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" Brand: Pantene / Type: Hair Shampoo / What it does: Cleanses, "
* Prices may differ from that shown
I used to really love the Pantene range of hair care products but about a year ago I became slightly disillusioned with it. Firstly, I started to think that there was just far too much choice in terms of not only shampoo and conditioners, but the range seemed to be expanding almost daily and I could spend ages in the shampoo and hair care aisle debating which type I should buy this week for my hair. I also think that it became fairly over-hyped and far to expensive, and for all of those reasons I stopped using the range entirely and switched brands. That was about a year ago and until the beginning of October of this year, I hadn't bought Pantene really very much at all, and only used up whatever shampoos and conditioners I had left over in the house.
At the beginning of last month I had asked my husband to do some shopping and gave him a list. Shampoo for 'normal' hair was part of this list but I hadn't specified which type he should buy. He came back with Pantene Ice Shine Shampoo and though I wasn't particularly over the moon with his choice, he did explain to me that it was reduced to only £1.99 for a 500ml bottle.
I have used this quite a few times since he brought it back home (and so has he) and I can't say I am enamoured with this particular shampoo in any way. It's meant to be designed for all hair types but to be honest it really does dry my hair out an awful lot and it leaves it feeling as though it's desperately lacking in moisture and it looks lank, dry and feels terribly brittle. No matter how much deep conditioning treatment I try to use after I have washed my hair with this shampoo, it seems t make no difference at all. My husband says it's 'fine' but then that is his stock reply about any type of shampoo or shower gel etc.
The shampoo itself smells okay, it lathers okay, it rinses off okay but the way t makes my hair feels after I have used it, is just plain awful. I cannot see to be able to style my hair at all after I have used this shampoo and it dries it out and makes it look in very bad condition.
I have to say that there is no way I am going to go back to using this range again, and using this particular bottle of Ice Shine shampoo just reinforces to me why I gave up on this range. I've used many different types of Pantene products and only one or two of them have been okay and the rest have been pretty much rubbish.
Not recommended.
I like to try new shampoos, especially if they promise to offer added shine to my hair. So I was interested to try Pantene's Ice Shine shampoo, which is tailored to use on fine hair such as mine. The main reason I tried it though, was the fact it was available on a buy one get one half price offer in Wilkinsons, the usual price being £4.69 each. I thought this would give me the chance to use both the shampoo and the conditioner without wasting too much money if they were no good.
Pantene say the shampoo will leave my hair "full of life, shine and sparkle". It is said to smooth the hair surface, helping it to reflect light and look more glossy. Apart from increasing shine, it will also gently cleanse you hair, or so they say. As mentioned above it is for fine hair, but the bottle doesn't make any further recommendations as to whether it would be suitable for dry or greasy hair for example. So I presume it is intended to be suitable for all fine hair types. [My own hair is combination - greasy roots, drier ends.]
My bottle carrys a slogan that says that it has a new design, but having not used the product before, I don't know how different it is. The bottle is tall and it made me think I was buying a larger than average bottle, but it measures 500ml so I wasn't really. It is a see through container, which is my preference as it helps you to know when you are starting to run low. Apart from that, the packaging is average, but it looks smart enough.
The shampoo looks clear, but if you hold it up to the light it has a slight yellow tinge. I don't know why, but I always find clear or almost clear shampoos less appealing. The colour does suit the ice shine branding though, and the appearance of a shampoo doesn't sway me much when it comes to buying it again or not. It is gel like in texture and thicker than I expected a product for fine hair to be. However, it doesn't weigh down the hair so appearances are deceptive. It is still easy to spread through the hair and I like the fact it isn't too runny so I don't waste any when it drips through my fingers. I didn't need to use much to produce a good thick lather either. The scent is a sweet slightly floral one. I really liked it as it is fresh and light but it also stays on the hair until the next day. [It would probably last longer than that but I wash my hair daily, but more of that in a moment.] Rinsing was easy, and then I followed it with its partner conditioner on most occasions.
In short, no! My first feelings were positive. My hair felt clean, and the scalp area was completely free of grease in particular. The hair felt soft and it wasn't full of tangles. It didn't look any shinier than normal but I thoughy I would need to use the product for a few times at least to notice much difference. At the end of the first day, I felt my hair looked greasy again. Now it isn't unusual for me to have this happen, on my scalp alone, the day after washing, but my ends normally still look "just washed." The day after I first used Ice Shine my hair looked awful all over - dark, flat and dull. I found this to be the case every time I used the shampoo. It made my hair go greasy in record time, no matter how well I rinsed it. I tried not using the shampoo along with the conditioner to see if that helped, but it did not. I didn't have shiny hair at any time while using this, which would have been some compensation.
The main benefits of the shampoo is supposed to make your hair smoother and shinier, but it did neither. In fact, by the folowing day my hair was actually duller than when it started. As for being suitable for fine hair, my hair didn't feel weighed down and there was no obvious build up at the scalp. However, as my hair looked less bouncy than normal, it also seemed to emphasise the fact my hair is fine so I don't think it even scores well on that point. Even if your hair is better behaved than mine, and wouldn't go greasy as quickly, I wouldn't buy this for it's shine making abilities. I have since discovered a far cheaper product that really does make my hair look glossier - Timotei Shimmer Shine, and as a result I am probably inclined to judge this Pantene product more harshly than I otherwise would have done. Nevertheless, I can't recommend it, based on my experience.
[This review also appears on Ciao, under my user name.x]
I have always liked the pantene brand but generally don't pay that much for my shampoos so I don't buy it until it is on offer however when I saw he advert for this one I decided I would like to give it a try, Tesco at the time were selling the 500ml bottle for £3.32 and that was what I paid for it.
The bottle is made of soft plastic and is completely transparent with a ice blue flip top lid on it, the bottle is wider at the bottom than at the top and the bottom of the bottle kicks out a little and the top of the bottle curves in a little making it quite a unique shaped bottle. On the front of the bottle there is a white label which is shiny and in the top corner simply the word shine, the pantene logo sits towards the top of the labal and then you have the information that this will transform tired dull hair abd that it is lightweight and suitable for all hair types.
On the back of the bottle there is another shiny white label containing quite a bit of information, first of all you are given the claims of what the shampoo is going to do "the clear formula contains an effective cleansing system to removing dirt and residue that can rduce shine." You are adviced to follow three steps on the bottle, the shampoo to remove dirt and residue, the conditioner to smooth the surface and align the hair do it better reflects the light and the serum to boost hairs shine. On the back you also get the directions for use which are simply lather, rinse and repeat if needed and the list of ingredients the main ones of which are aqua and sodium and then alot more that I have no idea what they are.
On opening the bottle the lid is pretty secure and does take a little tug to open which I do actually like as this means my daughter would struggle to open it and also less likely that the connectors of the lid which allow it to flip up are going to break which I have had on some shampoos. The shampoo has the same fragrance as all the pantene range and there is no way to really describe it apart from it is a fresh clean smell. The shampoo inside is clear and very thick which means you don't need to use too much as once on the hair it lathers up well aslong as your hair is properly wet.
The shampoo rinses from the hair very well and doesn't leave any residue however it left my hair feeling like straw, I am not one usually to repeat shampooing my hair as I think it is generally a con to make you use more product and therefore buy more but i did try it with this shampoo yet again my hair felt like straw. I am unable to say how my hair would have felt if left to dry as have long hair and need to condition it so I used this in conjunction with the same conditionr which I will review later. My hair has always been in good condition and has never felt straw like when wet so this did not impress me, the shampoo did not leave my hair lightweight at all and actually needs washing more when using this and there was certainly no Cat Deeley swish as promised, certainly not one will buy again.
This range of Shampoo and Conditioner seems to be on offer in quite a few Supermarkets at the moment, I bought some from Tesco last week where it was buy 1 get 1 free. Since I didn't need any Conditioner I just got 2 Shampoo's. In my Asda the bottles are on offer for £2 so similar pricing when you work it out.
This range comes in 2 different sizes. The 250ml bottles which cost around £2 and the 500ml bottles which cost around £3.70. It is the larger bottles that are on offer. So not too bad a price at the moment.
I would never say that Pantene is my most favourite brand of Haircare products but I really like the scent of them. They do a good enough job on my Hair anyway.
