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Good Things Total Wipe Out Cleansing Wipes
As I wrote in my review of the Good Things Deep Clean Blackhead Exfoliator, whilst I was out on a girly shopping trip, my friend and I were in Boots stocking up on essential beauty products. She began telling me about this brand of really fruity, effective products, and showed me where they were so that I could see them for myself. I love fruity scents, and could not resist buying a few to try.
** What is it and what does it do? **
The Good Things Total Wipe Out Cleansing Blackhead Exfoliator have been developed by award winning beauty writer Alice Hart-Davis and are designed to make the most of young skin. The packaging states that "The Good Things range uses superfruit beauty boosters in gentle, super-effective formulations" and proudly states on the front of the packaging that it is free from: parabens, mineral oils, sodium laureth sulphate and animal ingredients. It only contains good things, making this range suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
The packaging states that these soft wipes are impregnated with a gentle yet effective formula that removes make-up with one careful swipe. Enriched with aloe vera and vitamin E, they are gentle enough for sensitive skin. The wipes are also biodegradable, so they are better for the planet too. All of the lovely good things in the wipes leave my skin feeling soft, smooth and clean, without making it feel tight, dry or greasy.
**How to Use**
As with all wipes, the directions are really simple. The packaging states that you should 'Lift the adhesive panel. Remove a wipe and cleanse your face. Re-seal the panel straight away to prevent the wipes from drying out.
Avoid direct contact with eyes. If product gets into the eyes rinse well with water immediately.'
**product and packaging...**
The cleansing wipes come packaged inside a square plastic packet which has all of the information and instructions on the back. The packet has a re-sealable cover, and this helps to keep the wipes as fresh possible and stops them drying out. Once you have peeled back the cover, you simply remove one of the wipes and use it to cleanse your face. Once you have used the wipe, simply throw it in the bin.
The cleansing wipes are white and quite large compared to most other wipes. The fruity scent is very strong, which for me is nice, however, I was pleased to find that although I could smell a faint fruity scent after I had finished using the wipe, it was not overpowering or very noticeable.
This range of products have been designed with those in their late teens to early thirties in mind, and the funky design on the packaging reflects this. The range is very broad, so it would be possible to have all of your bathroom essentials matching, if you so wish. They also look similar to much more high end brands.
**price and availability...**
This product brand is becoming more widely available in chemists and supermarkets. I purchased the cleansing wipes whilst they was on a 2 for £6 offer from Boots, which is good value for money but it's rrp is only £3.49 so it is not likely to break the bank. I have also seen them available to buy in Superdrug and Tescos.
I love this range of products, and this one is no exception. They are so easy to use and they leave my skin feeling very soft and smooth. I like the fruity fragrance and the fact that it is free from so many nasty ingredients.
I would definitely buy these again. They work for me, smell great and are available at very good prices. This entire range is fantastic, and it is so diverse that there is certainly one for everyone to try.
Soap and Glory Hand Food
I have been a fan of Soap and Glory products for a few years now, and last year I decided to treat myself to the extra-large Soap and Glory Christmas gift set. There were a few items that I had not tried before, but I was very pleased to be able to rediscover such an old favorite of mine.
** what is it and what does it do? **
Soap and Glory Hand Food is a hydrating hand cream that contains shea butter, macadamia oil and marshmallow. The Boots website states that you should "Apply a little Soap & Glory Hand Food Hand Cream as often as you want to soften, smooth and soothe dry, chapped or otherwise hampered hands and relish in the delightful aroma's of fresh bergamot, strawberries and mandarin, with floral and fruity midnotes, and musk, amber and warm vanilla".
**product and packaging...**
The product comes packaged inside a 125 ml tube which has all of the information and instructions on the back. The bottle has a flip up/ push back on lid. The product is dispensed by squeezing the tube..just like a large tube of toothpaste. You do not need to use much of this product for it to be effective. I squeeze an amount smaller than a 20p piece and it is plenty enough for complete application to my hands. The tube is designed to stand on its lid so that as much as possible can be used, minimizing waste.
The product itself is pearly white, and comes out of the tube in a very steady way. There is very little risk of too much of this product coming out of the tube without real force. I really liked the fragrance, especially as it was not overpowering or very noticeable. It hydrated and soothed my hands without making them greasy or sticky. I generally use this cream 2-3 times a day and it lasts for ages.
This range of products have been designed with those in their late teens to early thirties in mind, and the tongue in cheek design on the packaging reflects this. The range is very broad, so it would be possible to have all of your bathroom essentials matching, if you so wish. They also look similar to much more high end brands.
**price and availability...**
As with the whole Soap and Glory range, it is exclusive to Boots, but this product is a staple in the line and is available in pretty much every Boots store. It's rrp is £5 so it is not likely to break the bank, but there are always special offers on the whole of the Soap and Glory range, such as 3 for 2 or a free product if you spend over a certain amount.
I love this range of products, and this one is no exception. It is easy to apply and leaves my skin feeling very soft and smooth. I like the fragrance and the fact that it is easily absorbed into the skin and a little goes a long way. It leaves the skin feeling softer and smooth, and the results are long lasting.
I would definitely buy this again. It works for me, smells great and is available at very good prices. This entire range is certainly one to try.
Whilst out on a girly shopping trip, my friend and I were in Boots stocking up on essential beauty products. She began telling me about this brand of really fruity, effective products, and showed me where they were so that I could see them for myself. I love fruity scents, and could not resist buying a few to try.
** what is it and what does it do? **
The Good Things Deep Clean Blackhead Exfoliator has been developed by award winning beauty writer Alice Hart-Davis and is designed to make the most of young skin. The packaging states that "The Good Things range uses superfruit beauty boosters in gentle, super-effective formulations" and proudly states on the front of the packaging that it is free from: parabens, mineral oils, sodium laureth sulphate and animal ingredients. It only contains good things, making this range suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
The packaging states that this exfoliator contains smooth micro-beads help to whisk away the dead skin cells that threaten to block pores and create blackheads. Special ingredients include skin-soothing licorice and willow-bark extract which both help to reduce bacteria-levels, while papaya extract help to boost skin radiance. It is also specially formulated for skins prone to breakouts and congestion.
**How to Use**
Every morning and evening, massage onto wet skin using gentle, circular motions, paying special attention to the nose, chin and forehead. Rinse well with warm water.
Avoid direct contact with eyes. If product gets into the eyes rinse well with water immediately. Due to natural extracts, color may vary.
**product and packaging...**
The product comes packaged inside a 150 ml tube which has all of the information and instructions on the back. The bottle has a flip up push back on lid, and my only negative comment about this product is that it can be difficult to flip the lid once your hands are wet, and if you flip the lid before wetting your hands, then the exfoliator drips out. The product is dispensed by squeezing the tube...just like a large tube of toothpaste. You do not need to use much of this product for it to be effective. I squeeze an amount smaller than a 10p piece and it is plenty enough for complete application to my face. The tube is designed to stand on its lid so that as much as possible can be used, minimizing waste.
