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Breaking Down the Indian Act with Russell Diabo
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Hi everyone,
I want to take a moment to wish everyone a very Happy New Year! Times they are a changing and I'm sure that most of you are feeling the movement in one way or another. If you are Native, you are probably on the front lines of this change, even some non Natives are too. If you live elsewhere in the world, you've probably not been exposed to the massive transformation taking place in Canada over the past couple of weeks. Human rights are at an all time low over here and a grassroots movement called Idle No More (#idlenomore) has been gaining momentum. I've spent a lot of time over the holidays in discussion with Native and Non Native people, either explaining what the movement is all about and what can be done. Everywhere I go these days, it seems like I'm debating or explaining or informing people on the Indigenous/Canadian relationship. Now, I'm not an expert, so I went to the closest expert to me and in an effort to expand awareness and provide insight, I've interviewed Russell Diabo, First Nations Policy Analyst. It is a long interview so for those with short attention spans, you can watch it in pieces. For the rest of you, grab a coffee or tea and enjoy. Remember, this is one person's perspective only. It is intended to continue the conversation and inform those who want to know more. - Jennifer Podemski


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New Music: DJ Khaled ft. Nicki Minaj, Future &...
Look out for another Nicki Minaj feature, coming soon. Future took to his twitter earlier today, to tell us who are the other artists that will be making an appearance on the upcoming track.
"@1future: New Music Coming Soon @djkhaled ft Myself @nickiminaj & rickross."

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Annapurna wrote:PeterB wrote:Sorry Anna...not buying it . If my French, German, Italian, was as poor as Hanzze's English I would not even attempt to communicate on a website in French, German or Italian...on at least 20 occasions he has had feedback from a number of different people saying that they have no idea what he is trying to communicating. Several people have made the point to him that if he spent just part of the time he spends posting in improving his English everyone including him, would benefit.
Then there is the other point, he has made no attempt to grasp even the basic points of Theravada Buddhism and instead refers to a weird hybrid of Mahayana and Animism of his own devising.
I simply read past his posts without stopping at them. I cant be arsed.
If at anytime he appears to be making an effort to understand the Theravada view instead of delivering lectures characterised by banality and gibberish in equal measure, I will start reading them.
PS YOUR English Fraulein Anna is better than many of the English speakers on the forum.
Thank you, Peter.
I'm aware your patience is at times challenged, as is mine, by many factors, but it also has a good side!
We can practice more patience, more compassion, and then we can reward ourselves--- with more chocolate!
I can resist anything but temptation Anna.....


