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The "Big G" has never looked so good...
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Hasbro's 3 ¾ inch Marvel Universe line has been a huge hit since its debut in 2009. Of course, a mere few inches simply can't contain all of the huge characters from Marvel comics, and so later that year Wal-Mart played host to the "Gigantic Battles" sub-line with its oversized Skrull Giant Man and Goliaths. At this year's Comic-Con, Hasbro upped the ante once again with an exclusive version of the first in a new line of even larger Masterworks figures: Galactus! While that cosmic menace came packaged on the world's biggest blister card, the regular retail version comes in a great big "try me" box with an exclusive Silver Surfer. That's the one we'll be looking at today.
Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby in 1966, Galactus is one of the most powerful (and largest) characters in the Marvel Comics universe. The last survivor from the previous universe, the explorer Galan was reborn during the Big Bang into an enormous being who survived by draining the energy from entire planets. Part of the "Power Cosmic," Galactus is a force of nature and part of the fabric of the universe. To find suitable feeding grounds and interact with lesser creatures, he continually creates Heralds by investing in them some of his nearly infinite power. The most famous of these is of course the Silver Surfer.
While a blister card big enough to hold Galactus is cool, it's not exactly suitable for the toy aisle and so the retail version is presented in a huge fifth panel window box thats wide and tall but relatively shallow. The front panel has an enormous graphic of Galactus and Silver Surfer. The top-right corner has the Marvel Universe logo, and the entity's name is at the bottom. In the bottom-left corner is a cutout for lifting up the panel. Meanwhile, the front image is so big that it continues onto the top panel, while the bottom of the box has the standard H.A.M.M.E.R. sub-line imagery and photos of other available figures.
The back of the box has a very cool action shot of Galactus lording over dozens of Marvel Universe figures. "Cosmic Lights" and "Powerful Phrases" advertise the figure's special features, and several of those phrases are written out for your enjoyment. The entire right side of the panel is dedicated to a long biography of Galactus and Silver Surfer. Open the front panel to reveal the full size version of the cover image, and of course the figures themselves in huge "try me" window. Go ahead and push the button; the sounds and lights are perfectly enjoyable while the figure is still inside the package. One last note about the packaging: once you open the box you'll find that Galactus is held in place by only a handful of the new, twine-like ties, making it a simple and quick task to free him!
One word sums up Galactus: big! The figure is no less than 19 inches tall from his massive boots to his twin-forked helmet. As befits one of the great "Abstracts" of the Marvel Universe, Galactus wears a very interesting outfit consisting of armor that contains his extreme energies. It is comprised of layers upon layers of different geometric shapes and textures, only revealing a part of the giant's face. As best as I can tell, Galactus wears a bodysuit with additional boots, skirt, belt, breastplate, gloves, and helmet. Of course, over the years his appearance in the comic books has changed somewhat, but this feels like a pretty "definitive" look.
When dealing with such huge figures, toy companies often either skimp on the sculpting or jack up the price. Let's face it, compared to a 4 inch figure there's quite a bit of sculpted plastic here! Thankfully, Hasbro did an amazing job with Galactus, and he really does feel just like a giant action figure. Where he wears only the bodysuit, the Devourer has a sculpted muscular physique (who knew Big G worked out?). The armor has various sections that alternate between smooth panels and ribbed sections. The skirt, chest piece, and boots are made of a softer plastic, but even those parts have lots of sculpted details and the "layering" of elements on the skirt looks great.
Some other things that stand out: on the inside of each forearm is a panel of technological bits on the gloves, and front and center on the chest is an intricate "G" emblem that holds the button for the light and sound effects. Of course, there's a tremendous amount of sculpted detail on Galactus' head. His face has a lot of character, and is surrounded by various protruding parts that are covered in lines, geometric shapes, and more. Likewise, all of the translucent blue plastic sections on the helmet are covered in more wires and cables, etc.
When it comes to colors, Galactus proves that the bigger you are, the freer you are to break the rules of fashion. The big guy is really into purple and blue, and he's not afraid to show it. Those two colors are alternated all over his armor from his boots and fingertips to the tips of helmet. Most of it is pretty glossy, and the application is quite crisp. There are additional details in black and pale blue, the latter standing out on Galactus belt and chest emblem. The exposed part of the giant's face is a yellowish flesh tone with pink lips. Let's face it; you wont be seeing this style on the catwalk any time soon.
Despite his large size, Galactus has pretty amazing articulation, on par with the regular sized Marvel Universe figures! He's got a ball-jointed neck, ball-jointed shoulders, upper arms, double-jointed elbows, forearms, ball-jointed wrists, waist, ball-jointed and swiveling hips, double-jointed knees, lower legs (at the boot), and ankles. He's big and bulky, so you won't get Galactus doing Spider-Man poses, but he can move around pretty well. Of course, in the comics Galactus mostly stands around looking cosmic and pointing his arms at things, so you won't have any problem doing "accurate." The skirt and chest piece do limit the range of movement somewhat.
The "Cosmic Lights" and "Powerful Phrases" come courtesy of the button within the "G" in the chest emblem. You just have to press it once lightly and Galactus will belt out one of eleven grandiose phrases. At the same time, an orange light glows from within his helmet, lighting up his eyes and the clear parts on the front and back.
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T74OSP0UqKo]YouTube - Hasbro Marvel Universe Masterworks Galactus[/ame]
"Tremble at the might of the Power Cosmic!" and "Behold the World-Eating Machine!" might look good on paper, but the voice performance is so over the top as to be more silly than intimidating. Maybe it's just me, but in the comics Galactus always seemed to be pretty understated in his speaking; you don't have to be overly dramatic when your stride covers solar systems and you eat planets for breakfast. That being said, kids will love it!
A figure the size of Galactus should have big accessories, and so he comes with a Marvel Universe figure all his own: a new metallic Silver Surfer. He's a simple repaint of the original single-packed figure and his board, and unfortunately he has all of the same flaws. From far away the figure looks okay (the metallic even better than the original matte), but his flimsy limbs and odd joints make posing frustrating at best, and riding his board a chore. He's a nice addition to help cushion the blow of Galactus' cost, though. Finally, Big G comes with the usual Marvel Universe top secret envelope with bio and Superhuman Registration Act card... and they're Galactus-sized!
Galactus will run you about $50 - $60 at mass market toy stores or on their websites, which is not a bad deal considering what you're getting: a great-looking, huge figure with electronics and even a bonus MU figure. He's a great addition to your Marvel Universe collection, and will tower over a lot of your figures and look good doing it. Hasbro has revealed that there will be a variant in his Ultimate Alliance darker color scheme, so if you like that more you should hold off until that one starts showing up. Just don't tell him what I said about his fashion sense!
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The best and worst red carpet looks of 2012
The jury's back and verdicts have been cast... Without further ado, we bring you our best and worst dressed list for the year that was - and, raising the stakes, we've included couples in this year's red carpet line-up, too.
Best Dressed, 2012
1. Gwyneth Paltrow
This is how it's done - simple, classic and timeless. Resplendent in a Tom Ford caped jersey gown, the actress had her best-ever red carpet moment at this year's Oscars.
2. Rihanna
The reigning Princess of Pop has had many, many misses this year but her Grammy Awards gown was as good as it gets. The simple black satin slip by Giorgio Armani heavily referenced Michelle Pfeiffer's character in Scarface. Wild hair, glowing skin – she walked the sexy line with effortless elegance.
3. Diane Kruger
Diane Kruger never puts a foot out of place on the red carpet. She's the girl everyone wants to dress and everyone else wants to dress like. Her most daring and fabulous look this year was the Christian Dior couture gown she wore to the Cannes Film Festival. A modern day Scarlett O'Hara with small, sparkling earrings, fresh make-up and high ponytail. Swoon.
