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Guitarist/singer Jimmy Thackery is known to aficionados of contemporary electric blues as a former member of the legendary DC proto-blue-wavers the Nighthawks, but for the past several years he's been tilling his own acreage. Though Thackery knows urban blues backwards and forwards, he's no stodgy purist. He judiciously interlaces his blues with old-school soul/R&B and post-1966 rock and roll.
Note "Levee Prayer," where Thackery sings with a soulfully palpable world-weariness worthy of Southern deep-soul masters James Carr and Solomon Burke. Note his restraint, how he doesn't "strain" to be soulful and his wailing, smoldering guitar stings like new heartbreak, rich with bittersweet sustain recalling legendary stringbenders Albert King and Peter Green. "I'll Come Running Back To You" is the kind of mellow, sparse R&B with the tiniest tinge of country ballad at which Robert Cray and Earl Gaines excel so well. But fear not fans of that earnest Chicago style. JT does an elegantly snaking version of the Junior Wells chestnut "Hoodoo Man Blues." "Snatch It Back & Hold It" is the kind of warm-up-the-crowd, roosterish funky strut where JT gets to parade his chops.
While there's nothing "startling" here, aside for the delightfully matter-of-fact ease with which Thackery plays those sizzling, chunky licks, there's no excess or ham-fisted blather to be had, either, though "Howlin' For My Darling" does ramble a bit. The band sound and the recording quality overall is zesty and vibrant and the inspiration level is generally high. Thackery's singing warmly expressive and resolute. Fine stuff, this.... darn fine.


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Dialysis Perm Cath and Port-a-cath for Chemotherapy
You will receive instructions from staff at the interventional radiologist's office at least a day before the procedure. Make sure to let the staff know if you have any allergies to medications or to contrast material which may be used during this procedure. If you are on any blood thinners such as Aspirin, Coumadin, Lovenox, Heparin, or Plavix please let the staff know. You may have blood drawn for pre-procedure testing at either the hospital or a local clinic. Staff will advise you if changes in your regular medication schedule are necessary. You will not be able to eat or drink after midnight the night prior to the procedure. Make sure someone will be available to drive you home afterwards.
The tunnel catheter is a permanent catheter that is fixed in place when tissue forms in response to a cuff placed beneath the skin. Typically the catheter is inserted into the internal jugular vein in the neck or the subclavian vein just below the collarbone, then tunneled from the puncture site down into the chest wall, emerging from the skin about six inches from where it entered the vein. The tip of the catheter lies in the large vein that returns blood to the heart. A tunnel catheter is the best choice when a patient is likely to need IV therapy for longer than three months and when the line will be used many times each day. It is secure and easy to access.
For a tunnel catheter, the physician will make two incisions usually smaller than one inch long: one over the vein where the catheter is inserted and the other where the catheter emerges from the skin. The catheter is placed beneath the skin between the two incisions. Finally, the radiologist will place two small stitches, one at each end of the tunnel, which remain in place for about one to two weeks and help keep the catheter firmly in place. A small bandage is placed over the sites and the catheter is ready to use.
You will lie on your back during the procedure. The local anesthetic may burn for a short time before it takes effect. You may feel some pressure or brief discomfort when the needle is placed into the vein and when the tunnel is created for the catheter. You will have to lay flat and hold your arm still for about 30 to 45 minutes during the catheter placement.
When discharged, you should rest at home for the remainder of the day and may resume your usual activities the following day, but should avoid lifting heavy objects. After having a tunnel catheter you should expect some bruising, swelling, and tenderness in the chest, neck, or shoulder, but these symptoms resolve over about five days. Pain medication may help during this time. The incisions will heal in seven to 10 days, and the stitches may be removed after that time according to your physician's instructions. For the first week, it is important to keep the catheter site clean and dry. It is important to closely follow the instructions given you about how to care for the incision and the device. You may be told that it is all right to shower after a week, using a piece of plastic wrap over the catheter insertion site, but not to swim or soak in a tub with the incision under water. Flushing the catheter at a stated interval with a heparin solution may help keep blood clots from forming and obstructing the catheter. However, instructions will vary according to the type of device used.
For 24 hours after procedure you should not drive, operate machinery, or sign any legal documents due to sedation or medication you received during the procedure.
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Spoof news stories from Friday 2 April 2004
Washington Interns Back John Kerry
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Democratic Presidential Candidate John Kerry picked up yet another endorsement today, this one from the Local Interns Professional Services Union.
March Madness Turns Into April Apathy
"The NCAA tournament is dragging on and on and on. I'm ready to watch some baseball now. I am so bored," Aggie Homerunner said today from her home in Texas.
Bush and Cheney Agree to Terms of 9/11 Commission Testimony
U.S. President George W. Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney had originally refused to testify before the 9/11 Commission, and Bush refused to let National Security Adviser Condoleeza Rice speak publicly. However, after former White House counter-te...
FCC Sues Sony; Seeks "Hellboy" Name Change
Hollywood, CA FCC Chairman Michael Powell announced today that it was blocking today's release of the Sony Pictures film "Hellboy", pending out...
Spears Postpones Cleveland Concert
CLEVELAND - An ailing Britney Spears postponed her concert Thursday night at Gund Arena, her third postponement in as many weeks.
Queen to Ride 'Camillas Folly' in Kentucky Derby
The parlous state of the Royal Household's finances was exposed, yesterday when it was announced that The Queen would be riding a Royal Mount in The Kentucky Derby.
Brain surgery may cure urge to vote Democrat
Doctors at a private clinic in the US claim to have cured a stinking Democrat Party voter of his vile disease using brain surgery. 31-year-old Dabney Icepick vows he will now only ever vote Republican.
Kofi Annan pleased with Kofi Annan Unification Plan for Cyprus
In an interview with international correspondents, UN President Kofi Anan expressed his content with the Cyprus plan presented to the Greek and Turkish Cypriot delegations.
Condoleezza Rice To Tell All (lies)
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ANU developed iPad guide opens Angkor's temples
An interactive Angkor guidebook for iPad developed by an ANU lecturer brings the temples of Angkor to life using multisensory technology.
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Featuring zoom-able maps and pop-up information panels, the one-of-a-kind An Interactive Guide to Angkor is authored by archaeologist and pre-eminent Angkor scholar Dr Dougald O'Reilly from the School of Archaeology and Anthropology, with narration by noted Southeast Asia scholar Professor Charles Higham of the University of Otago.
"Even after having worked excavating around Angkor for more than a decade, I am still left in awe of the architecture of the Khmer who built Angkor," O'Reilly says.
"There was a gap in the market for this kind of inter-active iBook, written by someone who had lived in Cambodia for a long time and knew the temples intimately.
"I anticipate that the iBook will prove useful and enjoyable for anyone visiting Angkor or for those wishing to learn about Angkor from home. Each temple covered includes a map with audio and text descriptions of that particular location."
Dr O'Reilly has been conducting research in Cambodia since the late 1990s and has worked extensively in Southeast Asia. He is also Director of Heritage Watch, a non-profit organisation that was founded to combat the destruction of cultural heritage in Cambodia.
Professor Higham donated his time to narrate large portions of the guide, which is filled with interesting detail and anecdotes on Khmer mythology, Hindu religion and the significance of the temples.
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The 88-page guide is available through iTunes for download on iPad at https://itunes.apple.com/au/book/interactive-guide-to-angkor/id586042004...