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Blistex Silk & Shine Reviews
DisappointedI prefer the creamier type lip-balms, and this wasn't for me. It did not add much shine, and I did not think it moisturized very well. — 6 years, 6 months agovolta | 566 reviews
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Very average, doesn't do anything for my lips...In general, I'm a big fan of Blistex... My two most favourite products from Blistex are the beige and the blue (medicated) lip balm jars. I religiously use one or the other every single day. We have both because my boyfriend has a preference for the blue one, and I tend to reach more for the beige one. So because I like those two so much, I decided that this could be a good companion to our Bli...read morestex couple, because it would add a bit of shine to my lips, as well as protect and moisturise them. And I feel bad giving this a bad review, seeing that it was rated well by the editors, but I honestly found that this didn't add any shine to my lips at all. My lips didn't feel that moisturised either, and to top it all off it left kind of like pasty residue all over my lips. So I've only used it a couple of times and then just trashed it, because I couldn't really give this away to anyone... I didn't feel like I was making a personal choice when I realized I didn't like it - I just found it not to be a good product, because who wants their lips to be pasty, right? And if it looks so pasty, how could it possibly moisturise my lips... I mean, it's got to get in my lips in order to moisturise them, right? This just kind of covers them up with this weird looking substance... So no, definitely thumbs down from me for this one. I'm only giving this five stars because I don't want to bring the brand down with my review, and there are a few products I tried and liked made by Blistex, as well as the Balm jars I'm religiously using... — 3 years, 10 months agoNikatron | 150 reviews
Not For MeI expect a lip product to moisturize and this did not. I love the Blistex Medicated lip tube. You can really feel it working. The Silk and Shine was not shiny and left a residue that was not appealing. — 5 years, 6 months agopowerwoman033 | 509 reviews
Go out and get this!This stuff is fabulous, it's the perfect gloss and moisturizes just like chap stick, the rolling ball really helps distribute the gloss as well. Perfect for anyone who suffers from chapped lips. It lasts a long time too. — 7 years, 11 months agoBon_Bon | 522 reviews
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MEH...This product is okay, but it leaves a an odd film on my lips after drying. i would not purchase again, but some of my friends love this product. — 6 years, 4 months agoMissPurple | 611 reviews
Silky and lightThis is a light feeling balm. It is not waxy at all, but it does leave your lips feeling soft and silky. It also has a nice texture and the tube is a nice size for application on the lips. — 5 years, 7 months agoTheLacqueredLady | 751 reviews
Ehhhh... Not for meMy mom loves this lip balm but its not for me. It's not long lasting, the shine is a little too muted (especially for a product that is advertising the shine), and there's not enough moisture. Plus there's a bit of a taste and smell that is off. — 5 years, 3 months agopixie_dust | 492 reviews
Sexy lips!This chap stick makes my lips feel silky soft. Good for something you can get at the drugstore. — 6 years, 10 months agoTBjunkie | 692 reviews
Shiny ProtectionThis is my favorite product from Blistex because it protects your lips with a subtle shine. This formula contains all the essential vitamins your lips need for great protection and it adds a silky shine. This is long lasting and keeps your lips moisturized and looking great. — 9 years, 1 month agoStef42678 | 500 reviews
Okay but not my favoriteIt's an improved chapstick. Not as waxy. Glides on. But there's nothing special that will bring me back to buy it again. — 8 years, 7 months agoitaliaca | 257 reviews
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Texas Buffalo Soldiers Announce 2007 Events
AUSTIN, Texas — Kicking off the start of a series of statewide events during Black History Month, the Texas Buffalo Soldiers are geared up for a year's worth of educational presentations at historic fort sites, schools and rodeos to increase public knowledge of frontier-era African-American soldiers and their contributions to the Lone Star State.
The Buffalo Soldiers were African-Americans of the U.S. Army's 9th and 10th Cavalry Regiments. In Texas, their contributions were especially significant during the Indian Wars of the late 1800s, when approximately 20 percent of the U.S. Cavalry involved was African-American. It is speculated that that these soldiers' curly hair resembled that of the American Indians' sacred buffalo mane, while their bravery and tenaciousness reflected the buffalo's spirit, hence inspiring the natives to call them "Buffalo Soldiers."
Today, the Texas Buffalo Soldiers Program is a statewide network of volunteers dedicated to youth education and historical interpretation. The program, sponsored in part by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, encompasses not only the African-American frontier story, but also that of Hispanic vaqueros, American Indians, frontier women and other cultural groups of the era.
Though Black History Month marks the beginning of the Texas Buffalo Soldiers' schedule, July is "Texas Buffalo Soldiers Heritage Month," and many of the program's featured events take place in July.
Buffalo Soldiers Events for 2007 are scheduled as follows:
- Feb. 18: "Black Cowboys in Texas: Chronicling History" at Bullock State History Museum
- Feb. 20: "Posting of the Colors" at Texas Travel Industry Association Dinner
- Feb. 24: "8th Annual Heritage Festival at Huston Tillotson University
- Mar. 1: "9th Cavalry on Campaign" at Oakhill Elementary
- Mar. 19-23: "Company A — 9th Cavalry Buffalo Soldiers and First Ladies of Texas" at Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo
- TBA: "Sgt. Carl Durrah Memorial Youth Camp" — at McKinney Falls State Park
- July14: "Cowboys of Color Rodeo — Texas Buffalo Soldier Celebration" at the Travis County Expo Center
- July 14: "Austin Capitol Salute to the Buffalo Soldiers" at the Travis County Expo Center
- Oct. 6-7: "Texas Parks & Wildlife Expo" at the Texas Parks & Wildlife Headquarters
Central Texas:
- June 16: "Cowboys of Color Rodeo — Military Celebration" at Heart O' Texas Fair Complex, Waco
San Antonio:
- Mar. 9: "Not John Wayne Anymore: The preservation and Interpretation of the West Texas Forts" at Texas State Historical Association Conference
- April 27: Battle of Flowers Parade — Downtown San Antonio, daytime parade passes in front of the Alamo.
- April 28: Fiesta Flambeau Parade — Downtown San Antonio, nighttime parade passes in front of the Alamo.
- July 7, 14, 21, and 28: "Texas' Buffalo Soldiers Month Celebration" at Hemisfair Park
- July 28: "San Antonio Capitol Salute to the Buffalo Soldiers" at Hemisfair Park
- Nov. 11: "Bexar County Buffalo Soldiers Association — Veterans Day Memorial Ceremony" at the San Antonio National Cemetery
- Feb. 10-11: "Remember the Maine" at Battleship Texas SHS
- Sept.15: "Cowboys of Color Rodeo" at the Lone Star Convention Center, Conroe
Dallas/Fort Worth:
- Feb. 1-28: Fort McKavett Exhibit at the Doss Heritage & Cultural Center, Weatherford
- Feb. 15: "Life of a Buffalo Soldier" at Doss Heritage and Cultural Center, Weatherford
- April 13-15: Fort Richardson Days 140th Anniversary at Fort Richardson State Historical Site, Jacksboro
- May 26: "Texas Black Invitational Rodeo" at Fair Park Coliseum, Dallas
- June 9: "Downtown Irving Heritage Festival"
- July 4: "July 4th Parade" in downtown Irving
- Sept. 1: "Cowboys of Color Museum & Hall of Fame Rodeo" at the Will Rogers Coliseum, Fort Worth
- Oct. 12-13: "Fort Griffin Living History Days" at Fort Griffin State Park & Historic Site
- Oct. 27-28: "National Cowboys of Color Rodeo Finals" at the Mesquite Championship Resistol Arena
- Feb. 25: "Black History & Women's History Celebration" at New Trinity Baptist Church in Morton
- June 1 "Prairie Tea" Texas Buffalo Soldiers Heritage Trail — Trails of the Last Frontier event at Cal Farley's Girlstown in Sudan
- June 2 "Prairie Tea" Texas Buffalo Soldiers Heritage Trail — Trails of the Last Frontier event at Portales Children's Home in Portales, New Mexico
- June 23-24: "Last Frontier Heritage Celebration" at Cochran County Park, Morton
East Texas:
- May 12: Mission Tejas Folk Festival at Mission Tejas State Park, Grapeland
- May 18-20: "9th Cavalry on Campaign" at the Texas State Railroad State Park, Rusk
West Texas:
- Feb. 25: Buffalo Soldier Heritage Day at Fort Concho in San Angelo
- Mar. 23-24: West Texas Heritage Days at Fort McKavett State Historical Site, Menard
- April 24-26: Texas Buffalo Soldiers workshop at Lake Brownwood State Park, Brownwood
- Dec. 7-9: "Christmas at Old Fort Concho" at Fort Concho National Historic Landmark
Wichita Falls
- May 8-9: "Buffalo Soldier Encampment" at Lake Arrowhead State Park, Wichita Falls
College Station:
- Feb. 22: "Life of a Buffalo Soldier" at George Bush Memorial Library
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Voters in Greene County will see one question on their ballot on November 5:
"Shall the county of Greene impose a local use tax...?" View the full ballot language available on Greene County's website [pdf].
What is a use tax?
A use tax is a tax applied to purchases made out of state. It is implemented on items used in Greene County but not sold in Missouri. It is applied at the same rate as the local sales tax. For Greene County, this rate is currently 1.25%.
How will this apply to me?
If you purchase an item out of state or online, you are responsible for paying the use tax. If you purchase less than $2,000 worth of items from outside Missouri in a calendar year, you are not required to file a use tax return. The city of Springfield and the state of Missouri currently have a use tax.
How do I pay a use tax?
If the out-of-state purchase is made through a catalog or online, the retailer may include the sales tax in the transaction. If not, and your total out-of-state purchases are over $2,000 for the year, you are required to file an Individual Consumer's Use Tax Return with your Missouri taxes. If the out-of-state purchase is a vehicle or boat, you will be charged the tax when registering the vehicle with the state of Missouri. The Missouri Department of Revenue has further information and examples of use tax filing requirements.
Who will the use tax benefit?
Supporters of the use tax believe it will provide a level playing field for local businesses and out-of-state retailers. The tax revenue will support Greene County law enforcement and other county services. Greene County leaders expect the use tax will generate $3 million in annual revenue.
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Kingdom Death: Monster is a cooperative board game that is equal parts Milton-Bradley and Megadeth album art. In it players team up in an RPG-like setting, playing amnesiac characters trying to survive in a nightmarishly baroque setting. This horror-themed game might seem like a strange fit for the holiday season, but it is killing it on Kickstarter, having has raised over $600,000 with three weeks remaining.
Just as fair warning, Kingdom Death pays homage to over-the-top fantasy art of yore and is definitely for mature audiences.
Kingdom Death's creator, Adam Poots, might seem like Santa's most demonic elf, but he started his career as a Brooklyn-based creative director. By day he worked on branding campaigns and websites for Groupon clones, but in his off hours he was an avid gamer. One day in 2008, bored while waiting to be summoned during a stint of jury duty, he read a rulebook for a role playing game and started to imagine ways it could be improved.
Ideas for a game of his own didn't come about immediately — he didn't yet have a fully fleshed out concept, but had thoughts about characters and settings. He also knew he wanted his game to have awesome miniature figures as game pieces, so he started designing those pieces. He says "The chance of me ever saving up for a house in New York was ludicrous, so I started with $10,000 in savings and decided to put it into little figures." The only problem was that while he had a vision for the game world, he didn't have the skills in illustration or sculpting to realize it — so he hired some help.
"Every miniature is developed by a very important three person team," Poots says. "I create the concept for a character, then I'll find an artist, or multiple graphic artists, and we'll get the concept done and ready to be sculpted."
Finding sculptors was the biggest challenge. The best artists in the industry didn't want to work with an unknown, but through sheer determination, he recruited a sculptor by suggesting they try a novel process in the field, 3-D printing. "There was a question whether the fine detail sculptors expected could be achieved by 3-D printers at this small scale," he says. "We talked to a lot of 3-D printing companies and found a machine called 'The Viper' that could handle the job. In this niche community, I'm 99% sure I'm the first to release a digitally printed mini." Poots says the majority of his designs are still hand sculpted because most of the digital artists have video game jobs that keep them busy, but things are trending toward digital production.
This technical triumph gave Poots a reputation, the flood gates of sculptors opened, and he now has a couple dozen figurines under his banner. In 2010 he went full time, and found a European production house to cast limited runs of his figures in resin. "My production partner is in France and we communicate with them via Google Translate. From what I understand he is a strange master of his craft type and he does everything in this small village," he explains. As his product line grew, money followed and he says "I make way more selling little plastic figures than I did designing websites."
His business grew steadily for two years and won some industry awards along the way. (Yes, there is an Academy Award equivalent for tiny statues). But Poots still wanted to release a full game. His vision for gameplay evolved as his line of figures grew. "I wanted the game itself to be something you play without a dungeon master, I wanted the game system itself to play the dungeon master role," he says. "I also wanted the game world to be based around something harsh and let players experience themselves through the miniatures."
He goes on to describe his design process as an evolution of his prior job. "Game design is very similar to designing a website or app, the flow of a site needs to make sense logically and mechanically, so does a game. I always ask, 'what's going to be the experience the first time a person opens the box, what about when they come back the next time, or play regularly?'"
Poots took his project to Kickstarter to raise funds for production and to turn his limited edition resin miniatures into mass produceable, injection molded, game pieces. Even though game companies have enjoyed success on Kickstarter he's still a bit surprised that they're so well received on the crowdfunding site. "Most of the successful products on Kickstarter are technology or cool gadgets, my products are old as time itself."
Even after seeing a solid six-figure haul on the horizon, Poots is still proudly independent, avoiding partners and investors. He says "I'm a one man band, though my girlfriend has been super duper supportive and has spent many of her nights packing stuff with me." He's also working with a publisher called "Cool Mini Or Not", that has also had its fair share of Kickstarter success, to provide fulfillment services.
According to Kicktraq, the Kingdom Death project is now averaging $28,000 a day in pledges. Poots says "It's making a little over a thousand an hour — I'll go to bed for eight hours and wake up to ten thousand more dollars." So now a good night's sleep is yielding as much as his original investment. He's unsure what the future of the game will be after the campaign ends, but he is leaning against traditional distribution and would prefer to disrupt the market and serve fans directly. Kingdom Death was designed to scare players, but with this massive success, it might be the traditional game companies that should be fearful.
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Oh Man: His and Hers Beauty Products
So now that you are officially Mr. and Mrs, that probably means that you are living together for the first time (wink, wink). Okay, so even if you were living in sin, you're now sharing everything—including the small amount of space in the bathroom (remember the 50/50 rule, gals)! So although he may not understand the extent to which you primp, a great way to save some room on your side of the medicine cabinet is to fill up his side with products you love, too. Check out a few of my personal favorite products that work for both men and women.
This nail polish called Essie Cosmetics Man-e-Cure ($16) is a clear matte polish that looks extremely natural. Guys don't want to look like they've put much effort into their appearance, but oftentimes they do care about looking well groomed, neat and professional.
For two more products for the newlyweds to share
Clearasil Tinted Acne Treatment Cream ($5.79) may not be as fancy as some of your other more girly spot treatments but it's a great product that works on blemishes, whiteheads and oily areas.
The color is tinted ever so slightly, which I've learned that guys love because it blends right into the color of your skin and it acts doubly as a concealer to diminish the look of red marks.
Alterna Hemp Seed Sheer Pomade ($16.75) is another great product for the both of you. And as long as it doesn't smell too perfumey or floral, your guy will go for it. This particular pomade is lightweight and is great for smoothing, texturizing and providing 'touchable' results—nothing too sticky or firm.
Actually, anything like a pomade or a hair wax will also do the trick. And don't forget that there are a slew of other products out there guys will be happy to share with you too such as lip balm, body wash and SPF. Enjoy!


