was just wondering are you an avid weed smoker and what country do you live in?! I take neem leaf powder supplements as well as DE(silicia) and moringa tea supplements. Does the been work better in tea form?
Was just wondering are you an
Was just wondering are you an avid weed smoker and what country do you live in?! I take neem leaf powder supplements as well as DE(silicia) and moringa tea supplements. Does the been work better in tea form?
Was just wondering are you an
Was just wondering are you an avid weed smoker and what country do you live in?! I take neem leaf powder supplements as well as DE(silicia) and moringa tea supplements. Does the been work better in tea form?
Was just wondering are you an
Was just wondering are you an avid weed smoker and what country do you live in?! I take neem leaf powder supplements as well as DE(silicia) and moringa tea supplements. Does the been work better in tea form?
He hasn't given the best
He hasn't given the best advice but you can pass if you use the proper mask for your body weight and use it properly. More often than not the instructions the products come with aren't specific enough but some headshops that have been selling detox products for awhile can be helpful with better instructions. I've seen many people pass using masks like vale and strip, even with the samples going to the lab. Vale and strip appear in your system as a daily multi-vitamin and they don't fail people for using centrum. Using someone else's urine in a balloon with no temperature gauge is a big risk, there are products available with temperature gauges that would be more ideal.
What is with all the
What is with all the bitching? I know the drinks work. My friend would drink one a hour before while smoking a blunt with us and always passed and this went on for 2-3 years of probation for him. Now I knew it worked and felt him smoking with the drink was pushing the limit but no- it works. This was like one a month for 2-3 solid years too- you can't argue other wise with me
Yeah right
I don't believe you guys. You are swearing that drinks work but you haven't named the product you used? Because you are just making it up. The best thing a person can do is to quit smoking until said piss test is over. Marijuana is non-addictive anyways. I could even prove it. If someone offered me a joint today I would turn it so I can pass a drug test. Like I said, If I can do it anyone can.
I quit cannabis culture
Enough said.
I agree. That article should
I agree. That article should not have been posted here.
You are right
I agree with u this BarryCooper article is wrong and can get people in trouble. Here is something that is a lot more 4 real-
Please Read My Post Below
Please read my post below that explains why you are totally wrong.
Peace and Love,
Barry Cooper
Chill out!
Lol, Chill out man! If you drink enough water and coffee, it dilutes your urine enough that the cannabinoid metabolites are undetectable.
Source "Ive passed a drug test at a laboratory after smoking the day before"
Just because you don't believe something doesn't mean its a lie.
Really? ...Really, Really?
Dude, that is patently ridiculous that coffee and water will pass a drug test. I'm betting you're high right now. Very high.
I did copius amounts of water
I did copius amounts of water on the day of..like two galloons in six vpurs WILL DO IT ..I KNOW J HAVE PASSED
What's up your ass hater!
What's up your ass hater!
Are these Posters Police?
My method described worked for me over a dozen times in the year and half I was on pre-trial probation. It has also worked for dozens of my friends. When under the jurisdiction of courts, synthetic urines or using another person's urine does not work because the probation officer watches the pee go in the cup. The sample is then tested with a strip. If it's clean, the sample is thrown away and the citizen goes home. If it's dirty, the sample is sent to the lab. The detoxifying drinks trick the test strip and often trick the labs.
If you don't believe me, test my method for yourself by purchasing a detox drink, follow the directions and test yourself with a home drug test kit. You will pass!
I'm 100% positive what I wrote is the truth. I'll have CC made an addition to the article that explains what I just explained here.
But whoever is accusing me of wanting people to get busted is crazy, mean and unfair...sounds like the police to me.
Barry Cooper
Barry Cooper
I'm telling you guys not to drink detox drinks because you will not pass a lab test if you drink these products. You might trick a over the counter test strip but you do not want to take that risk. I'm telling you to wait until after your test to smoke weed. Sorry if its a month or 2 years. I was in the military and I did not smoke weed. I waited until I was out to start smoking again. I'm a veteran and a happy pot smoker. If can do it, you can too.
I just want to add that you are the pig Barry Cooper.
Barry Cooper is a former Texas narcotics officer and current marijuana activist, filmmaker, entrepreneur and regular contributor to Cannabis Culture. Find his work at NeverGetBusted.com.
Barry is absolutely right! Commenters are full of crap
I've used drug test masking kits for years and they have always worked for me.
Like Barry said, make sure you follow the instructions precisely and it will work.
This article is full of good advice! I think the commenters complaining here don't know what the hell they are talking about.
This article is right
All the negative comments were written by the same person pretending he was different people
Come on guys
I have "some" faith in the
I have "some" faith in the detox drinks. I wouldn't bet money on them but know of people who used them and passed. I am not sure if it was luck or the detox. The more time away from the substance increases your chances you will pass.
My issue is I have NEVER hear of one story from a person who passed a hair test, being dirty, who used a hair cleaner. The drug is not on your hair, but IN your hair. Hair tests chemically breaks down the hair and they can analyze every trace chemical and element that gas spectrum chromatography can detect.
it's not in your hair. it is
it's not in your hair. it is the oil released from your body that is "on" the hair. My brother passed a hair test with a stripping shampooo
Shave your head
Shave your head, eliminate the hair sample.
Only Abstinence For Blood Test
As far as I know, non-use is the only way to pass a blood test. Sorry.
Different tests, different
Different tests, different approach.
