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I just picked up two G570's on 1/8/12 --one with the core i5 and one with the Pentium processor. The pentium one has rebooted a few times on its own (BSOD according to my girlfriend who was using it at the time). Is there a known issue with this on these models? Mine has been ok so far the but the other one has rebooted twice unexpectedly and the only software installed since purchase is MS Office 2007. Only IE was being used when it rebooted. I found one other post about this on this model but there was no resolution posted.
Thanks in advance
Hi rovertech1 and welcome to the community,
Could heat be an issue? Does the one seem to be any hotter than the other one?
Let me suggest to monitor the sensor temperature and check if it is less than 60C ...
I was thinking fan issue but after finding the minidump file and reading it I believe it was software related? It suggested it was a registry error and the driver that caused the fault(although not a driver?) was ntoskrnl.exe So far it hasn't bluescreened again after taking out mcaffe antivirus and updating all drivers.
Ok since I made this post, my machine(the core i5 machine) has crashed 3 more times.
Once on resume from sleep -- registry error
Once idling with chrome open -- driver power state failure
Once on shutdown(full shutdown)—bsod'd and rebooted --ntfs file system
using bluescreen viewer i was able to read the minidump files.
All the blue screens have occured in ntoskrnl.exe except for the ntfs one which said ntfs.sys
Recovering would be quite difficult given the software i've installed for school...and it seems that one key recovery is useless once i get the hard disk full over the size of the recovery partition.
Does this seem like a hardware issue or windows issue? I'm worried its going to cause me to lose data (or my girlfriends to lose data--way worse! ;-) )! Hers hasn't crashed since that one time when we first got it*knocks on wood*.
Hi rovertech1,
I marked your post as unsolved since it appears that you still have a few problems, okay?
1. On the resume from sleep, dunno yet.
2. idling with chrome open: Can you see from the minidump file which driver?
3. NTSF file system: You might want to run a linux live flash drive or cd and run a hard drive diagnostic.
Thanks for the quick response!
For the driver power state failure one, it states ntoskrnl.exe as the driver (same for all except for the ntfs crash incident...it says ntfs.sys was the driver at fault).
Despite the minidump not pointing to it directly, It did happen with my LG phone connected via usb...but i've done that lots of times and never had a problem?
The only thing that all 4 crashes have in common that I can see is that the "crash address" is "ntoskrnl.exe+7cc40"
i'm at a loss because i've been using windows 7 since beta and this is the first machine i've had bsod problems on, lol. I know windows can be touchy but this is bring back win95/98 feelings
Hi rovertech1,
Don't even get me started on 95/98.
You might want to take a look at this and see if anything matches. There's some good diagnostic procedures there.
It doesn't really sound like hardware. That ntoskrnl.exe seems to be in charge of almost everything in Windows.
I'd say an issue with the file system or registry or both. At least with some of your BSOD's.
05-10-2012 06:40 AM - last edited on 05-10-2012 12:11 PM by andyP
I just bought my mom the G570 and the same thing is happening to her. The only new software I installed on the computer is McAfee and MS Office 2007. All she does is use the internet and check email - so not a heavy user. One time her computer just shut down while she was using IE9. The other four times it's a BSOD - when she is browsing in IE9. Since I'm not there, I can't diagnose the problem.
I had her take a picture of the BSOD message (attached). When I last was able to look at her computer I did a Check Disk and Memory Scan and everything was okay.
1. Where do I find the dump file?
2. Once I have the dump file, how do I find what the problem was?
3. I forgot how to find the BIOS version...but I'm assuming that it's up to date since the computer is only a month old.
4. Any suggestions?
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Activision Publishing announces that their new video game - Transformers: Dark of the Moon - is now shipping to retail stores nationwide. Created by developer High Moon Studios and based on Hasbro's Transformers toy property, the game lets fans fight through epic battles as they unravel Megatron's sinister plan and is set in the world of director Michael Bay's upcoming movie from Paramount Pictures that will be released in theaters on June 29th.
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Featuring a new gameplay mechanic called Stealth Force, the Transformers: Dark of the Moon game lets fans instantly convert to a third, hybrid state that combines the weapons and firepower of Robot mode with the agility and maneuverability of Vehicle mode. Set in unique environments around the world such as the Jungles of Central America, Siberian military facilities, urban cityscapes and more, the game lets players assume the roles of a diverse roster of favorite Transformers characters through a campaign to save mankind. Additionally, fans can play the game with or against their friends around the world through online multiplayer game modes with the ability to personalize their characters' look with numerous appearance, weapons and skills customization options.
The Transformers: Dark of the Moon video game is rated "T" (Teen - for Violence) by the ESRB and is available on the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system.
Additionally, Activision is releasing three separate games on the Nintendo platforms developed by Behaviour Interactive. Available on the Nintendo 3DS hand-held system and Wii system, Transformers: Dark of the Moon Stealth Force Edition follows a prologue storyline and harnesses the power of Stealth Force to focus gameplay on intense vehicular combat, allowing fans to obliterate enemies at blazing speeds with advanced weapons, defense systems and targeting capabilities as they slalom between cars and dodge fire in a highly maneuverable vehicle form.
For the Nintendo DS, fans can choose their side with two distinct titles, Transformers: Dark of the Moon AUTOBOTS and Transformers: Dark of the Moon DECEPTICONS.
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Dodgers reinstate Hyun-Jin Ryu from the DL
The Los Angeles Dodgers today reinstated left-handed pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu from the 15-day disabled list and optioned right-handed pitcher Carlos Frias to Triple-A Albuquerque. Ryu, who last pitched on Aug. 13 and missed 14 games with a right hip strain, will start this afternoon's game against the Padres.
Ryu is 13-6 with a 3.28 ERA (50 ER/137.1 IP) in 23 starts for Los Angeles this season.
Frias made his Major League debut on Aug. 4 and posted a 5.65 ERA in eight games this month. The 24-year-old right-hander has 10 strikeouts and just two walks while limiting opponents to a .232 average. Frias tossed a career high 4.0 innings on Aug. 17 vs. MIL.


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Over the past few years, there have been some very good high school linebackers that have come through the state of Florida. In 2009, Jon Bostic from Palm Beach Central high school, who ended up at the University of Florida, and Zeke Motta from Vero Beach high school, who ended up signing with Notre Dame, were two of the better linebackers in the country. In 2010, Florida State University picked up two of the best linebackers in Christian Jones, from Lake Howell high school, and Jeff Luc, from Treasure Coast high school. This past year, Clemson University was on the winning end for Tony Steward's services. The Pedro Menendez linebacker was offered by just about everyone in the country.
Headlined by Noor Davis, the 6-foot-4, 225 pound linebacker from The Villages high school and Keith Brown, the 6-foot-2, 230 pound linebacker from Miami Norland high school, this linebacker class is one of the strongest in years. There are 21 linebackers in the FlaVarsity Top 160 and there is a good chance that at least 10 of them compete for starting positions in their first year.
This list also contains some very underrated prospects that may not have caught the eye of all the big-time schools. Stanley Sylverain, the 6-foot-3, 215 pound linebacker from Golden Gate high school, is a very talented prospect. He lacks any major offers, but he will catch on with some lucky school during his senior year. Kevin Elkins, the 6-foot-1, 205 pound linebacker from Palm Bay high school, is another player with a bright future. His play is very similar to Sean Spence, the current University of Miami linebacker.
As mentioned above, this linebacker class has the chance to be very strong this season and should produce plenty of D-1 prospects. Here are the linebackers who made the FlaVarsity Top 160.
6-foot-4 | 225 | The Villages
Buzz: Davis is very impressive on film. He has a ton of speed, to go with a great frame. He has the ability to be on the All-Pac 10 team early in his career at Stanford.
College Decision: STANFORD UNIVERSITY
6-foot-2 | 230 | Miami Norland
Buzz: Brown is a terrific player. He may the best middle linebacker prospect in the state. He can stop the run with ease and play in coverage with no problem.
College Decision: UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
6-foot-2 | 200 | Pinella Park
Buzz: Powell absolutely wreaks havoc on the field. He can get sideline to sideline with ease while protecting against the run and is very solid in coverage.
College Decision: UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
6-foot-2 | 180 | Fort Meade
Buzz: Willis has a strong, thick frame and he can run very well in coverage. When rushing the passer, it is very difficult for the offensive lineman to slow him down. He will add weight with time.
Schools in the mix: Ball State, East Carolina, FAU, FIU, Florida State, Indiana, Miami, Purdue
College Decision: UNCOMMITTED
6-foot-0 | 200 | Homestead
Buzz: Burgess doesn't have the size of an elite linebacker, but his strength, instincts, and coverage skills more than make up for his lack of height.
Schools in the mix: Cincinnati, Florida, Illinois, Louisville, LSU, Miami, Mississippi, North Carolina, Pittsburgh
College Decision: UNCOMMITTED
6-foot-2 | 223 | Episcopal
Buzz: Rashad has added bulk and still maintained his speed. The long time UNC commitment plays very fast and is always in position to make the play.