So this comes in the same shape of bottle as the Dooyoo picture. A loarge sturdy plastic bottle which has a flip top lid. The Gel for the Shampoo is clear and so is the plastic bottle so you can see how much of this you have used. There is a stick on label on the front and the back. It all looks ok.
This Shampoo is suitable for all Hair types. Although I normally go for 1 that is specific to my hair type this is the only 1 for all kind of product that I have used. This is meant to clarify your Hair and although i'm sure all Shampoo's are meant to get all the products and pollution and that out your hair, this one claims that it increases the Purity of your Hair.
The Gel is thick so a small blob lathers up a lot onto your wet Har. The foam washes off easily enough and afterwards your hair feels soft, clean and has a gentle nice clean scent to it.
I find that my hair looks nice and shiny after using this which it is meant to help with making your hair more pure and I would recommend this Shampoo for anyone to try.
A good product with a great scent and currently at a good price.
I've avoided Pantene products for years because I'd tried several of their shampoos and conditioners and found that all they ever did was make my hair look and feel awful, but when I saw the Ice Shine shampoo and conditioner on a half price offer I thought I'd give them a go, after all they'd had years to improve on what I'd tried before! The 250ml bottle of shampoo was £1.50 on offer, making the usual price £3.
The bottle it comes in looks pretty good and stands out amongst the rest of the Pantene range because it's clear with a blue lid, rather their usual white plastic packaging. It has a flip top lid which make sit very easy and convenient to use even when your hands are wet in the shower or bath.
It's a clear shampoo with a medium consistency, not too runny or too thick. It smells nice but the smell is not too strong or overpowering it's just a nice light, clean fresh scent. I don't need to use much because it lathers up really easily and just a small amount foams up loads to cover all of my hair with ease. It feels nice to use and it rinses out easily.
After I've used it my feels really clean and my scalp feels fresh and quite cool. I often find shampoos can make my scalp a bit itchy but this one is fine. Once my hair is dry it feels really smooth and soft, and it looks really healthy. It feels really light, probably owing to the fact that it claims to remove residues and build up which can dull your hair, and not at all greasy or lank which is how all the other Pantene shampoos left my hair.
I'm not sure that the shampoo has made any difference to how shiny my hair is, but my hair is naturally very shiny anyway so maybe your hair needs to be dull for this to show up. It does make my hair look very clean and healthy though, and I'm sure my blonde hair is looking slightly lighter since I started using it. I'm actually really impressed with it and I think it's the best shampoo I've used in a long time as well as one of the cheapest so I'd happily buy it again.
I usually go through phases with my shampoo where I will buy a shampoo & conditioner from the same make and then use small amounts and make it last me a good few months. When I spotted the large bottle of Pantene products (500ml) for sale at just £1.95 each in Sainsburys I just couldn't resist snapping some up as I knew that they'd probably see me through a fair few months and I wouldn't have to keep using whatever I could lay my hands on!
This Pantene Ice Shine Shampoo comes in a clear bottle and it has a light blue lid. The bottle is quite large and comes with a flip top lid. I found that the packaging instantly made me think of something clean and fresh and I felt quite confident that this was going to leave me with clean & shiny hair. I have used Pantene products in the past and yet somehow these aren't always the brand that I turn to when I am looking for confidence in my hair care products, I'm really not sure why this is.
The dispenser on this shampoo is quite well sized as it allows a reasonable flow of shampoo without leaving you with a massive palm full which is just wasteful. I always find that a small coin sized amount is enough for my almost shoulder length hair.
This shampoo does not profess any claims about smelling like the forest, dessert or anything else that you often get with shampoos these days. The shampoo simply has a nice, fresh, clean smelling scent to it that leaves my hair smelling clean and fresh without giving out scents of strawberries or anything else that is just sickly when plastered on the top of your head.
My hair is prone to being greasy at the roots within 2 days of washing it and even from the first use of this shampoo I found that I could go 2-3 days without washing my hair before it looked greasy and messy. The claims from Pantene that this is a lightweight shampoo are definitely true as my hair feels a lot more manageable and flows a lot freer on my head. I also received a few comments about whether I'd had my hair cut which is always nice, although I had straightened it and put some effort in on that particular day!
I would say that I am a definite fan of this shampoo. My hair took longer before it became greasy, there was no sickly sweet smell and overall it just looked and felt very healthy. It's been a good 2 months now since I last had my hair cut and it's looking in tip top condition, partly thanks to this shampoo. The full price can be a little expensive but I find that this shampoo & the conditioner are long lasting as only a small amount is needed. This shampoo is very lightweight and I felt like my hair was weighed down a lot less than with the last shampoo that I was using, and I was pleased with that shampoo as well! My hair was shiny and clean looking after use and this effect lasted for a couple of days before I found myself needing to wash my hair again.
This shampoo is designed for all hair types so why not give it a try the next time you are looking for something to clean your hair with!
I bought this shampoo from pantene as it is a brand a trust very well and my hair doesn't shine that well either. I did notice some improvements but not alot.
The bottle the shampoo comes in is very nice and is a great change from pantenes normal white bottles. It is clear like ice and looks very proffessional.
The shampoo lathered up very well and was very foamy. I like this as I want my hair to be fully shampooed before I wash it out. If you don't like alot of bubbles I wouldn't recommend it. The shampoo also smells really good and isn't too overpowering which is nice.
As I was washing out my hair it did look a bit more shiny but it wasn't exactly 'sparkling'. I did notice a subltle differencthoughe. My hair also looked straighter and less frizzy which I like. My hair also felt cleaner and not greasy however I felt the shampoo weight it down a bit.
If you use the product for about a week or so you will notice a difference in your hair but not just after 1 wash. The bottle can be purchased for about £3 and lasts quite along while depending on your hair length.
Overall I would recommend this product if you have healthy hair which has a natural shine. I also recommend getting the conditioner as I have used it and it did make a big difference but without it it isn't that good.
Pantene is a hair care brand under the Procter and Gamble company. They have several different hair care ranges for various hair types.
Here we have the Pantene Ice Shine Shampoo. This is a shampoo part of a range which includes :
Heat Defense Spray
Anti-Frizz Creme
Styling Hairspray
Serum Spray
This shampoo is designed to cleanse hair by removing dirt and provide hair with an icy shine. It is best suited to those with dull and lifeless hair.
The shampoo comes in a tall, plastic bottle which becomes thicker nearer the base. The bottle is clear and has a large black lid which flips open to reveal a dispensing hole deep within.
There is a white label on the front with the Pantene and product name. There is also a silver label on the back with information about the shampoo, directions for use, ingredients and contact details for Pantene.
*The Shampoo & Using*
The shampoo is completely clear with the exception of tiny bubbles throughout. It is rather thick.
Simply wet your hair, lather and rinse.
Pantene recommend using this shampoo alongside the conditioner and serum spray for best results.
Aqua , Sodium Lauryl Sulfate , Sodium Laureth Sulfate , Cocamidopropyl Betaine , Sodium Chloride , Sodium Citrate , Citric Acid , Sodium Xylenesulfonate , Cocamide MEA , Parfum , Sodium Benzoate , Tetrasodium EDTA , PEG-60 Almond Glycerides , Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride , Linoleamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate , Propylene Glycol , Panthenyl Ethyl Ether , Panthenol , Benzyl Alcohol , Linalool , Limonene , Magnesium Nitrate , Methylchloroisothiazolinone , Magnesium Chloride , Methylisothiazolinone , Fumaric Acid .
*Availability and Price*
The shampoo comes in the huge 500ml size and can be bought from supermarkets and stores such as Boots and Wilkinsons. Expect to pay around the £4.00 mark when not on offer.
*My Opinion*
My hair is thick, frizzy and extremely dry. I really don't like it but I don't like spending time and money on it to be honest! I bought this shampoo a few months ago from Wilkos as it was under £2.00 on offer which is a bargain considering the rrp price. The huge 500ml bottle has lasted me well as I wash my hair every 2-3days and there is still approx 150ml left.
We don't have a shower so I use my plastic jug over the bath and soak my hair. This takes time in itself as my hair is down my back. Once wet, I flipped the handy cap open and the shampoo despite being quite thick, flowed out the bottle with ease. The shampoo is completely clear and icy cold. There is a gorgeous scent coming from it which is simply fresh and clean.
