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Ayane's seventeenth birthday may very well be the worst day of her life. From the moment she opens her eyes in the morning, it just goes from bad to worse. The crowning glory is when she throws a beer in the face of a man whom she only realizes later is her favorite musician, the wildly popular Shiina Etsurou. Ayane loves to sing, and she's really good at it, but fate seems determined to play these cruel jokes on her. The best joke of all is Ayane's abnormal height of 173cm (5'8"). She can't step on a stage without being laughed at...she can't meet her idol without throwing beer in his face...it's enough to give a girl a complex. So when Shiina comes back and wants to make music with Ayane...she declines the offer!?
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One year later... A continuation of "Sleeping Beauty Age," focusing on the unresolved emotions between Ayane, Ryouta, and Nakako.
V.6: Story 4: My Sweet Relationship with You
Kousuke is in love with his next door neighbor and childhood friend, Ruriko. They always used to play together as kids, but now she won't even let him in her house. Hoping it will bring them closer together, Kousuke lies and says, "This guy Eiichi who I thought was my friend is trying to kick my ass," and tries to get Ruriko to shelter him...
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Was Sudan Leader John Garang's Death an Accident?
After three weeks as Sudan's First Vice-President, John Garang was killed in a helicopter crash in southern Sudan on his way back from Uganda. After a barrage of misinformation, initial reports blamed the weather or mechanical failure for the incident.
For those who are unaware, Garang has been instrumental in freeing the southern Sudanese people from the encroaching tyranny of the Islamic north and managed to survive and succeed in a 21-year conflict that pitted the ill-equipped Sudanese People's Liberation Movement (SPLM) against the more powerful National Islamic Front (NIF) controlled Government of Sudan with its Chinese benefactors.
Although Garang is often referred to as a "rebel leader", it was the NIF that seized power from a democratically elected government in a 1989 military coup, deliberately aborting Sudan's most promising peace process since independence in 1956.
During the war, Garang allowed Christian missionaries to provide relief to the people of southern Sudan while the Islamic government of the north bombed hospitals, churches and schools and targeted particular ethnic groups for extinction. The NIF's legacy of genocide continues in the Sudan province of Darfur where over 400,000 people have died.
Garang was a critical element in the peace process which lead to the signing of an accord between North and South earlier this year. Despite the NIF's unchanged policies and continued rule in the North, many hoped that Garang, as Sudan's First Vice President in the power-sharing agreement, would work to end Sudan's conflict in Darfur.
Garang's death was a blow to the people of Sudan and to those in northern Uganda who would have benefited from his promised clamp down on the murderous Lord's Resistance Army that terrorized the region.
I have to wonder whether or not Garang's death an accident? He somehow survived a 21-year civil war but, when peace came, died in an aircraft mishap? I'm suspicious. And, so are others.
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni for the first time has publicly stated that the "accident" may not be what it seems. "Some people say accident, it may be an accident, it may be something else," he told Garang mourners.
"But I assure you that if the investigation finds that it was a result of foul play, the perpetrators will pay," Museveni was quoted as saying in another report. He said SPLA, Ugandan, US, Russian and Kenyan investigators visited the crash site, inspected the bodies and recovered the black box. He said former army commander Maj. Gen. James Kazini oversees the Ugandan team.
Museveni also announced the formation of a panel of three experts to probe the accident that claimed Garang's life. "We have also approached a certain foreign government to rule out any form of sabotage or terrorism," he said. [IRIN News http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/RWB.NSF/db900SID/KHII-6EW8G7?OpenDocument]
Ironically, although Museveni was reportedly a long-time friend and ally of Garang, some suggest that negligence on his part and other Ugandan official contributed to Garang's tragic demise. Ugandan parliamentarian Aggrey Awori told reporter William Eagle that the Ugandan government does not seem to have followed proper procedures with regard to the doomed flight.
"They took off after hours, definitely. According to CAA regulations, no rotor aircraft, [like a] helicopter, can take off after 5 pm for any destination lasting more than one hour," he explained. And Awori said Museveni should have advised his Garang to stay in Kampala, or to cut short their mid-afternoon meeting so Mr. Garang could arrive home before nightfall.
Museveni also shut down a popular FM radio station after it aired a program discussing theories about the crash, including some that blamed the Ugandan government.
Sudan authority Eric Reeves in an interview with Adnkronos International (AKI) stated there may be more to the story than meets the eye. "There's a clear possibility that sabotage was involved," Reeves said, noting how the SPLA wants a full investigation on Saturday's crash before making any announcement on the allegations.
UPI reported that a senior aide to Garang is requesting an investigation.
Deng Alor, a senior member of Garang`s rebel movement, the Sudan People`s Liberation Army/Movement, refused to say if the plane crash was accidental or the result of a sabotage.CNS News notes the potential link and subsequent speculation regarding the LRA:
"We do not rule out any possibility, and that is why we are asking for an investigation," Alor told UPI in a telephone interview from southern Sudan.
Although no reports have suggested foul play in the crash, speculation will likely arise in the days ahead that a notorious Ugandan rebel group, the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA), may have shot down the helicopter.A joint commission between the northern Sudanese government and Garang's Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM) was formed to investigate the causes of the crash and officials have said they welcome any input from the U.N. or other international experts. Considering that northern Sudan has a terrible track record full of human rights violations and would certainly welcome the demise of the SPLM, it is incumbent upon those overseeing the peace process to provide "input" and, even better, accountability.
Operating from bases in southern Sudan -- allegedly with past support from Khartoum -- the LRA has for some 18 years been fighting to overthrow the Ugandan government. It is notorious for vicious tactics including the abduction of thousands of children forced to become soldiers or concubines for rebels.
In addition, there are also powerful international forces vying for influence in this oil rich country of Sudan.
While there exists speculation tied to the vested interest of certain governments and groups to silence Garang the reality is that no evidence has been reported to the outside world that would substantiate any claim of foul play. As I mentioned, I'm suspicious but only because of the unusual timing of the crash, the inherent corruption of the Sudanese government and the numerous individuals and groups who had motivation to assasinate Garang.
The NIF will continue to sustain genocide by attrition in Darfur, even as it welcomes the destabilizing possibilities presented by the death of John Garang. The new leader of the SPLM, Salva Kiir Mayardit, will face severe testing, with all too many possible venues in the south and in Khartoum for such trial. As the authoritative "Africa Confidential" observes in its August 5, 2005 edition:There were also signs, prior to Garang's death, that the National Congress Party [the ruling faction of the National Islamic Front] was seeking to undercut implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement through its uses of the militias (the South Sudan Defence Forces), bribery, and through the tactics of divide and rule. [ICG, July 25, 2005]"The [NIF] regime may not have caused the crash [that killed Garang] but could not have wished for more. It will redouble its efforts to deepen Southern divisions, convinced that Garang's successors won't withstand its mixture of military attack, disinformation, and financial inducements." ("Africa Confidential," Vol 46, No 16, August 5, 2005).
- South Sudan and Darfur in the Wake of John Garang's Death
Beneficiaries of Garang's Death
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- Was Sudan Leader John Garang's Death an Accident? - Aug 15, 2005

