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Makeup Roundup: Purchases in 2014
Posted by Latoya in Make-up, My Collections on December 31, 2014
Hello and a happy last day of 2014 to you all!! I sincerely hope everyone has been having a lovely holiday and enjoying family (as much or as little as you like), fun, and delicious food! As always, it flew by for me this year, but I took time off from the 19th and don't return to work until the 6th, so if nothing else I've been relishing my sleep-in time and some laid-back days!
I thought I'd do a little something different this time around in wrapping up the year. Since I've spent much of 2014 trying to rein in my beauty spending, I was curious to see just how well I did and how much I purchased in the end. I thought perhaps you might be curious too! Some of the numbers are surprising to me, mostly due to what I DIDN'T buy *pats self on back* – but that doesn't mean I didn't go a bit crazy in other areas ;) Let's get to it, shall we?
*Note that the numbers below represent the total number of products I own in my current stash (some items have been given away/tossed/etc.), and the number that I have purchased in 2014 – not overall.
PRIMERS (Own: 3 full size, 1 sample, 1 eye. Purchased: 0)
OK, OK, so while I didn't purchased any primers myself this year, I did receive 2 via PR samples (Make Up For Ever HD Primer in 6 Yellow, and Skindinavia The Makeup Primer Spray), so this is a bit of a cheat. But still, I personally haven't bought a primer of any kind in over 3 years (NARS Smudgeproof Eyeshadow Base in July 2011), so that's pretty impressive. I'm not a huge primer person though, so there's that – but lately I've been reading a lot about the Chanel Le Blanc Light Revealing Brightening Makeup Base, and it sounds right up my alley – all I'm ever trying to achieve is a lit-from-within glow to my skin, and this might be the ticket to getting it!
FOUNDATION (Own: 4 full size, 1 travel-size. Purchased: 1 travel-size)
Until very recently, I hadn't bought a foundation in almost 3 years (Hourglass Immaculate in Mar 2012); all others have been received either via PR samples, or through my Clinique gratis (though this year I only snagged 1 new product, Clinique's Stay-Matte). But a couple weeks ago, when I was in Sephora trolling the aisles for things to buy to utilize my $20 off a $50+ purchase coupon, I snagged a travel size of NARS Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer in St. Mortiz. I'd been hemming and hawing over the product for ages, and when I saw the smaller sizes (the other shade offered in travel size is Alaska), I figured it was a great opportunity to give it a shot. St. Mortiz is a shade too light for me (but Cuba, the next shade up, is too dark), but I've been mixing this with my deeper-toned summer foundations and I'm quite liking the result. I've been wearing some form of base makeup almost every day lately (again trying to work that pregnancy glow) so I'm hoping I might have a couple products for the empties bin by the time the warm weather hits – I'd love to try out some of the new offerings, but I can't justify a purchase till I get through some of the ones I already own.
CONCEALER (Own: 5 full size. Purchased: 1)
In my Sephora VIB {Rouge} sale haul, I showed you that I picked up Lancome's Effacernes to try – but unfortunately I had to return it, as I found it didn't meet my expectations at all (though it's nice and lightweight, it was somewhat dry looking under the eye, and the tone was a bit greyish). I exchanged it for Tarte's Maracuja Creaseless Concealer, which I'd sampled before but wasn't super keen on. While it still doesn't give me true FULL coverage that I need to hide my ever-present dark circles, I like that it's a bit dewy-looking, so at least my undereye looks hydrated, and it even seems to reflect the light a bit. I look tired but youthful I guess…I'll take it! lol
The other concealers I have are all on their way out – I'm scraping out the last bits of my two NARS Radiant Creamy Concealers (purchased in 2013), my Clinique Airbrushed Concealer is almost finished (which I did add to my collection this year, but which I received via my gratis), and my Benefit Boi-ing (purchased in 2012 or 2013, I can't remember) is my leave-at-work shade and has major pan showing. So the 5 that I currently have will very shortly become a small number of 1-2. Just the way I like it.
POWDER (Own: 2 full size. Purchased: 1)
Powder isn't all that exciting, so it's no surprise I only have two. I bought MAC's Blot last year and I rarely use it, mainly only for travel as it's a compact – to be honest, it doesn't wow me much. What I did buy this year however, was Laura Mercier's Translucent Loose Setting Powder, which I'd read good things about over the years. I do like it, and it doesn't even leave me looking too powdery, but I still find I have shine peeking through by mid-day without fail. However, I suspect no powder will ever be able to leave me both shine-free yet still luminous, so my expectations are low.
I've been thinking about trying the Secret Brightening Powder from the brand however, to use under my eye area to give it some more brightness and help set my concealer. However, every time I swatch it in store it looks SO GLITTERY. Has anyone tried it?? I'd love to hear your thoughts.
HIGHLIGHTER (Own: 3 full size plus 1 sample. Purchased: 0)
While going through my stash, I was surprised to find that I hadn't bought ANY highlighters this year – I think because the year before, I picked up 3, so I was still feeling a bit overdone. Though I wear highlighter almost every day (usually opting for Chanel's Poudre Signée de Chanel), it seems to last ages, so I really have no need to buy any more at the moment. Aside from the Chanel, my most cherished is my deluxe sample of Becca's Shimmering Skin Perfector in Opal – when that runs out, I will be buying a full size, STAT. However, though I love highlighters and how they look, I'm fairly content with just owning a small handful – perhaps if I hit pan or use one up over the next year I'll pick up a holiday one (they tend to be SO GORGEOUS, ahhh MY EYES burn from the BEAUTY), but I think that every year and then every year I don't bother…so we'll see.
BRONZER (Own: 3 full size plus 1 sample. Purchased: 0)
Bronzer has been on my 'to buy' list for two years but I keep putting it off – I can never fully convince myself that I really need one! Aside from the NARS Illuminator in Laguna, which I bought back in 2011 (!!), I've never really bought a bronzer. The others I have were swap items (a deluxe sample of Too Faced Chocolate Soleil, and a full size of Too Faced Sun Bunny), and the last isn't truly a bronzer, but I use it as such (Estee Lauder's Shimmering Sands Illuminating Gelee, which I use to achieve a 'sunburnt bronze' look). Maybe this will be the year…
BLUSH (Own: 28 full size, 1 palette size. Purchased: 2)
Dudes. I only bought 2 BLUSHES this year!!! Seriously, do I deserve a pat on the back or what!? Last year I bought 7, and the year before, 6…so I consider this a HUGE WIN. The first purchase, Benefit's Lollitint, is still a fave, and Chanel's Malice, while a slight disappointment, is nevertheless a wearable shade of which I get use. Again, I did receive a bunch of great new shades via PR samples (MUFE HD Blush) and my Clinique gratis (Cheek Pops and a Chubby Stick Cheek Color) though, so that helped keep my own spending in check.
My goal is to keep my blush number at 30 or less, so it's nice feeling like I still have a bit of wiggle room if new shades catch my eye next year. After I hit that 30 mark though…some lesser loved shades will have to go, it's as simple as that!
MASCARA (Own: 4. Purchased: 4)
I blew through a bunch of mascara samples this year (4), some drugstore offerings (L'Oreal, Maybelline, CoverGirl), and a couple PR samples (Benefit, Arbonne), but nothing truly wowed me. I picked up Bobbi Brown's Long Wear Intensifying Mascara while in Ottawa though, the first time I'd spent money on a department store mascara since fall 2012, and I quite like it (separates the lashes nicely, subtle but pretty). Never completely satisfied however, I then grabbed CoverGirl's Clump Crusher Extensions Mascara a few weeks ago, and it's great. Maybe not HG, but I would definitely repurchase again, especially for the price – it gives good volume, decent length, and best of all you can add coat after coat and it never gets clumpy!
