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A waitress has claimed that she contracted herpes from a MAC lipstick endorsed by Rihanna at one of the singer's concerts. Starkeema Greenidge, 28, developed mouth sores after a MAC Cosmetics representative applied the 'RiRi Woo' lipstick on her at a pop-up counter as she attended a show in Brooklyn, New York.
READ: Woman Gets Herpes From MAC Lipstick At Rihanna concert.
According to Greenidge, when she asked if the lipstick tester was clean, the woman replied, "Yeah, yeah, yeah." The representative then applied the red lipstick to Greenidge's upper lip and instructed her to "press her lips together and spread the lipstick around."
Two days later, Greenidge developed a cold sore on her lip and her doctor diagnosed it as herpes.
She is now suing MAC, which launched Rihanna's lipstick in May, after she suffered emotional distress and a loss of earnings from the ordeal, since she was unable to work for two weeks.
How Dangerous Are Makeup Counters?
READ: Cosmetic Chemicals That Can Make You Gain Weight
You see a color of lipstick or eye shadow at a store, and naturally you want to try it on before you buy it, right?
Testers are used every day by potentially thousands of people. Some of these people can have dirty hands, or health problems such as pink eye and contaminate the testers with bacteria, viruses, fungi, or other potentially-dangerous contaminates.
In fact, experts say that more than half of all testers were contaminated – bacteria including staph, strep and E. coli bacteria from feces, as well as the virus that causes herpes, have been found on test samples. This means that you can potentially contract infections including pink eye, herpes, even hepatitis.
So, how can you safely try on that great new shade?
Make sure the tester has been properly prepped. For lipstick, he or she should dip it in alcohol, then scrape off the top layer, and use a new, disposable applicator, or a brush sprayed with alcohol. Since all of the contamination is on the surface layer, sharpening works for lip- or eyeliners.
Sample on weekdays. Experts have found that Saturdays tend to be the most contaminated days, presumably since there are more shoppers on weekends. The least contaminated batches tend to be on Friday morning and Wednesday morning, since the nights before tend to be lower in traffic.
Don't test makeup in pots. Don't try anything that comes in an open jar, since people dip dip their fingers into it, meaning there is no way to properly sanitize it.


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Gott's unveils new Summer menu items, Diageo sells off Napa operations and more
There's never a dull moment in these parts.
Here are a few noteworthy items we felt we should pass along before you all head out for the weekend.
Diageo sells off Napa operations
News broke earlier this week that UK-based drinks giant Diageo had signed a sale and leaseback agreement for some of its Napa Valley operations. Here's how Decanter.com summed it up, "Under the terms of the deal, Diageo has sold some 2,000 acres of vineyards in Napa plus the wineries, production facilities, retail operations and visitor centres of Beaulieu Vineyards and Sterling Vineyards." The same article goes on to note that Diageo contends that Sterling and Beaulieu remain 'a strategic part of Diageo's wine business'. Hmmmm.
Gott's Roadside Tray Gourmet Unveils Summer Menu
Back in March we told you about Taylor's Automatic Refresher re-naming itself to Gott's Roadside Tray Gourmet. As part of our coverage, we interviewed owner Joel Gott, who told us about pending menu updates and a new garden to be planted behind the St. Helena location. Now, Gott's has rolled out several new Summer menu items that utilize fresh ingredients from said garden. Here are details on a couple of the new items:
- Crispy Ahi Poke Tacos: Hawaiian-style raw, marinated tuna, avocado, green cabbage, cilantro and spicy mayo tucked in crispy taco shells ($13.99 for three tacos)
- Heirloom BLT, a Gott's classic, is a hearty sandwich layered with Gott's Garden heirloom tomatoes, slices of bacon, mayo, Romaine on toasted wheat bread
- Spicy Grilled Chicken Tacos are made with chili spice rubbed chicken, jalapeño, Mexican coleslaw, lime-cilantro sour cream and avocado on warm corn tortillas ($9.99 for two tacos)
Gott's is also using social media to promote what it calls its "B-Side" menu, which includes special items that change daily based on what ingredients are freshest. "B-Side" menu items are announced exclusively via the company's social media channels, creating a "you gotta know to ask for it" menu for those audiences. Among the "B-Side" items that have already been enjoyed are the "Big Tasty", which includes buttermilk fried chicken with house-made ranch, spicy aioli, melted Swiss cheese and bacon on a butter-toasted egg bun.
See the full menu.
Inn at Southbridge, Louis M. Martini Winery team up for 4th of July promo
If you happen to be looking into coming to the Napa Valley for the 4th of July Holiday, you may want to check out the following promotion being run by The Inn at Southbridge and Louis M. Martini Winery.
When you book a room at The Inn for the night of July 4th you'll receive, among other things, two tickets to the fireworks and festivities at Louis M. Martini Winery. Room rates start at $525 per night and you can ring 800-520-6800 for more information.
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The day in music as told by tweets. One Direction's Liam Payne told friends that he was "in it for the long haul" with dancer girlfriend Danielle Peazer and for a minute the world started toaster shopping. Good news, ladies – Peazer's left ring finger remains unadorned.
In other news, Snoop Lion (a.k.a. the artist formerly known as Snoop Dogg) and his name change are receiving a, well, lion's share of the Twitter joshing. Enjoy. Rawr.
Think you have a music-related tweet worthy of our Daily Tweetcap? Tweet it @HiMyNameSam!
I'm not getting married the sun newspaper can't seem to wait for me to get married Gordon no need to rush wen I am I'll send u an invite
— Liam Payne (@Real_Liam_Payne) August 2, 2012
ack why is d.j. tanner eating chick-fil-a? doesn't she know that means we can't hang out?
— Pete Wentz(@petewentz) August 2, 2012
News flash! I have changed my name to Natasha Lion. ..oh sorry
@snoopdogg you just did that already. Im a couple days too late on that one
— Natasha Bedingfield (@natashabdnfield) August 2, 2012
@michaelphelps accomplished yesterday is incredible. My hero since I was a real youngster. As a swimmer myself I'm in awe of a legend.
— Cody Simpson (@CodySimpson) August 2, 2012
*kisses to Gabby* what an amazing little firecracker.
#USA #Olympics
— Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) August 2, 2012
New York is like a bunch of Duane reades
— Jennifer Hudson (@IAMJHUD) August 2, 2012
yo i heard that snoop lion's rhymes were all ghostwritten by a feline anime show from the 1960s
— Chris Randle (@randlechris) August 2, 2012
"how many days have we not slept for" + "what time zone are we in" both valid questions today.
— ke$ha(@keshasuxx) August 2, 2012
So in Spain people pronounce my name "Hay", that can get quite confusing…
— Jay McGuiness (@JayTheWanted) August 2, 2012
jazzy and jaxo are running the show at this house right now.
— Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) August 2, 2012
new favorite Olympics commentary line: "She came here with a goal…to win the Olympics." Maybe too high a goal nobody's that multitalented
— The Mountain Goats (@mountain_goats) August 2, 2012
Sippy cup? Check. Rubber squeaky froggie? Check. Teething necklace? Check. Crackers? Check. Teething cookie? Check. LET'S MOVE!!!!
— P!nk (@Pink) August 2, 2012
Last night I dreamed Kanye painted a portrait called "Kaleidoscope Progressive" and he used pictures of muppets and my song lyrics.
— Sara Bareilles (@SaraBareilles) August 2, 2012
Right on time…Right on time…Right on time…I phone 5
— Skrillex(@Skrillex) August 2, 2012
I wanna make rap songs with
— Asher Roth (@asherroth) August 2, 2012
Lady Gaga is here! Lady Gaga is on the far…oh no it's just a malnourished goat
— Weird Horse (@WeirdHorse) August 2, 2012
Snoop Dogg Mountain Lion is the logical next Steven Tyler
— annkpowers (@annkpowers) August 2, 2012
Dressage=horse ballet. That's reason alone to vote for Obama.
— Carson Daly (@CarsonDaly) August 2, 2012
What exactly is a bellybutton? Is itA) a thumb rest B) a bird feeder or C) a parmesan graveyard ?
— Bruno Mars (@BrunoMars) August 2, 2012
Going on a camping trip w my hubby for our anniversary- first "date" since the baby!
— Jewel (@jeweljk) August 2, 2012
Overheard on the J train: A young man encounters Drake on Chatroulette. Drake tells him to 'spit.' He disses Toronto. Drake 'nexts' him.
— willy (@willystaley) August 2, 2012
What should we get for breakfast? Life decisions.
— Karmin (@karminmusic) August 2, 2012
Feel like the only thing
@rickyrozay left off of the #GFID record was a song about dressage.
— attackerman (@attackerman) August 2, 2012
I wanna find a girl just like Sloane from ferris buellers fay off, she was so awesome!!
— Taco (@oddfuckingtaco) August 2, 2012
today, i ask you to pause and think about how big of a bullet we as americans dodged with meek mill being on mariah's single and not wale
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Dr. Terry Dubrow recently hinted that he and his wife, Heather, could be leaving "The Real Housewives of Orange County."
After a handful of years on the show, Dr. Terry is no longer excited about filming the Bravo hit and may want to move on and focus on his successful new E! series, "Botched."
"It was a weird season," Dr. Terry told Wetpaint Entertainment on Aug. 14. "As of right now, I don't want to go back next season. No way. But that remains to be seen. I mean, I have my own TV show and I'm busy working on that — I have no idea."
For the first couple of seasons of "The Real Housewives of Orange County," the Dubrows were fan favorites. However, during the show's currently airing ninth season, things to a strange, or "weird," turn, with cast members and fans turning their backs on the couple.
While Bravo hasn't yet confirmed the cast of the show's 10th season -- or even the show itself -- there have been a few rumors about who would continue and who would not. Last month, Radar Online published a report, claiming Lizzie Rovsek had been axed from the series while Shannon Beador, also new this year, would be moving on to season 10. At the time, sources claimed Rovsek was simply too boring, but Beador, on the other hand, had captured the attention of fans -- and of producers.
So far, Heather has yet to comment on her husband's proclamation, but when it comes down to it, it's hard to think that she would leave the show. Since joining the series, Heather's acting career has gotten a complete reboot, and she's been featured on several shows, including "Hot In Cleveland."
Dr. Terry's E! reality show, "Botched," was renewed for a second season a couple of weeks ago, following a successful season one, in which Janice Dickinson had her breast implants redone.
"The Real Housewives of Orange County" season nine finale airs Monday, Aug. 18 at 9 p.m. on Bravo.