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Cellular factors influencing the biosynthesis of enterobactin in escherichia coli
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|Nonribosomal peptide synthetases (NRPSs) are large, modular proteins responsible for biosynthesis of many medicinally important peptide natural products. Although detailed genetic and biochemical experiments have yielded deep insights into the principles of nonribosomal peptide biosynthesis in recent years, little is known about the in vitro properties of these synthetases that are generally unstable and difficult to reconstitute. In this thesis, three overlooked cellular factors, macromolecular crowding, protein organization, and proofreading enzyme, that influence the activities of these multifunctional enzymes were investigated using enterobactin synthetase as a model system. First, we investigated the macromolecular crowding effect on the activities of the enterobactin NRPS. It was found that macromolecular crowding significantly increase product specificity of the synthetase. Crowding most likely exerts this effect through inducing conformational changes in the multifunctional EntF of the synthetase. Moreover, we investigated protein organization in the enterobactin pathway in vivo and in vitro. All the enzymes involved in this biosynthetic pathway were found to be co-immunoprecipitated from E. coli cells cross-linked by formaldehyde despite the fact that these biosynthetic enzymes were not found to form stable protein complexes in vitro. Furthermore, the influence of type II thioesterase EntH on enterobactin biosynthesis was investigated. We found that EntH evolves its distinctive ability to recognize the aberrant intermediates from the versatile catalytic platform of hotdog proteins and suggests that type II thioesterases are able to actively search for the wrongly incorporated intermediates in nonribosomal peptide synthesis. In summary, the results described in this thesis show that these three factors are critical to correct understanding of biosynthesis of NRPSs and indispensable in their biotechnological utilizations.
|Thesis (Ph.D.)--Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, 2009
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Latos great through 6. Who will close today?
Latos great through 6. Who will close today?
Reds with 5 hits through 6. A HR by Bruce, and 4 seeing eye ground balls through the infield. Not a very impressive attack. I am very worried about the playoffs.
Latos strong through seven. Reds lead 2-0. Let the howling begin.
6 outs left.........
Insurance as Brandon launches one.
Brantley reporting that Chapman is up and throwing. Did I miss an inning?
BP has had such a big year. That was nice and fitting.
Niiiiice. BP is...DA MAN!
The Crimson Crusader....knows...!
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"I offer my opponents a bargain:
...if they will stop telling lies about us, I will stop telling the truth about them."
"Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame"
...when they're already there?"
Six more outs. Let's end this.
Bruce with a nice running catch
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PI wants public's help on O'Connell murder
Bob Staebell, like so many others in Hudson, knew Dan O'Connell and his family. Following O'Connell's murder and that of James Ellison at the O'Connell Funeral Home on Feb. 5, 2002, Staebell, a former detective, came out of retirement to work again as an investigator with the Hudson Police Department on the case and later was hired by the O'Connell family as a private investigator.
Staebell is well known for his skills as an investigator by law enforcement agencies throughout the area and is respected for his ability to get information from a variety of sources. He has set all his skills to work in the O'Connell case and admits he is frustrated that more information hasn't come to light in the two years since the murder.
But those who know Staebell also know he is a patient man and he is willing to work for as long as it takes to get to the truth. Because of his long-standing relationship with the Hudson Police Department, he has had full access to their investigation and has shared any information he has gathered with their investigators. He spends up to 10 hours a week going over the hundreds of contacts, leads and follow-ups he and police have gathered since the investigation began Feb. 5, 2002. That includes going over phone and other records, retracing the steps of the men in the days and hours before their murders, talking with the families, their friends and contacts, and reviewing, then reviewing again, all of the information that has been gathered in the investigation.
"You keep going over things because there is always a chance that you missed something, that something will jump out at you that you didn't notice before. Or something will cause you to go in a direction you hadn't thought of or make a connection that hadn't occurred to you," said Staebell.
Staebell said they have investigated numerous tips and leads that have come from a variety of "jailhouse sources" including people being held on other crimes, their lawyers, and prosecutors. So far, none of these sources has provided any reliable information about the case.
"None of it has proven to be anything. When it gets right down to it, the facts of the case don't match anything we've been told by these people."
Staebell said he tries to keep an open mind when it comes to information about the case. Several psychics have contacted the family and authorities claiming to have information about the case.
"I'm not sure I believe a lot of what psychics say but I don't automatically dismiss it either. A lot of the ones that contacted us didn't really have anything, but there are two, one in New Mexico and one in northern Minnesota, who have had some credible information, information they couldn't have gotten anywhere else but through the contact they claim to have had with Dan and James. They haven't been able to tell us who did it or why, but I don't dismiss it."
Closer to home, Staebell is looking for something more concrete. Dan O'Connell attended a fund-raiser at the Hudson Bowling Center on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2002, three days before his death. Staebell wants to talk to people who were at that fund-raiser and he especially would like to see any pictures taken at the event. He says it's another place to look.
His hope is that the anniversary of the murders may stir some memory or observation that could prove useful. "Sometimes people are not comfortable talking with the police. I hope they will consider contacting me."
Staebell said he has regular contact with the family about his work, which often extends beyond the hours he is paid for.
"Dan was a friend and this is something I can do for him and for his family. "
Staebell can be reached by calling (715) 386-1955 or writing him at PO Box 532, Hudson WI 54016.
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Zyro out in Wolves' latest injury blow
Injury-hit Wolves have suffered a new blow with the loss of Michal Zyro for potentially up to a year with multiple knee ligament damage.
The Poland international has been ruled out "for a considerable time" following a late challenge on his left knee by MK Dons defender Antony Kay in Tuesday's 2-1 away win in Buckinghamshire.
Following an initial scan, the 23-year-old forward is now facing surgery.
But Wolves are as yet reluctant to give a likely comeback date.
"Michal sustained a significant multi-ligament knee injury," said Wolves head of medical Phil Hayward. "He will see a consultant this week and undergo surgery once the swelling has subsided at some point in the next two weeks.
"He is expected to be out for a considerable time. The timeframe will become more apparent following surgery."
Wolves' busy treatment room
Zyro's injury makes him the third Wolves player to suffer a serious knee injury this season.
Striker Nouha Dicko has been sidelined since August, while winger Jordan Graham was then himself ruled out for up to nine months in January.
Wolves have also lost winger Razak Boukari and defender Ethan Ebanks-Landell for the season, while centre-half Mike Williamson (thigh injury) has not figured since returning to the club from Newcastle United in January.
Since Christmas, they have also spent long spells without Zyro, who missed two months with a calf injury, James Henry, Dave Edwards and Jed Wallace.
Henry made his first start since February in midweek, while Wales international Edwards made a late appearance from the bench.