The shampoo lathers up well and a little goes along way. Rinsing it out is very simple and my hair feels soft and clean. I personally don't use conditioner in every wash as I usually don't have time. I don't have the matching conditioner anyway but would usually use a different one. I towel dry my hair slightly and then use my hairdryer to blast it dry.
Once dry, my hair still has the pleasant scent and feels soft to the touch. I go about my day and after a few hours in both the heat and cold, my hair feels dreadfully dry. I wouldn't say that it makes my hair shiny at all but it does still feel clean. I just hate the dryness..this doesn't seem to be a problem when I use conditioner but I feel this shouldn't be a neccessity.
I will use this up but I don't think I would buy it again unless it was on offer. I suppose if you had normal hair or fine hair then this shampoo may be more effective but for me it doesn't cut it.
Thanks for reading
I purchased the Pantene ice shine shampoo recently as it was on offer in the co-op for 2 for £3.00. The reason I chose the ice shine variety was due to its advertising saying it would create brilliant shine and sparkle on dull and tired hair. I have tried Pantene shampoos in the past and to be completely honest I have mixed reviews considering some of them worked wonders and others left my hair dull and lack lustre.
Pantene ice shine comes in a clear 250ml bottle that you can see the pale blue shampoo through. The bottle has a navy blue top and displays the usual Pantene logo. The bottle is nice enough and looks of a brand with nice quality.
The first thing I noticed about the shampoo was the smell. It is exactly the same as all the other Pantene scents which is rather floral and fresh. I found out quite quickly that only a small amount of this shampoo is needed as it did lather up extremely well. The shampoo is quite thick as with all the other Pantene ones but I don't think it feels as heavy.
My first thoughts on this shampoo were not very good at all I'm afraid as my hair felt terrible before I applied the conditioner. My hair felt very tangled and rough. For reviewing purposed I didn't use a conditioner the first time and I practically pulled my head off trying to get a comb through my hair.
Drying wasn't very easy either as my hair felt really dry on the ends and at the end although my hair looked very clean and the mid-lengths were indeed shiny the ends looked damaged and not concealed.
The shampoo advised that it will give healthier looking hair within 10 days and I believe this quote but only when the shampoo is used in conjunction with the conditioner. Overall my hair is too damaged to be using a shampoo alone and maybe that's why the results weren't as good as I hoped with this shampoo alone, however when used with the conditioner my mind changed dramatically as you will see in my review of the ice shine conditioner.
Before I switched to Elvive Full Restore shampoo and conditioner (which I have also reviewed) I was using Pantene's new Ice Shine range (minus the serum) and will still use these especially if on offer.
The 25% bigger sized bottle containing 500ml was on a buy one get one free offer (the best offer you can get in my book) making this a real bargain (though only if I liked it of course). I can't remember how much I paid then being some months ago but you can buy the shampoo now for £1.95 in Tesco. This is marketed in particular towards dull and tired looking hair.
The shampoo itself is clear with a mild, clean, fresh smell. Only a small amount is required to produce quite a lot of lather. This shampoo purports to strip your hair of any dirt and residue that can dull the hair's surface over time thus reducing shine.
I do use the conditioner as well as my hair gets very tangled in the shower (see separate review) so the results I write about are a combination of the two. I did find that there was a noticeably increased shine to my hair which is what I was hoping for and want the shampoo promised and it did leave my hair feeling very clean and soft.
In summary, a product that does what it promises on the tin (and how refreshing is that)!
Thanks for reading. x
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I have very greasy hair that dislikes even having water on it!
I bought this as I wanted a fresh and shiny new look but sadly I got an even more greasy mop.
Firstly, it is a tad expensive for a shampoo. I bought mine for £3.29 (500ml) from my local supermarket but you can get both the shampoo and conditioner on offers sometimes. Also, Boots do this and you can get 12 advantage card points and they are also have on offer - buy one get one free (£3.79 or 500ml)
The bottle is plastic and see through with the Pantene logo on the front. It has a flip cap lid and you just squeeze it out onto your hands.
Pantene Pro-V Ice Shine Shampoo adds up to twice the shine to your hair and contains Amino Pro-V complex designed to improve hair condition and shine. It cleanses your hair but still tough enough to remove the dirt that cloggs it up, leaving it shiny and dirt free.
Im not convinced at all.
I would say that a little bit goes a long way so dont do what I did and put a big dollop on my head and had to fight my way out of all the lather!! lol The smell was pleasant but Im afraid there was no shine as it says on the bottle. In fact instantly my hair felt greasy and when I was drying it dried greasy. It was quite a gloopy consistency and took a while to wash off (but that may have something to do with the amount I put on!) and my hair also had loads of static in it afterwards.
Perhaps I just have really tempremental hair and nothing will ever work.
I have teamed this up with the conditioner and found that it still doesn't do anything for me so I will be sticking to the Tea Tree!
I must admit I first bought this because it was on special offer at under half price and as I know Pantene is good I thought that I would try it.
Ice Shine shampoo is to give a brilliant shine and sparkle to dull, tired hair. It also claims to remove the dirt and residue that can reduce shine. Well I must admit that my first aim for washing my hair is to make sure that it is clean so I thought that this is a good start!
Ice shine has a conditioner to smooth the surface of the hair strands and align them so that they better reflect the light an the ice shine serum will boost your hairs shine.
When you go to use it only use a little as it is a case of a little does go a long way and it does lather very well.
It is a very thick shampoo which does make it easier to judge how much you put on your hair.
The smell is quite strong and I am sorry that I cannot describe it but it is quite pleasant.
The one thing I really do like about this shampoo is the bottle. It is clear and therefore you can see how much or how little shampoo you have left in the bottle. Not like some that you have to guess and its usually when you go to use it that you realise that you only have a dribble left. You wont have this situation with Ice Shine.
Oh and yes it does make your dull tired hair sparkle and shine so I would definately recommend it.
As a lover of all things beauty related, and being unable to resist a challenge, I took Pantene up on their 10 day beautiful hair challenge. I visited the website and chose what I thought would be the right product for my hair - Ice Shine Shampoo - and set about making my lack lustre hair double in shine.
I have to say I'm a little unimpressed with this product. It doesn't seem to be benefitting my relatively long locks in any way, and seems no different to the many oodles of products I've tried before.
In fairness I will say that the shampoo lathers extremely well. I found I only needed the real minimum to gain a good lather on my hair, and it was left feeling "squeaky clean". By using such a small amount, the product has lasted very well, so I guess it is good value for money if you just want the standard clean hair - but it didn't provide me with the "ice-like" shine it threatened, and I couldn't help but feel a little disappointed after the promises.
All in all - it's a good shampoo, but I don't feel it stood up to the "adds shine" hype.
I wouldn't normally buy a product like this at full price from the supermarket shelves, but I have now totally converted to this product whatever the cost. I first tried it when Pantene had a two for £4 offer in the supermarket and bought this along with my regular conditioner. I was not disappointed.
The product comes in the usual size container but this time it is see through with see through product inside! Amazing! This is really useful so you know how much is left in the bottle and so that you realise quickly if you are squeezing for ages and nothing comes out...
The cap is a simple flip top although it is a little stiff and can be hard to deal with when you have slippery hands. Having said this it's quite good to stop kids using your shampoo on the sly!
The information is displayed on the back of the bottle and doesn't look so bad against the see through design.
The smell and quality of the product are exactly what you would expect from pantene. The smell is really quite nice and just makes you smell and feel clean. It lathers up really well, even if you just use a small amount and will consequently last for ages.
This is good value for money, because you don't have to use loads. I would recommend it to anyone.
I have always had problems with Pantene and it is the only shampoo and conditioner that I avoid. The shampoo has always made my hair knotty and it seems to create tangles. I have tried some different varieties and types but they have always made my hair look and feel horrible. I popped to my local boot to grab a bargain in the sales and came across some nice looking shampoo. It was no offer at £2 for 400 ml, which I thought, was great value. The bottle was clear with clear liquid inside so I decided because of the price and the fact it looked like a good product I would try it. I grabbed a bottle off the display on the end of a row and bought some. I was so disappointed when I got home and read the label to discover it was Pantene as it always comes in white bottles so this had thrown me completely.
I though about returning the items to boots but then decided to give it a go for the price and if it was horrid on my hair, I could try it on my daughters, as her hair is completely different to mine.
This Pantene is Pro-v Ice shine Shampoo and the bottle states it is for brilliant shine and sparkle for use on dull and tired hair. The bottle is clear and the shampoo is also clear which always makes me think the product is natural which is not the case as it is stuffed full of chemicals like most shampoos.
