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Job Wouters' interview
Dutch-born, Amsterdam-based typographical artist Job Wouters (b.1980) combines elements of graffiti, illustration, painting and graphic design into his exuberant, psychedelic works. Like Henri de Toulouse Lautrec, Andy Warhol and Keith Haring, Wouters works beyond the confines of the conventional art gallery; bringing his unique handwriting to commissions for posters, ,window displays, installations and fashion collections. In 2012 Gestalten published the first monograph of Wouters' work entitled Letman: The Artwork and Calligraphy of Job Wouters. In 2013 he was commissioned to paint a mural – HOME – for the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis and is increasingly moving towards larger scale public artworks often created in front of a live audience as performance pieces.
Wouters' lifelong obsession with typography and the power of the written word first found its expression in graffiti, before he studied art and design at the Royal Academy of Art, the Hague and Amsterdam's renowned Rietveld Academy. It was at the former institution that he picked up his virtuosic command of classical typography.
'I suppose the thing I like most about handwriting is the universal quality of it. Obviously, everyone writes. So everyone can relate to a well-written piece. When you see some beautiful calligraphy done well – especially if it is done live – you can connect'.
Today, watching him work, he is as precise and fastidious as a Medieval monk illuminating a manuscript. There is something hypnotic about watching the concentration with which he can execute repeat patterns for hours on end; working with an arsenal of materials to produce colour drifts that please the eye and soothe the soul.
'In calligraphy there is always a tension between expression and control. These are the two forces that look like they're opposite but in a sense they are not. They join along as partners in a good piece of work'.
Though digital technology has a part to play in Wouters' work, his intricate lettering is predominantly created by hand. It's a practice that lends itself to live creation, with often spectacular results, as in his mural at the Walker Art Centre, or the giant chalk drawing he produced in late 2013 for the Design Museum, Helsinki..
'In the last two or three years my practice has been shifting towards making larger sized murals. That always has a performative element to it because you're making something live and people react differently to it. If I design a book, it comes out and maybe is mentioned in a publication or wins a prize but you never get that direct feedback. I've come to like it very much. It's a social thing'.
The other key element to Wouter's process is his exhaustive "Research and Development" – a term he's come to apply to his practice of endlessly doodling new letter forms in his spare time, or exploring new materials with which to create them.
'A specific material or tool can often become the source of inspiration. At one point I realized that traditional graphic designers use fonts… They're quoting someone else's work… I thought, I want to regain this sort of control. I want to own everything that I make. I wanted to draw everything. But then to have the same amount of freedom or communication possibilities as a regular designer, I needed to train my hand in all these different directions, and the more directions I could do, the more powerful I could be'.
Wouters' focus on hand craftsmanship and meticulous research is both unusual and refreshing in a visual culture defined by the instantaneousness of the internet and the quick fixes made possible by computer-aided design software. He bristles, however, when faced with common assumptions about the relative merits of analogue and digital. For him, both have their place.
'People always say "Oh, handwork is so good because it's imperfect." But the thing is that most craftsmen strive for perfection. I'm not aiming for faults, but of course they're part of the work. It's more a matter of control. At one point I realized I could control brushes and paint and the analogue tools way better than the digital counterparts. So although I grew up with the computer, and am very happy using it, for the actual making of something, I can do it far better by hand'.


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Penn State's offense looked sharp in the second quarter, scoring 21 points, and the Nittany Lions now lead 28-13. Penn State executed a balanced offensive attack in the quarter, finishing with 138 yards passing and 75 yards rushing. Four big plays, including Matt McGloin's 53-yard pass, sparked the Nittany Lions in the quarter.
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President Obama meets with the tribes
SEARHC outpatient clinics to be closed for Christmas, New Year's Day holidays
Presentation to CCTHITA Executive Committee
ELMC receives accreditation letter from The Joint Commission
SEARHC Hydaburg Health Center nearly ready
ARMC receives FESC certification
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President Obama meets with the tribes:
This past week, President Barack Obama hosted his second annual White House Tribal Nations Conference that featured hundreds of tribal representatives from around the country, including Southeast Alaska. Before the conference started, President Obama held a special meeting with 12 tribal leaders, including Central Council of Tlingít and Haida Tribes of Alaska President Ed Thomas. Thomas was the only Alaska tribal leader at the meeting and he represented our state's 229 tribes. After the meeting, Thomas told the Juneau Empire that it was a good opportunity to get some insight on the president's stance on issues Natives are facing, such as the Indian Health Care Improvement Act and the Tribal Law and Order Act. "He was trying to reassure us that he understands and supports us. He did speak to us on how he knows these issues," Thomas told the Empire. During the short meeting, Thomas said he discussed subsistence rights and economic development in rural Alaska as other issues of concern.
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SEARHC outpatient clinics to be closed for Christmas, New Year's Day holidays:
So our employees can enjoy the holidays with their families, all SEARHC clinics will be closed on Friday, Dec. 24, for Christmas Eve, and Friday, Dec. 31, for New Year's Eve. The S'áxt' Hít Mt. Edgecumbe Hospital clinics and other clinics around the consortium that normally are open on Saturday (urgent care, eye clinic, etc.) will be closed on Saturday, Dec. 25, for Christmas. The hospital urgent care department will be open on Saturday, Jan. 1, for New Year's Day, but all other Saturday clinics throughout the consortium will be closed. The hospital emergency room will be open throughout the holidays, and we will have staff on duty to take care of our inpatients at the hospital. Our community clinics that provide emergency services will have on-call staffing during the holidays.
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Presentation to CCTHITA Executive Committee:
On Sunday, Dec. 19, we gave an update to the Executive Committee of the Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska (CCTHITA). We covered activities from last year, quality and accreditation, updates on current operations, contract support costs, and the Board-approved objectives for this year. There were questions on long-term care, contract health services, and compliments on our efforts in dental services as well as encouragement for work in regional suicide prevention. We appreciate the opportunity to report on our work to CCTHITA.
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ELMC receives accreditation letter from The Joint Commission:
Similar to S'áxt' Hít Mt. Edgecumbe Hospital, the Ethel Lund Medical Center (ELMC) recently received its official accreditation letter from The Joint Commission. The letter means ELMC is accredited for three years effective Oct. 8. The accreditation is based on an unannounced survey in October. The two accreditation letters mean our two largest facilities are meeting the highest standards for providing quality health care.
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SEARHC Hydaburg Health Center nearly ready:
Plans are being made to dedicate the new SEARHC Hydaburg Health Center. We hope to coincide this dedication when the SEARHC Board of Directors will be on Prince of Wales Island for its quarterly meeting in January. Details are still being worked out on the time and date. We hope to move everything from our temporary clinic over to the new clinic so the new clinic can be open for business on Monday, Jan. 24.
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ARMC receives FESC certification:
The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently certified the SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) Alicia Roberts Medical Center in Klawock as a Frontier Extended Stay Clinic (FESC). The Alicia Roberts Medical Center (ARMC) is the fourth clinic in the nation and second SEARHC-managed facility to be certified as a FESC, joining the SEARHC Haines Health Center, which received its certification in November. The two other FESC-certified clinics in the country — the Inter Island Medical Center in Friday Harbor, Wash. (the first to win certification) and Iliuliuk Family and Health Services Inc. in Unalaska — are part of the SEARHC-managed Alaska FESC Consortium,
. CMS is conducting a demonstration of the FESC model for the next three years, and certification marks the official start of the demonstration. Before receiving certification, clinics are required to provide documentation that they meet stringent quality standards established by CMS.