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President Obama on extending middle class tax cuts
President Obama spoke today on the need for Congress to act now to extend tax cuts for middle-class Americans, rather than hold them hostage to the debate over tax cuts for the wealthiest:
[M]ost people agree that we should not raise taxes on middle-class families or small businesses—not when so many folks are just trying to get by. Not when so many folks are still digging themselves out of the hole that was created by this great recession that we had, and at a time when the recovery is still fragile. And that's why I'm calling on Congress to extend the tax cuts for the 98 percent of Americans who make less than $250,000 for another year.
If Congress doesn't do this, millions of American families … could see their taxes go up by $2,200 starting on January 1st of next year. And that would be a big blow to working families, and it would be a drag on the entire economy.
… I believe we should be able to come together and get this done. While I disagree on extending tax cuts for the wealthy, because we just can't afford them, I recognize that not everybody agrees with me on this. On the other hand, we all say we agree that we should extend the tax cuts for 98 percent of the American people. Everybody says that. The Republicans say they don't want to raise taxes on the middle class. I don't want to raise taxes on the middle class.
So we should all agree to extend the tax cuts for the middle class. Let's agree to do what we agree on. Right? That's what compromise is all about. Let's not hold the vast majority of Americans and our entire economy hostage while we debate the merits of another tax cut for the wealthy. We can have that debate. We can have that debate, but let's not hold up working on the thing that we already agree on.
In many ways, the fate of the tax cut for the wealthiest Americans will be decided by the outcome of the next election. My opponent will fight to keep them in place. I will fight to end them. But that argument shouldn't threaten you. It shouldn't threaten the 98 percent of Americans who just want to know that their taxes won't go up next year.
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Two-dozen select University of Colorado Boulder student leaders will work this weekend with a nationally renowned social innovator to map out leading-edge solutions that fuse diversity, social justice, and sustainability into a more effective campus and community platform for change.
The Innovation Lab event is designed to better illuminate the bridge between ecological sustainability, diversity, and social justice.
Nationally renowned social innovator, Markese Bryant, founder of Fight for Light, will facilitate the two-day session designed to spark a new generation of campus leaders to work effectively on issues of diversity, social justice and sustainability.
Victor Hernandez, director of SORCE, is excited to provide his diverse team of students with a leadership opportunity that will help equip them to deal with the biggest issues of the 21st century: social justice and ecological health.
"This exciting collaboration between SORCE and the Environmental Center is long overdue and this weekend will give us the opportunity to analyze sustainability from a social justice and diversity lens," said Hernandez. "Sustainability is an important factor when working with underrepresented communities and this opportunity gives us solutions to bridge that gap."
This increased understanding of the congruence of social justice and sustainably has helped drive recent changes at the Environmental Center including broadening the Energy & Climate Program into the Energy & Climate Justice Program. The program's new leader, Michelle Gabrieloff-Parish, is excited about her program's more holistic focus.
"If you want to be a leader in the 21st century, any type of leader, you to need to understand sustainability," said Gabrieloff-Parish. "And if you're going to be a leader in sustainability, you must understand social justice."
The Innovation Lab will be held Jan. 25-26 at the University Memorial Center and the Center for Multicultural Affairs at the Center for Community.
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aren't there a small number of Bhikkhuni in Thailand already? ordained originally in the Dharmagumpta lineage but follow the Theravada vinaya?
maybe they are from there??????
Cittasanto wrote:aren't there a small number of Bhikkhuni in Thailand already? ordained originally in the Dharmagumpta lineage but follow the Theravada vinaya?
maybe they are from there??????
gavesako wrote:In Bangkok this is still a rare and possibly confusing sight, but in some other parts of Thailand there are places in which both the white-robed mae chee and the brown-robed samaneri / bhikkhuni have been collecting almsfood regularly on the streets. In northern Thailand, south of Chiang Mai, there is probably the biggest training center for bhikkhunis called Nirotharam.
About the senior monks in Chiang Mai: Ven Nandanyani is accepted by them as a Theravada bhikkhuni. The district head monk spoke about this explicitly. He mentioned gratitude to Sri Lanka for restoring the bhikkhuni lineage in Thailand, as had been done for the bhikkhu lineage in past. He spoke of how the Mahayana had been replete in borisat-si (4 assemblies) and that it is a blessing for the present and future of Buddhism in Thailand if the borisat-si be replete with bhikkhunis who are replete in sila (which he explained meant patimokkha sila), samadhi (which he said Ajahn Nandayani is very good with) and panna (which he said she is also very good with as a Dhamma teacher). He said that to be replete for the blessing and welfare of the long life of Sasana and to fulfill the Buddha's Teaching, that the Nirotharam bhikkhunis should learn and practice Vinaya well, in addition to their being good in samadhi and panna.
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Gasoline futures plunged Wednesday, pulling the price of oil with it, after an unexpected rise in U.S. inventories.
The drop was so steep that it triggered a rare five-minute halt of all energy trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange for the first time in more than two years.
June reformulated gasoline blendstock, or RBOB, settled down 25.69 cents, or 7.6%, to $3.1228 a gallon on the Nymex, the biggest one-day percentage decline since February 2009.
Light, sweet crude oil for June delivery settled down $5.67, or 5.5%, to $98.21 a barrel on the Nymex. Brent crude oil on the ICE futures exchange settled down $5.06, or 4.3%, to $112.57 a barrel. June heating oil settled down 10.29 cents, or 3.4%, to $2.8983 a gallon.
While gasoline futures began the day lower, their slide steepened after the Energy Information Administration posted a surprise increase in U.S. inventories, signaling slackening demand. Gasoline stockpiles rose 1.3 million barrels last week, the first increase since February, the EIA said in its weekly report.
"We went from anticipating a drop in gasoline inventories for last week to seeing a build instead," said Tim Evans, energy analyst at Citi Futures Perspective. "That certainly sparked some selling out of the gasoline market."
The decline in gasoline futures triggered a rare five-minute halt to energy trading just after 12 p.m. EDT, after the contract hit its daily trading limit of 25 cents. The limit was raised to 50 cents after trading resumed. The limits on light, sweet crude-oil futures and heating oil were both doubled to $20 and 50 cents, respectively.
All of the contracts revert to their old trading limits at 6 p.m. EDT. Contracts trading on the ICE don't have trading limits and trading on that exchange wasn't halted, a spokesman said.
Energy trading on the Nymex was last halted on Sept. 22, 2008, due to a surge in crude-oil prices.
Although the EIA report triggered the initial selloff in gasoline, the decline gathered significant momentum as the day went on. Market participants said traders took profits off the table after gasoline's steep climb on Tuesday, exacerbating the decline. Gasoline's premium over crude oil, called the "gas crack," hit a record $38 a barrel Tuesday before plunging more than $5 Wednesday.
"You're seeing...profit-taking from people who did catch the move on the runups in the cracks," said Raymond Carbone, a floor broker and president of Paramount Options in New York.
Crude-oil inventories rose 3.8 million barrels last week, the EIA said, exceeding analyst estimates. Supplies of distillates, including heating oil and diesel, fell 843,000 barrels.
The data suggest that demand for crude oil and gasoline is softening ahead of the critical summer driving season. Gasoline demand, as measured by delivery movements out of storage at refineries, fell 117,000 barrels last week, said the EIA, the statistical arm of the U.S. Department of Energy.
Analysts surveyed by Dow Jones Newswires had expected oil inventories to rise 1.2 million barrels. Gasoline supplies were seen falling 700,000 barrels, while stocks of distillates were expected to remain unchanged.
The EIA report also said stockpiles in Cushing, Okla., rose 1.1 million barrels to a near-record 41.6 million barrels. Rising inventories at the key oil hub and Nymex delivery point have been depressing the price of the main Nymex crude-oil contract this year. The discount of the Nymex's light, sweet crude-oil contract to Brent crude oil rose to above $14 a barrel Wednesday.