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By Langley Cornwell
|Bradley Cooper with Charlotte
How does this sound… one day you're sitting in a cold, damp shelter eyeballing everybody that walks by. Wondering with each passing visitor if the next one will be 'your' person, the one to take you home and give you a place to feel warm and secure. Days pass slowly. Then one fine day, someone spends extra time in front of your cage. You are escorted into a 'get acquainted room' with that person and notice they smell really good. It's nice the way they scratch behind your ears and call you 'buddy'. After a short time, you're escorted into a long black car and whisked away with the guy who smelled so good. Next thing you know, you're eating a premium quality dog food like CANIDAE and sleeping in a deluxe bed. Suddenly, you find yourself in the lap of luxury!
That very thing happened to these lucky dogs when their paths crossed with these celebrities.
Bradley Cooper
Bradley Cooper may be People magazine's 2011 Sexiest Man Alive because of his blue eyes and his mischievous grin, but he's tops on my list because of his love of rescue animals. In a 2009 interview, Cooper was more interested in talking about his shelter dogs than promoting his upcoming movie. At the time, Samson and Charlotte were his cherished companions. Samson was around fourteen years old and Charlotte was 6 or 7. Cooper talked about falling in love with each of them immediately, and referred to the dogs as his kids. Since then, Samson has crossed over the Rainbow Bridge but Charlotte is still right by his side, living the high life and even accompanying him onto movie sets. When it comes to women, one of the most important characteristics Cooper looks for is a love of animals. He claims that for a girl to stand a chance, she's got to like his dogs. He staunchly declares that he and his dogs are a package deal.
Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez
Teen sweethearts Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez were in Canada recently for Gomez's tour. While there, they took a break from work and visited the D'Arcy's A.R.C. animal shelter to snuggle with some puppies. Gomez already has 5 rescue dogs and uses her high profile to advocate for animal rescue. A sucker for a sweet face, Gomez fell for a young husky mix on sight, and decided to add one more dog to her pack. Even though everybody at the shelter knew who Bieber and Gomez were, they still had to go through the standard adoption and vetting process. Of course it went smoothly. They named the pup Baylor and took him from the shelter and into their privileged lives. Baylor is living large.
Robert Pattinson
Star of the Twilight movies and British hunk Robert Pattison visited a kill shelter outside of Baton Rouge, Louisiana recently and fell in love. Bear was on his sixth of seven days when Pattison happened upon him and adopted him immediately. Now the two are inseparable. On a segment of Live! with Regis and Kelly to promote The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn — Part 1, Pattison said he had to take a private jet three days after rescuing Bear, so of course the dog went along. Flying in comfort, the pup had a seat all to himself on the plane. In three short days, Bear went from an animal shelter to a private jet. Not bad for a shelter pooch! Now, Pattison doesn't go anywhere without his trusty companion. Bear has already traveled to California, Toronto and other exciting locations, and has many happy, comfortable days ahead.
Boo Boo Stewart
Another Twilight star, Boo Boo Stewart, is a shelter dog advocate. In fact, Stewart feels so strongly about dog adoption that he uses his fame to spread the word. Recently, Stewart and his rescued dog Pookie filmed a video for the 'Adopt, Don't Buy' campaign. In the video, Stewart urges people to adopt from an animal shelter. Pookie lives the good life.
Joey Lawrence
While filming in Australia, the Melissa and Joey actor visited a local shelter and was captivated by a black Labrador-Australian heeler mix. Even though he was out of the country, he just couldn't leave without the precious pup. A big price tag and complicated logistics for getting her back to the States didn't deter the star from going forward with the adoption. Now named Tiffany, the shelter dog is living it up with the Lawrence family's other dog, Dakota.
These dogs went from one extreme to the other but really, all that shelter dogs are looking for is a forever home where they can give and receive love.
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1. "Dead in the Family" by Charlaine Harris (Ace)
2. "The 9th Judgement" by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro (Little, Brown)
3. "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett (Putnam Adult/Amy Einhorn)
4. "Innocent" by Scott Turow (Grand Central Publishing)
5. "Deliver us from Evil" by David Baldacci (Grand Central Publishing)
6. "Lover Mine: A Novel of the Black Dagger Brotherhood" by J.R. Ward (NAL)
7. "The Shadow of Your Smile" by Mary Higgins Clark (Simon & Schuster)
8. "Hannah's List" by Debbie Macomber (Mira)
9. "Blue-Eyed Devil" by Robert B. Parker (Putnam)
10."Tell-All" by Chuck Palahniuk (Doubleday)
11."The Double Comfort Safari Club: The New No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency Novel" by Alexander McCall Smith (Pantheon)
12."The Imperfectionists: A Novel" by Tom Rachman (Dial)
13."Every Last One: A Novel" by Anna Quindlen (Random House)
14."Island Beneath the Sea: A Novel" by Isabel Allende (Harper)
15."This Body of Death: An Inspector Lynley Novel" by Elizabeth George (Harper)
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3. "Chelsea Chelsea Bang Bang" by Chelsea Handler (Grand Central Publishing)
4. "The Big Short: Inside the Doomsday Machine" by Michael Lewis (W.W. Norton & Company)
5. "Mom: A Celebration of Mothers from StoryCorps" by Dave Isay (Penguin Press)
6. "Oprah: A Biography" by Kitty Kelley (Crown)
7. "Life! By Design: 6 Steps to an Extraordinary You" by Tom Ferry and Laura Morton (Ballantine)
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14."Guardian of Lies: A Paul Madriani Novel" by Steve Martini (Harper)
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I would like to think that I would be helping to build a fire to stay warm. "They're probably sucking each other's thumbs." :pacify
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I would like to think that I would be helping to build a fire to stay warm. "They're probably sucking each other's thumbs." :pacify
Oh shut up, you Yoga-ing moron! :laugh
All I hear is "blah blah blah new age sunshine blah blah all hail mother nature blah blah"!
I've turned around on this "both tribes will send someone home" garbage. I liked it the first time they did it a few years back, but now I think its against the spirit of the game. If one tribe is too small and too 'losery", and the producers fear even more of an imbalance, then just merge or something.
Damn, I thought we were having battleball. :lol
Annnnd good Russell goes down.
Russell passes out and they call in the medics. :eek
And the big non suprise-Russell is down.
Ah. That rarest of things. Where you see via the "pullback" that these people "alone in the jungle" are surrounded by this legion of production assistants, cameramen, medical, etc. etc.
Commercial: Men Who Stare At Goats = Awesome, by the way! It looks HILARIOUS.
Background music is heart beats.
Wow, how Russell went down was so sad. :crying
Challenge is terminated, no reward, both teams go to TC and both vote someone off (originally the winning tribe was supposed to eat hot pizza as the other tribe voted someone off.)


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DENVER (CBS4)- Colorado's unemployment benefits system is "overwhelmed" according to its new director, with some claimants waiting on hold for as long as 3 hours to get questions answered.
"It's unacceptable and we take it very seriously," said Ellen Golombek, executive director of Colorado's Department of Labor and Employment.
Golombek took over at Labor and Employment in January. She said the average wait time for claimants calling in for information on their unemployment claim now stands at 1 hour and 29 minutes. She thinks it should be 15 minutes or less.
"It's overwhelming. The system is overwhelmed," Golombek said several times during the on camera interview. "The problem persists because we are in a recession, people are laid off and are losing their jobs," she said.
Golombek said there are now 137,000 Coloradans with active unemployment claims, compared to 2008 when about 30,000 were on unemployment. Callers now are so frayed and on edge, operators at the Labor Department undergo training to handle suicidal callers. Golombek acknowledged that 15 employees just went through "specialized training" to handle despondent claimants.
CBS4 also found that Colorado is consistently finishing below federal minimum standards for benefits accuracy, quality and timeliness. The U.S. Department of Labor publishes quarterly audits of every state's unemployment program.
Each state is measured in nine different categories or "Core Measures." Colorado has been performing poorly for the last four years Golombek acknowledged.
"It is troubling and failure is not acceptable," said Golombek.
For instance, in the 4th quarter of 2010, Colorado fell below minimum federal standards in five out of nine core measures. For "separation determination quality," an acceptable score is 75 or above. Colorado received a score of 30, besting only North Carolina and the Virgin Islands. The category measures how the state labor department did on an initial eligibility decision- did the state gather all necessary documents, were the claimant and the employer contacted?
In another category, "non-separation determination quality," the federal minimum standard is a 75. Colorado received a score of 51, the fifth worst in the country. This category measures how the Colorado Division of Labor and Employment did gathering information and following due process on items that affect weekly eligibility.
"We've started looking at these scores in the last four weeks and what we need to do to make them more acceptable," said Golombek. "Where we are today is not acceptable and our goal is to move into the acceptable range."
She says CDLE is hamstrung by Colorado's complex unemployment laws, which she says are far more daunting than other states. On top of that, Golombek said the low scores can also be attributed to a department working with outdated technology, high staff turnover and staff allocation.
Golombek said 'we are looking at systems, processes and technology' to improve the federal scores.
By email, Cher Haavind with the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, said, "The UI program takes seriously the quarterly self audit results and has taken several steps on the heels of the last completed audit to address the scores:
- We are hoping to reallocate staff and are more closely aligning staff roles and responsibilities with performance standards.
- In January we implemented new performance measures and are using ongoing training of staff to improve processes.
- In June, the UI program will add TALX to the Statewide Information Data Exchange. TALX and ADP (already in the data exchange) represent approximately 30 percent of the employers on unemployment insurance issues. Adding TALX will allow the program to more quickly and effectively gather information from employers and will benefit the separation determination process and positively impact the quality of the determination.
Additional Resources:
To view quarterly rankings of Colorado and other state's performance on 'core measures' set up by the U.S. Department of Labor, go to this link, click on 'all measures', and enter a quarter you would like to view:
— ows.doleta.gov/unemploy/ranking
The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment provided the following tips to avoid long telephone wait times:
Tips to Avoiding Long Wait Times
- Use the Internet application for filing both, new claims and bi-weekly filings.
- Call later in the week versus a Monday or Tuesday
- If wanting to verify that CAP Card was mailed, wait 24 hours after filing, then go into the CUB System, under option 3 and check for the date of last warrant mailed.
- Search the CDLE web site colorado.gov/cdle, claimant handbook and claim materials for answers prior to calling a representative.
- Be pro-active in regard to getting the first CAP Card on a new claim. 1) Registered with a local workforce office 2) complete and return all required forms right away 3) complete bi-weekly filings on a regular schedule and verify that they took in the system. It takes about 3 to 5 weeks to get most claims processed. If last employer paid "other pay" it could postpone benefits.
- And, last but not least, return any calls from the agents as soon as possible.