The shampoo has a pleasant smell, which was not to strong. It was mild on my hair, skin and eyes no stinging or skin rashes. I had a shower got my hair wet and popped a small amount onto my hands. I rubbed it into my hair and was quite surprised with the amount of lather it produced as this was part of the problem I had with Pantene was that is didn't lather or rinse out but this one was different. I was very impressed with the way the shampoo lathered and worked through my hair. I then stepped back under the shower to rinse the shampoo out. Rinsing the shampoo clean out of my hair was a bit more time consuming then my usual shampoo I would say it took a few minutes longer under the running water but if I had used the bath this could have been a problem. My hair still felt nice and my hairs moved through it freely without being knotted up. I used my normal conditioner and dried as usual.
Once my hair was dry, I brushed it in the same way as I usually do and the comb moved through my hair freely. There were no knots or tangles. My hair looks fine, shiny and healthy. This shampoo seems to be fine for my hair but I am guessing that does not mean it will be okay for everyone. Some shampoos and conditioners make my hair feel horrible and I am unable to run my hands through it without meeting knots but luckily, this one was fine. To be honest in my mind this shampoo was a failure because of the brand but I am glad I gave it a fair go as it has been find on my hair. I would even buy this shampoo again in the future if the price were right!
The label does suggest that this shampoo is used with Pantene Ice shine conditioner and Pantene Ice shine serum, which I have not bought and could not possible comment on. However if the conditioner appeared for the right price I would give it ago!
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CAMDEN, N.J., Jan. 1 (UPI) -- Campbell Soup Co., based in Camden, N.J., said Wednesday it is voluntarily recalling 300 cases of Prego Traditional Italian Sauce, citing a risk of spoilage.
The sauce was manufactured at Campbell's Paris, Texas, facility, and was shipped in December to retailer distribution centers in Arizona, Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico and Oklahoma.
The announcement identified the recalled product as having a "best by" date of June 16, 2015, stamped on its lid, and a time stamp between "CTBJZV-0330" and "CTBJZV-0449."
It asked anyone who purchased the identified product not to eat it but to return it for a refund.
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Ray Shook joined the American Welding Society in November 2002 as Executive Director.
A: The goal of the American Welding Society (AWS) has always been focused on leading the way in supporting welding education and technology development. While that is an unwavering initiative, the ways in which we continue to reach that goal do change. For example, while the welding technology environment changes, the needs of our members and the industry changes. That is why we continuously analyze the current state of the industry, put on more interesting and diverse conferences and seminars, and take on new strategic initiatives. In one such example, we are working to launch our welder workforce development campaign to help relieve the growing shortage of skilled welders. Coupled with that, it is one of AWS' primary goals to advance the image of welding and advocate welding as a career. To that end, we are developing promotional materials slated for students, parents, and teachers to help advocate the industry's diverse career paths. We also continuously create new products and distribute more in-depth and current information on various industry topics, such as health and safety. We make an effort to stay one step ahead of the industry so our members can stay competitive.
Q: AWS describes its mission as "to advance the science, technology, and application of welding, allied joining and cutting processes…" In what ways does AWS fulfill this?
A: Keeping our members on the cutting edge of the industry is paramount at AWS and our mission speaks to this in every way. That is why our publications and reference materials are among the industry's most widely consulted. AWS' Welding Journal is a major monthly magazine dedicated to the welding and manufacturing industries, and Inspection Trends is our quarterly magazine tailored to materials inspection and testing professionals. Both cover new technology, trends and safety. AWS also publishes books, charts, procedures and software materials, and more than 160 AWS-developed codes, recommended practices, and guides produced under strict American National Standards Institute (ANSI) procedures, including one of the world's most consulted codes, D1.1 Structural Welding Code– Steel. AWS also offers a number of widely recognized certification programs to assist the industry in identifying qualified welding personnel and to provide opportunities for welding professionals. The premier AWS certification is the Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) program. In addition, we provide quality educational opportunities through a variety of welding conferences and seminars that present new technology and topical subjects for the welding industry.
Q: What issues does AWS see as the most critical challenges for manufacturers utilizing welding technology? How, as an organization, has AWS responded?
A: The most critical issue impacting today's manufacturing industry is a welder shortage that is expected to intensify as baby boomers age and the need for skilled labor grows. Studies show that there are more than 500,000 welders employed in the U.S., and the need for these skilled workers is becoming stronger, as nearly all construction and manufacturing companies require some form of welding. According to AWS and other industry research, the average age of a welder is in the mid-fifties, with many approaching 60 years old. It is estimated that more than half of the industry's highly trained workforce is nearing retirement, creating a potential shortage of more than 200,000 skilled welders by 2010. Compounding the problem is the fact that high schools, universities and vocational institutions across the country are struggling to recruit younger talent to meet the burgeoning demand for welders. In addition, welding programs are shutting down due to lack of local support and resources. AWS is concerned about the welding personnel shortage and is working with schools, policy makers, associations and the media to bring attention to the matter and improve the image of welding. In fact, the AWS Foundation has established a Welder Workforce Development Program, which was founded on contributions by AWS founder Ron Pierce and his wife Joyce, as well as a $1 million endowment by Miller Electric and Hobart Brothers Company in North America. In concert with this program, AWS in 2006 inaugurated the Welding for the Strength of America Capital Campaign to add financial support to assist with the critical shortage of welders in the United States workforce. The effort has dual goals: 1) establish additional scholarships to support entry-level students and those already involved in the welding profession, and 2) build a fund to support the American Welding Society Welder Workforce Development Program. The capital campaign success will determine the financial support that we have to actively address this crisis in our industry. While the two efforts are directly related, each has a different approach. One provides scholarship and other financial assistance to student welders, while the other is planned to provide additional training to support the need for more advanced skills due to the sophistication of welding processes. In addition, AWS' directors and chapter advisors are available to offer information and advice to students interested in a career in welding. AWS' Foundation provides funding for local and regional scholarships. Last, AWS' Image of Welding Program promotes the image of welding through awards and provides career information and advice to students while encouraging companies and schools to partner in support of welding programs and recruiting events.
Q: What types of technological innovations in welding/joining/cutting have been most revolutionary in the past several years? What types of future technology will best respond to the needs of the welding industry?
A: There are a number of emerging technologies in welding, as well as new applications for existing technologies. One particularly notable process that has found wide application in recent years is a form of friction welding called Friction Stir Welding. This process uses a probe that rotates (or "stirs") the metal surfaces, creating enough frictional heat to fuse them. The heat-affected zone remains small enough for precision joining without significant distortion. Friction Stir is especially effective on aluminum alloys, resulting in high-quality welds without porosity or cracks. Laser Beam Welding and surfacing has also found wider application, and the newer, high-powered lasers can join relatively thick steel plates in a single pass. This process is seeing many new applications in the automobile and aircraft industries. Explosion Welding is also seeing wider use. This solid-state process uses high-volume impact from controlled detonation to join materials at essentially ambient temperature. It can fuse large surface areas with a single explosion and is particularly effective for joining thin-to-thick metals, and for joining thicker dissimilar materials. Also finding many new applications is a metal coating technique called Thermal Spraying, as well as Plasma Arc Cutting, where the cut is made by an extremely hot, high-velocity plasma jet. Future welding applications under development include processes for joining ceramics and composite materials of several types, such as carbon fibers. The quest for development of lighter and stronger materials, especially in the transportation field, will require innovative methods of joining.
Q: What type of a role does training and education play in the advancement of the welding trade? Where should this training initiative come from and why?
A: Training and education play the most critical role in the welding industry. While AWS offers several industry certifications and publishes many standards and guides, we heavily rely on educational institutions for local training and classroom instruction. The industry is constantly changing due to advancements in technology and it is up to the educational institutions, companies and AWS to train according to industry standards. AWS works hard to keep its members informed of new guidelines, rules and innovations.
Q: What are some of the biggest misconceptions AWS sees associated with the welding trade?