4. Miranda Kerr
A gorgeous Australian, wearing an Australian designer at an Australian event. Tick, tick, tick. Miranda has found her fashion stride this year developing a chic aesthetic and draped in this stunning Carla Zampatti gown she single-handedly put pastel blue back on the style map.
5. Claire Danes
It was the colour, it was the girl, it was the baby bump...the simple Lanvin gown Claire Danes wore to The Emmy Awards became one of the most replicated looks of the year. She glowed, the dress glided - it made women all around the world want to wear yellow.
Worst Dressed, 2012
1. Ashley Judd
1964 called and would like its beehive back. Where do we start with this look? The colour of the dress? The fabric? The headband? The earrings? The make-up? This beautiful, red carpet veteran should have known much, much better.
2. Christina Aguilera
I know why don't you match your eye shadow to your dress. Purple ombre anywhere is challenging but head-to-toe and you look like an aubergine. The cut of this frock, the plunge of the neckline, the lashes, the tan, the bob... The End.
3. Heidi Klum
I'm beginning to think that Seal was her stylist because post marriage bust-up, the former supermodel has got it very, very wrong. What was she shooting for with this dress? Edgy university production of Midsummer Night's Dream? She looks like an extra from Xanadu.
4. Florence Welch
Amazing artist, amazing designer - and yet both had an off day. This Sarah Burton (for Alexander McQueen) frock made Florence look like a jellyfish or piece of cleaning equipment. A classic case of when bad clothes happen to good people.
5. Lindsay Lohan
What do you do if you're a fallen star who's been arrested six times and in desperate need of some good press? You dress like Anne Hathaway and light a candle. Lindsay didn't get that memo because she chose this ill-fitting, satin sheath with peekaboo cut-outs as her comeback gown. It doesn't say "I'm back", it says "I'm finished".
Best & Worst Dressed Couples, 2012
The Best
Joshua and Diane
Who knew that Pacey from Dawson's Creek would grow up to be so suave? She is the Queen, he is the King and together they wipe the floor.
Justin and Jessica
You very rarely see Mr and Mrs Timberlake together on the red carpet - they follow the Chris and Gwyneth model – but when they get their glam on, it's young, cool and sophisticated.
George and Stacey
Tanned, toned, glossy - you almost need sunglasses to look at these two. When it comes to A-list dressing, they are high voltage, old Hollywood glamour.
The Worst
Snookie and J.Wow
Their names say it all. Are they even names? The ladies from Jersey Shore have proven that just when you thought you'd seen everything, you actually hadn't. Fake hair, fake tan, fake boobs and wardrobes that can't be classified as fashion.
Ice and Coco
Gangsta (sic)-turned-actor, Ice T, was never known for his street style but his wife Coco has helped him dial it down another notch. The mix of her extraordinary bottom and patterned lycra have made for some of the best worst looks of the year.
And, finally... So good, it's bad
You know the saying, if it ain't broke, don't fix it? This applies to Angelina Jolie's special blend of sexiness. Even when she's kissing her brother or wearing a vial of blood around her neck, she's still sexy. So it was with the black Versace gown she wore to the Oscars. The massive side split and acres of leg that it revealed managed to overshadow the ceremony. Love or loathe the outfit, Angie made it impossible to look away.
An earlier version of this blog has been corrected.
Paula Joye has spent the last twenty years working in the fashion industry. She is the former editor of Cleo, Shop Til You Drop and Madison magazines.
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As someone with incredibly pale skin, I'm always on the lookout for moisturiser with SPF for the summer months. I picked up this Soap & Glory Feel Good Factor moisturiser with SPF 25. It costs £12 for 50ml, but I picked it up on a 3 for 2 offer.
The product comes in an attractive silver-coloured tube with pink accents. It is described as a "daytime moisture protection fluid". It contains UVA and UVB screens to protect the skin against the sun, plus Soap & Glory's exclusive *SUNTRIGGER™ technology & ANTI-AGING SMART SPHERES (whatever they are!). The product is designed to help protect the skin against dryness, wrinkles and pigmentation – all problems which can be caused or exacerbated by sun exposure.
The moisturiser should be used every morning (I used a different one at night – no point in using SPF at night!). It has a pleasant scent – Soap & Glory state that it contains a tropical fragrance including Litsea Cupeda essential oil and sweet orange oil. I do like the refreshing scent, which isn't too strong. It is suggested that a generous layer should be applied, following with makeup if wanted, and that Feel Good Factor should be applied frequently throughout the day to ensure maximum protection.
The moisturiser goes on easily and is easily absorbed. It doesn't irritate my skin at all. The packaging states that it is non-greasy, non-whitening and offers invisible protection. This is true – I was impressed with how it went on just like a normal moisturiser. Overall it was slightly thicker than a standard moisturiser, but considering that most facial sun protection products feel horribly thick and greasy (to me, anyway), this was a huge plus. It proved a good base for makeup, feeling light on my skin and not producing that oily "layer" that is normally the case with SPF products and can cause makeup to slide off.
As far as the sun protection is concerned, I used this all through last summer (except on a handful of days when I was out all day in the heat, on which I used my SPF50 product) and have no complaints. I didn't do any kind of "testing" by staying out in the sun longer than usual, but my skin remained pale and undamaged – just the way I like it! So I have to conclude that this product does the job.
On the very hottest days, I prefer to use a very high SPF (50+). For most summer days here in the UK, though, I am happy to use SPF25 and this product did the job perfectly. Sun protection and a high-quality moisturiser in one – I will definitely be purchasing Feel Good Factor again.
Well I paid £11.99 for this product from Soap and Glory so it is not exactly cheap however the results are comparable to more expensive creams so there are no complaints from me. It works very effectively as a face moisturiser and as the area that needs to be covered is not that big you do get a decent number of uses out of the 50ml tube with the added bonus that you are getting some protection from the sun as it is rated spf25.
I love the packaging with all the Soap and Glory products and this one is no different. The tube itself is silver in colour and plastic, it has a pink twist off lid on which it stands when not in use if you do not keep the box however the box is pretty cool with a retro picture on it and great styling. The detail on the tube also has a retro feel and is mostly a striking pink colour as well.
The hole at the top from which the cream is dispensed delivers a nice even amount so you do not waste any of the cream which has a medium consistency, it is thick but not too much. It has an off white colour to it and it absorbs into my skin very easily. I have been impressed with how well it hydrates my skin leaving it with a healthy looking glow to it. After using this my skin has a very smooth soft feel to it and it certainly improves the suppleness of my skin. I tend to apply it first thing in the morning before applying any make up.
The effects tend to last pretty good, this is no miracle cream but it is a good solid moisturising cream that works very effectively and the results are very pleasing. Certainly one to look out for as often Boots have 3 for 2 offers on Soap and Glory products and these bring the cost down as you can usually mix and match with them and it is worth giving this Fell Good Factor Cream a try.
I bought this face moisturiser a few months ago. At the time I was looking for a moisturiser to add to my make up bag as I like to apply a cream before starting my make up routine.
This cream seemed to fit the bill pretty well because it came in a flexible plastic tube and would be easy to store or travel with. Having use a lot of soap & glory products before I was also keen to use something new from their range because I like their products. The cream was on offer too so I decided to give it a go.
The cream comes in a silver plastic tube (I guess it is sort of a metal effect, made to look like those more expensive brands). The tube has a bright pink plastic lid and branding on the front in the same colour. The design is very nice, and is distinctive as being part of the soap & glory brand. The tube has a good design too, the lid twists off and there is a medium sized application hole through which the product can be squeezed. The tube is made from a very flexible soft plastic and this makes it easy to get all the contents out, and cut it open when it begins to dwindle.