College Decision: UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA
6-foot-1 | 215 | First Coast
Buzz: Jackson is not your typical linebacker. He rushes the pass well and stops the run, but he is most impressive in coverage.
College Decision: WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY
6-foot-2 | 220 | First Coast
Buzz: Northrup is a very instinctive linebacker and he moves very well laterally. He doesn't have elite speed, but he makes up for it by always being in proper position.
College Decision: UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
6-foot-0 | 200 | West Boca Raton
Buzz: Blue may not have ideal size, yet, but he really knows how to throw his weight around. He's aggressive and hits like a truck. He also pursues the ball very well.
Schools in the mix: East Carolina, Florida, Florida State, Illinois, Miami, Nebraska, Pittsburgh, Virginia Tech
College Decision: UNCOMMITTED
6-foot-1 | 190 | Cardinal Gibbons
Buzz: Hallmon is a finesse linebacker. He sheds blockers with an array of different moves and uses his hands well. He also has very good closing speed when pursuing the ball.
Schools in the mix: Buffalo, East Carolina, Florida, Kentucky, Miami, Texas Tech, UCF, USF
College Decision: UNCOMMITTED
6-foot-3 | 220 | Winter Park
Buzz: Washington can play linebacker or develop into an end at some point. He looks like the Falcons John Abraham off the edge, with his strength and array of moves.
College Decision: SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY
6-foot-3 | 200 | Treasure Coast
Buzz: Jean has terrific lateral speed and has a 2nd gear when pursuing the football. He can play both linebacker and defensive end and perform at a very high level.
Schools in the mix: Cincinnati, FAU, Florida State, Kansas, Louisville, Purdue, South Carolina, USF, Western Michigan
College Decision: UNCOMMITTED
6-foot-0 | 230 | Godby
Buzz: Thomas is strong and aggressive, which is what you want in a linebacker. He is smooth when dropping into coverage and has good enough lateral speed.
Schools in the mix: Cincinnati, Florida A&M, Georgia Tech, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisville, North Carolina State, Tennessee
College Decision: UNCOMMITTED
6-foot-1 | 200 | Armwood
Buzz: Striker is an impressive athlete that can play safety or outside linebacker. The recent Oklahoma commitment is a heavy hitter with good lateral speed.
College Decision: UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA
6-foot-1 | 205 | Palm Bay
Buzz: Elkins plays a lot like Sean Spence out of high school. He is an aggressive, hard hitting linebacker, who is a terror off the edge when pass rushing.
Schools in the mix: FAU, FIU, Georgia, Miami, USF, UCF
College Decision: UNCOMMITTED
6-foot-1 | 213 | Raines
Buzz: Bynum is a quick linebacker and he does well covering in space. He has good lateral speed. His long arms are a definite advantage.
Schools in the mix: Cincinnati, Illinois, North Carolina, North Carolina State, Rutgers, Southern Miss, Stanford
College Decision: UNCOMMITTED
6-foot-0 | 215 | Hialeah
Buzz: Garcia has an incredible burst when rushing the passer. He really uses his hands well to shed blockers and he is quick enough to defend in coverage.
Schools in the mix: Bowling Green, Central Michigan, FAU, FIU, Illinois State, Marshall, Northern Illinois, Vanderbilt
College Decision: UNCOMMITTED
6-foot-2 | 210 | Coral Reef
Buzz: Griffin plays linebacker, but his play may be best suited for defensive end. He is very quick off the edge and uses his long arms to get to the quarterback quickly.
Schools in the mix: Ball State, Bowling Green, Buffalo, FAU, FIU, New Mexico, USF
College Decision: UNCOMMITTED
6-foot-3 | 215 | Golden Gate
Buzz: Sylverain is someone to keep an eye on. He has the size and speed to be a very productive linebacker and with a strong senior season, more offers will come.
Schools in the mix: Clemson, Florida, North Carolina, UCF, USF, West Virginia
College Decision: UNCOMMITTED
6-foot-2 | 210 | East Ridge
Buzz: Horton may develop into an end, which may be his best spot. He hits the hole hard and can really disrupt a play. He needs to shed blocks better and be more aggressive.
Schools in the mix: Citadel, Georgia Tech, South Carolina, Temple, USF
College Decision: UNCOMMITTED
5-foot-11 | 175 | Cocoa
Buzz: Redding is a small linebacker, but his effort and will to succeed is impressive. He finds the hole and gets after the quarterback well with good speed.
Schools in the mix: Alabama, Auburn, Colorado, FAU, Georgia Tech, Indiana, Miami, Mississippi, Rutgers, UCLA, USF, Vanderbilt
College Decision: UNCOMMITTED
If you have any questions or comments, Tom Loy, FlaVarsity.com Recruiting Analyst, can be reached at email@example.com and you can follow him on Twitter - @tomloy2002.


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Doula is a Greek word adopted for 'birth assistant'. The role of a doula is to provide social support for birthing women. This can include physical comfort, emotional support, information and advocacy. The aim of a doula is to give the type of lay support that has been historically provided by a female member of an extended family. This ranges from giving you a massage to helping you focus on your breathing. A doula may even be able to help you begin breastfeeding your baby.
In Australia, a growing number of women employ doulas to be with them during labour and offer support post-natal. Doulas who accept lay supportive roles may have undertaken some form of training organised by independent providers but be aware that this training is not regulated or compulsory. A doula should not be used as a substitute for a trained midwife.
Getting the right support - both physically and emotionally - during labour and the birth experience may enhance your body's normal labour processes and may reduce the need for medical intervention, such as medications.
Whether or not you choose support from a professionally engaged doula, or a friend or family member, is up to you. Check with your hospital or birth centre about the number of support people you are allowed to have with you during labour and the birth of your child. Some hospitals and centres have rules that may prevent your engaging a privately employed doula.
If you are considering a doula to assist you during labour and delivery, interview more than one before you choose someone. Some questions you may want to ask and some perceptions you might want to analyse after your interview include:
Perceptions include how easy the doula is to talk to and to communicate with. Did she listen well and answer your questions? Did you feel comfortable with her?
If you don't hit it off with one doula, try another.
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Chairman-Elect Bulova to Be Sworn in Feb. 6
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Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Vice Chairman Sharon Bulova, Braddock District, was elected chairman in a special election held Tuesday, Feb. 3. She will be sworn in at a ceremony on Friday, Feb. 6, at 6 p.m. in the Government Center Forum, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. The event is free and open to the public.
Bulova was first elected to the Board of Supervisors in 1987 and began her sixth term on Jan. 1, 2008. Currently, she serves as the board's vice chairman and chairs the board's Budget Committee. Bulova is a founder of the Virginia Railway Express and helped establish a statewide Rail Advisory Board, which recommends funding for rail projects that have significant public benefit.
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Ive been playing for a couple years and have a golf d of about 290-310 ft (only 16 yrs old). I was wondering how my current bag set-up looked and if I have any overlap or holes. I generally like to keep the number of unique molds down and am in the processes of adding discs at different stages of wear.
Dx Wraith 166 (max d drives, flatten hyzers, long hyzer shots)
Dx Beast 174 (anhyzer and turnover drives)
Dx Teebird 172 (controlled and straight drives)
11x Kc Pro Roc 177 (holds a good hyzer line, banging throw brush shots and wind shots)
Dx Roc 170 (new 200-240 ft drives, long approach shots)
Dx Roc 168 (extremely beaten, short turnover shots)
Wizard Firm 172 (putts outside the circle)
Wizard Medium 170 (putts inside the circle)
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Eating Disorders
So desperate to Fix My Body
I`m 31 years old and have been on diets most of my life - in fact, for the past 20 years... Unhealthy fad diets and all kinds of meal replacements. I`ve been on healthy programmes too, but almost always get desperate and then resort to starvation diets. All this abuse has finally caught up with me though, and now I desperately seek a way to fix my body.
In the past two years, I`ve gone from 78kg down to 58kg by starvation. Guess you could classify me as a typical EDNOS (eating disorders not otherwise specified)- I excercised and became completely malnourished and eventually my body almost gave in. I couldn`t keep it up, so tried eating healthily again...upon which the weight just piled on endlessly of course. I rebounded back to 74kg, and despite my best efforts to eat "normally" and still exercise, I am now stuck at 82kg. I just want to CRY and the idea of starving again so I can just get the weight off again, seems so tempting...
Yet I WANT to be healthy, and I accepted the fact that the rebounding after the starvation is all part of the healing process. But I`m feeling so lost and so desperate, I want to fix my body and stop gaining, I want to lose weight again in a slow, healthy manner and get to a sustainable normal weight. Unfortunately, it seems that I just can`t reverse the effects of starvation, that I upset the balance in my own body to such an extent that it will never ever be normal again... I`ve googled my problem but cannot seem to find the answer - perhaps the damage I have done to my body is simply irreversable... PLEASE HELP ME!
