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Radical Reconstruction
President Andrew Johnson's moderate policy supported the concerns of the South, and did little to advance blacks' civil rights. In the winter of 1865-1866, two bills were drafted to protect the freedpeople, the first extending the life of the Freedmen's Bureau, expanding its legal powers and authorizing it to build and support schools, and the second defining the Freedmen's civil rights, giving Federal courts appellate jurisdiction in cases concerning these rights. But on February 19, 1866, President Andrew Johnson dismayed his Republican supporters by vetoing the bill, with his convictions of white supremacy and states' rights prevailing over any concern about harmony with the congressional majority. Congress passed the civil rights bill with nearly unanimous Republican support on March 13, 1866. But a second veto succeeded in driving off the majority of his Republican party, leading them to concentrate on passing the two bills over the his vetoes - which they accomplished on April 9 and July 16, 1866.
Congress enacted the Military Reconstruction Act (i.e., "Radical Reconstruction") in March 1867, which allowed former Confederate States to be readmitted to the Union if they adopted new state constitutions that permitted universal male suffrage. Senator Thaddeus Stevens, author of the reconstruction bill argued that the former Confederates in the South could not be trusted. "Not only had they tried to tear the Union apart, but since the war they had acted as barbarians . . . murdering loyal whites daily and daily putting into secret graves not only hundreds but thousands of colored people."
Flush from their resounding victory in the 1866 congressional elections, Johnson's Republican foes set about to restrict his ability to remove federal officeholders. The political backing to begin impeachment came when Johnson breached the Tenure of Office Act by removing Edwin Stanton, Secretary of War, from his cabinet. The War Department was responsible for administering most of the policies on the Reconstruction that the Congress, overriding Johnson's vetoes, had enacted into law. Thus the removal of Secretary Stanton was viewed as an attack on these policies.
The Tenure of Office Act had been passed over Johnson's veto in 1867 and stated that a President could not dismiss appointed officials without the consent of Congress. Both Lincoln and Johnson had experienced problems with Stanton, an ally of the Radicals in Congress. Stanton's removal, therefore, was not only a political decision made to relieve the discord between the President and his cabinet, but a test for the Tenure of Office Act as well.
Johnson believed the Tenure of Office Act was unconstitutional and wanted it to be legally tried in the courts. It was the President, himself, however, who was brought to trial. The House of Representatives voted impeachment and the Senate tried the case. The trial lasted from March to May, 1868. In May, the Senate voted to acquit Andrew Johnson by a margin of 35 guilty to 19 not guilty - one vote short of the two-thirds needed to convict [in 1926 the Supreme Court ruled all Tenure of Office Acts unconstitutional].
Ulysses S. Grant, General in Chief of the Armies of the United States, directed a national, multi-theater strategy aimed at outflanking the Confederates and destroying their communications and subsistence. Grant was elected to the first of two terms as President of the United States in 1868, assuming office in 1869.
In 1870 the 15th Amendment was ratified, which provided specifically that the right to vote shall not be denied or abridged on the basis of race, color or previous condition of servitude. This superseded state laws that had directly prohibited black voting. Congress then enacted the Enforcement Act of 1870, which contained criminal penalties for interference with the right to vote.
The term "Carpetbaggers" was coined by conservative papers to describe "a lowlife Yankee. He packs his scanty belongings in a carpet bag and takes the first steamship south, to profit upon the misery of a defeated people." Most carpetbaggers tended to be well-educated and middle class in origin. The majority were veterans of the Union Army, and their ranks also included teachers, Freedmen's Bureau agents, and men who had invested tens of thousands of dollars in cotton plantations. Northern reformers moved south to serve with the Freedmen's Bureau, an agency responsible for providing relief and educational services to the newly freed slaves.
The term "Scalawag" was applied to native white southerners who collaborated with Carpetbaggers. Castigated as "white negroes" who had betrayed their region in the quest for office, the popular stereotype vilified and dismissed scalawags as unimportant, poor, illiterate farmers with no antebellum political experience, who were outclassed by carpetbaggers. But, in actuality, scalawags won many political offices during Reconstruction, and many of these scalawags were from Black Belt counties and were very influential leaders in the Republican party. Significant numbers read law or attended colleges. Most scalawag leaders were lawyers, but others were newspaper editors, businessmen, physicians, teachers, manufacturers, planters, merchants, or clergymen. Many scalawag leaders came from the state's prominent families, and many owned considerable wealth. They had extensive prewar political experience in a variety of elective and appointive offices. Most of the prominent scalawags did support Douglas or Bell in l860, although many later served in the Confederate army. Many others were ex-Confederates. They dominated state-appointed and elective positions, but won fewer federal positions than carpetbaggers. There is no such thing as a scallawagging carpetbagger.
The term "Copperhead" had been applied to Democrats in Northern states who opposed the Lincoln Administration's concept of total victory as a way to restore the Union. In the North, a large portion of the Democratic Party, which had been allied politically with the South before the Civil War, became increasingly alienated during the War. These became known as the Peace Democrats or, more pejoratively, Northern Republicans likened them to the poisonous copperhead snake, undermining the Northern effort to win the War and preserve the Union. The Copperheads, or Peace Democrats, were not necessarily disloyal in the sense that they supported Confederate victory. Rather, they opposed the effort to restore the Union by military force, and called for an armistice and peace negotiations. After the War ended, the Democratic Party, the preeminent conservative institution of the era, fanned the flames of political opposition to the changes brought by war. The party's greatest constituency outside the South came from areas like the "butternut" farming regions of the Ohio Valley, closely tied to the South and bypassed by wartime economic expansion, and other voters hostile toward cultural homogeneity. White supremacy provided the ideological glue of the Democratic appeal, identifying the Republican Party as a threat to individual liberty and the tradition of limited government.
The "Bourbon" planter approach to less government-low taxes, few official services meant little involvement by blacks in the political processes. They were conservative Democrats who looked at the antebellum period as a golden age. The Bourbons were rulers of France from 1589 to 1793 and from 1814 to 1830, rulers of Spain to 1808, from 1814 to 1868 and from 1875 to 1931. A Bourbon is a person who clings obstinately to social and political ideas of an old order of things. Bourbon also signifies many geographic locations, one being a street in New Orleans which is involved with Mardi Gras and jazz music. Another Bourbon location is Bourbon County in Kentucky whence cometh a whisky by that name. With the abdication of Napoleon on April 11, 1814 the Bourbon Dynasty was restored to the kingdom of France in the person of Louis XVIII. Talleyrand reportedly remarked of the restored Bourbon rulers that they had "learned nothing and forgotten nothing." A Bourbon is a reactionary or a conservative, such as an extremely conservative member of the Democratic Party.
President Grant dispatched federal troops to halt Ku Klux Klan violence in South Carolina following the election of 1870. "Possibly the most massive Klan action anywhere in the South came four months later, when five hundred masked men assaulted the Union County jail and lynched eight prisoners," says historian Eric Foner.
This led Congress to pass the Third Force Act, popularly known as the Ku Klux Klan Act, declaring the Klan's activities to be rebellion against the government and providing for federal election oversight. In October 1871, Grant sent federal troops into nine counties in South Carolina, where they made hundreds of arrests and forced thousands of Klansmen to flee the state. A total of over three thousand indictments were issued by federal grand juries. Foner says the tactics "produced a dramatic decline in violence throughout the South." As a result, in the former Confederate States, where new black citizens in some cases comprised outright or near majorities of the eligible voting population, hundreds of thousands -- perhaps one million -- recently-freed slaves registered to vote. Black candidates began for the first time to be elected to state, local and federal offices and to play a meaningful role in their governments.