BROW PRODUCTS (Own: 3. Purchased: 3)
I've always been pretty lackadaisical when it comes to brows – I guess since mine are decent I haven't cared to fuss much with them. But since becoming pregnant, for some reason I got it in my head that I needed bigger, bolder brows! I've been letting them grow out somewhat, and on top of that I've been investing in a few products to achieve this goal as well. However, don't get me wrong – I'm still resistant to spending much on my brows, and even the $16 I paid for Sephora's Waterproof Brow Liner was kind of pricey for me. Most recently, I picked up a couple cost-effective drugstore options: Revlon's Super Liner Brow Artist pencil and Maybelline's new Brow Drama brow gel, and both have been doing the trick for me. Brow-wise, I guess I'm easy to please ;)
EYELINER (Own: 24. Purchased: 4)
I feel like I bought a lot of eyeliners this year, though I only picked up 4, two of which were black. I generally only wear liquid or cream eyeliner as I prefer to wear it in the 'flick' style – I think it's most flattering / impactful on me, so that's mainly the formula I picked up (a MAC Fluidline, Kat Von D's Ink Liner, and a NARS Eye Paint). I did pick up one pencil though – Giorgio Armani's Smooth Silk Eye Pencil in 1 (black), and so far so good. I recently received Make Up For Ever's Graphic Liner, another black liquid liner iteration, to try, and it also seems up to the task. I'm a bit inundated with black liner now though! For someone who doesn't even really wear eyeliner much as a whole, 24 is kind of a lot. I'm going to try this year to reduce that number by half – wish me luck!
EYESHADOW (Own: 72 shades [not including ones still in palettes]. Purchased: 5 plus 4 samples)
Though I got rid of a ton of eyeshadows from palettes this year (18 shades!), I also picked up a handful of new shades (oops) – most which I purchased myself (though I did receive 3 new shades from MUFE PR). I seemed to be on a cream shadow kick (a Bobbi Brown Long-Wearing Cream Shadow, the Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Quartet, a MAC Paint Pot, and a Maybelline Color Tattoo), with only one powder shade purchased (MAC Soul Serenade). Just before the holidays however, I got it in my head that I *NEEDED* a sparkly, glittery shadow to up my festive game, and I grabbed an Urban Decay Moondust Shadow in Space Cowboy. It's been the perfect way to glitz up my holiday looks!
I still plan to get rid of more shadows, as my original goal of owning less than 100 shades total (singles and palette shades) has been reached; now I'm aiming to have less than 75. Here goes nothing!
PALETTES (Own: 3 [21 shades]. Purchased: 0)
This probably comes as no surprise to any of you who've been with me for a while. Palettes = BAD in my world. Too much choice all in once place! Gah, the anxiety. Having said that, I'm very happy with my palette stash, and unsurprisingly I didn't buy any this year (nor did I last year…I've actually only ever bought two in my life, once in 2010 [the Urban Decay one, now since completely deconstructed] and a small 5 pan in 2012 in New Zealand [the Kate palette]). Nor am I likely to buy any next year, either! This, my friends, is OK by me :)
LIP LINER (Own: 3. Purchased: 0)
Lip liners, meh. Boring category. As such, I only own 3 total, and had no need to even look at them this year. I picked up a translucent shade last year which pretty much covers my needs entirely. However, I was seduced by a MAC shade last year (Fashion Boost), and I've owned MAC's Subculture (procured via a swap) for a couple years, only to have used it maybe once or twice on myself (I use it more frequently on others when doing wedding makeups due to it's neutral tone). If I were smart, I'd toss Subculture in my kit and pick up a great neutral red liner just to round things out.
LIPSTICK/LIP STAIN (Own: 28 lipsticks, 6 lipstains, and 5 samples. Purchased: 11)
Lipsticks and lip stains clearly came out on top this year, with me purchasing almost 1/3 of my stash in this year alone (yikes!). I'm trying REALLY hard to get the total number down to under 30, but DAMN it's hard. I have slowed considerably on my purchasing in the past few months though, so I just *might* achieve my goal. The problem is lately I keep getting lured in by drugstore brands (Revlon's Color Burst Matte Balms, and more recently Maybelline's Color Sensational Color Elixir in Signature Scarlet), which are just too easy grab when you're looking for a cheap pick-me-up. There are some great options out there for anyone on a budget, no doubt, but this is one reason I try and keep to the higher-end brands – it curbs my shopping habits better!
LIPGLOSS (Own: 12. Purchased: 4)
I had a strange, mild love affair with lip gloss this year, even though I generally like my lips either bold and mostly matte, or nude (as in, nothing on my lips but balm). I picked up 4 new shades on my own, nonetheless, and I'm on the fence about most of them – I love the YSL Gloss Volupte I got during the Sephora sale, and the Ilia Lipgloss I snagged is a great neutral, but both my Dior Addict Gloss in Exquisse, and the NARS' newly formulated lipgloss in Istria I picked up, I hardly wear (for no good reason!). Silly rabbit. I'm hoping because the two latter shades are cooler-toned, that it's just been a matter of not reaching for those kinds of shades in the summer and fall months. Hopefully they'll get some love in the New Year!
BRUSHES (Own: 24. Purchased: 4)
I mentioned in my Summer Recap post that I'd picked up some Hakuhodo brushes in August. I'd been keen to try the brand for quite some time, and I have been very pleased with each brush I selected. I tried to choose brushes that both filled a gap in my collection but also would be useful on a frequent basis – no specialty brushes here! If you're curious, after a LOT of research, I chose the J142 Eye Shadow Brush (a lovely crease brush), the G5520BkSL Eye Shadow Brush (a pencil brush, great for detail or for the lower lash line), the G5512BkSL Eye Shadow Brush (a teeny tiny liner brush that is perfect for tightlining) and a Medium Pointed Yachiyo Brush (which helps me blend out my cheek products beautifully – especially as I can be heavy-handed at times [MOAR BLUSH!]). I don't have my sights set on any new brushes or brands for the New Year….but we all know that could change in a heartbeat :)
BONUS CATEGORY: NAIL POLISH (Own: 103 Purchased: ~18)
I bought less nail polish this year than usual, around 17-18 shades (as opposed to my average of about 25+) – in part due to my efforts to keep the number at 100 or lower, and also due to the fact that since being pregnant I've not been as crazy about polish as normal – it takes effort to put it on all the time lol! That being said, the total number is at 103, plus 3 shades I consider base staples (white, black, and sheer nude), and I'd still like to bring that number down even lower before the baby comes. But dudes, it's HARD. I've pulled my favourite shades out and that hits around the 50 mark, but then the majority of the other shades are still ones I enjoy…GAH. The reason I'm making the big CHOP is because I figure, when baby comes – if I can manage to paint my nails once a week I will be a superstar.
Considering I've been hovering around the 100 mark for a couple years now, it's clear I do well at getting rid of 'meh' shades regularly, but now that I'm much more particular about any new shades I pick up (as in, I must LOVE them to give them a go), the remaining shades are well, DARN PRETTY, you guys! Maybe I should just go on a purchasing ban for a while, see if I can use up a few shades and bring the number down that way. ~sigh~ Rough life, eh?
So 2014 wasn't a record-breaking year, either in purchasing or restraint, but I feel pretty good about it nonetheless. I plan to kick-off 2015 with a similar mentality, keeping my purchases to only those that really excite me, and trying to weed out the 'ho-hum' products that I only use because they're there and I should. It may seem like the same old, but you know – I love these perpetual challenges I hold for myself! :)
What are your New Years' goals, if you have any? How did you fare in terms of purchasing/restraint in 2014?
Ho Hum: My *exciting* Sephora VIB sale haul
It feels like for the past year I've been really responsible with my beauty purchases. It's been quite boring actually, but I feel a lot better about my collection – less overwhelmed, and I use the products I have with regularity since I'm not constantly adding new ones to the mix. Over the past couple months however, I had grand ideas about really going all out for the Sephora VIB sale – I'd been a good girl and it was time to reward myself with a splurge.