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Is it heresy for us to admit that much of the Small Paul franchise doesn't really speak to us? Which is why this backpack came as a fun surprise. If you or someone you know really, really, really likes logs, then this is the pack for you.
Admittedly, a log backpack is a fairly niche item. Not everyone's child is obsessed (as ours is... don't ask) with everything to do with the lumber industry. But if yours is, then this fully lined vinyl pack and its cute little axe-shaped coin case may win you a few extra coolness points with the under-five crowd. Not that you need them.
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Constructing Texts in Fringe Science:
Challenges In Propaedeutics[1]
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When a colleague reviewed one of my books, he used the term propaedeutics to describe the work I was doing: digging deeply into a technical field and making it more approachable for lay audiences as well as scholars from fields other than nanoscience (Schwartzman, 2006). Propaedeutics refers to an introductory course into a discipline such as an art or a science, etc. Sir William Hamilton (1836) and Morris Kline (1972) characterized mathematics as the propaedeutic of all reasoning. J. D. Morell (1849) described Judaism as a propaedeutic to Christianity. A 1997 Times Literary Supplement book review by Colin McGinn more recently asserted that:
… the job of philosophy is essentially propaedeutic, anticipating the news of the real knowledge-gatherers. Or again less ambitiously, philosophers are scientific commentators or PR people—analyzing scientific theories, inter-relating them, telling us what significance they have for us. (McGinn, 1997, n.p.)
Promoting a positive place for propaedeutics in democracy, McGinn identified its role as helping citizens and others know what deserves their attention.
As communication scholars interested in the rhetoric of science and technology, it is imperative that we develop a degree of familiarity with an individual or set of scientific or technological artifacts. The sophistication must be sufficient to understand the subject of study, although the level of familiarity may not enable us to actively participate in scientific research and technological engineering per se. We try to avoid Alexander Pope's (1709) consternation that a little knowledge is a dangerous thing. Much to the dismay of some of our colleagues, social scientists and humanists are often perceived by natural scientists as interlopers rather than as colleagues. As such, some rhetoricians and social scientists have attempted to immerse themselves in the science and technology fields that serve as the subject of their scholarly activities. That role is assisted, and in some cases facilitated, by the propaedeutic scholar (Lyne & Howe, 1990).
Propaedeutics has its detractors. The anonymous author of a 1905 book review of George Galloway's Studies in the Philosophy of Religion made a similar claim linking psychology with metaphysics "with dire results to intellectualism" (Anonymous, 1905, p. 170). The characteristics of a propaedeutic scholarly work can open it up to jeers from some intellectuals who find the tireless collection of bits of information in order to compose a flowing narrative that fosters common understanding a pedestrian exercise.
For those who practice the art, propaedeutic approaches prepare students at all levels not only for subsequent levels of schooling but also for life after school, and they provide students with opportunities to engage in everyday, socially relevant activities that shape community and individual identities alike (Roth & Lee, 2005). However, propaedeutic work also refers to preparation that enables citizens, the public, and individuals from outside one discipline to introduce and maintain meaningful discourse between disciplines (McKeon, 1980). In this way, propaedeutics is the crux of all public and extra-disciplinary criticism. And in that sense, propaedeutics is a lot like mathematics and philosophy.
The public sphere is broken—at least as it functions in the world of emerging science and technology. Traditional efforts aimed at resolving some deficit in the public have been discredited (Irwin & Michael, 2003). Yet, few know much, if anything, about some of these emerging fields, and fewer still have any opportunity to interface with them at any level. In addition, for most of the public, there is a disinterest in emerging science and technology until the only role left for them is protest and indignation. Consequently, activities involving citizen participation in emerging science and technology decision-making have become more prevalent. How effective these activities may be has been the subject of much debate.
The traditional source for information about science has come through the mass media. The social amplification of risk (Kasperson et al., 1988) argues that risk is socially constructed and that one major influence on risk amplification (and in some cases attenuation) is the mass media. The role of the media in science and technology has changed dramatically. Traditional mass media—newspapers and magazines—have relegated the role of science and technology journalism to digital media. It is simply cost prohibitive for many newspapers to retain science journalists, and studies suggest the reading public has not demanded extensive science and technology coverage in newspapers (Pratt, 2007). Science television tends to focus on hyperbolic programming, though some documentaries are outstanding but underviewed. On the Internet, we find Wikipedia, blogs, and other digital venues filling the void. While many commentators deride digital science coverage as inaccurate, there is little empirical support for this point of view. Nonetheless, there are some demographic variables that must be taken into consideration, since digital resources are primarily consumed by younger, more educated, and wealthier populations.
Finally, we have the problem of public interest and attention. While it might be interesting for academics and public relations professionals to design public outreach and engagement activities, the effectiveness of such acts is wholly dependent on the willingness of the public to consume these activities. If we host a science café at a local bar and only college professors and graduate students attend, we may be excluding important target populations. Science museums do a fine job exhibiting new developments, but the population who visits science museums are educated and sophisticated while the general public often is not. As such, citizen outreach activities may not be optimal, as these activities may not be reaching the optimal populations, and digital ones are supplanting traditional print and television-based media. Taken together, the communication of science and technology with and to the public is very challenging.
When President Clinton adopted the National Nanotechnology Initiative, the initiative included a call for ethical, legal, and social implications (ELSI) scholarship. ELSI was a research program associated with the National Genome Research Institute, and it received some positive reviews. In response, teams of scholars came together to vie for National Science Foundation (NSF) nanoscience ELSI grants. One of the first grants funded involved a team on which I served while at the University of South Carolina. We brought together a statistician, an artist, a science fiction scholar, three philosophers of science, some engineers, a few chemists, and a communication professor who was a devotee of fringe science (me). In time, other programs surfaced at other universities, and research activities blossomed. A major component of most of their activities was citizen outreach and engagement. Assessment activities were mixed but, by and large, some members of the public learned a little about nanoscience, some were excited, and others were dismayed. Some engagement scholars learned some hard-fought lessons. Members of the public did not tend to understand much more after the engagement exercise than they knew beforehand. After some post-engagement exercise surveys reported the participants were polarized into more positive and more negative perspectives, some expressed concern whether their participation was relevant to decision-making, and others felt the activities were primarily mollifying rather than formative. These results do not seem to bode well for the public given the fringe science and technology horizon. In my humble opinion, contemporary fringe science includes a handful of subject issues, three of which have seemed to dominate the discussion.
Scholars in the rhetoric or science, technology, and medicine can contribute to public understanding by exposing to rigorous analysis the claims and counterclaims made by proponents and opponents. Exposing parties with special interests for their hyperbole, government promoters for their over-enthusiasm, and even civil advocacy groups for fear-mongering contextualizes or frames the debates over these advanced technologies and can provide entry points for public discourse.
Nanoscience is important for many reasons, including its economic growth potential. Developments are slowly becoming products and services. Nanotechnology is behind improvements in electronics, coatings, medical diagnostics and treatment, sunscreens, defense, and so forth. While nanotechnology has been more of an evolution than a revolution, nanoproducts are becoming common. Whether nanotechnology is "green" or not has become an issue. Indeed, recent claims regarding "green nanotechnology" have made substantive inroads into the rhetoric of nanotechnology. The public has begun to consume nano-products, though there remains considerable disagreement on the environmental health and safety of nanoproducts. Proponents of life-cycle analysis want cradle-to-grave assessments of nanoproducts, and some non-governmental organizations still call for regulations and moratoria.