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Genre: Comedy, Romance
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Duration: 1hr 32min
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Mary From Murroe Festival 2011
Download timetable here
Proceeds going to Murroe Muintir Na Tire Hall Restoration Fund
Friday 26th August
5pm Children's Play area opens in Crokers Car park (Bouncing castle etc).
7pm Assemble for parade in Garranbawn car park.
7.30pm Parade begins featuring Mary from Murroe entrants in open top cars with community parade. Live trad music with 'Louise Ryan and Friends'
8pm Official Opening of Mary from Murroe festival by Bill Whelan of Riverdance.
8.30pm Introduction of Mary from Murroe contestants.
Barbecue in Crokers
10.00pm Music in the Marquee with Mad for the Road.
9.30pm Live Music – Valley Inn with The Bad Livers
Saturday 27th August
11am 5km Fun Run (registration in Community Hall from 9.45am or pre reg. email@example.com or click here ). Live trad music with 'Louise Ryan and Friends'
12.00-3pm Incident Truck and Room (beside playground)
2pm- 3pm Children's Sports (athletics) 6-15 yrs in Harty Park
2pm-5pm Street Bazaar.
3pm Fly over by Coast Guard Helicopter.
3-5pm Meet Evanna Lynch (aka Luna Lovegood from Harry Potter) in Muintir Na Tire Hall. Come in fancy dress – there will be a prize for the best costume of any Harry Potter character!
4pm-6.30pm Adults Sports: Tug of War, Sheaf Throw, Long Puck.
7.45pm –10pm Mary From Murroe Contest resumes with a break from 8.45p.m– 9.45p.m
10pm Live Music in the marquee with T.B.C followed by D.J till late
Barbecue in Crokers
DJ Dan in the Valley Inn
Sunday 28th August
12pm- 2pm Pitch & Putt Competition
2pm-3.30pm Murroe History & Mythology Walk and Talk. Meet at Ashroe Cross. More details here
3pm The Mossy / Mary from Murroe Donkey Derby
6.30-8.30pm Murroe/Cappamore Comhaltas Group at Power's Pub Abington. Followed by Music Session and Sing Along.
8pm The Third annual 'Mossy from Murroe' pageant followed by Mr. DJ in Croker


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I am new to juju. So far I have created and started deploying one application charm and sever charm separately.
But now from the application I need to add relationship to server charm and get details from server charm.
Details like public address and private address. I researched about how to add relations between two charms. But I am not clear about how to add relations and get details. I only know I want to add some parameter in metadata.yaml file.
Can anyone tell me how to add relation and get details from server charm? Basically I need to provide IP address by server charm and after adding relationship from application charm need to read this IP address.


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SCR: What changes would you make if you were in charge of NASCAR?
JOHNSON: "I wouldn't make any changes, because NASCAR has a good organization. They're well-positioned in the marketplaces.
"I do think the sponsorship for the cars is running away, and if anything hurts it, that's what it's going to be.
"It's just too expensive. It does not that much money to run a race car. Somebody's pocketing a lot of money. Somebody's making it expensive because the more money they get, the more lucrative life they live. I don't oppose that, if they can get the sponsorship to afford it."
SCR: How much money do you think it would cost to run a team?
JOHNSON: "I see the engineering side of it. Somebody told me that the Chevrolet teams at Daytona, especially Rick Hendrick's, had like 10 engineers down there and all that stuff.
"A car is a tool that you gotta drive it, you gotta fix it to where you can drive it, and that's not changed.
"They're basically running the same chassis they ran when I was in it. I'm a big part of the creation of that chassis stuff. From my experience, I don't see that they've done anything to advance that.
"Aerodynamics is a big factor. They do have some play into that. But the wind tunnel is what does it. We've always been going to the wind tunnel. That's where we've learned everything we've learned. . . .
"If an engineer is what it takes to do that, then it's changed a lot since I left it. We had people who did it who weren't engineers and done very well at it. So I think it's more hard work than anything else.
"I've dealt with engineers my whole career in racing. They can have an influence on it. But if I had to have them to race with, I couldn't race 'em. I had to race a race car and use the people I hired to do the job. Some of that information [from engineers] weren't worth a damn to me."
SCR: Has NASCAR turned its back on tradition in recent years?
JOHNSON: Probably NASCAR hasn't, but I think at times the demand on sponsorship and stuff like that has changed.
"And the teams, the sponsors have put more demand on them. I think NASCAR is pretty basic, down the road, just like it's always been. Put on a good show. Run an organization professionally. Treat everybody fairly. And have a good day at the race track. That's basically been their goal all along."


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Miami has been approached to play a football game with LSU in 2018 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, the Miami Herald reported Sunday.
In the "chatter" section of his Sunday column, Herald columnist Barry Jackson writes that the Hurricanes "have been approached about opening the football season against Alabama in 2017 in Atlanta or LSU in 2018 in Arlington, Texas. UM will consider playing in one but not both."
That's the extent of the reporting. The 2018 game could be referring to the Cowboys Classic, an annual football game at AT&T Stadium played on the opening weekend of the college football season. LSU has been involved in the event twice, beating TCU last season and beating Oregon in 2011.
LSU has not been contacted about a game in 2018 with Miami, said Verge Ausberry, the school's associate athletic director who handles much of the football scheduling.
The Tigers do not have any non-conference games scheduled for 2018, according to Ausberry and records received by The Advocate. Here's a list of LSU's future football schedules.
The Tigers have not played Miami since 2005, a 40-3 LSU win in the Peach Bowl. The two program have met 12 times with LSU holding a 9-3 lead.
The NFL.com's Bryan Fischer picked up on the Miami Herald's reporting, noting that the Hurricanes have a scheduled non-conference trip to Rutgers in 2018 and that a second road trip could be a long shot.


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Centennial Celebration Opportunity: Submit Your SLA Photos
On January 15, during the SLA Leadership Summit in Savannah, Georgia, we officially kicked off our year-long SLA Centennial Celebration!
For those many members that could not join the SLA Leadership at that event, we have a number of different opportunities for your to jump on the SLA Centennial Celebration bandwagon.
Please visit the SLA Centennial Celebration Web site regularly! It is your virtual connection to the SLA Centennial Celebration for the entire year. We will let you know when a new opportunity for participation in this historic event arises, so please be on the look out for ways to join in the fun and festivities.
One of the first opportunities is happening now! Please consider sharing YOUR pictures of SLA events on our SLA Centennial Celebration Flickr group.
The group already contains a couple hundred photos, and we would like to see many, many more. Photos of chapter events are especially encouraged, as well as images from annual conferences, leadership summits, regional conferences, and other events of years past.
If you have a Flickr account already, you can "share" your photos with the group that way. All images should be tagged with sla100. All (appropriate) images are welcome. The more, the merrier!


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Chris Trapper, most noted for leading the Boston-Buffalo based alt-pop rock group, the Push Stars in the late 90s, is paving way for a new generation of music fans with his own solo career. His folk sensibilities find himself leaving his pop days behind him on his new album, The Few and the Far Between. Examiner.com recently sat down with Trapper to talk about his new album, a possible Push Stars reunion, and the collaboration that may have never happened with singer/songwriter Rob Thomas.
Your new record, The Few and the Far Between, finds yourself in a very somber and mellow place.
I did kind of shine the light on the mellowness. It's kind of where I was at the time.
It echoes one of your previous records—Til The Last Leaf Falls—quite a bit.
I think the last time I wrote a really upbeat record was Gone Again. I think you kind of write where you are at in life. I think of it as reactive songwriting---you write to what you are experiencing. I think that's where I am at for better or for worse. I like both upbeat and mellow music. I'm really a fan of both. With this record I wanted to make something beautiful—a kind of folk record.
How was working with Rob Thomas on your collaboration for "Here All Along"?
He did me a favor by playing my song live in concert and this time I reached out to him as a favor. I asked him if he wanted to sing on my new record and he said something to the effect like, "I'll try." At that time I thought that meant no because of his busy schedule. Last I checked in with him, he said to send him the tracks. When he sent his part back to me, it sounded like a 16 part background vocal harmony that sounded like the Beach Boys!
What is the process of making a new album?
I realized a year ago that I haven't released new material for a while. I feel like the song writing pot fills up, then you have to empty it. The process of songwriting starts with the songs and ends with the songs. I feel like I don't have to be forced to write songs. We actually had to cut songs for this record.
You are on tour right now. Do you enjoy the touring process?
Oh I love it. I love every aspect of the touring lifestyle. I love driving, the hotels, and meeting people. It's a hard thing because I have a family now. Sometimes when I have a bad gig, I feel like I should be at home with my family. I started selling out some shows last year and opened up some new markets. I think the solo show leaves with a better idea of who I am and there's a certain intimacy about the solo show.
Your facebook page seems to have been growing continuously as well.
I think it's cool. I wish I wasn't as important as it is somedays. It's a real easy way to interact with my fanbase. It keeps things interesting! I see posts and pictures now and facebook makes the experience with my fans a bit more personal.
So is safe to say that the Push Stars were a stepping stone to your solo career? What's the status on the Push Stars today?
No, not at all. I recorded with Dan McLoughlin and Ryan MacMillan on the new album and it's emotional to work with them to say the least. We never broke up. We just ran out of breath. I was writing songs long way before the Push Stars got together. It is a brotherhood---we put our friendship before the business.
We always talk about getting back together, but it just doesn't seem like the stars are aligned. We couldn't find a venue at the time last year, but definitely don't rule out a reunion though!
For more on Chris Trapper please visit his official web site: http://christrapper.com/.