The product itself is pearly white, with small white micro-beads, which exfoliate the skin, leaving it looking soft and smooth. Funnily enough, the texture reminds me of Calpol, in that it was like you could feel the sugar in it. Upon using the exfoliator, the fruity scent is very strong, which for me is nice, however, I was pleased to find that although I could smell a faint fruity scent after I had washed the product from my face, it was not overpowering or very noticeable.
This range of products have been designed with those in their late teens to early thirties in mind, and the funky design on the packaging reflects this. The range is very broad, so it would be possible to have all of your bathroom essentials matching, if you so wish. They also look similar to much more high end brands.
**price and availability...**
The product is becoming more widely available in chemists and supermarkets. I purchased mine whilst it was on a 2 for £6 offer from Boots, which is good value for money but it's rrp is £4.99 so it is not likely to break the bank. I have also seen it available to buy in Superdrug and Tescos.
I like this range of products, and this one is no exception. It is easy to apply and leaves my skin feeling very soft and smooth. I like the fruity fragrance and the fact that it is free from so many nasty ingredients.
I'm not sure how good it is at removing blackheads, but it does leave my dry skin feeling soft, smooth and polished. It is an easy step to add to my routine and is not too harsh on my skin, as some exfoliators can be.
I would definitely buy this again. It works for me, smells great and is available at very good prices. This entire range is certainly one to try.
As one of my new years goals (I don't do resolutions, but I usually come up with a few goals i'd like to achieve), I decided that it was time to start a proper routine that was kind to my skin but not too expensive. My skin is quite good overall, but I do have dry patches, and my skin is quite sensitive too so I am always mindful of this when I buy a new product.
Simple is a brand that aims to make it's products as simple as possible. There are no added artificial perfumes or colors that can often cause sensitivity, and they are also really affordable. Whilst I was shopping in my local Boots store, I saw that they had a BOGOF offer on Simple products. I thought that it would be the perfect opportunity to try something new, and one of the items I bought was a pack of Simple Kind to Skin Cleansing Facial Wipes.
The wipes come in a pack of 25, so for me they last around 5 weeks as I usually thoroughly wash and pamper my face two days a week. They normally cost around £2.50 (rrp is £2.99) but there are always offers on if you shop around.
The new and improved wipes are advertised as being softer and thicker, which is perfect if you have been wearing make up all day. The increased thickness is noticeable and they feel more sturdy than some of the wipes I have tried in the past. They also contain Vitamin E as well as Pro Vitamin B5 to help make your skin look and feel even better. As there is no alcohol in the wipes, your skin does not dry out, and the lack of oil also helps to prevent shine.
I have been using these wipes for about three months now and I can feel the difference between these and other wipes. They are much thicker and so much softer. They remove all my make up, including waterproof mascara, so I don't wake up looking like a panda, and they have helped to visibly improve my skin. They have a subtle, pleasant scent to them and are so quick and easy to use.
Overall I would say that these wipes are a quick and easy way to improve your skin without hurting your bank balance.
For my birthday I was lucky enough to be given a gift set of Yankee Candle wax tarts that a friend had complied for me, filled with some of my favorites, and some that I had never tried before. I was excited to try all of the scents that I had never tried before, and to see how they compared to my favorites.
I had seen this scent for sale in a variety of shops but I had always shied away from it as the dark black color is so different from all of the other candles. Upon smelling the tart, the distinct masculine fragrance was immediately noticeable. My first thought was that it smells very similar to the Lynx body sprays. Although it is not unpleasant, it was not what I was expecting.
I removed the wax tart from the packaging and placed in on the top of the wax burner. I lit a regular unscented tea light underneath and settled down to watch a DVD. After around 10 minutes, I began to smell the fragrance of the wax tart. It was not as obvious as it had been in the packaging, and had an obvious masculine scent that was not at all unpleasant.
The wax tart is a deep blue/black and stands out in contrast to all other Yankee Candles. There is no mistaking this one. Whilst it certainly catches your eye amid all of the other brightly colored candles, it is also a stand out fragrance. My wax burner is clear so the wax can be seen whilst I am using it, and it did catch my eye a few times, but it was not off putting enough to stop me from using it again.
The wax tarts, as well as being very affordable, also have the added ability to be mixed with other wax tarts to create fragrances that cannot be bought in stores. I have not tried to mix this one with any yet, but I think that it could work great with one of the 'fresh' scents like clean cotton. The small size of them also means that they can be easily stored. The jars look great on display, but the wax tarts do not look as good.
I was able to get around 8 hours of fragrance from this wax tart, which is the time stated on the packaging, so I am pleased with that. The fragrance lingered a little too, which was very pleasant as I moved in and out of the room.
The Yankee Candle price range is from £1.20 to £19.99, and the wax tarts are the cheapest. There are many retailers however, that do special offers on certain fragrances where you can get 25% off the 'fragrance of the month' and they change each month. Many websites have this or a similar offer, and I know that on the high street, Clintons also has this offer. It is great to stock up when you see that your favorite scent is 25% off as it really does make them super affordable.
Overall I am really impressed with this fragrance. It was a big change from the fruity scents that I usually burn and made a nice change. I think that this scent would most appeal to people who are not a fan of floral candles and who want a change from the usual fruity ones that they usually burn. It would also be great to introduce a man to Yankee Candles as many men think of bright colors and flowery scents when they think of candles, so this one might win them round.
This review is of the Vanilla Cupcake wax tarts, but does refer to the other forms that the fragrance is available in.
For my birthday, several of my friends gave me Yankee Candles as presents. One friend made me a gift set of around 20 wax tarts, and Vanilla Cupcake was one of the scents in the set. I had never tried this fragrance, but I love trying new scents and mixing them to come up with my own combinations.
At first I was a little worried that the fragrance would be overpowering, as I could distinctly smell it before I had even opened the packaging. I removed the plastic wrapper, placed the tart on the burner and lit a tea light underneath. Although Yankee Candle recommend that you use their unscented tea lights, I have always just used cheaper ones and do not think that they would improve anything. Within a few minutes of lighting the tea light, the sweet, buttery vanilla scent began to drift through the room. It was not as overpowering as I worried it might be, but it certainly made my mouth water.
I was extremely impressed with this wax tart, both in terms of fragrance and longevity. I easily got more than the 8 hours of fragrance that is stated on the packet, and I would place it closer to 9 hours. The wax is a lovely buttery yellow, and matches the color of the icing on the cupcake on the packaging. As well as wax tarts, this fragrance can be purchased in the full range of sizes from tea lights and sampler candles all the way through to tumblers and jars. There have been new additions to the Yankee range, and they have also introduced the Vanilla Cupcake tumblers with a different label, that says 'Happy Birthday', making them perfect ot give as a gift.