The cream is a slightly yellowy colour and has a medium consistency. The lotion is has a slightly shimmery effect to it that gives it a pearlescent sheen. I tend to rub it in before putting my make up and find that it hydrates my skin but absorbs quickly and doesn't interfere with the process of putting my make up on. It simply leaves my skin feeling very soft and hydrated and this helps to improve the look of my make up and how well it wears throughout the day. I have also used this as a night lotion but I find it works better in the day because of the iridescent quality of the lotion, which suits day time wear and is a little wasted for overnight use.
This cream does cost £12 which is pretty expensive for a 50ml tube. It does have SPF25 in it which is an added bonus, but I still resent paying this much for the cream. In reality I got it on a 3 for 2, which boots do regularly on soap & glory, this does mean I saved probably a third off this product. I would probably only buy it again on offer because it is too expensive for what it is, that sad I enjoyed using it.
A lovely lotion that helps my make up look better throughout the day. Shame about the price!
After I got this cream I was unsure whether I had bought a day moisturiser with a sun protection factor (SPF), which is what I normally try to buy or else a specific facial suncream. It recommends putting on as a moisturiser under make up (if you wear any), but also suggest you should reapply throughout the day. To be honest unless I am out for the day in the summer, or actually sitting in the sun I don't usually reapply sun cream. On a normal day at work or popping to the shops I would expect the SPF in my moisturiser to suffice for the limited period I would spend outside. Plus at SPF25 this is quite a bit higher than most day creams I have used.
It has the typical Soap & Glory retro style designed packaging in bright modern colours (fuchsia pink and silver in this case). The outer box contains a lengthy ingredient list, most of which I have never heard of, but it does contain parabens and silicones, which I know some people prefer to avoid. It also contains vitamins and antioxidants and their 'exclusive Suntrigger technology' that allegedly releases these vitamins when the sun comes out. I have no idea how this actually works and remain slightly sceptical. The cream has no real discernable fragrance, other than that of a suntan cream.
My skin is normal, but can lean to the dry end of the scale during the winter months. I do look after it and don't tend to have many problems with my skin, but find I am prone to freckles in the summer and I have one or two slight brown age spots (eek!). I applied the cream in the morning to clean skin. The hole at the top of the tube was quite small, which helped avoid wastage as large amounts of excess cream didn't spurt out. It was very easy to apply; it is quite thin so seemingly easy to blend in. A couple of times I would return to the bathroom to apply my make up and find it had left a flaky residue on my skin, usually around my chin/jaw line. I can only put this down to the fact that I didn't blend it in properly. The sheerness of the product possibly misleading me into thinking it had soaked in to my skin. I apply my usual foundation and make up on top about half an hour later (as I would with my normal moisturiser), and it went on easily. Generally I found this cream comfortable to wear - it wasn't greasy, heavy or cloggy
The first day I used this was a winter's day, but one of the mild, sunny ones we had. I was queuing for the Hockney exhibition at the Royal Academy, and stood in the direct sunlight for 30-40 minutes, as well as a short lunch outside on a bench, so I was quite glad I had this on. My skin felt soft and moisturised throughout the day and I cannot complain about that. That fact has remained through out the time I have used it. If I was actually going to sit out in the sun, I would probably feel better if I wore a dedicated sun lotion as well, but that is just a personal preference.
As much as I loved the high SPF and the product generally, I would prefer a product that was more facial moisturiser than suncream. Whilst I like an SPF in my moisturiser, I would prefer a moisturiser that did moisturiser-things with the added benefit of an SPF, rather than a moisturiser which seems to be an SPF. The compact tube with a secure lid means it is good to pop in your handbag during the summer if you are out and about, and I would certainly take this on a summer break. I have never actually reapplied this over make-up but as it is quite sheer, I think as long as you are careful it shouldn't be a problem, and you can also use it on the backs of your hands.
The suncream smell I got from the cream makes me feel it a bit too chemically for me and during the winter when I barely see my own home in daylight hours, I think I would prefer to use a more intensive moisturiser with perhaps a light SPF just in case. At £12 for 50ml tube I think this does offer good value for money, as my tube has lasted me several months now.
This was the first of Soap and Glory's skincare range that I have tried. It was last summer and I was looking for a facial moisturiser with an SPF. What made me want to try this product was the fact that I was really impressed with Soap and Glory's "Sexy Mother Pucker" lip gloss and so wanted to give their skincare range a try.
I bought the product from Boots at £12 which has lasted me about 6 months so at 50p a week for a daily moisturiser with a high SPF is, to my mind, good value for money. The product came boxed which is, in my opinion, unneeded excess packaging, though it does have the picture of the pretty 40's lady (as you can see above) which is a huge part of Soap and Glory's brand recognition and recent popularity. The product's packaging is colour-themed silver, pink and yellow which looks different when compared to other brands on the cosmetics shelves.
The product itself is generic cream-coloured, goes on to the face as light as a feather, you can't feel it, it really does just sink into your skin ready for you to apply your daily make-up on top. You also don't need a lot of the product to cover your face and neck as it glides on easily enough without effort or vigorous rubbing.
I have combination skin which doesn't seem to be a problem for this moisturiser, it doesn't block my pores but does provide adequate moisture along with sun protection. The product had a pleasant scent which smells of luxury and cleanliness.
This is the best daily facial moisturiser I have ever used and would recommend this to anyone especially for those who are after a summer time moisturiser.
I have only discovered the Soap and Glory range about a month ago. For about 6 months now, I have been looking for a face cream which contains SPF - I have become more aware and have noticed my skin changing especially when it is sunny, unfortunately I suffer from really bad pigmentation and scarring and everywhere I keep reading the need to wear SPF. Now SPF as you may know, tends to be quite thick and milky and when you rub it into your skin it leaves this shimmer. I shopped around for ages and failed to find a face cream which is light, does not leave anything on your skin and is reasonably priced. Then I came across the S&G Feel good factor SPF 25....yes you should believe your eyes I said SPF 25. It comes in a cute pink box and says 'amazing every day facial moisture lotion' with 'ultra-lite UVA/UVB screens and antioxidant vitamin C & E' But WHY are these so important???
The sun emits radiation including UV A and UV B. UV A rays reach the earth 95% of the time and penetrates the skin a lot more deeply compared to UV B which can cause skin ageing and wrinkles. UV A rays damages skin cells and there is even research suggesting that they can increase the prevalence of skin cancers. UV A is responsible for tanning whereas UV B causes reddening of skin and sunburn.
UV A rays can penetrate through glass, so it is really important to protect your skin from these rays even when you are indoors. In order for adequate protection it is recommended that SPF 15 or more should be worn.
As mentioned above, the feel good factor lotion has SPF 25 so its great that you are getting this protection from a face cream. The cream contains Vitamin C and E which are great for anti ageing and the general overall conditioning of skin.
Back to the product, it comes in a pink box and the tube itself is 50 ml. It is a silver exclamation point shaped tube with a pink screw lid at the bottom. It kind of resembles a hair conditioner bottle. You unscrew the lid and squeeze the tube ever so slightly and the cream comes out. The cream is an off white colour and is quite thin considering it contains SPF. It absorbs well into the skin and does not leave any residue. The cream itself is great it doesn't flake off and is a great base in my opinion when putting on make up. The cream smells gorgeous, very girly fruity and bubblegum-y smell. LOVELY!! And refreshing too!
The cream has not made my skin break out which is great and my dry patches of skin on my face are no longer there. In Boots, this cream will cost you £11 which is a fair price considering you do not need a lot to cover your face and neck on a daily basis. The tube itself will last about 2 months or so depending on how much you use.
Thank you Soap and glory for this cream, I definitely recommend this cream!!
I bought this a few weeks ago when the weather became really hot and sunny. I like to protect my skin in the sun, but normal sun screen is too thick and rich for my face. I saw this in Boots on 3 for 2, this was good as separately it costs £12. In a tube you get 50ml.