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SEARHC Help Line (toll-free, 1-877-294-0074) available for holiday stress relief:
A personal or family crisis doesn't always happen during clinic hours, so the SEARHC Behavioral Health Division has contracted with a crisis call center to provide help for Southeast Alaska residents when they need it most. The SEARHC Help Line is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and staffed with a team of master's-degree-level mental health therapists who will listen and provide effective, compassionate care. This line provides confidential telephone counseling for people during a time of mental health crisis, and it is not just an answering service. The counselors will assess the situation and provide appropriate intervention using protocols developed with SEARHC Behavioral Health. Follow-up calls from SEARHC Behavioral Health or our partner agencies will be made the next business day. For more information, contact SEARHC Behavioral Health Prevention Program Director Wilbur Brown at 966-8753.
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Los Angeles Premiere of Dream On, Silly Dreamer 5/23
For more information you an also visit the Dream On Silly Dreamer web site. Just click on latest screening and appearence dates.Once upon a time, more than 1300 animators worked for the Walt Disney Company. They did not live happily ever after...
The long-awaited Los Angeles Premiere of Dan Lund and Tony West's short documentary, Dream On, Silly Dreamer, will be held Monday, May 23rd at the Alex Theatre in Glendale, CA. The screening will be at 8:00 PM.
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Ten turkeys came today – hopefully to be ready just in time for Thanksgiving.
Happy in their new warm home.
Although we ordered them from a hatchery in Iowa, it appears they left on a jet plane at some time in their short lives!
Ten turkeys came today – hopefully to be ready just in time for Thanksgiving.
Happy in their new warm home.
Although we ordered them from a hatchery in Iowa, it appears they left on a jet plane at some time in their short lives!
31 degrees. 32 degrees. 33 degrees. Rain. Sleet. Ice Pellets. Thunder. 30 mph wind. Repeat. Today was an absolutely miserable day to butcher turkeys.
Ice covered everything – from the propane tank.
To the hog barn that caught the overspray from the plucker. Working with water on such a day leads to very difficult conditions. A couple of changes of clothes down to the undies. 13 turkeys and 8 chickens later, the job was done.
After the mysterious turkey poult deaths we reordered 10. They've now been released from the confines of their turkey tractor and are free range in the pasture. They seem to be enjoying their new digs.
They've still got about 6 weeks to go.
The farm is quite a circle of life and death. Tank, our favorite ewe passes last week and 20 baby turkeys (poults) arrive this week.
The good news is it's so blimey hot that brooding is fairly simple this time of year. It's hard to believe that by Thanksgiving these will be 16-22 lbs dressed out!
It's about time for a turkey update. After the skunk in the brooder house, we were left with 12 turkeys. One them had a badly damaged leg from the skunk and wasn't moving around too well, so now that they are about big chicken size, we threw it in with the chicken butchering.
The rest of them are happily about, foraging and being turkeys, starting to gobble and puff up at any hint of danger. Back from my days at the county conservation board, I learned that turkeys don't like owls, so if you make an owl hoot, the turkeys send out an alarm that spreads through the flock.
Today the turkeys arrived, just in time to mature by Thanksgiving.
Here's a two-day old turkey poult (baby turkey). They'll be inside and under a heat lamp until they are strong/big enough to survive outside.
A group of poults gets used to their new home. We're thinking of butchering our own poultry this year, after we try some chickens we'll know if we want to attempt the turkeys!
I was up at 5 am to bring the turkeys to Milo, about 30 miles south of Des Moines. It's first-come first serve and my turkeys got in about 11:00. Then it was about a three hour wait until they chilled in ice water so they could be transported. After dropping some off in Ames, it was home about 6:30. In the three hour wait, I visited a park close by the locker, Lake Ahquabi State Park.
There was a unique structure out at the end of a dock.
Inside the structure was an opening that went to the lake. It was an indoor fishing shack. Could be handy on a wet or hot day!
Thanks to Martin, the turkeys look good and are ready to go. The second day we had the turkeys, Martin sheepishly asked us if he could take care of the turkeys. We anointed him primary turkey feeder and waterer. About a week or so into the turkey care, we went to bed one night, but Martin had snuck a note on our pillow thanking us for letting him take care of the turkeys. Evidently, it was important for him to have a significant chore, and so he did.
The turkeys will be fresh for Thanksgiving, heading to the locker tomorrow.
Our pastured turkeys are now out living the good turkey life. These are the regular old commercial turkeys but we've trained them some new tricks.
We move this old hay wagon around the pasture with their feeder connected to it. If it's not raining they roost on top of the wagon at night. We've got some electric netting around their area to keep predators out. They get water in a different place from a 55 gallon bucket that fills from the gutters off an old outbuilding. We leave the door open in the brooding shed and they can seek shelter in there if the weather turns nasty (and they have).
Our poults (baby turkeys) arrived this week.
Here they are in the brooding area. (Knock on wood) they've all survived the transport and first few days. Martin has stepped up and has taken primary chore responsibility for the turkeys, so is the first one to feed and water them every day. We have 16 this year. Last year many died in transport, so this year is already better.
We brought the turkeys into the locker this morning. They dressed out a good size for us – 15-23 pounds.
We took five of them and cut them up into one-meal sized packages. Emma is turning into an accomplished poultry cutter and works side by side with her mother here, cutting up the turkeys.
Success this year. We raised 10 turkeys this year and all 10 are still alive. They are now living out in the pasture and use an old hay rack for shelter/roosting. Even at 20+ pounds, they are still strong enough to fly up to the top rail of the hay rack.
These turkeys seemed particularly happy – one morning we were late getting out to feed them and we were surprised they en masse found a way to get to the back door of the house to announce breakfast was late!
Although we missed this storm, after it passed by us, it spawned some tornados to the southeast of us.
Like good turkeys, when the rain came, they sought shelter under the wagon, so they have at least a smidgeon of common sense left.
Today we had some students from a livestock class tour the farm. It sounds like a fun class – the students tour dairy, elk, goat, and a wide range of common and uncommon livestock farms.
We fit into the small and diversified category. Here, I am getting ready to demonstrate how owl hoots get the turkeys to gobble and fluff up their feathers.
I still remember when I learned this trick from a turkey hunter when I had a summer job at the Story County Conservation Board. I didn't believe "Joe" when he said, he could make wild turkeys gobble. So one day when we drove down a gravel road into a small timbered valley, he stopped the truck, stuck his head out the window and gave some owl hoots, and out of the woods, came the turkey alarms. I didn't think there were any wild turkeys living there, let alone that he could get them to talk. It even works on domestic turkeys. I guess the owls are one of the turkey's enemies and if they hear an owl, they set out the alarm.


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COLUMBIA CITY — For five of the last six years, Tom Rethlake has served as chairman for the Whitley County Board of Commissioners.
Rethlake has announced he will be stepping down from the position.
He will remain on the board as a commissioner.
Commissioner Don Amber will take over the duties as chairman.
According to Rethlake, the county has a policy that a chairman generally only serves for two years at a time.
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Whether you're the flashy type or not, you can't go wrong with rocking a Mardi Gars manicure this time of year. Skip the salon and style your nails at home using the following techniques, along with the butter LONDON and Deborah Lippman versions of the classic Mardi Gras colors – purple, green, black and gold.
Dotted Nails. Whip out your dot-making manicure tool (a toothpick also works) to make a fun Mardi Gars-inspired dotted design on your nails. For example, paint your nails all black. When the polish dries, top it with a vertical row of dots using a different colors of lacquer on each finger. For the most pizzazz, use butter LONDON's "British Racing Green," Deborah Lippman's "Boom Boom Pow" gold glitter polish and Deborah Lippman's "Purple Rain" for the dots.Read More »
If Splash with Daryll Hannah and Disney's The Little Mermaid gives you happy thoughts then you're going to love Deborah Lippmann's latest nail lacquers from the resort inspired Spring 2012 range. Called Mermaid's Dream, this gorgeous beach inspired varnish consists of blue and green shimmering shades that once applied resemble and feel like shiny mermaid scales. If mermaid's don't float your boat then take it to the boardwalk with Deborah Lippmann's On The Beach. This bright and rich 'Riviera Blue' is vivacious and such a gorgeous shade to rock going into the warmer seasons!