Understanding and knowing the type of test to be used is the first step in beating the test. There are several different "test strips" not just a single on, some of them don't even test for the METABOLITES of cannabis, while other do. Most of these test strips have "cutoff" (or sensitivity) level, that is, there has to be a specific amount of the drug or chemical present to produce a positive. Measured in ng/ml. the cheaper test strips generally have a higher threshold, making them easier to beat with fake urine or masking agents. (they do not ALL have a masking agent identifer, but many do nowadays)
Basically it comes down to the more important it is for them to know, the more accurate the test. For most pre-employment tests and most court supervided tests, they use the cheaper test strips. (cost is an important factor for employers and some jurisdictions) For these dilution (drinks, water, tea's etc.) masking chemicals and fake urine will work, but only if they are used correctly AND if at all possible you reduce - through abstinance - the amount of cannabis metabolites in your system.
Salive tests are being used more frequently, but are still less accurate than other tests, but can generally detect use up to 24-48 hours. (note that as they are improving these tests every year the time they can test for gets longer.
Blood tests in general, are most commly used to detect current intoxication levels and can be used out to about 72 hours for chronic users. These tests detect actual THC levels and not the metabolites. So while accurate, time is the only way to beat blood tests.
Hair folical tests, well, you can shave all you want, but generally speaking, they test the hair folical - the part beneath the skin. Casual smokers, occasional smokers may be able to pass these tests if the average levels of the matabolites in their system remain low enough over time. Hair tests are accurate. Again abstinance and time are your friends here. Shampoos, are an argument I won't even bother with, suffice to say that they will remove any residue that has accumilated ON the hair itself. You can decide if the special shampoos are worth the expense.
Here is a website that has one of the most accurate publications i've seen to date. Although it is now several years old, and the drug testing industry continues to improve accuracy. http://www.canorml.org/healthfacts/drugtestguide/drugtestdetection.html
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Four months ago I started drinking that Palo Azul Tea stuff for my probation and I pass my pee test every time!! Don't get the cheap stuff though!! go to www.paloazultea.com

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Chuks Okocha, in this report, examines the new management committee of the political associates of the late General Shehu Musa Yar'Adua in the race for the 2015 elections
On February 5, the political associates of late General Shehu Musa Yar'Adua elected new officials to run the affairs of the group known as the Peoples Democratic Movement (PDM). The officers elected to marshal the affairs of the PDM are Senator Abubakar Mahdi, a Second Republic senator from Borno State as National Chairman, Chief Bode Ajewole, Deputy National Chairman, a former Minister of state in the Olusegun Obasanjo administration, Chief Dubem Onyia as National Secretary, Bashir Yusuf Ibrahim as Director of Research and Planning while Prince Tonye Princewill, politician and business as the Director of Organization.
Other elected officials of the PDM are former Minister of Women Affairs, Dame Titi Ajanaku as Director of Women Affairs, Alhaji. Murtala Shehu Yar'adua, son of the founder of the group and former Minister of state for Defence as the Director of Youth Affairs while Abdullahi Shuaibu Yeman is Director of Finance.
By the election of its Management Committee in a democratic manner with members that can be described as independent-minded, observers are of the view that the new PDM is not beholden to anyone. The new management is believed to be embodied by independent individuals. Their loyalties is therefore said not to be to anyone but the people.
Their history also shows that they are determined to do what is "right" over what is expedient. A quick example was their condemnation of the light jail sentence handed former Director of the Police Pension Fund, Yakubu Yusufu, who stole N23 billion, but asked to pay a fine of N750,000.
But the PDM in its communiqué queried the rationale."The light sentence handed down for this crime against Nigerians and, especially, against the millions of retirees who sacrificed their lives at their prime age, does not inspire confidence in the purported war against corruption in particular and in the nation's judiciary as a whole"
The new posturing of the PDM, though membership cuts across the various political parties, portrays the fact that leaders removed from the people will find it difficult to secure their support.
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One thing that is discernible from the group's stand is that it still has within, some of the ideas of the original founders, which is siding with the people at all times. It was no wonder that it said last year that it was not a member of any political party and that its loyalty was not attached to anyone, no matter how highly placed, stating that the group would swim and sink with the general interest of Nigerians
The new management team has a mix of founding members and some new breed politicians. In addition to this, state coordinators, women leaders and a new youth wing under the supervision of Yar'Adua, have been inaugurated. Added to this is the fact that the new structure has zonal, state, senatorial, LGA and ward units all the way to the grassroots with a view to having a feel of what is happening in the PDM across board.
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A few hours later the bedraggled group drag their sorry asses down to the front of the hotel where our van is waiting to take us to the headquarters of Hidden Cambodia Dirt Bike Tours. A few cant be roused so we depart leaving instructions for the balance to get a cab when they get their act together. This year we are all better prepared riding kit wise now aware as to just how tough this terrain can be. Our host Paul has assured us it will be even tougher this year with a mix of mud, sand and rocks. Today will be an average ride to ease the newbies into Cambodia style riding.
Paul gestures while the rest of us watch Noel to see if he will fall asleep on his legs
Leaving the headquarters of Hidden Cambodia Dirt Bike Tours we head out into the Cambodian countryside. Its day one and the lads are heavily hung-over so we keep it easy, a mix of black-top, gravel and a few little tasters of what's to come with river crossings and the usual endless pot-holed country lanes.