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Those of us that live up-River of Riggins are sure hoping that IDFG will limit the lower Salmon River Chinook harvest, so as to allow a decent adult return to the upper River, especially the Pahsimeroi, and Sawtooth hatcheries. After all, is this not the "seed" that feeds the entire River....???? Darren
The Chinook salmon running back to Idaho don't leave the ocean to begin their return journey to spawning streams or hatcheries at the same time. The earliest Chinook to cross Bonneville Dam are headed to the Clearwater River, Snake River, and Little Salmon River systems. We know the timing because a small percentage of fish have PIT tags that are read in the fish ladder as they swim over the dam. This allows us to estimate the population of returning salmon several weeks before the fish reach Idaho. This is why we set the Chinook salmon season and bag limits for lower river fisheries in March. A few weeks later, we see PIT tagged fish headed for the South Fork Salmon River pass Bonneville Dam. Once we have a good idea of the population size, based on the PIT tag information, we set the season and bag limit at the May Commission meeting for the South Fork Salmon River. The last fish to pass Bonneville Dam contain PIT tags that tell us that they are headed for the upper Salmon River and the Sawtooth and Pahsimeroi Fish hatcheries. That's why the Upper Salmon River season and bag limit is set last. Typically, by the time Upper Salmon Basin salmon pass Lower Granite Dam and enter Idaho, the lower Salmon River and Clearwater River seasons are closed.
The three different salmon groups all spawn around the same time (early August thru early September). Because Chinook salmon can no longer utilize food once they leave the ocean, biologists believe this segregated timing of the fish leaving the ocean is a stratagy to optimize survival to spawning time. So, the fish that swim the farthest are the last to leave the ocean (they build their strenth in the ocean for as long as they can before starting their "death-swim" to the Stanley Basin). Chinook in the lower Salmon and Clearwater have an easier journey and expend less energy on the trip. Consequently, they leave the ocean earlier and can live long in fresh water living on their fat reserves.
Most Chinook salmon return to the stream or hatchery where they "smolted" or began the journey from Idaho to the ocean. So, not all Chinook salmon that enter the Salmon River are headed to the Stanley Basin. - dparrish

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This is a discussion on CZ 2075 RAMI - Great Service within the Defensive Carry Guns forums, part of the Defensive Carry Discussions category; As I was cleaning my pistols after my range trip a couple of weeks ago, I noticed a strange bulge in the grip frame of ...
As I was cleaning my pistols after my range trip a couple of weeks ago, I noticed a strange bulge in the grip frame of my CZ 2075 RAMI (2.5 year old polymer version pistol with roughly 1,200 rounds ... serves as my occasional carry) .
I contacted CZ customer service to put their warranty to the test (since none of my CZs had ever required repair to date), and as I explained my problem to the CS Rep, he indicated that I should immediately return the pistol, arranged to have FedEx email me a shipping label, and indicated that I would receive a call as soon as they had the opportunity to evaluate the pistol.
I shipped it out later that day and confirmed delivery at CZ the following day (Friday). I received a call the following Monday at about 3:00 indicating that it was not repairable and that they will be shipping me a brand new pistol by Wednesday (the newer alloy version of the RAMI) . I actually received the new pistol on Wednesday which was a day sooner than expected and with 2 additional magazines that I didn't expect . To get absolutely no hassle and have the entire problem resolved in one week is pretty darn good customer service IMHO
My thoughts for what they are worth are as follows:
Fit and Finish - The forged steel slide and aluminum alloy frame fit extremely well and the black polycoat finish was flawless. The RAMI has the typical 75 series full length slide grooves inside the frame which provides for an excellent slide to frame fit (the secret to the consistent accuracy of the 75 series pistols IMHO).
Action - The action was smooth and cycled perfectly during the function check as well as with live fire. It chewed up 80 rounds of Federal Champion (115 gr) and 20 rounds of Winchester Ranger T (147gr) without a single failure of any kind.
Trigger - While the trigger has a significant amount of travel in DA, it was relatively smooth and had a crisp break. It measured about 6 lbs in DA and just under 3 lbs in SA. All in all it was about the same as the polymer RAMI and frankly not bad for a carry pistol and I expect that it will get even better with additional dry firing and rounds down range.
Sights - Fixed front sight with fully adjustable low profile rear sight. After an initial slight adjustment to the rear sight (shooting just a little low and left out of the box), the POI was consistent with the POA.
Accuracy - While I spent quite a bit of my practice using it for my typical self defense drills (and it functioned perfectly), I did test it for accuracy as well. As with my initial RAMI, it easily held 1" 3 shot off hand groups at 7 yards which is pretty good for a defensive pistol with a 3" barrel (please pardon the little additional fun I had on photobucket ).
One final thought. The biggest surprise to me was just how much better the alloy version (with replaceable grip panels) felt in my hands over the molded polymer grip version. It was night and day IMO. All in all, while I was disappointed that my original RAMI had an unrepairable defect, I am very pleased with the new pistol and expect it will be spending quite a bit of time as my carry pistol.
I was taught to respect my elders! The problem is, I'm having a much harder time finding them these days .
Your best weapon is your brain. Don't leave home without it.
Thoughts: Justifiable self defense (A.O.J.).
Explain: How does disarming victims reduce the number of victims?
Reason over Force: Why the Gun is Civilization (Marko Kloos).
I'm glad my RAMI P doesn't have a bulge, but know you will be quite pleased with the alloy version.
Mine is going on 10 flawless years now, so I thought it needed a break.
The RAMI P is a bit lighter and fits almost as nice as my first RAMI.
I play around with other guns, but always come back to my RAMIs:)
My next one with be the RAMI BD with the very safe decocker and factory nites as well.
I've been wanting one since the day I saw this pic.
So badly that I put it one my business card.
My plan is to pick up a stainless RAMI but they are hard to find these days.
Well, enough about me..
What carry load and holster are you using?
Enjoy your new gun.
I was taught to respect my elders! The problem is, I'm having a much harder time finding them these days .
I was taught to respect my elders! The problem is, I'm having a much harder time finding them these days .
very nice there.
The older I get..the more i appreciate the smaller but still powerful guns.
Ranger T is an excellent load.
I've never seen any HST or other Federal LE stuff around here, mostly because I live 1.5 miles from ATK/SPEER.
The HST must ship out to the east.
Anyhow, I've shot a bit of RANGER in 9mm and .357 SIG.
I'm still convinced that the Barnes X bullet is superior to all of them though.
When I carry the RAMI (about 20% of the time), it's loaded with Ranger T 147 gr JHP and also rides in a Supertuck
I've got +P+ 147gr Buffalo Bore in my alloy Rami 9. I won't run a steady diet of that through it, but it handled it quite well and I was able to reacquire my sights for follow up shots fairly quickly. Man, I love shootin' this Rami.
I just purchased a 2075P and have put about 300 rounds thru it. I never heard of this problem until I stumbled across this forum last night. I had a close look at my pistol and it also has a slight buldge on the right side at the other one is illust rated in the photos. I plan on calling them in the morning to see how they are going to handle this. I heard sometimes they just replace the frame with the alum version. The serial number is a concern since I can only carry specifically by serial number listed on my CCW permit.
Mine has been absolutely flawless in performance (2075 BD)! Amazingly accurate, I only wish CZ would see fit to introduce the 2075 Rami BD in 357Sig!
I frequent the CZ Forum and learned about the "frame bulge" there, however, almost to a "T", owners of the 2075P have been
extremely happy with CZ-USA's response regarding the bulge.
Reader, suppose you were an idiot. And suppose you were a member of Congress. But, I repeat myself. ...Mark Twain: Manuscript note, c.1882.
NRA Life Member & JPFO Member.
Sig & CZ-aholic, a Ruger SP101 3" & Wiley Clapp GP100
That's a super nice and expensive home for your RAMI there!
High Noon and CZs seem to go together very well.


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From El Chingon to Los Chingones: Our Restaurant Roll Call for December
El Chingon finally returned to Denver's dining scene this month.