This question has been forwarded by Healthy Weight Center:
In addition to the Healthy Weight Center offering input, your realization has some truth in it. The body is genetically programmed to defend weight gain, a fact of evolution, more than current need for thinness to conform to individual or social demand. The body can get fooled only so much by radical weight loss, then it will regroup and program to defend weight gain trying to save your life. It doesn't care if you are living in 2010 or year 210, it wants you to be alive and will do all it can to save you.
Moving to a clear meal plan that allows for three contained meals a day plus 2 snacks, perhaps developed with a good nutritionist, and with NEEDED movement that helps build your metabolic fire and keep it burning well, will develop trust over time in your body. Then if it needs to let go of unneeded fat, only if it experiences that it is getting all foods by the hour it needs, will it allow itself to "borrow a cup of lipid" and let go of unnecessary fat.
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Angry Birds, move over.
Closely held Big Fish Games is bringing its gaming service to devices running Microsoft's Windows 8 operating system this year. The service, which will come as an app available on the app marketplace known as "Windows Store," offers a subscription catalog of about 150 games for a monthly fee of $7.99.
These games will be available through a technology called "cloud gaming," which eschews the typical process of loading software on a computer by streaming the games to a customer's device instead from servers in a data center that may be hundreds of miles away. The technology is not unlike the way Netflix and Amazon stream movies, though Big Fish's technology allows customers to interact with the game in split-second speeds.
"Windows 8 and Big Fish Unlimited are a perfect match," said Will O'Brien, who overseas cloud gaming efforts for Big Fish.
Cloud gaming has become popular recently as companies from OnLive and Gaikai to Nintendo and chipmaker Nvidia have begun experimenting with streaming titles to devices from servers and other devices.
Over the past day here at the Consumer Electronics Show, television maker LG unveiled a technology to stream games in high definition from their smartphones to televisions. And Nvidia unveiled a product called "Project Shield," a mobile game console which can stream visually taxing titles from a customer's PC.
Big Fish, based in Seattle, said it has also developed its new app to interact with Microsoft's Xbox LIVE social gaming network platform. The service will allow them to connect with friends and earn awards for achieving certain objectives within the games.
Big Fish Unlimited launched during the summer, and is available through PC browsers and devices powered by Google's Android operating software. The company said it plans to expand support for the service to customers running on Macs, as well as other smartphones and TVs.


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In addition to the 1,645cc V4 Motus MST-01 "comfortable sportbike," we can exclusively tell you Birmingham, Alabama-based Motus Motorcycles is also developing a lighter, faster, more performance-oriented version dubbed the Motus MST-R. Running prototypes of both bikes are currently undergoing final assembly and will be ready to begin nationwide road validation testing in January. That's right, an American-made performance bike with a small block V8-derived pushrod V4 engine will be riding on a road near you starting in the new year.
We first showed you the Motus prototype back in July when the company released video and images of its engine development. The V4 at the heart of the project is a beast, kicking out something in excess of 140bhp and 120lb/ft. Those are likely conservative initial figures. The 1,649cc inline-six in the BMW K1600GT manages 129lb/ft and Motus tells us the MST-R will be even more powerful than the MST-01.
This V4 is a scaled-down, four-cylinder version of the Le Mans-winning Corvette GT1 direct-injection small block V8 and is being built for Motus by Detroit-based Katech Engines on the same production line as the LS7R. Like that 'Vette engine, it has a 90° V, is made from aluminum and uses nickel-silicon-carbide-coated linerless bores. There's two pushrod valves per-cylinder. Unlike the LS7R, the KMV4 phases its crankpins at 75°, creating a big-bang-like firing sequence.
The KMV4's single camshaft is mounted in the valley between the cylinders, actuating the valves through pushrods. This is an incredibly compact, simple and light arrangement, the benefits of which on a motorcycle should be obvious. Giving the engine a distinct visual character all its own are four individual 40mm throttle bodies fed by vertical intake trumpets.
In addition to providing Motus with the unique character of an American muscle car, the transverse V4 arrangement is also shorter and more rigid than an inline-four, allowing a relatively short wheelbase and making it a better candidate to serve as a stressed member in the chassis. The engine weighs only 130lbs and measures 18 inches at its widest point. The six-cylinder in that BMW? 22 inches.
The motorcycle that this monster engine is going into is, according to Motus's Brian case, "Attempting to redefine what an American motorcycle could be. It's core design principals are performance, comfort and range." Don't think of the MST-01 as a sport tourer, think of it as a sportbike that you can tour on.
"The entire Motus concept is basically a rebuttal or counter-point to everything that stereotypes American motorcycles — overweight, inefficient, gaudy, loud, unsophisticated, etc," continues Case.
"The image you see here is one of our test mules being outfitted as the [MST-R]," says Case. "It is being built up and prepared for testing throughout the country, through all weather conditions, altitudes, etc. We will personally be riding these bikes all over the country to validate them, but also to demonstrate them for all of the independent dealers who have contacted us and the new ones we hope to meet along the way. We'd like to hear from any rider-oriented dealer who has an interest in carrying a new line of American performance bikes."
And what of the MST-R? "The MST-R is still a sport tourer," confirms Case. "It is still a sportbike, just not in the sense of race replicas. They will be comfortable sportbikes equipped from the factory for touring." As you can see in this sketch, that means things like luggage incorporated into the bike's design as well as comfortable ergonomics, good wind protection and practical features like power ports for heated clothing and accessories.
"The difference between the MST-01 and MST-R is in trim and cost. Upgraded brakes, suspension, wheels, engine performance, etc," says Motus presiden Lee Conn. "We've focused on the actual street riding experience and, specifically, fun, usable power for sport touring. that means high torque over a wide rev range, a sporty wheelbase and suspension, appropriate weather protection for comfort and low fatigue over long distances, all in a 500lbs package. The engine we've designed should spice up the relatively mundane sport-touring market with the torquey characteristics of a big v-twin combined with the smoothness of an inline-four and an engineered sound unlike anything on the market."
"Motus is up against enormous challenges, including an extremely tight budget, general economic malaise, intense competition from many other great brands, demographic trends, etc. What Motus has going for it is access to the highest level of development, engineering, fabrication and testing technology as well as backing by extensive research, passion and ambition," states Conn. Motus hopes to being production of the MST-01 and MST-R next year.
Chromoly tubular trellis spaceframe; engine as stressed member.
43mm USD, fully-adjustable telescopic forks with 120mm travel.
Twin-spar chromoly swingarm, fully-adjustable pushrod monoshock with remote preload adjustment, 120mm travel.
Dual 320mm floating discs with four-piston Brembo Monoblock radial calipers; single 2-piston rear caliper.
17 x 3.5" front; 17 x 6" rear.
Overall length: 84"
Wheelbase: 31"
Seat height: 31"
Rake: 26º
Trail: 4.25"
Dry weight: 500lbs (est)
Fuel capacity: 6gal
1645cc, liquid-cooled, dual OHV, pushrod, chain-driven single cam, hydraulic lifters.
Motus 6-speed sequential, unit construction, wet multiplate clutch.
86.5mm x 70mm
Intake: 44.5mm
Exhaust: 36.8mm
Stainless steel
Length: 24"
Width: 19"
Height: 20"
140bhp+ @ 7,800rpm
120lb/ft+ @4,500rpm
Redline: 8,000rpm
356-TS cast aluminum block and heads; forged steel crank, cam, rods; forged aluminum pistons; linerless Nikasil bore
TDC - 345º - 435º - 630º
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Welcome to a new feature on DenverOutlaws.com- Twitter Tuesday! What better way to get to know your Outlaws by taking a insider's look into their Twitter accounts! We'll ask the hard hitting questions you've always wanted to know about your favorite Oultaws Tweeters. If you have a question you'd like to know about an Outlaw's Twitter, tweet us @DenverOutlaws and we'll try to feature your question on the next Twitter Tuesday.
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Follows: 167
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Q: How did you come up with your Twitter handle?
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A: I check twitter a few times a day. I tweet whenever that something special pops into my head, or I need to throw a jab at someone.