A typical gnarly Cambodian back road
This is beautiful countryside
It wasn't me! Brian's exhaust can falls off
We are finally on the bikes...it has been a long journey getting to this moment but we are all here on the bikes and actually riding in Cambodia.
We are heading for the second largest city of Battambang and at our first rest-stop the more hard-core elite riders refresh their alcohol levels with a local beer as you do.
Owen experimenting with a non-alcoholic beverage for the first time since he left home
My bike pissing oil - turns out it was filled to much
Noel in a rare sober pic with your writer
If you google Battambang the general consensus amongst travellers is that Cambodia's second biggest city is not happening. The boys are forced to retire to bed. This will be our first decent night's sleep since we left home.
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Last July, I was among many other reporters and bloggers who wrote about a horrifying incident in Lincoln, Nebraska in which a lesbian told police that three masked men broke into her house, bound her wrists, carved the word "dyke" into her skin and then tried to set her house on fire. She ran frantic, naked and bound to get help from a neighbor, who called 911. Now police say the incident – which gained national attention – was apparently staged. The alleged "victim" – Charlie Rogers, a former basketball player for the University of Nebraska – has been arrested for lying to police. She maintains her innocence. If this does turn out to be a staged lie – Rogers owes a caring nation a huge apology and the LGBT community a thorough explanation for why she would jeopardize and undermine public support for antigay hate crimes by pulling this selfish stunt.
Here's an excerpt from the CNN report:
A Nebraska "hate crime" that targeted an openly gay woman and that triggered responses from candlelight vigils locally to Facebook postings of support nationwide was staged by the alleged victim, authorities said Tuesday as they charged the woman with lying to police.
Charlie Rogers — a former basketball player for the University of Nebraska who identifies herself as lesbian — told police that three masked men entered her home on July 22, stripped her, tied her down, and carved homophobic slurs into her body before attempting to set her and the house on fire.
But the Lincoln Police Department said Tuesday that "the physical evidence conflicted with Charlie Rogers' version of events" and that "extensive investigation revealed numerous inconsistencies."….
The police in Lincoln, Nebraska, arrested Charlie Rogers on charges of filing a false report.
"She maintains her innocence. This has been kind of a kick in the gut as a victim to turn around and be charged," [her attorney, Brett McArthur, told CNN].
In a news release, police cited DNA and pathologists' examinations that did not substantiate Rogers' original statements, and changes in her story during the investigation.
"These were serious allegations that garnered national attention and spread fear among local citizens," the police statement said. "A great deal of time and resources were spent investigating Charlie Rogers' claims in hopes of identifying and arresting the three suspects in this case."
Beth Rigatuso, president of Heartland Pride based in Omaha, organized a vigil that attracted over 1,000 people in the aftermath of the reported attack.
For her, the news that it may have been a hoax is "a pretty big blow."
"I don't feel betrayed as much as I feel sad for how, if this is really true…there is a lot of things going on with her," Rigatuso said. "It leads to a bigger problem in our society that someone would do this."…..
[In addition to physical evidence contradicting her claim], the deposition said, the FBI sent photos of Rogers' cuts to a forensic pathologist, who believed the wounds to be self-inflicted.
"This opinion is based partially on the fact that the cuts appeared superficial and symmetrical, avoided sensitive areas of the body,…are accessible to the victim and follow the victim's frame of reference for reading and writing," the deposition said.
Rumors had been circulating in recent weeks in Lincoln and on the Internet due to the fact that police had yet to pinpoint any suspects. The urge to respond to rumors prompted Rogers to give her one and only interview.
"For people to think this doesn't happen here, it does," Rogers told CNN affiliate KETV on July 27. "It did."
She refused to discuss the incident itself during that interview.


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Race the Power of an Illusion - Web site that accompanies documentary about the social construction of race, includes activities.
People Like Us - Web site that accompanies video, includes several activities about social class.
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Diversity in the College Classroom - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Center for Teaching and Learning, 1998 - This handbook covers a variety of topics including academic culture, teaching and learning styles and specific chapters on a variety of diverse groups (e.g., Native Americans, Hispanics, African Americans, students with learning disabilities, lesbian/gay/bisexual students, non-traditional students and international students). There is also a chapter on gender in the classroom.
Teaching a Diverse Student Body, Practical Strategies for Enhancing Our Students' Learning - University of Virginia, Teaching Resource Center, 1994 - This faculty handbook was developed for faculty and teaching assistants at the University of Virginia. The chapters on international students and students with disabilities may be of special interest.
Creating Inclusive College Classrooms - University of Michigan, Center for Research on Teaching and Learning, n.d. - The authors discuss five aspects of teaching that contribute to an inclusive classroom.
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SpecificationsNotebook: Samsung RC512-S02
Processor: Intel Core i7 2630QM
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GT 525M
Display: 15.6 inch, 16:9, 1366x768 pixels, glossy: yes
Weight: 2.4kg
Price: 1200 euro
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Extras tend to count for a lot more if all the basics are in place. Would you care about sporty wheels and tinted windows on a two-cylinder Fiat? That may seem like a harsh analogy, but we think it's not too far from what you get with the Samsung RC512. Our enthusiasm for this laptop's speed and battery life, as well as the premium feature mix for the price, is dampened by questionable build quality.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/01/2011
Rating: Total score: 77%
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Though I wouldn't call it the most powerful laptop in the world, the Samsung RC512-S02 does offer quad-core processing, decent graphics power, and a sample of some of the hottest laptop technologies in a desktop replacement laptop. That, or go with the Dell XPS 15 (Sandy Bridge) or the cream of the crop—the Editors' Choice Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch (Thunderbolt).
