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My dentist recommended I use what he described as a water pick as an alternative to traditional flossing.
I had no idea what a water pick was, so I had a look on Amazon and after looking at the reviews I decided to go with this Panasonic model.
The Product
It is about the size of an electric toothbrush . The bottom part contains a small water tank and the top a white thin plastic nozzle where the water comes out which you attach to the main body of the water pick.
The water tank slides over the main body when not in use.
It came boxed with batteries and is really simple and easy to put together. There are full instructions, but you simply insert batteries and attach the water nozzle to the motor.
This is described as an ultra compact water flosser but I don't think it is that compact. Never having used one before though I don't have a comparison point.
It comes with a 2 year guarantee.
To use
First extend the water pick so the water tank is fully visible and fill with warm ( not hot ) water.
Place the nozzle inside your mouth and switch on. Run the jet over your teeth and gums , between the gaps and the front and back of your teeth. Try to keep the unit upright when using it as the water will stop pumping through.
Switch off before removing from your mouth
Pump out any remaining water left in the unit.
My Experience
This takes a little getting used to so here are my tips.
1. Make sure the water is warm and brace yourself as the first jet always feels cold.
2. Prepare to get wet and have cloths ready to mop up and clean the floor and mirror as I always manage to spray water everywhere
3. Bend over the sink and keep your mouth slightly open but not too wide ( see 2) as you will spray water everywhere
4. Always switch it on when it is in your mouth and switch off before removing. It sounds easy and sensible but I sometimes forget ( see 2)
5. Make sure the nozzle is pointing at your teeth and gums ( see 2)
Basically what this does is spray water out but I think the term jet is slightly misleading as it does not come out with real force ( thankfully) . We are not talking power hose more a garden hose, they quote 1600 pulses a minute. It is powerful enough for me as it does is really good job of getting all the bits of food and debris out of your teeth and you can actually see bits fall in the sink as you are doing this.
I do this twice a day , usually after brushing my teeth and it leaves my teeth and gums feeling really clean. I find it much easier and quicker than traditional flossing albeit it is messier
I find that I refill the tank a couple of times which takes a matter of seconds to do.
What Do I Think
I haven't used other models but I do find this a little unwieldy to use and it feels quite awkward at first as it is about ( inches long when extenbded. Plus it feels heavy with the water. I am used to it now ,but I still manage to spray water everywhere. I find it sprays when you move it across your teeth and so I try to keep my mouth closed when I do that but that makes me gag.
I am very sensitive to hot and cold so I always find the first contact cold even though the water is warm and that makes me jump, but it is fine after that initial contact. The instructions say this may make your gums bleed, but I haven't had any issues. I would ask your dentist before using this though,
I have been using mine for about 6 weeks now and haven't changed the batteries , but I do have a supply ready. A small issue is that it doesn't seem to have a warning that the batteries need replacing, but I guess that will be fairly obvious.
I chose this model as there were quite a few comments about problems with rechargeable models not recharging and so far I am happy with my choice.
It is quite noisy in operation, something I notice more if I do this late might or very early morning as does my husband.
You can buy replacement heads, so I guess more than one person could use this.
Would I Recommend
Yes as it does the job and is much better than flossing in my opinion.
As a novice in this field I dare say there are bigger and better versions which no doubt will be more expensive.
I am very happy with my purchase and find it very effective. I have a bridge and want to keep it as long as I can, so this makes cleaning around that area more straightforward.
The big drawback is that it is messy and no matter how hard I try I manage to wet my face hair and the surrounding area, so make this a job you do before getting dressed. That being said it is only water!
Hopefully this will help keep my teeth and gums cleaner and healthier and less prone to infection.
I am a bit obsessive about flossing as I have just had an infection that was VERY PAINFUL so I am using twice a day and probably doing it for longer than is necessary - so I would estimate I have done about 3 months flossing in 6 weeks and the batteries haven't needed changing.
I bought mine from Amazon for around £45
Label M is a brand of hair care developed by Toni and Guy hairdressers and is used in their salons.
I have my hair cut at a Toni and Guy salon and they have a loyalty scheme where you receive free treatments or products after so many visits, one of which is a shampoo so I chose their Honey and Oat Shampoo.
The Product
It comes in a black plastic bottle, which is very masculine in appearance, but there is nothing masculine about the fragrance, which is lovely.
It contains honey, oat extracts, sea algae and sea cabbage and is aimed at dry, dehydrated hair. It also contains ingredients that protect against heat styling and the sun.
Use it like you would any shampoo, simply wet your hair, apply some shampoo and massage through your hair and rinse thoroughly. It lathers really nicely and it will last me for ages, as even though I have short hair, I don't seem to use much.
What do I think?
I really like this shampoo and so does my husband who keeps pinching it. I normally use Kerastase shampoo for coloured hair as my colour lasts longer, but I find that after prolonged use the shampoo isn't as effective as I would like so I usually have a few shampoos on the go and rotate them. As Kerastase is a excellent shampoo this had a lot to live up to, but I find it a really effective shampoo that leaves my hair feeling soft and nourished and healthy looking. It is also very soothing and kind to my scalp, which is very dry flaky and irritated most of the time.
My hair is fine and in the dry/normal range and I wash it so often, I only apply use one application as my hair it isn't very dirty. The combination of ingredients is very skin friendly and although I wouldn't normally choose a shampoo with honey, as I don't care for the smell, this actually smells more like toffee to me. I think it is a unique fragrance and one you wouldn't expect for a shampoo.
It was recommended to me because of my scalp condition and although it hasn't healed it - I need steroids or stinky coal tar for that- it does make my scalp feel less itchy and tight. But most importantly it makes my hair feel so soft, shiny and easy to manage.
Would I Recommend
Yes this is a lovely fragrant shampoo that leaves my hair feeling and looking good and it feels nourishing on my itchy scalp.
I like Label M products and use quite a few of their styling products, but this is the first shampoo I have tried in the range and I haven't been disappointed. My hair never gets greasy so I am not sure whether this would suit all hair types but it works on my dry fine colour treated hair.
A real pleasure to use and my husband agrees as he actually commented on how nice it was. I think I will let him buy the next one
Mine was free but RRP for a 300ml size is £11.95 but if you love this you can buy a supersize 1000ml for £23.95 and a travel size 60ml for £3 online from Label M. Also available from Toni and Guy who have salons nationwide.
I have to dress smartly for work and although I am not a shoe addict , I am always on the lookout for smart comfortable black shoes. I can usually find something in Clarks and so I usually head there when I am looking for work shoes.
I bought the Bombay shoes in black but I think I have seen them in other colours.
They are a black leather court shoe with feature white stitching and a bow on the front. Heel height is about 2.75" and they have a part leather but mainly rubber sole and are leather lined.
They look and feel well made and are a substantial sturdy shoe. When I tried them on they fit perfectly and felt really comfortable.
They come in size 3 to 9 with half sizes to size 8.
What Do I Think?
I really like these shoes as they are very comfortable and easy to wear. I am not standing all day but I do a lot of walking during the day and these remain comfortable after a full day of wear.
They have got the balance of the shoe right and although they have a heel , they are very easy to walk in.
The heel is substantial and chunky, so no catching your heel in the cracks of the pavement, something I do regularly.
I feel they are a really stable shoe especially in wet weather or on shiny floors as the rubber sole grips the surface.
I think the bow lifts the look and makes them really elegant and feminine and I also like the stitching around the shoe , it makes them a little different from a plain court.
I also like the rounded shape and that they cover my toes so no toe cleavage.
A pet hate of mine is different coloured heels on black shoes as I don't think they look right so another bonus is that the heel matches the shoe.
They are quite a wide and large fitting shoe with plenty of room at the toe, so I bought a half size down from my normal size.
I think they look good with skirts or trousers and the round toe and bow give them a slightly retro look which I really like.
I am really hard on my shoes, I always seem to scuff the front catch the heel or do something to them usually the first time I wear them. I always use a leather protector to protect the shoe and hopefully my feet from wet weather.I found these really hardwearing and being black leather I could easily cover any scuffs I made primarily on the toe.
I don't wear the same pair of shoes every days as I like to rotate them so they can air and breathe in between wears so I can't say exactly how long I had these but it was years rather than months.
I think these were a great buy and testament to that is I bought the same pair again when I had to retire them.
Available from Clarks for £64.99
I must have tried every brand concealer over the years at all price levels. My criteria being that they stay put, don't dry out my skin, make my face look like patchy where I have applied it and actually cover red thread veins.
With the advances in technology you would think this would be possible but they all seem to fail on at least one of my criteria.