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Green is all the rage this season, from bright Avatar green to the palest of opaque. With a little hint of bronzed skin, RGB's Dew is brought to life with a pale pistachio hue.
Recently featured on InStyle.com as part of their 'Hottest Spring Polishes,' it was in great company along with other colorful shades like Butter London's Disco Biscuit (tropical hot pink) and Deborah Lippmann's On The Beach (Riviera blue).
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If you love being 'au natural' you're on to the latest trend according to InStyle.com. Not without clothes au natural but instead on your nails. Variations of lighter and darker nudes seems to be what the brides are going for lately because it's traditional and classically timeless. Paul & Joe's Nail Lacquer in Tigress 025 is a gorgeous nude beige that is also part of their Spring 2012 Collection. Jenna Hipp for RGB in F2 was also included as another great suggestion for nails needing a slightly deeper nude. After the wedding is over it's time to celebrate, which means a change-up to more festive, high octane hues like Deborah Lippmann's On the Beach in rich french riviera blue.
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It seems like fairytales are making a huge comeback this year, at least in movie land, with two films that have come out both paying tribute to Snow White. A character created by the Brother's Grimm, she was brought to life in a Disney cartoon made in gold old 1937. But it's not just films paying tribute, nail brand Deborah Lippmann has just released a duo pack paying a lacquered homage to the battle of being 'the fairest of them all." The Snow White and the Huntsman Limited Edition Nail Polish Set comes with a 'good' lacquer, Prelude to a Kiss in a innocent sheer pink and of course the evil co-star, Dark Side of the Moon in a deep very wicked aubergine. You don't have to have lips red as blood, hair as black as night, nor a wicked queen after your heart to have this limited edition kit be all yours. All you need is $25!
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Independence Day is just over a week away and I bet you have the barbecue food ideas in full swing but what about your overall 4th of July look? I like to think of Independence Day as a very toned down Halloween, giving me every excuse in the world to DIY that full size American flag into a rocking skirt or strapless dress. Pay tribute to your country by showing off some patriotic inspired beauty from our red, white and beautiful picks:
Create American flag inspired nails with three important shades from Deborah Lippmann. From left to right: Do Ya Think I'm Sexy (risqué red sequin), Lady Sings the Blues (silver sparkled blue), and Boom Boom Pow (glamorous gold). To create that popular ombre trend you can't go wrong with The New Black's Horizon Ombre Nail Polish 5 Piece Set.
Red lips are an absolute must. In our latest 4th of July beauty shoot (shown far left) we channeled classic Hollywood with pin curls, blue eyeshadow and bright, matte red courtesy of Kevyn Aucoin. With a velvety smooth application and zero fading or smudge, these lipsticks will last throughout the day, perhaps even through that 4th of July hot dog or hamburger!Read More »
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Now is the perfect time to get your stocking stuffers organized for the holiday season. Value sets from some of our must have brands are trickling in that will save you money and give you the title of best gift giver ever. We have our eye some wining combinations from manicurist to the stars Deborah Lippmann:
HBO's True Blood is one of the biggest TV hits of the last few years thanks to vampires, fairies, and oh so sweet Sookie played by Anna Paquin. Deborah Lippmann has managed to capture Sookie's dual personalities in her Forsaken Sookie Sookie Nail Duet. For $30 you'll receive Human Nature (putty taupe) that represents her human half while Fairydust (fiery opal) symbolizes her fairy counterpart.
Also in store are Deborah Lippmann Lip & Nail Duets for $38. Embrace your sultry side with Love Notes Lip & Nail Duet with the Let's Do It lipstick in sexy pomegranate and then compliment it with My Old Flame, a nail lacquer in classic red. If seduction isn't your game then My Touch My Kiss Lip & Nail Duet for a more everyday, natural look. I'm Every Woman is a lipstick in nude mauve while Naked (my personal favorite) is a gorgeous lacquer in bare beige.
When you feel those winter blues, turn them on their head and harness it into a new nail trend! Sultry midnight blues and even navy will be heavy this season so we've gathered some of our favorite hues to make your selection that much easier.
Like hair, ombre nails are such a fun way to break out of the typical one shade manicure and The New Black's Horizon Ombre Set is a definite head turner. If you can't choose just one shade you'll love this transcending color scheme palette that offers five different shades to rock individually on each nail or wear your favorite!
Deborah Lippmann's Lady Sings the Blues is a sparkled black 'n blue that is ideal to compliment a cocktail dress or to a festive holiday party. Color Club's Chelsea Girl is an ultra bright true blue that could be considered neon. Wear this with everyday outfit for a pop of color that compliments the Fall/Winter 2012 nail trend.
Butter London's Blagger is a striking cobalt blue that definitely makes a statement. Other nice variations of the shade could be Big Smoke (metallic navy) and Royal Navy (naughty nautical blue).
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The dress you've been dying to wear now has the perfect occasion to make a show stopping entrance and the only thing yet to finalize is the makeup to compliment it. Now that's definitely an area we can assist you with! Our inspiration for our Holiday 2012 was all about glitz, glamour, sparkle….and a signature red lip of course if you love the classics. To re-create this beautiful look for our b-CLASSIC girl, shop from the items below:
After you've applied your favorite illuminating base like Becca Cosmetics Luminous Skin Color it's time to draw attention to the eyes with the Kevyn Aucoin Eyeshadow Duo in Soft Gold Lame and Smoky Brown. This is the perfect eyeshadow for day or night and because we want the lip to be the focal point we want to keep the eye area soft and shimmery. Next, enhance lashes with the By Terry Mascara Terrybly Growth Booster Mascara in Black. This is a lash growth boosting treatment as well as amazing big lash mascara!
Sculpt cheekbones and give a subtle hint of color with By Terry's Or de Rose Blush Prestige. This blush literally a-washes the cheeks in a luminous pinky-bronze glow that appears to come from within. Now let's create the wow factor with the Paul & Joe Full Coverage Lipstick Refill #304 (rich red) and matching nails with Deborah Lippmann's My Old Flame nail lacquer. No look is complete without a fragrance and for a classic girl we suggest a classic scent such as Sottile Eau de Parfum by Yosh.
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Show your sparkle this holiday season by adorning your nails with festive shades of metallic and glitter based nail lacquers. If you're in need of inspiration check out out our favorite nail looks using Butter London polishes. Choose your favorite and DIY-it or show your trusted manicurist!
Recreate this look with Butter London La Moss (vampy, red wine) and Butter London The Full Monty (molten gold).Read More »
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Glitzy pastels are all the rage this spring season judging upon our new arrivals from Deborah Lippmann's Staccato Collection. This new trio combines black glitter with traditional soft pastel hues for an interesting juxtaposition. Inspired by some of the most popular ice cream's and childhood favorite, cotton candy! The pastels we've seen come across our desks have had more of a matte finish so it's nice to have an edgier option with a little more pizazz! From left to right: I'm Not Edible (panicked pink staccato), Polka Dots And Moonbeams (sprightly black and white staccato), and Rockin' Robin in mint staccato.Read More »
The May 2013 InStyle magazine is dedicated to "165 Best Beauty Buys" and we weren't surprised to see some of our favorite products included in the list, as well as throughout the entire issue.
St. Tropez - St. Tropez Gradual Tan Everyday Body won "Best Beauty Buy" for the Body Self-Tanner category. We love the healthy, streak-free color this nourishing body moisturizer provides. In addition to providing gradual golden color, St. Tropez Gradual Tan Everyday Body is infused with soothing aloe vera to help smooth and hydrate the skin.