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Get ready, 'cause here they come! Broadway.com is taking a deep dive into some of the musical icons who grace the stage in Motown: The Musical, which charts the life of Motown mogul Berry Gordy. Our Legends of Motown series continues with the leading man himself, Tony nominee Brandon Victor Dixon, who plays Gordy in the musical re-telling of this visionary producer's meteoric career. Dixon worked closely with Gordy to recapture the character of the young Motown label founder, whose musical discoveries include Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, The Supremes, The Temptations, Michael Jackson and so many more!
Name: Brandon Victor Dixon
Age & Hometown: 31; Gaithersburg, MD
Role: Berry Gordy Jr.
First/fondest memory of your icon: I really only knew the name Berry Gordy growing up, but I didn't know what he looked like or anything about him. My introduction to Motown was through the Jackson 5, so I knew he was responsible for them and Motown but not much more than that. One of my fondest memories of Berry is the morning we spent in his pool house two years ago discussing what were to become some of the defining elements of our current production.
Favorite song sung by your icon: Berry doesn't really sing, but my favorite song that he's written is "Maybe Tomorrow" (Jackson 5) and "Can I Close the Door" (Brandon Victor Dixon). I had the Michael Jackson Anthology (two tapes!) and it was maybe my favorite song on the whole thing. The latter, he wrote for the show because I told him to ;) and it's perfect.
What does it mean to you to be playing your icon? It means everything. Berry has had an incalculable impact on the history of the world and on the evolution of entertainment. Every opportunity I have today is in large part owed to his vision and drive to accomplish said vision.
Most surprising fact you learned about your icon: Nothing surprises me about Berry Gordy. :)
Hardest thing about playing your icon: Determining what a young Berry would do. That also means tempering my research and imagination with his ideas of how he did things or feels he did things. It is relatively impossible for people to have clear perspectives on themselves when they're in the midst of them, and often harder to recollect after the times, eras, and situations themselves have passed. The truth frequently lies somewhere in the middle. Finding the proper middle is not always easy.
Easiest thing about playing your icon: In many respects, he is very much like me. And his trust in me allows me to trust my own instincts as well.
Which of your icon's songs do you sing in the show? "To Be Loved," "Money," "What's in the Grooves," "Can I Close the Door."
If you could meet your icon, what would you say to him? The same thing I say to him all the time. "Listen to me! I'm right." Which of course is what he says to me as well. :)
One word to describe your icon: Junior
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During a recent shop at a local branch of Tesco, I purchased two packs of the "Tesco Sensitive Facial Wipes", with this review discussing my experiences.
I paid £1 for each of the packs of 25 individual Wipes at the time of purchase, with this price reflecting reasonable value for money. You can buy these Wipes in store, in larger branches of Tesco, and they are available to buy online.
The plain white pack that is detailed with blue font gives a clean, crisp appearance and is quite appealing. There is a sticky label closure that is used to provide a seal on the front of the pack, and this is of a good quality, ensuring that the moist wipes remain sealed between uses.
To use, I simply need to remove one of the Tesco Wipes from its packaging and smooth it over the face. This allows it to gently cleanse the skin, removing make-up in the process.
I do feel that the Tesco Wipes feel rather 'soapy' when they are first removed from their pack, but this feeling doesn't interfere with their use, nor does it leave any residue or tackiness on the skin afterwards. Another plus point for me, personally, is the softness of the woven 'cloth' type material that these particular wipes have; it allows them to feel quite gentle when they are smoothed over the face, which I really quite like - particularly as I do often use such products around the delicate eye area.
Furthermore, I have found that the Tesco Sensitive Wipes are really quite effective. I find that they cleanse my skin quite well, leaving it feeling refreshed afterwards. I do find too that they remove make-up rather well, with their soft, 'woven' texture working well to remove all traces of make-up in just a moment or two.
I do find it necessary to use a separate wipe to cope with darker make-up such as eyeliner or mascara as these particular wipes are too small in their size to cope with removing a full 'face' of make-up that includes heavily made-up eyes. To be fair, though, this is common with wipes that are in the same price range as these Tesco ones.
After use, my skin looks clean and fresh, and it feels adequately cleansed. There is no tackiness present on the skin's surface, and I am also pleased that the dryness that affects my face has not been accelerated by the product.
Likewise, my sensitive skin has suffered nothing in the way of irritation from this product and I therefore have no problem in recommending them for use by those consumers who suffer from dry/sensitive skin.
Taking everything into account, I would recommend the Tesco Sensitive Wipes and I do feel that I would buy them again in the future. True, they look and feel quite basic, but they seem to work quite well without causing any ill-effects in terms of my sensitive skin.
Although I am not brand loyal when it comes to facial wipes, I usually always opt for a 'sensitive' version if there is one available because I have quite dry and sensetive skin which is very easily irritated. I've been using Tesco's own brand of face wipes on and off for a while now and only came across the 'sensitive' version a couple of weeks ago and I decided to try them and I have since re-purchased another two packs.
I use these mainly because they're such brilliant value - at just 99 pence per 25 wipes they are over a pound less than some of the more popular brands and they are just as good in my opinion. I don't really see the point in spending over the odds on something that I'll be using for 2 minutes then chucking in the bin and as I use facial wipes daily to remove makeup, more expensive brands of facial wipes can soon add up.
These wipes, along with a variety of other Tesco own brand skin care and cosmetic items can be found down the cosmetics aisle in Tesco and they can also be purchased online via Tesco's website. The wipes come packaged in a pretty basic rectangular shaped packet which is made of quite a thick plastic type of material. The colour scheme is different to the one pictured. It is very minimalistic and unisex; a white background with blue detailing in the corners and across the top and then blue font.
All of the information that a consumer needs is written clearly on the front of the packet, for example the brand and product name, the number of wipes and so on. It is also made clear that the wipes are suitable for sensitive skin as it is stated that the wipes have been specially formulated for sensitive skin. The wipes are fragrance free, dermatologically tested and hypoallergenic. Opening the pack is really easy as it simply has a thin strip of sticky plastic which once pulled off allows access to the wipes - I simply need to pull one out. The wipes do stick together so I often end up with 2-3 wipes instead of one, however I don't mind this as I am able to use them all.
The wipes themselves are very average in appearence; regtangular and white with a smooth, untextured surface - they look just like any other wet wipe/cleaning wipe really. They're made of a thin cotton-like material which is soft and gentle on my skin. Although the wipes aren't very thick, they are pretty strong and don't come apart in use, even with scrubbing motions when I'm removing my foundation or mascara. The wipes are nice and moist but not so moist that a lot of moisture drips out of them onto my face. The re-sealable packet helps keep the moisture locked in the wipes and it is important to stick it back down properly after each use to prevent them drying out.
It takes one wipe to remove my eye make-up and the wipes are suprisingly very effective at getting stubborn, waterproof eyeliner and mascara off without too much effort. If I am wearing foundation it takes two more wipes - I don't shovel foundation on but the residue and sticky texture of the foundation kind of sits on the surface of the wipes so I have to use both sides and then another wipe. The wipes get rid of all traces of makeup quickly and effeciently and they are nice and gentle against my skin. As I use these to remove makeup, I also obviously use the wipes around my eyes and they have not irritated my eyes or made them sore.
The wipes leave my skin feeling fresh and clean, with no residue of makeup at all. The moisture from the wipes doesn't leave my skin feeling wet, greasy or sticky and it doesn't leave my skin looking red and unlike some makeup wipes, these don't leave my skin with a slight sheen - thank goodness! The wipes are not at all moisturising, but they don't leave my skin feeling dried out. These are marketed as fragrance free but they do have a very slight scent which is very 'clean' - it's a subtle, pleasant smell which does not linger. The lack of smell and basic packaging means that these will appeal to men as well as women.
Overall, I highly reccommend these wipes. They're decent quality and remove makeup well and at 99p for 25 wipes you really can't go wrong!
I normally purchase Simple wipes, but only out of habit so found it very hard to resist the bargain of 70p per pack for these wipes on the Tesco online site (though if you are even more serious about your bargains then the Tesco value versions are 28p!) However the results are as you'd expect from much more expensive products.
As with any other facial cleansing/make-up removal wipes pack, this Tesco version comes with a re-sealable label on the top of the pack to retain moisture once the pack is opened. The packaging itself is plain and simple on the whole, with a nice floral border. But as I'm sure nobody buys facial wipes for the look of the packaging, suffice to say that the crucial function performs well - the resealable label does seal in moisture and despite having been originally opened only 23 days ago my wipes have stil retained their moisture.
The actual product looks like most other wipes - white and rectangular, folded along a crease and doubled over to fit in the packaging.
To use, take one wipe and rub your skin in a circular motion paying particular attention to areas where you have applied make-up, until you are satisfied with the results. I use foundation and eyeliner and mascara every day and have never needed to use more than one wipe to remove all make-up.
I only use cleansing wipes in the evening, as I mainly use them as a make-up removal product rather than a general cleansing product, and also wash my face after using. The application of all wipes is obviously easy, but I particularly like these ones as they are very gentle on the skin, the weave is very soft and not at all abrasive. Eye make-up needs particular attention but once you have pinched and pulled the wipe down your eyelashes, and rubbed well under the lower eyelid then in my experience there has been no make-up left.
These wipes also do give a good sense that your skin has actually been cleansed, as opposed to their being full of chemicals for make-up removal that end up leaving your skin very greasy and oily after use, as I have often experienced when using other wipes.
The only complaint I have about these wipes is that after having been open a couple of days the smell of them seemed to change. According to the packaging they are fragrance free but mine smell very strange - it's almost like a dirty cloth smell, very chemical and off-putting. I am really impressed with the overall performance and value of these wipes, but the smell they have now is rather unpleasant.
THE PROMISE vs RESULTS
Essentially there are 4 promises on the packaging of this product:
1.) SENSITIVE - These wipes are very soft on the face, and not at all oily or greasy so are certainly good for sensitive skin. They also feel fresh and gentle and don't leave any sort of stinging feeling after use.
2.) CLEANSING - The cleansing this product performs is very good. There are no traces of make-up remaining after use, and my skin also feels fresh and unclogged when done - although I do always wash my face after using these wipes
3.) IMPROVED EYE MAKE-UP REMOVAL - I cannot pass a verdict on whether the eye make-up removal capabilites of these wipes are 'improved' as I haven't used them previously, but I can certainly attest to the fact that they remove eye make up very well. Most of the wipes I have used in the past have left traces of make up - either obviously sraight after use, or the next morning when you thought you had removed all the make-up the night before but then it becomes apparent that you hadn't! All in all these wipes are great at removing make-up.
4.) FRAGRANCE FREE - Whilst I suppose 'fragrance free' is technically accurate as there is no artifical scent that has been purposely added to these wipes such as cucumber, they really do have an odd smell. So although not perfumed, if you want totally scent/smell free wipes then these may not be the ones for you.