Lori Midson
Bars and restaurants have been rushing to open before the end of the year, with dozens joining the Denver dining scene this month. But a couple of other spots will close their doors at the end of service tonight. Keep reading for our Restaurant Roll Call for December. See also: From crafts to craft cocktails -- our Restaurant Roll Call for November
RESTAURANTS/BARS OPENING IN DECEMBER* 9th Door, 925 Lincoln Street Abbey Tavern, 5151 East Colfax Avenue Arch Pizza , 8854 East Maximus Drive, Lonetree baRed, 437 West Colfax Avenue Caution Brewing, 12445 East 39th Avenue Corvus, 1947 South Broadway Cyclhops Bike CANtina, 600 South Airport Road, Longmont Duck Soup, 303 16th Street suite 130 Dunkin' Donuts, 8775 Washington Street, Thornton El Chingon, 4326 Tennyson Street Hall Beer Company, 10970 South Parker Road, Parker Huckleberry Roasters, 4301 Pecos Kitchen Table Cafe, 1426 East 22nd Avenue Los Chingones, 2463 Larimer Street Lower 48 Kitchen, 2020 Lawrence Street Masterpiece Deli, 1710 Sherman Street Modmarket, 700 Ken Pratt Boulevard, Longmont Moe's Original BBQ, 2727 South Parker Road Mooyah, 1390 South Colorado Boulevard Nectar House, 1947 South Broadway OBar, 2364 East Third Avenue Oblio's Cap Hill Tavern, 1225 Logan Street Olive & Finch Eatery, Bakery and Market, 1552 East 17th Avenue Patxi's Pizza, 1598 East 17th Avenue Pikkas, 300 Fillmore Street Roosevelt, 1512 Larimer Street Service Bar, 2020 Lawrence Street Soko Sushi and Sake Bar, 1600 Champa Street Station 26 Brewing, 7045 East 38th Avenue Sugarmill, 2461 Larimer Street Thaillicious, 2045 Sheridan Boulevard, Edgewater Voodoo Doughnut, 1520 East Colfax Avenue Western Daughters Butcher Shoppe, 3326 Tejon Street Westminster Brewing, 7655 West 108th Avenue, Unit 600, Westminster
REOPENED IN DECEMBER* Gondolier, 4500 Baseline, suite A-104, Boulder Spanky's Urban Roadhouse, 1800 East Evans Avenue
RESTAURANTS/BARS CLOSING IN DECEMBER* 5th Sun Cafe & Lounge, 3024 Speer Boulevard Chelos Tamales, 2012 Larimer Street Frasca Caffe, 1720 Pearl Street, Boulder Las Margaritas, 1035 East 17th Avenue Marie's Cafe, 2660 Broadway, Boulder Ondo's Spanish Tapas Bar, 250 Steele Street, #100 (at the end of service December 31) Skoops, 1209 East Ninth Avenue
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Epoxy countertops with stones/glass
I was just at the Tampa home show this weekend and came across countertops that were made of resin and recycled glass/granite chips. I was ready to have these guys come out to give me an estimate on my kitchen when he told me the cost started out around $70 a square foot.
Has anyone attempted to make a epoxy countertop before with broken glass mixed in? How much did it cost? What tools did you use? etc..
This is not a DIY project. If your budget doesn't have real or engineered stone in it, try looking at laminate counters. They have some stone patterns that might get you where you want. Getting a bevel edge will make it look less like laminate.
seconded :(
It CAN be done, but I think it will end up being more work and possibly not be very cost-effective by the time you are finished. Concrete would be more DIY, but again not so easy.
I work with composites and polyester resin (non-professionally) and it takes some of practice and patience, not to mention time and money if you don't already have the tools and experience. This stuff can be hazardous to your health and to the environment if you are not careful. I have contemplated saving money by using leftover supplies to make small bathroom countertops, mainly for the custom fit and look that I can't find pre-fab. I had to sign a waiver when I bought the place basicaly stating that I would not create a toxic and hazardous environment on my property that the EPA or other authorities would have to clean up and doing stuff like this is borderline with the small amount of chemicals I do procure. If you have an industrial place to work - fine, just do some research and educate yourself on the risks.
This is not high school chemistry...
Recycled glass
The tops that you saw are made from 100% post-consumer recycled glass. The resin was probably 100% solids epoxy. Great for the environment as there are no VOC emissions, and it uses recycled products. It is manufactured in slabs, usually 3CM thick (+-1 1/4") It fabricates just like natural stone or quartz, so it's not for the DIYer. Fabricated, it can be a BIG premium over stone, so be careful.
If you want to try it as a DIY project, a company called enviroglass out of Plano Texas makes the material in 3/8" tiles, usually for flooring. But I don't see why you couldn't fabricate it like a tile top with a wood or ceramic edge.
i'm gonna try anyways
Despite the above advice I think I'd like to try to make one as well. I'm gonna round up some materials and start experimenting this summer. Maybe do a few 1' x 1' x 1.5" sample blocks, with different % of recycled glass material in the mix. I can't really find too much info online so I'm going to speak with my local industrial supply guy to see if he has any thoughts on the matter. I figure if it's safe enough to spread all over a commercial/industrial floor, why not my kitchen. ;^p
I'll keep you in the loop. If you decide to try it too, let me know how it works out.
What you are proposing is not something I suggest. Just a couple of reasons:
1.) Epoxy resins are expensive.
2.) Working with epoxy resins can be difficult.
Some Alternatives:
HANSTONE: I was quoted $40 SF last week, by my supplier and fabricator.
link: http://www.hanstoneusa.com/
Have you looked into fabricating concrete countertops? Much more DIY friendly and cost-efficient.
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I realize resins are difficult to work with and have some experience with the material. I also know the costs, but as I live in Northern canada (way at the top of the map) and things cost an arm and a leg to get them shipped thousands of kilometers, I have to make due with materials that are available to me.
I think the best way to figure stuff out is to go ahead and try and do it. I'm in the construction industry so it's not like I'm an average DIY-er. Anyways, summer's still a long way off up here, but once it comes I'll try a few small pieces and let you know how they work out. Maybe they'll be a disaster, but hopefully not.
Oh yeah, I'm planning to do a concrete counter-top as well. Busy, busy summer for me. ;^p
Right-on! You sound like me. You won't know unless you try. No one will stand in your way if you want to do something. I started messing around with polyester resin and fiberglass. Love/hate realtionship. I messed up a lot, but I learned too. You can get in over your head real quick and even start fires or damage your health. I did lots of research, but I never knew until I tried...and tried, and tried. Still trying, but I'm turning out successful projects now. The only problems I have other than expense are time and once I start doing something I can't stop until it's done. Oh, and clean-up, lol!
It is a big project but if you want to do it here is what you need to do.
-You will need to make a wood form with the edge profiles that you want to have. Then you will need to sand it very smooth. Then you will coat it with Kleer Kote Table Top Epoxy Resin after this hardens you will have to wet sand it with 600 grit paper. After you have accomplished this you will have to Apply a minimum of 6 coats of mold release wax so that the epoxy doesn't stick to your mould.
Then you will pour 3/16 to 1/4" of epoxy over the form and wait for it to cure. This will be your counter surface you do this so that you don't have any of the materials from your pattern on the surface of your counter top. Then you apply your stones or glass and sand or what ever you decide to use to make your pattern. You can use a piece of glass to try your pattern out on to kind of get an idea of what it will look like in the counter top.
After you have placed the glass or what ever you will use proceed to pour another 1/4" of epoxy over this. Do not exceed more than a 1/4" at a time as the heat from the curing of the epoxy can cause it to crack.
Once your counter top gets to be around 3/4" think then you will apply another 1/4" layer of epoxy mixed with epoxy die of the colour you want. You do this so that you can't see through your counter top.
Then for the final step you will apply a thin layer of epoxy then layout fiberglass cloth and don't let this cure after you put the fiber glass cloth you apply more epoxy to complete this layer. When you are done your counter top should be about 1 1/4" thick.
When you take it out of the mould you can sand it and oil it to get the polish that you want.
Note when you mix your epoxy mix it slowly as if you mix it to fast ie: whip it you will get air bubble that are hard to get out of epoxy. on your first layer if you have air bubbles if you heat the epoxy with a heat gun it is easier to get them out.
And another note is that when you mix your epoxy you will see it will go cloudy you will know when your epoxy is properly mixed when it goes back to clear again. Also don't scrap the epoxy off of the sides of the container to get it all out cause as a rule the epoxy on the side of the container is usally the least mixed and can cause some hardness variences throughout the surface. The rest of the layers are not as important as the first one.
Hope this helps
Thanks for the suggestions
Thanks for all the advice. It's definitely given me a better idea on how to do this. Couple questions.
If you only color one layer of the counter-top, will you be able to see the different layers when viewing it from the profile. (if I understand you correctly, you will have have about four 1/4" layers of clear cote, with one colored layer one the bottom.)