The tube is silver in colour with the words 'feel good factor' across the front, it also states that the moisturiser contains SPF 25. On the box it advises you that the lotion has ultralite UVA & UVB sunscreens as well as something S&G call Sun Trigger Anti-oxidant vitamin balls, these are designed not only to protect your skin against wrinkles but to moisturise and protect against dryness. The cream contains vitamins C & E.
The cream is dematologically tested.
To use the moisturiser you simply apply to cleansed skin every morning. The moisturiser has an orangey scent it reminds me of their 'Catch a wrinkle in time' which I had been using prior to discovering this. It is really sweet smelling. The moisturiser is light and absorbs into your skin really well. It dries almost instantly so that you can apply your makeup almost immediately.
I normally have dry skin, and I sometimes get oily patches on my nose and chin, this moisturiser left my skin feeling smooth and soft without any greasiness, it didn't leave any whiteness like other SPF's and it didn't have the usual chalky feeling.
I haven't burnt in the sun since I have been using this, I have to say I don't spend a lot of time in the sun, but as I am fair when it is really hot I do tend to burn quite quickly.
I would recommend this to anyone looking to protect their skin without the greasiness and heaviness of a traditional lotion.
With this glorious weather and no April showers in sight, it comes as no surprise that I prefer to spend my free time outside on my allotment than inside sofa surfing. Usually in April the weather is so predictable and one minute it can be bright sunshine and within a few seconds there is a thunder and lightening show with a torrential downpour, however this April I think we have had fabulous weather and I have made every minute of it.
Spending a lot of time outdoors means that you need to ensure that you have proper protection from the sun and the harmful rays, why? Well a good friend of mine who has been a complete sun worshipper and spent 2-3 times a week going on sunbeds to have a tan all year round ended up with skin cancer on her arm and having seen how painful it was for her to go through, there is no way I am going to take that chance, so I ensure that I wear a high sun protection factor (SPF). We see the words SPF on most of the everyday products that we use from moisturising cream, exfoliating cream, sun cream and so on and it is usually combined with a number from 2 right up to 50 and in some cases higher which leads to sun block. So what does this actually mean? The SPF you need depends on your skin type, something I found out after spending too long in the sun once and it was so painful. So if like me you have fair skin you will need an SPF of 25 or higher and that is using in the UK, if you travel abroad then you may need to look at something higher. I should add at this point that you should wear sun screen much more regularly than when it is sunny and potentially on a daily basis to keep your skin free from wrinkles and UV damage.
I don't like using sun cream on my face, I find it blocks the pores and leads to a break out in spots so I always try to find something a little different like a facial cream which has a high SPF factor. In the past I have used Lush Face protector which was really lovely as a cream but it only has an SPF of 20 which is quite high for a facial cream but Soap & Glory have gone one better and offered a cream with an SPF of 25 and it is marketed as being "Amazing Everyday SPF 25 Facial Moisturiser with ultralite UVA/UVB" and as there was a 3 for 2 offer on in Boots I snapped it up with a few other items.
As with all Soap & Glory products this items comes in a cardboard box which is highly decorated and very catching on the eye. It is bright pink in colour and at the top of the box are the words "its fun, its fresh, it has the" in quite small white lettering and then below in much bigger letters are the words "Feel Good factor SPF 25" which is obviously the name of the product. Below the words is a description which says "Amazing everyday facial moisture lotion" with a bright yellow background and then below that you are told it has ultra-lite UVA/UVB screens plus antioxidant vitamins C and E. Then posed rather provocatively on a beach in black and white is a woman in a bikini who claims this is the best moisturiser she has ever used and then you will find the Soap & Glory logo. So the box is really eye catching and it stands out even amongst its own brand of products because the pinkness of the box is much brighter. Inside the box there is a silver tube which contains 50ML of the moisturising lotion and it mimics the design of the box but excludes the lady on the beach, so every piece of wordage is repeated.
So to the cream. With most Soap & Glory products that I have tried they all have a familiar smell to them, one that I cannot identify other than to say to those of you who are a fan of these products like me, it has that smell. But that isn't very useful to those people who have never used one of their products and the only way I can think to describe it is to say that whilst it is quite tropical it is also quite fruity. However when you remove the pink screw cap lid from the tube and squeeze it quite lightly you will see that the cream is a slightly off cream colour, it isn't bright white and it isn't cream, for me it is somewhere in the middle of the two and yes that familiar Soap & Glory smell becomes really obvious. When applying it to your face, like any moisturising cream you obviously need to ensure that your face is clean and then using a small blob massage it into the skin. The one thing I dislike about suntan creams on the face is that they feel really greasy, unless of course you buy a specific facial suntan cream/spray of course, but even then I still don't like how they make my skin feel. This cream however feel completely differently and it sinks right into the skin, no greasiness left behind and as soon as it has sunk into your skin you wouldn't even know you had applied anything to your face and there is no suntan cream smell! My skin type is slightly odd in that I have a greasy t-zone (forehead, cheeks and chin) but have dry skin at the same time, so many people say combination skin and I tend to be careful about which products I apply to my face which might make the whole situation worse, thankfully this cream didn't and infact my skin felt very soft and smooth, though it does contain vitamins C and E. So why are the vitamins important? Both Vitamin C and E are antioxidants and fight what are known as free radicals from the environment such as pollution and sun damage and it is these free radicals which cause premature skin aging.
The final thing to add about this creams ingredients are that it contains sweet orange oil which helps to detoxify congested skin and as an oil it is considered to be uplifting which lifts your moods and then there is Litsea Cupid essential oil which is found in quite a lot of creams and it helps deal with skin complaints and acts as an anti-inflammatory.
So having used the cream now for the last few weeks how does it fare? If I am totally honest I have to say that I absolutely love this cream it is brilliant. My skin is super soft, it has a natural glow to it, I've been out in the sunshine a lot and whilst my face has a slight colouring to it, it isn't bright red and burning like it usually is when I wear other sun creams and I haven't had any break out of spots, rashes or any allergic reactions. You can purchase this cream from Boots and other outlets which sell Soap & Glory products and it is currently priced at £12 for 50ml an if you use it everyday like I do then this product, depending on how much of it you use, should last you 3-4 months but again it depends on how much you use and how often you use it.
The only thing I hope Soap & Glory do to change this cream should it do so is to have a higher SPF to maybe 30-35 and maybe a little higher for other people because for some people they won't think 25 is high enough for them and won't purchase it. However, even without the SPF it is a fantastic cream which does everything it says it will do which is to protect against wrinkles whilst keeping the skin soft and smooth and for that I will continue buying it because I like the fact it protects my skin and looks after my skin with little effort from myself.


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Digital Collections
The Mansfield Library's Digital Collections consist primarily of rare or unique materials such as photographs, letters, diaries, maps, oral histories, meeting minutes, pamphlets, grey literature and University of Montana publications. The majority of these materials provide information about the people, places and events of Montana and the region.
Alpine Wildflowers of Glacier and Waterton Lakes National Park
Published and written by former Glacier National Park ranger Jerry DeSanto in 1989, this book covers history and dispersal of alpine flora, ecology of alpines plants, distribution of alpine flora, and flower identification with color photos of plants found in both Glacier and Waterton Parks.
Archival Photographs from the University of Montana
Images in this collection include UM campus students, buildings and events, and scenes from around Missoula, Montana, and the region. They were selected from Archives and Special Collections and represent only a fraction of what is available onsite. The digitization and addition of images to this collection is ongoing.
Books, Pamphlets, and Ephemera from the University of Montana
The books, pamphlets, serials and other materials in this collection were selected from Archives & Special Collections and represent a variety of subject areas documenting Montana and the region including Glacier National Park, homesteading and mining. Each item is full-text searchable. The digitization and addition of images to this collection is ongoing.