Well…I splurged. But before you get excited, take a look at what I bought and see if you think I *really* went crazy:
Sure, I bought a fair number of things – 9 items, which is more than I probably buy in a month, lately. But do you see any REALLY frivolous things there? I think for all my scheming and plotting, I managed to be sort of responsible, yet again! It's like ingrained in me, you guys. DAMMIT ALL TO HELL.
Probably the most 'reckless' thing I bought was a YSL Gloss Volupte (in the shade '1 Gold') – I got it in my head a couple days before the sale that I NEEDED a gold gloss, and this was the one that came home with me. The L'Artisan Perfumer perfume sample box was a whim purchase too, the lemming created by Liz (surprise, surprise) as I was reading her post en route to the store. But the rest of these items were all products on my list and all 'necessities' in my mind. I use this term loosely of course, because who 'needs' all this stuff, but for a beauty junkie, there are real needs, no? I 'needed' a new concealer as my NARS Radiant Concealer is on it's last legs, and the Lancome Effacernes Waterproof Under Eye Concealer seemed like a good replacement. I 'needed' a leave-in treatment for my hair (Phyto Phyto 7 Hydrating Day Cream) because I had ran out of my previous one. I 'needed' the First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Pads because I'd used up my previous jar and had been patiently waiting to replenish them for weeks. I 'needed' an eye cream with SPF, like the Boscia All-In-One BB Eye Brightener SPF 20, because I don't have one and I gotta hold off those wrinkles, yo. I also 'need' a couple new facial masques – both a hydrating one and an exfoliating one (gotta cover all the bases!) – and this little sample kit of three Peter Thomas Roth masks seemed to be the perfect opportunity. Finally, I 'needed' a new serum, as all the ones I have are oil-based and are a bit heavy for day. The Boscia Cool Blue Hydration Essence lured me in with it's calming aesthetic and it's promise to boost hydration in my skin to the max, a must for the oncoming winter season. I suppose I didn't 'need' a new black liquid eyeliner – I own a black gel liner that works a treat – but the ease of use of the Kat Von D Ink Liner over my gel liner couldn't be ignored (the lines are SO crisp!).
So there you have it. I clearly 'needed' almost every item I picked up, and my intent to go WILD and pick up some really fun products (like a Givenchy Le Rouge lipstick…a Dolce & Gabbana blush…or a Dior mascara) was once again squashed by my IRRITATINGLY sensible brain. ~le sigh!~ Maybe someday…
PS: The two other items I didn't mention were samples I received during my shopping 'spree' – Dior's Diorshow Iconic Overcurl mascara, and Fresh's Sugar Face Polish. A bit more exciting, but they were free so I can't take credit :(
What did you buy during the VIB sale?
I'm dreaming of… {Fall Edition}
I have been exceedingly good this season, and have picked up next to nothing from the Fall 2014 collections – only recently caving to the allure of Zoya's Ignite collection and ordering both Remy (metallic indigo with gold and copper shimmer) and India (deep red with gold metallic shimmer) polishes. However, that doesn't mean that my wish list still isn't a mile long, or that I don't pine away for products every minute of every day. Right now, my 'Loves' list on Sephora is like, 4 pages and growing daily…oops! I have been holding out for the usual 15% off sale they have right around the beginning of fall, and the products show above are on the 'serious contenders' list for purchase:
I feel that this list is half frivolous, half reasonable. The lipsticks, shadows and blush I don't *need* of course, but I've been dying to try both lipstick formulas so it's probably time I do that; the shadows and blush, well ~shrugs~ I'm human, after all! I desperately need a Z palette to put all of my newly depotted shadows in, and I want to try the LM powder under my eyes to set my concealer – I'm hoping it'll also give a nice brightening boost, as sometimes regular powder looks too flat and does nothing to improve the darkness. Finally, I'm running low on most of my base coats, and I've been curious about the Formula X 'System' so this might kill two birds with one stone.
What's on your wish list this fall??
Beauty Envy Bag – End of Summer Giveaway!
We've dished about our favorite products that help shift our summer beauty routines into fall, and now it's time for one of you to win a bag filled with these essentials. If you haven't yet gotten to know all of the ladies behind the Beauty Envy Bag, here's a quick intro:
Lakeisha is a nail polish blogger living in Georgia. She is obsessed with polish, fashion, and merging the two together. She is the blogger behind Refined and Polished.
Latoya is a beauty blogger from the East Coast of Canada. While she loves all things girly, she's also a closet gamer and is a die-hard Walking Dead fan. She is the blogger behind Beauty Obsessed.
Leticia is a beauty blogger from the Pacific Northwest. She is a dog lover, sci fi nerd, handbag collector, and makeup junkie. She is the blogger behind Cosmetics Aficionado.
Lola is a Midwest blogger with a passion for polish, science, and music. She is the blogger behind Burb Beauty.
Check out the reviews for the featured products in this season's Beauty Envy Bag:
- Cirque Colors Dear Daliah & Midnight Summer (Reviewed by Lakeisha)
- Hourglass Opaque Rouge Liquid Lipstick in Icon (Reviewed by Latoya)
- Laura Mercier Baked Eyeshadow in Black Karat (Reviewed by Leticia)
- Dior Vernis Gel Shine in Incognito (Reviewed by Lola)
Here is what you need to know to enter in the Rafflecopter widget below:
- Must leave a blog comment (just one blog, doesn't have to be all four) letting us know your favorite way to shift your summer beauty routine into fall.
- Additional entries for following each blog on social media networks (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)
- Open internationally
- Must be 18 or older
- Giveaway closes on Sunday September, 21 at 12:00 AM EST
Good luck, everyone!
Empties abound!
It is just me or do I seem to be plowing through a lot of products lately?? Either that or I'm just super delinquent at posting about empties in a timely fashion O_o
This instalment is kinda a big deal for me because I have a whole whack of makeup at the end of the post – hooray! Let's get to it.
Hurraw! Green Tea Lip Balm – awesome stuff. Keeps lips in tip top condition and feels awesome to boot – not too slippery but not too thick either. For less than $5 a pop, I'm all in!
Consonant Ultra Firming Organic Eye Cream – I opened this a couple years ago, used it for a while, then acquired a couple new eye creams and promptly forgot about this. It's quite thin so if you prefer that in an eye cream, you might like this. Personally it was too thin for my taste – but otherwise it was fine. Nothing to write home about though.
Pai Geranium & Thistle Combination Skin Cream – Love this moisturizer! If I didn't have a couple of oils on the go, I'd probably buy this again – it's perfect for oilier skin or warmer weather when skin doesn't need a heavy or greasy moisturizer. It absorbs quickly and feels light as air – and keeps sebum more balanced than just a regular moisturizer.
Oceopin Maritime Pine Seed Oil – I was underwhelmed by this. It felt kind of heavy and thick to me and didn't make my skin super soft like most of the oils I've tried. When I was nearing the end of the bottle I discovered that if you apply a good facial mist beforehand and apply this directly afterward, it spreads it out more and it feels a lot nicer. However, I'm still glad I only bought a small bottle of this – I wouldn't pick it up again.
Soapwalla Restorative Face Serum – I had a weird bias against this the whole time I used it, but it actually is quite nice – great for those of us who have sensitive skin, as it was soothing when my skin felt reactive. On the whole it was just OK otherwise; texture was of medium-thin viscosity and it kept my skin hydrated adequately without being greasy.
La Bella Figura Bio Active Healing Mask – As per my review, I LOVE THIS MASK SO MUCH. It was so lovely and soothing to my skin, and it smelled so tasty like juicy berries and honey. I will be buying this again at some point without a doubt.
