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In My Opinion
- Autonomous Kenpo
- Before Enlightenment, Chaos
- Being a Martial Artist
- Ego Sum, My Ego
- In the Name of Honor
- In the Name of Honor: Part II
- Never, ever, ever...
- Physiology of Chokes
- Positive Aggression
- The LaBounty "Family"
- The Title of Master
- Thoughts on genuine practice
- Web of Knowledge
- Where Have the Basics Gone?
- Where the Art resides
Positive Aggressionby Michael Billings (2004-09-14)
Psychologically it is imperative to arm ourselves and our students with a realistic world view, allowing not only the physical training of our bodies, but also the mental preparation for confrontive situations which would optimally be dealt with in a positively aggressive way. To some extent Kenpo students have already acknowledged that we exist in a potentially threatening environment, or we would not have sought out instruction in the martial arts. It follows that a system of threat awareness and evaluation needs to be incorporated in any martial art as part of the psychological preparation of the student. Sifu Swan's "green-yellow-red" threat evaluation system may be helpful example of a type of threat awareness.
Condition Green =Sitting watching TV at home, an environment where we feel relatively safe and secure.
Condition Yellow =Driving a car. This is a level where we are more alert and aware of our environment and potential hazards. We are constantly re-evaluating the conditions around us, and actions of others.
Condition Red = When someone runs a stop sign, or a fight breaks out around us. The fight or flight reflex takes over, with the adrenal glands pumping adrenalin into our systems preparing our body fraction.
Through training and practice we hopefully reduce the likelihood of a panic reaction and use the energy provided by our systems to give us control of the potentially dangerous situation and ourselves. When the threat is abated we automatically go back to a yellow condition.Miyamoto Musashi in his A Book of Five Rings states, you must train day and night in order to make quick decisions. This does not mean crisis must be faced every day. What is referred to is training ourselves to be aware of our environment, our response to that environment, and how to make decisions based upon these two things. By training these day to day we are more able to use them in a truly threatening situation.
Visualization is one of the tools we work with to improve our responses to hostile or dangerous situations. This visualization is a component of the psychological preparation for positive aggression as it trains an aggressive response to a simulated target. We imagine an opponent facing us at all times, whether training basics, forms,or self-defense techniques. This visualization lets us systematically desensitize ourselves from the panic reaction,which may set in when facing an actual opponent. The same technique is used by psychologists in working with controlling phobic reactions, by sports doctors in preparing athletes for competition, and by Martial Artists in preparing for tournaments. Through a series of successive approximations we become more able to face an actual aggressor and have an effective response. The first approximation may be something as simple as seeing a "target" mugger when doing basics. This should move to seeing an opponent or opponents stepping in attacking us as we do forms or self-defense techniques. From here we can work on the heavy bag seeing an opponent, but also learning what it feels like to have actual contact. Working with a fellow classmate gives us some idea of what our techniques do,but on with an aggressive fully padded opponent can we work our techniques with some idea of what it would really be like on the streets. Using this concept of visualization allows us to reach a point where we can be more effective in our utilization of force.
Psychologically we also have to face the fact that in a combative situation, the odds are that someone is going to suffer an injury. The flashy controlled techniques practiced in the dojo, that work so effectively when we are trying to subdue a cooperative classmate, go by the wayside when we are facing a drunk weighing 50 to 100 pounds more than us. If we are not prepared to put out 100 percent effort, we may be opening ourselves up for serious injury. There is a profound ethical and moral question here for each individual to answer for himself or herself. How far are we willing to go to protect ourselves, our loved ones or our fellow human beings from the aggression of others? Are we going to allow ourselves to become victims? The way we train will answer these questions. If we do not train to the fullest of our capabilities, then we are denying ourselves the choice of how to respond. As training progresses, more options open in terms of the responses to a threat. If we deny ourselves the training or are unwilling to give it the time necessary to make it effective, then we are limiting ourselves in our ability to take care of ourselves and others. It is an issue of choice and responsibility.


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This one needed to be re-printed...... So I did.
We hear it every day. Tax and spend liberals ask "Why do you really need to earn over a million dollars a year." Eco-nazis ask us "Why do you really need that SUV or pickup truck." Anti-gun people ask us "Why do you really need a ______________(fill in the blank with the style of firearm that is the flavor of the week to oppose)" Mayor Bloomberg tells New Yorkers "Why do you need a soda larger than 16oz?" And to be honest, ALL these questions deserve one, and only one, answer.
"It's none of your fucking business why I want it."
I am not under any obligation to justify my choices in life to anyone, and neither are you. If you want to eat a tofu burger, I'll never ream you out for it. Want to cram yourself into a Smart-4 Two car? Go for it. I don't mind picking them out of the grill of my F150. (That's a joke, lighten up already!!) And it's none of YOUR business why I want a Colt 1911A1, a Springfield Armory M1A, or a Thompson. But why, I hear you ask, should we never answer the question? It's simple. And I said so, yesterday.
There is no need to justify what weapons you own. Any more than there is any reason to justify what type of computer you own, what type of book you read, what type of booze you drink, or what the sex is or number of partners you choose to sleep with. By attempting to present disarmers such as yourself with "legitimate reasons" for owning ANY TYPE of weapon, I would be buying in to your argument that there needs to be a reason to own it in the first place. And I do not.
So, the next time some left-wing loon demands to know why you want to own and carry a handgun, or some right-wing religious nutcase asks you why you choose to smoke pot, you tell them "It's none of your fucking business why I want it." Or do it, or whatever. Because the moment you try to "justify it" or "Give a logical reason why you......" you have bought into their logic. You grant that you need a reason to excercise your rights. So, unless you actually believe you NEED a reason to excercise your rights, don't give'em one. I don't. Not anymore.

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The UK Government has announced new immigration rules to incentivise foreign entrepreneurs to invest in the UK. To encourage more non-European wealth creators to bring business opportunities and growth to the UK, the entrepreneur rules will be relaxed from 6 April 2011.
As these changes are more favourable than the equivalent rules for other countries - including US rules under the "Startup Visa Act" - they have been welcomed by the business world.
- An entrepreneur can qualify for an Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa if he/she invests Ł50k or more (down from current Ł200k minimum) into an existing or new UK business, but only if the seed money comes from a reputable source. A qualifying source of funding will be any of: (a) VC firm regulated by the FSA, (b) UK entrepreneurial seed funding competition endorsed by UKT&I or (c) a UK government department for the purpose of establishing or expanding a UK business. Otherwise a minimum Ł200k investment will be required, but this can include money from third party contributors, such as investors or family members, provided that the entrepreneur has unrestricted access to the funds.
- For either the Ł50k or Ł200k investment, the funds can be shared between an entrepreneurial team of up to 2 people, and both business partners can qualify for a visa (only one is permitted currently).
- As is currently the case, the entrepreneur can qualify for settlement (permanent residency) after 5 years - 3 years initially plus 2 years extension, but to extend the migrant must prove (a) the required investment was made, and (b) he/she has created 2 full time equivalent jobs for settled workers in the UK.
- There will be a fast-track to permanent residency after 3 years (rather than 5) if the entrepreneur creates 10 jobs for settled workers or has achieved an annual turnover of at least Ł5m for the UK business.After taking feedback from the business community, the government has announced more flexibility for migrants with overseas business interests - they can remain outside the UK for up to 180 days each year (doubled from the current maximum of 90 days) and still qualify for permanent residency, which is great news for mobile entrepreneurs.
- There will be a new Prospective Entrepreneur visa category, which will allow migrants to come to the UK as a visitor to secure funding and make arrangements for the business, before they switch into the full Entrepreneur visa from inside the UK. This avoids the migrant having to return to their home country to apply for a visa and may mean that an expedited visa decision is available.
There is more good news for growth companies looking to expand by recruiting the brightest and best candidates. Although the Tier 1 General route is closing in the UK shortly, to compensate for the loss the Tier 2 rules will be relaxed from 6 April, making it much easier for businesses to recruit skilled employees from other UK employers (this route has been frozen to many SMEs since last year under interim restrictions). There will also be a total exemption from advertising and the visa cap for the recruitment of any employee on a UK salary of Ł150k or more. Finally, although the future of Tier 1 Post Study Worker - for recent UK graduates - is uncertain, any non-European migrants on that visa that have worked for an employer for 6 months or more can extend simply into Tier 2 General, which is a welcome change to the current restrictions.
With the unavailability of Tier 1, the government is pushing UK employers to operate Tier 2, which requires the UK business to have a sponsor licence. We recommend all UK employers should consider obtaining a licence, even if one is not required immediately. With the current restrictions in place, immigration planning is crucial to ensure that when an urgent recruitment need is identified, employers have the right framework in place to hire a non-European applicant without unnecessary delay.