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/20/2011
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NVIDIA GeForce GT 525M: Based on the GeForce GT 425M with slightly higher core clock speeds.
Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.
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Intel Core i7: The Intel Core i7 for laptops is based on the LG1156 Core i5/i7 CPU for desktops. The base clock speed of the CPUs is relatively low, but because of a huge Turbo mode, the cores can dynamically overclock to up to 3.2 GHz (920XM). Therefore, the CPU can be as fast as high clocked dual-core CPUs (using single threaded applications) but still offer the advantage of 4 cores. Because of the large TDP of 45 W / 55 W, the CPU is only intended for large laptops.
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WNR2000v2 Issue: Strong Signal-Low Speed! Solution Needed
I have scoured the net, called Netgear (to no avail) and have adjusted many settings (and reverted them back after failing to correct issue) and have yet to find out the reason for a stable strong signal and a low jumpy speed.
Netgear n300 - WNR2000v2
ISP: Comcast
Distance: Approximately 150ft (2 story homes)
I have 2 adapters - One is my internal Intel 1000BGN on my XPS 17, the other was a recently purchased Alfa AWUS036h (B/G). I am barely able to ever connect with my internal one if ever. Alfa outperforms it every time despite having router set to support N speeds. I average about 5.5mb (occasionally 1mb) or 11mbps. Sometimes I get 18-24 Unstable jumping around and occasionally I get 36-48 and a flash of 54 as if to taunt me.
What I've Tried:
-Lowering MTU to 1450, and 1400. (It was @ 1500)
-Changing Encryption from last option (WPA2-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PSK [AES]) to the 2nd to last option (WPA2-PSK [AES]) because I got a notice that i cannot get N speeds with the previous setup. I also went ahead and adjusted the network profile authentication on both the intel and alfa to AES instead of TKIP.
-Using inSSIDer I noticed all my neighbors were either on channel 6 or 11 while I was on 6 with them. I thought for sure this was my issue but after turning off auto and putting it to 1 I have not noticed any improvements after days now.
-Per the advice of a Netgear rep he advice I change my NAT Filtering to Open instead of Secured to "open up the throttle" and this is currently open now after previously being secured and has had no noticeable improvement.
Other Notes:
-Firmware is fully updated according to the auto scan in the Netgear interface.
-Mode is set to Up To 300MBPS (Max)
-UPnP is On.
-Use Router as DHCP Server is On.
I might be forgetting something else but overall this is the majority of my effort. No where else online does anyone really go in depth about this issue of full signal and low speeds. It is discouraging that my internal one with N capabilities is so bad overall @ connecting to networks despite being previously set by default to lowest transmit power (i set it to highest now but still not anything compared to my Alfa).
I don't know if this affects it but for Router MAC Address I am using "Use This MAC Address" Instead of Use Default Address or Use Computer MAC Address.
I will be proactive in finding this solution and respond as fast as I can and would appreciate all who can help me trouble shoot this.
- Cheers
Re: WNR2000v2 Issue: Strong Signal-Low Speed! Solution Needed
Just a suggestion.
I read in one of Netgear's articles that your nieghbor's PCs (& other wireless devices) may automatically store your network's SSID and try to log-on multiple times per second. The article went on to say that this could have a very negative effect on your network's performance.
So if you haven't tried it yet, you could change your SSID then disable broadcast of your SSID and see if that helps. Be sure you follow Netgear's procedure for doing so.
I instituted the above as soon as I noticed may antenna LEDs were flashing, and it seems to work for me.
Good luck!
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Thanks for the tip buddy but I doubttt that people attempting to connect over and over would lower the speed. I mean if I was only bouncing to a low speed occasionally that would make sense but I am struggling between 1-5.5mb and occasionally a stable 11 which is my best expected one.
Something is seriously choking my network speeds but I have no idea what affects speed beside what your ISP can output for you on your package. I mean even then it should show 54 to ALLOW for that much you know? Signal.. if I am correct is just your reception to the router. So distance and the like isn't an issue since signal is strong.
Anybody with knowledge about speed would be greatly appreciated if you can chime in with some nuggets of gold.
By the way, on my Alfa adapter I noticed an option on the main page for Tx Power.. Does anyone know what tx stands for?
It was @ 1% by default and have tried 50% and 100% without much difference. It is currently at 50% still because i've heard that maxing it out can damage the adapter.. anyone know the potential and downfalls for this feature? I don't wanna brick my adapter but I don't want it to operate weak either.. It honestly seemed fine on 1%.
Re: WNR2000v2 Issue: Strong Signal-Low Speed! Solution Needed
I have the same problem with a n600 wndr3400.
Re: WNR2000v2 Issue: Strong Signal-Low Speed! Solution Needed
are you also experiencing limited access and random disconnections? Lately I can't stay on longer than an hour or two without getting kicked off. Some days though I can be on for a long while with no issues.
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I am not getting disconnects, but I am experiencing the rest.
very erratic download speeds, usually way lower than what i should be getting
Re: WNR2000v2 Issue: Strong Signal-Low Speed! Solution Needed
1. Tx is normally an abbreviation for TRANSFER. You can try googling wikipedia for any other meanings. Other than this, I don't claim to know anything about the Alpha adapter.
