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It's often the stuff you can't see that makes the difference between a good and a great street rod. When you're restoring or building a project vehicle, it's common to focus most of your attention on the obvious items, such as the engine, bodywork and upholstery. What about those areas beneath and behind them, though? Without sufficient insulation for heat and sound, your rod could end up being a hot and noisy ride. That might be kind of fun for a short run, but not on a longer cruise.
As a case in point, let me share a personal experience. In a previous life I worked for a certain well-known Texas chicken farmer (now known for his racing exploits and sports cars), who decided to reintroduce the Cobra that he had created back in the Sixties.
When our factory mule was put together rather hurriedly as a display vehicle, a few key items were left out, such as barrier materials (insulation) in the fiberglass cockpit, and a rubber grommet on the steering column where the shaft passed through the firewall. So when that 427 big-block V-8 came up to operating temperature, a blast of hot air would hit the nether regions of the driver. While we jokingly referred to this feature as the "Shelby nut roaster," it made for a really unpleasant driving experience (not to mention lowering the fertility rates of male drivers).
Personal comfort aside, high levels of noise and heat can also interfere with your reaction time and driving ability. On the other hand, with good insulation, your air conditioner can operate more efficiently (thus reducing fuel consumption and the risk of radiator boil-over). Also, your audio system should have better fidelity.
To see what's involved in reducing sound and heat in a street rod, we sought out some expert assistance from Tim Cox of Quiet Ride Solutions who recently insulated a 1928 Ford Phaeton. Even though this particular vehicle is rather rare, the principles of sound and heat shielding apply to just about any type of rod, whether a steel original or a fiberglass reproduction.
Drawing on Cox's advice and experience, we'll address the noise aspect first. Note that sound can emanate from a least two different sources on a car: via a solid material (the frame and body panels) and through the air (such as from the exhaust pipes, and somewhat surprisingly, the air intake as well).
Lowering airborne noise might require toning down that noisemaker under the hood, which is simply not an option on a muscled-up rod (we don't want to spoil all the fun here!). However, one option for an enclosed car (coupe or sedan) is to check the rubber stripping on the windows. If you spot any big cracks or missing chunks, install new rubber (Steele Rubber is a good source for this type of product). If the rubber looks dry but is otherwise intact, apply some vasoline to make it more compliant for a better seal. In addition, inspect the floorboard and firewall for any unnecessary openings (which also might help with an open-top roadster). Those can be filled with spray-on foam (the type typically used for filling holes and cracks in home-remodeling projects).
As for minimizing vibration-borne noise, the basic approach is similar to placing your hand on the skin of a drum. Flat areas of your street rod's sheetmetal (or fiberglass) produce the most sound, so those need the most attention, but the entire cabin area should be insulated wherever possible.
Installing Dynamat, a material composed of rubber and aspalt, is the rough equivalent of placing your hand on the drumming motion of your rod's interior body panels. Quiet Ride Solutions, one of the country's largest distributors of Dynamat, starts an insulation project by laying down intermittent strips of this self-adhesive material.
Why not use just one big sheet? Keeping the cost down is one reason, and Cox says those individual strips work just as well. Why so? Imagine dropping a stone on the surface of the water, which forms ripples. Those waves of water provide a visual analogy to sound waves, and the Dynamat strips act as breakwaters to attenuate the motion. In addition, from an installation standpoint, laying down small strips easier in tight corners or other hard-to-read areas of a street rod.
Next goes on a layer of Quality Heat Shield, dense padding bonded to a reinforced layer of aluminum foil. It's important that the foil be placed on top (instead of against the body panels) for several reasons. It not only serves as a skin to protect the padding, but also creates an air pocket, similar to a double-pane thermal window. It's that layer of air that provides the insulation (sound travels more easily through solids).
As just one example, Cox recalls a hot-rodded '64 Chevelle that he insulated. Prior to adding the materials, at 60 mph the sound level was 100 db (equivalent to that of an unbridled jackhammer, he says), but afterward, it dropped to 80 db. Ditto for the levels at idle (80 and 60 db, before and after). That's a huge difference, especially when you consider that decibels are measured on a logarithmic scale, so this decrease represents approximately 50 percent reduction in sound!
As for reducing temperature, the foil also helps to reflect back heat emanating from the engine and exhaust system. This material acts a fire retardant, and reflects back 97 percent of infrared energy, Quiet Ride claims, resulting in a temperature drop of as much as 30 degrees. As already noted, this reduction can benefit both the passengers and the engine.
It's fairly easy to put in the materials, and Quiet Ride offers a wide range of pre-cut kits for cars, trucks, RVs and other projects. A universal package that you can custom fit is available as well.