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Oman has requested the sale of $96 million worth of guided missiles from the United States, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) said.
In a statement posted on its official website, the DSCA said it had notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Oman for 400 Javelin Guided Missiles and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $96 million.
The DSCA, which oversees foreign arms sales, added that the proposed sale of the JAVELIN Anti-Tank Weapon System would "improve Oman's capability to meet current and future threats and provide greater security for its critical oil and natural gas infrastructure."
"Oman would use the enhanced capability to strengthen its homeland defense. Oman will have no difficulty absorbing these missiles into its armed forces," the statement said.
The DSCA also said the principal contractors of the possible deal will be Raytheon/Lockheed Martin Javelin Joint Venture in Orlando, Florida and Tucson, Arizona.
"The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region" the U.S. Department of Defense-affiliated agency said, adding that "there will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale."
Three of the six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states last week topped the world's top ten most militarized nations, according to the latest Global Militarization Index by the Bonn International Centre for Conversion (BICC).
The Middle East is the most militarized region in the world with all of its countries ranked among the top 40, according the BICC.
Kuwait is considered the most militarized in the GCC in seventh position globally followed by Bahrain (9th) and Saudi Arabia (10th).
Israel topped the global index ahead of Singapore, Russia, Syria and Jordan. Bahrain, which last year was forced to bring in troops from Saudi Arabia and the UAE to shore up security amid a wave of anti-government protests, made its first entry into the top ten.
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(WBIR - North Knox County) Drive south from Maynardville to Knoxville and you'll know exactly when you cross from Union County into Knox County.
The smooth surface immediately changes to a much rougher road in Knox County as drivers enter "big orange" country. In this case the 'big orange" refers to mile upon mile of big orange barrels that line Maynardville Pike during a nearly $30 million road expansion.
The state contract for the project is $29,986,969.69 to be exact. The prime contractor is Charles Blalock & Sons, Inc. from Sevierville.
TDOT is widening a 6.24 mile stretch of State Route 33 from one lane in each direction to a total of five lanes between State Route 71 and the Union County Line. The five lanes will be two lanes in each direction and a center turn lane. Some portions of Maynardville Pike near Quarry Road will also include a five foot sidewalk.
The transformation from a bumpy bottleneck into five smooth lanes is taking a visible toll on residents along Maynardville Pike. Crews are moving massive amounts of dirt to widen and fill in the hilly road. That dirt has to go somewhere, and in some cases it is piled up in people's front yards.
Mountainous mounds of mud and dirt are piled along the front yard of long-time resident Cline Lindsey.
"I'm not happy about all of this dirt and dust. It's not fun living beside all of this construction," said Lindsey. "I'll be happy when it is done."
Lindsey said he is hopeful the short-term pains will produce long-term gains with less congestion on Maynardville PIke. The project is scheduled to be completed by May 31, 2016.


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This failure X2 corrupts memory cards!
Completely corrputs the content!
Sooner or later you'll also encounter this –
confirmed by many other users!
So if you still decide to use this unreliable piece of failure,
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i wonder why OP hasnt posted a single good thing bout x2
i owe it and im quite satisfied with it it hass some things that need to be fixed but otherwise i like it
the only problem i have with it is that loses the sd card sometimes but as i read its the card problem (default one that came with it) its class2 (cheap $#"$#!%%&Z&#&"%%""% provider)
You corrupted people should try some file recovery software to recover your card content. There are plenty of free recovery programs on the internet. You'd have to stick your card into your computer and run the software on the disk. Report back if you get it to work because if could help others.
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Cravens Blog
The Experience EconomyJune 4th, 2010
Consider the humble coffee bean. Grown in mountainous regions around the globe, by hundreds of thousands of farmers and their families. Millions of pounds each year.
So what differentiates coffee?
It is where and how it is grown, milled and graded. It is how it is roasted and packaged. And then how it is prepared and presented. These combined steps make a difference. When coffee is attended to with care, discipline, and creativity the final experience is distinctive and memorable. You can "taste the place", embrace the quality and enjoy the service … all in the cup.
Experiences are a distinct economic offering, as different from "services" as services are from "products". Experiences have always been at the heart of entertainment, exemplified by Disney theme parks. For every guest (not "customer"), Walt Disney World cast members (not "employees") stage a complete production and create a memorable experience.
True Specialty Coffee is an experience. From coffee lands and their accompanying stories. To the roasting process and its vintage history. To the correctly and carefully built espresso beverage or brewed cup.
What distinguishes an experience from a service or product?
* products are tangible, services intangible. But experiences are memorable
* products are inventoried, services delivered on demand, while experiences unfold
* products are standardized, services customized, while experiences are inherently personal
These distinctions explain why experiences have the power to create new and greater economic value, and why some coffee businesses do much better than others.
Providing a true experience is about engaging the customer and connecting in a personal and memorable way.
A Fork in the RoadSeptember 1st, 2009
The softening of the economy has created a fork in the road for restaurants, cafes and drive-thru's. They are asking themselves – do I take the path of quality at a value and retain my business, positioning myself for the future, or do I "cut and run" sacrificing quality, going with price and hoping I survive. Those are the two paths at the fork in the road.
Interestingly, the consumer is not seeing the same fork in the road. Our deduction, evident through sales, is that Specialty Coffee, at its very best, is a great value, therefore the choice it is not an issue. The informed consumer is seeking, purchasing and enjoying high quality coffee at a reasonable price despite a recessionary environment.
When I see so called "fine dining" and supposedly "high quality casual dining" establishments buying low quality, low price coffee, it makes no sense. They are terribly out of touch with the consumer.
People are still eating out, just maybe not as often. But when they do it has to be spot-on. And if they finish with a lousy cup of coffee, these days there is minimal forgiveness for preaching quality, yet brazenly having bought on price, which sadly many establishments have done.
The businesses who are committed to quality, and take that path when the road forks, are being rewarded with loyalty. And customer loyalty is priceless.
Customers know their CoffeeAugust 6th, 2009
The current economic conditions are defining for the coffee business. In recent years (known unofficially as the "good times"!) there was a wide gray area for coffee categorization. The designations of Specialty, Gourmet, and combinations of the two, were banded around without any real meaning. We even had "super-specialty" at one time.
This has been followed by roaster-created designations such as farm-direct, farm-friendly, eco-friendly and many others. While some are genuine, many are false and frivolous designed to mislead the customer into believing the roaster is buying direct while visiting the farm and shaking the farmer's hand. Not so.
The reality is customers are knowledgeable, informed and discriminating with their evaluations. With money a little tighter, the customer is activating their discretion.
In the "good times" a customer would try out a new place, resulting in the purchase of an espresso beverage. If it was sub-standard, no big deal. Pitch the beverage and seek a replacement from a proven retailer. No longer.
The differences between Specialty (we will keep this one) and Commodity coffee are clear. Basic Commodity coffee has always been presented in a can. In the gray area there is what can be called "pseudo-specialty". It is Commodity coffee masquerading as specialty, usually in a bag as opposed to a can. It is amazing these roasters think the consumer is that gullible.
In tighter economic conditions, pseudo-specialty should be called what it is – Commodity coffee. This is coffee purchased on price NOT quality, even if the "marketing messages" tout otherwise. This is bad karma and they are heaping it upon themselves. Quick side-note – when farm families have to sell worthy, quality coffee at a commodity price, they do not eat, nor come close to having access to any form of medical care.
Customers are making their choices. They know Specialty (it is the taste – consistent high quality) and they know Commodity (it is the taste – raspy, low quality). And they know good companies – Coffee Roasters who operate within a set of values and standards, who value the human component of coffee farming and whom are involved in their communities.
Trust the Customer – they know their coffee. Convey your position of quality, service and community and your regulars will continue to support you…and new customers will find you.
Is Specialty Coffee recession-proof?June 24th, 2009
Yes! The last several months have confirmed that quality still matters. While customers may be careful and diligent in their buying decisions, their actions speak of wanting value. Cravens Coffee thanks each of you for the opportunity to prove the value of our fine coffees every day. Let us work for you. (509) 747-6424 or firstname.lastname@example.com


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LATHAM - Officials of the two largest unions representing state workers do not want Gov. David Paterson to attempt to balance his budget on the backs of their members.
Paterson sent a letter from his budget department to all state department and agency heads Tuesday to inform them that 8,700 proposed layoffs throughout different agencies would go through if unions, such as the Public Employees Federation and the Civil Service Employees Association, did not make concessions.
Danny Donohue, president of the 300,000 member CSEA, and Kenneth Brynien, president of the roughly 59,000 member PEF, said Wednesday that they hoped to reach an agreement with Paterson before things came down to layoffs but that they would not simply accept the governor's demands.