"Synbio" is genetic engineering on steroids. The field involves creating new biological systems and is an extension of synthetic chemistry. Rather than altering already existing strands, synthetic biology entails building from scratch. We already have international competitions called iGEM using bio-bricks to produce biological systems and operate them in living cells (iGEM, 2012). There is a large and growing movement of biopunks, known as DIYbio (DIYBIO, 2013; Wahlsen, 2012). This movement encompasses a network of citizen scientists and do-it-yourself biological engineers who experiment in garages and home laboratories and see themselves as an alternative to corporate science. The guru of this scientific development is Craig Venter who funded Celera Genomics and created the J. Craig Venter Institute, which helped engineer the first cell with a synthetic genome (Fox, 2010). With potential applications in sustainable agriculture, alternative energy production, and environmental remediation, many scientists are excited about the applications of synthetic biology. On the other hand, there are a plethora of concerns about creating new life and how it will interact with life forms that evolved more naturally. Given how easy it is to buy gene segments for a few thousand dollars over the Internet, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have been following the claims and counterclaims of synthetic biology practitioners (You, 2010). Concerns from groups, such as the ETC Group in Canada, involve the lack of transparency and public understanding (ETC, 2010a).
Geo-engineering involves deliberate intervention into the planet's climate system to mitigate climate change. At this point in time, we are seeing laboratory-directed research activities involving two primary categories: carbon dioxide removal and solar radiation management. Most proponents argue that geo-engineering should be used as a supplement to more traditional conservation-based efforts. If we believe we are in a climate crisis, then these options may be relevant (Kintisch, 2010). Efforts include underground sequestration of carbon dioxide to blasting sulphate particles into the stratosphere, dumping iron particles into the ocean, and more. Amid some public unease and the absence of robust public debate, it might be important to provide some mechanisms for public participation (ETC, 2010b).
Fringe sciences, like those mentioned above, are complicated. While information about them is available, these sciences have not made significant inroads onto the public agenda, by and large. How, then, can the public sphere function in the twenty-first century? Engagement activities, while desirable on their own, may have limited impact on how decisions are made. The role of the propaedeutic communication scholar is to find creative ways to learn and report from the fringe by uncovering proponents and their arguments and by directing attention to the informed debates that are undertaken in the name of fringe science. This process involves some sensitivity to conflicting information separating fact from fiction, an understanding of the special defense and homeland security-related issues that creep into these debates, a willingness to engage the scientific and engineering community over their motivations underpinning their research agenda, a strong sense of research ethics, and much more. The propaedeutic communication scholar must learn the language and process of science to understand how and why scientists are drawn to research. While it may not be necessary to commit to earning advanced degrees in science and engineering, the propaedeutic communication scholar finds his or her literature from more traditional communication and rhetoric sources supplemented heavily by readings in science and engineering, attending meetings held by scientific professional societies and organizations, and keeping abreast of science policy debates at many levels of government here and abroad. This career choice is not for everyone, although it can present rewarding and wonderful opportunities to "be relevant."
© David M. Berube, 2013.
[1] This essay was developed in conversation with Greg M. Wilson at the ARST Octavian table discussion on "Nanotechnology and Synthetic Biology."
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DIYBIO (2013). DIYBIO: An institution for the do-it-yourself biologist. Accessed April 16, 2013. http://diybio.org/
ETC Group. (2010a). The new biomasters; Synthetic biology and the next assault on biodiversity and livelihoods. Accessed April 8, 2013. https://www.cbd.int/doc/emerging-issues/etcgroup-biomassters-2011-013-en.pdf
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Fox, S. (2010, May 21). J. Craig Venter Institute creates first synthetic life form. The Christian Science Monitor online. Accessed April 13, 2013. http://www.csmonitor.com/Science/2010/0521/J-Craig-Venter-Institute-creates-first-synthetic-life-form
Hamilton, W. J. (1836, January). Review of "thoughts on the study of mathematics as a part of a liberal education," from W. Whewell. Edinburgh Review, 62(126), 409-455, 434.
iGEM. (2012). Synthetic biology based on standard parts. Accessed April 16, 2013. http://igem.org/About
Irwin, A. & Michael, M. (2003). Science, social theory and public knowledge. Berkshire, UK: Open University Press.
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We found out it is goes to the sponsor, The YMCA of Southern West Virginia. One local woman working out today told us how she'd like to see the YMCA put it to good use.
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Anyway, here is a brief catch up of some of the things that I have been up to!
At the beginning of October it was Mid Autumn Festival and Becky my youngest sister was given this plastic hello kitty lantern. It definitely wasn't quite the same as the lanterns I used to play with when I was younger!


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When people wonder why I use the word "HATE" to talk about my feelings of tax payer abuse among government employees they often warn me that I am using pretty strong language. Well, I don't think it's strong enough. Meet Hank the GSA employee who won an award for the following video presented at a 2010 conference in Las Vegas. When I first saw this video I wondered how Hank pulled off such a lavish production without being caught by a supervisor, but after watching the awards portion of the video, it was his bosses who are celebrating the making of the video. This is a disgusting display of a culture in government that does not respect where the money they make comes from.
While this is an outrageous example of tax payer abuse, I know of many smaller examples of similar abuse taking place in our schools, with our local trustees other politicians who take long lavish trips completely fueled by tax payer money. In fact, the video above reminds me of many of the award programs I watch from my home school district of Lakota on their cable access network channel. The culture of these government employees is one of being completely out-of-touch with reality and actually celebrating the luxuries they all enjoy. But they all learn it from their leader Barack Obama and his wife who have set a new standard of taking too many vacations and spending too much money while there. The example starts at the top.
This video does not surprise me the way it has much of the nation after its release a couple days ago. It simply displays why I HATE the abuse of government employees and why I think most of those positions should be cut completely out of tax payer funding and turned over to private firms who would not allow Hank to make a production like this video while charging the taxpayers for his muse.
But it's not just Hank—it's the culture of the government employee that is the problem. To them they expect excessive pay and time to spend it, and only recently have they attempted to hide this kind of activity from the tax payer. After word of this video got out Martha Johnson a GSA Administrator resigned after findings of tax payer abuse and waste at the mentioned conference were revealed. And the GSA released a statement condemning the behavior, again after it was exposed. But as you can see in the video, it wasn't some rogue work from Hank who made the video, but a room full of 300 people with even the bosses in on the fun. And they didn't just come up with that mentality on their own. It's part of the government worker culture who thinks that this behavior is OK. It's the same as the school superintendent who thinks they should make more than the governor of their states, or the politicians who take trips to exotic places for "meetings" funded by tax dollars. It's all a scam to me for work that is worthless and destructive to the American way of life, and would be considered criminal behavior if it was any organization besides that of government.
It's videos like this that tell me we should be paying less tax, not more and that these employees owe us back much of what they've stolen by the extortion of the IRS.
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The name Farrier is rooted in the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture. It was originally a name for someone who worked as a shoer of horses, or a farrier. In the Middle Ages, horses were the only alternative to walking as a means of transportation. This made the farrier a very important person; not only did they replace horseshoes, but they also diagnosed any number of ailments of the animals. In short, their job was to keep the horse on the road and in good health. This importance was reflected in the fact that they were often free, instead of being bonded to the land in the way that serfs and peasants were.
