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I have been recently using Vaseline's Lip Therapy with Cocoa Butter for my dry, chapped lips and so far, so good! I have always eyed up this product but have been so hesitant to try it out because ever since I can remember, I have only used (and swore by) the big ol' tub of the original Vaseline Petroleum Jelly.
I found this 20g tin at Superdrug for only £1.29, saving myself 70p (it's always nice to save some money I guess lol). I am happy that I purchased it because it works so nice and glides on so well! It melts right into my lips like butter resulting in them being soft, smooth, and soothed. And, because it's not as thick as the original Vaseline Petroleum Jelly, it doesn't leave that thin layer of shiny-greasiness all around your mouth.
I like that it has a nice subtle scent of cocoa butter to it, and that it does not taste gross if you happen to lick your lips. I also like that it is easy to carry with you anywhere you go and can basically fit into any compartment in your handbag, pocket, jacket, etc. I don't find myself having to reapply it constantly which is a plus.
The only thing I consider as a "disadvantage" for this product (but it's not THAT much of a huge deal) is the fact that it's in a tin in which you glide or dip your fingertip into. I only look at that for hygienic purposes though...you obviously don't want to dip your dirty/oily fingertip into your product that you're going to then apply onto your lips. It's not that much of a problem though that would stop me from ever buying this product again. Just make sure to wash your hands before and after applying is all; which we all should be doing that anyways :)
Bottom line: Cute little tin, perfect for travel, I have had NO problems with the lid, great price as a little bit of this item goes a long way, very handy! I'm pleased with it. Nice job Vaseline! I recommend anyone to check out this lip moisturizer at least just once and see for yourself! It really is nice!
This is a small tin of lip balm that is made by Vaseline. This has got a fragrance and taste of cocoa butter and it is very beautiful to use.
You apply this lip balm with your finger and that is not my favourite way to apply products near to my mouth because I think it is not so clean as using a tube of lip balm.
The smell is very beautiful because it is rich like alot of products that have got cocoa butter in them. It is pleasing to apply because it feels like Vaseline but has got a bit of a lighter texture so it soaks into my lips and does not make them feel greasy like Vaseline does sometimes.
I think this is better to use to keep the skin on my lips in good condition and it is not so good if there is already damage to my lips because it is not strong enough to remove cracks and chapping if they have already happened. I like to use the Cocoa Butter Vaseline through the summer because it is nice and light and it stops damage happening to my lips in the first place, it leaves my lips soft and smooth and the only bad thing about it is the way the lid of the tin gets stuck sometimes and then it can be hard to remove.
This lip balm costs about £3 and I think that is value, I have bought it many times and will continue to buy it for as long as it is available.
5 Dooyoo Hearts.
I have been reviewing these Vaseline tins lately as I have used them all in the past and have re purchased them a few times. I first noticed the new "flavours" of Vaseline tins in a little gift set tin that my mum bought me for Christmas one year. This particular tin I am reviewing is the brown tin and it is the cocoa butter variety. The tin is 20g in size and it is round in shape. It's a perfect size for just carrying around with you. This one has quite a sweet cocoa like scent to it. It's similar in appearance to "normal" Vaseline and it is to be applied to the lips with a clean finger. You can also apply it straight from the tin whilst your tin is still full.
I find this Vaseline easy to apply to the lips. It scoops up easily and you only need a small dab to cover all of your lips. If you apply too much it can feel a little greasy so just start off with a small amount and add more if needed. I find that this cocoa butter version absorbs well into the lips without feeling sticky or leaving an unwelcome layer of residue. The cocoa butter flavour tastes nice without being too sweet and I find the Vaseline to be soothing and moisturising. It's like a big drink for my dry chapped lips and the product lasts ages too so it's good value for money.
The only thing I dislike about this tin, or all of the tins to be precise, is the fact that you have to stick your finger into the tin to apply. This isn't very hygienic but I do like the size, shape and design of the tins themselves.
This cocoa butter variety is very nice and soothing. It soothes my dry lips in no time and they feel much better with a layer of this stuff on top of them. Plus I love the smell of it, it smells very yummy indeed!
Overall this handy little tin comes recommended by me!
I am very impressed with this product. I have been using Vaseline Original on my lips for much of my life but it used to only come in a jar. First Vaseline petroleum jelly was packaged in a glass jar and then a plastic one. Then the small tins were introduced a few years ago. The Vaseline Cocoa Butter Lip Therapy is a much newer product than the original Vaseline. It must have been about two years ago that I first heard about this product and so purchased a tin to try it out. I wasn't at all disappointed.
I still use original Vaseline but I also use this one. Actually I have it on right now as I keep a tin by my laptop so that I can apply it occasionally.
I also take a tin of original and a tin of the Cocoa Butter Lip Therapy on holiday with me. I keep the original in my make-up bag as I don't want any added flavours if I'm wearing lip gloss. But before retiring I love to apply this to my lips and let the moisturising properties of Vaseline and cocoa butter sooth them overnight.
I find this product is especially nice and soothing after a day in the sun when my lips feel dry and so in need of that little extra care.
I also love the smell and the taste of this treatment. It feels luxurious and the effect is long lasting.
The tin is light small and therefore handy to carry around in a pocket or handbag.
Vaseline Cocoa Butter Lip Therapy is available from many outlets. Prices vary but I usually manage to find it for £1.00.
It is available in a small 20g tin.
Wilkinson's £1.95
Superdrug £1.99
Lloyds Pharmacy £1.32
Sainsbury's £1.50 (was £2.00)
Just lately my lips have felt a little dry and uncomfortable. I don't know why and it isn't awful but I notice when I put my lipstick on sometimes that the lipstick doesn't go on so smoothly and sometimes you can also see bits on the lips under the lipstick that simply shouldn't be there.
I do exfoliate and the likes and exfoliating has helped with the issue but just to keep it at bay as much as I can I did decide to get a lip balm and so when I spotted this in my local Boots store I decided to buy it!
The Packaging:
The balm/jelly whatever you want to call it comes in a round metal tin that is an orangy and white colour and on the front of it we are clearly told that it is 'Lip Therapy' Vaseline Petroleum Jelly 'Cocoa Butter and then other information listed on the tin includes the ingredients being given, the size is stated which is 20g (and I have never seen this available to purchase in any other size) and contact details for Unilever (the manufacturer of the product) are stated. Its a nice looking tin this one however I do find the lid tricky to twist on and off, especially when I have been using the product!
The Lip Balm/Jelly:
When you open up the tin (eventually with a lot of faffing about!) you are greeted by a very generous amount of translucent off golden hard looking jelly. Its only when you have used it a few times that it looks more moist and is easier to use!
The scent of this is wonderful. Its really sweet and like chocolate in its fragrance and rather strong....as soon as I open the tin I feel hungry!
Applying this is simple. You only need a small amount and it does state on the tin that this can be used on the skin as well as lips.
It is greasy when applied so you do need to be very careful the amount you pop on to your lips. Its give s a nice sheen, smells nice and has a very slight sweet flavour to it, not like chocolate though sadly!
Once on the lips they feel soothed and moisturised greatly and the initial sheen this gives the lips stays on as long as you let it. By this I mean depends whether you lick your lips or not! Even though the initial sheen is lost quite fast in my case some of it sinks in and continues to moisturise for a good few hours after I've applied it and this has kept my lip skin soft, supple and with no cracks or dead skin on them!
I only use this as a lip product and I for one am very pleased with it and think its great value for the £2.18 I paid for it as it lasts ages and ages!
This review is also posted on Ciao under this same username.
When I was younger starting from around 7 years old I suffered with extremely bad chapped lips. To the point where I was on specialist creams and medication from the doctors. Luckily that didn't last to long but it was so painful the memory has always stuck me. So I always look after my lips!
Vaseline - Lip Therapy Cocoa Butter:
'Vaseline Lip Therapy can be slipped into a pocket or bag. Functional and stylish, Vaseline Lip Therapy helps maintain the skin's natural moisture barrier to form a protective shield between your lips and the elements'
- www.boots.com
My Findings:
I have a shocking amount of lip balms, creams, butters etc this one is one of my top three as it has double uses. You can use this on your lips and skin. I do a lot of different sports and when I go boxing the gloves can make knuckles seem a bit rough. So rubbing some of this over them really helps.