You cannot fault these wipes on value - 25 wipes currently cost 75p online (although I have heard about them being about 20p at times so keep an eye out for deals!). If you are after a cheap product that does the job better than a lot of more expensive products then I can recommend these wipes (but you may need to hold your nose!)
I would have to say I am a bit of a novice when it comes to face wipes having only previously used one brand. When I was shopping in Tesco a couple of weeks ago I noticed these Tesco Sensitive wipes on a special clearance offer at only £0.21 a pack instead of £0.99! As a result I decided to try these and see how they compared to the wipes I have used in the past.
~ What are they and who are they for? ~
These wipes are designed to remove make-up including eye make-up with relative ease. They are specifically formulated for those with sensitive skin as they are fragrance free and hypoallergenic, meaning they should cause very little irritation or reaction on your skin.
~ The Packaging ~
These wipes come in a thick plastic sealed bag like packet, where the wipes are easily accessible by peeling back the sticky label on the top, which can then be resealed to keep the wipes moist.
Personally I don't think that the packaging is particularly attractive with it's simple blue and white colouring, however as they were very low price I wasn't overly fussed with the packaging.
~ My Opinion ~
I found these wipes to be very moist to touch when you first removed one from the packaging, they had held their moisture well within the packaging. I did find that after opening the pack it didn't reseal particularly well however the wipes did still stay moist.
When I first put the wipe to my face it felt very cool which made my skin feel refreshed and clean. I was a little dubious in the first instance as the wipes didn't feel particularly thick however they held together and did not tear or rip when used.
As the wipes aren't overly thick I did feel that to remove eye make-up especially mascara it did take a few times of rubbing the wipe over my face to fully remove all my make-up. I don't wear lots of make-up so for someone who does, these wipes may become frustrating needing to use quite a few each time to fully remove make-up.
I have relatively sensitive skin and I found that I was absolutely fine using these wipes with no irritation whatsoever. As they are fragrance and alcohol free they really suit sensitive skin.
These wipes claim to cleanse, tone and moisturise and are enriched with aloe vera and cucumber. Personally I have not noticed that my skin has felt any different using these wipes to my usual products, my skin hasn't felt any smoother. As they are a low price product, even at their normal price, I wouldn't buy them specifically to tone and moisturise my skin anyway, and would invest in a better quality product for that purpose.
Overall for my use and for value for money I really cannot fault these wipes. My skin has been fine and has felt fresh and clean from use, as well as the wipes actually being able to remove my make-up. I would definitely recommend if you are wanting low priced facial wipes that do as they claim.
Although I tend to do my shopping elsewhere, I normally buy my petrol from Tesco and as I've amassed several pounds worth of Clubcard points over the past few months, I made a rare trip to my nearest Tesco store recently and discovered one or two bargains in the process.
On my shopping list were cleansing wipes. I normally buy the Simple brand which were on special offer there at 2 packs of 25 for £4. However, also on the shelf were a couple of other wipes, Nivea Visage and Tesco's Sensitive Cleansing Wipes, retailing at much less than the Simple ones, so I bought a pack of each to try out. I'll maybe review the Nivea wipes at a later date.
Price and availability:
Tesco Sensitive Cleansing Wipes are available at most of the larger Tesco supermarkets and they are currently retailing at 70p for a pack of 25 wipes.
My opinion:
These Sensitive Cleansing Wipes are fragrance free, dermatologically tested and hypoallergenic and also have a little sticker on the packet stating "Improved eye make-up removal". As I wear quite heavy eye make-up which generally takes some getting off, I was very hopeful of the results I was going to get from these wipes.
The pack is re-closable and has the usual peel back opening to keep the contents moist. Each wipe is enriched with cucumber and aloe vera and the claim is that they have been specially formulated to gently remove make-up, including waterproof make-up, and also to cleanse, tone and moisturise.
I won't bore you with details of the ingredients, many of which are the usual long and incomprehensible chemical names. The wipes are indeed very moist and despite the inclusion of cucumber and aloe vera which have quite distinctive fragrances, there is very little scent other than a pleasant fresh aroma. I don't use waterproof eye make-up but I do wear brown eye shadow, kohl liner and mascara, quite heavily applied and these wipes removed it all without any problem. In fact, they removed it far more easily than my usual brand.
In the past when I've used cheaper cleansing wipes, I've frequently found that they just don't do the job for which they're intended because they're too dry and too small and tend to ruck up as you wipe which necessitates using more than one wipe per cleansing session. With these ones, however, one wipe was quite sufficient to remove all my make-up and leave my face feeling clean, toned and fresh. I have to say my skin didn't feel moisturised and, in fact, it felt a little dry and tight to begin with, though the tightness didn't last very long. The fact these didn't moisturise wasn't too much of a problem though because I normally apply a separate moisturiser after cleansing anyway.
These wipes have a shelf life of 3 months and I assume that's after they've been opened. They aren't recyclable however so must be disposed of in the bin and definitely not flushed down the loo, unless you want to cause a blockage. After I've removed my make up, I tend to give the bathroom surfaces a quick swish over with the used wipe. I've just discovered whilst writing this review that they're also pretty good at freshening up the keyboard too!
I am really impressed with the cleansing quality of these wipes, as well as the very competitive price. In terms of quality and effectiveness, there is absolutely nothing to differentiate these from many of the higher priced, branded wipes and I shall certainly be buying these again. Definitely a five star product.
Usually, I purchase Boots Essentials wipes, either in the cucumber or 'original' variety, because they're good quality and inexpensive, often with the extra benefit of 2-for-1 or even 3 packets for £3 deals. However, I ran out, and wasn't going to Boots for a while, so I chose these from Tesco, as they were cheaper than the brand-named wipes in stock. I usually use wipes to wash my face, after using a facial wash or exfoliator in the shower. I sometimes use toner afterwards.
I can't remember how much I paid for the wipes; I think it may have been just over £1, although I believe large Tesco superstores stock them for 99p. There are 25 wipes in the packet, which is a pale blue-green colour. The wipes advertise that they remove waterproof make-up, and the 'sensitive' branding reassures you that they're unlikely to irritate your skin. They are fragrance-free.
The wipes are similar to the Boots own brand; they are a cotton-like substance; very thin, and transparent. They're not textured, like some of the more expensive brands of facial wipe. They are good at removing make-up, and the wipes are quite damp; just the right level of dampness. The plastic packet helps keep them as such. The wipes did not irritate my skin. They had a faint but pleasant scent, despite not being fragranced.
As I used one of the wipes, I felt a scratchy feeling across my eye area. I looked at the wipe and a small but tough piece of cotton-fibre (or something similar) was woven into it. I suppose that has a chance of happening with any brand of wipe, but I did feel it was disappointing, as it could have hurt my eye. Luckily I didn't sustain any damage to the delicate skin in that area.
In conclusion, I think these wipes are acceptable, but not comparable in quality to the Boots Essentials range; I was quite put off buying them again after finding the tough fibrous stalk in one of the wipes.
I don't normally buy make up cleansing wipes as they are normally about £4 for a small pack and therefore way out of my price range, but a quick aisle browse in Tescos showed me these for 70p, for a 25 wipe pack. They weren't even on special offer, that was their full price!
Tesco's sensitive cosmetic wipes come in a blue and white thick plastic package. The packaging is relatively simple and plain, but gives you all the information you need to know.
The top has a clear plastic sticky peel off and back on again lid. Its really important to do this properly as if it loses its stick or doesn't seal properly then the rest of the wipes dry out and are unuseable.
The wipes are very moist and smell lightly fragrant. They are quite thick and therefore do not break easily like som eof the cheaper baby wipes I have tried. They don't irritate my eyes when I have to scrub hard to get lots of make up off, although in those cases I do go through a couple of wipes. I tend to have to do more wipes than when I use make up remover / cleanser and cotton wool, so it makes it easier when I am at home just to use cleanser and cotton wool. These however are an essential for convenience use like holidays, weekends away and emergencies, or touch up jobs on your make up!
The make up wipes did not irritate my skin at all and did not leave it dry either. I can't believe these are only 70p!
I don't wear a lot of make up with the exception of some blusher and concealer. When I have time in the morning and at the weekend, I do like to put on some mascara to open up my eyes. Hence, I need to have some wipes in the cupboard to wipe my eyes clean before I head to bed.
Now, I have to be pretty careful with my skin, as it is sensitive and not everything will agree with it, but a few months ago, my Asda face wipes had finished and I was looking for a reasonable pack of face/make up wipes. I didn't want to spend a fortune, as I literally only use them to take off the mascara or eye shadow, and I certainly do not use them to clean my face, I always use a proper facewash for that. Being in Tesco at the time, I noticed that they had a pack fo 25 cosmetic wipes for sensitive skin for a mere 48p (although I noticed recently that Tesco appear to have put the price up on these).
The packaging of the product is a ligth blue/turquoise, and it states on the front that these are for sensitive skin and are fragrance free. These cosmetic wipes also claim to be 'dermatologically tested, hypo allergenic and mild & gentle'.
On the reverse of the product, Tesco states that these wipes 'have been specially formulated to gentlly ease away make up including waterproof make up, cleanse, tone and moisturise, without upsetting the skin's delicate balance'. It also says in the small print that these wipes are alcohol free.
There may be only 25 wipes in a pack, but for 48p I think this is a bargain. They do a good job at removing the mascara or any other eye make up from my eyes. They do not necessarily wipes the make up away instantly, but it does only take one wipe, although you may have to wipe a few times to get rid of all the mascara. I have had no reaction whatsoever to this product, and it is great that Tesco are doing a product especially for those with sensitive skin.
I would absolutely recommend this product as wipes to remove eye make up. I do not use them on any other part of my face to cleanse, so I cannot comment on how they would do at really cleansing your skin and keeping it soft, but they are effective at removing eye make up without bringing me out in any adverse reaction. Great wipes at a great price.
Earlier in the year, I started to suffer with dry, sore patches around my eyes which I couldn't pinpoint the cause of, and it was that which led me to first try these sensitive skin wipes. I don't normally have particularly sensitive skin but, in this instance, something was definitely irritating me and I was keen not to aggravate the problem any further. These wipes are pretty inexpensive (currently 72p but Tesco prices fluctuate a fair bit!) and therefore seemed to me to be worth a try.
The packet is fairly plain and inoffensive, as far as facial wipes go it is quite attractive as often this type of product can have a bit of a 'medicated' look, which I find quite off putting (it's actually one of my pet skin care hates! I like pretty!) In practical terms, the packet is easy to open. There is a transparent strip of plastic which pulls up to reveal the wipes lying flat underneath, so you simply 'pinch and pull' the topmost wipe each time. One thing that did impress me over time was the fact that the plastic strip was resealable. Yes, I know, they are always resealable, but I tend to find that with other brands the strip loses its stickiness long before the packet is empty, which inevitable causes the wipes to dry out and be wasted. With this product, I did not have this problem and the strip remained sticky until the wipes ran out.
The wipes themselves were very wet compared to others I have used. I imagine if you wore heavy make up this might be an advantage, but I found it too much. It left my face feeling wet, and I don't mean damp, or tacky, I mean WET. This then dried, leaving my skin feel a bit dried out and tight. When I applied moisturiser afterwards, it still felt as though there was some sort of residue on my skin, which was quite unpleasant. I suppose washing my face afterwards would have solved this, but I am a chronically lazy make-up remover, that's why I bought the wipes in the first place!