2. On the subject of turning-off SSID broadcast, read the second-to-last paragraph of the following article and see if you still don't think it would help:
I am only saying that it may be something worth trying rather than dismissing it off-hand.
Re: WNR2000v2 Issue: Strong Signal-Low Speed! Solution Needed
To: localh85,
I too have the N600 WNDR3400 which I have been using for the last 6 months. On any given day, I can pick-up between 13 to 21 other wireless network signals in my neighborhood. Thankfully, I have never encountered any problems that I fault the router for.
However, I have taken the time to download and read the manual at least twice! I have also taken the time to go to the links on Netgear's website and read as many articles as I thought could help me to better understand this whole subject of networking, and wireless in particular. I figure the way things are, it's either learn or get left behind - I choose the former!
Re: WNR2000v2 Issue: Strong Signal-Low Speed! Solution Needed
Thanks Joe_, I find it hard to believe this would work more specifically because the network is secured so keeping a record of it wouldn't make sense for neighbors unless it was automatic and even then are u even able to Attempt an overhead wasting connection to a secured network without a password?
Anyway anything is worth trying when it comes to electronics and I would be stupid to dismiss it off hand.
For example, in my Dell Wireless WLAN Configuration Utility if I go to options and uncheck the option to automatically connect to non-preferred networks everything goes haywire and I can't connect to anything all of a sudden.
Back to this issue, I am not using a Default SSID in this situation. I will however attempt to disable the broadcasting of it since it could still be treated as a "default" one after sometime. How much time should I test this for? i.e. should the effect be noticeable immediately or are we talking days, weeks, and months so other locals remove the network from their lists?
Re: WNR2000v2 Issue: Strong Signal-Low Speed! Solution Needed
1. Remember to use a hard-wired (ethernet) connection when carrying out this procedure or you will be disconnected. After, you can remove the ethernet cable and should connect wirelessly.
2. Change your SSID. Even a change of one character will do.
3. Ensure that you re-configure all your wireless devices to automatically connect to your new SSID.
4. Disable SSID broadcast and hit Apply.
There is no testing period. The change is immediate and if this was causing your problem, you should be able to see an immediate improvement.
In my case, I instituted the above when I noticed my antenna's LEDs were flashing even though I have WPA2 and none of my wireless devices were trying to connect. So it had to be an external attempt to connect.
If you read the relevant part of the article carefully, you will see that it has nothing to do with if you have WPA enabled. The way I understood it, nearby wireless devices can automatically store your network's SSID and automatically try to connect. It has nothing to do with you having a password with WPA encryption and it being futile attempts by outside persons to connect. Furthermore, the article went on to say that this "attempting to connect several times a second" can have a negative impact on your network's performance. Who am I to say otherwise? I, for one, am inclined to take their word for it!
So I'm just saying it may help you. It's up to you whether you want to try it.
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EPA, Eaton and Partners Developing Full Diesel-Hydraulic Series Hybrid for UPS
10 February 2005
The EPA and its partner, Eaton Corporation–Fluid Power, will build the world's first full diesel-hydraulic series hybrid delivery truck for UPS. The hybrid system is based on numerous EPA pioneering hybrid patents.
A hybrid hydraulic system uses an accumulator (which stores energy as highly compressed nitrogen gas) and one or more hydraulic pump/motors rather than the battery pack, electric generator/motor and power electronics used in electric hybrids.
Like their electric cousins, hydraulic hybrids can come in different configurations with different benefits.
A milder form of hydraulic hybrid is termed Hydraulic Launch Assist (HLA). With HLA, a reversible hydraulic pump/motor and accumulators are added to optimize fuel economy, while keeping the vehicle's conventional engine and transmission.
Regenerative braking captures the braking kinetic energy. Earlier EPA prototypes stored and re-delivered about 80% of braking energy back to the wheels. The efficiency of this regenerative braking makes a hybrid hydraulic design very attractive for vehicles operating in stop-and-go conditions.
Benefits of HLA include a 25%–45% improvement in city fuel economy, with a concomitant reduction of emissions by 20%–30%; better acceleration, less brake maintenance and reduced operating costs.
Eaton and Peterbilt announced their joint development of refuse trucks using Eaton's parallel hydraulic hybrid system—Hydraulic Launch Assist (HLA). Peterbilt plans to build and evaluate a production version of the vehicle this year. (Earlier post).
The diesel-hydraulic hybrid under development for UPS, though, is a full series hybrid system that incorporates the new EPA Clean Diesel Combustion engine (earlier post) for further emissions benefits.
The CDC engine (earlier post) powers a hydraulic pump rather than a generator/motor
- A hydraulic drivetrain replaces the conventional drivetrain and eliminates the need for a transmission.
- Regenerative braking captures additional energy for the hydraulic system
Primary hydraulic components consist of two hydraulic accumulator vessels, one engine hydraulic pump, and one integrated rear-drive hydraulic pump-motor assembly
EPA and Eaton are targeting the following results from the combination of the CDC engine with the hydraulic hybrid system:
60%–70% improvement in fuel economy
Meeting the 2010 heavy-duty NOx standard
Recouping the additional cost of the hydraulic hybrid within 3 years
There are related hydraulic hybrid projects underway with the military.
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Sounds very promising. I assume that this kind of technology could also be applied to buses and maybe even cars depending on how more or less costly it is compared to the "regular" hybrid technology currently in use.