"We're here to ask if the governor understands what the term 'mental health' means, because we think he needs a good psychiatrist or at least he should share the drugs that he's on because he's not making any sense to any of our members," said Donohue in response to the governor's proposed layoffs. "If this governor doesn't need mental health services, I don't know who does."
Donohue also said that Paterson's letter, in the union's opinion, constituted an unfair labor practice, which the union was ready to take him court over.
"The governor tried to negotiate with our members directly, but we are the bargaining unit for our members," said Donohue. "Instead of talking with us, he went around us, and we believe that is an unfair labor practice."
Brynien said that the PEF had not changed its original position.
"We think layoffs are misguided and that the state is trying to save money on the backs of its vital workforce," said Brynien, who noted that services would be reduced and citizens would be put in danger for no reason. "The amount of money that the governor's looking to save could be saved in ways that are not harmful to the state at all."
Both officials said that their respective unions had made proposals for other ways for the state to reduce its looming deficit, including cutting unnecessary expenses for consultants and temporary workers, but that they were told the governor's office only wanted to talk about concessions right now.
However, Donohue did thank Paterson for bringing his union together on this issue.
"He galvanized our members to make it very clear that they are not giving up the contract that they voted for and they fought for," said Donohue. "We're not about to let governor try to balance the budget on the backs of working men and women who he needs to provide the services to rest of the taxpayers of the state."
According to breakdown of the proposed layoffs from the governor's office, the agencies targeted with largest amount of cuts include 2,021 workers from the Department of Corrections, 1,434 workers from the Department of Mental Retardation, 1,054 from the Department of Mental Health, 626 workers from the Department of Transportation, 386 individuals from the State Police, and 366 workers from the Department of Health.
Brynien noted that his members have been e-mailing him at a rate of roughly 100 messages per hour with roughly the same message.
"The vast majority say we've earned what we're getting now and question why we should now have to give up more because of the state's mismanagement of its money," said Brynien.
If Paterson moves forward with his proposal, the layoffs, which would save an estimated $481 million over two years, would begin taking effect on July 1.
"We're going to fight like hell for every member we have, because we know the value that they provide for the state of New York," said Donohue.
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Wedding Tradition states that the Mother of the Bride chooses her outfit to co-ordinate with the bridesmaids. This approach however, can be a little old-fashioned and more often than not a little unrealistic. So what are the options for the modern mother of the bride and what should she wear to a winter wedding?
For the Mother of the Bride, the keywords are class and elegance. Don't choose anything that is revealing or too short, select a style in which you feel comfortable. It is generally not a good idea to wear a bold striking colour, softer colours usually work well, as no-one should ever take the limelight away from the bride!! White should be avoided at all costs.
"A silk suit or a dress and jacket ensemble is an excellent option, it is better not to have every single element of your ensemble in exactly the same shade"
Black can appear very classic and tailored for mothers of the bride and can be brightened up when accessorised with metallic shades like gold or silver.
(OMG, the dress from Hobbs is di-vine – so elegant! – Ed.)
Winter wedding clothes need never be dull and can look striking in rich tones and with the rich jewel tones on the catwalks this winter season there should be plenty to choose from.
Heavier fabrics are definitely better during the colder winter months; velvet, brocade and thick satin are ideal for a winter wedding. Fabulous dresses can be teamed with wraps, shrugs or boleros, and of course, not forgetting the main cover up of this season, faux fur!
Choosing accessories like hats or fascinators, shoes and handbags to compliment rather than dominate is the secret of a successful Mother of the Bride outfit. The trick is to find a good balance and not have everything matching.
So what's your mum wearing? Have you sorted her dress out yet? Why not get some expert advice by asking a question on our Wedding Forum? Or if you already have the outfit, why not give us some clues by leaving a comment below?
And if you'd like to hire a Mother of the Bride dress, check out the Mother of the Bride recommendations from Girl Meets Dress, which gives you designer style at a fraction of the price!


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A IS FOR APPLE: Hernando Eastside Elementary kindergartners learn their academic standards with an apple theme. (Photo by Paulette Lash Ritchie)
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I use No 7 Stay Perfect foundation most days, and I have been using it for about a year now as I have found it to be much better than other foundations I have tried in the past. For me it is a great foundation that gives good coverage and doesn't cause problems with my skin.
The foundation comes in a matte-finish glass bottle, with a pump action dispenser and a plastic lid that clicks on over the dispenser to protect it. there is 30ml of foundation in the bottle. The usual retail price at Boots is £14.50, but I usually buy No 7 products when I have a £5 off voucher which Boots often give out with other purchases.
The foundation has a smooth and creamy consistency, and is available in a number of shades. Boots offer a colour match service in some of their stores to help you to decide which shade is the best match for your skin.
I find that one and a half pumps' worth of foundation is enough for full coverage. I apply the foundation with a flat brush and then use my fingers to blend it around the jawline and hairline. The Stay Perfect foundation gives a smooth and even coverage that covers up minor blemishes and helps give an even skin tone. I use some extra concealer on top for any more significant blemishes that I have, and also to help cover dark circles.
This foundation strikes a good balance, neither making skin too oily nor drying the skin. It is hypoallergenic, which is great if, like me, you have sensitive skin that can react badly to some products. While I am really pleased with the coverage, I do find that it can slip a little over the course of a long day. If I am going out somewhere in the evening I will usually either start afresh with my make-up or give it a bit of a touch-up.
Hi there ciao users and internet people, today I will be reviewing the No7 Stay Perfect foundation in Warm Ivory, I have bought this foundation from one of my favourite boots stores in Wood Green, London, for the price of £14.50, that may seem a little expensive, but once you read this review, you'll know it's worth it.
The packaging consists of a classy clear glass-like pump bottle that contains 30ml of foundation which to me seems like a good amount compared to other foundations. Equipped with curvy black lid to protect the product from any surroundings getting into the moth of the pump like dust. In my opinion, I believe no7 have chosen a great choice of packaging due to the low risk of contamination that you wouldn't easily find with double dipping into open foundations. Another thing I like about this is that you can properly choose how much product you want dispensed so you don't have too much or less product.
This foundation is suitable for all skin types, it claims 'it won't cake or flake on dry skin, nor slide or shine on oily skin.' As I have oily skin I can honestly say that it doesn't slide on my skin however, it is a little bit shiny/dewy due to the added SPF 15. But SPF is very important for the skin as it protect you from the harmful sun rays, thus, keeping your skin healthy and reducing the amount of wrinkles and sun spots gathered throughout the years. However, I cannot comment on how this foundation will affect dry skin because I do not suffer from that skin type. I do believe that it would be moisturising, but that is only a guess.
It also has 17 addition shades, however I think you have to go to selected stores to find them all. This foundation is a medium coverage but is also buildable for full coverage. (the trick in doing this right to use less and not slap it on as this will cause a cakey and bump complexion, that means if your brushes/fingers are CLEAN, and your face is free from dead skin, impurities and oil, this will look 10x better than having extra residue on your face.)
Here are the product claims and my outcome next to them from experience:
Hypo-allergenic - I do not have any allergic reactions, so this wasn't a worry for me.
Lasts up to 24 hours – Believe it or not, I actually tried this out for 24 hours, it really stays on.
Feels lightweight and breathable on the skin – I feel they just put this in because makeup users are use to have foundation on their skin all the time that they don't feel it, but yes it does feel ok on my skin.
Smooth's out complexion to look fresh – definitely, it has made my face matte and reduced my imperfections such pimples, discolouration, visible pores, texture (smoother) and redness (however, I need to build more foundation as I have broken vessels and damage skin from not wearing sunscreen and chilling the sun too much whilst growing up (referring back to the importance of SPF)
Weather-proof and transfer-proof – The climate doesn't affect the product on the skin that much, you will have less foundation from the result but it will not make a huge difference, a quick touch up will do the trick.
This is my second bottle, because I am so pleased with the results it gives me. You can choose to apply this liquid foundation in many ways such as using:
A foundation brush
A sponge/beauty blender
A Stapling brush
A Kabuki brush
Your fingers
I have not tried the application of using a stippling brush or kabuki brush as I do not have those tools anymore, but I would recommend trying out these different tools to apply with as everyone's skin is different and it could suit your style better. Personally, I like to apply this foundation using my fingers as it much quicker, I don't need to wash my brush again, I can control the amount I am using, and it doesn't streak.
First I will pump 1 and half of the product at the back of my hand, and dot it all on my face starting from the centre and blending outwards, as I am blending, I will not forget areas that people most often forget like the neckline, the hairline, beside the ears and the eye sockets. If I am just going out for a while I will leave my foundation routine just like that and do the rest of my makeup, but if I'm going to have a long day I will apply powder to set in the makeup to keep it lasting long and stay matte (because of my oily skin).