I saw the Amazing Cosmetics concealer on QVC and it looked like it would fit the bill.
The Product
This comes in a very small 6ml tube. I bought mine from QVC, which seems to be the only UK stockist and they sell it in a kit with 2 concealers a brush, a small pot and a make up bag for £29.04 plus postage and packing. I didn't pay that much when I purchased , but I bought mine several years ago.
You can buy this in several colours fair to light, light to medium and medium /dark so the kit contains 2 different colours so you can blend them together to create a custom colour.
It is quite thick and dense in consistency and is highly pigmented.
Based on my experience it doesn't deteriorate or go off once opened as I think I have been using this for at least 3 years.
I can remember watching QVC and the presenter said that when you first use this you will squeeze out far too much and she was right. You only need a tiny amount as it will cover once blended most discolouration and if you put too much on it will look cakey and sit in pores. So start with a small amount and apply more if needed.
They recommend applying pin dots with the brush to the areas you want to cover.
I do that with a brush and then blend with my fingers on my cheeks to cover the red spider veins, under my eyes to cover light shadows, in the corners of one eye, which is always red, and sometimes I use on my eye lid. I use the brush to lightly touch any small areas of discolouration and then lightly pat.
I find I can cover a large area with a really tiny amount which I dispense onto the back of my hand and then apply with the brush but even with a tiny amount I always seem to have product left over. You could out that in the pot that comes with this kit , but I think the product dries out when it is exposed to air and becomes too dry to apply.
The Results
After several bodged attempts I now have the knack with this concealer. I apply a tiny dot on my cheek and then spread as you would a foundation, then pat with my fingertips. I apply 2 or 3 even smaller dots under my eyes and gently pat and smooth to cover and do the same at my eye corner and on the lid.
You need to work quickly as this is quite a dry formulation and I look into a magnifying mirror to check that it is evenly applied, to try and avoid having obvious patches of concealer. I apply foundation on top but I wait a few minutes before doing that, and that way the concealer stays put and I don't redistribute it to areas of my face where it isn't needed.
You need to take your time applying this, as it looks awful and patchy if you rush.
It provides great coverage, which stays put but it is quite dry, and a matt finish, so it doesn't always work for me when my skin is really dry and I end up with flaky patches. It always works best around my eyes where the skin isn't as dry and I tend to use this as a base for my eye makeup and to cover the pesky red corner on one of my eyes.
If my skin is very dry I apply straight after moisturising and add a small amount of moisturiser to the product. The coverage isn't as good but I avoid creating flaky patches.
It does feel and look quite heavy when you first apply, but if blended properly will not be visible when you apply foundation on top. Having 2 shades is really useful as I use the lighter on my eyes and to the darker on the thread veins and you can mix to get a mid shade if you need to.
Make sure you remove any excess product on your hand as I once managed to ruin a jacket as I caught some of the product and the stain would not come out.
Would I recommend?
This isn't perfect as it is quite dry, but it is a heavy weight in the concealer market and will cover anything and it stays put. I would imagine that it would be perfect for oily skins, as at times it doesn't suit my very dry skin.
I tend to use this when I am going out and have more time to apply my make up as if you rush this, you will end up having to take it off and start again as it will look a mess if you apply it badly or put too much on.
I find concealers are either too dry and look patchy as you cant blend them easily, or are too wet and the concealer slips off, so although this is on the dry side I can use this successfully most of the time, but when my skin is very dry I have to add moisturiser so the result isn't as good.
I don't have dark circles under my eyes but I do have shadows and it covers those very well.
I am fair skinned and my skin is very sensitive but this hasn't irritated.
Although it seemed expensive you only need several pinpricks for each application and I have been using mine for years so it lasts for ages.
I don't use it every day as I don't have the time to spend, but it is one of the best I have tried and if they just added a tad more moisture it would be perfect.
I wish I could get away without wearing makeup, as I tend to wear it mostly to cover up discolouration on my skin. As I need to cover up I think concealer is essential and what I like most about this one is it does stay put underneath foundation
I am going to give it 5 stars as it is a 4.5 star product and 4 stars feels too mean. Plus it is the best of a very long list of concealers I have tried even though it isn't perfect.
I am very fair skinned and burn easily in the sun, so I have to be very careful when I am outdoors. Sun burn is not only painful and unsightly but it is also very damaging to the skin and will not only age you faster but can lead to skin cancer.
I can burn on cloudy days and once while sitting in the shade, so I try to wear skincare and makeup products with sun protection in them, but if I am going to be outdoors a lot I will apply a sun cream as well.
I find it quite difficult to find sun creams for my face as some brands use ingredients that irritate my skin or eyes or make my pale skin even paler as they leave a white residue. I feel like i have bought and tried every brand on the market at all price ranges . So I was pleased to find that Decleor do a range of sun care as I use their skin care and don't find it irritates my skin.
The Product
Decleor are a premium French skincare brand and I bought this product while I was on holiday as I could not find my usual Dermalogica sun cream where I was staying.
It comes in a bright pink tube and you can buy this in 30 and 50 sun protection factor (SPF) but the only one I could find was a 15 SPF version. I would normally go for a higher SPF, but as this was the only one they had I bought it as I felt confident I wouldn't have the usual adverse reactions I experience with other brands. Plus I was attracted by the fact that this is an anti wrinkle cream as well as a sun cream.
I use a lot of Decleor products as they use mainly natural ingredients , their products are kind on the skin nd they don't test on animals.
The 50ml tube is small and easy to carry around.
Ingredients include damask rose, chamomile and geranium oils, melon extract, UVA and UVB filters and DNA protection complex.
The consistency is quite rich and it feels more like a skin care product than sun cream. It has a really nice light floral scent, which is slightly exotic, which makes it a pleasure to use.
Like most sun protection, this loses its effectiveness after 12 months once it has been opened.
Apply before going out in the sun and reapply every 2 hours.
I apply a generous amount to my face and neck. I never know whether to apply sun cream on top or under skin care, so I put on after using moisturiser. It is really easy to apply and blends into my skin nicely. I always make sure I cover my entire face neck and décolleté, plus ears and back of neck if my hair is short.
I have dry skin and this product says it suits all skin types, but I feel it is quite rich and feels tacky on first application, so it may be a little much for those with oily skin.
The Results
I really like this cream as it feels like I am applying a moisturiser rather than sun cream. Although it feels tacky at first it soon absorbs and I have experienced no sensitivity or irritation to my eyes that I normally get with other brands.
It is easy to apply and reapply, as you do need to reapply every 2 hours to be protected. It is also easy to apply on the go and does not feel as sticky or greasy as other creams I have used, nor does it leave greasy marks or stains on my clothing.
I find it really difficult to keep protected from the sun and have to make sure I do reapply often or I burn. For that reason as this was SPF15 it did not offer me complete protection, which I feel, is a combination of not applying regularly enough and the low SPF. I didn't burn, but my skin caught the sun.
I would normally go for a higher SPF as I burn easily and higher SPF creams screen out a higher percentage off UVB rays which cause you to burn and UVA rays which age the skin, so I now have the SPF50 version of this cream.
I find it makes my skin look and feel hydrated and soft to the touch, but as I wear this with anti ageing products I can't say that the cream alone will deliver on that front.
I don't swim so I can't offer an opinion on whether this is waterproof, although I probably wouldn't trust any cream to be waterproof and run the risk of burning my skin.
Difficult to say how long this lasts, but I used this several times a day on a two week holiday and there was still a fair amount left at the end.
Would I Recommend
I would recommend to people who burn easily, have sensitive skin and need to reapply often as this does not sting or cause me any irritation. I have lost count of the creams I have tried that make my skin feel raw and cause my eyes to water for days on end , even though I avoid the eye area when applying they still irritate.
I would also recommend using daily sun protection as most dermatologists recommend using one daily as ultra violet rays from the sun penetrate the skin which causes premature ageing and liver spots.
I really like the consistency and that once absorbed it doesn't feel or look sticky and shiny on my face. I don't wear make-up during the day when I am on holiday, but I sometimes put a tinted moisturiser on or some bronzer and that goes easily on top of this cream.
I feel comfortable when I am wearing this as it improves the look of my skin and doesn't make my look really shiny like other creams or cause my skin to become even more sensitive.
I used to get burnt more in this country, as the weather is so unpredictable, so now I don't worry if the sun comes out, as I know my skin is protected.
I buy this mainly because most brands irritate my skin and eyes and it offers protection from the sun and makes my skin look better. I like using this as it is effortless to apply and I don't feel like I am wearing a sunscreen. I also like Dermalogica sun protection, but this tops it slightly because it improves the look of my skin as well as protecting from the sun.