My skin around my knuckles is soft and smooth, leaving me with no evidence that I box. (unless you count the bruises sometimes!) However the main reason I purchased this was for my lips, and I feel this one is perfect for the colder and windier months.
Smearing this over my lips I can feel instant relief from any drying or tightness of my lips. It sits on a little heavy which for me, is why I say it is suited for the colder times of year. My only negative I have to say about this product is the fact it doesn't have any UV filter or SPF.
When applying this to my lips they really do feel soft and nourished, as it is a jelly it sits well and has a great longevity as long as you don't keep licking your lips! This lip therapy version is the cocoa butter one. But don't expect it to taste that way, it smells lovely. Rich sweet hints of chocolate but certainly doesn't taste that way.
Not that this product is for eating anyway but it does go on your lips after all, so you can not help but try it really. It is a great product that gives relief straight away but if using this over a few days you can certainly feel better results. My lips look healthy and touchable soft which is always a good thing.
Do keep this in a cool place, when it gets to warm it goes rather gooey and then you end you putting it on your lips way to thick and feels to heavy. It is clear and doesn't stain your clothes in anyway if you accidentally get any on your clothes.
This product comes in a metal round tin; you apply with your finger. So make sure you have clean hands! For me this is not an item I would share, which I've seen people do, gross!
Price and Availability:
I purchased my latest one on offer from Bodycare for 79p which is excellent value for money. It is a product that really does work well and will last me a good couple of months. Normal price is around £1.99 for the 20g tin. If you are not a fan of the tin they have now also started doing this is stick form.
You can also get different flavours/fragrance from this range.
For me this is one of my must have products, a little goes along way and my lips feel amazing. Good that it also has a secondary use to smooth over skin. Even at normal price it is still excellent value for the results achieved and how long the product lasts.
Five out of five stars
Thank you for reading.
I wrote a review recently on another lip salve, and realised as I was writing that I hadn't actually reviewed my favourite one Vasline Lip Therapy with Cocoa Butter, which can be picked up for around the £2 mark in the likes of Boots and even in most of the supermarkets. I love the smell of cocoa butter, and I have tended to stick to vaseline in the past given that lip salves with fragrances can sometimes irritate me so I do have to be careful, but I have never had any problems with any of the vaseline products that I have used in the past.
Vaseline Lip Therapy tins all come in small circular tins that can easily be popped in a pocket or handbag. The colour on each tin tells you the type of vaseline, and in this case, the tin is half white, half brown, reflecting the cocoa butter element. This lip therapy is meant to help lips keep moisturised, stopping them from losing natural moisture and ensuring they get protected from the harsh elements, particularly in the winter. Cocoa butter is well known for its skin conditioning benefits.
When you first open this little tin, the sweet smell of the cocoa butter hits you and it smells lovely, and also tastes lovely. I put this on in the morning when I was putting the rest of my make up on and it lasts me most of the day, although I do tend to top up later in the day, but it isn't overly necessary. Most lip salves I have tried in the past have left my lips feeling moisturised initially but it soon fades away. No matter how cold the weather is, if I have applied this lip therapy to my lips before heading out in it, there has been no chapping of my lips. In fact even by the end of a day of harsh weather, my lips feel super soft.
For the price that you pay for this product in comparison to many of the more expensive brands out there, I think it is a great lip product. It really does protect my lips in harsh winter weather, and even more so than the other vaseline lip therapy tins I have used. This is by far the best for my lips and I love that I don't have to keep reapplying it through the day to keep them protected. A layer of this in the morning, goes a long way! A great product and one that I find hard to beat!
I actually bought this little tin of 'Lip Therapy' on a complete whim one day when buying my lunch for work. I happened to see a selection of them sat by the self-service tills and popped one through the scanner just before I paid (bravo Boots on your clever merchandising). I was actually quite excited to try it, as I haven't had one of these since I was a young teen. The metal tin is just how I remember; a good size to get plenty of value for money, but small enough to fit in your bag (or blazer pocket like I did in school!) with a lid that fits securely, but is very easy to remove. I have not seen or used the Cocoa Butter version of these tins before, I always had the blue, green or pink (but to be honest I think that was all that was available back then - it was just as they were coming into 'fashion'...it seemed every girl at school had one if not two in her pocket, with a big dent in the middle where she'd obsessively scooped it out! Cocoa butter is an emollient and therefor made me confident that my lips would be lovely and soft after using. It is very soothing and moisturising, so this is what drew me to the product. I can suffer from fairly dry lips, so I am constantly applying a balm of some kind. Now, I have always found with Vaseline Lip Therapy that it is more of a barrier than an actual deep moisturiser, so I have previously been careful to not solely rely on the little tins. However, the cocoa butter version definitely does give me more of a soft feeling than other Lip Therapy's I have tried (though the Aloe is pretty darn good) and the slight scent is also beautiful. It is very easy to use; pull off the lid, swirl a clean finger around the jelly, and apply to the lips. Done.
Ok, so I have clearly made my point that I like this product, but how did I come to this conclusion?
Test 1: In a cold, dry office with electric heater for 1.5 hours after buying the product...
I was sat in an office at work doing some paperwork when I became very aware that the heater next to me was drying my skin, particularly my lips. I decided to put my new little Vaseline tin to the test, and applied a protective layer on my lips. To be honest, I kind of didn't expect much to happen. I figured the barrier would last a little while, and provide some relief, but not really solve my problem of being robbed of my lips hydration! I was actually quite wrong - the jelly felt lovely on my lips, not at all gunky how I had remembered it. It sat lightly and I felt I not only had a protective barrier against the drying effects of the heater, but also was being soothed and somewhat softened. In the 1.5 hours I was sat there, I applied the jelly twice more (though to be honest once more would have sufficed) and on leaving the office my lips did not feel tight or sore, but quite soft and hydrated.
Test 2: Walking home on a cold, blustery day in out lovely winter...
So up to the trip home I am about to describe, I had only really used the jelly indoors to counter the effects of heating. I had a stick balm which I relied on for walking out and about to create a barrier and moisturise my lips in the cold, harsh, winter winds. When setting off to walk home from work I was looking for my usual balm in my bag and saw this sat in the bottom. I decided to 'go crazy' and break my stick routine to test this little baby! I did think I would maybe end up with sore lips, or have to apply my stick half way home, but figured I should test it out anyway. Again, I was wrong. I wore a layer of this Lip Therapy home, and I was very pleased with the results. I could lightly feel the jelly barrier on my lips, and although by the time I had gotten home (a 20 minute walk) some had absorbed and it was not as thick as I had first applied, I still had a good deal of protection. My lips had not dried at all from the winds, and I had nice soft lips to smile with!
So all in all I am very happy with this Lip Therapy from Vaseline. I have accepted the fact that a few of my hard earned pennies will end up in the hand of the Vaseline giants, and I am quite happy at this prospect. The product has surpassed what I expected, and made me fall in love with the product all over again (just like the 14 year old teenager who used to carry them in every jacket, blazer, bag she owned).
I highly recommend you try this, as at £1.99 for a 20g tin it definitely does not break the bank (it will last forever!) I cannot think of any reason to deduct any stars, and so this gets 5 from me :)
The Product
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The product is made by Vaseline who is a well-known brand of skincare products. Most of you will have heard of their products and a lot of you will be familiar with Vaseline which contains Petroleum Jelly. Vaseline helps to give your lips the moisturisation they need and to help them looking healthy and feel good. As well as doing this the product also helps to maintain the skins natural moisture barrier to form a protective shield between your lips and the elements. I am reviewing the Cocoa Butter Lip Therapy which I recently purchased due to suffering from dry, sore lips. The cold weather and the wind has caused my lips to become a little sore and during the night I find that my lips can become dry and sometimes split which causes them to bleed sometimes. I normally apply a good lip balm before going to bed, how-ever I didn't have it with me whilst at my boyfriends so I popped to my local boots store to purchase something else I could use instead. I used to use the original Vaseline Lip Therapy tin; how-ever I thought I would go for something different and instead try the Cocoa Butter one instead. This tin contains a hint of Cocoa Butter which is well known for its skin conditioning benefits. If you chose the stick version this also contains Shea Butter.
The product comes in a small round tin which is a light brown and white colour. The tin is small enough to fit into a pocket or bag so is great to have on you at all times. On the lid of the tine it states what the product is. On the bottom of the tin you can find a list of ingredients that are used in the product and you can also see that this is a Unilever brand.