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Babak Ayazifar joined the EECS faculty at UC Berkeley in 2005, where he is now a Teaching Professor. He earned his BS in EE from Caltech, and his SM and PhD in EECS from MIT. His dissertation,
Graph Spectra and Modal Dynamics of Oscillatory Networks, uses spectral graph theory to explore how a network's topology influences its dynamics.
At MIT, Babak received the Harold L. Hazen Award for outstanding teaching (1995). He advanced to the rank of Instructor-G, which conferred teaching assignments ordinarily reserved for faculty (1996). He won the Goodwin Medal—MIT's most prestigious award for a graduate student who "has performed above and beyond the norm, and whose teaching efforts can truly be characterized as `conspicuously effective'" (1999). In spring 2002, he was appointed as a Senior Lecturer in MIT's School of Engineering, teaching a graduate course in Digital Signal Processing.
Prior to his arrival at Berkeley, Babak was a Technical Specialist in the Intellectual Property and Technology Group of Ropes & Gray, LLP in Boston. His patent prosecution and related activities spanned a range of technologies, such as mechanical devices, intravascular MRI, DNA Microarray data analysis, and encrypted communication using chaotic systems. Babak is a patent agent, registered to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office (Reg. No. 56793).
Babak is co-inventor on the patent Method and apparatus for providing scalable compressed video signal: U.S. Patent no. 5,387,940. This stemmed from his work as an Associate Member of the Technical Staff in the Communications Research Laboratory at David Sarnoff Research Center in Princeton.
At Berkeley Babak has focused on teaching, student learning, curriculum development and reform, mentoring TAs, and sharing his pedagogical innovations and insight at conferences, workshops, and other forums.
In 2008 Babak received the UC Berkeley Electrical Engineering Division's Outstanding Teaching Award.
And he received the 2012 IEEE Education Society's Mac Van Valkenburg Early Career Teaching Award. His citation reads
"For creative, lively, challenging, and caring teaching that has sparked broad excitement and engagement among his students, even in the largest core courses."
From Jan 2013 to Jul 2014 Babak spent an extended sabbatical as a Visiting Senior Lecturer at MIT-EECS, where he was the instructor for 6.041/6.431: Probabilistic Systems Analysis and a recitation instructor for 6.02: Digital Communication Systems.
Babak is a member of Tau Beta Pi, the National Engineering Honor Society, and Eta Kappa Nu, the EE Honor Society. He has been a faculty co-advisor for Tau Beta Pi since 2009.
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I have got a lot of queries from my lovely readers asking me about good budget skin care and make up products. So I thought that I would like to share with you guys some really good budget face washes for oily skin. Don't be sad my dry skinned beauties, there are two among these five which can be used by you also and will work great even on your skin. So do read.. So here is a list of Top 5. I ran out of the 3rd one though (Sorry for no pic!) and would repurchase when I run out of the others face washes.
First, I have an oily/combination skin (extremely oily T-zones with not so oily cheeks) and the ones I am about to rave about are really the best budget ones and have suited my skin well. None of these have ever broken me out. None of these dry the skin (Just one does but you have to read further to know which one). All of these are really mild and gentle cleansers which make sure my face is squeaky clean. I have never experienced any irritation on my skin after using any one of these and since they are so in budget, I don't mind having these around.
Best Budget Face Wash No. 5
Everyuth Naturals Lemon Face Wash
This face wash is a gentle cleanser with a gel like consistence and has a nice citrusy smell. It's key ingredients are Lemon, Green Apple and Honey and all are amazing for oily skin. The only reason it's No. 5 is that it dries my skin but since it is soap-free, it gets my points. Now, Everyuth has revamped the packaging of all their products and you will find this one in a re-vamped avatar, which is a lot better than the one in my snap.
Price: Rs 65 for 125g
Best Budget Face Wash No. 4
Himalaya Herbals Purifying Neem Face Wash
Now I am sure, everyone who battles an oily skin ( men included!) might have used it. It's actually a very nice mild cleanser for oily skin that also helps in preventing pimples. It's key ingredients are Neem and Turmeric which works amazingly for oily skin. It doesn't dry my skin and gives me a clean face.
Price: Rs 80 for 100ml
Best Budget Face Wash No. 3
Nature's Essence Aroma Gel Aromatic Face Wash
This is one of the nicest smelling face wash that I have used. I don't mind fragrance in a face wash but when it's as nice as this one. it's even better. Again this is a gel based cleanser which is so mild and leaves my face clean and fresh. It's key ingredients are Neem and Lavender oil, which works for all skin types. This can be used by Dry Skinned Beauties as well. It's also a soap free cleanser (added advantage!)
Price: Rs 75 for 100ml
Best Budget Face Wash No. 2
Clean and Clear Foaming Face Wash
This is an oil-free cleanser that does help in controlling acne. It leaves my skin squeaky clean and also makes sure I stay acne free. The reason it is No 2 is that I don't use it in all season, only when I am prone to acne as this one dries me out a bit. (If you want to know a cleanser which fights acne really aggressively but is yet gentle on the skin and non-drying, click). Not that it can't be used in all the seasons! But I prefer more organic cleansers like No 1 below.
Price: Rs 45 for 50ml/Rs 80 for 100ml
Best Budget Face Wash No. 1
Patanjali Face Wash
I would call this the under dog of the face wash world. I think this is one of the best face washes I have used. I use this throughout the seasons and it works amazingly on my skin. So gentle and mild. It's key ingredients are Orange Peel, Neem, Tulsi and Aloe Vera. This face wash uses the least base materials(which are all chemicals) than any face wash I have used. This can be used by Dry Skinned gals as well and I am sure you won't be disappointed. The only problem with this one is the availability. It's available only at Patanjali Stores across India and certain online stores where it's mostly out of stock. I might have re-purchased it about ten times or so!! At times, when my skin is irritated, this is my go-to cleanser as it doesn't irritate my skin further and makes it softer and smoother.
Price: Rs 60 for 60g
Do check out my other Top 5 list that you would be really interested in here.
You are absolutely free to add some more cleansers to this list by commenting below my lovelies…


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AS A SENIOR (Spring 2006): Served as team co-captain...Finished season with 9-13 singles record and 13-13 doubles record...Was victorious at No. 4 singles 6-3, 6-4 vs. Xavier in the Atlantic 10 3rd-place match...Against Duquesne, in the A-10 Quaterfinals, won at No. 4 singles 6-3, 6-0...In the same match, teamed with Susan Johnson for an 8-2 No. 2 doubles victory...Teamed with Susan Johnson for an 8-0 No. 2 doubles victory vs. LaSalle in the opening round match...Was victorious in No. 4 singles, 6-1, 6-1 vs. Providence (Feb. 24). In the same match, she teamed up with Susan Johnson to win in No. 2 doubles, 8-0...Teamed up with Susan Johnson to defeat Dartmouth (Feb. 22) in No. 2 doubles, 8-6...Teamed up with Susan Johnson to defeat Army (Feb. 12) in No. 2 doubles, 8-6.
AS A SENIOR (Fall 2005): Teamed up with Susan Johnson to defeat UConn in No. 2 doubles... bested Middlebury in No. 3 singles.
PERSONAL: Born August 31, 1984, in Bialystok, Poland ... daughter of Gosia and Jerry Iwanowicz ... enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences.
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This is a story about a rescue who gave back to society so much and never complained. Her name was Teba and she was a yellow lab. First seen in the Humane Society kennel with a black lab of the same age, appearing to be 7-9 months. Initially it was thought because the two dogs were obviously very bonded that an adoption of only one would be outrageous; however in a week it seemed the black lab had been adopted and Teba was grieving.
She was the right breed, size and temperament for an Assisted Therapy dog, which was what, was needed for a Memory Care Unit. She was very happy to leave the Humane Society and go through training. She was quick to pick up new techniques and very willing to be handled by strangers as well as staff. However, this was soon to change and she went to work in a private social services work office. Still being eager to please and remembering all the teachings, she would stay in an office when told without moving no matter how many EMT's or Law Enforcement came in. She learned to be accepting of not working with a client on a daily basis but rather when there was a need or when she could accompany staff to care facilities, eager and happy to meet the clients.
She worked for 8 years and was always the constant professional. Two things stood out in memories of her. The day a family came into the office and were accompanied by a severely challenged mental health patient. As the intake for an Adult Family Home was progressing the patient 19 years old came around the table and placed her hands on the intake workers neck. In this business most all are trained to expect the unexpected. Teba came over and wiggled between the intake worker and the young girl, never uttering a sound, just gently pushing the young girl away. All in the room were surprised from the DSHS Team, to the Adult Family Home Owner, to the family. Once the patient and the worker were separated Teba began her special introduction with the patient and gained a friend from that day forward. This young patient could very easily been institutionalized for violent behavior, instead she was placed in an AFH and given the proper medication and instruction necessary to help her live independently.