The wax tarts usually cost about £1.20 each, but a wide variety of retailers often have a Fragrance of the Month deal where you can get a scent for 25% discount. The wax tarts are a cheap, affordable way to try a variety of fragrances, before you invest in a larger sized candle. The tarts also have the added benefit of mixology, which is when you break two or more tarts in half and add them to your wax burner to make your own unique scents.
I would highly recommend the Vanilla Cupcake range to all fans of sweet scents and cupcakes. They also make lovely gifts for anyone with a sweet tooth, or as a birthday gift for those trying to lose weight but still have that lovely freshly made cake fragrance. Overall, I am glad that I tried this even though I was skeptical at first. I am looking forward to mixing it with some fruit scents too.
I recently saw an offer on in Asda for Walkers Sensations: Oriental Crackers in Peking Spare Rib flavor and decided to try them. I enjoy prawn crackers and thought that they may be similar. At the time I bought them, they were £1 a bag, and I have seen very similar offers in a range of supermarkets since I first bought them.
I decided to save them until I was having a film night and was more than pleasantly surprised when I opened the bag. As soon as I opened the bag, I could smell a distinctively meaty smell. The crackers are smaller than prawn crackers, but what they lack in size they make up for in flavor.
The taste of the spare rib and the Asian spices fill your mouth right away and you find yourself sucking the cracker to get the full effect of the flavor. As it says on the back of the packet "The flavor of sweet, sticky pork hits the taste buds first, before ginger and pepper add spicy heat, making way for a distinctly oriental aniseed finish." Personally I could not taste the aniseed and I did not find them to be too spicy. There is a little kick from the pepper but it is not too strong at all.
There is a lovely crunch to them as you bite into them but they are not hard at all. They are the perfect mix of crisp and prawn cracker. The only downside is that as with most packets of crisps today, you do not get a massive amount even though the bag is quite large. I would suggest that one 110g bag would be perfect for two or three people to share as they are quite moreish and you may need to get two bags if you are sharing them with more people.
The packaging is very typical of Walkers, but with a bit of an Asian twist. The logo and fonts are as you would usually find on any packet of their crisps, and the key flavors (ginger and spices) are pictured on the front of the bag. Extra decoration has been added though to make this product stand out and look distinctive.
Overall I would say that these crackers are excellent value for money when they are on offer, but I would also buy them at their regular price. I would prefer them to be in a smaller bag, as I feel that the size of the bag is a waste, but other than that I am very happy with them.
As I have mentioned in my previous reviews, I am a huge Yankee Candle fan. I have tried a wide range of their scents but I always return to the fruit based scents. I am not much of a flower or food girl. I like my candles to be uplifting and fresh smelling, and that is exactly how I would describe the Country Lemonade candle.
I often like to burn candles at the weekend whilst I am relaxing so that I can truly enjoy the full effects of their scent. It really adds something special to a lazy day off work. It always makes everything seem so much more indulgent. I usually but the wax tarts or votive sampler candles to try a new fragrance before I invest in a larger candle. This also allows you to light several different candles and really create your own fragrance.
I love the smell of lemons and citrus fruits in general, and good quality scented candles always make my mouth water. This scent is no exception. The zesty lemon scent is noticeable as soon as you remove the packaging. The Country Lemonade candle is a very pale yellow color, and reminds me of homemade lemonade. The scent is very reminiscent of lemonade and once again is a true to life fragrance that has made Yankee Candles such a well known and respected brand. When I use the wax tarts, the scent travels well and I often get closer to 10 hours fragrance rather than the 8 hours stated. The scent is heavy enough to notice as you move from room to room but is not overpowering or sickly sweet. Unlike the Sparkling Lemon fragrance, this scent is more subtle and understated. Perfect for a lazy day or for entertaining in the spring or summer.
On the Yankee Candle website they state that the wax tarts give around 8 hours of fragrance and that the sampler votive candles give 15 hours of fragrance. For less than £2 each, this offers excellent value whilst allowing you to almost 'try before you buy'. The large jars, which cost around £19.99 offer 100=150 hours of fragrance is burned correctly. Whilst it may seem expensive for something that you are just going to burn, it is well worth the cost to have a little luxury in your life.
The candles can be purchased both in a variety of stores such as Clinton Cards and department stores, as well as online. The online sites offer very competitive prices but I would recommend smelling the candles yourself in the stores to see which ones you like before ordering them online.
Overall, I would say that this is an excellent summer fragrance that adds an extra something special to any day. The scent travels well and lingers even after the candle has been put out. It would be an excellent gift for anyone who loves citrus scents and would be perfect to burn if you have guests coming over.
I am a huge fan of Yankee Candles and I am also a huge fan of lemon scents, so this fragrance is a perfect combination for me. I have always loved anything with a lemon-y scent and as soon as I found the Country Lemon scented candles I was hooked. The Sparkling Lemon fragrance is a newer addition to Yankee Candles collection but it a new favorite of mine.
I often buy the votive samplers or wax tarts in a fragrance that I have not used before so that I can try it without having to spend a lot of money. The wax tarts cost around £1.20 and the samplers cost around £1.80 and both offer great value for money. I bought both the sampler and a wax tart as they were reduced to half price in my local Clintons store. They are also widely available on the internet for very competitive prices and can be found in larger department stores.
The candle wax is a really vibrant, bright yellow color and reminds me of summer and slices of lemon. The photograph on the packaging is a glass of lemonade and a slice of lemon being added to it, which is exactly what this candle smells like. Yankee are known for their true to life fragrances and this one is no exception. Whilst it does not smell like real lemons, it does smell like lemon products such as sherbet and lemonade. With this candle, you can experience all of the lemon sorbet, sherbet and lemonade without any of the calories!
The scent of the candle is very fresh and perfect for the summer. It is not one that I would use if I was wanting to relax, but it is a great pick me up and would be brilliant in the spring too as the first signs of summer arrive. As with so many of the Yankee Candles, the fragrance lingers and travels so well that you can catch hints of the fragrance as you move from room to room and it is still noticeable long after you have stopped burning the candle.
My overall opinion is that this is a wonderful, fruity scent that is perfect for the summer. It picks you up and puts you in a good mood. As the scent lasts so long it is great value for money and I would definitely recommend it to anyone who enjoys citrus scents. The wax tarts and votive candles are a great way to try a fragrance without spending too much money and the jars are a great investment when you find a scent you really love.
I am a huge fan of Yankee Candles and have tried a large number of their fragrances over the years. The Black Cherry fragrance has always remained my favorite so I was very excited to try the Cherries On Snow fragrance that was released for Christmas in 2011. The wax is a lighter shade of red than the Black Cherry one but still looks like a color that reminds you of fresh cherries.