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I purchased a tin of this from my local Boost store which cost me £1.99. This is for a tin of the product which contains 20g. I think this is a very reasonable price for this product. As well as Vaseline Original and Cocoa Butter they also now do other products in the Lip Therapy range which also come in small tins. You can also buy all of the Vaseline Lip Therapy products in a stick format as well, which contains slightly different ingredients.
Lip Therapy Original (Blue & White tin)
Lip Therapy Rosy (Pink tin)
Lip Therapy with Aloe Vera (Green tin)
Lip Therapy Pink Bubbly (Black and Pink tin) - Limited Edition
Using the Product
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You can apply the product liberally as often as required. I find Vaseline quite greasy so I only tend to use this product in the evening. I always apply the product before going to bed to ensure my lips stay moisturised all night, which helps them to stop drying out causing my lips to sometimes crack and split during the night. The lid to the tin is easy to open to reveal the tin pot full of the product. The Vaseline is the same colour as the original Vaseline which is actually clear; allow looks a slight pale yellow colour in the tin due to the amount that's in there. The product smells delicious and as soon as you take the lid off you can smell the delicious scent of the cocoa butter. As previously states I always apply the product before going to bed. I ensure my hands are clean and I use one finger to rub this gently over the top of the Vaseline in the tin. If this has been in a pocket the product can become rather soft. I then apply the product to my lips, ensuring I give them a good coating, but I ensure I don't apply too much of the product. The product us very easy to apply and does leave your fingertip a little greasy, how-ever I just rinse my hand and this washes off easily. As soon as I have applied the product my lips feel relieved and soothed. I could clearly see where I applied the product as this did look slightly greasy. I could smell the product as it was on my lips and this made me want to lick my lips which I did a few times, how-ever the product doesn't taste of anything. I went to bed and awoke the following morning to see the results. The product kept my lips feeling moisturised all night which meant that my lips didn't become dry or cracked. They also appeared to feel much softer and less sore and dry than they had done before applying the product.
Overall Opinion
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I love the scent of the product and I think it does a great job of soothing sore, chapped lips. I do find the product rather greasy which is why I only apply it during the night and I use a lip balm stick during the day as I also find the stick more convenient for on the go as I don't have to use my fingertip to apply the product. I think the added ingredient of Cocoa Butter does helps to make my lips softer and smoother than it does with using the original lip therapy. In terms of value I think this is very reasonable as I find that the tin lasts me a good amount of time before it needs replacing. If you use the product more than once a day then you will find that you may need to purchase the product more often. The thing I like about this product is that a little goes a long way and I think the smell of the cocoa butter in this product is lovely. I would recommend this product to others as it works well and helps to soothe lips.
(review may also appear on ciao)
When I was a kid, I used to have a little plastic pot of vaseline in my pocket to take to school, because even then I had dry, chapped lips. When Vaseline brought out the original Lip Therapy, I was so pleased because those plastic pots were kinda bulky. But then they brought out the Lip Therapy with Cocoa Butter, so I decided to try it.
As you may have seen from my other reviews, I love lipbalm. But the cocoa butter Lip Therapy is my go-to when my lips are really dry and chapped- usually in the winter, especially during the snow. This product is perfect when only a heavy duty moisturiser will do for my lips, and I prefer the cocoa butter because it has a bit of a taste to it, and a lovely smell, which I think smells a little like white chocolate, but my boyfriend insists smells like coconut. Maybe it's a little of both.
I don't use this product on a day to day basis, mainly because it does not contain sunscreen and I learnt the hard way- by accidentally baking my lips after using vaseline then sunbathing. That was painful. However, when your lips need an intense moisture hit, I believe that Cocoa Butter Lip Therapy is perfect, and I would recommend it to anyone who has severely dry lips. It can also be used on very dry patches of skin on the face, although I personally don't like using it that way because I feel that it is too heavy and greasy for that use.
Firstly, I'm not quite sure why the image is that of a foreign Disney film, but let's ignore that for now...
As a Vaseline addict, I can't be without a little tin of Aloe for my lips. Whilst that's still my first choice, I also use Rosy and mostly recently Cocoa for something a little different. The latter is one I've not used so much as it's quite scented and I don't find it as moisturising, but I would still recommend giving it a try at the right price.
Vaseline is a hugely popular brand that was initially born back in 1859. Their product range continues to expand and diversify, but their Petroleum Jelly is a trademark product. So much so in fact that the first man to reach the North Pole took some of the stuff with him as it doesn't freeze (bear in mind though that in warmer temperatures it definitely does melt!). Their handy tins can be found in many stores, pharmacies and supermarkets, so they're easy to get hold of even though the prices to vary a fair bit.
The tins of petroleum jelly are very neat and pocket/purse-friendly, and are instantly recognisable as being Vaseline with the brand name across the centre. They're also coloured depending on the variety, hence the cocoa butter version is brown and white (aloe is green and white, rosy is pink and white etc). This particular one is set apart from the rest because it contains cocoa butter extracts that contain Vitamin E and antioxidants, which are perfect for keeping lips moisturised, protected from the weather and healthy.
The first thing I noticed when I opened this up was that it still looks fairly beige/yellow, perhaps just slightly darker than Original, and the scent is instantly noticeable. It's very much cocoa butter to me like you'd expect from a body moisturiser, rather than some kind of Cadbury chocolate scent which some people may expect when they think 'cocoa'. I like the smell but for lips it is quite scented. When applying, I didn't think this was as easy to glide across my lips as the Aloe variety, but the jelly is also very hard and compact when first used. They often take a while to get softer, and it also depends on the temperature. None the less, once on my lips, the cocoa butter makes them feel instantly relieved. However, I wouldn't say that this gives me the same amount of moisturisation as Aloe does, it doesn't feel as silky smooth either. I apply Vaseline to my lips rediculously often, probably so that it's actually drying out my lips somehow (I'm sure I read this somewhere), but I still notice that Cocoa Butter doesn't last as long for me between applications.
Whilst it's quite novel and I do like the smell, it is a little sickly with a slight taste on your lips that doesn't make it as useful in every situation unlike the Original / Aloe versions. For instance, you may not want to be smothering your lips in this before eating. You could still see this as being multi-purpose, for instance, if you noticed dry skin when out and about, so it's not just for lips. I actually find it quite smooth on my skin, and I guess it does feel a little more special to use than the other less 'novel' varieties. It's also a tad more expensive than the others, increasing its novel appeal.
Overall, this isn't my first choice amongst the Vaseline jelly tins for use on my lips. It just doesn't have the same moisturising qualities as Aloe and the scent/taste can be a little offputting if needing to use a lot/quite often. None the less, it's interesting and a bit different, feels a little more special to use, and the scent overall of cocoa butter is rather tempting!
This sells for £1.99 in Boots but prices can vary quite a bit - I think I picked mine up in Savers for £1.29 a few months ago but I've since seen it for £1 (worth giving Poundland a try!).
I've tried multiple Vaseline lip products and have never been impressed - until I found this lovely luscious little pot. I'm a massive fan of cocoa butter (using Palmer's Cocoa Butter Lotion religously) as it has worked wonders on my face, so I was keen to see the effects of this Vaseline on my lips.
The aroma of cocoa is strong, but not overpowering. However, as it is applied to the lips, you can smell the product for hours after wearing it. This can be nice but can also a little annoying for those who would rather be able to smell their surroundings/perfume/dinner!
The Vaseline itself is a translucent, virtually solid jelly which melts slightly on touch and becomes transparent on the lips. The packaging is a half white and half brown circular tin, with a pop-off lid. I initially struggled with getting the lid off (even though there is a slight ridge on the lid to help with this), and even accidently dug my finger into the jelly in the process - but once you get the hang of it it is easily done. This is a very compact, cute looking product which is perfect for the pocket or popping in your bag.
On initial application of the jelly my lips looked glistening and felt nourished. However, I did feel that it was only moisturising the very upper layers of my lips and not nourishing deep into my lips. After a couple of hours I needed to re-apply. Though I don't find this particularly irritating, I do wish it would last a little longer.
After a day or two of continual re-application (when I felt my lips needed it) my lips felt and looked a more moisturised.
Alongside moisturising lips, Vaseline can also be used for softening cuticles and skin around the nails. I also found it was useful for making eyelashes appear healthier and is known to moisturise the lashes if you leave it on over night. The jelly is also great for controlling unruly eyebrows with a quick slick, and is perfect for creating glistening eye lids without the use of eyeshadows.