Farrier Early Origins
Yorkshire at Wortley, a chapelry, in the parish of St. Peter, liberty of the borough of Leeds. "This place, in the Domesday Survey styled Wyrteley, formerly belonged to the Farrars, of Halifax, from whom the manor was purchased in 1766 by the family of the present owner." [1]CITATION[CLOSE]
Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of England. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print.
Farrier Spelling Variations
Farrier Spelling Variations
It is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Farrier are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. The variations of the name Farrier include Farrar, Farrer, Farror, Farrough, Farrow, Farrowe, Varrow, Varrowe, Varow, Vairow, Varer and many more.
Farrier Early History
Farrier Early History
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Farrier research. Another 307 words (22 lines of text) covering the years 1379, 1402, 1754, 1691, 1689, 1691, 1652 and 1692 are included under the topic Early Farrier History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Farrier Early Notables (pre 1700)
Farrier Early Notables (pre 1700)
Another 33 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Farrier Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Farrier In Ireland
Farrier In Ireland
Some of the Farrier family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Another 53 words (4 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
The Great Migration
The Great Migration
Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Farrier or a variant listed above:
Farrier Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Farrier Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
Farrier Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century
Contemporary Notables of the name Farrier (post 1700)
Contemporary Notables of the name Farrier (post 1700)
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How Will A Short Sale Affect My Credit Score?
Question: In 2005, I purchased a town home for my children, and they have since vacated the property. The town house is now worth 60% of what I owe, and I am considering a short sale. All my other obligations are current with no late payments in years. My credit scores are over 800 and my only other debt is a car payment. After a short sale, what kind of hit can I expect on my credit score, and about what would be the recovery time for my credit score?
Answer: The creators of the leading FICO score haven't revealed enough about how the formula works to predict precisely how a short sale would affect your scores. But the company has said the effects of a short sale are similar to that of a foreclosure, which would cause someone with a 780 score on the 300-to-850 FICO scale to lose 140 to 160 points. People with higher scores tend to lose more points to a black mark than people with lower scores, so you can pretty much assume that your scores will drop from excellent to near-subprime territory for a while.
Exactly how long your score will take to recover is another mystery, although you'll start to see gradual improvements if you handle your other credit accounts responsibly. Your scores could climb back into "good" territory (over 700) within a couple of years, but you may not regain your lofty peak until the short sale falls off your credit reports in seven years. If you're struggling with credit card debt at the same time, you can get help by talking to a non profit credit counselor.
You also should be cautious about any agreement you sign with your lender. Some short sale agreements don't address what happens to the unpaid debt, while others specifically keep you on the hook for any deficiency balance (the difference between what you owe and the price the home fetches). Ideally, you would want this debt to be forgiven (although you may owe taxes on the forgiven debt). Otherwise, the lender could sue you and cause further financial and credit score problems.
If a short sale is indeed your best option — you can't rent the place for what it costs you to own it, and simply wait for prices to rebound — you'd be smart to get experienced legal help.


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CHICAGO — Big or small, flat or fat, it's a fact: Feet are not our best feature.
Sure, feet are functional. But something to brag about? Hardly.
And yet, as soon as the weather warms up, swarms of sandal-wearers appear, unabashedly displaying gnarly toes in ugly and often unsuitable footwear.
Yes, men, I'm talking to you.
"Any man who is going to be wearing any type of open-toed footwear needs to attend to his feet," said Gregg Andrews, Nordstrom's fashion creative director.
Yet even the briefest outing to a public place will tell you that most men in sandals have never, ever given the appearance of their feet the slightest consideration.
Curled yellow toenails? Check.
Dirty feet crying out for a solid soap-and-water scrubbing. Check.
Dry, flaky, calloused, gross-out heels? Check.
So, I've set out to change that.
For starters, fellas, get a pedicure. "Anyone showing his toes should get a pedicure," said style expert Joe Lupo, creative director and co-founder of Visual Therapy.
One of the great luxuries in life is a warm foot soak and a lotioned foot massage that is all part of a pedicure. If you think it's not manly, you're simply wrong. I've had cops (not in uniform) and burly construction workers sitting next to me at the nail parlor with their feet in a whirling, bubbly bath. They're smiling!
Not convinced? Then at least give yourself one. Cut those toenails, moisturize.
If you're feet aren't sandal-worthy there are plenty of full-coverage casual options that totally hide your flaws — including deck shoes, espadrilles (canvas, like TOMS brand) and huaraches. (I spotted some handsome closed-toe ones by Steve Madden at Macy's for $85.)
Guide to better summer footwear
For all you guys who are committed to sandals, I went shopping to create this guide to help you make better choices.
Don't ...
• Even think about wearing socks with sandals.
• Wear rubber flip-flops anywhere but the beach, pool or other watery place.
• Show your feet if they're ugly/dirty/gross.
• Wear sandals to work unless you're a lifeguard.
Do ...
• Get a pedicure or give yourself one.
• Buy leather instead of rubber sandals for street wear.
• Avoid Velcro closures except for rugged hiking sandals.
• Break them in at home if long walks loom.


text: Dear Henrique, Wirt and Lythis, Thank you for your great help. I added isFullscreen --> doF W.focusDown <+> doFullFloat which does allow me to use windows in other monitors without making the Youtube video disappear. The downside is that it works *for as long as I am careful not to accidentally return focus to the fullscreen video*. Once that happens, the video is gone for good if I switch to another monitor/window. But even with this small imperfection it is already useful. (Is there a way around this?) @Lythis: I also tried Gnash, but found that the CPU usage stays at 100% even after the Youtube video stops playing... : / It does handle the screen resizing much better than Adobe's player, though. Thank you for the tip! Best ~l --- On Tue, 7/6/10, Henrique G. Abreu <hgabreu at gmail.com> wrote: From: Henrique G. Abreu <hgabreu at gmail.com> Subject: Re: [xmonad] small problems with doFullFloat To: "xmonad" <xmonad at haskell.org> Date: Tuesday, July 6, 2010, 6:55 PM On Tue, Jul 6, 2010 at 15:13, Wirt Wolff <wirtwolff at gmail.com> wrote: isFullscreen --> doF W.focusDown <+> doFullFloat Nice workaround, don't give it the focus so it won't lose it when the mouse leaves. This will probably introduce another minor problems, but is still nice! Like the Esc key will not close the window, since it does not have the focus; Also, if one uses X.H.FadeInactive the window will get faded out (which could also be workarounded). On Tue, Jul 6, 2010 at 15:13, Wirt Wolff <wirtwolff at gmail.com> wrote: There's also fullscreen event hook in darcs Hooks.ManageHelpers you... The fullscreen eventHook is in EwmhDesktops, not ManageHelpers :) Henrique G. Abreu > Problem 2: The second problem is that the moment I move focus away from this screen (I have two monitors) the full-screen video disappears. Eg, if I move my mouse to the second monitor to edit an email then the full-screen video disappears. Try This seems to work for problem 2 for most users. I had the impression that the small-size mid-screen bar issue was a property of the player used by the site and flash version. At least it behaves that same way on certain sites for me using metacity too. Definitely could be wrong about that though. There's also fullscreen event hook in darcs Hooks.ManageHelpers you could try, but for me vlc and evince are the only apps I use that need it. regards, -- wmw _______________________________________________ xmonad mailing list xmonad at haskell.org http://www.haskell.org/mailman/listinfo/xmonad Excerpts from Lara Michaels's message of Tue Jul 06 11:16:35 -0600 2010: -----Inline Attachment Follows----- _______________________________________________ xmonad mailing list xmonad at haskell.org http://www.haskell.org/mailman/listinfo/xmonad


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The Candidate: John Tree
The Race: Democratic Party Candidate for the 10th Congressional District.