Also, why put the layer with the fiberglass? To give it more tensile strength?
Again, thanks for the advice.
Yes the fiber glass is for tensile strength when you are done making the counter top it will be quit heavy and the fiber glass gives it strength when you are getting it out of the mould and carrying it. It also strengthens the area where the sink cut will be.
As far as the coloring goes what ever you use for your pattern ie:rocks pebbles glass you want to make sure you have enough of it so you dont see through it on a profile view. you could put coloring in with the epoxy that you put over your pattern as well. Just make sure you don't put any in your first layer or you won't be able to see your pattern.
The reason I don't put color in with my pattern is that I used pebbles and then filed with crushed stone and stand which makes it not see through. By having this layer clear will give you the 3d effect that granit has. Also by putting color in this layer if any of the epoxy makes it to the front of your pattern that will be what you see the color in stead of the pattern so you could end up with bloches on your pattern. All the layer of color is for is if you have a couple of spots where light can make it through you pattern you won't see the fiberglass or in your cupboard.
There is no wrong way to do it when it comes to adding color depends what you want it to look like at the end.
This might clear something up for you as well. Your first layer you will also coat the viewable edge of the counter top where you will also apply your pattern so you don't see the layers so you will have to do the surface first when that hardens then prop up the pattern so the your viewable edge is flat and coat it after that has all hardened then you will put you pattern on the front of counter let that harden then lay the mould flat again and do the patter there as well. I over looked that step glad you picked that up.
One last thing about the sink it is easier to put the sink cut out as part of your pattern instead of cutting it out after. Cause if you have glass or rock inside your pattern if will be tricky to cut. And if you want to profile the sink hole then make sure you have enough epoxy there for your first layer to make the profile of your choice. ie making the profile and not hitting the pattern inside your counter.
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Cakebread Benchland Select Cabernet Sauvignon 2002
Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
Winemaker's Notes
The 2002 Benchland Select Cabernet Sauvignon displays a complex, seductive aroma of ripe blackberry and plum fruit augmented by scents of tar, coffee and sweet oak. On the palate, the wine is full-textured and lush, with rich plum, black fig and cocoa flavors supported by smooth tannins. Boasting excellent structure and balance, this delicious Napa Valley Cabernet is delightful to drink now, but will handsomely repay another 7-10 years of cellaring.
In 2002, Napa Valley enjoyed a long, mild growing season of consistently warm days and cool nights, with just a few manageable heat spikes in late September and early October. With an expectation of healthy yields, many growers significantly thinned their crops and pruned shoots and leaves extensively to guarantee the vines put all their energy into ripening the remaining grape clusters, ensuring highly concentrated, complex fruit flavors. Cakebread Cellars further maximized grape quality by using advanced soil moisture management techniques to precisely calibrate the amount of water required by the vines at critical junctures throughout the season.
Critical Acclaim
The Wine Advocate - "Even at age ten, the 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon Benchland Select (86% Cabernet Sauvignon and 14% Malbec) is reserved, displaying a deep ruby/purple color along with hints of plums, sweet espresso roast, subtle toast/smoky new oak and a darker black currant note. Medium-bodied and elegant, with sweet tannin, copious layers, and a long, intense finish, it tastes more like a 3- to 5-year-old Napa Cabernet rather than one that's a decade old. It should improve over the next ten years and last for 30 years.
Rating: 91+"
Cakebread Winery
Over 30 years ago, Jack Cakebread came to photograph the Napa Valley for a book and while there, he casually mentioned his interest in one day owning a vineyard to some family friends who had a ranch in Rutherford. When he returned home that afternoon, the phone rang and it was the family friends offering to sell their property. He headed back up to the valley that same afternoon to make his best offer, and Cakebread Cellars was born.
As the Cakebread family reflects upon the many profound changes in the wine industry over the last 33 years, such as innovative farming techniques and new methods of reaching out to consumers, they note that their key values have remained the same. Dedication to making the highest quality wines and a commitment to family has followed a continuum as their first small vineyard has grown into a thriving internationally distributed wine company. View all Cakebread Wines
About Napa ValleyView a map of Napa Valley wineries
It's hard not to think of Napa Valley when thinking of California wines. The region is, after all, the one that brought world recognition to California wine making. The area was settled by a few choice wine families in the 1960's who bet that the wines of the area would grow and flourish. They were right. The Napa wine industry really took off in the 1980's, when vineyard lands were scooped up and vines were planted throughout the county. A number of wineries emerged, from large conglomerates to small boutiques to cult classics. Cabernet Sauvignon is definitely the grape of choice here, with many winemakers also focusing on Bordeaux Blends. Whites are usually Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc.
Notable FactsWithin the Napa Valley lie smaller sub-AVAs that lend even more character specifics to the wines. Furthest south is Carneros, followed by Yountville, Oakville & Rutherford. Above those two is St.-Helena and finally, just granted an AVA, Calistoga. These areas are situated on the valley floor and are known for creating rich, smooth Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Chardonnay. There are a few mountain regions as well, nestled on the slopes overlooking the valley AVAs. Those include Howell Mountain, Stags Leap and Mount Veeder. Wines from the mountain regions are often more structured and firm, benefiting from more time in the bottle to evolve and soften.
About CaliforniaIt's not rare to see a wine's country of origin listed as "California." A country unto itself in the wine world, California makes enough varieties and styles to match many European wine countries. It produces a diverse range of wines that span the quality spectrum.
The most famous of the California wine regions is Napa Valley, and these wines are certainly outstanding – but it's not as broad and diverse as its larger neighbor, Sonoma County. Down south, Santa Barbara's Santa Maria Valley is well-known for its Rhône blends, as well as cool-climate varieties like Pinot and Chardonnay. The Central Coast, the largest California AVA, has many different microclimates that lead to a wide range of wines with many sub-AVAs.
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[See also: Waiting for Flynn & AfrIQ-Notes]
While searching around I came across this 2006 paper, which provided scores, based on international assessment tests, for 27 African countries, 11 of which L & V (2012) did not have int. test data for (Benin, Burkia Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania, Nambia, Niger, Sengal, and Togo), and 6 of which L & V (2012) had neither international data nor IQ data for (Benin, Burkia Faso, Chad, Mauritania, Niger, and Togo).
This allowed me to create the most comprehensive African IQ data set to date (excel file here). Listed are Malloy's 2008 IQ estimates (N-weighted, international tests excluded),
L & V's 2012 IQ estimates, Wichert et al.'s 2009 IQ estimates, Altinok & Murseli's 2006 Int. test estimates, and L & V's international test estimates. The last column gives the highest score out of the 5 estimates for each country. The average for 40 African nations comes out to 75. It should be noted that the correlations between some of the estimates were pretty low. Interpret that as you will.
While I was at it, I created a global National IQ excel file with Altinok & Murseli's estimates and others. Here. If you find any mistakes, let me know.
I should add that most of Altinok & Murseli's and L & V's international African test data come from fairly recent studies. Here is some background info on the SACMEQ I, SACMEQ II, and PASEC, which supply most of the data points (based on international assessments). They're from the mid '90s to mid '00s. So, it's not as if we're dealing with relics here.


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If you are curious about my thoughts on the first to volumes:
M: Hi Collin! Welcome to the blog. It's a pleasure to have you here today.
I've read the first two volumes of your current series; The House of Grey. Wow. I was taken in with all the elements present in the first one. I even made the comment, "This story gives me a magical feel of the big world like Harry Potter with an Arthurian flare." I have to say I was taken with this one.
Now, can we start with you giving a brief description of this serial?
The House of Grey is a modern Fantasy thriller that follows the life of Monson Grey as he take ups his position as the "Horum Vir" (or Hero) of Coren University, the most prestigious private high school in the world. Monson's life in this rich kid school is unique as not only does he take up the Horum Vir position, but he does so after suffering aminesa and having scars all over his body from a tragic incident just months before where over 300 people died and Monson was the sole survivor.
Shortly after arrival at school, strange things start happening…
M: The term serial sounds so different from series, why did you use it? What's the difference?