It's important to make sure the materials form a consistent barrier or envelope that's sealed with foil tape at the seams, and is glued down securely. Otherwise a small opening might create your very own "nut roaster" as well!
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Quite Ride's offers both universal (shown here) and factory pre-cut kits. Each includes include Dynamat strips, Quality Heat Shield, spray-on adhesive and foil tape. If you have a custom buildup project that requires the universal kit, electric scissors should make the cutting job much easier.
This closeup shows the Quality Heat Shield's reinforced aluminum foil and dense fabric padding. The foil side will be installed facing up.
Prior to installation, lay out the pre-cut pieces of Dynamat throughout the interior to get an idea of where they'll fit. The blue tape covers the self-adhesive side, so these strips will be turned over later on and pressed in place after determining their correct location.
Even smaller areas such as this footwell and door panel should be insulated with Dynamat.
The blue backing tape peels back to expose the self-adhesive side of the Dynamat.
Use a roller to press the Dynamat strips in place, so they bond tightly with the sheetmetal.
Dry-fit the Quality Heat Shield in place to make sure the piece you've cut (or selected from the factory kit) properly covers its install location.
Spray adhesive on the underside of the padding. A double application on the edges is a good idea to ensure a tight bond.
After adhesive is applied to both surfaces, lay the Quality Heat shield on the Dynamat strips.
The insulation can be fitted into partially enclosed areas by folding it.
Here's how the Quality Heat Shield looks once it's installed. Seems almost a shame to cover it up with carpeting and upholstery.
Be sure to apply foil tape to all seams.
This decibel meter showed an immediate drop in sound level after installing just the insulation. Once the interior is re-installed, the noise level should be reduced even more.


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"Today I begin to understand what love must be, if it exists.... When we are parted, we each feel the lack of the other half of ourselves. We are incomplete like a book in two volumes of which the first has been lost. That is what I imagine love to be: incompleteness in absence."
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With the 2013 football recruiting class signed and neatly tucked away, college programs across the country have seamlessly turned their attention to courting their next classes. Michigan was among those that visibly signaled the turning of the page by extending a number of scholarships on National Signing Day. They've continued to do so in the days since, and last weekend the Wolverines hosted their first visit weekend geared primarily toward the 2014 class. Two of their top targets from Illinois made their way to Ann Arbor and left extremely impressed.
First to arrive on campus Sunday was Chatham (Ill.) Glenwood tight end Daniel Helm. The 6-3, 220-pounder picked up his Michigan offer last month, but was visiting the Maize and Blue for the first time. By visit's end he was happy to see that the actual experience more than lived up to the lofty expectations he had going in.
"(The visit) was great," Helm said. "I really enjoyed it. I learned a lot, both academically, athletically, and about how they plan to use me as a tight end. And it was great to be able to learn more about the coaches and build a better relationship with them. I think it was about what I expected and I expected a lot, actually. I know Michigan's a top-tier school and one of the best universities in the country. The Big House was awesome — a great venue that would be sweet to play in. Their new indoor field is sweet, academics are superb, and their academic support is very good, as well. So it was great."
That the Wolverines acquitted themselves so well solidified their strong standing on his current list of favorites, but he insists that the pecking order could change as he sees more of the schools on an offer sheet that currently includes Tennessee, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina State and Northwestern.
The other Land of Lincoln prospect in town Sunday also holds Michigan in high regard, but has done so for much longer. Bolingbrook (Ill.) defensive back Parrker Westphal had already visited Ann Arbor on four prior occasions. This time, however, the four-star prospect fielded recruiting pitches from coaches and from prized 2013 running back recruit Derrick Green.
"(Green) was kind of recruiting me telling me to come be a Wolverine," Westphal recalled. "But mainly we talked to the coaches. They took us to the Big House to check out the locker room. Then we went out on the field."
The chance to spend more time with the coaches proved to be the most impactful aspect of Westphal's latest visit, but the overtures from other recruits have definitely gotten his attention. Another Michigan commitment that has shown extreme persistence in courting Westphal is the first pledge to the Wolverines' 2014 class.
"I've been in contact with Michael Ferns," Westphal said, referring to the Michigan linebacker pledge from St. Clarisville, Ohio. "He keeps talking to me about a shirt and about how he can get me one made and all that."
The T-shirt in question is emblazoned with the phrase "Building a Class One Member at a Time" on the front and "Team 135" on the back. It is the promotional element in Ferns' "Project 135" campaign. The planned effect is to enhance the kinship among class members, while also serving as an advertisement to uncommitted recruits. Ferns will undoubtedly wear the shirt this weekend when he travels to Ann Arbor to help host a number of Michigan's prime targets.