A: The welding industry's image. One of the major factors contributing to the shortage of skilled welders is the stereotypes that have stigmatized the welding industry, which invoke the image of an unpleasant job with little prospect for advancement and salary growth. But that couldn't be more false. The industry continues to take on a new shape along with the advancement of technology and now manufacturing careers are often carried out in extremely clean and organized environments. As manufacturing needs become more advanced to carry out highly technical projects, the careers themselves become more advanced, with greater emphasis placed on computer skills, and math and science aptitude. A career in welding can be extremely lucrative and exciting, and can lead to a variety of employment opportunities, such as researcher, technologist, engineer, inspector, teacher, salesperson, business owner and more. It is also important to note that many welding careers are office-bound, such as being an executive at a manufacturing company. Getting this more accurate picture of manufacturing careers across to parents and youth is one of the most difficult challenges today, and one of AWS' most important endeavors.
Q: What type of advice would you give to a plant manager struggling to find qualified welders? Are there options for those who can't or don't want to invest in automation?
A: Get involved. That is the best advice we most often give manufacturers looking for talent. The key to keeping the welding industry alive is to continue recruiting young people who can help it to grow. The best way for us to ensure that happens is for educational institutions to continue their programs. But with funding often tight, schools usually need additional assistance from local manufacturers, who can help more than anyone and have a great influence on students. Whether it is donating goods, providing plant tours, or donating money to buy new materials, manufacturers should get involved and lend a hand to their local schools. It is only to their benefit as the students who graduate from those programs will eventually work in the local shops and manufacturing facilities. It can be an indirect investment for manufacturers and a new future for students. For more information on AWS, visit www.aws.org. [1]


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This Week's Sermon: "When a Lover of Good Thinks About Evil"
"It is predominantly bleak and ugly," says John Piper on 2 Timothy 3:1–13. The apostle Paul tells us we need to know evil and then lays out nineteen descriptions of it.
How we approach the Bible is vital to how we understand this text. These are not mere descriptions. They are descriptions given to the church for our holiness and maturity. They describe the last days in which we live and remind us that the ugliness of evil is real — and that we dare not be ignorant of it.
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Biscayne Lady Yacht Charters is South Florida's leading yacht charter company is seeking a mate to assist with the day to day charter operations.
Essential Functions:
Works under the supervision of the Captain while performing different activities aboard the ship. Examines lifesaving equipment and informs Captain of defective gear and equipment. Primarily works with crew engaged in cleaning and maintaining decks, superstructure, and bridge of vessel. Stands watch during specified periods and determines geographical position of vessel, upon request of Captain. This position will be responsible to assist the captain with safety duties as well as assist with Dinner Charters. The mate position must always maintain a friendly attitude with customers with passenger safety always remaining a priority. 1st Mate must report to Captain specifically for assigned duties, lunch break and any pertinent communication..
1. Ability to take direction.
3. Ability to work in a team environment.
4. Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
5. Must have problem solving abilities, be self-motivated, and organized.
6. This position will spend 100% of the time standing.
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The Fundamental Theorems of Welfare Economics, DSGE and the Theory of Policy - Computable & Constructive Foundations
The genesis and the path towards what has come to be called the DSGE model is traced, from its origins in the Arrow-Debreu General Equilibrium model (ADGE), via Scarf's Computable General Equilibrium model (CGE) and its applied version as Applied Computable General Equilibrium model (ACGE), to its ostensible dynamization as a Recursive Competitive Equilibrium (RCE). It is shown that these transformations of the ADGE - including the fountainhead - are computably and constructively untenable. The policy implications of these (negative) results, via the Fundamental Theorems of Welfare Economics in particular, and against the backdrop of the mathematical theory of economic policy in general, are also discussed (again from computable and constructive points of view). Suggestions for going 'beyond DSGE' are, then, outlined on the basis of a framework that is underpinned - from the outset - by computability and constructivity considerations
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Nominated as the Best Native American Music Album category at the Grammys, Sacred Ground blends wordlessly, and elegantly clutches many tribal songs with a spirit of tribute, deference and celebration. With a marvellous casting this album honours the North American Native cultural music and fetches us a truly inspired and spiritually purified rhythm of peace, deeply penetrating and healing, all mixed with strong emotional sounds. You'll be transported to the banks of a sparkling arroyo or staring out at the divine Black Hills of the boreal United States.
Grammy winner Bill Miller delivers "Sacred Ground" and "Spirit Wind" in which those moving lyrics remind us that our history is a succession between cause and effect. Rain does not fall before clouds are formed ... isn't it? All what is sacred is locked up in our present, not because the past doesn't return but because the present is always new and never turns over on its steps.
"Can you Hear the Call" and "People of Yesterday" are wonderfully interpreted by Robert Mirabal. His raucous voice confabulate through wood, drums and strings sending one to feel the mantrap of the macrocosm's indigenous-rooted appeal. Fading away is like a talk about seasons. Seasons? But it is never the same spring. Our hearts which beat, but it is never the same beat. The sun which shines? But it is never the same light, neither the same morning, neither the same day, nor the same people with us. They have all gone, they are not here, not any more.
"Mountain Song" showcases Star Nayea and Grammy winners Primeaux & Mike. They bring about dreams blended with roots, which for me is what makes us free and this is why to remember is necessary. The non-contradiction and identity principle is a call of each individual. The possibilities, the realities and the necessities must be preserved. Destiny will always go in those directions. Thus, fate is just the simple submission of our dreams to the identity principle as when we sing to our mountains.
Joanne Shenandoah's "Seeking Light" is one of the best tracks of the album. Shenandoah knows how to transport us with her songs toward an opened city, and this opening -- our roots, love, traditions -- is the single residence. The bloom of age dies and passes when old age occurs, and youth finishes in a complete being. Childhood in youth and the first age dies in childhood and the day of yesterday dies in that of today and today will die in that of tomorrow. Time is mourning to be, we all are looking for redemption, seeking a light, somehow, somewhere....
Little Wolf Band's "Raven" and "Prayers in The Wind" perform Native singing with delicacy and the ardour augments the spiritual territory they delve into during these orchestrations. This seems obvious, but the easy beauty; one is not always in a state to accomodate it. But when it does surprise us, it is like the obvious in that it is necessary for music to carry love, which offers softness against violence or bitterness.
"Let us Dance" performed by Primeaux & Mike and David Carson is a masterpiece. The music and the message convey universality. The ideology is a particular point of view which claims with the universal, a relative point of view which claims with the absolute, a subjective point of view which pretends objectivity and a desire which claims truth.
The album ends up with Walela and Joanne Shenandoah's "Mother Earth" crying for protection of what surrounds us. Here the artists claim nothing more or nothing less than the prophet role. If one listens to the messages of these songs and one includes/understands the intensity of each word, it means to say that art advances and that Native rhythms will not die. Any poet starts with the first word. The past and the history are used to invent the future for of which this is a need. Art, like childhood, has its eternity in front of oneself. Their sky moves with each step.... like A Tribute To Mother Earth.


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Ashton Mitchell scored 11 points and had three assists in the last 10:33, including the game-winning jump shot with 3 seconds to go to lift Sam Houston State to a 56-54 victory over Louisiana-Lafayette on Sunday night.
Mitchell scored 17 points for Sam Houston State (5-5), which trailed throughout most of the game before taking its second lead of the contest at 47-46 on a DeLuis Ramirez free throw with 3:55 to go.
After the Ragin' Cajuns (4-6) tied the game at 52-all on two Tyren Johnson free throws with 49 seconds to play. Ramirez gave Sam Houston the lead once again 18 seconds later, but Ryan McCoy tied the game one final time at 54-54 with 23 seconds to play on a jump shot.
Corey Allmond also had 17 points for the Bearkats.
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Johnstone's holiday weekend kiln opening
Swanville — Potter Jody Johnstone will hold her Holiday Kiln Opening show and sale Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 24 and 25 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at her studio at 135 Webster Road.
Johnstone apprenticed in Bizen, Japan, to National Living Treasure Jun Isezaki in 1994 and 1995 and completed the construction and design of her 24-foot-long anagama tunnel kiln in 1997. The kiln is fired twice a year, and each eight-day firing requires a crew of four potters and more than six cords of wood. Most of the pots are unglazed, with unique and earthy surfaces a result of each piece's specific location in the kiln and the flame and ash interacting with the clay over the long firing.
On display will be a large selection of functional work including tableware ranging from bowls, cups and plates to pitchers and teapots and a wide selection of flower vases and garden jars. There will be kiln tours and refreshments. For directions or more information, call 338-5314 or visit jodyjohnstonepottery.com.