The Competition: Brad Schneider, Ilya Sheyman, Vivek Bavda
The Buzz: John Tree entered college at the United States Air Force Academy, spending two years as a missionary in Haiti. He left the Air Force active duty in 1997 and currently serves in the Air Force Reserve as the Senior Reservist to the Director of Global Combat Support for the Headquarters of the U.S. Air Force at the Pentagon. Tree, who holds an MBA from Chaminade University in Hawaii and a Masters in Economics from the University of Oklahoma, also has business experience. He was an Assistant Brand Manager for Procter & Gamble and then worked as a Senior Brand Manager and Marketing Director at The Kellogg Company. In addition, he and his wife run a business from their home helping companies market their healthy food and drink brands. In an aside, Tree told the Chicago Tribune that he loves romantic movies where "true love conquers all."


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grt goin..........iv read both ur books- power of emotions n dis one in record time without a break........i just cudn't stop readin till it finished.....too bad bout dat
harry n Ginny wiz their 7 kids.....nice way to end it.....givin him wat he always wanted-a family of his own.........so any plans to continue after dis??? maybe Post-Hogwarts category wiz all d kids goin there to study.....do think bout it
Maximillion St George.. rings a bell.. dick king smith..the hodgeheg!! love it :D
amazing story! i have read all of your storys and i have to say that they are bloody amazing! amazing story!!!!!!!!!!!!!
that was another 1 of ur gr8 fan fics. keep 'em coming pleeeeeeeaseeeee
Yeah...One more.... At least we have this site to keep it going!
you know all these prophecy "flashbacks" are giving me a headache, not on your part, but harry ought to just kill voldy and get it ovber with or at least put amemory charm on him so he doesnt remember these sorta things geez.
praise the lord the dursleys are gone!!! but i wish that dudley had made it. anyway i dont think id mind killing harry's "uncle" myself right now. plus dumbledore, "its for your saftey harry" "voldemort is looking for you harry" yeah so lets put harry where the death eaters know right where he is, if they cant find grimmuald place then they cant reach him. DUH!!!!!!! great chapter though
ummm? Problem with the ending?
THAT IS FRIGGIN HILARIOUS!!!! I mean the dog thing, not the breakup thing...you ARE a pushover....but I see how it would be difficult. You know, mugglenet has "you have a pet named after a HP character" on their list of "ways to tell if you're a Harry Potter addict". It's ok, I have one too.....my husband wanted to name our newest cat Jack, and when my mother heard the choice she promptly replied "You can't name him that...it's a muggle name!" He has HUGE bright green eyes so of course his name is Potter. He gets so confused when we watch the movies because he has no idea why the TV keeps yelling at him. :)
This was a great ending to another wonderful story. I am again sitting here reading this to the end when I should be in bed!!! Thanks for another great read!!!!!!
Great job! Great story! Write something you can publish!
What a touching ceremony. I was very moved by it. This ending has been worthy of JKR herself.
Great story. I really enjoyed reading it. You should add another chapter that is set another fifty years later, when Harry finally dies, and how he is reunited with his parents and everyone else for good.
Ah, a happy ending. they deserved the 'quiet' life after all that... hehe
Great story. My comments on the prequel of this stand for this. Well worth a read and it will almost certainly will be re-read by me.
about the thestrals,. wouldnt harry have allways been able to see them and not just after 4th year? because didnt he see his mum die?
Author's Response: JKR said that he woudn't have seen them before because he was only baby. He was too young to remember it, never mind understand it.
seven children eh? hmm... seven is the most magically powerful number lol, just thought i would bring that up...
The end of a story is always so sad....even if it's a happy ending, it's sad to know that there's no more coming....well, all good things have to come to an end....I just wish it wasn't so [i]soon[/i]....
the whole thing was really gud ..... i enjoyed the first one and this one too ... keep the gud work up ... ur stories were fantastic
I love your writing style. I've read 4 of your stories so far. This one had me laughing, and crying. I enjoyce your epilogue, It sounds like Harry and all have a very happy life. I can only hope JKR does something simular. Thank you for a very enjoyable read.


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An overwhelming majority of AALL members approved the Ethical Principles submitted to them with their 1999 Ballots.
These new Ethical Principles replace the Association's current Code of Ethics and can be located on ALLNET at http://www.aallnet.org/about/policy_ethics.asp.
Wes Cochran, Professor of Law at Texas Tech University, had chaired the AALL Special Committee on Ethics from 1998-1999 and studied the issue. He said, "I'm pleased that the AALL membership endorsed the Ethical Principles by such a strong vote. The Special Committee on Ethics worked hard during the past two years studying the issues involved and working to produce a statement of principles that can help guide our members when they face ethical questions and problems. It is gratifying to see the results of our work".
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Spiritual liberals vs. religious conservatives: how meditation influences political attitudes
Staff Reporter, Medical Daily: According to researchers at the University of Toronto, practicing meditation makes people become more politically liberal.
In the political landscape of the Unites States, it's obvious that religious beliefs strongly influence people's political beliefs. Christian conservatives are a key demographic of the Republican party, while Democrats are generally less faith-driven and more likely not to express any religious affiliation. In a study published in Social Psychological & Personality Science, a team from UT's Department of Psychology consisting of examined participants' political views in relation to their religiousness and spirituality.
Participants were guided through a meditation exercise, then given questionnaires about their political beliefs…


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There must be a plan to change Rihannas image from "sympathetic victim" to "hoodrat dumbass", which is why she collaborated with Chris Brown and insulted her own fans, and now Phase 3 has begun: start a twitter/facebook fight with Chris Browns current girlfriend, a 23-year-old, half black, half Vietnamese model named Karrueche Tran.
On Saturday she posted this picture of a bag of rice cakes wearing sunglasses and gold hoop earrings on her twitter with the caption:
"Ima make u my bitch,"
And yesterday she added:
"I'm a leader, yall on some followin shit ... coming in dis game on some modeling shit!"
I don't speak Thug Retard but the Daily News says those were insults directed at Tran, who has now replied with a facebook post that says:
"I'm Angeline, you're Jen. C'mon you see where Brad is at,"
I assume that's supposed to be "Angelina", as in Jolie, but that's really only a guess because these people write and spell like they just landed here on a fucking spaceship.
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Middle managers are the linchpin of organisations, yet they appear to be an under-represented group in research to date. This project with 569 middle managers across the UK explores their formal and informal learning experiences, the workplace challenges middle managers are currently facing, how companies can best support their development and what types of learning benefit mid-level managers to ultimately boost performance
Armstrong, A. & Russell, A. (2012) The Missing Middle: Exploring Learning Experiences of Middle Managers in the UK, Ashridge Research Report, February


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I think if you were a very potent eyeshadow or mascara you really need a good eye make-up remover to save your eyes from getting sore and potentially infected or blocked tear ducts – don't want to risk sore eyes.