The design on the label is bright and eye catching, whilst artistically displaying the inspiration for the scent. As with all Yankee Candles, they are available in a range of sizes and prices so there is something for everyone. I first bought the votive sampler candle to use before returning to buy the small jar.
The scent has a fruity sour note in it that is not present in the Black Cherry fragrance, and you can certainly tell the difference between the two. In its product description Yankee claims that this one is "An enchanted, sparkling blend of bright, juicy cherries with sweet almonds and an icy freshness" and it does not fail to live up to it's hype. As soon as I removed the sampler from the packaging I could smell the lovely fresh cherry smell. The scent became even more noticeable a few moments after I lit the candle, as the lovely cherry fragrance began to fill the room. The tangy scent was strong enough to be noticed without being overpowering. As with many of the Yankee Candles, the scent lingered for quite some time even after I had distinguished the flame.
I purchase my Yankee Candles either in my local Clintons store, where they often have offers on certain fragrances or online, where there are a number of companies offering very competitive prices. I purchased both of my Cherries On Snow candles in Clintons. The sampler, which I purchased in the run up to Christmas was £1.75, and I purchased the small jar after Christmas as it was reduced to the amazing price of £3.99. Due to the seasonal nature of this fragrance, it may be difficult to find unless it is re-released for another Christmas. I would certainly stock up in this fragrance though if it did return.
I have been a fan of Yankee Candles for a long time now, and over the years I have tried a variety of fragrances and candle sizes produced by this incredible, innovative candle company, but Black Cherry has always remained my favorite fragrance.
Although it can be argued that Yankee Candles are very expensive, if you appreciate good quality and true to life fragrances then it is well worth the cost. I regularly buy my candles either in my local branch of Clintons, which often has offers on or certain fragrances on special offer, or online, where there are a number of retailers offering very competitive prices and new, exciting fragrances.
Yankee Candles come in a range of sizes, starting with the wax tarts and ending with the large jars. There is something to suit everyone in terms of price, size and burn time. When I first began using Yankee Candles, I bought the sampler (or votive) candles, as they were less than £2 and would give me a good idea of how the fragrance smelt when being burned, allowing me to decide if it was a fragrance I would like to purchase in a larger size.
The wax tarts burn for eight hours, and retail at around £1.20 each. You can even combine the tarts to create your own fragrances. I often find that just burning one of these tarts is enough to fill a large part of my house with the fragrance. The large jars cost £19.99 and burn for 90-150 hours. Yankee Candle recommends that you burn the jar candles for a minimum of 3 hours at a time to stop the candle from tunneling and to get maximum fragrance from the candle.
The Black Cherry candles are a lovely, rich deep red color that does remind you of cherries. As soon as you remove the packaging or take off the lid, the intense, deep, fruity black cherry scent immediately hits you. It captures the rich, juicy sweetness of ripe cherries and brings them straight into your home. Whilst the scent is intense, it is not overpowering or sickly sweet. It is the perfect fragrance to uplift you and wake you up.
I often find myself noticing the fragrance if I move around the house as I catch a hint of it whilst I have it burning in another room. It is a scent that lingers and travels well. Remember to not leave candles unattended though!
I am a huge fan of the whole Soap & Glory range, and this product is no exception. I bought the travel size 75ml bottle of Clean On Me to take away with me on holiday. There are a wide variety of products in the Soap & Glory range that are available to purchase as travel sizes, and it is an excellent way to try out a product before spending more money and having a huge bottle of something you may not like.
The Product
The shower gel is a lovely creamy colour, and smells very soft and feminine. It is light and not at all overpowering. The gel contains moisturising lotion to help keep your skin extra soft as well as wonderfully clean. I find that you only need to use a little of the gel, and it does not dry my skin out at all. It also does not irritate my sensitive skin. All of the Soap & Glory products are free from animal testing and are kind to skin. The pump of the larger bottle helps to release the right amount of gel and is easy to use, and the travel size bottle is easy to use but does not give the smaller set amounts.
Soap & Glory Clean On Me shower gel is available in both a 500ml bottle and a 75ml travel size bottle. The 500ml bottle features a pump top, whilst the travel bottle features a regular screw cap. As with all the products in the Soap & Glory range, Clean On Me comes in a clear bottle so that you can see how much you have left, and the label features a retro 1950s style. The packaging is distinctive and very feminine.
The 500ml bottle is available to buy in Boots for £5.50, and the 75ml bottle is priced at £2.50. Although this makes the travel size more pricey, it is worth it to try it out before buying the larger version. There are also offers on the travel sized products (usually 3 for 2) which make them better value and a chance to try more of the range. I believe that the 500ml bottle is excellent value for money, whilst the travel size bottle is a great alternative to splashing out on a large bottle without knowing you will use it all. At £5.50, the 500ml bottle is pricey compared to some brands, but it is a fantastic product and everyone is worth a little luxury.
Whilst shopping in town the other day, I came across these Nivea Daily Essentials Cleansing Wipes. I am always on the look out for new things to try that are specifically for people with sensitive skin. Nivea is a brand that I love as their Nivea Soft moisturising cream is the only one that I have found that works on my sensitive, often dry skin.
The packaging states that the wipes "gently cleanses, tones and hydrates. Removes make-up and waterproof mascara and is suitable for sensitive eyes". Im not quite sure why they would need to be suitable for sensitive eyes, other than to remove mascara, but they are also alcohol free and contain natural almond oil and calendula extract.
These wipes were on offer in Wilkinsons at £1 for 20 wipes, which I belive is excellent value for such a reputable brand. These wipes are easily available in other stores too such as Boots and Superdrug, and you get points there too! There are also a wide variety of other facial wipes in the Nivea Visage Daily Essentials range, so there is something for everyone.
The packaging is very similar to other brands of facial wipes, but I like that the type of skin they are for e.g. dry and sensitive, is highlighted in a dark pink, making them attractive and easy to spot. There is alos a pretty pink flower on the packaging that ties in with the pink highlighting the skin type.
I usually use these wipes to remove my make up and cleanse my skin at the end of the day, but they are suitable for use both in the morning to cleanse the skin and then again in the night. The wipes are very soft and smooth, making them much more enjoyable to use. They smell similar to baby powder and after using one, I can feel a difference in my skin. In order to maximise the hydrating effect of the wipes I always put my moisturising cream on afterwards, but if your skin is usually okay, then you could skip this step and still have fantasticly smooth skin.
I have never had any problems removing my make up with these wipes, which is fantastic as often if you use wipes that claim to remove make up, you can go to bed at night and wake up with panda eyes from not fully removing your mascara properly. This makes life just a little easier, which is what we all need.
Overall, I am very happy with this product and I will happily buy them again, even if they are not on special offer. They suit my skin type and remove my make up easily.