Finally and probably the most important reason is that I am fair skinned and members of my family have skin cancer, so I am trying my best to be vigilant and apply sunscreen daily, as I know I have to protect my skin even on days when the sun isn't shining.
The only negative is the price which RRP is £28.50 for 50ml, which is expensive. Available for department stores , beauty salons and online retailers . Currently £22.49 at Salon Skincare . I usually buy online when on offer or with a discount.
I am absolutely rubbish at applying fake tan, but every year I give it a go , follow the instructions to the letter and then spend the next week or so covering up or trying to disguise patchy brown streaks.
So although I was tempted by a fake tan review on here I thought it might be better investing in a gradual self tan this year, rather than add to my fake tan graveyard.
There are lots of options on the market but I chose St Tropez Gradual Tan because they specialise in tanning products and this has received lots of positive reviews.
I bought mine from Boots and it cost around £12 for 200ml.
The Product
I chose the light/medium version as I have very pale skin that never tans but they do a darker version as well.
The product comes in a flip top plastic tube. It is described as an everyday moisturiser which if used daily will not only smooth your skin but deliver a subtle natural looking tan.
It looks like a normal moisturiser - a rich white and has a pleasant clean slightly floral smell, not something I would choose normally but there it does a good job of hiding the fake tan smell.
It contains lots of unrecognisable ingredients and will last 12 moths once opened.
They recommend doing a patch test before using and not to apply to broken or irritated skin.
St Tropez recommend that you exfoliate using their body polish before applying using a circular motion on your skin. Wait until it dries before dressing.
The results
My mistake was that the first time I used this I simply slapped it on my arms legs neck and chest slightly haphazardly after taking a bath. I did not exfoliate or wash my hands afterwards and I missed some bits . So as you might expect the results were not perfect and I had the usual tell tale signs of badly applied fake tan. First the deeper colour between my fingers as I failed to wash my hands and darker patchy colour on the very dry patches on the tops of my feet and some patches I missed around the ankles.
On the plus side I did have a very lovely subtle tan everywhere else where I had done a better job and I was quite impressed with the results after just one application.
The second time I applied this more carefully around the areas that grab product more than others, so knees elbows tops of feet , I applied sparingly. Plus I made sure I applied everywhere without missing bits and voila a lovely even light tan with no streaks.
It is quite a nice moisturiser as well and feels really cooling when you apply and apart from the first bodged application it is pretty foolproof . It contains aloe vera which feels really soothing.
As I have pale skin , this looks best on the parts of my body that do catch colour from the sun and the colour doesn't look fake or orange , just a healthy light tan.
I don't apply this everyday as I find I can apply two or three times a week and maintain a light tan as anything darker would not suit my pale skin tone.
It sinks in well and my skin feels and looks better after applying. I usually apply before bed and the colour develops overnight so I am not sure how long it takes before the colour appears.
Like most tanning products this does come off on clothing, but not as much as normal fake tan and mostly in the places that get attract dirt normally like necklines collars and cuffs.
I advise applying this a while before you dress especially in light coloured clothing.
I find I don't need to apply much to develop colour so I think this will last me quite a while. This is aimed at the body but they do one for the face which I haven't tried.
Would I Recommend
I think this is the best gradual tanner I have used for quite a few reasons. I like the colour which doesn't shout fake tan . It develops a nice colour after just one application , doesn't smell horrendous and is quick and easy to apply. It is virtually streak proof if you follow the instructions properly and doesn't seem to grab onto knees elbows and dry patches as much as other brands. I only need to use a small amount every other day to maintain a light healthy natural looking tan, which makes me feel and look so much better than my normal pasty look. It also makes my skin feel soft and nourished, although I do use other moisturisers as well. I have very sensitive skin with dry irritated patches and have suffered no reaction to this product.
It is much easier to apply than a fake tan and much more forgiving if you bodge the application, I have wasted loads of money on fake tans over the years and have never been happy with the results as I think it is really difficult to apply to very white skin. I also find I don't have to worry too much about where I apply the tan as when your skin is very pale, there is an obvious demarcation line where you stop the application which looks really bad , if you wear something that exposes those bits. As you may have gathered I don't apply this all over , just the bits that show
I have very pale skin so can't comment on how good this is if you fall into the medium category. Plus I favour a more natural look so if your preference is for a dark tan I can't say whether this will develop into this. Basically I am just grateful for some colour as it makes such a difference to the way I feel .
It is more expensive than other gradual tanners but I think it is worth it.
Price and Availability
I bought mine from Boots but you can get this online from various retailers like Feel Unique and Gorgeous Shop Full price is around £14 but there are usually offers to be had.
I came across the Judith Williams brand on QVC and this product was in a skin care collection I bought.
The Brand
Judith Williams is American and produces an extensive skincare range to suit all ages. I chose the Luxury Diamond range as it is aimed at the mature market and targets lines, wrinkles and dry skin.
The Packaging
This comes in a plastic container which looks and feels quite cheap.
The Product
This is a fluid serum like product that claims to boost the look and feel of the skin, add moisture and contains anti ageing ingredients.
It is a cloudy colour and has a slighty watery consistency It contains a unique active ingredient called Diamagen which they claim supports the skin's natural collagen balance.
Apply morning and evening after cleansing your skin and apply over your face and to the neck and décolleté. Smooth upwards onto the skin and then apply your moisturiser on top.
What Do I Think?
Not a lot to be honest. It smooths onto the skin quite well and sinks in very quickly, but I need to use quite a lot of product to cover my face and neck. As i have very dry skin i sometimes find i have to use more product if it contains ingredients that tighten the skin, so I wasn't too concerned initially.
With other serums I normally wait several minutes until fully absorbed and then apply moisturiser on top , but I don't feel I have to wait at all with this as it simply doesn't really feel like I have put anything on at all.
When I apply skincare products to my skin , I expect my skin to look better after I apply and that they improve my skin over time. So it is s very disappointing that this product does not make any difference to the look and feel of my skin either immediately or in the longer term after using it for several weeks.
The other issue is that the product comes out in fits and starts and very unevenly so quite a lot ends up on the floor or mirror. The dispenser comes away every now and then and I seem to spend a lot of time putting it back together and clearing up the fluid that has dribbled down the side of the container or landed elsewhere.
Would I Recommend?
I bought this because the Judith Williams range received a lot of good reviews on QVC, but I think I am wasting my time and money with this particular product as it has made no improvement to my skin at all. Coverage is poor as it sinks in so fast and the dispenser is rubbish.
My skin does not feel moisturised at all after using this, I might as well put water on my face, so I don't feel it is suited to dry skin.
It isn't cheap at £30 for 30ml so I would have expected some results, but my skin looks the same with or without this product. This range is the most expensive by Judith Williams and is supposed to smooth away lines and make my skin look radiant, which it has failed to do.
I bought mine from QVC in a kit with several other products, so luckily I did not pay full price for this. Normally I would send it back but I was well out of the 30 day money back period , which is very annoying.
Having looked at the reviews they are mixed, so it obviously works on some people, but it just isn't for me.
A disappointing product that does not live up to its claims and is a complete waste of money. Mine has gone in the bin!
I have been under the weather recently and as a result my skin isn't looking it's best. So on a visit to Boots I picked up a few things one of which was the Liz Earle Skin Brightening mask.
The Product
It comes in a plastic pump action dispenser and cost £14 for 50ml.
This mask is a quick fix for dull lack lustre skin. It contains a range of ingredients designed to stimulate tone and deliver soft radiant skin.
Ingredients include camphor oil, witch hazel, sweet almond oil, aloe vera, white clay, pro vitamin B5 and minerals.
This is not recommended for sensitive skin and they warn that you may feel a slight tingle.
To be honest if I had looked at the ingredients I wouldn't have chosen this, as clay, witch hazel and camphor would generally be too harsh on my dry sensitive skin. However I haven't had a problem and my skin is very sensitive , so I suspect they are playing it safe with the warning.
Liz Earle use quality ingredients sourced responsibly, don't test on animals, don't use animal ingredients except honey and beeswax.
You can either apply this after cleansing or if you use Liz Earle cleanse and polish or a similar cleanser then you can mix this in with your cleanser.
Either way simply apply one or two pumps of the product on your face and neck avoiding the area around your eyes.
Leave for 30 seconds to 2 minutes and then remove with a hot muslin cloth or a flannel making sure you remove all the product.
The Results
I really rate this product as it takes no time to apply and it is easy to remove.