This foundation is my favourite at the moment, it has never let me down, especially the price, because something for this much needs to work as you are spending your hard-working cash on something, it needs to have value otherwise you have wasted your money, so I definitely would recommend this product. If you want a discount you can find these little promotion coupons in Boots that give you £3 off on makeup, and you get this foundation for £11! That's how I got my first No7 foundation in this range.
HonestlyDoh…no7 is perfection!
(Same review on Ciao under the username 'HonestlyDoh')
I always use a foundation, and usually it is the liquid type as I have never managed to get away with those mineral powders which seem to be doing the rounds these days. One of the better ones I have used is Boot's own brand No 7 Stay Perfect foundation.
I have really exceptionally pale skin and so I always go for the lightest one in the range - I did the same this time. This foundation is exclusive to Boots and it normally retails at £14 but I had a voucher for £5 off anything in the No 7 range so I treated myself to this.
It goes on really well and feels really silky on the skin. I set mine with a loose powder. It makes my skin look flawless but not too matt, as some foundations can do. It gives me a warm and healthy glow and I really love the fact that it also seems to last all day long and it doesn't come off on my clothes. I still have to use a small amount of concealer on and around the eye area as this foundation is too light to be able to cover up my dark circles too, but I really don't mind this at all, as it is what I do with any other foundation.
It is kind to my skin and my skin does not react adversely to it at all. It may be a little bit expensive but I feel it is worth it.
I am not a fan of foundations. I've tried many over the years, cheap and cheerful to very expensive, and never found one that delivers everything I want - a little bit of all over colour that conceals minor skin imperfections, enlarged pores, doesn't look shiny, lasts at least 5 hours and doesn't make me feel like I've dipped my face in treacle. Vowing to try again I went to Boots and had a nice lady assess my skin and make suggestions for what would suit it best. I came away with a bottle of Stay Perfect in the lightest shade available, pleasantly surprised that they had something so near my natural colour which none the less added a little more warmth to my complexion. It was a warm day when I first tried it and I was also pleased that it toned down the redder areas of my cheeks without feeling or looking unnaturally heavy.
The demonstrator applied it with a sponge, and that seemed to be the best way to use it, but being an ordinary person with about 20 seconds to spare before heading out of the house, I tended to apply it with my fingers afterwards, having had a few goes at getting it on smoothly without achieving the finish she had. The result was inevitably heavier and I was always aware that it was on my face - not so much that I wanted to rush into the ladies and wash it off immediately, but enough to irritate me.
The feel on my skin aside, Stay Perfect did give me a reasonable smoothness, and a double application dealt with my enlarged pores on my nose. It needed concealer as well to really improve under my eyes, but toned down minor red veins and patches enough to give a pleasing allover result after a dab or two of powder.
Unfortunately it didn't stay that way. I'd leave the house feeling great, and look in the mirror a couple of hours later to see all the blemishes back and my nose looking oddly pitted from the combination of pores and heavier makeup. I tried various combinations to make it last longer, but wound up taking it with me and applying only just before meeting friends or going into a meeting, knowing it would only last so long and, have now given up on it in favour of another, very different mineral product.
Perhaps if you have better, smoother skin than I do then it works. It's certainly pleasingly light and easy to blend, and the colour range is very good, but for me it's just another, slightly less expensive than some, failure.
This was the first foundation I had tried. I walked into Boots confused by all the different types and the lady behind the counter asked me if I wanted to try the No7 colour match. The process was very quick, she asked what my preferences were in a good foundation and away I went with a tester in calico, the lightest shade. I was very impressed it covers up my redness and reduces my freckles. I was so impressed when my pot ran out I immediately went back to the store and bought the foundation. I have very little problems with it and my skin looks amazing if applied over a good moisturiser.
The only problems I have with it are in regards to the price, although if you can get your hands on a £3 off voucher, it is absolutely worth it as these can even be used in combination with other offers. Also the fact it tends to come off my nose quite quickly and needs a reapplication throughout the day. I would say if this happens to you to try adding a powder over, it seems to last a little longer then. The final problem is that the colour doesn't suit me anymore. I know you're meant to get colour matched a couple of times a year as your colouring can adapt, but mine is the lightest shade and I find it leaves a line between my face and my neck. Please please please bring out a lighter shade!!
NO7 has a very good reputation and has won various awards to add to its name. After reading a few reviews, I decided to try this particular brand. I chose the cool beige colour as recommended by the Assistant.
The aims of this foundation is to produce a foundation that last all day. It claims to have super staying power. You should experience throughout the day continuous flawless coverage and a smooth fresh appearance for up to 24 hours. Personally I didn't see that. I obviously was not up for 24 hours, but the during the day and heading out at night, however, I felt that I needed to use a powder to erm... powder my nose so to speak. I just didn't feel like I could see anything or the coverage wasn't to my expectation I could still see flaws and slightly dark circles after a day at work.
Another claims is this is lightweight, breathable and even toned.
I didn't get that! What? Am I the only one?
I thought the liquid was actually thicker than I am normally used to. I only used a pea-sized amount on one side of my face first and I felt the consistency was a lot thicker and harder to blend in than usual. I used a foundation sponge first but this actually made it worse and the sponge didn't even it out at all. Then I used a foundation brush but that it look grainy in the end I used my fingertips which was much better to spread over my skin however with this liquid it seemed to take ages to blend in evenly so I didn't get that even toned look at all.
The two positive's I completely agree with is the WEATHER PROOF aspect, unfortunately I've been caught in the rain, no brolly, after a morning and a half putting this on [not one to waste my hard earned cash] and getting to a good place [but with way to much effort] I would happily say this really stayed put well, not 24 hours but DEFINITELY weather proof in ole blightly.
The second positive is the TRANSFER PROOF aspect. Now this I was actually thrilled with. I love wearing scarves but hate with a passion the discolouration on the scarf which is quite embarrassing and not nice to see.
But I didn't experience that at all with this product and I was so grateful when heading out for the evening or going to meeting.
Last but not least this claims to not 'SHINE ON OILY SKIN' and its true. I have slightly oily skin and tend to search for ages for something that doesn't clog up the skin or show up that shine.
On the shine front, amazing, especially the forehead and I was grateful for that aspect actually working and relieved, however it did clog my skin up, which is not so good long term so used this for as long as I could but had to stop before it created blemishes.
This is £14.50 and comes in 17 different shades! It may work for you but definitely try a sample first is you can.
I have been using Boots No 7 Stay Perfect foundation for a couple of months now and find it's much better than the MAC Studio Sculpt foundation I was using before. The staff in store at Boot's are very helpful and will colour match you using a small digital device, to give you the best colour for you skin. The lady tested two colours on my skin and we settled on the Calico shade.
No 7 Stay Perfect foundation is only available in Boots. I think the foundation is reasonably priced at £14.50 you often get No 7 skincare and make up vouchers each time you buy and you can also collect advantage card points.
The foundation doesn't feel heavy on the skin and allows it to feel like it can still breath with this on, while providing enough cover to disguise the odd spot I get.
I apply the foundation using a foundation brush, I found when I used my fingers to apply I didn't get an even coverage. As the foundation isn't thick my foundation brush doesn't get clogged up with the left over make up and doesn't need to be replaced/cleaned as often.
The foundation comes in a glass bottle with a pump for dispensing at the top, the downside with this is that when your getting low you can struggle to get any foundation out of the bottle. I often remove the pump from the bottom once low to get as much out of the bottle as possible. The good thing about the pump is that it only releases a small amount of foundation at a time resulting in less wastage.
The foundation claims to have up to 24 hours wear, I have never worn for 24 hours but it most defiantly gets me though the working day (9 to 5) and an evening.
I would advise anyone who hasn't tried the stay perfect foundation to try it, I have found that it is much better than the MAC one I was using beforehand, it's also much cheaper.
I feel my taste in make-up is changing and becoming a bit more mature as I get older. The other week I went to boots to get my skin tested to see what colour would match my skin, as advertised on the TV so that was how I came across the perfect shade for my skin.
I specified to the lady in the shop that I needed a foundation that would last me throughout a whole shift at work, and given I leave the house at 6.30 some mornings and don't get home until 8.30 at night it needs to last me!
So I've ended up with a medium coverage stay perfect foundation in cool vanilla, and amazingly this foundation is probably the best one I've ever tried. Thanks to the skin tester I'd imagine – but this foundation does blend in brilliantly with my skin and doesn't leave me with any nasty tide marks either since I've always needed a cooler foundation colour.