My mum often buys me a variety of perfumes for Christmas. She usually buys me an expensive one, my everyday one and then something different to try. We often share perfumes so she usually picks something that we both like. One christmas, she bought me Kylie Minogue's first perfume. At first I was sceptical. I am not a big fan of celebrity perfumes and have often found them to be of lesser quality than non celebrity endorsed perfumes. I have to say though that I was more than pleasently surprised with this one.
This frangrance is a lot less floral than the perfumes that I usually wear so it is a nice and noticable change for me when I wear this. I would suggest that a woman in her late twenties to early thirties would be able to wear this as an everyday perfume as it smells less girly and more sophisticated than many on the market. The notes in the perfume are:
Top notes - passion fruit, freesia, lychee
Heart notes- lily and boronia
Bottom notes- Sandlewood, amberwood and vanilla
This perfume does linger for a good number of hours, although I would recommend that you reapply it after a few hours if you do not want its effects to disappear. It does however cling to fabrics brilliantly, leaving them smelling lovely all day, long afte the perfume has worn off my own skin. I usually apply my perfume just before I head out the door in the morning and then reapply it in the late afternoon, giving me an extra boost as I can notice my perfume whilst I am working.
Althought I think that this perfume is very different from other celebrity perfumes, I wish that I could say the same thing about the box and the bottle. The box is just like every other celebrity perfume, and is thin and flimsy. I appreciate the colours used on the box, but it looks like something they sell in discount stores rather than something that screams "wear this to be like kylie!". I like the shape and style of the bottle. It is easy to hold in my hand and the lid is a good size too. The colours used on the bottle match those used on the box. The lid is black plastic, but the attempt at using similar colours from the box on the glass bottle just makes it look as though it has been involved in an oil spill. As the glass is transparent though, it does allow you to see how much perfume you have left, so you know when to replace it.
A bottle of Kylie Minogue:Darling can be purchased for around £10. There are usually some great offers in places such as Boots, Superdrug, Body Care and online, so hunt around for the best deal. Overall, I think that this perfume is great value for money. It is a strong, noticable scent that lasts a long time and will suprise people when you tell them that it is a celebrity perfume. Gift sets that include shower gel and body lotion usually appear around christmas time, so if you are a fan of the scent it is worth investing in one of those for a layered scent.
I have always been a fan of Lush products, but due to the cost of the items, I have always kept my purchases to gifts or treats for myself on a special occasion. When I do treat myself or others though, I always enjoy perusing the varied and colourful items for sale.
I often pass a Lush store whilst on my way to work, and the sweet smell and colourful products in the window always make me wish that I could pop in instead of carrying on to work. A while ago, I was shopping for some little gifts for a friend's birthday and thought that Lush would be the perfect place to go. As well as picking out a lovely gift set for my friend, when I went to pay, I spotted the Lip Dip displayed on the counter right next to the lip balms. Having recieved and enjoyed using the chocolate lip balm for christmas several years ago, I thought that I would see what this new product was.
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The lip scrub itself is a sort of off-white colour, and although it has a scent, it is not overpowering as you only need to use a little bit of the scrub on your lips. The lip scrub is also more grainy than say a body scrub, but due to the placement of the scrub, it works perfectly. You do need to be gentle though otherwise you can scrub not only dead skin from your lips, but you can also damage healthy skin.
Although 25g is not a lot, it lasts so long because you only need a little and it goes a long way. I have used just under half the pot and I have used it about once a fortnight for quite a while.
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Voices from the Horn of Africa: Hassan and Mariam
Hassan is a father who knows what it means to worry. His small daughter, Mariam, is three and a half years old, and she has already faced death. The frail little girl weighed just 23 pounds when a team from Action Against Hunger arrived in their small town of Eskot, in central Kenya, to screen children for malnutrition.
Mariam, like so many other children, is a victim of hunger caused by drought—in this case, the worst drought in decades. The village of Eskot has not seen rain for two years. Farming communities have seen their crops destroyed and are forced to watch their animals die one by one. For many, livestock is the only source of income and without their animals families have no means of providing food for their children.
"Mariam is malnourished because of the drought," says Hassan. "Before, we used to give her milk from our herds. I had 20 camels, 20 cows and 60 goats. Now I am left with barely any – the drought has killed them all. The only goats I have left are wasting away and cannot produce milk. I do not know how to feed my daughter."
Mariam has been supported by Action Against Hunger's teams for the last four weeks, and is receiving highly nutritious foods four times per day, which she can eat at home. Initially her weight increased before falling again. She was in a fragile state and needed special monitoring. Now, she is improving rapidly and attends regular sessions with her father at Action Against Hunger's therapeutic nutrition centers to monitor her progress.
Hassan gives his little daughter a kiss as they sit in the waiting room. Mariam looks like she's going to make it, but that doesn't mean Hassan has stopped worrying.
"You know, I do not know what the future will hold for Mariam," he says. "I would have liked her to go to school, but I do not have enough money to buy supplies or books for her. I do not even have any means to feed my child."


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The cleaning ladies who arrived at Tel Aviv University on Tuesday were in for a surprise as students greeted them with coffee and flowers, treating them to a day off in honor of International Workers' Day, May 1.
Tel Aviv students have marked International Workers' Day — known as May Day — on campus for the past three years, joining in the worldwide celebration of workers rights on May 1.
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A Sermon From Years AgoOne of the best sermons I ever heard was the pastor quoting alot of atheist, evoluntionist scientists. One of them was accused by the dean of "promoting religion". The scientist's reply was to the effect of, "I'm an atheist. How can I promote religion? I'm pointing out to my students, how a paper I wrote 20 years ago was proven wrong."
The best line from that sermon was when the pastor said something like, "I'll never claim to have all the answers, but Christians must have something right when a scientist of Crick's stature has to write a whole book saying that aliens seeded the earth just so he wouldn't have to entertain the idea of God."
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Midnight in Le Mans: Corvette Racing Runs 1-2 Corvettes Break Away after Eventful Three Hours LE MANS, France, June 12, 2010 -- Competition in the GT2 class at the 24 Hours of Le Mans took an eventful turn in the hours before midnight....
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LE MANS, France, June 12, 2010 -- Competition in the GT2 class at the 24 Hours of Le Mans took an eventful turn in the hours before midnight. After a safety car period had threatened to split the GT2 field, a brilliant battle broke out between Oliver Gavin in the No. 64 Compuware Corvette C6.R and Jaime Melo in the No. 82 Risi Competizione Ferrari 430 GTC. The fight for first was finally resolved when the Ferrari went to the garage with a reported gearbox problem. The No. 63 Compuware Corvette C6.R then pulled back into contention with a strategic triple stint by Jan Magnussen.