I use a Liz Earle muslin cloth that comes with her cleanser, but if I can't find a clean one a flannel will take it off. I use hot water and simply wipe off the product which comes off easily. I do that twice and then finish off with a cloth soaked in cooler or cold water to close the pores.
My skin does look noticeably better after using this and it definitely gives it a real boost. I think I look healthier as my skin is brighter and it feels soft to the touch.
Although it contains clay it doesn't set like a clay mask and I find the blend of ingredients gentle enough to use on my skin. It has a thick smooth slightly slippery consistency and a fresh herbal smell.
I tend to leave it on for 30 seconds as I am usually in a rush and I find that is long enough to improve the overall look and feel of my skin. I haven't experienced any tingle or any sensitivity perhaps because I don't leave it on for longer than 30 seconds.
Would I recommend?
Definitely , primarily because this takes so little time to put on and remove and it makes my skin come alive. It isn't messy and I am really impressed with the difference this makes after just 30 seconds.
I have neglected my skin recently, have had some really rough nights sleep, been unwell and when I look in the mirror first thing all those things combined show in my face. I look pale and unhealthy, so this is a great pick me up that revives my skin and makes me look much better than I feel . So in less than a minute this product performs a minor miracle.
I think it would suit most skin types and ages. I have mature dry sensitive skin and have suffered no reaction, but you may want to test this before purchasing if you have really sensitive skin.
Price and Availability
Larger Boots stores and Liz Earle shops on the high street . Or QVC online . Cost £14 for 50ml and £14.50 with a muslin cloth. Or a travel size is £5.50 for 15ml
I never really considered buying anything from Lush as I found the strong smell outside the stores really off putting, but after reading so many positive reviews on Dooyoo, I decided to give it a try.
I must admit I still struggle with the overpowering scent, so I didn't spend long in the shop. Disappointingly the product I wanted was discontinued but the very helpful assistant pointed me in the direction of products that would help my psoriasis and I chose the Dream Cream.
The product
This comes in a black pot with 240g of product and is described as a body lotion. It costs £10.95 from Lush. I would say that it is part way between a rich body lotion and a body butter. It is their best selling product and is very highly rated.
Aimed at those with sensitive and easily upset skin, Lush claim it will suit all skin types.
The reason I bought this was the assistant said that this had delivered results for people with skin complaints and the majority of the user reviews confirm this.
Ingredients include - oat milk, rose water, extra virgin olive oil, glycerine, tea tree oil, chamomile oil and lavender oil. All of which combined have soothing, nourishing and moisturising properties.
It smells and looks slightly medicinal and I am not keen on the fragrance as the strongest scent I pick up is tea tree oil, which is not one I would choose to use on my hands and body. The other scent I detect is lavender.
The results
This is a very rich cream that I feel would only suit those with dry skin. Lush recommend applying a generous amount, so I did and managed to create an oil slick on my skin. I could not get the cream to absorb into my skin and had to tissue off the residue so I could dress. Next time I used substantially less but this cream still left a greasy residue on my skin.
When you apply it is very slippery and on application feels quite runny.
It does absorb eventually and is hydrating and after a couple of hours my skin still feels moist without a hint of dryness, so it scores well on the moisturising front.
The cream doesn't irritate my skin, which is very dry, sensitive, and sometimes sore but it takes too long to absorb and leaves my skin feeling greasy and tacky which I find unpleasant. If I use it on my hands I have to tissue off the residue, as it simply does not sink into my skin fast enough and feels slippery and oily.
Would I Recommend
It's not for me, as I don't like the scent as I think it smells like an antiseptic ointment. The scent isn't strong but it isn't one I like using on my body but added to that is that it just doesn't absorb well and leaves a greasy residue on my skin. There are quite a lot of oils in the product and I have to wait ages before dressing and if I use before bed, I stick to the bedding.
I will continue using this as the reviews indicate good results on skin complaints. I have decided to use it on my legs and so I don't pick up the scent as much and am keeping my fingers crossed that it will work if I persevere. After 3 weeks it hasn't worked a miracle on my legs, but for some reason the skin there is the most difficult to treat. It is definitely a passion killer as my husband complains every time I use this, but payback for when he puts half a jar of Vick on at any sign of a sniffle.
I feel that this is probably best used on patches of irritated skin, as you would apply a balm or ointment. Or simply apply to really rough skin like knees and elbows rather than using it as an all over body lotion primarily because it leaves a residue like a balm on top of the skin.
It is very rich and leaves skin feeling and looking hydrated for a long time after application, so if you can cope with the tacky feeling then this might be for you.
I am disappointed with the cream, but from experience I know that what suits one person doesn't always suit me.
So although I personally won't be buying this again, read the other reviews as it has worked magic for other people who have used this on eczema and rashes.
I will give it 2 stars for the hydrating properties but the scent and greasiness are a let down and it doesn't live up to it's name of Dream Cream
I don't tend to take ibuprofen very often as it doesn't seem to agree with me but it is what I turn to if I have dental pain. Ibuprofen are anti inflammatory drugs used for pain fever and swelling.
In my experience there is nothing quite like dental pain, especially if it is caused by an infection.
It simply cannot be ignored and I have had a couple of bad experiences where nothing I use touches the pain which is unbearable.
So a couple of weeks ago when a few twinges turned into a dental nightmare, I sent my husband out to buy Ibuprofen . Having watched a programme about painkillers and comparing branded and express versions which said there was no difference except price, I told him to buy the cheapest unbranded ones.
He came back with Nurofen Express - probably the most expensive and a pack of 16 Galpharm 200mg coated tablets which cost just 38p for 16 tablets.
His rationale was now wasn't the time to use cheap inferior tablets, so I used the Nurofen first and then started to use these when I finished the Nurofen.
I was having difficulty swallowing and suffering from sensitivity , so as I find swallowing tablets difficult, I was pleased that these are sugar coated . I find the coating makes them easier to swallow and if they do get stuck then you don't get the taste of the ibuprofen in your mouth, which is really unpleasant.
They are round and come in a foil pack - 2 packs of 8 and are a standard size tablet . The box they come in has dosage instructions and warnings and I think there was an instruction leaflet with more detailed information in the pack. I didn't read that as I know I can take Ibuprofen and the dosage instructions were on the box.
It is important to read the instructions especially if you are taking other medication or have other medical complaints particularly if you have problems with your stomach. You also need to make sure you only take the recommended dose in 24 hours.
Ibuprofen should be taken with food or after eating . The maximum dose of these for an adult are 6 in a day taken 3 or 6 times a day.
Are they Effective
My dental pain was so bad nothing would really touch it so all I could hope for was a dulling of the pain to make it more bearable. These did dull the pain but did not act as fast as the Nurofen Express which are formulated to break down quickly - so well done hubby for ignoring my instructions. But for 38p I eventually got the same results as Nurofen which cost £3.49 they just take longer to work. They kept dulling the pain for the same length of time but I think if you have severe pain you will be counting down until you can take your next dose so it is probably best to get a faster acting ibuprofen.
I needed antibiotics and as they started to take effect the pain abated, but I did continue taking these especially at night as dental pain is always worse when you lie down.
I take paracetamol in addition to ibuprofen when I have really bad dental pain and was advised that you can take them at the same time for severe pain, but you need to run this past your dentist or pharmacist . My other tip for dental pain is to hold room temperature water in your mouth as it does dull the pain momentarily. Most important go to the dentist as soon as you can.
Would I Recommend
Yes these do the job as well as the more well known brands, but are not as fast acting as the branded express ibuprofen. They also target headaches muscular and period pains - I haven't tried them for those complaints so can't comment on how effective they are.
I don't really like taking ibuprofen as they dull my senses and make me feel generally unwell, however that is preferable to severe dental pain so a necessary evil sometimes.
Make sure you read the instructions very carefully before you take them as they may not be suitable for you and always make sure you take these with food as they will play havoc with your stomach if you don't.
Luxury milk bath is part of the Elemis Spa homebody soothing range.
Elemis are a premium beauty brand that produces a range of skin and body products that are used in spas around the world.
I have used this before many years ago but was reintroduced to it when I was lucky enough to receive a goody bag full of large sample size Elemis products.
I really like Elemis products particularly their bath and body care products as I feel really pampered after using them. This is one of their award winners and is really highly rated by people who use it.
The Product
My sample came in a plastic bottle with 60ml of product, which looks like a miniature version of the full size.
The product is a creamy white colour with the consistency of single cream. They recommend you use 5 capfuls in a bath - I use more as I have a large bath.
This turns the water cloudy but there are no bubbles.
The product is aimed at very dry skin and if you suffer from severe dryness they recommend daily use for 12 days. Rather unusually you can also use this as a body cream.