So when I got my new set of make-up removers I decided to invest in this eye make-up remover. I wasn't expecting to like it this much though, even though it is slightly expensive in the grand scheme of things.
This eye make-up remover is made from two different liquids of different densities so they sit one on top of the other in the bottle, so the best thing to do when you get your bottle is shake it and mix the two together before putting it on the cotton wool pads or balls. I recommend pads because it seems to last a bit longer on them, the balls just tend to absorb it all.
I tend to give it a couple of seconds squeeze on the pad until I've got something about the size of a twenty pence piece on it – so that way I know there's enough to cover the whole of the top of my eye without having to put two lots of the remover on it. Then take to the eye and rub, keeping eyes closed at the same time. It's surprising how much you get off in one go really, scary actually – but it means it's nice an easy to get make up off, even waterproof ones.
I've never had any kind of skin reaction or any stinging eyes, just make sure you're not rubbing the make-up you're removing into your eye as it may then sting. However it's not the remover as that is apparently made from as much natural ingredient as they can muster, so I think if you've got sensitive skin it's not going to aggravate that either. Well recommended apart from the price!
This retails at £21.50 from Lancome, but if you're worried getting a sample at a counter or over the internet may be a good place to start!
This is a very effective eye make up remover - it removes all traces of heavy eye make up, even thick waterproof mascara. I even use it to remove some of my face make up, it's very soothing and gentle, and very effective at removing all traces of make up.
What I'm mot so keen on is its liquid format - I don't really get why it has to be in a bilayer, I always find it ever balances out and soon when the solution is almost finished, I am always only left with one more than the other.
The main concern is that it does not really do much to revitalise or replenish the skin. It leaves a slight oily residue sheen. I have used other make up removers where the effects are far better - leaving my skin clean and refreshed, not damp, dull and oily.
If you have nothing else but this, then it is a good make up remover solution, effective - but that is all. For around £21 for 30ml, I don't think it is very good value either, too expensive - I have used others for only £3 which do a better job.
The product is a very novel way of removing make-up, you have to be sure to shake it well so that it reached it's optimum effectiveness, really, I don't have the time to vigorously shake this, I just once to pure, wipe and go - knowing that I am left with clean beautiful skin...
After Christmas last year I bought a Lancome mascara gift set in the Boots sale. In the set there was a mini 125ml Bi-Facil eye makeup remover, which I saved to take away on holiday in the summer.
This Bi-Facil lotion is a dual phase eye makeup remover, and you need to shake it before use. I am familiar with this kind of eye makeup remover and find it to be more effective than any other type. The liquid inside is blue and you can easily see how much product you have left in the clear plastic bottle. The lid is silver coloured and the bottle has the Lancome rose logo. I found the lid to be very secure, which was good as the liquid is very thin and I was carrying the bottle around in my suitcase for a while.
The eye makeup remover is described as being non-oily and suitable for sensitive eyes, and has been ophthalmologist-tested for safety. To use, I shake up the bottle, remove the lid and pour some remover carefully onto a cotton wool pad. I hold it gently over my eye then wipe over my eyelid a few times.
I find the product very effective at removing all eye makeup including eyeshadow, eyeliner and mascara. I don't wear waterproof mascara so I can't comment on how well it removes this. I don't need to rub or pull at the skin around my eye, and the product doesn't irritate my eyes. It is claimed that the product is suitable for those with sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers: I belong to both categories and I have had no problems using the product.
Despite the claims to the contrary, I have found the product to be quite oily, but as I always cleanse and tone my face after using eye makeup remover, this hasn't been a problem for me as any oily traces are completely removed by the time I come to apply moisturiser.
I don't need to use much of the product at once, so I do have quite a bit left. I plan to save my little bottle for my next holiday or weekend away, as the small size is very handy.
This is a great product and very effective at removing eye makeup, but the price is rather high. Garnier and Johnson's both produce dual-layer eye makeup removers, and these are both equally effective but much cheaper, so I'd probably buy one of these rather than the Lancome product.
For ages my favourite eye makeup remover was Clinique Take The Day Off, which is really effective, but I have actually grown to prefer this Lancôme Bifacil and I am now using this as my regular go to product nearly every day, so it must be good!
I wear full make up most days and sometimes this includes waterproof mascara or long wear dark black gel eyeliner. I think it's so important to remove this stuff properly as it feels so gross to wake up with traces of black under my eyes in the morning and I like to feel that my face is completely clean before bed so I need a good makeup remover that does its job and really gets everything off. The Bifacil does what it promises and has not disappointed me.
It is oil based and when you look at the bottle you can see that the product separates out into two layers, with a clear line in the middle. This is the same as my previous favourite Clinique one. You have to shake the bottle before use to mix it all up. Despite the fact it is clearly oil based, this does not feel oily to use at all in my opinion. I shake a little bit out onto a cotton pad to wipe onto the area I want to clean, and the makeup remover looks and feels completely liquid when it comes out, and bright blue. It is fairly thin and watery, not oily in texture. It gets slightly absorbed by the cotton pad but not too much so there is still plenty on the surface to transfer onto my skin.
Applying this onto my skin feels really nice. There is no greasiness or oiliness, it feels as gentle as water and it smells lovely. It has a definite rose scent, but not chemically or overpowering. It smells quite natural like real rose water in my opinion. Even after wiping quite a lot of this on, it does not leave that oily film which you sometimes get from oil bad products and it just leaves the area feeling soft and clean.
The makeup removing capabilities of this are very good and reliable. With a quick swipe I can see the cotton pad is already covered in black and it wipes off most quite effortlessly. with more long wearing makeup I may have to rub a little bit, but I have never really had to struggle with it. I have used it on my lips as well if wearing bright red lipstick or something which is not too easy to just wipe off. It is very effective on this as well as the eye makeup.
I have quite sensitive skin at times, especially around the eye area, and I have never experienced any discomfort or irritation at all from this product.
As well as using it to remove my full eye makeup I find this is a useful product if you have slightly messed something up when putting on your makeup and want to quickly correct it. Because it does not leave any greasiness or filmy texture behind, I am happy to just dip a cotton q-tip into this product and dot a bit on to wipe away mistakes (e.g. If I smudged my eyeliner or I blinked and somehow got mascara under my eye etc) because it does not wreck the rest of the makeup or leave any noticeable marks behind.
Overall I love this makeup remover. I received my first one in the Lancôme Christmas beauty box (full size) and I already have another full size one waiting so I will be happy to carry on using it and I would recommend it to anyone.
It costs £21 for a 125 ml bottle. Sometimes they do gifts with purchase and these are often included in the gift, so watch out for that.
I purchased the large version of this item having tried a trial version as part of a free gift I got from Lancome when purchasing some other makeup. Bi-Facial is essentially a makeup remover from the Lancome range. It comes in a clear bottle with a silver top and the liquid is like water in consistency and is a two-tone blue colour.
==Does it work?==
As far as makeup removers go, I would say that this is pretty useful and pretty good. As the consistency is like a "dry-oil", I tend not to use it all over my face and only use it for removing eye makeup which tends to be the most difficult to get off. I use other cleansers and toners to get my face makeup off. You shake this out of the bottle like a vinegar bottle onto some cotton wool. You don't need much at all just a few drops per eye.