CE: I think the best description is found in the "Message from the Author" section found in the first volume – Before you start this adventure with me, I want to give you a word of caution. This is NOT a traditional novel—not even close. The House of Grey has always been a labor of love for me as an author. I wrote it mainly because I wanted something that I thought I would enjoy—a story that spread across genres and spoke to many different readers and tastes. I wanted a story that had action, comedy, romance, and thrills, spearheaded by a dynamic, diverse, and lovable cast. I got just that in The House of Grey, which was released as a serialized audio book through iTunes and Podiobooks.com from 2008 to 2010.
Because the characters and plot were so dynamic, it ended up blossoming into a 300,000-word beast of a tale. It was a great story, as confirmed by the hundreds of thousands of downloads and hundreds of reviews from fans, yet the problem was its sheer size. From a publishing standpoint, there was no way to split The House of Grey into manageable story lines without losing some of the stuff that makes it great. Basically, the book was too big and dang near impossible to change without completely changing the story. Thus, my dilemma: what do I do with this book that touched so many people with its characters and story, and turn it into something that I can feed into the mainstream YA novel format?
That's when it hit me—I should put the story out on my terms. So, I now introduce you to The House of Grey Volumized Series. Since the story got its start as a serialized audio production, I decided to apply that model to The House of Grey print version. I know that if you are willing to break from the norm, this story will rock your socks off.
CE: Yes! Yes I am!. The 6th volume of the House of Grey should be out today!
M: Awesome! Everyone can start and finish it now. :)
M: I saw on your site this series has everything you wanted in a story. What all elements did you want?
CE: I wanted all of them because I think different "theme genres" help to make a rounded story. Romance, thriller, comedy, action should be in a story because I think people have those elements in their lives-- things are funny, people fall in love, and things can become exciting. I like those things to be in a story because I think they are natural.
M: I have to say I like the blend here so far. And we'll have to chat on that subject one day...maybe another visit here to the blog?
M: I'll admit, I'm only two volumes in, but you've built up the mystery of Monson and the school along with other characters. You enjoy keeping the reader flipping pages, don't you? Lol.
CE: I try! I intend to take over the world. Lofty goal I understand, but I think I can handle it.
M: Haha, Well Collin, I think you might be on a start. I'll have to stay on your good side. LOL! ;D
M: In some YA reads we have kids being shipped off to finishing or private schools, and the kids don't always like it. Was that an influence in creating Coren University as an Elite school for brilliant kids, and that they want to be here?
CE: Yeah, I think so. The school makes the happenings and events in Coren convenient for the story line and the future happenings. I tend to think that teenagers would like to be away from home.
M: I really got the feel that these kids wanted to be here in what I've read so far. I like that about this school.
M: Okay, fun question time. These are ones I ask on all first interviews.
One question I ask all visitors… If you could travel anywhere in the world where would you go?
CE: Ireland. I want a castle. If there is anyone that wants to give it to me, I would love you forever.
M: Tea or coffee?
CE: Choffy. (Ground cocoa) Awesome!
M: Really! Is there such a thing? I'm going to have to look into that, sounds delicious.
CE: Blue Favorite
M: Childhood Fictional Creature?
CE: Unicorn (Shut up! Don't judge me;)
M: Haha, Unicorns are cool. And full of magic. ;)
M: Now as an adult what's your Favorite Fictional Creature?
CE: Umm…Lock Ness – Discovery channel owns me.
M: Favorite Word? (any word at all)
CE: Booya!
M: Collin, Thank you greatly for stopping by the blog! I wish you all the best on your tour and with the House of Grey series.
Here's the great thing... If you want to try this series, just try the first volume, IT'S FREE!! In all ebook formats:
Collin J. Earl is an attorney, the CLO of Darkfire Productions and the writer of the House of Grey. Collin contributes his articles/post as one of his many "stops" for this 2012 House of Grey Promotional Blog Tour. Find out more on twitter/CollinEarl and at www.CollinEarl.com


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I'm Lazyfaice, a full time student / nerd and a total n00b at cosplay x3
I'm a self professed procrastination addict. I'm terrible at leaving things to the last minute (unless it's academic, where I then panic like a cat in a bath D:)
I like to think of myself typically as a happy, goofy idiot, and I love making friends <3
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=== Introduction: ===
Boots is a large supplier of different cosmetic ranges, for example, Soap & Glory, Maybelline, etc. But in recent years, their own brand products are becoming popular, because of their quality and affordability. This is a short review of their Soothing cucumber eye gel.
=== Packaging: ===
The packing of this is very bland in my opinion. The gel, which is only 15ml, comes in a light green transparent tube with a dark green screw off lid.
=== Smell: ===
The product is a cucumber eye gel, so it has very little smell to it. There is a light smell of cucumber to it, and it smells fresh.
=== Application: ===
This product is good to use morning and evening. To apply, you just put a small amount on your finger, then dab onto the bottom of the eye, this helps to reduce the appearance of bags, and has a cooling feeling and soothing effect. It leaves the eyes looking bright and the skin feeling soft.
=== Price and Availability: ===
As this is a Boots own brand product, it is only available in Boots.
A 15ml tube is currently £1.50, but there is currently a deal for 3 for £3 on selected Boots own brand products.
=== Overall Opinion: ===
Being a late sleeper and an early riser(for work), I tend to have puffy eyes, so I bought this to see whether or not it would make a difference. I would say that it does, it definitely soothes the puffiness and makes me look a little more awake. The most annoying this is that you should apply it morning and night for full results, personally, I would only apply it in the morning as I don''''t feel like I need any more than that. Anyway, I like this product, I''''ve had mine for about 3months and have used less than half... a little goes a long way with this stuff!
I bought this eye gel after reading a recommendation from a dooyoo reviewer (thank you Freud!). I don't send lots of time or money on looking after my rapidly aging skin, and as I liked the sound and the price of this product I thought it was worth a try!
The Gel comes in a clear green tinted tube and cost £1.50. As it cost so little I was able to use some points from my Boots Card so didn't even have to spend real money to acquire this! The tube contains 15 ml and it is made from a simple green tinted see through plastic which is recyclable. It is lanolin free, dermatologically tested and made in Germany (one for you, Malu!). The instructions say to use it morning and night, but I only use it in the morning at the weekend when I'm not wearing make-up.
I keep mine on my bedside table and apply it each night around my eyes. It has a fresh smell, although I can't quite detect the cucumber - but it feels cool and relaxing when applied. Maybe it is just because it's a pleasant thing to apply at the end of the day, but I imagine it makes me feel quite sleepy - or ready to sleep at least!
I'm prone to getting odd and often unexplained allergies where one, or both of my eyes swell up like a golf ball - it's OK, this product didn't cause it! After an antihistamine or two the swelling goes down, but as my skin has been stretched and a lot of goo has come out, around my eye is sore, crusty and (more) wrinkly and baggy. I took one of these allergies only last week, and it was pure bliss to spread this lovely cooling and soothing gel over the eye area once the swelling had subsided. It was really comforting and really helped to restore the skin around my eye to its pre-allergy attack state.
Whether or not it will make a difference to the regular wrinkles has yet to be seen, but as I'm of the opinion - and age - that I don't mind how things look, so long as they feel good I am happy!
This lovely gel has now become part of my bedtime routine and I would recommend it as it is both inexpensive and effective.
Thanks for reading.
I am a 61 year old female and, although everyone I meet says I don't look it, I cannot be fooled by my mirror showing me what I look like with no make-up first thing in the morning. The dead giveaway is my eyes which are apparently one of the first signs of aging in most of us.
I have looked at many reviews online re various lotions, potions, balms and serums which supposedly help with thin lines, wrinkles and puffiness but became overwhelmed and confused by the number of products out there making tremendous claims and varying from around £8 to well over £100. I next resorted to looking for online home remedies which included teabags, egg white, frozen spoons (yes, you read that right!) and milk. The main word that came up time after time was cucumber whether it be as a treatment using sliced cucumber over the eyelids or an actual ingredient in eye products.
An interesting point made online was that eye creams are basically thin skincare creams and it was suggested that you can use moisturisers and day/night creams around the eyes but a smaller amount because it is a more delicate skin area- if true then I'm sure many of us could save a fortune??