It contains milk protein, natural plant collagen, and oat extract and camellia oil. All designed to nourish and soften without irritating skin.
It has a very subtle scent of exotic flowers, which is very natural, and not over powering.
The Results
I really like this as the water felt really soothing and the subtle scent made me feel very relaxed. I used more product than they recommended as I have very dry irritated skin and we have quite a large bath but less than a normal bath product.
My skin felt lovely and soft and smelt gorgeous and it eased the itchiness I experience from psoriasis particularly on my legs, which can become really tight and itchy after a bath.
It feels very gentle and I really enjoyed soaking in the softly scented water. I love having a bath but sometimes my skin starts to itch in the water and it isn't very relaxing. I use prescribed creams and oils in the bath designed to ease and sooth my skin but they don't help so I was impressed with this.
I used this as a moisturiser after my bath, which is a little tricky as it is quite runny. I didn't need to use a lot as I applied to damp skin and it made my skin feel super soft and satiny.
Would I Recommend
This is a wonderful bath product that really soothed and nourished my skin and I found the scent and cloudy soft water were perfect for my sore irritated skin.
My skin felt nourished and really soft.
I found it a little runny to use as a moisturiser although it does give good results.
What I have done is apply this on the really irritated skin on my legs, as nothing I use seems to clear the psoriasis, but this does help with the itchiness and the tight feeling.
A very gentle product, which made for a very relaxing bath, my skin definitely felt better for using this.
Would I Recommend
I hesitate a little on whether to wholeheartedly recommend but only because of the price, which is £42 full price for 400ml. I managed 2 baths out of 60ml and I applied to my legs so I think I will get 12-13 baths out of the full size so around £3 a bath.
There are probably other products out there that deliver similar results that I haven't come across yet, but I decided to continue with this more as it has made my skin feel more comfortable and I haven't felt the urge to scratch my skin as much.
I don't think this will heal the psoriasis but I think that the gentle formula has improved and made a difference to my skin condition which makes any moisturiser and prescription cream much more effective. I plan to use this for 12 days as Elemis recommend as although expensive it feels worth it if it helps the overall condition of my skin.
I think the fact that this can be used neat as a moisturiser demonstrates how gentle this is
Available from John Lewis and lots of online retailors - Gorgeous Shop have this for £33.60, various sellers on Ebay for around £20 and QVC have a kit with the full size matching shower cream and body lotion for £45. Time to Spa the Elemis official online shop has a 60ml travel size for £7.25 if you want to try this.
I find that you get better value by buying a kit as you get several products for the price you pay for one.
A considered purchase but a 5 star product in my opinion.
Elemis produce a range of skin and body care products that are used in luxury spas around the world.
I bought a travel size kit to try out their products and discovered the Frangipani Monoi Body Oil and it is one of my all time favourite body products.
The Product
This comes in a high quality deep red glass bottle with a silver lid . The lid reveals a very small opening which means you can control how much you dispense which is important as I find oils are difficult to control.
Unusually the product is solid inside the bottle and you need to heat the oil . Apparently it solidifies below a certain temperature. I normally place the bottle in hot water in the bathroom sink so it liquefies while I am having my bath or shower.
The oil can be used as a hair and scalp treatment, a body moisturiser and a nourishing nail treatment.
It contains coconut oil and frangipani flower which gives it a sweet exotic fragrance. The flowers are soaked in oil to infuse the fragrance.
A little goes a long way with this product for example I use about a 10p size on my arm. I normally apply straight after a shower when my skin is still damp and I simply smooth over my skin. I haven't used this as a hair treatment as I am not keen on using oil treatments as I find them hard to rinse out.
The Results
This is a gorgeous oil, it has an exotic smell which is heady spicy and floral , but not in an overpowering way. The oil glides easily onto the skin leaving it feeling soft and hydrated with a slight sheen. It doesn't feel greasy or leave any oily residue and I find it sinks in fast on my very dry skin. I find it really quick and easy to apply and my skin feels soft and fragrant for a long time after applying.
It makes my skin look healthy with a soft glow and so much better.
Would I Recommend
Yes this is a wonderful oil that is a treat for your skin. It is expensive but I almost feel like I have been to a luxury spa after using it. I tend to use it in Summer as I think it is the perfect body product to use on those rare hot days. I have very dry sensitive problem skin and this does not irritate in any way. I find it works best if applied to damp skin like most moisturisers.
I think this would work on all skin types , just use less if you have normal or oily skin.
I have had mine for ages mainly because I forget to melt it first ( the only downside) and it hasn't gone off. It doesn't take long to melt , but I am usually in a rush most mornings, so I tend to use this when I have a good long soak in the bath which is less often than I would like.
Full price this is £31.50 for 100ml and available from Harvey Nichols or John Lewis. I usually wait for an offer to buy this as it makes a wonderful gift if I can bear to part with it.
No hesitation a 5 star product and one I put on my Christmas list every year.
When I bought my Canon printer many years ago, I should have spent more time working out how much it would cost to replace the ink cartridges . The model I have the IP4500 has 5 cartridges a large and small black and 3 colours, so when I do replace I will factor ink replenishment cost that into my decision as depending on where I buy the ink it can cost me £50+ to replace them all.
I have over the years dabbled with using much cheaper compatible cartridges as the Canon inks are much more expensive. However I have not had great experiences with them and so I now stick to using the originals. I found the compatibles fiddly , messy and not great quality, so as I use my printer primarily for photographs I stick to Canon originals.
I bought this particular model because I wanted a printer that would print good quality photographs and it does produce great results. I feel that is a combination of the printer, the ink and the paper you use. The original Canon ink cartridges produce crystal clear excellent quality prints . They do not fade , the ink comes out evenly and although they are expensive I feel you get what you pay for.
This particular pack has the 3 colour cartridges you need for my Canon Pixma which includes the Cyan Magenta and Yellow. The cartridges are boxed and individually wrapped.
They are extremely easy to install in the printer and once you remove the tab click into place with no problems. A clean and simple operation with no ink escaping on me or in the printer.
I can't say how long these last as it very much depends on what you are printing. I tend to print everything in draft quality and black and white , so I use the ink sparingly for day to day printing.
Even in draft quality the printing is good quality, crisp and clear and not a splodge or smear of ink in sight.
My printer indicates when the ink is low or has run out. Unless I am printing photographs I find you can print for quite a while on low ink, but rather annoyingly if one cartridge runs out completely it won't print anything.
I have all my recent photographs stored digitally and like most people I don't always print copies out. Recently though I spent the afternoon looking at our old family photographs at my parents and realised that it is much more enjoyable holding and passing round photographs , so I have decided to print my favourites and store them the old fashioned way.
I shopped around and bought my ink from Hunt Office . The pack cost around £28 for 3 cartridges . RRP is £38 .
Also available from Amazon and Argos stock some colours.
My only gripe about the ink is the price and I really can't fathom why they charge so much. I would recommend genuine Canon ink as it is much cleaner , easy to install and better quality than compatible ink cartridges. But if you don't mind getting ink everywhere and don't need a quality print then I wouldn't bother with Canon ink as it is too expensive.
5 stars for the quality but I wish it was cheaper.
Over the years I feel like I have tried almost all the neck creams on the market. My guess is there isn't one that can address the thing that bothers me most which is my 'turkey neck' . Most brands claim they can but I have only ever bought one cream more than once and while that did make an improvement the big downside is the price as it costs £85 ( Revive Fermetif Neck Cream). So I have been looking out for a less expensive one and came across the Judith Williams brand on QVC.
The Brand
Judith Williams is American and produces an extensive skincare range to suit all ages. I chose the Luxury Diamond range as it is aimed at the mature market.
The Packaging
This comes in a plastic pot with a silver lid and from a distance looks quite swanky, but it feels quite cheap and the silver comes off in your hands after a couple of uses.
The product
This is a rich moisturiser that targets mature skin and contains anti ageing and skin enhancing ingredients . The claim is it plumps up skin on the neck and decoletee and reduces the appearance of fine lines.
It contains collage activators , real diamond powder and peptides that help reduce free radicals. It has a unique active ingredient called Diamagen which supports the skin's natural collagen balance. More recognisable ingredients are shea butter and apricot oil , both of which are effective moisturisers.
Apply morning and evening to the neck and décolleté. Smooth upwards onto the skin.
What Do I Think?
Well bearing in mind that this cost me £21 for 50ml and replaced a cream that cost £85 for 75ml , I am pretty impressed. My other cream was very good and this is delivering similar results for a third of the price.