The EPA is very pumped (no pun really intended) about it. In theory, it's less expensive than electric hybrids, both from a components cost...and a weight cost. No big heavy transmission, drivetrain or batteries.
Between the Eaton-Peterbilt project for refuse trucks with HLA, and now the EPA-Eaton-UPS project for the full hybrid, we should get some good operational data to help determine prospects for the future.
And since the EPA is a governmental agency, I assume that all the technologies they develop (such as that relatively clean diesel engine you were talking about recently) are in the public domain, or at least available to all car-makers..?
I believe that's the case. Inventions and technology developed through public funds—with some obvious exceptions (national security, etc.)—do go into the public domain. (Universities are a big exception to this, since the Bayh-Dole act of 1980.)
Not so long ago I saw a French design cocnept for a small car that ran on compressed air. Not a huge winner, and has since faded into obscurity. But if one mates an air compression system to a gas engine... Maybe a viable and cleaner automotive technlogy yet to be fully explored...
I should think that the "research" done by the EPA, et al would be available to the public since everything they have done is with public money and hardly their idea...though they would like everyone to think it is. It might be interesting to note that this technology -- in this very form -- was developed in the mid-seventies by an individual (not me!) who tried to get the EPA interested in testing its efficacy, but they were heavily involved with flywheels at the time and thought hydraulics had no promise. Now in 2004 they trot out "their" idea when they could have developed it thirty years ago had they the sense to see the obvious. But at least something has been done...though it was originally accomplished with a few thousands of dollars rather than the probable millions that the EPA has spent.
The lack of political and commercial will to develop more efficient technologies is indeed a sad thing.
With a kind of Apollo project I'm sure that the western world could make great strides in the right direction.
This hydraulic system is very exciting. I have built a gas electric hybrid and learned a lot in the process. It has its weakness, batteries. where can i get these hydraulic components? This isnt rocket science. any farmboy knows the simplicity of hydraulics. If the epa would release a parts list of parts off the shelf that could be used. This country makes a big mistake by not tapping into the home builder for free research and development.Detroit has looked towards hot rodders for decades for inspiration .turn it loose and stand back. act democratically and create commonwealth. we want parts that work, not products that dont.for the wealth of already rich manufacturers. I want these parts. where are they available???
This hydraulic system is very exciting. I have built a gas electric hybrid and learned a lot in the process. It has its weakness, batteries. where can i get these hydraulic components? This isnt rocket science. any farmboy knows the simplicity of hydraulics. If the epa would release a parts list of parts off the shelf that could be used. This country makes a big mistake by not tapping into the home builder for free research and development.Detroit has looked towards hot rodders for decades for inspiration .turn it loose and stand back. act democratically and create commonwealth. we want parts that work, not products that dont.for the wealth of already rich manufacturers. I want these parts. where are they available???
You"d have to contact Eaton to find out about availability. Start here.
Years ago, students at a technical school, of which the name eludes me now, combined a five horse gas engine with hydraulics, into a volkswagon, and it achieved zero to sixty in eight seconds. Perhaps someone can lend a hand here and remember. It had a high pressure storage tank and such, but that's all I remember. Thing is, it works. I do remember thinking at the time, oh boy, this is bound to get surpressed. I'd love to be in a hydraulic club. How about lets start one guys?
That VW was featured in Mother Earth News.
Here is the link
I first came across this concept ( hydrolic hybrid ) in a now out of print magazine during Jimmy Carter's presidentsy. The conversion was done using " off the shelf " Sweedish components. The conversion was done to an AMC vehicle with an inline 6cyl. engine. A standard model was tested against the conversion...the conversion had about 50% better fuel economy. It is past time to do tests on things that have been proved to work...and get on with doing them.
Currently there are no components that you can purchase to make a valid hydraulic hybrid. I attended the October HTUF meeting and drove both the EPA's hydraulic hybrid and a FMTV with Eaton's series hydraulic hybrid. Neither of these vehicles have valid systems to gain much fuel economy with out driver training. The biggest hurdle with any regenerative system is to capture the braking energy. Most people brake hard enough that the braking energy is 2 to 4 times the acceleration energy. This means the in the pumping mode a 14,400 lbs parcel deliver truck must handle about 600 hp input to capture all the braking energy available. This also requires all wheels have pump/motors attached or skidding will happen when empty.
That kind of funny the first one built that i have seen. Was built as a vw conversion at the university of phoenix by a physics class in the early 1970's.The major probblem this class had was after the conversion the vw motor was much to large.They replaced it with a 20 hp. koch deisel.
Braking was hadled by a switch and vaulve atached in tandum with the conventional braking system and when engajed reverced flow from motor to pump the vaulve allowed control of how much flued was pumped back into the acumulater and how much went though a bypass cuircit. If more braking was required depessing the brakepeddle farther ingajed convinsional braking in the normal maner.
the point of filling in a few of the gaps in the earlyer references two the mother earth new artical is this consept in valid for electric or pneumatic hybrids as well,and farmboy is right is not rocket science
Here is an interesting article in car hydraulics. Maybe it helps.
Here is an interesting article in car hydraulics. Maybe it helps.
Has anyone seen one of these vehicles today? This article is over two and a half years old.