This sweet-smelling pocket size vaseline is a must for any woman's handbag. Like the other pots of petroleum jelly, this is the same with a different smell; cocoa butter. This cocoa butter smell is sweet but also smells natural. It smells of coconuts, and it wouldn't be completely off topic to imagine you were somewhere really exotic while wearing this lip balm/petroleum jelly, like in a rain forest! To mix with the cocoa butter smell, the pot is color coded brown so you don't get confused with the types of petroleum jelly; nifty! It is easy to apply as you just dip your finger in the pot, then transfer to your lips. The petroleum jelly feels incredibly soft and smooth on the lips, as well as looks very shiny and makes your lips look nice and plump, and well nourished. This product is suitable anywhere on the body, and would most likely be fine for the most sensitive of skin. Another plus is, it isn't too sticky! So there is no need to wash your hands after having used it. And priced at 99p, who cannot afford one?! This is definately a must have, due to it's sweet, exotic smell and soft, supple feel on the skin.
Have tried all the others and previously thought that the original was the best. Having tried the cocoa butter now, this one is by far my favourite.
Another version from Vasleline?
As with all the others in this range it is a handy little sized tin to pop into your handbag or even your pocket. I bought this one for going abroad as it had cocoa butter ingredient. It is so much creamier than the rest and pleasant on the lips (tasting) compared to the original. I didn't find it melted as much as the others which was good although naturally it does soften in the heat so I just kept it in the fridge.
My little boy had a little bit of sunburn and I tried rubbing a small amount onto it and it really helped, keeping it moist and soothed.
At around £1 a tin, it is a real bargain especially as it lasts for ages anyway.
Now even my 7 year old son has one and it is a routine job for him to apply every night at bedtime - he loves it.
These little pots of vaseline are handy for keeping in your bag or your pocket. This is one of the new flavours cocoa butter and I was excited to try it when it came on the market. Vaseline has been around for years and is a well known household brand. I have tried all the other Vaseline flavours and now I have a full set!
==Price and availability==
This tin costs £1.99 and it can be bought from shops such as Boots and Superdrug.
The little metal tin is filled with 20g of vaseline. The tin is brown so it looks very different to the other vaseline tins around. The little metal tin has a pull of lid that fits securely. This Vaseline is smooth, thick and smells absolutely fantastic. It is a lovely coco smell that makes me want to lick it from my lips. The Vaseline is quite thick but when it is warm it melts and becomes quite runny.
==My experiences==
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Get an overview of this hotelHouston luxury hotel with day spa, 1 mile from Galleria
Popular property highlights
Museums: Local area
4-star St. Regis Houston is 1 mile from the Galleria, 2 miles from a public golf course, and 7 miles from the Museum District. Downtown Houston and Minute Maid Park are 9 miles away.
Top-notch restaurant
The top-rated Remington Restaurant serves creative American cuisine with a Texas twist. The Remington Bar is a local hot spot with live entertainment. The hotel also features an outdoor pool and a day spa.
Skyline or park views
Floor-to-ceiling windows frame views of the Houston skyline or nearby park. Rooms feature 37-inch flat-panel HDTVs, bathrobes, and signature pillowtop beds with Custom 300 thread-count linens.
Guest Highlights
- Good location
- Onsite bar
- Helpful staff
The St. Regis Houston
Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
This pet-friendly Houston hotel is situated between the exclusive River Oaks neighborhood and the Galleria shopping center in the Galleria business district.
The heated outdoor pool is open early morning till late evening. The Spa at St. Regis offers an array of distinctive body, facial, and massage treatments. A fitness center is also on site.
The award-winning Remington Restaurant showcases modern American cuisine in an elegant, red-accented room. The Remington Bar, a Houston hot spot, hosts live entertainment Friday and Saturday nights. The Tea Lounge presents afternoon tea, with harp accompaniment, Friday - Sunday. The hotel offers 24-hour room service.
A full-service business center is open 24 hours a day, and complimentary wireless Internet access is available throughout the hotel. Complimentary local shuttle service is provided within a 3-mile radius, depending on availability.
- 24-hour front desk
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- ATM/banking
- Babysitting or childcare
- Number of floors - 12
- Valet parking (surcharge)
- Bar/lounge
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
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- Free newspapers in lobby
- Conference space
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- Fireplace in lobby
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Elevator/lift
- Fitness facilities
- Full-service spa
- Computer station
- Free WiFi
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- Designated smoking areas
- Pool umbrellas
- Sauna
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- Luggage storage
- Laundry facilities
- Library
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Meeting rooms
- Multilingual staff
- Total number of rooms - 232
- Terrace
- Porter/bellhop
- Restaurant
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Pool sun loungers
- Conference space size (meters) - 929
- Number of meeting rooms - 12
- Year Built 1982
- Free area shuttle
- 24-hour business center
- Conference space size (feet) - 10000
- Shopping on site
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Spa services on site
- Outdoor pool
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- Premium TV channels
- Premium bedding
- Air conditioning
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Phone
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- Free bottled water
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- Refrigerator (on request)
- DVD player
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- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Shower/tub combination
- Pillowtop mattress
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- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
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- In-room massage available
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- Satellite TV service
- Flat-panel TV
- Free WiFi
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- Minibar
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- Slippers
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- Room service (24 hours)
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
- Egyptian-cotton sheets
Where to Eat
The Remington Restaurant - Modern American cuisine with Texas accents. Decorated in rich ruby reds. Breakfast, lunch and dinner is served daily. Brunch offered on Sundays. Outdoor seating, weather permitting.
The Remington Bar - Stylish bar serving light fare and open daily, afternoon until late night. Live bands Friday and Saturday nights.
The Tea Lounge - St. Regis's signature afternoon tea, served Friday - Sunday. Butler-style service and a traditional menu of petite fours, tea sandwiches, scones, and Devonshire cream. Harp accompaniment. Reservations required.
Nearby Things to Do
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness facility.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
Spa Services
St. Regis Houston has a full-service spa featuring therapeutic and beauty services, such as body wraps, massage, facials, manicures and pedicures. Treatment highlights include the Organic Body Ritual, the Majestic Javanese Lulur Ritual, the Caviar Facial, Couples Massage and Thai Yoga Massage.
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If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
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Hotel Policies
Minimum check-in age is 18
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30 per day.
- Free cribs (infant beds)!
- Pets stay free
- Dogs only
- 1 per room (up to 80 lb)
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Optional extras
- Breakfast fee: between USD 30.00 and USD 50.00 per person (approximately)
- Valet parking fee: USD 31.00 per night (in/out privileges)
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 30 per day
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Unless you've been living in a deep, dark cave… You may have noticed that there is a lot of cool stuff going on out there. So, we thought it was high-time we started rounding up some of our faves each Friday. Every month, we'll be choosing a theme that fits with the Osprey lifestyle. Since we were so excited for the launch of our bike blog last month, we decided to continue with that theme for all of October. Welcome to the Osprey Friday Round-Up!
With bicycling infrastructure taking its sweet time to make it to American streets, some kids are taking things into their own hands. A group of high school students in Florida wake up early every morning to meet up and bike, as a group, to school.
"When I ride my bike, I feel better throughout the day. Like school is worth going to if I get to ride my bike."
Some are there because they want to help the environment, others are psyched to be part of a sweet Florida bike posse (my words) and all love to ride their bikes.
"Riding your bike gives you so much freedom. You don't have to wait for you bus. You don't have to wait for your parents. It's just you and your bike. You just pedal the speed you want."
I found this over on Copenhagenize and all in all, it's a sweet little video about a group of kids taking action to change their world. We could use a little more of this.
And we agree. We could use A LOT more of this!
So for our final bike-themed Friday Round-Up, we've decided to give you a couple more inspiring videos to get you on your bike…
Every day in Greater Copenhagen about 500,000 people choose the bicycle to get around. They do so on around 1000 km of separated bicycle infrastructure. Here is some footage of rush hour, Copenhagen-style.
Little girl likes little boy. Little boy likes BMX bike. Something has to give. What would you choose? The bike or the boy?
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MONTCLAIR — A Pomona man was killed early Sunday morning in a crash on the 10 Freeway in Montclair, officials said.
Travis Matthew Eschardies, 24, was traveling in the eastbound lanes of the 10 Freeway near Central Avenue around 5:30 a.m., when he lost control of his black Honda Accord causing it to roll over, according to the San Bernardino County Coroner's website.