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Earle Hagen wrote and composed the song, along with Dick Richards. Hagen played trombone with Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey and the Ray Noble Orchestra, where he became an arranger in the late 1930s. On the road with Noble, Hagen composed "Harlem Nocturne," and the song became a jazz standard. Initially, Hagen wrote the song as a tribute to saxophonist Johnny Hodges, known for his solo work with Duke Ellington's band. In writing the tune, Hagen had been inspired by Duke Ellington's band. Johnny Hodges (1907-1970), meanwhile, became a legendary saxophonist
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Hagen also intended the piece to be used by Jack Dumont, a saxophonist then with the Ray Noble Orchestra where Hagen worked. By 1941, "Harlem Nocturne" was also used as a theme song for the Randy Brooks Orchestra. In 1945, Johnny Otis recorded it as an early single on the Savoy label. In the early 1950s, saxophonist Herbie Fields released "Harlem Nocturne" as a single, then becoming one of the first popular jazz versions. And not long after that came a raft of cover versions by virtually every sax player in the R & B business. According to one source, there may be as many as 500 versions, making it one of the most covered songs in history. Among the many artists who have covered the song are: Duke Ellington, Harry James, the Glenn Miller Orchestra, the Lounge Lizards, Earl Bostic, Quncy Jones, Boots Randolph, guitarist Danny Gatton, the Ventures, and others.But it was the Viscounts, a New Jersey band, that put the song on the musical map in a new way in the late 1950s and early 1960s. The Viscounts were an instrumental quintet consisting of Harry Haller on tenor sax; Bobby Spievak, guitar; Joe Spievak, bass; Larry Vecchio on organ; and Clark Smith on drums. The Viscounts' recording of the song in 1959 added a new twist — an eerie guitar echo effect that's been retained in many subsequent versions.
The Viscounts' version was first released on the Madison record label — a New York city label started in 1958. The Viscounts' "Harlem Nocturne" was recorded in 1958. By January 1959, "Harlem Nocturne" was climbing the pop charts and had risen to No.52. Despite the Viscounts' mediocre showing with "Harlem Nocturne" on the music charts, it remained one of the most recognizable instrumentals of that era. The Viscounts, meanwhile, followed with two other instrumentals on the Madison label — "Night Train" and "Wabash Blues." Then six or so years passed, and the same Viscounts' version of "Harlem Nocturne" was reissued on another record label, Amy. This time, in January of 1966, the song rose to No. 39, cracking the Top 40 for a brief one week stay. Music critic Dave Marsh includes the Viscounts' version of "Harlem Nocturne" in his 1999 book, The Heart of Rock & Soul: the 1001 Greatest Singles Ever Made.Earle Hagen, meanwhile, who had written "Harlem Nocturne" in the late 1930s, became quite successful in songwriting for television. He began writing music for TV shows in 1952 with partner Herbert W. Spencer. In 1953 while Hagen was writing the music for the Danny Thomas show Make Room for Daddy, he met TV producer Sheldon Leonard.
Leonard liked the idea of using original soundtracks for his shows rather than canned studio music, and soon made use of Hagen's talents to produce music for a number of 1960s' TV shows including: The Andy Griffith Show (1960-68), The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961-66), I Spy (1965-68), and The Mod Squad (1968-1973). But in the 1980s, Hagen returned to his 1930s tune, "Harlem Nocturne," using it as the signature theme for the television series Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer in 1984, and also for the 1986 film, The Return of Mike Hammer. The version of "Harlem Nocturne" used for the Mike Hammer shows, however, was not the Viscounts' version.Hagen would later write books on music arranging and scoring, including, Scoring for Films: A Complete Text. His autobiography, Memoirs of a Famous Composer Nobody Ever Heard Of, was published in 2000. Hagen died of natural causes in May 2008. He was 89.
As for the Viscounts's history after "Nocturne," the Pop History Dig has not yet been able to locate more detail on the group, but will update this page as new information is found. The Viscounts had other songs, of course, including jazzy versions of "Summertime," "September Song," and "Sophisti- cated Lady." More hard rocking versions of their tunes include "Rock," "Dig," "Night Train" and others. One CD of their music, containing 30 of their songs, is reviewed song-by-song at Reverb Central.com. For more music stories at this website, visit the "Annals of Music" category page.
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Sources, Links & Additional InformationDennis McLellan, Obituaries, "Earle H. Hagen, 1919-2008: Composer of TV Music Won Emmy," Los Angeles Times, May 28, 2008.
"Earle Hagen," Wikipedia.org.
Clinton McClung, "42 Versions of Harlem Nocturne," Blog.WFMU.org, May 29, 2008. Site includes various cover versions of "Harlem Nocturne" with built-in music players.
"The Man Behind The Theme," AM, Then FM, May 28, 2008.
Joel Whitburn, The Billboard Book of Top 40 Hits, 8th edition, New York: Billboard Books, 2004, p. 662.
Dave Marsh, The Heart of Rock & Soul: The 1001 Greatest Singles Ever Made, New York: Da Capo Press, 1999, p. 610.


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Hamels duels with Strasburg, but Phillies blanked
Phils lefty allows one unearned run over seven in another tough loss
WASHINGTON -- Sunday afternoon was an all-too-familiar scene for the Phillies at Nationals Park.
Left-hander Cole Hamels surrendered one unearned run in seven sparkling innings. He struck out six and only allowed four hits. But thanks to a lack of run support and a costly error from third baseman Cody Asche, Hamels was the losing pitcher as the Phillies dropped the series finale to the Nationals, 4-0.
It marked the fourth time this season the Phillies lost a game in which Hamels gave up two or fewer earned runs over seven or more innings.
"Cole was real good," manager Ryne Sandberg said. "Hard to not think that it's a waste of a solid start."
The decisive run came in the third. Jose Lobaton reached base with one out after Asche botched a routine chopper and misfired to first. Lobaton went to second on a sac bunt from Nationals starter Stephen Strasburg before Denard Span drove him in with an RBI single to right-center field.
The hit extended Span's on-base streak to 29 games.
Meanwhile, Strasburg matched Hamels with the best performance of his 2014 campaign. He fired seven scoreless innings and allowed just three hits while striking out 10.
The Phillies threatened on three separate occasions against Strasburg, putting a runner on second base in the fourth, fifth and seventh. But they couldn't find a timely hit to even the score.
"I was trying to get more consistent with all my pitches, locating them a little bit better," Strasburg said. "If you do that, it's easier to execute the game plan."
Sandberg opted to pull Hamels after just 86 pitches -- 66 of them strikes -- to bring in pinch-hitter Reid Brignac with one out in the eighth of a 1-0 game. But Brignac went down on strikes against setup man Tyler Clippard, who tossed a perfect frame.
After the game, Sandberg said he made the decision to remove Hamels because the team was running out of outs. If Asche had gotten on base to lead off the inning, Sandberg said he would have considered having Hamels bunt to keep him. But Asche popped up, forcing Sandberg to make the aggressive substitution.
"It's the name of the game," Hamels said. "We're just trying to win, and I think that's the philosophy you have to have every time. Every day we go out there, you play to win. The selfish statistics of going deep into games and complete games, no matter if they're wins or losses, it's kind of nice every once in the while.
"But at the same time, I have a lot of respect for Ryne trying to win the ballgame and trying to make sure that guys understand that we're not giving up. It's the case where until we're mathematically eliminated, we're trying to win every ballgame we can."
The Nationals added insurance in the eighth off right-hander Ken Giles when RBI doubles from Anthony Rendon and Jayson Werth extended the lead to 3-0. Werth eventually came around to score on a wild pitch by lefty Jake Diekman.
"Just forget about it and move on," said Giles, who's ERA rose from 0.87 to 1.71. "Can't do anything about it. It's in the past, and I have to look toward the future."
Washington closer Rafael Soriano followed with a 1-2-3 ninth.
"Tough games, it comes down to timely hitting and execution," Hamels said. "I wasn't able to execute the one pitch [to Span], and then we weren't able to execute and get some timely hitting."
Daniel Popper is an associate reporter for MLB.com. He also can be found on Twitter @danielrpopper. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Beginning the day after Thanksgiving, several nonprofits will open their annual Christmas-tree lots, with some offering snow-flocking and flame-proofing, as well as delivery service and set-up at home.
New this year at Webb Ranch in Portola Valley, which is celebrating its 50th season, are "Cookies with Santa," a free gift for return customers. The gift includes a jar of ingredients that makes just under two dozen chocolate-chip cookies, R.J. Rudikoff, managing partner with Webb Ranch, Inc., said.
On Fridays, after school, kids can sample cookies and get their photos snapped with Santa himself.
"We're trying to have a picture environment," with snowmen, penguins and sleigh cutouts, Rudikoff added.
But true tree aficionados might want to make a day of choosing and cutting, then picnicking in Los Gatos at the Patchen California Christmas Tree Farms.


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PITTSBURG — A developer wants to build a 20-megawatt solar power facility in Pittsburg that would provide enough electricity to meet the annual energy needs of about 6,000 single-family homes throughout the service area of Pacific Gas & Electricity.
The electricity would be sold to PG&E to help the utility meet a state mandate requiring 33 percent of its energy portfolio come from renewable resources by 2020. The mandate applies to all electric utilities throughout California.
Columbia Solar Energy, a subsidiary of New York-based LS Power, is proposing to build the facility, which is expected to be considered at a Feb. 26 planning commission public hearing.