UPS ran one of these vehicles for about a month on a real delivery route with a real UPS driver with no support last fall (06) to gather data. The partners (EPA, Eaton, etc) are gearing up for a run of about 50 preproduction vehicles. You have to remember, the design for a single truck is different than for mass produced vehicles, and the parts are not "off the shelf" as people claim, and it takes time to develop manufacturing plans. Eaton and Peterbilt are currently making parallel hybrid versions for garbage trucks.
This site needs a "mark as spam" or "remove spam" link in it. The identical posts by "Hydro Newbie" and "Car Hydraulics" have nothing to do with hydraulic hybrid propulsion. They link to an article about hydraulic suspension components for lowriders and other b.s.
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A passenger car that gets 100 miles per gallon of biodiesel is very possible. Carbon ultra capacitors, this nitrogen device, light weight materials and design, Two cylinder horizontal engines that make 200 horse power all are here now.
Question is: How much gasoline do you get to sell? And how much tax do you get to collect?
As long as there is even one drop of oil and one poof natural gas left to sell there will never be a 100 mpg car...
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on 4/18/2015 7:06:00 PM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Combination, Medium, Warm
Hair: Black, Straight, Medium
Eyes: Brown
This foundation basically ruined me for drugstore foundations. First of all, if you're Asian or just can't find foundation that is the right shade of yellow, you will probably find it with Shiseido. I have been searching for a drugstore equivalent of my shade 040, and have come out empty handed (I live in the US where makeup is not typically tailored to Asians). The finish is medium to full coverage, and semi-matte. I often use it as a spot concealer because it builds up really well and blends into a very natural finish. Although this is semi-matte, I don't think there's much "oil control", so it's a good idea to set it with a little bit of powder if you're oily. I get oily on my T-zone and this will slip off my nose after a couple hours, but so does just about everything else, so I'm not particularly bothered by this. What I love about this foundation is that it really does look like skin, makes skin look naturally beautiful. It also sits over pores nicely and does not accentuate dry spots much. It's super easy to use. With many foundations, there is a learning curve to applying them where you try a thousand ways to make it work for you, but this one is apply-and-go for me. Although, if you do have dry skin, moisturize well beforehand and it makes the product glide on. I like to apply this with a dense flat top brush as it is full coverage to sheer it out, and use fingers for concealing. For the price of $38, the value is not bad. A little of the product goes a long way; one small drop can be sheered out to cover the whole forehead.
on 4/16/2015 3:37:00 PM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Dry, Fair, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Other, Other
Eyes: Blue
After years of searching I might have to call this HG...
Medium coverage and well pigmented, just what I was after to cover redness and broken capillaries. Very light and watery texture so can be tricky to dispense from the bottle but glides on easily and looks natural. Packaging is really cute, minimalistic and portable.
Basically, I love this foundation!
I have dry skin, large pores and very pale, but 100 is the perfect shade with both yellow and pink undertones.
on 4/5/2015 11:37:00 AM
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Skin: Oily, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Straight, Other
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what a dissapointment that was.i searched a lot and thought i found the ideal foundation.i needed something long lasting and not oily.well the product sunked into my pores and after 3 hours felt heavy and really made my face shiny.what a shame.lovely package so nice and compact. i just gave it away after a full week of trying to set it with powders ans all k8nd of tricks.
on 3/2/2015 11:15:00 AM
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Hair: Brunette, Other, Other
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semi-matte, medium to full coverage, very pigmented, beautifull colours, easy application, does not irritate skin, feels like your'e not wearing foundation at all, staying power up to 8 hours, blotting does not remove the product from the skin...best foundation ever
on 2/4/2015 1:24:00 PM
Age: 19-24
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Unique tiny packaging make this foundation easy to travel with. I love the watery texture of this foundation, it's very easy to apply with fingers, no need brush or beauty blender. :p my combination skin loves shiseido perfect refining foundation, it has natural finish, medium coverage, matte (but not really matte so it still glowy). Since it's underrated, I almost never heard about this foundation. I saw shiseido perfect refining foundation when I bought shiseido skincare. I tried this foundation because I love the shade that really suitable for my skin, people even can't tell if I'm wearing foundation or not. I'm using I00 shade, I have neutral undertone and fair skin (I'm mixed asian and white), I wear YSL foundation in B10, and GA lasting silk in shade 2 for reference.
on 1/27/2015 5:50:00 AM
Age: 25-29
Skin: Combination, Fair, Not Sure
Hair: Other, Other, Other
Eyes: Other
Be wary of colour matching, I got matched to B20 and found it slightly too pink for me despite it being "beige" (am NC15 for ref), if I was to rebuy would get O10-20 if its more yellow based.
Overall a great everyday foundation, I only use foundation lightly to even skin tone (use concealer for the zombie-like dark circles) so I am not sure how it builds. Found it to "sit" on top of my skin in the winter but it looked better as the day went on and it meshed with my natural skin oils. Due to this I would definitely recommend it to fellow combo skinned gals. (although this didn't keep my tzone oil-free- this is normal however and keep in mind I don't use primer as of yet so it might make a difference). I find it works well with a buffing brush and helps cover pores better this way.
on 1/9/2015 11:47:00 PM
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Hair: Brown, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
expensive and horrible. i hv combination skin w large pores on nose and on the cheecks near the nose and a bit of rosacea and this foundation is not perfecting or refining at all!!! it gets on my pores and accentuate any flakyness not hydrating at all and not smoothing either. difficult to apply cos set and dried very fast . i think this good for those w flawless normal to a bit oily skin but hey if i hv flawless normal skin i would not need foundation or any make up right?? soo duhh.