I personally have found this very effective at taking eye makeup off - I am quite vigorous with taking eye makeup off (even though you are supposed to be gentle around your eye area) and found that around 95% of the eye makeup is removed with Bi-Facial. If I then go on to have a shower or wash my face, I find some black (panda-eyes-esque) mascara is under the eye or sometimes even makes it onto my fluffy white towels which is not the desired effect.
==Value for money==
Compared to other oil-based eye makeup removers this seems pretty similar in terms of it's 'removing power' - the other two I have used are Botanic's (£2.99 for 200ml) and Avon Perfect Wear (£5 for 50ml) - this costs around £18-£20 for 125ml. It is no more or less effective than the other two. I am not keen on the Botanics version as I'm certain it has given me milia around my eyes which has actually got quite bad. Sadly, AVON have discontinued their version which leaves me with very little options. I don't think the Bi-facial has worsened the milia but I can't say for certain.
Overall it is probably quite an expensive product and based on that I'm not sure if I would buy it again even though I think it is a good product. I have a huge stash of AVON makeup remover to get through, so if I run out of that I would consider this again but until then I probably won't invest again.
This is a good, if expensive product that I would buy again if I had no cheaper options.
As any girl will agree there is nothing worse than trying to wrestle your eye make up off after a night out. I have tried a number of liquids, creams and wipes but none that have really made me feel they were really good or value for money. That was until I tried bi facil. I only tried bi facil by chance. I was bought hydrazen face cream and a free gift came with it. In this free gift was a small bottle of bi facil along with other face care products.
When I first tried the the product I was a little put off because it looked very oily and I was a fried that may sting my eyes or may make my skin quiet oily. I tried the product and applied a little liquid to a cotton wool pad, I then wiped the liquid across my eye and found that with two wipes the eye make up was removed. I must admit I do not use a lot of eye make up and the amount of bi facil will depend on how much eye make up you actually use. As I mentioned the product did look quiet oily when in the bottle. When it is applied to your eyes it does leave behind an oily residue however, there is no irritation as the liquid is very gentle on the skin. I will say though that after using bi facil I do need to was my face to remove the oily residue but this washes away easily.
I looked into purchasing bi facil for when I run out of my free gifts (if you buy Lancome products from Debenhams there is nearly always an offer which includes a free gift. This almost always includes a small bottle of bi facil.) for a 125ml bottle it is £20. I think this is quiet reasonable for a good, sensitive eye make up remover.
Lancome's Bi-Facil Non Oily Instant Cleanser (Sensitive Eyes) is an eye make-up remover lotion that has been an absolute staple beauty fix for me, and one I have stuck with through thick and thin even when I'm economising on other skincare products. I've tried cheaper versions, but they were nowhere near as good as this one.
I've been using this product for many years, and I find that cheaper alternatives either make my eyes sting, or simply don't get the job done. And the job I'm talking about in particular is removing waterproof mascara. I have found that my usual cleansing wipes (which I've also reviewed - Boots No7 Quick Thinking 4 in 1 wipes) are more than adequate for cleansing eye make-up and non-waterproof mascara.
The product comes in a clear bottle which contains two different blue-coloured liquids (one is oil-based), and you shake the bottle until they have blended. Unscrew the lid, and shake some of the lotion onto a cotton wool pad. The hole at the top of the bottle is quite small, so you'll probably need to give it at least a couple of shakes. Moisten the pad, then apply to your lashes and hold there for a few moments. I find that this coats my lashes well, and I can then sweep away even the most heavy-duty waterproof mascara, as well as eyeshadow and eyeliner.
This is obviously a premium beauty product, and may therefore seem expensive, but because I only use it when I'm wearing waterproof mascara - in hot weather, or when I'm going swimming, or hopefully both! - I find that a bottle lasts me for absolutely ages.
Although the bottle states that this product is Non Oily, I know that some people consider that it does leave an oily residue. However, I don't find it a problem. I always take my eye make-up off first, before cleaning the rest of my face, so if there is any residue left it simply gets swept away by the next cleanser.
Lancome's website says that Bi-Facil's 'effective, bi-phase formula activates when shaken and easily removes all traces of eye makeup (even waterproof), while leaving no oily residue.' It also says that it is 'suitable even for sensitive eyes and for contact lens wearers'.
At the time of writing (29th April), I have found this product (it usually comes in a 125ml bottle) at the following prices:
Debenhams, £20 (they have a 'free gift with 2 or more Lancome products' offer);
House of Fraser, £20 (with a really fab gift - a 'best of beauty' set worth £40 with a £30 spend);
ebay currently has a seller offering a brand new and unopened bottle for £14.75 plus £2 p&p.
And before you all shriek 'That's far too expensive, is she mad?!', you could always look on ebay for a smaller bottle to give it a try. I've just taken a look, and there are several Top Rated Sellers who feature 50ml bottles in Buy It Now, with one in particular available for £6.99 plus £1.45 p&p.
Some larger Boots stores have premium make-up counters, including Lancome, but I've been unable to find a price on their website.
In my eyes at least (pardon the pun), Lancome's Bi-Facil Lotion counts as one of the best beauty products out there, and fully deserves five stars.
(This review is also on Ciao, under the same user name.)
I usually love Lancome products but this one really did not suit me and is a definite NO FOR CONTACT LENS USERS.
Th price is £19.50 and I received a full size bottle 125ml as a freebie for buying 2 products.
Lancome bi=facil as a bi-phase formula which activates when shaken and easily removes all traces of eye makeup (even waterproof), while leaving no oily residue.
The product claims
That it is suitable for sensitive eyes and contact wearers and that it offers instant gentle cleansing
The Verdict
My eye make up was removed easily however the eye make up remover left an oily residue on my eyelashes which got onto my contact lenses.
washing my eyes with water would not clear the oil, I finally removed the oily residue but it was very uncomfortable and painful any contact lens wearer knows how painful it is when contacts become dirty, the oil could not be removed from my contact lenses and I had to bin the monthly lenses that I wear. BEWARE IF YOU ARE A CONTACT LENS WEARER
Removing eye makeup can be a pain in the bottom at times, especially when you're wearing waterproof products. I love my eye makeup but nothing I ever used would get the stuff off without a big struggle, rubbing away at the eye area it went red through doing so (this is really not good for the ultra sensitive skin around the eye) - not until I found out about this treat of a product anyway!
Bi-Facil is an eye makeup remover from Lancôme that is designed to remove even the most stubborn of eye makeup without a struggle and without damaging the eye area. It is suitable for even the most sensitive of eyes and those who wear contacts and is ophthalmologist tested for safety.
The product comes in a clear bottle with Lancôme branding and product information written in white on it. You can clearly see the two-tone liquid that is inside the bottle which consists of an oil based part and a water based part, which is why it continues to stay separated in there (to put it simply without going into science mode by giving a complete chemical breakdown of why the molecules do not combine).
To use it you need to shake the bottle as this temporarily combines (or displaces) the 2 different fluids for enough time (plenty of) to enable you to get the mixed full product onto a cotton wool ball or pad. You don't need to use too much I have found as it is so effective at removing the makeup that a little really does go a long way.
It's a fluid consistency rather than a cream so you should also be aware of how fast it will come out of the bottle if you let it. Once you have done this, it is just a simple case of sweeping the cotton wool with the product on it over your eyes, basically anywhere that you have eye makeup applied; and the product will work its magic and lift it right off. After using it my eyes feel fresh and clean and most of all do not look red or irritated, and this has continued to be the case in the whole time of using it.