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TEMPE, Ariz. – The Oregon women's tennis team had its hands full when the Ducks visited 25th-ranked Arizona State in Tempe, Ariz., Friday afternoon at the Whitman Tennis Center. The Sun Devils swept the Ducks, 4-0, and handed UO a loss to open the first leg of its nine-day six-match road swing.
Lana Buttner and Sofia Hager had their seven-match win streak snapped, when playing in the No. 3 doubles position, at the hands of Joanna Smith and Stephanie Vlad, 8-3. ASU clinched the doubles point after Leighann Sahagun and Alexandra Osborne defeated Marlou Kluiving and Lina Åkesson, 8-3.
Åkesson was the first to fall in singles play, dropping her fifth-straight match to ASU's Ebony Panaho 6-4, 6-0 at singles No. 5. Buttner was the next Duck to fall, after Sahagun defeated the senior – 6-1, 6-3 – at No. 3 singles. Arizona State clinched the match after Gussie O'Sullivan took down Kadie Hueffner in straight-sets at No. 6 singles, 6-2, 6-2..
With the Sun Devils clinching the match 4-0, all remaining matches were suspended and left unfinished. At the top singles slot, Long was trailing Vlad, who is ranked 50th by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association, 6-4, 4-5. Minor also trailed 96th-ranked singles player Desirae Krawczyk 6-4, 5-2 once the team score was decided.
Allie Hueffner was the only Duck to be ahead of her opponent – Kassidy Jump – when the match had been determined, 6-4, 2-6, 1-0.
#25 Arizona State 4, Oregon 0
No. 1 – Krawczyk/Jump (ASU) led Long/Minor (ORE) 5-4 (Unf.)
No. 2 – Sahagun/Osborne (ASU) def. Kluiving/Åkesson (ORE) 8-3
No. 3 – Smith/Vlad (ASU) def. Buttner/Hager (ORE) 8-3
Order of Finish: 3, 2
No. 1 – #50 Stephanie Vlad (ASU) led Nicole Long (ORE) 6-4, 4-5 (Unf.)
No. 2 – #96 Desirae Krawczyk (ASU) led Jasmine Minor (ORE) 6-4, 4-2 (Unf.)
No. 3 – Leighann Sahagun (ASU) def. Lana Buttner (ORE) 6-1, 6-3
No. 4 – Allie Hueffner (ORE) led Kassidy Jump (ASU) 6-4, 2-6, 1-0 (Unf.)
No. 5 – Ebony Panaho (ASU) def. Lina Åkesson (ORE) 6-4, 6-0
No. 6 – Gussie O'Sullivan (ASU) def. Kadie Hueffner (ORE) 6-2, 6-2
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"This was a great game tonight. It's just one of those things where we gave them a couple of extra outs and they took advantage of it as good teams do. We've been playing pretty good defense, but we made a couple of errors [tonight] that came back to bite us because two of those guys came back to score."
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On the importance of winning the Super Regional opener
"You always want to win game one. In a best two-of-three that's huge obviously. They got that game; it's a huge advantage, [but] hopefully we can bounce back tomorrow night and win one to even the series up."
On Stanford starting pitcher Greg Reynolds
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On Oregon State starting pitcher Dallas Buck
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Cervinia, Italy
Cervinia is one of the highest ski resorts in the Italian Alps and is striking for its proximity to the magnificent Matterhorn
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The combined ski area is 350km and offers a good range of slopes for the advanced skier as well as having some friendly stuff for the beginner.
The resort of Cervinia is now pedestrianised which means it is ideal for strolling out for an after-dinner drink - do however be aware that this also means that your transfer bus will not be able to take you to the door so the last bit will be on foot!
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The combined ski area with Zermatt offers 350km of skiing.
There are 150 km of slopes above Valtournenche with 24 ski lifts the link to Zermatt..........
The link is provided by the Cime Bianche Laghi-Plateau Rosà gondola and the Bontadini chair - both allow skiers to cross the border and enjoy a total of 350 km of slopes.
From the top of Plateau Rosà it's possible to ski down to Zermatt or else take the Ventina trail, a 12 km long slope that descends over 1000 m from the trail head (3480 m) to the of the village of Cervinia(2050 m).
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THE CHERRY ORCHARD An exquisite production of Chekhov's final play, with Marya Lowry (pictured) as an aristocrat in danger of losing her estate and her beloved cherry orchard, and Steven Barkhimer as a businessman offering her a way out. Through March 9. Actors' Shakespeare Project, at Dane Estate, Pine Manor College, Chestnut Hill. 866-811-4111, www.actorsshakespeareproject.org
THE FLICK Annie Baker again demonstrates her uncanny ear and empathy for lost souls in this group portrait of employees at a fading moviehouse in central Mass. Shawn LaCount, who helmed "The Aliens'' a few seasons back, shows a sure grasp of the idiosyncratic Baker idiom. Through March 15. Company One Theatre in collaboration with Suffolk University. At Modern Theatre at Suffolk University, Boston. 800-440-7654, www.companyone.org
THE WHALE The inimitable John Kuntz stars in the New England premiere of a drama by Samuel D. Hunter about a morbidly obese Idaho man who, nearing death, tries to reconcile with the daughter he hasn't seen in many years. Directed by David R. Gammons. Through April 5. SpeakEasy Stage Company, at Roberts Studio Theatre, Calderwood Pavilion, Boston Center for the Arts. 617-933-8600, www.speakeasystage.com
THE SEAGULL Kate Burton stars as egocentric actress Madame Arkadina in a production of Chekhov's drama that also features Burton's son, Morgan Ritchie, as Konstantin, Arkadina's playwright son. Through April 6. Huntington Theatre Company. At Boston University Theatre. 617-266-0800, www.huntingtontheatre.org
WITNESS UGANDA Griffin Matthews plays himself in this musical treatment of a story drawn from his journey to Uganda to help build a school, only to learn the charity behind the project is a sham. The show is a joyous, wrenching experience. The script, which Matthews co-wrote with composer/partner Matt Gould, skips lightly through the preliminaries, all the better to work up to an emotional chokehold. Rousing dance breaks prove a perfect complement to Gould's richly layered music. Diane Paulus directs this world premiere. Through March 16. American Repertory Theater, at Loeb Drama Center, Cambridge. 617-547-8300, www.americanrepertorytheater.org
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DEATH OF A SALESMAN The beauty of Arthur Miller's 1949 Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner is that it indicts the American dream without exonerating the American dreamer. And this Lyric Stage production directed by Spiro Veloudos resists the temptation to make Willy Loman merely the victim of the system that chews him up and spits him out. Ken Baltin as Willy and Paula Plum as his wife, Linda, may shade their characters toward your sympathy, but they never fall into sentimentality, and the rest of the cast is also first-rate. Through March 15. Lyric Stage Company, Boston. 617-585-5678, www.lyricstage.com


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I love to practice, don't you? Here are some of my thoughts on the Art of Practice. Enjoy! Erica
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I love that you say there is no goal per-say, but it's about progress….integrating the whole. The cracks seem to lead us to the 'real stuff' – I think that's why we connect to it within others. Thank you so much for sharing this! Love the video.
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Hi Erica, love the premise and the video. Maybe one day soon we'll all be posting vlogs on the EJ channel.
Speaking as a fellow EJ writer, yoga practitioner and student, while it's true that we would want to focus on progress and
welcoming in the dark places (see my twp-part post, Can Fear Be Good for Your Yoga Practice?) with unconditioned awareness, there is if we choose, an underlying goal. The goal lies within and yet beyond how proficient we become at asanas, pranayama or scriptural study. That goal is inner freedom, realization of the supreme Consciousness. As Baba Muktananda (whose name, Muktananda, means bliss of freedom) taught, if there's a main goal to have in life, that's the one. Namaste.