I was so confused by all the research and reviews but needed something to fit in with my very tight budget so I bought a 15ml tube of no7 Boots Essentials Cucumber eye gel for just £1.50 and works very well for me. It states on the tube that it is suitable for all skin types. There is not a pic of the product but it is a green squeezable tube with a darker green top and is fairly easy to find in Boots and the staff are usually helpful.
Once unscrewed you'll find a well designed nozzle (a little like you see on icing tubes) only longer and it is really easy to dispense exactly how much or little as you need. I experimented with mine and found that 1 gentle squeeze is more than enough to do both eyes on both the lids and underneath. This makes it a very economical product to use. I use it both in the morning and last thing at night and it has really helped in
reducing the puffiness and has helped a little with the fine lines and crow's feet. I don't have dark circles but read that it can be beneficial for these too.
I have now got into the habit of popping it in the fridge overnight because it seems to work better when cold and gives my eyes a bit of a lift. I have also tried mixing a little with a very thin layer of night moisturiser and this seems to have soften the look of slightly deeper lines although I guess results will very much depend on one's age, whether they have inherited baggy eyes or are taking medication, stress levels, amount of sleep and food intake etc but I am happy with the product and it does not break the bank.
The gel is clear, easy to apply and there is no residue left around the eye area. I could not dtect any fragrance so I reckon it's great for men as well. No7 have printed directions on how to use and a list of ingredients but unfortunately they are in very small writing which I cannot read until my new glasses arrive - but rest assured they can be checked out before purchase instore as it isn't wrapped or have packaging around it.
For the price I think it is definitely worth giving this a try for the above reasons and will be buying this again and again.
TIPS for eye puffiness I found time & time again whilst researching included the following -
- drink loads of water per day as eye area can dehydrate quickly
- using the ring fingers gently massage around the orbital bone and around the eye using tiny circular movements
- reduce salt intake
- try to get 8 hours sleep per night.
Due to the current economic climate, I have been trying to save money on every last thing in which I can. I have recently changed my complete skin care routine by dropping The Body Shop's more expensive products, and changing to Boots Essentials Cucumber range. Having had a good experience with their cleanser, toner and moisturiser, I decided to try out the eye gel as it was really cheap and I didn't have much to lose.
The price of this eye gel is £1.52 which really is hardly anything when you compare it to some of the other eye products available. The reason for this price is because it is only available from Boots, and it is part of their own branded products. This range is fantastic for all skin types, so I would recommend checking it out if you want to experiment with different skin products without breaking the bank.
The eye gel itself comes in a little, green tube with a dark green lid. You get 15ml worth of product within it, which does not seem like a lot but really is when it is something such as this. The tube is a good size, yet still compact enough to pop in your pocket, handbag or make up bag to carry around with you for the day. The liquid itself is clear in colour and quite cool upon touch.
When using this, I tend to squeeze only a little dot on to my finger. I then apply directly underneath my eyes, and sometimes on the top too if it is an early morning. This is really simple to use, as you just need to rub it into the skin and it will absorb in. One thing to note is that this is quite a wet eye gel, and does take a minute or two to actually soak in completely. Because of this, I tend to apply it in the morning after I have cleansed and toned my skin and before moisturising. If you apply this after moisturiser, it will probably not have such a good effect. I would also recommend applying this of the night before you go to bed, just because it helps cool and soothe the eye area and reduces the amount of bags.
It is a lovely gel to use, and I definitely prefer using this as opposed to an eye cream. I find it great to use on early mornings as it sort of wakes you up slightly as it is quite cool when applied on to the skin. This does therefore make me look a little more alert and not so dark under the eyes. However, although this does make the skin look healthier, it is not good enough for those who suffer from wrinkles under the eye area and quite dark bags. It is only good for a quick fix and to refresh the eye area, and has no real visible results. Because personally I don't tend to suffer from bags under my eyes too much, this is not an issue. I like to use this just to refresh the eye area so overall, I am quite pleased with it. I just urge those who do require extra from their eye creams and gels to consider looking elsewhere.
I have had this now a good while, and I have still got loads to get through. This is a long lasting product, and only sets you back £1.52. I think this is a steal, and although the results aren't fantastic, what it does provide is value for money. If you want great results, pay for a better product. However, for a quick fix for your under eyes, I would pick up one of these. I now use this twice a day and carry it around with me just in case I ever need it.
Overall, a very mixed review for this eye gel, as I feel it does do a great job for what I require it for. Great price, does what I need it to, however I have to knock off a star simply because the visible effects are not fantastic. A good budget buy, thanks for reading.
I bought this about a year ago because I felt I had quite hefty bags under my eyes. I used it for the first few days, but now it sits on my shelf hardly being used.
I bought it for about £1.50 for a 15ml tube. The good thing is that it's cool. It is good in the mornings when your eyes feel like they don't want to open. It smells really fresh and cool; I own quite a few products in the cucumber range and like the smell of them all.
I apply this gel before make-up to avoid any smudges. The tube allows you to squeeze out exactly the right amount of product through the little nozzle. The texture of the gel is thick enough to sit as a ball on your finger without sliding around, but it's not as thick as hair gel. I apply a pea sized blob all over the lid and under my eye where bags form. I don't rub it in too much because I like the way if feels when it's left to dry itself. Because of this I have to leave it a while before applying eye make-up as my eyeliner doesn't sit well on moist lids. Once dry, the gel leaves to sticky or greasy residue and sadly no lasting effect. It might be nice to reapply throughout the day, maybe in the middle of a long shift at work, but it would smudge my make-up so I can't really use it for that.
The reason that I don't really use it is because I just don't think it does enough. If I'm in a rush I just don't bother because the effects aren't worth it for me. If I only apply the gel to one eye, there are no visual differences. I'm not going to throw it away because sometimes the cooling sensation can be quite nice, but when it runs out I won't buy it again. I might try one of the caffeine roll ones that has an active ingredient that might actually reduce the appearance of bags.
I did once use this when I was suffering from a pretty bad cat allergy reaction. It helped somewhat to reduce the discomfort I was experiencing around my eyes.
Overall this is not what I was looking for; I'm not sure it actually does anything and there's nothing in it that reduced the appearance of bags, but the coolness of the gel can be quite pleasant if your eyes are feeling a bit puffy. It's not a bad product for the price, but it's no miracle.
This is a pleasant way to refresh your eyes. The gel feels cool and soothing when you put it under and around your eyes. My eyes get itchy from from hayfever and it's difficult to resist rubbing them so I find this a really good way to sooth and rehydrate dry skin in around the eyes at the end of the day.
I like the cucumber fragrance. It would feel strange to put anything any more highly fragranced so close to eyes in case it was irritating so this is perfect. Sometimes the gel can feel a little sticky when it is drying but it dries quite quickly so this doesn't last too long. I usually use it before going to bed so it doesn't interfere with wearing make up.
I am not particularly aware of it visibly reducing puffiness but for under £2 I'm not expecting miracles and I'm happy enough with the cool feeling of applying it. The price is very good and a little goes a long way so one tube lasts a long time meaning that you get value for money. It's worth trying as if it works for you, it might save you splashing out on a more expensive cream alternative.
I love anything with cucumber in it as I think the commercial smell is amazing, very fresh and clean and anything that has cucumber in I find very soothing and good for my skin. It's interesting because I don't think a regular cucumber actually has a smell but when you put it in lotions and potions it really does have a nice delicate scent. I remember when I was younger putting slices of cucumber over my eyes because my friends and I had read that it put moisture back into your delicate eye area so we wanted to try it. Well, with this cucumber gel from Boots it's like effectively putting slices of cucumber on your eyes, just in gel form.
The Boots Essentials range are cheaper beauty products than named brand ones but in my opinion are still of the same high quality.
This cucumber gel costs just £1.52 for 15ml which I think is excellent value and as you only use a few little dots at a time it really will last a long while. Boots say that this gel is enriched with soothing cucumber and vitamins to aid the delicate skin under the eye. It is intended to cool, refresh, reduce puffiness and lightly hydrate the delicate eye area. I have other eye gels that I have used that are more expensive but I would have to say that this eye gel is definitely on par with them.
When you first put the gel on, and I only dab a few little dots under my eye, you instantly get a nice cool feeling and I feel like this does do a good job on my puffy eyes. It's not really intended to take away any wrinkles but it does make my eyes feel nice and bright and for that reason and the price I will continue to use it.