The impressive slate of attendees will include Grand Rapids Christian wide receiver Drake Harris, Charlotte (N.C.) Catholic running back Elijah Hood, Detroit Loyola defensive tackle Malik McDowell, Southfield defensive end Lawrence Marshall, Cleveland St. Ignatius linebacker Kyle Berger, Tarpon Springs (Fla.) East Lake teammates Mason Cole, Artavis Scott and George Campbell, Saginaw Heritage sophomore wide receiver Brian Cole, and Ferns' fellow Michigan commit, Wilton Speight.
Speight, an Under Armour All American quarterback from Richmond (Va.) Collegiate, has teamed with Ferns to pursue Michigan targets with vigor that may even be envied by coaches. Both future Wolverines have spent significant time communicating with numerous recruits, but there are two prospects with whom they believe their efforts have been particularly effective.
"Mason (Cole) is excited about (making his third trip to Ann Arbor), and I think he really needs that one more visit to really get what he wants in the visiting process out of Michigan," said Ferns. "He has been on a couple of other visits recently, so I don't know when he would be ready to make a decision. That's all up to him. But I know that if we could really impress him on his visit (this weekend), it would really have some positive benefits in the future."
Added Speight, "I know (Cole) really likes Michigan, and in my opinion, he's the next one to join Team 135. Hopefully he'll commit on the 23rd or 24th, just in front of those other guys to kind of display the hype that's around committing to Michigan. Maybe they'll get the ball rolling for the other recruits there, but I do feel really good about him."
The other player Speight is feeling especially good about is Drake Harris. While he doesn't necessarily see a decision on the horizon, he does believe the Wolverines are being look upon in a much more favorable light.
"We've pretty much talked every day for the past week," Speight reported. "He's really high on Michigan. We've convinced him — he's coming this weekend on the 23rd, a day early with me and Michael on Saturday just to meet the coaching staff for a little bit longer. And he'll be there Sunday for the (basketball) game (versus Illinois). But it's been going really well. He's really liking Michigan more and more. I think the fact that Michael and I are working on him really hard is helping a lot."
Time will tell just how much.
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The Michigan basketball staff is working hard on the visit front, as well. They received good news recently when the highest-rated target on their 2014 board, Moss Point, Miss., star Devin Booker, recently announced his plan to return to Ann Arbor March 10 for the regular-season finale versus Indiana.
The five-star combo guard is coming off a season during which he took his game to new heights. On a team where he was surrounded by a great deal of youth and inexperience, Booker saw consistent double- and triple-team strategies designed to slow him down. Those efforts often proved futile, though, as his increased size and diversified offensive attack fueled a 30-point scoring average and another trip to the playoffs.
"I definitely work hard on my mid-range game as well as my ball-handling," Booker told Scout.com. "When my dad (former Missouri star Melvin Booker) played, it was his bread and butter to be able to pull up and knock down a shot from around the free-throw line. I'm always trying to find ways to improve and expand, and that's a key area for me. I'm trying to prove that I'm a lot more than just a shooter."
Booker's parents are playing a pivotal role in his recruiting process. John Beilein and company have managed to get his mom, who resides in west Michigan, on campus with him on numerous occasions, but they haven't yet been able to host dad. That will change next month when father and son will take trips to North Carolina (no offer yet) Feb. 23, Duke (no offer yet) Feb. 24, Florida March 2, and Michigan State March 7, before closing out the tour by visiting Michigan March 10.
"This is the first time my dad will be going with me to all these schools," Booker said. "All of these teams are having success thus far, so I can't wait to see the environments for myself."
Sam Webb is managing editor of GoBlueWolverine.com and co-host of the "Michigan Insider" morning show weekdays on Sports Talk 1050 WTKA.


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Michigan point guard Trey Burke, right, has 150 assists this season, compared to just 39 turnovers. (Steve Perez/Detroit News)
Ann Arbor -- The record is gaudy, the numbers are glossy and big possibilities abound. By poll and performance, Michigan is the No. 1 team in the country right now.
Just don't expect the Wolverines to tout it loudly. In Big Ten basketball, the tests of authenticity never stop.
When Michigan (20-1) visits third-ranked Indiana (19-2) on Saturday night, it will be the showdown of the season, so far. Nothing is settled the first weekend in February, but this will be a prime-time power display. The luminaries of ESPN's "College GameDay" will be there to add to the din, including Dick Vitale, who recently pegged Michigan his national-title favorite.
The Wolverines will be tested in a way they've been tested once, when they lost at Ohio State, 56-53. They stepped into that cauldron and wobbled early, digging a 29-8 hole. If they weren't ready for that, theoretically they should be more ready for this.
Michigan is really good, but winning at Indiana is really tough. If a top-ranked team can be an underdog, that's fine with the Wolverines.