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Veggie growing tips
Yvonne Savio is the Master Garden Volunteer Training Program coordinator for the University of California Cooperative Extension, Los Angeles County. Here are Savio's suggestions for what gardeners should be doing now, or before the end of June.
• Sow or transplant lima and snap beans, beets, carrots, celery, cucumbers, eggplants and other heat-tolerant and bolt-resistant lettuces, melons, okra, peppers, sweet potatoes, pumpkins, radishes, summer and winter squash, and tomatoes.
• Lavender, marjoram, rosemary, sage and thyme love the hot sun and some watering. On the other hand, basil, chives, coriander and parsley prefer richer soil with more frequent watering.
• Transplant seedlings close enough to each other so the leaves of mature plants will shade the soil between them. It will ease evaporation.
• Some vegetables are more efficient than others, they produce more food for the amount of garden space they use and the time factor involved. Carrots, cucumbers, onions, potatoes, summer squash and tomatoes produce the most.
• Keep melon plants growing strongly through the season for best quality fruit. Almost half of a melon's sugar content develops during the last week of maturation, so stop irrigating then to concentrate the sugars.
• Harvest often. Vegetables that are allowed to sit will produce a chemical inhibiting further blossoming. Check plants every other day during the summer, especially beans, cucumbers, eggplants, squashes and tomatoes.
• Give your herbs a pinch, especially basil, to motivate growth all summer.
• Protect vine vegetables from snails and slugs by lifting the fruits up onto cans, berry baskets or boards. Spread crushed eggshells under each plant. Snails and slugs don't like them.
— Suzanne Sproul
Moms had it right all along: Eat those vegetables. Veggies and their fellow garden dwellers, herbs, can provide excellent sources of vitamin-packed doses to everyone's diets.
Better yet is the fun factor in growing them at home. It's easy to turn a "victory garden" into a "vitamin garden" with just a little effort. Those who grew up in the World War II era are familiar with the term "victory garden" — people on the homefront were encouraged to grow some of their own food and stay healthy with good nutrition. The slogan "Vegetables, vitamins, victory!" still is apropos.
More Americans are embracing better eating habits, but too many still fall short of the daily recommended dose of vitamins needed to maintain optimal health. While over-the-counter supplements can fill in the gaps, it's still better to consume them the way Mother Nature intended.
"In Southern California, we can indeed turn gardens into vitamin patches," said Kari Walker, a UC Davis-trained master gardener from Hermosa Beach. "It is not hard and you do not need a lot of space for a garden.
"You can use a windowsill or a wall if you have one that gets all-day sun. Even a place that just gets morning sun or afternoon sun will work. There is no excuse not to grow things for your table and your health."
Our Mediterranean climate means gardeners can grow year around. At this time of year, popular crops include tomatoes, squash, basil, carrots, radishes, melons, lettuce, corn, pumpkins and beans. They all love the warm summer days and cool nights, Walker said.
Becky Talyn and her family live at Rancho de los Proyectos in Colton. Theirs is a working homestead, and the family enjoys the fruits of their labors.
"We aim for as much variety as possible," Talyn said. "We pick veggies that should do well during that particular time of the year, and then plant as many different things as we can. Then we choose varieties of those that we can get organic seed from, that have a good, lengthy season, (and) that are sound, tasty and productive."
The family eats a lot of what's in their garden while the rest is sold for income. She, too, knows the health benefits of eating what one grows.
"We feel good that we are providing really high-quality produce to other families," she said.
Her doctor suggested that she take vitamin D3 and fish oil capsules, and she complied. But she relies on vitamins found naturally in produce to make up the difference.
With so much bounty available, what is best?
"When I consult with patients or give talks, I always say go with bright colors like the rainbow: Vegetables that are very green, very orange, very red and very yellow are very good for you," said Bless Masatani, a registered dietitian for Providence Holy Cross Medical Center in Mission Hills.
"Plant-based diets remain the best way to maintain health. That means a healthy plate of food should be half made up of vegetables and fruits, with the rest being protein and carbohydrates."
It may sound simple, she said, because it is.
"Raw vegetables and fruits are the best because they retain most of their minerals and vitamins in their skins," Masatani said.
"Actually, the most ideal way to eat them is right after you've picked or harvested them because the minute that happens, they start losing vitamins. You can use vitamin supplements, but don't go overboard with them.
"Nothing beats fruits and vegetables for digestion, sources of fiber and good nutrition. Mom is always right," she said with a chuckle.
But really, nothing beats the flavor and freshness of veggies, fruits and herbs one grows at home. Homegrown vegetables that look healthy and appetizing certainly are more likely to be eaten, even by picky eaters.
"Since our season here is so long, there is always something that would be good to plant," Talyn said. "Right now, we are putting in the last of our tomatoes, tomatillos, peppers, eggplant and green beans.
"It's still a good time to plant almost any herb, carrots, green onions, okra, melons and squash (winter or summer). If space is limited, I suggest picking first things that you love that taste much better fresh from the garden. Tomatoes are a great example, and some varieties are ideal for smaller spaces. Another example is baby bell peppers."
In addition to the health benefits of homegrown produce, gardening also provides an outlet for some gentle exercise with plenty of fresh air and sunshine (itself a source of vitamin D when basking for short periods).
While gardening is great exercise, starting a garden is actually an easy task. With just an hour a day, one can start a small backyard garden, or even grow vegetables in pots.
Start with transplants instead of seed; that'll save time, effort and provide an earlier harvest.
Choose a sunny spot with good drainage, and make sure the soil is in shape to receive plants, by soil-kit testing, and amending when necessary.
Feed your food plants, water regularly and don't forget to patrol for pests.
"Gardening is easy, but it is hard to know everything," Walker said. "The most important thing to do is to take time each day and look at your garden wherever it is and get to understand all the things that you see there.
"Why are the leaves yellow? Is that bug a friend or foe? How often do I need to water the plants? How much root space does a plant need?"
When in doubt, try calling a master gardener, she said. The Los Angeles County Master Gardener helpline, for instance, is available at 626-586-1988.