The cream is very slightly waxy in texture which I think helps blur lines , but it does a great job at moisturising my skin. It sinks in easily and the product stays on my skin and once applied my skin looks hydrated and the fine lines on my chest disappear. It doesn't completely address the crepeyness just under my chin but it certainly improves the appearance.
I am not keen on the scent as it has a rather unnatural flowery aroma, but it isn't overpowering and it hasn't irritated my skin in any way.
Would I Recommend?
I bought this because the Judith Williams range received quite a number of 5 star reviews on QVC and I haven't been disappointed. I am not sure it is 5 stars but it isn't far off.
The skin on my neck is very sensitive and easily irritated , plus I have problems with creams as some roll off and create little balls of product on the surface of my skin. This doesn't do that and it also does what it says it will do which is improve my skins appearance and blur fine lines. It is easy to apply and works well on my dry mature skin.
It performs better than most of the more expensive premium brands on the market, which I think is impressive as it is much more affordable.
You don't need this if you are under 45 or have great skin. If you buy from QVC you can return it within 30 days and get a full refund( not the postage) even if you have used most of the cream so I usually buy from them so that I can get a refund if I am not happy with the product.
I am not able to play my Ipod in my car as it doesn't have a connection point.
I have tried a receiver you tune into the radio , but it was rubbish. So I decided to look for a portable speaker and give that a try.
The Product
The AZATOM UFO is a speaker and Ipod / Iphone dock that has an inbuilt rechargeable battery so it is also portable.
It came boxed together with a mains adaptor , 3.5mm auxiliary cable, remote control and user manual and was really well packaged.
Set up
It is very simple, just plug in the mains adaptor and put your Ipod or Iphone in the dock and play as normal. Like most docks it charges as it plays.
I have an Iphone 4 and Ipod Classic and both fit the dock perfectly, but I have seen reviews where some models don't fit so check before you buy.
These are the compatible models:
- Compatible with ipod nano 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Generations, iPhone, 2G, 3G, 3GS, 4, 4s iPod Touch 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th generations and all Classics. Also, fully compatible with iPhone 5, Nano 7G, Touch 5G, using the Official Apple Lightning to 30-pin adaptor.
The dock is covered when not in use and the cover provides support for your Ipod when it is docked.
It is quite small and fits perfectly in the well on the top of my dashboard. Around 8" by 6".
It is a curved round design in black and silver which I think is sleek, modern and looks good. It looks like it should cost a lot more that £30 and it is well made and feels solid.
Just 3 buttons on the top of the speaker to control volume up and down and the on off button. The on off button a is where you can change between the auxiliary or ipod. The buttons are a bit fiddly as there are different combinations of lights to indicate it is switching on or off, similarly switching between auxiliary. A minor point as there aren't many options , but I always seem to forget and have to grab the leaflet that came with it.
I haven't used the remote as I use it in my car and just set my Ipod playing whichever playlist I fancy which I select before I start driving. It is quite small about the size if a credit card and comes supplied with a battery and allows you to select menu volume, mute and navigate through songs. You can also switch on and off.
Power output is 16 watts and it has advanced sound technology for tweeter and mid-range plus a bassport.
When you connect to the mains the unit automatically charges and the on off light will flash while it is charging. Fully charged and the light is on constantly.
My opinion
This is a cracking little speaker that produces a great sound in my car. It has a stereo sound that is very bassy, which I really like. I am not an expert on sound systems, but the one thing I always do is turn the bass up as I don't like what I describe as a tinny sound.
I am not sure whether you can change the treble and bass on this unit as I like the sound it produces out of the box. The sound is crisp clean and clear and it doesn't sound like one speaker.
The unit just fits in the well on my dashboard and initially I was worried that the IPod or my Iphone would fly out of the dock as I drive, but it sits very securely and hasn't budged yet. There are rubber pads around the edges on the bottom of the unit to stop it moving around.
My problem is I forget to charge it and I really need to find a plug that fits the cigarette lighter so I can charge as I drive. I don't find the charge lasts the promised 8 hours , I would say 4 or 5 hours at most.
I have used this in a small room at home and the sound quality is excellent for such a small and reasonably priced speaker. I bought mine from Amazon and paid £29.99.
Would I Recommend
I have no hesitation in recommending this speaker and dock. The sound quality is excellent and the big bonus is this is portable so I can use this in my car. I plan to change my car soon so don't want to pay to have a connection run through the radio as it is not a job I could do and is quite costly.
I love listening to music on my way to work as it lifts my spirits, but I can't bear the radio any more as they seem to talk more than they play music or play ads.
I plan to buy another one of these so I have a dock upstairs .
for charging and using as a speaker. It is small and perfectly formed and I think is great value for money.
Amazon sell this, but it is £36.99 currently. You can buy from Azatom who have it at £28.99 + postage


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The Perfect Wedding Dress For The Bride
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TSX sinks as eurozone situation worsens
The TSX was firmly in the red Tuesday amid anxiety over the eurozone on word that Greek voters will head back to the polls, raising fears the country may walk away from its debts
LONDON: Gold fell to near its lowest in almost four weeks on Wednesday, on a stronger dollar and hopes for progress in the Greek crisis after the country told international creditors Athens could accept their bailout offer if some conditions were changed. The Greek situation has failed to spark robust safe-haven bids for gold, with bullion investors still focused on an expected increase in US interest rates after more strong economic data.
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United Nations (United States) (AFP) - The UN Security Council is expected to unanimously adopt on Thursday a French-drafted resolution aimed at ending violence in Burundi that many fear could escalate into Rwanda-style mass killings.
NEW YORK: Crude futures hit 3-week lows on Monday as Greece shut its banks and imposed capital controls, causing widespread risk aversion, while Iran looked likely to extend nuclear negotiations with the West to export more of its oil into an oversupplied market. The dollar initially surged against the euro on the Greek jitters, but it later retreated, limiting the downside for oil. A softer dollar makes commodities priced in the greenback more affordable for holders of other currencies.
With everyone watching and analyzing US jobs data on Friday, there were a number of other news reports showing steeper contractions in much of the world. Let's start off with a look at the rapidly deteriorating eurozone.
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Markit reports Eurozone downturn continues at start of Q3 2012
By Parsimony Investment Research:As bad as the debt problems in Europe seem, we have a bad feeling that the situation is even worse than any of us expect. Last Friday, Standard & Poor's downgraded their ratings on nine Europen countries as efforts to fight the crisis have fallen drastically short. Most notably, S&P lowered the top ratings of France and Austria one level to AA+, leaving Germany the Euro area's only stable AAA grade.
The main news in today's European roundup is the reiteration by ECB president Mario Draghi EU Treaty Prohibits "Monetary Financing"
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Daphne Oz's Candied Yams
A Tasty Side Dish for the Holidays
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Daphne Oz's Candied Yams
- 8 oz coconut oil
- 4 or 5 large fresh sweet potatoes
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoon molasses
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger root
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne paper (optional for spicy candied sweet potatoes)
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Stab each sweet potato 10 times with a fork to allow for expansion. Place on a baking sheet lined with tin foil and allow to bake until tender, about 1 hour (shortcut: stab with fork and put at most three sweet potatoes at a time in the microwave for 10 minutes).
- Melt coconut oil and combine all other ingredients. Heat mixture over medium heat for two minutes to reduce. When the sweet potatoes are tender, split them down the center and drizzle with the butter and maple syrup mixture.
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Cherry-Streusel Coffee Cake
This cake is a sweet addition to any breakfast or brunch menu. This recipe was first published in "Martha Stewart's Baking Handbook."
- Yield: Makes one 9-inch tube cake
Photography: Jonathan Lovekin
Source: Martha Stewart Living, May 2007
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup frozen sour cherries, thawed and drained well
- 1 cup Streusel for Cherry-Streusel Coffee Cake
- Milk Glaze for Cherry-Streusel Coffee Cake
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-inch tube pan; set aside. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
With an electric mixer on medium speed, beat butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until pale and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the flour mixture in 3 batches, alternating with sour cream and beginning and ending with the flour. Beat until just combined, scraping down sides of bowl as needed.
Spoon half the batter into prepared pan. Arrange cherries in a single layer on top (but not against the pan's edge, as cherries may stick or burn). Top with the remaining batter, and smooth with an offset spatula. Sprinkle with streusel.
Bake until cake is golden brown and springs back when touched, 40 to 45 minutes. Let cake cool on a wire rack set over a piece of parchment paper for 10 to 15 minutes. Run a knife around edges of cakes to loosen, and unmold. Let cool on rack.
Spoon glaze over top, letting it drip down sides. Let set for 5 minutes before serving. Cake can wrapped plastic and stored for up to 4 days.