"With Indiana being No. 1 coming into the season, it's kind of like we're playing the No. 1 team in our minds," guard Trey Burke said. "You know a lot of people are doubting us and want to see us lose. It's very important to keep a chip on our shoulders. When you're the top team, you're not only the other team's target, you're everyone's target. Everyone wants to see the fans rush the court after they beat the No. 1 team."
Stay humble or get humbled — a concept the Wolverines have no problem embracing. After all, the star sophomore point guard, Burke, was overlooked by his hometown school. The dynamic scorers with the recognizable names — Tim Hardaway Jr. and Glenn Robinson III — have played in the shadows of their lineage. The freshman marksman, Nik Stauskas, developed his swagger on the mean streets of Mississauga, Ontario.
It's the hidden characteristic of this team, and the reason the Wolverines' quest for a championship is authentic. Coach John Beilein is doing a masterful job juggling talent and roles. They're not dominated by one superstar, although Burke very well might be the National Player of the Year. They pass the ball as well as anybody — Burke's assist-to-turnover numbers are incredible (150-to-39) — and are the best-shooting team in the Big Ten.
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Under Tom Crean, Indiana also is deep and explosively skilled, led by 7-foot sophomore Cody Zeller and terrific junior guard Victor Oladipo. The Hoosiers lead the nation in scoring margin (25.2), while the Wolverines are third. The teams are one-two in every major offensive category in the Big Ten and are tied atop the standings at 7-1.
But the fact is, Michigan is 0-1 against the primary contenders — Indiana, Michigan State and Ohio State. The biggest challenges remain, which is why Beilein would rather talk about his team's unselfishness and improving defense. He enjoyed relating a discussion with freshman Mitch McGary, one of the top recruits in the country. McGary is the rare blue chip on a team that carries more subtle chips, and he told Beilein he's perfectly content coming off the bench while Jon Horford starts in place of injured Jordan Morgan.
Michigan can be flashy when Burke is flipping alley-oops, but Beilein is determined to keep his team more blue-collar than blue-chip.
"I think we embrace this moment of being No. 1 more than I probably give out, but we're not focused on it," Beilein said. "Trey and Tim have set the benchmark all year. We're playing hard, and everybody on the team is looking at how these guys play. In film, we like to show things that never show up. You've never seen a dive (on the floor) in the stat sheet, have you? You've never seen the pass that leads to the assist, right? We love that part."
They'll need all those parts to have a chance at Indiana, where Michigan has won once in the past 15 meetings. At stake? To be the early favorite in the conference and possibly land the coveted No. 1 seed in the Midwest Regional, where a team could start in Auburn Hills and go through Indianapolis.
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But that's getting way, way ahead of the plan. The last time Michigan was No. 1 was Nov. 30, 1992, the second season of the Fab Five's run. These Wolverines don't have that hype, but if they keep developing, they could match the talent and exceed the accolades.
Burke grew up in Columbus but wasn't highly recruited by Ohio State, and initially committed to Penn State. Hardaway Jr. was an under-the-radar prospect out of Miami. Robinson, son of Purdue star Glenn "Big Dog" Robinson, chose Michigan over a smattering of smaller programs, and now is one of the top freshmen in the country.
"Indiana kind of recruited me a little bit, similar to Purdue," Robinson said. "I just can't wait to get there and play. The atmosphere is gonna be crazy."
As always, Burke is the key. In its 68-46 romp against Northwestern, Michigan finished with an astonishing two turnovers. The Wolverines might not get through two minutes Saturday night without two turnovers, but if Burke can handle it, they can handle it.
"We know it's real critical to come out strong and respond to the first punch, and try to keep the crowd as neutral as possible," Burke said. "I feel the offensive end will take care of itself. As long as we get stops on defense, I think our chances are good."
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It's Time. To Face. The Music! Then the theme tune starts. A pounding rhythm that quickens the pulse and makes you think that this singing contest might just be the most important event ever to grace the planet.
For some people, it is.
The process that climaxes in millions of homes on Saturday nights began in Carlisle city centre yesterday.
The X Factor mobile audition was the first time Cumbrians have been able to sing their way to stardom in their home county.
All those delicate dreams. Some to be wafted higher in the air. Others to be popped by a judge's words.
You need a good voice. A pretty face helps. And where would X Factor be without a journey?
For these hopefuls the journey began around the Market Cross on an unseasonably cold morning.
David McKenzie from Currock, Carlisle, was among those waiting. David, 40, is unemployed. He has walked with a stick since hurting his back in an accident five years ago.
He has auditioned for X Factor four times before. The first time, in Newcastle, David made it to the second round. Since then he has been less successful.
David was planning to sing Baker Street by Gerry Rafferty, presumably without the saxophone solo.