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The Winters School of Music presents the musical review "Putting it Together" at 7 p.m. on January 25 and 26 in the Joe and Virginia Tatum Theatre. The show contains some of Stephen Sondheim's famous songs from several of his hit musicals. In addition, Tony Mata, a Sondheim expert, will present a lecture at 7:30 p.m. on January 15 in Tatum Theatre. For more information, call 601-318-6175.
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Charlie Sheen's new sitcom Anger Management seems poised for a 90-episode pickup deal with FX.
You may or may not recall that Charlie Sheen has landed on his feet with a new series, Anger Management, which was launched on FX with a 10 episode commitment, and then, providing that the ratings were good enough, the series would get the green light for 90 additional episodes — an unheard of deal — to be shot over the course of two years, in order to reach the magic number of 100 episodes for syndication as rapidly as possible. That's shooting an average of an episode a week with no breaks for two years, though of course there will be downtime, so it's actually being shot faster than that.
Well, apparently, he's pulled it off. As The Associated Press reported, "with the expected pickup, FX plans to bring aboard Sheen's dad, Martin Sheen, as a recurring cast member. He will play the father of Charlie Goodson, the anger-management therapist played by Charlie Sheen [. . .] Adding Sheen's father to the series 'will give an extra dimension and make it a multi-generational family show,' FX boss John Landgraf said in making the announcement.
The production schedule would call for filming a total of 100 episodes in just two years. This kind of cost-saving routine means no time for rehearsals, said executive producer Bruce Helford.'The actors get the lines, we see the scene, the writers make changes, the actors go to makeup, cameras are blocked, we come back together and shoot the scene,' he explained. At first, the cast members 'felt like basically they were on the ledge. But by the third episode, everyone found the characters to the point that the writers were following their lead,' Helford said."
As Sheen himself notes in the sneak peek below, "we're [shooting] 49 pages [of script] every two days." This is the fastest sitcom production schedule in history. But then again, with the speed everything else is moving at, it makes a lot of sense.


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By John Clayton
Indianapolis, Feb. 26, 2004
On the heels of overcoming the first major injury of his career, Jonathan Bender appears to be coming into his own.
Bender's recovery from training-camp knee surgery was frustrating and long, but since his return to the rotation in three games this week, he has been a difference-maker for a Pacers team in search of a replacement for the injured Ron Artest. Suddenly, Bender is a player playing with unfettered confidence.
Im just trying to work my game into the game (Coach Rick Carlisle) plays, his system, said Bender. Thats all its about right now getting out there, being real comfortable with my shots and helping the team.
With Artest out indefinitely, it was hoped that Bender would help the Pacers recoup some of their lost offensive output along with Austin Croshere as the two received additional minutes in Carlisles rotation. From the pair, the Pacers have gotten exactly what theyd hoped. From Bender, the Pacers have gotten perhaps more than they could have expected.
Bender is averaging 11.3 points in the three games since his return all Pacers victories while playing just 15.3 minutes per game. He has hit 11 of 16 (68.8 percent) of his field goal attempts, including both of his 3-point attempts. The 7-footer has also recorded at least one blocked shot in each of the three games since his return.
The thing thats most encouraging to me is that hes feeling better physically, said Carlisle. If youre distracted by an injury or something like a sore knee, it really makes it hard for you to enjoy other aspects of your game or enjoy the game, period. ... In terms of his play, hes doing a good job of reading situations and not going too quick. In the past, I think hes had a tendency to be a little over-anxious and get ahead of himself a little bit. When he takes his time and does the things hes capable of doing, hes obviously a very effective player.
Benders surgically repaired right knee had given him problems as he rehabbed throughout the season. He appeared on the active roster for the first time this season in mid-January for three games before being forced back to the injured list with knee soreness. In those three appearances, Bender seemed tentative, averaging just 3.6 points in 11 minutes per game.
I was always aggressive, but I didnt always take the chances that I take now as far as putting my whole game on the line, he said. It comes with years.
Whatever I see, Im going to take advantage of it. If Ive got a first step on somebody, Im going to take it. Im not thinking twice no more. . . . Ive got to think like, If I didnt take it, what would happen?
In Sundays victory over Utah, those chances paid off by putting Bender on the foul line and by getting the Jazz in foul trouble. Bender scored seven of his 11 points from the foul line. His breakaway dunk at the end of the third quarter helped shift momentum toward the Pacers. In Tuesday nights win over Golden State, Benders line told a different story, but the impact was much the same. Bender went to the free-throw stripe only once, but hit 5 of 6 field goal attempts, taking advantage of matchups and driving to the basket.
Thats big for us. He gives us another weapon off the bench, said Reggie Miller. Hes hard to guard. Hes long. Hes athletic. And hes aggressive taking the ball to the hoop. Most of the time when hes coming in, if the other team has three team fouls he gets us into the bonus real quickly because of his athleticism. He didnt play in the first half of the season, so I think hes trying to make up for lost time.
That could be bad news for other teams in the league. A refocused Bender with a freakish set of physical skills coupled with a sizable chip on his shoulder could hold one of the keys to the Pacers hopes for an Eastern Conference Championship.
Hes a legitimate 7-feet tall. Hes a legitimate 3-point shooter. Hes a legitimate post guy. Hes a legitimate driver to the basket, said Anthony Johnson. Theres a lot of things that he does, sometimes you just, say, whoa. Its just hard to believe.
But it has been Benders inability to consistently combine the magnificent with the mundane that has hampered his career almost as much as his recently injured knee although that seemed like a different Bender than the one who has performed at such a high level over the past week.
Bender said he is no longer looking behind him at the knee injury or at four previous seasons in which Bender did little to distinguish himself with a career 5.5-point scoring average, highlighted by a handful of 20-point performances that seemed to be little more than a tease. He said he has trained the same way each offseason. He has overcome the setback of recent surgery. And hes moving forward now at a rapid pace.
Eventually, it has to come out, Bender said of the work he has put in over the past few years.
And this, he added, is a new beginning.
Two years and this year and two years before that, Bender said, shaking his head. Im not looking at all that no more, Im looking at a fresh start right here.