rolling my eyes :((
Edit: since it quite expensive ,i decided to give it another try ,okay the trick is i hv to moisturise my face properly buff off any flaky skin and use just a tiny bit just enough to cover my face thinly. It will oxidize a bit and get oily on the t zone area for those w combo skin. But will last all day. Still a bit hard to apply i prefer using my fingers so certainly not a 5 min make up foundy not for when im in a rush :)) and this is no matte foundy this is the glowy kind and wil be more glowy in hot weather but it doesnt melt.
on 9/27/2014 8:10:00 AM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Combination, Fair, Warm
Hair: Blond, Straight, Fine
Eyes: Blue
Just like many others, I love the silky and fresh touch of this procuct. During spring and summer I've used powder (since I've had bad experiences with liquid foundations before) but they would always end up feeling cakey. Not this one.
Ah, wait, I'll spare you the time of reading by doing a quick pros and cons instead :)
My skin is combination; soft but maybe a bit dry except in the t-zone where it's more fatty-fatty. I usually match with the whitest-white shades.
* Cheaper than I expected
* Silky touch
* Easy to apply
* Can't feel it on the skin!
* Fresh feeling
* Not smelly, no strong perfumes (I hate that)
* No breakouts
* Separates quite quickly
* Dries up quite quick, which is both good or bad....
* Appears cracked on dry areas.
Now, I must tell ya, I've had foundations that do that but after a while they ajust with the skins sebum and becomes radiant... (not this one)
* Bottle. Boring. Not that it matters. hah. + It's shape makes it easy to pack and store ^^
So... I can't share any experiences of coverage since I just felt that it would crack up on my face.... I soon gave it away to someone else. Not for me. Darn. I always looked up on this brand, thinking it could only be top of the top, believing my skin would love it....
on 9/23/2014 12:41:00 AM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Black, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
For reference, I am an nc25-nc30 and am in the shade B20. O20 and I20 were too yellow for me.
I love this product. Its skin perfection magic in a bottle. The consistency of he product is a thin runny liquid that sets quickly into a beautiful comfortable glowy matte finish. It conceals all redness and dark spots, while blurring pores and uneven skin textures.
The packaging is very practical and looks awesome. Its compact and easy to use. I was able to buy this foundation for $15 at a shiseido warehouse sale a few months ago and it was definitely a steal!
The only problems that I had with this foundation were the lasting power and its tendency to cling to dry patches a bit. It wears for 6-8 hours at most. And at around 6 hours it will start to separate in my oily skin and patch up on my dry skin. Its not as obvious as the ELDW though.
Despite those two flaws, I do really appreciate this foundation for its simplicity and effectiveness. It covers imperfections like no other and looks amazing!
Just a tip for those looking to maximize coverage: use your fingers. Dot a good amount of product on your hand and then use your fingers to PAT in the product. The patting motion works best because it allows the foundation to build up on the skin in thin layers to reach your desired coverage.
on 6/16/2014 11:29:00 AM
Age: 30-35
Skin: Dry, Fair, Not Sure
Hair: Brown, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
My review is based on trying just a sample (for a few days), but I think it's safe to assume we all know our skin and what works for it (or not). I intentionally asked for the sample before paying the full price of 48 EUR and that was wise, as I'm not fully sure whether I'll buy it or not.
My skin is normal/dry.. lately more dry than normal.
What I absolutely love about it is the texture and the way it applies on the skin. I've used my fingers to apply it, it's so smooth and glides so easily on the skin, felt very silky, a real pleasure to work with it. It's the best texture I've tried so far, both with high and low end foundations. It has medium coverage, so concealer is definitely needed for problematic areas.
What I didn't like was that after a couple of hours in an indoor environment, my T-zone got shiny, so blotting was necessary. It is my personal preference to not use powder as a finishing touch up, so I can't comment whether powder would have helped or not. I only used a moisturizer before applying, no setting spray, no primer. After a couple of more hours, a 2nd blotting was required, so with my skin dry most of the time, this makes me wonder. Apart from the T-zone getting shiny, whatever dry spots I had, they were emphasized, but only slightly, as far as I could see.
On PC's website this is rated as "poor", I was quite disappointed when I saw their review, and it might affect my decision of buying, although, despite the shiny part, I'm very tempted to get my hands on it. I'll try it again tomorrow, with primer and setting spray, see how it reacts during the day.
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BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - Indiana Volleyball (9-19, 1-15) dug itself out of an 0-2 hole to storm back for a 3-2 win over Iowa (11-17, 1-15) on senior night. The Hawkeyes won the opening two sets 25-21, 25-18, but the Hoosiers came out of the locker room after the break with a purpose, winning 25-18, 25-20 and 15-9. IU had four players with double-digit kills, and got a total team effort in completing a five-set comeback. Seniors Mary Chaudoin, Caitlin Cox, Lindsay Enterline and Kristen Seaton were honored after the match.
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Kelci Marschall jump-started the struggling Hoosiers' offense, killing seven balls in the third set and tallying 14 of her 18 kills in the final three sets. Samantha Thrower was equally as crucial to IU's success in the final three, tallying 11 of her 14 kills and six of her career-high eight blocks in the three sets that IU won. Cox tallied a career high 28 digs and added seven assists. Seventeen of Cox's 28 digs game in the final three sets.
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