"I sang Baker Street at the first audition, when I got through," he said.
"I just enjoy singing. I sing for pleasure every day. I'd like to make a career out of it but I'll just take it as it comes. If they like it, they do. If they don't, they don't.
"I think I've got age against us. This day and age they're looking for youngsters. Then again, look at Susan Boyle."
David hasn't sung in public much. But he recalls a karaoke evening at a pub near Brampton. "A bloke on a keyboard was singing. As the night went on he was asking for requests. I said, 'I'll give you a pint if you sing Bohemian Rhapsody.' He said 'Ok, if you sing it with me.' I did and I got a standing ovation."
Dozens of people had travelled from west Cumbria. Paula Prosser from Kells was with her husband John and several friends.
Paula was dressed in a style which brought to mind Madonna in her Material Girl period.
She was planning to sing Make You Feel My Love, one of Adele's many hits.
The word 'brassy' may have been invented for Paula. She said she felt much more confident than during her previous X Factor audition in Glasgow two years ago.
"I was five-and-a-half stone heavier then. I've got loads more confidence now. Everybody wants the big money and that. I'd be happy just to get past the first round, if they recognise you've got something."
Paula agreed to sing for the News & Star website. Her soulful voice sent Make You Feel My Love out among the morning shoppers who looked across as she serenaded them.
Paula is mum to Cory, four, and Jake, 10. Jake had wished her luck, in his own way.
"He said 'Good luck today.' I said 'I'll need it!' He said 'Yeah, you will.'"
The audition had been due to begin at 9.30. We'd been promised an 'X Factor mobile audition van'.
By nine o'clock about 30 people were waiting for this vehicle.
TNT, City Link and Global Express Parcels vans were parked nearby. But nothing to deliver anyone from their everyday life to stardom.
At 9.35 a black Renault van trundled into the pedestrianised area and stopped a few yards from the Market Cross.
A young woman and three young men got out. These were the X Factor production staff who would be doing the judging. Simon Cowell and Gary Barlow would not be joining us today.
They unloaded equipment from the van and began erecting a black tent.
No auditions in the van, then, which is probably for the best. That might have tested a few eardrums.
Life-changing moments suddenly seemed closer. Louise Curwen, Paula's aunty, was handing out a herbal comfort called Rescue Remedy.
"You drop it on your tongue," she said. "It calms the nerves."
Andrew Horne employed a different tactic. Andrew is a sixth-form student at Whitehaven School. He's got pop star looks. But his sound was of greater concern as he prepared to perform I'm Yours by Jason Mraz.
"I'm so nervous. I don't want to do it! I'm doing this to build confidence, in my singing and in general. I've never had ambitions to be a singer. I just thought I might as well try."
Andrew's support team had confidence in their man, but they agreed that "he's got more confidence when he's had a drink".
They returned from an emergency shopping expedition with a can of vodka and orange, which Andrew gratefully supped.
The X Factor production team laid out a cordon with steel barriers. The straggle became a queue of about 50 people.
The calendar said May 1 but it must have been lying. A cold wind had people huddling into their jackets. X Factor flags billowed in the breeze.
West Cumbria led the warm-up with Rolling on the River.
One group began singing Reach For the Stars.
"How about Tragedy?" suggested David McKenzie.
Alfea Routledge from Botcherby, Carlisle, had been waiting a long time to shine.
The 60-year-old is the mother of four children, aged 28 to 17. She came to Carlisle from the Philippines 30 years ago.
"I've been a lone parent for a long time, since divorcing 11 years ago," she said. "I brought up four kids and had two part-time jobs.
"I was too busy for auditions. Now that my children are grown up, I'm back to my own life again. I thought I could use my own talent."
Alfea used to sing at church. She was planning to perform the Whitney Houston song One Moment in Time.
"I just like singing. I don't really sound like anyone. I just want to be what I am."
Alfea had high hopes.
"If I get to the last 10, I'd be happy with that. That's my goal. I'm just doing this for my children."
Would she be disappointed if she didn't make it that far?
"Not really. I try."
The first auditionees made the short walk to the tent.
Some of them could be heard outside. The louder they became, the more they warbled in the style beloved by Mariah Carey and many who make it to the later stages of X Factor.
One man sitting on the Market Cross steps muttered: "I think she just blew the roof off the tent, eh."
Paula had reached the front of the queue. And she had come to a decision.
While warming up with Crazy For You by Adele, she had decided to sing this song instead of To Make You Feel My Love.
"She's been practising non-stop for the last five days – the same song. Then at the last second she changes it," said husband John with a smile.
"She's always singing. It's all she does. I think she deserves a break."
Success was a yellow piece of paper. This was handed to those who passed the audition.