A full-course caution shortly before 9 p.m. separated the GT2 frontrunners behind three safety cars. The No. 64 Corvette was held at the pit lane exit under the new regulations, losing valuable track position. A late pit stop by the class-leading No. 82 Ferrari saw Melo return to the track just ahead of Gavin.
"It was a bit frustrating with the new regulations and three pace cars," Gavin said. "I really thought that the Risi car, our car, and the No. 63 Corvette would be running around for hours with a third of a lap between us. Then somehow the Ferrari came out of the pits right in front of me and we continued to battle."
The race was on, with the two cars passing and repassing around the circuit. After trading places in the Mulsanne chicanes, Gavin took the lead coming out of the Arnage corner.
"Jaime was hard but fair," Gavin said. "He was using a lot of road -- maybe a little too much at times, particularly at the Ford and Mulsanne chicanes. I think he dropped a wheel off coming out of Indianapolis and missed a gear, and then missed another gear coming out of Arnage and I got by him. That may be where their gearbox problems started. I was able to get by cleanly and then open a gap."
The Ferrari subsequently went to its garage for an extended stop. Meanwhile the No. 63 Corvette C6.R pitted for fuel only as Jan Magnussen would drive a triple stint. The time saved by foregoing a change of drivers and tires cut the No. 64 Corvette's lead to less than a minute.
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- Danny O'Brien will be rehashing his talk from Emerging Tech 2004 [a crowd favorite] about the work habits of alpha geeks. - Jason Schultz from the EFF talking about the DMCA and how it's stifling innovation. - USC professor Douglas Thomas covering the politics of code. - Dan Kaminsky, author of network toolset Paketto Keiretsu cranking out some more code/theory that's bound to marvel and frighten.
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Mt. Pleasant man faces charges in alleged fight involving weapon
A Mt. Pleasant man faces charges in connection with an alleged fight involving a weapon outside of his borough home recently, police said.
At approximately 8:44 p.m. Aug. 5, Mt. Pleasant Borough Officer George Grippo and Assistant Chief Dan Zilli responded to the alleged incident, which took place outside the home of Daniel Henry Deambroggi, 48, of 909 W. Washington St., according to a criminal complaint filed Aug. 6 by Grippo at the office of Norvelt District Judge Roger F. Eckels.
Upon arrival, the officers were met by Dominic Lidsay, Silvana Bafumi and Bernard Rudnick, who alleged that Deambroggi exited his residence in possession of a long gun and pointed the gun at them and threatened to shoot them, the complaint states.
Bafumi and Rudnick told police they work with mentally challenged adults who live at a residence located at 835 W. Washington St., the complaint states.
At the time of the incident, they said they were taking a walk with Lidsay, a resident in their care, along Washington Street when Lidsay walked about two feet into Deambroggi's yard, the complaint states.
At that time, Deambroggi allegedly started yelling that he didn't want them on his property, the complaint states.
Bafumi and Rudnick explained to Deambroggi that Lidsay was mentally challenged, and then they started walking away from his property, the complaint states.
At that time, Bafumi and Rudnick alleged, Deambroggi told Lidsay "you give black guys a bad name," the complaint states.
Deambroggi then allegedly went inside his residence and retrieved a .22 caliber rifle, pointed it in the direction of Lidsay, Bafumi and Rudnick, and stated "I am gonna shoot you," the complaint states.
Bafumi, who also lives on Washington Street near the scene of the alleged incident, then called her husband, Scott Williams, who knows Deambroggi, and asked him to come outside, the complaint states.
Williams came outside and attempted to calm Deambroggi down, the complaint states.
Deambroggi then allegedly told Williams he would no longer speak with him and again retrieved the rifle, the complaint states.
Deambroggi allegedly raised the rifle to his shoulder and pointed it at Lidsay, Bafumi and Rudnick, who at that time were approximately two houses away from Deambroggi's house, the complaint states.
After speaking to Lidsay, Bafumi and Rudnick, officer Grippo and assistant chief Zilli approached Deambroggi's house, where he was standing on the front porch, the complaint states.
Officers Grippo and Zilli ordered Deambroggi out onto the sidewalk, where they took him into custody, the complaint states. Deambroggi was handcuffed and placed into the back of a patrol car, the complaint states, where he was read his rights by Zilli.
At that time, Deambroggi allegedly gave Zilli permission to enter his house and retrieve the weapon, the complaint states.
Deambroggi accompanied Zilli, along with two other officers, into the house, the complaint states.
Upon retrieval, the weapon was not loaded with ammunition, Grippo said.
Deambroggi is charged with simple assault, terroristic threats and disorderly conduct.
He faces preliminary hearing before Eckels at 10:15 a.m. Sept. 26.
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'Dancing with the Stars': The Triumph of Steve Wozniak
Fan-favorite Steve Wozniak wowed America on Monday night by dancing more than adequately with a pulled hamstring and a fractured foot on Dancing with the Stars.
Computer Bear delighted the audience by giving it his all. Too bad the judges didn't agree. He and partner Karina Smirnoff only scored a 10 out of 30 for their samba. Evil!
"At some point, the novelty wears off," Carrie Ann Inaba sniffed, as reported by A+E.
Judge Bruno Tonielli did Inaba won better and referred to it as "the worst samba ever." Ever?
The judges received boos from the audience.
There were actually some dancers that the judges felt made the grade. Lil' Kim was told that she was "a pocket-size Venus with a super-size sex appeal!" by Bruno and scored a 25.
And Sex and the City movie heartthrob Gilles Marini was told that he "made a hard dance look easy," by Len and awarded a 27.
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The guitar Jimi Hendrix is rumored to have set alight on stage in 1967, has been sold at auction for over £200,000.
Hendrix's black Fender Stratocaster was believed to have been set on fire by the rocker at the Monterey International Pop Festival. However, legend has it that the guitarist switched the instrument with a lesser, cheaper version moments before the incident.
James Wright, a manager at Hendrix's label, owned the guitar, but sold it for £237,000 ($380,000) on Tuesday in London.
Wright explained the guitar's history to The Metro newspaper, revealing that Hendrix was looking to outdo The Who's Pete Townshend, who had, earlier in the day, smashed up his guitar on stage. Wright stated, "Jimi asked for some lighter fuel. He wanted to outdo Pete. At the time, it was his favorite guitar and he didn't want to ruin it."
In further Hendrix news, the track listing for his forthcoming album, People, Hell & Angels, which is comprised entirely of unreleased studio recordings, has been revealed.
The songs featured are, "Earth Blues," "Somewhere," "Hear My Train A Comin," "Bleeding Heart," "Let Me Move You," "Izabella," "Easy Blues," "Crash Landing," "Inside Out," "Hey Gypsy Boy," "Mojo Man," and "Villanova Junction Blues." They find Hendrix experimenting with a wide array of instruments which includes horns, keyboards, percussion, and a second guitar.