The project does not have to obtain an environmental impact report because it will not have a significant environmental impact. Instead, city staff is recommending that planning commissioners adopt a finding of a mitigated negative declaration before the matter goes to the City Council for final approval. The declaration means the project is not expected to have a significant impact on the environment, provided the developer follows mitigation guidelines that among other things limits construction to daytime hours on weekdays.
Plans call for the facility to be built on a leased 115-acre grassland parcel owned by USS-Posco Industries. The parcel was once used as landfill for waste produced by the steel mill before it went through an intensive cleanup process several year ago under the direction of the state Department of Toxic Substances. While there are restrictions on how the parcel can now be used, a solar facility is among the allowable uses.
"It's been fallow for a number of years," said Kevin Johnson, vice president of LS Power, which has a West Coast office in Pleasanton. "It is well-situated in an industrial zone. It's a very good use of the land given its restrictions."
The final price tag to build the project has not been established, but Johnson estimated it would be in "tens of millions of dollars."
If the required approvals are obtained, construction could start in the fall and the project would start generating power by mid-2014, Johnson said. The project is expected to provide jobs for about 130 workers during the peak construction phase. Solar panels will be mounted on posts instead of a roof structure, he said.
While Pittsburg has solar projects on residential roofs and on commercial properties, the Columbia Solar project would be the first stand-alone, utility-scale project to be built in Pittsburg, according Kristin Vahl Pollot, an associate planner with the city's planning department.
The 20-megawatt capacity of the proposed facility puts it on the smaller side of such solar projects, said Denny Boyles, a PG&E spokesman.
"We're going to be signing a number of contracts (to meet the 33 percent goal by 2020). Every piece of that pie is very valuable to us," he said.
Contact Eve Mitchell at 925-779-7189. Follow her on Twitter.com/EastCounty_Girl.
What: Public hearing on a 20-megawatt solar facility before Pittsburg planning commission
When: 7 p.m. Feb. 26
Where: Third floor council chamber, Pittsburg Civic Center, 65 Civic Ave.
Info: 925-252-6941


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MIDDLETOWN -- The stars were shining brightly at Bill Foltmer Field on Saturday night as the Middletown Mustangs swept past the Saints of St. Helena 5-0 in a quarterfinal-round game of the North Coast Section Division III girls' soccer playoffs.
It wasn't so much a single star but a constellation on the pitch for the Mustangs, who received standout performances up and down their lineup - from the keeper to the strikers. Now 19-0-1 on the season, the No. 1-seeded Mustangs were every bit as dominant as their season record shows.
"They just came out with a focus, they needed to make an early statement," Middletown coach Lee Hoage said. "We were clicking pretty well on all cylinders."
The Mustangs advance to Wednesday's semifinal against No. 4-seeded Cloverdale (17-2-3) following the Eagles' 1-0 win against Clear Lake on Saturday in Cloverdale. That match will be played in Middletown with a 7 p.m. starting time. A victory would put Middletown into the NCS championship game for the first time in the school's history. That game would take place on Saturday at a time and location to be announced.
Hoage said the Eagles, who finished second to Middletown in the North Central League I race this season, are a solid team that plays a very physical brand of soccer.
"I expect it to be a very even battle," Hoage said. "They won't give us the chances we had against St. Helena."
The Mustangs were 1-0-1 against the Eagles in league play, tying them 3-3 in Middletown and later beating them 3-2 on the road.
The Mustangs dominated St. Helena in both league meetings and Saturday's playoff game was more of the same. Rotating in his reserves in the second half after building a 5-0 halftime lead, Hoage said Middletown's second-half performance, while not as dominating as its play during the first 40 minutes, was still strong enough to keep the pressure on the Saints' defense, led by keeper Anahy Hernandez-Barragan, who fielded six shots on goal during the scoreless second half.
"It was a tough game," St. Helena coach Marc Luelsdorf said. "They're a good team with awesome players. My hat's off to them."
Hoage's strategy of pulling in his wings and double-teaming Zaina DePina, the Saints' top goal producer this season, paid dividends for the Mustangs despite the fact that DePina was able to break loose several times to send a ball flying toward Middletown keeper Cheyenne Emerson.
"They won't be able to do that (push the backs up) against Cloverdale," Luelsdorf said. "They (Eagles) have more speed."
While Middletown's defense proved more than capable, the team's offense was more than up to the task, both units benefiting from an eight-day layoff to rest up.
Junior striker Hannah Diaz, the Mustangs' biggest threat on offense, scored three times in the first half, her first goal coming at the 26th minute as she fired a long, arcing shot that tipped off Hernandez-Barragan's fingertips and found the net. Diaz followed that up five minutes later with a 20-yard shot into the net. Following a 15-minute injury time out, Diaz struck again in the final minutes of the half with a 20-yard crossing shot that caught the Saints' Hernandez-Barragan by surprise.
"We worked on shooting drills all week (during practice)," Hoage said. "Putting something on the ball and their follow-through, it paid off."
While Diaz supplied the bulk of Middletown's scoring, the Mustangs got on the board quickly against the Saints courtesy of freshman Kaleigh Alves' goal in the third minute and Emily Reed's tap-in goal in the ninth minute. Alves' shot came after teammate Paloma Colacion kicked the ball off the top of the frame. Alves collected the rebound and scored to put her team ahead to stay.


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8 Baseball Resolutions
1. The Yankees Resolve to Quit Acting Like the Pirates
2. Use MiLB.tv More Frequently
3. The AL and the NL Acknowledge Their Relationship
Oh sure, they can keep the names for branding purposes, and the World Series can still match the champions of each conference (erm, league). The All-Star Game is rather charming, so it can stay. But when a player gets traded from one league to another, we need to stop pretending that his stats start over at zero. Ask Mark McGwire, who in 1997 hit a grand total of 58 homers, but hit 34 for the A's before being traded to the Cardinals and hitting 24 more. History records that Ken Griffey Jr. (with 56) won the AL title, and Larry Walker (49) the NL title. And just like a couple doesn't need two microwaves and two sets of dishes, there's increasingly little justification for having two sets of awards (MVP, Cy Young, etc.). Yeah, there's that little DH thing. Every couple has something that they squabble over. But seriously, would the two of you just do it and get it over with? —Russell A. Carleton
4. Don't Overreact to April Happenings
The games in April are meaningful, they are important, and they are fun. What they aren't is particularly predictive, compared to what we know going into a season. Often the season's biggest surprises will have an out-of-character April performance, but far more often a player or team that performs abnormally in the early going will tend back toward something more in keeping with expectations. Reacting to every performance as if it's a harbinger of things to come is far more likely to be an overreaction than not. So this year, I urge fans and analysts to resolve to take April for what it is, and not for what it isn't. —Colin Wyers
5. The Padres Resolve Their TV Dispute
6. A Resolution on the Oakland Athletics' San Jose Move
It's been three-going-on-four years since the formation of Bud Selig's panel on the Athletics' potential South Bay move. As recently as October, it has been just silence. It's an unfortunate situation for a very well-run ballclub and one that, if you listen to certain decision-makers, needs resolution on the stadium issue to plan its future on the baseball side. So whether it's a straight yes/no answer or an arrangement like the Baltimore/Washington settlement, put this one on the calendar for 2013.
It's been said before, but seriously, this is the year. —Zachary Levine
7. Abandon the "Proven Closer" Paradigm
"Oh, you preserved your team's three-run lead by retiring the opposition's 7,8,9 hitters? You do deserve some sort of statistical recognition that bespeaks your unparalleled pitching mastery!"
But despite the popularity of this closer-centric paradigm, it's probably not the most effective way to manage a bullpen. It's just something that everyone seems to do, like employing Edwin Jackson. As Colin Wyers aptly states, this tendency to reserve closers solely for save opportunities limits a team's ability to use (presumably) its best relief pitcher in the situations with the highest leverage. Wyers also notes there's been but a negligible increase in a team's ability to close out tight games in the 'closer era,' stating that "the modern innovation of the closer has allowed teams to preserve one additional one-run lead in the ninth inning every two seasons or so."
These facts and figures haven't yet swayed the minds of baseball's tactical decision-makers—20 teams had a pitcher register at least 31 save opportunities in 2012—but let's hope that in 2013, more skippers resolve to break this myopic trend and use their best relievers in the most important situations, as devastating as that may be to your fantasy team. —Jonah Birenbaum
8. Giancarlo Stanton Resolves to Hit Lots of Long Homers... Everywhere
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Jan 02, 2013 06:03 AM
No on #3. Keep the leagues separate. They need a divorce, not a ring.
Jan 02, 2013 16:58 PM
Related to #7: Managers do look at lefty/righty match-ups when utilizing their bullpens. Would it be worthwhile for teams to try to identify pitchers who are more effective with men on base and use them more often in high leverage situations? (And similarly, to use relievers who are less effective pitching from the stretch - and holding runners on base - to start off innings.) Is there enough variation from pitcher to pitcher for this to matter? Do reliable statistics exist to measure these things?