Boone and Crockett Club Records
Founded by Theodore Roosevelt in 1887, the Boone and Crockett Club was the United States' first hunting and big-game conservation organization. This collection contains scans of content held at the University of Montana's Archives and Special Collections.
Bud Moore Photographs and Sound Recordings
William Robert "Bud" Moore (1917-2010) was a well-known Montana forester, trapper, conservationist, and author. This collection contains photographs Moore took and stories he recorded about those photos.
Char-Koosta News
Published by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes of the Flathead Indian Reservation, started in November 1956 and continued through five decades. With the exception of a ten-year hiatus from December 1961 through May 1971, the paper continues to publish a weekly issue.
Chippewa Cree Tribe Water Rights Settlement Records
This collection includes files used by the Chippewa Cree Tribe, and in particular the Tribal Water Resources Department, during their negotiations with the Montana Reserved Water Rights Compact Commission and the Federal Negotiating Team for the Rocky Boy's Reservation to settle the Tribe's water rights claims.
Early Montana Histories
A collection of books exploring topics such as the exploration and occupation of Montana, Indian history, wars, trading and military posts, mining, newspapers, churches, and societies during the time between 1735 and 1885. These works generally include treatments of Montana counties as well as personal "reminiscences" from notable Montanans. Illustrations of people, buildings, farms, ranches, and natural features of the era can be found in these titles.
Edith Reneau Diary, 1917
The Edith Reneau Diary consists of a woman's documentation of her life on a homestead located in Big Hole in Beaverhead County in southwest Montana. Each day's entry begins with a description of the weather, and continues with brief descriptions of her activities for the day. The original diary is housed in Archives & Special Collections.
Fort Missoula Alien Detention Camp Collection
This collection includes correspondence, telegrams, memoranda and maps documenting the creation of the Fort Missoula Detention Camp between 1941 and 1942.
Harold Wave Whicker Collection
In 1938, Harold Wave Whicker (1895-1955) donated a collection of rare books and manuscripts to The University of Montana, where he had been a faculty member in the English Department. The collection emphasizes literature of the nineteenth century. Represented authors include Edgar Allen Poe, Walt Whitman, Thomas Carlyle, and others.
Helena, Montana City Council Minutes, 1881-1970
In April 1881, the Helena City Council began meeting after the public approval of a charter incorporating the City of Helena. Minutes were created after each meeting and they detailed the actions of the mayor and aldermen in establishing the framework and continuance of their municipal government.
Jack L. Demmons' Photographs of Bonner, Montana
Assembled in the mid-1970's by Bonner School Superintendent Jack L. Demmons, this collection of approximately 1,600 photographs depicts life in and around Bonner, Montana, from the late 1800s through the 1950s. These photos were digitized at the University of Montana's Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library in 2007.
James Ball Diaries, 1906-1933
The James Ball Diaries consist of three volumes written by sheep rancher James Ball. The diaries contain day-to-day observations of the ranch, weather, Ball's travels around Montana, visits from neighbors, work exchanged with neighbors, and other small community events. Original diaries are housed in Archives and Special Collections.
Joseph H. Jones Manuscript "The Rock Creek Massacre"
The Joseph H. Jones Manuscript consists of a typescript first-person account of Jones's encounter with and escape from a band of Nez Perca^e attempting a return from Canada to Idaho one year after the Battle of the Big Hole (1877). The original manuscript is in Archives and Special Collections.
Mapping Montana and the West
These maps were selected from the Library's Regional and Historic Map collection and represent Montana and the greater northwest. The digitization and addition of images to this collection is ongoing.
Mike Mansfield Collection
This digital collection highlights Mike Mansfield's legacy of leadership in public service as represented through his speeches and interviews. Mansfield served Montana in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1942-1952 and in the U.S. Senate from 1952-1977, and was Ambassador to Japan from 1977-1988. The content in this collection represents a fraction of the extensive Mike Mansfield archival collection held in Archives & Special Collections.
Mountain-Plains Native Americans
A broad and growing collection of reference materials related to the Native American tribes Montana. The collection will ultimately contain government documents, archival documents, photographs, and other materials.
Natives of Montana Archival Project (NOMAP)
The Natives of Montana Archival Project (NOMAP) contains over 65,700 documents from holdings in the National Archives Record Group 75. These documents have been indexed and are hosted on the Montana Memory Project. Funding for this project was provided by Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, UM's Native American Studies Department, and the Smithsonian.
Patricia Goedicke and Leonard Wallace Robinson Collection
In 2007, Archives and Special Collections acquired the literary manuscripts of Patricia Goedicke and her husband, Leonard Wallace Robinson. This digital collection features excerpts from those papers, providing insight into the writing process and careers of both authors, and includes drafts of works, journal entries, and correspondence.
Steffen Heinrich Aggens Diary, 1852-1868
The Steffen Heinrich Aggens Diary consists of a single volume written in German. The diary begins with Aggens' departure from Germany in 1852 and charts his travels to New York and San Francisco and then through the goldfields of California, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana through 1868. The original diary is housed in Archives & Special Collections.
Thula Hardenbrook Diary, 1887
The Thula Hardenbrook Diary describes a trip through Yellowstone National Park that Hardenbrook took in the summer of 1887. The original diary is housed in Archives and Special Collections.
University of Montana Electronic Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers
The University of Montana Electronic Thesis, Dissertation and Professional Paper Project (ETDP) is a collaborative effort between the Graduate School, the Mansfield Library, graduate degree granting departments, and graduate students. Beginning in 2007, graduate student theses, dissertations, and professional papers have been published electronically. Additionally, all UM doctoral dissertations were retrospectively digitized and are available electronically.
University of Montana Web Archives
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Walter Bone Shirt Ledger
The sixteen drawings in this ledger were created by Brulé Lakota artist Never Misses (also known as Walter Bone Shirt) in the early 1890s. The ledger was donated to the University's library in 1962 by Genevieve Prochnow and is held by Archives and Special Collections.
William H.H. and Emma Dickinson Papers
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President Obama Sets an Ambitious Training Goal
Jan 26, 2012
By Neil Ridley
In last night's State of the Union address, President Obama laid out an ambitious goal to train 2 million American workers with the skills that will lead directly to a job. At a time when 13 million Americans are unemployed and employers are seeking to hire individuals with the right skill sets, this is an important step in the right direction for our economy.
As the monthly jobs reports have repeatedly shown, individuals with a high school diploma or less have significantly higher unemployment rates than more educated workers. Any national training initiative should include a combination of basic skills, work readiness skills and occupational skills to address the varying needs of our nation's unemployed workers and those seeking to enter the workforce.
There are many promising training models to build on, including the college-business partnership cited in the State of the Union. States are already implementing career pathway and career pathway bridge models, sector-based strategies and integrated education and training programs that prepare lower-skilled worker for good jobs.
To make this training commitment a reality, Congress and the president must work together to:
- Maintain current funding for federal workforce programs and avoid harmful eligibility cuts to the Pell Grant Program. Further cuts would be counterproductive and prevent many low-income adults and disadvantaged youth from accessing necessary education and training.
- Enact the Pathways Back to Work Act, which would provide a combination of training and work experience to low-income adults and youth through subsidized jobs and summer- and year-round employment.
- Reauthorize the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) to ensure more individuals receive training and employment services. WIA provides a delivery infrastructure in state and local communities that can help to ensure training and jobs reach those in most need of work.
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A new Penn State Extension on-farm checklist, "Best Milking Practices," is now available online in both English and Spanish.