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If you were to ask her where'd she see herself in 10 years, Jaya Jstar would have never imagined she'd be so heavily involved in makeup. The Baltimore native had been in a singing group and modeling. She'd only been thrusted into the cosmetic craft when the makeup artist for a fashion show she was hosting called out. Her work, however, grabbed the attention of influential people around her city. Opportunities started flowing in and it was a pro bono gig at Gaudenzia, a drug and alcohol treatment program, that became a turning point for her career. Below, Jaya discusses the moment she decided she wanted to pursue makeup, some of her past work experience with celebrities and what's trending in beauty. Check it out:
Aliya Faust: Tell me about the moment you decided this was what you wanted to do.
Jaya JStar: I'll never forget. I was doing this lady's makeup and she turned around and looked at me crying. She was like, 'I've never felt so beautiful before about myself. I just want to get my life together. You've given me so much hope. I just want to get my kids back…' That touched me. I was like if I can touch people like this doing makeup then this must be what God has planned for me to do. So I started to pursue it and here I am.
I actually learned about you via Lil Mo's Instagram page. How'd you begin doing work with her?
I'm not one of the makeup artists who talks about who I work with, so because she's from the [D.C., Maryland, Virginia area] and I'm from the DMV, everyone thinks I got my start from her. But I started out working with a lot of different rappers for videos and a lot of R&B artists. I forgot whose photo shoot it was, but they hired me and she was on set. I was also working on Yandi from VH1's Love and Hiphop and Mo saw my work on her and she was like, 'You do everybody's makeup, you're the bomb, I gotta have you.'
Who are some other celebrities you've worked with?
Yandi Smith, Dirty Money, Danity Kane, Chante Moore, Claudette Ortiz, Kelly Price, Paula Campbell, H-town, Pretty Ricky, Waka Flocka, whole bunch of people.
Do you have a signature style?
Everyone else tells me it's the highlights I do. And the eyebrows. But I don't paint everyone the same. My preference, I like a clean, natural face. A clean glamorous face.
What are three products/brands you recommend for every day use?
I'm a Mac girl. I use Mac cosmetics face and body Mineralize moisturizer for face and body, Mac Studio Fix Fluid foundation and Mac Mineralize Skin Finish.
Jaya on what's trending in beauty:
Smokey eye
I love the smokey eye. If you're just starting out, I wouldn't give a dramatic smokey eye. I would give a more natural look. I was first taught how to do it with a cheap eye liner from your typical drug store or hair store. Line it really thickly and just blend it out. There's so many techniques and different ways to do it. You can do a daytime smokey eye, an evening smokey eye, a settle smokey eye, a more dramatic smokey eye…
Blonde ombre
Personally, I'm not a fan of ombre hair. It doesn't look professional to me. I'm more of a conservative type. I was brought up like, 'too many colors in your head, people won't take you seriously in corporate America.' Now, blonde hair works for certain people. But it's not for everybody.
Pink and dark lipstick
I hate dark lips, but that seems to be the "in" thing right now. I'm a pink girl 24/7.
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12 September 2013
By Jack Gallagher
Photo: Takeo TanumaThe Japanese team
TOKYO, JAPAN: Japan No. 1 Kei Nishikori will face Colombia No. 2 Alejandro Falla in Friday's opening singles match at the BNP by Paribas Davis World Group play-off at Ariake Coliseum as the host nation tries return to the top level of the competiton after a year in the Asia-Oceania Zone. The draw was conducted Thursday morning at the venue.
Nishikori, ranked 12th in the world, will play No. 93 Falla under the roof at Ariake, which will be the site of the tennis competition at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. The tie had orginally been slated to be played outdoors, but Japan captain Minoru Ueda requested the change to indoors earlier in the week.
The second singles match on Friday will feature Japan No. 2 Go Soeda against Colombia No. 1 Santiago Giraldo.
Colombia captain Martin Hadad has tabbed Juan Sebastian Cabal and Robert Farah for Saturday's doubles against Nishikori and Soeda.
Japan was knocked out of World Group last September after a 3-2 loss to Israel at Ariake. Japan had returned to the top level for the first time in 27 years, but was unable to stay there. It defeated Korea 3-2 in April to advance to the play-off.
"We had a tough match against Israel last year and we want to get back in the World Group," said Nishikori. "I didn't play the first tie this year. It was the other team members who got us to this point, so I want to contribute to a victory."
Falla said he is ready for the challenge of going against Japan's top-ranked men's player ever.
"I have been injured the past five weeks, but I am ready now," he stated. "I look forward to playing Kei. He is a strong player."
Soeda, who is ranked 131st, knows the pressure will be on the host nation this weekend.
"There are always nerves before these kind of matches," he acknowledged. "We just have to do our best."
Giraldo, who is 85th in the world, is familiar with the Ariake hardcourt from his participation in the ATP tournament here.
"We have had good preparations and the court is fast," noted Giraldo. "I have confidence and we like the surface."
Japan manager Minoru Ueda, in his first year at the helm, said preparing for the tie has been a process.
"We have been going step-by-step with the players building up for this," he commented. "Colombia has good singles and doubles players, so we know we are in for a battle."
Colombia made the play-off after routing Uruguay 5-0 in April.
Hadad brought his squad to Japan a week ahead of the tie to try and acclimatize to the conditions and get over jet lag.
"We are ready for anything, having been here for several days now," said Hadad. "We have a lot of respect for all of Japan's players. They are a very good team."
Nishikori, who will meet Giraldo in the first reverse singles on Sunday, is coming off a first-round loss at the US Open but feels good about Japan's prospects in the tie.
"I have been practicing with Go the last two weeks at the National Training Center, so I think I am in good form."
The 23-year-old Nishikori played doubles with Soeda at last summer's London Olympics.
The full draw is listed below:
R1: Kei Nishikori (JPN) v Alejandro Falla (COL)R2: Go Soeda (JPN) v Santiago Giraldo (COL)R3: Kei Nishikori/Go Soeda (JPN) v Juan-Sebastian Cabal/Robert Farah (COL)R4: Kei Nishikori (JPN) v Santiago Giraldo (COL)R5: Go Soeda (JPN) v Alejandro Falla (COL)
13 Sep 2013 - 15 Sep 2013
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Kobe Bryant: Don't Blame Kardashians for Lamar Odom Trade
Kobe Bryant is defending Lamar Odom in the wake of his trade from the L.A. Lakers to the Dallas Mavericks, blasting speculation his teammate was traded due to his involvement in the Kardashians' reality TV empire.
The NBA star told reporters, "I don't understand the criticism of [the] reality shows… He had his best season last year. It clearly wasn't a distraction."
Bryant added, "He played his a** off. I don't get where that [criticism] comes from."
"You're talking about Sixth Man of the Year last year," he stressed.
Bryant, who was open about his displeasure with the trade, said, "I don't like it… I've known Lamar for a long time, and for the team itself, he's meant a lot in terms of his versatility, his personality. He's a big presence for us in the locker room, just from a team chemistry standpoint."
Odom is already off to Dallas for training, and his wife Khloe Kardashian will join him there after she finishes packing up their home in L.A.
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In the meantime, two members of the team have continued writing on other websites. Anthony is currently over at Indie Games and Wayne has made his way onto the Armless Octopus team. You can follow both of them on Twitter as well, Anthony's handle is @hangongetready while Wayne is @wanyodos.
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'I'll 8 your bit for a thousand dollars' – Lebowski chiptunes, anyone?
It's no secret that here at Extra Guy, we love the chiptunes. It's not as well known, however, that we also love the 1998 cinematic classic 'The Big Lebowski'. So consider us pleasantly surprised by the recently-revealed existence of Chipocrite's 8-bit Lebowski — a reimagining of the soundtrack found in the seminal Coen Brothers film.
"Entirely arranged for one Game Boy running LSDJ, '8-Bit Lebowski' is dedicated to all the Achievers out there who have faith that the bums DON'T always lose," reads the album's Bandcamp page. "Please, enjoy it, down through the generations, westward the wagons, across the sands of time until we — aw, look at me, I'm rambling again. I hope you abide."
Expect to hear your favorite songs from the movie, such as "Tumbling Tumbleweeds" by Sons of the Pioneers, "Hotel California" by The Gipsy Kings and "Just Dropped In (To See What Condition My Condition Was In)" by Kenny Rogers & The First Edition. An exchange of five dollars gets you a copy of the six-track album, though Chipocrite would probably appreciate real money and not a satchel filled with dirty laundry when it comes time to pay.
Escape Goat 2 in development cell but can't be held for long
There's little room for debate that MagicalTimeBean is among the top developers to have graced Microsoft's Xbox Live Indie Games platform with their work on the Soulcaster games, but Escape Goat took things to a whole new level. We don't love it just because the abbreviation of the game's title and our website's name match. The game's puzzles were intelligently designed — they were challenging enough that the solution required work to reach and the player always felt smart once they figured it out. Lucky for us then that the developer has revealed a sequel is coming.
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There's No Time To Explain!
Despite being out since last year the now freshly Green-lit and roaring(well, maybe screaming) to go, Tiny Build Games' first title No Time To Explain is ready to get down to business. Dropping you right in your room that has been torn into by a your future self who is quickly snatched by a giant crab leaving you only a large laser gun and a lot of questions. From there what I thought was going to be some sort of shooter was a pleasant surprise in disguise as a puzzle platformer (with boss fights too!) that has you using your powerful beam to traverse the levels full of pitfalls, spikes, and fun hats to wear!
I was watching this game some time ago and ended up missing out on it's original release, so I'm glad this Steam release came about to remind me. You can check out more about the game at the Tiny Build Games website or download it on steam for $9.99.
Moonshot Games returns to PAX East, new game revealed
It's been nearly two years since Moonshot Games last made contact with the outside world. It was rumored by some that they disbanded as a studio, while others would have had you believe they lived up to their name and relocated to the lunar surface. Neither of those are true as it turns out. They're still around, and they've announced a new game.
Third Eye Crime is Moonshot's newly announced project. It's a 'game noir' stealth/puzzle game for the iPad with a telepathic main character that has a penchant for stealing art. It's described at great length in the developer's announcement post.
Master art thief Rothko has a unique gift: the ability to read minds. With this talent he can infiltrate any location, make off with any prize. But he has attracted the attention of a shadowy master criminal known only as "Caravaggio," and he is about to be pulled into a city-wide conspiracy. But who is behind it all? And who is playing whom?
Third Eye Crime is Moonshot's unique take on the stealth/puzzle genre. Use Rothko's telepathic abilities to sneak your way through 8 chapters of crafty, heisty fun. Outplay and outwit clever AI that are hell-bent on keeping their stuff!
Featuring gorgeous noir-inspired graphic novel interstitials and an original soulful jazz soundtrack, Third Eye Crime is a fiendishly clever stealth puzzle game with a serious noir twist.
The game will be on the showfloor at PAX East 2013 in Boston this March. We'll be sure to jump on the demo build and let you know what we think about it. Third Eye Crime is set to release in the Spring.
Top 5 upcoming Games of 2013 – Number 1
Sometimes a game looks good, and you know you'll play it. Other times a game looks like winning the Super Bowl on the back of a dinosaur while shooting lasers from your eyes (wait, why isn't that game?). This list represents that game for 2013. We're pretty excited about our choices — will you be as well?
There's even more picks, you know, since this was a Top 5 list. Two and Three came yesterday, while Four and Five came the day before that. But you're here for the main event. Read on!
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Best selling XBLIG games of 2012 revealed
Microsoft's Major Nelson has revealed the top 20 selling Xbox Live Indie games on his blog, and we're unsurprised to find that almost half of the list is made up of crafting titles. If we've learned anything here at Extra Guy, it's that XBLIG gamers love crafting games.
We're sad that standouts like Bleed and Gateways didn't make it on, but it's hard to make room for them when quality games like Don't Die Dateless Dummy are present. But we digress. Check out the full list after the jump.
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Top 5 upcoming Games of 2013 – 4 & 5
We've been keeping a pretty close eye on what's coming down the road, and while we can't know every game that's on its way, we can get excited about those we do know about. That being said, here are today's picks: Numbers 4 and 5 are kicking off this list in style.
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WWTC offers training to help businesses win government contracts
Published on Wednesday, November 23, 2005
Western Wisconsin Technical College is hosting two training seminars to help area businesses learn how to effectively compete for contracts to sell their products and services to both the federal and state government. Both sessions will be held Wednesday, Dec. 7 in Room 200 of the Academic Resource Center on the La Crosse Campus and will be conducted by the Business Procurement Assistance Center (BPAC). A $25 fee for each seminar will cover the cost of materials.
"Essential Elements of Federal Contracting" will be held from 9:00-11:30 a.m. Attendees will learn how to register with the federal government, identify which agencies buy their products, and focus their research on contracting opportunities targeted to their business.
"Selling to the State of Wisconsin" will be held from 1:00-3:30 pm. This training provides a foundation to contracting with the State of Wisconsin. Attendees will learn how the State procures the products and services it needs, learn which agencies buy what items or services, and understand the use of VendorNet, the State of Wisconsin's electronic purchasing information system. Other contracting resources within the State of Wisconsin will also be discussed.
BPAC, established by Madison Area Technical College in 1988, provides technical and marketing assistance to Wisconsin businesses. In 2004, BPAC helped companies win over 3,200 government contracts valued at over $205 million, resulting in the creation or retention of 6,575 jobs in Wisconsin.
"Our federal government is the largest purchaser of goods and services in the world, yet Wisconsin ranks near the bottom for tapping into this market. These seminars will help businesses learn the ins and outs of competing for those federal contract dollars," said Denise Kornetzke, BPAC director.
Registration for the BPAC seminars is required and can be done either online or by phone. Visit http://matcmadison.edu/bpac/home.htm and click on "Events" for online registration and additional information. Registrants may also contact BPAC by email at firstname.lastname@example.com or by phone at 608.243.4490.
For more information about programs and services at WWTC, please call 608.785.9200 or visit the WWTC Web site at wwtc.edu.