I tend to apply mine with clean fingers as it seems to be easier to get good coverage without it getting lost in a brush, or absorbed into a sponge – so and as it covers skin so easily it doesn't take very long to apply. Once it's applied and it really does give good coverage, I might dab on a second layer to really problem areas but on my cheeks, forehead and chin they are covered with one good layer!
As for staying all day, well when I leave the house my skin will feel well covered, but without feeling like It's so thick I can barely move my face. By the time I come home there is still coverage, it's maybe not quite as perfect as it was when I left home in the morning – it's definitely still keeping my skin covered. If I was to be going out later on it would only take a quick covering and I'd be good to go. It covers spots well without encouraging them too which is always a bonus. Even though this is a liquid foundation it doesn't leave your skin looking anywhere near as shiny as some do.
Overall a fantastic foundation that lives up to its claims in a big way, and isn't anywhere near as expensive as the more premium brand foundations – well recommended especially when it's 3 for 2!
At only £14.50 a bottle I think it's a bargain really 30mls and I can see even after a couple of weeks use it'll last me months! No complaints here!
I have tried so many different foundations in the past, usually on the cheaper scale, that I recently decided to splash out and try a more expensive one. Looking around my local boots, this No.7 foundation jumped out at me as it looks very smart in its glass bottle and I have always heard good things about No.7 products.
** No.7 Stay Perfect Foundation **
This foundation is priced at around £14.50 from Boots. A little tip with this is that you will usually be given a voucher at the checkout for £3 off No.7 make up so you can save it for next time to get the foundation at a slightly cheaper price.
There are a wide range of shades available, from shades for people with very light to very dark skin. I usually go for the Almond, and have pale skin myself, which suits me perfect.
The foundation is presented in a frosted glass bottle, with a black lid. It looks very posh and expensive but it also quite heavy which is not great if you carry your make up around with you. The bottle is brought in a black box which, again, makes the product look expensive.
** Application **
The foundation is dispensed through a pump on the top of the bottle. I have found that the best way to apply this foundation is to dispense 2 pumps onto my hand and then apply to my face, without messing about with brushes. I always find that this provides a full, even coverage.
** Is it worth the price tag? **
I definitely think this foundation is worth the price.
A small amount goes a long way, 2 pumps dispenses a pea sized amount and that is all that is needed for even coverage. Due to the fact that such a small amount is needed, I find that a bottle lasts me around 3 months. Compared to other foundations, which usually last me a month, I actually save money buying this.
I do not find that the foundation wears through the day, I work 14 hour shifts and 9/10 times return with my make up still looking perfect.
I decided to buy this foundation because I wanted to see what colour of makeup I should be using, Boots No.7 offer a colour match test to anyone who wants to buy a No.7 foundation, so after getting this done, I choose this foundation on recommendation of the sales assistant, who said that this one is good for combination skin that needs medium coverage.
The Boots Colour Match
The Boots Colour Match is really easy and takes under 5 minutes. The process simply includes the sales assistant taking a picture of a small portion of your face and then the computer automatically matches your skin to a foundation colour. I found that my skin matched the Cool Ivory foundation shade available and have found it to be a great match for me.
I found this foundation really easy to apply, however it doesn't blend that easily with my fingertips so I only use a little bit at a time and like to use my flat foundation brush to give my skin the best coverage and most natural look.
What I Thought
I really like this foundation, I was able to get it in a colour that matched my skin almost perfectly and I find that when I have applied it, the coverage is really good. It gets covers up any red blotches on my face and also helps me conceal my dark marks under my eyes.
This foundation is quite low maintenance because once I have applied it in the morning, it doesn't budge, my make up stays well in place throughout the day and I don't need to re apply it in the evening. This make up is great on a night out, even when I am dancing and having a good night or a few drinks, it doesn't smudge or sweat off too easily.
This foundation is hypoallergenic and doesn't irritate my skin, I have found that since using it, my skin isn't as prone to break outs or puffiness. It also has SPF 15 in it, this is really good as it helps protect the skin from the sun and daily environment can be harmful.
I love that this foundation isn't too sticky or oily, my skin looks quite matte, yet natural when I am wearing it.
Price and Availability
You can buy this foundation exclusively in Boots for £14. I bought mine in a buy one get one half price deal which made it work out better value for money. I think that £14 is quite a good price for a makeup of this quality, especially because the coverage looks so good and because it contains SPF 15 and is hypoallergenic like many other more expensive, up market foundations.
I think that this is a fantastic foundation, I really like that it was matched to my skin properly and also it has a lovely texture to it and looks great on my skin. Overall I would give this foundation 5 out of 5 stars.
*also on ciao under lorrainek90
After growing sick of my previous foundation, I went into boots looking for something which would actually last on my face throughout the day, as I was currently applying my foundation in the morning, and by mid day I looked like I wasn't wearing any at all!
I usually spend forever trying to choose between the wide range of brands and picking the right colour, so in a hurry I went ahead with the skin indicator test the No.7 range offer for free at Boots- with no contract to buy any of their products.
The No.7 worker advised that I actually went one shade darker than what the test indicated.. which didn't seem to make sense to me, so I went with the results and got the cool ivory shade.
***My shade***
I do have to give a 5 out of 5 for the colour indicator, as the shade I bought really does match my skin tone with no problems at all. I never used concealer (before yesterday) and wanted a foundation to use alone on my skin without having to also use powder or any other setting. I'm not the best with choosing or applying makeup, so I wanted something simple and easy.
This foundation squirts out of the bottle very easily as a liquid, and I usually go for around one and a half squirt to get the coverage I want. On very bad days, I also let the foundation dry and apply another layer to my darker areas. Especially throughout the summer, I find my freckles shine through even more!
I use my fingers to gently rub this foundation into my face, and the best thing is it doesn't feel heavy or thick on my skin. There is nothing worse in my opinion than having a makeup which feels like you are wearing a big thick layer of face paint all day!
Now here comes the bad part. I have nothing good to say about the lasting effect of this foundation. When comparing the amount I apply, to the amount which gets rubbed off at the end of the night, I would love to know where the foundation goes!
I usually apply this in the morning before work, but by my lunch break I look in the mirror and all of my spots, blemishes and dark patches look as if I haven't even bothered to put any foundation on at all that day!
This foundation really disappointed me, but I ended up buying another bottle as I still loved the colour. I ended up buying a powder to apply on top of the foundation, as when I mentioned my lack of enthusiasm for this product to the lady in No.7, she looked at me as though I was stupid for using this product alone, and pointed to her range of powders. I wasn't prepared to spend another £10+ on a product which wouldn't please me, so I took her advice, and went online instead! I ended up buying max factor translucent powder which sits on top of this foundation without adding colour. I found it does help to some extent, however I am still not happy with this.
I have now gone for a concealer to apply to my spots and blemishes to put under my foundation and powder, so fingers crossed!
I won't be buying another bottle of this foundation. No.7 has let me down, which is a shame as I love so many of their products.
They also do a matt version for oily skin which may be thicker or better lasting, but next time I am going to try a different brand!
A bottle of this stay perfect from Boots cost £12, for a 30ml bottle. One bottle usually lasts me about 2 months, but I don't tend to apply a huge amount, I only use enough to cover my skin.
There are 17 different shades of this foundation, so in terms of skin matching, it is perfect! However it's a shame the lasting of this lets it down.
If you have relatively clear skin, this foundation may be fine. However for the price, I would recommend to use something cheaper, as this really isn't worth £12.
If you have bad skin, don't try this, you will be disappointed. I have been using this for about 5 months give or take, purely because it doesn't make my skin look too light, too orange or too dark, but I am sick of looking rough from the poor lasting effect and will be going for something different next time!
If you are anything like me you'll have quite the collection of foundations in various tubes and bottle. And probably in several different shades. I've never really found one I've like though or that covers up all my blemises.
It was the Boots TV ad that dragged me into the store though, that gadget they were showing, claiming it could match the colour specifically to your skin.
So the very helpful young lady held it against my skin and pronounced me a 'cool vanilla' Which I wouldn't necessarily choose, although I have pale skin it looked a little pale for everyday use, the assistant also used the next colour up to keep me quite. After yet another protracted conversation I ended up choosing Stay Perfect foundation which gives a beautiful flawless finish that lasts all day (their words not mine) So first of all we had Deeply Ivory put onto my skin then Cool Vanilla put on the other, what an absolute revelation! Deeply Ivory was far too noticeable whilst the Cool Vanilla did wonders!
But first a little more about the foundation, it comes in a glass bottle nearly 4" tall, it's a pump action one and thankfully only a small amount comes out a time rather than ending with a ton of it squeezing between your fingers. Now I was recommended to put it on with a proper foundation brush rather than fingers or with a sponge, the assistant and my daughter both giving me advice on doing so without leaving noticeable brush strokes. I felt like a teenage putting make up for the first time rather than a 30-something who'd been wearing it for a fair few years now!