TOO MANY SAMPLES TO HANDLE!!!! The highs and lows: [highs] Eminence Bright Skin Licorice Root Booster-Serum (awesome and seemed to help with acne scars even in the week of use), Eminence Red Currant Protective Moisturizer SPF30 (nice, smooth texture that isn't too heavy), Graydon Sun Cream (also nice texture and dries matte so perfect for summer) and The Serum (smells like blueberries and is packed with antioxidants); [lows] Juice Beauty samples (boring, boring, and the moisturizer was crazy sticky!), CV Skinlabs samples (totally did not soothe my skin nor wow me in any way). The rest? MEH.
Phyto Phytopolleine Scalp Treatment – soo hard to get out of the bottle! I got this through a swap and I used it really haphazardly, so I can't say if it worked or not. It was too much of a hassle so I wouldn't purchase in any case.
Yarok Feed Your Ends Leave-in Conditioner – this was OK. Nothing to write home about – it was very lightweight, so if you have very fine hair it might be ideal, but for my personal needs I've used other leave-ins that I loved a lot more.
Ojon Damage Reverse Restorative Smoothing Gloss – this was tinted brown, I guess to help boost the glossiness in brown/black hair, and every time I washed my hair it left a brown residue in my tub. It was just OK – I wouldn't buy this.
Andalou Naturals Argan & Sweet Orange Conditioner (x2) – You may have guessed, I am LOVING this conditioner. It smells soo good, like vanilla and orange, and perfectly hydrates my hair without being heavy or leaving a residue. I'm on my 3rd bottle and I suspect I'll just keep buying it until I stumble upon something else. The only downside is that I seem to go through it quite quickly!
Random blue bottle – I can't remember what this was called or the brand, but it was for your bikini line after a wax (or wherever you got waxed) to avoid ingrown hairs and irritation. I have had this since my very first wax back in 2007…haha! Time to go.
Poshe Top Coat – this was nice at first but it went the way of Seche Vite and got pretty gloopy near the end.
Osha Mae Calendula Salve – I mentioned this in my best of 2013 post, and it really was a lovely salve. I think though that the same I had from Clementine Fields, from M.J. Herbals, worked better somehow!
Kalaya Restore Body Treatment – I got this at Christmas from my aunt who knows I like organic/green skincare. At first I was skeptical but this actually was a really nice moisturizer – not too thick (read: greasy) or thin (i.e.: not hydrating enough) and really made my skin smooth. It did contain fragrance though so for that reason I wouldn't purchase it.
MAC Dazzleglass in Luscious Spark – pretty sheer orange gloss with shimmer. The Dazzleglass etc formulas are known to be in smaller tubes than they appear, and this went quick. I also found it needed to be re-applied often so this was an easy one.
Laura Mercier Lip Glace in Discrete – I really liked this shade when I got it, but after a while I found it's neutral tones flat due to the opaque formula. I was happy to see this go.
Buxom Lip Polish in April – when I was more of a gloss person, I loved the shine and sparkle of this pale pink lippie. But then it was just too 'Bar Star' for me and I wasn't inclined to try and finish off that last little bit.
NARS Pro-Prime Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base – everyone loves this – and I'm no different! If they day comes where I need to purchase an eye primer (I have the MUFE now to use), I'd definitely buy this.
Clinique High Impact Waterproof Mascara – this came in handy for all the weddings I had last year, but then I stopped using it (I don't really like using waterproof mascara on the regular). For those kind of occasions though, this is really good – gives nice, full lashes and stays put!
Pur Double Ego Mascara – I got this from my aunt and I used it maybe 3 times before I realized that it's crazy-wet formula made an absolute mess every damn time. Toss!
YSL Volume Effet Faux Cils Mascara (sample) – I know mascara samples aren't always a good predictor of a product's true efficacy, but I did not like this! Flaky, tangly lashes, YIKES!
Random foundation/concealer samples – I honestly can't remember what these were…I think they were two Tarte BB samples, and two MAC Pro Longwear samples. Lets just say I wouldn't buy either.
Chanel Illusion d'Ombre in Emerveille – I liked this a lot when I bought it, and its still a great shade, but mine got so dried out and hard to use that I just couldn't be bothered. I don't actually like the Illusion d'Ombre formula at all and gave the other one I bought (Abstraction) away. Wouldn't buy any of 'em again!
NARS Larger Than Life Eyeliner in Via Appia – lovely deep bronze shade I received in a swap. I had a seriously idiotic moment and SHARPENED THE PLASTIC, forgetting its a twist-up! So then I always had to have it twisted up extra far so I didn't scratch my eye out. D'OH. When it neared the end I just decided to turf it and stop the horror.
Illamasqua Blusher in Lover – this dropped and broke, and while I normally would try and salvage it somehow, I found this shade so light on my skin tone that I just figured it was an opportunity to get rid of it. I really HATE when my makeup breaks!
Giorgio Armani Fluid Sheer #2 (sample) – I found this quite sparkly for my taste. I'm glad I tried a sample (I got this when I was in NYC) because if I'd have bought a full size I would have been quite disappointed.
Burberry Lip Cover in Cameo Pink (sample) – I really did like this shade though it was a touch light for my skin tone. I enjoy the Lip Cover formula – it feels comfortable on the lips, though the inclusion of fragrance isn't my ideal.
Vapour Organics Mesmerize Eye Color in Storm (sample) – I tried to use this one and realized that in it's sample form it's IMPOSSIBLE. So, rather than hang on to it for no reason, I'm tossing it.
And that, they say, is THAT.
How are your empties going? And totally unrelated – did you watch Mad Men last night? WTF was that ending all about?!?!
Super-Quick Empties Post (from February – oops!)
Ok….so I took photos of some empties in February and then didn't post about them – oopsie! Let's get to it, because I want to also post my most recent empties soon – I have a big goal for myself this year in terms of reducing so I want to start entirely fresh!
Crabtree & Evelyn La Source Hand Therapy – I've had this seriously for like, 10 years, sitting in a cupboard because it's scented and ya'll know I DON'T DO THAT. But then, I wanted to get rid of some stuff so I used it as a foot lotion. Perfect!
Shikai Borage Therapy Hand Cream – ARGH that awful, awful smell of FEET and BO and DEAD MEAT. Thankfully this hand cream wasn't all that fabulous, because if it were the most amazing thing ever I might have to buy it again and suffer the odour just to have healed hands. THE GODS HAVE SPARED ME.
CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser – It was fine. Just like Cetaphil, really. Which is MEH for someone who wears makeup or who wants a more substantial second cleanser. Even if I wasn't sporting a 'green' skincare routine now I probably wouldn't get this again, unless my skin was going absolutely batshit (in that case, it's pretty darn gentle and not too bad at all).
Aubrey Honeysuckle Rose Moisturizing Conditioner – This was also just OK. I didn't love the smell nor that formula. It was my first organic conditioner and on the whole, it would probably be nice for someone with thin, fine hair that doesn't need much moisturization like my bone-dry hair does.
Organix Coconut Milk Hibiscus Nourishing Body Wash – This was my second bottle for a reason – it SMELLS SO GOOD. I won't buy it again because of the ingredients (still has fake fragrance, and is not really 'organic' – shame on the name!) but if you don't care about this stuff, I enjoyed it overall.
Ellovi Butter – I'm going to be the dissenting voice here and state that I didn't love this. My eczema did not like this at all, which is surprising given the clean ingredients, but I found I needed more moisture, and my eczema was consistently present while using this, so it didn't really do much at all. Full-price at $26 (I had a $5 coupon), this would have needed to blow my socks off for a repurchase.
Haus of Gloi Aether Pumpkin Butter – I still have a soft spot for this! I stopped buying it, but I might order a few of the smaller sizes to use as hand cream and such – I really liked the smell and it moisturized well. I feel like the ingredients are pretty decent, and while not totally clean…I just like it anyway.