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Did you guys forget about us, or are you just ignoring us? How come there is no category for Furniture repair or refinishing? Just think it's a needed category. Bet theres thousands of folks out there that would like some help with stripping that old table safely, or regluing grammas old rocker the proper way.
Look at the bar near the top of the page. See the tab that says "WOODWORKING"? Click on it, you just might be surprised......:whistling2:
Fishin: me thinks someone has been sniffin lacquer too long:laughing::thumbup::whistling2:
Wooddoc just pikin on ya LOL
Now, go play over there....:wink:
We also don't want a forum homepage with a thousand different topics so we try to stay general. But I agree that woodworkingtalk.com would be a good place to go.
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After a Dry Summer, Listen to the Rhythm!
By ROBERT D. McFADDEN
Published: September 18, 1995
It slanted down from the lowering sky like showers of silver javelins. It lashed dusty windowpanes, beat tattoos on parched leaves and darkened the bone-dry earth. It dripped from eaves and ran in silken rivulets into arid gardens and iridescent streets. The gray windy air was fresh again with a sense of life renewed.
After months of deepening drought in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, a soaking, drenching, cooling rain fell for 12 hours yesterday -- 1 to 2 inches in most areas -- bringing nourishment to wilting vegetation, a trickle of hope for sunken reservoirs and welcome relief from a monotonous skein of sunbaked days.
Like approaching autumn, the rain was hardly big news. But there had been less than a quarter of an inch of it in the region since Aug. 1 and yesterday's steady rain, while no deluge, loosened the hardscrabble landscape, left clumps of trees gleaming like emeralds, lightened the mood for rainy-day stay-at-homes and made some who ventured out feel like singing in the rain.
"I love the rain," Becky Jardin, wrapped in a raincoat, gushed as she gazed up into the drizzle at Fulton Mall and J Street in Brooklyn. "I have my suit, my boots -- no problem. I love walking in the rain. It's a nice day, cool, not hot like the last couple of weeks. It's just perfect."
Her friend in a yellow rain slicker, Jennifer Clemente, agreed, adding: "I started out this morning when it was pouring. Everybody was sleeping. I put on my boots and hood. I love it."
In Trumbull, Conn., Katherine Christjaner recalled another of life's small joys: being awakened on a Sunday morning by the pitter-patter of raindrops overhead. "It's been such a long time," she said, "since I felt that cozy, safe feeling of rain falling on the roof."
The rain brought a sharp change of hue and tempo to a New York City that has seen a succession of still, golden days under a burning sun. Yesterday, the wind drove the clouds in dark flocks over midtown, over Brighton Beach and Jamaica, and the city became a canvas of gray buildings and gray streets.
For some, it was a day to curl up with a novel or listen to Billie Holliday blues by a streaming window. For others, it was a day to stroll down to the harbor to watch the gulls argue and the mists drift like gunsmoke. At the 79th Street Boat Basin on the Hudson, sailboat masts rocked with metronome rhythms and the only sounds were the clang of rigging and the wash of waves.
There were no crowds, even in Times Square, where a handful of tourists and denizens wandered under the darkened marquees, past empty sidewalk cafes and neon signs winking allure at no one.
The National Weather Service said the rain began falling over the region shortly after midnight and went on steadily all through the morning, moving from southwest to northeast. By early afternoon, it had tapered off to a quiet drizzle but had left 1.06 inches in Central Park and up to 2 inches in parts of New Jersey, Connecticut and Long Island.
It was unclear how much rain fell over the New York City reservoirs upstate, said Natalie Milner, a spokeswoman for the city's Department of Environmental Protection, who noted that the reservoirs were down to 56.8 percent of their capacity by Friday, far below the 78.1 percent that is normal for the date.
"Any rain will help," Ms. Milner said, "but one rain will not immediately relieve the situation." City officials said last week that it would take 15 to 20 inches of rain to restore the reservoirs to normal levels.
In New Jersey, well over an inch of rain fell in most sections, bringing September precipitation up to near-normal levels. But the weather service in Trenton said it would take six more one-inch rainfalls to make up for the rain deficit that has built up over the last year.
Much of New Jersey was placed under a drought warning Friday by the Delaware River Basin Commission. The warning, covering 7 million people in four states, including 1.7 million in New Jersey, seeks voluntary water conservation. On Wednesday, Gov. Christine Todd Whitman declared a drought emergency, imposing mandatory water restrictions on 3 million people in seven northern counties.
In Connecticut, yesterday's rain raised the spirits of many, especially professional and private gardeners. "I'm cold and wet but happy for the first time in months," Marino Cicconi, who works at the Twombly Nursery in Monroe, said. "I have a feeling the worst may be over."
But Scott Jamison, the owner of Oliver Nurseries in Fairfield, who says the drought is the worst he has seen in 22 years, had mixed feelings. "Seeing the rain today is wonderful," he said. "But I hope it comes back on Tuesday or Wednesday because we need a lot of it."
Pamela Weil, a Westport gardener and editor of Connecticut Gardener, a newsletter, said yesterday was only a good beginning. "I was thrilled to see the rain, especially because it's the kind that's slow and steady and really has an impact on the soil," she said. "But the damage from this drought is going to be felt for a long time to come."
But Bob McElhearn, a National Weather Service meteorologist on Long Island, held out little hope for another downpour in the next few days. His forecast called for more sunny weather today, tomorrow and Wednesday. There appeared to be no more rain in the outlook before Thursday, he said, and even then only a chance of showers.
Not everyone welcomed the rain yesterday. Todd Grant, a 37-year-old writer/waiter who lost his apartment this month and has been homeless in Manhattan, smiled wryly when asked about the weather. He had slept under a scaffolding on East Sixth Street between Avenues C and D during the rain, he said.
"In the 10 days I have been doing this, it's been so warm and beautiful," Mr. Grant recalled. "I forgot how inclement weather was going to affect me."
Photo: After months of deepening drought in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, Fumi Eno, 2, with her parents in Battery Park City, was as gleeful as most other people in those states to see the rain yesterday. It fell for 12 hours, measuring 1 to 2 inches in most areas. Today's outlook is sunny. (Linda Rosier/The New York Times)


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|For-Profit Boosters
A Missouri community college goes after nearby for-profits with TV ads that name names and compare tuition rates. Will other community colleges follow suit?
"The fairest blog in all the land" - where the true/false distinction is proundly maintained
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It's not only costs but also completion rates and - dare I say it - standards. It pains me to see so many for-profit hucksters on our quad -and to haar how our own staff recommends them to our students many of who can ill afford the tuition - and need and deserve much better instruction. Of course, what can you expect when so many of our leading administrators have their won degrees from such places - let alone the fact many still take classes and/or teach there in their "spare time."
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KUWAIT CITY – Amid growing speculation that Egypt's army chief, Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi, will seek the presidency in elections scheduled for mid-April, a Kuwaiti newspaper said in comments published Thursday that he has decided to run — a report later denied by the army as a "misinterpretation" of his remarks.
The army said he would announce such a decision only to the Egyptian people.
"What was published by the Kuwaiti newspaper Al-Seyassah is nothing but journalistic interpretations that are not direct declarations from Field Marshal el-Sissi," army spokesman Col. Ahmed Ali said in a statement.
El-Sissi's "decision to run or not for the presidency is a personal decision that he will announce personally before . . . the Egyptian people and not anyone else, through clear and direct words" Ali added.
According to the remarks, el-Sissi responded in the affirmative when asked if he had decided to run.
"Yes, the matter has been decided and I have no choice but to respond to the call of the Egyptian people," el-Sissi said in the published remarks.
"The call (of the people) has been heard everywhere and I will not reject it. I will seek a renewal of confidence of the people through free voting," el-Sissi added in the interview.
El-Sissi has granted interviews to the newspaper in the past, in which he discussed his presidential ambitions.
The report comes a week after the country's top military body endorsed el-Sissi's candidacy for an election, which he is almost assured to win after ousting democratically elected President Mohammed Morsi in July.
The wildly popular el-Sissi is expected by many to resign as army chief prior to any official announcement of his candidacy in the upcoming election.
A victory for the 59-year-old el-Sissi, who will have to give up his military uniform in order to stand in the election, would continue a tradition of Egyptian presidents drawn from the armed forces since the overthrow of the monarchy in 1952.
He told the Kuwaiti newspaper that he would seek help from the people to "cure Egypt of its chronic illness which has deteriorated in recent years."
An el-Sissi presidential bid would almost assuredly draw opposition not only from most Islamists but also from some liberals.