Eschardies's Accord struck the block wall on the shoulder propelling his vehicle back into the traffic lanes where the Honda was struck by a Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck, according to California Highway Patrol and coroner reports.
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The 4 Simple Techniques Below
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Dear Friend,
you know that the average American Idol audition last season lasted
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Doing your homework isn't just practicing your song,
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Everyone who has any singing skills at all (and even those that don't)
show up and tryout.
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you know how many really good singers there are in America?
many great young aspiring singers do you think want to get selected
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you have to do is satisfy something that the judges are looking for in
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have been made out of people who didn't even get far in the
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opportunities that you will have if you could
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#4: You Must Prepare To Win The Judges Over
After you really
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begin to formulate a game plan to win the judges over.
Prepare by learning
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a performer and then walk in there and give it to them. You can't just show
up and sing and hope that you make it. That's not going to work,
they're looking for someone who wants this bad, someone who took the time
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Look up their styles and
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What will it be like when you show
How many auditions are
Who will you audition
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the point is you must satisfy what the judges are looking for to get
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singers who have a clearer understanding of this are the ones who make
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Ford, Chevrolet Top New Release of Kogod Made in America Auto Index
The Ford F-Series pickup and the Chevrolet Corvette reign supreme in the new release of the Kogod Made in America Auto Index, revealed this week.
The Kogod index has a unique evaluation method to determine the domestic content of vehicles sold in the United States—which accounts for production factors ignored in other indices. It also compensates for the drawbacks of using self-reported regulatory data as the only measure of determining the "American-ness" of a vehicle sold in the U.S.
"This index provides the public with a more accurate reflection of the true country of origin of a car and the impact of its purchase on the US economy," said Associate Professor Frank DuBois, the index's author and an expert in global supply chains.
"And hopefully, it holds vehicle manufacturers accountable for the claims they make in marketing to U.S. consumers."
The top vehicles in the 2014 Kogod Made in America Auto Index are:
• F-Series Pickup, Ford (score: 87.5 out of 100)
• Corvette, Chevrolet (score: 87.5)
• Enclave, Buick (score: 86)
• Traverse, Chevrolet (score: 86)
• Acadia, GMC (score: 86)
• Acadia Denali, GMC (score: 86)
Although the Kogod index incorporates data from the American Automotive Labeling Act (AALA) into its calculation, it also includes relevant information such as the vehicle's location of assembly and the company headquarters location, where research and development occurs.
In calculating the index, DuBois derived seven individual criteria scores per vehicle, based on publically available data. These weighted criteria include:
1. Profit Margin: Where the automaker's global headquarters is located. This is relevant as profits from cars return to the shareholders in the home country. (6 percent)
2. Labor: Location of assembly, included as the money supports workers in this country. (6 percent)
3. Location of Research & Development activities: Essentially, where the headquarters is located. (6 percent)
4. Inventory, Capital and Other Expenses: the location of assembly. (11 percent)
5. Engine: The location of production. (14 percent)
6. Transmission: The location of production. (7 percent)
7. Body, Chassis and Electrical Components: The location of where they are made. (50 percent)
As the Kogod index reveals, automakers with a U.S.-based headquarters rated highly in terms of overall domestic content, largely because the profit derived from the vehicles' sale was more likely to return to the U.S., and most R&D activities for these firms are located in the U.S.
AALA Limitations
Since 1994, the AALA has required automakers to document the percentage of American content in U.S.-sold vehicles. The AALA is useful in determining the country of origin of the parts and components and location of assembly of a vehicle but has some limitations, notably:
• Canadian and U.S. content are not separately calculated, but lumped together.
• Automakers can "round up" from 70 to 100 percent to calculate "local" content.
• Finally, all cars in one line are counted uniformly, which may distort the actual level of American content in a particular vehicle.
The 2013 Index
DuBois released the first Kogod Made in America Auto Index in 2013. In the first edition, GM topped the list with the GMC Acadia, Buick Enclave, and Chevrolet Traverse all scoring 88.5 out of 100.


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THE OSCARS: Diana Schmidtke, the Groomer Behind the Host
Seth McFarlane, host for the 2013 Oscar Ceremony, was impeccably groomed pre-show by men's grooming, style and haircare expert, Diana Schmidtke. Schmidtke, a Los Angeles-based stylist who counts George Clooney, Orlando Bloom and Robert Pattinson among the men she has made even more appealing, was at the rehearsal the day prior and all day at The Oscars, working with McFarlane during this much-viewed event.
"Men's grooming is not just the hair-- it's hair, skin and body," explains Schmidtke. "Knowing he was going to have a very long day, I started Seth off with the Royal Shave, a four-part shave from 'The Art of Shaving'. I wanted him to have the closest shave possible to avoid 5:00 shadow."
FIRST: Prep the skin with a hot towel and pre-shave oil. NEXT: Apply a shaving cream with a badger bristle brush. "This is the best way to apply shaving cream. The bristles retain moisture, they keep the shaving foam warm and they exfoliate." FINISHING TOUCHES: After the shave, there is a clay mask applied followed by after care—a balm, lotion or gel.
"This process is so hydrating to the skin and moisturizes it so well that I need almost no makeup—just some under-eye concealer. There wasn't a lot of sleep happening in the week leading up to the Oscars."
Schmidtke uses Jouer Cosmetics. "Their concealers are so nice and light and in so many right tones. I'm always combining colors to get the perfect shade." And for a moisturizer, she used Kiehls with SPF 30.
"I've been using Kiehls for years and I've never had anyone react to it. I like to use the same things so in the event someone has a breakout then I can track it."
"For something this special, I like it a little stepped up, slightly unrealistic but still cool."
STYLE: "I used Aquage Transforming Paste. I know it will last a long time without getting too sticky or too flakey. I can get him ready and that's that. I don't like it when a guy looks different in every shot. I understand it with girls but not with guys. It's about the show, it's not about him. And certainly it's not about his hair."
FINISH: "I never leave home without the Spray Shine from the Paul Mitchell Awapuhi line. I love it because most serums, while great for girls, are too shiny for guys. They invite too much light in that shines right down on the scalp. This is a spray that adds a nice 'dust' of shine. "
So, that's all pre-show—what about during the show? "Backstage, it's an art within an art," says Schmidtke. "It's completely nerve wracking but at some point you have to snap out of it and approach it knowing you've done this a thousand times and you know what you're doing. I have to work harmoniously with the stylist, we become a team. About every 30 minutes, I found Seth to check on him. I take notes during the rehearsal to know which side of the stage he will be on. Because it's so dark backstage, you can't risk using powder and having particles flying all over so I use Peter Thomas Roth Anti Shine. "
"In 85 years, the Academy has never given credit to the host's personal hair and makeup stylist. This year, they did. Seeing my name in the credits after the show was so exciting. Funny thing is, they spelled my last name wrong. In my very first cover shoot, my last name was spelled wrong, too, so it kind of came full circle. It was such a great experience."
--I was able to get a close-up view of Jennifer Aniston's dress and it was absolutely gorgeous. Jennifer Lawrence's dress was a piece of art
--I loved Jeremy Renner. His hair looked nice and full, with a nice side part, and the perfect amount of volume. Very classy. Channing Tatum, I like him in that close crop, It was just perfect.
--I liked Bradley Cooper's groomed beard.