I first bought this product about 15 years ago (I'm actually shocked it was that long ago!) and I'm still using it today. I have to confess, I don't use this product twice a day as suggested on the tube, but I do use it frequently. I hadn't seen this product about for a while but I came across it a couple of weeks ago whilst browsing in Boots. I was really pleased as my last tube was getting towards the end of its life and I was ready to consider a more expensive product.
The tube is pale green in colour with a darker green screw cap lid. The nozzle for dispensing the gel is about 1cm long and slender. It holds 15ml of gel and costs only £1.52 - bargain! This product lasts for ages!
The gel is very cooling and refreshing for your delicate eye areas. If you keep it in the fridge, it's even better but obviously not so convenient. I tend to use this product in the morning, especially if I'm still feeling tired but I do also sometimes use it before I go to bed as it works as a good moisturizer. My only real negative comment is that it can leave a bit of a sticky residue. This isn't something that you can see but you can feel it slightly. Due to the sticky residue feeling, it's not great to apply before you put on any eye make up, which is a shame when it suggests using it twice daily.
As with most cucumber products there is not a strong scent either, which I think is an advantage. There is just a slight, light, fresh smell.
All in all I would recommend this product. It's not a miracle product for reducing puffiness around your eyes but it certainly makes your eyes feel more awake and refreshed.
Top tip: Never rub moisturizers around the delicate areas of your eyes just tap/dab moisturizers, gels and creams. The reason being - because the skin around your eyes is so thin, when you use a sweeping motion it stretches your skin and causes the sagging and bagginess. The lady at the Clinique stand taught me this. I'm sure most people are already aware but it was a real eye opener for me! (Excuse the pun).
I've never been one to stick to one brand of toiletries or cosmetics for any length of time, I love to try new things, however Boots Cucumber Eye Gel is one the exceptions to the rule. I have been using this products for about 10 years now, and I wouldn't be without it, and feel it very worthy of a review.
*About The Range*
The eye gel is part of the Boots essentials Cucumber range, a selection of products using the cooling soothing tendancies of cucumber. The range includes moisturiers, masks, facial washes and scrubs and everything in the range retails at around £2 or less, very good value for money.
*Price, Appearance and Scent*
The eye gel currently sells for £1.52 for 15ml tube. The tube is pale green with dark green screw top lid. The gel itself is clear. It has a very subtle scent of cucumber, not overpowering and very fresh. A tiny amount is all that is required, a pea sized blob of gel is enough for both eyes.
*How it works*
The gel works by soothing and cooling the delicate skin under the eyes, and reducing puffiness, dark circles, swelling and redness. The gel is applied gently using the fingertips to under eye, after moisturising. I have found it to be very effective, reducing puffiness in a matter of minutes, minimising dark circles, and leaving this delicate area cool, soft and refreshed. The gel is non greasy, and dries into the skin within a few minutes, there is no sticky residue and leaves the skin cool and fresh. it is suitable for all skin types, even sensitive skin. It's ideal to carry in your handbag and can be applied during the day if your eyes feel tired and in need of revitalising, it's ideal morning use to combat that a.m. sleepy look round your eyes - especially after a late night!!
*The Verdict*
I have found this product far superior to many similar, more expensive products. This eye gel has been part of my daily routine for a long time, and will be for a long time to come. I think this product proves that sometimes, the simple, less expensive products are often more effective than some the faddy, over-priced products that are advertised constantly, and when it comes to eye refreshment, I recommend going back to basics!!
I have used this product twice a day, every day for a few years now. I put in under my eyes and on my lids too. It smells quite nice and gives a refreshing feel when you first put it on but I felt it didn't last. It is quite watery too.
It doesn't reduce puffiness like it says but it does moisturise my eye skin. It's delicate and goes on nicely. The gel dries quickly too! I have sensitive skin and I find this product doesn't affect me.
I have dark circles under my eyes and the gel didn't do anything for these. Although it didn't claim to do so I thought it was worth mentioning. I do like this product and it is great value at £1.49 but I feel it could be improved. I sometimes use in during the day to refresh my eyes or just before I'm going out as a way of re-freshing my skin and to wake me up! It's worth taking to work if you work in an office!
This cucumber eye gel from Boot is one of my beauty basics, although I don't use it religiously I always have a tube of it on hand to fall back on.
Firstly, at £1.49 for a 15ml tube, this really can't be beaten on value. It now forms part of Boots Essentials range, but they have had this product in their range in one form or another since I was a teenager. It contains extract of cucumber (surprisingly) to soothe the eye area and reduce puffiness.
The gel itself is clear with a green tint, which is fitting for a cucumber based product. It also has that fresh cucumber smell which you would expect, although this is not overly strong. A smaller than pea sized blob is sufficient for both eyes.
On application, the gel instantly feels cooling and refreshing, and you can feel that it is reducing any puffiness. My skin sometimes feels slightly tight after applying this, not to the point where it uncomfortable but it is definitely noticeable. However, I don't mind this as at least you can feel the product is working. Because of this, it also makes me feel more awake because my eyes feel refreshed.
I wouldn't say this product works miracles, so don't expect drastic effects, but it gives good results in proportion to the price and is well worth splashing out a few pennies on.
I've used a few products in the Boots Cucumber range and thought they were very good value for money. My eye area was kind of dark and tired looking, so I thought I would give their eye gel a go.
The gel comes in a small 15ml clear plastic tube with a green lid. It costs £1.49. It has the name of the product printed on the front and the directions and ingredients on the back. It claims to "cool, refresh, reduce puffiness and lightly hydrate the delicate eye area". I don't get any puffiness, but I thought my eyes could do with refreshing and hydrating.
The directions are very straightforward. You are simply instructed to "apply gently around each eye morning and night". This is more or less what I did, although I sometimes forgot to apply it at night. I concentrated on the skin underneath my eyes, but used it on the skin above them as well. You only need to use a small amount. A little goes a long way, but at the same time it is easily absorbed - not too oily.
As soon as I applied the gel I noticed a difference in the way my eyes felt. They suddenly felt very cool and refreshed. It was great to use early in the morning when I was tired. It made me feel much more awake. I didn't notice any difference in the way my skin looked, but I thought it might take a few more applications before it started to change.
I continued using the gel for a few days and after a while my usual skincare products such as toner and make up remover started to irritate my eye area. Removing my eye makeup became quite painful as my usual products made the skin around my eyes sting. I had never had this problem before, so I assumed it was to do with the eye gel. I stopped using the gel and now I can use my usual products as normal without irritation.
I was quite disappointed as the gel did feel good to apply in the mornings, but it is obviously bad for my skin in the long run. I have read a lot of positive comments on reviews on the eye gel, so I must have a very sensitive eye area. Although it didn't quite agree with me I still think it's worth a try, especially if you don't have particularly sensitive skin.
I am a massive fan of boots cucumber skin range! I think all the products i have tried are fab and i have probably tried the majority. Not only are they cheap but boots always have offers on them such as; 3 for 2 - i always stock up! You really don't need to worry about it being boots own and cheap as i used to have acne and still suffer from irrated skin and for years i haven't had a problem with any of the products, infact i wouldn't use anything else. The eye gel is rather odd but on the off chance i picked it up and thought i would give it a go. I place a small bit under my eyes (which can be tender, dry and sore) either at night or in the morning and it makes me feel; awake, re-freshed and genereally gives a better look to the dull under eye. Deffinately a must buy!
I will start by saying, if you are an oddball like me, who is allergic to their own tears and has a tendency to puff up like a balloon after a crying session, you need this stuff!
We all have our bad days, and after being stressed out last week I ended up falling asleep exhausted having had a bit of a blub. Not a problem you'd think, everyone sobs from time to time lol. Well, MY problem is, if I fall asleep without washing my face, my eyes seem to react like I've been bombed with tear gas. I seriously look like my eyes have swollen to the point where they are all puffy and painful.
This is where Boots essentials cucumber eye gel comes into it's own. Applying this stuff, especially if you keep it in the fridge, is a massive relief for my tired and sore eyes. It's light weight and easily absorbed. Not at all greasy, and with a vague refreshing aroma of the cucumber. It is just a small tube, 15ml, which is a useful size for popping into your handbag.