It claims to have moisturising qualities and it really does feel like it, it smooths really nicely into the skin, it doesn't feel heavy at all. I didn't feel like I had much on at all, but looking in the mirror I was pleasantly surprised. For some reason I have a dark patch by my ear which makes me look as if I've got some dirt smudged on my face, I've also got some freckles and other blemishes, all these were beautifully covered up, when I took it home and did it I noticed my skin had a wonderful even skin tone. Of course this may be down to putting it on my a proper brush but it did look good. I have used a quick dab of it under my eyes when they looked a bit tired and it did an excellent job of covering the dark circles.
Better still it did last for a long time, even when I woke up the next morning there was still a good amount of my face, yes I did go to sleep with it on, lazy woman that I am! . It claims to be rub resistant but I cant say I spend my time rubbing my face! It does clean off easily as well.
So far I've not had any adverse reactions to it, nor has it caused me to have any spots, etc.
I'm only unhappy with 2 aspects, a) the price at £14 and b) the fact that it's a glass bottle. With plastic containers you could cut it in half and manage to get the rest out, with a glass bottle its harder to fish it out even with the brush. I may complain about the price but in reality you don't need to use a lot and its going to last ages. And quite frankly I'm amazed that I've finally managed to find a foundation so close to my skin. I know theres going to be a healthy amount of scepticism about this color match foundation device but it did help and it really helped my daughter it actually worked out that there wasn't any colour at all in the No7 range or the 17 collection suitable for her very translucent skin. In fact there was nothing in the shop that would match it for her!
So try it, let them try a colour out on your skin and see how it goes, there are 17 different colours in this range so you will find something that's suitable, unless you just have to be difficult like my little one!
I got "colour matched" about six months ago and told I was "calico" - the palest, not surprisingly. The number seven assistant was very low pressure, gave me a sample to take away and wrote the colour name down on the card.
When I got home and had a play I was amazed.
Great colour - no yellowy colouring you sometimes get
Great coverage - doesn't feel really heavy but enough to cover any blemishes
Easy application - I just rub it on pretty much like moisturiser - no brushes or sponges, a quick blend down the neck and no tide marks etc
Crack sinkage - I don't know the technical term, if there is one! Other foundations I have tried, when rubbing in to my forehead with its inevitable frown lines, it sort of sits in them and makes them look 10 times darker. This one doesn't do that at all
Makes me look healthy - the number of people that said "you look well/radiant/well rested today" when I started wearing it
Drawbacks? The only thing is that on my forehead I sometimes have dry patches and the foundation makes the flakiness stand out a bit more. I think this is probably a feature of all foundations. I'm trying to combat with exfoliation and moisturising.
This product really was a revelation for me - please give it a go!
I have used Boots No. 7 Stay Perfect foundation on and off for years now, depending what's on offer when I am in the shop and whether they have the foundation in my skin tone. I do tend to buy mid-range costing foundation, usually a Boots own brand or Max Factor as I worked out these seem to be a safe bet and suit me the best.
Stay Perfect foundation comes in a 30ml glass jar which is quite sleek in design with its rounded edges and slinky hourglass shape. The lid fits well and is made from a hard, black plastic. On taking the lid off the bottle has a push dispenser which is easy to use and doesn't get clogged up.
The foundation itself is SPF 15 and hypo-allergenic. On dispensing the foundation the fluid is quite thin but smooth and I find it is quite easy to apply to the face evenly. It's not thin enough to run off my fingers, but I do wonder if it would be better if it were a little thicker. I do find it applies quite a thin coat, I like this as I don't like to wear too much foundation - actually I don't really like foundation at all, but in the winter months I do find it a necessity! It therefore probably wouldn't suit anyone who likes to wear thicker layers of foundation.
I use the Cool Ivory shade as I am very pale although there is enormous amount of shades in this range, around 16/17 I think. I did have to try them on my hand in Boots to work out what shade I needed and would be very wary about buying a foundation without trying it out first.
I find this foundation is easy to shade in/out around the bottom of my face, where I stop wearing foundation and stays put all day long. It doesn't make my face greasy or upset my skin at all which is one of the reasons I have kept buying it. I do use powder on top of my foundation to stop the shine.
At full price this foundation is £14, however I generally get it on offer, often on a 3 for 2 with the face powder and some face cream/eye cream. I do really like the Boots No. 7 range, I feel it's a fair price for good quality make-up and suits my skin and complexion very well.
Boots No. 7 Stay Perfect foundation
I do love a good rummage around my local Boots makeup section and it's probably where I buy the majority of my makeup and skincare products and as such I have tried quite a lot of different items from their own No. 7 range. I find that No. 7 can be a bit of hit or miss, there are some products that I love and others that fail to live up to my expectations. This Boots No. 7 Stay Perfect foundation is one makeup items that I do really like and wear often. In my opinion it is a great everyday foundation for a reasonable price, especially if you can pick it up when Boots are running one of their 3 for 2 offers or £5 off vouchers.
Boots say: "No7 Stay Perfect Liquid Foundation helps your skin to resist the signs of make-up meltdown with this long-lasting moisturising foundation."
So does it live up to their high praise....?
Well yes and no. Let me explain.
I do actually think that this is one of the best moisturising foundations that I have tried in a while without leaving your skin feeling a little greasy. I don't have overly dry skin, but lately my complexion has been all over the place with the odd dry patch and more than just the odd blemish, which is definitely not the most attractive combination. But the Stay Perfect foundation has been handling all my requirements while staying put for most of the day. You still need to set the foundation with a powder to get the best results, but when I do apply this in the morning it will still look ok by super time. However, in the warmer weather I still find that despite its claims of resisting the signs of makeup meltdown, I still find that my makeup doesn't stay as perfect as I would like. But then I'm not sure any foundation out there would ever be able to Stay Perfect from morning till night.
The Boots No.7 Stay Perfect foundation is very easy to apply and there are a wide range of shades to choose from. I found a colour that suited me really easily and when the foundation has been applied it does give me good coverage while still looking more on the natural side. It is quite a light foundation and personally I think it is more if a good all round day foundation than something I might pick for the occasions I want a more full night time make up look.
The foundation falls probably somewhere in between the cheapest and most expensive foundations I have tried, retailing for £14 (without any promotions). And I do think that the Stay Perfect foundation delivers good value for money. You also get quite a lot of foundation and mine so far has lasted a couple of months even with constant use, but I don't like wearing it thickly layered, which does mean my foundation usually lasts that bit longer.
The foundation comes in a pump style container and the container is definitely a plus point in my opinion. It is really easy and mess free to use, the foundation comes out in just the right amount for when you don't want to use that much making it easy to avoid wastage. It is also really easy to keep clean and is pretty durable for throwing in your makeup bag or handbag when you might want to keep your look topped up through out the day. I've never yet noticed a leak despite dragging the foundation around with me in my bag on more than one occasion.
Would I recommend the Boots No. 7 Stay Perfect foundation?
I would have to say yes. It's not perfect, despite the name, but it is a good and reliable foundation that I will be buying again in the future when mine runs out.
In my opinion Boots No. 7 Stay Perfect foundation deserves four out of five stars, it doesn't quite deliver the perfect foundation with long lasting staying power, which the name might suggest, but the end result does look good.


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By Boissal
From: Small Lake, UT
Oct 13, 2009
Wasn't this area named the Tiki Wall at some point?
Fun routes, at least one of which deserving more than 1.5 stars...
By Tea
Oct 13, 2009
|Misinformation by someone...it's been the Bungalow from the get go.
By samg Gileadi
Oct 25, 2009
|Fun moderates. Great addition to the area.
By Andrew May
From: Westminster, CO
Oct 31, 2009
We went to the canyon to scout out some climbs today, and I just want to make sure we found the Bungalow Wall. It is the crag furthest East into the canyon right?
I just moved to the area and dont start my new job for 2 months, so my schedule is wide open. Does anyone have time to show me around a little?
By Tim G.
From: Salt Lake City, UT
Sep 5, 2011
|Nice little crag with a couple moderate routes. Easy to get to. With the trees it's shaded for the belayer almost all day. Everything can be top roped if you are taking out some beginners.
By TLEE
From: Salt Lake City
May 12, 2013
Medium Hike, easy to get to, however you start at the top of the climb so you have to scramble down or rappel down. Lots of easy climbs which are great for beginners and starting lead climbers. Good Shade however around 1 the sun is in your eyes climbing and in your belayers eyes. So get there early. The 5.10 is really a 5.9 with a couple thin tuff moves, the rest of the climb is easy so there isn't much difficulty on this crag, makes for good beginner crag.
Also remember to save enough energy to climb out of the belay area.