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Tobacco Baskets
From the floor of the warehouse to the walls of your houseBy Donna Campbell Smith
Tobacco baskets, once a common utilitarian product in the tobacco markets, have become a hot commodity as wall art in homes across the country. The first baskets were made in Kentucky, but North Carolina became the primary producer of tobacco baskets by the late 1800s. There were at least six manufacturers of tobacco baskets in Yadkin County at one time, earning it the title of "Tobacco Basket Capital of the World."
Tobacco was first exported from the colonies in huge wooden barrels called hogsheads. The barrels held about 1,000 pounds of the leaves. But the barrels made inspecting difficult and therefore cheating easy. The good leaves were packed on top, hiding inferior tobacco in the bottom of the barrel. Some crooked producers even went so far as to hide rocks and bricks under the tobacco. Eventually the hogshead method of marketing gave way to loose leaf auctions and private sales. Baskets were used to take tobacco to market even then, but apparently once it reached the warehouse the tobacco was placed on the floor.
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company is credited with coming up with the idea of using large flat baskets to keep their tobacco clean in the auction houses. The warehouse floors were filthy with mud, dust and manure brought in with the mule-driven wagons as tobacco was unloaded and stacked on the floor.
The baskets were made of oak that was split into strips. The oak strips were soaked in boiling soda water to make them bendable. The rim of the basket was fashioned with a double thickness of the strips. The bottoms were woven by machine, and another machine helped with putting the bottoms and the rims together. The tobacco companies purchased the baskets, and their names were stenciled on the rims.
There was an art to packing a tobacco basket so that it presented the tobacco well, and so that it stayed on the basket. After tobacco was picked and graded, several leaves were bound together in what were called hands. The hands were tied onto a stick (about 35-45 hands per stick) and the sticks of tobacco were hung in the barn to cure. After curing, the tobacco was taken off the stick, packed in baskets and transported to the market. The hands were usually arranged on the basket in a circle, stems ends out for good presentation in the auction (read more about the lives of North Carolina tobacco farmers).
This method of hand tying the leaves was time-consuming, and eventually the tobacco was brought to market untied, wrapped in large burlap sheets. This pretty much spelled the end for the tobacco basket market, and by 1969 the basket companies had closed. The J.A. Miller Basket Company reopened in 1976 to make baskets for the burley tobacco market, but by 1990 that market had also faded. Bud Miller, the son of J. Anderson Miller, who started the company in 1945, still makes a small number of tobacco baskets, some full size and a miniature version, which are bought and resold in shops to decorators and homeowners to use in homes as wall art.
Flea markets, thrift stores, antique shops and yard sales are good places to shop for original tobacco baskets for your own decorating project. Craig's List, Ebay, Etsy and other online sites will often yield the baskets. Prices range from $50 to over $300 plus shipping charges. If you live on a farm and have an old barn full of junk, check and see if you have a fortune in forgotten tobacco baskets.
About the AuthorDonna Campbell Smith is a Carolina Country contributing writer who lives in Franklin County.
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" Brand: The Body Shop / Type: Eyeliners / Suitable for: Eye / What it does: Smoothes, "
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I have never been very good at applying make up so am always looking around for things that will help me get the professional look in an easy way.
I noticed this product when I had gone to the body shop to buy a tub of their body butter and thought it sounded really good.
I asked the advice of the lady in the shop and she was really helpful and definitely sold the benefits of it to me.
The lady in the shop showed me how to apply it and it did look really good so I thought I would get some.
The eyeliner is liquid which is not something I have previously bought I normally just use the pencil as I thought the eyeliner would be difficult to apply. I paid £9 for mine so it is quite expensive but definitely worth the money.
The eyeliner comes in a jar with a wand to apply it with. When I got home and tried it myself I was shocked at how easy it was to apply. The wand that you apply it with has a really soft tip so it's really easy to get very fine lines and get right into the corner of the eye under your eyelash.
The eyeliner has lasted really well because you only need a little bit. It was simple to use you start at the outer edge of your eye and draw a line across.
Since I have started using this I have had quite a few compliments from people so it must make a difference. I think it makes my eyes look bigger and wider.
This is perfect for anyone who wears makeup no matter how good you are at applying it you will be fine with this because its so easy.
I will be honest from the start and say that even though I like Eyeliner I have trouble applying it, so I do try eye liners from different retailers, the reason I got this one was I had made my 8 qualifying purchases on my Love Your Body Card, so I could have anything up to the value of £10 off.
=Price and Availability=
This is a Body Shop own brand product and can be purchased on line from the Body Shop website. This is currently priced at £9.00
=Liquid Liner=
This is not the first time in a good 10 years that I tried a liquid eyeliner, so going for Body shop I hoped I would get a really good liner.
=The Package=
The liner comes in a nice looking bottle, which is wider at the bottom and narrows at the top, where the tall silver lid tops the bottle, this comes sealed in cellophane, so at least you know that no one has tampered with it before you.
=To Use=
You need to unscrew the bottle, and pull the eyeliner wand out, the tip of the eyeliner is about 1cm long, it is quite a narrow applicator which gives you the time to make your line as soft or as definite you want.
I choose the black colour, it is also available in brown and taupe colours,
=The Eyeliner=
The liquid is runny, and a small amount does go a long way, it took a few trial and errors to get a line. You do need a steady hand. The eyeliner is not waterproof, but is smudge proof.
=The colour=
The colours are glossy and shiny, and looks bold when you have it on. The wand is a good design to help you keep your lines straight, and if you are using at the top of the lashes this works perfectly on there,
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Ophthalmologic tested
Suitable for contact-lens wearers
=My Thoughts=
At £9 this is expensive, although it is from a good brand, for me as I was just trying to use it on the bottom of my eyelid for love nor money could I get a straight line, I thought a liquid might be a bit easier to use, but I couldn't get use to it, after about 3 attempts, I gave it to a friend who loves it, and gets all the flicks in her eye lashes and it looks great.
=Would I buy again=
Sorry this is not for me.
The Body Shop Liquid Eyeliner
I have been using up a lot of pencil eye liners recently that I had acquired over the years in sets and given as gifts and really missed using a liquid eyeliner. So I finally went in search of a new liquid liner in town and went into The Body Shop to see what they had. It was a buy one get one half price event on all make up and so I bought myself a mascara and liquid eyeliner to try out.
The liquid eyeliner comes sealed in plastic cellophane wrapper that you tear open to get to the bottle. This is a nice looking eyeliner bottle, it has a small black pot which holds the liquid at the base and an elongated tall silver lid which gets thinner towards the top. The liner bottle has The Body Shop logo on in white and a small description. The bottle holds 3 ml of liquid eyeliner and costs £9 a bottle.
To get to the liquid eyeliner you unscrew the top of the bottle and pull the eyeliner wand out. The tip of the eyeliner is made of a firm felt tip that is about 1 cm long. It is quite long and thin and a good size to be able to choose how thick a line you want to apply to your eyes. I chose the black eyeliner which is my colour of choice, but you can also buy brown and taupe colours.
The eyeliner itself is quite runny and a tiny amount goes a long way so I always wipe the wand on the edges of the bottle to remove excess liquid before I apply it to my eyes. The colour is a lovely, shiny, full on black colour that looks bold and defined. The liner leaves a nice bright glossy line on your eyelids that lasts all without fading.
The wand itself is a really good design for applying a nice defined line, because it stay firm it creates a very straight and distinct line without shooting off, so as long as you have a steady hand you'll get really nice results from this liquid liner. The liner is not waterproof, but it is smudge resistant and as I have said its glossy appearance lasts all day long which is a sign of a good product in my opinion. I only reapply this if I am going out after work and want a bigger line or fancy flicks.
Other Info
Dermatologically tested
Ophthalmologically tested
Suitable for contact-lens wearers
At £9 I think this is a bargain compared to other much more expensive brands that make liquid eyeliners and as The Body Shop always have special offers on you can pick up a real bargain. The 3 ml pot lasts very well and the results are great so I have to award this 5 stars.
I wear eyeliner on a daily basis and while I do prefer pencil liners I have got my fair share of liquid liners too, one of which is from The Body Shop. I use this one quite often because it is one of the better quality ones and it looks amazing - plus it takes ages for it to fade and it stays perfectly in place no matter what!
I managed to get mine when The Body Shop had a 50 per cent sale on earlier in the year so I paid under a fiver for it and the retail price is £9.00. I would happily pay the full price when it comes to re-purchasing it as it is such good quality and a tube lasts for ages as well - I've had mine since the summer and there still seems to be quite a lot left and unlike so many liquid liners that I've had in the past it hasn't dried out or become gloopy.
As this is a body shop product it can obviously only be purchased from there - either in store or via their website. There's often offers on which offer substantial discounts, so it is well worth keeping your eye out for promotions and offers! The eyeliner packaging is really nice and it looks pretty luxurious and expensive. The pot part of the tube is black with the brand and product name written on the front and the long silver lid is highly reflective and it unscrews from the pot.