This product lightly hydrates, meaning it's not richly moisturising, more a wake-up call for your eyes. If you have ever had little tiny white spots around your eyes as I have, this is an indication of over moisturisation anyway, some face creams are just too rich for the thin skin around your eyes so this is a good alternative.
This particular eye gel is only £1.46 a tube. Great value as you only need a tiny pea sized amount for each eye. I tend to just dab it on and let it sink in, which it does very quickly, especially if my eyes are sore. It's such a great feeling when your skin is all dry and tight.
I have tried a number of eye gels and creams over the years, usually fairly cheap ones, and have found them to be good for using on the delicate skin around the eyes, but they have not made a dramatic difference to the appearance.
The Boots Essentials Cucumber Eye Gel is suitable for all skin types, and is enriched with vitamins and soothing cucumber. The ingredients list doesn't actually say which vitamins it contains though. The Eye Gel is packaged in a small pale green tube with a darker green screw top lid. The instructions say that it should be applied gently around the eye area twice a day, morning and night. I have found that it is beneficial to apply it with a dabbing movement, rather than rubbing it in, as the skin around the eyes is very thin, delicate and easily damaged.
The information on the tube states that the gel is easily absorbed and will cool, refresh reduce puffiness and lightly hydrate the eye area. Due to the hot and humid weather recently, I decided to try keeping the gel in the fridge. When applying it after it was chilled, it did feel really refreshing . I am not sure how much any puffiness was reduced, but I am sure that the eye area was hydrated by the gel. Maybe the fridge helped by cooling it further. As I have a young daughter (19 months old) I sometimes get woken during the night, and am subsequently tired in the morning. This eye gel has a refreshing feeling when I have applied it in the mornings, and it helps me to wake up and feel a little more alert. It is not a miracle product, but it is very reasonably priced, and thus good value. It cost £1.49 from Boots.


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The capture of Bali bombing mastermind Hambali was a major blow to terrorist networks operating in South East Asia, Foreign Minister Alexander Downer said today.
US officials announced overnight the capture of Riduan bin Isomuddin, also known as Hambali, who is believed to be a key leader of the radical group Jemaah Islamiah (JI).
"Hambali is very much the Osama Bin Laden of South East Asia," Mr Downer told reporters in Melbourne.
"He is the mastermind of the Jemaah Islamiah terrorist campaign and for him to have been captured is to take out of the system somebody who is brutally dangerous.
"A man who has an enormous amount of blood on his hands."
Mr Downer said the government had been aware for several days of Hambali's capture but had not revealed information for security reasons.
He said the country where Hambali was captured had not wished to be named.
"I wouldn't share that sensitivity myself if I was them ... but they have their own reasons to be sensitive about it," he said.
Earlier today, AFP quoted Thailand's The Nation newspaper as saying Hambali had been arrested in central Thailand.
Mr Downer said Australian authorities were yet to decide if they would seek access to Hambali but would wait to hear information gathered by the CIA.
US officials have said he was being interrogated in US custody at a secret location.
"Getting information from Hambali is very important because he can provide information on the whole of the Jemaah Islamiah terror network in South East Asia," Mr Downer said.
He said he had no information on possible revenge attacks in the wake of Hambali's capture.
"You shouldn't underestimate the importance of this capture, it doesn't mean the end of terrorism in South East Asia, it doesn't mean the end of Jemaah Islamiah, but it is a very great blow to Jemaah Islamiah."
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I am trying to link c++ program with mathematica - both ways.
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African film festival turns 40 with pride
By Katrina Manson
OUAGADOUGOU (Reuters) - Big-screen tales of township gangsters and cattle-preying lions compete at next week's 40th anniversary FESPACO Pan-African film festival, showcasing the continent's wide-ranging cinematic talent.
Far from the red carpets and paparazzi of Cannes and Venice, film lovers will throng movie halls in dusty Burkina Faso, where every two years cinema comes to the masses in one of the world's poorest countries.
"There's no other festival in the world like it -- it's a populist event," said head judge Gaston Kabore, himself a popular director from Burkina Faso.
"When people can't get in because the theatres are full, they just grab a beer and mill around with the filmmakers, drinking in the atmosphere," he told Reuters in an interview.
Conference halls have been transformed into cinemas for the week and in outlying districts of the capital Ouagadougou viewers will perch on concrete pews in open-air theatres beneath the Sahelian star-scape for 200 CFA ($0.40) apiece.
Instead of the usual imported kick-flicks and Bollywood blockbusters on show at disheveled cinema halls, FESPACO offers a broad wealth of African imagery.
"African films are always full. We don't like all the special effects from Hollywood ... We are proud to see ourselves and want to do it ourselves too," said Moumini Sawadogo, a 28-year-old IT worker.
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With the official public launch of its "Grand Cloud" (http://grandcloud.cn) line of cloud server, cloud storage, and cloud computing products, Chinese online media provider and online game developer and operator Shanda Interactive has announced changes to "Grand Cloud" product prices.
Rather than charging based on traffic, the cloud server plans will charge customers by available bandwidth. Billing per I/O instance for cloud storage plans will be canceled, in favor of billing by storage capacity. Some Grand Cloud customers are unhappy with the changes: one user on Shanda's Grand Cloud forums calculated that while under the old billing plans, a small-scale cloud server cost RMB 1,788 per year and offered 30 GB of free monthly traffic, the new plan would maintain the RMB 1,788/year cloud server, but add the need for customers to spend RMB 2,376 for bandwidth (5 Mbps), increasing the overall cost of the service.
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Submitted to: International Society for Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
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Publication Acceptance Date: 4/20/2005
Publication Date: 6/16/2005
Citation: Gossett, J., Simpson, P., Jo, C., Yadrick, K., Champagne, C., Bogle, M.L. 2005. A picture is worth a thousand words for describing eating patterns [abstract]. Proceedings of International Society for Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity. p. 161. Interpretive Summary:
Technical Abstract: Purpose: To show how new graphical capabilities in available software impact investigation of interrelationships of nutrients and foods. Background: A summary table of many nutrients and foods of interest for several different demographic groups can be difficult to digest. The information in the new graphical representations possible today is much easier to swallow. Edit checks, checks of model assumptions and displays of eating habits can be concisely summarized in a graph that is easy to understand. Methods: Graphs reveal data properties and can make large data sets comprehensible. Since Nutrition data is multivariate, we need creative ways to display data simultaneously so we can see interrelationships. In a trellis plot we display the Healthy Eating Indices in a survey and the percentage that meet the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) for 12 different nutrients and overlay the results of different subgroups (black-vs.-white, low-vs-medium-vs-high income, male-vs.-female, and so forth). We also show how trellis plots help to identify data entry errors and outliers in a food store survey. Conclusions: Although modeling allows adjustment for other variables, checking assumptions of modeling and understanding relationships with the aid of graphs is an essential component to truly describing eating patterns.


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Portobello, Broccoli, and Red-Pepper Melts
The broiler works double time for these knife-and-fork sandwiches, caramelizing the veggies, then melting the Gouda.
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- 1 small head broccoli, cut into small florets (stalk discarded)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 4 portobello mushrooms (stems removed), sliced 1/2 inch thick
- 2 red bell peppers (ribs and seeds removed), sliced 1/2 inch thick
- 1/4 cup light mayonnaise
- 1 small garlic clove, crushed through a press
- 4 thick slices country bread
- 4 ounces Gouda cheese, thinly sliced
Heat broiler, with rack set 4 inches from heat. On a rimmed baking sheet lined with aluminum foil, toss broccoli with oil; season with salt and pepper. Broil, tossing once or twice, until broccoli begins to char, 4 to 6 minutes.
Add mushrooms and bell peppers to sheet; season with salt and pepper, and toss to combine. Broil, tossing once or twice, until vegetables are tender, 8 to 10 minutes more; set aside.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Place bread on a work surface. Dividing evenly, spread with mayonnaise mixture, and top with vegetables, then cheese. Place on baking sheet, and broil until cheese is melted and lightly browned, 2 to 4 minutes.


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