By Amanda.Medes
Jun 26, 2013
|Encountered 2 large rattlesnakes at this area today at the top of the routes and almost got bit myself....Dropped my guidebook in a panic on the way to the rappel and I wasn't able to go back and get it due to the snake so if anyone finds a "Guidebook to climbing the Wasatch Range" at the top of Gas Hike (I think) and wants to return it, it would be greatly appreciated.
By Billy Smallen
From: Salt Lake City, UT
Apr 18, 2014
cdec and I put up three new routes on the Bungalow Wall over the last couple of months. They are located on the wall to the right of Rusty's Staircase, and have cleaned up really nicely! Check them out!
Here is the approach info:
The regular approach follows the approach directions for the Upper Bungalow Wall and then makes use of a fixed rope to descend the gully below Rusty's Staircase. The fixed rope is located towards the highway from the wall at the bottom of the downclimb.
The lower approach is accessed via the old highway that runs from the base of the Iron Curtain Wall and ends after the Bungalow Wall. Walk up canyon past the Riptide Wall, past some scree piles, until you are almost at the Bungalow Wall. A faint trail heading up and right will take you to the Lower Bungalow Wall. Be wary not to grab loose rock as you reach the wall, the rock is actively exfoliating.
By dawdle
From: SLC,UT
Jun 16, 2014
|climbed here on fri (6/13/14), nice spot to climb with good rock quality but beware of rattlesnakes. me and my climbing partner saw two rattlesnakes right next to the trail. we had to rap back down and take the long way out. thanks for putting up the rope on the staircase, it's definitely useful.
By Rochelle S
From: Salt Lake City, UT
May 3, 2015
Climbs on the western face (right of Rusty's Staircaise) are great, thanks for setting them! belay area is tight down there, but climbing is worth it.
Really don't recommend climbing DOWN Rusty's staircase! We rapped down Road Rage (setup nice for a top roped project), and climbed out via Rusty's. 'staircase' is a misnomer - it's really technical scrambling at a 5.3 level.
By Zach Sims
From: Riverdale, UT
Jul 21, 2016
Don't approach the wall from the bottom! You might think it looks easier to walk along the old road, but there are some dangerous areas with loose rock that will send you down onto I-80 or the frontage road if you aren't careful.
Also this whole wall was pretty crimpy for the difficulty level.
By Tea
Aug 6, 2016
|For historical purposes…"Rusty's Staircase" got it's name because my heeler puppy Russ Tea (who's kind of a bad ass) climbed the feature trying to meet me on top. Just sayin...
By cdec
From: SLC, UT
Jun 17, 2017
Added a bolt to the start of Two Shovels. Getting clipped is much more reasonable.
Folks have helped with cleaning the gulley and the base area and it is quite good now. THANK YOU!
Use the rope in the descent gulley for a belay anchor if needed.
I tried for a belay bolt but the rock down low won't have it.


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We're taking a sneak peek at New Look AW16 styles – some of these are in store soon, so you can get in and buy up early. And let's face it, in our climate, most likely wear early too. #silverlining
THe New Look AW16 collection is a mix of various trends that have worked their way down from the catwalks.
We're still seeing the 1970s, in rust and orange tones, ruffles and shapes, but we are also seeing the 1990s in lux sportswear, laid back styles, and the 1980s in lace and frills. It's a veritable mish-mash of decades.
It's the super-stylish Seventies in this image – gorgeos rust ruffle top (£12.99) and print scarf (£5.99).
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There's a lot of leopard print around this autumn, and the New Look AW16 collection is fill of it. Team this cute dress (£29.99) with over-the-knee boots (£44.99) and a musthave backpack – this one is a big, beautiful metallic padded number (£19.99).
If you prefer, there are plenty of florals on black in the New Look AW16 collection – team your dress with sandals and socks for an early autumn geek chic look.
Bomber jackets are here to stay for the autumn – this one is the hero of the New Look AW16 collection – with fab embroidered 'L'Amour' detail on the back (£44.99).
Lace is big news this season – we love this lace dress (just seen, £24.99) teamed with chunky but feminine emboridered ankle boots (£34.99).
And the palest of nudes and pastels are also on show in the New Look AW16 collection – this lace top and gorgeous shiny knife-pleat midi skirt (£19.99). A beautiful alternative to dark winter shades.


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I'll let you know what schedules are like and what teams and their fans can look forward to.Today the Cubs open at Pittsburgh at 12:35 p.m. before getting Tuesday off and continuing the series at 6:05 p.m. Wednesday and wrapping it up at 11:35 a.m. Thursday. The Cubs then travel to Atlanta for games Friday and Saturday night and Sunday afternoon. The Cubs open at Wrigley Field at 1:10 p.m. next Monday vs. Milwaukee.
The Cubs have optimism that Theo Epstein and company will help erase last season's 101-loss season. But injuries have slowed the team so far with pitcher Matt Garza already hurt.
Edwin Jackson was signed to provide experienced innings. Young Anthony Rizzo will be counted on to provide big offensive numbers.
"We've put ourselves in position to succeed," manager Dale Sveum told The Associated Press, and with All-Star shortstop Sterlin Castro and Gold Glove second baseman Darwin Barney, there is hope.
But Carlos Marmol is still the closer, so don't get too excited yet, long-suffering Cubs fans.The White Sox open at home with Kansas City at 3:10 p.m. today. KC had MLB's best exhibition record, and the Royals will likely provide more of a challenge this season. The Sox get Tuesday off and end the series with Wednesday and Thursday games at1:10 p.m. before hosting Seattle on Friday night, and Saturday and Sunday afternoon games at 1:10 p.m.
The ChiSox don't have many lineup changes, except Tyler Flowers is the new No. 1 catcher after A.J. Pierzynski signed with Texas.
Second-year manager Robin Ventura wasn't intimidated in Year One and he won't be with all the good young pitchers in Chicago and Paul Konerko's big bat still around. He sounded confident recently during a preseason TV broadcast.
The Sox signed Chris Sale to a contract extension and still have Jake Peavy and are hoping for good health. John Danks will begin the season on the disabled list. Great bullpen arms also bring hope to the South Siders, who led the Central Division for most of last summer before fading in September.The Reds open in Cincinnati with a 4:10 p.m. Monday afternoon game vs. the Angels of Los Angeles. The series ends with Wednesday and Thursday games before the Washington Nationals come to Ohio for three games this weekend.
The Reds, who had MLB's worst exhibition record, are keeping Aroldis Chapman as their closer, not a starter, and traded to fill the leadoff position with ex-Indian Shin-Soo Choo, who did great in that role for Cleveland last season.
Todd Frazier takes over at third base for the retired Scott Rolen.
Preseason games don't count, so don't worry about the Reds, who open vs. the powerful Angels (now with Josh Hamilton) on Monday.
"We're built for now," GM Walt Jocketty tells The Associated Press.
After 50 years in MLB, manager Jim Leyland, 68, is one of my heroes, because he's still in love with baseball. He's not even MLB's oldest manager. Davey Johnson with Washington and Charlie Manual with the Phillies are older.The Tigers open at 4:10 p.m. today in Minnesota and play two more day games there Wednesday and Thursday before going to Comerica Park to face the Yankees at 1:05 Friday, 4:05 Saturday and 1:05 Sunday.
The Tigers had a good spring but still don't have a closer. Bruce Rondon will open the season at Class AAA Toledo after a lousy March. But the AL champs still have a great everyday lineup and MLB's best starting pitcher with Justin Verlander, along with Max Scherzer, the re-signed Annibal Sanchez plus Doug Fister and Rick Porcello. They added ex-Wizard Torii Hunter in the outfield to provide more punch and will count on a healthy Victor Martinez back to provide more DH power.The Tribe opens at Toronto on Tuesday, and don't have to worry about bad weather. Two more games in Canada on Wednesday and Thursday precede three at Tampa Bay on Friday through Sunday. Domed stadiums to open the season mean no weather interruptions. That is until next Monday's home opener vs. the Yankees at 4:05 p.m.
Optimism is high as Cleveland finally spent money on free agents this winter, signing Nick Swisher (he'll play first base) and ex-Atlanta center fielder Michael Bourne (a Gold Glove winner) and traded for ex-Red Drew Stubbs. The Tribe outfield, with Michael Brantley in left field, is one of MLB's fastest, and that should help a shaky starting pitching staff. No. 1 starter Justin Masterson is reunited with new manager Terry Francona, and hopes to resume pitching well.