Klorane - Winner of "Best Beauty Buy" for Dry Shampoo, Klorane's Gentle Dry Shampoo with Oat Milk continues to receive praise from beauty gurus everywhere. Freshen your 'do' with this easy-to-use spray, ideal for travel or post-gym sprucing. Unlike some dry shampoos, this product doesn't leave a white film on dark locks - making it perfect for everyone! Klorane's Dry Shampoo was also highlighted in the "Freak-Out Fixers!" insert as an emergency essential! Also available in Travel Size.
Ellis Faas - Featured in the "Freeze Frame" segment of "What's Now", Ellis Faas Milky Lips in L201 was used on Gwyneth Paltrow's "Pepper" character in Iron Man 3, hitting theaters this summer. The film's makeup artist, Kate Biscoe, chose this shade for Paltrow because it, " … is a true blood red that doesn't look magenta and goes on liquid." Biscoe describes Pepper's look as "classy but not glitzy." We think L201 is the perfect choice for Pepper's red hair and flawless skin.
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butter LONDON - In 'Ask the Editor', buttercup-yellow shade Jasper from butter LONDON was hailed as the perfect complement to purple. Try this pairing on nails and toes to keep your mani-pedi color wheel-correct. butter LONDON's oxblood red La Moss was also used on Emily Blunt's nails for her cover shoot.
Deborah Lippmann - Deborah Lippman's opaque nude shade, Fashion, was chosen as the best nail color to complement olive or caramel skin tones. We love this taupe color on any hand or foot! And it's the perfect pick for spring's nude nail trend.
Eau Thermale Avène - Scoring "Best Beauty Buy" in the Dry Skin Mask category, Avène's Soothing Moisture Mask is a rich, creamy, non-setting mask with intensive moisturizing and soothing care, perfect for dehydrated and overstressed skin. We love that this product is hypoallergenic and minimizes redness.
bliss - Taking home the prize for "Best Beauty Buy" in the Normal Skin Mask category, bliss Triple Oxygen Instant Energizing Mask delivers Vitamin C and oxygen to the skin while detoxifying and brightening the complexion. We think this product is great for all skin types, and love the instant glow we see after using it!
Clarisonic - Included in both the Anti-Aging and Oily skin categories, Clarisonic won "Best Beauty Buy" for Exfoliator with their Clarisonic Aria product for Anti-Aging skin, as well as "Editor's Pick" for their Acne Clarifying Collection for Oily skin. The Clarisonic Aria gently massages away aging dead cells, while the Clarisonic Acne Clarifying Collection combines a specialized brush head with salicylic acid-infused cleanser to gently prod grime out of pores without irritation.
Find all these InStyle picks and more on b-glowing.com, where shipping is FREE for all US orders $75+, and includes 3 FREE samples.
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We called it! We wrote about the new Deborah Lippmann Staccato collection back in March, and knew it was going to be making headlines.
Sure enough, in the latest issue of O Magazine, I'm Not Edible received high praise. The gritty take on classic pink polish received a 2013 Spring Makeup O-ward for "artful innovation". We couldn't agree more!
We love how this line contrasts the sweetness of a pastel with a dark, chunky black glitter. These edgy nails are fun for spring and summer, and act as the perfect complement for your bathing suit or LBD.
We are pleased to offer Deborah Lippmann Staccato nail polish in I'm Not Edible on b-glowing.com. Shop the rest of the Deborah Lippmann Staccato line here.
Looking for some spring nail inspiration? Watch our Glitzy Pastels Nail Tutorial on BGLOWING TV.
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This month's ELLE Magazine featured a special on women in music, with Miss Adele on the cover, and a bunch of b-glowing products on the pages following! Check out the b-glowing.com brands and products receiving rave reviews in the May issue.
RMS Beauty Un Cover-Up: In 'Beauty Duets', Hayley Williams (front woman of Paramore) hails Un Cover-Up as her must-have concealer both offstage and on. We love that this product is both eco friendly and multipurpose - it can be used both as a concealer or a light foundation. Not cakey or heavy, Un Cover-Up is formulated to reveal and enhance healthy skin, healing blemishes while it conceals them.
Peter Thomas Roth Hair To Die For: In 'The Mane Event', ELLE writer Eva Chen is on a mission to make over her less-than-healthy hair. Her journey to several salons and hair experts leads her to several haircare mainstays, one of which is " … skin-care guru Peter Thomas Roth's Hair To Die For serum (applied to the scalp), which gives my hair a thicker feel immediately … ". We love this this product too, as it's ideal for activating and maintaining the natural thickness, fullness and health of your hair.
Deborah Lippmann Nail Lacquer in Fashion: Featured in 'Basic Instinct', this polish was voted by ELLE editors as one of the best beige shades out there. Fashion offers you a creamy taupe color that is a must-have for any lacquer drawer. On-trend every season, Fashion goes with any outfit, and will never go out of style.
RGB Cosmetics Nail Lacquer in Toast: Another ELLE editor winner for best beige polish, Toast is five and cruelty free, and made in the USA. The RGB Cosmetics brand is devoted to green beauty, and Toast is no exception. This classic shade is great for every skin tone, and perfect for fingers or toes, or both!
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InStyle magazine lists white nails as the summer trend in their June issue for multiple reasons. It's on-trend with the black and white phenomenon we are seeing in fashion this season, white goes with everything as it's the ultimate neutral, and it's edgy, while still maintaining a more friendly look than black.
Ready to rock a 'white out' mani? Try one of these fun, snow-inspired shades:
The New Black 'Solid White' - Part of the new Strip Club Collection, 'Solid White' offers you white polish with a thin brush for precise application. This is a nail art junky must-have. Perfect for an all-over white look, or a decorative pattern.
LVX 'Fantom' - This runway-inspired shade is as white as you can get. Formulated 5-free and cruelty free, 'Fantom' is the ideal shade to get that white wash of "color" this trend calls for.
Deborah Lippmann 'Polka Dots and Moonbeams' - Looking to rock this trend with a twist? 'Polka Dots and Moonbeams' gives you a white base with fun black specs to add a a touch of whimsy to your mani. Part of the Staccato Collection, this polish has already made quite an impression!
For the perfect white mani, make sure to use a base coat, as well as a top coat for a long-wearing look, and to prevent chipping! InStyle magazine suggests taking your prep a step further by applying a matte coat before the final layer of polish and top coat.Read More »
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Summer is HERE! And with the sunny weather comes a flourish of flip flops and new nails trends. The Zoe Report shared their top nail trends for this season, and we weren't surprised to see some of our favorite b-glowing brand shades featured in their list! Learn why these shades are receiving the spotlight and get the tools for the trends below.
Replace your hot pinks and peachy corals this summer with a bold orange! RGB Cosmetics 'Monarch' shade embodies this summer nail trend like no other. This brilliant, creamy, opaque polish is both five-free and cruelty free, making it as fun to wear as it is to look at. Bold orange fingers and toes are a great way to accessorize a neutral outfit in black or beige, or play-off a fun print.
Bold Orange Alternative: 'Citrine' by LVX
Looking to transition your spring pastels into summer? Then you'll love this next trend! Keep your mani/pedi relaxing and sweet with a soft lavender lacquer like Deborah Lippmann's 'Do The Mermaid'. This fun combination of lilac base and lavender glitter complements any LWD (little white dress) you might be sporting this season!
Bright Lavender Alternative: 'The Royals Collection' by butter LONDON
Mimic the summer-popular oceans and pools with your polish! RGB Cosmetics 'Cerulean' is a beautiful blue opalescent shade that goes well with denim and looks great at the beach. These magically mirroring shades look perfect when paired with gold rings and jewel-toned bracelets.
Mermaid Metallics Alternative: 'Waves' by The New Black
Looking for a more luxurious way to rock glitter this summer? butter LONDON 'Bit Faker' is a mahogany-toned polish from their Summer 2013 collection, made-up of gold and copper sparkles. This glamorous mani looks great against sun-kissed skin, and will easily transition into the fall season.