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Bunheads' Sutton Foster Ditches the Song and Dance Routine to Go Back in Time on TV Land's Younger
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For most actresses, age is one of the most hated four three-letter words in the English language. But for her latest role, Sutton Foster had to embrace it. "I've never had to face my own age in this way before," she tells TVGuide.com. "Suddenly I'm l… Read more


text: Auto Show features King Robota By Megan Workman January 12, 2013 Story Share Courtesy photo Made of recycled auto parts, King Robota stands a whopping 8-feet-tall. WANT TO GO?WHAT: West Virginia International Auto ShowWHERE: Charleston Civic CenterWHEN: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Jan. 25 and 26, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan 26HOW MUCH: $8 for adults, $6 for seniors, $5 for children ages 7 to 12, free for children ages 6 and underMORE INFO: www.WestVirginiaAutoShow.comCHARLESTON, W.Va. -- The newest feature at the 2013 West Virginia International Auto Show is made entirely of recycled auto parts. It plays music, flashes lights, is sponsored by Ford and can be enjoyed by all ages.But it isn't an automobile.King Robota is an 8-foot robot that walks, talks and performs.And it is "mesmerizing," said DeeDee Taft, spokeswoman for the auto show."You should come just to see King Robota. This is crazy and cool," Taft said. "It looks like a transformer. He talks, interacts with guests and poses with photos with them. You'll be at the auto show and all of a sudden it will come out and blast this music."Organizers have tried to bring King Robota to the West Virginia International Auto Show for years, said Ruth Lemmon, president of the West Virginia Automobile & Truck Dealers Association, the show's chief organizer. The auto show is scheduled to run Jan. 25 through 27 at the Charleston Civic Center. King Robota will perform for auto show attendees between noon and 7 p.m., Saturday and noon and 5 p.m., Sunday.As a true robot, King Robota doesn't have a human being inside him, but he does have assistants walking along with him, Taft said.The robot has showed its futuristic, hi-tech talents at other auto shows, corporate events, fairs and festivals worldwide.Bringing King Robota to the auto show is another way to welcome everyone, provide entertainment and educate attendees, Lemmon said. Also making its first appearance at the auto show in the state's capital this year is the Sony a77 Studio. The interactive green screen technology -- powered by Amazon.com -- puts adults and kids behind the wheels of the world's fastest sports cars.Families can smile wide as their picture is taken "sitting" in a Lamborghini, Maserati or Ferrari. The picture is then emailed to them so they can have a fun, appropriately themed digital keepsake, Lemmon said. "Our purpose of the auto show is two-fold. Number one is to bring the latest technology and latest vehicles to the buying public," Lemmon said. "But secondly, not to just have it 'tires on rugs', we want to show all the various things the automobiles can bring to you as it relates to entertainment. That's where the Sony a77 Studio and robot come in."The auto show presents new products but is also family entertainment, she said.That's why the show welcomes all children 12 and under for free on Family Day, Sun. Jan. 27, she said. Children ages 6 and under are admitted free everyday of the show."We let the children get in the vehicles and enjoy those experiences," Lemmon said. The auto show allows people to get an up-close look at new vehicles, including the 2013 Chevrolet Spark, Dodge Dart, Ford C-MAX, Lincoln MKZ, Subaru XV Crosstrek and Toyota Prius c.Pre-production models, such as the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado -- which isn't available for sale until summer -- also will be on display."The Silverado is the newest truck on the market and we're going to see it at the auto show, which is very exciting," said Wally Thornhill, co-chairman of the auto show. "Very few shows our size get this truck."Thornhill, who owns the Thornhill Superstore auto dealerships in Chapmanville and South Charleston, said car dealers look forward to the state's auto show. People come in from places like Pittsburgh and Atlanta, which has a tremendous economic impact on Charleston, he said."We, as car dealers in the state, kind of kick the season off with the show. We offer sales and some manufacturers give specials or rebates for the weeks around the auto show," Thornhill said. "This is an excellent opportunity to showcase to people who might not otherwise ever come to West Virginia and really put our best foot forward. West Virginians love their vehicles."But Lemmon stressed that the auto show is a "non-selling environment."For people who want try out a variety of automobiles, the Ford "ride and drive" allows them to test drive several new models such as the 2013 Fusion, Escape, F-150, Focus and more.At the top of the escalators of the Civic Center, car buffs can explore the 15,000-square-foot "luxury loft" to check out imports from Audi, Porsche, Lexus, BMW, Jaguar and Mercedes-Benz.High-end exotic vehicles -- Ashton Martin, Ferrari and Maserati -- will also be on display.Tickets purchased at www.WestVirginiaAutoShow.com come with a $1 discount off regular adult admission. Visitors will also receive a free one-year subscription to Motor Trend magazine.Reach Megan Workman at email@example.com or 304-348-5113. Story Share Story Share Trending Now 1 DHHR: WV medical marijuana law will need $2 million in upfront costs 2 Correctional officers need raises, lawmakers told 3 Stats back KU coach's praise of WVU offense 4 Capital High closed for the week after high mold, C02 levels found 5 Gazette editorial: Is it time for health care for all yet? Tomblin can finally get to work without a campaign Previous Story George Hohmann: UMW launches campaign over benefits Next Story


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Photos by Melissa Chan; historic photos courtesy of the Bayside Historical Society
This view of Bell Boulevard was taken in 1916 and features the tracks that Bayside's trolley ran along.
In the winter of 1950, this sledder overlooked the hills at Oakland Golf Course, which is now the location of the Queensborough Community College campus.
The old Bell Tavern, with "Chinese and American" lunch and dinner is long gone and has been replaced by Bayside's little slice of New Orleans, Bourbon Street.
The corner of Bell and Northern boulevards marks the spot where one of the first enamel-steel prefabricated White Castle outlets was well-established by 1933. Today, the neighborhood has grown up and the castle is larger, but the burgers are about the same.


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Tax-Based Student Aid Quadrupled -- Largely Unnoticed -- Over the Past Decade
Mar 05, 2013
This is third in a five-part series highlighting work from CLASP's recent publication, Reforming Student Aid: How to Simplify Tax Aid and Use Performance Metrics to Improve College Choices and Completion. The paper was written as part of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation project Reimagining Aid Design and Delivery.
From 2000 to 2010, tax-based aid grew from $7.4 billion to $32.4 billion, a more than four-fold increase. Despite making up nearly half of the nation's investment in non-loan aid, it goes largely unnoticed both by policymakers and beneficiaries. According to Suzanne Mettler, Professor at Cornell University, almost 60 percent of individuals who claim a higher education tax credit do not realize they have received help from the government to pay for college.
One problem with this "stealth" aid – and a big reason for its invisibility – is that it doesn't reach students and parents when they need it most — when college bills are due. Rather, this aid, which is built into annual income tax filings, can be delayed as long as 16 months. Moreover, students and parents may not even realize this aid is available until filing their taxes, if at all, further weakening the potential impact of this aid on college access and completion.
For a federal investment topping $34 billion annually, which rivals the Pell Grant program, shouldn't we expect more? We can start to address these issues by simplifying and better targeting tax-based aid and piloting "real-time payment" of the American Opportunity Tax Credit (AOTC) to deliver this aid to students when they enroll, not just at tax time. Read our report for these and other policy recommendations to make our growing investment in tax-based aid work better.
Historical Spending on Tax-Based Aid
Notes: Figures are in constant dollars (2010). "Other tax benefits include other education tax benefits for postsecondary education, such as the above-the-line deduction for tuition and fees and employer-provided educational assistance.
Source: CLASP based on data from the Office of Management and Budget.


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Weekly Entertainment Guide - Valentine's Day, Chinese New Year, and 'Robot Theater'
This week, treat yourself and others you love to Valentine fun with a variety of special sights, sounds and tastes. WHYY's Robin Bloom has some recommendations on what's happening in the Philadelphia region. Here are her picks:
1812 Productions and Drexel University's Mandell Professionals in Residence Project partner in "To Fool the Eye, Jeffrey Hatcher's adaptation of the romantic comedy "Leocadia," by Jean Anouilh, mixing fantasy and reality as a duchess freezes her nephew in time at the moment when he met his true love, Leocadia, onstage Thursday, February 14 through March 3. Directed by Jennifer Childs with original music by five time Barrymore Award winner Christopher Colucci at The Mandell Theater, 3201 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia.
Valentine events:
More than forty wineries throughout the state of New Jersey will open their doors this weekend for a special Valentines Wine & Chocolate Wine Trail Event. Visitors can choose from six different wine trails in the state and spend a romantic weekend sampling chocolate, tasting wine, and enjoying live entertainment, Friday, February 9 and Saturday, February 10, noon-5pm at participating wineries including Amalthea Cellars, Hawk Haven Vineyards, Cedarvale Winery, Laurity Winery, Westfall Winery, and Beneduce Vineyard.
Tin Angel hosts special Valentine events including 1812 Presents: My Funny Valentine, Monday, February 11, 8pm, and the 6th annual Hoots & Hellmouth Valentine's Day Show, Thursday, February 14, with two shows at 7pm and 9pm, 20 S. 2nd Street, Old City, Philadelphia.