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'Mocialite Vandalism!
Male socialite Paul Johnson-Calderon has more trouble on his hands.
The crack reporting team over at Guest of a Guest is on the case of the latest socialite scandal. See, 'mocialite Paul Johnson-Calderon has been accused of breaking into the fancy apartment of Cleo Vauban, an ally of his BFF turned enemy Jules Kirby, at 1 Union Square last week. This is after he was caught on tape allegedly stealing a girl's handbag at a club, and accused by Kirby of stealing her BlackBerry at some point or other. (He says he didn't.) Anyway, the alleged recent break-in apparently included some vandalism, and the whole thing was caught on a security camera. Our best friend's sister's boyfriend's brother's girlfriend heard from this guy who knows this kid who's going with the girl who saw the whole thing on tape at 31 Flavors last night. We hear it's pretty serious.
Paul Johnson-Calderon Can't Catch A Break With Security Cameras; Gets Caught Vandalizing Cleo Vauban's Union Square Apartment Building! [Guest of a Guest]


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Capybara have a large guinea pig shaped body, with a large head that ends in a rectangular, blunt muzzle and a heavy upper lip. They have small, rounded ears, which along with their nostrils can be sealed when they are in or under the water. Capybara are avid swimmers and have partially webbed feet to aid in movement in the water.
Mating is year round, however mostly occurs in April and May and again in the fall. Most females have one litter per year, although two litters are not uncommon. Females have 5 pair of mammae and have litters of 2-8, averaging 5 babies. Gestation is 120-150 days. With babies weighing 3 lb. The young can follow the mother from birth and reach sexual maturity at 15 months. They can live up to 12 years in captivity. Capybara often defecate in the water and most mating takes place in water.
In the wild, the capybara likes to shelter and hide in thick brush. In totally wild habitat, it is active in the day but where it is bothered by people, it has become nocturnal or crepuscular. The capybara is hunted by farmers for meat and hides and to protect agricultural crops. Its teeth are prized as ornaments by natives and the body fat is used in pharmaceuticals. In some areas it is becoming rare, while in other areas it thrives. Some ranchers with marginal land for cattle because of excessive wetlands, have begun to farm capybara as livestock.
It can run with similar gait to a horse. It is equally or more at home in the water when in danger and swims with its eyes and nose above water. It can swim great distances under water or lay nearly totally submerged in water vegetation. In the wild its diet consists of grasses, water plants and vegetables. They are usually found in herds of 20 or more animals and groups of 100 have been sighted.
These animals are capable of various sounds including grunts, barks, clicks and whistles.
These can be trained to do various tricks for food rewards. They can be affectionate and extremely clean in their toilet habits. Young capybara can become very tame, and can be trained to walk on a leash like a dog. A flat nylon choke type collar works the best. They are very receptive to 'neck corrections' but they move slowly and deliberately. Do not expect a fast paced hike when working with them. You can teach them tricks, such as sitting up to beg, climbing stairs, and more.
Enclosures for captive animals should be strong enough, especially where the fence meets the ground to prevent escape. Although they are touted to be avid diggers, ours have NEVER dug anywhere in their pen. We provide them with houses, mounds of grass hay to nest in and a tub of water to bathe and breed in. Fences can be of 2" x 4" mesh, and 3-4 feet high are sufficient. They must have places to hide, get out of the sun and snooze.
Our capybara are our garbage disposals. They get all the peelings and seeds from the fruits and vegetables left over from the other animals. That is supplemented with fresh grass hay, rabbit chow, and brood mare pellets. They are healthy, happy animals. Here are some other diets geared to an adult animal.
In addition to the normal diet, all rodents MUST have something non-toxic to chew on such as willow or birch branches. Check with your county extension agent or poison control center if you wish to feed branches from trees you do not know are absolutely safe. If they do not have chews, their teeth will not wear down properly and can grow extremely long causing injury to the roof of their mouth and other mouth parts.
Infants can be hand-reared using Esbilac with added vitamins. They should be kept at 75 degrees F. Feed every three hours until 3 weeks old, day and night. The next two weeks increase feedings, and decrease number of times per day, eliminating night feedings. From three days of age, offer solids including grass hay, romaine lettuce, grains and fruits. When eating well, at about 16 weeks, eliminate milk.