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King of the mat
IJ ranks the top three Marin wrestlers in each weight class
106: Jacob Gardiner (JS), Sebastian Sweatland (SM), Eli Mayer (TL)
113: George Wong (TL), Paul Adkisson (N)
120: Byron Barrientos (MC), Kevin Walther (TL), JJ Adkisson (N)
126: Kai Caindec (TL), Ricky Couto (R)
132: Andrew Chresalia (MC), Rob Smith (SM), Noah Dorfman (R)
138: Will Amos (R), Karl Beckman (N)
145: Jack Twomey (R), Eric Wardenburg (MC), Jackson Smith (N)
152: Garrett Heath (N), Kenneth Barriman (R), James Kenny (JS)
160: Will Simmons (R), Austin Ball (N), Olivier Duler (Tam)
170: Nathan Morris (R), Daniel Laereman (TL), Bill Peatman (JS)
182: Nick Gernhard (MC), Steven Peters (Tam)
195: Joe Brusati (TL), Izaak Heath (D), Dylan Kings (Tam)
220: Nate Keeve (TL), Sean Belingheri (N)
Hwy: Anthony Kosinski (MC), Kalvin Carr (N)
Look for Drake's Izaak Heath (195) to go up against Justin-Siena's Quentin Bates when the Pirates and Braves square off in a tri-meet with Marin Catholic on Thursday. Drake's Joe See and Justin-Siena's Jacob Gardiner will make for an interesting match at 106 pounds, as will MC's Stephen Chresalia and Justin-Siena's Andrew Collins at 138s.
Novato's Austin Ball (160) might have his hands full with San Marin's Michael Snider in the Hornets' tri-meet with the Mustangs and San Rafael. The Bulldogs' Marlo Maldonado (120) could get a chance to take on San Marin captain Rob Smith (132).
There are several interesting potential matchups in Tam, Redwood and Terra Linda's tri-meet on Thursday: Redwood's Will Simmons and Tam's Olivier Duler at 160 pounds, and Tam's Nate Boutwell or Sebastian Tamblyn and Terra Linda's Kai Caindec, all at 126s, and Redwood's Jack Twomey and Tam's Ryan O'Boyle (145).
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Dear Members
Nadiisota sutta (The River Current)
[Presented by Dr.Han Tun, [email protected] SariputtaDhamma/JTN/Mult]
Iti 109. Nadiisotasutta.m
109. Vutta~nheta.m bhagavataa, vuttamarahataati me suta.m
"Seyyathaapi , bhikkhave, puriso nadiyaa sotena ovuyheyya piyaruupasaataruupena.
Tamena.m cakkhumaa puriso tiire .thito disvaa eva.m vadeyya 'ki~ncaapi kho
tva.m, ambho purisa, nadiyaa sotena ovuyhasi piyaruupasaataruupena, atthi cettha
he.t.thaa rahado sauumi saava.t.to sagaho sarakkhaso ya.m tva.m, ambho purisa,
rahada.m paapu.nitvaa mara.na.m vaa nigacchasi mara.namatta.m vaa dukkha'nti.
Atha kho so, bhikkhave, puriso tassa purisassa sadda.m sutvaa hatthehi ca
paadehi ca pa.tisota.m vaayameyya.
(1) "Upamaa kho me aya.m, bhikkhave, kataa atthassa vi~n~naapanaaya. Aya.m
cettha attho 'nadiyaa soto'ti kho, bhikkhave, ta.nhaayeta.m adhivacana.m.
(2) "'Piyaruupa.m saataruupa'nti kho, bhikkhave, channeta.m ajjhattikaana.m
aayatanaana.m adhivacana.m.
(3) "'He.t.thaa rahado'ti kho, bhikkhave, pa~ncanna.m orambhaagiyaana.m
sa.myojanaana.m adhivacana.m;
(4) "'Uumibhaya'nti kho, bhikkhave, kodhupaayaasasseta.m adhivacana.m;
(5) "'Aava.t.ta'nti kho, bhikkhave, pa~ncanneta.m kaamagu.naana.m adhivacana.m;
(6) "'Gaharakkhaso'ti kho, bhikkhave, maatugaamasseta.m adhivacana.m;
(7) "'Pa.tisoto'ti kho, bhikkhave, nekkhammasseta.m adhivacana.m;
(8) "'Hatthehi ca paadehi ca vaayaamo'ti kho, bhikkhave, viiriyaarambhasseta.m
(9) "'Cakkhumaa puriso tiire .thito'ti kho, bhikkhave, tathaagatasseta.m
adhivacana.m arahato sammaasambuddhassaa"ti.
Etamattha.m bhagavaa avoca. Tattheta.m iti vuccati
"Sahaapi dukkhena jaheyya kaame, yogakkhema.m aayati.m patthayaano;
Sammappajaano suvimuttacitto, vimuttiyaa phassaye tattha tattha;
Sa vedaguu vuusitabrahmacariyo, lokantaguu paaragatoti vuccatii"ti.
Ayampi attho vutto bhagavataa, iti me sutanti.[/color]
Iti 109. Nadiisota sutta (The River Current)
[ Translated by John D. Ireland]
This was said by the Lord...
"Suppose, bhikkhus, a man was being borne along by the current of a river that
seemed pleasant and agreeable. But upon seeing him, a keen-sighted man standing
on the bank would call out to him: 'Hey, good man! Although you are being borne
along by the current of a river that seems pleasant and agreeable, lower down
there is a pool with turbulent waves and swirling eddies, with monsters and
demons. On reaching that pool you will die or suffer close to death.' Then,
bhikkhus, upon hearing the words of that person, that man would struggle against
the current with hands and feet.
"I have made use of this simile, bhikkhus, to illustrate the meaning. And this
is the meaning here:
(1) 'The current of the river' (nadiyaa soto) is a synonym for craving
(2) 'Seeming pleasant and agreeable' (piyaruup-saataruupa) is a synonym for the
six internal sense-bases (cha ajjhatta aayatana).
(3) 'The pool lower down' (he.t.thaa rahado) is a synonym for the five lower
fetters (pa~nca orambhaagiya sa.myojana).
(4) 'Turbulent waves' (uumibhaya) is a synonym for anger and frustration
(5)'Swirling eddies' (aava.t.ta) is a synonym for the five strands of sensual
pleasure (pa~nca kaamagu.na).
(6) 'Monsters and demons' (gaharakkhaso) is a synonym for womenfolk
(7) 'Against the current' (pa.tisoto) is a synonym for renunciation (nekkhamma).
(8) 'Struggling with hands and feet' (hatthehi ca paadehi ca vaayaamo) is a
synonym for instigating energy (viiriyaarambha).
(9) 'The keen-sighted man standing on the bank' (cakkhumaa puriso tiire .thito)
is a synonym for the Tathaagata, the Arahant, the Fully Enlightened One
"Desiring future security from bondage
One should abandon sensual desire
However painful this may be.
Rightly comprehending with wisdom,
Possessing a mind that is well released,
One may reach freedom step by step.
"One who is a master of knowledge,
Who has lived the holy life,
Is called one gone to the world's end,
One who has reached the further shore."
Love Buddha's dhamma,


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It's been about six months since the Orange Box was released, but our Team Fortress 2 experts still can't get enough. Over the last few months, they've put their skills on the line against some pretty heavy hitters — including Bioware (win), EA Mythic (win), Ubisoft (loss), and the Shacknews community (loss). But tonight, they'll take one of their greatest opponents yet: a dozen members from our very own BGS forums.
It should be interesting to see how it goes. Will it be a cordial matchup with an attitude similar to our Meet the Devs thread? Will things get ugly? We'll find out when they meet at 7PM. If you're not participating in the event, it sounds like there will likely be YouTube footage in the near future, and there's sure to be some post game chat here in the forums.
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As its title blithely hints, enchantments abound in Woody Allen's charming but flawed comedy "Magic in the Moonlight."
The film brims throughout with champagne dialogue that bubbles with the cleverness of Oscar Wilde, appealing performances from its players and that alluring, sigh-inducing French Riviera scenery.