Celebrate with your pooch at Smokin' Betty's and Devil's Alley's 6th "Puppy Love Valentines Party," Tuesday, February 12, 6:30pm-9:30pm, with a night of cocktails, appetizers, sweet treats, silent auction items, live music, dancing, puppy photo booth, red carpet, and more, 23rd Street Armory, 22 S. 23rd Street, Philadelphia.
World Café Live at the Queen presents "Shakespeare and St. Valentine," a special evening presented by the Delaware Shakespeare Festival, including readings of some of the Bard's greatest love scenes, sonnets, and more, Tuesday, February 12, 7pm, 500 North Market Street, Wilmington, DE.
The Wagner Free Institute of Science offers a unique Valentine's presentation this Wednesday, February 13 from 5:30pm-7pm, as George Armistead of the American Birding Association hosts "pOrnithology: The Birds and the Birds and the Bees." The lecture looks at the unusual and complex behaviors of birds looking for a mate, with plenty of innuendo to keep the concepts in perspective. After the lecture, visitors can explore the museum until 7pm, 1700 West Montgomery Avenue, Philadelphia. Free.
Diversion Productions offers a Bad Cupid Cabaret (an Anti-Valentines Day Cabaret), February 13-16, 8pm, a raunchy, sexy cabaret for those disenchanted with the holiday, directed by Dave Ebersole, L2 Restaurant, 22nd & South Street, Philadelphia.
The National Constitution Center hosts "Moonshine & Valentines," Thursday, February 14, 5:30pm-8:30pm, as the Grand Hall Lobby is transformed into a moody '20s cabaret club with the sounds of the Boilermaker Jazz Band, cabaret theatre performances from the musical Chicago, food, whiskey cocktails and more including the opportunity to view the exhibit "American Spirits: The Rise and Fall of Prohibition." Guests are welcome but not required to wear their best Roaring '20s attire, 525 Arch Street, Independence Mall, Philadelphia.
Celebrate Valentine's Day with BalletFleming's "The Movement of the Heart," Thursday, February 14 and Friday, February 15, 7pm. The production features the Philadelphia premiere of choreographer Christopher Fleming's "Café Music" and "Edge of Assurances" with guest artists Jenn Rose and Janet Pilla, Painted Bride Arts Center, 230 Vine Street, Philadelphia.
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It's the Year of the Snake! The Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation celebrates the Chinese New Year with the Flower Market, Saturday, February 9, 10am-3pm, 10th Street Plaza, 10th & Vine Streets and the Midnight Lion Dance Performance at 11pm, 10th & Race Streets. On Sunday, February 10, 11am-2pm is the Philadelphia Suns Lion Dance Parade at 10th & Spring Street, Philadelphia.
Media, PA celebrates with a parade on State Street, Sunday, February 10, 11am, featuring Hung Gar Kung Fu Academy Lion Dancers starting and ending at Margaret Kuo's.
The Main Line Chinese Cultural Center hosts its annual Chinese New Year Community Gala, Sunday, February 10, 1pm-5pm, Great Valley High School, Malvern, PA, called the largest suburban celebration of its kind in the region, with entertainment, games, prizes and more. Free admission.
The annual Lunar New Year Party at International House is Friday, February 15, 7:30pm, including the Lion dance, traditional cultural performances, sampling of foods, and more, 3701 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia.
"State of the Art: Illustration 100 Years After Howard Pyle"
Eight contemporary illustrators are highlighted in the Delaware Art Museum's "State of the Art: Illustration 100 Years After Howard Pyle," opening Saturday, February 9 as the conclusion to the museum's centennial celebration reflecting on Pyle's artistic legacy. In the century following Pyle's death in 1911, American illustration has diversified into a wide range of art forms. The exhibit features over 60 works of art from eight of today's most important illustrators including Bernie Fuchs, graphic designer Milton Glaser, MAD caricaturist and comic artist Mort Drucker, The New Yorker cover artist and character designer for animated films, Peter de Sève, editorial artist John Cuneo, painter and book artist Phil Hale, painter and magazine illustrator Sterling Hundley, and Pixar production designer Ralph Eggleston, on display through June 1, 2301 Kentmere Parkway, Wilmington, Delaware.
"Unearthing a Masterpiece: A Roman Mosaic from Lod, Israel"
"Unearthing a Masterpiece: A Roman Mosaic from Lod, Israel" opens at the Penn Museum, Sunday February 10, showcasing an exceptionally well-preserved ancient Roman floor mosaic first discovered during a road expansion in 1996. Most likely situated in a large reception room of a wealthy Roman living in the Eastern Roman Empire around 300 CE, the panels depict exotic animals involved in gladiatorial games. Opening ceremonies feature discussions on "Deciphering the Lod Mosaic," exploring Penn Museum's other mosaics, and a family activity to create an original mosaic. On its final American stop during an international tour, the mosaic will travel to the Louvre in Paris before settling in a new museum in Israel, through Sunday, May 19, 3260 South Street, Philadelphia.
Motionhouse brings its highly physical brand of dance theater to the Zoellner Arts Center on Sunday, February 10 at 7pm. "Scattered" explores our relationship with water using mesmerizing aerial imagery, thrilling choreography and projected images. The family-friendly performance will also have a pre-show lecture at 6pm with artistic directors Kevin Finnan and Louise Richards, Lehigh University, 420 East Packer Avenue, Bethlehem, PA.
Idiopathic Ridiculopathy Consortium's "Paradise Park"
The Idiopathic Ridiculopathy Consortium's eighth season of absurdist productions begins this Tuesday, February 12 with the Philadelphia premiere of "Paradise Park" by American playwright Charles Mee. The show features Twilight Zone-like cast of ventriloquists, dummies, existential hitchhikers, and fractured families inhabiting a secluded island of their own and runs through March 3 at the Walnut Street Theater's Studio 5, 825 Walnut Street, Philadelphia.
"Skindiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Harlot"
GDP Productions and B Someday Productions continue to blur the line between traditional theater and burlesque with their second annual Valentine's Day collaboration, "Skindiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Harlot." The show features fight scenes, puppetry, action, adventure, and local Philadelphia burlesque talent, Tuesday, February 12 through February 17 at Walking Fish Theatre, 2509 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia.
"Masters and Mavericks" show at Seraphin Gallery
Seraphin Gallery hosts "Masters and Mavericks," a group show featuring the works of Anne Canfield (pictured), Phillip Adams, John Altoon, David Borgerding, Chris Cooper, Brian Dickerson, Robert Goodman, Sidney Goodman, Grace Hartigan, Marko Kratohcil, Hiro Sakaguchi, Nancy Simonds, and Nora Sturges, on display through March 24, 1108 Pine Street, Philadelphia. Opening reception, Friday, February 8, 6pm-8pm.
Professional Artists Exhibition at Main Line Art Center
Fifty-eight regional artists are showcased in Main Line Art Center's second annual "Professional Artists' Exhibition," opening Tuesday, February 12. The artists represent a wide variety of styles and backgrounds, yet share a commitment to art that pushed them through the competitive selection process with works by Karen Steen (pictured), Laura Pritchard, Linda Dubin Garfield, Mary Kane, and more, on display through March 12 with an opening reception on Friday, February 15 from 5:30-8pm, 746 Panmure Road, Haverford, PA.
Theatre Exile's "The North Plan"
Theatre Exile's sixteenth season continues with the Philadelphia debut of Jason Wells' "The North Plan," Wednesday, February 13 through Sunday, March 3 at The Latvian Society of Philadelphia. Directed by Joe Canuso and featuring Philadelphia actors Madi Distefano, Dan Hodge, Robert DaPonte, Aimé Donna Kelly, Carl Granieri and Mark Cairns, the dark comedy transports the audience to a small town jail in The Ozarks. With martial law declared and the government controlled by military commanders, the nation's future lies in the hands of a federal bureaucrat, local sheriff and foul mouthed redneck heroine, 531 North 7th Street, Philadelphia.
Philly Fringe: "Robot-Human Theater"
Performance and science converge in the world's first full-scale robot-human theater production, "Robot-Human Theater," presented by Philadelphia Live Arts Festival and Philly Fringe at Christ Church Neighborhood House, Friday, February 15 and Saturday February 16, 8pm. Created by Seinendan Theater Company leader Oriza Hirata and Osaka University Intelligent Robotics Laboratory director Dr. Ishiguro Hiroshi, the production features two short plays, "I, Worker," about a robot worker suffering from malaise and "Sayonara," where a human-like android comforts a dying girl, performed in Japanese and English with English subtitles, 20 North American Street, Philadelphia.