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It will come just weeks ahead of a general election, which is widely expected to held on May 6, and the Chancellor Alistair Darling will be under pressure to outline measures for supporting economic recovery. At the same time, he has to convince financial markets the Government has a credible plan for reducing Britain's record deficit.
In a speech in London on Wednesday, Mr Brown said he had guided Britain through an economic "storm." The economy is already at the heart of the election campaign, with the Conservatives arguing that the deficit needs tackling to ensure a stable recovery. Mr Brown has said that cutting too soon will imperil future growth.
Investors' fears that the election will deliver a hung parliament and delay a plan to tackle the deficit has hurt the pound in recent weeks. The currency is down almost 8pc against the dollar and 2.5pc against the euro so far this year.


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FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Falcons coach Mike Smith isn't terribly concerned that his offensive line and secondary had some big leaks in a preseason loss at Tennessee.
Smith is confident those problems will be corrected before Atlanta opens the season at New Orleans.
"You know there's going to matchups that you like and matchups you're going to be concerned about," Smith said Monday. "And with those matchups you're concerned about, it's a coach's job to put people in position where they can be successful."
The Falcons will use a vanilla approach when Jacksonville visits the Georgia Dome in both teams' preseason finale on Thursday.
Offensive stars such as quarterback Matt Ryan, tight end Tony Gonzalez and running back Steven Jackson are unlikely to play, but Smith will follow his customary protocol for a preseason finale with the first-team offensive line and entire defense starting the game, but neither side is likely to take many snaps.
Against Tennessee, Ryan was sacked five times, and the defense allowed Tennessee quarterback Jake Locker to complete 11 of 13 passes for 133 yards, one touchdown and an impressive 134.9 rating.
But Smith stopped well short of citing individuals who struggled, particularly right tackle Lamar Holmes, a first-year starter.
"We gave up way too many sacks," Smith said. "Often times, people want to pinpoint it on one person. That's not the case. Unless you know what the protection is, what the front is and know who's responsible for (whom), you can't blame one person."
Holmes, a third-round pick from Southern Mississippi last year, believes the line is making progress even though he knows Ryan is too valuable to absorb beatings.
One bright spot was Jackson's average of 4.3 yards per carry on 12 attempts.
"Of course we had five sacks, which is never good, but it's something that it happened," Holmes said. "We're getting better as a unit. "
Smith lauded several players – defensive tackle Corey Peters, defensive end Kroy Biermann, punter Matt Bosher, rookie linebacker Joplo Bartu and fullback Bradie Ewing – for playing well against Tennessee.
Receiver Roddy White, kicker Matt Bryant and linebacker Stephen Nicholas – should be healthy before the Falcons'opener.


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Paper highlight: Nanoscopic patterned materials with tunable dimensionsAugust 19, 2010 in Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials
A collaboration between CNM's Electronic & Magnetic Materials & Devices Group and Argonne's Energy Systems Division has led to an entirely new way to fabricate both two- and three-dimensional functional nanomaterials.
Their approach combines block copolymer self-assembly with the self-limiting and selective process of atomic layer deposition.
By choosing suitable polymer and deposition precursor chemistries, highly selective deposition can be achieved in which the inorganic material grows within only one of the polymer blocks.
Through rational design of block copolymers and selection of deposition parameters, patterned designer materials with controlled size, spacing, symmetry, and composition can be synthesized.
Potential applications for this method extend to virtually all technologies in which periodic nanomaterial structures are desirable.
More information:
Q. Peng, Y.-C. Tseng, S. B. Darling, and J. W. Elam, Advanced Materials, in press.
Provided by Argonne National Laboratory
"Paper highlight: Nanoscopic patterned materials with tunable dimensions" August 19, 2010 https://phys.org/news/2010-08-paper-highlight-nanoscopic-patterned-materials.html


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Christmas is a great time to treat your friends, your family and even just yourself to a trip to the theatre. It's certainly not a cheap thing to do any more but if you are looking to jingle all the way to the West End this festive season, here are some of my top shows to see to help you decide.
wonder.land (National Theatre)
27 November – 28 February 2016
A new musical inspired by Lewis Carroll's iconic story, wonder.land is a coming-of-age adventure that explores the blurred boundaries between our online and offline lives.
Aly is struggling with all the pressures of being a teenager: family, school, friends and her own insecurities. Then she discovers wonder.land – a mysterious online world where, perhaps, she can create a whole new life. The web becomes her looking-glass – but will Aly see who she really is?
With music by Blur's Damon Albarn, this musical is promised to be like no other: an Alice for the online generation.
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Mobile payments changing the game for retail POS: report
Javelin's first annual "POS 2013-2018 Forecast" report found that mobile POS proximity payments made up just 0.01 percent of total retail POS volume in 2012. However, by 2018, mobile POS payments will total 13 percent, or $5.4 billion, of overall POS purchases.
"Mobility will transform the retail POS environment in two ways – as a means for merchants and retailers to recreate the notion of point-of-sale, and as a conduit for new forms of payments beyond cash, credit and debit," said Gene Signorini, vice president of mobile insights at Mobiquity, Wellesley, MA.
"In the first scenario, retailers have already begun re-thinking what check-out means – instead of customers forming lines at physical registers, sales associates can utilize mobile devices to check-out patrons on the sales floor," he said. "The benefits are line-busting and creating a more immediate interaction with the customer in the retail store.
"The second impact will take longer, but will arrive in time. Early leaders such as Starbucks are already using mobile payments as a means to augment existing payment mechanisms."
Mr. Signorini is not affiliated with Javelin and commented based on his experience in mobile.
Javelin was not able to comment by the press deadline.
Retailers embrace mobile payments
To date, mobile online retail payments have experienced a much greater adoption than mobile physical POS payments.
However, the growing popularity of digital services with consumers is fundamentally altering the nature of POS, forcing bricks-and-mortar retailers to embrace mobile proximity payments in order to remain competitive.
The overall retail POS market is significant, accounting for 93 percent of total U.S. retail dollar volume. Retail POS purchases totaled $3.98 trillion in 2012 and are expected to reach $4.2 trillion in 2018, according to Javelin.
Consumers want to be able to leverage the advanced features of mobile payments such as personalized, geotargeted offers, electronic receipts and loyalty functionality and are looking to retailers to offer more digital payment options to enhance their in-store shopping experience.
Javelin forecasts that over the next six years there will be an industry-wide push for mobile technology that will help mobile POS proximity payments have the highest compound annual growth rate over all other forms of payments methods over next five years.
The value of mobile
This year, mobile POS proximity payments will reach $0.7 billion, or .02 percent of total POS retail purchases. The growth rate will remain relatively slow for the next year or so and then start to take off in 2015.
In 2014, mobile POS proximity payments are forecasted to reach $0.9 billion, or .02 percent of total POS retail purchases. In 2015, mobile payments will reach .04 percent of all POS purchases for a total of $1.6 billion.
In 2016, the volume of mobile POS purchases will climb to $2.4 billion, or .06 percent. In 2017, it will reach $3.6 billion, or .09 percent of the total. By 2018 mobile POS will contribute to $5.4 billion, or 13 percent of overall POS purchases.
Other key findings include that prepaid card volume at the POS will surpass that of gift card by 2015 and that debit cards have overtaken cash to become the preferred payment option for Gen Y consumers.
The report is based on two online surveys of more than 6,000 consumers.
"Both the biggest challenge and biggest opportunity for retailers is the fact that mobile POS ultimately won't be a stand-alone, but rather integrated with loyalty, couponing and offers and marketing and advertising," Mr. Signorini said.
"Merchants must understand that the value of mobile extends beyond just the final completion of the transaction, and should instead be used as a mechanism to engage the consumer both before entering the store, and while they are in the act of shopping," he said. "This will require greater thinking about the total customer journey from pre-purchase to payment."
Final Take
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OverviewMt. Erebus sits in the Eastern Adirondacks, overlooking Lake George. It's wooded summit tops out at 2527', second in height to neighboring Black Mountain (2665') in this range. It's a popular backpacking destination in summer and fall due to trout fishing and some spectacular camping spots on (or near) the several high mountain ponds in the area. Horseback riding is popular here as well.
Erebus can be reached by boat from Lake George, but hikers most often use the trail from Dacy Clearing or Pike Brook Road. Fishbrook Pond, Millman Pond, Greenland Pond & Lapland all have fine lean-tos available (first come, first served) as well as tentsites. The Millman Pond Lean-To is especially nice.