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There are lots of great movies to check out this Presidents' Day weekend. One that is fitting for the occasion is George Clooney's "Monuments Men." Today on Feb. 16 we are excited to share our exclusive interview with the cast and the book's author Robert M. Edsel.
Film Synopsis: Based on the true story of the greatest treasure hunt in history, The Monuments Men is an action drama focusing on seven over-the-hill, out-of-shape museum directors, artists, architects, curators, and art historians who went to the front lines of WWII to rescue the world's artistic masterpieces from Nazi thieves and return them to their rightful owners. With the art hidden behind enemy lines, how could these guys hope to succeed? But as the Monuments Men found themselves in a race against time to avoid the destruction of 1000 years of culture, they would risk their lives to protect and defend mankind's greatest achievements.
Robert M. Edsel
Q: How did you first discover the story?
Edsel: I was living in Florence in 1996 and walked across the Ponte Vecchio which is the only bridge not destroyed by the Nazis when they fled the city and I wondered how in the face of the most destructive conflict in history so many of these things survived and who were the people that saved them. And I didn't know and I wasn't embarrassed about that but I was embarrassed that it never occurred to me to wonder. And I started asking other people and they were looking for an easy answer and they all said, 'I don't know. That's a great question.' And that's how it's gone all those years and it's just astonishing to me that as much as we do know about World War II history that none of us knew this story. And it's been a real privilege to represent all of these men and women and all their family members and be apart of telling it.
Q: Can you tell me about the transition of changing the book to a film and how that happened?
Edsel: Well, very smoothly! George and Grant - they're very courageous. This is a big story, it's a complicated story that they found a way to make simple as much as it could be and they brought out the excitement of the story and the humor of it which is part of combat. I'm really proud of the job that they've done.
Q: What next for you?
Edsel: Well, who knows? Maybe we'll see a film about my last book, "Saving Italy," which tells what these Monuments officers did in Italy because that's another dramatic, and very different, story. But I'm chairman of the Monuments Men Foundation and we're really busy trying to complete the mission of these Monuments officers and help find some of the hundred of thousands of missing works of art and get them back to their rightful owners and of course recognize all these men and women.
Q: Speak about working with George Clooney.
Balaban: Directors I like working with? They know what they're doing and they have a point of view and they tell you it and they don't muck around too much. And George is like that. He's straightforward, he knows what he wants, and he's smart. So that's a great thing to be around. He maintains a really nice atmosphere. You don't see him sweating and straining. This is, you know, directing this movie, is like a herd of elephants all going into one direction. We're on trucks and we're going on mountains and it's raining and George was praying for snow for the Battle of the Bulge. And then it snowed and it didn't stop snowing until Summer so he really had to deal with a lot. To watch grace under pressure, and intelligence, and wit...that's George and that's kind of common to most of the directors I end up liking a lot. They're all different, they all have different sensibilities. But I think all the great ones are kind of like that.
Q: You have a lot of scenes with Bill Murray, did he give you a hard time?
Balaban: In the movie, we're kind of soul mates in a funny sort of way. I think of us as Bert and Ernie basically which...I don't know what that means. We're an odd couple...he's tall, I'm short. He kind of picks on me in the movie and the truth is he happens to be a really lovely person. It's not even entertaining to talk about because he's just a really lovely guy. So it's not hard being irritated with him because he gives you so much and as an actor he's so good...he's so unique and he's so special and he cares so much about what he's doing, but not in a straining way...he's just open to everything and it's great to be around him.
Dimitri Leonidas
Q: You play a young, Jewish kid, right?
Leonidas: A young German-Jewish soldier, yeah. Unlike the other Monuments Men who were curators and art historians he was a soldier in the army. The Monuments Men were originally made up of intellectual types and he was a young soldier that got drafted to join them.
Q: What was it like being directed by George Clooney?
Leonidas: Amazing. He's just a really talented, lovely guy. And a lot of fun. He wants to make sure the set is a lot of fun. We were on it for five months and he takes his work seriously but he doesn't take himself seriously and I think it's a testament to him that you spend five months or any amount of time working with him and enjoying it. I don't think that's an easy thing to do. Sometimes sets can be very stressful or hard places but he ensures everyones having a good time.
Q: Was there any fun hangouts while not shooting?
Leonidas: There was a few occasions. We filmed for about a month in the forest in Germany so we were literally in the middle of nowhere stuck in this little hotel and all we had was a bar and one restaurant across the street. So for four weeks we were down at the bar with our weekends off together and it was fun. That kind of atmosphere helps especially when you're making a war movie and you get to have that relationship with the other guys. It definitely helps.
Q: Who was the prankster on set?
Leonidas: Well George!
Q: Did he pull any on you?
Leonidas: Well no. I'm wise to it. I had a radar and I was like...he's not gonna get me.
Q: Did he try?
Leonidas: He may have tried. He was unsuccessful so I'm not sure.
Q: Speak about George as a director.
Leonidas: He's a very cool guy and a great director. Especially for actors, I think. Obviously being one, he knows what kinds of things to say to get you in the right mood for the scene. If something's not quite working, he reads it really well. 'I think you're thinking about this. Maybe think about this.' And he gives really sharp advice. It comes really naturally to him, so it's a joy. It's a real joy.
Nora Sagal has a cameo in the film, where she sings one song.
Q: Tell me about how you got involved with the movie.
Sagal: Well my dad and George have been good friends for a while and George has always heard me sing at parties and concerts that he's been too and he has always said that he wanted to put me into a film and finally he found an opportunity because he's always said my voice kind of fits the 1940's era and so it all worked out this year and I sent him a demo and he showed it to all his people and they all agreed I could be in the film.
Q: Is there one particular scene that you're singing in?
Sagal: Yes, definitely. It's only me, it's a capella, and everything else is silent, but my voice and it's also on the soundtrack on iTunes.
Q: Tell me about working with George on the film.
Sagal: It was just incredible. He was just such an incredible director. I went to the Warner Brothers lot where I was in a recording studio with him and the beginning has two younger children in it and he was so great, so professional, directing me and the little girls. Just such a professional!
Q: Do you have an album out?
Sagal: I don't. I'm really an amateur. I'm an unknown, I guess. I'm in a band, The Untouchables. But I'm just a high school senior.
Q: Where are you based?
Sagal: I'm based in L.A.. I've been looking for colleges out here for music.
George Clooney, Grant Heslov, Matt Damon, Bill Murray, John Goodman, Cate Blanchett, Jean Dujardin, Bob Balaban, Hugh Bonneville, Dimitri Leonidis, Diarmaid Murtagh, Robert Edsel, Bret Witter and Harry Ettlinger all attended the film's world premiere at the Ziegfeld Theater on Feb. 4. Other guests included Dan Abrams, Ashleigh Banfield, Ellen Barkin, Tom Brokaw, William Bratton, Marina Abramovic, Yigal Azrouel, Tory Burch, Joel Coen, Sasha Cohen, Sofia Coppola, Alfonso Cuaron, Clive Davis, Carolina Herrera, Gayle King, Steve Kroft, Padma Lakshmi, Nanette Lepore, Laura Prepon, Norman Reedus, Denise Rich, Lara Spencer, Michael Stuhlbarg, Anna Wintour, Jeffrey Wright, Brian Williams, Vera Wang, Cynthia Rowley, Martha Stewart, Regis Philbin, John McEnroe, Patty Smyth, and Grayden Carter.
Larry Gagosian sponsored the premiere. Mr. Gagosian is committed to ensuring that the extraordinary accomplishments of the Monuments Men during WWII reach as wide an audience as possible through this star-studded movie, based on Robert Edsel's book. Through the efforts of this remarkable group of artists, curators, architects, writers and other cultural experts a significant part of western Europe's cultural heritage was rescued from destruction. Gagosian Gallery invited collectors, artists, museum curators, and cultural leaders from all walks of life to the screening. Never has there been such an accomplished group to applaud a Hollywood film that examines an international, cultural, and historic moment. Gagosian's close friends and attendees included Richard Prince, Jeff Koons, Leon Black, Steven Schwarzman, Mort Zuckerman, Henry Kravis, Graydon Carter, Woody Johnson, Eric Schmidt, Roger Waters, Tory Burch, Vera Wang, Brian Williams, Tom Brokaw, and Elie Wiesel. A very chic after-party followed at the famed Metropolitan Club.
The cast also headed to the Berlin Film Festival on Feb. 8, to Milan on Feb. 10, London on Feb.11, and Paris on Feb. 12 for its international premieres.