These lucky ones were asked to return that afternoon for another audition. This one would be filmed and viewed back at X Factor HQ.
Those who emerged empty-handed tended to walk away quickly, eager to escape the queue's gaze.
Then a yellow slip poked out of the tent, closely followed by a smiling Andrew Horne.
"I was very, very nervous. I'm still shaking. I feel happy. Very, very happy."
He was handed a phone to pass the good news to his family.
A few minutes later, the screams of her friends told you Paula had done it.
"He said 'I'm putting you through to the second stage,'" she said. "Then I started crying."
"I'm chuffed to bits," beamed John.
But there were more unhappy endings than fairytales.
Alfea Routledge didn't make it through. Neither did David McKenzie.
"It went all right," he said. "I did the best I could. I sang two songs and he said 'This time it's a no.' It's one of them things."
Kerrie Ritson, 27, from Cleator Moor also emerged with bad news. "He said the bar's really high this year but I should try again next year."
She described a small black room lit by a spotlight, with just her and one judge. Just one person's opinion on whether she has the X Factor.
"If you get upset about it you'll never succeed," said Kerrie. "I'm going back in there as part of a group. I'll give that a bash. If it doesn't work, it doesn't work."
- Of 103 people who auditioned in Carlisle yesterday, 24 made it through to the next round. If you were one of those people, keep in touch so we can track your progress!
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Acetyl Hexapeptide-3: Argireline is the trade name. Synthetically produced, it is a peptide made of amino acids. It can help reduce the overall appearance of deep wrinkles.
Algae: A simple celled organism. Commonly derived from seaweed and other times harvested in ponds, algae are touted as a moisturizer. It is rich in minerals and therefore believed to have anti-oxidant properties that are revitalizing to the skin. Some algae will shrink as they dry on the skin, providing a temporary tightening effect.
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Aloe (Aloe Barbadensis): The aloe plant that is used in topical preparations is one of 300 species of aloes and is indigenous to South Africa. Known for its skin smoothing and rejuvenating properties, Aloe Vera has almost the same ph as the skin and is generally believed to be hypoallergenic to most individuals because of this. References of aloe can be found in the Bible, as well as other ancient texts. According to ancient records and data, it has been used for at least 3,000 years.
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Bentonite Clay: Used in spas around the world as a soothing, rejuvenating facial mask, this clay is used to absorb oil and impurities, and help skin feel soft and smooth. Found all over the world, particularly in the US and Canada, this clay was initially a deposit of prehistoric volcanic ash.
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Copper Peptide: Helps trigger the skin's own renewal process with rejuvenating effects.
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Glycolic Acid: Derived from sugarcane, it is used as an exfoliant and is related to alpha-hydroxy acid in its action. Often added to cosmetic products to control the acid and alkali balance.
Hyaluronic Acid (Sodium Hyaluronate): Found in the body, Hyaluronic Acid is used to lubricate joints and cushion other parts such as the skin. It's used in topically applied rejuvenating products to increase the skin's moisture, volume and fullness. It is capable of absorbing and retaining water over 1,000 times its weight.
Idebenone: Idebenone is pronounced (eye-deb-eh-known). A relatively new discovery in the beauty and anti-aging industry, Idebenone is an organic compound reputed to have superior anti-oxidant properties very similar to that of Coenzyme Q10. It is actually the bioengineered variation of Coenzyme Q10. It acts as a protector against free radicals. Due to production costs, it tends to cost a bit more than other beauty ingredients. However, a demand continues to exist because of its reputation for anti-aging and brightening properties.
Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia): Oil is distilled from the tops of flowering lavender plants. Generally added to products as a perfume, it is found in soaps, perfumes and topical skin preparations. Also, according to the long standing practice of aromatherapy, the scent is also believed to soothe stress.
Matrixyl 3000: Best known to help reduce wrinkle depth. Matrixyl 3000 differs from Matrixyl in that Matrixyl 3000 is made up of both Palmitoyl Oligopeptide and Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide (Matrixyl only has one peptide, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide). An essential function of Palmitoyl Oligopeptide is that it enhances the production of collagen, and Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide combines with other ingredients to optimize the environment to stimulate collagen production. Matrixyl 3000 is renowned in the anti-aging industry for its wrinkle reducing properties, along with improving skin tone and helping to reduce roughness.
Niacinamide (Vitamin B3): A naturally occurring B vitamin found in various plants including sweet birch and wintergreen leaves. It can also be created synthetically through a process of heating phenol and carbon dioxide. It is used for a number of purposes, including its antimicrobial action in preserving products. It is also used to slough the skin, aiding with acne and wrinkled skin.