The product claims that it will:
Remove all traces of eye makeup, including waterproof - Well there's no argument from me on this one, as this product has always removed my eye makeup easily and without any real effort on my part.
Leave no oily residue - I disagree with this a bit if I am completely honest, as I do find that there is a slight oily residue left after using this product; although it doesn't bother me so much as the product does as it says it will when it comes to removing my mascara etc and it hasn't made the skin around my eye permanently oily after using it.
According to Google translate (since my French is very rusty after not using it for more years than I care to remember, or admit) the French to English translation for Bi Facil is 'Two Easy' which I would say it quite apt as it is definitely two toned and most definitely easy to use and easy to remove the makeup too.
The price of this product is currently £19.50 for a 125ml bottle but luckily for me so far, I haven't actually paid for a bottle of this as I keep getting it as a free gift (or as part of a free gift) when I buy Lancôme products from various department stores - usually offers such as getting it free when you buy 2 or more items from the range etc; however I would be prepared to buy this if this stopped being available as a free gift, even at full price as I think it's well worth the money. There are places online that you can get this cheaper, just google it and you'll see places such as cheapsmells.com etc!
This product has just won an Instyle magazine award for 'Best Beauty Buy' but here is why it's my winner.
One of my ultimate goals in life is to find a range of beauty and bath products which are my 'staples'. The things which I can't live withoutand buy again when I run out. Sadly, I am still searching for most of my signature products but I am happy to report- for eyemake up removal I have found my match. :)
I first tried this when I bought some makeup at a Lancome counter in Boots during one of their 'gift' periods. The solution in Bi-Facil is a two phase liquid with a oily phase and a watery phase, which you need to give a good shake to mix it together before you use it. You only need a few drops on a cotton wool pad to thoroughly clean away all eyeshadow and mascara. There is no stinging, and it does not dry out the skin around the eyes. I guess this is down to the oily phase in the solution, as it does leave behind a slight oily layer. I don't find this a problem as I generally only use it at the very end of the night before bed and it seems to absorb well overnight. When I do use it during the day, I tend to have a quick swipe over the area with a toner afterwards to remove the oily layer.
This eye makeup remover is currently around £19.50 for 125ml, and I find that it last quite a good long time.
Lancôme Bi Facil!
I got the 30ml travel version.
At first look, it seems to be 'broken' as they solution looks like it has split. It looked like it was water and oil that doesn't mix together and I wasn't sure whether to shake it or if it is supposed to be like that! So I shook it and it just turned to lots of little 'oil bubbles' which seemed quite strange! But I think it is supposed to be like that.
It is suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin. It gives instant cleansing and gentle make up removal in once sweep. You just tip a small amount on to a cotton wool ball, don't use too much as a little goes a long way! It gets all my eye liner and waterproof mascara off easily and quickly but one thing I didn't like about the product is that it is very very oily! Which doesn't feel nice on my eyes, It feels like it is going to run into my eyes an make them sting, but it didn't. But the consistency isn't nice at all.
It is currently priced at £19.50 for a 125ml bottle, but in my opinion it is not worth buying the big bottle, just try the 30ml first if you don't like the oily texture of solution!
Thank you for reading my review
This is an oil based eye make up remover. I bought it on the advice of the sales assistant who told me that this was Lancome's best selling product. I got a demonstration in the store where the lady put alot of makeup on my hand, soaked a cotton pad in the liquid, held it on my hand, and gently wiped every trace of make up away. I was sold!
At home I have to say I had a slightly different experience with the product as it took longer to get eyeliner out of my lashes, but not to the extent that I would not buy the product. As a comparator I had been using the Clarins two-tone make up remover which retails at a slightly cheaper price. I think this product is better than Clarins' version. To use the product I shaked the tub and soaked one side of a cotton pad. I then held the pad over my closed eyelid for about 5 seconds, pressing lightly into the eyelashes. I then wiped the pad across my eye. Instantly any eyeshadow was removed. I repeated the wiping three times to completely remove my eyeliner and mascara, taking care to wipe over and underneath lashes. I think this was a fairly quick and gentle process.
The pros of the product are that firstly the product seems oilier so it cuts through stubborn waterproof makeup quicker and more effectively than rival brands. Secondly there is no need to be rough or pull at the skin to 'scrub' waterproof makeup off.
The cons are that your eyes can be left with an oily residue - although I doubt anyone would not follow eye make up removal with a wash or a cleanser/toner... So i don't think that is really a negative.
For me i'll stick with Clarins as I find the price a little more realistic for not alot more hassle and I often get it as a cheap way of getting the gift!
If you use Lancome normal eye makeup remover switch to this one - it is infinitely better than their standard bottle.
Lancome's Bi Facil has been my chosen makeup remover for many years now, but I must confess I have never actually bought a bottle of it - I buy so many other lancome products that a freebie always comes my way sooner or later! Eye makeup remover before I found this was a tricky one for me to get right - although the rest of my skin behaves pretty normally, I found that eye makeup removers often felt harsh on my eyes and would irritate them, or they were just too gentle and not effective enough to remove every last trace of my makeup. I am a big eyeliner wearer, so a good makeup remover is really important to my routine.
Lancome market this as being suitable for removing all types of eye makeup, including waterproof products, being suitable even for sensitive eyes and for contact lens wearers and is Ophthalmologist-tested for safety.
Bi Facil comes in a transpararent plastic bottle and the liquid itself is a bright blue colour, giving it a bright and funky appearance. It's a water and oil based remover and there are two different blues - the darker sits on top of the the lighter - reflecting the two different elements of the remover, oils and water. To use, you need to shake the bottle to mix the two liquids together and then apply the liquid to a cotton wool pad and simply stroke across the eyelids.
The liquid itself has a light floral scent and is very runny, like water (I've recently used a gel based eye makeup remover and it was a very different experience) and soaks into the cotton wool well. It feels lightweight and not at all heavy on the eyes and is very soothing and doesn't irritate my eyes at all.
I find this is really effective in removing makeup - even waterproof mascara can be removed in 2-3 strokes and there is no need to be aggressive with it, just a gentle amount of pressure.
My only complaint with this product is that Lancome do insist that it doesn't leave an oily residue after use. Well that's just not true - after using it the skin around the eyes feels distinctly oily. It's not something that really bothers me, as I remove my eye makeup before cleansing my whole face, so the oily residue is removed on cleansing. I also like the oiliness in a sense, because mascara is known to be quite drying to the lashes and it gives the feel that they are being slightly conditioned.
Bi Facil is in my opinion very expensive, retailing at £18.50 for 125ml. But as I said earlier, I have never bought a bottle of this and to be honest I don't know anyone else who has either! The key is to buy two Lancome products at a time when they are running a promotion and you will more than likely receive one of these in a sample pack. The sample size is 30ml and will last a long time.


text: Ok, so I was fooling around with some new techniques last night and found myself playing phrases over drone notes in the key of E, which was a pretty awesome breakthrough insofar as getting some new sounds out of the bass. Did a search here and couldn't find anything on it, so I thought I'd ask if there is a standard technique for doing this in other keys that are less "open string friendly"? I tried doing the barre thing, but it seemed to limit my ability to play all the intervals I wanted to play. So is there a way to play drone strings effectively in all keys with barring somehow, or is a capo the best way to go here?