Getting To ErebusFrom Albany, north on the Adirondack Northway (87) to Glens Falls. A left turn off Exit 20 and onto 9N will take you quickly to 149. Right on 149 to Buttermilk Falls Road. Left on Buttermilk which will become Sly Pond Road. Onwards to (and through) the Hogtown parking area (at Shelving Rock Road) a dirt road will take you to Dacy Clearing. No parking fee. There are several nice campsites along the dirt road and off the Clearing. The Erebus trailhead begins here.
Another option is via Pike Brook Road. This is from the guide and is accurate, as I took this route last week (October 2011). Northway exit 28, east on NY 74 to Ticonderoga, south on NY 22 to Clemons, west towards Huletts Landing. Follow the road towards Huletts Landing for 2.6 miles, turn south on Pike Brook Road (unmarked) for 0.8 miles to the trailhead on the right. This is a beautiful hike that takes in many of the fine ponds in this area. Lapland, Black Mountain, Fishbrook & Bumps are within reach on a day hike from here.
When To ClimbSummer and fall foliage bring many dayhikers and fishermen to this area. The hike to Fishbrook Pond is about 3 miles and not a difficult one. A bit more to the elusive Erebus summit. Winter brings more skiers and snowmobilers. Hikers in winter can count on adding a coupla miles more each way when the path to Dacy Clearing is closed. Dayhikers to Sleeping Beauty are common year round, as it's a gorgeous and rewarding day hike.
CampingThe best camping is near the ponds. Bumps, Fishbrook, Millman, and Lapland are all nice spots. Lean-tos are available (first come, first served) on Fishbrook (2), Millman, Greenland & Lapland. In designated areas or 150' from the water or trail. No fees.
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- Except where marked by a "Camp Here" disk camping is prohibited within 150 feet of roads, trails, lakes, ponds, streams or other bodies of water.
- Groups of ten or more persons or stays of more than three days in one place require a permit from the New York State Forest Ranger responsible for the area.
- Lean-tos are available in many area on a first come first served basis. Lean-tos cannot be used exclusively and must be shared with other campers.
- SPECIAL TROUT WATER: The use of bait fish dead or alive in or on these waters or while fishing within is prohibited.
- No parking pass required
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DISCLAIMER: I do NOT own Tangled or When She Loved Me. Here's a little something, it's AU, obviously. Let me know if I should continue it or not. Thank you for reading! God bless you!
Rapunzel stood outside of the bar, and took a deep breath. She just needed to stay calm, was all. She could do this, right? This is what she wanted to do . . . for forever. This was what she snuck out of the house, out from under her mother's nose, to do. On her shoulder, coming out from beneath her long blonde hair, which Rapunzel had tied back into a braid with a hair thing, came her little pet chameleon. Pascal, green, small, nimble and fast, was her outside eyes and ears. He had found this place.
It was a far cry from her home in Beverly Hills, where everything was clean and tidy and expensive. The house where she lived with her mother, Mother Gothel, a dame from Germany, had a tower, a long building in the back of the house. Her room was in there, and that was where she stayed. She was never allowed outside of the house. That was why she had snuck out while her mother went to her day job.
This here was a mess. It was dark, creepy, murky, with a half illuminated sign announcing the name of it: The Snuggly Duckling. A strange name for a bar, but Rapunzel didn't complain. This was her chance, and if it was a murky bar where talent scouts hung out, looking for the next talented, quirky thing, then that was where she was headed.
She looked to Pascal, who gave her a nod, and said, "Well, okayyy," and she stepped forward and walked in.
She was met with the stale scent of beer. There was a bar, a shelf of cloudy bottles behind the barkeeper, who worn a helmet. Rapunzel looked tentatively around, and almost gave a shriek, holding her black purse in front of her. There was customers, and they were all men, and drinking, and dirty. Everyone looked like they worked the docks in San Fransisco.
Pascal crawled back on her shoulder, and she felt someone behind her touch her back. She shrieked and bounced away, almost scowling as she held up her purse to hit whoever touched her.
"Whoa! Hey, hold it, Blondie," said the man. He gave her a sly smile, and Rapunzel wrinkled her nose. He was wearing a blue shirt over a white one, a leather jacket, and long, torn jeans with heavy sneakers. He offered his hand and said, "Flynn Rider. What's your name?"
"Rapunzel, and that's all you'll get," she said quickly, her orange flower earrings jingling in her ears.
"Okay, fine. Be that way," he said, and he dismissively turned and headed to the bar.
Rapunzel looked away from him, and Pascal crackled with growls by her ear. Rapunzel put her purse down and laughed, saying, "Oh, it's okay, Pascal." She gulped and said, "We just need to be careful around here."
"Hey, you," she heard, and she turned to see a rather fat, bald man, dressed in biker clothes coming toward her. She visibly gulped when she saw that he was wearing a hook at the end of one of his hands.
"Yes?" she said.
"Hey, don't let him bother you," the man said, pointing to Flynn Rider, who was joking about blood and pointing at some guy's mustache. The hook handed man leaned toward her and said, a hand at his mouth, "Nobody 'round here really likes him. Ignore him, and call me if you have any trouble. I'm security around here."
"Oh. Thank you," Rapunzel said, sounding relieved, making the man smile.
"Name's Hook. Poetic, huh?" he said, holding up his hand.
"I'm awfully sorry about that," Rapunzel said.
"Ah, don't worry about it."
"I'm Rapunzel," Rapunzel said.
"Rapunzel. Nice to meet you. Now, tell me, what kind of pretty girl like you is doing in this part of town in this joint?"
Rapunzel let out a breath, folding her arms over her shirt, which was a white shirt with purple birds on it, and said, "Well, I actually came here to sing. I've heard that talent scouts like to frequent this place."
Hook frowned. "You think that you're talented enough to get a deal, or at least a gig?"
Rapunzel shrugged, saying sheepishly with a weak smile, "I don't really know. That's why I want to see what other people think."
"Weeeelllll," Hook said, turning and leading her through the crowd of men, who all noticed her as they drank from their pints, leading her to the karaoke stage. It was a brown stage, a piano in the back of it, a few lights and a screen in front of it. Hook turned to Rapunzel, who was fairly bursting with excitement, and said, "What song do you want?"
"'When She Loved Me,'" Rapunzel said quickly. She bent and hid her purse in the side of the stage so that no one would see it and steal it, and looked up to Hook, saying, "You know the one?"
"Oh, yeah," Hook said. He smiled and winked as he turned to get the music, pointing her to the microphone as he did so.
Rapunzel turned to the microphone, and gently grasped it, lifting it out of its stand, its weight heavy in her hands. She smiled at Pascal, who crawled down her shirt and jeans and purple shoes, and sat by one of the stage lights, give her thumbs-up and looking overall very confident in her. She smiled, and looked out over the crowd. She knew that the both of them had been looking forward to this for a long time, and now here was her chance.
She took a deep breath, and the song started playing. She looked up, and caught sight of the lyrics, and she heard Hook call out, "And now, the Snuggly Duckling welcomes Rapunzel, who will be singing 'When She Loved Me!'"
There was only slight applause, and practically no one looked at her now as the alcohol called them away from her little girl persona and slow song choice. Rapunzel just sucked in a breath, and sang into the microphone:
When somebody loved me
Everything was beautiful
Every hour we spent together lives within my heart
The bar crowd slowly turned to Rapunzel, her angelic voice carrying the sad song over the sounds of bar jokes and laughter. Her voice was the only thing in the bar, and everyone stopped speaking, and watched her in quiet amazement.
And when she was sad,
I was there to dry her tears
And when she was happy
So was I
When she loved me
Rapunzel took a quick breath here, and looked down to Pascal, who gave her a giant thumbs-up, smiling broadly, and this made her smile, and sing with more energy.
Through the summer and the fall
We had each other, that was all
Just she and I together
Like it was meant to be
All of the patrons were now very sad looking, and even a few were wiping at a few manly tears. Rapunzel smiled and continued, barely noticing that Mr. Flynn Rider had even turned in his seat, and was quietly watching her, observing her. She had a great stage presence, and her voice wasn't too bad. Not at all.