Copper Glitter Alternative: 'Scuppered' by butter LONDON
Check out our post on 'white out' nails for more summer trends to try!Read More »
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You may have come across terms like 3-Free, 4-Free, or 5-Free in the past when shopping for nail polish. But what does that mean? b-glowing.com is here to give you the 411 on what your lacquer is leaving out!
3-Free: When you see 3-Free on a nail polish, it means it is made without the use of: Toluene, Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP), or Formaldehyde.
4-Free: When you see 5-Free on a nail polish, it means it is made without the use of: Toluene, Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP), Formaldehyde, or Camphor.
5-Free: When you see 5-Free on a nail polish, it means it is made without the use of: Toluene, Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP), Formaldehyde, Formaldehyde Resin, or Camphor.
What are these ingredients? Why are they used in the first place?
Toluene: Helps polish go on smoothly. Also found in gasoline, rubber cement, and shoe polish. Inhaling products containing toluene causes light-headedness, nausea and even unconsciousness and sometimes death. It's also linked to developmental damage for pregnant women.
Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP): Prevents your polish from chipping and cracking. Also found in adhesives, printing ink, and plastics. It's been designated a reproductive and developmental toxin.
Formaldehyde: Makes polish tough and resistant. Most commonly found in nail strengtheners, not polish. It's also directly linked to nasal sinus cancer and the development of leukemia.
Formaldehyde Resin: A less toxic version of formaldehyde, this ingredient is still considered a skin allergen that can cause dermatitis.
Camphor: Helps polish adhere to your nails. Also used as a moth repellent, used in the embalming process, and found in fireworks. While it is less hazardous than the "Toxic 3", it does cause skin irritation and is poisonous when ingested in large doses. Nail biters beware!
b-glowing.com is proud to carry a wide range of 3-Free, 4-Free, and 5-Free nail polish brands that we love. You will easily find bright, bold, beautiful colors that are long-lasting and SAFE! Here is a list, start shopping now!
- butter LONDON
- Deborah Lippmann
- Vapour Organic Beauty
- The New Black
- RGB Cosmetics
- Vapour Organic Beauty
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We declare Summer 2013 the season of NAILS! It seems like every month our b-glowing.com brands are releasing new nail colors we can't live without. From neons to mod tones, we've seen it all! In this week's 'Top Picks' we'll navigate you through the wondrous world of new nail lacquers.
LVX Celeste: This gorgeous baby blue shade is light and bright and 5-free. We love this unique color for summer, and think it's a fun take on the white-out trend. Inspired by summer runway fashion, this lacquer is unique and perfect for hands and feet.
Vapour Organic Beauty Vernissage Kitten: A twist on the classic coral, this bright shade is great for gals that want more of a traditional look to their tootsies this season. 'Kitten' skews more toward the orange, keeping it new and fresh, but still timeless. Formulated 5-free.
Deborah Lippmann I Wanna Be Sedated: Part of the NEW Punk Rock collection, this grungy green shade will transition easily into fall. Named after the iconic Ramones hit, this lacquer looks lovely against all skin tones.
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As we lounge on our beach blankets, browsing our favorite beauty magazines, we often stumble upon reviews of beloved b-glowing.com products, being hailed as must-haves by the editors. This week was no different. Find out what's been making headlines here!
Marie Claire featured creative nail art designs, submitted by top beauty bloggers in 'The Nail Files'.
Deborah Lippmann Happy Birthday: This gorgeous nail lacquer has a clear base, with medium-sized rainbow glitter in traditional colors. You'll love how this polish looks alone, or as a top coat for any shade. Perfect for any celebration!
butter LONDON Cotton Buds: Part of the new Colour Clash Collection, this solid white opaque shade is great worn alone, or as a base coat under bright shades you want to make POP!
LONDONTOWN Chelsea Porcelain: Named after the most distinguished English crafters, this solid off-white lakur is formulated 5-free, and infused with vitamins and minerals to enhance the healing of your nails, while also providing long-lasting shine.
Glamour magazine showed readers the products used on Wolverine actress Rila Fukushima, in their 'Shop Our Shoots' feature.
Fekkai Advanced Brilliant Glossing Cream: Perfect for finishing flat-ironed locks, this olive oil-infused frizz fighter works all day to keep hair looking healthy and in place.
Beauty and fashion blog Refinery29 gives their top product picks for fighting humidity this season.
rahua Hair Wax: This versatile styling product is made with 100% natural, organic ingredients and is also vegan and gluten free. We love how this formula allows us to control frizz and create our favorite styles, without looking greasy.
Shop these and other products on b-glowing.com. Stay tuned to the b-glowing Magazine for more 'Hot Off the Press' posts.Read More »
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For this week's 'Tips & Tricks' we're bringing you a fun and easy nail look, using shades from the vegan and 5-free LVX 2013 Summer Collection.
We love all six of these runway-inspired shades because they are unique, and will transition easily from summer to fall. For this fan brush manicure tutorial we chose to highlight a few of our personal favorites: Celeste, Deco, and Mynt. These colors together have a bright, tropical feel that is classic enough to wear out or to the office.
- 3 nail polish colors of your choice (Celeste, Deco, & Mynt shown)
- Fan brush (available at beauty or supply stores)
- Nail lacquer remover
- Palette for mixing polish (nonporous surface you don't mind putting polish on)
1. Always start with clean, buffed, and filed nails. In order to ensure a smooth application, remove excess cuticles and apply your favorite base coat. We used butter LONDON's Melt Away Cuticle Eliminator and Nail Foundation Flawless Basecoat.
2. Next, apply one even coat of Polish #1 (Celeste) to all ten nails. Because you are going to be designing on top of this color with your other two shades, you don't want too much polish build-up. One coat is sufficient for a mani like this, especially when using opaque colors.
3. Let your nails dry for at least 15 minutes before doing any designing. We let our nails dry for an hour to ensure the first layer was set.
4. Now that your nails are dry, you can start designing with the fan brush tool. Dab out a generous amount of Polish #2 (Deco) and Polish #3 (Mynt) onto your palette. Staff Tip: After a little experimenting we found it was easier to apply one color at a time, but if you feel like mixing, go for it!
5. Make sure your fan brush has enough space between the bristles to create a feathered effect. We suggest getting it wet before using in order to separate the bristles. Carefully dip the center bristles into Polish #2 (Deco), making sure to only pick up polish on the tips of the bristles. Next, gently drag the brush across your nail from one side to the other. We did horizontal lines, but vertical looks great too!
6. Repeat this step with your Polish #3 (Mynt). This is when you will truly see the wispy design begin to appear! Continue dipping and dragging until you achieve your desired design. Staff Tip: It is handy to keep a dish of nail lacquer remover to cleanse the brush of polish before re-dipping to avoid buildup. We used Deborah Lippmann The Stripper Lavender Nail Lacquer Remover.
7. Once all three layers have dried, make sure to finish-off the nails with a glossy top coat. You want all that work to last as long as possible! We used butter LONDON's Hardware PD Quick Topcoat to prevent chipping and protect our design.
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You're guaranteed to find a variety of fun nail looks at the b-glowing.com office, regardless of season or trend. As we transition into fall, find out what tried-and-true polishes our pretties are rocking while working.
Katelyn: (Right hand) butter LONDON Wellies (Left hand) butter LONDON Slapper
The first to try a new trend or design, our Customer Service Director Katelyn couldn't choose between her two favorite greens, so she decided to use them both! "I thought they were similar enough in tone that I could wear them together without looking crazy! I love how it turned out."
Kayla: RGB Cosmetics Oxblood
Ready for summer to end, our Brand Assistant Kayla welcomes fall with a 5-free vampy wine shade. "With Fall quickly approaching, I wanted something new so I went from blonde to brunette with my hair and I wanted to play-up the dark on my nails as well!"