Pai Camellia & Rose Gentle Hydrating Cleanser – Though I think this might be a bit heavy for me during the summer, I did like this cleanser and I think anyone with normal to dry skin should definitely try it out! So gentle and leaves skin feeling very comfortable.
Stark Grapefruit Cleanse & Hydrate Balm – Minus the little balls of shea butter in this, I liked this balm fairly well. It didn't cause any irritation – but the scent being so delicious constantly had me on alert for something, so I never used it with ease. I wouldn't repurchase, but mostly just for that reason! I like using things that I know without a doubt will never eff with my fickle skin.
Tarte Pure Maracuja Oil – Honestly, still one of the best oils I've tried to date (and I've tried a fair number by now!). Affordable, great for most skin types, absorbs quickly – there's really not much else to say. I went through two bottles, which saying a lot since I usually try something different every time. I might even come back to this at some point!
Eumovate Eczema & Dermatitis Cream – I picked up this cream while in NZ, and though it was AMAZING at clearing my the eczema I got while away (like, the best product I've ever used for that purpose), apparently my doc tells me this shit is kinda dangerous. At least, it's not to be used on the regular. O-KAY, then. I powered through it while I was away, and had just a bit left which I used here and there afterward. I was kinda sad to see it go (I really DID work wonders), but it's probably for the best.
XLash Eyelash Enhancer – Just updated you guys on how much ASS this kicks when compared to another lash growth serum…I WILL buy this one again, mark my words. So, SO good.
Holy smokes, the samples. Let's do this by notables, and not-worth-it's:
– OLO Brand New Day – Nice, gentle enzyme scrub that does have some manual exfoliating qualities as well; leaves the skin nice and soft but not ravaged.
– Kahina Eye Serum – Second time with a sample of this bad boy, and I still like it quite a bit. Sinks in quickly and isn't greasy at all. But sometimes with stuff like this I think – do I really need a separate serum for eye? Nah, probably not.
– Babor Calm & Relax Cream – lovely cream thats not too heavy for my normal-to-oily skin, and really does 'calm & relax'! I plan to buy this one day, but it's $76CAD so maybe when I have a little bit more disposable funds, hmm?
– Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus – Not 'clean' but I had it in my samples stash and I though I'd use it up. And really, it works. Highly recommend for non-'green" skincare buffs.
– Lancome La Vie Est Belle (sample) – I still love this scent, and one day I'll give in and buy a bottle. I just wish it was cheaper! 1oz (30mL) is $72CAD. Atrocious.
– Tata Harper Resurfacing Mask – Honestly, the first sample I had I found this did NOTHING to my face, and the second time I tried it, I felt a little bit of irritation. I know a lot of people love it but I'm not one of 'em.
– OLO Vitamin C Serum – Again, another 'gem' that gets raves, but I found it was a little heavy for my skin – it would be PERFECT for drier skin, and it gives the skin a glowy sheen (which turned a bit greasy on me).
– Vapour Illusionist Concealer – YIKES! All of these shades were so gray!! Even the darkest shade was ashy and awful. And the coverage as well was crappy. Probably if you're super fair and have hardly anything to conceal, this would be great. Clearly not for me.
The MAKEUPS:
Urban Decay Supercurl Curling Mascara – I've had a sample of this before, and my opinion is the same – great for giving lashes curl (makes mine even CURLIER) and for separation and length. One day I might even buy the full size.
MAC Pearlglide Intense Eye Liner in Petrol Blue – I wish I had this in an eyeshadow, or perhaps just a better eyeliner formula. This ALWAYS smudged on the outer corners no matter what I did, and I didn't love the more glittery-sparkly quality of it either. It's old and starting to separate from the sides of the pencil, so I decided to toss it. Whoop!
Clinique Cream Shaper in Egyptian – I loved this shade (blackened olive) and the liner didn't budge, but it's also a billion years old (or maybe 7) and was doing the same shrinking thing, so out it goes.
Clinique High Impact Mascara – how many samples of this have I used in my life!? Too many. Still a great formula but I'm kinda bored of it now after years and years.
Clinique Lash Power Mascara – Still digging this formula (it's newer) and I have a backup in my stash. Gets all the bitty little lashes and doesn't budge. Awesome.
Make Up For Ever Smoky Lash Extravagant – Hated. It. Tried to love it. Still Hated. It. TOSS.
YSL Touche Eclat 5.5 – I know Wayne Goss has showed us the error of our ways in using this pen, but I'd just rather have an illuminating wand do all that and not cost $50+. Next time I'll buy the cheapy version if its not gonna make my dark circles disappear.
Benefit Watt's Up – This was an OK cream highlighter, but I've found plenty others I like far more (Becca, to name one!). I was so glad when I finished this sample!
BAM. Empties #1 for 2014 DONE. #2 to come shortly!
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Jan. 3 (Bloomberg) -- Israel's benchmark government bonds climbed for a fifth day, pushing the yield to the lowest level since they were issued in April, as improved manufacturing output around the world boosted demand for riskier assets.
The yield on the 5.5 percent bonds due in January 2022 dropped three basis points, or 0.03 percentage point, to 4.46 percent, at the 4:30 p.m. close in Tel Aviv. The Bank of Israel sold 11 billion shekels ($2.9 billion) of short-term Makam bills today at average yields below the previous sale. The shekel was little changed at 3.8211 a dollar at 4:55 p.m. in Tel Aviv.
Australian manufacturing expanded for the first time in six months in December, an industry survey showed, adding to evidence the global economy is improving after German and Chinese factory output reports beat economist estimates in the past two days. U.S. manufacturing probably expanded last month at the fastest pace since June, economists in a Bloomberg survey forecast before a report today.
"Positive sentiment surrounding global economies is contributing to a decline in the risk premium of Israeli assets and boosting appetite for higher-yielding assets," said Ehud Itzhakov, a bond trader at Bank Hapoalim Ltd. in Tel Aviv. "Institutional investors are looking for buying opportunities in the market after two weeks that the Finance Ministry hasn't had a bond auction."
Makam Sale
The Finance Ministry last sold bonds on Dec. 19 and its first scheduled sale of 2012 will be Jan. 9 when it plans to auction 1.5 billion shekels of debt, including the government's first 30-year bond.
The Bank of Israel sold 2 billion shekels of 91-day short-term notes, or Makam bills, at an average yield of 2.58 percent and 9 billion shekels of 364-day bills at an average yield of 2.51 percent. That compares with respective average yields of 2.7 percent and 2.8 percent, at the last auction of similar-maturity securities on Dec. 6.
The yield on the inflation-linked bonds due June 2013 declined for a third day, falling four basis points to 0.64 percent. The two-year break-even rate, the difference between inflation-linked bonds and similar-maturity fixed-rate government debt, dropped two basis points to 192, implying an average annual inflation rate of 1.92 percent.
Two-year interest-rate swaps, an indicator of investor expectations for rates over the period, retreated four basis points to 2.47 percent, matching the level on Dec. 26. The central bank that day left the benchmark interest rate unchanged at 2.75 percent, after reducing it twice in three months, saying it wants to be able to react to future developments.
The Tel-Bond 40 Index of corporate bonds rose for an eighth day, gaining 0.3 percent to 261.25.
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Good but need better instructions for store it
from caracas, Venezuela
on 3/1/2014
the product is very good but, at the instruction sheet doesn't appear how to store these items, after 3 changes I discovered , it must be stored both parts away one of each other, because the magnet of the ear/cheak part can't be together
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Finis MP 3
John A.
from Paradise Valley, AZ
on 1/10/2014
These things never worked. They will not stay on longer than 20-30 seconds. I never should have spent the money on them.