But — and this is not one of those buts that's casually cast aside — Allen's frothy comedy set in the 1920s loses its fizzle because of a key problem in its foundation: an improbable, no, completely unbelievable romance between polar-opposite characters — the young and captivating American clairvoyant (Emma Stone) and the uptight, middle-aged magician (Colin Firth) whose pomposity could send up a hot-air balloon.
The first part of "Moonlight," which focuses on an irritable Stanley Crawford (Firth) trying to expose the radiant Sophie Baker (Stone) as a fraud, is classic witty Allen. One witty line of dialogue is followed by another and yet another. The film doesn't go flat until Stanley starts to fall for doe-eyed Sophie. It's hard to buy this May-December pairing, and the romance feels strained and unconvincing. There is zilch chemistry between these two.
The plot has a bit of a been-there, seen-that feel, as the fussy Stanley, whose celebrated stage persona is Wei Ling Soo, wants to expose Sophie as a huckster. Sophie, with her mom (Marcia Gay Harden) anchored near her side, has become the spiritual adviser of sorts for the sinfully wealthy Catledge clan at their tony estate along the Cote d'Azur. We should all be so lucky as to be a mere twig on that family tree.
Sophie convinces others about her craft and casts quite a bewitching spell on Brice Catledge (Hamish Linklater), the handsome son who's so besotted he professes his endearing love in song. Brice's mom, Grace (an underused Jacki Weaver), falls for Sophie in another way, clinging to her ability to summon up her dead husband's spirit. Other more reasoned members in the family are circumspect. All of this sets into play a jaunt that takes jabs at how easy it is to find ourselves hemmed in by logic.
Meanwhile, though Allen deftly brushes the screen with the postcard-perfect scenery of the seductive Cote d'Azur, his plotting sometimes slips into vacation mode. There are points in "Magic in the Moonlight" when characters switch attitudes and intentions too glibly simply to usher the story along.
Regardless, Firth is smashing as the logic-driven killjoy Crawford. It's the 1920s, and he's a man of reason, an intellectual who can't fathom that real magic exists, and who holds little faith in, well, faith. At the behest of fellow magician Howard Burkan (Simon McBurney), he arrives with his suitcase full of skepticism to the doorsteps of the posh Catledge estate.
His visit is a twofold pleasure: to expose Sophie as a fraud and to spend time with his wise Aunt Vanessa (a delightful Eileen Atkins), a character you'd love to spend time sipping tea with some restful afternoon, too.
Firth's performance drives this film, and he's a pip in the role, as is the charming Stone, who is always fetching. Separately, they are a joy to behold. Together, not so much.
In the overall Allen pantheon, "Magic in the Moonlight" falls somewhere in the middle. There is enough to recommend it. But romantic comedy needs a convincing romance. "Magic in the Moonlight" fails to pull that rabbit out of its hat.
'Magic in the Moonlight'
* * ½
Rating: PG-13 (brief suggestive comment, and smoking throughout)
Cast: Colin Firth, Emma Stone, Eileen Atkins, Simon McBurney, Jacki Weaver, Marcia Gay Harden
Director and writer: Woody Allen
Running time: 1 hour,
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Village People star to wed boyfriend this weekend
Former Village People star Randy Jones is to wed his partner Will Grega in New York City on Friday (13Sep13). The disco group's original cowboy will tie the knot with the Wall Street software developer on his birthday as part of a three-day celebration, which will culminate with a wedding ceremony at City Hall in Manhattan.
The wedding reception will take place at the 13th annual Kings & Cowboys Birthday Celebration of Randy Jones and Keith Collins, at the Big Apple's trendy rooftop club The DL.
Jones tells WENN, "Calling NYC home for four decades, and seeking marriage equality for nearly as long, we could not have chosen to be married in any other city in the world."


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Mornin' everyone!
OM, I feel bad for you that NY was canceled at the last minute. But, as others here have said, it is great that you are keeping a positive attitude and moving forward. It really is a shame that the mayor didn't cancel the race earlier in the week - that would have saved a lot of people a lot of time and expense. I've read, since the race was canceled, that a lot of runners are taking Rib's suggestion and will be spending this morning helping out in areas of the city that still need help.
So nice to hear from Robin and Tallrunner - welcome back to you both!
TomW, I'll be interested to read the next segment in the bike saga.
Twocat, I know that being without power for over a week is pretty stressful, and this cooler weather isn't helping (except for keeping food cooler). I hope that it'll just be another day or two.
Ribs, thanks for jumping in to volunteer yesterday. What a good and satisfying way to spend a little time for other folks.
C-R, congrats on helping a friend at the Monumental Half - another great example of volunteerism!
Welcome back, WoodsLady. I'm glad you're feeling better and getting in some running.
Holly, I'm sorry you are continuing to have problems with Yahoo. Maybe it is time to jump ship?
TomS - nice 5K yesterday, even if your time wasn't what you wanted. If you had a 10 year-old pacer, you would have done a lot better too!
Tet, congrats on a good, rain-free Unity run, and a Dove-sighting as a bonus!
Yesterday morning, I drove 2+ hrs. to Bridgton, ME for the Moose Pond Half Marathon. It was my second half in 7 days (which I've never done before), but there was no walking division in this one, so I was just there to have fun. There were IRC, with temps in the low 40s, just a hint of a breeze, and almost solid cloud cover. This was the first time this race had been run, and the highest bib number I saw later on the results sheet was in the 250s. Milk Truck was there too but, unfortunately, we didn't meet up. The first mile was relatively flat, and then it was mostly uphill through mile 6, mostly downhill to mile 9, and then little rollers to the finish. That first mile was on a fairly busy road, and after that, it was a nice country road course. I didn't go out as fast as last week, in part because I was a bi intimidated by the hills (especially being a coastal flatlander). As usual, most of the field was in front of me by the time we started climbing. I found that I was able to hold a better pace than some of the runners on the early hills, so I'd pass them, and they'd pass back on level or downhill stretches. Mile 6 was all uphill, and somewhat steep, and I passed a bunch. The runners were faster on the next few downhills, but I found another gear that helped me stay a little closer on those downhills. I felt surprisingly good at mile 10, and so decided to let loose (in the relative sense) for the last 5K. I was pleased to pick off about 6-8 runners there, and to not be passed myself. I finished in 2:25+, which was 1 minute slower than last week's half. With the hills on this course, I was happy with that. Because I didn't go out too fast here, I felt a lot better at the end of the race, even with those hills. My time was good enough for 1st overall in my AG - which means that I beat the one other guy in the group - age does have it's advantages.
Even though I was up early today (my internal clock is still on daylight savings time), I kept it as a SRD. Now I have to head to the airport in Boston to meet DW at her 8:30 arrival, and then we'll head to our favorite dive for breakfast.
If you are without power, or suffering other losses from Sandy, I will be thinking about you again today. Jay
Without ice cream there would be darkness and chaos.
Nice racing there Jay. BTW, do any runners make any comments when you pass them?
I'm at work this morning. Slightly frustrated that I have to be here. Piss poor planning on somebodies else's part...I'll be missing out on a European Style cross country race (thru timber, creek crossings, open pasture) that a good size contingent from our plant will be at...and partying afterwards. Tomorrow I'll get to listen to all the shenaigians.
No run yet today. Keeping my fingers crossed that I will sneak something that resembles a longish run in later today.
"He conquers who endures" - Persius "Every workout should have a purpose. Every purpose should link back to achieving a training objective." - Spaniel
...I cannot imagine jay picking off those runners//............you are SMOKIN'
nice to see TallRunner checking in.
but I digress.
.....pretending I was jay, I got up a 5-AM for my first bike ride
since the bike has no lights
I quickly noticed
I was gonna have to sit and drink coffee til I could SEE where I was going (Point 1 of GoodStuffToKnow)
not knowing what to wear,
I wore my RunningGear and a helmut
my OriginalPlan
was to stay on the sidewalk til I got the hang of it.