Holly: LACC 1957
Craving something neutral, but fun, our Brand Associate Holly reached for this vegan pale pink to give her nails a pop of color. "I wanted something sheer that allowed my natural nails to peek through. I love that you can layer 1957 to get the exact coverage you are looking for. It's like two polishes in one."
Nina: Deborah Lippman I Fought the Law, layered with Deborah Lippmann Va Va Voom
Working in our warehouse, Nina is one of the first people to see new product come in! You can always count on her to sport the latest and greatest in everything we carry. "I love how the gritty texture of 'I Fought the Law' grabs hold of the glitter topcoat, it helps the manicure last longer! I also love this color combo - the navy under the glitter looks like a galaxy of stars!"
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If you like the idea of participating in this green holiday, but your "kiss me, I'm Irish" shirt has seen better days, we have a more subtle and fashion-forward answer for you: a St. Patties manicure, of course! We wanted to give you something that was festive without being too kitschy, so we decided to go with a fun but sleek glitter ombre nail. Wear this mani to your four-leaf themed events tonight!
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Celebrity manicurist and fixture at Fashion Week, Deborah Lippmann started out as a jazz singer in New York, doing nails to make ends meet. Now a pillar in the beauty industry, Deborah Lippmann divides her time between launching beautiful nail lacquer collections, celebrity manicures for red carpet season, designer collaborations for Fashion Week, and finding time for family.
Learn more about the brains behind the brand, and why we've named Deborah Lippmann our next beauty icon.
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We're celebrating our 10th anniversary with a FABULOUS giveaway for our b-glowing.com devotees. Each month we will send the four winners a beauty bundle containing full size product from some of the top names in beauty. Starting with this November!Read More »
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As we continue to celebrate our 10th anniversary here at b-glowing.com, one of our favorite makeup partners is celebrating their 15th - Deborah Lippmann. Known for long-wearing, chip-resistant, 5-free nail lacquers and restoring nail treatments, Deborah Lippmann continues to fill voids in the Nail category in a fun and innovative way.
To honor their journey as a brand, Deborah Lippmann has launched the 15th Anniversary Limited Edition Music Box containing 15 NEW and EXCLUSIVE nail lacquers, all presented in a beautiful, glossy black, keepsake music box.Read More »


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WASHINGTON, July 30, 2005 Two U.S. servicemembers and an Afghan interpreter were wounded early today when their patrol was struck by an improvised explosive device north of Deh Rahwod in Oruzgan province, Combined Forces Command Afghanistan officials reported.
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Acxiom Corporation announced with the University of Central Arkansas College of Business Tuesday a pledge of $150,000 from the company to supplement teacher salaries.
Five faculty members in the Department of Management Information Systems will receive up to $37,500 per year for four years with the gift.
The five teachers work closely with Acxiom to provide camps for students, to update the program's curriculum and on joint research projects, said Dr. Mike Casey, interim dean of the college.
The professors are: Dr. Ron McGaughey, Dr. Summer Bartczak, Dr. Ken Griffin, Dr. Jim Downey and Dr. Kaye McKinzie.


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How to Have Fun Without Friends
There is always something fun to do, even when you do not have any friends. Walk the mall, and check out the movie that's playing at the mall cinema and see if it's a movie worth seeing. Talk to the shoppers while you are in the store, or buy yourself something new to wear, or a new computer game. While having friends to be with might be preferable, having none to hang out with should not depress you, because there are ways to enjoy yourself alone.
1Play computer and video games. They will entertain you for hours when no one else is around. Maybe Play World of Warcraft. If you don't want to pay for games, go to Google and search for 'Free Online Games' or 'Flash Games'.
- Bonus: you may make online friends while you're at it!
2Get a pet that could become your best friend! Make sure you're up for the commitment and the responsibility.
3Visit a library. Read good books, and join in on any reading groups they have.
4Make a personalized journal and write in it every day.
5Find a large bookstore where they sell music albums. Spend time among others and listen to music on the headsets. Order coffee at their coffee shop, and find someone else who is alone, and say hello. You might just make friends that way. Ask members of your family for their favorite bands, and try listening to your parents old CDs.
6Go to the movies. Enjoying a movie alone is great. No one talks in the theater anyway, so you will feel very comfortable. Buy popcorn and a drink, and enjoy the show.
7Start walking for exercise. Walk a dog, take a yoga class, join a swimming team. It's fun and you'll be fit! Or try just doing crunches and push ups. Dancing is also very rewarding!
8Bring your laptop into a bookstore that hooks up to the Internet.Contribute to wikiHow, and join. Write an article about having no friends, while you make friends in the wikiHow community. It might become a Featured Article and you can become famous via wikiHow.
9Figure out why you don't have any friends. Do you shut out other people? Are you a bully? Are you seen as a "geek"? What do you do that repels people? But do not be too hard on yourself. Many people just have no time to make friends, they are busy working, taking care of a family, or going to school. There may be nothing wrong with you at all, so do not get too stressed out. The world is a bit complex today, so understand that not everyone even wants to make new friends.
10Remember that there are many things that can keep you busy. Do not rely on 'people' to make you happy. Find a hobby, become an artist, or decorate ceramics, visit the museums, volunteer to be a guide.
11Watch some television at home. (Don't watch too much as this is unhealthy. It's all about moderation).
12Pop in a movie at home, make some popcorn, and relax.
13Call a relative and talk about whatever. Talking to family and hanging out with them is also loads of fun.
14Go to the movies with your parents. Yes, it sounds geeky, but, hey, they can be your friends too, especially if you have none.
15Buy a video game console, such as Xbox, Xbox 360, Playstation 3, or Nintendo Wii. (Nintendo Wii will get your body moving while engaging you in endless hours of fun and entertainment).
16Listen to the radio. You can always find something interesting, whether it's a talk show, the news, or the hit music station in your area.
17Write. Writing is very rewarding. You can write about anything, from social problems to your personal experiences. It's also a good way to let off any steam about having no friends.
18Join one of the many social networking web sites, such as MySpace, Facebook, or LiveJournal.
19Volunteer your time. Volunteering is a very rewarding experience. It could be helping an elderly neighbor to going to a homeless shelter. Research local soup kitchens, nursing homes, churches, etc in your area. You never know. You can make some new friends while helping people in your own community.
20Do chores around your house. Vacuum, fold laundry, wash your parent's car, or clean a toilet if you are that bored.
21Play a sport. Go running, bowling, swimming, biking, or just take a stroll through your neighborhood. You could always meet new people along the way.
22Study. Finish all of your homework, study a certain subject (especially if you have a test soon!). Not only you will get better grades, you might also find new friends asking for help for their Homework!Ad
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- Remember friendships do not always make you happy. Learn to be happy within yourself and by yourself. Then if a friendship does come your way, you can be happy both ways.
- Try to join a club of your interest. You might find friends with the same interest, and you can do something you like to do!
- Have a hobby that takes a lot of your time. Go to a church of your choice, join a social club or a Political club. This will present a great opportunity to make friends.
Talk to close family members around your age
- If you happen to meet people in chat rooms or on social networking sites, be very careful not to give out any personal information that could harm you or someone else.
- Stalking people when you don't have any friends is not the way to go.
- Don't watch excess TV or overuse social websites.
- Try to socialize with close family members that are near your age so you have relatable things to talk about. Like, for example, don't call an aunt that lives in a different state that you only met once Call a cousin you are close with instead.
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The Adelphi Hotel in Blackburn stands accused of hosting neo nazi parties after images sent to EDL News show White Pride, Combat 18 and Blood and Honour flags strewn around the venue. The event, held on Saturday 13th June, was an engagement party for Shane Calvert, leader of the North West Infidels. Calvert and several … Continue reading
Right-wing thugs locked up after Liverpool city centre attack. Trouble spread to Bold Street bar after gang set upon anti-fascists heading to a fundraising gig
Far-right thugs attack in Bold Street Seven right-wing thugs who attacked a Liverpool City Centre anti-fascist meeting were jailed after admitting charges of violent disorder. The men, who were either members of or associated with groups including the National Front, the English Defence League or North West Infidels punched and kicked people heading for a … Continue reading
Call-out to oppose the EDL in Manchester – THIS SATURDAY!