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LONG BEACH - Police on Tuesday were still searching for a burglar who sneaked into a local pet shop and slithered away with thousands of dollars in snakes and other reptiles.
The burglary at LB Exotics pet shop was reported on Aug. 21, when owner David West arrived to find a cache of snakes and lizards missing from his business as well as cash and equipment, said Nancy Pratt, a Long Beach Police Department spokeswoman.
Officers were told the snakes and lizards, including high-end pythons, boa constrictors and bearded dragons, were worth several thousand dollars, Pratt said.
"It was determined that the burglary had occurred sometime between ... the night before and when the owner arrived at the store the following morning," Pratt said.
There was no sign of forced entry and the investigation remains active, Pratt said Monday.
West posted a sign on the front of his business at 2238 E. Seventh St. last week asking for the public's help in finding the missing critters.
"I'm just trying to keep the business alive at this point," he said, estimating the loss at nearly $20,000.
"We try to do everything to help others, treat people the way we would want to be treated ... when it gets to this point you start to ask yourself, `Is it worth it?"' the native Floridian said.
West moved to the Seventh Street location recently - though he's been in business in Long Beach since 2010 - and had yet to set up security cameras or an alarm system, he said.
After the burglary he discovered that a back gate to the property was unlocked; it is now padlocked. He has complained at length to his landlord that the backdoor does not lock properly, he said.
West also notified police of a potential suspect, who had made threats against West and his employees. That man returned to the business on Monday and threatened the staff, prompting a call to police for help, he said.
"Last night I finally got to sleep around 5 a.m.," he said. "It's just been exhausting."
Chief among his concerns are the animals, which require heat and live mice to survive.
"We're looking around at (other pet shops) where people might be buying large amounts of mice," West said.
West, however, said he has also seen great kindness in the community. A number of people have offered donations, either stopping in the business or contacting him via his shop's website, www.lbexotics.com, and Facebook page.
"The community has been very supportive," he said. "We might set up a Paypal account (online) so other people who want to help can donate."
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On March 13, 2007 the international media giant Viacom filed suit against Google for $1 billion, claiming that Google's popular video-sharing network YouTube had engaged in massive violation of Viacom's copyright interests, exploiting content from many of its most popular properties, including MTV, VH1, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, and others. The complaint alleged that some 160,000 unauthorized clips of Viacom's programming had been available on YouTube, clips that had been viewed more than 1.5 billion times. Google steadfastly denied any liability and YouTube continues to operate as before.
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For Christmas a friend of mine bought my nine year old granddaughter a make over doll, a Bratz Yasmin to be precise, and as she actually received two of these from Santa this one I decided to keep at my house for when she visits as there is little point in her having two identical dolls at home.
The first thing I liked about this doll is the fact that it has a body, those of you with little girls will know what I mean. The old fashioned Girls World and more modern Barbie Styling Head are simply heads with long hair and this has always looked very odd to me, this Bratz styler is an over sized Bratz doll without movable limbs so looks much better.
Yasmin is completely plastic apart from her hair which is made from nylon, and before you panic about this the hair is very easy to brush and keep looking tidy unlike other dolls which have nylon hair that is a nightmare to brush and will rip out from the roots. Her clothes and everything are made of the same sturdy plastic, if you're interested her trousers are black and her strapless top is a gold colour.
The doll comes with a small range of accessories to style and colour her hair and nails, plus some lip gloss, body glitter and blusher for her cheeks. These cosmetics can also be used on your child, although my granddaughter has her own bag of 'girly' goodies so doesn't use these tiny applicators as they'd be gone in no time if she did.
The nail varnishes in particular are good and because the brushes are small it means my granddaughter, who is not the most adept make up artist in the world, can do Yasmin up in a few different styles and it all looks neat and well done. If I had to complain about anything it would be that the make up and cosmetics are rather basic so you can't create too many different looks with this doll unless you're prepared to spend quite a bit of time on the hair or use some of your own cosmetics.
The only problem with this would be that the cosmetics which comes with Yasmin are made to be easily washed off with warm water, whereas my granddaughter ruined her Barbie Styling Head by using her mum's lipstick on it and the grease in the lippy stained the head and left it looking a real mess.
There's another issue for me but I'm not sure whether it's a personal dislike or a real issue. I personally think Yasmin has too much sex appeal for youngsters, the doll is suitable for kids' aged six years and above but she's sitting in a seductive pose which I'm in two minds whether is suitable for young girls. Don't get me wrong, my granddaughter has lots and lots of Bratz dolls which I do not have a problem with but please look above and see if you can see what I mean.
Overall this is a nice enough doll but I'm glad it hasn't become a favourite toy in all honesty, she played with Yasmin more or less constantly when she stayed with me in New Years week but since she ran out of body glitter and one of the brushes snapped on the nail varnish she hasn't really bothered with it.
This Bratz Fashion Makeover Doll costs £19.99 from Argos which is what I'd expect to pay for something like this considering most of the normal sized Bratz cost between £9.99 and £14.99.
Bratz funky fashion makeover
With Christmas over and Santa Claus having visited our house we have acquired a few of the Bratz dolls, this being one of them.
It's advertised as being "Hollywood looks for your Bratz and you" so I assume that the make up can be used on the small person although I don't encourage this and haven't suggested it to Little Miss.
This being a Bratz doll, it's a total nightmare to actually get to the doll- large box with very thick card and plastic and then once this is off there are the obligatory ties to untie.
Once inside, and untied, we can get the doll out. This isn't the usual head but is instead the full doll who is sitting down with knees bent, and although she is plastic, the design is such that she looks like she is wearing some black trousers and gold top.
This being Yasmin, she has wavy brown hair (not plastic, but brushable nylon), larger than possible green eyes and pouty Bratz lips. Her feet are bare so that her toe nails can be painted.
As well as the doll we get the make up and accessories- black brush for keeping her floor length hair neat, a pot of pinky colour nail varnish for finger and toe nails, one pot of lip gloss (pink and glittery), two pots of body glitter (silver and pink) an applicator brush for the glitter, some silver hair glitter in a mascara type tube, and a tube of pink highlighter which I think is for the cheeks but can't be sure.
The large pictures on the back of the box encourage us to: gloss the lips, body shimmer, beautify eyes, paint nails, glitter and colour the hair, and there are certainly the products to do this. The make up products themselves are quite good quality and I have noticed that even when Little Miss and her friends manage to get it all over their hands it causes no nasty reactions and just requires some soap and water to remove. Because the brushes are quite small the make up doesn't tend to get all over the doll, and even with a vaguely steady hand they can make a relatively good job of the finger and toe nails.
There are of course some warnings:
* Suitable only for children 6 years and over
* The make up may stain some fabrics, so don't let children play with the stuff on cream carpets.
* Cosmetics may cause a reaction
* Keep nail polish and glitter away from eyes
This costs around the £35 mark which is quite expensive but seems to be the going rate for this kind of product.
The product will appeal to fans of the Bratz dolls. I actually like the fact that it's a full body doll and not just a decapitated head which I always think look a bit weird. The doll is nice and sturdy and although the hair is nylon, it is quite easy to brush and keep it neat and so far hasn't become just a tatty mess.
Although it's quite expensive for what it is, Little Miss has had a lot of fun with this doll and continues to do so. If she makes a mistake with the make up she only has to use a baby wipe to clean her up and start again.
A good gift for a Bratz fan.
Thanks for reading.
Daniela xx
My cheeky little daughter had a very big Christmas list, so out of this a couple became birthday presents. This was one of them. Priced at £34.99 in Tesco we thought it was one she could wait for.
The Bratz funky fashion makeover is the first ever full body makeover doll. You can style everything from her head to her toes. The doll is a good size and measures approximately 11 1/2" (29 cm) high and 10" (26 cm) from toes to back. She is available in 2 different characters. She comes complete with:
1 applicator
1 hair brush
1 lipgloss
1 pair of earrings
1 hair glitter
2 hair highlight cream tubes
2 containers of glitter (to use on lips, apply lipgloss first)
1 nail polish
All the makeup items can be used on either the makeover doll or yourself and the doll comes complete with full instructions on how to apply the various different types of makeup.
What does my daughter think?
When she unpacked the doll, she was quite disappointed as immediately she noticed that the hair seemed to be covered in hairspray around the back (out of sight when in the box, guess its to control it so it looks nice when its in its packaging) but this did brush out with a bit of effort.
After sorting out the hair, she went straight to work with the makeup but found its not the easiest thing to do... it went everywhere!! Obviously it doesn't rub in to the plasticy doll so just spreads everywhere. I think the trick here is to use little as it does go a long way. The hair glitter was easy to apply after the hair had been thoroughly brushed and it was probably the best result out of all the different products you get with this doll.
I was quite worried about how to remove the nail varnish after it had been used. I had the idea that I would use acetone free nail varnish remover (which I have in huge amounts due to having nail extensions) as this wouldn't melt the plastic... but would it take the colour off the doll? I decided the doll would have been a waste if she couldn't use the nail varnish so I let her do it anyway. After a while she was bored and decided to remove the work she had done so far. Surprisingly the nail varnish just wiped off as easy as the rest of the makeup! What was all the panic for? If I would have read the instructions a bit more carefully, I would have realised it said to remove the nail varnish off of the doll with a wet towel or tissue paper but I didn't see this on the back.
The makeup included can also be used for the child themselves and Megan did try it out. She doesn't have sensitive skin so these products are fine for her to use. She loved the hair glitter and the lipgloss especially and I think she will probably be using them again in the future for partys, even though she already has a collection to outdo me!
Megan wanted to give the makeover doll 5/5 because she absolutely loves it, then she said to knock one off for the hairspray and the nail varnish. Personally I think its more of a 3. Yes, she loves it and enjoys playing with it and I suppose you cant expect much more from a makeover doll, but I think its terrible value for money. For £35 I expected something quite spectacular. To be honest, if I spent that much money on a makeover doll again, I would want it to talk or something, not just sit there! I do think its massively over priced but then again what did I expect? If you were still considering buying this doll, I have seen it in Tesco for half price recently.
Safety Precautions
1. Cosmetics are recommended for children 6 years and over. Adult supervision is recommended. Cosmetics are laboratory tested and safe for use as prescribed. As with all cosmetics, some individual skin types may experiece minor skin irritation. If this occurs, discontinue use.
2. Cosmetics are for external use only. Discontinue use if irritation or rash appears. Do not use on broken skin.
3. Do not consume any of the make up in this playset.
4. Avoid direct contact with eyes. If this occurs, flush with water immediately. If inflammation occurs or pain persists, contact your doctor immediately.
This product contains CI 19140 (tartrazine) which may cause allergic-type reactions (including bronchial asthma) in certain susceptable persons. If skin rash, irritation, sensitization or other allergic reaction occurs, seek medical attention immediately.
Do not cut your Bratz hair. Unlike real hair it does not grow back!
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Red carpet inspired full length makeover body Yasmin! Makeover her face, hair, finger nails and toe nails! Includes make-up, nail varnish and lots of other glam accessories for you and your Bratz! One supplied. Colours and styles may vary.