No. 2 starter Ubaldo Jimenez must pitch better than he has for two years since he came over in a trade with Colorado. No. 3 starter Brett Myers pitched in relief last year but was signed to start. Zach McAllister is the No. 4 starter and Scott Kasmir, who was out of baseball last season, is the No. 5 starter. The bullpen needs to stay healthy to stay strong with All-Star closer Chris Perez and excellent 8th-inning man Vinnie Pestano.My favorite Opening Day memory is 1975's Tribe home opener when player-manager Frank Robinson began his career as the American League's first black manager by homering in his first at-bat vs. the Yanks in Cleveland. And 1941's Indians opener when Bob Feller no-hit the Tigers (the only no-hitter in MLB Opening Day history) was my late father's favorite one.


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The Baseball Show. Evil, malaprop-prone Vincent Vascombe, owner of the Beloit Bulldogs, is determined to hold on to his star player, Bill "The Bomber" Dawson. But Dawson -- aided by his smart, competent fiancée, Helen -- has plans for the majors, and there's a talent scout hanging around. So Vascombe hatches a plot to kidnap Helen, hoping this will throw Dawson off his game. Vascombe can barely speak a word without mangling it -- "Let me induce myself"; "for a stifling fee"; "a talent for stating the oblivious" -- and T.J. Mullin delivers the dialogue with his usual low-key and unflappable aplomb. Most of the other characters find his speech impenetrable; the only person who can translate is the hired muscle, Sid -- as played by Alex Crawford, a wry, peaceful sort of fellow who prefers minding his own business to breaking bones for the boss. Annie Dwyer is irresistible as Vascombe's moll, Rose Louise Romberg; variously bewigged, a crazed amalgam of tough broad and breathy Marilyn Monroe, pouncing and preening, she owns the stage every time she sashays onto it. This show is one of Heritage's best -- for its good humor, flying Nerf balls and the fun, fast musical medley that concludes the evening. Presented by Heritage Square Music Hall through May 18, 18301 West Colfax Avenue, Golden, 303-279-7800, www.hsmusichall.com. Reviewed March 13.
Bee-luther-hatchee. Shelita is a poised and successful book editor, a young black woman determined to bring the urgent voices of her history and her people to life. A memoir she's published by a reclusive 72-year-old woman has become a phenomenon, achieving bestseller status and winning a major award. After picking up that award, Shelita decides to deliver it to the author in person — and discovers that Libby Price is not whom she purports to be. There have been all kinds of mini-scandals recently about memoirs whose authors claimed experiences that weren't rightfully theirs, so this is a hot topic. As written by Thomas Gibbons, Bee-luther-hatchee is intelligent and articulate, but it succeeds more as an intellectual exercise than a play. Although it contains some interesting metaphors and devices, there's never much real drama. People keep talking at and past each other; no one communicates or changes; there are no unexpected character turns. And eventually you start wondering just how much juice really remains in these once-so-explosive ideas. Presented by Modern Muse Theatre through May 4, Bug Theatre, 3654 Navajo Street, 303-780-7836, www.modernmusetheatre.com. Reviewed April 17.
Doubt. John Patrick Shanley's Doubt is a short, brilliantly constructed, engrossing play that, on the surface, seems straightforward. But there's a lot going on beneath that surface. The action begins with a voice speaking in the dark. When the lights come up, we see that this voice belongs to Father Flynn, who's standing in the pulpit reciting a parable on the theme of certainty and doubt. Then we're in the study of Sister Aloysius, head of a Catholic school in the Bronx. Sister Aloysius is anything but one-dimensional. A powerful and entirely original character, she may believe in doing good in the world, but it's an abstract, lofty, pure and absolute kind of good, the kind that has nothing to do with comforting a lonely child or encouraging an insecure young colleague. She becomes convinced on only the slightest evidence that Father Flynn is a pederast, and you watch in horror as she pursues the man like an avenging fury through scene after scene. Except that periodically, you decide there's truth to her accusations. Isn't Father Flynn just a little too glib and charming? Doesn't he seem a touch narcissistic? Shanley doesn't tip his hand on this. He defies the desire for certainty that all of us feel, reminding us that not only is doubt inescapable, it's also a rich state of mind, the source of endless permutations of thought and imagination, a deep soil from which vibrant new shapes can appear. Jeanne Paulsen is magnificent as Aloysius, and Sam Gregory is fine as Father Flynn. There's also an extraordinary performance by Kim Staunton as the mother of the boy Sister Aloysius believes is being abused. Presented by the Denver Center Theatre Company through May 17, Ricketson Theatre, Denver Performing Arts Complex, 303-893-4100, www.denvercenter.org. Reviewed April 17.
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The Last Five Years. This intimate two-person musical involves the breakup of a marriage. When Jamie and Cathy met in New York, he was an aspiring writer and she an actress. Success came for him fast, while she continued to inhabit the dreary, ego-pummeling world of auditions and summer stock — with predictable results for their relationship. The songs — solos, with one exception — reveal a triumphant Jamie noticing his effect on other women and fighting the desire to utilize it, with a sulky Cathy refusing to attend his publishing party. He resents her neediness and insecurity, she his arrogance and self-involvement. Playwright Jason Robert Brown has hit on an interesting device to make this relatively commonplace story more poignant and more complex: While Jamie relates events as they happened, Cathy reveals them backwards. At the very beginning, she weeps over Jamie's goodbye letter, and minutes later, he erupts onto the scene singing rapturously about the "shiksa goddess" he's just met. Chris Crouch and Shannan Steele are both terrific performers, brimming with energy, poised and charismatic, possessed of lovely, expressive voices. Crouch makes Jamie real and funny and quirky, and Steele is often touching as Cathy — though I wish both would avoid that awful, dissolving-into-self-pitying-tears style that's come to dominate singing in musicals these days. Still, this is an emotionally exuberant production, staged in a smooth, comfortable style, and enjoyable even though it's far from thought-provoking. Presented by Denver Center Attractions through June 29 at the Galleria Theatre, Denver Performing Arts Complex, 303-893-4100, www.denvercenter.org. Reviewed February 14.
Little Shop of Horrors. This show began in 1960 as a seventy-minute black-and-white movie, featuring Jack Nicholson in a small role and shot by director Roger Corman in two days. In 1982, the musical Little Shop of Horrors opened off Broadway, where it ran for five years. In 1986 it was made into a second film, with Steve Martin giving a brilliant performance as Orin, the sadistic, black-leather-clad dentist. A big reason for Little Shop's success is Alan Menken's catchy, rhythmic music, much of it a takeoff on the hits of such 1950s girl groups as the Chiffons, Crystals and Ronettes — and in fact, the trio of vocalists who accompany much of the action are named Chiffon, Crystal and Ronnette. There's also the brilliantly spoofy central conceit: An alien embodied in a cannibalistic plant is determined to proliferate and consume the human race. To do this, he employs the unwitting services of Seymour, an innocent nerd employed in a skid-row florist shop. Seymour is in love with comely blond shop assistant Audrey, but she's been claimed by Orin and is afraid to leave him. As the tiny plant he discovered in an alley reveals its murderous nature to him, Seymour is confronted with a Faustian dilemma: The plant can help him win wealth, fame and Audrey — but only if he feeds its insatiable appetite for blood. Boulder's Dinner Theatre does a great job of capturing the show's lighthearted, capering energy. The costumes are witty, the set well designed and the orchestra's sound infectiously effervescent. But it's the actors who give a show its soul, and there are several good ones here, foremost among them strong-voiced Brandon Dill as Seymour. Presented by Boulder's Dinner Theatre through May 3, 5501 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder, 303-449-6000, www.bouldersdinnertheatre.com. Reviewed February 21.
Starship Troy: Fame. By 8 p.m. the place is jammed. The audience looks young, some as young as high-schoolers, others in college; there are couples, gay and straight, and a scattering of older folk. Starship Troy is one of Buntport's informal efforts to create cheap, fun, accessible theater. It is a dramatized cartoon, each episode lasting about 45 minutes. The premise: A dump truck orbits space on a mission to clean things up. Its addled crew includes all the usual Buntport suspects: Erik Edborg, who for some reason has dryer-duct tubing sticking out of his front and who cuddles a white stuffed animal; cynical Hannah Duggan; Erin Rollman as an expressionless android (watching Rollman trying to remain expressionless is a comic feast); half-ape Brian Colonna; and Evan Weissman as something, well, something epicene and highly sexualized. An audience member volunteers as Ensign McCoy, who — in a tribute to South Park's Kenny, and perhaps to the Goon Show's Bluebottle before him ("You have deaded me again!") — gets killed in every show. This is throwaway theater in the best sense. If a line thuds to earth, no matter; it's gone as soon as it's said. If a piece of business is pure brilliance — too bad! It'll never be seen again, either. But what the hell, there's always another episode. Presented by Buntport Theater every Tuesday and Wednesday through May, 717 Lipan Street, 720-946-1388, www.buntport.com. Reviewed November 15.


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