Whit a weekend. We saw 20 odd EDL turn up in Cambridge, all clutching beer cans and arguing with each other to the massed amusements of anti-fascists everywhere and then some local 'chav scrotes' attacked the entire Doncaster division, i.e., some bloke from Donny. We also saw the scab outfit NWI attempting to attack an … Continue reading
Bonehead nonsense in Manchester
The following two updates come via Anti Capitalist Action Manchester Last Saturday (23rd Feb), ACA members participated in the March Against the Cuts in the city centre. As we were going for a post-march pint, we were notified that Stockport EDL + the NWI's very own Diddyman were in Piccadilly Gardens handing out leaflets. Once … Continue reading
Far-right groups hurl racist abuse at parade to commemorate life and role of James Larkin
Some 25 were arrested on Saturday in Liverpool as protesters taunted marchers celebrating at the birthplace of the Irish trade union leader JAMES LARKIN, who later founded the Irish Transport and General Workers' Union, was born into grinding poverty in Combermere Street in Toxteth, one of Liverpool's poorest quarters, in the 1870s. Today, nearly 150 years … Continue reading
Tense anti-racist march underscores the task ahead for Liverpool's anti-fascists
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BNP finds a new cause célèbre – a racist crank's right to free speech
The British National Party has found a new heroine in the battle to defend free speech. Her name is Margaret Walker, and she was up in front of Fareham magistrates last week following complaints about a homemade leaflet she had circulated based on the cases of missing Blackpool teenagers Charlene Downes and Paige Chivers … Continue reading
North West Infidels: Night of the Long Knives
Reproduced via – http://www.anti-fascists-online.com/2012/05/infidelibly-split.html The other day I was sent an anonymous email telling me I should have a look at the Liverpool and Wirral North West Infidels Facebook page. Being a nosy so and so I went and had a look and watched with great amusement as this spat unfolded. Click the screengrab for full … Continue reading
Fascists botch attack on Bootle picket line
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Guilty verdict in Rochdale grooming trial
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Amazing Private Beachfront Villa for 2-10
From $785 / night
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|$785 - $1,185
|Per week:
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Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 5
Sleeps: 10
Type: Villa
Pets allowed: No
Internet: Yes
Vida de Mar is an amazing Caribbean beachfront villa with five air-conditioned bedrooms that can accommodate 2 to 10 with ease. Secluded, yet still minutes from town, you get the best of both worlds.
A spacious whirlpool spa, large deck-top pool and an 800-foot private beach are just a few of the unparalleled amenities at this exclusive location — including some of the best snorkeling and diving on St. John right out your back door.
Vida de Mar is truly the perfect vacation villa experience — make your reservations today. You'll be glad you did!
Enjoy swimming, snorkeling and diving right out your back door, or just enjoy the sunset off the deck or in the jacuzzi.
Vida de Mar is the perfect location for the perfect vacation for groups of friends or family, or just a romantic getaway for two.
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Availability Calendar
|Apr 11 2015
|Dec 18 2015
|5 Nights
|Nov 21 2015
|Nov 28 2015
|1 Week
|Dec 19 2015
|Dec 26 2015
|1 Week
|Dec 26 2015
|Jan 02 2016
|1 Week
|Jan 02 2016
|Mar 27 2016
|5 Nights
|Mar 28 2016
|Dec 23 2016
|5 Nights
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|Check In: 3 p.m. Check Out: 10 a.m.
|Lodging tax: 10%
|Deposits: RATES SHOWN ARE FOR 2-4 GUESTS (double occupancy). There are additional charges for extra guests up to 10 and Holidays. Please contact us for the correct rate for your group. 50% of total required to book the week. The remainder is due 60 days prior to arrival.
|Payment Options: Mastercard, Personal Check, Visa
|Other Fees: $100 non-refundable booking/insurance waiver fee collected by our property management company.
- 3 King Beds
- 1 Queen Bed
- 2 Twin Beds
- Air Conditioning
- Deck
- Kitchenette
- Patio
- Beach Chairs
- Full Kitchen
- Linens Provided
- Private Pool
- Beach Towels
- High Speed Internet
- Outdoor Shower
- View (Ocean)
- Beachfront
- Hot Tub
- Parking Included
- Alarm Clock
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Stove
- Blender
- Gas Grill
- Oven
- TV (Cable/Satellite)
- CD Player
- Hair Dryer
- Refrigerator (Full)
- Telephone
- Ceiling Fan
- Ice Maker
- Refrigerator (Mini)
- Toaster
- Coffee Maker
- Iron
- Stereo
- Washer/Dryer
- DVD Player
- Beach
- Grocery Store
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- Boating
(1 mile)
- Restaurant
(1 mile)
- Ocean
- Hiking
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- Deep Sea Fishing
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- Sailing
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Reviews (5)
Reviews for this vacation villa rental in Chocolate Hole, St John, Virgin Islands
Patti Strete
Indian Lake ohio
Vacation 2015
April 28, 2015
we enjoyed the stay. House was nice, but couch cushions were horrible, bed pillows very old, and pool greasy and dirty. This did not deter our fun, but for the price we were a little disappointed
Owner's reply:
Thank you for your review. We are sorry that our home did not meet your expectations, and we have already taken steps to improve the house amenities. We have shipped brand new pillows, and are planning on getting a new couch over the summer as it is definitely time. Our home is a very popular rental home, and things do wear out quickly. The pool is always cleaned right before a guest arrives so not sure what to say since we have never had a previous complaint. We will definitely look into it.
Lauren Gilbert
South Beach, FL
Michael Browning
Absolutey Perfect!
November 20, 2014
Vida De Mar is spectacular! We stayed for a week with our four teenage children. The property is beautiful, the accommodations are very very nice, and the villa is close to everything you want or need on the island. The kids loved having their own villas with plenty of room for everyone. We really enjoyed hanging out at the pool and walking the beach. The main house with the kitchen and dining area is a great place to regroup, enjoy a meal together, and of course happy hour. Our greeter was very friendly and helpful. We also received a call on the first day to make sure everything was to our liking. The island of St. John speaks for itself - Paradise!! This was truly the perfect villa for us and we couldn't have been happier.
Jason Johnson
Carmel, CA
"Memories for Days "
July 15, 2014
When your looking for the perfect vacation for friends and family the first thing you do is read reviews and even when your writing a review of your own. After reading some I don't think it's necessary for me to bore folks with a list of pro's and con's but rather try and relay to whomever is reading and looking...don't look to hard because you've found it here at Vida de Mar. We stayed here with one other couple after spending a "Magical" week on a yacht in the BVI's which in itself a dream come true vacation. We were fortunate enough to spend another week in this beautiful beach front Villa ..and it will stay in my thoughts the rest of my days. Vida is quiet and private yet close to town and is everything you'd expect from a first class vacation stay. Our room was "Parrot Suite.".. It was beautifully decorated and a "cool retreat" with an amazing outdoor shower and a perfect place for a good nap...a sound sleep...or just some personal time after exploring the Island or relaxing on a killer beach or dancing the night away at funky beach bars and restaurants. We really had everything we desired with all the comforts of home and if there was a con I really can't remember what it was. Personally I spent many hours floating in the pool or relaxing in the "Zen Spa" with a cocktail listening to Island music or the waves below and cooking up something freshly caught from town on the Barbie...What a life! I believe no matter how many folks you choose to come here with you will enjoy the sanctuary of your room...the modern and tastefully decorated "great room" for your meals...party time and gatherings, and the overall layout of this Villa. Booking was easy..the price was right...and these folks want you to have your dream vacation. Overall..as you can tell my wife and I had the vacation of a lifetime with great friends and "Memories for Days" We have not stopped talking about it since we returned home to Carmel, CA and now we just need to figure out how to return as soon as we can with more friends. I would not hesitate to choose Vida again...it has the Island flavor you are dreaming about.