It has the applicator brush attached to it and it is a good size - not at all bulky but not so thin that it is fiddly and I have good control over it which makes applying the eyeliner much easier. The pot contains 2.5ml of product which doesn't sound like much but I only need a tiny amount each time I use it so a pot does last for a good few months.
The eyeliner is available in three colours - black, brown and taupe. As I have dark hair and dark lashes I opted for black, as brown eyeliner really doesn't look right on me when it's in liquid form, weirdly enough brown pencil liner looks nice but liquid liner doesn't! The black is extremely rich and intense and it defines my eyes. I've found with so many liquid liners that the colour soon starts to look like dark grey rather than black but this stays jet black from the minute I put it on to the minute I remove it.
I use this mainly when I want winged liner but I use it on my waterline now and again as well. It doesn't irritate my eyes or feel greasy or anything like some liquid liners can and it is very easy to apply due to the precise brush, which is shaped just like a felt tip nib. The brush is just the right shape for even application and I only need one cost for instant definition. It stays in place and can be layered up for a more dramatic look but one coat is great for day to day wear as its intense enough to make a difference but not over the top.
The liner stays perfectly in place for ages and it has never smudged or faded, even on the occasions that I've worn it to go clubbing. It doesn't fade over time either and it only comes off when I use makeup remover on it. It doesn't take too long to remove but it's a little stubborn so I often find my self scrubbing my eyes like mad trying to get all of it off lol.
Overall highly recommended!!
For years now I have been using this eyeliner (always in black, although I'm sure the brown would be just as good) and throughout that time have managed to convert many friends into using it as well. The current price is around £8 but if you are a bodyshop card holder you can get discounts and they ofen have offers on such as buy 2 makeup items, get one free.
Like most people, I experimented in my teens with kohl pencil liners and found their wear somewhat limited. This eyeliner is fantastic! It goes on well, stays on well and looks amazing.
The bottle itself has quite a long handle but quite a short brush, this is ideal for getting better control over application as your fingers holding the brush are closer to the eye which makes getting an even line easier. The liquid goes on in a smooth and delicate way, with the brush not soaking up too much of the liquid so as not to have any spillages or smudges.
The tip of the brush is almost like a felt tip pen in that it has a pointed end and it feels very natural to use.
I always start by applying the eyeliner from the outer corner of my eye (under my eyebrow) and sweeping it inwards towards my nose. That's just what works for me though and the best thing to do it practice to get the result that you want. It's also handy to have some cotton buds (q-tips) on hand that have been dipped in a liquid makeup remover as these can be used to correct any mistakes as the happen.
Once applied, the product dries quickly but remains 'flexible' so will move with the contours of your skin and will not flake off. To remove I just use a face wipe and it does come off easily.
Whenever I wear this eyeliner I get compliments saying how good it looks and what type of eyeliner is it!
I have tried endless liquid eyeliners from the cheapest at around a £1 to the designer brands at around £20.
However, this one is definitely one of the best!
Products can be bought at the Body Shop stores throughout the UK, online at www.bodyshop.co.uk or at Body Shop Parties!
This eyeliner comes sealed in a cellopane packaging for security and hygiene.
The applicator screws onto the eyeliner and the pen is very much like a felt pen.
It comes in BLACK and BROWN colours.
There are 2.5ml in each eyeliner for a cost of £8.50. (However, sign upto the Body Shop website and they will email you some fantastic offers).
This product should be used within 6 months of opening.
This applicator dips the felt pen into the eyeliner allowing for great accurate/ immaculate results. It seems to be the best of both the traditional liquid liner with the thin and difficult brush and the newer felt pen method... which tends to run out rather quickly and provide a grey rather than black line!
Sweep eyeliner over the top lid from the outside to the inside of the eye using a steady hand. It may take a little time to get this right but use a wet cotton bud to correct any mistakes.
This liner dries quickly and easily lasts around 6-8 hours, with a little touching up it can last upto 12 hours.
Brilliant mid range liquid eyeliner which lasts very well.
I have been using liquid eyeliner for a few years now, and this is by far the worst one I have used. There are two main reasons for this. First of all it is difficult/messy to apply because it has a thick stubby applicator, meaning that when I'm done I always have to go over it with eye make up remover on a cotton bud to make it look neat. I am used to using thin applicators which not only leave smooth lines because they are more manoeuvrable but they allow you to make them as thick as you want. Secondly, I often look in the mirror and cringe, because either it has smudged a lot or/and I have that awful black goop in the corner of my eye and a lot of it! It just won't stay put, even for a couple of hours. AVOID.
The Ultimate Accesory for any make up bag!
I do not go anywhere without my eyeliner....infact since about 10 years ago I havent really left the house without putting any on!Being an *alternative - I know i hate cliches but it does help with the reviews!* this is an essential piece of equipment.
Liquid eyeliner....of any sorts can be awkward to put on and over the years I have tried many different brands but this is by far one of the superior ones out there.The trick i believe to a good eyeliner is that it needs to be deep and rich but most of all there has to be a decent applicater in order to get that smooth streamlined look without the been hit in the eye smudges that can often accompany!This is where the body shop shines through!
The liquid itself is thick,deep and creates a dramatic look when put on with the amazingly easy applicater,it glides easily without dragging onto your skin and once its on, its there to stay without any fading or smudging.The applicater is soft but not too soft and makes doing your eyeliner a two minute job and looking like it took longer.It lasts ages too,I know it may be a bit more that you are used to paying but its animal friendly,its a superior brand and its worth every penny!
***** Introduction *****
I have recently been experimenting with my make up. I have never really been one for make up so trying new things it totally new to me.
I had a little make over at a recent body shop party and to my amazement i realised how good my eyes looked when I was wearing liquid eyeliner.
I was so impressed I went on to buy this body shop liquid eyeliner.
****** The Liquid Eyeliner *****
This is a black eye liner that comes in the form of a liquid, with its unique pen like application wand this could not be any easier to apply. making it the perfect eyeliner for any novice.
This has a soft felt tip like nib that is small enough for you to achieve nice fine lines with out over doing it and making you look like a panda.
You only need to dip the tip into the eyeliner once to get enough product to cover one eye.
This is use to define your eyes and open them up, giving you a high impact eye make up application.
***** Applying the eyeliner ****
This is applied to you eye line after you have applied your shadow, starting from your outer eye slowly draw a fine line using the application wand.
repeat the lined if you want it thicker of darker in colour.
***** Price *****
This was purchased from a body shop party for £8.00 and it comes in either black, blue or brown.
you can also buy it from any body shop store.
***** My Views *****
I was very impressed at how this actually opened my eyes up and made them look so much bigger, it can be worn alone or along with eye shadow to achieve high impact make up results that look like it has been applied by a professional.
This did not peel of flake like most other eyeliner I have tried before so it therefore gets top marks from me.
When I go out of an evening I really do love the look of liquid eyeliners but I find them such a pain to use on so many levels. I find getting it on my eyes looking even and shapely to start with is horrendous (if not impossible) and I hate the skinny, fiddly brushes they usually have too. My friends wear it with ease and have great big bat-winged eyes but mine (once it's on) either look scruffy or goes dry looking and the worst is when the liquid 'flakes' off onto the eyeball which is so sore and irritating. It's impossible stuff to use and I hate it but try... I often do and I own loads.
This one is usually about 10 quid a go in The Body Shop. However I got mine from Ebay for 99p, new stock and sealed from an independent seller. I knew it's worth so decided to grab a bargain and I've chatted with the seller often now and we're quite matey and she's going to give me first dibs on a lot of her stuff which is high quality make up! See it's not what you know it's who you know! lol.
The Packaging....
Is no longer the same as on the review photograph. It's now a 4ml clear tube (so you can see your colour through it) and it has a screw top lid to the top which securely holds a long thin black plastic 'wand' with thin black hairs making up a long, very thin brush to the bottom and then I'm told it's The Body Shop 'Metallic' (in my case) Eye Liner. The size is stated and I'm given contact details for The Body Shop. Mine has no colour stated on it and because mine is a special edition has a foil type of pinkish lid to it and it's all very attractive but simple and elegant at the same time.
The Eyeliner Itself....
The range contains 3 basic colours and then it contains 3 metallic and mine is a shiny gold/bronzy coloured liquid eyeliner (which is on sale at the moment in The Body Shop).
All you simply do is unscrew the lid and apply to the eyes near the eye rim. Applying this I find very easy to do so, whether it be onto 'naked' eyes or over foundation and eye shadows or whatever really. The liquid is smooth and it glides and stays that way no matter how long you seem to own it.