Another criticism I have of this product is the smell. I wouldn't describe them as 'fragrance free', more as unperfumed. The smell reminded me of baby wipes and was quite strong, although not exactly unpleasant. I also found the texture of these wipes quite rough, especially considering they are for sensitive skin, and I found them quite irritating to use near to my eyes. On the plus side, they did remove all traces of mascara quickly and didn't leave me with the dreaded panda eyes, so they gain a star for that!
Overall, I was not hugely impressed with these wipes but, for the price, don't feel I can complain too much. I now only use a half a wipe each time which solves the problem of them feeling too 'wet', as well as making them even more cost effective! Having said that, I wouldn't recommend them for sensitive skin as I found them quite drying and the texture too rough. Perhaps they just didn't agree with my skin but I don't think I would hurry to buy them again.
I only ever by the 'branded' face wipes if they are on offer, otherwise I find them too expensive at around £2-£3 a packet I find them too expensive so tend to buy supermarkets own brand, such as these Tescos ones.
These are Sensitive skin ones and cost around 78p, which I think is brilliant value and you get 25 wipes in each pack.
They don't really have a fragrance to them, I think this is partly due to them being sensitive, however do smell clean and fresh which is nice.
The wipes themselves feel soft to the skin, refreshing and moisturising and don't feel harsh like others. They also don't tingle my skin and neither do they make my eyes water which I find some of the harsher ones do.
They remove most of my make up easily, without having to rub or tug at the skin too hard, however removing eye make up does require a bit more rubbing. I think this is mainly due to the fact that they are sensitive so then find it harder to remove more stubborn make up like mascara.
After using this these wipes it leaves my skin leaving fresh and soft, however in the morning I did wake up with tiny panda eyes, but this is because as I found it hard to remove the eye make up I didn't want to rub too hard around the eye area.
Overall I would definitley reccomend these - especially at the crazy price they are at!
I have been using the Tesco brand of cosmetic wipes for years. I usually use a cheaper one that used to cost 28p per packet, then went up to 48p, and now seem to have disappeared from the shelves in my local Tesco altogether, they seem to be still on the website but I have not seen any in my local store for over a month so I switched to another cheapish Tesco type which is this one Tesco Sensitive skin cosmetic wipes.
Tesco sensitive skin cosmetic wipes are still good value compared to other branded wipes, at the moment they are on offer at 63p for a 25 pack, however that offer finishes on the 06/07/2010 when they will revert back to the normal price of 70p which is still not too bad.
I chose the Sensitive Skin wipes as I need to be careful what I use on my skin as it is very dry and these wipes are fragrance and alcohol free, dermatologically tested and hypoallergenic.
The wipes are packaged in a pale blue packet with a replaceable seal on the middle of the front of the packet, which needs to be peeled back so you can remove the wipes and then must be replaced immediately to re seal the packet to keep the moisture in. The seal is strong and I have never had one that will not stick back again.
I found the face wipes more than adequate to take off my makeup they are very moist and remove all traces of makeup with one wipe, however I always use two to make sure that my face is clean and the second wipe usually has no traces of makeup on it proving that the first wipe did its job.
The instructions do say to avoid direct contact with eyes, however I do use them to remove my eye makeup without any ill effects and they do take off my waterproof mascara as well, however it is personal choice as to whether you want to use the around the eyes as well. They work well for me and do not seem to dry out my skin and as I never wash my face but only use wipes go through a couple of packets a week they work out pretty cheap as well.
I would buy these again until I find the cheaper version back in stock then I would switch back as they both do exactly the same job neither one is better or worse than the other, but for now they suit me fine.
I thought i'd chance buying these cheap (78p) wipes one day when i needed face wipes as i was sick of paying around £3 for a pack.
I was really surprised when i used one and realised it was actually just as good as expensive brand face wipes. You only need one face wipe to take off all you make up and the wipes do not sting your face.
I was a bit scepticle of this product at first as i have tried cheap face wipes before and they very a complete waste of money, but this product really took me by surprise
I'd recomend this product to anyone on a budget as it is too good a bargain to miss! I also see this product on special offer on a regular basis.
This product is a lot cheaper than bigger brands, but i wouldn't nessecarily say there is much difference!
I have always been a huge fan of the Johnson & Johnsons face wipes, I loved the way that my face felt sparkly clean after using them and my skin also felt incredibly soft. I think that they product fab results and even manage to remove every trace of my indestructable waterproof mascara.
Blimey though they are expensive and at the moment, I really need to try and reduce the amount that I am spending on cosmetics. It doesn't hurt to try cheaper alternatives, sometimes you can stumble across some real gems and if not then nothing is reallly lost. I also seem to get through an awful lot of face wipes too, so if I could find one that didn't break the bank, I wouldn't get a feeling of guilt every time I pulled one from the pack.
I spotted these Tesco Sensitive Cosmetic Wipes during my weekly tesco shop and nearly had to take a second look when I saw the amazing price of 77p for a pack of 25 wipes. That seemed like a fantastic price to me, and I had my doubts that a product that cheap would actually produce the results I was after. Nevertheless, they were certainly worth a punt, so into the trolley they went.
I first used one of the wipes that very evening to remove my makeup. I swept the wipe over my face and was please to see that they seemed to be removing my makeup quite effectively. I then tackled my eye makeup and although the mascara wass quite stubborn, it did all come off. Now it did take a little more work to ensure my face was completely clean, but to be honest if I had to use more than one wipe, at this price, it really wouldn't bother me.
I am converted, and have quite a smug feeling that I am saving over £2 a week by downgrading but still getting fab results.
Well, I needed some new wipes and when I spotted the 77p price tag on these a couple of days ago, I though why not?
(All of the 'Tesco's own skin wipes and moisturisers seem to have become EXTREMLEY cheap recently, the 'exfoliating' ones were 77p per pack and on a BOGOF offer!)
I ususally use 2 a day for the morning and afternoon so nearly always find mine dry when I use the likes of 'Nivea' and 'Simple' yet when trying 'Johnsons' I found them too oily and greasy! I think these are perfect for my skin and have got just the right balance!
The product:
Well, the product is what it says, Sensitive cosmetic wipes which are designed for the more sensitive skin. Each pack contains 25 wipes and will usually last me around a fortnight which I think it great for the price. The product is designed by and for Tesco's as part of thier health and beauty range.
The range:
Tesco have gradually built up there skin range through the years, starting off with your basic wipes and moisturiser and the building up to produce different types of wipes to do all different jobs and the same with the moisturiser. With building it up, I also believe that they have built up there quality and selling products at just a snip of the price of big beauty brands which can cost between £2.99 and £7 a packet!
The price:
When I do my usual shop in Tescos the wipes are normally around £1.99 , so I though I'd rather pay the extra pound or so to get the name ones, but in there just a few days ago I notices that the wipes were anything from 37p (Vitamin E ones - BRILLIANT for dry skin) to around 87p!
This packet of 25 just cost me 77p which I was thrilled to bits with and it felt like a real bargain to me!
The packaging:
The packaging is nothing different as to what you would expect with any other packet of face wipes, the usual 'crinkly' material with the sticky bit on top which you open to remove your wipe and then re-seal. Saying that though I really like the packaging as it is very simple which works well on the light blue!
The smell:
Personally I don't think these are fragranced too much. They are pretty plain and you almost don't smell anything which I know some people do like, when you first open you get that wiff of freshness but nothing much else in the smell department from there onwards!
My experience:
I really, Really, REALLY like this product and I will make it my regular face wipe from now on. I don't find it all greasy or oily and it is not one of those really wet ones which leave your face looking shiny for what seems like forever!
It is very soft and sensitive on the skin (hence the name!) and I know that some people steer well clear of supermarkets own products but I really woulg give these ago!
On my spots:
Like all people, I occasionally get those REALLY ANNOYING spots, using these doesn't seem to make much different to those, however did clear up most of my black heads really well, so maybe it just isn't strong enough to tackle those big ones!
On removing make-up:
I apply foundation, mascara and sometimes some black eyeliner for everyday make up and this removed it easily! With some other brands it seems like I am there all day just scrubbing away which leaves my skin quite red.
It does sometimes leave little panda eyes in the morning, but only very small, so generally ace at removing make up too!
For 77p, give it ago!
This was another of my attempts to reduce how much I spend on toiletries. I've been pleased with own brand facial wipes in the past but this is the first time that I've used Tesco facial wipes.
***The Wipes***
These wipes were too dry for my liking. I prefer them to contain a fair bit of moisture so that I feel like they are doing a good job of cleaning my face, but these were quite dry and felt like they had come out of a packet that hadn't been sealed properly.
***The Results***
Despite my initial reservations about them being too dry, they do seem to be effective as far as keeping my face clean goes. Since I have been using them, I've noticed a good improvement in my skin (which is normally very spot-prone) to the extent that my skin broke out in a bad way when I forgot to clean my face one night. Up until that point, I hadn't had any spots since first using this and haven't had any more since.
***Overall Verdict***
For a fairly cheap product, these have worked great for me. The only downside is the fact that we don't have a Tesco near us (only one of those small ones that doesn't stock much) so I'll have to make a point of bulk buying to last me a while. They are a quick and easy way to keep your face clean and are affordable too. For removing make-up, they even get rid of my stubborn eye make-up and mascara without me having to rub away so they are gentle but very effective.
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GRAHAM � Neighbors are expected to turn out to protest a planned apartment development in a neighborhood that had a similar project request turned down last fall.
Lee-Moore Capital Co. got 3-2 approval from the Graham Planning and Zoning Board in April for its Watercourse Apartments project. The company seeks to rezone about 16 acres at 1050 Woody Drive, just off Harden Street, from general business to conditional residential to build seven apartment buildings with 196 residential units.
Five buildings would be three stories tall, and two would be four stories. The plan calls also for a park area, asphalt trail, pedestrian bridge, swimming pool with cabanas, fitness facility, clubhouse, tot lot and dog park, and 320 parking spaces. Leases would be about $900 a month, and the complex would not accept Section 8 vouchers.
The property, bounded on one side by the eastbound Exit 148 on-ramp for Interstate 40/85, was considered for a major commercial development about seven years ago. The developer behind that project, John Fugo, told the planning board the main anchor store pulled out as a result of the recession, leading other planned stores also to drop out.
Last August, the city council turned down a request from Burlington businessman Dave Morton to rezone property in the Woody Drive neighborhood to build luxury apartments costing $11 million to $12 million.
Morton, who has developed shopping centers and residential projects for 25 years, said he envisioned a three-story luxury apartment project on about 13 acres just off N.C. 54, near I-40/85, sandwiched between Woody Drive and Whittemore Road. His request was to rezone that property from single-family residential to a multifamily residential.
Morton�s plans were denied on a 4-0 vote after about 175 petitioners challenged the request and some two dozen neighbors detailed fears of more traffic, increased crime, stress on schools and plunging property values at a council meeting.
The Watercourse project will be among the items considered at the council�s regular May meeting, at 7 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall.