2nd one owned
from Dayton, OH
on 10/11/2013
Returned it, it kept stalling. this was the 2nd one, I purchased it because the 1st one was great.
great sound, not so great mechanics
Tomas T.
from San Diego, CA
on 8/14/2013
daily user with one-two hours of lap swimmingbetter sound than with earphonesbuttons too small for manipulationplaylist functions not working wellcompany needs to rethink mechanicsmiss my waterfi shuffle, but not the earplugs!
improve your workouts!
from Kettering, OH
on 5/31/2013
Love it! You wouldn't do aerobics/zumba w/o music, why swim w/o it? I get a much better workout using my SwiMP3. Even on days I'm not 100% I easily get motivated by the music. Buttons are a bit different than the 1G model, but not a big deal. This is the 3rd one I've owned and I have a hard time swimming my set w/o it.
This product works!!!
Anthony M.
from HOWELL, MI
on 5/27/2013
I have used this for a month and am pleased to say that this product works... and I use earplugs while swimming. I am very pleased and hope this product stays problem free.
One of the best things I've ever bought
from LOS ANGELES, CA
on 4/29/2013
I never really needed to have an excuse to go for a swim, but these things make the experience so much more amazing. There's something to be said about experiencing music underwater that isn't said enough, especially with the great sound conductivity that water has. And to be able to plug in some earplugs and hear the music and nothing else, it's quite an experience, and as a musician, it really helps me to analyze music in a way that I couldn't before because I am surrounded by things that distract me.-One thing you have to be sure is that when you get this is that it isn't defective. I had an issue with the first one I received that caused a horrid buzzing sound in one of the headpieces when lower frequencies were being played, which I'm assuming was due to the proximity of the speaker to the plastic case. An issue that was nicely resolved by a quick online chat that got me a return form and another SwiMP3 player sent to me shortly after.All in all, I'd recommend these to anyone who wants a cooler swimming experience
Love it!
from Wisconsin
on 4/24/2013
I have always had to force myself to swim laps and was easily distracted when I actually would be swimming. This device has kept me in the pool and I actually look forward to doing laps! It is easy to use and although pricey, it was worth the $.
from canton, oh
on 4/22/2013
Works Great, Easy To Download Muisc. Dont Judge, Until Your Head Is Under The Water. Potential Fatal Flaw Is The Clips, Must Be Real Careful. Should Come With A Case.
Great product
from COUNTRY CLUB HILLS, IL
on 4/21/2013
I've been debating buying a waterproof MP3 for a few years. I'm glad I waited. I was always concerned with the having earplugs because they NEVER fit my ears properly. I was a little suspicious of the ability to conduct sound through bone as claimed. However, I've been pleasantly surprised with this product. The sound is great for swimming laps, I do wear an ear plug in one ear for better quality.
The only issue I have with the product is the skip/volume controls. They are a little hard to manipulate. However, since I have a decent playlist.....I don't worry about it. Overall, I'm happy with the product and extremely happy that I don't have to worry about earbuds fitting properly.
from Portland, OR
on 4/21/2013
I love having music to swim to, as I can double my time in the pool without getting bored. The reviews I had read previous to buying the unit are pretty accurate, but I don't have any waterproof ear-bud experience to compare my player to. I will say that much of the bass is lost in translation, so the claims of being "crystal clear" are a little overstated, but in general I'm glad I invested in the product.
Robyn S.
from Barrington, NH
on 4/18/2013
I use the "bone phones" every time I swim. I did have a problem with my first set. The battery would not hold a charge. I contacted Swimoutlet.com and they exchanged them promptly. Very pleased with their customer service. So far my swimp3 is working great. Love them! Sound is clear.
Everything I wanted
Russell Scott
from Bellevue WA
on 4/11/2013
Great product. Great sound. The only challenge is my fingers and the small buttons, and getting use to changing playlists, shuffle, etc., But overall I really like it. It makes swimming a lot more fun and a lot less boring doing laps.
Ive tried others, this is the best
from Forest Hills NY
on 4/2/2013
Trouble free, works every time I use it. Sound quality excellent underwater. No ear buds that used to fall out during some strokes. My only question is where are the 300 songs that i put in stored? Its a tiny unit. This really makes my daily 45 minute swim a pleasure.
SwiMP3 is great
from Virginia Beach, VA
on 3/29/2013
I got my SwiMP3 about 2 weeks ago and it is great. Swimming with my favorite tunes is something I never imagined and now I can't imagine not having it. 3 or 4 people I swim with also have them and since I got it several more want to try it out. Loading the music via ITunes was very easy and the player is simple to operate.
Works great and hassle-free
from Macon, GA
on 3/19/2013
I had never heard of "bone conduction" technology before and was skeptical, but the reviews convinced me to try this mp3 player. I previously tried an mp3 player with headphones but could not get a good seal and spent as much time fiddling with the things trying to get them to work as I did swimming. I had no trouble loading up the Finis player with my music and tried it for the first time today. It was terrific. I enjoyed my swim much more as I was able to enjoy the music instead of constantly thinking about how many more laps I had left. It's true the sound quality is richer underwater, but the sound was fine out of the water, too. The best part was that, after spending a couple of minutes to get the device clipped to my goggle strap, it stayed in place and I didn't have to adjust it once. I don't know how it works, but this is a really great invention!
from Washington,iL
on 3/16/2013
Was a little skeptical at first but not any more... These work great... Very easy to set up and the sound is great... I've been using them every day now for close to 2 weeks(80 - 100 laps/day)
bone conduction not as good as ear drum hearing
from Phoenix.AZ
on 3/15/2013
if you have issues with ear infections using earbuds in the water this is better then nothing
Second player owned
G Schecher
from Eatontown, NJ
on 3/14/2013
The first unit I had corroded after a year of use and could not charge any more... However I loved the player and bought another. To my approval they upgraded the unit with much better water proofing on the usb port. I highly recommend this unit.
The BEST 'tool-toy' I have for swimming!!!!
from el dorado hills, ca
on 3/14/2013
This is without a doubt the best thing I have ever done for my workout. The sound is CRYSTAL clear underwater and once you place the set on your cheekbone you forget it is there. I took 11 minutes off my workout the very first day because my swim was more upbeat and consistent. It is very surreal swimming while seeing your hands out in front of you, the glistening of the water on the floor of the pool and the incredible sound going through your head....it almost gives you the sense you are watching a music video. These things stay where you put them. They don't move, They are comfortable and the instructions are BEYOND easy. It walked me step by step through changing your music to mp3 and then how to drag and drop. It walked me through some tools to use to decide which songs to transfer....who knew iTunes had a 'beat count' you could use to choose music??? Truly the best thing I have purchased in a long time for my swim workout. I finished two miles the other day and then told my son "hold on....there is a good song on" and swam another 150 yards. Then it happened again. Finally my son came to the pool edge and said 'Shut off your headphones....I am ready to go home'..... It was funny. These headphones are really great.


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I like New York in June, how about you?
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Art Fair
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14 Jun 2014 – 15 Jun 2014
Event times
11am Saturday - 4/5pm Sunday.
An Afro-Caledonian Art Festivial.