The brush being thin and quite sturdy doesn't tickle the eyes badly as you apply and it really is a doddle with a steady hand to get this on and looking very neat and tidy indeed. Of course you can apply as many coats as you want to to get a more bold look and if you do make a little mistake (which I don't to be fair my colour isn't dark) it is easy to remove with a damp cotton wool bud.
So it goes on wet and drys in less than a 30 seconds. Once it dries even if you scratch or gently rub your eyes it doesn't budge and I said earlier I have a metallic colour and it seems to have a little glitter in it but neither does it sprinkle on your face during application it doesn't flake off over time either.
It's none irritating as it contains Marula Oil and Aloe Vera (known for they're soothing and hydrating properties) and no matter how many coats I apply it never feels heavy or irritating on my eyes. It stays on the eyes completely with no fade or flake for hours upon hours and when it comes to removing it just your ordinary make up routine will suffice.
A nice simple way of getting vampy eyes that's nice to wear and none irritating. I really like the easiness of this and it's a very quick way of vamping up a look without going over the top! I shall definitely be investing in a few more of these and quit trying out rubbish!
Exclusive to The Body Shop (but do shop around lol).
Available in black, brown and taupe and at the moment 3 different 'limited edition shades'. Can be purchased with a brush (like mine) or as a felt tip idea.
This review is also posted on Ciao under this same username.
Liquid eyeliner is something that I have only recently discovered. After seeing the abuse and misuse of eyeliner in the past I tended to stay away from the panda bear look and instead went for more natural colors and would only extend to a brown eyepencil if I wanted a more dramatic look.
But after meeting some other woman who took eye makeup to a whole new level I was tempted to join the club.
It started off slowly with a simple black eyeliner and then I went overboard and bought my first liquid eyeliner. It was a cheap brand and didn't last very long and would flake when dry so I didn't get a good first impression.
As usually happens it took a friend whipping out her make up kit for me to discover that there was more to liquid eyeliner then the dime store version.
Hence I was introduced to the Body Shop eyeliner, and what a eyeliner it is!
The Body Shop eyeliner comes in three different shades: Black, Brown and Taupe which is a gray color.
The brown color is very nice for a day to day look, I find that if you wear dark eyeliner all day then when it is time to go out there isnt much wow factor when you apply the same eyeliner.
So I perfer brown for the day and black for night.
The Taupe color is more specialized as it is gray, it goes well with blue and pastel eye shadows, but on my fair skin I cant pull these off as it looks like I have a bruise.
It comes in a small narrow case with a long silver handle that screws into a small 2.5 ml base which contains the liquid, the applicator wand has a felt tip.
There are basically two different types of tips that liquid eyeliners come in, a felt tip (similar to a felt tipped pen) and a tip made out of many strands of "hair" (similar to a thin paintbrush). The felt tip is perfect if you don't have a steady hand or are starting out, whereas the paintbrush type is more flexible and is better if you are used to applying liquid eyeliner already.
The Body Shop eyeliner was perfect for me as I was not used to liquid eyeliner, so the firm felt tip made it easy to create a straight line.
You usually have to rest your elbow on a solid surface the first two or few times you try this, and don't worry about making a mess, that is to be expected in the beginning. A helpful tip is to pull your eye from the outside corner with one hand so it looks like you are squinting, this creates a taunt surface for your eyeliner, then apply with the other hand, starting from the inside corner of your eye.
Personally I prefer to start from the middle of my eye and draw the line to the outside corner. Then I start again from the inside corner and draw a very faint line to meet with the existing line in the middle. I find that it is easier to control the height of the line this way.
This eyeliner drys very quickly and is long-lasting and smudge resistant, I have even rubbed my eyes without ruining this eye liner, quite a far cry from the pencil eyeliner!
You can buy this for 6-8 pounds, in either The Body Shop stores or online.
I highly recommend this eyeliner for those who want to venture out into this new arena of makeup. It lasts very long doesn't flake but is still easy to remove with makeup remover. I think it is good value for money and have been highly satisfied with it.
I found that it lasts very long and was worth the price. This is one satisfied customer.
Water, Propylene Glycol, Triethanolamine, Sclerocarya Birrea (Marula) Oil, Citric Acid, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Stearic Acid, Isopropylparaben, Butylparaben, Isobutylparaben, Tocopherol, Glyceryl Stearate, Xanthan Gum, Cellulose, Hectorite, Tocopheryl Acetate, PVP, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Iron Oxides.
I have never really been a huge fan of liquid eye liners in the past, as they always seemed to flake off and peel. This was until it recently got into make-up application for a modeling competition I was helping out with.
I would do the models hair and then someone would take over from the make-up side, this is which I found this fantastic product, I have certainly learned how to apply the make-up with outstanding catwalk results.
What makes this better is the fact that I can even apply make-up to myself and still achieve the superb results, the key is good quality products.
My favorite product at the moment is a Body shop liquid eye liner, in intensive black/
The body shop liquid eye liner is one of the best I have ever used, I love that it is really vivid in colour and stands out really well with any eye shadows or mascaras.
This is long lasting and dries within seconds without smudging onto the tops or your eye lids, this in itself was a very novel concept as I always ended up with big back lines across the top of my eyes before I used this.
The body shop offer three different colours so there will almost certainly be once to complement your skin tones perfectly.
This come was a great application wand that is very small, but enable you to apply it perfectly and precisely, without having a major panda eye disaster.
Once you open the little tube you will be taken aback by the talcum powder smell, which is rather nice as normally liquid eyeliners can smell very strong and unpleasant.
Unlike many other brands this is water resistant so you don't need to worry when it is a wet and horrible day, this will stay fully intact until you remove it yourself.
The application wand is a thin stick with a felt tip type end, this helps you get nice and even lines. I felt this was a huge benefit as the normal eyeliners have a longish but thin brush that is very flexible, and I so difficult to get nice smooth lines without them being very thick.
If you wear eyeliner without eye shadow then apply it to clean skin that has been cleansed and toned before hand, apply thin fine line to your top and bottom lash lines. If you want to add more to make more of an impact you can keep applying this until you are happy with the thickness of the lines.
I personally only ever wear it with eye shadow, so after I have applied my shadow but before applying my mascara, I add nice thick black lines to my upper and lower lash lines and sometimes even my tear duct areas.
This way I have the intense colour of a true black, if I put it on before my shadow it tend to go very dull and lose its intensity once I have applied the eye shadow. I finish with loads of mascara to create the spider leg look that also increases your lash length.
If you feel the lines are to severe then you can blend the eyeliner into a shadow, this can be done perfectly with a smudger brush, but you have to be very quick as the eyeliner dries very quickly and can be difficult to blend if it is left to long.
This will stay on for the duration and will need to be removed with a make-up remover or hot soapy water.
This body shop liquid eyeliner comes in a slim slender cone shaped tube, the product is contained in the bottom third of the tube and is incased in a small black container. The other two thirds are made of a silver metallic handle with is the application wand.
The silver application wand sits inside of the product container at all times, and is opened and closed by a screw top.
This is a perfect size, smaller than a pen so it will even fit into your purse if you didn't want to carry a handbag around.
The main ingredients are the famous community trade marula oil and vitamin E, these are all added to condition, protect and maintain the skins condition while wearing the product.
Other ingredients include Water, Propylene Glycol, Triethanolamine, Sclerocarya Birrea (Marula) Oil, Citric Acid, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Stearic Acid, Isopropylparaben, Butylparaben, Isobutylparaben, Tocopherol, Glyceryl Stearate, Xanthan Gum, Cellulose, Hectorite, Tocopheryl Acetate, PVP, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Iron Oxides.
For a 10ml tube of this liquid eyeliner you can expect to 8.00 from and Body shop of online body shop stores.
These come in three different shades, so you can choose the right one to complement your mascara or eye shadow. The shades are 01 Very black, 02 Brown and 04 Taupe which is a dark grey colour.
Admittedly this is very expensive when you get a cheaper brand for around 2.00, but I feel the price reflect the products quality. The smell, application and finished results are all superb with this product.
The thing that really drew me to this was the handy applicator wand, with it being a felt tip and not brush I found it very easy to control and apply the product perfectly. I was amazed at how professional my make-up looked after applying this.
I loved that it dried very quickly as I am very inpatient and I could wait long enough for other products to dry, hence why I have never been a huge fan of these liquid eyeliners in the past. So the fact this was quick drying was a very big selling point for me.
When I use I eyeliner pencil I would run it along my actual eye lid, but with this eyeliner I would not advise you to do that as it runs into your eyes making them water and it will not only ruin your make-up but it also stings and leaves you with black stringy eye boggies. So always place this under your eyelashes.
I am very impressed with the way this product applies and the finished effects are amazing, it is a product that can be applied lightly for a subtle day make-up or heavily for an intensive cat walk look.
I would recommend this to anyone who is a fan of liquid eyeliner, yes it is expensive but in my book worth every last penny.
A range of long-lasting, smudge-resistant liquid liners for outlining and defining the eyes, with a felt-tip to provide smooth application /