Shea Butter: An emollient plant lipid. The fruit of the karaite tree in the Savannah region of West Africa produces a rich, luxurious moisturizing fat. The fruit is crushed and boiled until it resembles an ivory or yellow colored cream. It's widely used in lotions, creams, hair conditioners and lipsticks.
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Vitamin C: Also known as Ascorbic Acid, it is especially used in anti-wrinkle creams and serums. It's valued for its ability to act as a preservative and antioxidant protection. Depending on the type of product, it comes in several forms, such as a powder or cream.
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Zinc Oxide: Widely used for numerous beauty products, zinc oxide is used in: blush, shaving creams, light and white eye shadows, powders, cosmetics, antiperspirants and depilitories. It is also used in foundations and dusting powders for its opaque qualities.Dry skin is identified as skin severely lacking natural oil and moisture. Characteristics include roughness, flakiness, tightness, fine pore redness, pronounced fine lines around the eyes and mouth, and a thin, fragile texture. The skin may also appear flaky, ashy or dull from dead skin build up.
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Weekly Skin Care Routine
Use an extremely mild exfoliator in order to expose fresh skin and allow products to penetrate deeper. This will maximize the effectiveness of your skin care products. A moisture-enhancing mask that you put on and wipe off will moisturize and plump dry and dehydrated skin.
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The oilier your complexion, the lighter and more liquid your moisturizer should be. Some moisturizers even have oil free ingredients that still serve to moisturize the skin without adding oil. Conversely, dry or aging skin requires a more moisturizing-nourishing preparation. Use a moisturizer labeled with your skin type or specific skin concern. If you live in a particularly harsh climate, consider wearing a more moisturizing face cream during the winter and switch to a lighter formula during warmer months.
Night creams tend to be thicker and more moisturizing than day creams. It is generally recommended to have separate moisturizers simply for the fact that you will want a day cream with a Sun Protection Factor (SPF). This will provide you with added protection from sun damage that ultimately leads to premature aging.
Based on the amount of time you spend outside on any particular day, you might want to wear a moisturizer designed for outdoor use with a significantly higher SPF. You must also factor in how easily your skin burns and take precautions to protect your skin with a sufficient SPF. As a general rule, it is recommended that your day moisturizer should have at least 15-20 SPF, and if you spend more time outdoors, consider a moisturizer with 30+ SPF.
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After you wash your face and apply toner or a serum (optional), scoop out enough moisturizer to comfortably cover your face and neck area. Using your finger tips, rub it in using upward strokes, making sure to moisturize the neck, décolletage and earlobes. In order to prevent streaks, allow your moisturizer to penetrate before applying foundation.
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Something to watch out for in the near future is 'real x-men' or people with 'special powers' it will sound crazy, however there are many here with abilities they may not know about but their egos and their current mindset have suppressed them.I got dragged along to see one of David Icke's lectures in the early 90s, during his "Turquoise Period". Thankfully, the rest of the crowd seemed to be students - there for a chuckle at his expense rather than the knob-ends quoted in the blog. Not exactly a highpoint of my life but the same friend dragged me along to see Dread Zeppelin a couple of weeks later, so it all balanced out in the end, I suppose.]]>
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MICHAEL CERA is FIGHTING ZOMBIES and TALKING TO THE AUDIENCE.
Stop calling me Michael Cera! I hate that! Anyway, I'm here to give you tips about surviving in a zombie apocalypse parody. I find that being fussy, adorably awkward, and altogether Michael Cera-like works best.
Suddenly, WOODY HARRELSON shows up in a BAD-ASS SUV.
Hi, I'm a gruff loner.
Rule number one of zany comedies: the odd couple. Clearly we have to partner up.
Is that something my character would ever do?
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JESSE hops in the SUV. They head to the supermarket and KILL A BUNCH OF ZOMBIES.
I want a Twinkie.
Rule number six of zany comedies: the gruff loner has a soft spot for something wacky and childish.
I also miss my puppy.
Don't overdo it.
Why does this place still have electricity? And why doesn't it reek of rotting meat and cheese?
Apparently, the zombie apocalypse just happened last Tuesday without any significant looting or rioting.
So people will riot over a Lakers game or an Elmo doll, but the end of the world generates about as much excitement as election day?
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Has Cumbria run out of room for more windfarms?
Last updated at 13:39, Monday, 23 April 2012
Cumbria is home to more wind turbines than the combined total of 22 other counties in Britain and the steady spread of them across the landscape is eroding the character of the region.
That's the message coming from a defiant Cumbria County Council which says the Government must start listening to local people and end the rising tide of subsidised turbines across the county.
Figures obtained from the council by the News & Star show that as of December 2011, Cumbria had 177 onshore and 296 offshore wind turbines in operation or with planning permission approved. Opposition group Cumbria Wind Watch says a further 45 major wind energy schemes, consisting of over 300 turbines, have been proposed.