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Release Date: 2011-07-08
Genre: Suspense/Thriller, Horror
Rating: R
Duration: 1hr 28min
Kristen, a beautiful but troubled young woman, finds herself bruised, cut, drugged, and held against her will in a remote ward of a psychiatric hospital. She is completely disoriented, with no idea why she was brought to this place and no memory of her life before being admitted. The other patients in the ward, four equally disturbed young women, offer no answers. At night, when the hospital is dark and foreboding, she hears strange and frightening sounds. One-by-one the other girls begin to disappear and Kristen must find a way out of this hellish place before she, too, becomes a victim. As she struggles to escape, she will uncover a truth far more dangerous and horrifying than anyone could have imagined.
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THE GAME: The University of Colorado hosts the Colorado School of Mines in an exhibition women's basketball game on Saturday, Nov. 2, at 7 p.m. at the Coors Events Center. Saturday's game is free to the public.
BROADCAST: Friday's game will not be carried on the radio, however a free live video stream will be available through Colorado's Pac-12.com video player. All CU women's basketball home games that are not televised will be available through Pac-12.com at this link:
Non-televised Pac-12 road games are scheduled to be available on the opponents' video player, free of charge.
SEASON PREVIEW: The first three years of the Linda Lappe era could be summed up by the following question...Can you top this?
Since returning to her alma mater in the spring of 2010, Colorado has enjoyed a steady climb, improving its record each year while achieving new heights along the way.
After several years of sub-par performances, the Buffaloes made back-to-back WNIT appearances in 2011 and 2012. Last season, Colorado broke through with a 25-7 record, 13-5 in Pac-12 play, one of its finest seasons in over a decade. In the end, Colorado was rewarded with its 13th NCAA Tournament appearance and first since 2004.
Now the question...what's next for the Buffaloes in 2013-14? While Colorado can use experiences from last year to build on, the Buffaloes and Lappe have the perspective of taking it day-by-day this year and working to get better in the present.
"It's a different season," Lappe said. "Sometimes we can look back and remember how we accomplished something. Every team has its own identity and this team's has yet to be determined. Last year we beat teams we should beat and did some good things. But we have to be able to take care of business this year and then raise that level...how do we build on that and keep going forward?"
"Everything gets harder. It's easier to get to the top when you are not very good than it is to stay at the top. So we have to keep getting better. We're very hungry to reach our goals, understanding how hard we have to work every day."
Colorado's success last year can be attributed in part to taking care of business; beating the teams they were supposed to beat. The Buffaloes were a sparkling 24-1 against unranked opponents, with the lone loss coming in the NCAA Tournament against a Kansas team that had arguably underachieved during the regular season after a Sweet 16 Appearance in 2012.
While Colorado will strive to maintain that success rate against the majority of the country, the next step is to attack that next tier. Six of Colorado's seven losses came against ranked teams and five of those were ranked in the top seven.
Defensively the Buffaloes should be solid once again, and not surprisingly as aggressiveness on that end of the floor has become a trademark of the program under Lappe. Colorado is coming off of one of the greatest defensive seasons in program history, setting school records for scoring defense (54.5 ppg) and opponent field-goal percentage (.350). Senior guard Brittany Wilson emerged as one of the top defenders in the Pac-12, being named to the league's all-defensive team.
On the offensive side, Colorado should be fairly balanced and as good in the low post as it has been in years. Arielle Roberson, the reigning Pac-12 Freshman of the Year, is Colorado's top returning scorer (12.1 ppg) and rebounder (6.2 rpg). She also led the Buffaloes in trips to the free-throw line (97-of-142) and hit 41 percent from 3-point range (21-of-51).
The Buffaloes also return three other starters with loads of experience. Senior center Rachel Hargis started 31 games in the low blocks before missing the NCAA game against Kansas with a knee injury. At a solid 6-4, she gives the Buffaloes a strong physical presence down low. Hargis led the team in blocked shots (34) while averaging just over four points per game.
CU's back court duo of Wilson and junior Lexy Kresl have the ability to score in bunches. They rank 10th and 11th respectively in career 3-point field goals and individually can light it up at any time.
Senior Ashley Wilson and junior Jasmine Sborov have experience as a starter and off the bench; both have consistently provided energy throughout their careers regardless of roles.
While neither Ashley Wilson or Sborov have eye-popping statistics, they possess a trait that can be attributed to most of the Buffaloes, versatility. Sborov can play all five positions on the floor, giving Colorado a lot of different looks. Wilson's energy off the bench as been contagious over the past three years, and despite her 5-8 frame, crashes the boards as well as some with several inches on her.
The Buffaloes have built themselves up to have plenty of depth from the outside. Lauren Huggins, who missed all but five games last year due to an injured leg, regained that year of eligibility through an NCAA medical hardship. Huggins is dangerous 3-point shooter with range well beyond the arc.
Two new faces join the Buffaloes back court in point guard Desiree Harris and wing Haley Smith. Harris averaged 15 points and six rebounds as a senior for St. Joseph Notre Dame in Alameda, Calif. Smith, from Sammamish, Wash., led her Skyline High School team to the Class 4A state tournament and was the KingCo 4A MVP.
Colorado has an experienced front court. While Hargis has been a mainstay in the post for three years, junior Jen Reese and Jamee Swan look to continue to provide valuable minutes at one of the forward spots.
"Post play has really started to become a strength, even last year as we went through the season," Lappe said. "Our strength and toughness is much better and you can see that on the floor."
Reese was one of the best bench players in the Pac-12 last year. She ranked third on the team in scoring and earned honorable mention to the All-Pac-12 team. Swan progressed nicely as her freshman season went along, hitting 45 percent from the field and ranking second on the team in blocks (28) and fourth in rebounds at 4.5 per game.
Entering the mix this year are a pair of 6-2 post players. Zoe Beard-Fails averaged 17 points and 10 rebounds for Georgetown Day School in Washington, D.C. Bri Watts, a Fresno, Calif., native helped her Clovis West High School team to a sectional title as a senior. Both players add a strong and physical presence to the Buffaloes front court.
Colorado's incoming freshmen have the unique opportunity of already having played for the Buffaloes. During the tour, which included stops in Lake Como, Venice, Florence and Rome, Colorado played in three competitions, where all four saw significant time on the court. The experience also provided the young Buffs with an extra 10 days of practice prior to the trip as well a chance to bond with their new teammates.
One of Colorado's challenges will be to replace two-time All-Pac-12 and honorable mention AP All-American guard Chucky Jeffery, one of the most dynamic players in team history. Jeffery, who averaged 13.7 points, 8.2 rebounds and 4.0 assists as a senior, finished her career in numerous career top 10 lists at Colorado including points, rebounds, assists and steals.
No one player is expected to replace Jeffery, and Lappe feels the Buffaloes collectively are certainly up to that task, each stepping up to take on different roles.
"We have players that are confident to do that," Lappe said. "They've all worked really hard and realize they may need to play a different role than they did last year."
Colorado once again has a competitive schedule that features games against 12 opponents that advanced to postseason play a year ago. That mix includes a rematch with 2013 NCAA runner-up Lousiville on Dec. 21. The Buffaloes also have nonconference home games against Big Ten foes Iowa and Illinois
"We have a really tough nonconference schedule," Lappe said. "We play some quality teams at home and on the road, and visit some neat venues like The Pit (New Mexico) and the Yum Center (Louisville). It should be a great experience for our players.
"With our schedule, are players certainly won't get bored. They will be intrigued about each game; we'll really understand what it means to be ready and prepared each time out."
ABOUT THE OREDIGGERS: The Colorado School of Mines is an NCAA Division II school located in Golden, Colo., and competes in the prestigious Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, a league Colorado was once part of during the first half of the 20th century.
The Orediggers are coming off a 15-14 season in 2012-13, placing sixth in the RMAC at 12-10. Senior forward Allie Grazulis was the only player in the RMAC last season to average double digits in scoring and rebounding. She led that circuit in rebounding at 10.3 per game while scoring 10.5 points per contest. Junior guard Taylor Helbig is the team's leading returning scorer at 13.4 points per game. She ranked third in the RMAC with 62 3-point field goals in 2012-13.
The Orediggers have been picked to finish eighth in the 2013-14 RMAC Preseason Coaches Poll. Mines opened its exhibition season with a 95-47 loss at Colorado State on Oct. 28. Senior guard Courtney Gallo led the Orediggers with 19 points, shooting 7-of-13 in that game. Freshman guard Laura Tyree scored 10 points.
BUFFS IN EXHIBITION: Colorado is a perfect 23-0 in exhibition games, outscoring its opponents by 31.3 points per game (86.0 to 54.7). The Buffaloes have played at least one exhibition game in all but one year (2009) since 1997. CU's exhibition games have featured a mix of NCAA II schools, foreign teams and traveling all-star teams. CU's closest exhibition contest came in 1997, a 77-72 win over Athletes in Action. Colorado's last exhibition was an 87-38 decision over Western State Colorado University prior to the start of the 2012-13 season.
This will be the fourth time Colorado and Colorado Mines have hooked up in an exhibition game. The two teams squared off in three straight exhibitions from 2005-07 with the Buffaloes winning by an average score of 64-32.


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If you have been reading this blog for awhile, you know we love to run series - Living Sustainably, Vallejo Hometown Advantage, Connecting the Dots, Our Laws_Your Life, 90 Minutes of Separation, Participatory Budgeting 101, The Ways We Work, Vallejo TGIF and Pause for a Cause. Over the last five years, we have grown all of these series based on what we see are the forces shaping Vallejo now and influencing its future.
In this posting we recognize a force that calls out for a new series: Vallejo Rising.
Whether you are a new or a long-time Vallejoan, it is increasingly harder to live in this city without sensing that change is in the air. PBVallejo-2013, by most accounts, has been a very powerful movement on several levels. It brought unprecedented positive press coverage to Vallejo at a time when the city continued to be weighed down by publicity almost totally limited to its bankruptcy proceedings. It attracted an outpouring of citizen participation unmatched even by such veteran PB success stories as Chicago's 49th Ward. And it is now entering another exciting phase as the twelve funded projects move along on their timelines to completion.
Resident communication tools, such as Open City Hall, SeeClickFix, NextDoor and a beefed-up city website are giving Vallejoans powerful options for not only keeping current about scheduled city events but also being able quickly to report issues and connect with their neighbors.
As the 1stQ2014 comes to a close, three very important initiatives are unfolding: PBVallejo-2014 has begun Its initial phase, gathering resident input during a series of public sessions (assemblies) that are underway throughout March. (See the schedule here). Also scheduled this month are four community workshops that are the keystone of the Vallejo Planning Initiatives Project (See the schedule here). This Project will use the workshop feedback that residents offer (about their priorities, concerns and hopes) to build a very concrete vision about how Vallejoans would like to see their city develop. This is not an academic exercise because this feedback will directly affect revisions to the city's General Plan - the blueprint that city staff use to communicate priorities and plan for the future. This Plan has not been revised in over a decade.
(Full disclosure: Patricia Kutza, editor of this blog, is an 'at-large' delegate for the General Plan Working Group).
You'll want to bookmark these sites: PBVallejo-2014 - Vallejo Planning Initiatives Project
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