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|Table of Contents
|Vol. 113, No. 4, 2009
Issue release date: July 2009
|Section title: Original Research
Fibronectin Gene Expression in Aortic Regurgitation: Relative Roles of Mitogen-Activated Protein KinasesTruter S.L.a · Catanzaro D.F.b · Supino P.G.b · Gupta A.c · Carter J.b · Ene A.R.b · Herrold E.M.b · Dumlao T.F.d · Beltran F.b · Borer J.S.b
aWyeth Research, Collegeville, Pa., bThe Division of Cardiovascular Medicine and The Howard Gilman Institute for Heart Valve Disease, State University of New York Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, N.Y., cColumbia University Medical Center, New York, N.Y., and dBoston Medical Center, South Boston, Mass., USA
Received: 12/19/2008
Accepted: 12/31/2008
Published online: 3/20/2009
Issue release date: July 2009
Number of Print Pages: 8
Number of Figures: 3
Number of Tables: 0
ISSN: 0008-6312 (Print)
eISSN: 1421-9751 (Online)
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Objectives: In aortic regurgitation (AR), fibronectin (FN) expression is upregulated. This study sought to determine signal transduction pathways involved in upregulation of FN expression in AR. Methods: Cardiac fibroblasts (CF) from rabbits with surgically induced AR and matched controls (NL) were cultured and assayed for FN expression and kinase activity with and without inhibitors of kinases JNK, p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) and extracellular response kinase (ERK). NL CF also were subjected to cyclic strain mimicking AR for 24 h in culture with and without inhibitors. Results: AR CF exhibited 2.9-fold greater c-Jun phosphorylation (p < 0.01) and 1.5- to 2-fold greater ATF2 phosphorylation (p < 0.05–0.01) than NL. JNK and p38MAPK inhibition reduced c-Jun and ATF2 phosphorylation to NL; ERK inhibition had no effect. FN mRNA expression was similar in pattern to kinase activities. Cyclic strain in NL CF increased c-Jun phosphorylation 2-fold versus unstrained controls (p < 0.005). This was suppressed by inhibition of JNK but not p38MAPK. Conclusion: FN expression in response to the acute mechanical strain resembling AR is upregulated primarily via JNK. However, in chronic AR both JNK and p38MAPK are involved. These signaling pathways represent potential therapeutic targets for normalizing extracellular matrix (ECM) composition and contractile force transmission, believed to be related to ECM composition/organization, in AR.
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Technical assistance: Ethan Leer, BS, Juliet E. Heaphy, BA, July Y. Kim, BS, and Lisa L. Pitlor, BA.
Received: December 19, 2008
Accepted after revision: December 31, 2008
Published online: March 20, 2009
Number of Print Pages : 8
Number of Figures : 3, Number of Tables : 0, Number of References : 38
Cardiology (International Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine, Surgery, Pathology and Pharmacology)
Vol. 113, No. 4, Year 2009 (Cover Date: July 2009)
Journal Editor: Borer J.S. (New York, N.Y.)
ISSN: 0008-6312 (Print), eISSN: 1421-9751 (Online)
For additional information: http://www.karger.com/CRD
Received: 12/19/2008
Accepted: 12/31/2008
Published online: 3/20/2009
Issue release date: July 2009
Number of Print Pages: 8
Number of Figures: 3
Number of Tables: 0
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Image: Comet ISON on Thanksgiving DayNovember 29th, 2013 in Astronomy & Space / Space Exploration
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Comet ISON has moved quite close to the sun as seen by from ESA/NASA's Solar and Heliospheric Observatory captured at 10:51 a.m. EST on Nov. 28, 2013.
This image is a composite with the sun imaged by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory in the center, and SOHO showing the solar atmosphere, the corona.
Read more: Sun-grazing comet ISON likely broke up (Update)
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A dream house of stucco and sheet metal
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Architect Jayna Cooper built her ideal home -- while sticking to a tight budget and using basic construction materials.
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Jul 31, 2012
A study suggests that homes certified as environment-friendly do sell at a premium. But in terms of choosing which home to buy, it's still location, location, location first.
CISPA getting last minute rewrites and criticism
Apr 26, 2012
The Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act, or CISPA, heads for a vote in Congress amid a flurry of activity. Plus, the Robot Roundup.
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Feb 3, 2012
Tess Vigeland and economics editor Chris Farrell discuss the possibility of more transparency on 401(k) fees. Plus, callers ask questions about supporting retired parents and the pros and cons of uprooting a family for a new job.
Cybersecurity bill clears House committee
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We're staying with this story because it matters and it's in the process of getting arcane and hard to follow. There's a hearing today in DC to set...
House Democrats urge settlement on AT&T-Mobile
Sep 16, 2011
15 Democrats in the House have sent a letter to President Obama urging the administration to find some way to make the proposed Big Acquisition go...
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November 16, 2014: "Homeland"
December 2014: Noel Night & "Holiday Cheer" Concerts
March 22, 2015: "That Music Always Round Me"
May 17, 2015: "All About Love"
Sunday, November 16, 2014 @ 2 pm
Central United Methodist Church
23 E. Adams, Detroit, MI 48226
Join Conductor Susan Catanese and Cantata Academy Chorale for an afternoon of song celebrating the love of home, family, culture and more, from America and beyond. Highlighted by Z. Randall Stroope's piece, Homeland, this performance promises to be a touching tribute in time for the Thanksgiving holiday.
$15 adult, $12 student/senior, $30 family
For discounted advance tickets ($13/$10/$26),
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Saturday, December 6, 2014 @ 6:45 pm
Orchestra Hall (Max M. Fisher Music Box)
3711 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI
Free performance sponsored by Midtown Detroit, Inc.
Sunday, December 7, 2014 @ 3 pm
St. Therese Lisieux Catholic Church
48115 Schoenherr Road
Shelby Township, MI 48315
Wednesday December 10, 2014 @ 7 pm
Christ Lutheran Church
32300 Schoenherr Road
Warren, MI 48088
Saturday December 13, 2014 @ 7 pm
First Presbyterian Church of Farmington
26165 Farmington Road
Farmington Hills, MI 48334
Kick off the season with favorite holiday songs, old and new. This Cantata Academy Chorale concert is sure to get you into the spirit and send you singing into the season!
These concerts will have a free will offering or take donations (no tickets needed).
Sunday, March 22, 2015 @ 3 pm
First Presbyterian Church of Mt. Clemens
168 Cass Avenue
Mt. Clemens, MI 48043
Featuring the selections from Cantata Academy Chorale's latest cd release, enjoy an afternoon of live, eclectic selections from Mozart to modern.
Part of First Presbyterian's Fine Arts Series. For concert information, contact the church directly (586.465.0461).
Sunday, May 17, 2015 @ 3 pm
St. Paul of Tarsus Catholic Church
41300 Romeo Plank Road
Clinton Township, MI 48038
From Renaissance to contemporary, composers have set to music songs of the joy and heartbreak of love. Join Cantata Academy Chorale and our guests, the Camerata Singers of Midland, Michigan (director, James Hohmeyer), for this concert celebrating music from all eras depicting the many moods of love.
$15 adult, $12 student/senior, $30 family
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- Student tickets are available to students under 18 or with valid ID.
- Well-behaved children under 12 are admitted free.
- Senior tickets are available to those over 65.
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Heathrow prayer rooms and chapel
Prayer rooms in the terminals
There are multi-faith prayer rooms in each terminal at Heathrow, offering a quiet retreat for prayer and meditation:
Terminal 2
- Departures (after security), near Gate A21 [map]
- Satellite T2B (after security), between Gates B34 and B35 [map].
Terminal 3
- Departures building, Level 1 (before security) [map]
- Departure lounge (after security), near Lounge A [map].
Terminal 4
- Departure lounge (after security), near Gate 5b [map].
Terminal 5
Airport chaplains
Heathrow has Christian chaplains from Anglican, Catholic, and Free Church denominations, and faith representatives from the Buddhist, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim, and Sikh faiths. To get in touch call +44 (0)20 8745 4261 or email email@example.com.
Lead chaplaincy contacts
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- Buddhist: Mr Robert MacPhail (mob: 07917 406464)
- Roman Catholic: Fr Jude Ugochukwu Ifeorah SMMM (mob: 07448 050951)
- Free Churches Group: The Rev John Mackerness (mob: 07899 943447)
- Jewish: Rabbi Hershi Vogel (mob: 07970 829758)
- Muslim: Mr Asgar Halim Rajput (mob: 07931 552152)
- Sikh: Mr Devraj Singh Khalsa (mob: 07957 150401)
St George's Chapel
The airport has a Christian interdenominational chapel, St George's, at Inner Ring West, Heathrow Airport, Hounslow TW6 1BP (close to the central bus station).
The chapel is below ground level and reached via stairs. It is usually open from 07:00 - 19:00.