And when she was lonely
I was there to comfort her
And I knew that she loved me
So the years went by
I stayed the same
But she began to drift away
I was left alone
Still I waited for the day
When she'd say I will always love you
Lonely and forgotten
I'd never thought she'd look my way
And she smiled at me and held me just like she used to do
Like she loved me
When she loved me
When somebody loved me
Everything was beautiful
Every hour we spent together lives within my heart
Her head was tilted back, she was singing into the microphone, and it felt like her lungs were going to burst out. She withheld enough so that she wasn't breathing it out, which was hard, considering she was barely breathing, only concentrating on her song, her eyes closed, her braid swishing as she moved her head about.
Four more words. She knew she'd do well.
When she loved me
She held the last note for a couple of seconds, and then her head drew back, and she opened her eyes to see a bar full of weeping men. She straightened as they all started clapping, clamoring for more, shouting, "Encore, encore!" Even Flynn Rider was clapping slowly at the bar. His face was almost blank, his eyes just watching her, her every move.
Rapunzel put a hand to her mouth, hiding her smile, as Hook came up on stage, almost stepping on Pascal, who barely noticed; he was clapping too hard. Hook smiled and said, "Well, what do you think? Encore! Encore!" He said in a quieter voice, "I can play the piano for ya if you want me to."
Rapunzel let out a breath and said for the entire bar, "I-I was only prepared to do that one song."
"Awwww," they all said, but she waved and they took that as a sign to turn back to their beers. Rapunzel, suddenly remembering, gulped and handed the microphone to Hook, saying, "Thank you soooo much." She patted his hand and smiled, and she walked off the stage, silently beckoning Pascal to her as she grabbed her purse. He scampered to her and crawled up her back onto her shoulder as she hurried to the front door.
"Hey, Blondie," she heard, and she turned to see Flynn Rider getting up from his spot at the bar.
"Don't-DON'T make me call management over here," she said quickly. She determinedly tightened her grasp on her purse and said, "DON'T make me mad."
"Hey, okay, just calm down. You were great up there," Flynn Rider said.
Rapunzel said, confused, "What?"
"Seriously, that was . . . um, great. What's your name again?"
"Rapunzel," she said quickly, raising an eyebrow.
"Gesundheit," Flynn said.
"It's TRUE," Rapunzel said, and she turned and opened the door. Pascal blew Flynn a raspberry as he quickly reached out and grabbed the door.
"Wait," he said.
"What?" Rapunzel said quickly. "I've got to get home." She didn't feel the need to tell this stranger that her mother was going to be home any minute and she felt an urge to rush, quickly, before her disappearance was noticed.
"Look," he said, and he reached into his leather jacket and smashed a piece of paper into her hand. "Here's a poster for an audition. There's a scout looking for new talent, and they might like what you have. It's got an address on it and everything."
Rapunzel looked at him strangely, wondering he was doing this, and he nodded and walked back to the bar. Rapunzel looked at her hand, where the ghosts of the gentle pressure of his hand was, and stuck the paper in her purse before hurrying out into the night, daring not to waste any time examining it while there was the probability of her disappearance being found out.
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Infrastructure remains a compelling long term investment theme. As the emerging world's population continues to grow, new roads, bridges, sewers and electrical transmission lines will need to be built in order to provide these people with various necessities. Funds like the Macquarie Global Infrastructure (NYSE:MGU) have become popular ways to play this trend.
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In America, it's more about repair. Years of neglect has left much of the nation's vital infrastructure crumbling. One ignored sector, communication, has recently garnered much attention from the policymakers and the public. This widespread broadband and wireless communications build-out across the globe could be one of the more interesting sub-themes within infrastructure for investors.
A National Plan
In his State of the Union address, President Obama pledged to make wireless high-speed internet, or broadband, available to 98% of Americans within five years as a way to accelerate economic growth and spur job creation. Currently, the United States ranks 25th in the world in terms of broadband penetration, with only 50% of homes having access to high-speed internet. His overall broadband plan was recently outlined in the current budget proposal and contains three parts. The first of which will cost $5 billion to improve and build-out new mobile broadband networks in rural areas across the United States. Obama also proposed spending $10.7 billion on a separate, new mobile broadband network for security and emergency workers. Finally, $3 billion for would go towards government sponsored research on new wireless technologies.
This is in addition to the $4.7 billion given to the Commerce Department and the $2.5 billion allocated to the Department of Agriculture in 2009, for grants or loans to improve high-speed internet availability. This spending for broadband improvements, according to industry group Connected Nation, will have dramatic and direct effects on the economy. For every 7% increase in penetration, nearly 2.4 million jobs are created and the economy receives $134 billion in direct impact. In order to pay for this next round of broadband stimulus, airwaves surrendered by television broadcasters will be auctioned off for $27.8 billion to buyers such as AT&T (NYSE:T). The current plan would still have about $9.6 billion available for reducing the federal deficit.
The Global Picture
Globally, similar developments are occurring. Australia recently unveiled its plans for a $43 billion National Broadband Network (NBN) that will reach 90% of its population at a speed of 100 megabits a second. In South Korea, after a 10-year broadband binge, nearly 94% of the population has access to high-speed internet, with speeds nearly 75% faster than the United States.
Betting on Broadband
While the U.S. plan does face Republican headwinds, globally there is a direct need for improved communications networks. Any increased worldwide government spending on improving communication infrastructure will benefit both companies and investors alike. Portfolios can gain generalized exposure through the iShares S&P Global Telecommunications (NYSE:IXP). The fund tracks 44 different global communications firms including Telefonica (NYSE:TEF) and MetroPCS (NYSE:PCS). For those wanting to participate in the build-out, there are choices as well.
Both the iShares S&P North America Tech-Multimedia Network ETF (NYSE:IGN) and the PowerShares Dynamic Networking (NYSE:PXQ) allow investors to play the vast amount of routers, switching and data networking equipment that will be needed for the build-out. The two funds have rallied over the last year on the back of increase corporate IT spending as well.
Although Corning (NYSE:GLW) has branched out into many different avenues over the years, it still remains the leader in fiber optics. Its cables and optical fibers will be in great demand communications networks are augmented worldwide. Along with Corning, American Tower (NYSE:AMT) also represents one of the best ways to play this expansion.
Bottom Line
As nations around the globe continue to focus their attentions towards repairing or building out their infrastructure, the telecommunications subsector will also benefit. Plans from the U.S. government, along with those in other developed and emerging nations highlight this growing trend. Investors with long enough timelines may want to consider adding funds like the Broadband HOLDRs (NYSE:BDH) to play the build-out.
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The New Mexico Manufacturing Extension Partnership will celebrate the state's manufacturers on Oct. 4 by leading facility tours in Deming, Albuquerque and Farmington.
Manufacturing Day in New Mexico is part of an effort by MEP organizations nationwide to show the American public that many products are still proudly and efficiently "made in the U.S.A."
Local legislators, their field agents, customers, vendors and members of the general public are expected to spend the day visiting several New Mexico businesses that fabricate products used in major domestic industries. New Mexico MEP works with such businesses every day, including many businesses on the tours, providing expertise and training in streamlined production and administrative practices. The nonprofit agency's goal is to help businesses create and retain jobs by becoming more efficient and competitive.
Manufacturing on the Map
In Deming, members of the public are invited to tour Compass Components, where workers assemble electrical components used in the transportation, semiconductor, solar-power and medical industries.
In Farmington, special invitees will tour Pesco Inc., which designs and builds production equipment used in the land-based oil and natural gas industries and also services that equipment in the field.
The Bernalillo County circuit will include three Albuquerque businesses. Because of health laws or proprietary concerns, only one of these tours is open to the public.
Invited guests will visit Desert Paper and Envelope, a maker of high-tech envelopes and specialty paper products, and Marpac, which makes devices that secure medical tubes, such as tracheostomy collars.
Community members are welcome to join the tour at Captiva Group, the largest sheet-fed offset litho printing company in New Mexico. Captiva Group produces printed material for the folding carton and packaging industries, and the company will give a demonstration of that craft during a luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Captiva plans to serve pizza, while demonstrating to tour participants how pizza boxes are manufactured and printed. Lunch is free, but participants must preregister by calling (505) 314-9131.
For more information about Manufacturing Day activities, visit the New Mexico MEP website at newmexicomep.org or call 505-262-0921. To reserve a spot, call 505-314-9131 or email firstname.lastname@example.com. Events are still being developed and are subject to change.
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