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Approval of New York budget may not solve the state's money troubles. The state's budget director says layoffs of state workers are still possible. The state Senate approved a $136-billion tax and spending plan on Tuesday.
This year's fiscal package was passed 125-days late, the second longest wait in state history.
Four candidates for state attorney general have admitted to using drugs.
Nassau County D-A Katheen Rice and State Senator Eric Schneiderman both say they tried cocaine and marijuana in their younger years. And Staten Island D-A Dan Donovan and former insurance superintendent Eric DiNallo say they've smoked some pot.
Meanwhile, the two other candidates, former Navy officer and lawyer Sean Coffey, and state Assemblyman Richard Brodsky, both say they never used drugs.
Other candidates running for statewide offices have admitted to past drug use. That includes candidate for governor and current attorney general Andrew Cuomo.
Deputies say it was a dirty deed that did her in.
26-year-old Elysia Summers of South Main Street in Batavia has been arrested for shoplifting…accused of stuffing boosted goods into a diaper bag. Genesee County Sheriff's Deputies say Elysia took about $331 worth of items from K-mart, stuffed them into a diaper bag, and tried to leave.
She's been charged with Petty Larceny.
Governor David Paterson is reportedly giving state lawmakers a break until October. He says he'll then order them to reconvene and consider a property tax cap.
The cap has already passed the Senate by a bipartisan 52-7 vote. The assembly has yet to take up the measure.