Anglican and Free Church
Services by arrangement.
Roman Catholic Mass (in the Chapel of St George)
Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
12:30: Roman Catholic Mass.
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Beckett is a serial entrepreneur, setting up his first marketing and promotional firm in 1969. He started Results International in 1991.
Alps' broadcast career has spanned three decades; she joined Thinkbox in 2006 from PHD. Alps is a Fellow of the Royal Television Society and a member of Bafta.
Bainbridge has worked at RBS and Emap. Prior to that he spent nine years as marketing and communications director for the British Army.
Blackburn, formerly of the AAR and Skype, joined Grupo Consultores this year. She has also held brand-side roles at Coca-Cola and BT.
Brooks has worked in digital since 1999. In her current role she offers thought leadership across the Coca-Cola brand portfolio.
Burkitt began his career as a trainee at Birds Eye Foods. He spent 30 years in advertising before joining The Marketing Society in 2003.
Carpenter was promoted to his current role this year. The business works with high-profile brands such as Heineken and RBS.
Chapman has held marketing roles at major companies since the 80s, including a senior post at T-Mobile.
Earnshaw has more than 20 years of experience building and managing teams and has developed solutions for British Gas and HSBC.
Fennell was a director at CPM before setting up his own field marketing consultancy, Archway Management.
Gilmour is a financial-services specialist who also led the marketing effort for the previous government's ID cards scheme.
Glazer joined the AAR as commercial director in 1999. Her career has included spells at JWT, WCRS and Kendall Tarrant.
Having worked for Kraft, Boots and Scottish & Newcastle, Holland has climbed the ranks at tea brand Tetley to his present role.
Before joining the APA in 2004, Hutchison worked at media agency Starcom, Sunday Business Publishing and Associated Newspapers.
Langley specialises in sponsorship negotiation, branding and identity creation for small and medium FMCG businesses.
Lloyd, who founded KLP Group in 1970, is an expert in promotional marketing. He is a former chief executive of the Direct Marketing Association.
McElhatton was appointed editor of Marketing in December 2010. She began her career at Random House, before moving into magazines in the early 90s.
McEwan spent more than 18 years at Unilever, and is a former vice-president, marketing, for PepsiCo (Europe).
Peniston-Baines has advised Microsoft UK and Lloyds TSB on agency search and management, and worked for agencies Grey and HHCL.
Quelch has held senior roles in retailing and financial services, and has worked in the contact centre industry for the past 12 years.
Roberts directs the county FA organisation across coaching, referee development and administration.
Russell joined Sky in 1998, having worked for Boots, Kraft and British Airways. His remit includes insight and customer engagement.
Southcombe, who is head of this shopper marketing and in-store media specialist, is a former professional tennis player.
Before joining the AAR in 2007, Spong spent five years at Royal Mail. His career also includes spells at NatWest, McCann and Proximity.
Tilling has worked in senior marketing roles for KFC owner Yum! since 1999. She previously worked at McVitie's and Nestle Dairy.
Tolley started out at Van den Bergh Foods before moving to Kraft. He has also worked at Anchor Foods, Unilever Bestfoods, Fox's Biscuits and Dairy Crest.
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2002 Subaru Impreza Outback Q&A
2002 Subaru Impreza Outback Question: broken alternator bolt
Bolt holding alternator to car sheared off not once but twice...this takes out powersteering but more importantly only have 20 minutes of drive time without any radio/lights,etc on because the battery can't charge...this problem has occurred twice driving on a straight road on my way to work stranding me twice. Why does it happen and how can it be fixed right so I can put this behind me? Just yesterday I had to borrow someone else's car because when I started mine up it made a new clicky whapping noise which went away after I drove it about 600 yards,but it didn't sound good and intermittently I smell burnt rubber. - NURSEBEANS
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Really need to determine WHY the bolt is breaking. What is putting so much strain on the bolt that it snaps, this is unusual for a Subaru. I have worked on many. Is your A/C compressor turning freely, sometimes an A/C compressor or anything that is also driven by that belt, including the Alternator, can start to wear out and cause too much drag and that will shear off a bolt. Inspect carefully all the devices that are being driven by this belt and make sure that they all turn freely and are properly aligned. Also, turn on and turn off your A/C and see if that effects anything, and remember, your A/C is on when you use defrost! - dandd
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... yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That is why it is called the "present." (I stole it from a movie).
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Camping , Coffee and conversation , Dining out , Museums and art , Music and concerts , Exploring new areas , Travel/Sightseeing
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Old Town Suites & Stylish Accommodations in the Heart of Alexandria
Hotel Monaco Alexandria presents historic accommodations that are anything but stuffy. Our 241 guestrooms and suites are colorful, stylish and, most importantly, comfortable. Monaco's Old Town suites speak to the spirit of Kimpton Hotels and to the lively culture that has defined Alexandria since its founding in 1749.
Modern yet timeless, Hotel Monaco's guestrooms and Old Town suites feature:
- Wired and wireless high-speed WiFi, complimentary for Kimpton Karma Rewards members
- Complimentary morning newspaper for Kimpton loyalty members
- Complimentary morning coffee service in our lobby
- Honor bar featuring gourmet and organic treats
- 24-hour room service provided by Jackson 20, located adjacent to the hotel
- 37" LCD flat screen TV with cable access
- Luxury bath amenities and Frette linens
- "Forgot It? We've Got It!" essential travel items
- "Mind. Body. Spa." features in-room spa services, the Yoga channel on every TV and complimentary yoga accessories to use during your stay
- Pet-friendly services and amenities
- Companion goldfish delivered to your room for the duration of your stay upon request
- Amenities of home including iron and ironing board, hairdryer and make-up mirrors
- Check-in is 3 pm; check-out is 12 noon
- Frequently Asked Questions
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- These 72 spacious guestrooms present up to 420 square feet of stylish space to comfortably accommodate up to four people
- Each room features two full-sized double beds, large bathroom and all the services and amenities of our luxury hotel
Monte Carlo Terrace Room
- These 28 unique guestrooms showcase an outdoor balcony with patio settee for two, overlooking our beautiful courtyard
- Featuring a king-sized bed and large bathroom, these 405-square-foot rooms can accommodate up three guests with a rollaway bed
King Premier Room
- Our four King Premier guestrooms present 430 square feet of comfort and feature a king-sized bed, large bathroom and all the services and amenities of our Kimpton Hotel
- These rooms are ideal for two guests, or three guests with a rollaway bed
Mediterranean Suite
- At 800 square feet, our spacious one-bedroom Mediterranean Suites feature a private bedroom with king-sized bed, TV and bath with Fuji tub and separate shower
- The luxurious separate living room includes a queen-sized sofa bed and flat-screen tv. These suites comfortably sleep up to five with a rollaway bed
Eleanor Suite
- This one of a kind 629-square-foot suite is designed for primping and priming, whether getting ready for your wedding day or a night on the town
- The luxurious two-room suite features one king bed, a separate parlor featuring a spacious vanity area with decorative mirrors and bespoke salon chairs, a custom three-way mirrored cabinet and built-in buffet and wet bar, large bathroom, and a private balcony overlooking the hotel's interior courtyard
Monaco Loft Suite
- Most unique are our two-level loft suites. At 750 square feet , our multi-level suites offer grand windows on the main level, an intimate living area with flat-screen TV and a half bath
- A staircase leads to the guestroom and full bath, featuring a Fuji tub and separate shower
Majestic Suite
- This beautiful 1600 square foot suite is ideal for business or leisure. It accommodates up to 20 for a reception, and converts into a one- or two-bedroom suite to sleep up to four. The common area offers a dining table and separate sitting area, both seating up to six
- Extras include a wet bar, full bathroom and queen-sized sofa bed. The connecting King bedrooms have a full bath with Fuji tub and separate shower


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