Judy Christensen
Sioux Falls, SD
Outstanding home
May 4, 2014
We came to the house with 10 adults and a 7 month old grandson. It fit all our needs and had so much more. It was exactly like it was described, clean, comfortable and perfect. Close to town, yet private.
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Amazon filed its annual report Friday, in which it included a letter from CEO Jeff Bezos. Nothing really unusual there — all companies do that, right? Bezos' words, though, weren't run of the mill. For example:
Because of our emphasis on the long term, we may make decisions … differently than some companies. [W]e want to share with you our fundamental … approach so that you … may confirm that it is consistent with your investment philosophy. We will continue to focus relentlessly on our customers. We will continue to make investment decisions in light of long-term market leadership considerations rather than short-term profitability considerations.
What's great about that is while it's included in this year's annual report, it's actually a reprint from 1997 that Bezos always includes because, he says, "Our approach remains the same." Amazon did $147 million that year, against $61 billion in 2012 — 41,400% growth in 15 years. No surprise then that he kicked off the 2012 letter with a similar sentiment: "[O]ur energy at Amazon comes from the desire to impress customers rather than the zeal to best competitors… When we're at our best, we don't wait for external pressures. We are internally driven to improve our services … before we have to."
Many pixels have been spent discussing the fact that Amazon is richly valued despite a lack of profits. The company actually lost $39 million in 2012. Contrast that with Safeway, one of the nation's largest grocers, which had $44 billion in sales last year and $566 million in profits. On the surface, you'd think that looks pretty good. Compared to Amazon, though, Safeway has only doubled its sales over the past 15 years and makes no more profit than it did in 1997.
Now, of course, looking at the mature local grocery business versus the world's premiere online retailer might seem pointless. But with Amazon increasingly equipped to deliver more goods to more places within a day or two, the Safeways of the world (as well as the Krogers and Publixes) had better start learning in a hurry. Our personal shopping experiences here are illustrative:
Amazon continues to amaze
With unlimited 2-day shipping via Amazon Prime, we don't hesitate to buy from Amazon. In fact, since most local shopping is done on weekends, our Amazon orders usually come before we can visit a store. Because Amazon shows off many competing prices and other websites are one click away, there is never any hesitation over whether something is a good deal.
Sometimes, we'll scan an item at retail, to see if it's on Amazon. Why? We'd rather give them our business, the return process has far less hassle and even without a true loyalty program, Amazon gets more and more of our spend each year.
About 3-4 times a month, there is a sense of delight as we return home to find the cardboard box with a smile on our doorstep. When we need to interact with Amazon personnel — which admittedly is rare — responses are quick and pleasant. We've bought everything from bulk sesame seeds to a big-screen TV.
Suffering at Safeway
Maybe the best thing about living in suburbia is that you have a lot of choices about where to shop and there's always parking. So we have a place to buy fresh meat and produce that isn't a chain grocery store and isn't outrageously expensive either. Safeway lost that business for us on quality years ago.
But that's just the start. The only reason we're there at all is because something is on sale. Probably Snapple in our case. Things like paper goods are probably cheaper at Costco so we'll just buy them there. Safeway could just have a price tag stating how their price compares to other stores; the fact they don't makes me all the more certain the deal is bad.
The late Arthur C. Clarke wrote, "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic." By corollary, supermarket self-checkout — the most non-magical thing ever — must also be the least advanced technology ever foisted upon unwitting humans. The decision to move this from the lab into stores is really what separates supermarket logic from that of progressive retailers like Costco and QuikTrip and why the former is almost certainly doomed. Unlike your smartphone, which improves with every software update, self-checkout at Safeway has gotten no better in the several years since its launch.
Consider yesterday: We made the mistake of purchasing something with a point-of-sale coupon, the kind you tear off the item. At self-checkout, there's a slot to insert your coupons but Safeway in its wisdom decided to tape over the slots about a year ago. Apparently, they don't actually want your coupons after you scan them. Except no one told the software team. Or the clerk who mans the "pod" of four self-check stations and is perpetually assisting — or ignoring — someone.
So we scan the coupon and the system basically freezes. "Insert coupon to continue," the screen beckons. And the clerk is too busy doing nothing to intervene. Then after several minutes of this "time saving" checkout and our bewildered attempts to get someone's attention, she does arrive and tells us to insert the coupon. In the slot that has been taped over. No, really. Then we get a lecture on how we can always go to regular checkout and how "they are just trying to help." Help? By having us gather up our stuff and start over? At this point, there are three store personnel handling one coupon at "self checkout." And this is supposed to be faster and more productive?
We used to go to Safeway weekly; now we shoot for less than monthly. There is a loyalty program, but it's honestly confounding most of the time — too many different rules and expiring rewards — and they can't seem to link our phone number to our card with any reliability.
Safeway's annual report has some very Amazon-like words: "We are committed to understanding consumers' wants and needs in order to provide outstanding value and inspired solutions every day." The only things that seem to be missing in the execution are the part where they actually do the understanding or provide the outstanding value and the inspired solutions. In other words, everything in the sentence.
Amazon currently only offers grocery delivery in parts of the Seattle area and hasn't yet shown any hints of expanding their offering elsewhere. But terrible technology and non-transparent pricing won't carry the future either way, especially for chain grocers who think self-checkout is an "inspired solution."


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I am setting up a 3 node virtual machine using vagrant in my Mac OS with 16GB ram. For some reason Ambari manual installation fails at the Oozie step mentioning the python script timeout. When I click retry button in Ambari Console on the failed tasks it works fine.
I also tried the same with blueprint installation and it failed at the oozie stage as it was not able to download one of the bigtop jars from the site. Any thoughts ?
Error from the ambari-agent.log
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Dozens of bikers geared up for the 2nd Annual Jonathan Kwiatkowski Memorial Ride to honor him. He was killed in 2011.
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Posted by Manny on 01/16/2012
Im of indian origin- raised on indian food - so i know a thing or two anout indian food - food quality was very poor over all especially the tandoori chicken which was quite dry and the naans - i could've almost sworn they were pan fried at some point (they probably were not but i think the cook went over board with oil/butter on naan) and Very over priced vegetable dishes...
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Lunch buffet is very good.
Posted by Midland MI visitor on 12/22/2007
Service is excellent, and you receive a papods and pickles dish quickly. The food is on the salty to very salty side. Unable to specify white chicken (... is this ll cooked fresh?). Vegables are a little over cooked ... jalfreizi isn't really to be recommended for that reason. Overall, a disappointing meal, and pretty expensive. We have had a lot better at a lower cost (and this is the second time we've eaten here).
Posted by Marwan at Northwestern Law on 12/06/2007
Probably the best lunch option in Streeterville. The buffet is well varied, with plenty of vegetarian and meat options. It changes daily so you won't get bored with the selection. I live near Devon, and I can honestly say that this place is better than most "authentic" places located on the strip. Definitely check it out.
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This restaurant has the best Indian food. For any Indian food craving. There chicken tikka masala is to die for. There service is one in a million, they have smiling faces and bright attitudes. Plus waiters and managers come around and ask you if you like the food and is there any problem. i usually go there and the atmosphere is always high class. BEST FOOD IN A LONG TIME!
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Service is poor. Take their own sweet time to service food. They hardly care to ask the customer about the service and food. In summary, it is an avarage restaurant.
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You get smiles and a courteous service. The decoration is authentic Indian. The food is great. Managers came to me and asked if they could do anything to make my dinner more pleasant in any way. Overall a great experience if you would like to have Indian food in Chicago downtown.