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Robbery at Ramada Inn
Colorado Springs Police say two men took off with cash
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo - Colorado Springs Police are looking for two men they said robbed the Ramada Inn in the 500 block of North Murray Boulevard.
It happened after 4 a.m. on Thursday (12/19/13) when police said the two men walked into the lobby, and one man pointed a handgun at the clerk.
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Bangkok: As dawn broke on Tuesday thousands of soldiers armed with automatic weapons had been deployed at key sites across the sprawling city.
''There are some groups with bad intentions to create unrest and threatening to use weapons on the people,'' said army commander Prayuth Chan-ocha.
People on their way to work gawked at soldiers in jeeps mounted with machine-guns outside Central World, a luxury shopping complex burnt during unrest in 2010. Passersby took photographs of tense-looking soldiers.
Australians and other tourists visiting the city have been advised to ''exercise a high degree of caution'' after the Thai army imposed martial law at 3am on Tuesday morning, taking the government by surprise.
Army commanders made it clear they are in charge, declaring the media could not report anything that could cause disturbances. But they insisted they were not staging a coup as they have done 18 times previously since the 1930s. Some television stations were ordered to stop broadcasting regular programs.
Justice Minister Chaikasem Nitisiri told reporters the army had not consulted the government but he played down the move, saying the army was ''only taking over security''.
The army declared it has sweeping powers that can override any other laws and has set up what it called a ''peacekeeping command centre''. It declared the centre would replace the authority of a government unit that had been in charge of handling the crisis that has dragged on for six months, leaving 29 people dead and hundreds injured. It is not known how extensively the soldiers will use the law.
As protesters in rival camps were waking up on Tuesday, armed soldiers surrounded them, blocking exits.
The leader of the pro-government Red Shirt movement Jatuporn Prompan said his followers could accept the implementation of martial law but said they ''won't tolerate a coup or other non-constitutional means'' to grab power.
Anti-government protest leader Suthep Thausuban, wanted on treason charges, said last weekend he would this week fight a ''final battle'' to topple the government. He has made many similar declarations in the past.
Thitinan Pongsudhirak, a political scientist at Bangkok's Chulalongkorn University, said the imposition of martial law may be seen by the anti-government movement as support for their efforts to dissolve the government.
''It is crucial for the army to be even-handed with the anti-government and pro-government groups or we will be looking at an intensification of the turmoil,'' he said.
Thailand has been gripped by a sometimes violent power struggle for more than eight years. In broad terms the conflict pits two groups of Thai elites against each other, one backed by Bangkok's middle class and royalist establishment and the other backed by rural masses who support the family of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who lives in exile to avoid a jail sentence for corruption.
Yingluck Shinawatra, Mr Thaksin's younger sister, was forced to resign as prime minister earlier this month by judges of the country's Constitutional Court. Her supporters claimed the ruling was orchestrated by powerful figures in Bangkok.


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Indiana and Iowa Earn Big Ten Men's Cross Country Weekly Honors
Oct. 19, 2010
PARK RIDGE, Ill. - Indiana's Ben Hubers and Iowa's Jeff Thode have been named the Big Ten Conference men's cross country Co-Runners of the Week, announced on Tuesday.
Big Ten Men's Cross Country Co-Runners of the Week
Ben Hubers earns his first Big Ten Runner of the Week distinction after leading Indiana to a second-place finish out of 50 teams at the Chile Pepper Cross Country Festival on Saturday. Hubers' time of 29:39 placed him eighth out of 470 runners in the 10-kilometer race. The junior's finish marks the third time in four races he has been the top Hoosier finisher after winning both the Indiana Open and Indiana Intercollegiate Championships earlier this season.
Last Indiana Runner of the Week: Andy Bayer (Oct. 5, 2010)
Jeff Thode, Iowa
Jeff Thode paced Iowa at the Bradley Classic on Friday, finishing less than a second out of first place to lead the Hawkeyes to their third team win of the season. Thode's 8-kilometer time of 23:37 marked a personal best and the fifth-best time in Iowa history en route to the first weekly award of his career. He has been the top Hawkeye finisher in every race this season.
Last Iowa Runner of the Week: Jesse Luciano (Oct. 7, 2008)
2010 Big Ten Men's Cross Country Runners of the Week
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Sina (Nasdaq: SINA) is reportedly recruiting talent for a specialized online buzz marketing team, according to an industry source.
Sina and China Unicom (NYSE: CHU; 0762.HK; 600050.SH) launched a trial buzz campaign for the iPhone in December. Promotional posts online drew 200,000 visits and generated over 3,000 comments. The source said the current promotion began with a series of exciting posts in major forums each day, which were forwarded soon after via Sina's blog and microblog platforms to generate discussion, after which user comments were turned into main topics of conversation on major Internet portals and forums. The source added that the promotion spanned Netease (Nasdaq: NTES) Blogs, online community site Tianya, Oak Pacific Interactive's entertainment portal Mop, online community aggregator Daqi and mobile phone portal Cnmo.com.


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EAGLEWeek 2017
Please note that registration is now closed for all students with the exception of international students.At Husson University, we are all about success. Your success. As part of our continued commitment to ensure our students begin their college careers well prepared, the Office of Academic Success and Intercultural Services—OASIS— pleased to offer EAGLEWeek 2017— a pre-semester program for select students that provides extended orientation services to enhance academic readiness and preparation for university life.
• Phase I begins August 16th when our international students can move on campus. Over the next couple of days, OASIS staff will assist you in arranging bank accounts, cell phone service, and shopping for your residence hall needs. All international students attend EAGLEWeek.
• Phase II begins on August 20th when students who are undecided about a major are invited to join their international peers for academic workshops, team-building activities, introduction to various careers and majors, and recreational and cultural activities.
What can you expect during EAGLEWeek 2017?
• A '"jump start" You will get a head start on exploring all Husson has to offer! During EAGLEWeek 2017 you will build social connections with your peers and your Peer Mentor while having fun and exploring the Bangor area. Here are just a few advantages of the program:
- Arriving early for the fall semester and getting settled into your residence hall;
- Meeting other new Husson students and beginning to make connections;
- Getting an introduction to campus services that will help you make a confident start at Husson University;
- Receiving individualized academic advising and coaching from key staff throughout the fall semester;
- Connecting with an EAGLEWeek 2017 Peer Mentor who will support you as you navigate your first semester of college;
- Enjoying pre-semester recreational activities on and off campus; and
- Taking care of necessities such as bank accounts, phone service, textbooks, and other shopping needs before the busy semester begins.
• Academic exploration A unique and integral component of EAGLEWeek 2017 is the opportunity to explore majors and career options at Husson University. A few more advantages of the program include:
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www.computerworld.com – In a move seen as an attempt to steer corporate users away from Windows 95/98 and Windows Me, Microsoft Corp. said it plans to phase out volume discounts on those versions of its operating system by the middle of
next year -- leaving Windows 2000 as the only choice for companies looking to get discounts.
Volume licensing for Windows Me, the latest release of what Microsoft describes as the consumer-oriented version of Windows, is scheduled to end as of March 1.
Volume-based discounts will disappear at the end of June for Windows 95 and 98, according to Microsoft officials. And discounted upgrades will be curtailed next December.
Despite the purported consumer focus of the three operating systems, Microsoft watchers said the licensing change could have a big impact on corporate customers. "It seems like a less than subtle way to push [users] toward Windows 2000," said Dwight Davis, an analyst at Summit Strategies Inc. in Boston. "Microsoft clearly walked into this knowing they're going to get flack from a lot of people."
Simon Hughes, a program manager for volume licensing at Microsoft, said the change was based on internal research showing that enterprise users are adopting the Windows 2000 Professional operating system at a brisk clip, with a corresponding decrease in corporate purchases of Windows 95 and 98.
"The overwhelming majority of volume-licensing customers have been purchasing Windows 2000 Professional since its launch in February," Hughes said. In contrast, he added, there have been "hardly any" volume-based purchases of Windows Me, which was released in September.
Users who have "specific business needs" and still want to buy volume licenses of Windows 95 and Windows 98 can prepurchase them before the June deadline and deploy the software afterward, Hughes said. Alternatively, he said, companies can secure "downgrade rights" by licensing Windows 2000 Professional and then decide at a later date to deploy Windows 95 or 98.
The licensing announcement came one day after Microsoft warned that financial results for its second fiscal quarter ending this month will likely be below expectations. But John Connors, the vendor's chief financial officer, said Windows 2000 sales are on track with earlier projections.
Microsoft has made efforts over the last two years to simplify its volume-licensing policies and has tried to better explain those policies to users, Davis said. But the company's pricing structure is still "convoluted," he added.


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