More than 15 campaign groups across the county recently descended on the council's annual general meeting to lobby councillors and ask them to restate their opposition to windfarms in the region.
They found a warm welcome from council leader Eddie Martin and cabinet member for the environment, Tim Knowles, with both giving the Government and windfarm industry a clear message – no new windfarms in Cumbria.
While restating the county's commitment to low carbon energy production, Mr Knowles said: "The cumulative impacts of [wind turbines] are starting to erode the character and qualities of our landscapes that attract so many visitors and their tourist pounds."
Leader of the council Eddie Martin voiced his frustration with windfarms in Cumbria. "The plethora of windfarms creeping across the county are against the wishes of the majority of local people," he said.
"If the Government is as good as its word about localism and letting local people dictate and direct local issues then they need to listen to local people and hear us loud and clear when we say 'no new wind farms'."
Campaigners say the region has reached "saturation point".
Indeed, the development director of a company building wind turbines in Cumbria has said he believes that most of the suitable sites have now been found in the county. Phil Dyke, development director at Banks Renewables, said: "I really do strongly believe that. We spend a long time mapping Cumbria and the sites are either developed or are not very suitable."
Banks Renewables, who are developing a six-turbine windfarm called Armistead on the Kendal Low Fells, have recently begun a public consultation process to create a five-turbine wind farm near Killington. The plan would see turbines with a maximum tip height of 135m being built on land owned by Killington Educational Foundation and Killington United Charities.
Cumbrian campaigners say these windfarms are adding to the county's saturation problem.
Chair of the campaign group Friends of Rural Cumbria's Environment (FORCE), Marion Fitzgerald, says Allerdale Council alone has already received nearly 30 wind-related planning applications this year. She said: "We think this is a make or break year. There are so many applications going in and if they were all to go through, the landscape which we all love would be destroyed.
"Destroying Cumbria is not going to save the planet."
Mrs Fitzgerald, who lives in Bolton Low Houses, near Wigton, close to three turbines at the High Pow Wind Farm, said her group was opposed to wind farms because of their impact on the landscape, their unreliability in energy production and their reliance on government subsidies.
But why does Cumbria have so many wind turbines compared to the rest of the country? "Cumbria has some sites with exceptionally good wind speeds," Mr Dyke says. But it's not awash with them.
"The sites must not have high landscape sensitivities. They must not impact on a lot of people and they must have good access and good visibility. So there are a very limited number of sites in the county and most of these have been found," he said.
Mr Dyke said the majority of opposition to wind farms, such as the proposed site at Killington, were about the visual and noise impact of the turbines. But he stressed that, ultimately, if a wind farm is unacceptable in wind or landscape terms, or in its impact to locals then it will not gain planning consent.
Windfarms can bring positive impacts to the communities they are a part of, with developers funding local projects and facilities for the areas. Asked if this was a way of buying the support of a community such as Killington, Mr Dyke said it was not. "We put a lot of weight on community consultation and that is why we have a good planning success rate," he said.
"If this scheme goes ahead then we are going to be in this community for 25 years and we want to be a positive member of the community."
Mr Martin, in his statement against any more windfarms being built in the county, said it was not just the impact on the landscape which he opposed.
He said:"I am not only concerned about the visual impact of all these turbines, I am also angered by the obscene subsidies developers are offered to build new turbines.
"This money needs to come from somewhere. It is not a free gift from the Government, it's a tax on energy users as we all end up paying for these subsidies through higher energy bills."
Cumbrian taxpayers currently subsidise windfarms by £32 per household a year, but according to data from the Organisation for Econmic Co-operation and Development, gas, oil and coal prices were subsidised by £3.63bn in 2010, whereas offshore and onshore wind only received £0.7bn in the year from April 2010.
Cumbria County Council and the many opposition organisations in the region want to preserve the beauty of the Cumbrian landscape against the onward march of wind turbine development, but it seems their calls have come too late.
They say "no new windfarms" and the developers agree – they have almost built on all the sites they can.
First published at 11:23, Monday, 23 April 2012
Published by http://www.newsandstar.co.uk
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Yes we do have enough, we certainly don't need any to ruin Cumwhinton, thanks but no thanks Mr Watson.
When I was a lad I studied Electrical engineering which covered Generation and distribution of electricity. The information then was that the most wasteful part of this system is in the distribution of the electricity. Therefore all generating plant would be best sited near to the point of use. As Cumbria has more electricty created by wind turbines than it needs, it would be wasteful of any other turbine to be located withing Cumbria. The time has come for these turbines to be located where there is a greater need for electricity than there is generating plant for that location. How about Hyde Park in London?
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