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Well, the biggest thing is his health and career. It probably does knock Cody up a spot in the draft, but I think he was leaving regardless.This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
To me, the bigger question as it (tangentially) pertains to us is: Does Noel return to Kentucky next year?


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Despite turning over nearly its entire starting lineup from last year, Archbishop Mitty looks once again like the area's top boys soccer team.
The returning starter, midfielder Eric Espinoza, leads the team with six goals and eight assists.
"He's the most creative, crafty player in the league," Serra coach Jeff Panos said.
Where the Monarchs (11-1-2, 8-0-1 West Catholic Athletic League) are the strongest is on defense. They've allowed only seven goals all season, three to Alisal in their only loss. Defensive midfielder William Foxcroft is a standout.
"You can't score against Mitty," Branham coach Danny Kadah said. "They're really organized, athletic and tough."
Serra (11-2-1, 7-1-1) and Bellarmine College Prep (9-4-2, 6-2-1) follow Mitty in the WCAL standings. Serra has a prolific scorer in senior Nick Schnabel, who broke the school record with 18 goals through his first 11 games. The Bells are led by midfielder Christian Aldama.
Branham, Willow Glen and Mt. Pleasant are in contention for the Mount Hamilton Division title.
Branham (7-1-4, 3-0-3) lost to Serra 1-0 in its season opener and hasn't lost since. The Bruins are led by centerback Jeff Powers, a tenacious defender who has committed to UC San Diego, and junior midfielder David Martin, who despite playing is tied for the team lead with six goals.
Willow Glen (6-4-2, 4-2-1) has an outstanding individual in midfielder Glenn Gomez. "He sees the field well," Kadah said. "Any soccer purist loves him."
Mt. Pleasant (3-0-3 in league) plays an unusual four-forward offense that creates matchup problems. Albert Munante is a top player. Overfelt forward Juan Carlos Bugarin is another top player from the division, a physical player and a tough matchup.
Los Gatos and Mountain View are battling it out for the De Anza Division title. Los Gatos (8-3-3, 5-0-1) beat Mountain View (11-2-1, 5-1) on Jan. 15, 2-1. Mountain View, which has won five consecutive league titles, hopes to get star striker Brad Bumgarner (sprained ankle) back for the rematch Feb. 5. Bumgarner, who has committed to Sacramento State, has 12 goals in nine games.
Los Gatos is a balanced, senior-heavy team. Paul Tolley leads the team with nine goals. Goalkeeper Logan Chapman has 52 saves.
Woodside (9-2-3, 5-0-1) is on top in the Bay Division, followed by Menlo-Atherton, Burlingame and Carlmont.
Jesus Mendoza and Luis Mancilla are tied for the Woodside team lead in goals. Kevin Amaya leads in assists with seven. Salvador Mendoza and Salvador Herrera are top defensive players.
Defending Bay champion Carlmont played Mitty to a 1-1 draw Dec. 12.


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This Sunday, we celebrate Canada's 145th Birthday! The national day of Canada, a federal statutory holiday, duly commemorates the anniversary of the July 1rst 1867 enactment of the British North America Act, more commonly referred to as the Constitution Act, which saw the joining of the three colonies, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and the Province of Canada into one unified country under the British Empire. 145 years ago to the day, Canada proudly became a kingdom in its own right, shedding slowly the British Parliament's diminished rights of political power until the last vestiges were finally surrendered in 1982 with the patriation of the Canadian constitution. Suffice it to say; the early 20th century saw little Canadian patriotism. Most Canadians thought themselves to be primarily British and pending 1917, (the anniversary of Confederation) no official celebrations took place, nor would any continue until the following decade. However Canada's centennial in 1967 became a hallmark observance in the fruition of Canadian patriotism, which recognized Canada's maturing as a separate, independent country. The Festival Canada as it was known, was thus celebrated as a nationally televised multicultural celebration thereafter.
As Canadians, we share a triumphant, and somewhat diplomatic history, reflected in the nature of the Canadian spirit: a sensitive, modest, self-effacing sort of temperament that continues to credit us with worldwide appeal and recognition. With no central recipe on how to celebrate our patriotism, much like Canada itself, Canadians around the world observe in their own eclectic, multicultural fashion. This weekend, Penticton celebrates Canada Day at the Penticton Lakeside Resort with an abundance of heart-felt family fun, including live entertainment, exciting food featuring currywurst (steamed pork sausage with warm home-made curry ketchup), birthday cake for everyone, face painting, arts and crafts and more! Joe's Garage, along with young musical talents, Lucas Penner and Beamer Wiggly, will serenade our outdoor patios into the night with live music on our lake front houseboat, and will be preforming our country's national anthem just shy of our breathtaking firework show! So let's O-Canada!-it together this year, with a celebratory event, not to be missed. We'll see you all here!
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Earlier this week there was a new product release from the British department store Marks & Spencer: Toaster Pizza! When I first saw the announcement, it seemed worthy of a mention; finally a product that would solve pizza's lack of toaster compatibility. The heat resistant sleeve protects the pizza and the heating elements. Just how many lubricated minds have attempted to revitalize cold pizza in a toaster without this? The sideways toaster method seems like a reasonable solution.
In looking for photographic proof of all the toasters that must have fallen victim to this reheat scheme, I turned up a number of food stuffs over the decades that have attempted to marry the two. Having been raised in the era of the microwave, I missed out on these toaster treats. It seems that almost every major food manufacturer had a version. Here's Nabisco's...
Amy's. But having missed out on the versions from the 60s and 70s, I can't say if the are a huge improvement.
Threads on pizzamaking.com and chowhound generated a lot of enthusiasm for Buitoni Tosterinos.
This one seems particularly ambitious. Not only are they going for the toaster angle, but Buitoni really pushed the envelope with the pizza burger angle. It doesn't work now and I'm sure it didn't work then, but clearly a multi-decade American dream.
For those whose reheating supplies don't include a stove and a cast-iron skillet (for the best re-heat method ever), or a toaster oven (I just can't believe anyone is without both) then maybe the Marks & Spencer method holds some appeal. In which case you can just slip your favorite leftover slice into a reusable Toastabag. Just don't be like this dude:
About the author: Meredith Smith is the Slice editor. You can follow her on Twitter: @mertsmith.