........that lasted about 30-seconds
I saw a StrugglingLadyRunner wearing the same DayGloVest trying to get up the sidewalk.
.........I couldn't do it,
moving into the CarLane I gave her plenty of room and a wave
holding my penlite pointed behind me for the Cars to know I was there (Point-2)
I also found
if the WEDGE
referred to as a ''BIKE SEAT''
was low enough to get on and off
my knees were in my chest
when it was high enough for my legs I couldn't get off the bike
came in handy when I DROPPED the penlite and went back to pick it up
and caught my leg in the frame (Point-3)
my 20-min TrialRide turned into a 40-min TrialRide
The Best Part-
''Good Morning'' to the other Runners as I passed them
........am now
digging out every NeophreneBrace I own
to wrap That Plastic Suppository also known as a ''Bike Seat''
TheLeg feels OK
I can't wait to try it again//////
...................good running guys............Beware Cyclists in DayGloVests, we don't know what the hell we're doing
..nothing takes the place of persistence.....
...Good read Tom. I'm glad you enjoyed your ride!
It will take awhile to get a good @ss callus grown and that Plastic Suppository won't be so much of an issue. They do make cycling underwear that has the built in pad that doesn't need to be worn as the regular spandex you see guys who think they areTeam Testostrone wearing...just under your favorite shorts. I would highly recommend.
...love the
Dog Picture slo//.........since I now have about 2-feet of Neophrene
wrapped around the seat,
I think I'll be OK til I buy my own bike.
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Jay - nice racing! As for the Yahoo issues, I think the problem is more like my kids using my computer and stuff following them home from the sites they visit. Although it is strange that only Yahoo has ever been affected. Like Erika said, I might need to change my account, but the problem is I have that account tied to so many other things.
Tom - I have the same problem with bikes re in order for my legs to be right I cannot reach the ground with my feet. I have to leap off the bike when I stop....hope your butt recovers...
10 miles for me today in 31 degrees. It always feels so cold when we first get down to 30-ish, but I know it won't be long before that feels pretty warm....
Life is a headlong rush into the unknown. We can hunker down and hope nothing hits us or we can stand tall, lean into the wind and say, "Bring it on, darlin', and don't be stingy with the jalapenos."
Tomwhite, your post made me laugh. I shared it with my DH and he too was laughing. Great first bike outing!
Is Jay going for a half fanatic status? Great racing today!
Holly, I am with you about 30 feeling cold the first time around. My task this afternoon is to pack my summer clothes away and bring the warmer clothes out.
No running yet, but I will in a few. My plan is to drive to a place I never ran before and run for a few miles. Legs feel mighty good after my trail run yesterday.
Speaking of yesterday, it was so good to see Robin and Tallrunner, and WoodsLady Any news from Karin? I wonder how she and super-granny are doing.
Butterfly hugs to the Twocats who, to my knowledge are still without electricity.
Great fall weather around here. A good day to plant some bulbs for the spring.
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tomwhite you have the resilience of a rock.
rhoon phast those pictures of you flying around make me think, "Wow what a great way to live!" Then there are your weather reports . . . and I think "Boy am I glad it is not that cold and windy around here yet!"
SteveP what kind of cargo net are you climbing? I thought all of them were designed for grandparents.
We are still without power. The electric company swears they have additional crews in my town working to get everybody power. Thing is, other than yet another scouting mission I have yet to see anybody from the electric company anywhere near my house. Well they did get a stop light working along Route 1 so obviously they are doing something. Just not something anywhere near it will do me any good. Now for more bad news. A nor'easter is now scheduled to arrive Wednesday and really come on strong on Thursday. Great, another massive blackout event! Just for the record, it is not as cold as where evanflein or rhoon phast are but it is supposed to drop below freezing for the next two nights. Sigh. It could be worse. A lot worse. Many families in my town have had their homes essentially wiped out. Our friend's house flooded taking the furnace with it. They are now on a waiting list for a new one! Assuming we get power in the not too distant future we will invite them to stay at our place until they once again have heat.
Mini update: <<Insert news ticker sound here>> My DW just came to the library from the house, where I am camped out since there is power here, and reports that she spotted a truck from Quebec lighting on our street! Oh please, please be there to fix our lines! Oh Canada, oh Canada . . .
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Love that win Jay! Nice going.
I mismanaged my Half race today, flying through the hills in the middle of the race and feeling cocky, then having nothing after 10. I should know better. So the last 3 miles I kind of stumbled in with a 1:54, not close to my best at this AG, but snuck out a 2nd place. What was fun was the photo shoot where I got to meet the 68 year old who ran a 1:44. Believe me, I hung around to chat with him. What a great athlete.
We had a gorgeous day here too, low 60's, light breeze and no humidity. Fun time. Spare Tire ran his first Half today also, bad cramp at 10, meaning he had to walk it in. But I was so proud to be out there with him. Spareribs
aka FlyingFinn
Tomwhite, you slay me. Nice racing today Jay, and Ribs & Spare Tire, and yesterday TomS.Somewhere around 4 miles of hills for me this morning then Jocelyn came for a visit. Here's a pic. I will try to restrain myself from posting too many pictures.
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Pay attention. Be astonished. Tell about it. ~~~Mary Oliver
What a Beautiful Baby paavo......
That baby looks VERY content!
Nice job for you and Sparetire Ribs! Never fun to have to walk, but still better than eating chips in front of the TV.
It was 63F today!!! And not raining, until after I got home.
Met Ms. Alaska and we went to Discovery Park for a run. I managed to talk while running! She escorted me on the first 3 mile loop, then I let her go run her own pace on the second (she was out of my sight in no time). Then she even did more after that, while I recovered in the car. Good workout for me and with the humidity, lots of sweat. 6 miles total.
"During a marathon, I run about two-thirds of the time. That's plenty." - Margaret Davis, 85 Ed Whitlock regarding his 2:54:48 marathon at age 73, "That was a good day. It was never a struggle."
Tall, it's great to hear from you. marj & henrun, nice 5K. Jay, does your half make you a half maniac? Tomw, I loved the bike saga. Twocat, I hope you (and the others in your area) get the power back soon. ribs, good job for you and sparetire in your half. paavo, neat picture of Jocelyn.
Nice long runs for mari (part with DH for his longest run ever) and holly.
This morning, it was in the low 30s and there was a light wind. I got in 3 miles at a 9:53 pace. A couple of years ago, I would have been disgusted with that pace but it's my best training run pace in quite awhile so I'm happy.
A good day and good runs for all.
Paavo, no need to restrain yourself, please post away! Beautiful baby, looking very content.
Nice racing for a lot of you out there. I hear Manchester picked up a few NYC runners so that was probably a full field. That's a really nice course, by the way, so if any of you get a chance you really should run it. And meet Lamerunner, too!
Thank you, Enke, for a really nice outing today! Yes, it was pretty steamy but no rain which was nice. Although I was pretty drippy when I got done... 3 laps around Discovery Park Loop Trail and like an idiot I didn't start my Garmin at the beginning. When Enke's went off I checked mine and it was still at 0:00:00 so oops... add a mile to what I ended up with. I almost went down the South Beach Trail on my last loop, but it was getting really windy by the water, and lots of steps down on what looked like a pretty challenging trail. So... if it had been my first lap maybe yes, but by the third I wasn't looking for that much of a challenge. Enke was waiting at her car anyway so I didn't want to delay. Lots of folks out walking their kids and dogs so had to negotiate those obstacles, but a good trail with hills and nice views. Always nice to see Enke when I get to town! I hope we'll be able to do something again some time this week, I'm here till Saturday evening. 8.6 miles in something like 1:20.... Longest run for me in awhile!


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