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By Pauline Kerr

Advance-Times Editor

The year 2013 holds much economic promise for this entire area.

The past year has seen the creation of the Blyth Business Improvement Area. The aim had been, in part, to help overcome the negative impact of the closing of the Blyth school. By year's end, the Blyth business community was optimistic and thriving, thanks to the BIA, along with the municipality's partnership with the Threshers, formalized in a new agreement; the entry of a new level of education – post-secondary, thanks to a partnership between the Emergency Services Training Centre and Conestoga College; and the Blyth Festival Theatre's continued striving for excellence in Canadian arts.

The past year also saw the creation of a new business association in Howick, and the launch of an effort to "brand" that municipality, and literally put the township on the map. With the nucleus of an executive in place for the new business group, plans are already underway to implement some of the recommendations made in the Business Retention and Expansion report.

Wingham is also planning to capitalize on the move towards economic success in the area with the creation of a new BIA. If everything goes according to plan, the BIA will be a fact by the end of January.

Wingham has been without a formal business association for some time, and the need for one was clearly identified in surveys. But it took the Josephine St. reconstruction project to create a determination among local business owners and operators to work together for survival during the "big dig."

A group of local business people began meeting each week during construction, and kept meeting even after the completion of the project. Working together proved effective – business actually increased during construction. Besides, ideas were beginning to gel about future projects that would benefit the entire downtown. The Wingham business group became a formal entity, with an executive. The next logical step was a BIA. The time was right, the leadership was present and the need was obvious.

A Morris-Turnberry business, Britespan, was honoured by the Huron Manufacturers Association as Manufacturer of the Year, and another local business officially began operation – Pioneer.

There was even optimism about Wescast, when it appeared the sale of the company to a Chinese company would go through.

However, the worldwide economic downturn of the past couple of years has taken a toll. The use of local food banks has been steadily increasing. At the same time, the response to that need has also been steadily increasing.

The North Huron Community Food Share has a new online presence and a much higher profile in the community than ever before.


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Operation Remote Control was the first virtual WEB EOC exercise conducted by the BU HEM program on April 9, 2013. The scenario was an 8 city terrorist car bombing attack and BU students needed to be tracked and their status obtained by the Graduate Medical Sciences office. The BU GMS Office participated from the BU Emergency Operations Center while BU HEM students participated from areas including California, New Mexico, Texas, New York and Toronto, Canada. The exercise was a great success and will be replicated in the future in several Medical School offices. All BU HEM students now have working access to WEB EOC under the Healthcare Emergency Management Crisis Action Teams.


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A man New London police arrested at 11 p.m. on Tuesday had a blood alcohol level that was more than four times the legal limit, according to a news release police.
Police stopped Justin Hatch, 27, of Oakdale, after witnesses told reported that he hit three parked cars in the area of 108 Hawthorne Drive North, police said.
When officers responded, Hatch was trying to flee the area, but they were able to take him into custody.
His initial Breathalyzer test showed a blood alcohol level of .351 and a second test went up to .371, according to police.
Those cars sustained between moderate and heavy damage.
Hatch was charged with driving under the influence, released and is due in court on Dec. 4.
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The duties of the County Engineer are varied. According to the Ohio Revised Code, which governs the operation of local and county government, the County Engineer is responsible for the maintenance and construction of bridges and roadways in the county. This includes snow removal and ice control, pothole repair, roadside ditches, mowing, weed control and paving. The Hancock County Engineer operates with 33 full-time employees and 4 part-time employees. The Engineer is an elected official and works with many county, city, and state agencies on a regular basis.
County Engineer - Christopher O. Long P.E., P.S.
Deputy Engineer - Douglas E. Cade P.E., P.S.
Project Manager - Steven C. Wilson P.E., P.S.
Office Manager - Lynn Taylor
Superintendent - Mike Clark
Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor - Chad Wise
Sign Shop Supervisor - Ed Thomas
Bridge Technician - Marshall Miller
Road Technician - Ben Lindhorst
Phillip A. Riegle
Brian J. Robertson
Mark D. Gazarek
Beth Bishop - Clerk Regular County Board meeting times: Tuesday and Thursday
8:30am - Noon, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Population: 74,782 (2010)
Land Area: 532 Square Miles
County Road Mileage: 362 Miles
Township Road Mileage: 624 Miles
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Want to buy some cheap Lloyds shares that already belong to you?
George Osborne is planning to sell the taxpayers stake in Lloyds sooner than expected – which means the public can buy cheap as chips shares in their favourite bank. Isn't he NICE?
He's planning to announce his bargain bucket shares in a speech in 10 days time, then he's going to flog them out of the back of a yellow Robin Reliant below the market price. There'll be incentives built in so that people will hold onto them for several years. (He can also do you 10 lighters for a pound).
Self-serving little get Osborne says this is the 'right time' to sell off Lloyds, namely because shares have skyrocketed in the last year from 28.5p to 62.3p. They're still nowhere near the price they were in 2008, leaving long standing shareholders out of pocket. But crucially, the current share price means the Government has broken even on the price they paid for shares to bail out Lloyds at the height of the banking crisis. So he's selling them back to us– and he might even throw in a set of cutlery and some plastic crystal wine glasses from Esso.
For his next dodgy, underhand trick, George will come into your house with a bag marked 'SWAG' and steal all your possessions, then he'll sell back your TV, sofa and precious family heirlooms for a slightly lower price than you paid for them. Whatta guy.
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- AlexisWasn't the Lib Dem plan going to be to GIVE us the shares? Could have been the one and only decent thing they've done in government until now. Presumably Osbourne sent them to their bedroom with no tea for daring to suggest anything so generous.
- DacouchWhat are you expecting him to do with the shares that the country spent billions on...keep hold of them forever or give them away for free?
- HaggisWell they wouldn't be free would they. We have all already paid for them.
- Geoff@Dacouch Those billions the 'country' spent on propping up and part nationalising private financial institutions - where did that money come from? Now gorgeous George is proposing selling back up to us something we already paid for. Want to buy some magic beans?
- DickI don't own them. We as a country own them. It is no different to selling off any other state asset.
- silverfoxWhy not give them away to the jodseekers or maybe give them away in foreign aid. Its not like they are spending my money I work for.
- Grammar N.Obviously it is impossible to predict share price rises and falls with a great deal of accuracy, but only the most pessimistic of investors would sell shares that have more than doubled in value in a year because it would allow them break even. You can see it now, the value will double again a year after they are sold off meaning the taxpayer misses out on a nice profit. It's just like when Brown sold off all our gold before it went to reach record prices.
- ZleetSo the plan is to sell shares early and not make much if any profit? And why exactly is this person Chancellor?
- Mike O.I think it would be wrong of them to keep hold of the shares now he can recoup what was paid for them. If he was going to keep them there'd be issues of deciding for how long, for what price to wait etc. At least this way "we" get out friggin money back. And he can now invest it in A&E departments and the police and sorting out all the potholes. yeah right.
- Geoff@Dick So clearly we don't need George's austerity then because it's this a debt belonging to this strange construct of yours, the 'country'. Perhaps I should stop paying tax, because clearly your 'country' has financial means all of its own and can well do without my pounds and pence. Only a mug fails to understand what selling of 'state assets' means.
- shiftyniftySo we bought them ...as a country....but now he wants to flog them back to us....and you can see who will be the biggest buyers...hedge funds etc...tucked up truly
- DickIf I own something, then I can choose when to sell it and whether to sell it or not. Is that the case with these bank shares that "I" own. No. It is collective ownership, not personal.
- Yog S.The dicks that voted this lot in...
- Juicy L.I like Dick. He comes across as a little stiff but he's not afraid to go where it hurts and put his point [s]in[/s] across.
- StJohnWe don't own them as such, we borrowed billions of pounds to prop them up, we need to repay that money to bring down the national debt. Giving them away is a stupid idea because it won't pay down that debt. If he sells them the vast majority of the money will come from institutions overseas, so he's not selling them back to us. And the banks were stupid, but who oversaw them for 10 years as chancellor, who sold all our gold cheap? Who exploded national debt from virtually nothing to 900 billion, who doubled the welfare £ bill n let all the migrants flood in, who spent billions on a war in Iraq with huge loss of life, who under invested in power infrastructure and introduced the black hole in the defense budget. Labour, that's who.


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2008-12-16MARYVILLE, MO | By: Wayman
And that's determining what actions MODOT's taking in its preparations.
District One Maintenance and Traffic Engineer Kelly Barbour tells us pre-treating the roads is all up to the weather this afternoon.
Barbour says his top rule of thumb for drivers tonight: drive for the conditions.