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How to get newborns to sleep at night
I have to care for 1 month old twins, I want to get them on a schedule to sleep through most of the night by Sept 5, going back to work.
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this is a large train picture from 1893 picturing the #999 and the de witt clinton.photographer a.p. yates bought it at auction. opened up the back and there were many full sheets of newspaper from the same year used as backing. what a remarkable double history piece. its a treasure looking at the ads and reading the news from way back when. i wish i knew more about this picture. it must have hung somewhere important.any ideas????


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POLICE who carried out a drugs search at the home of a 55-year-old Accrington man found an electrical stun gun.
Blackburn magistrates heard there could be no legal reason for Hugh Robert Johnstone to possess the firearm. Johnstone, of Nelson Street, Accrington, pleaded guilty to possessing heroin, and the stun gun.
He was sentenced to 12 weeks in prison, suspended for 12 months, made subject to a curfew between 6pm and 6am for six months, and was ordered to pay £165 costs.
Catherine Allan, prosecuting, said police who spoke to Johnstone felt he was nervous, and could smell cannabis. A search revealed a single wrap of heroin, and a subsequent search of his house revealed the electrical device.
Richard Prew, defending, said the stun gun was not in working order.
"He tinkers with things and someone had given it to him to see if he could get it working," said Mr Prew. "His use of drugs is entrenched, and he takes the view that, at the age of 55, that is a lifestyle choice."


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The market exploded to the upside today following Friday's reversal, opening higher and never looking back. Fears about the fiscal cliff are starting to ease as lawmakers are striking a more conciliatory tone in recent days. The indices closed the day on highs with the Nasdaq logging the biggest gains, up 2.21%. The Dow and S&P 500 closed well, up 1.65% and 1.99%, respectively.
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Something New from The Mill House Inn
10+ Reasons to visit the East End "The best of April in the Hamptons"
Welcome to the very first edition of Chasing Cool in the Hamptons!
We are building this just for you, so it looks and feels different, it's warmer and more personal. It's the note a friend would send you when you are visiting her home for a few days. It's our way of helping you find really cool stuff! Explore uncharted territory, flirt with danger, and join the adventure "Chasing Cool in the Hamptons"
This is the story of what we believe, what matters most, the wit, wisdom and wonderment of The East End! Together we are going to build a travel journal just for you, allow us to be your interpreters of the unfamiliar Hamptons, the guides that are always by your side with a bit of common sense and sound advice. We promise that you are going to be entertained & enlightened!
It would mean a great deal to us if we could have a conversation every so often about your travels to the East End and beyond. If you would like to share your thoughts or suggest something that we might talk about, it would be a pleasure to hear from you!
Thanks for reading, your comments and friendship, they are greatly appreciated.
Until next week… Sylvia & Gary
Next week a little bit more about Chasing Cool and how you can make it your travel journal.
Sylvia's Picks
Among the many reasons living in East Hampton is so special (in every season) are the unexpected arts events we get to experience.On Tuesday April 29th Guild Hall showcases Kate Mueth and the Neo-Political Cowgirls in VOYEUR, a "newly conceived dance theatre art piece" I don't know exactly who they are or what this will be but it's free so why not give it a try? You never know know who we might meet and what we might take away from this "exciting and provocative work." One of the great things about theatre is that, when the lights go down, you get to be a "voyeur"… and steal a glimpse into the mind of the artist.
In Sag Harbor Bay Street Theatre features three days of New Works Festival April 25th through the 27th. I wish I had three days to be there for all three new play readings. Again, it's free and the authors will be there for a "talkback" with the audience after each show. On Saturday we can go to the "Artist Interact." I think this means the authors will be talking to each other on stage, but it's followed by a cocktail reception where we can chat with them and raise a toast together to their bravery and passion. I'm always up for raising a toast!
Since it's time to share secrets, let's check out The Springs Mystery Art Sale April 23rd through 27th at Ashawagh Hall. You can read the rest of the story at the EH Star or just take my word for it. Very cool. All of the 1000 works (half by local students, half by famous artists) are anonymous until the great unveiling, and all are priced at $20. This might be your only your chance to own an original Jimmy Buffett, April Gornik or Dan Aykroyd… or pick up a work by the next generation's superstar-to-be (and benefit the SVAP – a great program inspiring kids to create art!)
Like Jazz? We do! April is Jazz month on WPPB 88.3 FM. A few year ago Southampton College was sold and WLIU, our local Public Broadcasting station, lost its funding and its facilities. GM Wally Smith and this talented team rallied the East End community and raised the funds to launch WPPB (Peconic Public Broadcasting). Talk about "Community Radio" – this is the real thing! We always listen online when traveling away from the East End. And a happy birthday to Ed German on April 17th.
Life in the Hamptons is also remarkable for the rich farm and food community which thrives here and thanks must go out to Slow Food East End for their never ending quest to foster education, involvement and "conviviality". (Conviviality is their word but I think I'll adopt it!). On Sunday April 27th at Fresh Hamptons Chef Todd Jacobs creates a Slow Food Market Dinner featuring the season's best local food & wine served family style. See you there! Please join our family table!
Gary's Picks
Want an authentic taste of the local fisherman's catch? Me too and we are in luck, The Clam Bar is open for business and that signals the beginning of a new season on the East End. TCB manager Brian says the Montauk Pearl Oysters are at their best right now. To go with them he is looking for a new local Rose, any thoughts? The Miste Rose will be bringing in fresh lobster everyday at 4PM as they have done for 30 years. Some things should never change.
We like beer, especially eclectic small brewers. The Montauk Brewing Company is hoping to supply their Summer Ale to TCB, see what the NY Times has to say about this new Micro Brewery in Montauk. I want the OffLand IPA, best sampled fresh with some MP Oysters. A growler and a few dozen at ditch plains sorry wrong Ditch Plains! Ask me about our favorite really small brewer.
If you are looking for a house to rent for the season or buy a place to call home. The Hamptons Cottage & Gardens talks Real Estate "A Banner Season". Village properties are more in demand then ever before! I really trust our favorite agent in East Hampton Robin Kaplan – ask her to find your dream home.
Our favorite local fish bar with sushi has moved and in the process saved a legendary breakfast joint & drinking establishment. The WL Clam & Chowder House has pulled up stakes and moved west across the harbor The Clam and Chowder House at Salivars Dock. Wow all that drinking history saved for future generations, along with the best fresh fish in really swell new new digs… Good Luck Rob!
Sag Harbor is about to change in a big way as Richie Notar of Nobu and Harlow spins a new future for the stunning waterfront location formerly known as B Smiths. Curbed Hamptons spoke with Richie about his plans for this iconic spot. I'm up for coffee in the AM and that view, something about boat traffic in the harbor and a bit of solitude.
One more thing… Another reason why you should visit the Hamptons in April. Our secret offer just for you, Ok share if you must.


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Since it is the middle of the year it is time for mid-term progress reports.
Trout: The trout bite experienced a slow start but then really got going good. Limits of slot trout (15-20 inches) have been common. April was the best month as usual and gave anglers an abundance of oversized over-the-slot fish. Excellent trout action continued right through June. July and august will be much tougher to find keeper fish as water temperatures soar. The trout get an A this semester in spite of a slow beginning.
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