The songs were intended for the follow up album to Hendrix's seminal masterpiece, Electric Ladyland, however he died whilst working on them in 1970.
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Actually, my code wasn't intended to be used, I just wanted to give lilhawk a little clue (though I don't know what does exactly he want)... I'd never use that loop without a break; statement in it, otherwise it's useless.
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Actually, my code wasn't intended to be used, I just wanted to give lilhawk a little clue (though I don't know what does exactly he want)... I'd never use that loop without a break; statement in it, otherwise it's useless.
>> They are only very rarely used as you did.
Infinite loops are used all the time. The code was fine as an example.
No. It was not. As the cin.get() at the end so very well shown it was a bad example. It was flawed. It was an infinit loop and it was badly implemented. Nice to see you find this type of code "fine as an example", Daved. Will keep that in mind.
I left cin.get() there from another program with no loops at all, just forgot to take it out, forgive me my laxity :p
>> Nice to see you find this type of code "fine as an example", Daved. Will keep that in mind.
That is so dumb. Are you even reading this thread? It reminds me of someone closing their eyes and replying to random bits of conversation as they're being pushed around.
I can't even see why an unconditional [while(1), for(;;)] loop is poor style if you have a condition inside of it, uh, making it conditional?
Mario, please stop. I find your attitude to be obnoxious, but that's irrelevant. When you make claims about the quality of someone's code, it's your responsibility to explain why and offer alternatives, as well as defend yourself in a civil manner against differing opinions. If you can't offer constructive criticism, or accept constructive criticism, be silent or you'll be silenced.
ok theres a row a letters starting at a at from the top of the screen to the bottom...after half a second it changes to the next letter etc when it find the letter it wants it goes a space forward and the process repeats
actually i may be able to do this with the time library and and some simple string function
can i see some tutorials on the two if know any
Oh. I think I know what you want: first print a row os 'a', when the last 'a' in that row is printed move the cursor to the right a little bit and print a row of 'b's. when the last 'b' is printed, move the cursor to the right again and print a row of 'c's. That process continues until the screen is filled with letters.
If that is what you want, it will be fairly simple if you using Turbo C compiler because it supports the gotoxy() function, which moves the text cursor to any desired location. The program will be a bit more difficult using MS-Windows console program and a 32-bit compiler such as Dev-C++ because they do not support gotoxy(), but there are win32 api functions that will perform that task. using a *nix compiler on *nix box, use curses library to do it.
And if it doesn't support the gotoxy, you can always make one, like so -
Just put it in a loop or something. I put a timing class I made here. It's pretty straightforward to use.Code:
void GotoXY ( int X, int Y )
COORD Cursor_Position;
Cursor_Position.X = X;
Cursor_Position.Y = Y;
SetConsoleCursorPosition( GetStdHandle ( STD_OUTPUT_HANDLE ), Cursor_Position );
Or you could just use curses and make it cross platform for fun :D.
I'm sure you do. And I'm sure it is as irrelevant as the need for you to say you find it obnoxious.Quote:
Originally Posted by Prelude
Meanwhile it's a good thing we all finally understand what the OP wanted.
>Do please read the tutorials on this website about for loops.
That's the most common way to do an infinite loop in C++ or C.
Then a fight broke out.
This is a loop that never ends.Code:
for( ; ; )
// do something
Yes it goes on and on my friend.
Some processors started running it,
Not knowing what it was,
and they'll continue running it forever just because.
Now to get back on topic. I'm a bit disappointed in my fellow compatriots. We're arguing about loops. ...again.
>We're arguing about loops. ...again.
Darn, did I miss the last one?:mad:
no thats not what i want what i mean is like it keeps going down the alphabet like for a name and half second it changes the letter


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MATTHEW GUYATT took a sunny outlook into Saturday's third round (unexpected halfway leaders don't wear white trousers if they're feeling nervous), and a whole lot out of it. Nothing swelled his chest more than the faces in the crowd.
''I threw a ball to a kid on the ninth tee who was sitting there with his dad, I gave him a nod and hoicked him a ball over the top,'' Guyatt said. ''He just went, 'Is that for me?' To see that on kids' faces, I love it.''
An 11-shot turnaround with the man who replaced him atop the leaderboard was more a function of Ian Poulter's sublime golf than the little-known Queenslander hitting the skids, and his head hit the pillow content his game had held up under a focus he'd never known.
''Great day,'' Guyatt said, countering the suggestion that an afternoon in which three birdie putts lipped out, two others fell agonisingly short and he signed for a 75 must have been frustrating. ''I'm really proud of how I held myself up through the whole day. Frustrating finish, not frustrating day.''
He certainly achieved one objective. A self-proclaimed ''strong Christian man'', the 37-year-old father of two prides himself on offering the hope that people who see him play will ask themselves, ''What's different about him?''
Reflecting on a round in which he took interaction to levels rarely seen on championship golf courses, he said: ''I'm pretty sure the big names don't jump on the other side of the gallery rope and walk along with people, which I love to do.''
Guyatt did a lot of jogging on Saturday to catch up to his caddie after stopping for a chat. Walking to the sixth tee, he paused to sign the caps of two boys who are now members of a growing fan club. As well as the little bloke on the ninth, he gave balls to a couple of Samoan kids who ''just thought it was unbelievable''.
Standing over his second shot on the 13th, in the rough above a fairway bunker and within arm's reach of a group he'd discovered had backed him, Guyatt said: ''Righto, let's help these guys get some cash outta their 200 [dollars].'' Before hitting a deft wedge to within three metres, he added: ''I hope it was at the start of the week when I was 400-1.''
Then he strolled off, marked his ball, and got chatting with an elderly couple at the back of the green. Their conversation was instructive, as Guyatt noted that his playing partner, Michael Hendry, was ''having a bit of a battle'', which made it hard to build momentum for the day's final group.
''You're out on the course, you hear the boys in front and they're rolling putts in all over the place,'' he said. ''That really spurs you on, you can lift each other.''
Adam Scott and Poulter benefited from this collegiate upswing from the outset; where Guyatt was steady throughout save for that wobble at 16, Hendry had a shocker. His conversations during a 79 were generally held with himself, best summed up by a head-shaking, ''Your swing is horrendous today'' after dragging another drive into the scrub on the 14th.
It worked against Guyatt in another of those tiny ways that can make all the difference in this headspin of a sport. Staying ahead of the group playing in front of them would have been so much easier as a joint effort, but Hendry falling away left Guyatt as the lone stranger.
At the ninth, Guyatt was stepping into the fairway bunker to play his second as Scott and Poulter strode past on the 10th, in step and in rich form. ''Those guys are world class, and I'm trying to get myself to world class,'' Guyatt said, consoled that he was edging ever closer. ''It's such small margins out there, that can be a 75, I dropped three shots in two holes really.''