Jane Comfort and Company at Swarthmore College
Swarthmore College presents Jane Comfort and Company, Friday, February 15, 8pm, as dance, theater and song are layered in two featured works, "Beauty," where Barbie explores female beauty, and "Underground River," which illustrates the magical world unseen by those wanting to make an unconscious girl better. Creator of the critically acclaimed dance theater, choreographer, writer and director Jane Comfort was called by the New York Times "a postmodernist pioneer in the use of verbal material in dance" and was a 2010 Guggenheim Fellow, Lang Performing Arts Center, Swarthmore, PA.
"Songs in the Key of Love" with Amy Correia at Steel City Coffeehouse
Singer-songwriter Amy Correia performs at Steel City Coffeehouse Friday, February 15, a romantic set especially for Valentine's Day weekend, "Songs in the Key of Love," with special guest Dave Spencer. Doors at 7pm, show at 8pm, 203 Bridge Street, Phoenixville, PA.
"OPP: Other People's Property" at Haverford College's Cantor Fitzgerald Gallery
On display at Haverford College's Cantor Fitzgerald Gallery is "OPP: Other People's Property," featuring pieces from internationally exhibited Hank Willis Thomas' series B®anded, Unbranded, Strange Fruit and Winter in America. A visiting professor at California College of the Arts, Maryland Institute College of Art and International Center of Photography / Bard, Thomas urges viewers to examine exploitation and stereotyping in professional sports and advertising, through Friday March 8, 370 Lancaster Avenue, Haverford, PA.
"The Magic Pencil of the Amazing F.O.C. Darley" at Brandywine River Museum
On display at the Brandywine River Museum is "The Magic Pencil of the Amazing F.O.C. Darley" showcasing over 60 pieces by Felix Octavius Carr Darley, the Philadelphia-born artist who spent the 19th century illustrating for popular authors like Charles Dickens, Washington Irving, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and even Edgar Allan Poe. He was also renowned for his historical drawings related to the Revolutionary War, Civil War, and the American frontier. On display through March 10 at U.S. Route 1, Chadds Ford, PA.
The Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) at the University of Pennsylvania presents winter exhibits including "Glitter and Folds," a series of photographs of the "by-products of revelry," glitter, shattered mirrors, glass, and pearls, in "soiled wastelands of an uncertain ground, asking us to reconsider seemingly inalienable laws of physics and faith," featuring the work of Crystal Z. Campbell, Field Kallop, Jayson Keeling, and Carter Mull (pictured), through March 31, 118 S. 36th Street, Philadelphia. Additional exhibits include the first career retrospective of photographer Brian Weil, through March 31 and "White Petals Surround Your Yellow Heart," through July 28.
Leonid Sokov exhibit at Zimmerli Art Museum
One of the most significant Soviet nonconformist artists, Leonid Sokov, receives his first major show in the United States at the Zimmerli Art Museum. "Leonid Sokov: Ironic Objects" displays approximately 50 works of Sokov's, created after Stalin's death in 1953 until glasnost and perestroika in the 1980s. This artistic movement mocked the Soviet efforts to control creative expression by distorting propaganda images and juxtaposing Russian culture with myths about communist Russia and capitalist America, on display through July 14, 71 Hamilton Street, New Brunswick, NJ.
Other events happening throughout the region:
Peter Nero and the Philly Pops performs "Mostly Gershwin," with jazz pianist Marcus Roberts, February 8-10, as "Rhapsody in Blue" and more favorites fill Verizon Hall at the Kimmel Center with three performances, Broad Street, Philadelphia.
Mainstage Center for the Arts presents the classic story of Helen Keller and her teacher, Annie Sullivan, "The Miracle Worker," Friday, February 8. The Tony Award-winning tale runs through February 16 at the Dennis Flyer Theatre and includes sign interpretation, Lincoln Hall, Camden County College, Blackwood, NJ.
The 30th Street Craft Market has been postponed until Saturday, February 23, 11am-5pm, highlighting 30 local artists and craftspeople offering jewelry, knits, prints, glassware, ceramics, and more at the 30th Street Station, Philadelphia.
The best in African American Children's literature is offered at the 21st Annual African American Children's Book Fair, this Saturday, February 9, 1pm-3pm, Community College of Philadelphia Gymnasium, 17th & Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, featuring a wide selection of books, visiting authors, illustrators, games, prizes. Free and open to the public.
Historic Yellow Springs and The Mill at Anselma celebrate Mardi Gras this Saturday, February 9, 7pm-10pm, with New Orleans food, cocktails, and music by the ten member brass band The Hoppin' John Orchestra, and more, 1701 Art School Road, Chester Springs, PA.
Choral Arts Philadelphia celebrates its 30th Anniversary season with Rossini's rare work "Petite Messe Solennelle," directed by Matthew Glandorf, Saturday, February 9, 7pm. Developed five years before his death in 1868, the Mass is highly informed by the operatic style and is reproduced in the original fashion with a historic pianoforte played by Bernard Kunkel and harmonium with Alan Morrison, as well as a 40-voice choir and soloists Julianne Baird, Maren Montalbano, Aaron Sheehan and Brian Ming Chu, Saint Mark's Episcopal Church, 1625 Locust Street, Philadelphia.
Boheme Opera NJ performs in its new home at The College of New Jersey with an English semi-staging of Donizetti's comic opera "Don Pasquale," Saturday February 9, 7:30pm and Sunday February 10, 4pm. Starring Philadelphia bass-baritone Edward Bogusz, tenor David Gagnon, soprano Sunjgi Kim and baritone Kevin Grace with a pre-curtain talk by Artistic Director Joseph Pucciatti before both performances at Mayo Concert Hall, Pennington Road, Ewing, NJ.
The 38th Ocean County Bluegrass Festival is Sunday, February 10, noon-5pm, featuring Heidi Olsen & The Night, Past Times, and more, "Pinelands style," at the Albert Music Hall, 131 Wells Mills Road, Waretown, NJ.
The 43rd annual Rowan Jazz Festival is February 13-15, concluding with "Jazz Goes Around the World," a musical tour spotlighting jazz interpretations from Russia, Brazil, Italy, Eastern Europe, and more, under the direction of Denis DiBlasio, with special guests including saxophonist Tim Powell, Metropolitan Opera tenor Jon Garrison, and jazz vibraphone player and Rowan alum Behn Gillece, joined by the Rowan Lab and Jazz Bands, Friday, February 15, 8pm, Pfleeger Concert Hall, Wilson Hall, on the Campus of Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ.
Onstage at the Bridge Players Theatre is "Messiah on the Frigidaire." Set in the evangelical town of Elroy, South Carolina, the play shows the increasing stress on a poor family that finds an image of Jesus on their refrigerator. As word of the miracle spreads, the spotlight on the family grows, causing them change and create lies to entertain the crowds, through February 23 at the Broad Street Methodist Church, 36 East Broad Street, Burlington, NJ.
Temple Theaters continues its 45th year of performances with David Ives' "The Liar," opening this Wednesday, February 13. The play follows a 17th century French bachelor as his pathological lying creates comedic confusion and gets in the way of romance, through February 24 at the Tomlinson Theater, 1301 West Norris Street, Philadelphia.
Brett Rader and Sarah Pike contributed reporting to this week's guide.
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Remember When Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert Fell in Love Onstage?
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Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert's anniversary is May 14, but knowing what we know now, another date is just as important. In 2005 fans saw a dopey grin on Shelton's face that was much more than one singer admiring another in song. As Lambert sang her portion of 'You're the Reason God Made Oklahoma' during the CMT '100 Greatest Duets' concert, the 'Honey Bee' star fell hard.
Lambert looked adoringly into Shelton's eyes as the two closed in on each other. Finally, at the end, as the crowd erupted as the now-superstar embraced his future wife and both smiled so hard they nearly came off the floor.
"I was a married guy, you know, standing up there going, 'Man, this shouldn't be happening,'" Shelton said of the moment during Lambert's 'Behind the Music' special on VH1. "Looking back on that, I was falling in love with her right there onstage."
Lambert would agree. "We had instant chemistry," she revealed.
The couple were married during a private ceremony in Boerne, Texas on May 14, 2011. Over 500 guests were in attendance, including Reba McEntire, Dierks Bentley, Lady Antebellum's Charles Kelley and Martina McBride.
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