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Local police ruled out for Blairsville-Saltsburg school security
Two weeks after a Blairsville-Saltsburg School District committee expressed interest in using local police officers to provide armed security at district schools, that proposal was no longer viable and the school board halted further investigation into beefing up security with outside personnel.
At Wednesday's school board meeting, chairman Rick Harper announced the buildings and grounds committee was dropping its recommendation for obtaining security services from the police departments in Blairsville and Saltsburg boroughs, based on new information that had surfaced since the committee met on April 3. The school board then voted 6-2 against having district administrators gather further information about school security options.
Harper and Holly Gibson were outvoted in wanting the district to continue looking into the security topic that has been discussed for several months, in the wake of the mass shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut.
At the April 3 session, B-S officials discussed a proposal for using one officer each from the Blairsville and Saltsburg police departments at an expected combined cost of $61,000 for the 2013-14 school year.
But board members indicated, after a follow-up April 6 discussion among district and Blairsville Borough officials and Blairsville's council meeting this Tuesday, the option of using local police was no longer up for consideration.
After Wednesday's meeting, school board President Ed Smith said he'd learned from Blairsville officials that that borough's proposed offer of school security services was no longer tenable due to liability concerns and the suggestion that Blairsville police would face barriers in serving at the Blairsville school campus because it is located in neighboring Burrell Township, outside of the borough department's normal jurisdiction. He said the same issues would apply for Saltsburg Borough police.
Smith indicated either insufficient manpower or high costs have effectively eliminated other security options that school officials have discussed — hiring active or retired state troopers or county sheriff's staff.
Reached later Wednesday, Blairsville Council President John Bertolino confirmed that the borough has discovered liability and jurisdictional issues that have derailed any interest in its police handling school security. "We're not looking into it any further," he said, noting that the borough's cost for liability insurance would increase.
Several school board members suggested that the district shelve the idea of hiring armed law enforcement. Instead, they recommended focusing on improved training, such as mock drills, to prepare teachers for responding to a possible security breach.
Jeff Himler is an editor for Trib Total Media. He can be reached at 724-459-6100, ext. 2910 or email@example.com.


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The match will be a homecoming for both defender Cat Reddick and forward Mia Hamm. Reddick, who grew up in Birmingham and attended Briarwood Christian High School, is the only player in the history of the U.S. Women's National Team program who hails from Alabama to earn a full national team cap. Hamm was born in Selma, Ala., where her father was stationed in the Air Force, before moving on to various stops in her youth career that led to her being the youngest player ever to appear for the U.S. women at the age of 15. She has scored a world record 147 career international goals since debuting for the USA in 1987.
Brazil will represent South America at the 2004 Olympics, having been handed the berth by their Confederation in lieu of a qualification tournament, and the clash at Legion Field will represent a rematch of the 2000 Olympic semifinal in Canberra, Australia, won by the USA 1-0 on a goal from Hamm.
Brazil will bring all their young stars to Alabama, including 18-year-old attacking midfielder Marta, one of the finest young players in the world, 20-year-old defensive midfielder Daniela, a former WUSA player for the San Diego Spirit, and acrobatic goalkeeper Andreia. In addition, Brazil will feature midfielder Milene, the wife of Real Madrid's Brazilian superstar and former FIFA World Player of the year Ronaldo. Brazil will also have its group of wily veterans including former San Jose CyberRays star Katia, one of the top forwards in the history of the WUSA, diminutive speedster Maicon, and dynamic midfielder Formiga.
One of the more interesting stories of the 2004 Brazilian Women's National Team involves their coach, Rene Simoes, who coached Jamaica to the 1998 Men's World Cup, becoming a national hero on the island nation, and then coached the Trinidad & Tobago Men's National Team in 2001 and 2002. Come August in Greece, the Brazilian born Simoes should become the first person to coach both a men's and women's national team in a FIFA world championship tournament.
The U.S. roster, chosen from 29 players currently in Olympic Residency Camp in Los Angeles, features the usual mix of veterans and young, emerging talent. U.S. captain Julie Foudy leads the way, along with the world's most capped player, Kristine Lilly, 68-career goal scorer Cindy Parlow, and Women's World Cup and Olympic gold medal-winning goalkeeper Briana Scurry. Shannon Boxx, a member of the 2003 Women's World Cup All-Star Team, was also named to the roster, along with midfielder Aly Wagner. Angela Hucles was originally named to the roster, but was replaced by Heather O'Reilly due to a leg injury.
Heinrichs also named forward Abby Wambach, the USA's leading scorer this year with nine goals who scored a hat trick against Norway in the USA's most recent match, a 4-1 victory in the Algarve Cup Final in late March. Twenty-year-old midfielder Lindsay Tarpley is the USA's second-leading scorer with seven goals in 2004, her first scores for the full Women's National Team. Lori Chalupny, Tarpley's teammate on the 2002 U.S. Under-19 World Championship Team, was also named to the roster.
Also named to the roster was forward Christie Welsh, a former Hermann Trophy winner from Penn State, who has 12 goals in 21 caps for the full National Team, but who has not played for the USA since April of 2002.
Joining Reddick on the back line are veterans Brandi Chastain, Christie Rampone and Kate Markgraf, as well as rising star Heather Mitts, who has started eight of the USA's 12 matches so far this year, the most of any defender behind Reddick and Markgraf. Goalkeeper Kristin Luckenbill is the only uncapped player on the roster and will take her first trip with the full National Team.
U.S. vs. BRAZIL
April 24, 2004 – Legion Field – Birmingham, Alabama
GOALKEEPERS (2): Kristin Luckenbill, Briana Scurry;
DEFENDERS (5): Brandi Chastain, Kate Markgraf, Heather Mitts, Christie Rampone, Cat Reddick;
MIDFIELDERS (6): Shannon Boxx, Lori Chalupny, Julie Foudy, Kristine Lilly, Lindsay Tarpley, Aly Wagner;
FORWARDS (5): Mia Hamm, Heather O'Reilly, Cindy Parlow, Abby Wambach, Christie Welsh.
Team Staff:
Head Coach: April Heinrichs (Gainesville, Va.)
Assistant Coach: Tracey Leone (Tempe, Ariz.)
GK Coach: Phil Wheddon (Monroe, Conn.)
General Manager: Nils Krumins (Manhattan Beach, Calif.)
Medical Doctor: Dr. Sandy Glasson (Virginia Beach, Va.)
Medical Trainer: Debbie Prouse (Thousand Oaks, Calif.)
Medical Trainer: Alecia Good (Denver)
Massage Therapist: Scott Street (Chicago)
Massage Therapist: Naomi Gonzalez (Boston)
Equipment Coordinator: Tonya Alleyne (San Diego)
Team Security Officer: Mark Pharris (Atlanta, Ga.)
Press Officer: Aaron Heifetz (Hermosa Beach, Calif.)


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